_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Philadelphia, November 14, 1763._
_My dear old Friend_,
THIS comes by one Mr. _R――――_, reputed to be a real christian and an expert tradesman, but greatly afflicted with a nervous head-ach. He will be glad of some spiritual acquaintance. Fain would he have had me under his roof. I wish he may get help, but I think we have got our life warrant. Mr. _Cruttenden_ I find is released; and a dear minister of _New-York_ got free on _Saturday_. I am here yet, left behind, and now about to make my first excursion to the _New-Jersey_ college. Twice a week preaching, is my present allowance. Many of various ranks seem to be brought under real concern. Physicians are absolutely against my going to _Georgia_, till I get more strength. Besides, it is doubtful whether the southern _Indians_ will not break out, and therefore a little stay in these parts may on that account be most prudent. LORD JESUS, direct my goings in thy way! Accept my wonted general salutation; tender love to all. You and yours will not cease to pray for, my dear steady friend,
Yours, &c. in JESUS,