Brooklyn N. Y.
Jan. 4, 1897.

By waiting to this date I had hoped I had hoped
to receive full reports of Elders up to close of the year,
but I will wait no longer, lest financial matters be wanted.

There are no wealthy members of the Church in
this mission, and when those who work by the day pay their
tithing, it seems all they can well do. Only two persons pay
regular monthly donations for the mission, and their names
do not appear on the tithing list. Other small donations
are made by parties as convenient to them.

Of Church matters, such as No. Baptized & received,
children blessed, number Emigrated &c. with Report of Elders
labors, I will forword soon, when delayed reports are received.

I feel truly thankful to Our Heavenly Father for His
blessing attending the Mission work and for the pleasing
prospects of the future which are growing brighter daily.

At a "Mission Hall" in this City, I am invited to preach
when ever I can put in an appearence. Meetings are held nightly.
I have been several time in attendance, and spoken with the
Minister's apparent appreciation—always saying—"Come again."

Praying heaven's blessings ever to attend you my dear
bretheren, and the cause to which your watchcare is given.

I remain Your's in Covenant Bonds, S. W. Richards.

See Over—

Brooklyn N. Y. Jan. 4, 1897.

By waiting to this date I had hoped I had hoped to receive full reports of Elders up to close of the year, but I will wait no longer, lest financial matters be wanted.

There are no wealthy members of the Church in this mission, and when those who work by the day pay their tithing, it seems all they can well do. Only two persons pay regular monthly donations for the mission, and their names do not appear on the tithing list. Other small donations are made by parties as convenient to them.

Of Church matters, such as No. Baptized & received, children blessed, number Emigrated &c. with Report of Elders labors, I will forword soon, when delayed reports are received.

I feel truly thankful to Our Heavenly Father for His blessing attending the Mission work and for the pleasing prospects of the future which are growing brighter daily.

At a "Mission Hall" in this City, I am invited to preach when ever I can put in an appearence. Meetings are held nightly. I have been several time in attendance, and spoken with the Minister's apparent appreciation—always saying—"Come again."

Praying heaven's blessings ever to attend you my dear bretheren, and the cause to which your watchcare is given.

I remain Your's in Covenant Bonds, S. W. Richards.

See Over—