Clara A. Beecher to Mary Baker Eddy, March 27, 1886

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371.49.004

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Clara A. Beecher

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Mary Baker Eddy

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March 27, 1886

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ChicagoEditorial Note: Chicago, Illinois - Mar - 27 / 1886As Written:86 -

My Dear Mrs. Eddy,

YoursEditorial Note: This letter is not extant. to Belle came yesterday -– she went away last Sat - and I hear from her that she has a prospect for quite a class - at $28Editorial Note: $28.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $807.15 in 2021.: a scholar - She will have two or three who were students of Mrs- HillEditorial Note: Possibly Emma S. Hill - who does not have them use your workEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Belle will need the new books at once, and as I failed to get any more yesterday of Mrs. Bell, I thought I would write you to send her a dozen Cash On DeliveryAs Written:C. O. D. if you will do so, also some of the Pamphlets you spoke of: - Dear Mrs- Eddy, your letter is such a comfort - & will be to Belle I know - I thank you from my heart for your great love and patience, and for the wonderful light that comes from the "new edition," every time we read it — as Belle says - "it seems as if you were right there talking to us-"

That wonderful chapter on the "Holy City," and the Apocalypse, seemed to open the door straight As Written: strait into Heaven - In fact, to one who understands as they read, Heaven is already opened - It is open to me, and I feel great joy in believingRom 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. - and in spite of persecutions "I know in whom I have believed,"II Tim 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. When the "perfect day"Prov 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. comes in its glory, how small these trials will appear to us - I wish I could send the money for the booksEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy now - but I cannot – and I doubt not Belle will be able to pay for them by the time they arrive at GEditorial Note: Galesburg, Illinois – In fact I know she will - Address Miss I. A- Beecher.

Galesburg -

Knox - Co – IllinoisAs Written:Ill.

I do not know as you ever send in this way - and if so - pardon me for asking - but I know she will need them before long – and so thought that would be the quickest way - I will send your letter to Belle todayAs Written:to-day –

With warmest love for you, and thanks for your help —

Mrs- C. A. Beecher.
26 Whipple st-
Chicago-

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ChicagoEditorial Note: Chicago, Illinois - Mar - 27 / 86Expanded:1886 -

My Dear Mrs. Eddy,

YoursEditorial Note: This letter is not extant. to Belle came yesterday -– she went away last Sat - and I hear from her that she has a prospect for quite a class - at $28Editorial Note: $28.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $807.15 in 2021.: a scholar - She will have two or three who were students of Mrs- HillEditorial Note: Possibly Emma S. Hill - who does not have them use your workEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Belle will need the new books at once, and as I failed to get any more yesterday of Mrs. Bell, I thought I would write you to send her a dozen C. O. D.Expanded:Cash On Delivery [?] Unclear or illegible if you will do so, also some of the Pamphlets you spoke of: - Dear Mrs- Eddy, your letter is such a comfort - & will be to Belle I know - I thank you from my heart for your great love and patience, and for the wonderful light that comes from the "new edition," every time we read it — as Belle says - "it seems as if you were right there talking to us-"

That wonderful chapter on the "Holy City," and the Apocalypse, seemed to open the door strait Corrected: straight into Heaven - In fact, to one who understands as they read, Heaven is already opened - It is open to me, and I feel great joy in believingRom 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. - and in spite of persecutions "I know in whom I have believed,"II Tim 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. When the "perfect day"Prov 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. comes in its glory, how small these trials will appear to us - I wish I could send the money for the booksEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy now - but I cannot – and I doubt not Belle will be able to pay for them by the time they arrive at GEditorial Note: Galesburg, Illinois – In fact I know she will - Address Miss I. A- Beecher.

Galesburg -

Knox - Co – Ill.Expanded:Illinois

With warmest love for you, and thanks for your help —

Mrs- C. A. Beecher.
26 Whipple st-
Chicago-

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Chicago, Illinois This letter is not extant. $28.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $807.15 in 2021. Possibly Emma S. Hill Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Galesburg, Illinois