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Dudley tells George that he wishes his cousin could join him but that there are a number of reasons why that probably won't be possible. He then discusses the achievements of their friend Salmon Cotton in the military.
Date
8-7-1814
Keywords
Burlington, George Chase, General Burson, army, Salmon Cotton, Randolph
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Chase, Dudley, "Letter to George Chase" (1814). Philander Chase Letters. 467.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/467
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K.Ch.140807
Dear George,
Your interesting and excellent letter by your hon. father gave me much pleasure it is perusal, & brought me the recollection of days that are past and gone. Days, the memory of which will never fail to excite the [fondest] emotions, will never perish but with life.
I will join you, most heartily, in your request that your cousin George may [accompany] you, and pursue with you that day of celebration in which you have progressed as a m[?], so honorable to yourself and pleasing to your friends, but there are [?] & [?] in the way of success with your cousin (& which your father will explain to you), that render it doubtful whether you will be gratified in your wish in this particular. Your cousin is a very fine and interesting young fellow, and from I can learn, has made fine progressing in his studies; and it is the anxious wish of his friends & relatives that he should, during the [remainder] of his [ministry], be with you, and under the impression & direction of his Uncle Philander. But Mr. P. is his guardian & likely will continue so. He objects, and I have but a small hope of [?] other [members].
I am glad to [receive] the affectionate mention you have made of Salmon Cotton, and much pleased with the flattering [accomplishment] you have made in regard to him. May he be blessed with good fortune, & I doubt not of his deserving success. A few days before [?] the [brigade], Salmon when at Buffalo rec. the appointment of Capt. in 26th Regt. and orders to remain in Burlington; by a compliance with which orders he [?] the glory and [?] the danger of participating in the [?] which will [?] the name of Genl. Burson & Scott & the brave army they commanded. When I left home on 1st [?] Salmon was at a house expecting your letter on the [frontier].
“Ne lude cum savis” or in other words, “never play with edge-tools.” And “he jests at scars that never felt a wound,” with many more such “wise words” occurred to my mind when I noted the careless [manner] in which you [played] with the dangerous [urchin]. Care! George, lest you in serious tragedy cut the heart you have [?] represented. I will remember you to all your kind acquaintances. Your Aunt [Olivia] came to [Hesshampton] with me, she will read your letter with great interest, and continue to mention you after & most affectionately. Give my love to Philander and all your [?]. When will you visit Randolph? Philander, when will you come & visit your [?] Uncle?
Dudley Chase