Lake Shore Jan. 20th 1891 President Wilford Woodruff Salt Lake City I received yours of the 14th with surprise. In answer I will say, I could find innumerable excuses all of wich would be reeasonable but my concience will not allow me to make any however seemingly emportant they may be And I will breefly answer if it is the Lords will that i should perform a mission I will bee on hand and do the best i can under the many Obstacles to contend with Your Brother in the Cov.

20 Jan. 1891, John P. Yougd Recd 22 Jan. 1891.