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Chase writes to Sophia about his health and tells her that he has written to Mr. McIlvaine.
Date
4-4-1830
Keywords
Bp. McIlvaine, England
Recommended Citation
Chase, Philander, "Letter to Sophia Chase" (1830). Philander Chase Letters. 845.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/845
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4th of Apl. 1830
Cumberland
My dear Wife;
Were the coach here I could not yet set off for home & I have some fears for today week. But hope I am decidedly Better.
This day have I put on my left sleeve of my coat and feel once more like a gentleman. When I look in the glass however I feel humbled at my emaciated visage.
I have written many letters for Mr. McIlvaine to take with him to Eng’d. and feel quite fatigued.
I think of you & home continually. Do kiss the children for their loving Father
P. Chase