C.W. Lewis to Frankie Plant, Van Alstyne, Texas, 1889-09-29

Glad to hear Plant's had a good crop. He not doing too well. "looks like a long road up hill. Been here long enough to have been rich in a country like this." Sorry Plants not moving to Texas. "I was sorry to see that you had got to wearing the britches as Bro. Plant was coming to Texas and you thought it bad plan." He came to Texas to make money. "There is more money paid out for rents than is made in portions of that country." Admits homes are expensive, "but once bought and paid for one is solid for a good home for all time to come." Settlers come, rent land, make down payment on a place, pay it off in 2 to 4 years.