Name/Title
Gray Letters 1866 07 01Entry/Object ID
2024.10.1.185Description
This is a letter from Henry Wetmore to Samuel C Gray dated 07/01/1866. Henry is Samuel's brother-in-law. The letter dated July 2, 1866, from Henry Wetmore to Samuel Gray provides an update on the agricultural situation at Gray's ranch, affected by late spring rains. Wetmore explains that early grain crops were almost entirely destroyed by the downpours, confirming his earlier fears and rendering many of the crops worthless. Despite hopes that the late-seeded wheat would avoid similar damage, it too succumbed to the persistent wet conditions, resulting in an even more disappointing yield. Additionally, the orchard is underperforming, producing only about a quarter of the expected output. Wetmore expresses regret and disappointment, noting that predictions of an abundant harvest have been dashed due to uncontrollable weather conditions, which no foresight could have prevented.
