Letter from Brigham Bovee Mecham, 20 January 1897 [LE-16168]

St. George Jan 20, 1897,

Prest. Wilford Woodruff,
Salt Lake City,
Utah,

Dear Brother:

In answer to
yours of the 16^th inst, calling
me to peform a mission to the
Southern States, I will say
that I accept the call; and
although I feel weak in many
ways, I will endeavour to the best
of my ability to perform an
honorable mission. The Lord
willing, I will therefore be
in Salt Lake City at the
appointed time.

Your Brother in the Gospel,
Brigham B. Mecham.

Brigham B. Mecham
Jan. 20 [18]97

St George 21 January 1897
President Wilford Woodruff.

Dear Brother.

We fully Endorse the sentiments
expressed by Brother Mecham,
and feel that he is worthy
of this honorable call.

Respecty your Brother
in the Gospel,

James Andrus
Bishop of St George Ward
by T. P. Cottam 2^nd Cr.