Gray Letters 1847 11 10

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image shows an old, handwritten letter on blue paper, dated "Stillwater 11 November 1849," addressed to "My Dear Son." The letter is written in neat cursive and discusses topics like family, friends, financial matters, and correspondence. The writer mentions neglect in replying promptly and expresses happiness over the recipient's improvement and interaction with friends. They discuss financial concerns, mentioning a sum of one hundred dollars that Joanna had given to Edward's wife which she now wishes he should give to Samuel.

The image shows an old, handwritten letter on blue paper, dated "Stillwater 11 November 1849," addressed to "My Dear Son." The letter is written in neat cursive and discusses topics like family, friends, financial matters, and correspondence. The writer mentions neglect in replying promptly and expresses happiness over the recipient's improvement and interaction with friends. They discuss financial concerns, mentioning a sum of one hundred dollars that Joanna had given to Edward's wife which she now wishes he should give to Samuel.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1847 11 10

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.12

Description

This is a letter to Samuel C Gray in Baltimore from his mother, Joanna Gray, dated 11/10/1847. She tells Samuel of family news. She mentions Edward who may be Edward Powers Gray who is Samuel's brother. Edward and his wife lived in Benicia for awhile in the 1870's.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Nov 10, 1847