Gray Letters 1865 06 22

The image shows a handwritten letter dated June 27, 1865, from Dr. W. F. Peabody to Samuel Gray, Esq. The letter discusses financial matters, specifically addressing monetary obligations. Dr. Peabody acknowledges previous correspondence from Gray, mentioning letters dated the 17th and 26th, and expresses a willingness to comply with requests made. He apologizes for the delay in addressing these requests, explaining that a small amount of money is available from Benicia, which he plans to use to settle the debt. The handwriting is elegant and cursive, typical of the period, and the paper bears a watermark from Enterprise Mill at the top left.

The image shows a handwritten letter dated June 27, 1865, from Dr. W. F. Peabody to Samuel Gray, Esq. The letter discusses financial matters, specifically addressing monetary obligations. Dr. Peabody acknowledges previous correspondence from Gray, mentioning letters dated the 17th and 26th, and expresses a willingness to comply with requests made. He apologizes for the delay in addressing these requests, explaining that a small amount of money is available from Benicia, which he plans to use to settle the debt. The handwriting is elegant and cursive, typical of the period, and the paper bears a watermark from Enterprise Mill at the top left.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1865 06 22

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.211

Description

This is a letter to Samuel C Gray from Dr. W. F. Peabody dated 06/22/1865 regarding payment of money owed. He mentions coming to Benicia where he is owed a small amount of money probably from when he had his practice in Benicia.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Jun 22, 1865