Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)

Lt 169, 1905

Harper, Sister

San Jose, California

June 29, 1905

Previously unpublished.

Dear Sister Harper,—

I received your letter last night and will answer it at once. I had not as yet written you a letter; for other matters hanging in the balance have kept me continually employed. 20LtMs, Lt 169, 1905, par. 1

I want to tell you that the property known as Loma Linda is now in the possession of our people. I desire that you shall have a place in this sanitarium. Brother Burden will have charge of the work there, and I shall ask him to give you a position as soon as the institution is opened. I desire you to be where it is best for you healthwise. We shall need you at Loma Linda. 20LtMs, Lt 169, 1905, par. 2

The place is a most beautiful one. When I visited it I found that nothing that has been said in its praise had been exaggerated. 20LtMs, Lt 169, 1905, par. 3

Do not yield to the efforts that will be made to hold you in Battle Creek. Come away quietly. When I know whether you will respond to my invitation, I will make arrangements regarding your ticket. Efforts will be made to keep you in Battle Creek, but I ask you not to listen to such propositions. Come to Los Angeles, and then arrangements can be made for your future work. I have your best interests in view, and I am sure that you can fill a place in the institution. 20LtMs, Lt 169, 1905, par. 4

Your sister. 20LtMs, Lt 169, 1905, par. 5