Gray Letters 1849 10 02

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1849 10 02

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.34

Description

This is a letter to Samuel Gray in S.F., from Chauncey Wetmore in Benicia dated 10/02/1849. It talks about various business matters related to their partnership. It also asks about some gold dust that his brother, Henry Wetmore, sent home. Mr. Wetmore talks of basic supplies that he could sell in Benicia such as lard, onions, coffee, sugar and tea. He does not think that lumber would be profitable as Phelps is 800,000 feet of lumber in December. The letter mentions the following people: George Hall, Phelps, Holbrens & Wright, and Mr. Murile.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Oct 2, 1849