Salt Lake Jan 30 96. Pres; Wilford Woodruff City Dear Brother, Yours of 28th inst at hand With regards to my taking a mission to the Southern States, I, cheerfully accept the call, and am willing to go forth and do the best I can. Although I am in rather strained circumstances at present, if God will help me, I will be ready & willing to go at the time apointed. Your humble Servant, Orson Hyde. ...

President Woodruff and Council Dear Brethren I can fully endorse the call of Brother Orson Hyde for a mission to the Southern States From Your Brother Alfred Solomon Bishop 22nd Ward

Orson Hyde Jany. 30 [18]96