Wesley (John, Church of England clergyman and a founder of Methodism, 1703-91) Autograph Letter signed to "My Dear Sister" [?Mary Stokes], 1p., 190 x 154mm., London, 7th June 1773, exhorting her to write more often and dealing with her problems, "Surely if you love me you shd write to me frequently & freely. I am glad you have spoken to your Brother: if he only hears you patiently, that is a point gained and undoubtedly you are now in your place. If you ever find a thought of remaining, give no place to it: it is a mere temptation: you have only, to make the best best of your present station. 'Help, while yet I ask is given'! 'Blessed is ye man yt indureth temptation: When you are tried, you shall come forth as Gold'! One of ye Adversaries I gave Mr B [Joseph Benson] was, 'Touch no Spirituous Liquor'. Other wise he can have little health. Pray speak freely both to Him & to... your Affectionate Brother J Wesley", small tear where opened, folds, browned.

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Joseph Benson (1749-1821), Wesleyan Methodist minister.