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To Matthew Errington (January 8, 1757)

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To Matthew Errington

1This letter initiates JW’s correspondence with Matthew Errington (1711–88), a tailor converted in 1741 in London, where he helped care for a while for the Foundery; he moved to Newcastle in 1749 and served as JW’s book steward at the Orphan House in Newcastle until his death; see Vickers, Dictionary, 111.

London
January 8, 1757

My Dear Brother,

You have done well in sending me a particular account. The bill came safe, and is accepted. But Michael’s

2Michael Fenwick.

senseless delay has distressed me much. He ought to have been here the 28th of November, and to have then brought with him all the money he could procure. For the time to come, if he should take another journey, I must punctually fix beforehand how many days he is to stay in every place.

I hope you all continue a family of love, and that the stewards and you are in harmony with each other. I should be glad to see poor Becky, especially if I find her all alive to God. We have a sickly family here: my wife, Jenny,

3Jeanne Vazeille.

Sally Clay,

4On Sarah Clay, see 26:466 in this edn.

ill of paralytic; Thomas Walsh and Jemmy Morgan

5James Morgan (1736–74) became one of JW’s traveling lay preachers in 1755. By 1766 ill health led him to settle in Dublin. See Atmore, Memorial, 281–86.

of consumptive disorders. But all is best. I am,

Your affectionate brother,
J. Wesley

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