[page torn] Stoke upon Trent England July 16th 1840 Private My Dear Phebe I have got [page torn]ey choice fine presents for you in this bundle which I send to you in token of respect, which I hope & pray God, may fall into your hands in safety that you keep them in Memory of Willford & of the great & import- ant Mission which I am now filling. The elegant china Box which you will find in this Budle is considered one of the finest & best executed peace ...

Phebe Please kiss little Sarah & Willford for me I dream of being with you occasioally I look forward with great antic- ipation & happiness when I can once more embrace my Dear Wife & chilidren in my arms whare I can spend a little season with them even before the coming of christ but that joy is highened to a greater degree when I think of reigning with Phebe & the children which God will give us for one thousendend years whare our love & affe- ction will be ...