On the 30th of December 1891 I recieved a com-
munication from you informing me that my
name had been presented to you, and accepted,
as a missionary to Great Britain.
I have defered answering the same ^until now^ hoping
the way would be opened whereby I would
be able ^to^ arainge my affairs so as to leave my
family provided for. Up to the present time
however I have not been able to make such
araingments
It would aford me very much pleasure
to comply with your request if my cir-
cumstances would admit and I shall
labor assidiously to arainge my affairs
so that I may be able to comply with