Plummer Papers

To Bro From Samuel

12 May 1840
Victoria

Dear Bro

I would visit you but to do so I should have to buy a horse and borrow money ?? ? and there I do not know that I could do anything at L.O. Point in the way of making money - It is high time for me to make a permanent settlement somewhere and this place bids fair to be one of some importance and the prospect of the Law is very good ?? in relation to my marriage - it is in Status quo - I could not make any sales of land and in fact the prospect of a sale is gloomy - but the first money I can get I wish to visit the land office at Columbus as they are all entered there, and see what they are worth. And at any rate secure them. I wish you would send up the note of Bakers and Thompson, here as Baker is frequently here and the debt may be secured as it is , I fear you will loose it. Send it by return mail They will have some cattle here shortly There are a great many Mexican goods here & I am trying to get a parcel for you - a gentleman here who goes to New Orleans says today on his return he will enter into an arrangement with you. His name is Mr O'Riley. I have not heard from Mother since ????? letter I am greatly distressed that I can make no arrangements to send them any money

Ever your affectionate
Brother
Samuel Plummer

Contributed by Sylvi

Addressed to Mr. Jos E. Plummer
Aransas Texas
Capt Hill Samuel A. Plummer

University of Texas at Arlington Libraries Special Collections
Collection: Plummer Papers
Location: GA10
Caption: 1840-1842