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Letter To Rachel And Dr. Denison, Philander Chase Dec 1832

Letter To Rachel And Dr. Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase tells his sister about his travels to Holmes County and discusses his break with the Episcopate of Ohio.


Report Of The Minority Of The Committee On Bp. Chase's Case, Philander Chase Oct 1832

Report Of The Minority Of The Committee On Bp. Chase's Case, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Report of the minority of the committee on Bp. Chase's case


Letter To Mrs. Samuel Fuller Jr., Samuel Fuller Jr. Oct 1832

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

Philander Chase Letters

Fuller summarizes the committees' reports on the "Ohio business." The committee reported that the Episcopate of Ohio was vacant upon Bp. Chase's removal but filled by the election of Dr. McIlvaine, and provides other information discussed at the Conventions.


Report Of The Committee On Chase's Resignation, William White Oct 1832

Report Of The Committee On Chase's Resignation, William White

Philander Chase Letters

The committee resolves to recognize Chase's resignation following his letter and his moving to Michigan.


Letter To Mrs. Samuel Fuller, Jr., Samuel Fuller Jr. Oct 1832

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

Philander Chase Letters

Fuller provides his wife with an account of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church being held in New York City. The "Ohio business" is yet to be resolved.


Letter To Philander Chase, Mary Caroline Ward Oct 1832

Letter To Philander Chase, Mary Caroline Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Mary expresses deep sympathy for Chase at this time of turbulence in his life. She tells him that her father is helping to build a church and college on the Isle of Man. She also asks Chase for information about a woman she once corresponded with named Sarah King.


Letter To Dudley Chase, Samuel Chase Sep 1832

Letter To Dudley Chase, Samuel Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Fragment of a letter in which Samuel tells Dudley that his brother, Philander, would like to borrow some money from Dudley in order to ensure swift completion of his farm. Samuel is convinced Philander "acted judiciously" in resigning.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Aug 1832

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase like's Sophia's plan for coming to Michigan but is worried about her selling the farm in Ohio. He holds great resentment towards Ohio and wishes never to visit again.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Aug 1832

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase updates his wife on life in Gilead. Mr. Wells has arrived, the building projects at the house are progressing, and his sons are helping with chores. Chase also asks Sophia to tell Mr. Douglass to sell the Worthington farm.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Jul 1832

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase writes about the continued development of building additions to his small Michigan dwelling. He addresses his children back home, Mary and Philander, assuring them of his love and how he misses them. Chase also asks his wife to send him more laborers, if possible.


Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Gambier Jul 1832

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Gambier

Philander Chase Letters

Gambier apologizes for his lack of communication as his failing eyesight makes it difficult to write. He extends great sympathy towards Chase for the troubles he endured at the College, and is upset that he is no longer the president. He believes that G.M. West is the prime cause of Chase's difficulties.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Jul 1832

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase travels to White Pigeon in the Mongoquinon prairies to get wheat ground at a mill in order to make bread for his family to sustain on. He updates his wife on their sons and the rest of Chase's company, as well as the building projects he has undertaken.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Jul 1832

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase continues to travel through Michigan with his sons and hopes to arrive in Gilead on Wednesday. He traded some cattle with Mr. Critchfield and reunited with old friends. He assures his wife that their sons are doing very well, and also assures her that they are safe from "Indian depredation."


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase May 1832

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase is preaching regularly and tells his wife not to worry that he has been gone for so long. He also tells her to disregard anything she reads in the papers about the Indians being troublesome.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Apr 1832

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

After traveling up the Maumee River, Chase turned around to find a different route to St. Joseph that didn't require going through the woods. He preached nearby and visited a dying man.


Letter To C.W. Fitch, B.B. Smith Apr 1832

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

Philander Chase Letters

Smith praises Fitch's calm resolve in the midst of intense controversy at the College. He discusses Bp. Chase's pamphlet and instructs Fitch to keep his thoughts and words towards God while dealing with the controversy on the Hill.


Letter To Juliana Miller, Philander Chase Mar 1832

Letter To Juliana Miller, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase contemplates details of what may happen at the College following the General Convention and meeting of bishops.


Letter To C.W. Fitch, B.B. Smith Feb 1832

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

Philander Chase Letters

Smith discusses the upcoming General Convention and wonders about what may happen at the College now that Chase has resigned and Bp. McIlvaine will be in power.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Feb 1832

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase came to Steubenville to print his pamphlet defending himself, after a lack of success in Canton and Wooster. He contemplates questions of what might happen at the College now that he is no longer president.


Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase Feb 1832

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase is writing a new pamphlet in defense of himself and his actions taken in governing the College. He claims that his pamphlet utilizes the opinion of a high-ranked legal character who lends support to Chase's supervisory power. Despite this self-defense, Chase feels as though he is ready to retire from political and public affairs.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Jan 1832

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

After travel delayed by bad weather, Chase arrives in Steubenville and solidifies a printing deal for his pamphlet there. He also tries to figure out an issue with the bank, as he is unsure why his checks were protested for nonacceptance and nonpayment.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Jan 1832

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase updates his wife on the progress of printing his pamphlet. Mr. Paxton of Canton can only print 8 pages of octavo per week, but told him that Mr. Wilson in Steubenville would be able to print more, quickly and cheaply. Chase has decided to go see Mr. Wilson.