Letter to Philander Chase

Authors

Olivia Bernard Sparrow

Files

Content Warning

The Philander Chase letters were written in the 18th and 19th century and therefore may contain language that we understand today as harmful or offensive. You may encounter paternalist descriptions of Native Americans, racial slurs, or sexism. For more information, see our policy page.

Description

Lady Sparrow looks forward to having Bishop Chase for dinner and having him stay the night.

Date

1-30-1836

Keywords

Philander Chase, Lady Sparrow, Olivia Bernard Sparrow

Transcript

Dear Bishop Chase--

It will give me much pleasure to see you here on Saturday Evening. The time which I understood you have [fixed] with our friend Gray, and you must make him promise to join you here when his Sunday duties are over--

I am [pleased] to find you mean to remain here on Monday-- As I shall so soon have the pleasure of [conversing] with you-- I shall only add the assurance of cordial Christian [?], which which I remain My Dear Sir

Very Sincerely Yours

Olivia Bernard Sparrow

Recommended Citation

Sparrow, Olivia Bernard, "Letter to Philander Chase" (1836). Philander Chase Letters. 1039.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/1039