Carolyn Gay Taft Farm Letter - September 15, 1926

Old Mission, Mich. Sept. 15th 1926

My Dear Miss Taft:-

We are having rain here until we hardly know which way to turn. I certainly feel sorry for you all down there. I have thot' about you a great many times since you left. It is rather lonesome after you leave. I wish your vacation wasn't so short as it is you hardly have time to turn around before it is time to leave again. I know we need a home but I have shed a bu. of tears since Joseph bought that place but I must become reconciled to it. I love every inch of this dear farm & have spent nearly 10 years of the best part of my life here. I shouldn't feel this way but can't help it. And you have been very kind to me. Any thing I do for you is so little wish I could do more but with my family I nearly have my hands full. There is too much depending on me to think about so I guess that is one reason I like to have you to talk to.

I told the Ladies that was here where to write to you. One lady is a widow & wants to invest some money in a fruit farm for her little daughter. She seemed real interested you may hear from her later on. I am quite sure you will find sale next Summer as every thing will have a better chance by then. If I were you I would try & keep on good terms with Mr. Pratt maybe he could pick up some one as long as he is in the business. If any one should come along again I will let you know. As every thing stands I think the farm too much care for you and not many of your old friends are left here so it makes rather lonesome for you.

I know our little farm is going to be extra care & worry but I must make the best of it. Joseph said he would be glad to stay until you sold if we could manage some way to take care of our orchard. We can hire spraying done & it is small & wouldn't require much labor to keep in a good condition. As for crops we will either have to let them go

Jos. got a load of canners ready so Mr. Morgan took them but said not to send any more so the rest went for ciders $0.25 a 100# better that than nothing I will try & get to town tomorrow & get the check from Morgan's & deposit in State bank for you. I will send the weight to you so as you can settle with Ledger.

Mr. Moe expects to work on the well very soon now. Is he to look after your's or not?

If the weather is good for another week we will have corn. The sun seldom shines any more. Am afraid of an early winter.

Thursday morning Jos. just looked at the corn it is still in the milk it must have some good sunshine. Something we seldom have any more.

Thanks for pictures of Roger. He was very much pleased to get them.

Haven't heard about the wood yet.

Rainy again today so Jos. is working at the wood shed. Hope he finishes it soon.

Expect threshers this week or next Mr. La Batt is the only one around here this Fall. Jos. would rather have had the outside machine but they aren't coming out this far.

I am in a hurry if I can get to the bank will mail your apple receipt.

2,790# peelers @ $0.50 per 100#
3,765# cider apples @ $0.25 per 100#
2,250#  "      "    #   "    "   "

Wish I could see you for a couple hrs. & visit.

With Love

Essie K