Letter to George Chase

Authors

Dudley Chase

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Description

Dudley tells his nephew that he will likely be unable to make a deal with Mr. French, as he is too busy already.

Date

2-1-1826

Keywords

S.B. French

Transcript

Feb’y 1st 1826

Dear George,

Your letter, 1st date, [25th], is thankfully rec’d have but a moment to spare. I have written S.B. French, in answer of his letter to me, that I cannot enter into any engagements, without further acquaintance & further [means]. You know my [calculations] and that I shall be unable to accomplish my own long deferred purposes, do the best I can. Why then should I undertake new projects?

With much love & esteem

Yours,

D. Chase

Recommended Citation

Chase, Dudley, "Letter to George Chase" (1826). Philander Chase Letters. 582.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/582