<​March 20​> that they would have nothing more to do than go on Shipboard and land at ; from thence we would take them on our Steamers, and bring them to this place, for this is the best place for the Saints to stop at, for the present. There may be other places where individuals might have the prospect of adding at once more rapidly to their pecuniary interest, than they could here; but we can only say it is the will of the Lord that the Saints build , and settle therein or in the vicinity; and we know assuredly, that those who give heed to every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord, will be richer, eventually, and not far distant, than those who may seem to prosper more by following their own inclinations. Brethren we wish not to control you or your means, it is not for our peace or interest; nay, rather, it is a source of labor trouble and anxiety to have ought to do with the pecuniary business of the Church which we would gladly avoid, could we do it, and do our duty; could we do it and the things desired be accomplished, and we stand guiltless where God hath placed us; and for this reason we desire to make such arrangements as will most tend to leave the business in your own hands, or in the hands of those whom you shall select; men of your own acquaintance in whom you can repose confidence that they will execute [HC 4:560] their trust in righteousness: and that our plans may be understood by you, and carried into execution, we have sent unto you our beloved brother, Elder , the bearer of this Epistle, and other Epistles also previously written by us to you; and we beseech you, brethren, to receive him as a servant of the Most High, authorized according to the order of the Kingdom of heaven, and assist him by all lawful means in your power to execute the mission entrusted to him; for great events depend upon his success; but to none will they be greater than to yourselves. Our authority for thus sending to you, is found in the “book of the law of the Lord”, page 36 as follows;