When the ShermansEditorial Note: Bradford Sherman and Roger Sherman first returned they As Written: the expected to teach; but after a little they gave it up, and now are sending students to you, the last part is good. I am informed they state I am not in harmony with them, probably some “Mal” has stated it.

I go to Chicago in a few days, and will see them, no doubt I can very soon discover the author of such a falsity. I have already written them, for I do desire they shall continue in the good way, and no act of mine shall be an obstacle.

Should you receive letters of inquiry from the west, about your comingEditorial Note: Mary Baker Eddy taught a class in Chicago in May 1884., which you are liable to, do not be annoyed, or anxious, no doubt they will come from a class, who consider you have nothing to do, but reply to profitless questions, and they are generally As Written: generaly very unreliable people.

Now Silsbee learned in Chicago that you expected to come to Milwaukee, therefore she started back to N. Y. in considerable of a muddle, for we did not mention the fact to her or even allude to its possibility. She will not do us harm, because she considers herself one of your staunch friends, and you, her’s, and especially commissioned to carry ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science to New York City, eventually.

Incidentally we learned from an insane lady, (partially so) whom our girl went to see, that Mrs. Choate was expecting to come west and give lectures this spring. It seems, that some three or four weeks since, Miss Harvey had been in the habit of reading, from your S&HEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, to this insane person, to prepare her to hear Mrs Choate. How much there is to this I do not know. Miss Harvey has been sick for several weeks back, and under the care of an M.D. I have worked against Mrs Choate’s ties to Miss H – since my return and I am informed she Miss H. expresses friendship and confidence in my wife, and her ability to help this insane person.

Mrs Choate will not come to Milwaukee if we can stop her, and I think we can. I have sent the April “Journal” to this insane person: and I believe we can soon convince her that she does not wish to see or hear Mrs Choate.

In the above, and other indications I could mention of the work of the “Mal’s”, we see the urgent necessity and wisdom of your coming west without much delay. The good & success of the cause, demands sacrifices, and strong work toward that ultimate. We want no sloths or grumblers in the vineyardMatt 20:1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. now, but vigilance, and fidelity that will be triumphant only in the End.

I find it difficult, and laborious, to manage this class business; out here, so there shall be no failure, or discord. It would be easier were I speaking from Boston. You run against so much selfishness, envy, Etc. and a continuous misconstruction put upon my motives, that I feel like saying to some, well, go to Boston, and see what terms Mrs Eddy will make! – there I think, that is not helping you, or the causeEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science., which renews my strength, and then I pitch into the “Mal’s”.

I think your best route to come out here will be by boat to N.Y. then the Pennsylvania RailroadAs Written:Penn RR to PhiladelphiaAs Written:Philad’a stop over night in PhiladelphiaAs Written:Philad’a. take a morning train for Chicago. and I am sure my friend, if you take one of those elegant & easy Pullman sleepers you will not have any occasion to regret riding one night, which would bring you into Chicago in the morning. You pass, from PhiladelphiaAs Written:Philad’a through the beautiful scenery of the Allegheny’s.

You can take the “Limited Express” from N.Y. which consists entirely of Pullmans, at 9.00 AM ride one night, and reach ChicagoAs Written:Chic at 10.30 the next day, this is the fastest train from N.Y to ChicagoAs Written:Chic - it costs $5.00 Editorial Note: $5.00 in 1884 is the equivalent of $138.44 in 2017. extra fare on this train. By this train you pass the famous Horse shoe CurveEditorial Note: Horseshoe Curve. The Horseshoe Curve is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania and is still in use today. It was completed in 1854 for the purpose of improving train travel through the Allegheny Mountains. between five and six o’clock PM. But if you cannot decide to ride at night let me know, and I can give you another As Written: annother train, or you can take this same Limited Express, from N.Y at 9.00 AM, reach Pittsburgh As Written: Pittsburg at 9.00 P.M. stop over night in Pittsburgh & then the next night at Crestline, leave Crestline next morning, arrive in Chicago at 6.45 PM. The local trains are not as pleasant to travel by, as the through trains

I could suggest a pleasurable route, by way of Niagara Falls, if you would prefer not to ride at night, and will do so when I hear your preference.

Should you come by through train you would only need Miss Bartlett to come with you: and could you see the ease with which travel by rail is now performed, all your dislike of coming alone would disappear, for you seldom meet with the courtesy, and attention to a lady’s wants shown upon western Rail ways. I meet more ladies alone than with Escorts. As near as I can estimate, the expense for one, by local travel over the route mentioned would be, from Boston to Chicago, about $45.00Editorial Note: $45.00 in 1884 is the equivalent of $1,246.00 in 2017.. Whereas by through train it would be $32.00Editorial Note: $32.00 in 1884 is the equivalent of $886.05 in 2017.. or in totals round trips for three 270.00Editorial Note: $270.00 in 1884 is the equivalent of $7,476.02 in 2017. or $186.00Editorial Note: $186.00 in 1884 is the equivalent of $5,150.15 in 2017. depending on the method of travel. I do not like to presume on my friendship, or seem to dictate, but I want you to have a pleasant trip, and yet not too As Written: to expensive, such as will be if you come with two others. I pledge you this my teacher, that Mrs Sawyer and self will return with you, if upon your arrival; and time to return, it seems God directed. I could meet you out from Chicago, and break a little of the monotony

I cannot Keep it off my mind, that the “Mal’s are trying to get the Hawthorne Hall away from you, and the great necessity of a permanent College building with Chapel Etc. When you come, I will lay a plan before you by which I think all this may be brought about, and we will see this glorious causeEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science. triumph over all its enemies. When I was with you I asked Mrs Crosse, if she would aid you, in case I could induce you to come west. She expressed a prompt willingness to do so, and entered into such a project with much enthusiasm; saying it would do the causeEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science., and yourself much good.

Probably you are better posted upon Mrs C’s ability, than myself, and whether she can assist you during your absence. I formed an admiration for her, which I had not conceived of before, she seemed a tower of strength, in the apparent quiet demeanor

By the time you reply to this, we shall have a more definite As Written: deffinite understanding of the coming class. Mrs Sawyer writes in much love; and looks forward to meet you with much pleasure.