Letter from George Chandler Parkinson, 23 January 1889
Franklin Idaho..
Prest. W. Woodruff.
Salt Lake City
Dear Bro:
Elder E. R. Lawrence, of Preston, (this
stake) is very desirous of making a visit to
Alabama, this winter, with a view to ob-
taining some information concerning his
relatives, and in a general way, visit his
people and do all the good he can among them
and wishes to carry with him the appoint-
ment of a Traveling Elder, so that he may
feel free to preach and administer in the
ordinances of the Gospel. Were it not for his
poor health, he says he would like a mission
but as it is he does not think he will be able
to remain away from home longer than a
few months. He is able to defray the
expenses of the trip, though would like the
advantage of missionary fare if possible.
If you think it adviseable to grant Bro.
Lawrence's request, will you kindly write him
to that effect giving him what instructions you
may deem proper in your pleasure? He would
like to start in about two weeks. Resptly, Your
Bro. in the Gospel. Geo. C. Parkinson
