Canaan July 9th. 1837 Dear Willford Haveing just returned from meeting with brother Smith and wife where I was expecting to see you as brother Smith was expecting you and brother Hale to be there I learned that you was gone to Farmington and wished to know when I arrived in the this place I would just say that I got here (to brother Smith’s) yesterday about noon. had a good passage was out ten days. was detained on the way 2 days. came alone from ...

mention particulars as I hope soon to see you and can then tell you more than I could write at present as I am in great haste and am writing almost upon the run so as to mail my letter to night. I did not have to do as I told you I was intended to when I arrived here for sister Smith knew me at the first sight. all the brethren and sisters are verry kind indeed. Brother Joseph Smith has been verry sick but is recovering now. I remain yours affectionately as ever

Mr. Willford Woodruff Farmington Hartford County Connecticut Norfolk Ct) July 10th) [Wilford Woodruff] Phebe W. Woodruff July 9th 1837