Letter from J. B. Patterson, 24 August 1893 [LE-14102]

J. T LESUER. J. B. PATTERSON W. E. PLATT.

LESUER, PATTERSON, & CO.
WOOL
GROWERS.

RANGE: THE WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA.

St. Johns, Arizona, Aug^st 24^th 1893

Pres^t Wilford Woodruff,
Salt Lake City, Utah,

Dear Brother,

Your letter of the 16^th Inst
Notifying me of an appointment to the
missionary field of Great Britton and
requesting, that I make arrangements
to start from Salt Lake City, Nov 4^th [18]93,
was handed me, last Evening.

In reply I would say, I fear it utterly
impossible for me to make arrangements
to have my business interests properly cared
for, during my absence, in so short a time.
My interests are varied and scattered.
I have an one half interest in a Lumber Yard
in Albuquerque, N. M. which has been looked
after, by my partner, a young man of ablility
but not of our faith. during these dull Times
collections have been slow, and I have permitted
him to borrow, from the Bank, Two Thousand Dollars,

J. T LESUER. J. B. PATTERSON W. E. PLATT.

LESUER, PATTERSON, & CO.
WOOL
GROWERS.

RANGE: THE WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA.

St. Johns, Arizona, 189[3]

W. R. (2)

to help carry the Business along.
as you will see, by "Enclosed" letter from Bank,
he has failed to meet demands made, for
this money, and while I have no reason to
doubt his honesty, I fear that if left to
himself, in this business, for Two Years, that
ruin would come to my interests, and
future Credit.

In my business at home, I am building a Rock
and brick Store building, in company with others,
which we Expect to complete soon, this will draw
on my Cash resourses, untill when completed. I will
be crouded to meet my obligations, consequently to
shape my business, and raise "Cash" necessary for
Expences in so short aTime, is beyond my reach.

But if you will Kindly give me the benifit
of a little time, I will work to this End, and
Endeavour to close out my Albuquerque business, and
arrange for the well being of my family, during my
absence. Then I am ready to honor the Call.

Yours in the Gospell, J. B. Patterson.

See over.

grant him all the time he needs
and inform him that when he has
completed his arrangements he
can let us know. J. F. S.

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J. B. Patterson
Aug. 24 [18]93.
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