I receved your
vary interesting Letter of July 31 And I have perused
it with much interest I think your Last ride
with Brother Smith were very interesting He seemed to have
a presentment that it would be his Last Visit to
the City & Cemetry I realize that you have lost a good Grand Father & friend in his Loss I was sorry that I
was not able to visit you & the family after his Death
at the time Brother Cannon & Smith called upon
you But I was thoroughtly exhausted with care &
Labor at the time & had to go to bed I have some
poor turns but my general health is pretty good
considering my age & work & care which is vary
great upon me at present I intend to call & see
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you and the family as soon as I can My personal
affairs, as ^well as^ Church affairs, are pressing upon me at
present But I trust I shall get through them
all right I stand my Labors & care vary will I
think considering all things I hope you may have
health & strength and be guided by the spirit of the
Lord and in wisdoms Paths in all your acts, care
and Labor in Life you must make all your wants
known to the Lord you will have to lean upon him
and He will guide you in all your acts I wish I
had more spare time that I could visit you but
I hardly have time to visit any of my family but
I hope to Live Long Enough to be free so I can
visit my family more than I do and also the public
congregations Please give my Love to Sister Smith, Lucy Edith & the family and accept the Lord yourself
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