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Chase is preaching regularly and tells his wife not to worry that he has been gone for so long. He also tells her to disregard anything she reads in the papers about the Indians being troublesome.
Date
5-25-1832
Keywords
Indians, preaching, White Pigeon
Recommended Citation
Chase, Philander, "Letter to Sophia Chase" (1832). Philander Chase Letters. 925.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/925
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White Pigeon
May 25. 1832
My dear Wife
I am perfectly will, and doing well. Dont be alarmed at my being detained from home. If you should not see me till the middle of June. Don’t be uneasy: All is working for the best.
Something has gotten into the Papers about the Indians being troublesome. Pay no regard to it. I have only time to say that I preach every sunday to alleviate audiences and find friendly people and a most pleasant country. Plenty of Fish and Prarie [sic] Hens.
Do beg God to bless me I do you & the dear family. Your faithful & affectionate
Husband P. Chase