Gray Letters 1860 12 04

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image shows a handwritten letter dated December 4th,1860 from the administrator of the Powers Institute to Samuel Gray, who is in Benicia, California. The letter, penned on lined paper with signs of age and creases, discusses educational initiatives by Edward Powers affiliated with Powers Institute. The administrator expresses Edward's dedication to education and mentions challenges faced by the institute. The letter notes potential endeavors and the need for financial attention towards the educational mission.

The image shows a handwritten letter dated December 4th,1860 from the administrator of the Powers Institute to Samuel Gray, who is in Benicia, California. The letter, penned on lined paper with signs of age and creases, discusses educational initiatives by Edward Powers affiliated with Powers Institute. The administrator expresses Edward's dedication to education and mentions challenges faced by the institute. The letter notes potential endeavors and the need for financial attention towards the educational mission.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1860 12 04

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.99

Description

This is a letter to Samuel C Gray in Benicia from an administrator of the Powers Institute in Bernardston, Mass dated 12/1860. The institute was created by Samuel's uncle Edward Epps Powers (1793-1855) who lived in Columbus Georgia but died in Chicago, Ill. The administrator is asking Samuel for a photo of Mr. Powers and believes he has a very good likeness in a Daguerreotype of Mr. Powers.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Oct 30, 1860