Temple correspondence with Guyanese citizens

D-2-E-1

Letter to Frank Dalzell from Peoples Temple, Redwood Valley

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Frank Dalzell
Versailles Estate
West Bank Demerara
Guyana, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Brother Frank,

Greetings to you, our Guyanese friend! Pastor Jones received and read your letter with deep interest in you and the needs and concerns of your life. He and our entire congregation look to the Guyanese Cooperative Republic with a glow of enthusiasm, and we are so glad we can participate in the far-reaching programs of feeding, clothing and housing the nation.

Pastor Jones wants you to feel the special measure of his concern, and to know that whatever the distance in miles, his heart and mind are close to all who write to him here. All his life, he has worked for complete equality between women and men of every race, nation and creed, and to see this made a reality is his greatest aspiration. As God is no respecter of persons, Christ’s love works tirelessly through him to meet others’ needs, and to guarantee just and loving conditions of life for all.

Our Agricultural Mission, “Jonestown” is flourishing more abundantly than we here could even imagine, as we have seen from photographs. Our people there are inspired by the selfless motivation of our Pastor, as well as the. incomparable beauty of the Guyanese land. We are blessed by a more bountiful harvest each day.

We hope you will feel free to write always. If you desire closer contact, Mrs. Paula Adams can be written at P.O. Box 893, Georgetown. Pastor Jones has your best interests at heart, and sends you the most loving, heartfelt meditations in Christ.

With Blessings and Love,
Anne L. Ray, Secretary

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Letter to Peoples Temple from Frank Dalzell

Versailles Estates
West Bank, Dem. [Demerara]
Guyana
December 28, 1974

Peoples Temple
P.O. Box 214
Redwood Valley,
California 92470
U.S.A

Dear [illegible word]

I do indeed wish to learn more about your ministry. I love Almighty God and believe in him and his Dear Son Jesus Christ with all my heart.

I have a problem, which briefly stated is that although I had my department, my Directors would not designate me Office Manager which carries with it a better salary scale and improved prerequisites. All my colleagues in the Sugar Industry are as classified and I feel some times (especially at conferences and seminars) like a guinea bird in a poultry coup.

Surely my God is powerful enough to see that this change is effected. Have been praying for three years now, my last promotion being eleven years ago but have not been successful yet. Will you help me with your powerful prayers? I shall be eternally grateful. (over)

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I know God will eventually answer my prayers but he does speed things on occasion doesn’t he?

“More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. Therefore let thy voice rise like a fountain.

For me night and day.”

Yours Faithfully,
Frank Dalzell

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Letter to R. Damnarine from Peoples Temple

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

R. Damnarine
Lot 159 Prospect Housing Scheme<
East Bank Demerara River
Guyana, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Friend,

We are sorry this letter took so long in returning to you. There seems to be a tremendous delay en route from Guyana to America, which is unfortunate. Thank you for bearing with us, and we hope there will be little delay in our mail service from here on in. Certainly you must always remember that our Guyanese friends are in the thoughts and meditations of Pastor Jones daily. He truly cares for your wellbeing, and the wellbeing of your family and loved ones. The love of the Christ is a real and moving force working through Pastor Jones.

We have heard much about the wonderful people and beautiful land of Guyana, and we look forward to the day when we can share more fully with our Guyanese friends. There is much we can learn, and we hope there is much we can do to help. Certainly God has blessed us abundantly.

We hope you will continue to correspond with Pastor Jones, as he enjoys receiving your letters, and he feels a tender compassion and warmth for you and yours. May God bless you and keep you in His loving hands.

In Christian Love,
/s/ Laurie Efrein
Laurie Efrein, Secretary

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D-2-E-5

Request to Jim Jones for healing from R. Damnarine

Calender needed
NEEDS CARD

R. Damnarine
Lot 159 Prospect Housing Scheme
East Bank Dom. River
2nd Jan 1975

My Dear Pastor Jones,

May I humbly beg of you if you will kindly help me for I am a sick man suffering from a pain in my back for the past four (4) years.

Though poor I am, I have tried several doctors but in vain.

May you kindly accept my letter and help me, for I believe I can only be perfectly heeled if you help me as to what I have witnessed with my own eyes at the Sacred Heart Church on Dec 29 1974. Only you can heal me Thank God

I am 37 years of age

I am
Yours Faithfully,
R. Damnarine

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Correspondence with Prudence Daniels

Rec’d Nov. 22nd 1975

[illegible address]
12.11.75

Dear Bishop Jones, it is a great pleasure to drop you these few lines as I would like you to know all my problems. First of all Rev I have a very old husband, he is 78 years old and cannot work we owe about $65.00 rates and the house is also in a very bad condition. I am a sick woman I am suffering with Diabetes and also my nerves I am having three children to take care of two boys and one girl (Orphans) and Rev my husband is of a fretful type that I can hardly stand him. I am actually going mad. So please Rev I ask you kindly to do your best for me.

Thank you in anticipation.

I remain yours faithfully
Prudence Daniels

[illegible word] I had forgotten to mention that my eyes are very dark and [illegible] to have two children hear who is very unruly all by to change there attitude it seems [illegible words] hard to please. Rev I ask you kindly to pray for them [illegible words]

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D-2-E-10

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Prudence Daniels
Morawhanna N.W.D.
Guyana, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Sister Prudence,

Pastor Jim Jones sends his loving and heartfelt greetings to you across the seas. He and his entire congregation of many thousands here have come to feel very close to the people of Guyana through our work of the Agricultural Mission there, and the many wonderful reports we receive. We are proud that our young people and children who are in your nation are able to grow and develop their skills in the harmonious atmosphere of your cooperative republic.

Pastor Jones sends special blessings and meditations to those who write from Guyana, and he wants you to know his most tender concern for you and those you love. We are eager to have you share the knowledge of this great ministry, which has delivered the sick, troubled and outcast even thousands of miles away! Indeed, distance is of no account with such a powerful outreach of unfeigned Love.

Our Agricultural Mission has progressed so rapidly that we are now able to produce not only plenty for our co-workers there to eat, but also a surplus to help in the worthwhile work of nation building. Our Pastor is deeply sensitive to the needs of the hungry and down-trodden all across the globe, and one of our greatest fulfillments is to know that we can reach beyond ourselves to help a troubled world.

