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Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 17, 1825, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed near Elizabeth Town, NJ. She wrote that she hoped the Keans were feeling better after they had whooping cough and that she hoped Susan and them could visit Philadelphia soon.

People Included: Mrs. Rush, Harry, Julian, Catherine, Mrs. Palmer, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean

Letter To G.W. Marriott, Reverend W. Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Ward expresses his sympathy in hearing of the death of Marriott's brother and describes his own recent accident in which his son suffered a fracture in his leg.

Letter To Philander Chase, Margaret Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon informs Chase that subscriptions now exceed 6000 pounds and that new subscriptions are continually flowing in.

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Lord Kenyon updates Chase on his life in England and those of his English friends and supporters.

Letter To Philander Chase, Reverend Bowdler

Philander Chase Letters

Bowdler sends a box containing a few books for the use of the Theological Seminary in the Diocese of Ohio, including a memoir of the life of his father.

Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase discusses plans for laying out the town near Alum Creek as well as clearing the area and planting trees.

Letter To Philander Chase, Margaret Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Mrs. Kenyon has found prints of the Seminary and Church. Mrs. Kenyon tells Bp. about the high amount of attendees she saw at church on a festival of the church. She then expresses concern for Bp.'s health in the coming winter as he continues to oversee the building of the College.

Rev. Anthony Kohlmann, S.J. To Sister Xavier Clark, 1825 March 26

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase updates his wife on what he has been doing over the past few days, including discussing possible lands to purchase for the Seminary and making plans to lay out the town.

Bill For Cotton

Ames and Hogan Family Papers

Bill for cotton received by Elijah Hogan from Forsey & Pyke, 1825.

Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase writes to his nephew to tell him of a student who has dropped out of the school and changes he thinks should be made to its administration. Chase also discusses feeling overwhelmed with work as well as a response to a negative pamphlet being distributed in England and the favorable reaction to it. He also discusses his brother George's disappointing conduct and the death of his son, Philander.

Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This letter to Francis Huger regards Lafayette's tour of the United States. Huger was the son of Isaac Huger, befriended by Lafayette during the American Revolution. Here Lafayette writes about his progress towards South Carolina on the tour.

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 28, 1825, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Susan and Christine had both been sick with an influenza that had been raging from West from East.

People Included: Mrs. Rush, James, Julia,Catherine, Harry, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Long letter in which Lord Kenyon updates Chase on a number of things including the support for his cause in England, the health of Kenyon's family, and his hopes for Chase's continued success.

Susan Niemcewicz List Of Deeds, February 16, 1825, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

The following document is a list of deeds belonging to Susan Livingston Niemcewicz. On the bottom of the manuscript is a notation referring to R. Thomas Bill of Sale for Susan’s negro woman, Betty, and her child Philip. See the following manuscript titled “Bill of Sale: Robinson Thomas with Susan Kean, November 4, 1799.”

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 9, 1825, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Catherine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. She wrote to express sympathy for a recent loss Susan had and to express her concern for Susan's well being. It is not specified what the loss was.

People Included: Thomas Biddle, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Catherine

Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott discusses the acquisition and reactions to the Journal sent by Chase. Marriott updates Chase on various individuals and discussions of a potential new theological university in Yorkshire.

Letter From Buffalo, New York To Leonard Blake In Gambier, Ohio, A. S. Thohrall

Blake Family Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter To Mr. Williams, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase invites Mr. Williams to a gathering at his home and asks him to invite and bring along several other men.

Letter To Miss Hurdis, I. Vansittart

Philander Chase Letters

Vansittart relays news of the ongoing success of Chase's cause.

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon speaks of his daughter's affection for Chase as well as his plans for the rest of the month and people he knows who might be sympathetic to Chase's cause.

Letter To B.M. Atherton, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Letter fragment in which Chase recounts opposition to his trip to England on the part of Bishop Hobart and others.

Letter To Adam Hodgson, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase feels settled in Ohio with the seminary and thanks Hodgson for his support and help forwarding letters from England.

Letter To Reverend J.W. Brooks, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase apologizes for his belated letter and updates Brooks on the proceedings of the Chillicothe Convention, in which the Seminary's charter was granted.

Letter To William Sparrow, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase describes an incident in which Mr. Hunter, who was staying with Chase's family and was potentially to become a teacher at the school, suddenly claimed he had been insulted by the family and had to leave. Chase claims he has no idea what could have upset Mr. Hunter and was very distraught by the event. Chase also updates Sparrow on the subscription process in England.

Receipt, 11 January 1825, John Lewis

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

No abstract provided.

"The Barber's Ghost," January 7, 1825, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Typed copy of a folk tale appearing in the Chronicle of the Times of Reading, dated January 7, 1825. The unknown author tells the story of a man pretending to be a ghost in order to trick the gambling patrons at an inn and take their money.

Pamphlet On Progress, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase discusses his project as well as Bishop Hobart's influence

Farmer's Almanack 1825, Robert B. Thomas

Rare Books

The Farmer's Almanack contains astronomical calculations, a farmer's calendar, military fines, college vacations, table of simple interest, court calendar, agricultural information, Episcopalian holidays, poetry, anecdotes, weather observations, roads and innkeepers and other useful information.

Opinion Concerning Alterations To Constitution, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Lord Kenyon's opinion "Concerning Alterations in Constitution of Theological Seminary in Ohio"