Chapter CDLXXVII: Letter MCCCCXLIV: To Mr. R―――― K――――n

_Savannah, December 24, 1769._

_My very dear Friend_,

THE bearer _B―――― F――――_ is the steward of the ship in which I came over: a very handy useful man; to whom in a great measure I owe the chief comfort of my voyage, as to eatables. He hath had convictions at times, and longs to live ashore. If you can serve him, do. I write this at my old friends Mr. _Habersham_’s. I am to preach here this morning, and to-morrow, and purpose in a few days to pay a visit to _Charles-Town_. Blessed be GOD, all things are in a most promising way. But I am obliged to leave Mr. _W――――t_ behind, for the work’s-sake. Mr. _Smith_ goes with me. He is attentive, hath behaved well, and been useful in the house. Never was I blessed with so many proper industrious workmen and helpers before. Grace! grace! Next _Wednesday_ I am fifty-five years old. GOD be merciful to me a sinner, a sinner, a sinner! As such, continue to pray, my dear steady friend, for,

Less than the least of all,

_G. W._