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Jun 3, 1840

Journal Entry

June 03, 1840 ~ Wednesday

3rd A hand pointing to the right I wrote a Letter to Phebe in answer to hers
of March 8th & 22nd also one to Elder John Tayler
A notable miracle was wrought by faith & the power of God
in the person of Sister Mary Pitt at Dymok She had been
confined 6 years to her bed, with the spine which mostly
deprived her of the use of her feet & ancles, & had not walked
for 11 years ownly with the use of crutches. Elders Young
Richards & Woodruff lade hands upon her & rebuked her infi-
rmity & her ancle bones received strength & she now walks
without the aid of crutch or staff see May 18th

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Young, Brigham
1 Jun 1801 - 29 Aug 1877
3427 mentions
Apostle, Family
Taylor, John, b. 1808
1 Nov 1808 - 25 Jul 1887
1945 mentions
Apostle
Pitt, Mary
1806–aft. 1844
16 mentions
1840 British Convert
Woodruff, Phebe Whittemore Carter
8 Mar 1807 - 10 Nov 1885
1580 mentions
Family
Richards, Willard
24 Jun 1804 - 11 Mar 1854
540 mentions
Apostle

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A notable miracle was wrought by faith & the power of God in the person of Sister Mary Pitt at Dymok She had been confined 6 years to her bed, with the spine which mostly deprived her of the use of her feet & ancles. & had not walked for 11 years ownly with the use of crutches. Elders Young Richards & Woodruff lade hands upon her & rebuked her infi- rmity & her ancle bones received strength & she now walks without the aid of crutch or staff
~ Wilford Woodruff

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Letter to Brigham Young, 6 June 1840
Dymock Dear Bro Brigham, I sent you a line yesterday; but there were a few itims that escaped my notice, Capt Bogart (Bogart) of mob memory, has killed a man—ran away & 500$ is offered for him - Also - it is reported in the papers, says, 'Bro Holman, that the Indians are ma[ke]ing sod house among the corn&horses of upper Missourie & the inhabitants are much afraid & that the Indians are making preparations for war to go against them & "O, their end their dreadful end." Gen 10 chap 9th verse well among other things I was thinking of a bit of an out & asked Bro Kington for 50 Stars to take along with me—he examined and found he could not spare one more than 40 Nos. Now if Bro Pratt has any Millenial Stars on hand, I wish he would send us 250 as quick as possible and if he has not any ^that^ he would print some without delay—& I would recommend, with the approbati[o]n of Bro Woodruff, that 100 copies of each No be carefuly laid aside for the benefit of the Quorum at the end of the release. There are regular carriers passing Bro Kingtons weekly—from manchester, if you could find their office I think you might send the papers cheaper - by them. please [d]o let us know when the next paper is going to press. I do hope some means will be devised to offod these paper for 6 pence Yours &. Willard Richards W. Woodruff
Letter to Phebe Whittemore Carter Woodruff, 3 June 1840
Ledbury. Herefordshire. England. My Dear Phebe, I take this method to inform you that on last Saturday night the 30th of May, just as I had retired to rest in company with Elder Richards at Br John Benbows. A Brother came into the room & informed us he had 6 letters for us. On opening them We found 2 from Preston, Sister Richards & an Elder. one from a Sister in West Bromwick. one from Elder B. Young & P.P. Pratt Manchester. one from Milton Holmes Georgetown. & one from Phebe W. Woodruff Montrose Dated March 8th & 22d & most of these letters was full of glad tidings so much so that it drove sleep from our eyes for the night. & we both felt more like going into the street & shouting Hallalujah than we did like being wraped in Sleep. You may rest assured it created no small degree of joy in my mind to receave a letter from your hand for it is the first word I have recieved from you & the ownly one since I saw you excepting one letter which I receved from you while in New York. I have not receved your letter spoken of the first of Jan. I feel thankful that you have receved my letters which I wrote you while in America, this is the fourth letter I have sent you since I have been in England which I hope you will get. I have also sent two letters to the Editors of the Times & Seasons. I have long been anxious to hear from you & know how you was getting along temperally & Spiritually. I feel to rejoice in the Blessing which God has given us, & that you have been so comfortable in your sickness & that God has opened a door whereby you have found some friends in a time of need. I also feel to rejoice to hear from little Sareah Emma & Willford. I pray the Lord to preserve them Blameless unto the comeing of the Lord Jesus Christ & use them for his own glory. & give them a place with their parents in Zion while Christ reigns. I have much upon my mind I wish to say to you much more than I can put upon this Sheat. But for the want of room I can ownly briefly hint at them. I sent you a letter a mamouth sheet filled full of Jan 30th & one April 24th I also wrote some in a letter that B. Young sent to his wife April 23d, On the 30th of April I received a letter from Mother Woodruff Farmington. Dated in Marh All was well there, I sent a Letter ^to^ M. Holmes to come to England. I have just got an answer all well in that region, but hard times. I have lately sent a full letter to Sister S. Foss. I wish you to write to me often & give me all the news, it is a great consolation to hear from my little family while I am seperated from them. You say you are at father Clarks & ask if it would not be best to stay there untill I come home, you say they make you free & welcome this being the case I would advise you to stay untill my return if you can feel at Please kiss little Sarah E. & Willford for me I should be pleased to see you all much. I had as leave his name would be Willford as any thing, I like single names best, for boys) May the Lord bless him. I want him to grow as fast as he can & take turns with me in the vineyard by & by, so that I can be with you part of the time take good care of him & that I know you will do. you shall all have my prayers & Blessing & the Lord will bless you

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Jun 3, 1840