Dr. Benjamin Rush lived in Philadelphia, PA during the same time as Charles Cist was translating for individuals and printing with Mr. Styner. I have not found a letter mentioning that Cist knew Dr. Benjamin Rush. What do the historical scholars think about this connection?
The Ohio State Historical Society had a display of individuals moving from Philadelphia to Cincinnati after the War of 1812. This was the next generation from Charles Cist. Charles Cist had one of his sons move to Cincinnati after serving serving in the War of 1812. His name was Charles E. Cist, a well-known librarian and editor in early literary circles in Cincinnati, Ohio. Benjamin Rush Spencer moved to Cincinnati from Philadelphia, PA during this time period, too. It is a documented fact that families moved to the West in groups. I believe that this is a valid connection that Cist and Rush knew each other from the previous generation. The fact that their offspring traveled and started a new life together is a statement in itself. Matthew Carey was another printer from Philadelphia and his offspring moved to College Hill. Both Cary and Cist farms were in College Hill, Ohio. Pheobe and Alice Carey were well-known poets. Lewis J. Cist worked with the Carey ladies and collected their autographs for his collection.
My trip to Philadelphia, PA was interesting. I made connections without having written letters saying that yes, Cist knew Benjamin Rush and others during the American Revolution.
Andrew C. Allen
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