Mr Smith
has not told me of any proposals being made to him
of becoming Successor to Dr White. Nor will
such, I hope, be made, &and the young man tempted.
I am greatly obliged to you, Sir, for yethe Check
you have given to the Application; for, alas!
were he to leave us, what should we do?
No other Priests besides him &and myself be-
ing now left in London to minister to the
Necessities of the poor faithful Remnant;
so much are we minished &and brought low!
God pity &and help us! &and leave not the poor
Remnant destitute! A wofulwoeful prospect God
knows, which is matter of Pain &and Grief to me.

When you write to Gask, pray, let us be
respectfully remembredremembered. I have heard nothing
lately of the Master of the House. May God
ever be with him, preserve &and grant him a
safe Return Home. His Cousin Peggie &and
Hers were all well lately. Probably he may
see her on his Return from his Travels.”