Gray Letters 1851 12 13

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image shows a handwritten letter dated December 13, 1851, from Levi Hubbard to Samuel Gray, discussing financial matters related to the sale of tools and payment issues. Hubbard mentions receiving correspondence from C.E. Wetmore, indicating a sale of goods for $450 and associated expenses. Wetmore apparently sold the tools before Hubbard’s notification, and Hubbard expresses concerns about payments due. He notes Wetmore has ended a partnership with Gray and expects Gray to send the due money. The letter conveys a formal tone, emphasizing respect and urgency.

The image shows a handwritten letter dated December 13, 1851, from Levi Hubbard to Samuel Gray, discussing financial matters related to the sale of tools and payment issues. Hubbard mentions receiving correspondence from C.E. Wetmore, indicating a sale of goods for $450 and associated expenses. Wetmore apparently sold the tools before Hubbard’s notification, and Hubbard expresses concerns about payments due. He notes Wetmore has ended a partnership with Gray and expects Gray to send the due money. The letter conveys a formal tone, emphasizing respect and urgency.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1851 12 13

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.37

Description

This is a letter from Levi P. Hubbard of Middleton, Conn. to Samuel Gray in Benicia dated 12/13/1851. The letter concerns tools that Mr. Hubbard was told by C.E. Wetmore in January 1851, were sold for $450 but not yet paid for. He was also told that there was a mortgage on the tools and the shop where they were sold. Mr. Wetmore told him that the Wetmore & Gray partnership had been dissolved, and that Samuel Gray would handle this concern. Mr. Hubbard is concerned because it has been almost a year since he heard from Mr. Wetmore and he would like Mr. Gray to respond forthwith. NOTE: The letter in record number 2024.10.1.38 continues Mr. Hubbard's request for payment. It is dated 03/19/1852.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Dec 13, 1851