_To the Rev. Mr. S――――._
_New-York, July 4, 1747._
_Rev. and very dear Sir_,
LAST week I left a letter for you at _Philadelphia_.――Since that, through the divine blessing, I have recovered a little more strength, and find my appetite restored. I have been here about eight days, and to-morrow, GOD willing, intend posting away to _Boston_, and then I shall take a long, if not a final farewel of all my northward friends. I have preached twice with great freedom. People flock rather more than ever, and the LORD vouchsafes us solemn meetings. I hope to be back again in six weeks. I shall go, if JESUS gives strength, like an arrow out of a bow. I have therefore left my dear yoke-fellow at _Philadelphia_, and expect to meet her again at _New-York_. Among these three northward provinces, I trust something considerable will be done towards paying off the orphan-house arrears. When that is effected, I care not how soon I sing my _Nunc dimittis_; but I must wait ’till my blessed change come. You will be pleased to remember me to all, and you may expect, GOD willing, at the appointed time, Reverend and very dear Sir,
Yours, &c. _G. W._