Plummer Papers

To J. E. Plummer, Jr. From JosE. Plummer (Dad)

J.E. Plummer, Jr.

Dear Son

It has been some time since I rec'd a line from you and it has been as long since I wrote you then

I expected to leave this and quit but It seems I can't Mr. Waham has been here some time and does not wish me to leave they seem to think the plantation is mine an I one of the fixtures The sugar crops are very short indeed not more than half the yield to the appearance of the cane Cane that in ordinary year would make 2 thous per acre does not give more than 1 thous & yet I have been very busy for some time but enjoy good health give my love to Mary and kiss the boy. I have heard nothing from the girls for a long time don't know what they are going to do the last account was going to Texas

Remember me to W H family and all old acquaintances we have had cold weather here frost and ice in morning as thick as a dollar & several mornings as thick as paper ---- Cane looks all yellow today hope to get done Rolling by Christmas

family not yet come on account of low water Mr. Waham goes up Red River finest boat on the river now looking for one I think yet I will get off in the spring if possible as I long to see you all.

God bless you my dear boy and give you health & happiness

Your affect Father
Jos E. Plummer
14 Dec 1854

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