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
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that Country being so damp. I had to Leave Salt Lake as it didnot agree with and
every time I go there I'm taken Sick. Please
advice me what to do in this matter as
our Bishop is not aware of my Condition
I will refere you to DrO. H. Dogge, M.D.
of Salt Lake City, 202 W. 3rd South.
hopeing to hear from you soon and to recive
your counsel in this matter I remain
your Brother
Unless he is physically able, and has suffici-
ent faith to go on a mission, he should
be excused. I would say to him, we did
not want him to go unless he was in every
way prepared and could cheerfully accept
the call, and would therefore excuse him,
but if he recovered his health, and desired
then to fill a mission he could so inform
us. J. F. S.