_To ―――― ――――._
_London, April 1, 1756._
_Gentlemen_,
YOUR obliging letter came to hand last night. As my influence I fear
was but very small, it scarce called for such an acknowledgment. I
trust, my views to serve my GOD and my King are disinterested; and
therefore I shall always think it my duty to espouse their cause, who
are firmly united in the bonds of friendship and social love, to defend
the protestant interest, and the glorious privileges we enjoy under our
dread and rightful sovereign King _George_. Such a union I take yours
to be.――That you may therefore meet with success on earth, and by
an infinitely superior union (I mean that of your souls with GOD) be
prepared for a never-ceasing union with the spirits of just men made
perfect in heaven, is and shall be the hearty prayer of, Gentlemen,
Your obliged humble servant,
_G. W._