I take this opportunity of
writing to you in regard to
who are the proper ones to
select names for missionaries.
We were given to understand
by Apostle Lyman that it
belonged to the Bishopric;
but we are never consulted,
and from the choice here it
seems to me to be some one
not posted,
There are some called that
I cannot eindorse.
There are some now
asked to answer, and they are
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only eighteen years of age.
I do not feel to indorse
them so young. They are
good boys of course and would
go if called upon.
There are plenty here
that are older and have more
experience.
An early reply would greatly oblige Your brother
in the gospel
You will notice by the accompanying
letters that the brethren from Cedar
City are either directly recommended
by Prest. U. T. Jones or endorsed by
him.