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Philander Chase informs his brother Dudley that he is back at Robins Nest with all but one, who has just been married and is set to return to Robins Nest with his wife.
Date
10-29-1840
Keywords
Philander Chase, Dudley Chase, home
Recommended Citation
Chase, Philander, "Letter to Dudley Chase" (1840). Philander Chase Letters. 1164.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/1164
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Robins Nest Oct 29 1840
My dearest Brother:
God be thanked we are now all once more together in the Robins Nest and in good health and spirits.
Our voyage across the Lakes was boisterous and long; but God preserved dear Laura and my self and all on board in safety, thro’ Jesus Christ and we have much cause for gratitude.
I said we were al together in the Nest. but one bird is wanting-- his is gone to Steubenville Ohio to get himself a Mate: and we are happy to add that we hear by yesterdays mail that he has succeeded. He was married about the 20th of Oct. and will soon be with us-- both himself and his bride.
I have time to say no more now but that I am always your loving brother P. Chase