that they have fallen into and be awakened to their duties in
political as well as ecclesiastical matters, for they should have
learned by the sad experiences of the past who are their friends, and
that there is no movement adopted or sanctioned by the leaders
of Israel but that which is for their good.

We were rejoiced to hear of the safe arrival of Elder Correy.
The draft that you mentioned of $600.⁰⁰ came tafe [safe] to hand this mail
to defray the passage expenses of Elder Correy and others, but am sor-
ry to say that it was drawn on the bBank of New Zealand Sydney
N. S. W., which will cause some delay and expense. All other drafts
that have been sent have been on the Union Bank of Australia, at Gis-
borne.

Since writing you, I have received word from Elder Blyth in
Australia that he has received from Brother Correy's the £30 that
he borrowed for Elder Correy's return fare; I therefore shall use the
ammount necessary to pay the £21 borrowed at Auckland for his
"saloon" passage and hold remainder subject to your orders. I wrote
you in a previous letter that Elder Blyth would not return until
next Spring, as he desires to accompany some saints who will emi-
grate at that time.

I desire again to mention the progress being made in the trans-
lation of the Book of Mormon by Elders Richards and Sanders, feel-
ing greatly encouraged, as they have now got 374 pages completed;
and if all is well and by the blessings of God, they anticipate
finishing the work by the first of December next ready for going
over it a second time and rewriting the manuscript for printing
desiring to have it ready for the printer's hands by our next Gen-
eral Conference in April. We are already enquiries of several
firms concearning their terms for printing, binding, etc., that we
may be able to lay the same before you in time to receive your
counsel and instruction concerning the same.

Since writing my last letter to you there has been no
marked change in the Mission. The reports received from the
Elders presiding over the various districts are to the effect that,
generally, the Saints are feeling and doing well; but there are
however, in all the districts therose who give way to their former
loose lives, being overcome by adultery, which, I am sorry to
say, is the leading sin in their midst.

The health of the Elders is good so far as I know. Elder
Geo. S. Taylor will leave for home next week, by way of England.

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that they have fallen into and be awakened to their duties in political as well as acclesiastical matters, for they should have learned by the sad experiences of the past who are their friends, and that there is no movement adopted or sanctioned by the leaders of Israel, but that which is for their good.

We were rejoiced to hear of the safe arrival of Elder Correy. The draft that you mentioned of $60000 came safe to hand this mail to defray the passage expenses of Elder Correy and others, but am sorry to say that it was drawn on theBank of New Zealand Sydney N. S. W.. which will cause some delay and expense. All other drafts taht have been sent have been on the Union Bank of Australia, at Gisborne.

Since writing you, I have received word from Elder Blyth in Australia that he has received from Brother Correy's the £30. that he borrowed for Elder Correy's return fare; I therefore shall use the ammount necessary to pay the £21 borrowed at Auckland for his "saloon" passage and hold remainder subject to your orders. I wrote you in a previous letter that Elder Blyth would not return until next Spring, as he desire to accompany some saints who will emigrate at that time.

I desire again to mention the progress being made in the translation of the Book of Mormon by Elders Richards and Sanders, feeling greatly encouraged, as they have now got 374 pages completed; and if all is well and by the blessings of God, they anticipate finishing the work by the first of December next ready for going over it a second time and rewriting the manuscript for printing desiring to have it ready for the printer's hands by our next General Conference in April. We are already enquiries of several firms concearning their terms for printing, binding, etc., that we may be able to lay the same before you in time to receive you counsel and instruction concerning the same.

Since writing my last letter to you there has been no marked change in the Mission. The reports received from the Elders presiding over the various districts are to the effect that, general, the Saints are feeling and doing well; but there are however, in all the districts those who give way to their former loose lives, being overcome by adultery, which, I am sorry to say, is the leading sin in their midst.

The health of the Elders is good so far as I know. Elder Geo. S. Taylor will leave for home next week, by way of England. (over)