William Tyndale has one surviving letter written from prison. Originally written in latin. I used ai to translate it to modern english/song structure, then ole Hank smoothed it out and dropped some bars. Never forget the value of that Bible... Here's the original letter in English Originally written in Latin to the governor of the castle, this is the standard English translation from the original manuscript preserved in the archives of Brabant. I believe, right worshipful master, that you are not ignorant of what has been determined concerning me [by the decree of the council]; therefore, I entreat your lordship and that by the Lord Jesus—that if I am to remain here (in the castle of Vilvoorde) during the winter, you will request the Procureur to be so kind as to send me from my goods which he has in his possession: A warmer cap, for I suffer extremely from cold in the head, being afflicted with a perpetual catarrh, which is much increased in this cell. A warmer coat also, for that which I have is very thin; Also a piece of cloth to patch my leggings; my overcoat has been worn out; my shirts are also worn out. He has a woolen shirt of mine, if he will be pleased to send it. I have also with him leggings of thicker cloth for putting on above; he also has warmer nightcaps. I wish also to be allowed to have a lamp in the evening, for it is wearisome to sit alone in the dark. But above all, I entreat and beseech your clemency to be urgent with the Procureur that he may kindly permit me to have my Hebrew Bible, Hebrew Grammar, and Hebrew Dictionary, that I may spend my time with that study. And in return, may you obtain your dearest wish, provided always it be in accordance with the salvation of your soul. But if any other resolution has been come to concerning me, before the conclusion of the winter, I shall be patient, abiding the will of God to the glory of the grace of my Lord Jesus Christ, whose Spirit, I pray, may ever direct your heart. Amen. W. Tyndale