Dear Brother, the Letter
calling me to the Southern States as a Missionary
I recived, and will say that I am gratefull
to you, for your kindness, as Bishop Gibbons
of this Place has not been hear for some time
I thought. I could not wait longer to write,
as to going to the Southern States. I would be
pleased to go at once, or at anytime, if my
health would permit me, for the last 3 Months
I have not been able to do a days work. I have
been troubled with my Lungs for years, and
this last June was examined by a Dr who
found my Left Lung to be in a bad Condition,
and if I went to the Southern States, I donnot
think I could do much good, on account of
Dear Brother. the Letter
calling me to the Southern States as a Missionary
I recived, and will say that I am gratefull
to you, for your kindness. as Bishop Gibbons
of this place has not been hear for some time
I thought. I could not wait longer to write,
as to going to the Southern States. I would be
please to go at once, or at anytime, if my
health would permit me, for the last 3 Months
I have not been able to do a days work. I have
been troubled with my Lungs for years, and
this last June was examined by a Dr who
found my Left Lung to be in a bad condition,
and if I went to the Southern States, I donnot
think I could do much good, on account of