Chase, Benjamin Pike, 1762-1852
Dates
- Existence: 1762 - 1852
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John Chase letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 815112
Mss 815112
Date(s):
1815-01-12
Scope and Contents
Three-page letter from John Chase of Hingham, Massachusetts to Benjamin Pike Chase in Chester, New Hampshire, informing him that he has a school of 73. The government seems to be "in a deep dilemma," resorting to every alternative to support this "War of Madison." Includes a letter of January 14 talkin about a peace rumor, but is not credited to anyone.