Wesley Corpus

To Joseph Taylor Date: DUBLIN, April 26, 1783. Source: The Letters of John Wesley (1783) Author: John Wesley --- DEAR JOSEPH, -- By all means let James Hall [His colleague in Cornwall West. Taylor stayed in Cornwall another year; Hall went to Plymouth as second preacher in 1783.] come to the Conference. If he would put forth all his strength and be exact in every branch of his office, I would appoint him for the Assistant next year. But I should be sorry if the work should decay. Do all you can during this precious season. I shall have no objection to your being in Nottingham Circuit (unless you are in love). But if you go thither, you must take the books into your own hands; though I do not say you will receive many thanks from Matthew Bagshaw. [Evidently the books had been in the charge of this layman.] I expect to be in England in about ten days. -- I am, dear Joseph, Your affectionate friend and brother.