Gray Letters 1859 04 19

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image depicts a handwritten letter from Mr. Crocker to Mr. Gray, dated April 19, 1859, in Benicia. It addresses Mr. Gray’s recent departure, mentions a lost trunk, and references news about the abolition of Benicia's City Charter. The handwriting is cursive and the paper shows some signs of aging with slight discoloration. There is a mention of Mrs. Crockett regarding the trunk search. The letter closes with updates about local affairs and Mr. Gray’s travel arrangement.

The image depicts a handwritten letter from Mr. Crocker to Mr. Gray, dated April 19, 1859, in Benicia. It addresses Mr. Gray’s recent departure, mentions a lost trunk, and references news about the abolition of Benicia's City Charter. The handwriting is cursive and the paper shows some signs of aging with slight discoloration. There is a mention of Mrs. Crockett regarding the trunk search. The letter closes with updates about local affairs and Mr. Gray’s travel arrangement.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1859 04 19

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.69

Description

This is a letter from Edward Crocker in Benicia to Samuel C Gray traveling and dated 04/19/1859. It gives the news of the day from the Bay Area. One piece of news is that a bill has been introduced to repeal the Charter that established Benicia. Other news is that they have fenced in a cemetery lot purchased by the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodge. Mr. Gray's house is for rent and a Mr. Murry asked about it as he hopes to get the Episcopal Minister to reside there. Mrs. Jones had a Whist party. Miss Hancock, a teacher at Young Ladies Seminary, is returning to Sacramento and will have to be replaced. Mr. Crocker reports a letter to Mr. Gray from a Mr. Sewell requesting Samuel to help him collect a debt from his brother-in-law Chauncey Wetmore. He says that John "Sanborn" is doing well working at the store but does have a Sanborne family characteristic "viz a propensity to sit down". (note: A newspaper ad from 1857 shows the S C Gray store was at the SE corner of First and D streets in Benicia.)

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Apr 19, 1859