To Penelope Newman Date: July 12, 1782. MY DEAR SISTER, I do not yet see any reason why Jonathan Coussins should not labor next year in the Gloucester-shire Circuit. He was then in the Sarum Circuit, and in August was duly appointed to Gloucester. But I do not use to determine things of this kind absolutely before the Conference. Afflictions, you know, are only blessings in disguise. 'He prepares occasions of fighting that thou mayest conquer.' Whenever you have an opportunity of making a little excursion it will be for good. I am, dear Penny, Your affectionate brother.