Gray Letters 1881 07 26

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image is a handwritten letter from Edward Gray to Samuel C. Gray, dated July 26, 1881, from Mt. Airy, Carroll Co., MD. The letter opens with Edward acknowledging receipt of Samuel's letter from the 15th, which he got as he was going to the city. He expresses gratitude for the interest anticipated for July. Edward mentions having written earlier on the 11th, concerned something might have happened to Samuel’s last letter. He describes their current boarding situation at a plain farmhouse enlarged to three stories with many good rooms, shaded by large locust trees, in a high location offering pure air and cool nights.

The image is a handwritten letter from Edward Gray to Samuel C. Gray, dated July 26, 1881, from Mt. Airy, Carroll Co., MD. The letter opens with Edward acknowledging receipt of Samuel's letter from the 15th, which he got as he was going to the city. He expresses gratitude for the interest anticipated for July. Edward mentions having written earlier on the 11th, concerned something might have happened to Samuel’s last letter. He describes their current boarding situation at a plain farmhouse enlarged to three stories with many good rooms, shaded by large locust trees, in a high location offering pure air and cool nights.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1881 07 26

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.146

Description

This is a letter from Edward Gray to his brother Samuel C Gray dated 07/26/1881. They are staying at a farmhouse outside Baltimore and seem to be enjoying their time. Edward mentions several other family members and then comments on President Garfield and his hopes that he gets better. (This is just a few weeks after President Garfield was shot. In a couple of months President Garfield will die of his injuries and poor medical practices.)

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Jul 26, 1881