The Missionary Committee, of the
Apostles, wrote me Apr. 15, 1895, as to my willingness and
circumstances, to fill ^a^ mission to the Southern States.
This inquir'y I answered at once, explaining my
circumstances. The First Presidency then wrote April 24
statoing that no call would be made at that time, but,
that when I felt able and free to go, to report to President
Woodruff. This I would have done some time ago,
but on Oct. 12th 1896, ^another letter came^ releasing me, for the present, "from any
obligations to go on a mission, with the understanding" that
I teach the Church Seminary at Huntington for the
school year (1896-7) for such time as it might be kept in
session. Have complied with this provision, as the school
year, arranged by the Seminary Board, is nearly completed.
Will try to answer any call made of me, by you or
the Missionary Committee, any time after the fist of
May 1897.