Notice, dated Jan. 30, 1890. of call made upon me to fill a misson
in the Southern States, came to hand
a few days ago, and caused me some
very serious reflections, I assure you. My
circumstances are at present of such a
nature, and condition that it seems to
me impossible to leave them, at so early
a date as you mention. I have made a
pre-enption and will have to live on the
land this comming summer to secure
it, and there are other matter that
absolutely require to be properly adjusted,
before my leaving home. I humbly ask
for a little time and as soon as I
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can arrang my affairs, I will notify
you when I am ready.