"Chicago, Ill., Nov. 22, 1896.
"Mrs. A. W. G.
"Respected Friend: — Your very kind letter of October 30th is received. You kindly gave me the names of some Christian Scientists to call on. I went to Mrs. H., but she was not at home. Her daughter directed me to Mr. P. He has been giving me treatments since I called, one week ago last Thursday. I was bound with the chains of the adversary—strong drink—and was in a pitiable state, mentally and physically. I will not go into details,—suffice it to say, I felt there was no hope for me, only to fill a drunkard's grave, and thought the sooner I was gone the better. I know you will rejoice with me when I inform you that in two days I was restored to my right mind, and the desire for strong drink had entirely left me. No one but myself can know what I have passed through all these years, bound down by this demon, that almost destroyed me, soul and body. Words are inadequate to express my mind to-night that I am now free from bondage; and it has been accomplished through Christian Science.
"I have been thrown among a class of people who are much opposed to Christian Science, and naturally I fell into their views; but now I know Christian Science is the true way to live.
