I was afraid that something had happened to you. You mentioned that you already wrote to me in February, but I never saw a letter. I regret this very much, especially since you asked about the land and that I should answer immediately. I am afraid it might be too late for that now. I had hoped to be in better shape financially, but our last winter was very cold and one cord of wood cost about 5 dollars.
Provisions are very expensive, too.
Flour is about 7 dollars. We had also a boarder from Germany, by the name of Goller, who worked with us on the railway. He still owes me 21 dollars, but I do not know if I ever will see the money. Christian Fruh, a hatter who is also from Vaihingen, is interested in coming with me. He has 100 dollars and we would like to buy land together.