I feel that I must write you and assure you of my sincerity in desiring to enter your Normal Class as a Student. My trunk was packed and berth in the sleeper engaged – when a few hours before train time a telegram was received from Dr. Sawyer saying "I shall not endorse you at BostonEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts and have so written"

There was no reason assigned for this nor has there been any except that in his opinion I was not ready for the Normal class. Knowing that I was a stranger to you and that he (as he affirms) was your C. S.Expanded:Christian Science Agent for the N. W.Expanded:Northwest and had your full confidence I felt I could not take the expensive journey at the risk of being rejected as a student. If I had been sure you would have taken me on my own merits I would have come regardless of reports of the letters he had written concerning me. I cannot express to you my disappointinentCorrected:disappointment. I had so long anticipated being a student of yours. When Dr. S returned from Boston I talked with him about going through the Normal Course with you He in no way encouraged me then neither did Mrs. S– to wh [?] Unclear or illegible om I expressed a similar desire. I was told that I needed to make higher demonstrations and that th [?] Unclear or illegible e instructions in Normal Class would not benefit me in this.

When I made application to you I did not consult with either Dr. or Mrs. S– for I knew that they would oppose my efforts. I hoped be allowed the privelege Corrected: privilege of being accepted or condemned by you.

I would like very much to talk with you on this subject– but will not take your valuable time longer. I still hope to some timeCorrected:sometime realize my earnest desire and will trust all to the Infinite Wisdom and Love which leads into all truthJohn 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. .