Lehi City. May, 20, [18]97 President Wilford Woodruff. Dear Brother. Your welcome letter came safe to hand yesterday I am pleased to accept the mission assigned me, also the appointed date for my departure. I will appear at the Historian's Office ready be set apart the day before my departure to my field of labor. Your Brother in the Gospel, Joseph Goates Jr. I fully endorse Thomas R Cutler Bp. ...

Joseph Goates Jr May 20 [18]97.