This letter is written was written 16 months after Letter #10 (which was written in 1856 and not 1956 as I mistakenly wrote) Harriet has had twins and one has died. This frontier family struggles on as the relatives in Jefferson County write letters encouraging them to give it up and return to NY. But they hang in there (or I wouldn't be here!) Again they refer to Asher by what must have been his nickname, Davy. Henderson NY June 7th, 1857 Dear Brother: I set myself down to let you know how we get along which is very well but it is just hard times here. We have had a very wet spring but grass and spring grain looks very well. But I tell you Davy grain is up. Wheat is worth $2.00 per bushel, potatoes is worth $1.00 per and darn scarce at that. Corn is worth one dollar and you cant find one bushel in this town for that and butter is from 20 cents to 22. We milk six cows this summer. I have sold 22 bushel of Barley and planted 3 acres of corn at home and 5 acres on Mr. Green(s). It is just coming up now. The folks are well in our neighborhood. Davy you had better come and buy the Button farm. You can get it for 40 dollars per acre. Jack[Jock] he has planted ten acres of corn. And Davy if you think you will come back next Fall write and let me know. Jack Minks[Mulkies?] mare has a colt. It is neat too you had better believe. Ebers family is all well. He is to work for Mr. Grant by the month. Father says ask Willa what the horse is worth and if you and Uncle William come down he will seed and get tilled. My love to all, C. Penney [Charles Penney, brother to Asher] Dear and much respected Brother and Sister - Agreeable to Charles request I will write a few lines to you, as he has written all the news there is nothing in particular for me to write. We are well as usual. We are enjoying very good degree of health. The neighbors are all well. You write you think you will come back this Fall. I presume you feel lonely and sad and wish yourself back in your native land. But I do not think you are forgotten by your fathers family or friends for there is hardly a day passes but I hear your name mentioned. Make yourself as contented as you can till you can sell. You mourn the loss of your little one but it is at rest. Why should you wish it back again, it is freed from a world of trouble. Mother says she would like to see you and have you come back to the home of your childhood. As it is getting late I will draw my letter to a close by bidding you goodnight. We all send our love to you and wish you was here but wait patient for your return, no more at present. From your affectionate sister, E. A. Penney [Elizabeth, Charles wife]