Brooklyn March 9th 1850 Dear Sir Your letter dated Feb 26th just came to hand, inquireing me concerning my feelings and situation &c I Recd a communication from Brigham Young H C Kimbel, a few days since, wishing me to come to California &c with goods as soon as possible, & I conveniently could To this I have to say to you, as I told A W Babbitt who calld on me, a few days since that it is impossible at present & when ...

[sideways text] Benjamin S. Wilber March 9th 1850 [sideways text]