Letter to John Taylor Roberts Jr., 9 November 1897
Salt Lake City, .
Elder John Roberts, Jr.
Lehi
Dear Brother:
Your name has been suggested and accepted as a Missionary to
Samoa.
The work of the Lord is progressing in the nations, and faithful, energetic
Elders are needed in the ministry to promulgate the Everlasting Gospel, openings for
doing good appearing in numerous directions. Yourself, with others, having been selected
for this mission, should there be no reasonable obstacles to hinder you from going, we
would be pleased to have you make your arrangements to start from this City at as early
a date as to sail from San Francisco, Thursday, Dec. 9, 1897.
Please let us know, at your earliest convenience, what your feelings are
with regard to this call. If you accept it you will receive no further notification, but
will be expected to present yourself at the Historian's Office to be set apart on the day
previous to that appointed for your departure.
Your Brother in the Gospel,
Wilford Woodruff
P.S. Please have your Bishop endorse your answer.
