⇉ Handshift:John F. ThompsonCanton IllinoisAs Written:Ill, Mrch. 27, 1886
Through a friend my attention has been called to the Science of Mental CureEditorial Note: Christian Science. having made some little investigation and being an invalid. I take the liberty to address you on the subject Hoping As Written: Hopeing from the high position you occupy. as an advanced teacher and investigator you will be, the one, to correctly inform me, and start me, aright in my attempt, as a seeker. after health and, true Spiritual elevation – I have been afflicted with partial paralysis of the lower limbs for over three years. I am able to go about the house with the use of crutches but attended with considerable effort. There is a tendency to improvement in my case, rather than otherwise nature seemingly awaiting the proper assistance I have used pretty much all the medical remedies in use by the leading physicians but receive no permanent benefit. After trying all these I am convinced I shall have to look to some higher power for assistance than is contained in drugs
Do you treat patients at a distance? what are your charges for treatment? Can you refer me to some reliable person competent to treat living near to this vicinity?
What books would be advisable for self-instructionAs Written:self instruction?
What are the textbooks As Written: text books used in the college and course of study? Where can books be obtained?
Would be under many obligations to receive a reply to above questions and to any other information you may deem necessary and proper to give me,
Please send circular of printed matter giving information in regard to Metaphysical College and oblige