From William Seward to 'Son Scipio' [Africanus]. William was grateful for Scipio’s 'dutiful letter'. He has more particulars to give to Scipio concerning the conversion of William’s brother Benjamin. He would be grateful if Scipio could wait on Sir John Chapman, 'my lady' [Presumably Chapman’s wife] and William’s Aunt Webb to tell them the news about Benjamin and show them a hymn of Benjamin’s composing. He should also let them know that Benjamin has given £50 to the Orphan House [Established by George Whitefield at Bethesda near Georgia. Following fund-raising in Britain, the first brick was laid in March 1740] and another £50 to the Colliers’ school in Bristol [Charity school founded by Whitefield for the children of coal miners at Kingswood near Bristol]. Benjamin intends to take Holy Orders 'to redeem his time and preach the glad tidings of Salvation'. George Whitefield has become Benjamin’s good friend and brother in Christ. William’s mother, sister-in-law and cousin Molly are also seeking after Christ, so that William’s eldest brother is the only member of the family who 'remains dead in trespasses and sins'.
William hopes that the above examples will convince the gainsayers. He hears that a lady in London worth about £30,000 is 'learning to be a Christian'. This is wonderful indeed for noble converts are few in number.
6 verses of a hymn are transcribed, the first line of which is 'Come Blessed Jesus, quickly come'