Carolyn Gay Taft Farm Letter - February 14, 1921

Old Mission Mich Feb. 14th, 1921

My Dear Miss Taft -

I am going to T.C. this A.M. and will see if I can remember to deposit your money. I wonder if the bank will be open today if not I will mail all of it to you. for we do not care to have much money on hand you never know who might demand it these hard time.

Well, we sold 8 of the small pigs. Mr. Tompkins came over here to buy some + you know they are noted for being jews he wanted the two nicest ones you had for 4 dollars + I told him he could pay $5.50 apiece or leave them. So he spoke to his wife + she said that is pretty high but we might take two of them so they paid $11.00 for a pair. I know you would have laughed if you could have saw us. He tried his very best to get them for nothing. In a few days Mr. Pratt came over + got 6 of them. By taking so many Joseph let him have them for $10.00 a pair. We know he is very honest man + tries to do right. When I see anyone that tries to play hog I can be just as contrary as they are. We had the check made out to you so you could see for yourself. Mr. T. paid cash for his two.

We have been having Spring weather until about 12 O'clock last night it turned very cold + he wind is blowing a perfect gale today. We have only had one week of good sleighing this winter. Most everyone has used their cars about all winter. The next months tells the tale of the fruit proposition.

Well here is not much use of mentioning the rest for you know as much about it we do. For no one can tell yet.

There were 60 bu. of the Stutsman corn. My time is limied so much fly now.

With love, Essie Kitchen 10..96 for lang & big (?)

                                 11.00 for pe (?)
                                $21.96

The bank was open as you see + I had your check deposited also + will send you both receipts. I hope it is satisfactory. E.K