_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Edinburgh, March 26, 1763._
_My dear Mr. K――――n_,
I THANK you for your kind letter, and thank the LORD ♦of all lords that matters go on so well. I am more than easy. The Redeemer hath directed my choice, and will bless, assist, and reward those employed. Ten thousand thanks to you all. You may act as you please with respect to Mr. ――――. His attending the Tabernacle when I was well, and leaving it ever since I have been sick, doth not look well at all: but please yourselves and you will please me. Do not consult me in any thing, unless absolutely necessary. The LORD, I trust and believe, will give you a right judgment in all things. But O follow me with your prayers. On _Monday_ I am going to see about the ship. Now we have peace abroad, LORD JESUS give us peace at home! I am sorry my little piece, entituled _Observations_, &c. is not come out yet. Tender love to all. My dear old friend,
Yours, &c. &c. in JESUS,