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Letter From George Phillips To Charles P. Mcilvaine, George Phillips Oct 1867

Letter From George Phillips To Charles P. Mcilvaine, George Phillips

Charles Pettit McIlvaine Letters

Regarding an honorary degree to be granted by Cambridge to McIlvaine.


Letters To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase Jan 1836

Letters To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase's 38 page account of some time spent in England appealing to different influential figures for support of Illinois, interspersed with philosophy imparted to his children.


Letter To Philander Chase, Rev. W. Ward Jan 1834

Letter To Philander Chase, Rev. W. Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Rev. Ward suggests that Chase spiritually cultivate the land he now inhabits in Gilead, Michigan and offers him men from Ireland who are willing to work. He gives an update on his own spiritual projects, including King William's College and seven new churches, and also informs Chase that Hannah More died in August.


Letter To Philander Chase, Josiah Pratt Sep 1830

Letter To Philander Chase, Josiah Pratt

Philander Chase Letters

Pratt has been sick and unable to meet with many others in England for a long time, but has met with Chase's friend Bishop McIlvaine. He is glad to hear of the progress at Kenyon College and updates Chase on British public affairs.


Letter To Philander Chase, Rev. W. Ward Aug 1827

Letter To Philander Chase, Rev. W. Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Ward gives Chase advice on how to handle adversaries. He also talks about purchasing land and will purchase an estate for Mary Ohio, and build her a residence called Philander Hall.


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

Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott discusses the literary positions to be filled at Kenyon and the support for Chase's cause in England.


Letter To Philander Chase, Bishop W. Ward Dec 1826

Letter To Philander Chase, Bishop W. Ward

Philander Chase Letters

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 Philander Chase, Rev. W. Ward May 1826

Letter To Philander Chase, Rev. W. Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Rev. Ward reassures Chase that his English friends have not forgotten about him, and still care about him greatly. He also mentions a way that he thinks Chase can obtain more students.


Letter To Adam Hodgson, Philander Chase Jan 1826

Letter To Adam Hodgson, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase congratulates Hodgson on his marriage, describes progress at the Seminary and College, recounts an injury he is now recovering from, and updates Hodgson on the plans for where the College will be fixed.


Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon May 1825

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon updates Chase on the lives of his English friends and assures Chase of his family's continued affection for him.


Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase Mar 1825

Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase writes to his nephew to tell him of a student who has dropped out of the school and changes he thinks should be made to its administration. Chase also discusses feeling overwhelmed with work as well as a response to a negative pamphlet being distributed in England and the favorable reaction to it. He also discusses his brother George's disappointing conduct and the death of his son, Philander.


Letter To Philander Chase, Miss Duff Macfarlane Jun 1824

Letter To Philander Chase, Miss Duff Macfarlane

Philander Chase Letters

Miss Macfarlane reports that she has bought many books for Bp. Chase using Lady Rosse's money and asks if he wants any others. She is sending him poetry written by the family members of one Mrs. Gipps. She recommends that Bp. Chase become more well acquainted with Mr. Rogers, either in person or via letters.


Letter To Philander Chase, Miss Vansitart Jun 1824

Letter To Philander Chase, Miss Vansitart

Philander Chase Letters

Miss Vansitart is inviting Chase to her home and wishes to throw him a party.


Letter To Philander Chase, G. W. Marriott Jun 1824

Letter To Philander Chase, G. W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

G. W. Marriott tells Philander Chase that the Bishop of Salisbury wanted Chase to visit him, but the post was so late that Chase missed the time to meet completely. Marriott anticipates that Chase's Cause will be well supported in Oxford, and reminds him that getting support in Canada is also important. The Dean of Westminster has agreed to support Chase. Marriott advises Chase to write to the Bishop of Salisbury as soon as he can, as the Bishop's support will be influential especially in Ireland.


Letter To George Mariott, Mrs. Tuckfield May 1824

Letter To George Mariott, Mrs. Tuckfield

Philander Chase Letters

Mrs. Tuckfield is asking George Marriott to pass along her regards to Bp. Chase because she will be leaving without seeing him.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase May 1824

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase sends updates to his wife and expresses his homesickness.


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase May 1824

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase is sending updates to his wife and expresses his homesickness


Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase May 1824

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Bishop Chase inquires about the state of his wife. He updates her on Lord Kenyon and Dr. Gaskin's campaign to restore the image of himself in England.


Letter To Philander Chase, Reverend I.G. Howard Feb 1824

Letter To Philander Chase, Reverend I.G. Howard

Philander Chase Letters

Howard believes that he should be the right man toaccompany Chase back to America, and he will visit the West Indes on his return to England. Though his health has been failing for about 7 years, travelling has often been beneficial to him.


Letter To Josiah Pratt, Philander Chase Jan 1824

Letter To Josiah Pratt, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Pratt sends copies of the "British Review," "Christian Observer," and the "Appeal." Suggestions for Chase's trip to Cambridge and trip back to London.


Letter To Philander Chase, E.B. Shaw Jan 1824

Letter To Philander Chase, E.B. Shaw

Philander Chase Letters

Shaw gives a list of the names of pious men Chase will meet in his travels to the North of England.