_To Mr. B――――s._
_London, July 30, 1769._
_My dear Sir_,
OLD friendship and love embolden me to send these few lines. Blessed
be GOD! the orphan-house affairs go on well, and a lasting ample
foundation is now laid, for the future support and education of both
rich and poor. Perhaps providence may call me to _Georgia_ this fall.
Could you present the infant institution with a book or two of maps,
or copies, or copper-plates, as you shall judge most proper? Sheet
maps will not do in that hot climate. I should also be glad of some
maps, shewing the different coastings, &c. for my own amusement when
on board. Glory be to GOD, all sublunary coastings will soon be over.
Yet a little while, and we shall get into an eternal harbour. JESUS
is the way, JESUS is our pilot. To his almighty never-failing guidance
and grace, I most earnestly commit you, and all your near and dear
connections, as being, my dear old friend,
Yours, &c. &c. &c. &c. in our common LORD,
_G. W._
_P. S._ If the motion is not approved of, silence shall serve for an
answer.