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John E. Metcalf, Sr. received his mission call on April 8, 1877 at a Stake Conference in St. George1 and was set apart June 1st of that same year by Orson Pratt.2 The following letter was received from him, published in the Millennial Star Jan 14, 1878, and re-printed in the Journal History of the Church:
23 Dec 1877: The Hull Branch is in a prosperous condition at present, we still keep adding to our numbers, and the Saints feel well; I am in good health and spirits, trying to do the best I can, God being my helper; we have baptized three from Goole [Goole is near his hometown of Hull] since I saw you, which makes us rejoice in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I expect a great many to gather the coming spring, all well; the Saints are trying to do their best, I take pleasure in urging them to be earful [sic], economical, and prayerful, so they may receive the blessings they seek.3
Father Metcalf returned from England on May 8, 1879.4
Sources:
1. Journal History of the Church, Oct 8, 1861; FHL film # 1259763.
2. Missionary Records, Book A; pg 42; #1644 (This means he was the 1,644th missionary since they started keeping records in 1860. Joseph Fielding Smith was #1) FHL film# 025664.
3. Journal History of the Church, Dec 23, 1877; FHL film# 1259764.
4. ibid., Sept 23, 1878; FHL film# 1259765.
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