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 Rachel Denison
Philander Chase
4-22-1847Philander Chase explains his plan to mitigate the damage done to his reputation by a pamphlet circulated by Dr. Seabury.
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Letter to Postmaster General
Philander Chase
5-27-1847Fragmentary. Philander Chase needs glasses to write his letters in his old age.
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Letter to Mary Olivia Chase
Philander Chase
6-11-1847Philander Chase tells his granddaughter Mary Olivia about the dispute with the Churchman and about the progress of Dudley's house.
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Letter to Laura Chase
Philander Chase
6-26-1847Philander Chase informs his granddaughter Laura of the goings-on of the Chase family.
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List of donors by Josiah Allport - Letter to Philander Chase
Josiah Allport
7-1-1847List of donors by Josiah Allport
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Letter to Laura Chase
Phllander Chase
7-8-1847Philander Chase describes the first Commencement Ceremony at Jubilee College.
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Deposit of £25 for the tuition of James George
Thomas Holme
8-26-1847Deposit of £25 for the tuition of James George by Thomas Holme
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Letter to Mary Olivia Chase
Philander Chase
10-6-1847Philander Chase recounts his travel to and accomodations in New York for the General Convention.
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Letter to Rachel Denison
Philander Chase
10-21-1847Philander Chase invites his sister Rachel to Hartford for the consecration of Bishop-Elect of Maine Dr. Burgess.
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Letter to Mary Olivia Chase
Philander Chase
10-23-1847Philander Chase updates his granddaughter Mary Olivia about his health and the status of the General Convention.
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Letter to Laura Chase
Philander Chase
10-29-1847Philander Chase congratulates his granddaughter Laura on the birth of her son.
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Letter to Rachel Denison
Philander Chase
12-8-1847Philander Chase reflects on his and his sister Rachel's mortality as they grow old.
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Letter to Mary Olivia Chase
Philander Chase
1-1-1848Philander Chase wishes his granddaughter a happy new year and announces a new publication he has printed.
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"In explanation of the name of our publication, 'The Motto'"
Phiander Chase
1848"In explanation of the name of our publication, 'The Motto'"
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Letter to Philander Chase
Josiah Allport
1-3-1848Josiah Allport apologizes for being unavailable to help Philander Chase in 1847 and hopes to be able to do more in 1848.
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Letter to Sophia Chase
M I. Kip
1-13-1848M.I. Kip writes to her sister Sophia Chase about her time spent in Albany and her living situation there at a boarding house.
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Letter to Rachel Denison
Philander Chase
1-25-1848Philander Chase announces the birth of Mary Chamberlain's son to his sister Rachel. He visits an elderly woman and prays with her.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Thomas Holme
1-28-1848Thomas Holme suggests some ways to continue paying for James George's scholarship at Jubilee College.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Josiah Allport
2-1-1848Josiah Allport, Reminiscences, Philander Chase, Jubilee College, finances, money, Catholicism
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Letter to Laura Chase
Philander Chase
2-8-1848Mary Chamberlain's health has worsened after the birth of her son.
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Letter to Mary Olivia Chase
Philander Chase
2-24-1848Philander Chase urges his granddaughter Mary Olivia to visit Jubilee College over the summer, and offers her money for the travel. He then discusses the winter weather.
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Letter to Denison Family
Philander Chase
3-9-1848Philander Chase disucsses family affairs and the future of the Church in Illinois.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Thomas Holme
3-17-1848Thomas Holme proposes a newspaper exchange rather than frequent letters, as the post has become unreliable.
