Gray Letters 1849 07 11

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The letter, dated July 11, 1849, is from C.E. Wetmore to a brother-in-law, discussing the potential purchase of a house with Mr. Savage, expressing doubts about its expedience under current circumstances. Wetmore mentions the Edward Everett ship, with details about construction materials and labor, emphasizing challenges in acquiring adequate timber and stone for building. The letter touches on the prospect of business opportunities with ships like the Southampton and the Brig Col. Fremont.

The letter, dated July 11, 1849, is from C.E. Wetmore to a brother-in-law, discussing the potential purchase of a house with Mr. Savage, expressing doubts about its expedience under current circumstances. Wetmore mentions the Edward Everett ship, with details about construction materials and labor, emphasizing challenges in acquiring adequate timber and stone for building. The letter touches on the prospect of business opportunities with ships like the Southampton and the Brig Col. Fremont.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1849 07 11

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.21

Description

This is a letter from Chauncy Wetmore in Benicia to his brother-in-law Samuel C Gray regarding the purchase of a house. Generally he is against buying a house and seems to favor buying a warehouse for their business. He also mentions the ship Edward Everett with a company of 150 miners headed to the gold fields. (This is only one of many companies that were formed to work the California gold fields in the 1849 Gold Rush.)

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Jul 11, 1849