Box Elder Jan. 31. 1855 Brother W. Woodruff D Sir I arrived home on the 22nd Inst. & found my family are well, & are still the same—I regret very much indeed to inform you, that on my eng- -iving for Sister Woodruffs Breast Pin. I learned that my wife had taken the Liberty to wear it to a party in the ward, & on her returning home the wind blew her neck Ribin off, & the pin was lost in the Snow; she made diligent Search for it ...

if we are prospered—I think that by another Dec—we shall have some thing in the way of Fortification, & Public buildings, that will be at least respect- able & comfortable—this appears to be now the determination of the Brothern in this place. Whenever you, or any of the Brethrn efanyour quorum can visit us we will be thankful, & will be much edi- fied, & Build up thereby—please Remember us continually—& also Remember me Respectfully to my Brethern of your quorum & your kind family—& may God bless you all—is the prayer of your Bro in the Gospel of Salvation ...