Gray Letters 1850 02 05

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image depicts a handwritten letter from Rebecca Hubbard Wetmore to her daughter, Lucy Gray. The document displays a timeworn appearance, typical of aged paper, with an overall yellowish tint and signs of creases and wear. The writing is dense, spanning both horizontally across the page's main body and perpendicularly in the margins, suggesting limited space. The script is in cursive, with variations indicative of the writer's personal style. Some areas contain noticeable ink blots or minor stains, contributing to the historical artifact's authenticity. The text covers family matters and emotional expressions, conveying a personal narrative.

The image depicts a handwritten letter from Rebecca Hubbard Wetmore to her daughter, Lucy Gray. The document displays a timeworn appearance, typical of aged paper, with an overall yellowish tint and signs of creases and wear. The writing is dense, spanning both horizontally across the page's main body and perpendicularly in the margins, suggesting limited space. The script is in cursive, with variations indicative of the writer's personal style. Some areas contain noticeable ink blots or minor stains, contributing to the historical artifact's authenticity. The text covers family matters and emotional expressions, conveying a personal narrative.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1850 02 05

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.256

Description

This is a letter dated 02/05/1850 from Mother Rebecca Hubbard Wetmore to Lucy Gray regarding mostly family matters. Lucy's mother is worried about ho Lucy is doing after the birth of her son Edward (11/17/1849). She also worries about her husband, Chauncey Wetmore (1790 - 1872) and son Henry (1828 - 1889) and their trip to the mines. She comments on the news brought by the steamer Empire City of a fire in San Francisco which destroyed the Parker House. She equates the wickedness in San Francisco to Sodom.

Letter Details

Letter Date

Feb 5, 1850