To William Ripley Date: WESTMINSTER, November 13, 1777. DEAR BILLY, It is well if the houses both at Driffield and Guisborough be not too small. Mr. Atlay will send you a complete set of my Works. If you increase in substance, you are in great danger of decreasing in grace. Treacle-plasters would very probably prevent that crackling of the joints. To prevent worldly-mindedness be as much employed in the work of God as you possibly can. Peace be with you and yours! I am, dear Billy, Your affectionate brother.