Bibliography: BIB00077

Key	BIB00077
Reference type	Journal Article
Title	Letter from Dr. Wright, November 20, 1852
Journal	Missionary Herald (Boston, MA)
Author	Wright, Austin H.
Year	1853
Date	March 1853
Issue	3
Volume	49
Notes	"Bâbeeism": p. 77. "It is said that he [the Shah] has lost confidence in his Musulman guard, since the attempt on his life last summer by five or six persons of the Bâbee sect. They approached him while out on a hunting excursion, under pretence of having a petition to present. Not suspecting any evil design, he reined up his horse and stopped. The ruffians then drew forth pistols, which they had concealed under their garments, and discharged them at the King. He fell from his horse wounded, though not seriously. The affair was investigated; and wherever persons were found, who were suspected of belonging to the Bâbee sect, they were seized and put to death with every variety of torture. Several hundred persons were killed in this manner at the capital; and messengers were dispatched to various parts of the empire with orders to the local governors to show no mercy to those professing bâbeeism [sic]."
Language	English
Keywords	BABI FAITH; IRAN; NASIRI'D-DIN SHAH
Pages	76–77
Legal note	11.