I have just boarded the train to start for home, and thought I must pen to you what I had accomplished on this trip to this CityEditorial Note: Chicago, Illinois. I sent you one letter yesterday about the booksEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, but since then learn what I before suspected, Jansen McClerg & Co. have had a number of calls for the books, but probably, Clerks would say nothing to Mr Smith, the firm member, and thus he know knowthing Corrected: nothing about it. I am now, more impressed with the idea of placing the books at Revell's, and will, as soon as I, or you, write, and we get a good ready, then I can go to Chicago and place the books, also get Ads in paper. Again, in relation to placing the books at MilwaukeeEditorial Note: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I have thought it might be the best plan to continue them at West & Cos and at no other. They are the largest firm well known, and now, with renewed efforts to let it be known, will increase the sale. I called there and found four set, of the dozen, I had taken 8 set, and when the new lot arrive I know of a number who want books,

Office:– 1. P M- Can you read the above, I had to write between stops of train, I will now try to give you an outline of my visit to Mr Shermans, How I wish I could be with you for a brief hour,- but I know you will understand me as I write, for your are with me. It pains me to write what I heard at Shermans, but good will come out of it. Mrs Silsbee accompanied me. Our interview, which lasted until 11.30 P M, was very pleasant, but I could see the effects of the mesmerism, in their words.

I gave them, at first a brien f description of my own and Mrs Silsbee's failures, failures in practice under their method of practice. then of my investigations and evidences, and study of C [?] Unclear or illegible hristian Science as taught by you. Also of the success of your Students. Then a minute detail of E. J Arens, and an exhibit of the proof of his piracy, false teaching, Etc. I did not spare Mr Osgood either. They questioned very much & revealed the fact that they had been inquiring at BostonEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts in relation to you. They questioned about Mrs Choate, and the same opionion prevailing as among others, whoom Corrected: whom Mrs Choate reaches. That she Mrs C– is a favorite, and the only one you fully endorse. Then came a startling revelation, and yet it need not be. You know Mrs Sherman and Miss Platt, sisters; are aunts to Miss Howe, also they have annother Corrected: another married neice Corrected: niece there in Boston whoose Corrected: whose child, a littele one, they, Miss Howe hasd been treating.

Miss Platts words were. "Dr Sawyer. how is it? you say Mrs Eddys students heal cases of consumptionEditorial Note: tuberculosis; Mrs Choate, the oldest student, and most successfull Corrected: successful one; said to my neiceCorrected:niece, whoose Corrected: whose little child, she was treating, could not be cured, had consumption fixed upon him, and must die."

Mrs Eddy? before; when they asked how I liked Mrs Choate. I said but little; but then, I could hold back the facts no longer; did I do wrong; when I denied Mrs Choate's statement: that she was far from being a favorite. That you no longer endorsed her, and she had withdrawn from the C. S. Association to save expuslsion, That Mrs C– had fallen away, and was not as good a healer as formerly: If I did wrong, I know God will let no harm come of it, I cannot help but feel good will come of it, for I spoke the truth only. It is needless for me to ask if you see where Mrs C- has drifted. that she, of any, should do such work here in Milwaukee, and Chicago; when she might have done incalculable good; is sad to contemplate. You may be sure I left no stone unturned, to root out of Mr Shermans thoughts; the impression made by Mrs C– "that you did not take c [?] Unclear or illegible ases of Consumption to treat." I found I must appeal to the fears, of, particularly the men, so I used the lever mesmerism; to drive them out of a certain feeling of security they exhibited, and I hope it has produced the right effect. Mrs Silsbee then brought her own case before them, and she is in nearly as bad condition, as when they first began treatment. she also mentioned her numerous failures in healing others. I then placed your generous offer before them. And Mrs Silsbee, stated that I was to form a class, which she purposed to join, asking Mrs Sherman to come with her, and in the spring both come to you

They all thanked us kindly for the call, the information, & invitation; would think the matter over, and let us know. The seed is sown: and does the question arise, did I sow good seed, or any tares with the good seed.Matt 13:24 ¶Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: Matt 13:25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. Matt 13:26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. Matt 13:27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? Matt 13:28 He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? Matt 13:29 But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Matt 13:30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. I cannot feel but that it will bring forth fruit unto the glory of God. My friend– I have a confession; and I cannot understand why I should be placed in such an alitudeCorrected:attitude. for my intentions were for good. You will remember I was the cause of Mrs Silsbee not coming to you with us, it now turns out from a statement of Mrs Sherman, that she wanted to come to you this winter also, and if she had known Mrs Silsbee, was going, would have joined her. I ask, is it the reaction of mortal mind, and am I paying the penalty, for I certainly, have far more difficult tasks before me, than if they had come to you. Or shall I look upon it as one of those mysterious (mysterious to personal sense) orderings of God, to bring me into this work entirely. If no harm comes to the causeEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science.. through my instrumentality, I shall not regret my actions in the premises.

Mr Charles has opened his office in Central Music Hall block, and announces his complete mastery of the Science, as taught by E J Arens. "Mrs Eddy has no science, is not even healed herself, has trouble of the Spine, and very poor health." Mr Shermans says Mr Charles called, and, so [?] Unclear or illegible  informed them on his return from Boston. I could not yet learn what book he uses.

The elder Mr Sherman says, that Miss Brown and Mrs Noyes are not together now, are both on Washington st. Also that [?] Unclear or illegible  he is informed Miss Brown is doing good work. I did not dispute him, for his estimate of what constitutes good work, might differ from mine. Also a Mrs Coursens is practicing, is a student of Osgood. I will keep a close watch onf Mr Charles, and if he is using a work of Arens will discover it. To be patient, and give a rascal plenty of rope, is the best way to detect him, and make him his own executioner.

Mr Charles was a Teacher in a School out in the suberbs Corrected: suburbs of Chicago.

I am awaiting your letter in relation to the reasons for sending telegram. I understood it to mean, that unless Rger Sherman agreed to come to you when your class opened, I was not to take any member of the family to teach. Is that correct, or that Roger Sherman must signify his assent for any member of the family, before I diceded Corrected: decided to take hMrs Sherman. Roger Sherman is a very reticent person, and it is a little difficult to form an opinion of him, and I confess, I am not favorably impressed with him. He boasts himself to us, that he is perfectly well, and the treatment of Osgood is permanent as far as his case is concerned. Had I not known of the time, not long since, when he was suffering some slight returns of troubles, I might think him sincere, but I cannot feel he is, hope I am mistaken, and that he will come into the "fold by the door."John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. Write, tell me plainly what you think of what I have done that is, if you disapprove, otherwise I shall be content to await the result.

Mrs Silsbee is very anxious I should form the class by next Monday, but I want the matter in relation to Shermans settled first.

I know Mrs Sawyer unites in love. and thus we stop.