G. S. L. City, Feb. 13, 1860

Br. <Elder> Peter Shirts

Spanish Fork City, Utah Co., U.T.,

Dear Brother–

I would gladly bless you, agree <agreeable to> <your> request in your note of the 10th inst., if you would take a course to retain such blessing after they are confered upon you. But you are naturally inclined to be a little wild, and <to> grow away from settlements to places unpleasant and unsafe. I understand that you have lately been expressing a wish to settle in Unita Valley, which to and until you can tame your thoughts and actions so far as be willing to live where a family illegible can be safe and have a reasonable opportunity for social enjoyment and improvement, I am of the opinion that it will be altogether best for you to remain continue to lead the life of a hermit, for I know of no woman worth a groat who would be willing to agree with your <wild unsocial> ways for any length of time.

Your Brother in the Gospel

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