Prisons and Prayer; Or, a Labor of LoveWheaton, Elizabeth Ryder
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Prisons and Prayer; Or, a Labor of Love
Wheaton, Elizabeth Ryder
Evangelistic work; Prisons
From the great number of letters which I have received, of the
character indicated by the title of this chapter, I give a few which
may be of interest to the reader. These will suffice to show the
general interest of those in positions of honor and trust and their
willingness to share a part in the work I have tried to perform for
humanity, by making it possible for me to prosecute and carry it on.
Many letters of like topic have been lost or destroyed, and, space
being limited, I hope those who have done a like part may not feel
slighted. The true records are kept by the recording angel, and every
one shall receive a just reward. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one
of the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
Such letters received in the Southern states will be found in the
chapters on work in Stockades and Prison Camps. Also some relating to
Street and Rescue work in the chapters on these respective topics. I
should like very much to give some personal letters from railway
officials, expressing their appreciation and interest in the work, but
I have refrained lest by such some might be caused some annoyance. To
them much gratitude and credit is due, from all who have received
encouragement or spiritual benefit through my feeble efforts made in
the name of Jesus.
FROM GOVERNORS.
Executive Department,
Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 4, 1891.
Hon. J. B. Patten, Warden,
Jeffersonville, Ind.
Dear Sir:
This will be presented to you by Mrs. Elizabeth Ryder Wheaton, an
evangelist whose work is especially among prisoners. I hope it
will suit your pleasure and convenience to extend to her the
privilege of addressing the prisoners of your institution.
Yours truly,
I. J. CHASE, Governor...
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Executive Department,
Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 3, 1893.
Capt. Jas. B. Patten,
Warden Prison South,
Jeffersonville, Ind.
Dear Sir:
This will be presented to you by Mrs. E. R. Wheaton, a prison
evangelist of long experience and considerable reputation. She
comes with the highest recommendations of her work from prisons
heretofore visited. She desires to conduct services in your
chapel, and I trust you will afford her every reasonable facility
for so doing.
Very respectfully,
CLAUDE MATTHEWS.
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Governor's Office.
Topeka, Aug. 5, 1893.
Hon. S. W. Chase,
Lansing, Kans.
Dear Sir:
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