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Vancourt, Christopher (1824), Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

1824-1829

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Notes Geographical And Historical, Relating To The Town Of Brooklyn, In Kings County On Long-Island. (1824) An Online Electronic Text Edition., Gabriel Furman, Paul Royster (Transcriber & Depositor)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Faculty Publications

Furman’s work is one of the earliest compilations of historical documents (with commentary) about an American city, in this case his native Brooklyn. It is an invaluable source of information on the early Dutch and English settlements of Brooklyn, Flatbush, Bushwick, New Lotts, Canarsie, Bedford, New Utrecht, Jamaica, and New Amsterdam, and their controversies with one another and with the Governors of New York and the crown of England. Included are original documents relative to the Indian purchases, original boundaries, water rights, ferry rights, wood rights, and forms of town government. Sections include: Situation of the Town of Brooklyn, Ancient …

Letter To Philander Chase, Timothy Wiggin

Philander Chase Letters

Timothy Wiggin expresses his support for Philander Chase and offers him advice on how to garner support in the English country and which people are most influential.

Letter To Timothy Wiggin, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

A few pages in the "British Critic" have denounced Chase's motives. He copies a letter from Charles Sigourney that has cheered him up, it mentions an address Reverend Baldwin of Saratoga, who shares the same feelings as Chase on establishing a theological society in the west.

Letter To Philander Chase, Reverend Noble

Philander Chase Letters

Reverend Noble wishes to see Philander Chase, should he visit New York. Noble also advises Chase to disregard the opinions saying that he should not visit England. He predicts that Chase will be very successful in England and encourages him to travel there.

Letter To Philander Chase, Thomas Osborne

Philander Chase Letters

Osborne showing support for Chase's journey to England.

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.

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.

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

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.

Seventh Report Of The Directors Of The American Asylum, At Hartford For The Education And Instruction Of The Deaf And Dumb (1823), American School For The Deaf, Thomas C. Perkins

American School for the Deaf

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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.

Minutes Taken At The Annual Conferences 1823, Methodist Episcopal Church. South Carolina Conference

South Carolina Conference 1785 Journal

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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

Letter To Alton Easton From Mary Sibley, January 25, 1823, Mary Easton Sibley

Mary Easton Sibley Papers

Transcript of a letter to Alton Easton from Mary Sibley, January 25, 1823. Alton Easton was Mary's brother. General correspondence.

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.

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 3, 1823 - January 8, 1824, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Church History; 1823-1985, St. Peter's Episcopal Church Of Niagara Falls

St. Peter's Episcopal Church

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The Wanderer In America, Or Truth At Home, C. (Charles) H. (Henry) Wilson

Settler Literature Archive

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Letter To Dr. Whetmore, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Summary of Chase's journey to Cincinnati; updates on his and his wife's health

Letter To Philander Chase Jr, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase recounts the troubles and dangers he faced while traveling to Cincinnati: the roads were terrible, they were refused to stay at the first tavern they arrived at, and he lost much of his strength pulling the horses.

Letter To Philander Chase Jr, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Death of Intrepid Morse's wife; updates on Chase's health; the benefits of taking the presidency of Cincinnati College

Letter To Bishop Hobart, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Entreats Hobart for a missionary to relive his "arduous duties." May accept a new position as the president of a college in Cincinnati. Intrepid Morse's wife recently died.

Peter Kean And Sarah Sabina Morris Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, June 4, 2022, Peter Kean, Sarah Sabina Morris Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Peter Kean and Sarah Sabina Morris Kean wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Susan Neimcewicz who was staying at Thomas Biddle’s home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gouverneur. Glad to learn from Susan’s letter of Monday that she and their dear friends on Chestnut Street were all well. Sarah had written to Susan that they found their little darling in perfect health and that John met them at the Point looking as well as possible. Poor Mary Ricketts suffered dreadfully from her face, she was in agony on Sunday at Lawrences. Peter had not seen Phil till their return as he was …

James Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, May 29, 1822, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

James Ricketts wrote from Abyssinia, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (at the Biddles). Maria received Susan’s kind letter and intended on answering it right away. However, as the ladies were preparing to receive the town between 12 and 3 pm, they deputed James to tell her that they were all in perfect health and spirits. They all went after church to Ursino to see the dear children who were all well and longing for Susan’s return. James and the family were received with the greatest attention by Peggy and Philip and were given plum cake and wine. They …

Sixth Report Of The Directors Of The American Asylum, At Hartford For The Education And Instruction Of The Deaf And Dumb (1822), American School For The Deaf, Thomas C. Perkins

American School for the Deaf

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Minutes Taken At The Annual Conferences 1822, Methodist Episcopal Church. South Carolina Conference

South Carolina Conference 1785 Journal

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A Knickerbocker Tour Of New York State, 1822: "Our Travels, Statistical, Geographical, Mineorological, Geological, Historical, Political And Quizzical"; Written By Myself Xyz Etc., Johnston Verplanck, Louis Leonard Tucker , Editor

Electronic Texts in American Studies

In late August 1822, at the height of a yellow fever epidemic in New York City, an alarmed resident of the lower city resettled his family in the Bedford section of Brooklyn Village. With two male companions, he then boarded the steamboat Chancellor Livingston on August 28 and sailed up the Hudson River to Newburgh. There they boarded a stage and travelled across New York State to Niagara Falls and the adjoining area. They returned along the "psychic highway" of western and central New York to Albany, thence down the Hudson to New York City by steamboat. In the course …

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, October 21, 1822 - December 11, 1822, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Documents In Relation To The Dismissal Of David G. Seixas, From The Pennsylvania Institution For The Deaf And Dumb : Published For The Information Of The Contributors, In Pursuance Of A Resolution Of The Board Of Directors, Passed The 3d Of April, 1822, Pennsylvania Institution For The Deaf And Dumb. Board Of Directors

Deaf Rare Books

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