Our warm encouragement goes out to you to write Pastor Jones often, and you can always be assured of his interest and deep desire for your greatest good. He is thinking of you with deep and abiding love, and looks forward to hearing from you

With His Love,
Anne L. Ray, Secretary

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D-2-E-12

Morawhanna N.W.D.
Guyana, South America
15.12.72

Dear Pastor Jones,

I have forward a letter [illegible word] sometime last month that you have received it. It was always my desire to meet with a person like you, I have sent most of my problems to you Pastor that you will consider your poor Sister. I am willing to listen to the program over the Radio but I don’t have any. I am not feeling well at all we are ancious to have you here and [illegible words] you come I will be one of you lucky Sisters to be called in the Service. I am very unfortunate I have no luck at all I also have an adopted son who is very wayward his name is Elvis and a granddaughter who is very stubborn Her name is Marilyn. Thanking you Pastor

I your Respectfully Sister

Prudence Daniels

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D-2-E-13

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

April 28, 1976

Mrs. Prudence Daniels
Morawhanna,
North West Region,
Guyana.

Dear Mrs. Daniels,

Pastor Jim Jones and all members of the Peoples Temple Christian Church greet you in the name of Christ and Brotherhood!

Pastor Jones who is residing in our home office state-side, made a special call requesting that you be contacted and thanked for your warm letters and kind thoughts. Pastor Jones is looking forward to hearing from you again. He wishes you to know he is thinking of you, and God’s blessings be with you.

In Christian Love,
/s/ Mrs. Deborah Touchette
Mrs. Deborah Touchette
Secretary

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D-2-E-14

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Prudence Daniels
Morawhanna, N.W. District
Guyana, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Prudence,

It is so good to hear from our Guyanese friends! Bishop Jim Jones always has deep love in his heart for you all, and likes to hear news of you and your families. He will meditate for you, and desires prosperity and lasting peace for the people of your land.

We are greatly excited about our Agricultural Mission, “Jonestown,” which is producing food in great abundance. It is wonderful to work for the ideals of brotherhood and cooperative life, and our agricultural workers feel spurred on by the Guyanese endeavors to feed, clothe and house the nation. They feel at home in a land which is doing so much for its people, and they want to contribute in any way they can.

Our programs here continue around the clock, with efforts especially to give those in need a just and better life. Bishop Jones is helping us to teach even the smallest child that when equality is a way of life, there are better and happier conditions for all. We all grow in our awareness because of his tender concern for those whom life has neglected or cast aside.

It is Jim Jones’ and our pleasure to receive mail from you. He sends his love and looks forward to further strides ahead in Guyana each day.

With Sincere Best Wishes,
Anne L. Ray, Secretary

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[letter from Prudence Daniels to Jim Jones]

Morwhanna
N W District
21/21/76

The Pastor of Peoples Temple

Dear Bishop Jones,

I take pleasure in writing you these few lines. I am happy to know that I have some one who I can have great confidence in. Dear Sir, I am looking forward to you visiting us in the North West. I am ancious to see you, as things are awfully bad with me, my health and every other thing is bad. Sir I really need some help.

I trust that when you come I will be called to your service.

I am yours Respectfully
Prudence Daniels

Sir I have six children to take care of and most of them are sick with fever cold and hooping cough

My husband is an old man who cannot work

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[Editor’s note: This document is a duplicate of D-2-E-14]

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[Editor’s note: This document is a duplicate of D-2-E-15]

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D-2-E-19

Morwhanna
N W District
Guyana, South America 31-6-76

Pastor Jones

Dear Sir I take pleasure in writing you these few lines. I am looking forward for your arrival. I will be happy to join the faith if you will accept me, I have longed wish to join you.

Sir Elvis who is my adopted son is causing me tears, as he has turned out to be very wayward he is just sixteen years old and took up a wife who is [illegible word] him like a pig causing him to be beaten by other men Sir and as for myself I am suffering terrible with pain in my hips and legs it attacks me mostly at nights my husband, as I told you is also suffering with him he is 87 years old and cannot work so sir you see my position. I also have six grand children at home going to school so I am looking forward for your arrival.

Thanking you in anticipation
I remain to be Prudence Daniels

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[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Mrs. Prudence Daniels
Morawhanna North West District
Guyana, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Sister Daniels,

Pastor Jim Jones received your letter with the deepest concern for you and your family. He is so glad for faithful correspondants like you from the land which has become our second home. Our Agricultural Mission, “Jonestown” is coming along so well, and we know that the harmonious atmosphere of the Los Angeles, Calif. Guyanese nation is instrumental in making this undertaking a success.

Pastor Jones feels deeply for you and your children, and understands the difficulties that you face. He sends especially loving meditations for Elvis, that he may live a good, productive life. We do not know here in the United States what clothing or others items are available at our Guyanese Mission, but for more definite information about this, we would suggest that you write to: Mrs. Paula Adams, P.O. Box 893, Georgetown. She can advise you about this.

We hope to hear from you again. Pastor Jones loves all the time he spends in Guyana, both with our workers there, and the beautiful people of the Guyanese nation. He sends you his deep love, and encouragement to meet the trials of each day.

Sincerely,
Anne L. Ray, Secretary

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Morawhanna
6th Nov 1976

Peoples Temple
of the Disciples of Christ
P.O. Box 893 Georgetown

Dear Miss Touchette

On reply to your letter dated 26th Oct 1976 I wish to inform you that my problem is I am a grandmother and have to take care of six children, three girls and three boys whose ages are – girls 14, 13, & 12 years. The boys 9 8 & 7 years. The girls’ father died a few years ago hence the response briefly rests on my shoulders. The boys’ father who is still alive does not contribute regularly to their mantiance. My husband a carpenter is aged and is suffering from pains from his knees downward and cannot do much work hence I find it difficult for us to eke out an existence. How I shall be greatly obliged for any assistance you may be pleased to offer and for you to make suggestions to grow. Any kindly help would be much appreciated.

Yours Respectfully
Prudence Daniels

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[Peoples Temple letterhead]

December 8, 1976

Prudence Daniels
Morawhanna,
North West Region, Guyana.

Dear Prudence,

Greetings from Bishop Jim Jones and all members of the Peoples Temple Agricultural Mission. One of the Project Managers of our mission (at the request of Bishop Jones) tried to find your residence in Matthews Ridge several times in order to bring you clothing from our Bishop. Unfortunately they were unable to locate you although they asked many in the community.

Presently all the clothing has been distributed that came in the shipment. When the next shipment comes we will notify you immediately.

Do to the fact we are a non-profit Church Mission and none of the members of Peoples Temple Agricultural Mission draw salaries, but work on a voluntary basis we do not have available funds to travel about. But if you wish to come to the Mission site we could aide you in some provisions. Please notify us if you will be comming.

Peace and Love to you,
In Christ’s Name,
Deborah Touchette,
Secretary

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Morwhanna NWD
13.10.76

Dear Mrs. Paula

I had written to Pastor Jones who had advice me to write to you concerning my problem with my grand children whose ages are from thirteen to six years of age. I shall be very thankful for your kind and thoughtful consideration in helping to relieve the situation. My husband is also a sick man he is seventy nine years old he has started a boat but now he cannot do manual work.

