Plummer Papers

To Francis W. Plummer From Jos E. Plummer

Francis W. Plummer
Tuscumbire Ala

Dear Son

Near Natchez Monday 3 October

we are so far safe and sound no accident or il health we left Memphis yesterday night and I belock as will be ? Neckhez by lt Monday evening on the Genl. Brown the fastest boat on the river but few passengers only one Lady ? Over cover

I had determined to write you a tolerable long letter last 8hrs boat jocers so I can hardly make a letter so you must take this word for the dear love your sisters, Brother & yu donna be a good boy

My best respects to friends
Your afft. Father
Jos E. Plummer
June 25, 1837

Contributed by Sylvi