Letter 1 ((Elizabeth to Abigail *after John's death*)

Dear Abigail,

I do not have the slightest idea of where you are, nor does it matter to me. You’ve caused such great pain amongst my family, and the townspeople as well. This area will never reclaim the amount of piety and reverence it was once adorned with due to your deceiving selfish acts. I surely do believe, at a time, you wanted me dead. Nevertheless, I am writing to you as a means of releasing my anger and as an act of forgiveness.

I had once claimed that there be no mark of blame upon my life, however, that is not true. In God’s eyes, not one person is without sin. We have all gone against His teachings and have strived to please man. This is not how it ought to be. Following John’s death, I have come to the understanding that there be no higher judge than God. He is solely responsible for washing away our sins so long as we first forgive ourselves. Aye, I have committed sins that I have yet confessed, so it is surely not my place to judge you. I can only wish for you to repent, for the Almighty forgives all those who seek it.

My intentions are not to plead with you to go God’s way. It is simply to make you aware that forgiveness is attainable. My soul releases all anger and hatred that it once held for you. I am able to now move forward in life and not be suppressed by my abhorrence for you. May your life be a symbol to all; a symbol of being lost, then being found by our Father above. At last, you are forgiven.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth