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Notify
S. S. 22 July 1897
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American Fork
April 21st 1897
Pres Wilford Woodruff
Respected Brother
I have Received a Letter
from you asking if I am Willing
To go on a mission
In answer I say yes,
If agreeable to you and the
authorities Generaly, I would
prefer to go to the southern
States. And would Like to get
until July to get ready to settel
up my afairs here, but am
willing to comply and be subject
to your wish in the matter
Respectfuly Your Brother