The Rt. Rev. Charles Pettit McIlvaine, D. D. was the second President of Kenyon College serving from 1832 to 1840. This collection of his letters is kept in the College Archives and is available to researchers.
The Charles P. McIlvaine 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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Bp. Gregory T. Bedell to C.P. McIlvaine
Gregory T. Bedell
June 21, 1868
Stone's baccalaureate address
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Bp. Gregory T. Bedell to C.P. McIlvaine
Gregory T. Bedell
July 16, 1868
Edwards bankrupt; Bedell bought the paper from him so he could pay off his debts and Neff/Bronson accuse Bedell of taking away a poor man's only means of survival. They accuse Bedell of condoning ritualism. Please correct this false impression.
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C.P. McIlvaine to John Hewson
Charles Pettit McIlvaine
July 30, 1868
Had to investigate President [St/H]owe for teaching false doctrine. He must either resign or be discharged. Resigned. Had a connection with high church party. Tried to elect Fiske and Snively to General Convention - lost 25 to 140. Have bishop of Chicago for St. John's. Good man. Little doubt about Grant's election.
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C.P. McIlvaine to Maria (McIlvaine) DuBois
Charles Pettit McIlvaine
August 14, 1868
Family & excursions
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C.P. McIlvaine to Bishop Stevens
Charles Pettit McIlvaine
March 6, 1869
Any place for a German missionary? Have failed to raise a means for such in Cincinnati.
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C.P. McIlvaine to Bishop Stevens
Charles Pettit McIlvaine
March 9, 1869
wants a copy of the opinions Bishop Stevens obtained in "Usage"
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James Kent Stone to C.P. McIlvaine
James Kent Stone
April 26, 1869
Stone had feared that McIlvaine would recall him with "painful feelings," and had honestly thought his theological opinions identical to Ridley, Crammer, Jewell and Houker - not with Oxford school of his own day. Stone expresses gratitude for McIlvaine's sympathy on death of his wife, and explains that he turned down a call at Trinity, Cleveland because he feels "it would not be prudent" for him to "undertake the charge of a parish" at this moment.
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Hamilton Fish to C.P. McIlvaine
Hamilton Fish
June 12, 1869
Hamilton Fish will meet with McIlvaine on 7-02.
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C.P. McIlvaine to Bishop [Stevens?]
Charles Pettit McIlvaine
June 13, 1869
Not plan to go to Pan-Anglican. Bedell gone.
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Robert C. Winthrop to C.P. McIlvaine
Robert C. Winthrop
July 6, 1869
Sorry McIlvaine is ill and cannot go abroad. Sad for him, but more for the cause.
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C.P. McIlvaine to Emily (Coxe) McIlvaine
Charles Pettit McIlvaine
September 1, 1869
A description of travel from Geneva to the area of Mt. Blanc.
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George Peabody to C.P. McIlvaine
George Peabody
September 20, 1869
George Peabody is not well either: going to England for health.
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Robert C. Winthrop to C.P. McIlvaine
Robert C. Winthrop
December 12, 1869
Funeral of our friend will make it difficult to be in Washington for Trustee's meeting.
