_To Mr. F――――._
_Bermudas, May 27, 1748._
_My dear Mr. F――――_,
INCLOSED you have a letter which you may print in your weekly paper. It
brings good news from this little pleasant spot. If you could print it
on half a sheet of paper, to distribute among the _Bermudas_ captains,
it might perhaps be serviceable. The inhabitants here have received me
so well, that I think publishing their kindness is a debt justly due
to them. I am now waiting for a fair wind, and then we shall sail for
_England_. The Governor’s lady goes with me. His Excellency is very
civil to me, and I believe many souls have been benefited by this visit
to _Bermudas_. I desire to give the LORD JESUS all the glory. You will
remember me to Mrs. _F――――_, and all my dear _Philadelphia_ friends. I
do not forget them, and hope they will always remember, dear Sir,
Their and your most affectionate, obliged friend and
servant,
_G. W._