As president of that part of the vineyard you will preach the gospel to every people as fast as possible. Send men to the Friendly Isles, or to any other groups where the way may be open, and as circumstances will permit, as you are led by the Holy Ghost. If you need more laborers send to me at this place. I am well known here, and making some progress. Also make your report to me from time to time, and ask such counsel as you may need. 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. These persons are from Great Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, U. S., and have been selected by the Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to fulfil a mission to the Pacific. Mr. Hammond is a former resident and artisan of your kingdom, and we trust is favorably known to your Majesty and some of his fellow citizens. We can confidently recommend these gentlemen as men of good character, and men who bring good news, peace and good will to man. With sentiments of high consideration and esteem for your Majesty and the people of your realm, I have the honor to subscribe myself, Your humble servant and the friend of man, P. P. PRATT, _President of the Pacific Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints._ I here give a few extracts from a letter to President Brigham Young: SAN FRANCISCO, August 28, 1851. PRESIDENT YOUNG. _Dear Brother_: I am well, or rather so as to be able to perform my daily duties, although not in good health.