Replying to your call of the 2nd inst, I would say that I am perfectly
willing to do my share to the best of my ability in helping to roll forward this great
work, realizing as I do that it must of necessity be done.
Regarding my circumstances financially, would say that I am at present owing some money
on my home but the rent of the place will more than pay the interest on that and I
therefor feel I can shape matters ^by borrowing some more^ so as to be able to start at the time mentinoned, though
being a member of the Tabernacle Choir it would help me a little if I could start with
them when they leave for Chicago.
I would here mention and ask your acquiescence in the taking of my wife
and two children. I shall have no way whatever of providing for them here, but, as my
wife's parents are in England and well able and willing to keep her and the children
I think it c^w^ould be much better to take them over with me. Her parents, though not in
the Church, have always received the travelling Elders with great kindness and we both
feel that in all probability my wife could eventually lead tyhem to see the light of the
Gospel. At all events she would be able to dispel some of the many calumnious tales
which have been circulated by our enemies in that neighborhood since her departure
for Zion some years ago.
Nowt wishing to weary you s^w^ith a long letter I would say in conclusion that her paretnts
are now quite aged and would be overjoyed to have her and the children stay with them
as long as they could. Therefor, taking everything into consideration I think it would
be well for them to accompany me. Trusting I may be favored with your reply on this
matter at as early a date as possible I remain,