translation.en: He had usually a great many letters, for he was a public man and well known for his kind heart, so that everyone who was in trouble was glad to turn to him.
translation.no: Han fikk gjerne en hel del brev, for han var en kjent mann og alminnelig kjent for sitt gode hjertelag, slik at alle som var i forlegenhet, var glade for å kunne henvende seg til ham.