7-15-41 Elijah White to Board 2

Abstract

expose the errors and abominations of his administration. to the proper authorities in Newyork.

<br /><br />Secd. As I returned at great sacrifice only from a sense of duty in obedience to the dictates of conscience, and for the promotion of the best interests of the church and mission. I am at war with the decision of our Board respecting that matter, and rejoice to find that all others so far as it has come to their knowledge regard it as cruel and unjust.

<br /><br /> Thirdly I am at war with the management of Bishop Heading and Doctor Bond at the Newengland [sp] Conference respecting Lees unlawful course towards me. and I thank God that I am not alone in this matter and you will find.

<br /><br /> But I am not at war with the Methodist Episcopal Church. no. it is a vine of God’s own right hand planting. Signally owned and blest of its Great Author. and as by your doings through Doctor Bond I have been prevented from coming into her embrace in a more honorable way. next Sabbath I will join her on trial, and contend manfully for her good. and the purity of her administration.

<br /><br /> I am not at war with the Oregon Mission no! no! in view of all that I have been called to pass through in that remote region. new and savage country in long rides in the midst of storm and mud. often