[from Memoirs of Bishop Hildesley]

LETTER XLIX.

To the Rev. PHILIP MOORE.

Whitehaven, Oct. 20, 1767.

This takes its chance for getting over before me, to, acquaint my friends in the Iale of my preaent situation, weather-bound at Whitehaven, where I have been ever since Wednesday, the 14th. I presume my brother Moore has some account of me from Auckland, by the hand of my amanuensis ; since which time my name has probably appeared in the publick papers, which may have rendered manuscript notifications needless. Since I have been here, my kind patron has sent me sundry congratulatory epistles from friends: among the rest, one from my register, but none from the rector of Kirk Bride ; "because he was not a letter in my debt, and because he expected I should have been nearer home."

That my mind hankers after home will not be wondered at. If opportunity offers, you’ll acquaint my sister with my situation ; though, possibly, if the weather should take up, I may be at home before your notice. Be that as it will, at home or abroad, or wherever placed, I am sure to be yours, whilst

MARK SODOR and MANN.