_To the Rev. Mr. F――――._
_Bohemia, April 28, 1747._
_Rev. and very dear Brother_,
WITH this, I send you a packet from your brother, whom I left well
and happy at _Bethesda_ about six weeks ago. As I came along I saw
Mr. _Davis_. He is licensed, as are the four houses in _Virginia_; but
there is a proclamation issued out against all itinerants. Nothing can
be done to the purpose, but all will be in the utmost confusion, unless
some proper person is always resident among the awakened souls. Pray
acquaint your brethren of this. How do you all? Has JESUS warmed your
hearts this last cold Winter, and kept you from spiritual frost? He
has been very gracious to us southward; and as we came along, “the
wilderness seemed to blossom like a rose.” About five weeks ago, we
left _Charles-Town_, and reached _Bohemia_ last _Saturday_ evening.
We came from _Hanover_ county to this place in five days. I am now
dispatching my private affairs, and after about three weeks itinerant
preaching in these parts, I purpose, GOD willing, to go towards
_Philadelphia_. You will remember me in a particular manner to the
young students.――They have a continual share in my poor prayers; and
the continuance of theirs and yours is earnestly desired by, my very
dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in CHRIST,
_G. W._