_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Philadelphia, October 19, 1764._
_My very dear Friend_,
ACCEPT a few more lines before I set off for my southern tour. My last, in which was a letter for my wife, left _New-York_ last _Sunday_. The enclosed will inform you a little of my late motions. Pray tell dear Mr. _H――――y_ that Dr. _S――――_, the Provost of the _Philadelphia_ college, read prayers for me, and attended me backwards and forwards. Both the present and late Governor, with the head gentlemen of the city, were present, and cordial thanks were sent to me from all the Trustees, for speaking for the children, and countenancing the institution. This is all of GOD. To me nothing belongs but shame and confusion of face. O for a truly guileless and _Israelitish_ heart! It will be found to be the best policy at the great day. More good news await you in a packet of letters directed to you, and committed to the care of Captain _Sparks_, of the _Elizabeth_ and _Mary_. I believe he will deliver them himself; if not, you may send for them. On the reading, I am apt to believe you will think it is almost sinful not to take another tour. LORD JESUS, do thou direct my goings in thy way! He will, he will. But what is become of _T―――― C――――_? Mr. _R――――_ my worthy host wrote to him many months ago, about being admitted a member of the society for distributing books among the poor. Not a word of answer yet. Many more want to be members. In a day or two, GOD willing, I set off for my beloved _Bethesda_. O what blessings have we received in this place. You will join in crying, _Hallelujah_, the LORD reigneth, and blessed be the GOD of our salvation! To his never-failing mercy do I commend you, as being, my very dear friend,
Ever yours, &c. in JESUS,