D&C 114 instructs David W. Patten to "settle up all his business as soon as he possibly can" so that "he may perform a mission" the following spring.
Section 114:1-2, Doctrine and Covenants, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, accessed July 19, 2024
1 Verily thus saith the Lord: It is wisdom in my servant David W. Patten, that he settle up all his business as soon as he possibly can, and make a disposition of his merchandise, that he may perform a mission unto me next spring, in company with others, even twelve including himself, to testify of my name and bear glad tidings unto all the world.
2 For verily thus saith the Lord, that inasmuch as there are those among you who deny my name, others shall be planted in their stead and receive their bishopric. Amen.