St George December 15th 1876. Jacob Hamblin Dear Brother: As you pass from this city to the Colorado south look out as good a track for a wagon road as you will have time to do without stopping to go the right or the left. You are to so well ac- quainted with the country that you can be of some use to bro. Pierce who is building a ferry boat at the Colorado for crossing people; and make him acqainted with the ...

near the Colorado river, and report to us your success. We feel to caution you against those Mexican robbers that infest the country where you are going. Be always ready for them and Keep your little Company together We pray the Lord our father in heaven to bless you and give you sucess in your mission and return you in safety Brigham Young Wilford Woodruff Erastus Snow Brigham Young, Jn. ...