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[[ | | writtenby = [[Morya]] | ||
| receivedby = [[A. P. Sinnett]] | |||
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| receiveddate = January, 1882 - see [[Mahatma Letter No. 39#Context and background|below]] | |||
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| receivedat = [[Bombay, India]] | |||
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This is '''Letter No. 39''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corresponds to '''Letter No. 115''' in '''Barker numbering.''' See below for [[Mahatma Letter No. 39#Context and background|Context and background]]. | |||
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<big>[[Mahatma Letter No. 38|'''<nowiki> < </nowiki>'''Prev letter chrono]]</big>{{pad|3em}} | <big>[[Mahatma Letter No. 38|'''<nowiki> < </nowiki>'''Prev letter chrono]]</big>{{pad|3em}} | ||
<big>[[Mahatma Letter No. 40|Next letter chrono'''<nowiki> > </nowiki>''']]</big>{{pad|3em}} | <big>[[Mahatma Letter No. 40|Next letter chrono'''<nowiki> > </nowiki>''']]</big>{{pad|3em}} | ||
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<big>[[Mahatma Letter No. 32|'''<nowiki> < </nowiki>'''Prev letter Barker]]</big>{{pad|3em}} | <big>[[Mahatma Letter No. 32|'''<nowiki> < </nowiki>'''Prev letter Barker]]</big>{{pad|3em}} | ||
<big>[[Mahatma Letter No. 79|Next letter Barker'''<nowiki> > </nowiki>''']]</big> | <big>[[Mahatma Letter No. 79|Next letter Barker'''<nowiki> > </nowiki>''']]</big> | ||
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It was certainly K.H.'s and my great desire that since Scott could not attend the anniversary you should — not to take any part in its proceedings but simply — be present at it. This hapless organization will once more exhibit its representation without one single European of position and influence. But neither of us would force a course of action — against your wish — upon you. Therefore what I say must not be construed into an order or urgent request. We think it good — but you must obey your own cool judgment — the more so as perhaps to-day marks | It was certainly [[K.H.]]'s and my great desire that since [[Ross Scott|Scott]] could not attend the anniversary you should — not to take any part in its proceedings but simply — be present at it. This hapless organization will once more exhibit its representation without one single European of position and influence. But neither of us would force a course of action — against your wish — upon you. Therefore what I say must not be construed into an order or urgent request. We think it good — but you must obey your own cool judgment — the more so as perhaps to-day marks | ||
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a crisis. One reason for my calling you was K.H.'s wish that you should be brought under certain magnetic and other occult influences that would favourably act upon yourself in future | a crisis. One reason for my calling you was [[K.H.]]'s wish that you should be brought under certain magnetic and other occult influences that would favourably act upon yourself in future. | ||
I will write more to-morrow for I yet hope you will give us a day or two and so let us have time to see what can be done for you by [[Koot Hoomi|Khoothoomi]]. | |||
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== Physical description of letter == | == Physical description of letter == | ||
The original is in the British Library, Folio 3. According to [[George Linton]] and [[Virginia Hanson]], the letter was written: | |||
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In red ink on both sides of a single sheet of heavy smooth folded paper, about 9" X 13" <nowiki>[</nowiki>22.9 X 33.0 cm<nowiki>]</nowiki>. The lettering is large and the script somewhat different from that of [[Mahatma Letter No. 32|ML-114]].<ref>George E. Linton and Virginia Hanson, eds., ''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1972), 89.</ref> | |||
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== Publication history == | == Publication history == | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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[[Category:ML from Morya]] | |||
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[[Category:ML to A. P. Sinnett]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:53, 22 March 2021
| Quick Facts | |
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| People involved | |
| Written by: | Morya |
| Received by: | A. P. Sinnett |
| Sent via: | unknown |
| Dates | |
| Written on: | unknown |
| Received on: | January, 1882 - see below |
| Other dates: | unknown |
| Places | |
| Sent from: | unknown |
| Received at: | Bombay, India |
| Via: | unknown |
This is Letter No. 39 in The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett, 4th chronological edition. It corresponds to Letter No. 115 in Barker numbering. See below for Context and background.
< Prev letter chrono
Next letter chrono >
< Prev letter Barker
Next letter Barker >
Cover sheet
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Received during brief visit to Bombay in January, 1882. |
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Page 1 transcription, image, and notes
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It was certainly K.H.'s and my great desire that since Scott could not attend the anniversary you should — not to take any part in its proceedings but simply — be present at it. This hapless organization will once more exhibit its representation without one single European of position and influence. But neither of us would force a course of action — against your wish — upon you. Therefore what I say must not be construed into an order or urgent request. We think it good — but you must obey your own cool judgment — the more so as perhaps to-day marks |
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a crisis. One reason for my calling you was K.H.'s wish that you should be brought under certain magnetic and other occult influences that would favourably act upon yourself in future. I will write more to-morrow for I yet hope you will give us a day or two and so let us have time to see what can be done for you by Khoothoomi. |
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Context and background
Physical description of letter
The original is in the British Library, Folio 3. According to George Linton and Virginia Hanson, the letter was written:
In red ink on both sides of a single sheet of heavy smooth folded paper, about 9" X 13" [22.9 X 33.0 cm]. The lettering is large and the script somewhat different from that of ML-114.[1]
Publication history
Commentary about this letter
Notes
- ↑ George E. Linton and Virginia Hanson, eds., Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1972), 89.