MONTREAL, February 29th, 1888.
Dear Brethren,
Some of you will have received a “re-translation” of a letter translated into French, written in 1881, by J. N. D., on “Eternal Life.” Not having the original copy, it was re-translated from a French translation of the original written in English. In comparing it with the original there were found a good many changes, in some of which the meaning was somewhat changed. It was carelessly headed by myself “Copy of Letter of J. N. D. on Eternal Life,” whereas it was really a “translation” of another translation in the French. Lest the enemy should take advantage, I send out this explanation. The letter was felt to be so good that the writer translated it from a French translation put into my hands, and we sent it out for the benefit of the saints, not knowing that the original letter was printed. Trusting that the Lord will overrule all mistakes to His glory.
I am,
Yours in Him,
A. P. CECIL.