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Reasons for leaving Cincinnati College detailed in other letters. Sermons he wishes to take with him.
Date
8-30-1823
Keywords
(fragment), Memorandum, England voyage, church, Cincinnati College, president
Recommended Citation
Chase, Philander, "Fragment of Memorandum" (1823). Philander Chase Letters. 146.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/146
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July 1823. Resigned the office of President of Cincinnati College. The motives for so doing are recited in my communication to them, also in my circular to the Bishops of the American Ch. dated the 26, 28 and 29 this month.
[Wrote] to the M[?]
[...]
letters the one setting forth my reasons for going to England and the other begging their prayers.
Sermons which I desire take with me:
Trust in God [?]
The life wicked irreconcilable with the death of the Righteous.