Letter from Parley Parker Pratt, 12 June 1845
Boston
Dear Br. Woodruff,
I Rec'd your letter last evening
by the Hand of Elder Merell, who has arived in
safety after a Boisterous passage of 7 weeks. I also
Rec'd one from Elder Charles Miller of Man'r
Containing two half crowns, from a sister from Oldham,
and many kind Remembrances. I also Rec'd a
copy of the Star for April. But we had previously
Rec'd two copies of the same, and also a Letter from
Elder Hedlock, and a beill of Lading of some hard ware.
Sent to My Commission. I also Rec'd nineteen
Pounds Sterling from El. H. to apply on Ac. of B Win-
Chester. for all these things I feel thankful, and
for all the kind rememberances from my friends in that
country. But I thought to saf save time and Expense
I would answer them all in one.
I am well, and in tolerable Good spirits, consid-
ering I have not seen my familty for near seven
Months, and there is a son of mine near that age
named Moroni that I never saw.
The news from the west is Good and peace reigns. the
top stone of the temple was Laid with shouting, May
23rd or 4th 6 O Clock in the Morning.
As to what you write in Regad to sending emigrants
on my account, and in regard to a debt for flower to
Mr Brown, it pained my heart, so much last night that
I could not sleep. Be assured dear Br, there is wrong, fraud,
or unjustifiable neglect some where. I left that coun-
try, and the Buisiness in a strait and prosperous con-
dition as El. Ward very well knows, and can testify.
I Made arrangments with Elder A. Fielding
