_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Philadelphia, September 21, 1764._
_My very dear Friend_,
YESTERDAY I had the pleasure of yours by the _New-York_ packet, and can
only in return send my repeated thanks for so many repeated favours.
After a most solemn and heart-breaking parting at _New-York_, I am come
thus far in my way to _Georgia_. There I hope to be about _Christmas_;
and in Spring, GOD willing, to embark for _England_. Hitherto the LORD
hath helped. However, let what will become of the substance, in the
mean while I send you my shadow. The painter, who gave it me, having
now the ague and fever, and living a hundred miles off, I must get you
to have the drapery finished, and then, if judged proper, let it be
put up in the Tabernacle parlour. One Captain _B――――_ brings it in the
_Philadelphia_ packet, and would most gladly have brought the original
over. If you see him, take a little notice of him. I have only preached
twice here, but the influence was deep indeed. Grace! grace! Before
my further removal hence, I hope for an opportunity of writing to dear
Mr. _H――――y_. Two such friends surely could not be picked out, for the
_London_ affairs. Tender, most tender love awaits him and all of you.
GOD bless you! GOD bless you! I am really better in health than I have
been these three years. Excuse my not writing to other dear friends;
the ship is going, my hands full of business, and I have little more
time allowed me than to return you ten thousand thanks, and subscribe
myself,
Ever yours, &c. &c. in JESUS,
_G. W._
_September 23._
Within a few days, but not before, I received the hymn books, and hope
to write to other friends in a few days by way of _Londonderry_. This
day has been a good day indeed. Grace! grace!