To the Rev. Mr. F——.
Bohemia, April 28, 1747.
Rev. and very dear Brother,
WITH this, I send you a packet from your brother, whom I left well and happy at Bethesda about six weeks ago. As I came along I saw Mr. Davis. He is licensed, as are the four houses in Virginia; but there is a proclamation issued out against all itinerants. Nothing can be done to the purpose, but all will be in the utmost confusion, unless some proper person is always resident among the awakened souls. Pray acquaint your brethren of this. How do you all? Has Jesus warmed your hearts this last cold Winter, and kept you from spiritual frost? He has been very gracious to us southward; and as we came along, “the wilderness seemed to blossom like a rose.” About five weeks ago, we left Charles-Town, and reached Bohemia last Saturday evening. We came from Hanover county to this place in five days. I am now dispatching my private affairs, and after about three weeks itinerant preaching in these parts, I purpose, God willing, to go towards Philadelphia. You will remember me in a particular manner to the young students.—They have a continual share in my poor prayers; and the continuance of theirs and yours is earnestly desired by, my very dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in Christ,
G. W.
LETTER DLXXXV.
To the Honourable F. W——, Esq.
New-Town, (Maryland) May 6, 1747.