Wesley Corpus

To Samuel Bardsley Date: LONDON, January 29, 1773. DEAR SAMMY, If David Evans The preacher at Macclesfield is satisfied, all is well. You will not want work, nor a blessing upon it, if you are zealous and active. John Hallam is a good man, though a queer one; I am in hopes he will do good. There is a surprising willingness in almost every one that has answered the Circular Letter See letters of Dec. 12, 1772, and Feb. 6, 1773., which I hope is a token for good. Some of our preachers have asked ' Why will you refuse the help of the poorer members ' I answer, I do not refuse; though neither do I require it, for fear of distressing any. The little draft on the other side is for your mother His mother was dependent on him. Wesley's care for his preachers was unceasing. See letter of Aug. 5, 1771. I am, dear Sammy, Your affectionate brother.