Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 376, 1907

Ballenger, E. S.

Loma Linda, California

November 13, 1907

Previously unpublished.

Prof. E. S. Ballenger

Dear Brother:

I suppose we are soon to make a final decision regarding the Paradise Valley Sanitarium property. I shall prefer to trust the property in the hands of the conference, rather than to give it into the possession of any individual, who would have the institution wholly, or largely, under his control. I cannot consent to have this property transferred to the control of individuals, under existing circumstances. 22LtMs, Lt 376, 1907, par. 1

Every one seems to feel that unless this institution is under the control of the conference, it is not loyal; and I have special light that we are not to let the property pass out from under our supervision. There is a work to be done in and about San Diego, from the sanitarium as a center, and we shall want to have a voice in directing and in carrying on this work. 22LtMs, Lt 376, 1907, par. 2

I feel that it is greatly to be regretted that there has been entertained such a strong feeling against Sister Gotzian. She is now invited by Brother Sutherland to go to Madison and help the brethren there in building up their sanitarium work. She will probably go to Paradise Valley to look after her interests there, and later on she may go to Madison. 22LtMs, Lt 376, 1907, par. 3

I write these lines to say that I think that if the Paradise Valley Sanitarium is to pass out of our hands, that it had better pass into the hands of the conference. 22LtMs, Lt 376, 1907, par. 4