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Philander Chase

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Chase asks his wife to add the included sums to his book.

Date

12-16-1829

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Col. Converse, John Blackburn, Mrs. Wheat, Mr. & Mrs. Sims, Washington

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16. of De’r 1829

Wheeling

My Dear Wife

I have been writing to others – while you are neglected.

I paid yesterday the 15th the following sums.

Fare of Don Ysla to [Cambridge] $3.50

“ “ John Blackburn 1.75

Sent to Col. Converse on acct. 21.00

Paid in cash to John Blackburn 5.00

Put the above down in my book.

Mr & Mrs Sims are very kind to me here I spent the last evening with them & Mrs Wheat: I am sorry to find us letters from you here. I go soon for Wash’n

Your faithful

Letter to Sophia Chase

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