Philadelphia, May 24, 1770.
My very dear Friend,
I WROTE to you by the last New-York packet, as well as by Mr. D——n, who was to sail from Savannah the 10th instant. I have now been here near three weeks, and in about a week more I purpose to set off for New-York in my way to Boston. A wide and effectual door, I trust, hath been opened in this city. People of all ranks flock as much as ever. Impressions are made on many, and I trust they will abide. To all the episcopal churches, as well as most of the other places of worship, I have free access. My bodily health is preserved, and notwithstanding I preach twice on the Lord’s-day, and three or four times a week besides, yet I am rather better than I have been for many years. This is the Lord’s doing. To this long-suffering, never-failing Lord, be all the glory! Be pleased to excuse my enlarging. Whilst I am itinerating, little leisure will be allowed for writing. The New-York packet will be the best opportunity for you. The particulars herein mentioned, be so good as to send by the first opportunity. I can no more at this time. God willing, you will soon have another line from, my very dear steady friend,
Less than the least of all,
G. W.
LETTER MCCCCLXI.
To the Same.
Philadelphia, June 14, 1770.
My very dear steady Friend,