Letter from Morris Behrman, 28 June 1888 [LE-12200]
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44 N. 2nd West
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
for a short time, and at the Deseret News office
for about Eighteen months, and lately I have been
canvassing and collecting for L. Stenhouse, Publisher
of Utah Gazetteer.
I learned that Dr. Isaacson one of my
Jewish brethren has Joined the church, and is
engaged in translating the book of Mormon in
the Jewish language. I had the pleasure of
becoming aquainted with him and found him
to be a cordial gentleman and a scholar.
Since I met him my faith has been strengthened
and I earnestly desire with all my heart to
help the building up the Church and Kindom
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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,