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Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean And John Kean To Jacob Morris, December 28, 1824, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and John Kean wrote from Ursino to Jacob Morris, their grandfather, address not included. Julia wrote that she wished him a happy birthday and that he and her grandmother, Mary Cox Morris, had many more years to come. John wrote and asked to his goat be moved from General Root's as soon as possible for he feared she would learn to drink whiskey.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean, Peter Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean

Act Of Incorporation, General Assembly Of Ohio

Philander Chase Letters

Act of Incorporation: includes original Act from 1824 incorporating seminary as well as 1826 addendum officially recognizing name Kenyon College.

Philander Chase To George W. Marriott, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase writes about attacks in the weekly and monthly publications, mentions the gift of 441£ from Oxford, and provides life updates in response to Marriott's letter.

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz And Catherine, November 24, 1824, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. She informed her of the death of little Betsey Chapman as wel as Mrs. Bradson, Christine's aunt. She was happy that Catherine was helpful to Susan and taking care of her. At the end of the letter she wrote to Catherine and said she is glad to hear Catherine is happy with Susan.

People Included: Thomas Biddle, Peter Philip James Kean, Betsey Chapman, William Palmer, Catherine

Philander Chase To Charles Hammond, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase writes of his plans in Ohio and discusses the question of where the Theological Seminary will be founded

Leonard Kip To Philander Chase, Leonard Kip

Philander Chase Letters

Kip copies down several newspaper excerpts regarding Mr. Onderdonk's letter to the Evening Post and provides his own commentary on the situation.

Timothy Wiggin To Philander Chase, Timothy Wiggin

Philander Chase Letters

Wiggin updates Chase on the situation with Bishop Hobart and assures him that Lord Kenyon and Mr. Marriott among others are on his side as always. Wiggin also updates Chase on the progress of the subscriptions in England and tells him of the status of his friends there.

Philander Chase To Sir Thomas Acland, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase writes of his voyage to America and reunion with his family. He also discusses the Church Convention in Ohio and the prospect of using a printing press in Connecticut.

United States Land Patent, William Gibson, September 4, 1824

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This United States land patent grants William Gibson, assignee of Sutton Byrd, purchase of a tract of land in the Washington District of Mississippi. The patent describes the tract of land as the northwest quarter section, one in township six if range four east in the district of Washington and State of Mississippi containing one hundred and fifty acres and sixty-eight hundredths of an acre. the patent is signed by President James Monroe and George Gibson, Commissioner of the General Land Office.

Public Land Sale, West Pearl River, Mississippi Register Of The Land Office To William Gibson, September 4, 1824

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This document declares the approval of the sale of certain public land in the district of Washington County, Mississippi, west of Pearl River to William Gibson on September 4, 1824. The certificate of sale is signed by United States President, James Monroe.

Indenture, John Egbert And Co. With Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 27, 1824, Moses Chandler, Samuel Egbert, William Egbert, Mary Egbert, Evos Egbert, Susanna Egbert, Damel Egbert, John Egbert, Hannah Egbert, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

The following document is an indenture between John Egbert and his wife Hannah, Sarah J. Crane, Evos Egbert and his wife, William Egbert and his wife, Daniel Egbert and his wife, Samuel Egbert, and Susan U. Niemcewicz. The document is a contract that acknowledged the parties of the first part, for an inconsideration of the sum of two hundred twenty-five dollars was well and truly paid by the party of the second part (Susan U. Niemcewicz). The parties of the first part granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed and gave, granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed …

Estate Of Philip Livingston With Hermanus P. Schuyler, August 24, 1824, Estate Of Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

An account of money owed to the Estate of Philip Livingston by the Estate of Hermanus P. Schuyler.

George W. Marriott To Philander Chase, George W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott reflects on Chase's success in England and updates Chase on the matter regarding the British Critic article. He also provides an update on the subscriptions at Oxford and hopes that they will soon extend to Ireland.

