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 Sophia Chase
Philander Chase
5-22-1824Chase is sending updates to his wife and expresses his homesickness
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Letter to Philander Chase
James Dallin
5-24-1824Dallin expresses his sympathy for Chase regarding the loss of his son and discusses the progress of business in England..
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Letter to Mr. Babington
Philander Chase
5-25-1824Bishop Chase tells of a recent portrait made of him, though he refuses, to avoid vanity, to have another one made.
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Letter to Hon. Mr. Calthrope
Philander Chase
5-25-1824Bishop Chase asks Mr. Calthrope to deliver one of the enclosed letters to the Lord Bishop of Limerick
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Letter to Sophia Chase
Philander Chase
5-26-1824Chase sends updates to his wife and expresses his homesickness.
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Letter to Philander Chase
I H. Brooks
5-27-1824Mr. Brooks tells Bishop Chase of a Mr. Cockren, who recently became Episcopalian. Brooks thinks Cockren would do good in the service of Bishop Chase in America, ministering to the "Scotch" in Ohio.
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Letter to Dudley Chase
Philander Chase
5-28-1824Philander writes to Dudley about the death of his son, Philander Chase Jr and his movements around England recently.
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Letter to George Mariott
Mrs. Tuckfield
5-28-1824Mrs. Tuckfield is asking George Marriott to pass along her regards to Bp. Chase because she will be leaving without seeing him.
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Letter to Sophia Chase
Philander Chase
5-28-1824Fragment of a letter in which chase describes the places he has gone and the people he has recently met.
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Letter to Philander Chase
George Marriott
5-29-1824Marriott is sending Chase an update on subscriptions including a list of donors and the amount they contributed.
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Letter to G.W. Marriott
Mr. E. Coppleston
5-31-1824Mr. Coppleston explains to Marriott why he did not visit him while in London. He also notes the improving reputation of Bishop Chase in England, though he adds that it is more important that they donate to the Church in Canada.
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Letter to George Mariott
George Spenser
5-31-1824Mr. Spenser tells Marriott that he had subscribed a small amount of money to Bishop Chase's fund, but he neglected to include his own name on the letter. For that reason, Spenser does not appear on Bishop Chase's list of donors.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Robert Dowe
5-31-1824In a letter apparently addressed to the wrong P. Chase, Mr. Dowe regrets missing P. Chase at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (which Bishop Chase never attended)
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Letter to Philander Chase
G. W. Marriott
6-1-1824G. W. Marriott tells Philander Chase that the Bishop of Salisbury wanted Chase to visit him, but the post was so late that Chase missed the time to meet completely. Marriott anticipates that Chase's Cause will be well supported in Oxford, and reminds him that getting support in Canada is also important. The Dean of Westminster has agreed to support Chase. Marriott advises Chase to write to the Bishop of Salisbury as soon as he can, as the Bishop's support will be influential especially in Ireland.
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Letter to Philander Chase
George Marriott
6-2-1824Marriott is forwarding Chase's letter to him and making sure that Chase will be able to make to dinner with Mr Ward at Great Horkesley
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Letter to Philander Chase
George Marriott
6-2-1824Marriott is sending Chase a copy of the letter he wrote to Mr Ward
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Letter to Philander Chase
Timothy Wiggin
6-3-1824Wiggin tells Philander Chase about the success of the new circulars they have distributed in gaining support for the cause.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Miss Vansitart
6-3-1824Miss Vansitart is inviting Chase to her home and wishes to throw him a party.
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Letter to Philander Chase
George Marriott
6-4-1824Marriott wants to meet up with Chase before he leaves
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Letter to Philander Chase
Mr. Harington
6-5-1824Mr. Harington expresses his regrets for not being able to provide funds to Bp. Chase's cause
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Letter to Philander Chase
Miss Duff Macfarlane
6-5-1824Miss Macfarlane reports that she has bought many books for Bp. Chase using Lady Rosse's money and asks if he wants any others. She is sending him poetry written by the family members of one Mrs. Gipps. She recommends that Bp. Chase become more well acquainted with Mr. Rogers, either in person or via letters.
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Letter to Sophia Chase
Philander Chase
6-6-1824Bishop Chase tells Sophia of an afternoon spent with Lord Kenyon and Mr. Marriott in London. Later, the three visitied Rev. Wards in Nayland and then the Nayland Church, where Rev. William Jones (whom Bishop Chase apparently admires greatly) was once minister.
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Letter to Philander Chase
H.J. Rose
6-7-1824Reverend Rose writes to Bishop Chase to wish him success with his new institution.
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Letter to Philander Chase
William Wilson
6-8-1824Wilson apologizes to Bp. Chase for not being available to see him this week but expresses hope to see him soon. He asks for his subscription to remain anonymous.
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Letter to Sir Thomas Baring
Philander Chase
6-8-1824Bp. Chase asks Sir Thomas to read an "appeal" and statement regarding the Chuch of Christ in Ohio