Jefferson City, Mo., Aug. 22, 1900.
I will drop you a few lines in answer to yours, which I received, and
also a package of books which I was also glad to receive, and pleased
to hear from you. I am still trusting in God, and will trust in him
until death. There are five boys in here beside myself, who are reading
those books that you sent me. They think them good. It does me good to
know they like them. I am going to live for God the rest of my days,
and keep out of trouble. I have sadly repented of this, and I know God
forgives me. I have promised my God that I will serve him the rest of
my days, and I am going to keep it by the help of God. Many thanks for
those books. From your saved brother,