Parowan Iron Co. Utah Sept. 24th, 1890. Wilford Woodruff, Salt Lake City, Dear Brother, Yours of the 18th inst, informing me that I have been selected as a missionary to the Southern States, is at hand. In replying I deem it right to tell you as near as I can how I am situated, and I do so with no desire of shrinking from any responsibility that the Priesthood may see fit to place upon me, but least I might afterward be blamed for not informing ...

means for my family of 15, the most of them small, to live upon. I have no income of any kind save a pension that I receive from the U.S. government of $50 per month, that might be taken from me at any time. If the Enimy knew the condition that my second wife was now in, they would be after me and my wife again. I have been trying to arrange my affairs so as to take her beyond thier reach but have been unable to do so thus far ...

Parowan Sept 25 [18]90 President Wilford Woodruff Salt Lake City Dear Brother I have read Bro Watson's answer to you in reply to his call to go on a Mission: and I think it explains his condition as near as posable he feels like doing whatever is required of him and would be for the best feeling that you will advise him for the best I remain your Bro in the Gospel Chas Adams Bp ...

L. D. Watson 24 Sept. [18]90 Recd 29, Sept