c/o Hyde & Griffin Co. Main St. Salt Lake City, Aug 1st 1888 Prest. Wilford Woodruff Dear Brother: I take pleasure in once more reporting the conditions of affairs in the Indian Territory mission. There has been thirteen baptisms this season, and a propo[r]ti[o]nate number of children blessed. The Elders have labored well up to the hot season, when acording to council they have taken it somewhat easier, Elder James F. Smith now ...

The Elders have opened up quite a field in the Choctaw nation, and can use a pair of elders their, the Cherokee field is becoming more and more interesting and it seems impossible for the four elders to acomplish all the work. We therefore desire to have our fource strengthened by two more good elders. If this meets your mind and I would recommend that they go in September or not later than just after Conference. The brethren have ...

With your kind council and approval I will take pleasure in fitting the brethren up with assistance both in elders and outfit to labor with, I realize that the mission is grow- ing and we are receiving much encouragement, and hope nothing in our power will be left undone, to continue the good work. pPardon the length of letter, and oblige your humble servant with a reply as soon as convenient. With kind love from the elders and myself to all^You and all^ our brethren I am as ever your Affectionate ...