44 N. 2nd West June 28 [18]88 President Wilford Woodruff Dear Bro: Although I have not had the pleasure of an introduction to you, I beg to excuse the liberty of writing to you a few lines. I am a Jew by birth, and became identified with the Principles of Mormonism about three years ago. Soon after my baptism in New York City by bro. Jas. H. Hart I came out to Salt Lake. I was employed by Bro. C. R. Savage ...

of God, and do something for my Jewish brethren. I had an interview with Bro. Isaacson yesterday. He asked me if I would like to assist him in the translation of the book of Mormon. I readily offered him my services and now a ask for your aproval. With regard to my abilities I refer you to him. Trusting you will kindly consider the matter, I remain, Your Bro. in faith M. Behrman [sideways text] M Behrman of June 28th [18]88 ...