Fanny McNeil Potter to Mary Baker Eddy, December 31, 1885

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226.37.042

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Fanny McNeil Potter

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Mary Baker Eddy

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December 31, 1885

Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Fanny McNeil Potter on unlined paper from Washington, D.C.

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Confidential
1824 H Street
Washington D.C.
Dec 31st/1885As Written:85

My Darling.

You know who calls you this There is a Cloud hanging over, & around you. I suppose you know it by this time. So many drink of the "waters of life" & curse the Fountain. I have said repeatedly. I did not believe you have accused (in your meetings) Any person. Be Careful dear. Some dark corners Are hard to get out of. I said this morning you could not be crushed by Earthly Members God would uphold you until your work was finished, & that those who [?] Unclear or illegible .Against you, if I were you, I would not only expel As Written: expell them, but break their heads. I am sorry for open rupture. I warned you in season, for I thought As Written: though you could not agree in business matters: Prevent lawsuits As Written: law suits

I wish I were near you with love, & kiss

Write me soon.

Confidential

Our conversation when last we met remains Confidential May I soon hear from you

I am better Have a bad cold.

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Confidential
1824 H Street
Washington D.C.
Dec 31st/85Expanded:1885

My Darling.

You know who calls you this There is a Cloud hanging over, & around you. I suppose you know it by this time. So many drink of the "waters of life" & curse the Fountain. I have said repeatedly. I d [?] Unclear or illegible id not believe you have accused (in your meetings) Any person. Be Careful dear. Some dark corners Are hard to get out of. I said this morning you could not be crushed by Earthly Members God would uphold you until your work was finished, & that those who [?] Unclear or illegible .Against you, if I were you, I would not only expell Corrected: expel them, but break their heads. I am sorry for open rupture. I warned you in season, for I though Corrected: thought you could not agree in business matters: Prevent law suits Corrected: lawsuits

I wish I were near you with love, & kiss

Write me soon.

Confidential

Our conpversation when last we met remains Confidential May I soon hear from you

I am better Have a bad cold.

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