Accession: 945.92.040
Editorial Title: D. Charles Hill to Mary Baker Eddy, October 21, 1886
Author: D. Charles Hill 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: October 21, 1886
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by D. Charles Hill on embossed lined paper from Norwich, Vermont. This letter includes frequent dots, some of which appear to be indicative of the author resting the tip of the pen as opposed to being intentional punctuation. See the scan of the original to view.
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Norwich Vermont
Oct 21st 1886.
Rev. Mrs. Eddy?
Dear Madam.

Through the kindness of Mrs. W. F. Lord whose life has been preserved by Metaphysical Treatment or Christian Science, I learn of you & The great blessings you have dispens'd & are still dispensing–,,

For the past ten years, I have been an invalid & unable to attend to business,, & during that time have walked out of the graveyard, alone in the world. All my loved ones –gone–,,

Please forward by mail your works–

Science & HealthEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy $3.00Editorial Note: $3.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $97.25 in 2023..

Christian Healing .25Editorial Note: $0.25 in 1886 is the equivalent of $8.10 in 2023..

The People's God. .25.

Mind Healing .10Editorial Note: $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $3.24 in 2023..

Defense of Christian Science .10.

Postage .30.Editorial Note: $0.30 in 1886 is the equivalent of $9.72 in 2023.

Amount enclosed ––– $4.00Editorial Note: $4.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $129.66 in 2023..

Will you have the kindness to inform me of some Christian Scientist to whom I may apply for treatment, & as soon as I can arrange. affairs –will go to BostonEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts. & endeavor to cast off my load of sickness sorrow & grief. that have weighed me down deep in despair As Written: dispair

I am assured of success & should I succeed in accomplishing the desired result?, How much time must elapse, before I can be admitted as a Student in the "Mass Metaphysical College,, & take the first course? What is the amount of tuition? & what is requisite to pass examination? Any information will be most gratefully & thankfully received–,,

Awaiting your reply, & trusting the "mustard seed of Truth,,Matt 17:14 ¶And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, Matt 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatic, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. Matt 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. Matt 17:17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me. Matt 17:18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour. Matt 17:19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? Matt 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Matt 17:21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. so kindly planted by Mrs. Lord may spring into life & bear fruit though your culture. I remain —

Very. Sincerely
(Mr)––– D. C. Hill,
Norwich
(Windsor Co
Vermont
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Norwich Vermont
Oct 21st 1886.
Rev. Mrs. Eddy?
Dear Madam.

Through the kindness of Mrs. W. F. Lord whose life has been preserved by Metaphysical Treatment or Christian Science, I learn of you & The great blessings you have dispens'd & are still dispensing–,,

For the past ten years, I have been an invalid & unable to attend to business,, & during that time have walked out of the graveyard, alone in the world. All my loved ones –gone–,,

Please forward by mail your works–

Science & HealthEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy $3.00Editorial Note: $3.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $97.25 in 2023..

Christian Healing .25Editorial Note: $0.25 in 1886 is the equivalent of $8.10 in 2023..

The People's God. .25.

Mind Healing .10Editorial Note: $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $3.24 in 2023..

Defense of Christian Science .10.

Postage .30.Editorial Note: $0.30 in 1886 is the equivalent of $9.72 in 2023.

Amount enclosed ––– $4.00Editorial Note: $4.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $129.66 in 2023..

Will you have the kindness to inform me of some Christian Scientist to whom I may apply for treatment, & as soon as I can arrange. affairs –will go to BostonEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts. & endeavor to cast off my load of sickness sorrow & grief. that have weighed me down deep in dispair Corrected: despair

I am assured of success & should I succ [?] Unclear or illegible eed in accomplishing the desired result?, How much time must elapse, before I can be admitted as a Student in the "Mass Metaphysical College,, & take the first course? What is the amount of tuition? & what is requisite to pass examination? Any information will be most gratefully & thankfully received–,,

Awaiting your reply, & trusting the "mustard seed of Truth,,Matt 17:14 ¶And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, Matt 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatic, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. Matt 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. Matt 17:17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me. Matt 17:18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour. Matt 17:19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? Matt 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Matt 17:21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. so kindly planted by Mrs. Lord may spring into life & bear fruit though your culture. I remain —

Very. Sincerely
(Mr)––– D. C. Hill,
Norwich
(Windsor Co
Vermont
 
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Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy $3.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $97.25 in 2023. $0.25 in 1886 is the equivalent of $8.10 in 2023. $0.10 in 1886 is the equivalent of $3.24 in 2023. $0.30 in 1886 is the equivalent of $9.72 in 2023. $4.00 in 1886 is the equivalent of $129.66 in 2023. Boston, Massachusetts