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Chase is overwhelmed but finds strength in God. Mr. Wilson's horse has died, but all else is well.
Date
Summer 8-10-1827
Keywords
Mr. Wilson, New York, Henry
Recommended Citation
Chase, Philander, "Letter to Sophia Chase" (1827). Philander Chase Letters. 719.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/719
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Mt. Vernon 10. Augt 1827
My dear Wife:
I am literally overwhelmed with care and troubles but God supports me under it & then thanks be to his holy name!
This morning the horse we had of Mr. Wilson $60 died we think of the [botts]. This had deranged our business exceedingly.
I send you a draft of 100$. Henry is well. All well in NYork, heard this day. Love to the Children & all. The walls go up fast.