To the Missionary Army of Kansas.
By J. N. Ayers
You have again placed me at the head of this army. Now to have our forces successful, they must be properly officered and disciplined, which will require time and thought, prayer to God for strength and wisdom, and prompt action on the part of all, officers and soldiers. We must be willing to do each duty in its proper time, and not put it off to a more convenient season. Of course, much of the success of the army is due to efficient officers, who should seek to stimulate to promptness all subordinate officers, and they in their turn should infuse life into the privates under their command. We have a T. & M. Society Constitution, giving full instruction to all the officers in regard to their duty. We expect that this Constitution, as amended at our last annual meeting, will be ready soon, and we want to see a copy in the hands of all the members of this Society, collectively and individually, that they may learn what their duty is. Send in your orders to your secretary at once, stating how many you need, so that he can make an order on the State secretary for enough to supply his district, and they will be forwarded as soon as they are received from Battle Creek. Farlinville, Kans., June, 1876.