_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_London, September 19, 1768._
_My dear Sir_,
I APPROVE very much of Mr. _Brooksbank_’s motion, especially as dear
Mr. _Middleton_ is gone. His burying is fixed for _Wednesday_ evening.
Would you choose (with some other friends to whom I shall write) to
condescend to be a pallbearer. The conference to follow the children
as mourners. The children to be sent for in my carriage, and sit with
the pall bearers in my parlour. All to be invited that have a mind to
follow in mourning. The corpse to be brought privately to Tabernacle on
_Tuesday_ night. I must away, for fear of the evening air. I should be
glad to see you at _Tottenham-Court_ to-morrow afternoon. By that time,
I shall know Dr. _C――――r_’s answer to Mr. _Middleton_’s daughter’s
letter. By which we shall judge the better how to act, in regard to
opening the intended subscription for the benefit of his fatherless
children. Blessed be GOD, I am better, but am ordered to decline
preaching. GOD’s will be done! Pray let Mrs. _K――――n_ make free at
Tabernacle-house as usual. GOD bless you both! GOD give me patience
to wait till my change comes! I am, my dear friend,
Yours most affectionately in our glorious _Emmanuel_,
_G. W._