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Editorial Title: Amos Bronson Alcott to Mary Baker Eddy, January 30, 1876
Author: Amos Bronson Alcott 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: January 30, 1876
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Amos Bronson Alcott on unlined paper from Concord, Massachusetts.
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ConcordEditorial Note: Concord, Massachusetts January
30th. 1876.
Dear Mrs Glover,

My visit left pleasant memories and opens agreeable prospects.

Faith Hope and CharityI Cor 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. , are graces so rare in our modern life, that one comes within their presence with something akin to wonder and sweet surprise. I certainly shall wish to meet with your devoted Circle; only let me know when and how I may be permitted that privilege. I wish to learn and have not undocile ears.

Last Sunday evening I met a pleasant circle at Mr Emerson's, and took occasion to speak of yourself, your ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science and disciples. Mr Emerson had heard of your bookEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, it appeared, and the company listened to what I had to tell without disloyal criticism.

In such ways, I shall best advertise yourselfAs Written:your self and your ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science.

Next Wednesday evening, I am to meet the Divinity students at CambridgeEditorial Note: This is likely a reference to Harvard Divinity School, which is one of the schools of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts., for Conversation on Divine ideas and methods. I think you may safely trust my commendations of your faith and methodsEditorial Note: Christian Science. anywhere.

Hoping to meet you again for more intimate fellowship.

I am.
Cordially Yours,
A. Bronson Alcott

Mrs. M. B. Glover.

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ConcordEditorial Note: Concord, Massachusetts January
30th. 1876.
Dear Mrs Glover,

My visit left pleasant memories and opens agreeable prospects.

Faith Hope and CharityI Cor 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. , are graces so rare in our modern life, that one comes within their presence with something akin to wonder and sweet surprise. I certainly shall wish to meet with your dvevoted Circle; only let me know when and how I may be permitted that privilege. I wish to learn and have not undocile ears.

Last Sunday evening I met a pleasant circle at Mr Emerson's, and took occasion to speak of yourself, your ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science and disciples. Mr Emerson had heard of your bookEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, it appeared, and the theAs Written:the company listened to what I had to tell without disloyal criticism.

In such ways, I shall best advertise your selfCorrected:yourself and your ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science.

Next Wednesday evening, I am to meet the Divinity students at CambridgeEditorial Note: This is likely a reference to Harvard Divinity School, which is one of the schools of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts., for Conversation on Divine ideas and methods. I think you may safely trust my commendations of your faith and methodsEditorial Note: Christian Science. anywhere.

Hoping to meet you again for more intimate fellowship.

I am.
Cordially Yours,
A. Bronson Alcott

Mrs. M. B. Glover.

 
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