1777 April 7 (Monday). He gives me the Bishop of St. [Asaphs?] sermon on Luk. 2.14 before the society for Propagating the Gospel Feb. 1[9?], 1773.[1] He pursues his Journey to Boston. Capt. Thomas Whipple with him. By Mr. Bradshaw I sent a Letter to Elias, and to Dr. Langdon his Dr. Witherspoon. Breck goes to Lancaster. I have no body but my Boy, to work for me. Am forced to be abroad my Self, setting in[torn] many things, as I am able. My two Daughters g[torn] Tainters, with Mrs. Hawes and her son — [torn] C[torn] Hawes. May God be gracious and shew them Mercy in this time of Darkness!
[1]Jonathan Shipley, Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, A sermon preached before the Incorporated Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts; at their anniversary meeting in the parish church of St. Mary-le-Bow, on Friday February 19, 1773 (Boston: Thomas and John Fleet, 1773; Evans 13009). American editions were also published in New York, Philadelphia, Newport RI, and Norwich CT.