Plummer Papers

To Grandmother From Francis

November 3rd 1840
Aransas Texas

Dear Grandmother

I write to let you know that we are well. I have not heard from you all in a long time not since I received a letter form Sister Julia, we have been using every effort to raise money to come after you all with, but have been unable to do so as yet. Uncle is now on the Brassos trying to collect a debt of 1100$ he wrote word that the chance is good.

Indeed my dear grandmother if you were not uneasy about us you are infinitely better off there than you would be here it is true suspense may make you feel miserable but depend upon it we shall do the best that we are able. I know that it is best for sisters & brother for here there is no persons that they could associate with & besides there they may be improving their time for it is doubtful whether they will have an opportunity of going to school again. I hope that you are able to get what is necessary for them. For we will be able to pay our way When we get there which I hope will be in a few months for Uncle is getting a pretty good practice & everybody about here is owing us & as soon as there is money to be had by anyone we will get it. So content yourself as well as you can. I shall try & let you hear from us every opportunity. Father wrote by a vessel to NO 1 month ago which I hope you have received by this time he is well & would write now but his fingers are sore from abuse tell sisters to write often.

I hope you have all been well. I suppose sisters are goodly girls now. Joe thinks about a poney tell him he shall have a half dozen when he get to here, give my respects to Mr & Mrs L Mrs & Major Lockharts. Father sends his love to you all & says sisters & brothers to be good children.

Good night and may God Bless you
Your affectionate son
Francis W. Plummer

Contributed by Sylvi