The Twelve are all well, also , ^&^ ; & excep Brothr Clark has
had a little of the ague.) Elder Kimble sayes give my love to . Elder makes
the same request & so do all the Twelve that are here. (Elder was not at our conf
erene, but preaching in the City of , Scotland, & has Baptized 5. Elder Hadlock has
esstablished a preaching place in , & baptized seven. Elder has Baptized about 70 in
, but it thinking of visiting for a little season. soon. Elder is
expecting to visit remain in for a season, to assist in printing the Book of Mormon.
We have 3000 copies of the Hymn book just out of press, which is a good selection; Should
you see Brother & his , give my respects to them, & ^tell^ them I expect their
Brother, will leave for a journey to , with a
company with him, led by Elder Turley, start ^the^ last of August, or first of Sept. I
am going to visit the City of in about three weeks if the Lord will, in compa
ny with Elders, Kimball, & . I shall go direct to Brothr Benbows in
to assist them a Little about going to America; & we shall go from there to London
We are determind to lift the Standard in that City, the Lord being our helper.
May grace, Mercey, & peace, health, Strength, & prosperity, rest upon you & your little family, &
abide with you continually, for which I will ever pray, I remain as ever yours ^&c.^ W. Woodruff.
PS please inform the Editors of the Times & Seasons they will do us a favor by inserting a
note in their Paper requesting all our friends in the United States who have communication wit [page damaged]
Mail to direct their Letters, Papers, & all communications to, 149 Oldham Road Manchester, England. ic [page damaged]
following Persons, Brigham Young; Heber C. Kimble, , Willard Richards, Willford Woodru [page damaged]
& George A. Smith. & should their be letters directed to any other friends who are in whose names
are not given in the above list they can be forwarded unto them from Manchester. W Woodruff
Please give my respect to all the Saints who inquire & write often & direct as above named.
NB I have thought of late more about the offer of about building you a house in Commerce If he is still willing
to do it I think it is best to except of it, as I think I should like to live in Commerce on my return. I expect you are
now passing through the sickly season. I pray God to protect you & the little children from sickness & want while
I am absent. I shall send some small ^choice^ articles to you by Elder Turley which I much desire may fall into your hands if he
arives safe he will no doubt convey them to you viz one cap & stuff for another, cloth for an Apron 2 pr of stockins, scissors,
penknife, sewing silk needles a pair of shoes for . & a small choice china Box as a present from the Saints in the with the following inscription set in gold Elder Willford Woodruff
Phebe W. Woodruff
& also 2 small china Bottles, Phebe upon one
& Sarah Emma upon the other I shall enclose several sovreigns in the china Box which I want
you to spend in any way that will make you the most comfortable But I shall send you a letter with the things
giving you more particulars. give me all the News you have when you write pray for me cont
inually you have my prayers let us be patient & resigned to our seperation & God will bless
us & our reward will be great. the third NO of the Star is out of press I shall forward
a copy to you their is none of us get the times & seasons in this land. Eldr Tayler
& Turley both receevd a letter from their wife of late said you had receevd
one or two letters from me I am glad of it I hope you will receevd all I write you
Dont let the above mess fall into the hands of any. I shall send & a
copy of the Star & Also at you will hear from me from time to time
I was rejoiced to hear of the good time you had at the general conferece in comerce
May God roll on his work in Mighty power that the Saints may spedily have a place of rest
I pray
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The Twelve are all well, also , & ; Brothr Clark has
had a little of the ague.) Elder sayes give my love to . Elder makes
the same request & so do all the Twelve that are here. (Elder was not at our conf
erene, but preaching in the City of , Scotland, & has Baptized 5. Elder Hadlock has
esstablished a preaching place in , & baptized seven. Elder has Baptized about 70 in
, but it thinking of visiting for a little season.. Elder is
expecting to remain in for a season, to assist in printing the Book of Mormon.
We have 3000 copies of the Hymn book just out of press, which is a good selection; Should
you see Brother & his , give my respects to them, & tell them I expect their
Brother, will leave for a journey to , with a
company with him, led by Elder Turley, the last of August, or first of Sept. I
am going to visit the City of in about three weeks if the Lord will, in compa
ny with Elders, Kimball, & . I shall go direct to Brothr Benbows in
to assist them a Little about going to America; & we shall go from there to London
We are determind to lift the Standard in that City, the Lord being our helper.
May grace, Mercey, & peace, health, Strength, & prosperity, rest upon you & your little family, &
abide with you continually, for which I will ever pray, I remain as ever yours &c. W. Woodruff.
PS please inform the Editors of the Times & Seasons they will do us a favor by inserting a
note in their Paper requesting all our friends in the United States who have communication wit page damaged
Mail to direct their Letters, Papers, & all communications to, 149 Oldham Road Manchester, England. ic page damaged
following Persons, Brigham Young; Heber C. Kimble, , Willard Richards, Willford Woodru page damaged
& George A. Smith. & should their be letters directed to any other friends who are in whose names
are not given in the above list they can be forwarded unto them from Manchester. W Woodruff
Please give my respect to all the Saints who inquire & write often & direct as above named.
NB I have thought of late more about the offer of about building you a house in Commerce If he is still willing
to do it I think it is best to except of it, as I think I should like to live in Commerce on my return. I expect you are
now passing through the sickly season. I pray God to protect you & the little children from sickness & want while
I am absent. I shall send some small choice articles to you by Elder Turley which I much desire may fall into your hands if he
arives safe he will no doubt convey them to you viz one cap & stuff for another, cloth for an Apron 2 pr of stockins, scissors,
penknife, sewing silk needles a pair of shoes for . & a small choice china Box as a present from the Saints in the with the following inscription set in gold Elder Willford Woodruff
Phebe W. Woodruff
& also 2 small china Bottles, Phebe upon one
& Sarah Emma upon the other I shall enclose several sovreigns in the china Box which I want
you to spend in any way that will make you the most comfortable But I shall send you a letter with the things
giving you more particulars. give me all the News you have when you write pray for me cont
inually you have my prayers let us be patient & resigned to our seperation & God will bless
us & our reward will be great. the third NO of the Star is out of press I shall forward
a copy to you their is none of us get the times & seasons in this land. Eldr Tayler
& Turley both receevd a letter from their wife of late said you had receevd
one or two letters from me I am glad of it I hope you will receevd all I write you
Dont let the above mess fall into the hands of any. I shall send & a
copy of the Star & Also at you will hear from me from time to time
I was rejoiced to hear of the good time you had at the general conferece in comerce
May God roll on his work in Mighty power that the Saints may spedily have a place of rest
I pray
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