CHAPTER XIII.
THE MOUNTAIN NESTORIANS.
1840-1844.
We paused in the history of the Nestorian mission at the return of Dr.Grant to Oroomiah, after a successful exploration of the mountains of Koordistan.

He remained there till the 7th of May, 1840.

During this time, two brothers of the Patriarch visited the mission, and urged its extension into the mountains.

Mar Shimon also wrote, renewing his request for a visit in the spring.

Dr.Grant had but little prospect of recovering his health on the plain; and the welfare of his two sons in the United States, children of his first marriage, and the three children then with him at Oroomiah, seemed to require that he revisit his native land.