reception of your of your letter dated at Farmington and makes many friendly remarks
upon the subjects of friendship connections mormonisn &c&c. We have received a paper of
late from Kirtland–there was not particular news in it accepting that the inhabitants of the
Citty far West had chosen 2 Judges 14 Justices of peace and established a post Office.
Therefore I fear that your letter will get lost by the Office being in another place. I
finished that letter which you commenced to Sarah and Aphia the next sabbath and
sent it. Tell brother Hale that there was a letter came to the Office for him a day or two
after he left here. I will now forward it to him with this. The health of our family is
good with the acception of Mother’s and I think her much better than when you left, she
wishes to be remembered to you. I have been quite unwell one day and night of late
but have far recovered. sister Shuah’s school closes this week and sister Rhoda expe-
cts to be change her situat^i^on in life next month. brother Fabyan and wife send their
best respects to you likewise allof the family. You said that you felt easey about me
well I am receiving every kindness that my fathers house can afford. I have been spend
ing some time with sister Foss she wants to see you much. Brother Toronsen works just
above there–he called on us Sabbath afternoon and spent the eve with us–we had a little prayer
meeting which seamed quite encourageing. I feal that I am almost alone spiritually therefore
I hope that you and brother Hale will continue to pray for me for I feal that I nead the
prayes of all who have access to the t^h^rone of grace–You shall have mine. When the eve twilight
comes Phebe wishes that she could see and converse with you for a few moments at least, but
she cannot at present–she can retire in private and ask the Father to keep and presere you
and give you wisdom knowledge understanding and strength equal to your day. I hope that
you will be faithful and that all the people on the Island will be wise in time to secure
their salvation. Was I near you I should like much to go to meeting with you occasionally.
You requested me not to send any letters to brother ^H.^ if they come to this oOffice after the 15th. of this
month and that you should come in about 2 months are you expecting to stay longer
than he does. I recollect those pebbles–children are pleased with something new. I have not
learned styrography yet–but am waiting for you to come and learn me. Write often for I [illegible]like
to receive a line from you any time. I am expecting to go to Portland tomorrow to spend a
few days. Give my best respects to brother Hale and accept a large share of them
yourself. I haste to close as the clock has just struck 11 and retire to rest.
May the peace of God ever rest upon you is the sinceredesire of your Phebe
Phebe W. Woodruff –
Excuse mistakes for I perceive
them verry frequent while reviewin
this
reception of your of your letter dated at Farmington and makes many friendly remarks
upon the subjects of friendship connections mormonisn &c&c. We have received a paper of
late from Kirtland–there was not particular news in it accepting that the inhabitants of the
Citty far West had chosen 2 Judges 14 Justices of peace and established a post Office.
Therefore I fear that your letter will get lost by the Office being in another place. I
finished that letter which you commenced to Sarah and Aphia the next sabbath and
sent it. Tell brother Hale that there was a letter came to the Office for him a day or two
after he left here. I will now forward it to hime with this. The health of our family is
good with the acception of Mother’s and I think her much better than when you left, she
wishes to be remembered to you. I have been quite unwell one day and night of late
but have far recovered. sister Shuah’s school closes this week and sister Rhoda expects to change her situation in life next month. brother Fabyan and wife send their
best respects to you likewise allof the family. You said that you felt easey about me
well I am receiving every kindness that my fathers house can afford. I have been spend
ing some time with sister Foss she wants to see you much. Brother Toronsen works just
above there–he called on us Sabbath afternoon and spent the eve with us–we had a little prayer
meeting which seamed quite encourageing. I feal that I am almost alone spiritually therefore
I hope that you and brother Hale will continue to pray for me for I feal that I nead the
prayes of all who have access to the throne of grace–You shall have mine. When the eve twilight
comes Phebe wishes that she could see and converse with you for a few moments at least, but
she cannot at present–she can retire in private and ask the Father to keep and presere you
and give you wisdom knowledge understanding and strength equal to your day. I hope that
you will be faithful and that all the people on the Island will be wise in time to secure
their salvation. Was I near you I should like much to go to meeting with you occasionally.
You requested me not to send any letters to brother H. if they come to thisOffice after the 15th. of this
month and that you should come in about 2 months are you expecting to stay longer
than he does. I recollect those pebbles–children are pleased with something new. I have not
learned styrography yet– am waiting for you to come and learn me. Write often for I like
to receive a line from you any time. I am expecting to go to Portland tomorrow to spend a
few days. Give my best respects to brother Hale and accept a large share of them
yourself. I haste to close as the clock has just struck 11 and retire to rest.
May the peace of God ever rest upon you is the sinceredesire of your Phebe
Phebe W. Woodruff –
Excuse mistakes for I perceive
them verry frequent while reviewin
this
"Letter from Phebe Whittemore Carter Woodruff, 5 August 1837," p. 3, The Wilford Woodruff Papers, accessed April 23, 2024, https://wilfordwoodruffpapers.org/p/jRpW