My family arrived by boat after a stormy night. In 1822, they bought 1,520 acres for $182.40, with yearly payments of $60.80. By 1823, their bank balance was $1,039.20 with $978.40 remaining. Their gross income that year was $1,478.40. In 1824, they earned $700 from crops while spending $300 on costs, leaving $1,117.60. The author concludes that moving to Austin's colony was the best decision for their family as they now own their acres and house outright.