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the fostering care of the Almighty and be greatly blessed of the Lord.

Yours in gospel bonds,

EZRA FISHER.

N. B. Please stir up Brs. Bailey, Sherwood, Rogers and Crane to attend our convention.

Done by request of those who love the cause of Christ in Iowa.

Davenport, April 12th. Dear Br.:

We are now here on our way for Oregon. We feel alone, as Br. Johnson does not go this spring, in consequence of the ill health of his wife. But if God is with us, all will be well. You see by Br. Witherwax's letter the state of feelings of this church in relation to you. I trust God will direct you. You will not fail to attend the convention at least. I failed of taking up the collection for the magazine, as I expected, through a variety of causes, but will leave the money with Dr. W. for the two volumes. I would be glad to have it here after sent to me to Oregon, if you can direct; if not, it must be discontinued at present. Should you finally think it your duty to come to this territory, perhaps you will do well not to expect anything positively from Bloomington.

Yours truly,

EZRA FISHER.

P. S. The brethren here wish to have you come to this place and devote your labors entirely to this place and the immediate vicinity.

Yours, E. FISHER. Addressed on back:

Elder Brabroook,

Upper Alton, 111.