Digital Commons Network^™

Prospectus For Students, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Prospectus for Students. Details charges for room and board, as well as requesting that expenses be paid a year in advance.

Letter To James Greenleaf, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase updates his Uncle on his family's well-being and sends his best to Aunt Cranch.

Letter To Philander Chase, Mary Caroline Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Mary Ward expresses her love and support for Chase and discusses the importance of education, mentioning a popular interest in female schools of industry. She also asks him to send more seeds from Ohio that she could plant in her American garden.

Letter From Buffalo, New York To Leonard Blake In Gambier, Ohio, Royal Jr. Blake (1793-1857)

Blake Family Letters

No abstract provided.

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Kean, July 24, 1829, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Butternuts, Otsego County, NY to John Kean, her son, addressed to Mr. Peugnet's School, the Office of the American, New York. She wrote about her health, his uncles and cousins, and a cousin's wedding they attended.

People Included: John Cox Morris, Richard Morris, Mary Morris, Cousin William Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Miss Cooper, Emma Clark, Mrs. Peugnet

Places Included: Cooperstown, NY, Saratoga, NY

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Rutherfurd, July 21, 1829, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Butternuts, Otsego County, NY to John Rutherfurd, her uncle, addressed to Edgerston, near Belleville, NJ. She wrote that she was shocked to hear of the death of Mary Ricketts. She knew she should return to Elizabeth Town, but felt that in her current state of health she would just be a burden.

People Included: Mary Ricketts, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Jacob Morris, Dr. Watts, Mrs. Palmer, Mr. Peugnet, John Kean

Letter To G.W. Marriott, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase is grateful for the money bequeathed to him from Margaret Kenyon, as it will help him pay the mortgage on his Ohio estate. Also included is a verse piece titled "The Three Architects."

Indenture Between Sarah Sabina Kean, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, And William G. Bucknor, July 1, 1829, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

An Indenture between Sarah Sabina Kean, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, and William G. Bucknor involved sending 60 enslaved people to Louisiana.

People Included: Harriet E. Livingston, Thomas Goulding, Robert Houstoun, William Odell Jr., Jacob Morris, John Cox Morris, B.W. Bonney

Charles Carroll Letter In Which He Discusses Business Matters, The Health Of His Daughter, And The Weather. 1829., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter was written 3 years before his death at age 95. In it he discusses domestic and farming matters, with specific reference to the health of Mrs. Harper, most likely his daughter, the widow of Robert Goodloe Harper.

Charles Carroll Of Carrollton Writes About Flour Prices, His Daughter And Her Illness, And The Weather, 1829, Charles Carroll

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and an early advocate of independence from Great Britain. He was a continental Congress delegate and a US Senator for Maryland. He was the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter was written 3 years before his death at age 95. The Mrs. Harper he writes about it most likely his daughter, the widow of Robert Goodloe Harper.

Sarah Kean To William Pennington, June 23, 1829, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Sarah Kean wrote from Ursino to William Pennington, addressed to Newark, NJ. She wrote regarding some papers she had to sign and money owed Peter Philip James Kean's Estate by Mrs. Van Brugh Livingston.

William Salter And Margaret Salter To Sarah Kean, June 22, 1829, George T. Elliot, William Slater, Margaret Slater

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Mortgage indenture between Sarah Kean and William Slater and his wife, Margaret Slater. Prepared and signed by George T. Elliot.

People Included: Elias Mooney, Richard Guyou

Record Of Enrollment At Leiden University, Leiden University

Van Raalte Papers: 1820-1829

A record of Leiden University, entitled, Album Studiosorum Batavae Academie Lugduno, 1575-1875 indicating that Albertus C. Van Raalte was enrolled in the university on June 16, 1829. A. Brummelkamp was enrolled May 7, Simon van Velzen, on May 8, and Hendrik P. Scholte, May 20.

Admittance Document Of Albertus Christiaan Van Raalte To Theological Studies At Leiden University, Leiden University, Cornelia B. Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1820-1829

A copy of the official document which admits Albertus Christiaan van Raalte to theological studies at Leiden University and signed by the rector magnificus. Van Raalte's first and second name are Latinized in the document.

