Letter to Chester Griswold and B. Gardner

Authors

William Harris

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Description

Harris writes to say that the Standing Committee of the Diocese of New Jersey has approved Philander Chase's Bishop-hood.

Date

10-2-1818

City

New York, NY

Keywords

Diocese of New Jersey, Diocese of Ohio, Philander Chase, Bishop, Chester Griswold, B. Gardiner

Transcript

New York Oct. 2, 1818

Messrs Gardner and Grenwold,

Gentlemen I have just rec’d your favor of the 19th sept. and in answer to your request, I have the happiness to say that the Rev. Mr. Chase was with the unanimous consent of the S. Committee of this Diocese recommended for consecration ~ The testimonials were forwarded by the Secretar of our Board the Rev. Mr. Lyell early in September and were directed to Chester Grenwold Worthington ~ We presume you must have received them shortly after the date of your last communication to me.

Your [Obedient] and very humble [Servant],

[William] Harris

Chester Griswold Esq.

Worthington

State of Ohio

Recommended Citation

Harris, William, "Letter to Chester Griswold and B. Gardner" (1818). Philander Chase Letters. 131.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/131