_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Charles-Town, February 22, 1770._
_My very dear Friend_,
NO letters by the packet, or another ship that hath brought in above
five hundred from _London_! As I hear Captain _Rainier_ is bound for
_Savannah_, I hope at my return to _Bethesda_ to find a letter there.
Your last, dated _November 2_, was immediately answered. Mr. _B――――s_
will accept my most grateful acknowledgments for his kind present of
maps, charts, &c. In a few months, I hope, all will be compleated. But
what may these few months produce? LORD JESUS, prepare us for whatever
thou hast prepared for us, and give peace in our time, for thine
infinite mercy’s-sake! You must expect another draught soon. GOD be
praised for that saying, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
You would be pleased to see with what attention people hear the word
preached. I have been in _Charles-Town_ near a fortnight, am to preach
at a neighbouring country parish church next _Sunday_, and hope to see
_Georgia_ the week following. Perhaps I may sail from thence to the
northward, and perhaps embark from hence. LORD JESUS, direct my goings
in thy way! I am blessed with bodily health, and am enabled to go on
my way rejoicing. Grace! grace! Join in shouting those blessed words.
I wrote by one Captain _Watt_, who was to sail from _Georgia_ this
week. In that, you will find something concerning my late visit to,
and public entertainment at _Bethesda_. You see how often I pester
you with letters. I can only add, that you may tell all, I am happier
than words can express: which I take, in a great measure, to be owing
to the prayers of my dear _English_ friends, which are daily put up
for, and I hope daily returned by, an unworthy worm. Remember me most
affectionately to all, and expect to hear again very speedily from, my
very dear, dear friend,
Less than the least of all,
_G. W._