_To Mr. D――――n._
_London, April 6, 1768._
_My very dear Friends_,
IF you choose it, you may now be released; but the aspect of affairs at home, is by no means promising. Many, many think of going abroad. However, you will be so kind as to see the bearers of this settled before you remove. Mr. _C――――ne_, a worthy disinterested creature, is to be steward of the house: he is a particular heart-friend of Mr. _W――――t_’s. Mr. _W――――t_’s sister is an approved housekeeper, and the little female orphans are to be committed to her care. Mr. _L――――y_ hath had an university education, is a good writer and accomptant, hath been with me some time, and is to be a school-master. I long to know how poor _Peter_ and _Ephraim_ go on, and likewise his sister at _Savannah_. I and Mr. _W――――t_ hope to follow soon. But future things belong to Him who orders all things well. I believe; LORD, help my unbelief. His work prospers. That is all in all. Be pleased to have all accounts settled and audited, and take what you please for your passage, if determined to return. But――but――GOD keep you, through too fond affection, from taking a false step! My heart is full. If you come away, and Mr. _S――――k_ also goes away, I would have a letter of attorney given to Mr. _C――――ne_. But it would be well if I could hear from you first. GOD direct and bless you all. I can only commend you to GOD and the word of his grace, and with ten thousand thanks for all your labours of love, subscribe myself, very dear friends,
Yours, &c. &c. &c. in our glorious JESUS,