To Richard Bourke Date: EDINBURGH, May 12, 1770. MY DEAR BROTHER, I doubt not your going into Waterford Circuit was for good. It is well the house at Kilkenny is at length getting forward. But the General Collection, out of which I propose to assist our brethren, is not brought in until the Conference; and I myself seldom have any money beforehand. I live, as I may say, from hand to mouth. As to the preachers, I think it very hard if Ireland cannot allow a maintenance to the preachers in Ireland. But, indeed, your case is peculiar. Exclusive of what they are to allow for your wife, I will allot her five pounds (English) for you. I am Yours affectionately. Endorsed in another hand: Received the contents from Miss Mary Holland, June 11, 1771.