Question

As a New England farmer, write a letter to relatives in Europe describing your family’s daily life as subsistence farmers.

Answer 1

Dear family,

The past weeks have been quite rough. The corn stalks grow weakly, and the beans have hardly sprouted. We've slaughtered two pigs already, and haven't the funds to purchase more. On a better note, my son is now old enough to till the soil, so he can help on the farm. My wife and daughter have cleaned our wooden house these past days, and my daughter has made herself and brother a quilt. Do write soon.

Sincerely,
[name]