Office of
The First Presidency of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Salt Lake City, Utah, May 4th 1907

PO Box B

Millie A. Smith – Boston, Mass.

My Dear, precious girl: I was never more mortified since I can remember, than I was on Friday morning 3d inst. when I awoke a little after 7 o’clock and began to realize that I had failed to get up in time to accompany you to the Depot. I did not tell Bro. Worthing the night before—for I fully intended to go with him in the morning to get you.

Thursday night I went to a Mutual Improvement entertainment and did not get home until after midnight. I was tired and I over-slept next morning. Hence my failure. I was so sorry and ashamed that I have not got over it yet. But I know you will forgive me since my intentions were good.

God bless my precious girl and make your journey there and back most pleasant and successful. And keep you and darling little Ruthie from every possible harm. I hope you and all your companions will enjoy each others company and be a protection for and a comfort to each other. Give my love to all your travelling companions, especially to Rachel Taylor and bro. and Sister Cannon. There will be a number of missionaries along with you on the Steamer.

I shall send this in care of Mr. Farley of the Steam-Ship line. With orders if it reaches Boston too late to reach you there, that it may be forwarded on to Liverpool. I have just called up the folks and they report that Ruthie fretted considerably yesterday morning, but has been feeling all right today. Bless that Sweet little Petling! We will not forget her. I have just learned that Mr. Farley is in New York now. So I will address this in care of the Passenger Department, White Star Line. We are well at home. This has been a very windy day, with some Thunder and lightening & a little rain. God bless you Millie. I hope you will meet Alvin & the boys & find them all well. Alvin will no doubt meet you in Liverpool.

Ever [yours], Papa