Mentions that Black’s lack of writing was due to illness. States that he and the Bishop thought well of their plans, but that brethren not seen by Brother Holman or Black himself could not be taken into conference at Augusta. Dailey is appointed a missionary to East Tennessee, Black’s conference voted to organize and East Tennessee conference, and $500 is enclosed.

Mentions that the supervision of East Tennessee Church will be placed in Kingsley’s hands until Bishop Black returns from California and Oregon. Kingsley asks for information regarding the work of the preachers Dailey employs and any other information deemed important.

Bishop Simpson awards $500 for missionary money. Book Agents to send 100 copies of Western Christian Advocate. Question of how to reach Poe and Hitchcock for sending paper, also forwarded hymnal books and disciplines at half price. Regular conference to be formed in East Tennessee.. Rev W.S. Brownlow conversation on East Tennessee affairs. $2000 to get by possibly on the way when transfer is safe.

$500 sent by Brother Spence. Bishop Simpson also sent $500.

Black asks for a detailed statement regarding general news regarding work in East Tennessee, workers’ fields of labor, and the amount of money needed for their support. Black wishes Dailey and his brethren success in their works, and writes that help will arrive with little delay.

He writes that Brother Spence is to take charge of work in Knoxville. Also writes that he and Bishop Simpson will visit East Tennessee to organize an annual conference when the state of the country allows it. The letter includes itemized request for detailed information regarding Daily’s work.