Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner explaining the current state of their business at Plantersville and enclosing position reports. Blackshear discusses the high basis on Mexican cotton, bales of cotton produced by gin, the Bertig Company, and their business associates. The document includes a reply afterward by D. W. Kempner about their associate Mackey, and Kempner's return home.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing citations for the Paynes, money owed from advances to Rosita, and job applications for the Pecos job. Blackshear also provides updates on the cotton business.