Gray Letters 1879 11 08

The image displays a formal business letter dated November 8, 1879, from San Francisco, addressing Messrs. McKay & Chisholm. The letter discusses the transfer of insurance coverage to a new manager and the author expresses concerns that this transfer might have led to complications that could affect the company's insurance in the event of a fire. The writer, G. K. Foster, indicates that he was informed of this change and warns against possible trouble due to mismanagement by an incompetent agent. He offers to rectify the situation by having the policies reviewed and corrected without charge if the recipient visits with the current policies. The letter is handwritten in cursive on lined paper, reflecting a formal tone and meticulous articulation typical of business correspondence in that era.