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Letter To Philander Chase, Thomas Osborne

Philander Chase Letters

Osborne showing support for Chase's journey to England.

Fragment To Letter To Philander Chase, William White

Philander Chase Letters

Fragment of letter to Chase refusing to support his trip to England.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Barrett Potter

Philander Chase Letters

A business transaction. Dudley is being asked to settle his debts with interest. A note from Dudley at following Potter's letter confirms that he has.

John V. Henry To Peter Kean, August 2, 1823, John V. Henry

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

John V. Henry wrote from Albany to Peter Kean addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding debts paid on the Duncan estate.

People Included: Charles Townsend, Hermanus P. Schuyler

Places Included: New York, NY

Letter To George Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Jr. was going to take the trip to England but his health does not allow it. The church of the West needs missionaries from England because people from the East cannot be enticed to come help. They need encouragement.

Anecdote From The Chronicle Of The Times, July 30, 1823, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed copy of a humorous anecdote taken from the Reading, Pennsylvania Chronicle of the Times, dated July 30, 1823. The tale concerns the occupation of grave diggers in the afterlife.

Letter To Bishop Croes, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase wants to go to England to "solicit means for the establishment of a school for the education of young men for the Ministry." He fears his Church in the West will fail without properly educated missionaries. Also fears the health of Philander Jr.

Letter To Philander Chase, Jr., George Chase

Philander Chase Letters

George assures Philander Jr. that he wrote back as quickly as possible when he heard of his illness. George's wife had a child on July 1st names Elisa Grover and is unwell. George went to Boston to speak with a doctor that had communication regarding Bp. Chase's writing.

Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Notice of his voyage to England and leave from Cincinnati College. Rough itinerary of travels through Ohio to New York.

Peter Kean And Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To John Rutherford, July 5, 1823, Peter Philip James Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Peter Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to John Rutherford, their uncle and cousin, addressed to Edgerston, NJ. Peter included a copy of a letter he received from Joseph Bloomfield, President of the Society of Cincinnatti, NJ regarding a speech he gave at their meeting.

People Included: Aunt Rutherford, Sarah Sabina Kean

Oration Delivered In The First Presbyterian Church In Elizabeth Town, Nj... Before The Cincinnati Society By Peter Kean, July 4, 1823, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Published copy of a speech given by Peter Kean for the Cincinnati Society in Elizabeth Town, NJ.

Letter To Dr Wetmore, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase plans to embark to England, staying in New York first. Asks Wetmore to look over the proceedings of his property, farm, and the lease of his tenant.

Letter, James Cotten, In Natchez, Mississippi To Rev. James Smylie In Elysian Fields, Amite County, Mississippi, June 20, 1823, James Cotton

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

This handwritten letter, written in script and dated June 20, 1823, to Rev. James Smylie in Elysian Fields, Amite County, Mississippi, from James Cotten, in Natchez, Mississippi, discusses the cotton crop, his brother's recent trip to New York by ship, and other general gossip.

Letter, Thomas Cotten, In New York To Rev. James Smylie In Elysian Fields, Amite County, Mississippi, June 13, 1823, Thomas Cotton

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

This handwritten letter, written in script and dated June 13, 1823, to Rev. James Smylie in Elysian Fields, Amite County, Mississippi, from Thomas Cotten, in New York, discusses the writer's recent trip to New Jersey, his plans to move to Lexington, Kentucky, and his promise to come and visit the reverend.

Excerpt From Bp. Griswold's Address To The Convention Of Eastern Diocese, Bishop Chester Griswold

Philander Chase Letters

Excerpt from Bp. Griswold's address convincing House of Bishops of the need for Episcopal missionaries in the West.

John H. Mcintosh To Peter Kean, May 10, 1823, John H. Mcintosh

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

John H. McIntosh wrote to Peter Kean, address not included. There was a spelling error on the payment that was sent to Peter that may interfere with his ability to get the money.

People Included: Elizabeth McIntosh, Mr. Carmochan

Tax Receipt To The Heirs William Houstoun, May 2, 1823, N. Jarvis

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Tax receipt to the heirs of William Houstoun sent by N. Jarvis and paid by Peter Kean.

