Accession: 402.51.011
Editorial Title: Albert B. Dorman to Mary Baker Eddy, May 11, 1884
Author: Albert B. Dorman 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Annotator: Calvin A. Frye 
Date: May 11, 1884
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Albert B. Dorman on his printed stationery from Worcester, Massachusetts.
Archival Note: Includes a notation in the handwriting of Calvin A. Frye.
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Handshift:Calvin A. FryeAnsweredAs Written:Ans May 3

There is a case here that is considered hopeless, the consultation of physicians decided that nothing could be done for the person, and of course he and his people are only waiting for him to die. The case appears to be a Tumor on the Aorta, it for some reason prevents him swallowing. he keeps spitting, and all nourishment is in the form of liquid. He is one of the firm of the largest Dry Goods Establishments here, and everybody knows of his illness, if he can be brought out my businessEditorial Note: Albert B. Dorman’s business as a Christian Science practitioner (healer). is established and it would be one of the greatest things for the ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science. They have not employed me yet, but they called on me, I am out of the printing business and can attend to the case if I get it, or any others. Will you please be kind enough to instruct me in this case Mrs Eddy tell me all you can about it, how to commence and as far as possible in carrying it through, I will not forget you Mrs. Eddy if I ever make a success of the ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science and I am now going to try. Please let me hear from you at your earliest convenience in regard to it. Give my regards to all not forgetting your self.

Your Affectionate Student
Albert Barnes Dorman C.S.
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Handshift:Calvin A. FryeAnsExpanded:Answered May 3

There is a case here that is considered hopeless, the consultation of physicians decided that nothing could be done for the person, and of course he and his people are only waiting for him to die. The case appears to be a Tumor on the Aorta, it for some reason prevents him swallowing. he keeps spitting, and all nourishment is in the form of liquid. He is one of the firm of the largest Dry Goods Establishments here, and everybody knows of his illness, if he can be brought out my businessEditorial Note: Albert B. Dorman’s business as a Christian Science practitioner (healer). is established and it would be one of the greatest things for the ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science. They have not employed me yet, but they called on me, I am out of the printing business and can attend to the case if I get it, or any others. Will you please be kind enough to instruct me in this case Mrs Eddy tell me all you can about it, how to commence and as far as possible in carrying it through, I will not forget you Mrs. Eddy if I ever make a success of the ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science and I am now going to try. Please let me hear from you at your earliest convenience in regard to it. Give my regards to all not forgetting your self.

Your Affectionate Student
Albert Barnes Dorman C.S.
 
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