Thanking you in advance
Yours Faithfully
Mrs. Prudence Daniels

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[Peoples Temple letterhead]

26 October [year illegible]

Prudence Daniels
Morawhanna,
North West District, Guyana.

Dear Prudence,

Greetings from Bishop Jim Jones and all members of Peoples Temple Agricultural Mission. Please except my apologies for the delay in answering your letter. There may be a long period of time before we are able to reply to any questions you might have because we are constantly in transit between our Georgetown office and our project in the North West District.

Dear sister in Christ, if you can find the time to write another letter it would be much appreciated. Unfortunately, through no fault of your own, we did not understand the problems you are having with your children. Please give us guidelines on the type of assistance you need. Thank you for your patience.

Peace and love to you
In Christ’s Name,
Deborah Touchette
Secretary

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Peoples Temple correspondence with Clarice Davis

D-2-E-27

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Clarice Davis
Lot 667 East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme
Georgetown, Guyana
SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Clarice,

In Christian Love,
/s/ Laurie Efrein
Laurie Efrein, Secretary

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Lot 667 East Ruimveldt
Housing Scheme
Georgetown, Guyana
28-8-75

Dear Pastor Jones

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, Pastor I must thank you very much for the [illegible word] you sent me, Pastor I will like you to pray for me I am not feeling well in body, and things is not bright still with me I am kindly asking you to send clothing for my boys, because I cannot afford to send them out to school properly and they does not get to go to church because they are out of clothing please help me. They are

Courtney 15 years
Colin 12 years
Roy 11 years
Alice 1 ½ years
and my little young daughter

I remain Yours Truly Clarice Davis

Thank you in anticipation for your favor to be granted.

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[Carbon of letter on Peoples Temple letterhead]

P.O. Box 893, Georgetown.
31st October, 1975

Clarice Davis
667 East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme
Georgetown, Guyana

Dearest Sister Davis;

I have gotten your letter requesting the clothing and although I will be out of town for the next two weeks, I will be contacting you shortly after my return at Pastor Jim Jones request. His concern for your well-being is personafied by his requesting immediate attention be given to your clothing needs. He cares for you deeply, Clarice, and you will be hearing from me very soon.

Peace and Love to you,
In Christ’s name,
/s/ Paula Adams
Paula Adams, Secretary
for Pastor Jim Jones

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667 East Rumiveldt
Housing Scheme
Georgetown, Guyana

Dear Sister Adams

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. I must first thank the Pastor and the kind friendship of the Peoples Temple to be so interested in me. I must ask you to excuse me for not writing to you before. I did not know who or where I had to write so I decided to write Pastor Jones and asking his help. I received a reply that I must write to you and let you know if I am still interested in having the clothing (yes I do) Should you be kind enough to help I would be greatful.

Thank you in anticipation for your favor to be granted.

I remain yours truly
Clarice Davis

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D-2-E-35

Clarice Davis
667 East Rumiveldt
Housing Scheme
Georgetown, Guyana
7-4-76

Deborah Touchette
Peoples Temple
of the Disciples of Christ
P.O. Box 893
Georgetown, Guyana

Dear Deborah,

Peace and love in Christ’s name. I have received your notice and I am very glad to know that I am still remembered. Presently now I cannot come because I got my foot burn preparing breakfast but my niece would look after things for me if you would be kind enough to contact me and let me know the present adress of The Place [illegible word] could be there on Monday 12th April at 10:00 AM

In Christian Love
Clarice Davis

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[Peoples Temple letterhead]

April 28, 1976

Clarice Davis
Lot 667 East Rumiveldt
Housing Scheme,
Georgetown, Guyana.

Dear Clarice,

Pastor Jim Jones and all members of the Peoples Temple Christian Church greet you in the name of Christ and Brotherhood!

In Christian Love,
/s/ Mrs. Deborah Touchette
[signed] Mrs. Deborah Touchette
Secretary

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Peoples Temple correspondence with Clarice Freitas

Clarice D. Freitas
7 Belvoir Court
Bel Air East Coast
Demerara
Georgetown, Guyana
9 June 1976

Very kind and thoughtful friends,

Of the Peoples Temple, thank you ever so much to be so patient with me, we have removed as our children were so out of order. I being of age couldn’t control them, their mother usually at work, they got so messed up with the rest. I know you understand what I mean thank God we are much more quiet here. Peter is so peaceful he hasn’t no mind to learn his mother tried her best and got him enrolled in Central High School himself & his sister her name is Rosemarie. She is trying but still not to my approval. I have no children of my own I cared [for] their mother & now in my old age I am assisting her.

So glad for all the good that you have done for the poor. Your letter to me is very comforting I couldn’t write before as my whole body was so shaky, you told me to see a doctor but I just couldn’t manage but later I was forced to go Dr. Fredericks at the Mercy Hospital a very nice person he is so patient I only had to pay for the tablets he said my nerves & I must gain more sleep my sleep is still not of the best

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but I have a lot to thank God for the many kind people that pain I had in my shoulders it never bother me again. Mabel has gone to her brother one of these days I shall go to visit her should my life last she got your letter she was very glad but she can’t see to write & her hands are deformed, she asked me to give you her best wishes. I know you’d be glad to receive this letter from us, thank you again Pastor Jim Jones your prayer helped me with that pain God bless you always.

In honest
C Freitas

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Peoples Temple correspondence with S.M. Deval

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Mrs. S.M. Deval
1717 Durban St., Apt. 43
Worthmanville, Guyana
SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Sister Deval,

In Christian Love,
/s/ Laurie Efrein
Laurie Efrein, Secretary

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D-2-E-42A

1717 Durban St, Apt 43
Worthmanville, Guyana
S.A.
10-3-75

My dear praying & healing friend,

I do hope your good work will go on until the end of the world. I am asking for your assistance. Please pray for myself & my poor old husband as we are left homeless, businessless as we came to town where I am writing from now, to look after my sickness and the business we were carring on in Mazaruni for the past 20 years. Things were very bad so my husband decided to go to another area. When he leave there on the 3rd of January, on the 6th a man broke the place took out what he wanted & burn the whole down with all of our food, stuff, clothes, furnitures even our dog and Fowls, all of our belongings even money that was left to pay licenses for the year so we are left without anything & worst of all the police catch the man bring him down town to our surprizlement. [illegible rest of paragraph.]

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Rec’d Oct. 28, 1975 ans’d Nov. 12, 1975

Mrs. S.M. Deval
17-17 Durban Street
Worthmanville,
Apartment 43
Guyana

Peoples Temple of
The Disciples
Of Christ

Dear Sister Adams,

Greetings to you and the Peoples Temple and thanks for what ever help offered to me and mine in our deslamity. I received a letter advising me to write you in connection with meeting you to see what clothes and what ever help you can give me. Hoping to hear from you very soon. Thanking you in anticipation.

