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I then telegraphed back to Mr. B. begging him to explain the situation of my sister, when immediatel

Date of account: Published 1885
Source: The Missing Link in Modern Spiritualism
Reference: The Missing Link in Modern Spiritualism · selected passage 85
Rights: public_domain
Language: English
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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"Curiosity having led us to visit the rooms at the Phelps House in which two females from Rochester--Mrs

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"Curiosity having led us to visit the rooms at the Phelps House in which two females from Rochester--Mrs. Fish and Miss Fox--profess to exhibit striking manifestations from the Spirit world, by means of which communion may be had with deceased friends, etc.; and having arrived at a physiological explanation of the phenomena, the correctness of which has been demonstrated in an instance which has since fallen under our observation, we have felt that a public statement is called for which may perhaps serve to prevent a further waste of time, money, and credulity (to say nothing of sentiment and philosophy) in connection with this so long successful imposition.

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