BROOKLYN, N.Y., DECEMBER 12TH, 1929

BROOKLYN, N.Y., DECEMBER 12TH, 1929

Mr. J. Owen Smith.

Beloved Brother, — Your letter of the 26th ult. is just received. I had heard, through Mr. W. A. Smith, of the great loss of our dear brethren in the north of Scotland. I handed Mr. S.’s letter to someone and so I do not have it by me, but I think he advised a little caution as to the whole matter as (he said) the fishing people had been doing well of late years. But there can be no doubt that need exists — judging by what you write.

I am, please God, leaving for the Pacific Coast this week to attend special meetings to be held at Los Angeles and so I shall be unable to take the matter up with the brethren, but I am speaking to one or two and I shall leave your letter and Mr. W. A. Smith’s to be considered at the next care meeting ^[p. 276] and I am sure something will be done. Much will depend, however, on what may be learned further from W.A.S. His brother-in-law, Mr. J. Smith, lives here and undoubtedly he will have information.

At any rate, the brethren, I am sure, will take the sad circumstances under consideration and will do what they can to help.

With love in the Lord Jesus, I am,

Affectionately in Him,

James Taylor.