Moapa, Lincoln Co. Nev. Dec. 19th 1891. President Wilford Woodruf. Dear Brother. Yours dated Nov. 20th was duly received and in reply will say. As to my going on a Misson to Switzerland or Germany. I have several reason to state, that do not seem very favorable to my going. Although I feel it a duty required of me, and every Elder in Israel, to respond to a a call of that kind, and go, unless they have sufficent good reason ...

on a mission as any Elder can be. As I have a good many friends and relatives that I would like very much to see But if Circumstances will permit me going on a mission, at some later period I will cheerfuly respond to the Call. But I beg leave of You to be excused this time. I am Yours In the Truth. Alvin Carl Crosby. Bishop please sign Here. Daniel D. McArthur President of Stake I guess there is no other way but to excuse him. But if ...