Daniel Fisher, letter, to Nathaniel Whitaker, 1766 September 16
Date16 September, 1766
ms number766516.4
abstractFisher writes to invite Occom and Whitaker to preach and fundraise at his church in Warminster, England.
handwritingFormal hand is small, but clear and legible.
paperSingle, medium-sized sheet is in good-to-fair condition, with moderate staining, creasing and wear. A tear at the bottom of the paper results in a minimal loss of text.
inkBrown.
noteworthyThe postscript is written in the left-hand margin of one recto.
EventsFundraising Tour of Great Britain
Persistent Identifier
As I'm not satisfy'd
wth
paſsing
ye negative upon y.r
&
Mr Occom's coming to Warminster
& as I'm informed you have only next monday in reserve for yt purpose, y.r destination being on Ldsday for
Bradford, this is to desire you'll make
Warminster in your way, & favour us with a public service, either on monday or any other season
you'll please to appoint,
w.h you'll inform me of by the Bearer of this. you & Mr &c will be welcome to my Habitation, Pulpit,
& Contributions of my people. Mr Lush has
entirely declined all concern in the affair, upon w.h I acquainted him with my proposals — — You must not expect
great things from us: however the hearts of all are in God's hand, he can make
willing to Communicate, & such as sympathize with the Interests of Zion cannot help in some
measure testifying the sincerity of y.r Love. in the mean time
I am Sir Yrs
Danl: Fisher
[left]PS: sh.d have waited on you at Westbury
this Evening had not providence indispensibly engaged me elsewhere.
Warminster
16: Sept: r 1766
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