February 22. 1886
I am a Presbyterian Minister and desirous of studying Metaphysics. as taught by you. — Owing to inabilityAs Written:in ability by way of means .If I do. study it. must come in. among,: "A limited number of Clergyman free" As set forth by you in advertisement
A year or so ago — I had a long Sickness- which was, if anything. .aggravated by the use of medicine. especially the injudicious use of it.
Please inform me soon.. : When I can enter on above terms
Am sorry. could not pay you regular tuition but owing. to long sickness of my wife- who died, and of myself. Cannot do so.
Hoping, to hear from you soon. as to particulars I remain
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