The Brigham Young Center

G. S. L. City, July 17, 1862.

Elder Dwight Eveleth,
San Francisco, Cal.,

Dear Brother:

Your very welcome favor of the 10th inst., and br Gibson's interesting letter inclosed came to hand on the 16th inst.

I was pleased to learn that yourself and others had been so kind as to assist br. Gibson to a bell and a few articles, and also to proffer probable assistance, should he need it, when ready to change his field of labor.

You are correct in your statement that the war is not quite ended, and, singular as it may sound, it is farther from being ended as the North wish it to [?] than when it began. Of course Congress had no Constitutional right to pass [?] an act as the one against polygamy, except for the District of Columbia, but the Constitution is an instrument of writing that of late seems to be very readily disregarded when interfering with partisan purposes. But you are very safe in concluding that it, like all other projects of the same nature, will disappoint the expectations of those who strive to hinder the progress of truth. As heretofore the will is good to again banish truth from the earth, but the ability to do so will continue to be wanting, for He who ordereth the results of the acts of the children of men has decreed the establishment of His kingdom upon the
earth.

A large number of hands are busily occupied in quarrying, hauling, and cutting granite blocks for the Temple, and in preparing the foundation to commence laying the walls for the basement story; which they expect to be ready to begin upon tomorrow and vigorously prosecute to completion, if possible, before the next cold weather.

My Nephew, Joseph W. Young, one of our Agents in the States for our this years immigration, informs me by telegram from Florence, N. T., that two of the six companies, sent from here to bring freight and the poor from the Frontiers arrived there on the 12th inst., in good condition, which is excellent time from the date of their start, notwithstanding the bad roads, snow, and high water [?] had to contend with until past Green river. We presume that two more of the companies are there or very near there by this time, and that the two rear companies are not far behind. Our this years immigration will probably reach nearly 5000, and much woolen, cotton, and other Machinery will be brought. Man are daily passing through here for California, Nevada, Oregon and Salmon river, though a great many for the two last named places turn east of here
onto the northern route.

The unusual high water is abating without having done much damage except to kanyon roads, and fruit, grain, and other crops are very promising.

On the 3d inst. I drew upon you Draft No. 253, favor of Edwin F. Reeves, for $37.00, which I trust you paid without inconvenience, either out of your own or Church monies, and which will be credited as you may advise, so soon as I receive said advice.

As a duplicate of the telegraphic dispatches we receive is at once forwarded to Cal. for publication, it precludes my undertaking to inform you upon curre news.

I am pleased that you courteously forward papers to br. Gibson, and trust that you will continue so to do as occasion may offer.

General affairs in Utah continue in their customary peaceful and prosperous channel.

Your Brother in the Gospel

Brigham Young