To Alexander Mather () Date: LONDON, October 19, 1787. MY DEAR BROTHER, You did well in sending Benjamin Light into Epworth Circuit. Pray send Michael where you judge proper. You gave exactly right advice to Brother Greenwood, and, as I can absolutely confide in you, with Brother Pawson, Thompson, Allen, and Goodwin to assist you, what you shall agree with the trustees of Dewsbury I shall make no difficulty to. But remember that this is a leading case; and whatever concessions we make here, we must make to all other trustees that shall require them. I pray consider too what Brother Thompson says to me concerning his circuit; and if you think it reasonable that those places should be given back, let them be given back. I am Your affectionate friend and brother. I think the contentious spirit in Birstall and Dewsbury Circuits is what has hindered the work of God there.