Letter from Henry Eyring, 14 December 1888
Mexico, .
Pres't Wilford Woodruff,
Dear Bro.
As the time for my
departure from this City is drawing near, I con-
sider it my duty to give you a brief account of
my stewardship on this Mission.
Our late, lamented Apostle Erastus Snow gave me
instructions before leaving the Colony of Juarez, in re-
gard to what he expected me to accomplish while
in this lower country. He desired me to learn to
speak the spanish language fluently, make myself ac-
quainted with the customs of the country, obtain a
knowledge of commercial matters, become acquainted
with leading men of the Nation and perform what
missionary labor I could for the redemption of this
branch of the house of Israel. I trust I have ac-
complished at least a portion of the charge placed
upon me. The condition of the Mission is about as
it was when I last reported it. On this account
I am unable to give you a statistical report, which
would reflect the truth. We have probably 12 or
15 families in the Mission who are more or less faith-
ful, many others who have a normal standing are
