The Brigham Young Center

Salt Lake City. U.T.
30 July 1870

Prest. Joseph Young Sen.
Care of Elder W.C. Staines
New York.

Dear Brother:-
Your communication of 12th inst. has just been received. I am extremely pleased to hear of your continued good health, and of your untiring efforts, in preaching the gospel and visiting the Saints.

I wrote you on the 26th inst, which I hope you received before you left England; since then but little of any particular interest has occurred, with this exception that a couple of men, who for a long time, have been in the habit of using foul language towards the Saints and their leaders, at last came in contact with men, who would not put up with their abuse; and as a consequence were knocked down. It is well, that such should learn that liberty of speech does not mean licence to foully abuse and insult anybody and everybody who does not assent to their corrupt ways and wicked combinations.

Our election for delegate to Congress, representitives to the territorial legislature, and some minor offices, takes place on Monday next, when I expect a very heavy vote will be polled. Our enemies have been very active in striving to get up an excitement, but are now rather weakening down in their operations, finding they have not the support they expected in their folly and wickedness.

I am anxious that you should visit our friends and relatives in the states as you return home, in accordance with the conversations we had on the subject before you left. I wish you to find out what has become of the Morton, and Godwin families, and stop at Auburn and see if you can find any remnants of the Garrow family.

You may therefore apply to bro Staines for the funds you need to enable you to do so, and can show him this letter, so that he may understand that it is my desire that he should afford you the requisite help; and he
will make a return of the sum he hands you, to my office, so that his account may be duly credited therewith.

Bro. Joseph W. who is now in town, has just stepped over to see your family, and he
informs me they are all well and happy

With love to yourself and Seymour, and praying that God will ever continue to bless you & bring you back in safety and with joy to your home & friends. I remain

Your Affectionate Brother.
Brigham Young