Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 388, 1904

White, W. C.

“Elmshaven,” St. Helena, California

March 14, 1904

Previously unpublished.

W. C. White

Dear Son,—

I have just read your few lines to May, but it contains items of importance. We have had continuous rains this month thus far. February was a beautiful month, pleasant but for about two days, but this month is cloudy with gentle rains, no strong winds. One day was windy, but great complaint was made in San Francisco and Oakland of high winds. The sun has peeped through the clouds, but the veil comes over its face and hides it from us; rained nearly all night. 19LtMs, Lt 388, 1904, par. 1

We have had Sister Whitney visit us. She said her journey from Battle Creek was a real rest to her. She did not mind it at all; had no difficulties on the way. I have had only a little time with her. Shall see her again this week. 19LtMs, Lt 388, 1904, par. 2

The report is that the roads are very bad through the canyon. Your wife and I have just counselled together. She thinks she will take Grace and leave the boys with Nora. Their studies could go on, and May will feel quite free to leave. This is a good arrangement. If it keeps on raining I shall be perplexed as to what way we shall go that is perfectly safe. Brother James may come over the last of next week. Maggie will come in one carriage with Sara and me, and Dores in the carriage with May and Crisler (?). Stormy is dead, so we are short of horses. 19LtMs, Lt 388, 1904, par. 3

I just drop you these few lines, sending to San Diego. We pray for you, that you may be returned to us with your associate fellow workers in the ministry accompanying you, all in good condition. We will be glad to welcome you all at Healdsburg. With much love. 19LtMs, Lt 388, 1904, par. 4