Philadelphia April 19th 1846 Dear Br W. Woodruff I arrived here yesterday after noon to assist in organizing the Branch of the Church &c. here as Elder Lutz leaves with his family on Wed nesday next for the West. I had purposed of coming too, But circumstances, has seemed to place me other wise. You know of Mothers sickness, as you heard in Philadephia. She is confined to her Room at my house yet, but she is getting better, but she has not been able ...

If I can be of more service to the cause of God and his people by staying here, and assisting Elder Little in getting up a ship and send ing out Emigrants. I desire to be here. When ever I can be of most service, it matters. (I trust) not to me. I have interceded for you and you may expect some means from the Gentleman I spoke of Mr Joseph Sidwell—as he told me he would assist you and also Br Hyde, as he is acquainted with him, and thinks ...

W I Appleby March 19 1846 Mr Wilford. Woodruff Nauvoo Hancock Co Ills [upside-down text] W. I. Appleby Philadelphia April 19th 1846 [end of upside-down text] [stamp in black ink] 10 [stamp in black ink] PHILADELPHIA APR 10