Wesley, John

1 page (7 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.; 188 x 140 mm), Norwich, 29 March 1759, to William Alwood ("Dear Billy"); soiled, silked on verso.

1 page (7 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.; 188 x 140 mm), Norwich, 29 March 1759, to William Alwood ("Dear Billy"); soiled, silked on verso.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

John Wesley writes to a fellow Methodist minister about the design of a chapel, his preaching schedule, and dealing with challenging parishoners: "I believe each Window may stand Eight foot (the bottom of it) from ye Ground, and be four foot broad & six or seven high, arched at the top.

"If you think it woud do Good, I shd have no Objection to preaching at Selby about Eleven o'clock, as I come from Epsworth, on Wednesday, April 18th.

"Oblige Dr Cockburn as far as possibly you can. We can bear with little Tempers, thou we do not approve of them. I can say little now, to what T. Tobias writes of. I shoud think a patient, mild man might quiet two scolding Women. Billy, Pray & labour with all your might. You may direct your next to me at Epworth."

A postscript notes, "I doubt Sister Hall forgets me," but in the published text, the postscript reads "I doubt Sister Hall did much for the spread of Methodism in and around York" (http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1759/). Ruth Hall was born at Woolley, near Barnsley, in 1732.