Abraham Booth, London, to William Rogers, Philadelphia, 18 August 1794.

London, Aug. 18, 1794.

Dear Sir,

         Having just heard of a youth that is going to embark this day for Philadelphia, I send you a line to acknowledge your favour of June 17, 1794; together with the Funeral Sermon, & Mr. Backus’s Testimony of the two Witnesses; for which I am greatly obliged to you. – By this time you may probably have received a grateful acknowledgment from me, of the honour conferred upon me by the Abolition Society. May a wise, a gracious, & a powerful Providence, give effectual success to their generous efforts! – I can easily conceive of the pleasure you must have had in the interview you mention, with persons of different complexions. May the Lord hasten the time, ^when^ men of all nations shall treat one another as brethren!

         We have lately had a very dreadful fire in the suburbs of this Metropolis, which has laid 4 or 500 houses in ashes. Since the Fire of London, in 1666, there has not been a conflagration so great. Contributions for the most distressed part of the sufferers have, however, been very commendable. About £15000 have been raised for them.

         The state of Europe is yet as awful as ever. But the Lord reigns. Be still, says he, & know that I am God! – I remain,

                                 dear Sir,

                                             ever yours,

A. Booth.

Address: Dr. William Rogers, | Philadelphia

Note: Redd Nov. 1. Ansd Nov. 8.

Text: MSS Collection, New York Historical Society, Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, New York.