Scarborough Maine May 2nd 1838 Dear Brother While the Sun is shedding its beams to gladden earth I sit down beneath a fathers roof in company with my companion to address a few lines to you. My last was dated March Vinalhaven Maine that sheet was principally occupied with the feelings of my mind upon things future. I would here remark that a person situated as I am in life & calling knows not whare the morrow will find him at all times. I have of late ...

in a pamphlet of 42 pages which I want circulated whareever the Zions Watchman has gone those with many other things sayes Elder Pratt As our printing Office is burned I am well aware that those opposed to us in sentiment will make every exertion to prejudice the minds of community before we are in a cituation to answer them but I expect the Elders Journal will soon be issued from the press at the City far West Mo There is some individuals that have been cut off ...

When you write to me give me the inteligence you have from any of our friends which would be greatfully recieved. I have recieved the papers from your City which you sent me from time to time I learned from your last that Terre Haute was an incorporated City & that you & Mr Smith had dissolved pardonship & that you was carrying on your business alone I wish you much success in all lawful & honorable undertakings & I have no reason to suppose that you will be [FIGURE] engaged in any other ...

Scarborough May 3 ^25^ Mr Asahel H. Woodruff Terra Haute Indiana Wilford Woodruff May 2nd1838