Nov. and brought and and and that they had
purchased lots and were going to build on them— said she knew not what their
feelings were in regard to mormonism but they ^were^ verry friendly and in good spirits.
( is in my lap and appears as though he wanted to write will try
him and see [Here Phebe begins to write in her son's voice. The script changes as if Phebe is holding the pen in Wilford Woodruff, Jr.'s hand] dear pa I am down to with grandpa & wont
you come here and see me I love you pa pa mar [mom] tells me about you W. O. W.)
Thus the most of the apostates seam to be comeing back again. I think it
would have been better for them to have conducted themselves so as to have remained
in the church rather than to make work for repentance, I trust that you and
I shall take warning by them and be diligent in keeping the commands of
God. It truly looks pleasent to me to look forward to the spring when you
think of returning home again, y^—^ you speak of makeing sacrifices in being
deprived of each others society,—yes truly I think it is the greatest earthly
sacrifice that I can make and were it not for Christ sake I feell as
though I wuld not endure it—yet I often feell as the poet says, In hopes of
that immortal crown I now the cross sustain, And gladly wander up
and down, And smile at toil and paine. I can say through the mercy
and goodness of God that upon mature consideration I have not for the f[page torn]
time wished you at home untill your mission is filled then I think you [page torn]
return without delay. I have had some trying scenes to pass through since you left me
but thank the Lord he has been my friend and suport through them all. Do come
home as early in the spring as you can consistently and if you can bring some means
with you to carry us on to I should be glad as we shall need it. You spoke
about my haveing a house built in our house was put up to the roof and
one for sister then they ceased to do more. Sister had a house and lot bought
for her but the house was not comfortable so they concluded to finish our house for
her and got it most done then for some reason she went into another, and sister Taylors
house was poor so she wanted me to let her go into it I told her to go—so things stand
about so there now I think if you choose to live in Commerce on your return
the way will be opened for us. I feel to rejoice in your prosperity since you have
been in . and hope the Lord will still bless you and return you home safely is the prayr of your
Phebe.
I must give way for
[Letter from Phebe ends]
[Letter from Shuah begins]
Jan 12
Many thanks my dear Brother for the kind rembrance in your late
communication the perusal of which afforded us much pleasure to learn
of your health prosperity &c. Am gratified in the privilege of filling the small
space allowed me by sister not thinking to add to what is already written or
that mine will be read till hers has been perused & reperused
Presume you have heard ere this of her sudden transition from to or
(or the west if you please) we were truly delighted to see her & the & think they
never could have a better opportunity of having company on & back which is very important
for a lady. Willa is a sweet little boy with fine black eyes & we think him very handsome
has four teeth which he uses to best advantage. P. has agreed to leave him with me on her
return in case I can get your consent which I dont flatter myself can be easiley obtained
we are very happy to hear of your anticipated return. hope you will come soon as you can leave much love [from] S.
Nov. and brought and and and that they had
purchased lots and were going to build on them— said she knew not what their
feelings were in regard to mormonism but they were verry friendly and in good spirits.
( is in my lap and appears as though he wanted to write will try
him and see Here Phebe begins to write in her son's voice. The script changes as if Phebe is holding the pen in Wilford Woodruff, Jr.'s hand dear pa I am down to with grandpa & wont
you come here and see me I love you pa pa mar mom tells me about you W. O. W.)
Thus the most of the apostates seam to be comeing back again. I think it
would have been better for them to have conducted themselves so as to have remained
in the church rather than to make work for repentance, I trust that you and
I shall take warning by them and be diligent in keeping the commands of
God. It truly looks pleasent to me to look forward to the spring when you
think of returning home again,— you speak of makeing sacrifices in being
deprived of each others society,—yes truly I think it is the greatest earthly
sacrifice that I can make and were it not for Christ sake I feell as
though I wuld not endure it—yet I often feell as the poet says, In hopes of
that immortal crown I now the cross sustain, And gladly wander up
and down, And smile at toil and paine. I can say through the mercy
and goodness of God that upon mature consideration I have not for the fpage torn
time wished you at home untill your mission is filled then I think you page torn
return without delay. I have had some trying scenes to pass through since you left me
but thank the Lord he has been my friend and suport through them all. Do come
home as early in the spring as you can consistently and if you can bring some means
with you to carry us on to I should be glad as we shall need it. You spoke
about my haveing a house built in our house was put up to the roof and
one for sister then they ceased to do more. Sister had a house and lot bought
for her but the house was not comfortable so they concluded to finish our house for
her and got it most done then for some reason she went into another, and sister Taylors
house was poor so she wanted me to let her go into it I told her to go—so things stand
about so there now I think if you choose to live in Commerce on your return
the way will be opened for us. I feel to rejoice in your prosperity since you have
been in . and hope the Lord will still bless you and return you home safely is the prayr of your
Phebe.
I must give way for
Letter from Phebe ends
Letter from Shuah begins
Jan 12
Many thanks my dear Brother for the kind rembrance in your late
communication the perusal of which afforded us much pleasure to learn
of your health prosperity &c. Am gratified in the privilege of filling the small
space allowed me by sister not thinking to add to what is already written or
that mine will be read till hers has been perused & reperused
Presume you have heard ere this of her sudden transition from to or
(or the west if you please) we were truly delighted to see her & the & think they
never could have a better opportunity of having company & back which is very important
for a lady. Willa is a sweet little boy with fine black eyes & we think him very handsome
has four teeth which he uses to best advantage. P. has agreed to leave him with me on her
return in case I can get your consent which I dont flatter myself can be easiley obtained
we are very happy to hear of your anticipated return. hope you will come soon as you can leave much love from S.