Washington Co. Jail, Potasi, Mo., Sept. 23, 1900.
I was a very wicked man when I was put in here, but by reading books
and tracts sent me I soon realized my condition, and oh, how I repented
of my many sins and called on God for mercy! Now I am so happy to tell
you that he freely forgave me all. Praise his dear name! Although I
have been in here long time my hours have been sweet since I found
Jesus. I expect to leave here in a few days for the state prison at
Jefferson City, but oh, I have the sweet promise: “I will never leave
thee nor forsake thee.” I have promised God that the rest of my days
shall be spent for him who has done so much for me. I expect to work
for God all I can while in the penitentiary, distributing papers and
books that are sent to me for that purpose. Dear ones, pray that God
may ever use me.