Chase Family Papers

Papers contain materials ranging across eight decades (1830s to 1909) and across private and public experience. Letters exchanged between Ann and Franklin Chase, and letters sent to others and received by others, during the middle and late 19th century, comprise the majority of the papers, with documents forming the second largest group. The content of many of the letters is at once social, personal, political, and business in nature. As Mrs. Chase traveled several times to the United States, with stops in Cuba and other places, there is considerable travel commentary as well. Prominent contemporaries of the Chases are represented in the collection. Among them are James Buchanan in his capacity as Secretary of State, and William Marcy, Secretary at War.

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Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on July 10, 1783 commenting on his time in Paris and a future trip to London. An attached letter dated July 11, 1873 discuss tension between him and Otto.
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on July 15, 1873 about his criticism of the Catholic Church and his encounter with "Shoddy Americans".
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on June 6, 1873 commenting on the orderliness of Germans and the location of his hotel.
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on July 4, 1873 about his experiences in Dresden and his shared thoughts about the King's palace with his friend Otto.
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on July 4, 1873 describing the Royal Church and Frauenkirche.
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on June 29, 1873 about a prior letter from a person named Sophie and the business of his friend Otto.
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on June 28, 1873 about his experiences with other cultures.
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]on June 22, 1873 about his journey across the countryside.
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on June 18, 1873 about his travels and distaste for St. Etienne.
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on June 17, 1873 about his judgement of Catholicism
Letter from George Rawson to His Wife

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on June 1, 1873 featuring entries marked by dates and events.
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on June 14, 1873 about a sightseeing trip.
Copy of Letter from Richard C. Mason

Richard C. Mason

Copy of letter from Richard C. Mason on January 31, 1859 giving an account of the death of his son, Richard Mason.
Letter from [Thomas] Smith to William A Fleetwood

[Thomas] Smith

Letter from [Thomas] Smith to William A Fleetwood on November 12, 1865 regarding payment.
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on July 15, 1858 about his interactions with the people of Baltimore.
Letter from [Paz] to Unknown Recipient

Letter from [Paz] to Unknown Recipient on July 12, 1859 discussing the regulations of displaying flags on the port of Tampico.
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on July 29, 1857 discussing how he has "fallen in love with a pink haired young lady."
Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

George Rawson

Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on July 26, 1857 about George's frustration with Idling while visiting family.
Letter from William Gates to Roger Jones

William Gates

Letter from William Gates to Roger Jones on November 24, 1847 addressing a prior letter from Roger Jones. He most importantly discusses the charge brought against him of illegally receiving funds by the Tampico municipal government.
Letter from William Gates to W.L. Marcy

William Gates

Letter from William Gates to W.L. Marcy on July 8, 1847 naming Franklin Chase and others engaged in money collection in Tampico. Gates vouches for Franklin Chase's character and the function of the Chase home as a customs house.
Letter to Elihu B. Washburn from Franklin Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter to Elihu B. Washburn from Franklin Chase on September 11, 1872 about his services dedicated to protecting the French residents of Tampico and their interests.
Letter to Hamilton Fish from Franklin Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter to Hamilton Fish from Franklin Chase on May 19, 1870 discussing the circumstances that resulted in Chase leaving the consulate and Tampico.
Letter to Unknown Recipient from Franklin Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter to unknown recipient from Franklin Chase on May 9, 1870 recounting his story of the USS Heroine.
Letter to Frederich W. Seward from Franklin Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter to Frederich W. Seward from Franklin Chase on August 5, 1967 about an unconfirmed report of a revolt in Ciudad Victoria against Benito Juárez.
Letter to M.M. Lewis from Franklin Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter to M.M. Lewis from Franklin Chase on November 12, 1866 congratulating Lewis on his improved health.
Letter to Anastasio Parrocli from Franklin Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter to Anastasio Parrocli from Franklin Chase on May 26, 1846 about his unsatisfaction with Parrocli's prior letter, as well as requesting a passport to leave the country.
Letter from [Abiel Wood] to Franklin Chase

Abiel Wood

Letter from [Abiel] Wood to Franklin Chase on March 17, 1886. The letter refers to the attached copies of letters and receipt, regarding payments, maintenance, and related services.
Letter from Jno. T. Pickett to Franklin Chase

Jno T. Pickett

Letter from Jno. T. Pickett to Franklin Chase on December 29, 1874 expressing sympathies for the passing of Ann Chase.
Letter from Thomas H. Nelson to Franklin Chase

Thomas H. Nelson

Letter from Thomas H. Nelson to Franklin Chase on September 10, 1869 acknowledging several letters from Chase and informing him of copies sent to the State Department.
Letter from [R.W. Og] to Franklin Chase

R. W. [Og]

Letter from R. W. [Og] to Franklin Chase on February 7, 1847 about transferring goods taken by Chase in Havana to U.S. District Attorney and instructs to wait for word of the Treasury Department.
Letter from Schuyler Hartley Graham to Franklin Chase

Schuyler Hartley Graham

Letter from Schuyler Hartley Graham to Franklin Chase on January 11, 1869 about the movements of a Mr. F.R. Ludlum.
Letter from the Office of Robert Maitland & Co to Franklin Chase

Office of Robert Maitland & Co.

