Accession: 957.94.027
Editorial Title: James E. Brierly to Calvin A. Frye, February 10, 1887
Author: James E. Brierly 
Recipient: Calvin A. Frye 
Date: February 10, 1887
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by James E. Brierly on embossed lined paper from New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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957.94.027
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Mr. Frye
Dear Bro

Enclosed As Written: Inclosed find money order, four dollars and thirty five cents (4 35/100)Editorial Note: $4.35 in 1887 is the equivalent of $143.56 in 2024. for which send me last years C. S. Journals as follows: 2 each of Jan, Feb, April, May, Sept, and one (1) each of March and July making twelve for one dollar (1.00/100)Editorial Note: $1.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $33.00 in 2024.

2 copies of Christian Healing50¢Editorial Note: $0.50 in 1887 is the equivalent of $16.50 in 2024.

2 The Peoples God– 50¢

1 By Phare PleighEditorial Note: This is referring to Christian Science and the Bible by Phare Pleigh. 35¢Editorial Note: $0.35 in 1887 is the equivalent of $11.55 in 2024

1/2 Doz. Historical Sketch of Metaphysical Healing 50¢

1/2 Doz. Defence of Christian Science 50 ¢

1 Year's As Written: Years SubscriptionAs Written:Sub. to C. S. Journal for 1887 commencing with Jan, number and send to the following address

Mrs Thomas Hersom

Acushnet

MassachusettsAs Written:Mass.

And oblige Yours in Truth
J. E. Brierly

P. S. I wish to be remembered to my dear teacher, Mrs Eddy, she who showed me the pathwayAs Written:path way which leads to the summit: tell her I am still climbing and hope to reach the summit which is my daily desire and I know I shall if I will only keep my feet on the rock, christ, partaking As Written: pertaking of nothing. but the bread of christ for my strength – with love from one who loves the Truth

957.94.027
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Reproduced from the archive of The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Mr. Frye
Dear Bro

Inclosed Corrected: Enclosed find money order, four dollars and thirty five cents (4 35/100)Editorial Note: $4.35 in 1887 is the equivalent of $143.56 in 2024. for which send me last years C. S. Journals as follows: 2 each of Jan, Feb, April, May, [?] Unclear or illegible  Sept, and one (1) each of March and July making twelve for one dollar (1.00/100)Editorial Note: $1.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $33.00 in 2024.

2 copies of Christian Healing50¢Editorial Note: $0.50 in 1887 is the equivalent of $16.50 in 2024.

2 The Peoples God– 50¢

1 By Phare PleighEditorial Note: This is referring to Christian Science and the Bible by Phare Pleigh. 35¢Editorial Note: $0.35 in 1887 is the equivalent of $11.55 in 2024

1/2 Doz. Historical Sketch of Metaphysical Healing 50¢

1/2 Doz. Defence of Christian Science 50 ¢

1 Years Corrected: Year's Sub.Expanded:Subscription to C. S. Journal for 1887 commencing with Jan, number and send to the following address

Mrs Thomas Hersom

Acushnet

Mass.Expanded:Massachusetts

And oblige Yours in Truth
J. E. Brierly

P. S. [?] Unclear or illegible  I wish to be remembered to my dear teacher, Mrs Eddy, she who showed me the path wayCorrected:pathway which leads to the summit: tell her I am still climbing and hope to reach the summit which is my daily desire and I know I shall if I will only keep my feet on the rock, christ, pertaking Corrected: partaking of nothing. but the bread of christ for my stre [?] Unclear or illegible ngth – with love from one who loves the Truth

 
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$4.35 in 1887 is the equivalent of $143.56 in 2024. $1.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $33.00 in 2024. $0.50 in 1887 is the equivalent of $16.50 in 2024. This is referring to Christian Science and the Bible by Phare Pleigh. $0.35 in 1887 is the equivalent of $11.55 in 2024