Name/Title
Gray Letters 1856Entry/Object ID
2024.10.1.219Description
This is a partial letter probably to Samuel Gray as it mentions a "Samuel" in the text. It is probably from his sister Mary Joanna Gray Davis (1820 - 1907) in Columbus, GA. Her husband recently died and she is dealing with his estate and putting the house in her name. Mary was married to Ezekiel C Davis (1823 - 1856).
At one point she talks of replacing a servant named Nancy (from other letters we know that Nancy was a slave that she bought with the help of her Uncle Edward) who she thinks must go since she has no Master. This could refer to the passing of her husband.Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection
