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Letter To Philander Chase, Mary Chapman Dec 1831

Letter To Philander Chase, Mary Chapman

Philander Chase Letters

Mary Chapman requests information from Chase regarding the death of her son, Anthony Chapman, who was a student in Gambier.


Letter To Philander Chase, Bishop W. Ward Oct 1831

Letter To Philander Chase, Bishop W. Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Bp. Ward is confused and upset as to why Chase has resigned from the College. He expresses his continual support for Chase and implies that it is a mistake for the College to drive him out, because it will fail without his leadership.


Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon Oct 1831

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Lord Kenyon has been informed of Chase's resignation. He trusts Chase's judgment and is sure that the future holds great things for Chase.


Letter To Mary Ward, G. W. Marriott Oct 1831

Letter To Mary Ward, G. W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott is upset to inform Mary that Chase has resigned as Bishop and Head of the College. Mr. McIlvaine has replaced him as Bishop but there is no replacement for the Head.


Letter To Philander Chase, G. W. Marriott Oct 1831

Letter To Philander Chase, G. W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott encloses the letter he just received from Lord Bexley. Marriott tells Chase that West's reply is "most censurable" and sure to gain favor for Chase.


Letter To G. W. Marriott, Lord Bexley Oct 1831

Letter To G. W. Marriott, Lord Bexley

Philander Chase Letters

Bexley has read West's pamphlet and is astonished by the "performance" of it. He encloses a letter for Chase.


Letter To G. W. Marriott, Lord Bexley Sep 1831

Letter To G. W. Marriott, Lord Bexley

Philander Chase Letters

Bexley thanks Marriott for letting him look at Chase's letters and is sending him money. He also showed the letters to Mr. Cresson.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Sep 1831

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Typed copy in which Chase gives an account of the convention that resulted in his resignation. Dudley injured his leg, but after recovering for a few days, they went together to see Mrs. Russell's land.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Sep 1831

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase notifies his sister, Rachel, that he has resigned his presidency at Kenyon College. This letter includes Chase's September 13th letter to Rachael Denison, for which there is a separate typewritten transcription ("Letter to Rachel Denison," 09-13-1831).


Letter To G.W. Marriott, Lord Kenyon Sep 1831

Letter To G.W. Marriott, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Lord Kenyon discusses nuances in the English and American laws of inheritance. He also feels sorry that Bp. Chase is facing troubles in Ohio, but claims that no one can help him financially.


Report Of The Committee Appointed To Investigate The Difficulties At Kenyon College, No Author Sep 1831

Report Of The Committee Appointed To Investigate The Difficulties At Kenyon College, No Author

Philander Chase Letters

Report of the committee appointed to investigate the difficulties at Kenyon College.


Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott Sep 1831

Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott requests Chase to draw on him for money, and updates him with other financial information.


Letter To C.W. Fitch, B.B. Smith Aug 1831

Letter To C.W. Fitch, B.B. Smith

Philander Chase Letters

Smith extends his sympathy to Fitch for the troubles he and the other professors face at the College. He concurs Fitch's claim that Fitch declined to accept Chase's offer of a professorship unless he was explicitly promised a house in Gambier.


Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott Aug 1831

Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

After hearing the whole story and Chase's reply, Marriott agrees that Mr. West's actions were wrong and that Chase has good reason for his anger towards West.


Circular Letter, Philander Chase Aug 1831

Circular Letter, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase forwards his circular letter to Joseph Denison. In the circular, Chase publishes a private letter to a friend. He rejects the notion that he should share power with the faculty and defends his complete authority as president of the College.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Jul 1831

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase gives an account of his difficult travels through high water and heavy rain, and a carriage accident that left him with an injured knee.


Letter To The Wardens And Vestry Of St. James Church, Philander Chase Jul 1831

Letter To The Wardens And Vestry Of St. James Church, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase notifies the wardens and vestry of St. James Church that he will officiate in their church on July 31st.


Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase Jul 1831

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

A circular in which Chase publishes a private letter to a friend. In the letter, he rejects the notion that he should share power with the faculty and defends his complete authority as president of the College.


Letter To Philander Chase, C.W. Fitch May 1831

Letter To Philander Chase, C.W. Fitch

Philander Chase Letters

Fitch outlines grievances he and other faculty members have with Chase's operation of the College, specifically in regards to faculty power in decision making and faculty housing. He urges Chase to make changes in his actions in order to avoid negative consequences and benefit the welfare of the institution.


Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase May 1831

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase worries that Dudley is mad at him because he has not heard from him in a while. Chase asks that he write him to let him know if something is wrong. He also conveys his love and appreciation for Dudley.


Letter To Rev. George Boyd, Philander Chase Apr 1831

Letter To Rev. George Boyd, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

In a letter sent to Rev. George Boyd, Chase thanks Mr. Allen for his letter and hopes to see him soon. He does not yet have enough money for the pamphlet, but asks Allen to pray for the success of the College's efforts.


Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase Mar 1831

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase thanks his brother for the kind attention he has paid to his affairs and has decided that he will pay the taxes on the Mason County land.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Mar 1831

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase received important letters from England and Nova Scotia accompanying Sophia's letter of March 10th, and provides her with general updates on his work. He also thanks his wife for the advice she gave him about Mr. Galindo.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Mar 1831

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase has arrived in Columbus very motivated by the events in Chillicothe. He requests that Sophia forward a letter to Mr. Denison for him, seeking "evidence what part" he has "acted in the Tragedy."


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Mar 1831

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase is on his way back to Columbus. He was very impressed by the piety of the residents of Chillicothe.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Mar 1831

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase describes the trip from Columbus to Chillicothe, including an unpleasant encounter with a coachman.


Letter To Philander Chase, Sophia Chase Mar 1831

Letter To Philander Chase, Sophia Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Sophia hoped Chase would return yesterday, but assumes that he was delayed due to high water. She looked over the newspapers mentioned by Galindo and assures Chase that none of them contain mention of Mr. West or Kenyon College. Galindo hopes to hear from Chase soon but Sophia warns him to be careful. She also updates him on the debts owed by students.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Mar 1831

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase spent the day with Mr. Hane, who has knowledge of land and titles in Kentucky. He thinks that Mr. Hane's information may be useful to him in deciding what to do with the Moore tract of land.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Feb 1831

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase recounts his travel from Gambier to Columbus, including a nostalgic stop in Worthington. He has begun printing his book and has also visited with many friends.


Letter To Philander Chase, Dudley Chase Feb 1831

Letter To Philander Chase, Dudley Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Dudley suggests that Chase reduce the trust by paying direct taxes. He encloses a copy of a letter he received from James Heath of the Virginia Auditor's Office with information about the Moore lands.