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Letter To Philander Chase, James Ramsey

Philander Chase Letters

Ramsey, though a stranger to Chase, is very impressed by the mission of Chase and the College and is donating books to the library.

Letter To Philander Chase, Anne Hutton

Philander Chase Letters

Fragment of a letter in which Hutton discusses her family members' well-being.

Memorandum Of Accounts From Theological Seminary, No Author

Philander Chase Letters

Memorandum of Accounts from Theological Seminary

Gambier Observer, August 13, 1830

Gambier Observer 1830

No abstract provided.

Gambier Observer, August 03, 1830

Gambier Observer 1830

No abstract provided.

Letter To Mr. Bates, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Incomplete copy of Chase's July 23, 1830 letter to Mr. Bates.

Isaac Davis To Sarah Kean, July 29, 1830, Isaac L. Davis

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Receipt from Isaac Davis to Sarah Kean for tailoring for John Kean totaling $4.59.

Letter To Mr. Bates, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase describes the progress with the buildings at Kenyon. He also tells Bates of his disappointment with Mr. West, who was seeking to succeed Chase in his role as Bishop, which Chase claimed he could not support as the appointment of a Bishop should not be sought out. Mr. West has since returned to New York and is no longer connected with Chase.

John Kean To Sarah Sabina Kean, July 19, 1830, John Kean Ii

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

John Kean wrote from Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean, his mother, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. He had received a letter from his sister Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean where she mentioned a sickness going around at her school. He told his mother that it might be best to take her out of school for the winter if it gets any worse.

People Included: Christine Alexander William Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Indenture, Rutherford County, Nc, 10 July 1830, Robert A. Allison

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1821-1840 (Series 1.1)

No abstract provided.

Marquis De Lafayette Letter In French Regarding A John Burell. France, 1830., Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This letter is addressed to a Mr. Borely in Marseille, and concerns the life and estate of John Burell. In French.

Charles Beck To Sarah Sabina Kean, July 2, 1830, Charles Beck

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Charles Beck wrote from Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Sarah Sabina Kean. The letter is a progress report regarding her son John Kean. Beck remarked that his memory was weak but he was excellent at math.

People Included: The Watsons, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Bond, Rutherford County, Nc, 21 June 1830, Timmons Louis Treadwell, Robert A. Allison, William Hicks

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1821-1840 (Series 1.1)

No abstract provided.

Roger Mallory To Treadwell, Timmons L., 6 June 1830, Roger Mallory

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1821-1840 (Series 1.1)

No abstract provided.

Gambier Observer, May 28, 1830

Gambier Observer 1830

No abstract provided.

1830 Deed From Gabriel Bishop To Elias Cornell, Gabriel Bishop, Elias Cornell, Franklin County Recorder

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

A handwritten copy of a deed from Gabriel Bishop and his wife Deborah to Elias Cornell, dated May 15th 1830. This document deeds land owned by Gabriel Bishop in Franklin County, specifically "twenty-five acres of land more or less," to Elias Cornell "in consideration of two hundred and twenty five dollars in hand paid."

Leiden University Document Attesting The Studies Of Mathematics, F. J. Englenbreuk, E. William Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1830-1839

A document attesting the studies of Albertus C. Van Raalte in the field of mathematics at Leiden University.

Letter To Philander Chase, Rev. W. Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Ward discusses the purchasing of lands around Gambier and tells Chase of an endowment that, if secured, will be split between his and Chase's colleges. He asks Chase to continue to press for a hundred acres of land in Ohio to be purchased in his daughter Mary's name.

James M. Wayne To Sarah Sabina Kean, May 1, 1830, James M. Wayne

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

James M. Wayne wrote from the House of Representatives to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding John Kean attending the Highland School.

People Included: Charles Beck

Bank Of New York With Estate Of Peter Kean, April 29, 1830, Bank Of New York

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

An account of cash lodged in the Bank of New York to the credit of Peter Kean. The note on the back was written by Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.

People Included: J. Winne

Charles Beck To James M. Wayne, April 28, 1830, Charles Beck

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Charles Beck wrote from Highland School to James M. Wayne, addressed to Washington. He wrote to accept John Kean as a student at Highland School.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase has arrived in Gambier safely. He updates Dudley on the construction going on at the College, which is "overflowing with students."

William R. Palmer To Sarah Sabina Kean, April 26, 1830, William Ricketts Palmer

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

William R. Palmer wrote from West Point Foundry to Sarah Sabina Kean, his God mother, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. He sent Sarah some information regarding the Highland School which she was considering sending her son, John Kean to.

H. Bleecker To Sarah Sabina Kean, April 21, 1830, H. Bleecker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

H. Bleecker wrote from Albany to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Urisno, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding the on going legal case to obtain money owed Susan Ursin Niemcewicz from the late Richard Duncan. Susan wrote on the back of the letter the subject.

People Included: Peter Seton Henry

Henry I. Williams To Sarah Sabina Kean, April 17, 1830, Henry I. Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Henry I. Williams wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. He wrote that he was unfamiliar with Dr. Beck personally and professionally and as such could not offer an opinion on his school for John Kean. He did recommend the Highland School.

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase hopes the Englishmen in Gambier will not leave before he arrives. His journey continues to be rough and he is thankful to be alive.

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase recounts his journey from Cumberland to Little Meadows. He enjoyed the hospitality of several people along the way. He is disappointed that Rev. Ethan Allen did not arrive to replace him before he left. He is once again in great pain.

Isaac Davis To Sarah Kean, April 13, 1830, Isaac L. Davis

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Receipt from Isaac Davis to Sarah Kean for tailoring done for John Kean, Sarah's son.

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase has had his coach fitted with a bed and is ready to leave Cumberland tomorrow. He is feeling much better and has preached and consecrated a school.

S.E. Dwight And H.E. Dwight To Looe Baker, April 12, 1830, S.E. Dwight, H.E. Dwight

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

S.E. Dwight and H.E. Dwight wrote from New Haven to Looe Baker, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ to offer their school as a possibility for John Kean. Sarah Sabina Kean wrote on the back of the letter the subject.

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