The Brigham Young Center

Salt Lake City, U. T.
October 31. 1872.

Gen. Thomas L. Kane
Kane, Kane Co. Penn.

My dear friend,

Your esteemed favor under date of Oct. 16. came to hand this morning to which I hasten to reply.

I shall only be too glad to have your cherished company this winter, and whatever lays in my power, that can in any way contribute to your peace and comfort is yours to command.

I regret to learn by a letter from my son John W. that you have been quite unwell, but I hope that the change of air and the genial climate of our southern country will greatly aid in effectually restoring you to health and vigor.

We cannot tell what in the providence of the Almighty may be brought to pass this winter, but if all is well I expect to reside in St. George, and that anticipated pleasure is doubly heightened in the prospect of your society. There we may be as retired as we please, and the delightful climate is all that man can desire. Or would you prefer to pass the cold, damp winter
in Salt Lake City?

I would be pleased to hear from you on receipt of this, or as soon thereafter as may be convenient, so as to learn your wishes in all particulars, and when you will be prepared to start, and should you feel disposed to bring your wife and children with you, they will be as gladly welcome as it is in our power to make them.

Your many friends here join me in love to you.
Yours very respectfully.

Brigham Young