Accession: L18626
Editorial Title: Ebenezer J. Foster Eddy to Laura E. Sargent, March 4, 1907
Author: Ebenezer J. Foster Eddy 
Recipient: Laura E. Sargent 
Date: March 4, 1907
Manuscript Description: Typewritten copy of a letter by Ebenezer J. Foster Eddy on unlined paper from Waterbury, Vermont. The copy was made by H. Cornell Wilson and witnessed by George H. Kinter on April 16, 1907.
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Waterbury Centre, Vt., Mar. 4th., 1907.
Mrs. Laura E. Sargent,
Pleasant View, Concord, New HampshireAs Written:N. H.
Dear Sister:-

I want the Dear little Mother, and the older members of "the household," to know that I am not at all in sympathy with these diabolical actionsEditorial Note: The "Next Friends" suit began on March 1, 1907. The suit claimed that Eddy was mentally incompetent and that her finances were controlled by several members of her household and Church. It was filed by William E. Chandler in New Hampshire court in the name of George Washington Glover II and Next Friends: Mary B. G. Billings (granddaughter), and George W. Baker (nephew). Ebenezer J. Foster Eddy and Fred W. Baker (cousin) joined in the Next Friends Suit on March 11. Baker withdrew from the suit two months later. against her.

I believe her perfect demonstration will be of more value to the world than all the money in it. My constant prayer has been that none of you should have anything to meet through me for I am not a channel of error to anyoneAs Written:any one. All channels are filled with Good.

I send you this because of what I saw in the paper yesterday.

With a whole lot of love to our dearest Mother, and kindest regards to you all, I am, as ever,
(Signed) E. J. Foster Eddy.
The above is a true copy of E. J. Foster Eddy's letter, made by me this 16th. day of April, 1907.
Attest: H Cornell Wilson
Witness: George H. Kinter
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Waterbury Centre, Vt., Mar. 4th., 1907.
Mrs. Laura E. Sargent,
Pleasant View, Concord, N. H.Expanded:New Hampshire
Dear Sister:-

I want the Dear little Mother, and the older members of "the household," to know that I am not at all in sympathy with these diabolical actionsEditorial Note: The "Next Friends" suit began on March 1, 1907. The suit claimed that Eddy was mentally incompetent and that her finances were controlled by several members of her household and Church. It was filed by William E. Chandler in New Hampshire court in the name of George Washington Glover II and Next Friends: Mary B. G. Billings (granddaughter), and George W. Baker (nephew). Ebenezer J. Foster Eddy and Fred W. Baker (cousin) joined in the Next Friends Suit on March 11. Baker withdrew from the suit two months later. against her.

I believe her perfect demonstration will be of more value to the world than all the money in it. My constant prayer has been that none of you should have anything to meet through me for I am not a channel of error to any oneCorrected:anyone. All channels are filled with Good.

I send you this because of what I saw in the paper yesterday.

With a whole lot of love to our dearest Mother, and kindest regards to you all, I am, as ever,
(Signed) E. J. Foster Eddy.
The above is a true copy of E. J. Foster Eddy's letter, made by me this 16th. day of April, 1907.
Attest: H Cornell Wilson
Witness: Geo H Kinter
 
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The "Next Friends" suit began on March 1, 1907. The suit claimed that Eddy was mentally incompetent and that her finances were controlled by several members of her household and Church. It was filed by William E. Chandler in New Hampshire court in the name of George Washington Glover II and Next Friends: Mary B. G. Billings (granddaughter), and George W. Baker (nephew). Ebenezer J. Foster Eddy and Fred W. Baker (cousin) joined in the Next Friends Suit on March 11. Baker withdrew from the suit two months later.