Gray Letters 1890 11 29

Letter

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Museum of History Benicia

The image shows a handwritten letter from Samuel Gray to his son Theo Gray on Benicia Electric Light and Motor Co. stationery, dated November 29, 1890. The letter is written in cursive, detailing financial transactions related to Theo's bills related to Benicia Light Electric and Motor Co., totaling $6.24. Samuel Gray explains that he has paid certain bills and requests Theo to draw a check or postal money order at his convenience. He mentions that "everything now here all well, dry and warm,". The letter ends with a personal anecdote about meeting S.W. Holladay and attending a lunch at the "Bar Associations" rooms". Mr. Gray, Judge McKinstry and Mr. Holladay all came to California on the Panama in May 1849. They enjoyed reminiscing about 1849 times.

The image shows a handwritten letter from Samuel Gray to his son Theo Gray on Benicia Electric Light and Motor Co. stationery, dated November 29, 1890. The letter is written in cursive, detailing financial transactions related to Theo's bills related to Benicia Light Electric and Motor Co., totaling $6.24. Samuel Gray explains that he has paid certain bills and requests Theo to draw a check or postal money order at his convenience. He mentions that "everything now here all well, dry and warm,". The letter ends with a personal anecdote about meeting S.W. Holladay and attending a lunch at the "Bar Associations" rooms". Mr. Gray, Judge McKinstry and Mr. Holladay all came to California on the Panama in May 1849. They enjoyed reminiscing about 1849 times.

Name/Title

Gray Letters 1890 11 29

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.1.147

Description

The image shows a handwritten letter from Samuel Gray to his son Theo Gray on Benicia Electric Light and Motor Co. stationery, dated November 29, 1890. The letter is written in cursive, detailing financial transactions related to Theo's bills related to Benicia Light Electric and Motor Co., totaling $6.24. Samuel Gray explains that he has paid certain bills and requests Theo to draw a check or postal money order at his convenience. He mentions that "everything now here all well, dry and warm,". The letter ends with a personal anecdote about meeting S.W. Holladay and attending a lunch at the "Bar Associations" rooms". Mr. Gray, Judge McKinstry and Mr. Holladay all came to California on the Panama in May 1849. They enjoyed reminiscing about 1849 times. Note that Samuel Gray has written in Edward Gray as one of the Directors of the company.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Letter Details

Letter Date

Nov 29, 1890