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  Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park - Chatham Manor (U.S. National Park Service)
President-elect William Henry Harrison was on the grounds of Chatham, not did not come inside.
From his Chatham headquarters, the general supervised the repair of the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad and the construction of several bridges across the Rappahannock River.
Today the house and 85 surrounding acres are open to the the public thanks to the generosity of Chatham's last owner, industrialist John Lee Pratt.
www.nps.gov /frsp/chatham.htm   (1776 words)

  
  Chatham, Kent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chatham is an English town that developed around an important naval dockyard on the east bank of the River Medway in the county of Kent.
Chatham dockyard was established by Henry VIII and the small village of Chatham grew in size.
Chatham stood on Watling Street, the Roman road from London to the Kent Coast; the length of it from Chatham to Canterbury was turnpiked in 1730, to become the A2 main road in the 1920s.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chatham,_England   (560 words)

  
 William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The lines of Chatham's policy were abandoned in other cases besides the imposition of the import duty; his opponents were taken into confidence; and friends, such as Amherst and Shelburne, were dismissed from their posts.
But Chatham could not brook the thought of a step which implied submission to the "natural enemy" whom it had been the main object of his life to humble, and he declaimed for a considerable time, though with sadly diminished vigour, against the motion.
The correspondence of Lord Chatham, in four volumes, was published in 1838–1840; and a volume of his letters to Lord Camelford in 1804.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/William_Pitt_the_Elder   (5367 words)

  
 Chatham-Kent, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1998 the former Chatham city government merged with that of Kent County to form the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
In 2003, the population within the boundaries of the former city of Chatham was 43,348.
In 1996, Chatham became the home of Commercial Alcohols, which is the largest ethanol plant in Canada, and one of the largest in the world.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chatham,_Ontario   (779 words)

  
 Borough of Chatham - Chatham, NJ
Chatham Borough and Chatham Township share a common heritage and both are often referred to by their shared name, Chatham.
Chatham consists of many fine homes, townhouses, garden apartments, and condominiums and offers suburban attractiveness as well as efficient railroad, bus, and highway commuting to New York City and surrounding metropolitan North Jersey.
The Chatham Regional school system consistently ranks highly and the Library of the Chathams is a valuable resource to the residents.
www.chathamborough.org   (314 words)

  
 RHYS CHATHAM
Chatham’s sonic vocabulary is an inspired marriage of minimalist structures, rock cadences and glittering overtones obtained from massed electric guitars played in unusual tunings at crushing volume.
Chatham exhibits an exceptional ability to bridge together the intricacies of classical composition with the kick-in-the-gut whallop of rock ‘n’ roll.
The monstrous noise that Chatham concocts is far more akin to the seismic crashes of monstrously distorted guitar feedback than that of two unprocessed slabs of metal, and it proves the composer’s interest in creating a similar world of sound out of whatever instrument currently proved his muse.
www.rhyschatham.com /home.html   (1068 words)

  
 Chatham Islands - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The main island of the chain is dotted with numerous lakes and lagoons, notably the large Te Whanga Lagoon.
The first human habitation of the Chathams involved migrating Polynesian tribes who settled the islands about 1000 AD, and in their isolation became the Moriori people.
The Chatham Islands Council operates as a district council with regional council functions, making it in effect a unitary authority but with not quite as many responsibilities as the others.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /chatham_islands.htm   (1228 words)

  
 Medway Ports - Official Website
Chatham Dock occupies one of three basins of the former naval dockyard.
The rail link into Chatham was recommissioned with the support of a freight facility grant, and during 2003 Medway Ports invested another £120,000 on replacement track and general maintenance.
Chatham Freight Station is a relatively new arrival at the docks, but it has already completed a major expansion by moving from a 604 sq metre warehouse to take over 94 Shed, which offers 1,068 sq metres.
www.medwayports.com /new/chatham.htm   (1803 words)

  
 Town of Chatham, MA - About Chatham
Chatham, Massachusetts is located at the southeast tip of Cape Cod.
By the 1690’s, 17 families lived in Chatham, and that number slowly grew to 50 families in the early 1700’s while the native population dwindled to 50-70.
Chatham was incorporated in 1712 and quickly organized school districts and church leadership.
www.town.chatham.ma.us /Public_Documents/ChathamMA_WebDocs/about   (1117 words)

  
 Chatham House - Home
Chatham House, home of the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a world-leading institute for the debate and analysis of international issues.
This year's Chatham House Prize will be presented to the winner at a Drapers' Hall dinner in the City of London on Monday 15 October.
Members may return library books to Chatham House reception or email the library staff to request renewal of their loans.
www.chathamhouse.org.uk   (266 words)