Yours Faithfully,
Sister S.M. Deval

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17-17 Durban Street
Worthmanville
Apartment 43
13-1-75

My Dear Sister P Adams,

Greetings in the name of God. I trust you are well, as for us, we are the same. I received a letter dated 12th November and replied as read. But until now I have not heard from you. I don’t know if sent anyone and they could not find the place. Or sent a letter which was given to the wrong house. Please let me know if you had replied as yet. May God bless Pastor Jones and all his ministry.

Thank you.

I remain your faithful Sister
Mabel Deval

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17-17 Durban Street
Worthmanville
Apartment 43
18-11-75

Dear Sister Adams,

Thank God for our spared lives, and thank God again that we are able to correspond with each other. I received your letter date 12th on the 17th and I’m very greatful to receive it. My measurement is arm 20” Bust 44” Hips 53” Waist 38” length 41’ Shoes size 9.

Please help me with an almenack and I would like to know what street in Guyana you live as I want to see you to discuss something concerning our plea.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Yours faithfully
Sister S.M. Deval

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[Peoples Temple letterhead]

18 March 1976

Dear Sister Deval,

I hope this letter finds you in the best of health. We received your letter of request for a special time to look through the clothing. In hopes that this coordinates with your schedule, next Tuesday, (25 March 1976) at 11:30 AM would be best for us. If you cannot make it at this time, then 5:00 PM would be as well.

Please call on us at 121 Third Street In Albertown. We could talk to you about your daughter at that time. We will assume if you are not here by 12:00 noon, you will not be comming untill 5:00 PM.

May God Bless and keep you untill we meet.

Peace and Love to you in Christ’s name
/s/ Deborah Touchette
Deborah Touchette Secretary

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17-17 Durban Street
Worthmanville
Apartment 43
12/2/76

[Handwritten note] Visit Tuesday at 11:30 AM or if you can’t be here at that time, make it for 5 in the evening

Dear Sister Paula,

I went in search of you the day after you came but I could not find the place. I came because I don’t like publicity and would prefer to choose the things away from my home surroundings Would you please send me your direct address? You told me Third Street but nobody seemed to know you. Also kindly tell me at what time to call so that will ensure you are at home.

I would also like to ask your advice and help if possible about my daughter. She is a [illegible word] tutor at present and would like to continue studies abroad. I would like your advice on her [illegible balance of sentence]. I hope there’s not too much I am asking.

Thank you again

I remain
Yours faithfully
Sister Mabel DeVal

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17-17 Durban Street
Worthmanville
Apartment 43
9th April 1976

Dear Sister Deborah & Paula,

Greetings in the name of God. I must thank you a lot for everything, although I did not get anything much for myself & Brother Deval. It is the children who got and for this we are very thankful for. I trust that the offer will be repeated in the near future and that this time both myself and Brother Deval will benefit from your generous offer. I would like to pay you a visit one day in the next week so I hope this will be convenient. Thank you again and may God for ever bless you all.

Peace & Love
to You All
Sister DeVal

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D-2-E-53

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

April 23, 1976

Mrs. S.M. DeVal
1717 Durban St. Apt 43
Worthmanville, Guyana.

Dear Sister Deval,

Pastor Jim Jones and all members of the Peoples Temple Christian Church greet you in the name of Christ and Brotherhood!

ln Christian Love,
/s/ Mrs. Deborah Touchette
Mrs. Deborah Touchette
Secretary

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D-2-E-54

Rec’d July 16, 1976 ans’d July 25, 1976

17-17 D’Urban Street
Worthmanville
Apartment 43
6/4/76

Dear Brother Michael,

I received your note which did not find me in the best of health, as I had a very bad cold. As I was unwell I felt very low but your kind thoughts and beautiful envelope and paper revived my spirit very much. I must thank you and Pastor Jones and all the other brothers and sisters for all the prayers and concern they have for me. And I do hope that my life will be again as beautiful as the power in my envelope. Once again thank you and God bless.

With kind thoughts & Love,
Mrs. S.M. DeVal

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D-2-E-56

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

July 25, 1976

Mrs. S.M. Deval
17-17 D’Urban St
Worthmanville
Georgetown

Dear Sister DeVal,

Greetings to you in the name of brotherhood from the Peoples Temple. Your letter was received and is being forwarded on to Bishop Jones who is at our large headquarters church in the United States, should you wish to write to him direct, please don’t hesitate to do so. His address is P.O. Box 214, Redwood Valley, California 95470 U.S.A.

Bishop Jones is always glad to hear from dear friends here in Guyana. Though the distance be great, his concern for your well-being has no bounds. The greatest miracles are based on faith on the part of the believer.

The agricultural mission brought about by Bishop Jones concern to help Guyana to feed, clothe, and house the people has grown intensely since he started it two years ago. The Bishop has also taken in children from the area who were in need of a home His tireless commitment to serving God by helping those in need in tangible ways is never-ending.

It is always a pleasure to hear from you and we are looking forward to keeping in touch with you.

With love and peace,
Paula Adams, Secretary

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Temple correspondence with Patricia Drakes

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Patricia Drakes
D-9, 530 Go Slow Ave.
Tucville, W/E La Penitence
Greater Georgetown, Guyana
SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Patricia,

In Christian Love,
/s/ Laurie Efrein
Laurie Efrein, Secretary

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D-9, 530 Go Slow Ave.
Tucville, W/E La Penitence
Greater Georgetown, Guyana
7th March 1975

Dear Bishop Jim Jones and all those there in the Peoples Temple Christian Church. I’m greeting you back in the name of Christ and brotherhood! I’m very glad to know that my mail has reached along with many others from my lovely country.

Well Bishop Jim Jones I would be very grateful for you to take in consideration my needs; well I’ve to write my examination next month also expecting of having a job also my brothers and sisters who is in need of a pray too; and also the illness of the two last ones and my beloved ones. I hope you’ll remember my needs in your daily meditation in Jesus name.

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Sometime around next year I’ll think I’ll be over there. Sure I’ll visit you awhile. I’m sending all my love to you and my brothers and sisters in the people’s temple.

Peace and love,
Patricia Drakes
Student
of East Ruimveldt Government
Secondary School

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[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Patricia Drakes
D-9, 530 Go Slow Ave.
Tucville, W/E La Penitence
Greater Georgetown, Guyana
SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Patricia,

Pastor Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple send warmest thanks to you again for your very cordial letter. It is a great thrill to hear from our new Guyanese friends, and to share with you the inspiration of our growing endeavor in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. Our people who are pioneering our Agricultural Mission there all send glowing reports of the Guyanese people, the country’s beautiful climate and fertile land. We rejoice in the opportunity to work cooperatively with the Guyanese people to feed, clothe and house the nation.