Letter To Lord Gambier, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase discusses progress with the College buildings, particularly Old Kenyon. He asks where Mr. West is, as he has only received a few letters from him since he went to England.

John Cox Morris To Sarah Sabina Baker, June 11, 1829, John Cox Morris

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

John Cox Morris wrote from Butternutts, Ostego County, NY to Sarah Sabina Baker, his sister, addressed to 19 Bond Street, New York, NY.

People Include: The General (possibly Jacob Morris, their father)

Letter To Lord Bexley, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Damaged letter in which Chase mentions the Lord Bishop of Salisbury's nephew, who is a student at Kenyon College.

Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott tells Chase that Mr. West is uneasy about sailing to America when he does not know where he stands with Chase, and requests that the Bishop send a letter confirming whether West will be accepted in Gambier. He reiterates his support for Mr. West and encourages Chase to accept his help in Ohio.

Letter To Lord Bishop Of Salisbury, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase asks the Bishop of Salisbury to review accompanying documents. He also assures him of his nephew's health and wellbeing as a student at Kenyon College.

Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott updates Chase on various English bishops as well as the affairs of his English friends. He hopes that Mr. West will go to Ohio in the fall.

Letter To Rev. William Meade, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Survey of land. Describes Cornish township, designed to accompany map

Daniel Bache To John Kean, May 18, 1829, Daniel Bache

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

A receipt from Daniel Bache to John Kean for clothing. It was paid from Sarah Sabina Kean, from the Estate of Peter Philip James Kean.

Letter To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase instructs his granddaughter Mary on how to be a good child in Christ.

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz With Peter And Sarah Van Horn, May 2, 1829, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Peter Van Horn, Sarah Van Horn

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

This legal document, between Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Peter and Sarah Van Horn, is for the manumission (release from slavery) of Peter and Sarah Van Horn. The husband and wife were guaranteed payment, food, and clothing for future service to Susan. If one of them were to die, their wages would go to their son, Robert, at the completion of his service at the age of 25. It was signed in the presence of Mose Chandler. The file includes the original with signatures and marks, as well as a copy. There's additional text on the original verso stating that Peter …

Record Of Albertus C. Van Raalte's Two Years At The Gymnasium, J. C. Steuerwald, E. William Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1820-1829

A record of Albertus C. Van Raalte's two years of studies at the Gymnasium in this city.

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Lord Kenyon tells Chase the sad news of his daughter Margaret's death. He also discusses current affairs in England and reiterates his confidence in Mr. West.

Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Letter fragment. Marriott is glad to hear from Chase after a long silence, and regrets that he has also taken so long to reply himself. Lord Kenyon donated a sum of money to Chase in honor of his late daughter, Margaret. Marriott also apologizes for the anxiety that Mr. West has caused Chase, but assures him that everything will work out between them.

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz To John Kean And Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, April 24, 1829, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Warsaw, Poland to John Kean and Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, his grandchildren, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He wrote to express his sympathy over the loss of their father. He wrote to John to endeavor in his life to be like his father and that even when Julian is dead he will always be welcome in Poland as family. He wrote to Julia about the prospect of her coming to Europe and all he would give her there. He told her in the meantime to mind her mother and grandmother's health.

People Included: Sarah Sabina …

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz To Sarah Sabina Kean, April 23, 1829, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean, his daughter-in-law, addressed to Ursino. He expressed his sympathy over the death of Peter Kean.

People Inlcuded: Peter Philip James Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, John Kean (JK1814), Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean

Notable Quote: "The loss of Mr. Kean whom I attended & loved from his early youth is a heavy wound to me, let us all endeavor to support in [illegible] resignation the will of the supreme ordinance of good and evil. I beg you Madame to be careful of Mrs. Niemcewicz, attend to her health..."

Letter To Lord Kenyon, Henry Heap

Philander Chase Letters

Heap sends the receipts of the subscriptions and collections that Mr. West has received. He also expresses his fondness for Mr. West and his sermons.