DCCCCXIV. — To Mr. Thomas Rankin.

Dear Tommy,Bristol, October 9, 1766.

I am persuaded, goodwill be done in Lincolnshire. They are, in general, a simple, teachable people. And Billy Brammah will do much good, if he continues to sleep early, and rise early, and denies himself with regard to tobacco, and eating flesh-suppers.

One or other of the remedies against an ague, in the "Primitive Physic," will hardly fail. I depend most on,

1.The pills. If these fail,

2.On the sal prunellæ! If that fail,

3.On the spirits of hartshorn.

Cornwall, in general, is in a good way. Most of the large societies there have subscribed for the Notes, for the use of the Preachers. I know not why the society at Epworth should not follow their example.

Perhaps those advises may be printed separate by and by. Be calm and steady. Be clothed with firmness and humility.

I am, dear Tommy,

Your affectionate friend and brother.