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Chase discusses his meetings in Alexandria and Washington as well as updates to the subscription list. He is in good health and is with his wife's family in Washington.
Date
2-13-1828
Keywords
Alexandria, Rev. Mr. Jackson, Mr. Keith, Mr. Sparrow, Milnor Professorship, Mr. West, British Church, Ireland, Worthington, Gambier, Bishop of Salisbury, Bishop of Bath & Wells, Dudley Chase, Primate of Ireland, Aunt Cranch, Uncle Cranch
Recommended Citation
Chase, Philander, "Letter to Sophia Chase" (1828). Philander Chase Letters. 749.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/749
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Wednesday 13 Feb. 1828
My Dear Wife,
I have just returned from Alexandria and the Seminary on the hill. I dined yesterday at the Rev Mr Jacksons and lodged at the Rev. Mr Keith’s. The Clergy of the District were generally present; – The Theological student about 17. came over to Mr. Keith’s and spent the evening with us. – I tried to speak to them.
Tell Mr. Sparrow there is some hope of getting Mr. Keith to fill the Milnor Professorship! He came up with me to Wash’n where I found letters from Mr. West in Eng’d. with printed new appeals to the British Church & publick [sic]. The printed papers embrace the commendations of the Bishops of Salisbury & of Bath and Wells – particularly the latter in the warmest terms. – In addition to the subscriptions which you saw in Worthington the Primate of all Ireland is down for £100.
I am thankful for the continuance of very good health. Brother Dudley also is well. Your Aunt Cranch (whom I wish you would mention in your next) is very well and who with all the family treat me so kindly. I sent Uncle Cranch’s letter (which was not returned to me from Gambier wither it was directed) till today
Somebody calls – My hopes increase of success in my petition
Your faithful
P Chase