Letter to Brigham Young, 6 September 1845
President Brigham Young
Dear Brother
This is to inform you that I
have forwarded Elder Lorenzo D Barnes trunk
with all its contents to you for Examination
by the hand of Elder James Houston when you
have examined it taken int into your custody
& retained his Journals or any thing els that you
think will be a benefit to the Chuch as touching his
life or Hisstory you can forward to his Father &
Mother & friends such things as you in your wisdom
think proper when an oppertunity offers I have no
doubt but his friends ie fathers family would Highly
prize any articles he has left that may fall into his
their hands But these matters are left to your own
Judgment. I also send a package of the last Stars to the
Twelve directed to you. please distribute them as you
have an oppertunity. Br Hedlock is about clearing the ship
Oregon with about 760 passengers for Nauvoo I forwarded
you a letter conserning the Bell & Clock whethe it should be
purchased in America or England I shall be looking for an
answer from you soon. I consider it Due Elder Houston
to say he has proved himself worthy true & faithful in all
