Wesley Corpus

DEAR TOMMY, -- Write to Hugh Moore in my name, and tell him, ‘I desire he would change places with you for six weeks or two months.’ The being near her relations at the time of her lying in may be a means of saving your wife's life. I doubt not of Brother Moore’s willingness to oblige either you or me in a matter of such importance. Probably more persons will buy the History of the Church [His Concise Ecclesiastical History. See letter of June 8, 1780.] when they see it. Peace be multiplied upon you both! -- I am Your affectionate friend and brother. To Mrs. Downes LONDON, December 1, 1781. MY DEAR SISTER, -- Never be afraid that I should think your letters troublesome; I am never so busy as to forget my friends. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher made an excellent beginning, and I trust they will increase with all the increase of God. Now let all of you that remain in the neighborhood arise up and supply her lack of service. Be instant in season, out of season, that all may know you have caught her mantle! [See letters of Nov. 24 and Dec. 9.] But pray do not suffer my poor Miss Ritchie to work herself to death. Let her do all she can, and not more than she can. -- I am Your affectionate brother. To Thomas Davenport [17] LONDON, December 2, 1781.