Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1 - 30 of 49

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

Letter To Philander Chase, Isaac Gibson Feb 1852

Letter To Philander Chase, Isaac Gibson

Philander Chase Letters

Isaac Gibson is glad to hear that his son Edwin is succeeding at Jubilee College.


Letter To Rachel Denison Jr. (Niece), Philander Chase Sep 1850

Letter To Rachel Denison Jr. (Niece), Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase has arrived in Cincinnati for the General Convention. He announces the birth of twins by his nephew Samuel's wife.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Nov 1849

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase describes his Sunday to his sister Rachel.


Letter To Bishop Hopkins, Philander Chase Nov 1849

Letter To Bishop Hopkins, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase amends and elaborates on his letter to Bishop Hopkins of November 9th.


Letter To Bishop Hopkins, Philander Chase Nov 1849

Letter To Bishop Hopkins, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase discusses the logistics of assembling the House of Bishops prior to the General Convention.


Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase Oct 1847

Letter To Laura Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase congratulates his granddaughter Laura on the birth of her son.


Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase Oct 1847

Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase updates his granddaughter Mary Olivia about his health and the status of the General Convention.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Oct 1847

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase invites his sister Rachel to Hartford for the consecration of Bishop-Elect of Maine Dr. Burgess.


Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase Oct 1847

Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase recounts his travel to and accomodations in New York for the General Convention.


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).


Letter To Olivea Chase, Philander Chase Nov 1844

Letter To Olivea Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase informs his sister-in-law Olivea about his itinerary in New York and that he is unsure when he will be able to return home.


Minutes From General Convention Of The Episcopal Church, Philander Chase Oct 1844

Minutes From General Convention Of The Episcopal Church, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

No abstract provided.


Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase Sep 1844

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase writes to his brother Dudley about his Northeastern travels. He despairs that his daughter might leave the journey early and leave him alone. He has almost finished the Pastoral Letter before the General Convention begins.


Letter To William Sparrow, John Johns Aug 1844

Letter To William Sparrow, John Johns

Philander Chase Letters

Bishop Johns writes to William Sparrow that he is willing to write recommendations for some candidates prior to the General Convention.


Letter To Philander Chase, William Meade Oct 1843

Letter To Philander Chase, William Meade

Philander Chase Letters

Bishop Meade agrees with Chase that "Romanism" is a threat to the Church. He encourages Chase to write a letter to be presented at the next General Convention expressing his worries.


Letter To Philander Chase, Alfred Lee Aug 1843

Letter To Philander Chase, Alfred Lee

Philander Chase Letters

Bishop Lee sympathizes with Chase's upset at Arthur Carey's ordination, but thinks there can be nothing done about it beyond the Church publicly disavowing "Romish tendencies." He also recommends the appointment of Mr. Franklin as a Western missionary.


Letter To Philander Chase, John Hopkins Aug 1843

Letter To Philander Chase, John Hopkins

Philander Chase Letters

Bishop Hopkins agrees with Chase's disdain of Carey's ordination, and also fears the rise of "Romanism." He hopes to write and circulate a short book expressing these thoughts. He also writes that he does not think the church of Texas should be an independent entity.


Letter To Philander Chase, C. E. Gadsden Aug 1843

Letter To Philander Chase, C. E. Gadsden

Philander Chase Letters

Bishop Gadsden defends the ordination of Arthur Carey.


Letter To Philander Chase, Charles Mcilvaine Aug 1843

Letter To Philander Chase, Charles Mcilvaine

Philander Chase Letters

Bishop McIlvaine wonders how long it will be before the Church can regain its good reputation following the Carey debacle. Further, he believes that any decisions made in Texas should wait until the General Convention.


Letter To Philander Chase, Thomas C. Brownell Aug 1843

Letter To Philander Chase, Thomas C. Brownell

Philander Chase Letters

Bishop Brownell believes that the ordination of Arthur Carey has brought shame to the Church. He adds that nothing can be done in Texas until the General Convention has convened.


Letter To Philander Chase, Benjamin B. Smith Aug 1843

Letter To Philander Chase, Benjamin B. Smith

Philander Chase Letters

Bishop Smith believes that the General Convention should continue until the concerns of "Romanism" within the Protestant Church are addressed. He then writes off the record that he feels it is a shame that the Bishops did not defer Arthur Carey's ordination.


Letter To Philander Chase, William Meade Aug 1843

Letter To Philander Chase, William Meade

Philander Chase Letters

Bishop Meade fears that there will be a revolt of Bishops at the next General Convention and that the Protestant Church is tearing itself apart.


Letter To The Editors Of The Churchman, Philander Chase Dec 1842

Letter To The Editors Of The Churchman, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase writes to the editor of the Churchman regarding disparities in statements made by Bishop McIlvaine and the Board of Trustees at the General Convention.


Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase Oct 1841

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander updates his sister Rachel on his tour, the Convention, and his writings, and wishes they could have met in New York. He tells her he is having a portrait done of himself, and that his daughter Mary will be the Lady Abbess of the female department at Jubilee College.


Letter To Mr. Ingraham, Philander Chase Jun 1841

Letter To Mr. Ingraham, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase asks Ingraham to come to Jubilee College as a Candidate for Holy Orders.


Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase Sep 1838

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase thanks his brother for his letter and updates him on parts of the General Convention: there will be a new Diocese in Arkansas, which seems to cause Chase some amusement.


Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase Sep 1838

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase urges his brother Dudley to come visit him in Philadelphia as he attends the General Convention of the Episcopal Church there.


Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase May 1838

Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase updates his nephew on the wellbeing of his children and their upcoming travel plans. Dudley will end his studies at Washington College in Connecticut in order to study at the Theological Seminary in Alexandria.


Appeal For Illinois, General Convention Sep 1835

Appeal For Illinois, General Convention

Philander Chase Letters

The General Convention promises to support Chase and help expand the Diocese's presence in Illinois.


Letter To Samuel Chase, Philander Chase Aug 1835

Letter To Samuel Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase reports that prospects for his work in Illinois are looking very good. He has been received well in Philadelphia where he has preached at several churches.