mean time, be pleased to remember me to all in the most tender manner. Ere this can reach you, I expect to see my wife
in England. I purpose to persuade her to settle here. I want to make the Orphan-house a seminary of learning. If some such thing be not done, I cannot see how the Southern parts will be provided with ministers. All are afraid to come over. May the Lord Jesus direct me. I believe he will. Pray remember me to Mr. Z, Mr. O, &c. if with you. I have not time at present, or otherwise they should have a line from, reverend and very dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in Christ Jesus, G. W.
LETTER DCCVIII. To the Countess of H.
Honoured Madam, London, Nov. 14, 1748.
THE inclosed brings good news from a far country. The person's mother belongs to the Tabernacle society: I lay at his house when in Virginia; but he and others went to cards, I thought on purpose to affront me. We retired to prayers for him. I hope they were heard. Your Ladyship will be pleased to let me have the letter again; as likewise that I sent to your Ladyship from Scotland, from one Capt. K. of St. Helena. Your Ladyship shall have copies of them all. I am getting the New-England Christian History, and Bishop Hall's Works in folio, bound for your Ladyship. I find there has been a great stir in the synod of Edinburgh about unworthy me. Mr. W, Mr. J, Mr. R W, have protested against their proceedings, and appeared quite hearty. Your Ladyship wrote to Mr. R. A word or two of encouragement now from your Ladyship, would strengthen the hands of these ministers of Christ. I hear the affair is to come before the assembly next May. News also was brought me last night, that the negroes are allowed by the trustees for Georgia. If so, that province, under God, will flourish. Blessed be God, I am more hearty than I have been for a long season. I hope to be enabled to preach here on Sunday evening, and to come and preach at your Ladyship's afterwards. Last night the gospel was indeed preached with
