Andrew Fuller, Bristol, to the Revd John Williams, New York, 5 December 1803.

Bristol Dec. 5. 1803

Dear Sir

         As four young men, and their wives and a child, are likely to be a while in your City in their way to Bengal, we take the liberty to recommend them to your brotherly kindness, persuaded from your former conduct towards our bror Chamberlain that you will willingly give them every assistance in your power.

         Their names are Richard Marden, John Biss, William Morre, & Joshua Rowe. They and their wives are members of baptist churches, and have walked as becometh the gospel. Each of the young men had preached in our churches with good acceptance. They will advise with you, Mr Collier, M[r]. Jno F. March, and Ezekial Robins Esqr, on whatsoever they may need advice. To these Gentlemen we have been recommended by Dr Rogers of Philadelphia – We will thank you to Present our Christian love & introduce our brethren & Sisters to them.

         They will shew you their instructions, and be thankful for your advice and assistance in carrying them into execution; especially in directing them to a suitable place, or places during their stay in your city, where they might be at a Moderate expense; and in the Negociation of a draft on the Society.

         Our Society will be much obliged to you & your friends for their assistance – I am Affecy Yrs

                 Andrew Fuller

Address: Rev. Mr Williams | New York

Text: John Williams Folder, RG no. 1207, American Baptist Historical Society Archives, Atlanta.