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 LETTER DCLVI.

To Governor Thomas.

Honoured Sir,     London, July 22, 1748.  THOUGH I am uncertain about your being in town, yet I cannot leave it, without leaving a few lines of acknowledgment, for those many favours you and your worthy lady were pleased to confer upon me and mine abroad. Glad were we, yea exceeding glad to hear of your safe arrival in England, and gracious reception at court. May you so live in this world, as to be received with expressions of joy and approbation by the King of kings in the world to come! I hope, honour'd Sir, that the change of climate has been conducive to your health, and the health also of dear little Miss, and her honoured Mamma. I beg my most dutiful respects may find acceptance, honoured Sir, both with them and you. At my return to London, which I suppose will be in about three weeks, I purpose doing myself the honour of waiting upon you in person. In the mean while, I beg leave, with the warmest affection, to subscribe myself, honoured Sir, Your most obliged, obedient humble servant, G. W.     LETTER DCLVII. To the Reverend Mr. S.

London, July 24, 1748.

Reverend and very dear Sir,

SINCE my arrival in England, (now three weeks) I have sent several packets to America. This brings you the welcome tidings of the 's continuing to bless my poor administrations, and causing his word to run and be glorified. Particulars I cannot descend to now. My hands are quite full of business. I am assisted also in temporals, and hope, ere I see America again, to be delivered from my outward Orphan-*house embarrassments. I have almost fixed on persons to come over to Bethesda. With them I intend sending you some things, which I believe you will be glad to see. Antinomianism has made havock here, but I trust the worst is over. Our