Accession: V00998
Editorial Title: Mary Baker Eddy to Ellen Brown Linscott, March 24, 1887
Author: Mary Baker Eddy 
Recipient: Ellen Brown Linscott 
Date: March 24, 1887
Manuscript Description: Letterpress copy of a letter handwritten by Mary Baker Eddy.
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March 24. 1887As Written:7
My Dear Student,

Your letterEditorial Note: See 163A.27.049. astounds me delayed so long when you knew how things stand! I can do nothing with Mr. Adams, he cannot be disciplined in my Asso. for the mischief you say he is doing in yours. If you had known all this, for the sake of the CauseEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science. why did you not give him at least a chance to go to OcontoEditorial Note: Oconto, Wisconsin?

If I had given up my Association for the misdeeds of one of its members influencing others, I should have done it every year since it was fo [?] Unclear or illegible  You are yielding to just what Hopkins and Plunket and Arens are directing, and I have done all I can to help you.

You are able, and younger than I am, to carry on your work without me, and I have noticed when the mesmerists set in they carry you every time against my counsel- so that is why I say make your own plans according to my advice

As ever lovingly
MBG Eddy

I have watched Dr Sawyer since he went West and find he is more devoted to the interest of the CauseEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science. than the students (some of them) who think otherwise. Now my advice is this take him into your place in the Institute that Adams had, he is a good teacher and will meet the mesmerists there for you better than anyoneAs Written:any one I can name

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March 24. 7Expanded:1887
My Dear [?] Unclear or illegible Student,

Your letterEditorial Note: See 163A.27.049. astounds me delayed so long when you knew how things stand! I can do nothing with Mr. Adams, he is cannot to be disciplined in my Asso. for the mischief you say he is doing in yours. If you had known all this, for the sake of the CauseEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science. why did you not give him at least a chance to go to OcontoEditorial Note: Oconto, Wisconsin?

If I had given up my Association for the misdeeds of one of its members influencing others, I should have done it every year since it was fo [?] Unclear or illegible  You are yielding to just what Hopkins and Plunket and Arens are directing, and I have done all I can to help you. Now don't trouble me with any more of your affairs until you get them

righted [?] Unclear or illegible  You are able, and younger than I am, to carry on your work without me, and I have noticed when the mesmerists set in they caryry you every time against my counsel- so that is why I say make your own plans according to my advice

As ever lovingly
MBG Eddy

I have watched Dr Sawyer since he went West and find he is more devoted to the interest of the CauseEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science. than the students (some of them) who think otherwise. Now my advice is this take him into your place in the Institute that Adams had, he is a good teacher and will meet the mesmerists there for you better than any oneCorrected:anyone I can name

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See 163A.27.049. The cause of Christian Science. Oconto, Wisconsin The cause of Christian Science.