Please accept as an apology for thus addressing you, the fact that we have purchased and been reading your books “Science and Health”Editorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.. Being so much pleased with the limited insight into the ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science, as taught by you, by reading the books, we desire to know more about it, with a view to obtaining benefits in our own person, and imparting blessings of a substantial and enduring nature to others who are afflicted, Please address Geo. E. Whipple

47 Cottage St.

Jersey City Heights New JerseyAs Written:N.J.

P.S. Several years ago I had a severe felonEditorial Note: An abscess in my right hand, by which I was obliged to quit my business a long time and the sinew of one finger rotted so that a portion of it had to be removed, resulting in a stiff crooked finger. I consulted with one of your students who answered me without hesitation or reserve “Yes” to my inquiry whether it could be made whole. Also there are spots upon the skin of my hands which people generally say are liver spots. Also I am troubled with what is called PilesEditorial Note: hemorrhoids. I have deferred consulting with the Medical DoctorsAs Written:M.D.s, hoping to be able to cast out these evils upon the Principle advocated by you. Have not as yet fully succeeded.

Your Student being unable to attend to my case at that time it has afforded me an opportunity to read some in your books, and try to practice upon that principle

Your Student informed me that you would have a class in Sept. and advised that Myself & Wife attend your class.

What are your terms? How long would it require to learn the ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science sufficiently to be able to do as great works as Jesus did, or as you do?

How much would it cost us for board et ceteraAs Written:&c. et ceteraAs Written:&c. while learning?