The Rt. Rev. Philander Chase, D.D. was the founder and first President of Kenyon College serving from 1824 to 1831. Chase was also the first Episcopal Bishop of Ohio. This collection of his letters is kept in the College Archives and is available to researchers.
The Philander Chase letters were written in the 18th and 19th century and therefore may contain language that we understand today as harmful or offensive. You may encounter paternalist descriptions of Native Americans, racial slurs, or sexism. For more information, see our policy page.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Thomas Hill
3-31-1824Hill responds to Chase's letter pleased with a recent meeting mentioned by Chase as well as a proposal regarding an edition of the American Prayer Book. Hill informs Chase he will be in London soon and hopes to see him.
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Sentiments at a Dinner
Philander Chase
3-31-1824Chase wrote a speech about the relationship between the American and English Episcopal Churches. He shared this at a dinner party
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Letter to George Chase
Dudley Chase
4-4-1824Dudley tells George to use the money that George will be giving to Dudley when he next visits Vermont for his own use, to be replaced by Dudley when he arrives. Dudley expresses his pride in George.
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Diary Letter to Sophia Chase
Philander Chase
4-7-1824Detailed record of Bp. Chase's movements on his England voyage
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Letter to Philander Chase
Timothy Wiggin
4-8-1824Wiggin is worried the the new partnership scheme will interfere with the Ohio seminary goal.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Timothy Wiggin
4-12-1824Wiggin is strongly discouraging Chase from pursuing initiatives in New York and Connecticut and instead Wiggin suggests focusing only on Ohio for the Seminary. Wiggin does not think Chase will get the same support for a divided effort.
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Letter to Lord Kenyon
Philander Chase
4-12-1824Very grateful letter to Lord Kenyon for his support and introduction to new supporters.
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Fragment of Letter to Philander Chase
Duff Macfarlane
4-13-1824Duff is sharing his high opinion of Marriott and planning a meeting with Chase.
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Letter to Philander Chase
George Marriott
4-17-1824Marriott is asking for a letter from Bishop Bowen so that Miss M can make a copy and share it with Lord Kenyon
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Letter to Bishop of Durham
Philander Chase
4-20-1824Bishop Chase expresses his regret to not be able to visit with Bishop of Durham due to prior engagements.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Josiah Pratt
4-23-1824Pratt tells chase that he must send a list of names and their donation amounts to the Archbishop of Canterbury in order to gain the Archbishop's approval.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Lord Kenyon
4-24-1824Lord Kenyon is expressing his support for Bp. Chase's seminary.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Timothy Wiggin
4-24-1824Wiggin is giving Chase advice on how best to get more support and praising the support that he has already gathered.
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Letter to Sophia Chase
Philander Chase
4-26-1824Philander is having more success in his endeavors lately, but feels unworthy of it. He misses his late son Philander Jr., but takes comfort in knowing he is with God. Bp. Chase thinks it may be possible for him to have an audience with the King in the near future thanks to the Help of Marriott and Sumner.
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Letter to Mr. Butterworth
Philander Chase
5-1-1824Bp. Chase sets a date to dine with Mr. Butterworth
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Letter to Lady Rosse
Philander Chase
5-1-1824Bp. Chase accepts Lady Rosse's gift of £100, but he requests that it be used to fund the construction of a Seminary chapel rather than support himself financially.
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Letter to Philander Chase
George Marriott
5-1824This is a fragment of a letter in which Marriott expresses his happiness at seeing the letter Chase received from Lord Kenyon
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Letter to Philander Chase
Miss Duff Macfarlane
5-1824Miss Duff Macfarlane is giving Bp Chase advice about how to gain support in Scotland
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Memorandum of Replies to Attacks
Philander Chase
5-1824Memorandum of replies by Bp. Chase to attacks on him mainly from Bishop Hobart.
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Letter to G.W. Marriott
G W. Marriott
5-3-1824Crawley updates G.W. Marriott of the Bishop's visit to Stowe.
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Letter to Sophia Chase
Philander Chase
5-3-1824Chase is updating his wife on what he has been up to. Including meeting with the Lords Gambier and Kenyon as well as Dr Gaskin.
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Letter to Charles Witmore
Sophia Chase
5-4-1824Sophia Chase updates Witmore on her husband's progress and trials in his mission. She asks Witmore to talk to Mr. Douglas regarding their wool. She also informs Witmore of Bishop Chase's death.
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Letter to Sophia Chase
Philander Chase
5-4-1824Philander Chase writes to his wife encouraging her and her friends to think of people to help fund his project.
