Accession: 296.43.004
Editorial Title: Malinda J. Lancaster to Mary Baker Eddy, August 10, 1886
Author: Malinda J. Lancaster 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: August 10, 1886
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Malinda J. Lancaster on lined paper from Lexington, Kentucky.
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72 South Broadway–
Lexington–
Kentucky–
August 10th 1886–
Mrs Eddy,

Please allow me to address you this once. not that I wish to combat the justice of your rejection, or question your right to reject; but, to ask you to be kind enough to give me the reason why. This I think is due me. I am not an As Written: ane invalid. My moral character is above reproach & I am not a pauper. I did not ask you to reduce your price one single cent. It is certainly your right to be wary & reject those who are not ready; but, why reject one who is ready, & weary of waiting, please answer if it suits your convenience. & please understand that I take your rejection as finalAs Written:finale, & sorrowfully regret that I made the application. I did so from an earnest desire to learn & from the advice of friends who are scientistsEditorial Note: Christian Scientists.

Please allow me to bid you farewell-

RespectfullyAs Written:Res–
Mrs Geo. Lancaster-
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72 South Broadway–
Lexington–
Kentucky–
August 10th 1886–
Mrs Eddy,

Please allow me to address you this once. not that I wish to combat the justice of your rejection, or question your right to reject; but, to ask you to be kind enough to give me the reason why. This I think is due me. I am not ane Corrected: an invalid. My no moral character is above reproach & I am not a pauper. I did not ask you to reduce your price one single cent. It is certaintly your right to be wary & reject those who are not ready; but, why reject one who is ready, & weary of waiting, please answer if it suits your convenience. & prlease understand that I take your rejection as finaleCorrected:final, & sorrowfully rejgret that I made the appylication. I did so from an earnest desire to learn & from the advice of friends who are scientistsEditorial Note: Christian Scientists.

Please [?] Unclear or illegible  allow me to bid you farewell-

Res–Expanded:Respectfully
Mrs Geo. Lancaster-
 
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