Philander Chase

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Philander Chase informs his sister-in-law Olivea about his itinerary in New York and that he is unsure when he will be able to return home.

Date

11-6-1844

Keywords

Philander Chase, Olivea Chase, Olivia Chase, Mary Chase, New York, General Convention, Special Convention, trial, travel

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Dear Sister Olivea

I am still detained in N York. on business of great importance, and when I shall be able to go Westward I know not. Mary my dear Daughter remains with me to take care of me: but I see she is very anxious to return to her Mother. I have heard that the company in which miss Lucia Flinn went passed Cicinnati[sic] on the 25th of last month. They must be nearly at home by this time: yea if they met with no accident they are doubtless well settled in Jubilee and doing their duty-- The school will be prosperous and all blessed with good health

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I write this more to assure you of my unabated affection than to tell you any news-- which you can get better from the News Papers than from anything I can say.

My health is as good as when in Vermont. I think much of my dear Brother Dudley-- Pray tell him to and assure him of my fervent good wishes for his health. If I feel old he must expect not to feel young-- There is a better world than this. Let us all strive to attain our position in it through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Give my love to all friends & Relations in Bethel & Royalton and believe me your affectionate brother

Phil’r Chase

N York Nov 6 1844

Letter to Olivea Chase

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