Gray Letters 1860 05 10

The image shows a handwritten letter dated May 11th, 1865, addressed to Mr. Samuel C. Gray in Benicia. The letter discusses Mr. Gray's correspondence regarding a school land warrant, indicating that the matter will be forwarded to the Attorney General. The writer assures Mr. Gray that he will receive an official response once a decision is made. The letter is signed by A. S. Bender, who conveys urgency by noting the promptness of an impending reply. The paper is lightly lined, with the ink appearing to be brownish, likely due to aging. The handwriting exhibits the ornate, cursive style characteristic of the 19th century.