The Later Elmshaven Years: 1905-1915 (vol. 6) - Ellen G. White

My Dear Brother,
I wish to say a few words to you. I placed the wrong copy of a special
testimony in your hands. The one I supposed I had let you have, written to
Elder Butler, was one that could be freely circulated anywhere. But special
testimonies that deal in special subjects are not to be brought out before any
and every party.
I suppose this that is in your hands is my special personal property, and
matter that mentions names should not go into your hands. Now please
return that private copy to me and let it not be made public....
Enjoin on all who have read this matter or heard it read, that it is too
sacred a matter to be treated as common property at this period of time. It
may have to come, but it is not to be made known at present. Will you return
these copies to me as soon as possible and do not read this matter to
anyone? ...
I can write no more now. It is near the Sabbath, and I must close up this
matter.... The personal letter to Elder Butler was not designed to be made
public. Return it to me if you please and keep no copy of the same. I will
expect this to be done.--Letter 353, 1906.
Rebuilding the Pacific Press
The loss of the Pacific Press on July 21 set in motion many lines of
activity. For a time neighboring printing establishments printed Signs of the
Times and Our Little Friend. The Review and Herald was asked to help meet
the needs of the literature evangelists for large message-filled books. This
was especially true of The Great Controversy. The loss of the stock of books
in Mountain View led to the hastening of certain revisions, in that book,
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