Letter to John Willard Young, 2 May 1882
Salt Lake City, .
Brother John W. Young.
I write to say that your letter of April 26 has just arrived,
and been read to President Taylor, and the following quotation is
his view in relation to the subject of which you speak—
"Arrangements are now being made, looking to the settlement
of some of our people in Mexico, and general instructions given
to certain parties in this matter. I would not feel at liberty to
recommend anything that would, in any way, directly or
indirectly, interfere with those affairs."
Your mother is still very low. We have buried Brother
Joseph L. Barfoot, who died very suddenly. Brother Jacob
Gibson died last night at Sugar House Ward. Bishop
Sperry lost another child yesterday. John Pack is very low,
as also is your mother. The Presidency and Twelve and
families are as well as usual. But there is still consid-
erable sickness among children. Remember me kindly
to your family and all inquiring friends.
Your brother in the Gospel.
W. Woodruff.
