Letter from Gearson Sanders Bastian, 25 February 1888
Washington Utah
To Prest W. Woodruff.
Dear Brother
Your of date Feb 11th Inst came to hand on the 20th duly
receved and contents noted.
I have to say in reply takeing
into concideration my circumstances it seens to me that
it would be wisdom for me to defer my departure untill
the 12th of may 1888.
At that date I will be on hand all
beeing well.
I would esteem it a favor if you would
please inform me the amount of money necessary to take
me to my Field of Labor and Oblige.
Your Brother in the Gospel Gersen S Bastian
P.S.
Any other instruction you may deem Necessary
for my guidance in that matter will be thankfully
received G. S. B.
Endorsed by John P Chidester
1st Councilor
Bishop Marcus Funk is away from home
