Accession: 941.91.047
Editorial Title: Dixie Childers to Mary Baker Eddy, April 17, 1886
Author: Dixie Childers 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: April 17, 1886
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Dixie Childers on lined paper from Radnor, Pennsylvania.
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Radnor PennsylvaniaAs Written:Pa.
Apr. 17th. 1886.
Dear Mrs. Eddy,

I received the copy of the C. S. Journal you sent me, have enjoyed every word it contained and have sent it to KentuckyAs Written:Ky. to a friend. Enclosed As Written: Inclosed please find Money Order for ($3.62 cts.) three dollars and sixty two centsEditorial Note: $3.62 in 1886 is the equivalent of $104.35 in 2021.. for which send me the Newly revised "Science & Health" $3.00 postage 17 ctsEditorial Note: $3.17 in 1886 is the equivalent of $91.38 in 2021. extra. Also the pamphlet "Defence of Christian Science" & "Historical sketch of Metaphysical Healing" each 10 ctsEditorial Note: $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $2.88 in 2021.. Also "Christian Healing" price .25 ctsEditorial Note: $0.25 in 1886 is the equivalent of $7.21 in 2021..

"Science & Health" $3.17Editorial Note: $3.17 in 1886 is the equivalent of $91.38 in 2021.
"Christian Healing" .25Editorial Note: $0.25 in 1886 is the equivalent of $7.21 in 2021.
"Defence of Christian Science" 10Editorial Note: $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $2.88 in 2021.
"Historical Sketch of Met. Heal. 10Editorial Note: $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $2.88 in 2021.
Total $3.62Editorial Note: $3.62 in 1886 is the equivalent of $104.35 in 2021.
Yours Very RespectfullyAs Written:Respt.
Address
Miss. Dixie Childers
Radnor.
DelawareAs Written:Del. CountyAs Written:Co. PennsylvaniaAs Written:Penna.

P.S. after reaching the Post Office find I cannot get a money order at this office so register instead.

RespectfullyAs Written:Respt,

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Radnor Pa.Expanded:Pennsylvania
Apr. 17th. 1886.
Dear Mrs. Eddy,

I received the copy of the C. S. Journal you sent me, have enjoyed every word it contained and have sent it to Ky.Expanded:Kentucky to a friend. Inclosed Corrected: Enclosed please find Money Order for ($3.62 cts.) three dollars and sixty two centsEditorial Note: $3.62 in 1886 is the equivalent of $104.35 in 2021.. for which send me the Newly revised "Science & Health" $3.00 postage 17 ctsEditorial Note: $3.17 in 1886 is the equivalent of $91.38 in 2021. extra. Also the pamphlet "Defence of Christian Science" & "Historical sketch of Metaphysical Healing" each 10 ctsEditorial Note: $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $2.88 in 2021.. Also "Christian Healing" price .25 ctsEditorial Note: $0.25 in 1886 is the equivalent of $7.21 in 2021..

"Science & Health" $3.17Editorial Note: $3.17 in 1886 is the equivalent of $91.38 in 2021.
"Christian Healing" .25Editorial Note: $0.25 in 1886 is the equivalent of $7.21 in 2021.
"Defence of Christian Science" 10Editorial Note: $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $2.88 in 2021.
"Historical Sketch of Met. Heal. 10Editorial Note: $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $2.88 in 2021.
Total $3.62Editorial Note: $3.62 in 1886 is the equivalent of $104.35 in 2021.
Yours Very Respt.Expanded:Respectfully
Address
Miss. Dixie Childers
Radnor.
Del.Expanded:Delaware Co.Expanded:County Penna.Expanded:Pennsylvania

P.S. after reaching the Post Office find I cannot get a money order at this office so register instead.

Respt,Expanded:Respectfully

 
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$3.62 in 1886 is the equivalent of $104.35 in 2021. $3.17 in 1886 is the equivalent of $91.38 in 2021. $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $2.88 in 2021. $0.25 in 1886 is the equivalent of $7.21 in 2021. $3.17 in 1886 is the equivalent of $91.38 in 2021. $0.25 in 1886 is the equivalent of $7.21 in 2021. $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $2.88 in 2021. $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $2.88 in 2021. $3.62 in 1886 is the equivalent of $104.35 in 2021.