Letter from William Budge, 5 February 1888
President W Woodruff
Dear Bro
On arriving at Boise City we
—John Irvine and myself—found that our case had
been set for friday next (the 10th) which at first rather
disappointed us in view of our having to wait, but from
what I soon learned otherwise, I concluded that the de-
lay was fortunate as it was likely to be of advantage
to us. On this last visit to Boise I found that the
public interest had greatly increased in the "test oath"
case, and it is anxiously considered by leading men of
both parties with hopes and fears according to their political
expectations.
Mr Johnson takes great interest in his work
on it, and will do justice to it. I found many old political
friends in Boise, and a very general good feeling prevails
towards us. As I am very bussy, I concluded not to
return to the hearing of the case having done, with the
help of the Lord, all that I think I can do at present
to promote our interests, and as I may have to go there
after the decision is rendered. I trust in the Lord directing
what should be done by others in whose hands our liberties
are at present placed.
Bro Irvine should to be in time
leave the City on Wednesday afternoon.
Praying for your health, and prosperity
I remain,
Your Bro
Wm Budge
