Chas G. Hyde July 29 [18]93. Hyde Park. Utah. July 29th 1893. Pres. Wilford Woodruff. Dear Bro: It is with regret that I write you in regard to the financial condition of Bro. George F. Ashcroft, who has recently been called on a mission to New Zeland. When he was informed that his name was handed in he had the material on hand to build a house, but he piled it up calcula- ting to leave ...

not called then he thought he was sure of another six months at home, and by the time the call came he could get the roof on so the material would not get wasted in his absence. Since receiving the call he has done all in his power to sell his team, cows wagons and any thing else, but it seems imposible to sell any- thing for even half what it is worth, as there is no money in the country. His last dependence for means to ...

and leave his comning crop horses etc, for his brother to square up with his creditors but one of them demanded his wheat or he would sue and issue exicution He has no other resourse left only to mortgage his property to get means to start with the company. The thought of not being able to obey the call of the servants of the Lord, is a deep remorse to his feelings, and to see his wheat taken was almost more that he could stand. But Judging ...

in six months more with the assistance we can give him. Hoping to hear from you by return. I am your brother in the cause of truth Charles G. Hyde. Bishop By all means allow him six mos. or a year if needed, to make his preparations, and so notify him at once. J. F. S. ...