Gray Letters 1853 01 12

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image shows a historical letter dated January 12, 1855, from C.E. Wetmore in Vallejo to S.C. Gray in Benicia, discussing financial matters and payment instructions involving Mr. Richardson and Robert, with a request for sending specific pipe joints by stage; the back of the page includes two stamps reading "PAID" and "Adams and Co’s Express Vallejo" with addresses and a closing statement.

The image shows a historical letter dated January 12, 1855, from C.E. Wetmore in Vallejo to S.C. Gray in Benicia, discussing financial matters and payment instructions involving Mr. Richardson and Robert, with a request for sending specific pipe joints by stage; the back of the page includes two stamps reading "PAID" and "Adams and Co’s Express Vallejo" with addresses and a closing statement.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1853 01 12

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.48

Description

This is a is a handwritten letter dated January 12, 1853, from C. E. Wetmore in Vallejo to Samuel Gray in Benicia. It begins with "Dear Bro" and discusses an account being received and found correct. The writer mentions sending money for the balance, referencing Mr. Richardson, and requests to send items by stagecoach the next day. The letter expresses uncertainty about a payment and ends with "Yours in haste, C.E.W." on a light blue paper, with cursive handwriting throughout.

Collection

Bob and Nancy Gray

Letter Details

Letter Date

Jan 12, 1855