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| Accession: | 382.50.012 |
| Editorial Title: | Eldridge J. Smith to Mary Baker Eddy, June 19, 1880 |
| Author: | Eldridge J. Smith |
| Recipient: | Mary Baker Eddy |
| Date: | June 19, 1880 |
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Eldridge J. Smith on lined printed stationery that reads in part: "Office
of Boardman & Smith, Dealers in Fine Library, Office, and Church Furniture, Etc.,
Etc." This letter was sent from Washington, D.C.
Editorial Note: Smith tells Mary Baker Eddy that he continues to find comfort and benefit in the perusal
of her book, Science and Health. He thanks Eddy for the book and says he believes its teachings are what Jesus Christ
taught and practiced. He desires that his life in the future will be more in accord
with these teachings. Smith has been a member of a church for some years and has found
many good and noble people in the church, but he has not found there what he wants
and needs. The church members profess belief in Jesus but deny the power Jesus promised
to those who believe, such as healing the sick, etc. Smith has been restored to health
and is now able to endure physical and mental labor. He thanks Eddy for this and says
he wants to do what he can to assist her in her work. At one point, Eddy, through
Daniel Spofford, had sent Smith 24 books (probably copies of Science and Health). He has given most of them away to those he felt would appreciate what is taught
in them. He closes the letter by saying it is his sincere wish that God will bless
and prosper Eddy in every way.
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