Pastor Jones wants you to be richly assured that his most loving meditations in Christ go out to you and your grandmother. He is greatly concerned for you, and your needs are to him like those of his church here in the United States. The true Brotherhood of Man is his fervent desire.

Many, many blessings follow the believer in this ministry. We have seen thousands prosper in health and wellbeing, and blessings for their loved ones, as they grow in their faith in the living God. May you too be abundantly blessed, and know the inner peace that comes to those who serve and help their fellow man.

May this letter be an open door for you, for Pastor Jones is most glad to receive your correspondance. He has neem a sacrificial and loving shepherd to us, teaching us love for all living things, and for little children and those feeble and elderly. This same love he extends to you in Christ, and shows us each day that the most productive way to live is in brotherhood and peace with one another. You and your loved ones are precious to him, and he sends to you the deepest devotion of his heart.

With Loving Faith,
(Ms.) L. Ray, Secretary

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D-9, 530 Go Slow Avenue
Tuncville
N/E, La Penitence
Housing Scheme
Greater Georgetown
17th June, 1975

Pastor Jones,

How glad I am happy to receive your letter, sometimes there are lengthy delays in mail delivery, will for the times I am well; studying for my G.C.E exam next year January. But I am still at school, but I would be leaving this term hoping in the future to secure a job.

Well I wrote you sometime before telling you of my grand mother’s illness she has improved much better now but God will take care of her.

Your letter is also welcome by me and entire family. I send you and everyone in the People’s Temple love and kisses along with best wishes through Christ name.

your peace maintaing,
Patricia (Student)

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D-2-E-63

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Patricia Drakes
D-9, 530 Go Slow Ave.
Tucville, W/E La Penitence
Greater Georgetown,
Guyana

Dear Sister Drakes,

Pastor Jones and all members of the Peoples Temple Christian Church greet you in the name of Christ and Brotherhood!

In Christian Love,
[illegible name]

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Temple correspondence with C. J. Duggin

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Mr. C.J. Duggin
Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
Guyana, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Brother Duggin,

Pastor Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple send warmest thanks to  you for your very cordial letter. It is a great thrill to hear from our new Guyanese friends, and to share with you the inspiration of our growing endeavor in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. Our people who are pioneering our Agricultural Mission there all send glowing reports of the Guyanese people, the country’s beautiful climate and fertile land. We rejoice in the opportunity to work cooperatively with the Guyanese people to feed, clothe and house the nation.

Pastor Jones will certainly meditate for your wife, and for you. He wants you to be richly assured that his most loving meditations in Christ go out to you and yours. He is greatly concerned for you, and your needs are to him like those of his church here in the United States. The true Brotherhood of Man is his fervent desire.

May this letter be an open door for you. for Pastor Jones is most glad to receive your correspondance. He has been a sacrificial and loving shepherd to us, teaching us love for all living things, and for little children and those feeble and elderly. This same love he extends to you in Christ, and shows us each day that the most productive way to live is in brotherhood and peace with one another. You and your loved ones are precious to him, and he sends to you the deepest devotion of his heart.

With Loving Faith
/s/ L. Ray
(Ms.) L. Ray, Secretary

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C.J. DUGGIN
Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
Guyana, S.A.
27/6/75

Dear Brother Jones,

Many thanks for your delightful letter. How happy I am to hear of your love and deep interest for us – Guyanese. I must return my gratitude and warm feeling of friendship and brotherhood to you all! If it were ever possible, I would pay a visit to the farm in Northwest District. However, I shall dream of it and emulate the spirit of good farming.

My wife is getting irregular attacks presently. I am hoping and praying thar God will effect in once and forever, one by His Divine Power through you Pastor Jones.

Kindly accept my love and best wishes for Peoples Temple.

Cooperatively your
C.J. DUGGIN

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D-2-E-67

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

C.J. Duggin
Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
GUYANA, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Brother Duggin,

Pastor Jim Jones and all here in the Peoples Temple Christian Church greet you in the name of Christ and Brotherhood! Pastor Jones wants you to know that your letter has arrived along with the many others from your lovely country. He also wants you to know that he has the deepest concern for the needs of you and your loved ones, and they will be taken into consideration during his daily meditations.

Pastor Jones is looking forward to hearing from you again and he hopes that if you ever have the opportunity to visit this country you will come and stay with us awhile. Our Guyanese brothers and sisters are welcome! Pastor Jones wants to remain aware of your different needs, and considers it an honor to know and be able to communicate with you. He sends his blessings and love to you and your loved ones now, and holds it always in his mind for the goodness and bounty of God’s love to be ever present in your life. Know that Pastor Jones is thinking of you, and God’s blessings be with you.

With Christ’s Love,
/s/ Timothy J. Carter
Timothy J. Carter
Secretary to Jim Jones

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[Editor’s note: These pages were illegible and were not transcribed]

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[Peoples Temple letterhead]

C.J. Driggen [“Duggin” written above]
Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
Guyana, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Brother Griggin,

How glad Pastor Jones is to receive your letter! Sometimes there are lengthy delays in mail delivery, but he always takes your needs into loving consideration in the Christ Spirit working through him. It is his desire that you prosper and are well, the same as he would desire for each member of his ministry here in the United States. Because he lives the highest standard of Justice and love for all people, every person who contacts this wonderful ministry receives his same loving care and concern. Your needs and thoughts are always important to him.

We are more aware each day of the rich opportunity your nation has afforded us in our Agricultural Mission. We have found the most wonderful neighbors and friends, and we are proud to be able to contribute to the Guyanese Cooperative Republic our full measure of enthusiasm and productivity. As an interracial ministry, we feel deep kinship with your people, who have made racial equality a reality in this troubled world.

Please know that your letters are always welcome, and Pastor Jones gives each one his personal concern. He sends you and your loved ones his very deepest compassion, and the full measure of his Christ-like love.

In Abundant Peace,
/s/ L R
(Ms.) L. Ray, Secretary

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Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
27th March, 1975
Guyana, S.A.

Peoples Temple

My Dear Christian Brother,

Easter greetings to you all. Kindly accept my gratitude to you for that beautiful 1975 calendar, still what a very pleasant surprise to us here in Guyana. As I look at the pictures with explorations of the good Christian work that Peoples Temple is doing, my heart is filled with enthusiasm to build a good Christian community, though something similar to yours.

I am a Lutheran and we are trying to build a new church here in Maria Henrietta, in the near future. We have a Baptized memberships of two hundred and forty, and communizing membership of sixty three. Kindly pray for us.

I don’t think I shall ever visit your country because of old age and rheumatic pains in my body. However, I must thank you again for your kind invitation to spend a few days

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with you in case I head over to your country.

