Dayton, Idaho, Jan. 2 [18]96. Wilford Woodruff, Salt Lake City. Dear Brother: Your letter, in in which I was requested to go on a mission to Great Britain next August, was received in due time and contents noted. In reply to your letter I would say that I am pleased to find that I have been counted worthy of a mission, but on account of having started on a course in college I think it would be best for me to finish before going on a ...

his parents are very much dezirous of him finishing his school course or other wis I believe he woul have gone I would very much like to see him go please hold him over if you feel so lead I remain Your Bro, Philo. W. Austin Bishop Let him finish his course in school, and when ready he can report to us. J. F. S. [sideways text] Fred. Atkinson Jr Jan. 2 [18]97. [end of sideways text] ...