Accession: 709AP1.84.001
Editorial Title: Charles C. Sabin to Mary Baker Eddy, December 14, 1886
Author: Charles C. Sabin 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Annotator: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: December 14, 1886
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Charles C. Sabin on lined paper from Saint Albans, Vermont.
Archival Note: This letter includes a notation in the handwriting of Mary Baker Eddy.
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There is no form among men, therefore I will not try to express my love for love because Immortal.– I purchased one of your Books Science and HealthEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy of Miss Cheney one of your Students now at 68 Victoria St. Montreal P.Q. formerly from Worcester MassachusettsAs Written:Mass I understand, and who is seemingly thronged with visitors, about 8 had Called within 1 1/2 hours during very rainy snowy bad walking,–

I have read your works thoroughly time and again for nearly a year, Mrs,, M. A. Lilly 1066 Wilcox Av,, Chicago well known to the ShermansEditorial Note: Bradford Sherman, Martha E. Sherman, and Roger Sherman could tell you much of me. I am a business man, but can see my way to abandon it for "Truth"

Have a desire to enter your Class in College. have first Class references, never endorsed creeds, Am called "liberal to a fault".- Have always sought a reason for everything, accepted nothing not proved,,—

How glad would I express this rest and Peace, Joy ! Glory ! Your books have given me.—

What further would be necessary? when could I enter College? Does the $300.Editorial Note: $300.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $10,005.81 in 2024.all have to be paid in advance?

I have bought and given away 4 of your Books –

The last has your Engraving in, I feel that I know you now. - You are blessed,,—

Very Truly
C. C. Sabin
Handshift:Mary Baker EddyAnswerAs Written:Ans at once
709AP1.84.001
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Reproduced from the archive of The Mary Baker Eddy Library

There is no form among men, therefore I will not try to express my love for love because Immortal.– I purchased one of your Books Science and HealthEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy of Miss Cheney one of your sStudents now at 68 Victoria St. Montreal P.Q. formerly from Worcester MassExpanded:Massachusetts I understand, and who is seemingly thronged with visitors, about 8 had Called within 1 1/2 hours during very rainy snowy bad walking,–

I have read your works thoroughly time and again for nearly a year, Mrs,, M. A. Lilly 1066 Wilcox Av,, Chicago well known to the ShermansEditorial Note: Bradford Sherman, Martha E. Sherman, and Roger Sherman could tell you much of me. I am a business man, but can see my way to abandon it for "Truth"

Have a desire to enter your Class in College. have first Class references, never endorsed creeds, Am called "liberal to a fault".- Have always sought a reason for everything, accepted nothing not proved,,—

How glad would I express this rest and Peace, Joy ! Glory ! Your books have given me.—

What further would be necessary? when could I enter College? Does the $300.Editorial Note: $300.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $10,005.81 in 2024.all have to be paid in advance?

I have bought and given away 4 of your Books –

The last has your Engraving in, I feel that I know you now. - You are blessed,,—

Very Truly
C. C. Sabin
Handshift:Mary Baker EddyAnsExpanded:Answer at once
 
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Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Bradford Sherman, Martha E. Sherman, and Roger Sherman $300.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $10,005.81 in 2024.