Letter to Thomas and Caroline Smith Cottam, 19 January 1888
Salt Lake City U. T.
Brother & Sister Cottam
I received your
Letter of the 11 and read it with much
pleasure I Highly appreciate the many
kindnesses you have shown me in days
that are past I trust that we may Live
to Meet again in the flesh I am Enjoying
quite good health at present. My family are
better. Julia is much better and Clara
is up & Down better & worse Emma
& the Rest of the family are well and wish
to be Remembered to you all We have
had vary cold weather here Thermometer
her 16 Below zero at Ogden 24, Logan
30, Bear Lake 45. I am Glad you
and Grand Ma are as Well as you
are I hope you may Live many years
to come We feel a good Deal
