_To Mr. H――――, at Gloucester._
_Mashfield, Jan. 7, 1744, (past 7 at night.)_
_My very dear Mr. H――――_,
IT being wet and dark, we thought it prudent to stay here this night. I cannot employ part of the evening better than in writing to you, and blessed be our GOD, I can send you good news. Our gracious LORD was with me at _Pitchcomb_ and _Hampton_. We have had a wonderful sweet association in _Wales_, with much of the Redeemer’s presence, especially when I began to speak about the law affair. The brethren were very generous, according to their circumstances, and one gentlewoman sent me five pounds. After mature deliberation, we determined to prosecute the affair to the utmost, and to set apart next _Tuesday_ fortnight (the first day of the term) for a day of fasting and prayer, and to make collections for that purpose. The cause is the LORD’s, and much depends on our getting the victory. I believe we shall. I have had a favourable answer from Colonel _S――――_, and also from Colonel _Gar――――_. Hitherto the LORD prospers us. I am now going to _London_ very happy, and in some measure thankful for the many blessings I have received. Help me, my dear friend, to cry Grace! grace! Inclosed you have some letters: be pleased to peruse and deliver them. I bless GOD that affairs have taken such a turn. I have been at _Abergavenny_, and am settled as to my dear wife’s coming down. Blessed be GOD, she and the little one are pretty well. I shall be glad to hear from you when I come to _London_. I hope our LORD blesses you, both in body and soul, and shews you the way wherein you should go. That you may be continually guided by his counsel, and after death conducted to his glory, is the hearty prayer of, dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in CHRIST JESUS, _G. W._