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Description
Chase describes his affairs in Washington D.C. over the holiday.
Date
12-26-1829
Keywords
Rev. Mr. Jones, Dudley Chase, Francis Key, Rev. Mr. Hawley, Judge Ruggles, General Hendricks, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Cannon, Judge Barnett, Mr. Ingles, Mr. Bates
Recommended Citation
Chase, Philander, "Letter to Sophia Chase" (1829). Philander Chase Letters. 837.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/837
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Washington City 26 Dec 1829
My Dear Wife:
I assisted the Rev. Mr [Jones] in the admin’n. of the H. Com. on Christmas day: and was most happy in giving the sacred Bread to dear Brother Dudley whom I love more than ever.
In the afternoon I saw Mr Francis Key and staid all night at the Rev Mr Hawleys.
Today it has rained all day: I have been to see Br. Dudley and Judge Ruggles. Gov. Hendricks & Genl. Noble of Indiana & Mr. Armstrong of Vir’a & Mr Cannon (I think) of Ohio.
I also went to see Judge Burnett & Mr Whittlesly and stopping in at Mr Jho Ingles’ I was persuaded to stay all night.
I bed you’ll send me Mr Bates draft as soon as may be
Your faithful P. Chase