case would pass as relatives, cousins etc. and you could depend on full secretiveness on my part. Perhaps it would be advisable for you to send to my residence one of your Swiss Missionaries, so I could talk with him. If it would be ^deemed^ advisable, I could come at my own expense next Summer to Utah and present myself to you, and I could return after some months stay to Europe. Should my proposed missionary labors prove a failure, I ...

place before you such facts as we may have in regards to these Lands. Hoping to hear from you I have the honor to remain very respectfully your's. W. H. Richey, agt. [sideways text] W. H. Richey 13 July, 1890. [end of sideways text] [sideways text] This cut represents a true copy of a PHOTOGRAPH OF SAMPLES in my possession, raised by Fort Garland in 1889. The highest Oats are 6 1/2 FEET HIGH. The Wheat was raised on land broke in the ...

Jan 4, 1882 without limit for their own use or any other purpose their should be fixed sum for Every man January 5, 1882 ~ Thursday 5 [FIGURE] I spent the day in the office I wrote 2 letters to Sharp and G Thatcher & sent them my annual Rail Road Passes I went to the farm at night 6 Miles January 6, 1882 ~ Friday 6 I returned from the farm and it was made known to ...

November 17, 1890 ~ Monday Nov 17, 1890 I went to the Gardo & signed 1922 Recommends I received 158 Letters I met with Z.C.M.I. Board I had a Letter from R H McDonald President of the Pacific Bank He sent me his Photograph & card I had an interview with Br Mitchel & Paid a Bill November 18, 1890 ~ Tuesday 18 I signed 29 Recommends I received 19 letters I wrote 2 letters to

The following is the copy of A Letter to Junious F Wells Aug 1892 ^Sept 6, 1892^ Elder Junius F Wells Dear Brother Please accept my gratitude and thanks for the Eleven Photograph Likenesses of the House of my birth and the birth place of my Father and Grand Father Woodruff and of my Mother and Grand Father Thompson And of the saw Mill and flouring Mill of my Grand Father Eldad Woodruff and of my Father Aphek Woodruff ...

Feb 9 1893 [FIGURE] I wrote Newton & Sylvia sent her $10, to Malinda Hatch sent 10 Carloss Young the Architect called wanted to resign his position as Architect on the Temple I told him No but to do what He could & others must do the rest. February 10, 1893 ~ Friday 10 Moses Thatcher called upon me to day gave us a photograph of the City of Logan which was ...

July 20, 1897 ~ Tuesday 1897 July 20th This is the first day of the proceedings for the celebration of the anniversary of the entrance of the Pioneers into the valley of the Great Salt Lake Valley, great preparations were made. I rested well last night and drove to the stand erected near the B Y. monument where most of the ceremonies of the day are to be held. After the firing of cannon &c the ceremonies commenced. I had prepared a prayer but not being able to deliver ...

August 12, 1897 ~ Thursday 1897 August 12th I had a very good night. Went to the office this morning and attended my meeting at the temple, & wrote to M[adam] M. The trial of Moses Thatcher before the High Council of the Salt Lake Stake of Zion was concluded this morning and the Presidency of the Stake expect to give their decision at 10 am tomorrow. He appears to have been penitent and acknowledged his faults &c. I ...

Salt Lake City 28th April 1893 To the First Presidency of the L. D. Saints Gentlemen I left a large Framed Photograph in your office about the 6th Inst representing The Temple in course of construction since 1865. if this pictorial history of the above is appreciated by you. I should consider it a favor if you could buy the above framed Photo from me so that It could remain in the office. It is a fine Bk Walnut Frame the price is $700 but ...

122 W Washington Place. New York Sept 15 [18]95 President Woodruff Dear Brother Some weeks ago my father (in Manti) sent you a small bust of the Prophet Joseph and a photograph of a small statuette I am doing of him. The object foin sending was for your opinion and suggestions regarding likeness or anything else you might say, so as to help me, as I wish to make it as good as possible under the circustances I have to work. If you will ...