Prisons and Prayer; Or, a Labor of LoveWheaton, Elizabeth Ryder
Religion
Prisons and Prayer; Or, a Labor of Love
Wheaton, Elizabeth Ryder
Evangelistic work; Prisons
Dear Sir: I have the honor and it gives me pleasure to state that
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Wheaton and Mrs. ----, prison evangelists, have
held religious services at the penitentiary farm and at the
penitentiary and have given satisfaction to the authorities in
both places, and it is thought that their services were
productive of great good. With highest esteem, I am,
Very truly yours,
ELIAS CARR, Governor.
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STATE OF ALABAMA.
Executive Department, Montgomery, April 3, 1896.
To all Wardens of Prisons within the State:
Elizabeth Rider Wheaton, the bearer hereof, is a prison
evangelist, and well recommended as a good lady. She is desirous
of holding services in the prisons. Any courtesy shown her will
be proper and commendable.
WILLIAM C. OAKES, Governor.
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STATE OF GEORGIA.
Penitentiary Department, Atlanta, Georgia, June 30, 1893.
To the Captains in Charge of Convict Camps in Georgia:
I desire that each of you extend to these ladies, Mrs. Wheaton
and Mrs. ---- any courtesies possible during their stay with you,
that they may be given opportunities to talk to the men and women
in your charge. I will particularly appreciate any kindness shown
them. The governor requests that they be shown courtesies.
GEORGE H. JONES, Principal Keeper.
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Penitentiary, Columbia, S. C., August 11, 1893.
Mother Wheaton.
Dear Madam: It affords me much pleasure to say that we were glad
to have you come down to the prison and visit other camps
connected therewith, and we believe that you have done lasting
good among the prisoners.
Yours truly,
W. A. NEAL, Superintendent.
Accompanying the above was a list of the convict camps connected with
the prison with the following order:
The sergeant in charge of the above camps will please admit Mrs.
E. R. Wheaton and Mrs. ---- and allow them to hold religious
service at the camp with the convicts.
W. A. NEAL.
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STATE OF FLORIDA.
Executive Department, Tallahassee, April 21, 1894.
Messrs. West Bros., West Farm, Fla.
Gentlemen: This will be presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Rider
Wheaton, prison evangelist, who is visiting the convict camps of
the state. Any courtesies and kindness extended to her will be
duly appreciated and reciprocated by,
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