_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Bristol, July 18, 1765._
_My very dear Friend_,
JUST now, with great joy, I received your welcome letter, I fear the
post will be gone, ere this can be put in. Blessed be GOD, I am a
little better. I have a fine commodious house, and am kept from much
company. You will certainly know my rout. Indeed and indeed, I long to
see my dear Mr. _K――――n_, and my dear Mr. _H――――y_. Stand, my friends,
and insist upon my not being brought out into action too soon. The poor
old shattered bark hath not been in dock one week, for a long while. I
scarce know what I write. Tender love to all.
Ever yours, &c. &c. in JESUS,
_G. W._