_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Deal, September 17, 1769._
_My very dear Friend_,
AS I have no parcel, I am ready almost to think somebody is coming.
I am just returned from _Ramsgate_, and going on board. Never did any
creature shew greater civility, heartiness, politeness, and generosity
than Mr. _B――――ry_. His friends were hearty too. Indeed and indeed I
believe solid good was done at _Ramsgate_. I preached on _Friday_ and
_Saturday_. It was hard parting this morning. I expect a long passage.
But all is well. I am kept comfortable. I could not go to _Margate_.
Friends that write, should direct where the letters are to be returned.
I am glad Mr. _S――――y_ is come. I shall write to _Bath_. Is my farewel
sermon printed? That is what I meant; no packet is come. Tender love to
all, to all. Never fear,
Satan thwarts and men object,
And yet the thing they thwart effect.
Hallelujah!
I wish this may be the last letter, any may receive dated at the
_Downs_, from, my very dear Sir,
Less than the least of all,
_G. W._