_To the Rev. Mr. P――――._
_London, Nov. 21, 1748._
_Reverend and very dear Sir_,
I Was glad to hear, by a letter sent by Mr. _R――――_, that you had been in _New-England_. I hoped you would have come further, even to Old _England_ and _Scotland_. I have been endeavouring in _Scotland_ to do all the service I could to the _Indian_ school and the _New-Jersey_ college whilst I was there; but I believe nothing will be done to purpose unless you or some other popular minister come over, and make an application in person. In all probability, a collection might then be recommended by the general assembly, which sits next _May_, and large contributions be raised among private persons that wish well to _Zion_. If one of the Indians was brought over with the minister, and a proposal made to educate some of the late awakened _Indians_ in the _New-Jersey_ college, it would certainly be of service. Mr. _M――――_ and several other faithful ministers are hearty in the affair; but I believe will do nothing, unless you or some other such like minister come over. Probably I shall be in _Scotland_ next spring again. GOD has been pleased to countenance me there; and some of the clergy, in order to stop my progress, have followed Dr. _C――――y_’s example. But if GOD be for us, who can be against us? Thanks be to his holy name, I am kept quite chearful in soul, and healthy in my body. Blessed be GOD, the word falls with weight, and I hear of several brought under fresh convictions. A clergyman or two have been lately converted, and there is a great awakening in _Ireland_. I shall be glad to hear that _New-York_ is full of new creatures. I beg that my most cordial respects and love may find acceptance with all my dear friends, and am, reverend and dear Sir,
Ever yours, _G. W._