An Invitation from the General:

Join my friends in celebrating my birthday on August 5, 2012 at my home, Bidwell Mansion. There will be cake, Shubert’s ice cream, music and fun. It’s been 193 years since I was born in Chautauqua County, New York, on August 5, 1819.

I am happy to see how well you have preserved the beautiful home that Annie and I shared.  I wish the citizens of Chico many more prosperous years, and hope you will enjoy the party given by my friends.