Gray Letters 1848 09 11

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image shows a scanned letter dated September 11, 1848, from San Francisco, describing the end of an eight-month voyage. The writer expresses disappointment at not finding letters from home but mentions favorable weather and a treaty with Mexico. The letter details their journey via Honolulu and sailing past the Columbia River. It describes San Francisco's landscape, climate, and population, noting differences from other parts of California. The bay is praised for its beauty and the thriving community presence, although not many gold seekers

The image shows a scanned letter dated September 11, 1848, from San Francisco, describing the end of an eight-month voyage. The writer expresses disappointment at not finding letters from home but mentions favorable weather and a treaty with Mexico. The letter details their journey via Honolulu and sailing past the Columbia River. It describes San Francisco's landscape, climate, and population, noting differences from other parts of California. The bay is praised for its beauty and the thriving community presence, although not many gold seekers

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1848 09 11

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.17

Description

This is a letter from C.E. Wetmore in San Francisco, CA to Samuel Gray it shows a letter dated September 11, 1848, from San Francisco, describing the end of an eight-month voyage. The writer expresses disappointment at not finding letters from home but mentions favorable weather and a treaty with Mexico. The letter details their journey via Honolulu and sailing past the Columbia River. It describes San Francisco's landscape, climate, and population, noting differences from other parts of California. The bay is praised for its beauty and the thriving community presence.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Sep 11, 1848