<​January 2​> such purposes to send them to this place; so that not only this place might be benefited, but that the Books might come out under your immediate inspection. I am afraid some have been induced to tarry and assist in these undertakings; and had made arrangements with to assist in liquidating the debts. I want a letter from you Brother Joseph, as soon as possible, giving me all the instruction you think necessary. I feel the burthen in your absence is great— expresses a great desire to go to [HC 4:51] along with , who has promised to pay his and ’s expences, Would you think it advisable for them to go or not? The High Council met a few days ago, and took your second letter into consideration, and passed some resolutions on the subject: appointed Committees to get Certificates for land, and to get all other information they could— some have gone to , and others to different places— We shall forward from time to time the information you desire— You will receive enclosed in this, a number of Duplicates for Land from and others— The is frozen up; the weather is very cold and a great quantity of Snow is on the ground, and has been for some time. Your family is in tolerable good health, excepting one or two having the chills occasionally. desires me to inform you, that Brothers and have drove into a large quantity to Hogs. They are now engaged— in slaughtering them. I think there will be a good deal of trade carried on in this line another year, you may expect to hear from us soon again I sent you a copy of the deposit I made to Holmes and Co. which I hope you will receive safe. I am very affectionately— .