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Chase, Charles Monroe, 1829-1902

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1829 - 1902

Biography

Charles Monroe Chase was born on Nov. 6, 1829 in Lyndon, Vermont. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1853. After graduation, Chase taught music and studied law in Cincinnati. In 1856, he moved to Sycamore, Illinois where he practiced law, served as a police magistrate and edited the "Sycamore DeKalb County Sentinel." During the Civil War, Chase was a member of the Thirteenth Illinois Infantry. After his discharge, he joined the staff of the "Sycamore True Republican & Sentinel" as the Kansas correspondent. In 1865, Chase returned to his birthplace to establish the "Vermont Union," which he edited until his death in 1902. Chase was the son on General E.B. Chase.

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Monroe Chase letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 851416
Mss 851416
Date(s): 1851-07-16
Abstract

In English.

Charles Monroe Chase letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 851560.1
Mss 851560.1
Date(s): 1851-10-10
Abstract

In English.

Charles Monroe Chase letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 851570.1
Mss 851570.1
Date(s): 1851-10-20
Abstract

In English.

Charles Monroe Chase letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 852104
Webster Mss 852104
Date(s): 1852-01-04
Abstract

In English.

Charles Monroe Chase letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 861504
Mss 861504
Date(s): 1861-09-04
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Charles Monroe Chase at Camp Rolla Missouri to Mrs. Louisa (Baldwin) Chase, describing march towards Jefferson City, his work with the band, discusses possible re-enlistment. Signed with initials.

Charles Monroe Chase letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 861523
Mss 861523
Date(s): 1861-09-23
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Charles Monroe Chase in Camp Rolla, Missouri to Mrs. Louisa (Baldwin) Chase, telling her that the troops are leaving to go to Jefferson City.

Charles Monroe Chase letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 861528
Mss 861528
Date(s): 1861-09-28
Scope and Contents

Letter from Charles Monroe Chase at Camp Rolla to Henry Chase of Lyndon, Vermont, concerned with breaking camp and moving toward Jefferson City. Signed with initials.

Charles Monroe Chase letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 861416
Mss 861416
Date(s): 1861-07-16
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Charles Monroe Chase at Camp Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri, describing camp life. Includes envelope.

Charles Monroe Chase letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 861430
Mss 861430
Date(s): 1861-07-30
Scope and Contents

Ten-page unsigned letter from Charles Monroe Chase at Camp Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri to Henry Chase of Lyndon, Vermont, concerned with experiences in camp, skirmishes with secessionists, work with band, and his ideas of the outcome of the war. Includes envelope.

Charles Monroe Chase letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 861473
Mss 861473
Date(s): 1861-08-23
Scope and Contents

Six-page letter from Charles Monroe Chase at Camp Rolla, Missouri to Henry Chase of Lyndon, Vermont, telling him that he is concerned with battle losses of Springfield, Missouri and inadequate care of the wounded. Signed with intitials.

Charles Monroe Chase letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 861563
Mss 861563
Date(s): 1861-10-13
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Charles Monroe Chase in Davenport, Iowa to Henry Chase of Lyndon, Vermont in which he writes about the transfer of troops from Missouri to Iowa and that he is coming home.

Charles Monroe Chase lettert

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 852373.2
Mss 852373.2
Date(s): 1852-06-23
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Charles Monroe Chase in Hanover to Henru Chase, telling him about a Whig student ratification meeting where 190 guns were fired and the Norwich Militia was present. Writer rings the college bell.

Charles Monroe Chase papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-533
MS-533
Date(s): 1850 to 1881
Abstract

Charles M. Chase (1829-1902), journalist and lawyer. Dartmouth Class of 1835. The collection consists of letters to his family, scrapbooks, diaries and sheet music composed by him.

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