Glenwood May 24 1897 Pres Wilford Wodruff Dear Bro— Your Letter of May 17th calling me to go On a Mission to Scandinavia have been received by me and duly considered, and in answer will say that while i feel my weekness in attempting to perform a Labor of that Kind, I accept the call and trust that that the Lord will aid and assist me. If nothing unforeseen happens i will be ready to start on Oct 16 as desired ...

with Kind regards I remain Your Brother in the Gospel L Lauritzen H. H. Bell Bishop of Glenwood ward [upside-down text] L. Lauritzen May 24 [18]97. [end of upside-down text]