_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Philadelphia, November 14, 1763._
_My dear old Friend_,
THIS comes by one Mr. _R――――_, reputed to be a real christian and an
expert tradesman, but greatly afflicted with a nervous head-ach. He
will be glad of some spiritual acquaintance. Fain would he have had
me under his roof. I wish he may get help, but I think we have got our
life warrant. Mr. _Cruttenden_ I find is released; and a dear minister
of _New-York_ got free on _Saturday_. I am here yet, left behind, and
now about to make my first excursion to the _New-Jersey_ college. Twice
a week preaching, is my present allowance. Many of various ranks seem
to be brought under real concern. Physicians are absolutely against my
going to _Georgia_, till I get more strength. Besides, it is doubtful
whether the southern _Indians_ will not break out, and therefore a
little stay in these parts may on that account be most prudent. LORD
JESUS, direct my goings in thy way! Accept my wonted general salutation;
tender love to all. You and yours will not cease to pray for, my dear
steady friend,
Yours, &c. in JESUS,
_G. W._