09 To Walter Sellon
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To Walter Sellon Date: LONDON, February 1, 1772. DEAR WALTER, You do not understand your information right. Observe, 'I am going to America to turn bishop.' See letter of Aug. 14, 1771, to Philothea Briggs. You are to understand it in sensu composito. 'In the sense agreed.' I am not to be a bishop till I am in America. While I am in Europe, therefore, you have nothing to fear. But as soon as ever you hear of my being landed at Philadelphia, it will be time for your apprehensions to revive. It is true some of our preachers would not have me stay so long; but I keep my old rule, Festina lente. 'Make haste slowly.' I am, dear Walter, Your affectionate brother.