Boston July 156th 1844 Elders Young & Pratt Dear Brethren I hasten to inform you that I returned to this City on hearing the report of of the deaths of Joseph & Hiram, Hoping to see you, I have waited a Number of Days in deep suspence to obtain word I could rely upon, this morning two letters were put into my hands by Sister Phelps one from E Snow & one ...

[Stamp in black ink] BOSTON JUL 16 Mass 6 Mr Brigham Young Lowell Mass (In Haste) [Sideways text] July 16 1844