Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Lt 223, 1901

White, W. C.

St. Helena, California

October 30, 1901

Previously unpublished.

Dear Son Willie,—

I send these copies to you, just prepared. I have read the letters written to you by Elder Haskell. I do wish the brethren would not move like men who had put out their eyes. Why cannot men study from cause to effect? I intend now to visit New York. I could have gone with W.C.W. I think now I am needed to bear a decided testimony in New York. Elder Daniells’ movements have made it a necessity. I must now fulfil my promise to Elder Haskell. I shall leave here as soon as possible. I want to be with them at Berrien Springs and bear my testimony in New York City. Shall go to New York City from here as direct as I can go. May have to go to San Francisco. Shall go trusting in the Lord God of Israel. I shall take sufficient wraps with me to be comfortable and shall have a room, if possible, to ourselves. 16LtMs, Lt 223, 1901, par. 1

This seems to be duty now. I may leave tomorrow. I have faith that God will be with me. I dread the journey at this time of the year, but I cannot see that Jayne in New York shall spoil the good work begun. Why, oh why, is there not greater wisdom manifested to set the work in operation? That Jayne can no more manage than a child. 16LtMs, Lt 223, 1901, par. 2

This must go now. 16LtMs, Lt 223, 1901, par. 3