We hear little concerning Rigdonism of late, but have an idea that they have had such hot times in and
about , that they have cooled off. They make no proselytes only among apostate Mormons.
Our cousin in the west feel well towards us. We have lately heard from them and all things look right there
Your is quite well and cheerful, as also your brother in laws family. The families of the Twelve
are all well except Dr and she is recovering. - or more properly the City of Joseph
looks like a paradise. all the lots and land which has hitherto been vacant & unoccupied have been enclosed this spring
and planted with grain and vegetables, which makes it look more like a garden of gardens than a city and the
season has been so favorable, the prospect is there will be enough raised within the limits of the corporation to
supply the inhabitants with, corn, potatoes &c. Hundreds of acres of praire land have also been enclosed and is now
under good cultivation, blooming with corn, wheat, potatoes and many other necessaries of life
A great many strangers are constantly pouring in to view the and the City. They express their astonishment and
surprise to see the rapid progress of the Temple and the beauty and grandeur of Mormon works. Many brethren
are moving in from abroad who seem highly delighted with the place and all its appendages.
In regard to your matter we have only to say that we approve of your printing the Doctrine and covenants in
and would also wish you to continue the publication of the star and such other works as may be considered necessary.
We also think it best for the Elders to tarry in England, untill we can send Elders from here to supply
their places who will not need to return for their endowments
We now conclude with our best wishes and prayers for your health and prosperity, with that of your
family and those associated with you. Please remember us to brothers and and their
families, and all the brethren with you, and believe us to be as ever, yours in the bonds of the everlasting
covenant of truth and righteousness.
P.S. Sunday June 29th This day the 28th quorum of the seventies has been organized and is nearly
full. There are 27 quorums duly organized, and all appear united in the same interest and firm
in the faith. Brother is remembered by us in his station. He has been appointed
one of the presidents of one of the quorums of seventies.
We have just learned that all friends in has turned against him and he has
fled to parts unknown, leaving his debts unpaid. There is no peace for the wicked is there? B. Y.
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E[lde]r W. Woodruff
36 Chapel St
President Brigham Young
June 27th 1845
We hear little concerning Rigdonism of late, but have an idea that they have had such hot times in and
about , that they have cooled off. They make no proselytes only among apostate Mormons.
Our cousin in the west feel well towards us. We have lately heard from them and all things look right there
Your is quite well and cheerful, as also your brother in laws family. The families of the Twelve
are all well except Dr and she is recovering. - or more properly the City of Joseph
looks like a paradise. all the lots and land which has hitherto been vacant & unoccupied have been enclosed this spring
and planted with grain and vegetables, which makes it look more like a garden of gardens than a city and the
season has been so favorable, the prospect is there will be enough raised within the limits of the corporation to
supply the inhabitants with, corn, potatoes &c. Hundreds of acres of praire land have also been enclosed and is now
under good cultivation, blooming with corn, wheat, potatoes and many other necessaries of life
A great many strangers are constantly pouring in to view the and the City. They express their astonishment and
surprise to see the rapid progress of the Temple and the beauty and grandeur of Mormon works. Many brethren
are moving in from abroad who seem highly delighted with the place and all its appendages.
In regard to your matter we have only to say that we approve of your printing the Doctrine and covenants in
and would also wish you to continue the publication of the star and such other works as may be considered necessary.
We also think it best for the Elders to tarry in England, untill we can send Elders from here to supply
their places who will not need to return for their endowments
We now conclude with our best wishes and prayers for your health and prosperity, with that of your
family and those associated with you. Please remember us to brothers and and their
families, and all the brethren with you, and believe us to be as ever, yours in the bonds of the everlasting
covenant of truth and righteousness.
P.S. Sunday June 29th This day the 28th quorum of the seventies has been organized and is nearly
full. There are 27 quorums duly organized, and all appear united in the same interest and firm
in the faith. Brother is remembered by us in his station. He has been appointed
one of the presidents of one of the quorums of seventies.
We have just learned that all friends in has turned against him and he has
fled to parts unknown, leaving his debts unpaid. There is no peace for the wicked is there? B. Y.
sideways text
Elder W. Woodruff
36 Chapel St
President Brigham Young
June 27th 1845