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 answer to our prayers that the prisoners should be set free. How much have we not prayed for the poor people who are trapped in these terrible holes tightly packed together, especially for those we know and who are both completely innocent, which by the way are the majority. About 200 are still left, but we hope also these will be set free. Yes, the Lord is truly good.

Old Maddras from Haradevig came up here as soon as he came out, he also took it as a miracle from the Lord. The other day we had a visit from a Greorian priest, who had also been imprisoned for 2 years. He was so happy; it was as if the grave had opened up to him, that he could again come out of the terrible cave, he said. I should once like to tell you the different reasons why you can be imprisoned in Musch; they are unthinkable, but today I have no time. I have several times sent medicine and money to some of the prisoners. Mr. von Dobbler has helped many and also given several who asked him for Bibles.

On the 29th of July we heard that the prisoners were to be released, but it was so inconceivable, that we did not really dare to believe it until we heard something more. But imagine, it was true. On August 10, Armenian magazines came from Constantinople, which reported the great upheavals. Young Turks have also had it bad. We have several of them here; now they are rejoicing. However, most Turks here do not like these changes. They can no longer control and rule as they please, no longer beat and steal and deceive. Officers and soldiers are thrilled, now hoping it will move forward. Mr. von Dobbler visited the general yesterday, which was brilliant. He is a very kind-hearted man, noble-thinking and capable. He proclaimed the new constitution, and of course there was joy, although not as in Constantinople.

Yes, the Lord has mercy on His people, it had also happened at the last minute, especially in this area where the need is boundless. We are praying a lot for the grain prices to fall, so that this year may be better for the many poor. The grain here is very expensive, as by the way feeds almost everyone. With regard to the schools, changes will also have to be made, and we would be happy if we could be free from the eternal investigations here. Then it would become possible to expand the schools and introduce more subjects. Now one are bound and have many difficulties. It is said that all the current officials must be deposed and brand new inserted, and this is also necessary should not everything continue in the old fashion. If there could be order in the tax system, great things were won. Pray to the Lord that the new changes must be carried out according to His will.