Whitney 3/6/[18]95 Wilford Woodruff Salt Lake Dear Brother. Am very sorry to state that circumstances will not allow me to accept the call as Missionary to the Southern States, at present But if in the future I should be in better circumstances I would pleased to accept and do my best to fulfil such a mission But at present I must decline as I cannot raise means with which to go. Your Brother in the Gospel Jos Beckstead over ...

Whitney March 9. 1895 Prest. Willford Woodruff: Dear Bro:- I know Joseph Beckstead's circumstances. That he has no way of rais- ing any means to go. The Ward is small and we have others to assist and we are not able to furnish all for him. Will try to urge him to pre- par to go in the future. Your Bro In Gospel G. T. Benson Bp. of Whitney Ward Per. E. Let it be put off for 6 months or a year, he to report ...

Jos Beckstrand Mar. 6 [18]95