I now come to the principal subject for which I write this letter, viz: the !

The Lord enabled us to send about sixty dollars, in gold, by ; this was mostly subscribed by two or three individuals. We shall probably send as much more by the ship Chaos, in care of .

You are hereby authorized to say to the Building Committee, that I subscribe five Hundred dollars for the Temple, including what I have already sent, all to be paid in instalments between this and next fall; which they may safely depend on if the Lord prospers me. Br. will go hand in hand with me; so that between us, we hope to send one thousand dollars in the course of the season, besides some little from the churches.

Say to the Building Committee, and to the in general, for me; “Let not your hands be slack, nor your hearts feeble; but drive the Temple ahead in the name of the Lord God of Israel; for thus the spirit whispers in my heart; they shall not lack. nor be left in embarrassment. I would suggest the idea of using lead for the roofs of the Temple and all other permanent buildings; I think it will be found more durable, more convenient, and cheaper than timber, and will perhaps save whole blocks from being consumed by fire.

Give my love to all enqiring friends, and pray for me, that I may have wisdom to go in and out among this people, who have become a great people. I long to see the time when I can stand once more among the Saints in the land of . I hope to be there next summer or summer after.

Myself, wife, four children and the Americans in this country are generally well. My wife joins me in love to all the Saints in the land of Zion, or the land of Joseph, as it is called by thousands in this country. I remain yours in the bonds of Everlasting Freedom,