Elder Philip B. Lewis will sail for the Sandwich Islands, accompanied by his wife, Brother Hammond and wife, and Brother Woodbury and wife. He will have the presidency of those islands. It would be well if you would correspond with him.
The work is prospering wonderfully in Deseret, England, Wales, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, etc. Several young men are with me who will go to Chili and Peru in due time. Bishop Murdock will also go soon to the English Colonies in New Zealand, Van Dieman's Land, or New Holland, if the Lord will.
Our instructions to the elders abroad, everywhere, are to seek the Spirit and gift of the Holy Ghost, by humble prayer and faith and good works. Also, to take no part in government matters, except to uphold and obey the authorities and laws of every nation where they may labor, and teach others to do so.
The laws of the country we are in will govern us in all things consistent with liberty of conscience, freedom of speech, etc.
With sentiments of love and good will I subscribe myself,
Your brother in the gospel,
PARLEY P. PRATT.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 1851.
To His Majesty KING KAMAHAMAHA and the People of the Sandwich Isles. GREETING:
I beg leave to introduce to the favorable notice of your Majesty and subjects, and to commend to your protection, hospitality and kind consideration the following persons, who go out as missionaries and residents to your country:
Elders P. B. Lewis, Francis A. Hammond and Stillman Woodbury, with their wives.