Accession: 469.54.024
Editorial Title: M. Anna Osgood to Mary Baker Eddy, March 21, 1887
Author: M. Anna Osgood 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: March 21, 1887
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by M. Anna Osgood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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1502 Arch St. Phila. Pa.
March 21st/87–
Dear Mrs. Eddy—

Many thanks for your kind noteEditorial Note: See L07880., which I did not expect to receive, knowing how fully your time is occupied.

In writing to Dr. Frye I intended to have mentioned Mrs. Kate Peirce of BristolEditorial Note: Bristol, Pennsylvania– who, you will be glad to know, is doing very good work, and seems to be very anxious to keep in the direct line of Christian Science.

I wish in some way that the price of healing, as well as teaching, could be published in the Journal. Practitioners have so many prices, all the way from $5.00Editorial Note: $5.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $165.01 in 2024. a visit to $5.00 & $3.00Editorial Note: $3.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $99.00 in 2024. a week-, and it makes it very confusing to patients to know who is right, and of course patients contend for the least price–

My understanding is, that the office price is $2.00Editorial Note: $2.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $66.00 in 2024. for the first day and $1.00Editorial Note: $1.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $33.00 in 2024. for each day afterwards. I give no price by the week– And if I am not right would like to know it. I also understand that if we are called out to see patients, we are to charge according to the attendant expense and time.

The laws are very strict here in regard to healing. I am told that no one is allowed to practice healing for a price unless licensed or something to that effect.

I have been thinking if it would not be best for me to consult a lawyer and know just how we do stand as regards the laws of the state, and see if we could get a Charter, and if so, if that would protect us– The MDs are getting somewhatAs Written:some what aroused over the question of Christian ScienceAs Written:CS- Should be glad of any suggestions from you–

Lovingly- Your Student
M. Anna Osgood—
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1502 Arch St. Phila. Pa.
March 21st/87–
Dear Mrs. Eddy—

Many thanks for your kind noteEditorial Note: See L07880., which I did not expect to receive, knowing how fully your time is occupied.

In writing to Dr. Frye I intended to have mentioned Mrs. Kate Peirce of BristolEditorial Note: Bristol, Pennsylvania– who, you will be glad to know, is doing very good work, and seems to be very anxious to keep in the direct line of Christian Science.

I wish in some way that the price of healing, as well as teaching, could be published in the Journal. Practitioners have so memany prices, all the way from $5.00Editorial Note: $5.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $165.01 in 2024. a visit to $5.00 & $3.00Editorial Note: $3.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $99.00 in 2024. a week-, and it makes it very confusing to patients to know who is right, and of course patients contend for the leeast price–

My understanding is, that the office price is $2.00Editorial Note: $2.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $66.00 in 2024. for the first day and $1.00Editorial Note: $1.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $33.00 in 2024. for each day afterwards. I give no price by the week– And if I am not right would like to know it. I also understand that if we are called out to see patients, we are to charge according to the attendant expense and time.

The laws are very strict here in regard to healing. I am told that no one is allowed to practice healing for a price unless licensed or something to that effect.

I have been thinking if it would not be best for me to consult a lawyer and know just how we do stand as regards the laws of the state, and see if we could get a Charter, and if so, if that would protect us– The MDs are getting some whatCorrected:somewhat arroused over the question of CSExpanded:Christian Science- Should be glad of any suggestions from you–

Lovingly- Your Student
M. Anna Osgood—
 
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See L07880. Bristol, Pennsylvania $5.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $165.01 in 2024. $3.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $99.00 in 2024. $2.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $66.00 in 2024. $1.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $33.00 in 2024.