Wesley Corpus

To Robert Hopkins 4 LONDON, January 21, 1784. You cannot infer that the air of this or that place does not agree with you because you have a fever there. But if there be a necessity, Christopher Peacock will change places with you. - I am, dear Robert, Your affectionate brother. To Victory Purdy 5 LONDON, February 1, 1784. MY DEAR BROTHER, - Your father was one of our first Society, which met at Fetter Lane, and one of the first that found peace with God. When it was thought best that I should go to Bristol, we spent a considerable time in prayer, and then cast lots who should accompany me thither. The lot fell upon him; and he was with me day and night till he judged it proper to marry. But I had no curiosity; so that I scarce ever asked him a question concerning his parents, birth, or former way of life. I first saw him when he came to Fetter Lane and desired to be admitted into the Society. He was a man of eminent integrity and simplicity, 'fervent in zeal and warm in charity'; both in his spirit and behavior greatly resembling Joseph Bradford. Be you a follower of him, as he was of Christ! - I am Your affectionate brother. To Mr. Victory Purdy, At the New Room, In Bristol. To Alexander Knox NEAR LONDON, February 5, 1784. Peace be with you and yours! - I am, my dear Alleck, Ever yours. To Samuel Bardsley 6