Letter from Dan Jones, 27 February 1852
Manti City .
Dear Bro Woodruff,
Circumstances beyond my control
urge me to propose to you to let me
have some shoe leather, for I actually cant
get any here by any means; & I much need it.
I have heard that you are coming through here
in the spring en route for the south, I have had
intimations that your humble servant will
have your company, barefoot or shod, but
be that as it may I propose paying you for
what leather you will let me have in flour, butter,
cheese or any thing else which I may have; or if,
you dont come this way, I will send such things
to you there. If possible favor me with the above
by the bearer Bro. Pecktol.
With many kind sentiments of regard for yourself
for the sake of old times, & scenes gone by besides
many anticipations of future acquaintance, my-
self & family send our kind respects to yourself, to
Sister Woodruff & family also to Bro. Hardy & family
Respectfuly
Yr. Bro. &c
D Jones
P.S. A line or two would much oblidge &c.
