Ohio Penitentiary, Warden's Office.
Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1889.
To Prison Officers:
This will introduce Mrs. Wheaton, who has been at our prison and worked among the boys. There is none who will command more respect and no more earnest worker than Mrs. Wheaton. She will do good Christian work wherever she goes.
Respectfully,
W. B. Pennington,
Deputy Warden, Ohio Penitentiary.
Huntsville, Tex., Sept. 20, 1904.
Mother Wheaton,
Tabor Iowa.
My Dear Madam: Your favor of the 4th instant came duly to hand, and we certainly appreciate your kind remembrance.
I made the men a talk last Sunday in the Chapel and told them of your kindly words sent them by you through me, and I know they all appreciated it. May God bless you in your good work, and grant that your days may be long; that you may be able to turn many poor, wayward men and women from their evil ways.
With my very kindest regards, I beg to remain, madam,
Yours most sincerely,
T. H. Brown, Asst. Superintendent.
Dict. T. H. B.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Aug. 31, 1891.
To My Brethren—Wardens:
Gentlemen: Having observed the work of Mrs. Elizabeth R. Wheaton as a prison evangelist, I most cheerfully recommend her to your kind consideration and co-operation. Her presence is a benediction, and her work is in no sense subversive of good discipline, but, on the other hand, is most healthful and helpful.
Fraternally yours,
Theo. D. Kanouse,
Warden of South Dakota Penitentiary.
Warden's Office.
The Anamosa Penitentiary.Anamosa, Iowa, Oct. 8, 1894.
To all who entertain an interest in our common humanity:
We deem it only just and proper to express our endorsement of the labors and influence of Mrs. Elizabeth Rider Wheaton among the inmates of prisons.
Her visits to this prison have invariably been attended with good results, and she leaves within these walls a fragrant and wholesome influence.
Most respectfully,
P. W. Madden, Warden.
J. M. Crocker, Chaplain.
Southern Illinois Penitentiary.
Chester, Ill., Menard P. O., Oct. 22, 1893.
Dr. V. S. Benson, Asylum for Criminal Insane,
My Dear Doctor:
This will introduce Mrs. E. R. Wheaton, a prison evangelist who wishes to hold open air services at your place. I am deeply impressed with her earnestness and eloquence, and feel that she has done us good down here.
Yours truly,
J. D. Baker, Warden.