1823 Deed From Thomas Belden To John Bishop, Thomas Belden, John Bishop, Franklin County Recorder

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

A handwritten copy of a deed from Thomas Belden and his wife Margaret by their attorney Hector T. Phelps to John Bishop recorded in Book No.4 -248, dated April 16 1823. in this document the Blenden's agent and attorney Hector Phelps deeds land in Ohio, specifically "land estimated to contain ninety-four acres and fifty rods," to John Bishop of Franklin County for the sum of eighty-two dollars.

Letter To The General Convention Of The P.E. Church Of U. S. A., Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Successes of the Diocese of Ohio and many new churches there; necessity of more qualified missionaries to preserve these successes; the evil of people not even baptized given a seat on the council and a vote on ecclesiastical orders.

Deed Of Sale For Seven People (As Slaves) Sold By William O'Neale To John Henry Eaton, Washington, D.C., April 10, 1823., William O'Neale, John Henry Eaton

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This deed or receipt acknowledges the exchange of $800 for seven slaves: Betsy Baker, 55; Nelly, 36 and her son Jim, 12 and daughter Jane, 7; Henney, 40, and her son Washington, 5; and Polly Quander, 21.

D. D. Tunison To Peter Kean, April 7, 1823, D. D. Tunison

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

D.D. Tunison wrote from Rahway, NJ to Peter Kean, address not included, regarding payment and business.

People Included: Mr. Squien

John William Kearney To Peter Kean, April 5, 1823, John William Kearney

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

John William Kearney wrote to New York, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. The letter is about bonds and there is an account listing at the bottom.

S. A. Britton To Peter Kean, March 24, 1823, S. A. Britton

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

S.A. Britton wrote to Peter Kean, both located in Elizabeth Town, NJ. He wrote regarding plans for three stories that Peter was planning on building including a cellar, nursery, dining room, and bedroom. The plans were not kept with the letter.

1823 Power Of Attorney From Thomas Belden To Hector T. Phelps, Thomas Belden, Hector T. Phelps, Franklin County Recorder

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

In this document Thomas Belden and his wife Margaret of Hartford County, Connecticut, grant power of attorney to Hector T. Phelps and enable him "to ask, demand, sue for, recover, and receive of and from all persons whomsoever in the state of Ohio, all notes, mortgages, demands, accords and monies which may be due and owing to us in the state of Ohio." This handwritten copy of a legal document was recorded in Book No. 4-152, dated February 27th 1823.

Margaret Armstrong To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 11, 1823, Margaret Armstrong

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Margaret Armstrong wrote from Burlington, NJ to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Margaret wrote about her health and how the cold effects her, but she grows stronger everyday.

People Included: Mrs. Bradford, General Armstrong, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Margaret's mother

Places Included: Philadelphia, PA, the Delaware River

Land Sale Certificate

Daniel Williams Papers

Land sale certificate for Thomas S. Maxwell of Franklin County, Mississippi, signed by President James Monroe. The land described is "the Southeast quarter of section two, in township six of range four /east) Containing one hundred & sixty acres & eighty one hundredths of an acre."

Letter To Philander Chase Jr, Sophia Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Sophia has copied an excerpt from Joseph Mede's sermon for Philander Jr. Chase has been spending his days in labor and is in want of money.

Address Delivered At The First Anniversary Meeting Of The Elizabeth-Town Apprentices' Library Association By Peter Kean, January 7,1823, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

A published copy of an address given by Peter Kean at the First Anniversary Meeting of the Elizabeth-Town Apprentices' Library Association. This copy was given by Peter to his daughter Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean on January 28, 1823.

Court Documents | Writ Issued To The Sheriff Of Lawrence County, January 1823, Unknown

Alabama History & Culture

Writ commanding the sheriff of Lawrence County, Alabama to collect debt due to County Court Judge Peter W. Taylor in the sum of $50 from William McGaughey [William McGaughy?] and William Fariss. Also mentioned is William Anderson. Noted as the first payment due in a bond baring the date January 6, 1823.

First Lessons In Geography And Astronomy With Seven Plain Maps, And A View Of The Solar System : For The Use Of Young Children, As Preparatory To Ancient And Modern Geography, Jacob Abbot Cummings

Osher Map Library Collection Books

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