Charleston, Mo., April 18, 1900.
In reply to your letter of April 16, it was kindly received by the
prisoners in jail, and we were very thankful to you for those papers
you sent. All the boys send their many thanks. There are nine here and
expect to be here for quite a while, and would like very much if you
only had some one come here and talk to us and bring us papers. Hoping
to hear from you again and receive some more papers. Many thanks from
all the prisoners in jail.
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Greenville, Mo., March 27, 1900.
Yours of the 26th received with roll of papers. Must say we were
glad to get them. We are glad to have plenty at all times. As may be
expected, there are some in this prison who need something to encourage
them, and should you deem it expedient you may send us some papers,
such as you may think best to send. I for one need reformation and will
be pleased to have your assistance in trying to follow the steps of the
Savior. Your well wisher.
Jefferson City, Mo., April 10, 1900.
We, the prisoners of Cole County Jail, received your kind letter and
papers this morning. We are very thankful to you for your good wishes
and appreciate your interest in us to help us to be better men. It is
a matter to be deplored that in the great state of Mo. there are so few
who would put out the hand of mercy to fallen humanity. Your papers
will always be welcome, and we hope they will do the good you intend.
With sincere good wishes we subscribe ourselves
Prisoners of Cole County Jail.
P. S. A Bible and gospel hymn-book would be very much appreciated.
Nevada, Mo., April 19, 1900.
It is with pleasure I answer your most kind and welcome letter received
the 18th with joy and delight. There are ten men in this jail and each
sends his thanks to you for your kindness. Nearly every word in the
papers has been read. I am not a Christian, but I ofttimes wish I could
be converted, for the Christians seem to be so happy, and I cherish a
hope that I may soon get out of darkness into light. I was in here four
months without any Christian influence or Christian papers to read, and
my mind seemed to wander away to some unknown realm of darkness until
the last night of March, when the door opened and we were presented
with some little books, and on the first day of April we received
another roll and also some papers which were sent to us by the good
Christian ladies of Nevada, and you do not know how it brightened my
hopes and prospects. It made me think that I had some friends to speak
a word of encouragement to me. We like the Gospel Trumpet. It is a
splendid paper for any one to read, and I hope I may have the pleasure
of reading more of them. Your true friend,
——.
Centerville, Ala., Sept. 9, 1900.
I will answer your letter. I was glad to get your books; they gave me
much light. I have been in jail a long time and you are the first one
that has ever sent me anything to read. I would like to have some more
books to read. Yours,