Benjamin Hartley, Northampton, to Mr. John Robinson, Stationer Dock-head, London, 29 September 1769.

Sir

  About 3 Months ago M.r Sandys and I was encouraged to request a hearing of your venerable Society (offering ourselves as Candidates for instructions to the Ministry under your care and inspection) since which, we have heard no account what is determined relative to us: We should be glad therefore you would condescend to favour us with a line of advice the first opportunity

I am

Sir

your humble Servant

Benj.n Hartley

Northampton

Sept.r 29—69

Text: MS. II.a.10.(33), Congregational Library, London.