Liberation of L. M. Davis-honorable conduct of his Attornies [Attorneys]

Dear Brethren-

This is a bright and pleasant afternoon; the sun shines clearly and warmly, upon this southern land. The fruit trees are already in full bloom, and the forest trees are beginning to put forth their leaves. The wheat fields are covered with a beautiful green, and we may already walk upon a rich carpet of soft green grass. Oats were sown in Feb. and the Planters are now busily engaged in preparing their grounds for the corn and cotton crops.

I have just left the noise and bustle, the tumult and confusion, the perplexity and anxiety attendant upon a Court of Justice, and retired to this country place, and sat me down to write you a few lines in order that you, and the rest of my brethren may know, that I have lately been mercifully delivered, by the God of the Saints, from the hands of wicked and unreasonable men. I sent you a letter last Oct. which I suppose you never received: it was written soon after Oct. Court, at which time my persecutors got their suit put off and indicted me again, on account of the letter that you published in the Times and Seasons, which states that "false acccusaition [accusation]" was made against me. I gave security, in both cases, to the amount of $2,300; but

have been obliged to remain here till the present time, under circumstances which have prevented the spread of the gospel to any considerable degree. But this, you know, is the means that this generation make use of, to prevent the spread of truth; that is, by endeavoring to destroy the reputation of those who proclaim it to the world. Both cases have now been thrown out of Court without the complement [compliment] of a trial, being deemed unworthy of notice, so that I am now honorably delivered from my bonds, for which I feel disposed to render thanks to that Being who has always supplied my wants, and who has preserved me in the time of my severest trials. Two eminent Lawyers, H. Summer, & A. W. Thompson, Esq'rs undertook my defence [defense] without any prospect of compensation from me, for which they have my thanks, and may the God whom the saints worship reward them.

The seeds of truth are sown in the hearts of some of the people here; and I trust that ere long they will spring up and bear fruit. I expect to continne [continue] to travel, and administer the words of life to the people of this southern land.

I am made to rejoice when I hear of your prosperous and peaceful condition, under the administration of just and equitable laws-Give my love to all the faithful saints. May the Lord bless you, keep you humble, and preserve you blameless until the day of his coming, Amen.

Am, as formerly, your Brother

in the Gospel bonds.

L. M. Davis.

Cross Keys Union, S. C. March 10, 1841.