St David A. T. Apr. 3 1898 President Wilford Woodruff Salt Lake, Utah. Dear brother: Your favor of the 1st ins't to hand. I made answer to your first letter that I could not with the aid of the Lord, be ready to start the 1st of next January; therefore, since that time, have obligated my- self for some time, but if my way should be opened up so that I can depart for my field of labor sooner will gladly report to you ...

Joseph A. McRae Apl. 3 [18]98.