Dear Bretheren in the Gospel!
Feeling inclined to inform you of some of my
circumstances, I take the liberty of writing you
a few lines, sincerely ^desiring^ that you will read the
same with consideration. I am a printer, (type-
setter) and a native of Holland, have certificates
of good workmanship therefrom and was em-
ployed there as foreman for the last sixteen
years. I have been in this country three years,
made great progress in the English language
during that time, but have much trouble in
obtaining work. I have worked in Logan
twice, but could not earn more than my board
and lodging; I was in Salt Lake City for three
months, worked six weeks on the Juvenille Instructor
and a few days on the Deseret News; I then
worked here on the Daily Post for eight months
nearly night and day, of which the manager at
present owes me $70 yet, but have little hope of
ever getting it.
I embraced the Gospel in the year 1872, have made
sacrifices for the Gospel sake and been rewarded
with Gods blessings upon me, for which I give
Him the glory and gratitude of my heart. I know
He has heard and answered my prayers many a
time and hope and pray in this case that you as His
Servants will render me assistance in obtaining work
on the Deseret News, or the Juvenille Instructor, which
are for me this time the only office to work, because the
other are all Union Offices, as I am a father of nine
children and am not able to support them or to pay
my debts, namely $450.00, for which we emigrated.
Apostle Abram H. Cannon promised me work 1/2
year ago.
Please answer me as soon as possible and let me
know what you can do for me. I shall remain
thankfull to you.
In case there is no place for me on the paper
business, I will be very glad of accepting work in
the job-printing room, which I am also capable
of doing.
Very Respectfully,
your humble Servant and Brother
in the Gospel of peace, G. B. Dankers.
Address:
G. B. Dankers,
mad. ave., Barlows Lane,
between 26 and 27 street, Ogden city, utah