Pleasant Grove Jan' 7th 1889 President Wilford Woodruff S. L City Utah Dear Brother; Yours to hand, call- ing upon me to take a mission to the Southern States, and in reply say, That I am ready and willing, if its your request, to perform this honorable duty to the best of my ability, with the aid and assist- ance of the Almighty, but I can assure you that I feel my weakness in going out to preach the Gospel ...

to an unbelieving world. My health is somewhat poor, but a mission may improve it, in connection with the faith and prayers of the Saints. I shall endeavor to be ready on the date you mention. Your Brother in the Gospel Jos. B. Clark John Brown Bishop ...