The Brigham Young Center

Great Salt Lake City U. T.
Oct. 17th 1858.

Joel H. Johnson
Genoa.

Dear Brother.
We acknowledge the receipt of a letter per Bro. Appleby, written by Bro. Hudson of Genoa. We are truly pleased to learn of the favorable prospects attending that settlement, and trust that you will succeed in securing your crops. It is very desirable that a surplus of grain should be raised at that point as we contemplate that our emigration will commence the ensuing year, and many will probably be coming up to that point, who will be unable to come any further, hence the necessity of grain for food in exchange for labor. We trust that your fields will be secured this winter with a good fence, that crops may not be destroyed by cattle. It is far better not to endeavor to enclose more land than can be well done, than to have a large field so open that it cannot be protected from the stock. And stir up the people to fix up good, comfortable sheds, shanties, and places to shelter families and stock, and try to make Genoa a good place for the saints to rest, and gain strength, and additional out fit for crossing the plains.

You will see my letter to Joseph E. Johnson and will learn the News which is of no general interest, from our paper which will be sent you as desired.
May the Lord bless and prosper you and help Israel to triumph over all their foes.

I remain truly your friend and Brother in the Gospel of Christ.

Brigham Young