Gray Letters 1833 07 04

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image shows an old handwritten letter dated July 4th, 1833, from someone named George W. Stacy to a friend named Samuel, expressing gratitude and reflecting on the significance of the day, presumably Independence Day in America. The letter conveys personal sentiments, updates regarding mutual acquaintances, and extends best wishes. The handwriting is cursive and somewhat faded due to the age of the document. George mentions feeling happy about Samuel's situation and hopes for ongoing prosperity and moral integrity. A postscript saying he is seding Samuel a few papers.

The image shows an old handwritten letter dated July 4th, 1833, from someone named George W. Stacy to a friend named Samuel, expressing gratitude and reflecting on the significance of the day, presumably Independence Day in America. The letter conveys personal sentiments, updates regarding mutual acquaintances, and extends best wishes. The handwriting is cursive and somewhat faded due to the age of the document. George mentions feeling happy about Samuel's situation and hopes for ongoing prosperity and moral integrity. A postscript saying he is seding Samuel a few papers.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1833 07 04

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.3

Description

This is a letter to Samuel C Gray from a friend of his in Boston. It was written on the 4th of July, 1833 and Mr. Stacy mentions the significance to America of the day. Mr. Stacy seems to be very religious and talks of "one day meeting his little ones in the regions of Joseph and Mary". Mr. Stacy mentions Samuel Gray's mother is a widow. Samuel's father, Samuel Gray Sr., died 10/20/1830. This could be the abolitionist Rev. George W. Stacy (1809 - 1892). He did have a child die earlier in 1833 and obviously is a very religious person. Attached are news accounts of his life on the assumption that the letter was written by Rev. Geoprge W. Stacy.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Jul 4, 1833