Accession: L12525
Editorial Title: Mary Baker Eddy to Ella M. Nazro, October 12, 1885
Author: Mary Baker Eddy 
Recipient: Ella M. Nazro 
Annotator: Calvin A. Frye 
Date: October 12, 1885
Manuscript Description: Printed form letter by Mary Baker Eddy on Massachusetts Metaphysical College stationery, giving information about classes at the college.
Archival Note: This letter includes notations in the handwriting of Calvin A. Frye.
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Handshift:Printed textYour favor duly received. A collegiate course in metaphysical healing, Christian Science, includes 12 lectures; class convenes six consecutive days, afterwards at longer intervals until its close; lectures include about three weeks.

Tuition, - - - - - $300.00Editorial Note: $300.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $7,906.93 in 2019.

The Normal course, is intended for those only who have taken the first course under my instruction, it consists of six lectures, one every day.

Tuition, - - - - - $100.00Editorial Note: $100.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $2,635.64 in 2019.

Course in Obstetrics, Physical and metaphysical, includes six daily lectures, and is open to students from college.

Tuition, - - - - - $100.00Editorial Note: $100.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $2,635.64 in 2019.

Those intending to enter must send their names, and will receive due notice when the class opens. Payment strictly in advance. A few can be accommodated with board at the college, $10Editorial Note: $10.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $263.56 in 2019. per week. All can obtain board near the school. Husband and wife enter together for $300Editorial Note: $300.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $7,906.93 in 2019.. A limited number of clergymen free. To indigent students, largest discount, $100Editorial Note: $100.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $2,635.64 in 2019. on the first course, no reduction on the other classes. None but those of good moral character are received.

Hoping to be favored with your patronage, I remain,
Yours truly,
Mary B. G. Eddy, President.
Handshift:Calvin A. FryeIt has been found advisable to have our Association consist only of Mrs. Eddy's students. To avoid the embarrassmentAs Written:embarrasment occasioned by this change, it will be necessary to enter her October class.
L12525
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Reproduced from the archive of The Mary Baker Eddy Library

Handshift:Printed textYour favor duly received. A collegiate course in metaphysical healing, Christian Science, includes 12 lectures; class convenes six consecutive days, afterwards at longer intervals until its close; lectures include about three weeks.

Tuition, - - - - - $300.00Editorial Note: $300.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $7,906.93 in 2019.

The Normal course, is intended for those only who have taken the first course under my instruction, it consists of six lectures, one every day.

Tuition, - - - - - $100.00Editorial Note: $100.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $2,635.64 in 2019.

Course in Obstetrics, Physical and metaphysical, includes six daily lectures, and is open to students from college.

Tuition, - - - - - $100.00Editorial Note: $100.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $2,635.64 in 2019.

Those intending to enter must send their names, and will receive due notice when the class opens. Payment strictly in advance. A few can be accommodated with board at the college, $10Editorial Note: $10.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $263.56 in 2019. per week. All can obtain board near the school. Husband and wife enter together for $300Editorial Note: $300.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $7,906.93 in 2019.. A limited number of clergymen free. To indigent students, largest discount, $100Editorial Note: $100.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $2,635.64 in 2019. on the first course, no reduction on the other classes. None but those of good moral character are received.

Hoping to be favored with your patronage, I remain,
Yours truly,
Mary B. G. Eddy, President.
Handshift:Calvin A. FryeIt has been found advisable to have our Association consist only of Mrs. Eddy's students. To avoid the embarrasmentCorrected:embarrassment occasioned [?] Unclear or illegible  by this change, it will be necessary to enter her October class.
 
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Boston, Massachusetts $300.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $7,906.93 in 2019. $100.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $2,635.64 in 2019. $100.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $2,635.64 in 2019. $10.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $263.56 in 2019. $300.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $7,906.93 in 2019. $100.00 in 1885 is the equivalent of $2,635.64 in 2019.