{"id":157,"date":"2015-11-23T01:48:27","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T01:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huronhistory4202f.wordpress.com\/?page_id=157"},"modified":"2016-11-20T19:54:00","modified_gmt":"2016-11-20T19:54:00","slug":"157-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.huronresearch.ca\/confrontingcolonialism\/working-with-primary-sources\/157-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Henry Pahtahquahong Chase"},"content":{"rendered":"

About<\/strong><\/p>\n

These letters were written by Henry Pahtahquahong Chase, an\u00a0Ojibwa Methodist preacher from 1856 to 1880 who also worked for the Anglican Church from 1887 to 1896.[1]<\/a> Over the course of his life he lived in both Sarnia and Muncey, working as a representative for his people, a translator, and a member of the Methodist clergy at various levels. He also raised money to maintain churches in Britain in 1876, 1881 and 1885.[2]<\/a> The letters were all written during his last visit to England when he was approximately 67 years old.[3]<\/a><\/p>\n

These letters were written by Chase to his daughter during his travels. He often tells her about the places he has visited, mentions people he encounters, describes the weather, discusses monetary matters and reassures her that he is well. These letters describe a many busy with work, crossing the country to preach to as many people as possible. He describes how the good and bad weather, as well as the long winter days, affect his health. All of this gives insight into how trying travelling was, for him, at this time and demonstrates how important he viewed this work by working hard to overcome these challenges.<\/p>\n

There are certain interesting figures mentioned in one letter. On the 22nd<\/sup> of January, 1885, he mentions meeting with Sir Charles Tupper, future father of Confederation and future prime minister of Canada; as well as the Marquis of Lorn who was the Governor General of Canada at the time and who had an avid interest in the country.[4]<\/a> Both of whom showed support for\u00a0Chase\u2019s work clearly demonstrating the importance of the church\u2019s role in Canadian identity to these men.<\/p>\n

These letters clearly show the importance of Henry P. Chase’s work in England based on both the length and breadth of his travels and the people he was being introduced to in order to help raise funds for the Methodist Church and their work establishing themselves in Canada.<\/p>\n

[1]<\/a> Smith, Donald B. \u201cCHASE, HENRY PAHTAHQUAHONG,\u201d. in Dictionary of Canadian Biography<\/em>, vol. 12. University of Toronto\/Universit\u00e9 Laval. 2003\u2013. accessed November 22, 2015, <http:\/\/www.biographi.ca\/en\/bio\/chase_henry_pahtahquahong_12E.html.><\/p>\n

[2]<\/a> Smith, Donald B.<\/p>\n

[3]<\/a> Ibid: This is based on the information that he was born in 1818.<\/p>\n

[4]<\/a> Waite, P. B. Waite. \u201cCAMPBELL, JOHN GEORGE EDWARD HENRY DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND, Marquess of LORNE and 9th Duke of ARGYLL,\u201d. in Dictionary of Canadian Biography<\/em>, vol. 14. University of Toronto\/Universit\u00e9 Laval. 2003\u2013. accessed November 22, 2015. <http:\/\/www.biographi.ca\/en\/bio\/campbell_john_george_edward_henry_douglas_s> Note: When this letter was written Lorne had already founded the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, later to become the National Gallery of Canada and helped to fund the Canadian Pacific Railway.<\/p>\n

Transcription<\/strong><\/p>\n

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London<\/p>\n

22nd<\/sup> Jan 1885<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dear Daughter,<\/p>\n

As<\/p>\n

You had asked for<\/p>\n

Early reply but I<\/p>\n

Have been very<\/p>\n

Busy, now I have<\/p>\n

Two days for rest,<\/p>\n

and little has been<\/p>\n

taken up by me in<\/p>\n

calls, to Dominion Govern-<\/p>\n

ment of Canada.<\/p>\n

Sir Charles Tupper, whom<\/p>\n

I met, Marquis of Lorne<\/p>\n

the,\u00a0 (St?) Governor of the<\/p>\n

Dominion of Canada<\/p>\n

His lordship was very<\/p>\n

Cordial, said he was<\/p>\n

Glad to meet me<\/p>\n

Again and also<\/p>\n

Sir (Clirtis?) was<\/p>\n

Very kind, and<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Offer his aid in<\/p>\n

