_To Mr. Henry S――――, Junior._
_New-York, Aug. 29, 1747._
_My dear Mr. S――――_,
LAST _Thursday_ noon the keeper of _Israel_, who neither slumbereth
or sleepeth, brought me hither in safety. We were detained three days
on the water. It was over-ruled for good. I recovered my appetite,
and am now much better than when I left _New-England_. Next _Tuesday_,
GOD willing, I shall set forward, and hope to be at _Charles-Town_ the
beginning of _November_. Will you write to me? GOD willing, you shall
hear from me every opportunity. I have good news from _Providence_, my
plantation in _South-Carolina_, and from _Bethesda_: both families are
well, and several negroes are under conviction. I hope those that were
under concern at _Portsmouth_, find their convictions to abide. I pray
GOD, they may have no rest, ’till they find rest in JESUS CHRIST! I
salute them, and all the Redeemer’s true followers. I join with my dear
yoke-fellow, in sending you, and dear Mrs. _S――――_, ten thousand thanks
for all favours, and am, very dear Sir,
Your most affectionate, obliged friend and brother, &c.
_G. W._