Gray Letters 1852 10 18

This is a handwritten letter from Lucy Wetmore Gray to her husband Samuel, dated October 18 (year unspecified), discussing travel plans from New Orleans via railroad for part of the journey. She suggests traveling through New York to Savannah, emphasizing discomfort with the current season and concern about her son’s health, who often falls ill in winter. Her preference leans towards staying at home to avoid potential health issues for him and to manage personal affairs. The writing is dense, filling the page with little margin left