My Dear Sister
London
May 6 1791
I was very happy to receive your letter &
the short note that came in the Book was also very
acceptable but I have never seen or heard any thing
of the bearer – I wonder he did not leave word where I
might {^find} him however you see I embrace the present
opportunity by M^r Haughton of sending you a few lines.
I was in hopes of hearing from Manchester again
this week as I long to know how my little Nephew
William goes on I hope no news is good news – but if
no one has written between & you receive this I would
have you immediately let me know how he is. I also
long to know how Chapel affairs go for I have been some
little unhinged to day by M^r Simpson (who has been dining
with us) telling me that M^r Faulder has told him that
people are quitting their seats at Mosley Street & that
there is likely to be a third interest for he has made a
purchase of some land which he will give a part of to build
upon if they conclude to build so it seems he has a mind to
[vertical left side] Rebecca bets her respects to you remember me to M^rs {?I} Hope M^rs Wood
& all who enquire after me when they come your way
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shew he is a landed man he has been busy with M^r Priestly
too but when M^rs P told me I pleaded what sort of a sicke
man was his author so it did not seem to have so much
weight with him as if some more steady person had
told it. I cannot help being anxious for the cause of
Religion at Manchester. I often think of it & am apt to
fear the worst Tis a mercy the great head of the Church
lives & can do every thing he can make crooked things
strait & the rough places plain To be earnest with him
by prayer & supplication is the most likely means to obtain
his blessing. O that peace & unanimity may be always
among you – In this place there are variety of Minist{?ers}
& great opportunities of hearing faithful zealous men in
different parts. I think I have heard 12 or 14 since I came
& have been much pleased with most of them one was old
Berridge who seems near his journeys end & almost ripe
for glory – He told us in his sermon that whatever difficul=
ty we were in we must take it to Christ were we distressed with
the cares of the world take them to Christ In short whatever
we labor’d under we were to take all to him. Rebecca goes well
one to all these different places with an apparent very good [damaged]
& seems very attentive indeed. The church prayers being read is
very agreeable thing to her I think. Old M^r Wilson is now &
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Image of the Rev John Berridge, M.A. aged 77
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then talking a bit to her about what she thinks of these things
& whether she sees no difference – He is very kind to her & takes
a deal of notice of her & invites her to spend some time at Highbury
he tells her when we are tired of her she must come there & they will
be glad to see her. I could not have you quite to forget your
Music before you have it – I have got Miss Wilsons Harpsichord
here it is a very sweet toned one & has an Organ stop but I am such
a poor player & have so little time to practice that it will do me
little good however it is kind of them to lend it me the old Lady
says it is a pity I should lose what I have.
M^r Medley & his son have been to dine with me [damaged]
M^r Wilson told young M^r M he had a mind to have my
picture taken to send to Manchester if my Papa & Mamma
might come here. I wish you would be so kind to remind
my Mamma that I could like her to send them me very soon
that I may see the likeness if I cannot see the originals – both
the Medleys seemed vastly pleased to think of them coming up as they
thought it might be of me to shew what sort of a Painter he
was I supposed. We were to drink {^Tea} with Aunt Pearson yester=
day for the first time to return her visit the most formal one
I have made with regard to dress not in any other way for we
are exceedingly friendly & very much pleased they {^are} [deleted] to be so near
neighbours when they came to see us they were very smart indeed so
in return I put on my best bib & tucker for the first time. I have
had no trouble in the visiting way I have but little of it & what I
have has been in the free way – I find I must conclude
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I have only to present M^r Wilsons respects & my own to your
whole self Son & Brother & to beg I may hear from you
very soon to know how you all are. I remain
My Dear Becky
Your Affectionate Sister
Eliz Wilson
M^rs Bateman
Levers-row
Manchester

My Dear Sister
London
May 6 1791
I was very happy to receive your letter &
the short note that came in the Book was also very
acceptable but I have never seen or heard any thing
of the bearer – I wonder he did not leave word where I
might {^find} him however you see I embrace the present
opportunity by M^r Haughton of sending you a few lines.
I was in hopes of hearing from Manchester again
this week as I long to know how my little Nephew
William goes on I hope no news is good news – but if
no one has written between & you receive this I would
have you immediately let me know how he is. I also
long to know how Chapel affairs go for I have been some
little unhinged to day by M^r Simpson (who has been dining
with us) telling me that M^r Faulder has told him that
people are quitting their seats at Mosley Street & that
there is likely to be a third interest for he has made a
purchase of some land which he will give a part of to build
upon if they conclude to build so it seems he has a mind to
[vertical left side] Rebecca bets her respects to you remember me to M^rs {?I} Hope M^rs Wood
& all who enquire after me when they come your way
[new page]
shew he is a landed man he has been busy with M^r Priestly
too but when M^rs P told me I pleaded what sort of a sicke
man was his author so it did not seem to have so much
weight with him as if some more steady person had
told it. I cannot help being anxious for the cause of
Religion at Manchester. I often think of it & am apt to
fear the worst Tis a mercy the great head of the Church
lives & can do every thing he can make crooked things
strait & the rough places plain To be earnest with him
by prayer & supplication is the most likely means to obtain
his blessing. O that peace & unanimity may be always
among you – In this place there are variety of Minist{?ers}
& great opportunities of hearing faithful zealous men in
different parts. I think I have heard 12 or 14 since I came
& have been much pleased with most of them one was old
Berridge who seems near his journeys end & almost ripe
for glory – He told us in his sermon that whatever difficul=
ty we were in we must take it to Christ were we distressed with
the cares of the world take them to Christ In short whatever
we labor’d under we were to take all to him. Rebecca goes well
one to all these different places with an apparent very good [damaged]
& seems very attentive indeed. The church prayers being read is
very agreeable thing to her I think. Old M^r Wilson is now &
[new page]
Image of the Rev John Berridge, M.A. aged 77
[new page]
then talking a bit to her about what she thinks of these things
& whether she sees no difference – He is very kind to her & takes
a deal of notice of her & invites her to spend some time at Highbury
he tells her when we are tired of her she must come there & they will
be glad to see her. I could not have you quite to forget your
Music before you have it – I have got Miss Wilsons Harpsichord
here it is a very sweet toned one & has an Organ stop but I am such
a poor player & have so little time to practice that it will do me
little good however it is kind of them to lend it me the old Lady
says it is a pity I should lose what I have.
M^r Medley & his son have been to dine with me [damaged]
M^r Wilson told young M^r M he had a mind to have my
picture taken to send to Manchester if my Papa & Mamma
might come here. I wish you would be so kind to remind
my Mamma that I could like her to send them me very soon
that I may see the likeness if I cannot see the originals – both
the Medleys seemed vastly pleased to think of them coming up as they
thought it might be of me to shew what sort of a Painter he
was I supposed. We were to drink {^Tea} with Aunt Pearson yester=
day for the first time to return her visit the most formal one
I have made with regard to dress not in any other way for we
are exceedingly friendly & very much pleased they {^are} [deleted] to be so near
neighbours when they came to see us they were very smart indeed so
in return I put on my best bib & tucker for the first time. I have
had no trouble in the visiting way I have but little of it & what I
have has been in the free way – I find I must conclude
[new page]
I have only to present M^r Wilsons respects & my own to your
whole self Son & Brother & to beg I may hear from you
very soon to know how you all are. I remain
My Dear Becky
Your Affectionate Sister
Eliz Wilson
M^rs Bateman
Levers-row
Manchester