Dear Brother,
Elder John Sykes of this Ward has been
appointed a mission to the Indian Territory,
and to be ready to start next monday.
Brother Sykes is willing to go, But as his
Bishop, I feel it is my duty to inform you
that his mother is in the last stage of
Dropsey, and no hopes of her recovery,
& we are expecting her to die any
minute, & I beleived that when you
knew of this fact, you would postpone
his departure for a few days, & when
his mother is Dead, he is ready & willing
to start. Please let us know if
his departure can be postponed for
a a few days, & oblige all Parties