Furthermore the Church would receive considerable
financial benefit from the publication of the
"Record" as in the hands of the Church Historians
and ^by^ being published as an authentic work, it
would get a very large circulation at once,
whereas in the hands of private individuals, it
has to struggle for existance like every other
literary enterprise in this ^small^ community. I could give
good reasons for stating this. I hope, dear
brethren, that you will understand my motives. I
desire to continue my historical labors in the interest of
the Church, but I think that the nature of my works
is intitled to more recognition thatn it has had
hitherto, and that my struggling for an existance is
all lost ^out of place^ and inneccessary, as what little ability I may
possess could be turned to better advantage if the change
suggested was made. Hoping that you will, at your
earliest convenience, consider this matter, and praying
God to bless you, the brethren of the Twelve, with the
necessary light and intelligence for your station and calling,
I remain Your Brother and Fellow laborer