Gray Letters 1856 09 14

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image depicts a letter dated September 14, 1856, from C. E. Wetmore to Samuel C. Gray. Wetmore is responding to a note from Mr. Finchley regarding the rental of a building and the request for Finchley to vacate. Wetmore denies recollection of any agreement that would allow Finchley to occupy the building and expresses regret for not informing Gray of changes to his plans earlier. He mentions another party, Mr. Jones, who was intended to use the premises. Wetmore discusses the urgency caused by approaching rainy weather and the financial burden of delays. The letter concludes with Wetmore asking Gray to collect rent promptly and emphasizes the lack of a binding agreement on Finchley’s part.

The image depicts a letter dated September 14, 1856, from C. E. Wetmore to Samuel C. Gray. Wetmore is responding to a note from Mr. Finchley regarding the rental of a building and the request for Finchley to vacate. Wetmore denies recollection of any agreement that would allow Finchley to occupy the building and expresses regret for not informing Gray of changes to his plans earlier. He mentions another party, Mr. Jones, who was intended to use the premises. Wetmore discusses the urgency caused by approaching rainy weather and the financial burden of delays. The letter concludes with Wetmore asking Gray to collect rent promptly and emphasizes the lack of a binding agreement on Finchley’s part.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1856 09 14

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.60

Description

This is a letter from C.E. Wetmore in Vallejo to Samuel Gray in Benicia dated 09/14/1856. The letter asks Mr. Gray for his recollection regarding the terms that Mr. Finchley was allowed to rent a building from Mr. Wetmore. It seems that Mr. Wetmore wants to take the building down and Mr. Finchley says they have some other arrangement that Mr. Gray is also aware of being made.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Sep 14, 1856