Lt 309, 1904

Porter, Brother and Sister [C. W.]

NP

November 20, 1904 [typed]

Previously unpublished.

Dear Brother and Sister C. W. Porter,—

I wish to write you a few lines with reference to means. If you have money that you could lend me now, to help me in my book work and in preparing this Sanitarium for the reception of patients, I should be very much pleased. I will give you my note for this money and will pay you interest, and I will put the money where it will accomplish a good work.19LtMs, Lt 309, 1904, par. 1

We are much interested in this Sanitarium here. We feel confident that the Lord has a work for it to do. The building has been purchased, and a faithful, economical work has been done in repairing it. Some of the rooms are already furnished. By taking advantage of sales of furniture belonging to wealthy people who were leaving the district, those in charge of the work here were able to get several lots of first-class furniture at a very low price.19LtMs, Lt 309, 1904, par. 2

The climate here is excellent. Brother E. R. Palmer, who is now in charge of the Sanitarium, came here much broken down in health. He is now greatly improved. He has gained so much in flesh that he hardly looks like the same man. He is getting quite strong again. We feel so thankful for this.19LtMs, Lt 309, 1904, par. 3

Several have recently made inquiries as to when the Sanitarium will be opened, saying that they would like to come as patients. We should be glad to open the institution at once, but this cannot be done until the bathrooms are fitted up and some necessary furniture is purchased. We need means very much just now that this may be done.19LtMs, Lt 309, 1904, par. 4

I also need some money to help in the publication of Ministry of Healing, which is now almost ready for the printer. I ask you to lend me some money if you can. Time is short, and what is done must be done quickly. We have no time to lose. The light of truth must be brought before the people.19LtMs, Lt 309, 1904, par. 5