Oak City, Jan. 14th, 1895. President Woodruff Salt Lake City, Dear Bro: I received your notification to be prepared to start on a mission to the Southern States. I am perfectly willing to render my services in the ministery to further the progress of the Gospel and will be prepared to start on the day ap- pointed; (March 24th 1895) will also be there to be set apart the day previous. ...

I will endeavor to qualify my self and perform an honorable mission. Your Bro. in Gospel Geo. L Dutson Oak City Utah. I heartily Endorse Brother George L Dutson as being worthy to be called to fill a Mission to Spread the Gospel Peter Anderson Bishop Oak Creek Ward All right. J. F. S. [upside down text] Geo. L. Dutson Jany. 14 [18]95. [end of upside down text] ...