Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Lt 254, 1902

Daniells, A. G.; Evans, I. H.

Elmshaven, St. Helena, California

January 22, 1902

Previously unpublished.

Brethren Daniells and Evans,—

I have a request to make at this time. I wish to have the plates of the book Steps to Christ. I think that you should grant my request to donate the same to me in consideration that you have received more than enough to remunerate you for all that you paid for the plates. Will you let me know at once in regard to this matter? What will you do for me in regard to this book? This is the only book for which I do not own the plates. Will you now respond at once and if you can do me the favor to donate the plates, do so; if not, tell me what you will do. 17LtMs, Lt 254, 1902, par. 1

I am now in very straitened circumstances. You know I have been paying that old debt on the manufacturing company’s indebtedness. There is means in the interests in Australia, but I do not want to place them in embarrassment by withdrawing it. I ask you this favor which I think you should grant me and if you feel you cannot do this, let me know at once how much I must pay for the plates. I would be pleased to hear at once upon the subject. 17LtMs, Lt 254, 1902, par. 2

I am improving. I am so very thankful to be at home where I can have good atmosphere. We have been having a gentle rain. I have not been out but once in the carriage. I am regaining my appetite and strength. The thistle greens are my principal diet—these and two cooked onions at a meal, and the zwieback. Food just begins to taste good. It is all of three months since my appetite failed. The malaria was upon me, and I have had no disposition to swallow food. I am now able to eat the thistle greens cooked, and I am glad I relish them. 17LtMs, Lt 254, 1902, par. 3

I have just returned from a ride to the business part of town. Brother James and May White and the twins accompanied me. I am gaining in strength slowly. 17LtMs, Lt 254, 1902, par. 4