Mahatma Letter of Finch to Sinnett - 1883-12-21

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Quick Facts
People involved
Written by: G. B. Finch, A. P. Sinnett
Received by: A. P. Sinnett, Koot Hoomi, H. P. Blavatsky
Sent via: unknown 
Dates
Written on: 12 December 1883
Received on: unknown
Other dates: unknown
Places
Sent from: unknown
Received at: unknown
Via: unknown

This letter has not been published previously. G. B. Finch wrote to A. P. Sinnett, who forwarded it to Mahatma Koot Hoomi "for considerations." KH gave the original to H. P. Blavatsky, with instructions to keep the letter and to let Mohini see it.

Note to H. P. Blavatsky from K.H.

Note written in blue ink across the top of page 1:

File with the other letters – let Mohini see. KH

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Note on A. P. Sinnett letter from K.H.

Note written in blue ink diagonally across the top of page xxxxxxxx:

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Page 1 of Finch letter transcription, image, and notes

24 Old Square
Linche’s hm.
21st Dec. 1883

My dear Sinnett,

What I wished to convey last night when you read us your letter to the Mahatma Koot Hoomi was that your presentation of Mrs. Kingsford applied rather to Mrs. Kingsford under the influence of Mr. Maitland than to her native self. Left to herself even, she has weaknesses but these are as nothing when compared with her wonderful gifts. These gifts would be of the greatest value in a president of our Lodge, but under Mr. Maitland’s influence they fail to be of any real service, and her continuance in the presidency under that influence is, in my opinion, unadvisable. I should be sorry to lose her from the Society, but if she is only to be kept as the ... of such pamphlets as the one lately given to us [inserted] – I would say to her “Go in peace.” [end insertion] It is possible that the side of her character which allows her to fall under such a direction as Maitland’s may always operate to mar her usefulness, and if she is only capable of presenting the

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religious aspect of Theosophy she will never as President form an enduring society. It is possible that in the realm she pierces lie the generalizations of the particulars with which us in England are concerning ourselves, but further the study of particulars seems to be the only road to these higher truths. “Esoteric Buddhism” with its detailed information make more Theosophists than “The Perfect Way.” It gives us a firm foundation for the guidance of our lives, and a sphere of study which while adapted to our capacities elevates them. If Mrs. Kingsford’s most unwise suggestion, that the Lodge should he divided into two schools, was adopted, and if the Mahatmas, whom we have learned to regard not merely with respect but love, would send in further teachings of the same kind, that is, details which are as the landmark of the Path to the Divine, I have no fear that “Mr. Sinnett’s” school would be for the greatest aid to the Theosophic movement here.

Yours sincerely,

G.B. Finch

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fallen through, I shall continue to believe that it will ultimately float. Only inasmuch as if it should not float, I shall have to recast my plans in life to some extent, I should be glad to know the worst at the earliest moment by telegraph if you would kindly have word sent to me that way, in the event of the scheme being definitely abandoned by you. Of course I hope I may never [word scratched out] receive any such telegram.

Your affectionately as Ever

A P Sinnett

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Context and background

This letter was written earlier than the first known letter from Koot Hoomi to Finch, which was published as Letter No. 5 in Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom, First Series.

Physical description of letter

One sheet of paper was folded and written on both sides. Notations by K.H. are in blue ink. This letter is in a private collection.

Publication history

This letter has never been published before.

Commentary about this letter

The chief significance of this letter is that Madame Blavatsky was instructed to preserve it.

Additional resources

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