Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)

Lt 9, 1878

White, W. C.

Oakland, California

February 19, 1878

Previously unpublished.

Dear son Willie:

We are still in Oakland. Father is improving, but I think should be quiet from all business cares for one year. We have about decided to remain here next summer. Father says if I go East he shall go; if I stay, he shall stay. We do not now think it would be advisable to attend the camp meeting. I am able to go as far as health is concerned, but I cannot take the responsibility of Father's case, even improved as he is, under the cares and burdens that would come on us at camp meetings. He has much heat in his head and wants air, air, such an amount of air. He cannot endure the heat. I think a summer East would be very detrimental to him. 3LtMs, Lt 9, 1878, par. 1

I will make the most of my time in our mountain home in writing [Spirit of Prophecy] Volume 4. Will you please see that the manuscript I sent for Volume 4 is returned? 3LtMs, Lt 9, 1878, par. 2

We have been unable to leave Oakland for Healdsburg because of fearful rains and the calls of duty in labor. 3LtMs, Lt 9, 1878, par. 3

Dr. Jewel sent for me [to] speak in the Methodist church last Sunday night on the subject of temperance. I had liberty in speaking to above eight hundred people. Dr. Jewel wishes me to continue to speak to them in his church. I shall do so if the weather permits. We have had constant rains for two months. Today there is some prospect of fair weather. 3LtMs, Lt 9, 1878, par. 4

The interest here is good. Brother Healey’s lectures are well attended, and quite a number are much interested. 3LtMs, Lt 9, 1878, par. 5

I can write no more, for this must go to the office. 3LtMs, Lt 9, 1878, par. 6

Tell Addie to write me, and I want Mary to write. 3LtMs, Lt 9, 1878, par. 7

Love to all. 3LtMs, Lt 9, 1878, par. 8