honest and good, but thy need the same development as we have to do as we do. They have not inherited the experience, the self reliance nor the development of moral thought & courage that we inherited from our parents, and which is in- creased & intensified in us by the knowledge of the gospel & by the free institutions with which we are invironed. At Gürüne I met a Gentleman from Albistan about 75 miles south of there. He ^is^ what is called a Campbellite. He was ...

(second sheet) for the United States. The Charge d'Affaires, Mr John Riddle has assited me very willingly. He at once sent a dragoman to the Government ^to find out^ how to proceed in this matter, and finally we were refered to the Minister of Religions, Mr. Ziver Bey. He remembered me from former visits. He explained to us that it was nessesary first to send the petition to Alepo and have it signed by the native Elders of our Church, then to the ...

in these ever changing conditions. In conclusion I would ask you kindly to write me a few lines to Alepo c/o Dr Arminag. That I may know your wish about some of these important questions. Also that President Wells be notified of the monies we are allowed from time to time so that we will meet with no trouble in obtaining them when needed. Inclosed please find enclosed my financial Report. With kindest regards to you all & to the Brethern ...

A. To His Excelency the Govenor of Alepo! His Excelency the Very Noble Efendy. We the Servants of His magesty and residents of Aintab & Alepo respectively, in the State of Alepo, and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly called Mormons, knowing the liberality of the most Excelent Gov- ernment in allowing freedom to all denom enations to Govern their own people religiously according to their own foundamental principles and articles of faith. We do hereby petition ...

Financial Report. Constantinople Aug 6th 1898. Received from Bro. A. H. Lund. Franks Cat Franks Centi By cash for the Sivas branch poor 12500 [By cash for] Traveling expenses 43000 S.S. 300 on, To Erskenderoon Ticket for two persons (Hintze & Nisha) ^175m^ 5100 [Ticket for two ...