To Christopher Hopper, Date: LEWISHAM, July 31, 1773. MY DEAR BROTHER, I believe what you desire is for the glory of God, and have therefore no objection to your spending! another year in the Newcastle Circuit. I am glad you have preached on the Ballast Hills. Follow the blow, and you will soon see the fruit. Billy Smith Hopper stayed at Newcastle in 1773. William Smith married Mrs. Wesley's daughter, and was a leading Methodist layman in Newcastle will nearly supply your place at the Conference, and you will find full employment where you are. We have money in hand both for Dundee and Edinburgh See letter of Aug. 7; but I do not think right that a shilling more should be given to either till the houses are settled in another manner. I am sorry so much has been given already. I am Your affectionate friend and brother.