The Brigham Young Center

G. S. L. City, Aug. 29. 1862.

Hon. John M. Bernhisel
Washington City. D. C.,

Dear Brother:

Since my last to you, June 26. I have received yours of June 13, 20 and 27, July 4, 11 and 31, and Aug. 7, with copies of letters from Wm. P. Doyle to M. S. Wilkinson, and from D. B. Huntington to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and several pub. doc's. for all which please accept my thanks.

From a late letter from br. George Q. Cannon I learn that he and my son Brigham arrived in Liverpool on the 25th ult., after a very pleasant voyage of 9 days and 17 hours. Brigham was not troubled at all with sea sickness, and has been appointed to labor in the London Conference with br. Staines.

Bishop Lewis Bronson arrived to-day with the first company of our this year's immigration, 48 wagons, and some 212 persons, 74 days from Florence. We expect all the companies to arrive before the last of October, with all the freight and persons that were at Florence to come through this season.

Mr. Ben. Holladay, on his return from California, called upon me several times during his short stay here, and his conversation and acts indicated a very friendly feeling towards us. Should it be convenient for you to make his acquaintance at any time, either in Washington or New York, he may be able to render you some assistance in your business with the Departments and Committees especially through Senator Latham.

On Monday next, Sep. 1, I purpose starting on a visit to our most southern settlements, and expect to return in time to get rested before our October Conference.

I inclose a draft drawn by Elizabeth Hunt upon J. W. Stokes, which please collect, and advise me.

In accordance with usage, where there is a specific appropriation, as in this case, I drew for that $700 in favor of Gilbert and Gerrish, who paid that amount to Pendleton, and I presume have themselves been paid by the Department. A voucher in such cases not being needed or usual, is the reason there was none forwarded.

Secretary Fuller, then acting Governor, some time ago forwarded to the War Department the accounts pertaining to the military services rendered to the Government by Captain R. T. Burton and company, in accordance with acting Governor Fuller's requisition. As nothing has since been heard from them, and as they may sleep there indefinitely, unless some one stirs them up, if convenient I would like to have you expedite the auditing and payment of those accounts.

The Temple is under good progress, crops are abundant, and the people are peaceful, industrious, and healthful.

Your family and friends are well.

Your Brother in the Gospel,
Brigham Young