Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Lt 385, 1906

Haskell, Brother and Sister

Berkeley, California

December 17, 1906

Previously unpublished.

Dear Brother and Sister Haskell:

I have a letter that I will send to you after I return home. I am convinced that you should be here during the Week of Prayer, for a great work must be done decidedly. The church in Berkeley needs just such help as you can give them, and I hope you will be here—right on hand. These new members in the church need careful instruction, just such as you can give them. I talked with Elder Simpson in regard to this matter, and he agreed with me that you ought to be here now. 21LtMs, Lt 385, 1906, par. 1

They have in view a location for the meetinghouse, and there is a good house on the lot, which you could use as soon as the work of the trade is fully accomplished. It is an upland residence. For now, you can find a place at Brother Brorsen’s. He has a two-story house and asked me to stay with them when I come down again. They have only three in the family, one son and himself and wife. 21LtMs, Lt 385, 1906, par. 2

You had better be here to look after these young converts, and now is the time to do much good. A letter will come to you. It is nearly finished, but not quite. I can send it after I get home. 21LtMs, Lt 385, 1906, par. 3

I have laid out the work that ought to be done, but the letter will tell you better when it is finished. I have talked with Brother Saunders who is one of the main men here. Whom do you think they thought of putting in as elder at Berkeley but Doctor Sanderson. Then Dr. Maxson and the whole of that party will have a clear swing. No, No, No. This church in Berkeley is in no better state of reform than before this great and good work was done by Elder Simpson. Now they need you here. These young converts need you now. Another baptism will take place in two weeks, and your instruction will help them right along. I have talked for one hour with Brother Brorsen. I am very sure no place needs you more just now than this place. There are many of the same mind. 21LtMs, Lt 385, 1906, par. 4

The crisis has come, and today I sent them a line to be sure and make no movement to appoint officers in the church until a work was done for the reformation of the church. Come right along. I will come down and help you in the name of the Lord. I must go this minute. 21LtMs, Lt 385, 1906, par. 5