N. Y. Citty Dec. 6th 1840 Dear Willford I presume you will be somewhat surprised when you learn where this letter was written but perhapse not more than I was when I went to my door in Iowa and saw brother J. F. Carter and L. Scammans ride up to the door I could hard think it possible that they could be there but truly strange things happen in these last days, they came on to see the country and stoped with ...

pay sister Taylor the sum of money I borrowed of her if you sent any and left word to have your letters forwarded to me in Maine I feel verry anxious to hear from you more so since you went to London. I feel verry thankful that the Lord has blessed you in your ministry in the maner that he has since you have been gone from home but Oh! how long you have been gone sometimes my heart almost sinks within me when I think how long you have been ...

to see see some of the Saints here in N.Y. but have no oppor tunity to call on them neither should I know where to find them. I must write a line to sister Eunice so that I must close by wishing to be remembered by Willford to all the American brethren and all the Saints around you likewise particularly brother Kingstons family I should be glad to fill this sheet but cannot for want of room time. Do remember wme and Willy in all your pray[ers] So good night my ...

Phebe W. Woodruff New York C. Dec 6th 1840 Answered London Jan 13th 1841 Mr Willford Woodruff 40 Ironmunger Road St Lukes London Mr. Wilford W. Woodruff 149 Old Ham road Manchester England [stamp in red ink] E 13 JA 13 1841 [stamp in red ink] MANCHESTER JA 12 1841 [stamp in red ink] NEW YORK DEC 11 [stamp in black ink] LIVERPOOL SHIP LET[TER] [postage stamp] POSTAGE B ONE PENNY 1 ...