The Brigham Young Center

President's Office,
Gt. Salt Lake City,
February 2nd, 1867.

President Brigham Young, Jr.,
En Route to Liverpool, England.

Dear Son:

It is not our intention to send down any teams this year (1867) to help up the poor; those who come, therefore, must make calculations on paying their own way through. They should all come together, who immigrate, across the sea, under the charge of a suitable man or men; and I should recommend that they cross the Ocean on a Steam Ship, if passages can be secured on suitable terms. When they start, they should come right through.

Every effort should be made to impress upon the Saints in Europe the importance and necessity of paying their Tithing. They who neglect this principle will be no better off, and indeed not so well off, as if they were to do their duty in this matter.

When you come to return home I would like yourself and Katie and the children and John W. to start as near as <you> possibly can to the First of July next, so that we can meet you with carriages by the Fifteenth of August at the end of the Rail Road. Write to me and let me know as early as possible when you will start from England. When you return home, I wish you to leave the Editorial and Publishing departments, the Emigration business, the Presidency of the Mission and all the business connected therewith, in the charge of Elder Franklin D. Richards. If Elder Orson Pratt has not returned, <(who is at liberty to come whenever he chooses)> Brother Franklin will probably call him to his aid, or any other Elder whom he may choose.

I wish Elder Geo. D. Watt to examine into he subject of type for our Deseret Alphabet, where it can bought to the best advantage, and at what price, and advise me as early as possible.

When you reach New York, if you find that you have time to spare you can make Captain Hooper a visit at Washington. In taking passage across the Ocean I wish you to secure one of the best steamers of the Cunard Line. Better wait a week than embark on a vessel whose staunchness may be questionable. Praying the Lord to bless and prosper you on your journey, both to and from Europe, and to give you much joy in your labors and to bring you home again in safety.

I remain
Your Father,

Brigham Young