Your communi-
cation of Aug. 8th [18]88, was received and
most carefully read over and perused by
me. In answer, I can say that, with
what little experience I have gained, I
realize, to a certain extent, that in or-
der for the Lord's purposes to be brought
about, missionaries must be sent from
Zion to preach the Gospel to all nations
and, in as much as you think me wor-
thy to be honored with this very im-
portant call; and have chosen me, with
others, to carry the Gospel ^to^ the Samoan
Islands, I cheerfully accept the call; for
I know that it is my duty to respond
to any call made by those in authority,
and with the help of my Father in Heaven
I will be ready and start with my
brethern from San Francisco on Thurs: Sept.
20th [18]88. It is my earnest desire that, in my
humble way, I may be able with my brethern
to perform a successful mission in the sight
of the Lord.