20. I rode to Brunswick 4 miles, to freeport ^9,^ to North Yarmouth 9, to Portland 11, to Scarborough 10 miles I
arived at father Carters house at 3 oclock PM & had the happy privilege of greeting my wife and child
& other friends in peace and health. And on my return I felt as though I had taken my last gentile
mission in America untill their was a great overturn which I view as being near the door
[FIGURE] on my return home I received a letter from Brother Asahel H. Woodruff under Date of July 23, 1838
the contents of which were of the highest interest to my feelings it caused raptures of Joy to vibrate
my soul, while tears of consolation flowed from my eyes. I now find my brother earnestly enquireing what
he shall do to be saved, & searching deep for light & truth with a desire to embrace it May the Lord assist
him to obtain it. [FIGURE] I also receieved an interesting letter from Sister Eunice under date of Aug 11.
I spent the night at father Carters with my family. Distance of the day 42 miles
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