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Letter To Philander Chase, Sophia Chase
Letter To Philander Chase, Sophia Chase
Philander Chase Letters
Sophia laments the lack of sympathy for Philander's cause in England. She fills Philander in on two letters received for him: one from the Episcopalians of Lower Alton, Illinois seeking his expertise in forming a congregation, another from Judge John Worthington, seeking a clergyman. She also updates him on the wellbeing of their children and others in Michigan.
Letter To Philander Chase, Sophia Chase
Letter To Philander Chase, Sophia Chase
Philander Chase Letters
Sophia includes extracts from a number of Chase's previous letters concerning the church in New Orleans. She also updates him on events at home.
Letter To Philander Chase, Sophia Chase
Letter To Philander Chase, Sophia Chase
Philander Chase Letters
Sophia updates Chase on affairs in Gilead. Philander Jr. has been sick but is doing better, she continues to care for other families. The crops are doing well despite some cold weather and rain.
Letter To Philander Chase, Sophia Chase
Letter To Philander Chase, Sophia Chase
Philander Chase Letters
Sophia updates Chase on the illness spreading through Gilead and her attempts to help those who are sick. Some of Chase's letters have been delayed and she anxiously awaits the rest. She also includes a list, left in Chase's desk, of men who own land in Illinois.
Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase
Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase
Philander Chase Letters
Chase does not want to sell his Gilead farm on Wall Street but rather wants buyers to purchase the property according to their own judgements. He expresses thanks to his wife for her updates on their children, and expresses other general thoughts regarding money and the children.
Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase
Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase
Philander Chase Letters
Chase informs his brother of his invitation to join the Diocese of Illinois. With the support of most of his family, Chase says he will likely move to Illinois a few weeks after Easter.