Loma Linda Messages

J. A. Burden to W. C. White, Feb. 3, 1907

Loma Linda, Calif., Feb. 3, 1907. LLM 196.3

Elder W. C. White,
Sanitarium, Calif. LLM 196.4

Dear Brother:— LLM 196.5

Your letter of the 27th duly received. We are quite busy at Loma Linda. A good many inquiries are coming in. We have over thirty patients, the main building being full, except the rooms used for offices and treatment rooms. Our new building is almost ready to move into if we had our radiators, but slowness of traffic with the railway has hindered; it is not certain just when we can get them. LLM 196.6

The school is moving on quite nicely, although the changes made have had their influence. I regret very much that Professor Howell has decided to go before the school term is through. In many ways he is certainly an excellent man for the place. If he could feel like throwing his interest into the medical work, I do not know where we could look for better help. As it is, I think he perhaps does not appreciate the medical as much as the more collegiate work of the school; mainly, however, I think his attitude arises from the fact that he has not associated himself closely with it. He is a real Christian man, and a strong educator in many lines. We shall miss him much. LLM 196.7

Now the question before us is, whom shall we secure to take charge of the school? We must not weaken the good work begun by allowing matters to drift in this particular. We have the finest lot of students I ever saw grouped together, without exception. They are mature young people of ability and a good degree of consecration. Their hearts are set for the work of the message, and some of them I know, would like to go on in (342) their studies if competent instructors are associated with the school. Our two doctors are doing excellent work in their line, but with the care of patients, they cannot be expected to do more than carry certain classes. We need a good man who will make the school his special work, and see that everything is planned for and kept up to a high standard of efficiency. LLM 196.8

If Professor Howell leaves us, I feel another man should be secured. Have you any suggestions for us? Whom could we obtain? Men of the right mold in this line are certainly scarce; none, perhaps fully meet the requirements. Counsel with your mother in reference to this matter, and write us at your earliest opportunity. LLM 197.1

We are of good courage, and thankful for the many blessings the Lord has granted us thus far. LLM 197.2

Yours truly,
(Signed) J. A. Burden. LLM 197.3

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