To Thomas Wride Date: DUBLIN, April 2, 1789. DEAR TOMMY, I am surprised that a man who really fears God should engage himself in so bad a cause; but undoubtedly you have the better of the argument. Yet I see no prospect of convincing a man of his rank. Therefore I think it is the wisest way to let the matter drop. Wride was again Assistant at Whitehaven. Can this refer to any dispute with the Lowthers The publishing of a thing of this kind was only tried to stir up a nest of hornets. I am, dear Tommy, Your affectionate friend and brother.