Much instruction was given to the elders by Presidents Snow, Smith and myself.
Tuesday, 3d.—Assisted President Snow at the office, on the Deseret alphabet, etc.
The above is the last extract from the journal of President Parley P. Pratt.
CHAPTER LIV.
Family Letters:—"My Fiftieth Year:"—Response by John Taylor.
NEW YORK, January 3d, 1857.
MY DEAR SON PARLEY: I am well; how are you? Please write and let me know. I long to see and hear from you.
I am getting along very comfortably. You will see by the enclosed how "Mormonism" keeps printers and editors busy. Give my best love to all the family, and especially to the children. Remember me to Olivia and Moroni. Do the best you can for me and my family, and try to get a good education; and try by prayer and doing right to cultivate an acquaintance with the Spirit of the Lord.
Read the enclosed letter to the family, and then have it carefully laid away as a part of my history.
Now, my son, farewell.
God bless you. Amen.
Your affectionate father,
P.P. PRATT.