Timothy Wiggin To Philander Chase, Timothy Wiggin

Philander Chase Letters

Wiggin has been in regular contact with Lord Kenyon and reports that Chase's friends in England continue to work for his cause. The Arch Bishop of Canterbury has donated after a delay because he mistakenly believed Chase to be working with Bishop Hobart. Kenyon and Wiggin do not yet know who told him so. Wiggin proposes a plan for spending the money until subscriptions can be raised in America and assures Chase that Bp. Hobart has been the only significant dissenting voice against his cause.

Letter From George Sibley To George Graham, July 28, 1824, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to George Graham, July 28, 1824. Sibley discusses money problems in relation to goods purchased for goods purchased for trading post.

William Vale To Philander Chase, William Vale

Philander Chase Letters

Vale regrets that he will not see Chase again and asks to be added to his list of correspondents. He pledges his support for Chase's cause and promises to send him a parcel of books from Sheffield.

Robert Twedell To Philander Chase, Robert Twedell

Philander Chase Letters

Mr. Twedell sends Chase his publications and tells him of the success with which they have been distributed in England. Twedell also wishes Chase well and hopes the Bishop will remember him.

Charles Burton To Philander Chase, Charles Burton

Philander Chase Letters

Burton thanks Chase for his visit and wishes him well on his journey to America. He wishes he could go with Chase but has too much to do with the Church of England. However, he asks Chase to let him know if there is anything he can do to help and says that he might "come over and help" sooner than expected. Burton also asks Chase to persuade Mr. Wiggin to attend his ministry and to put in a good word for him with Lord Kenyon.

Sam Johnston To Philander Chase, Sam Johnston

Philander Chase Letters

Johnston offers condolences for the death of Philander Chase Jr. and tells Bp. Chase that his friends in Cincinnati are eager to see him.

Philander Chase To Reverend Wheaton, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase is disappointed in Rev. Wheaton's response and will not publish any kind of self-defensive article but is "very sorry" that the Rev. has "refused" to do him the kindness of publishing an article himself.

Rev. N. S. Wheaton To Philander Chase, N. S. Wheaton

Philander Chase Letters

Wheaton claims he had no involvement in the recent offensive article published in the British Critic and declares his support for Chase's efforts to start a Theological School in the Diocese of Ohio.

Philander Chase To Reverend Wheaton, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase asks Wheaton to consider publishing a rebuttal to the article published about him in the British Critic. Chase assures him that this would be very helpful in exonerating both himself and the cause for Ohio overall.

Timothy Wiggin To Philander Chase, Timothy Wiggin

Philander Chase Letters

Wiggin discusses the possibility of Chase's early return to America and the public opinion of Chase's cause after a recent article published in the British Critic.

Philander Chase To Sophia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase tells his wife that he has just returned from Oxford and that an important figure in England has written an article in his defense. He misses his family in Ohio but believes he will not be able to leave for America until November and regrets that the journey will take at least a month.

Robert Marriott To Philander Chase, Robert Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Robert congradulates Chase on his successes at Oxford and Cambridge and tells him of some disturbances involving Mr. Dicey's tennants

Philander Chase To George W. Marriott, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

An additional letter to G.W. Marriott, furthering his thoughts from his previous letter the day before.

Philander Chase To George Marriott, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

A diary letter addressed to G. W. Marriott that describes the details of Chase's successful trip to Oxford to gain support for the Ohio cause.

Philander Chase To Bishop Skinner, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Bp. Chase thanks Bp. Skinner for his recent note expressing sympathy for Chase's troubles and for his donation of several books.

Letter From David Barton To George Sibley, June 2, 1824, David Barton

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from David Barton to George Sibley, June 2, 1824. Barton discusses money being decided on to buy Native American rights to land they own.

George W. Marriott To Philander Chase, George W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott is sending Chase a copy of the letter he wrote to Mr Ward