Accession: 972.96.060
Editorial Title: John Wilson and Son to Mary Baker Eddy, February 21, 1887
Author: John Wilson and Son 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: February 21, 1887
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by an employee of John Wilson and Son on unlined printed stationery of the University Press from Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Cambridge, MassachusettsAs Written:Mass., Feb. 21. 1887.
Mrs. Mary B. G. Eddy.
Dear Madam

We can give you a proof of Your Pamphlet in a week from the time we receive Your MS. You do not state whether Your pamphlet is to be 8o. or 12o., nor the number of copies desired. We will estimate, however, as 8o . and 500 copies , with a Cover, which will cost about $1.75Editorial Note: $1.75 in 1887 is the equivalent of $57.75 in 2024. per page Consequently 30pp, will be $52.50Editorial Note: $52.50 in 1887 is the equivalent of $1,732.59 in 2024.; each additional 500 copies will be $20.00Editorial Note: $20.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $660.03 in 2024..

Alterations from the copy, 50¢Editorial Note: $0.50 in 1887 is the equivalent of $16.50 in 2024. an hour extra. Shall be glad to undertake the job.

Respectfully Yours,As Written:Resp'y
John Wilson & Son.
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Cambridge, Mass.Expanded:Massachusetts, Feb. 21. 1887.
Mrs. Mary B. G. Eddy.
Dear Madam

We can give you a proof of Your Pamphlet in a week from the time we receive Your MS. You do not state whether Your pamphlet is to be 8o. or 12o., nor the number of copies desired. We will estimate, however, as 8o . and 500 copies , with a Cover, which will cost about $1.75Editorial Note: $1.75 in 1887 is the equivalent of $57.75 in 2024. per page Consequently 30pp, will be $52.50Editorial Note: $52.50 in 1887 is the equivalent of $1,732.59 in 2024.; each additional 500 copies will be $20.00Editorial Note: $20.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $660.03 in 2024..

Alterations from the copy, 50¢Editorial Note: $0.50 in 1887 is the equivalent of $16.50 in 2024. an hour extra. Shall be glad to undertake the job.

Resp'yExpanded:Respectfully Yours,
John Wilson & Son.
 
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$1.75 in 1887 is the equivalent of $57.75 in 2024. $52.50 in 1887 is the equivalent of $1,732.59 in 2024. $20.00 in 1887 is the equivalent of $660.03 in 2024. $0.50 in 1887 is the equivalent of $16.50 in 2024.