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First Presidency missionary calls and recommendations, 1877-1918

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Lee Fillmore letter, Burrville, Utah, to Joseph F. Smith

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Fillmore will attend school after the holidays.
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Anonymous letter, Coalville, Utah

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G. W. Farnsworth is recommended for a mission. He spent 3 months in the missionary preparatory course.
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F. A. Hammond letter to George Reynolds

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Hammond requests clarification whether the mission call sent to F. B. Hammond Jr. was meant for the father or the son.
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Emil Hasler letter, Mt. Pleasant, Utah, to George Reynolds

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Hasler declines a mission call due to family and financial circumstances.
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Andrew Kimball letter, Thatcher, Arizona, to the missionary committee

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Kimball recommends Seth A. Merrill be released from his mission call due to poor health. His son will soon attend the missionary preparatory course and could then take his place as a missionary.
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Gustave H. Lindstrom letter, Benjamin, Utah, to George Reynolds

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Lindstrom responds to a mission call to Scandinavia and reports on his health and financial situation. Includes a note to have him write again in a year.
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Anonymous letter

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Ralph Minmoth requests to be released from his mission call for one year due to finances and his recent marriage.
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C. M. Peterson letter, St. Thomas, Nevada, to Joseph F. Smith

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Peterson reports that after two years he is now ready to accept a mission call.
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John Steel letter, Ogden, Utah, to George Reynolds

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Steel reports that his wife recently passed away and his finances have not yet improved since last writing, so he is still unable to serve a mission.
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Frank J. Stevens letter, Ogden, Utah, to George Reynolds

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Stevens is willing to accept a mission call to California, but needs more time to prepare.
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