_To the Honourable J―――― R――――._
_London, Numbers 7, 1755._
_Very dear Sir_,
ARE you yet called out in defence of your country? The measures taken by your honourable and loyal council and assembly, I hope will be blessed to prevent a stir so near to _Boston_. I am glad to hear, that the Ladies are employed in making the soldiers cloaths; I trust my female friends are some of the most active. Surely, the cause is the cause of GOD, and if done out of love to JESUS, this labour of love shall not go unrewarded. GOD make male and female good soldiers of JESUS CHRIST! Nothing like fighting under his banner; he is a refuge from every storm. I can only add, that I most earnestly commend you and yours, and the whole circle of my never to be forgotten friends, to his never-failing mercy, and intreat you to accept these few hasty lines, as a token of love and respect unfeigned, from, very dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD,