G. S. L. City, Nov. 13, 1862.
Pres. George Q. Cannon,
42 Islington, Liverpool, England,
Dear Brother:-Since my last to you, Oct. 11, I have received very
interesting and welcome letters from yourself, Sep. 18, from
W. C. Stains, Oct. 2, and from C. W. West, Oct, 11.
I was much
pleased to learn that Brigham is so manfully walking up to the
duties of his Mission and calling, and of the continued general
prosperity in the portion of the field under your presidency.
Since my return from a visit to our southern settlements I
have made a visit to Cache Valley, starting on the 17th and
returning on the 25th ult.
We held Meetings at Kaysville, North
Ogden, Willard, and Brigham City, and two-day Meetings in Ogden
city and Logan.
The people manifested much gratification in
meeting with us, and a peaceful, industrious and good spirit
appeared to be very generally enjoyed in the different
settlements.
The Government ordered some California Volunteers on to the
mail and telegraph line between Nevada and our eastern boundary,
professedly for the protection of said line, but, after leaving A
company or two at Ruby Valley, the Colonel commanding, probably
so ordered, marched and encamped some 500 troops [?] where their
time and cost will be expended in a manner so devoid of
accomplishing what they were ostensibly ordered out for, it is
certain that those designs and plans will result in benefit to
the wise and in the advancement of true principles.
Thus far the
troops have stayed quietly in their camp, attending to their own
affairs, the citizens also attending to theirs, inso much that
[?] does not notice and scarcely even thinks of their proximity.
As previously advised, should no untoward contingencies
arise, about the first of June next I wish my son Brigham, in
company with br. C. W. West, to take a tour on the Continent and
visit France, Switzerland and Scandinavia, [?] as much more of
the Continent as a well digested place of travel will permit
during June and July.
By about the first of August they will be
again at Liverpool and start for home, where they can arrive
about the first of September.
Where I visiting the continant I
should like to include Italy in the tour, if I could conveniently
bring it into the compass of the allotted time and the most
feasible route for seeing and learning that which is most noted,
interesting, and instructive.
If Congress at its next session admits Deseret as one of the
States, it may be necessary for you again to leave matters in br.
West's charge and repair to Washington.
If we are not admitted,
I see no necessity for your presence in Washington next winter.
You receive news from there at short intervals, and can govern
yourselves accordingly.
Whether br. Hooper goes to Washington
this Winter or Not, is not yet determined, though it will
probably be concluded best for him to go.
In my next letter to Brigham I shall inform him that I wish
him to purchase and bring with him one dozen of the best and
largest sized opera glasses he can find.
I do not care so much
about the stile and finish of their mounting, so it be plain and
substantial, as I do about the size and quality of the Glasses; I
also wish him to have each one furnished with a good well made
leather cover and strap suitable for carrying it when traveling.
I also wish him to purchase another dozen in New York City, on
his way home, to be, as the dozen first named, of the largest
size, best quality, and leather covered and strapped.
I would
like to have the object glasses of the opera glasses capped, as
spy glasses are, if he can get it done.
I shall also write to Brigham to purchase, during his tour
on the Contenant newly made bolting cloths of the best quality he
can find, as follows:-- Best extra heavy Dutch Ancher brand, 36
yards, No. 10; 24 Yards, No. 9; 24 Yards, No. 8; 12 Yards, No. 2;
and bring them with him when he comes home.
I mention in this letter about Brigham's bringing opera
glasses and bolting cloths, not only that you may know that I
wish him to have funds for that purpose, but also to guard
against no receipt of the next letter I purpose writing to him.
I inclose the current business items on a separate sheet.
All things continue to move on prosperously, notwithstanding
the scarcity of Money, and the weather is still remarkably
pleasant.
My health is good, as is also the health of my family,
Brigham's, yours br. Stains', and of the people generally.
Ever praying that all needed blessings may attend you in
your labors for the truth, I remain,
Your Brother in the Gospel.
I advised you, January 7th, 1861, that Alexander and Joseph
Cornwall wished the Am't (L8.0.0) coming to them on Hand Cart
arrangement of 1851" to be applied to emigrate Margarate Hinds,
Scarver, County Down, Ireland.
They now state that she is not
coming, and wish the am't paid here.
You can therefore credit
Trustee in Trust, and advise me of the amount is correct.
Please pay L 2.0.0 to Mrs Sarah Bevan at the Odd Fellows
Club.
The Anglo-Blackfrier's Road, London.
I have drawn upon you the following drafts:-No. 256.
for L 2. 10. 0, favor of Sarah Squires, Hatfield,
Hertford,
"
257, " L 2. 0. 0, " Phebe Chew, Blackburn lancashire.
"
258, " L 4. 0. 0, " Eliza Webb, Whitechaple Branch, London.
"
259, " L 4. 0. 0, Wm Naylor, Nottingham Branch, Nottingham
Conference
"
260, " L 5. 0. 0, Sarah Murray, Near Plough Inn, Stonehouse,
Near Stroud Water, Gloucester, Engd.