Santa Clara Prest. Woodruff. I am directed by the missionary Committee of the Apostles to communicate with you as to a mission to Europe. I can say similar as I did to Geo. Reynolds. That I never have had any desire to fill the resposibility of a mission. I have no excuses to offer: further- more than that I am ig- norant as to scriptures. Also that I am not conver- sant with the language more than the most com- mon words. But if it is your request I am on hand