Gray Letters 1848 04 16

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image shows a letter dated April 16th, 1858, addressed to "My Dear Children" from a person named Joanna Gray. The letter expresses happiness about the news shared by the children, particularly focusing on kindness and amiability, while mentioning hopes for future visits. Joanna says her eyes are weak, making reading and writing challenging, but she continues writing due to the love and appreciation she receives in return. An additional note at the end is written by Emily, Samuel's sister, offering insights and personal remarks.

The image shows a letter dated April 16th, 1858, addressed to "My Dear Children" from a person named Joanna Gray. The letter expresses happiness about the news shared by the children, particularly focusing on kindness and amiability, while mentioning hopes for future visits. Joanna says her eyes are weak, making reading and writing challenging, but she continues writing due to the love and appreciation she receives in return. An additional note at the end is written by Emily, Samuel's sister, offering insights and personal remarks.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1848 04 16

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.14

Description

This is a letter to Samuel and Lucy Gray in Baltimore from his mother, Joanna Gray, dated 04/16/1848. Samuel and Lucy were married 12/14/1847 in Middletown, Connecticut and evidently Samuel's mother has not yet met Lucy in person. Samuel's sister Emily writes half the letter as Joanna's eyes are getting weak. Emily tells of an Issac who visited Uncle Daniel in Boston. Emily reports that her friend Amelia A. has also died. Emily also says that a Mr. Perkins owes their mother $100 plus interest and asks Samuel to write to him and collect the amount due for their mother.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Apr 16, 1848