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 the Archbishop of Canterbury
Philander Chase
2-13-1851Philander Chase apologizes to the Archbishop of Canterbury for his delay in writing about Cardinal Wiseman.
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Letter to Laura Chase
Philander Chase
3-26-1851Philander Chase sends his granddaughter Laura the 11th issue of "Motto." Laura's husband has been elected to the Wisconsin legislature.
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Letter to Philander Chase
George Robertson
3-29-1851George Robertson asks Philander Chase to forgive him for any previous errors but to understand his dire circumstances. He also asks if Chase will take in his brother Charles as an act of Christian charity.
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Letter to Philander Chase
a quiet member of the Church
3-30-1851Anonymous donation of $20 to Philander Chase.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Bishop Whittingham
4-10-1851Bishop Whittingham informs Philander Chase that he has distributed copies of an enclosed document to all the bishops in the US and UK.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Mary Darlington
4-11-1851Transmittance of money for the Taylor family to the eldest daughter, Mary Darlington.
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Letter to Rachel Denison Sr. (sister)
Philander Chase
4-20-1851Philander Chase describes the Holy Week services to his sister Rachel.
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Letter to Rachel Denison Sr. (sister)
Philander Chase
6-17-1851Philander and Mary Olivia Chase continue working on the Motto while the others travel to St. Louis. Philander Chase has just recovered from his May illness.
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Letter to Philander Chase
D Rutter
7-18-1851D. Rutter offers Philander Chase assistance with any duties in Chicago.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Henry Lee
8-12-1851Henry Lee reassures Philander Chase that his successor as Bishop of Illinois will be well-suited for the job.
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Letter to Thomas Brownell
Phildander Chase
12-2-1851Philander Chase asks Bishop Brownell if he is the trrue author of an apology issued under his name concerning a trip to New Orleans.
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Letter to Philander Chase
William Meade
1-22-1852William Meade sends Philander Chase some old letters he found while moving into a new house.
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Letter to Frederick Stahl
Philander Chase
2-5-1852Philander Chase asks Frederick Stahl to read an inclosed extract concerning his debts.
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Letter to Rachel Denison Jr. (Niece)
Philander Chase
2-8-1852Philander Chase considers his patrilineal descendants.
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Letter to Joseph Denison
Philander Chase
2-9-1852Philander Chase solicits financial advice from his brother-in-law Joseph Denison.
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Letter to Rachel Denison Sr. (sister)
Philander Chase
2-20-1852Philander Chase asks his sister Rachel to continue praying for him as he does for her.
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Letter to Philander Chase
George Yerger
2-21-1852George Yerger suggests some ways for Philander Chase to raise money to protect Jubilee College following his lawsuit.
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Letter to Philander Chase
Charlotte Marryot
2-24-1852Charlotte Marryot discusses donations with Philander Chase and asks him not to publish her letters in the "Motto."
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Letter to Philander Chase
Isaac Gibson
2-27-1852Isaac Gibson is glad to hear that his son Edwin is succeeding at Jubilee College.
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Letter to Mary Olivia Chase
Philander Chase
3-9-1852Philander Chase asks his granddaughter Mary Olivia to ask her father to send more muskmelon seeds, as his were lost.
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Letter to Bishop Lee
Philander Chase
4-20-1852Philander Chase sets the date and location for the trial of Bishop Doane.
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Letter to Laura Chase
Philander Chase
5-15-1852Philander Chase recommends Dr. Jayne's Expectorant for his granddaughter Laura's lung problems.
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Letter to Bishop Chase
Dr. Wainwright
6-25-1852Dr. Wainwright describes the conferral of honorary degrees at Oxford University's Commemoration ceremony.
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Letter to Dudley Chase II
Henry Lee
10-25-1852Henry Lee expresses his condolences to Dudley Chase on the loss of his father Philander Chase
