Daniel Fisher, letter, to Nathaniel Whitaker, 1766 September 16

Author Fisher, Daniel

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
Rev:nd & Dr Sir/
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
From the Revd Mr Fiſher of Warminſter
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