"I am sorry to hear of your destitute situation, in not hearing the gospel preached -- but I will tell you one thing, [not because you are ignorant of it], the Lord can communicate spiritual health, strength, growth and vigour, without it, when he sees cause to /56/ place any of his dear children in such a situation as you are. -- It is with pleasure I inform you 58 were baptized at Bryant's yesterday -- from 8th February to 8th March, 120 have been added to that church, among whom were a number of our acquaintances, and several poor black people, some of whose experiences have astonished me -- This is the work of the Lord, and it is marvellous in our eyes, -- But alas, poor L____n, yet in measure stands out, though I trust even in this Sodom there are a few brought to a saving knowledge of a precious Christ. I was told yesterday, that wicked son of E____ D____ has been brought in the gospel fold. My dear brother, when I think on the pleasant seasons we have enjoyed in conversing about our blessed Redeemer, my heart burns to see you again.

"Your friend and brother in the gospel of Christ, S.G."