Gray Letters 1860 08 04

The image depicts a handwritten letter from Joanna Gray Evans to her son Samuel Gray, dated August 4, 1860, in Stillwater. The letter, written in elegant cursive script on aged paper, expresses gratitude for Samuel’s correspondence, discusses family visits, and conveys emotional reflections on family relations. Joanna mentions her regrets for missed visits and expresses hope for the well-being and growth of Samuel’s children, focusing on familial bonds despite the challenges of distance and health constraints.