One of my daughters said that she would like to head over to attend your school if the door will be opened to [illegible] foreigners. Then the price of school from [illegible] is of great importance. Kindly inform me of all the particulars concerning your school.

I must thank you all again for the calendar and your good Christian words.

May God Bless Pastor Jones and all his Christian members.

Sincerely yours,
C.J. Duggin

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D-2-E-73

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Mr. C.J. Duggin
Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
Guyana, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Brother Duggin,

In Christian Love
/s/ Laurie Efrein
Laurie Efrein, Secretary

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D-2-E-74

[letter from CJ Duggin]

Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
Guyana, S.A.
21.2.75

Peoples Temple of
The Disciples of Christ
Pastor J. W. Jones

Dear Brethren,

Many thanks for your kind letter which I read very carefully.

I appreciate very much your kind invitation to spend a few days with you all in case I visit your beautiful country.

My wife was suffering from the possession of demons for over eight years. Many doctors tried and failed. I spent over a thousand dollars in different ways, but up to now, she is still the same way.

I personally believe in the Power of the Holy Spirit. And I believe that Pastor Jones will cure my wife by that great Power through Jesus Christ at a distance.

Thank you very much for your kind letter and I shall continue to write.

Sincerely yours,
C.J. Duggin

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D-2-E-76

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

Mr. C.J. Duggin
Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
Guyana, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Brother Duggin,

Greetings to you, our Guyanese friend! Pastor Jones received and read your letter with deep interest in you and the needs and concerns of your life. He is so glad you are doing well. He and our entire congregation look to the Guyanese Cooperative Republic with a glow of enthusiasm, and we are so glad we can participate in the far-reaching programs of feeding, clothing and housing the nation.

Our Agricultural Mission, “Jonestown” is flourishing more abundantly than we here could even imagine, as we have seen from photographs. Our people there are inspired by the selfless motivation of our Pastor, as well as the incomparable beauty of the Guyanese land. We are blessed by a more bountiful harvest each day.

Blessings and Love,
/s/ L.R.
Anne L. Ray, Secretary

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Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
Guyana, S.A.

Dear Brother Jones;

Thank you very much for your kind letter which was very inspiring. As I read your letters they are me with courage and perseverance. There are times when I feel like giving up everything, but that Super power is the greatest and the letters tell me to hold on and fight by faith.

Oh! What a wonderful friend we have through of Saviour Jesus. His love is fathomless; we cannot sound the depths of it. But as we are alive what He had done for us on Calvary’;s Cross our hearts should melt in tears.

Brother Jones kindly accept my gratitude for your kind consideration in helping and to solve my problems.

Please convert my love and best wishes to your Disciples &

[end of letter]

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D-2-E-78

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

14th November, 1975

C.J. Duggin
Maria Henrietta
Berbice Biver, Guyana

Dear Brother/Sister Duggin;

Thank you for your letter and interest in our agricultural mission which Pastor Jim Jones started some months back. We are delighted to report that the project is doing exceedingly well and that the progress of the mission has been commended by esteemed officials of your government.

We now have a pig barn, a pig corral, eight chicken houses, three living dwellings, two storage and equipment buildings, a compost building, a nursery containing 10,000 citrus seedlings at various stages of development, our own electrical supply station, a well, a 6 1/2 acre kitchen garden, and 325 acres cleared. Those acres are planted in pasture grass for the dairy herd which is to be started this spring, in citrus, banana, plantain, cassava(bitter and sweet), all types of ground provisions, corn (of which 80 acres was just harvested), and many other crops.

Next time that you are in Georgetown, you might try to get in touch with me. I am frequently out of town, but call “61592” and if I am out of town, leave a message.

In peace and love to you
and your loved ones,
/s/ Paula Adams
Paula Adams,
Secretary

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[letter from CJ Duggin]

Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
29.10.75

Dear Christian Friend,

Greetings to you all a part of Peoples Temple in Guyana.

I have contacted pastor Jim Jones after he left Guyana by corresponding with him regularly. In his last letter to me, he said that I could write to you to find out about the good work which you and others are doing for us in Guyana. We are indeed very grateful. It is a pity I am so far away, I shall like to see the kind of farming that is being done. And at the same time learn more of the modern ways of farming.

I shall try to visit you as soon as I travel down to Georgetown D.V.

May all of us be guided and strengthened by God’s grace to serve our fellow men.

Sincerely yours,
C.J. Duggin

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D-2-E-81

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

19 March 1976

Dear C.J. Duggin,

Greetings in Christ’s name. Thank you for your very sweet letter. We are always delighted to hear from those that share the same ideas in the promotion of faming.

Our Agricultural Mission in the North West District has expanded so much in the past few months, we spend most of our time there. Because of this, we are not easily accessable. If you could send us a note ahead of time, we might be able to make our schedule meet yours.

Pastor Jones ask that we let all of our Guyanese friends know you are in our hearts and in our minds.

Peace and love to you
In Christ’s name
/s/ Deborah Touchette
Deborah Touchette
Secretary

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Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
28-11-75

Peoples Temple
Agr. Mission
N.W.D.
Guyana

Dear Sister Adams,

Greetings to you all. Many thanks for your delightful letter dated 14th Nov., 1975.

I am indeed very happy to hear of the progress which your project is making. I daresay it would stimulate some of the people, who are not interested in farming. In my area here, I have been speaking to my people for a long time abut the F.C.H. Project of our country, but as far as I believe most of the farmers are concentrating only on corn. However, I shall continue to encourage the farmers to do rotation of crops.

As soon as I visit Georgetown I shall try to get in contact with you.

Best wishes to you all.

Sincerely yours,
C.J. Duggin

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D-2-E-84

[Peoples Temple letterhead]

C.J. Druggin
Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
Guyana, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Brother Druggin,

Pastor Jim Jones sends his loving and heartfelt greetings to you across the seas! He and his entire congregation of many thousands here have come to feel very close to the people of Guyana through our work of the Agricultural Mission there, and the many wonderful reports we receive. We are proud that our young people and children who are in your nation are able to grow and develop their skills in the harmonious atmosphere of your cooperative republic.

Pastor Jones sends special blessings and meditations to those who write from Guyana, and he wants you to know his most tender concern for you and those you love. We are eager to have you share the knowledge of this great ministry, which has delivered the sick, troubled and outcast even thousands of miles away! Indeed, distance is of no account with such a powerful outreach of unfeigned Love.

With His Love,
Anne L. Ray, Secretary

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D-2-E-85

Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
Guyana, S.A.
5-12-75

Peoples Temple
of the Disciples
of Christ

Dear Christian Brother,

Seasons Greetings. Many thanks for the Christian fellowship, which I am enjoying though we are far away. It speaks of that genuine spiritual side which is possible if we could only believe. My friends, words are not enough to express inmost spiritual life to you all for the benefits which we shall be enjoying from your labor. May our good lord bless us, protect us, and keep the light of His gospel burning brightly.

