Letter to Sophia Chase

Authors

Philander Chase

Files

Description

After traveling up the Maumee River, Chase turned around to find a different route to St. Joseph that didn't require going through the woods. He preached nearby and visited a dying man.

Date

4-30-1832

Keywords

Perrysburg, Maumee, Maumee River, St. Joseph, Mr. Obrien, Mr. Wells

Transcript

K.Ch.320430

Monroe 30 April 1832

29 miles north of Perry’sburgh or Maumee

My Dear wife

We turned back to Perrysburgh after having travelled 26 miles up the Maumee river, and took a new start in a different direction though much round about to St Joseph --

The reason for turning was that w could not go thro’ the woods with Mr Wells carriage.

The place where we slept is called [Prane] [Damasseus], at which place I visited a dying man & exhorted & comforted the surviving Orphan.

I preached yesterday 18 miles from this. I saw in this place Mr. Obrien. He is doing well & the Ladies are building him a Church. I am well - & set off instantly for St. Joseph.

Love to Mrs. Russell Sarah & all the children.

Recommended Citation

Chase, Philander, "Letter to Sophia Chase" (1832). Philander Chase Letters. 924.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/924