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1872 May 20 Letter to William C. Moody

Title

1872 May 20 Letter to William C. Moody

Description

Moody is honorably released from his mission due to family responsibilities, though his willingness to serve is appreciated.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

David McKenzie

Recipient

William C. Moody

Date

1872 May 20

Location

Dry Valley, Nevada
Salt Lake City, Utah

Subject

Missionary Work
Personal

S.L. City. U.T.
May 20. 1872

Mr. William C. Moody.
Dry Valley, Lincoln Co. Nev.

Dear Bro:--

Prest. Geo. A. Smith instructed me to write you that he had a conversation with Prest. Young on the subject of your going to the Sandwich Islands, and they decided that you might consider yourself honorably released from that mission.

You were called simply on the representation of Bro. Nebeker that you would like such a mission, but under your circumstances we think you had better remain at home and provide for your large family.

Your Bro. in the Gospel
D. McKenzie

P.S. Your willingness to respond to the call, however, is duly appreciated.
D.M.cK.