I regret more than words can express the misunderstanding or sad result of Mr Fenn's journey to BostonEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts. Let the blame rest where it will. Mr Fenn left with the impression from me that he was to enter the class gratuitously or by paying the 10000Editorial Note: $100.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $3,241.51 in 2023.,– but dear Mrs Eddy neither he or myself wanted it so- He and I were more than willing and able to pay three times that amount– what caused the annoyance with Mr F was that he felt that his statement was doubted and as he was unable to see and talk with you and have a clear understanding, he would withdraw from the class of which I sincerely regret,. Money As Written: Mony is nothing compared to this great Truth and I know that I have struggled long and patiently and have been faithful to your teachings to bring him near to this Divine Principle. Now I do notAs Written:donot know when he will go to Boston again– I try to feel that it is all for the best but it seems as though it might have been so different, when I first learned of it I thought it could not be- the distance being so great his letter did not reach me until As Written: untill too late to telegraph you and have this misunderstanding righted and him recalled. I will say no more about this my dear teacher, but in belief it has been a great blow to me. Mr Fenn has felt since his return that some explanation is due you from him, and told me this morning that he would write tomorrow.
| Accession: | 277.41.014 |
| Editorial Title: | Jennie B. Fenn to Mary Baker Eddy, September 26, 1886 |
| Author: | Jennie B. Fenn |
| Recipient: | Mary Baker Eddy |
| Date: | September 26, 1886 |
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I regret more than words can express the misunderstanding or sad result of Mr Fenn's journey to BostonEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts. Let the blame rest where it will. Mr Fenn left with the impression from me that he was to enter the class gratuitously or by paying the 10000Editorial Note: $100.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $3,241.51 in 2023.,– but dear Mrs Eddy neither he or myself wanted it so- He and I were more than willing and able to pay three times that amount– what caused the annoyance with Mr F was that he felt that his statement was doubted and as he was unable to see and talk with you and have a clear understanding, he would withdraw from the class of which I sincerely regret,. Mony Corrected: Money is nothing compared to this great Truth and I know that I have struggled long and patiently and have been faithful to your teachings to bring him near to this Divine Principle. Now I donotCorrected:do not know when he will go to Boston again– I try to feel that it is all for the best but it seems as though it might have been so different, when I first learned of it I thought not be it could not be- the distance being so great his letter did not reach me untill Corrected: until too late to telegraph you and have this misunderstanding righted and him recalled. I will say no more about this my dear teacher, but in belief it has been a great blow to me. Mr Fenn has felt since his return that some explanation is due you from him, and told me this morning that he would write tomorrow.