  
 Chatham, William Pitt, 1st earl of. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
He joined the opposition in protesting the prosecution (1763) of John Wilkes and the imposition of the Stamp Act (1765) on the American colonies.
In 1766, Pitt was recalled to office as lord privy seal, accepted the title earl of Chatham, and formed such a broadly based ministry that it was soon impossibly divided.
Troubled by increasing mental illness and gout, Chatham exercised little control over this administration, and his chancellor of the exchequer, Charles Townshend, not only sabotaged his plans to reorganize the East India Company but passed the ill-fated Townshend Acts (1767).
www.bartleby.com /65/ch/ChathmW.html   (570 words)

  
 ACE | Chatham College
Chatham is committed to offering a rigorous undergraduate educational program that prepares women to compete in today's rapidly changing workplace by providing them with a challenging curriculum that is solidly grounded in the liberal arts and strong career preparation.
Chatham's commitment to global education is broad-based, combining curricular and co-curricular activities with a network of connections to international institutions and the international community in Western Pennsylvania.
Chatham has partnered with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie-Mellon University, the World Affairs Council, and special interest groups such as the Japan-America Society, the Ireland Institute, and the Bulgarian Cultural Center, among others, to co-host musical events, lectures and symposia, art exhibitions, and conferences.
www.acenet.edu /AM/Template.cfm?Section=goodPractice&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=4214   (2207 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Chatham Islands (Pacific Islands Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Chatham Islands, island group, 373 sq mi (966 sq km), South Pacific, c.500 mi (800 km) E of New Zealand, to which it belongs.
The two largest islands are Chatham Island, which has a large central lagoon, and Pitt Island.
The chief town is Waitangi, on Chatham Island.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/ChathmINZ.html   (194 words)

  
 Virtual Cape Cod has town information for Chatham
Chatham is famous for the original Cape Cod Railroad line.
Chatham Light - This lighthouse guides vessels through the notorious "Chatham fog" that rolls onto the town's shoreline some mornings.
Chatham Break - Created by pounding storm swells and hurricanes over the past decade, the Chatham Break is a growing ocean channel between Nauset Beach and Monomoy Island.
www.virtualcapecod.com /Chatham.asp   (666 words)

  
 Guest Information - Chatham, Virginia
Chatham, which has been making history since 1777, is called the prettiest little town in Southside.
It ruled that, inasmuch court had been held in the challenged courthouse for 25 years, it would remain the courthouse, and that henceforth this disputatious little town should be called Competition.
Eldon was lovingly restored by innkeepers Joy and Bob Lemm in the 1990's to include a restaurant and all the comforts of the finest country inns.
www.chatham-va.gov /gi-sgt.html   (2766 words)

  
 Chatham Island
In the northern part of the picture there seemed to be a jet trail, but after further research, observation, and measurement, I discovered the cloud trail was due to The Sisters.
Paua (fl abalone): This shellfish is harvested in the inshore waters of the Chatham Island and exported fresh and frozen to many countries.
The history of Chatham Island is very interesting, as is the island itself.
www.musc.edu /cando/kidsat/chatham   (1163 words)

  
 Rhys Chatham, Nonpop New Music Composer
Rhys Chatham was born in Manhattan in 1952.
Rhys Chatham studied tuning under Hugh Gough in New York and William Dowd in Cambridge and supported himself during the early seventies by tuning the instruments of such artists as Gustav Leonhardt, Albert Fuller, Paul Jacobs, and Glenn Gould, to name only a few.
Rhys Chatham's compositional concern has been to bring together seemingly incompatible elements and put them through a personal filter so as to vertically align them.
kalvos.org /chatham.html   (887 words)

  
 Chatham College - Personal Web Pages
While the content of those pages must be consistent with the mission of the college, it should also reflect the creative talents, unique abilities and interests of the individual.
However, personal pages hosted on Chatham College's personal web page server may not be used in any manner prohibited by law or disallowed by licenses, contracts, copyrights, or college policies and regulations.
Chatham College reserves the right to remove any page from its server at any time without prior notice to the creator of the page.
personal.chatham.edu /disclaimer.htm   (427 words)

  
 Chatham, NJ Description, History, and Services
Chatham Borough and Chatham Township share a common heritage and together are often referred to by their shared name, Chatham.
Chatham citizens were staunch revolutionaries during the revolutionary war and troops were active in the area.
The borough seceded from Chatham Township and incorporated as a borough in 1897.
www.chatham-nj.org /coin/chatorg1/chatham.html   (954 words)

  
 Chatham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The mission of the Chatham Historical Society is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, decorative arts, artifacts, archives, and places of historical interest relating to the history of Chatham and vicinity; and in so doing provide a record of the cultures and the people of our past and thereby inform and educate succeeding generations.
Chatham Drama Guild The Guild is the only 100% volunteer theater group on the Cape.
Lower Cape Outreach Lower Cape Outreach Council's mission is to provide emergency assistance with free food, clothing and human needs advocacy toward payment of rent, mortgage, fuel, utilities, medical, transportation, and education expenses, for qualified individuals and families residing in the eight towns of the Lower Cape.
www.eldredgelibrary.org /chatham.html   (1147 words)