I am pleased to inform you that I have received a delightful letter from sister Adams. In her letter she gave me a clear description of the progress, which is taking place at Jonestown N.W.D. Kindly accept my warm & sincere congratulations.

I have to inform you that my wife is improving gradually, “thank God.”

Accept my love & best wishes.

Sincerely yours,
C.J. Duggin

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[Editor’s note: This page is illegible and was not transcribed]

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D-2-E-88A

Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
1-4-76

Dear Christian Brethren;

Many thanks for your delightful letter dated 18th March, 1976. I wonder why the letter came so late. It was received on the 31st March. Probably it strayed for a few days elsewhere.

If I mistake not it was Mondays last I was wondering if my letter was received.

I am always thinking of you all as our good friends and Christian neighbors. What a happy family in the name of our Savior! All such believers are sheltering under the umbrella of the greatest, the Super Power. If we could only believe, we should be able to work wonders in these trying times. As I think and meditate, I find that my spirit is increasing day by day.

I am happy to inform Rev. Jim Jones that I am seeing changes in my wife’s ease. It is about six

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weeks since she had the last severe attack. She is getting slight attacks far apart. Thanks be to Almighty God.

I must congratulate you all for the progress you are making. I can see what prevented this letter from arriving earlier. It speaks of action & the deepest interest which you all have in your fellow men. I believe that is the secret to Christianity – the good Samaritan Spirit. “Praise the Lord.”

I am hoping even against hope to visit your office whenever I travel down to Georgetown. But where can I find the office?

What about a 1976 calendar? Can I have one if possible.

Accept my love and best wishes.

Sincerely yours,
Couthbert J. Duggin

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[Editor’s note: This page is illegible and was not transcribed]

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D-2-e-91

Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
7-5-76

Dear Sister Touchette,

Many thanks for both of your kind letters. I sincerely appreciate the kind and warm greetings from the Pastor and the members of Peoples Temple of the Disciples of Christ.

My dear, I am always thinking of you all. I often wonder if everybody could see the Spiritual Light which is casting its Beams of Truth far & near. As far as I am seeing and learning, the whole world is in a state of turmoil. May our good Lord bless and keep us safely under His sheltering wings.

There is a special favour I am kindly asking you to grant me if possible. Please let me know where to find your office in Georgetown.

I shall write Pastor Jones next week. Be of good cheer.

Sincerely Yours,
C.J. Duggin

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D-2-e-92

[Letterhead of Peoples Temple]

C.J. Duggin
Maria Henrietta
Berbice River, Berbice
Guyana

Dear Mrs. Duggin,

Greetings from Pastor Jones and all the members of Peoples Temple. I hope this note finds you in the best of health.

We are located at 121 Third Street, Alberttown, Georgetown, Guyana, in a back lot. If you would like you may call and let us know you are coming. We can then make arrangements to be home and greet you.

Peace and love to you,
[illegible signature]

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D-2-e-93

Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
8-6-76

Dear Christian Brethren,

Greetings to you all. Many thanks for the wonderful and inspiring message from the 25th chapter of Matthew 5:39-40 verses, which is the foundation of the Peoples Temple Agricultural Mission in the North West Region of Guyana.

As I think of this good work and its base, I came to one conclusion, that cannot fail because Christ is its Generator. And all who work and believe that Christ is always willing and ready to help those who trust Him cannot fail.

What is wrong in God’s world in which we are living in? Men don’t know how to live with one another, therefore it is “War & rumors of war. Nations against nations.” Our Master’s prophecies are fulfilling, so we have to watch & pray and keep our powder dry.

Kindly accept all good wishes,
Sincerely Yours,
C.J. Duggin

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D-2-e-95

Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
7-7-76

Dear Christian Brethren,

Greetings to you all. Many thanks for your kind letters which I received time after time.

It was a pleasure reading of the explanation given to the Chronicle (27 June) by Miss Paula Adams and Mrs. Touchette about the good works being done in the Northwest District by the Disciples of Christ. To me it is a practical demonstration of the true Christian Spirit. And at the same time it is an observation of the two greatest commandments – “Love the Lord with your whole heart, mind, body & soul” “And your neighbor as yourself.”

May God bless every member and leaders of the Peoples Temple. And may He keep & protect you all from any danger that may be around the area.

Kindly accept all good wishes,
Sincerely Yours,
C.J. Duggin

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D-2-e-97

[Letterhead of Peoples Temple]

July 25, 1976

C.J. Duggin
Maria Henrietta
Berbice River, Berbice
Guyana

Dear Brother Duggin,

Greetings to you in the name of brotherhood from the Peoples Temple. Your letter was received and is being forwarded to Bishop Jones who is at our large headquarters church in the United States. Should you wish to write to him directly, please don’t hesitate to do so. His address is: P. O. Box 214, Redwood Valley, California 95470.

The agricultural motion brought about by Bishop Jones’ concern to help Guyana to feed, close, and house the people has grown intensely since he started two years ago. The Bishop has also taken in children from the area who were in need of a home. His tireless commitment to serving God by helping those in need in tangible ways is never-ending.

It is always a pleasure to hear from you and we are looking forward to keeping in touch with you.

With love and peace,
Paula Adams, Secretary

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D-2-E-98

[Peoples Temple Letterhead]

C.J. Duggin
Maria Henrietta
Berbice River, Berbice
Guyana, SOUTH AMERICA

Dear Friend,

It is a great pleasure for Bishop Jim Jones to hear from you! Although he is many thousands of miles away, his heart is with you who are interested in the Peoples Temple work. He loves your land and its people, and sends his especially loving meditations to you.

Our Peoples Temple Agricultural Mission in the Northwest District has become a land of plenty for both our own agricultural workers and people of the surrounding areas. We are thrilled to be able to contribute our share to the outstanding efforts of the Guyanese government for all the people of the Cooperative Republic, and look forward to many years of prosperity and peace.

Our programs here continue to flourish in the many city environments in the United States that are so desperately in need of help. Thousands know Bishop Jones as a most concerned and loving friend, through whom Christ is working in the upmost! He never fails his faithful, and is ever at work to lessen the suffering of the impoverished, neglected and infirm. Many have undertaken the very special mission of adopting and caring for needy children because of the compassionate example he has set for us all.

You are remembered each day by Bishop Jones, and he sends his warmest greetings to you. Do feel free to write often.

With His Love,
Annie L. Ray,
Secretary

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Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
10-6-76

The Peoples Temple Church

Dear Pastor Jones,

Once again I greet you & your congregation in our Master’s precious name. And kindly accept my warm and sincere congratulations for the good work that is being done to foster God’s Kingdom.

