To Pres. W. Woodruff, Esteemed Brother, Your notification of my call to Turkey duly received. The courtesy shown me thereby is greater probably, than I have as yet merited. I will gladly conform. According to the easiest available information, the minimum expenditure involved will amount to $15000 Consistent with prospects (small sums standing out as yet) I shall be able & willing to contribute $10000, not much less- perhaps some more. If nothing propitious is reached, I can & nee will—if need be—go as far as my present allowance would permit, & persue as formerly Navigation (Interpreting &tc &tc) until my field be reached. I would like 2 or 3 days stay in N. York, however I go, for Genealogical purposes. Wishing to soon hear of any action taken; I res- pectfully assure you, Sir of my sincerity in our holy cause. Awaiting orders, the undersigned desires to be ever, Fraternally yours in the Gospel of Christ Chas U. Locander.