Such are my circumstances at the present time, but I never wish to shirk a duty and if, knowing my situation, you wish me to go I stand ready and willing to perform to the best of my poor ability that which is required at my hands, the Lord being my helper. Your brother in the gospel William Reast. I fear Bp. Stratford is right. If bro. Reast cannot afford to go on a mission as other Elders do who are called, he had better be excused, until he ...