Gray Letters 1880 01 21

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image is a handwritten letter dated January 21st, 1880, from Nashotah, Wisconsin, addressed to a Mr. Gray. The writer expresses gratitude for receiving a San Francisco newspaper from Mr. Gray, showing interest in updates about "dear old Benicia" and hoping the town continues to fulfill its potential. There’s a sense of pride and nostalgia for the place, mentioning the hope of it being a "fair & beautiful City." The writer appreciates the newspaper’s timely arrival, linking it to an event involving graduates from the previous year. The letter is written in cursive with notable emphasis on certain words.

The image is a handwritten letter dated January 21st, 1880, from Nashotah, Wisconsin, addressed to a Mr. Gray. The writer expresses gratitude for receiving a San Francisco newspaper from Mr. Gray, showing interest in updates about "dear old Benicia" and hoping the town continues to fulfill its potential. There’s a sense of pride and nostalgia for the place, mentioning the hope of it being a "fair & beautiful City." The writer appreciates the newspaper’s timely arrival, linking it to an event involving graduates from the previous year. The letter is written in cursive with notable emphasis on certain words.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1880 01 21

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.142

Description

This is a letter from Muhlenberg to Samuel Gray dated 01/21/1880. It is from Nashotah Seminary in Wisconsin. The writer expresses gratitude for receiving a San Francisco newspaper from Mr. Gray, showing interest in updates about "dear old Benicia" and hoping the town continues to fulfill its potential. There’s a sense of pride and nostalgia for the place, mentioning the hope of it being a "fair & beautiful City." The writer appreciates the newspaper’s timely arrival, linking it to an event involving graduates from the previous year. The letter mentions Mr. McKim married to Miss Nellie Cole, daughter of the President of Nashotah, Rev. Arch. Cole, who wed last fall. The writer expresses hope to visit sometime and recounts meeting Miss Goodwin during his Christmas vacation. This is a handwritten letter detailing the travels of Rev. J.D. McKim and his wife on their missionary journey to Japan. It mentions their planned departure from San Francisco and suggests they visit Benicia en route. The letter notes that a letter of introduction was provided, addressed to Mr. S.C. Gray, Esq., and Mr. L.B. Mizner. The writer expresses the hope that if one recipient was unavailable, they might locate the other to make the necessary connection.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Jan 21, 1880