Wesley Corpus

I think what you propose concerning Brother Watkinson is the best thing that can be done. As soon as possible he should drink decoction of nettles or of burdock morning and evening. If need be, I will send him another little bill. Possibly I may see you in May.--I am, dear Tommy, Your affectionate friend and brother. To Mrs. Woodhouse LONDON, March 3, 1776. MY DEAR SISTER,--We are endeavoring to procure a piece of ground on which we think of building a new Foundery, as the old one with all the adjacent houses is shortly to be pulled down. If we build, it will necessarily detain me in London a great part of the summer.' Both George Shadford and T. Rankin were well when they wrote last. They were threatened unless they would declare in favor of the Republicans; but the matter went no farther than words. I am not sorry that James Kershaw is going to settle at Gainsborough. He may be exceeding useful there. He is more than a match for Mr. Glascot and an hundred Predestinarians beside. There is but one thing to do--let us live and die unto Him that died for us!--I am, my dear sister, Your affectionate brother. To Mrs. Woodhouse, Owston Ferry. To Samuel Bradburn [6] BRISTOL, March 10, 1776. DEAR SAMMY,--Billy Roots must not come to Pembroke-shire any more. Therefore if Brother Dixon leaves it, he must change not with him but some other preacher--suppose with John Broadbent. Our preachers may preach where there is no Society; but I do not require it of them. I expect little good to be done in such places. It is better to break up new ground. Why do you not make a trial at Narberth The more labor the more blessing.--I am, dear Sammy, Your affectionate friend and brother. To Robert Costerdine BIRMINGHAM, March 26, 1776. DEAR ROBERT,--I refer to you an important affair, which I trust God will give you wisdom to determine. Richard Condy accuses Samuel Woodcock, I hope without sufficient grounds. As soon as possible hear them face to face, and send me your judgement to Manchester. I expect to be there on Saturday, April 6, and on Sunday, April 21 (as well as the three days following), at Leeds.