Letter from James S. Jensen, 15 December 1890
President, Wilford Woodruff.
Dear Brother, I write you
in regard to the call of Brother Christian
Madsen, to perform a Mission; Our Brother,
Dr C. Madsen's Services in this community are
—we consider—very valuable. we have found him
in cases of Diptheria without an equal, but,
he has shown—to our satisfaction, that he
labour's as much for the Interest of the com-
munity, as for himself, his charges are so moderate.
But, in regard to his present circumstances,
they are not such, as would Justify him in
leaving his family, as he is considerably in-
volved, through the purchase of a Residence here
—the property of one of our brethren, who had to leave
here, in consequence of being a Polygamist. Bro
Madsen had to borrow the money to make the
purchase, and that, by our Counsel and advice, as
we were anxious to have him here, because of his
Services as a Doctor,—he is our 'County Quarentine
physcian.' We thought it proper to write you
in regard to these matters—that you might
understand his circumstances; Nevertheless, we
do not Question the wisdom of the call,
If in the view of the Presidency, Bro Madsen's
services in the Vineyard are required.
Praying the blessing of the Lord upon
you, and his spirit to guide you. I remain
your brother in the Gospel.
James. S. Jensen, Bp.
