Gray Letters 1849 10 15

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image depicts a handwritten letter from Harriet Wetmore to her sister Lucy, dated October 13, 1849, from New York. The letter is neatly written in cursive on lined paper, with the text running from top to bottom on the page. Harriet shares details of her experiences in New York, mentioning various social gatherings and personal observations. The content reflects a personal and familial tone, indicative of the time period. The letter's text is well-organized, and there are no visible corrections or crossings-out, suggesting careful composition. The paper appears aged, adding to the historical feel of the document.

The image depicts a handwritten letter from Harriet Wetmore to her sister Lucy, dated October 13, 1849, from New York. The letter is neatly written in cursive on lined paper, with the text running from top to bottom on the page. Harriet shares details of her experiences in New York, mentioning various social gatherings and personal observations. The content reflects a personal and familial tone, indicative of the time period. The letter's text is well-organized, and there are no visible corrections or crossings-out, suggesting careful composition. The paper appears aged, adding to the historical feel of the document.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1849 10 15

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.245

Description

This is a letter dated 10/15/1849 from Harriet Wetmore to Lucy Gray regarding her travels to New York city. She is with friends and someone named Ellen. She first talks of going to an auction of some very beautiful Bohemian glassware. She next recounts going to church and of the death of George Russell at home just before she left on this trip. She also talks of wanting to see the steamers that are in port, the Ohio and Empire City.

Letter Details

Letter Date

Oct 15, 1849