[written in sideways text] David P Woodruff March 8, [18]91 Answered March 16 [18]91 DP, Patriarchal Blessing [end of sideways text] Vernal Mar 8 [18]91 Pres'd Wilford Woodruff My Dear Father I received your last letter some time ago also one from Owen, I supose you have heard from Henry that we have had no mail lately as the road has been blocked with snow between here & and Price They have sent the Soldiers out to open ...

I could two weeks ago, when you had your legs broke how longe was it before you could bear your weight on them; I have traveled around some in my buggy Delivering tax Blanks I attended the county court 3 Days last week, I have to be lifted in the Buggy, my leg seems very stiff now but I guess after I can bear weight on it and commence to use it, it will be all right. Bell got up a little Dinner last Sunday your Birth ...

P.S. Received the Illusterated American with your Reply D. P. W. find all the Families with you well and with Love to all I remain as Ever your Affectionate Son D P Woodruff will send you a copy of my Blessing David Woodruff by virtue and authority of the Holy Priesthood I lay my hands upon your head to seal upon you a Patriarchal Blessing to the end that you may be comforted that you may understand what shall befall you and your children through all their ...

the Blessings of Abraham Isaac and of Jacob and thou shall be filled with the Spirit of God and thy Whole being shall be baptised with the Holy Ghost and thy system shall be renewed with might and shall thou proclaim the fullness of the everlasting Gospel thou shall have power to cast out Devil's to heal the sick and to cause the lame to walk and the blind to see and the Deaf shall hear for thou shall posess faith like unto the Brother of Jerod and ...