The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials: Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

During my stay in Europe I spent freely my
own means to advance the various interests of the
cause. Since my return to America I have invested
$1600 in various branches of the work, expecting
that the sale of my books would supply the
necessary means, but instead of this I have been
obliged to borrow the money and to pay interest
upon it. If I publish new books, I must have money
to pay my helpers, who assist in preparing the
matter for the press. Then there is the cost of typesetting,
making plates, illustrations, etc., etc. All
these things require money. Now what am I to do?
Shall I dismiss my helpers? stop publishing?
The managers of the Review and Herald could
not be ignorant of my financial situation, but what
interest have they shown to change this order of
things? I thank them for permitting me to draw
money to carry on the work. But their course in
regard to the circulation of my books has made it a
necessity for me to speak. I cannot be clear and
keep silent. I cannot have confidence to leave these
matters, which to me involves so much, to their
discretionary power, when I am brought into