Letter to William Atkin, 29 May 1889
Salt Lake City, U. T. .
Elder William Atkin,
Dear Brother: Your letter of May 20th is before me. I make it a
point to answer all letters as far as I can as they come before me. My health
is about as usual, except a severe cold that for a day or two deprived me of
speech. Brother Geo. Q. Cannon and myself have been attending conferences of late.
We went through Sanpete, attended the conference, and held nine meetings, and one
at Nephi. We had full houses, and much interest was manifested. The sectarians,
priest and people, attended some of our meetings. We attendod the Tabernacle in
this City last Sunday. Brother Geo. Q. Cannon spoke and occupied the time, as I
was too hoarse to speak at all. All our crops are quite forward. We have had
some fine rains; but it is getting dry again. They are beginning to cut the first
crop of lucern. Concerning the Government I can only say that Harrison is
showing his hand by appointing such men as Thomas for Governor and Zane for Crhief
Justice; and it seems as though he intended to make a clean sweep of all Democrats
and put in Republicans in their place. I do not look for much peace in Utah during
his reign. The "ring" intend to steal S. L. City at the next election; but it rather
looks as though they wont be able to do it. My family are generally well.
Remember me kindly to all your family. Emma and Alice wish to be remembered to you.
As ever, Your Brother,
W. Woodruff
