William writes of his anxiety concerning his financial affairs. His wife falls ill and he worries for her wellbeing. He confesses to consuming alcohol at times in his life when he was feeling especially low and when his marriage was most acutely suffering. He writes of his worsening physical pain. He talks about his church activity and gratitude for his religion. He talks about his family and business. His daughter falls ill but is treated at the hospital and improves. He tells his bishop that he and his wife want to pay to anonymously send a young man on a mission.