Wesley Corpus

I have often advised those who wrote me accounts of lives and deaths, 'Write enough; I can shorten your accounts as I please.' Few people know what part of this is material. You and I must determine this. Do not scruple to speak to Mr. Dickinson concerning the funerals, which I will confirm in due time. And speak twice or thrice in public of coming punctually at the time; telling 'otherwise we will not stay for you.' Mr. Peacock John Peacock in the Grimsby Circuit. may have what books he pleases either for himself or for the poor. Peace be with you and yours! I hope to be at Bristol on Saturday; and am, dear sir, Your affectionate friend and brother. To Rev. Mr. Creighton, At the New Chapel, Moorfields, London. To Joseph Burgess 8 BRISTOL, August 22, 1790. MY DEAR BROTHER, You are called to do all the good you can for the present in Ireland. Your staying there a little longer may be a blessing to many souls. I believe we can easily procure another preacher to supply your place at Liverpool for a month or two; so you need be in no pain upon that account. A little difficulty in setting out is a good omen. Wishing all happiness to you and yours, I am, dear Joseph, Your affectionate brother. To Jasper Winscom BRISTOL, August 28, 1790. You did exceeding well in adjusting matters at Whitchurch; but I am sorry for poor Sister Haime. John Haime, Wesley's soldier preacher, died at Whirchurch on Aug. 18, 1784. See letter in March 1744 to him. I am sure she was a good woman once.