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1869 June 9 Letter to Henry M. Morse

Title

1869 June 9 Letter to Henry M. Morse

Description

Brigham remembers Morse's family. He gives an update on his family and invites Morse to visit. Salt Lake will soon be connected to the Pacific Railroad.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young

Recipient

Henry M. Morse

Date

1869 June 9

Location

Salt Lake City
Cleveland, Ohio

Subject

Personal
Railroad

Salt Lake City. U. T.
June 9. 1869

Mr. Henry M. Morse.
Cleveland, Ohio.

Dear Cousin:-

I received your interesting letter a few days ago & now embrace the earliest opportunity of writing you a few words in return.

I recollect your Parents well, the Photograph sent bears quite a family resemblance.

I am happy to inform you that I am well -- generally in the enjoyment of good health. On the 1st of this month I was 68 years of age though I am the youngest of five brothers now living, all hearty, & to a greater or less extent either engaged in Farming pursuits, or travelling through the Territory as their Ecclesiastical duties may require. Their names beginning with the eldest John; Joseph; Phineas; then myself and Lorenzo.

It is not at all likely that I shall visit Mass. but as you are engaged in the travelling business, it is not unlikely that at an early date you may visit us here, and if so I shall be pleased to have you call upon me.

At your request my secretary will furnish you a card.

I start to-morrow to permanently locate that portion of our Railroad connecting Salt Lake City with the Pacific Railroad; the grading is commenced and we expect in a very few months to have the road completed.

I subscribe myself with best regards

Brigham Young