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Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase Dec 1848

Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase writes to his granddaughter Mary Olivia about all the visitors at Jubilee and about the financial situation at Kenyon College.


Letter To Bishop Charles Mcilvaine, Philander Chase Oct 1846

Letter To Bishop Charles Mcilvaine, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase sends Bishop McIlvaine a word of warning against leaving his residence at Gambier Hill, lest he relinquish his role as Bishop of Ohio (which stipulates residence at Kenyon College).


Mistakes About Kenyon College And Major Douglas, Philander Chase Dec 1843

Mistakes About Kenyon College And Major Douglas, Philander Chase

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Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase Jul 1843

Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase

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Philander Chase describes his short tour of the Midwest to his granddaughter Laura. He visited Quincy, Chester, Mount Vernon, Grayville, New Harmony, and Kaskaskia.


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

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

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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 Philander Chase, B. G. Roots Apr 1843

Letter To Philander Chase, B. G. Roots

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B. G. Roots advises Philander Chase on his travels, and tells him to stay with Mr Tuthill in Mt Vernon on his way to Chester as it is equidistant from Pinckneyville, where he had intended on staying.


Letter To Philander Chase, Eliza Ralston Aug 1835

Letter To Philander Chase, Eliza Ralston

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Mrs. Ralston would like to see Chase but is too sick to travel. She asks whether one of Mr. Beek's sons could bring Chase to see her.


A Statement Of Some Facts In Bp. Chase's History, Philander Chase Dec 1834

A Statement Of Some Facts In Bp. Chase's History, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase recounts a summary of his personal history, including his time in New York, Connecticut, New Orleans, and Ohio.


Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott Dec 1827

Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott

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Marriott updates Chase on his recent writing and promises to respond to Chase's last letter more directly in a following letter. He expresses his satisfaction with the appointment of a new bishop.


Letter To Philander Chase, Bp. W. Ward Nov 1827

Letter To Philander Chase, Bp. W. Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Bp. Ward writes about land inheritance, his endeavors in building new churches, conflicts within Europe and emigration, amongst other updates.


Letter To The Missionary Society, Philander Chase Sep 1827

Letter To The Missionary Society, Philander Chase

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Chase asks the Missionary Society to send him $100.


Certificate Of The Ordination Of George Montgomery West, Philander Chase Jun 1827

Certificate Of The Ordination Of George Montgomery West, Philander Chase

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Certificate of the ordination of George Montgomery West.


Certificate Admitting G. M. West To The Holy Order Of Deacons, Philander Chase Jun 1827

Certificate Admitting G. M. West To The Holy Order Of Deacons, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Certificate admitting G. M. West to the Holy Order of Deacons.


Resolutions On The Ohio Trustees Of Kenyon College, William Sparrow Jun 1827

Resolutions On The Ohio Trustees Of Kenyon College, William Sparrow

Philander Chase Letters

Resolutions on the Ohio Trustees of Kenyon College


Letter To Philander Chase, Timothy Wiggin Mar 1827

Letter To Philander Chase, Timothy Wiggin

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Wiggin speaks highly of Mr. West, suggesting that his employment to the College is as promising as the purchase of the land. He gives Chase financial advice on the transfer of English funds to America and has purchased stock in the US Bank, which will be transferred to the committee of Trustees of the Convention of the Diocese of Ohio.


Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott Feb 1827

Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott

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Marriott introduces George Montgomery West and describes his background and achievements, as well as laying out West's objects in wishing for episcopal Ordination from Bishop Chase.


Letter To Philander Chase, Eliza Wiggin Feb 1827

Letter To Philander Chase, Eliza Wiggin

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Eliza expresses her delight in Chases's success in Philadelphia and assures him of her continued friendship and support to his College. She also gives updates on the health and general wellbeing of their English friends.


Letters To G.W. Marriott And Philander Chase, Thomas Hartwell Horne Feb 1827

Letters To G.W. Marriott And Philander Chase, Thomas Hartwell Horne

Philander Chase Letters

Two letters in one document. Horne writes to G.W. Marriott and remembers Chase fondly, but will be unable to travel to Ohio because he has to care for his orphan niece and nephew. Marriott writes to Bp. Chase that he and others are very pleased with the engraving of Kenyon College. Bishop White is very sick and may die soon. Marriott also writes of his own improving health and the medicinal benefits of the mustard seed.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Jan 1827

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

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Chase updates his wife on current subscriptions and potential students for the College. He also delivers specific messages for each of his children, whom he misses very much.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Jan 1827

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

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Chase is recovering though he still can't walk much and misses his family very much. He is gaining more subscribers for the Ohio cause.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Jan 1827

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase is still struggling with his ill health and intense feelings of homesickness. He is still planning to depart for New York and if he doesn't get well there, he will travel to Albany and Saratoga for their mineral waters.


Letter To Philander Chase, Bishop W. Ward Dec 1826

Letter To Philander Chase, Bishop W. Ward

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Bp. Ward assures Chase of his continuing support and admiration for his Ohio cause. He hopes that he can create a legacy similar to Chase's as he lays the foundation for a new college on the Isle of Man. Ward also provides Chase with a few general updates.


Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase Dec 1826

Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase

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Chase congratulates Intrepid on his marriage to Rebecca and sends his blessings. He also updates Intrepid on his projects in Philadelphia and the lameness in his ankle that has kept him in the city for so long.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Nov 1826

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase will no longer return home by traveling through New Orleans on account of his fear of seasickness. He is giving $200 to William Jones Esquire so that Sophia may draw upon it for whatever she needs. Chase feels more productive in Philadelphia than in Ohio.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Nov 1826

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase is confined to his lodgings due to the sore on his ankle, but doesn't want his wife to worry about him. He also asks her to tell Mr. Sparrow that he has looked at the books, but can't afford to pay for them at the moment.


Letter To Lord Kenyon, Philander Chase Nov 1826

Letter To Lord Kenyon, Philander Chase

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Chase asks for Lord Kenyon's help in imploring Rev. Thomas Hartwell Horne to come to Ohio to run Kenyon College. Chase feels that Horne alone will bring the prestige and knowledge necessary to maintain the college.


Letter To Captain Wormley, Rev. W. Ward Nov 1826

Letter To Captain Wormley, Rev. W. Ward

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Rev. Ward sends Captain Wormley an Ohio appeal and a pamphlet defending Bp. Chase against claims asserted by Bp. Hobart. He criticizes Bp. Hobart but praises Chase for his work with the Ohio Seminary and College.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Nov 1826

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

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Chase writes his wife with a request for papers to be sent to him and updates her on the closing of the Convention.


Letter To Philander Chase, George Matthew Jun 1826

Letter To Philander Chase, George Matthew

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Matthew assures Chase of his support and asks him to write when he is able.


Letter To Philander Chase, Margaret Kenyon May 1826

Letter To Philander Chase, Margaret Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Margaret thanks Bp. Chase for the plants he sent to her and updates him on their successful growth. She also strongly urges him to take better care of himself, and provides brief updates on his friends in England.