Pastor, I am kindly asking you to continue praying for my demon possessed wife. I realized that this is the case like the one in the Gospel of Mark – legion. But with a strong faith in Jesus I know He will use you to conquer the demons. May God bless and make you as an instrument to relieve those who are suffering from poverty.

I am always hearing from our good friends in the Northwest District. As far as I observe they are going by leaps and bounds.

Accept my kind regards for the whole church.

Sincerely yours,
C.J. Duggin

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Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
17-9-76

Dear Brethren,

Greetings to you all in the precious name of our good Master.

Thank you very much for your last letter; if I mistake not, was received more than a month ago. I know you are thinking of me and you are wondering what has happened to me.

I have to inform you that I was and I am still very busy at gardening. I built a garden a little less than one acre. During the rainy season I could not work on it, so grasses and all kinds of weeds have taken over. As the weather is favorable, I am weeding, burning and preparing some [illegible word] to plant black-eye peas etc. I am endeavoring to make an orchard by God’s help. Later on I shall describe my aim of the garden or orchard more fully.

If you have to send this letter to Bishop Jones, let me mention my demon possessed wife had severe attacks on Sunday 2nd September

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The attacks started about 5:30 a.m. at different intervals. She spoke in different tongues. On Monday morning 16th she drank a dose of castor oil. At about 8:30 she had a slight attack at which time she spoke in Dutch.

I noted what you mentioned in your last letter: “The greatest miracles are based on faith on the part of the believer.” Quite true. I am praying and hoping the patient will be healed by the power of the Holy Spirit through Bishop Jones some day.

As the opportunity affords me, I must wish the whole congregation God’s richest blessings. And, by His help, the project in the Northwest District-Guyana will bring forth fruits in abundance.

With love and best wishes.

Yours sincerely,
C.J. Duggin

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D-2-E-105

September 23, 1976

C.J. Duggin
Maria Henrietta
Berbice River, Guyana.

Dear C.J. Duggin,

Greetings from Bishop Jim Jones and all members of the Peoples Temple Agricultural Mission in Guyana. We hope this letter finds you and your loved ones feeling much better. Thank you for writing. Your letter has been forwarded on to

Bishop Jones
P.O. Box 214
Redwood Valley, California 95470 U.S.A.

We are always delighted to hear in fellow Christians participating in agriculture along with Guyana’s endeavor to feed, clothe and house the nation. It is truly our duty as Christians to take care of the physical needs as well as the spiritual needs of the people. For it is written in St. Matthew 25: 35-45

For I was hungred and ye gave me meat:
I was thirsty, and ye gave me a drink:
I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
Naked, and ye clothed me:
I was sick, and ye visited me:
I was in prison, and ye came unto me:
Verify I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethen, ye have done it unto me.

May God bless you with peace of mind and spirit.

Peace and Love to you,
In Christ’s Name,
[signed] Deborah Touchette
Mrs. Deborah Touchette
Secretary

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Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
5-4-77

Peoples Temple of the Disciples of Christ

Dear Christian Brethren,

Many thanks for your delightful letter dated the 24th March, 1977. I heard Bishop Jones and one of his fellow workers’ voices over Radio Demerara, if I mistake not, just before they left for their home. It would have been a real treat to me to meet them personally. However, I am hoping even against hope to visit you all in Georgetown as soon as I find the time.

I am very happy to hear of the progress that you all are making in the North West District. I often think of the deep interest which you all have for us – Guyanese. My our good Lord shower us in His blessing.

[Illegible five lines, balance of letter]

Sincerely Yours,

C.J.Duggin

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D-2-E-108

Dear Mr. Duggin,

Thank you very much for your kind letter. It is always nice to hear from those like yourself who are so positive in their thinking. Bishop Jones has received your letter which we forward to him and asked that I send you his warmest regards. Maybe sometime in the future when the Bishop returns you would be able to see the project in the North-West along with meeting a few of the members. We are get along well at this time, although the work is hard and busy the housing and crop growing is doing well.

Let us hear from you in the future please. Bishop Jones sends you God’s blessings.

[illegible signature]

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D-2-E-110

Maria Henrietta
Berbice River
Guyana
14-1-76

Peoples Temple of the Disciples of Christ
Georgetown

Dear Christian Brethren,

Many thanks for your kind letter dated 9.1.77

I heard Bishop Jones and Lt. Governor Dymally’s voices on the radio a few weeks ago. I was indeed very glad when I heard their voices but very sorry it was not possible to meet them. However, I am hoping even against hope to visit you all in Georgetown.

Brethren, I am hoping to hear of the cooperation between the Govts. of the U.S.A. & that of our country – Guyana. After all, we are God’s children, therefore we should live according to His will. And the aim of life is: “We should assist one another.”

My dear, I am praying and hoping that my wife will be healed some day by the Power of the Holy Spirit through the comforts of Bishop Jones.

Kindly accept all good wishes for the whole church.

Sincerely yours,
C.J. Duggin

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Temple correspondence with Ena Gross

In the name of Jesus
Every knee shall bow

20-6-76

Port Kaituma
N W District

Our Dear Bishop,

I received your card and 2nd letter with such nice words. Jesus taught you to pray that the followers may follow you for as he said I have made your name and when two or three are gathered to together to put these [illegible] words to before to the Lord and may the Lord keep you and stengthed you is go forwards with your own good words he said suffer the little children to come unto him so they will come onto you and you will feel them by strength of the Lord.

May God bless you to go forward.

Ena Gross

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Temple correspondence with Marie Duke

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Mrs. Marie Duke
63 Da Silva Street
New Town Kitty
5-10-76

My Dear

Pastor Jones, I am so joyful of hearing about you, you are always in my thoughts remembering that touching service you held in the Catholic Church that Sunday. I can never forget it I hope you and your students are keeping well. Well Rev Jones Sis Duke is still [illegible balance of note]

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D-2-E-117

Mrs. Marie Duke
63 Da Silva Street
New Town Kitty,
Georgetown, Guyana.

Dear Sister Duke,

Greetings in the name of Christ and Brotherhood. Thank you for your very sweet letter. Your letter has been forwarded on to our United States Headquarters at Pastor Jones request, and even now his prayers go out to you.

Many miracles have come to pass through prayer and belief in the Holy Spirit of Christ. Testimonies pour in daily from the many radio listeners and mail correspondents. As Jesus said in Matthew 10:29, when he touched the eyes of the blind, “According to your faith be it unto you.” It has always been that child like faith that wrought many miracles by the Living God through Pastor Jones.

If you wish to write directly to Pastor Jones, feel free to do so. The address is P.O. Box 214 Redwood Valley, California,,95470, U.S.A.

Peace and Love to you
In Christ’s name
Deborah Touchette
Secretary

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Originally posted on January 30th, 2026.