with peculiar feelings as I journied by land the places whare you suffered
with your sickness [Eunice Hart Woodruff Webster] with regard to crossing the Lake, we had a very tedious time of it. were
caught in a line storm, and was in it 3 days on our way to Buffalo, at which place on the 13^th we ^I^ took line
boat for Albany, arrived at Albany on the 19^th. during which time in consequence of the cold I took on the Lake
with the crowded situation of the boat, caused a return of the chills and fever, which I had every day for
the last week of my journey. I took stage at Albany at 10 oclock at night, travell'd through the night, and
also the next day, and finally arrived at Avon about sunset. spent the night at Aunt Wheelers, the next
morn being the 21^st of Sept. I arrived at Fathers house at Farmington, and had the happy privilege thro’
the blessing of God, of once more meeting Fathers household face to face, have now been at home about 10 days
and immediately on my return home as I began to be recruited from my journey, my health began to
amend, and did not have my turns of fever and ague, although I have felt the effects of it in some
degree from day to day, but I would here say that I have felt perfectly easy as regards the affliction of my
body feeling confident that I shall soon recover my usual health. and I would here say as before that I do
not wish you to give yourself an uneasiness as it regards my health, only give me your prayrs, and all will
be well. I would just also remark that I lacked nothing on my journey as it regards my temporal wants, and
had 50 cents left when I arrived at Fathers, and my purse is beginning to be replenished so that I shall
be enabled to continue my journey in a few days. since at home I have had an interview with most of the
Saints that belong to this small branch of the church. Uncle Ozem Woodruff, Sister Anna Cossitt brother Dwight—
Webster &c. were among the number, and I felt truly ^to^ rejoices before the Lord to find them firm in the faith
and holding fast whereunto they had attained, and determined to do the will of the Lord henceforth, and they
have a Zion spirit desiring to gather with the Saints. I would say that my Grand mother, Anna Thompson,
departed this life a day or two since. was buried yesterday. We have visited Uncle Adna Hart found him quite low
and to all appearance near the borders of the grave. as it regards the rest of our friends they are usually well,
I have not as yet heard from any of our friends in Scarborough, but I expect soon to see brother Ilus in
New York.

Give my respects to Sisters Young all the Saints in Commerce and Montrose from head to foot
inasmuch as you have an apportunity, tell brother Hawley that I have had an interview with
his brothere in law Mr Satler, he was very anxious to see him. I must now draw to a close
as Sister Eunice will fill the remainder of this sheet, b I hope I shall be gratified with a
Letter from you before I leave New York.

I still remain yours in the strongest ties,
Wilford Woodruff

Mrs Phebe Woodruff

N.B. I would here remark that I discovered your “petition” soon after leaving home and was highly
edified with the spirit thereof thereof and I pray God my heavenly Father at all times to answer
all such prayrs that may ascend in our behalf.
W.

with peculiar feelings as I journied by land the places whare you suffered with your sickness Eunice’s handwriting, Wilford’s words with regard to crossing the Lake, we had a very tedious time of it. were caught in a line storm, and was in it 3 days on our way to Buffalo, at which place on the 13 I took line boat for Albany, arrived at Albany on the 19th. during which time in consequence of the cold I took on the Lake with the crowded situation of the boat, caused a return of the chills and fever, which I had every day for the last week of my journey. I took stage at Albany at 10 oclock at night, travell'd through the night, and also the next day, and finally arrived at Avon about sunset. spent the night at Aunt Wheelers, the next morn being the 21st of Sept. I arrived at Fathers house at Farmington, and had the happy privilege thro’ the blessing of God, of once more meeting Fathers household face to face, have now been at home about 10 days and immediately on my return home as I began to be recruited from my journey, my health began to amend, and did not have my turns of fever and ague, although I have felt the effects of it in some degree from day to day, but I would here say that I have felt perfectly easy as regards the affliction of my body feeling confident that I shall soon recover my usual health. and I would here say as before that I do not wish you to give yourself an uneasiness as it regards my health, only give me your prayrs, and all will be well. I would just also remark that I lacked nothing on my journey as it regards my temporal wants, and had 50 cents left when I arrived at Fathers, and my purse is beginning to be replenished so that I shall be enabled to continue my journey in a few days. since at home I have had an interview with most of the Saints that belong to this small branch of the church. Uncle Ozem Woodruff, Sister Anna Cossitt brother Dwight— Webster &c. were among the number, and I felt truly to rejoice before the Lord to find them firm in the faith and holding fast whereunto they had attained, and determined to do the will of the Lord henceforth, and they have a Zion spirit desiring to gather with the Saints. I would say that my Grand mother, Anna Thompson, departed this life a day or two since. was buried yesterday. We have visited Uncle Adna Hart found him quite low and to all appearance near the borders of the grave. as it regards the rest of our friends they are usually well, I have not as yet heard from any of our friends in Scarborough, but I expect soon to see brother Ilus in New York.

Give my respects to all the Saints in Commerce and Montrose from head to foot inasmuch as you have an apportunity, tell brother Hawley that I have had an interview with his brothere in law Mr Satler, he was very anxious to see him. I must now draw to a close as Sister Eunice will fill the remainder of this sheet, I hope I shall be gratified with a Letter from you before I leave New York.

I still remain yours in the strongest ties, Wilford Woodruff

still in Eunice’s handwriting Mrs Phebe Woodruff

N.B. I would here remark that I discovered your “petition” soon after leaving home and was highly edified with the spirit thereof and I pray God my heavenly Father at all times to answer all such prayrs that may ascend in our behalf. W.