_To the Reverend Mr. S――――._
_London, Nov. 12, 1748._
_Reverend and very dear Sir_,
BY my not hearing from you with my wife’s letter, I suspect you are not yet reconciled to my leaving _America_, though but for a season. Every thing concurs to prove that I have done the will of GOD. As I am streightened in time, I will refer you to the inclosed, which I desire you will read, seal, and send. Here are loud calls; but I think to come over to you again next year. Pray write to me. I will endeavour to answer you. I wrote to you lately from _Scotland_. Not a day passes, but I think of you and my other _Charles-Town_ friends. I intend to write to you very soon. In the mean time, be pleased to remember me to all in the most tender manner. Ere this can reach you, I expect to see my wife in _England_. I purpose to persuade her to settle here. I want to make the Orphan-house a seminary of learning. If some such thing be not done, I cannot see how the _Southern_ parts will be provided with ministers. All are afraid to come over. May the LORD JESUS direct me. I believe he will. Pray remember me to Mr. _Z――――_, Mr. _O――――_, &c. if with you. I have not time at present, or otherwise they should have a line from, reverend and very dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in CHRIST JESUS, _G. W._