  
 Chatham County County Commissioners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Thompson graduated from Chatham Central High School in 1971 and went on to obtain a BA in Philosophy at N.C. Central University in 1976.
George Lucier was elected to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners in 2006.
Chatham County United further wishes to insure that Chatham County residents are governed by Chatham County.
www.co.chatham.nc.us /CountyCommissioners/CountyCommissioners.htm   (1521 words)

  
 Chatham Lighthouse
Chatham is the site of the second lighthouse of Cape Cod.
The original two towers were 40 feet tall, constructed of wood (the contractor being unable to find stone in the sandy region!), and set up as movable range lights.
The Chatham Historical Society Museum is located at 347 Stage Harbor Road - follow the sign for the Historical Society at the Chatham Rotary.
www.rudyalicelighthouse.net /MassLgts/Chatham/Chatham.htm   (696 words)

  
 Chatham Hall
With the beginning of the school year just around the corner, Chatham Hall athletes are getting a foot up by participating...
straight year, Chatham Hall was proud to welcome the staff and children of Jacob's Ladder.
Chatham Hall complies with applicable federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex,
www.chathamhall.com   (203 words)

  
 Rhys Chatham, Nonpop New Music Composer
Rhys Chatham was born in Manhattan in 1952.
Rhys Chatham studied tuning under Hugh Gough in New York and William Dowd in Cambridge and supported himself during the early seventies by tuning the instruments of such artists as Gustav Leonhardt, Albert Fuller, Paul Jacobs, and Glenn Gould, to name only a few.
Rhys Chatham's compositional concern has been to bring together seemingly incompatible elements and put them through a personal filter so as to vertically align them.
www.kalvos.org /chatham.html   (887 words)

  
 Independent Weekly: News: Chatham: High noon in Chatham
Welcome to Chatham County, one of the last undeveloped (for now) corners of the Triangle, home of the Haw River, family farms, adorable antique stores in the county seat and artists' enclaves nestled in the woods.
Chatham NOW, Newland and the Triangle Community Coalition, an umbrella group of Wake County homebuilders and real estate firms softening the ground for future profits in Chatham County, organized an aggressive attack that included push-polling, paid consultants and other high-dollar campaign strategies that were new to Chatham's down-home political scene.
Over the last four years, groups like Chatham United, founded by now-commissioner Patrick Barnes to oppose Cary annexation over the county line, and the Southeast Chatham Advisory Council, which organized around industrial pollution in that corner of the county, have pooled their concerns and resources to make the most of their voices.
www.indyweek.com /gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A30877   (3173 words)

  
 Chatham House - About Chatham House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Chatham House is one of the world's leading organizations for the analysis of international issues. It is membership-based and aims to help individuals and organizations to be at the forefront of developments in an ever-changing and increasingly complex world.
The government of Chatham House is vested in the Council, whose Members are elected by the Institute's Members.
Chatham House has launched five new research programmes in the last three years (Africa, Americas, Asia, International Law and International Security). To accommodate all of these new programmes we are refurbishing various parts of Chatham House to create more spacious and attractive working environments.
www.chathamhouse.org.uk /index.php?id=2   (426 words)

  
 Chatham College
Chatham College, founded in 1869, is one of the oldest women's colleges in the United States.
The Chatham College Global Focus Program highlights one country or region of the world each year to study and incorporate in special programs, courses and cultural events.
The Rachel Carson Institute of Chatham College was established in 1989 to further the ideals and spirit of environmental pioneer and Chatham alumna Rachel Carson ‘29 author of Silent Spring and the founder of the modern environmental movement.
www.case.org /guide/chatham_college.html   (489 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Chatham
Diocese of Chatham comprises the northern half of the Province of New
Bishop Rogers, the Rev. Thomas Francis Barry, consecrated titular Bishop of Thugga and Coadjutor of
Chatham, on 7 August, 1902, succeeded to the
www.newadvent.org /cathen/03642a.htm   (359 words)

  
 newsobserver.com | Chatham County
Chatham County's Project Graduation is seeking volunteers, prizes and food to help with the post-high school graduation parties.
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office and the Army National Guard burned 53 marijuana plants worth a potential $106,000 during a marijuana eradication operation.
Triangle Briefs:A Chatham County woman found dead in her home over the weekend died of blunt force trauma to her head, Maj. Gary Blankenship of the sheriff's office said.
www.newsobserver.com /news/chatham   (366 words)

  
 The Chatham House Version, Yet Again - Middle East Quarterly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The volume took its name from a new essay prepared especially for the collection, in which Kedourie looked at the role of Chatham House, the informal name of the Royal Institute of International Affairs in London.
Chatham House, a think tank, exercised a profound influence on British policy in the Middle East from the 1920s through the 1950s.
I sensed a hurt too searing ever to be spoken about in mere conversation, and I did not care to press it.
www.meforum.org /article/620   (1579 words)

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