Chapter CXVII: Letter DCXIII: To Mr. Henry S――――, Junior

_New-York, Aug. 29, 1747._

_My dear Mr. S――――_,

LAST _Thursday_ noon the keeper of _Israel_, who neither slumbereth or sleepeth, brought me hither in safety. We were detained three days on the water. It was over-ruled for good. I recovered my appetite, and am now much better than when I left _New-England_. Next _Tuesday_, GOD willing, I shall set forward, and hope to be at _Charles-Town_ the beginning of _November_. Will you write to me? GOD willing, you shall hear from me every opportunity. I have good news from _Providence_, my plantation in _South-Carolina_, and from _Bethesda_: both families are well, and several negroes are under conviction. I hope those that were under concern at _Portsmouth_, find their convictions to abide. I pray GOD, they may have no rest, ’till they find rest in JESUS CHRIST! I salute them, and all the Redeemer’s true followers. I join with my dear yoke-fellow, in sending you, and dear Mrs. _S――――_, ten thousand thanks for all favours, and am, very dear Sir,

Your most affectionate, obliged friend and brother, &c.
_G. W._