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Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Fragment of a letter in which Kenyon discusses Chase's English supporters.

Letter, Amelia Smylie In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania To Her Father, Rev. James Smylie In Centerville, Amite County, Mississippi, November 19, 1825, Amelia Smylie

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

This handwritten letter, written in script and dated November 19, 1825, to Rev. James Smylie in Centerville, Amite County, Mississippi, from his daughter, Amelia Smylie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discusses a recent visit from some family members, a recent ordination of a new pastor, her brother's recent illness, some recent deaths in the community, and the yellow fever epidemic. She goes on to describe her classes in school and her desire for her father to come visit her.

A Scroll Of Sundries. Philadelphia. Novr. 17th 1825 By Griffith J. Scholl, Griffith J. Scholl

Medical Student and Faculty Lecture Notes

No abstract provided.

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, November 30, 1825, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Christine wrote to express sympathy over Susan's sister and family's recent loss. She also gave an update about her two sons who had been suffering with croup and on different acquaintances.

People Included: Catherine, Mrs. Cormac, Lucy Bradford, Regis, Mrs. Chapman, John, Mr. Shean

Places Included: Europe

Letter To Intrepid Morse, William Sparrow

Philander Chase Letters

Sparrow tells Morse that Chase and William Walker are to work on bringing Indian students to the school. He updates Morse on the progress with the school's bookstore.

1825, October 15 - C/O Edward Gilchrist, Unknown

Thomas Gilchrist Letters

Letter from and unknown correspondent to a Mrs. Gilchrist. The letter was sent in care of (c/o) an Edward Gilchrist. The letter writer may be a relation of the Gilchrist, Edgar, or Martin families still living in Dumfries, Scotland. The letter references reaching out to family descendants living the the United States and offering them a means to an education and/or life in Scotland.

Letter To Lord Kenyon, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase thanks Lord Kenyon for his and his daughter's last letters and updates them on the progress of the school, its library, and support for his cause in Congress. Chase also promises to send Kenyon samples of certain fruits and trees from America.

Letters To William Walker And George Lyman, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Copies of two letters written by Chase to William Walker and George Lyman, asking Lyman to come with four or five Indian students to Worthington and for Walker to encourage this project however he can.

Excerpt Of Letter Dated October 10th, 1825, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Exerpt from a letter in which Chase describes his visit to an Oneida and Mohawk community, a sermon that was held there, and his hopes of bringing four of five boys back with him as students.

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon updates Chase on the health of Dr. Gaskin and Mr. Marriott, and tells him he will send word to Mr. Kip and Bp. Hobart of the Trustees' decision.

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon discusses changes to the Seminary's constitution agreed upon by the Trustees in England and updates Chase on the welfare of his English friends.

Letter To Philander Chase, Timothy Wiggin

Philander Chase Letters

Fragment of a letter in which Wiggin reports enthusiasm for Chase's cause in England and suggests that the Seminary bear the name Kenyon.

United States Land Patent, Thomas Maxwell, October 1, 1825

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This United States land patent, certificate 493, grants Thomas Maxell of Franklin County purchase of a tract of land in Washington, Mississippi. The patent describes the tract as bring the northwest quarter of section two in township six of range four east containing the hundred and sixty acres and eighty-one hundredths of an acre. The patent is signed by President John Quincy Adams and George Graham, Commissioner of the General Land Office.

Public Land Sale, West Of Pearl River To Thomas Maxwell, October 1, 1825

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This document declares the approval of the sale of certain public land in the district of Washington, Mississippi, west of Pearl River to Thomas Maxwell of Franklin County, Mississippi on October 1, 1854. The certificate of sale is signed by United States President, John Quincy Adams.

John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, And Sarah Louisa Jay Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, September 24, 1825, John Kean Ii, Julia Ursin Niemcweicz Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, and Sarah Louisa Jay Kean wrote from Butternuts, NY to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, their grandmother, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ.They all gave general updates about their time in Butternuts.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, General Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris, Lewis Lee Morris, John Cox Morris, Jacob Morris, Heywards, Miss Packard, Cousin Morris Cooper, Miss Merrill, Uncle Ricketts, Cousin James, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah, Betsey Bedient, Angeline, Mrs. Armstrong, Dr. Buchanan

Letter To Philander Chase, Mrs. G.W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Mrs. Marriott tells Chase that her husband has been ill but seems to be getting better. She also discusses her family's support for Chase and asks where she might send a portrait of him intended for the Seminary.

Report Of The Trustees Of The Funds Raised In England To Establish A Theological Seminary In Ohio, Board Of Trustees

Philander Chase Letters

Results of a meeting of the Board of Trustees in England in which they resolved to recommend an addition to the Seminary's Constitution requiring the approval of all Bishops in the Church of the United States before any changes could be made to the use of the funds raised in England.

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon recounts Bishop Hobart's visit with him and reports that Hobart was respectful towards Chase but believes the best course of action to be the transferral of money collected in England to the Seminary in America. Kenyon says he will consult with the other Trustees and report to Chase on what they decide.

Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase writes of his recent travels through Huron County and the Seneca Reservation, and plans out the rest of his travel.

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 24, 1825, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Christine wrote to thank Susan for her letter and sympathy, she felt bad that Susan was alone at Ursino and wished she could visit. She also gave some updates on mutual acquaintances.

People Included: Catherine, Clement Biddle, Thomas Biddle, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Peter Philip James Kean, Mr and Mrs Brinton, Mrs. Roberts, Regis, John

James Earl & Co. With Susan Niemcewicz, August 16, 1825, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and James Earl & Co. for Tallow.

Letter To Rev. George Boyd, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase hopes to create a bookstore for the institution so as to ease student demand for books and to establish a printing press. He asks Rev. Boyd to implore Mr. Potter, a bookseller in Philadelphia, to send over some classical books and proposes a partnership with him.

Ratified Indian Treaty 134: Belantse-Etoa Or Minitaree (Hidatsa), Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 30, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Hidatsa Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Hidatsa acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Hidatsa also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …

Ratified Indian Treaty 135: Mandan, Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 30, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Mandan Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Mandan acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Mandan also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …

Letter To Rebecca Morse, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase expresses consolations and sympathies to Rebecca for the struggles she has experienced in her family. He provides other life updates, including his delight at his granddaughter's health, the illnesses that afflict his young son Henry, his hopes to hire servants, and plans for his next trip.

Ratified Indian Treaty 133: Arikara (Ricara) - Arikara Village, July 18, 1825, Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 18, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Arikara Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Arikara acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Arikara also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …

Letter To Philander Chase, Margaret Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Margaret reminisces on Chase's visit with her family and discusses the development of her "Ohio garden."

Letter To Philander Chase, Timothy Wiggin

Philander Chase Letters

Wiggin advises Chase on financial matters relating to the foundation of the Seminary and updates him on the lives of his family members as well as Chase's other English friends.

Letter To G.W. Marriott, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon copies letters from Bishops White and Chase regarding the Seminary and its reception.

Letter To Philander Chase, Josiah Pratt

Philander Chase Letters

Pratt tells Chase he is sending copies of the new statement by the Board of Trustees as well as the stereotype plates and apologizes for the delay. He assures Chase of his family's support for his cause.