Newton, Cache Co. Utah
April 28, 1878

Dear Sister Jenny,
     Received your letter of March 17, about 10 days ago.  You say you do not feel very well satisfied with the old style --- well then come here and try the new style, for we are all just as busy here as ever.  I must be busy about something and can always find work for myself and others.  I gave up taking charge of the store last year, but still attend to Butter & Egg Business.  I have also planted 20 acres of small grain, have also taken up a homestead under the U. S. Land laws of 160 acres and built a fog house on it, bought a yoke of cattle for John to use and we intend to build, break land & fence, as fast as able. It is about 11 o'clock on Sunday morning, children all well and in school, our garden looks good, trees and currants in blossom.  Susan is also as well as usual under the circumstances, but she will be much better in July.

     There are two of my acquaintances coming to England this spring, Mr. Bramwell and Jos. Hyde, should they be anywhere in your neighborhood they will call to see you.  If you will come this summer make up your mind and come at once, it will be much better than coming in the fall, write and let me know.  With best love in which all join. J. H. Barker.