Letter from Henry Apjohn, 9 February 1888

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Letter from Henry Apjohn, 9 February 1888
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    New York City. Feb'y 9 [18]88. Dear sir. Having some years ago, while residing in Montreal Canada, read a short history of your church, which described it's ways of working etc. and at that time greatly interested me, it became my desire to join the Mormon Church as soon as circumstances permitted. Until now the course of events has prevented me from carrying out thmy resolution. I would like very much to gain a little insight of to the teachings ...
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    of your sect. And if it would not be asking too much of you, I would like to comm- unicate with, either, you or one of your auxillaries, whose duty it is, for the purpose of obtaining this much desired information. aAnd if circumunst- ances permit endeavor to gain admission to your midst. Perhaps a short description of myself would not be out of place here, it will give you some idea as to ^my^ worth- niess to become one of your number or otherwise. I am 23 years of age. Canadian by birth. Was educated ...
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    unmarried. I am strong and healthy. I have studied med- ecine but have little or no taste for such study. And lately have given my entire attention to Bacteriological, and Micro-Chemical research. I make a fair salary, as an opearating-room attendant in one of our hospitals here. I have very few relations and no family attachments of any sort, and am free to act as I will. Hoping to hear from you at you convenience. I remain sir. Yours respectfully Henry ApJohn 324 W. 17th st.
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    Henry ApJohn 9 Feb. 1888