give my love to, , I was glad to hear that he had received the Priesthood, &c, Br Joseph, I have ben tried until I have have allmost desired, to die, I would, have given any thing on Earth to seen you, & talk<ed> with you one hour, but I now feel well and want to live long on the, Earth, my health is vary poor, will you pray your, Heavenly Father <to> Bless me, with health, and the holy spirit, if you think best write & I will do as you say,
I add no more but remain your friend & Br, in the <new> Covenent,