Letter from Miss A. O. Porter, 6 November 1892
Mr Woodruff,
Dr Sir,
I have recently formed
the acqueintance of Mr & Mrs R M Thompson
who are sojourning here for a time, and in
conversation with them they mentioned their
pleasant sojourn in your city and your kind-
ness to them while there. Presuming upon
their mention of you, I wish to make some
inquiries concerning a party of whom
you may have known at some time.
I was born and raised in Kirtland O.
not many miles from Kirtland. A great
many years ago a Mormon preacher by
the name of Reed married my mMothers
Sister and went to Nauvoo Mo. The family
have never heard of her since. I have tried
many times to find out what became of
her but never succeeded. Did you ever
know aught of them? Her maiden name
was Buckingham and she lived at
Bundysburgh, O. She still has a sister
living within 4 miles of the Mormon
Temple at Kirtland O. I dare say there
are many there yet whom you remember
well. If you ever knew aught of her
or if any of your people who once lived
at Nauvoo, or if she has any children
living you will confer a great favor
by putting me in communication with
them. Very Resp. by Miss A O Porter
(over)
