Troy August 1^st 87

Hon Wilfred Woodruff Presiden
Mormon Church Salt Lake
City

Dear Sir

Having learned of the death of your
Hon and worthy President John Taylor
and knowing the Esteem in which he
was held by his devoted followers. I take the
liberty of addressing you as his Eminent
Successor. hoping if the matter does not
meet with your approval you will forgive
me for intruding my self apon you. I am the
Inventor of a Steel Outside Burial Case
that is impervious to the Elements therefore
needs not to be put underground if desired
it is absolutely air tight and indestrucible
I send them to all parts of the country in
charge of responsible men and where I can

Troy August 1st 1887

Hon Wilfred Woodruff President Mormon Church Salt Lake City

Dear Sir Having learned of the death of your Hon and worthy President John Taylor and knowing the Esteem in which he was held by his devoted followers. I take the liberty of addressing you as his Eminent Successor. hoping if the matter does not meet with your approval you will forgive me for intruding myself apon you. I am the Inventor of a Steel Outside Burial Case that is impervious to the Elements therefore needs not to be put underground if desired it is absolutely air tight and indestrucible I send them to all parts of the country in charge of responsible men and where I can