Letter from William Luthy, 3 September 1893 [LE-14364]

Logan City Utah Sep. 3 1893

President Woodruff

Dear Brother:

President C. D. Fjeldssted gave me yours of the fourth of August to Louis Luthi which he says is intended for me desiring me to go to the Swiss & German mission whitch I would like very mush to go. I cannot see how I can at so early a date, for the following reason. I have a family of seven to support with my daily labor and have no home of my own but am renting.

About eighteen months ago I bought a piece of ground on whitch to build and have

paid $225⁰⁰ on it and still owe $225⁰⁰ whitch I have been unable to pay yet, and if I go away will lose what I have already paid, as it is impossible for me to barrow the money to finish paying for it.

My family are all small and unable to earn anything on which to live or pay rent during my absence, and would be left on the ward. But I will do all I can to prepare myself to go if you think it advisable either now or at some future time

Your Brother in the Gospel William Luthy

William Hyde Bp

W^m Luthy Sept 3 [18]93.