Misc. Letter, Martin to Ezell, LaSalle Parish, La.

Submitted by : Pat Ezell




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Elmo Kaufman County Texas June 14th 1877

Dr. Jefferson Ezell
Dear Friend

I rec'd your Kind favor of June the 4th this morning.  I had to go to the
depot to Ship some flour and came back by Mr. Splawn to read the letter to
him.  I knew he was anxious to hear from you all.  Isaac came in and read the
letter also.  we where (sic) all truly glad to hear from you and family.

Mr. Splawn has been very Sick but he is geting well.  he is able to atend
(sic) to his business.  he has removed Joining to Isaac.  they are both well
fixed.  We have not heard from Anthony for tow (sic) week's.  he was well two
week's ago and doing good business.  I am working at the flour mill.  I don't
know if we will make annything (sic) at it or not in milling.  a man has to
risk a great deal.  I don't feel near as well working in a mill as I did
working in the fresh air on the farm and if I live til next January I will
land some were (sic) in louisiana.

Dr. I have not heard from Wm Splawn Since last winter.  a young man Who use
(sic) to live in Elmo Saw him in texarkana and we have not heard from him
Since but if I hear from him anny time Soone I will write to him and let yhu
know.  Dr I have no news to write to you exept (sic) we have more Sickness
hear (sic) than anny (sic) Country  I Ever Saw and dangerous desease (sic) of
all sorte, and I don't advised anny (sic) man of family to come here.

I Speack (sic) for myself I have not felt well a week at a time in texas.  We
have a good prospect for Crop's round here this year and if we make anny (sic)
thing here milling here this year and I make Enough to bring me back to
Louisiana I will risk making my living there for my part.  Mr. Splawn wants to
come back and See you all if he can arange (sic) his business he is Sure to
come.  I would like to see you all one's (sic) more but I can't at present.

Mr Splawn and Isaac Send there (sic) respect to you all.  give my respect to
my old friend and accept the Same yourself
                     hoping to hear from you Soon
                        I remaine your friend

                            Henry Martin

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(Original Letter from the Ezell Family Papers & Photographs
 Transcribed by Patricia E. Ezell)