and which, it may be. can be felt by none but those whose minds have been happily tinctured with Christian principles, and who. to a lively faith and hope in Christ have been taught to add an absolute resignation to the will of God, our strictest duty, our greatest wisdom, and truest magnanimity.
That in all the afflictions and adversities which may occur in our passage through this vale of misery and tears, these considerations and hopes may be your support and mine, and, indeed, the support of all others who need it, is the constant and fervent prayer of, dear sir,
Your dutiful nephew and affectionate friend,
P. S. I had like to have forgot to inform you, that, thank God, myself and mine are all well, and that they unanimously desire to be affectionately remembered to yourself, and every branch of my uncle's family. I am glad to hear of the welfare of our relations in London; may the Lord continue it!
N. B. Evans's map, colored, together with the pamphlet, were sold in Philadelphia at two Spanish dollars, 4s. 6d. of our money.
To Mr. John Fontaine.
Louisa County, Fredericksville Parish,June 15th, 1756.
Dear Sir:—The receipt of your kind and agreeable letter of 1st January, happened at a very seasonable juncture, as it administered much comfort where comfort was much wanting. Comfortable and satisfactory, to the highest degree, it is; when we cannot see, yet to hear from those with whom we are connected by the endearing ties of blood and friendship, ties
