_To Mr. T―――― A――――ms._
_London, August 19, 1769._
_My very dear Tommy_,
TALK not of taking a personal leave. You know my make. _Paul_ could
stand a whipping, but not a weeping farewel. My heart and hands are
full. What a letter-night last _Thursday_ evening! a night much to
be remembered. Many thanks for your intended present. In ten days I
expect to sail. GOD bless you and yours! GOD bless all our never to be
forgotten _Gloucestershire_ friends! I can no more. Adieu. Cease not to
pray for, my very dear steady old friend,
Less than the least of all,
_G. W._