_To J―――― B――――, Esq._
_London, October 26, 1757._
_My dear Friend_,
I AM quite glad to hear, that you have met with encouragement to return again to poor _Georgia_, and that my nephew serves under you. I humbly hope that colony is not to be given over into the enemies hands; but GOD only knows what is before us. The cloud at present looks black; but it is always darkest before break of day. Our extremity may yet be GOD’s opportunity to help and deliver us. In the midst of all, the work of GOD goes on among us. At both ends of the town we have blessed seasons. In _Scotland_ and _Ireland_ the word ran and was glorified. Who knows but we may meet once more in _Georgia_. Blessed be GOD for a well-grounded hope of meeting in heaven! My hearty love awaits all who are travelling thither, and are so kind as to enquire after, my dear friend,
Yours &c. in our common LORD,