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Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase May 1852

Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase recommends Dr. Jayne's Expectorant for his granddaughter Laura's lung problems.


Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase Nov 1850

Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Sophia Chase has taken sick after her and Philander's return from Cincinnati.


Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase Nov 1850

Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Sophia Chase has taken sick after her and Philander's return from Cincinnati.


Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase Dec 1849

Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase summarizes his new edition of the Motto about the worshipers of Mammon.


Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase Jan 1849

Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase censures the practice of sending sick members of the "City Clergy" to Europe to cure their bronchitis.


Letter To Denison Family, Philander Chase Mar 1848

Letter To Denison Family, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase disucsses family affairs and the future of the Church in Illinois.


Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase Feb 1848

Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase urges his granddaughter Mary Olivia to visit Jubilee College over the summer, and offers her money for the travel. He then discusses the winter weather.


Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase Feb 1848

Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Mary Chamberlain's health has worsened after the birth of her son.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Dec 1846

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase describes the death and funeral of his infant grandson Philander IV.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase May 1846

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase comforts his sister Rachel in her grief for their brother Dudley Chase.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Apr 1846

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase asks his niece for forgiveness regarding his lackluster letters to her compared to those sent to her mother Rachel. He updates her on the goings-on of Jubilee, including the spring farming.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Mar 1846

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase has been informed of the death and funeral of his brother Dudley Chase. He contemplates his brother's death and his own mortality as well as that of his remaining siblings, but he is consoled by the promise of Heaven.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Feb 1846

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander reflects upon his own looming death as it appears his brother Dudley may soon die. He describes the growth of the farm at Jubilee and laments his own debilitating injuries. His son Dudley is recovering from a bad illness.


Letter To Olivea Chase, Philander Chase Feb 1846

Letter To Olivea Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander thanks Olivea, who is currently spending time with Lucia Russell, for her kindness to his brother Dudley during his illness. He updates Olivea on his family and the farm.


Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase Jan 1846

Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase writes to his granddaughter Mary Olivia to let her know that Dudley's health is improving. He addresses the political situation with England and is grateful that it is looking peaceful.


Letter To Olivea Chase, Philander Chase Jan 1846

Letter To Olivea Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase comforts his sister-in-law Olivea in light of the fatal illness of her husband, Philander's brother, Dudley Chase. He informs her that many of his family in Illinois are in poor health as well, including his wife Sophia and nephew Dudley.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Dec 1844

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase writes to his sister Rachel about the death of their sister Alice Chase. He laments that he's now been left with her as his only remaining sister out of six, but assures her that Alice's soul is now with God.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Jan 1844

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase reassures his sister Rachel about the promise of heaven and life after death.


Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase Nov 1843

Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Dudley and Sarah Chase have arrived at Jubilee. Although both of them were sick on their journey, their son (who they have named Alexander Wells) did well, and a large group gathered to meet them.


Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase Nov 1843

Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase reports on various matters going on around Jubilee before praising his wife and the efforts of women in general in helping institutions run smoothly. He then laments the financial troubles of Kenyon College and once again argues that he was not at fault for its falling into debt.


Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase Aug 1843

Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase has read his granddaughter Laura's letter from July and is grateful for the updates on the health of the family. He asks her to inform him of Rachel Denison's health when she goes to visit her. He then writes that the drought has devastated most of his crops and he is struggling to plan for the winter. Finally, he updates Laura on the "Romanism" situation and his letter to the Bishops.


Letter To Simon Greenleaf, Samuel Fuller Jr., Mrs. Fuller Jun 1843

Letter To Simon Greenleaf, Samuel Fuller Jr., Mrs. Fuller

Philander Chase Letters

Mr. Fuller writes to Simon Greenleaf to inform him that "the Ohio question is at length settled" and that he will travel to Gambier soon. His wife then takes over and writes the second half of the letter, informing her father that the flu is going around the family.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Mar 1843

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase wishes his sister Rachel good health and tells her he has been praying for her. He updates her on the health of the rest of the family at Jubilee.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Feb 1843

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase empathizes with the illness of his sister Rachel.


Letter To Anna Ingraham, Margaret K.L. Feb 1843

Letter To Anna Ingraham, Margaret K.L.

Philander Chase Letters

Margaret K.L. writes to her niece Anna Ingraham apologizing for her lack of correspondence and explains that she has been ill. She then informs Anna of other illnesses among her family and friends, including scarlet fever. She gives Anna advice for marrying a clergyman and tells her to remain pious.


Letter To Philander Chase, Dr. Ramsey Jul 1841

Letter To Philander Chase, Dr. Ramsey

Philander Chase Letters

Dr. Ramsey has just recovered from a long illness, and his wife has lost several family members, but he says his struggles are nothing compared to those of the Chase family.


Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase Aug 1839

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase tells Dudley about the conclusion of his wife's illness, the progress of the schoolhouse building, and his recent appeal to the clergymen of the South.


Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase Aug 1839

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase informs his brother Dudley about his wife's terrible illness.


Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase Sep 1837

Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase informs Intrepid Morse of the death of the younger Dudley Chase and recounts administering his last rites in front of the congregation at Robinsnest. He also lets him know Ruth Chase and her daughter will be returning to New Hampshire, and that Morse might see them there.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Jan 1827

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase discusses homesickness and his meetings with various people in New York.