Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Lt 246, 1906

Buchanan, R. A.

Oakland, California

July 27, 1906

Previously unpublished.

Dear Brother Buchanan:

I had hoped to receive a line from you in regard to Herbert Kellogg, ere this. Will you engage him to help you in doing work as a physician? Will you patiently let him act a part with you? I believe he can get up his courage to have confidence that he can help. 21LtMs, Lt 246, 1906, par. 1

I dared not write before on this point, fearing it would be useless. Invite him to come, and instill courage into his mind, if possible. You will do a great favor to Herbert and to his father also, who feels keenly that his education cannot be used. If you will now deal with this brother patiently, kindly, and help him to gain courage, you will do a good work. 21LtMs, Lt 246, 1906, par. 2

Christ identifies His interest with all the needy upon the earth. Inasmuch as ye did it unto them, ye did it unto Me, He says. Do not delay in this matter. 21LtMs, Lt 246, 1906, par. 3

Did you get my letter? If so, please gratify this wish, which I believe will be for the good of the brother in giving him hope and courage. Make him believe that he can do something. Try him, please, and the blessing of God will rest upon him and upon you. 21LtMs, Lt 246, 1906, par. 4

In haste. 21LtMs, Lt 246, 1906, par. 5