This letter was written by John Newton (1725–1807) to Mrs. Faller on April 5, 1792. Its contents note the death of his wife, Mrs. Mary Newton (d. 1790), stating, “Since my dear Mrs. Newton’s death, I have no great attachment to this world for its own sake, but what I can preach I ought to be very thankful for life and if the Lord . . . is pleased to give me peace and patience . . . even then I shall not live in vain.” Newton, best known for his hymn “Amazing Grace,” was the curate of Olney and wrote over 200 hymns during his lifetime.