Accession: 162A.27.003
Editorial Title: Pamelia J. Leonard to Mary Baker Eddy, September 1886
Author: Pamelia J. Leonard 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: September 1886 - archivist estimate
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Pamelia J. Leonard on lined paper from Brooklyn, New York.
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Brooklyn. Sept [?] Unclear or illegible th
My dearly loved teacher

Your letterEditorial Note: This letter is not extant. has been received, and Mrs PottersEditorial Note: Probably Fanny McNeil Potter delivered; I was so glad to hear from you; I feel so much stronger after reading your letters. I am yet in doubt about being able to take the Normal Course; but shall be there if matters can be arranged; I have a few hundred dollars invested in the Rockland Bank, but cannot always draw it without giving notice two or three weeks in advance of drawing; Mr Leonard cannot let me have two hundred dollarsEditorial Note: $200.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $6,483.02 in 2023. just at this time as he is about starting in business As Written: buisness with our two boysEditorial Note: One of which was Frank H. Leonard and must As Written: muste have every dollar for next two months; now in case I cannot draw money at this time what shall I do? I am anxious to enter this class; and start an Institute at once; the interest in ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science is gaining beyond my understanding, and several are waiting to study; may I leave my Bank book with you as security for a few weeks until I can draw, or send you the $200.00 two hundred dollars; please telegraph me yes or no; if yes I shall be there, if no shall wait of course until the next class; shall hope for word to present myself on Monday next. The Naval Officer As Written: Officr about whom As Written: whome I wrote you is out and walking about; he is the wonder, and talk of many in Brooklyn; three weeks ago he was given up to die; but our dear MasterEditorial Note: Jesus Christ has raised him; is it strange that; I love you! yes more than As Written: then that; love does not express my feelings toward and for you. Mrs Potter will go to BostonEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts with me en route to New Hampshire, after seeing you.

I am disturbed by reading an article in the Messiah's HeraldEditorial Note: The Messiah's Herald was the final iteration of a newspaper produced by Seventh-Day Adventists to publicize the imminent second coming of Christ. The paper was initially begun in 1840 by a Boston preacher, Joshua V. Himes, as Signs of the Times of the Second Coming of Christ. In 1841, the title changed to Signs of the Times and Expositor of Prophecy. By 1844, the publication was the main Adventist newspaper and the name changed to the Advent Herald and Signs of the Times Reporter, which was produced weekly. The name changed twice in 1846, first to the Advent Herald and Morning Watch, and then to just the Advent Herald. In 1858, the American Millenial Association was founded as an Adventist publishing house and they took over the paper, which continued to be produced as the Advent Herald until 1873, when the name was changed to The Messiah's Herald. It was published under that title until 1891 when production of the newspaper ceased. September 27th by L. W. Smith St. Johnsbury VermontAs Written:Vt; what an untruthful, unprincipled As Written: un-princapaled ignorant publication; would that I was equal to answering him as your devoted Student; I wrote and shall be allowed to refute such accusations before a very long time, and would do it now were I sure you would approve it. God is with you, and truth will prevail; my heart is with my dear teacher and the truth shall be heard by all with whom I come in contact; you shall not be abused

Lovingly your Student
P. J. Leonard.

Telegraph at once

Please

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Brooklyn. Sept [?] Unclear or illegible th
My dearly loved teacher

Your letterEditorial Note: This letter is not extant. has been received, and Mrs PottersEditorial Note: Probably Fanny McNeil Potter delivered; I was so glad to hear from you; I feel so much stronger after reading your letters. I am yet in doubt about being able to take the Normal Course; but shall be there if matters can be arranged; I have a few hundred dollars invested in the Rockland Bank, but cannot always draw it without giving notice two or three weeks in advance of drawing; Mr Leonard cannot let me have two hundred dollarsEditorial Note: $200.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $6,483.02 in 2023. just at this time as he is about starting in buisness Corrected: business with our two boysEditorial Note: One of which was Frank H. Leonard and muste Corrected: must have every dollar for next two months; now in case I cannot draw money at this time what shall I do? I am anxious to enter this class; and start an Institute at once; the interest in ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science is gaining beyond my understanding, and several are waiting to study; may I leave my Bank book with you as security for a few weeks until I can draw, or send you the $200.00 two hundred dollars; please telegraph me yes or no; if yes I shall be there, if no shall wait of course until the next class; shall hope for word to present myself on Monday next. The Naval Officr Corrected: Officer about whome Corrected: whom I wrote you is out and walking about; he is the wonder, and talk of ofAs Written:of many in Brooklyn; three weeks ago he was given up to die; but our dear MasterEditorial Note: Jesus Christ has raised him; is it strange that; I love you! yes more then Corrected: than that; love does not express my feelings toward and for you. Mrs Potter will go to BostonEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts with me en route to New Hampshire, after seeing you.

I am disturbed by reading an article in the Messiah's HeraldEditorial Note: The Messiah's Herald was the final iteration of a newspaper produced by Seventh-Day Adventists to publicize the imminent second coming of Christ. The paper was initially begun in 1840 by a Boston preacher, Joshua V. Himes, as Signs of the Times of the Second Coming of Christ. In 1841, the title changed to Signs of the Times and Expositor of Prophecy. By 1844, the publication was the main Adventist newspaper and the name changed to the Advent Herald and Signs of the Times Reporter, which was produced weekly. The name changed twice in 1846, first to the Advent Herald and Morning Watch, and then to just the Advent Herald. In 1858, the American Millenial Association was founded as an Adventist publishing house and they took over the paper, which continued to be produced as the Advent Herald until 1873, when the name was changed to The Messiah's Herald. It was published under that title until 1891 when production of the newspaper ceased. September 27th by L. W. Smith St. Johnsbury VtExpanded:Vermont; what an untruthful, un-princapaled Corrected: unprincipled ignorant publication; would that I was equal to answering him as your devoted Student; I wrote and shall be allowed to refute such accusations before a very long time, and would do it now were I sure you would approve it. God is with you, and truth will prevail; my heart is with my dear teacher and the truth shall be heard by all with whom I come in contact; you shall not be abused

Lovingly your Student
P. J. Leonard.

Telegraph at once

Please

 
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This letter is not extant. Probably Fanny McNeil Potter $200.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $6,483.02 in 2023. One of which was Frank H. Leonard Christian Science Jesus Christ Boston, Massachusetts The Messiah's Herald was the final iteration of a newspaper produced by Seventh-Day Adventists to publicize the imminent second coming of Christ. The paper was initially begun in 1840 by a Boston preacher, Joshua V. Himes, as Signs of the Times of the Second Coming of Christ. In 1841, the title changed to Signs of the Times and Expositor of Prophecy. By 1844, the publication was the main Adventist newspaper and the name changed to the Advent Herald and Signs of the Times Reporter, which was produced weekly. The name changed twice in 1846, first to the Advent Herald and Morning Watch, and then to just the Advent Herald. In 1858, the American Millenial Association was founded as an Adventist publishing house and they took over the paper, which continued to be produced as the Advent Herald until 1873, when the name was changed to The Messiah's Herald. It was published under that title until 1891 when production of the newspaper ceased.