Any thing that I might<\/p>\n

Require of his assistance<\/p>\n

For me and for my<\/p>\n

People But I did<\/p>\n

Not ask any help just<\/p>\n

Now \u2013<\/p>\n

I write to your Mama<\/p>\n

And I expect by these<\/p>\n

Days. She would view<\/p>\n

Is \u2013 that you would<\/p>\n

all know how I am<\/p>\n

as I am getting more<\/p>\n

fleshy in this cold and<\/p>\n

wet climate<\/p>\n

I have so far quite<\/p>\n

free from cold and<\/p>\n

Cough, with all my<\/p>\n

(happiness?) in attending<\/p>\n

Until late hours into the<\/u><\/p>\n

Night, which I am truly<\/p>\n

thankful to be able to keep<\/p>\n

up, and much improve<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

in every way. Excepting<\/p>\n

of my sight, is not<\/p>\n

any better and no worse<\/p>\n

I hope by this time. The Rev\u201dd<\/p>\n

Mr. Smith has gone to<\/p>\n

Work in Muncey<\/p>\n

As you mentioned in<\/p>\n

Your last Letter, being appointed<\/p>\n

By the Bishop of Aduroir<\/p>\n

Yesterday, we had about<\/p>\n

21 hours night. Gaslights<\/p>\n

Burning until 2 October.<\/p>\n

Now the visible in cold<\/p>\n

And freezing hard but<\/p>\n

no snow on the ground<\/p>\n

Elma said her letter you<\/p>\n

nad good sleighing in<\/p>\n

Sarnia; while in England<\/p>\n

-soft mud and foggy days.<\/p>\n

But likely will be better<\/p>\n

Often<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

one Month more, the<\/p>\n

days longer will improve<\/p>\n

the Air Warmer.<\/p>\n

I enclose for you a<\/p>\n

Greeting <\/u>to myself in<\/p>\n

\u201cDublin\u201d<\/u>, Ireland.<\/u><\/p>\n

And I will send a<\/p>\n

Raphie or Illustrated<\/p>\n

Picture today or tomorrow,<\/p>\n

I was glad to learn Elma<\/p>\n

will come to you \u2013 and<\/p>\n

live together through the<\/p>\n

winter, and I wish her<\/p>\n

to advertise for Pupils<\/p>\n

in Sarnia, she would get<\/p>\n

Pupils to keep her in Sarnia<\/p>\n

I am invited to Dinner<\/u> to<\/p>\n

night, 8 Oclock, and I leave<\/p>\n

immediately and hope to get<\/p>\n

a Letter from some of you in<\/p>\n

a few days \u2013 My kind regards to<\/p>\n

all who may kindly inquire fo<\/p>\n

Love to you all I (?)<\/p>\n

Mama yet Albt* Papa H.P. Chase<\/p>\n

*Perhaps All best?<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

St. Martin’s Rectory,<\/p>\n

Bermingham 15th May, 1885<\/p>\n

My Dear Child,<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

A few lines<\/p>\n

from me to inform you<\/p>\n

I sent by Post to your<\/p>\n

Address. The srophie<\/p>\n

While I hope you may<\/p>\n

review for your amusement<\/p>\n

I am still in North of<\/p>\n

England. I leave to-<\/p>\n

morrow Morning for<\/p>\n

London. For only<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Then for Isle Wight<\/u><\/p>\n

The queen summer<\/p>\n

Castle \u2013<\/p>\n

And again I<\/p>\n

Shall go North again<\/p>\n

In June for two<\/p>\n

Weeks.<\/p>\n

And then go to<\/p>\n

South West of England<\/p>\n

To complete my<\/p>\n

Engagements for<\/p>\n

June<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

And perhaps for<\/p>\n

final close of<\/p>\n

my work in England<\/p>\n

this time. If so then<\/p>\n

I shall begin to<\/p>\n

People for Canada<\/p>\n

First week in July<\/p>\n

And reach my<\/p>\n

From home the latter<\/p>\n

Part of July.<\/p>\n

In Minnie\u2019s last<\/p>\n

Letter she stated<\/p>\n

You were going<\/p>\n

Home<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

And hope you are<\/p>\n

at Home. And<\/p>\n

Enjoying yourself [illegible]<\/p>\n

With Minnie and<\/p>\n

your Mama.<\/p>\n

I am pretty well. (Why\/My?)<\/p>\n

(Sorry?) feet are no better<\/p>\n

The warm weather<\/p>\n

Give me more<\/p>\n

Fever and I cannot<\/p>\n

Exercise much in<\/p>\n

Walking alone \u2013 I shall<\/p>\n

Be glad to join with you<\/p>\n

All in our little Home give<\/p>\n

To all my love, God Bless you<\/p>\n

Pahtawquohong Chase<\/p>\n

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