DCCXCIX. — To Mr. William Simpson.

Dear Billy,Near London, November 11, 1786.

Busy as I am, I snatch time to write a few lines, as I judge you had rather see my hand writing than John Broadbent’s.

You must in anywise write a few loving lines to brother Inglis, and tell him I desired you so to do. It may induce him to be a little more careful for the time to come.

The Sunday preaching may continue at Jervas for the present. I suppose the society at Jervas is as large as that at Northallerton: and this is a point which is much to be considered.

You must needs expel out of the society at Knaresborough those that will be contentious.

I am, with love to Nancy,

Dear Billy,

Your affectionate friend and brother.