Letter to James Duckworth, Jr., 6 December 1893
Salt Lake City, .
Elder James Duckworth,
North Jordan.
Dear Brother:
Your name has been suggested and accepted as a Missionary to
England.
The work of the Lord is progressing in the nations, and faithful, energetic
Elders are needed in the ministry to promulgate the everlasting Gospel, openings
for doing good appearing in numerous directions. Yourself, with others, having
been selected for this mission, should there be no reasonable obstacles to hinder
you from going, we would be pleased to have you make your arrangements to
start from this City at as early a date as January 20th, 1894
Please let us know, at your earliest convenience, what your feelings are
with regard to this call. If you accept it you will receive no further notification,
but will be expected to present yourself at the Historian's Office to be set apart on
the day previous to that appointed for your departure.
Your Brother in the Gospel,
Wilford Woodruff
P.S. Please have your Bishop endorse your answer.
