, Letter, , Adams Co., IL, to JS, , Hancock Co., IL, 7 Feb. 1844; handwriting of ; dockets in handwriting of and ; three pages; JS Collection, CHL.
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and spiritual.
There are quite a number believing, some of whom are to be Baptised on Sunday next.
It would be very encouraging to us if you could plan a visit so as to stop with us over Sabbath when you come.
Bro [Joseph] Pine formerly from Ohio Presides over our Branch and a most excellent man he is too.
I am happy to learn from various sources that a most excellent spirit prevails at & that the order of the Kingdom is Rapidly rolling forth through the instrumentality of Him whom God hath raised up to be both a “Prophet & a Seer” to this Generation.—
I feel greatly to rejoice that has been my lot to be numbered with the Saints & my constant Prayer is that I may be found faithful— & that I may be also useful in rooling forth Gods work in these last days. On receipt of this I should be extremely happy to hear from you & hope you can consistently comply with my request in visiting— My Bro & Sister Kimball often express a desire to become acquaintd [p. [2]]