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Richmond discusses the correspondence he has been conducting for Chase, and describes some rich friends who may give Chase money.
Date
9-11-1835
Keywords
Lord Kenyon, London, Henry C. Robinson, Mr. Boddington, Illinois, New York
Recommended Citation
Richmond, James C., "Letter to Philander Chase" (1835). Philander Chase Letters. 991.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/991
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Phila. Septr. 11, Friday Morng. 1835
My dear bishop
It is just one minute since I read your letter from Troy Sept. 8, [contg.] yr request about the Illinois documents [etc.]. And what do you think I was doing at that instant? I had just commenced a letter to Lord Kenyon on my own responsibility, & was wondering how a true republican could write “My Lord.” With this I have a bundle of papers to direct to him, already collected. I have therefore anticipated your wishes, which I hope I always shall do, most revered & beloved bishop. The packet contains “Appeal,” the Circular I issued for you, the copies of the Recorder [contg.] your letter from Jacksonville, Resolution of Ohio Convention, the Plans for Illinois, [etc. etc.] Also, the last Missionary, which I shall try to send you here with, besides the ones I direct to Lord Kenyon. The whole matter is there in the [missy.] most affectly. treated. I beg you not to burden your mind with this matter, but leave it to me. I shall endeavour if possible to prepare your way in England. [I] [have] a friend in London, a barrister who will [do] [anything] for me, or for you. A man of influence, whose name I hope [?] do [any] will note down, Henry C. Robinson, No 2: Plowdens’ Buildings’ Temple, London. I was with him, though he is [54] on more intimate [terms] a whole year in Italy. He will introduce you to a very rich Londoner, at the West End whose name is Boddington, & to whom I wish you to speak of me, & I shall be surprised if he does not give at least $100 or more for our ancient Roman friendship, for I was intimate with him at Rome. I have some friends on the Continent also, to whom I shall write for Illinois. My wife is no better. But I shall try to be with you in New york on the 23d or soon after.
I have sent the “Appeal” West & East, & hope soon to send it North & South. Command me still dear & beloved Sir, & I will work in our holy cause to the utmost. With much love from all, yr devoted
J C Richmond.