After the close of my classEditorial Note: Edward A. Kimball was teaching the Normal class in the Board of Education at this time., I went out of town for two days to see two of my students and returned today–Editorial Note: There were eleven days of class, from June 14 to June 26. There were no classes on the two Sundays, June 17 and June 24. However, both morning and afternoon sessions were held on June 21 and June 26. There was also an opening, introductory session on June 13.

I found your letter, and inasmuch as Mr. McCracken had returned. I gave your message to Mrs. Stetson–

It would have been very nice if you could have seen the students and said a few words to them and I thought at one time of asking this of you but at once decided to refrain and not add to the many demands upon you

It is not for me to estimate the value of the class to the students who were in attendance or the merit of the work that was done, but it seems proper to report as a part of your own demonstration, that every member, was in prompt attendance at every session. There was no indication of distress or inharmony during the term

On the contrary, reports indicated that claims of sickness were destroyed during the class–

There were 14 Sessions - and a vast amount of ground was covered-

Six sessions were devoted to the subject of mental treat practice - and malpractice and the students were thoroughly questioned, drilled and instructed-

I had much to say concerning the normal and wholesome relationship that should exist between teacher and student - and much also to say in relation to the abuses that so often prevail

The students themselves expressed in words, much satisfaction, and feel that the class has been of benefit to them-

The decision as to which of them shall recieve Corrected: receive certificates will be decided tomorrow– They made a good showing– I wish that you might have had such students years ago when you were teaching

We shall prepare certificates for Miss Sawyer and Mr Leonard- The latter has hardly reached the point of teaching yet - but is sound, intelligent, loving and lovable- The bestowal of a certificate is safe and will doubtless prove to be the stepping stone to more active work– His answers and statements were good - and had the all important glow of love - mercy and tenderness.

Judge Clarkson, already has the degree C.S.B., and we will not make a new certificate for him

He needed the discipline, and the elaborate analysis which was afforded him and has said that the class had been of the greatest value to him-

Dr. Wertheimer did well and is progressing beautifully

He is not ready to teach, & it will be safer to let him wait for another year at least–

I was much pleased with Prof. McCracken-

He seems to be gentle - refined, and childlike in his reception of Christian Science. His mental or Christian attitude and status is promise of much of value to the causeEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science. in the future and I shall look with affectionate anticipation for a beautiful career

There was another Professor in the class, Mr Herm of BaltimoreEditorial Note: Baltimore, Maryland– Please keep him in mind- He is splendid because he has felt the very touch of God and has been born again

I do not think that it is best to give Mr McCracken a certificate this year and Mrs. Stetson agrees with this

In teaching this class I have endeavored to present 1st the exact Science of Christian Science - fully. 2d To present an elaborate uncovering of the claims of error-

3d To present a sensible, practicable application of the understanding of Christian Science to the destruction of error's illusive seeming

4th To make it appear that Christian Science urges upon its disciple the highest conceivable morality - the most tender love, and the activity of mercy, forbearance & forgiveness

And above all that it urges the obedience which is its own blessing and which means, health, life, and the peace of the redeemed

I shall be in BostonEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts until - Tuesday p.m - for the purpose of closing up the business of the BoardEditorial Note: Board of Education

I have been expecting to go to Cape CodEditorial Note: Cape Cod, Massachusetts- to visit with Mrs Keeley and her sister for a few days–

I must leave Boston for the West on July 11th to fill some lecture engagements-

If you want me, I could go to ConcordEditorial Note: Concord, New Hampshire Tuesday or Wednesday & defer my visit or I could come from there (Cape Cod) at any time after I arrived-

I will send my address if I go-

We Mrs. Kimball & I would delight to see you but do not feel that we ought to ask it of you So, dearest friend do not burden yourself in the slightest in regard to us.

Just do what will be most peaceful for thee

The Bd of Education wrote you about certificates–

The lawyer looked up an act of the legislature passed in 1883, I think - which requires a special act of the legislature before any particular College can issue diplomas or confer degrees–

Judge Hanna is to write to you about it– We can handle the matter, but I think it would be well if you can talk it over with one or both of us, so that you may know all about it and decide on what is the best course to be pursued in the future

I will be at the Publishing house until 5- o'clock, Monday, and on Tuesday forenoon

If you want to send me any word, I will receive it there