Plummer Papers

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

Addressed to
Jos E. Plummer Jr.
Memphis Tenn

My Dear Son

Having been very busy since rolling I could not write as often as I wish but have enjoyed good health Mr. Donelson arrived here about 24th last month just married on their departure from Nashville he came by land to Memphis has been in bad health for some time since he has been here he has been getting gradually worse till Christmas Morning as if ?? he died he got up and was standing before the fire dripping and giving directions for an Egg nog when a fit of coughing came on and broke some vessel of his lungs which caused instant suffocation his poor little wife is truly in to be pitied being among strangers she is now a his uncles some 30 miles up the river. He left her all his property I will remain here as he wished me before his death never to think of leaving him and if he did to stay ?? can of his wife she is a lovely & sweet creature and has till now never known trouble it goes very hard indeed with her

As soon as I can hear from Gen Fow I will write you the situation of Texas land I have some other land scattered about Texas but I do not think I could find them without spending more than they are worth I am glad you are pleased with your situation read all you can my dear son as it is the best capital you can have and It cannot be taken away My respects to Mrs Owen - we have not sold any sugar yet so I have not got my pay I sent Sophia 6 dresses & a shawl for both as I was down 3 days before Christmas will you require anything if so let me know as I have spent very little this year.

I owe Owen say 110$ for a horse 100 & about 150 in N.O. for clothing for self & Sophia and have rec'd some little over 100$ of my wages so I shall have a little left out of the 1200$ salary the horse is improved in value I shall need a few more clothes & a watch

Your Affectionate
Father
J.E. Plummer

I write to Sophia also today

Contributed by Sylvi