Letter from the Office of Robert Maitland & Co to Franklin Chase October 17, 1872 about acknowledging his receipt for the forms previously sent in and promises to attend to a shipment of coffee when the steamer carrying it arrives.
Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase

William Gates

Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase on September 20, 1868 about successfully swaying any rumors about his alleged corruption by producing proof of innocence.
Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase

William Gates

Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase on November 12, 1857 about finally getting their claims adjusted and compensation for housing services.
Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase

William Gates

Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase on April 14, 1852 recommending a friend named Gordon.
Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase

William Gates

Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase on March 22, 1851 complaining about the lack of action from congress.
Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase

William Gates

Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase on November 12, 1848 warning against allegations made about their public and private transactions, including corruption.
Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase

William Gates

Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase on December 1848 about payment to a John P. Lord.
Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase

William Gates

Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase on August 2, 1848 requesting his papers be sent to him to Fort Monroe.
Letter from Martin De Leon to Franklin Chase

Martin De Leon

Letter from Martin De Leon to Franklin Chase on August 7, 1870 expressing gratitude for Chase's service.
Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase

William Gates

Letter from William Gates to Franklin Chase on December 3, 1846 providing Chase with a provisional appointment as collector for the port of Tampico.
A letter from John Crosby to Franklin Chase

John Crosby

Letter from John Crosby to Franklin Chase on January 11, 1835 about logistical issues regarding a ship.
Letter from a Group of French Residents to Franklin Chase

E. Davis and Henry Dupont

Translation of a letter from a group of French residents of Tampico to Franklin Chase on November 27, 1867 expressing gratitude for protection them and their interests.
Letter from George B. Chase to Franklin Chase

George B. Chase

Letter from George B. Chase to Franklin Chase on January 9, 1881 that makes reference to when Franklin Chase remarried.
Letter from W Brink to Franklin Chase

W. Brink

Letter from W. Brink to Franklin Chase on January 1, 1869 about beginning work at the consulate.
Letter from Burdel (First Name Unknown) to Franklin Chase

Burdel

Letter from Burdel to Franklin Chase on November 1, 1870 expressing his admiration following Franklin Chase's departure from the consulate.
Letter from John Black to Franklin Chase

John Black

Letter from John Black to Franklin Chase on September 4, 1852 reporting on a Dr. Gurley.
Letter from Amelia Bagnell to Franklin Chase

Amelia Bagnell

Letter from Amelia Bagnell to Franklin Chase on June 25, 1870 about her declining to visit the Chase family due to her husband's failing health. She also mentions her sympathy for Franklin Chase being replaced as Consul.
Letter from Charles Bagnell to Franklin Chase

Charles Bagnell

Letter from Charles Bagnell to Franklin Chase on July 3, 1875 about the news of Ann McClaremonde Chase's death.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Emma Stuart

Anne McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Emma Stuart on April 25, 1846.
Letter from John Stevens to Ann McClaremonde Chase

John Stevens

Letter from John Stevens to Ann McClaremonde Chase on March 4, 1865 thanking her for her invitation to the Chase home. He mentions that he has been drafted.
Letter from Henry Knolleke to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Henry Knolleke

Letter from Henry Knolleke to Ann McClaremonde Chase on June 1, 1864 about the confirmation of a shipment of scriptures to the address of a Mr. Butler.
Letter from William Henry to Ann McClaremonde Chase

William Henry

Letter from William Henry to Ann McClaremonde Chase on June 20, 1866 about his engagement and her previous letter.
Letter from Sophie B Orem to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Sophie B. Orem

Letter from Sophie B Orem to Ann McClaremonde Chase on April 1, 1859 about Ann Chase's upcoming visit.
Letter from Horace H Harrison to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Horace H. Harrison

Letter from Horrace H. Harrison to Ann McClaremonde Chase on July 11, 1873 about not being able to meet the following day.
Letter from the Office of the Department of State to Ann McClaremonde Chase

