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Smith, Addison (1826), Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

1824-1829

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Davis, John (1826), Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

1824-1829

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Bradley, James (1826), Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

1824-1829

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Gibson, Edward (1826), Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

1824-1829

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Paullin, Benjamin (1826), Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

1824-1829

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Stehman, Henry (1826), Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

1824-1829

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Gossler, Isabella (1826), Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

1824-1829

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May, Richard (1826), Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

1824-1829

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Tannyhill, Hugh (1826), Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

1824-1829

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Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase tells his brother he is recovering from and fall wishes him well.

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon discusses the Board of Trustees' recent decision concerning his seminary's relationship with the broader General Seminary, as well as the matter of obtaining further aid for the Ohio Diocese. Kenyon also discusses the health of Chase's English friends and his family.

Letter To Dudley Chase, George Chase

Philander Chase Letters

George updates his uncle on their family and the affairs of the town.

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.

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 From Maria L. Willard To William E. Green

John Plimpton Green Letters

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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.

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.

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 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.

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 From Thomas Hart Benton To George Sibley, June 30, 1825, Thomas Hart Benton

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Thomas Hart Benton to George Sibley, June 30, 1825. Benton give details for proceeding with the Santa Fe exploration. Letter amended in 1833 explaining that commissioners incurred extra expenses and thought they would be reimbursed based on Benton's letter.

Letter From George Sibley To Owen, June 23, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Owen, June 23, 1825. The last name of Owen is unknown. Sibley discusses preparations for surveying the Santa Fe Trail.

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, June 9, 1825, Benjamin Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

The writer, Benjamin Reeves, updates George Sibley on logistical issues affecting their upcoming expedition. Mail delivery has been unreliable, delaying communication. Reeves discusses personnel matters, including adding Col. Logan if timing allows, enrolling George Wert as an interpreter, and replacing unavailable workers with Stephen Cooper, whose knowledge of the region will be useful. He agrees that traders may accompany the party if they follow regulations. Reeves notes concerns about meeting tribes for negotiations, expresses urgency about the wagons arriving so they can depart before the season is too far along, and comments on local disappointment from men not chosen to …

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, June 5, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves, June 5, 1825. Sibley mentions widespread sickness in St. Louis; preparation of supplies for the survey of the Santa Fe Trail.

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon updates Chase on the lives of his English friends and assures Chase of his family's continued affection for him.

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, May 29, 1825, George Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

The letter, written by George C. Sibley in St. Louis on May 29, 1825, addresses several matters related to his upcoming expedition to Santa Fe. Sibley informs the recipient that a man named James Logan wants to join as a volunteer hunter without pay, but Sibley declines to encourage such offers, arguing that volunteers could complicate logistics and fairness among applicants. He’s willing to allow traders to accompany the expedition at their own expense if they follow camp rules and are adequately prepared.

Sibley lists six carefully chosen recruits, all skilled and reputable men, emphasizing the great public excitement about …

Letter To A. Battles, Rev. John Hall

Philander Chase Letters

Hall discusses the acquisition of certain lands around Alum Creek and the wishes of parishes in the area.