The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-15
Letter fTonn the WIFE Of Crsst, tho Alleged
MusIerer.

Letter rxon the WIFE Of Cr1st, the Alleged
Murderer.
The Mobile Tribune. Of tho I'd inst publishes
the following letter, and romarks-ss II was writ ION
by the wife Of the criminal Crst, shortly after he
was arrested in Ohio, and brought to this city. 1t
reached him In jail. IL il n touching and Womanly
performance, and shows in every line that constant
faith which, in the heart Of true wife like tho WV
to the oak in storm-clings more closely as ad-
versity fails around its object Guilty as Crist Is
there must DO in his nature some hidden source Of
gentleness. No perfectly evil thing could prompt
such attachment as this affecting letter betrays-
CLKvELAsp, April Z 1852
MuDEARxsr HusnAnp-I have been very miserable since
they took you away. When you here. and could
have the happiness Of seeing my darling sometmce
WA better satiefsd but my hcait is almost crushed
They have torn you from suddenly anu xpec-
cdly, that can hardly realize my situation. Cau IL be
possible that We to meet again upon earh Oh
my darling II has been but we stood
at the altar surrounded by our friends ana we the hap
pes OF the happy and since that dearest we have
joyed each others society 30 much And that this
dreadful sorrow should descend upon heads TO crush
rfuture hopes-Oh, my God wonder cannot realize
my miserable situation. But must not give away in
until they proved you guilty. hope they will do
that. cannot believe you would commit horrible
crime you charged with One who has always
30 Kind to his family and friends and always tender
hearted could raise his hand against his fellow
unless in self defence. But the one who murdered
Nyc did not do that 80 it cannot be my darling husband
No. never never.
But, dearest if you did commit that crime, beg Of
you, AZ husband and father, TO tell me before you
II they hang Innocent msn and should be convinced
OF the fact my eas0n would depart forever, and they
would have the Blood Of two innocent persons
for But If yQn are hung and confess that you
guilty. then would be better satisfied because could
not blame them for doing their dutyslthough shall
never feel different towards you than at pre-
sent; for you have always been to a kind beloved
husband cannot feel aught towards you but love and
respect whether you live or debut said before, L
can't believe you guilty until they prove you such and
hope you will convince them Of your innocence that
oct again and continue to live happily together
in this w0rld-aDd when die, that may be joined
together in heaven il the prayer Of your happy
but now really afflicted wife.
presume Andrews did not 60 with you, but presume
he viii go down Immediately. and do his best towards
having the matter thoroughly Investigated. 1 had
idea that McGibbony would leave suddenly lie pro-
missed to let father know when he going but instead
OF doing as he should have done he went oil without
article of clothing for you. presume he afraid they
would mob him tor shooting Fuller intended sending
your clothes down that morning, when the word came
that gone You left word TO send them to Gin
cinDati but McGbbony said he intended stopping in Gin
cinnati Sunday sending them there.
After Clarence had gone to sleep last night he opened
his eyes and called os though he had been dream
ing of you told the dear little angel that papa
gone away He went to sleep again. and presently he
opened his eyes again, and called papa papa 1t made
to think that perhaps we may never you again
Dearest pray every night that Cpd would forgive your
sins and receive you in heaven If 1t is your fate to die
which also pray that it may not be- hope the ailor
will be kind to you, and lot you write to me often.
have not heard word from you yet but presume it
Is not your fault. know you will write to me il you
We are all well, and hope you the same. Mother
and Miranda do not believe you guilty They send their
love to you. Accept my whole love. dearest L am
overcome with sorrow that write to day.
and keep you safe From your dearest faithful wife,
LUCRETA CRIST.