Alpine City Jan. 20; [18]98. President Wilford Woodruff S. L. City. Dear Brother: Your letter of Jan. 18 just received, calling me to fill a mission to the Northern States. In answer I will say that I accept the call though feeling my weakness and inability to perform such a labor. But I trust in the Lord to aid me in performing this duty. If nothing hinders I shall be ready to stard on the date appointed. Your Brother in the Gospel

Thos. A. Whitby Jan. 20 [18]98