G.A. Ewald

Letter from G.A. Ewald from the Office of the Department of State to Ann McClaremond Chase on July 28, 1865 about relaying her letters to the Secretary of State.
Letter from William Fleetwood to Ann McClaremonde Chase on December 27, 1866

William Fleetwood

Letter from William Fleetwood to Ann McClaremonde Chase on December 27, 1866 about his family's safe arrival in New Orleans.
Letter from Amelia Bagnell to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Amelia Bagnell

Letter from Amelia Bagnell to Ann McClaremonde Chase on June 19, 1859 over Amelia Bagnell's concern for Ann's injured leg.
Letter from James Buchanon to Ann McClaremonde Chase

James Buchanon

Letter from James Buchanon to Ann McClaremonde Chase on November 19, 1847, regarding Franklin Chase's recent Treaty Violations case against the Mexican Government.
Letter from James Buchanon to Ann McClaremonde Chase

James Buchanon

Letter from James Buchanon to Ann McClaremonde Chase on March 13, 1849, about meeting at the Buchanon homestead the following morning.
Letter from James Buchanon to Ann McClaremonde Chase

James Buchanon

Letter from James Buchanon to Ann McClaremonde Chase on October 14, 1847, discussing the recent sickness of President Polk and his wife.
Letter from James Buchanon to Ann McClaremonde Chase

James Buchanon

Letter from James Buchanon to Ann McClaremonde Chase on September 18, 1849 informing her that he has not received any other letters.
Letter from James Buchanon to Ann McClaremonde Chase

James Buchanon

Letter from James Buchanon agreeing to meet Ann McClaremonde Chase on August 18, 1849.
Letter from Sam Chase Barney to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Sam Chase Barney

Letter from Lt. Samuel Chase Barney, former master of the U.S.S. "Spitfire, giving an account of the capture of Tampico to Ann McClaremonde Chase on January 18, 1848, in which he expresses gratitude for her part in the conflict.
Letter from Sam Chase Barney to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Sam Chase Barney

Letter from Lt. Samuel Chase Barney, former master of the U.S.S. "Spitfire, giving an account of the capture of Tampico to Ann McClaremonde Chase on January 18, 1848, in which he expresses gratitude for her part in the conflict. Related to item 20180847.
Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter marked " For Private Use" from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde on February on April 16, 1870. This letter addresses the naturalization claims of Don Martin De Leon and the proof needed to prove his naturalization claims.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on March 14, 1870 about waiting for documents to be sent. She also refers to the Court of Claims and the difficulty of proving the naturalization of a Native American Texan. She also mentions she has recovered from a cold.
Partial Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Partial letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to an unknown recipient.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on February 7, 1870 about the importance of producing the documents to support their claim. [The letter is marked "duplicate."?]
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on February 15, 1870 again requesting the documents be send as soon as possible. She also refers to the treatment of her legs with liniment and the low property prices in the area.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on November 12, 1869 that refers to her moving out of the Ebbitt house and being hosted by Major Thomas L. Smith as well as the "traumatic" pain of her legs.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on November 8, 1869, discussing the necessity of her husband sending the proper documents to support a claim. She also mentions her moving to cheaper quarters, after staying at the Ebbitt House.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase. (Unknown Recipient)

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase about payment on October 30, 1869.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on October 29, 1869 about her statement and testimony of being present in Tampico during the battle.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letters from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on October 14 and 15, 1869 about prior business with a Mr. Chesin and Mrs. Mordecai. The letter dated for October 15 discusses her friend Don Martin De Leon and his claims of naturalization.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on August 31, 1869 about the imminent arrival of an American steamer. A fragment is also folded with the letter.
Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde on February on November 14, 1868, who recounts the Battle of Tampico.
Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde on June 25, 1865, about the movement of French soldiers and his upcoming move.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on May 13, 1865 discussing personal matters, including the sale of their house.
Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde on February on May 2, 1865, responding to President Lincoln's assassination.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on April 12, 1865, discussing business, including shipping and payment arrangements.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on March 10, 1865 about the movement of United States soldiers during the war.
Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde on February 26, 1859 about his opinions of a local official.
Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde on March 30, 1859 about the case he is currently working on and the violence of his surroundings.
Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde Chase on May 26, 1858 about the state of the Mexican Government and their affairs.
Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde Chase

Franklin Chase

Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann McClaremonde on February 24, 1854 about a memorial to be held in Congress
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase about her life in Mexico and the state of the United States army presence. Date unavailable due to damage.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase from September 24, 1952, discussing financial and personal matters.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on August 21, 1846 about life in Tampico, Mexico.
Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase

Ann McClaremonde Chase

Letter from Ann McClaremonde Chase to Franklin Chase on June 19, 1846 discussing personal affairs.

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