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Hawei, Oct. 4. 1831. My dear husband, I wrote you by Mr Porter?. The next day after he left, a travller handed me a letter from you, written on your way from Lawrenceville to unclear. He said the letter was handed him by Mr Trolt; - likewise informed me that all the prisoners except yourself & Mr Worcester had accepted reprieves. I let him pass without farther inquiries, not doubting but your letter would give me information of your situation; but, on reading it, found nothing written respecting what took place after your arrivaling Milledsville?. I tried to wait patiently till yesterday, when I sent John Wane to the Port office, but again found myself disappointed; for there was no letter from my husband. A multitude of anxious thoughts rushed into my mind. I concluded you were not able, or not permitted to write. After some reflection, thought best to come to the conclusion that an indirect route from Milledsville? to this place occasioned the delay. With this conclusion, I shall write a letter as I get time, & try to wait patiently till I hear from you. Oct 5. Our neighbors have called and given me messages for you. Lest they be forgotten, I will place them on this page. “I wish to send a few words to you, my dear Brother in prison. When I think of you, I feel very sorry for you: then I think more & remember you love the Saviour & that he can make you happy, and this makes me feel better. I am glad that you had rather stay in prison than promise to leave us, for I do not think you will be unhappy there; for the Saviour can comfort you. I have been sick & not able to attend meetings. The people all around have been sick likewise. I pray for you & I pray for the people in Georgia, for I remember the Bible tells us, we must pray for our enemies. When you write, I wish you to say something to me. Your brother in Christ drawing Archy Downing,”. “Mrs Downing sends much love. “Sorter Butler, my Brother. I have come to your house to have a letter written from me to you. I think a great deal about you, and I wish I could do something to comfort you; but I can do nothing for you but pray. I pray for you and I pray for the people drawing Elder of the Church.