_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Savannah, February 18, 1765._
_My very dear Friend_,
YESTERDAY we had a most cutting parting at _Bethesda_; but blessed be
GOD, for giving me to part from it in such comfortable circumstances!
All arrears are paid off, cash, stock, and plenty of all kinds of
provision before-hand, and under GOD, no danger, at least for this
year, of going back; so that one great load is taken off. What shall I
render unto the LORD of all Lords for this and all other his mercies?
Praise GOD, my soul, even unto death,
And raise a song with every breath.
And now my thoughts turn toward _England_. As a proof of it, I have
sent a box in the _Friendship_, Captain _Ball_, directed to you.
The things in the box, for the most part, do belong to Mr. _W――――t_,
and all of them, if I die in my way to _England_. That will be a
blessed voyage indeed! Brethren, pray for us, pray for us; and assure
yourselves of being never forgotten by, my dear old friend,
Yours, theirs, &c. in everlasting bonds,
_G. W._