June 1st 1893 President Willford Woodruff Dear Brother I recd your letter dies- ireing to know if I could be ready by the first of August to start on a mission to New Zeland. My reply is that I can be ready by that time, as far as I know at present. My first desire is to comply with every wish made of me by the Holy Priesthood. I trust that by the aid and influence of the Spirit of God that I will be able to do much good. May the ...

A. J. Ridges June 1 [18]93. June 1st 1893 President Woodruff I have Enquired into the Circumstances and Standing of Alfred J. Ridges and can Recommend him for this Mission. Alexr Garrick Acting Bishop 22nd Ward City All right J. F. S. ...