Letter from Don C. Musser, 7 January 1893
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Letter from Don C. Musser, 7 January 1893
People & Places
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Excerpt:[sideways text] D. C. W. Musser Jan. 7 [18]93. [end of sideways text] Jerusalem January 7th 1893 First Presidency Salt Lake City Utah U. S. A. My dear Brethern: You, doubtless, would like to hear something from the "Turkish Mission." I am sorry to have kept you waiting so long, but the fact of the matter is, I have had nothing of importance to communicate, and, therefore, thought it best not to write. Shortly after my companion's death I had the ... -
Excerpt:prayful study of the condition ant out look of this mission, which is not yet opened up. A few Aribs in this country, i.e. three, have been bap- tised. One of them, a sister, died in the church the other two, brethern, are still in Jaffa and as unfameliar with the requirements and bless- ings of the Gospel as it was possible for them to be before they were baptised. They both claim they were were promiced means to eme- grate with on con ditions that they would be baptised ... -
Excerpt:more elders with the same instructions One of the first six would be able to teach those who arrived last thereby cutting off one ex- pense. After a person learns the language he can live here as cheap as any other part of the world. And after the mission began to be opened up it would be more self surporting The various missionaries in Palestine are meeting with but poorl success. They buy what converts they get and pay high prices for them. The Catholics & Greeks haveing the most ... -
Excerpt:On the 30th of November I wrote to Prest Young setting forth my desire to travel with out Purse & Scrip. I said, among other things, that if he thought it wisdom, I would send him what money I had. I havent received a reply from Prest young but I have learned I cant travel with out money. I dont doubt the Lord for I know I am the recepient of rich blessings from Him every hour in the day, and were it not for His spirit I ...