Plummer Papers

From Samuel A. Plummer to Mother (Mary Plummer)

Addressed to
Mrs. Mary Plummer
Tuscumbia North Alabama
unable to read postmark

Washington City - Jan 27th 1837

Dear Mother

I wrote to Frank a few days since - which letter I suppose you saw - and intended to have sent Frank $5. But forgot to enclose it in the hurry of the moment - I now send it to you to hand it over to him. I am getting on here admirably with the business brought me here - I have not heard from Brother since he left New Orleans. I suppose he is by this time safe in Texas Genl Santa Anna has been here and left yesterday morning for Norfolk - from which place he sails for Mexico in a Government vessel, the Pioneer - The results of his negotiation here is not exactly understood - but as far as Texas independence goes and far as his power will permit, no doubt but what he has granted it - Congress will no doubt recognize the independence of Texas in a few days - nothing of importance going on here - I am in good health

My love to all the children

Your affectionate son as ever
S. A. Plummer

Contributed by Sylvi