Duplin County, NC - Jesse Grimes Letters ----¤¤¤---- ST # 14 Sepr. 9th, 1839 Jesse Grimes, Being informed by Matthew Cartwright that he will go homeward in a few days., I write this letter to send by him. It will contain nothing of interest. I expect you read the common news of our Country and are informed upon the subject of the general politics in the United States and of the State of Alabama. Therefore I will say nothing on that subject only that I belong to the reform or anti administration side. Our State elections are over. The cause of reform is prosperous. The Whigs have gained the victory. Williams Smith is our representative in this County. James G. Slater, Sheriff & myself clerk of both courts. I was reelected County Clerk at the election just past but not with strong oposi- tion. The population of this County is increasing. There is now something over 500 votes. Mr. Atcherson has not collected anything for the hire of Charlotte, neither will he. Godfrey has moved to Sumter County & taken Charlotte & Jim. Negroes hire high in that county and I expect there is a pretty good sum now due which is bringing you no interest. Un Atcherson has moved from the Lister old place to the place Judge Harris settled five miles above St. Stephens. His second son lives at the old place. Crops in Alabama are exceedingly fine although the spring up to the last of June was very dry, almost without any rain. Early corn on sandy light land was seriously injured but on all stiff or rich land corn is fine. The cotton crop is decidly the best I ever saw. My own crop is from 30 to 50 per cent the best I ever had, As to our relations a far off, I can say but little Last spring I got a letter from Reuben Stroud. His mother & family were well. Upwards of two years since I received a letter from N. Carolina. The last letter I had from Branch caused me to stop the corrispondence. I was at brother James in the last of May. He had a good prospect for a fine crop. His land is of an excellent quality. He has a large farm. Everything around is new and prosperous. He is contented and has plenty to live on. Has several families from Duplin for his neighbors, to wit: Sam & John Winders, Asa Waller, William Sloan, Bryan Hines & others, They are all making good crops & say they are delighted with the country. My four oldest children are grown. Nancy was married the 5th of last December to Francis H. Ľomack, son of John Womack, six miles above St. Stephens. He has settled between his father & the river. Has very rich land & is farming. I am pleased with the match. We have an infant daughter five weeks old without name. Myself & family are all in fine health. Since I have moved on the hill where I now am my family has enjoyed good health. Our country generally so far as I hear is healthy. Mobile has a few cases of yellow fever but not considered epedemic. In the fall or winter of 1836, I attempted to send you by a Mr. Star a package containing a ---------- account of all matters of interest which had taken place from the time you left here. You have not intimated the receipt of this package. I had the solemn pledge of Mr. Star to deliver the same safely to you. Give this information by your next letter. IVe will be pleased to furnish your Republic with a few more families, among them C. L. S. Jones & M. Cartwright. Jerry Smith & family all & at all times under complaint Wm. Grimes. Address of letter shows only: Jesse Grimes, Esqr. Montgomery County, Republic of Texas __________________________________________________________________ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Sharon Timmons ___________________________________________________________________