Savannah, July 14, 1742.
My dearest Brother and Friend,
ABOUT four days ago I wrote you very fully in relation to our present state and circumstances, from Mr. John Bryan’s. I hope our dear family are well there. When my last comes to hand, you will find we removed there for fear of the Spaniards, who came in upon Georgia like a flood. I hope the General will yet stand his ground, though the enemy is so numerous. I hear he destroyed and took one hundred and seventy of the enemy last Thursday. God only knows what he is about to do with us. Brother Grant and I are here, to take care of our house and goods. I hope God will direct us in our distress. Surely you will now, if possible, come over. I believe the bearer is gone; I must have done. Farewel, Farewel. Brother Grant gives his love. I must conclude by broken lines.
Yours,
J. H.
P. S. Absolute hurry and necessity obliges me to write thus.
This letter gave me much comfort, as it brought me the welcome news that my dear family was safe. This Mr. Bryan was converted at the Orphan-house, and is a wealthy planter in South-Carolina. I admire the providence of God, in raising him up to take care of the little lambs in this time of their distress. I hope ere now they are returned to their Bethesda in peace.
Blessed be God I have not been disappointed of my hope. For since my return to London, I have received the following letters, which give a more particular account both of their tryal and deliverance, and for which I desire to praise our great and gracious God.
From Mr. Habersham, at Mr. Jonathan Bryan’s Plantation in South-Carolina, July 11, 1742.
My dearest Friend and Brother,