William Newman, Bromley near Bow, to S. J. Button, Ludgate Hill, London, 24 August 1821.  

Bromley near Bow

24 Aug 21

Dear Sir

   To comply with your Request I have been trying to recollect what I said at your father’s grave.

   Before I transcribe it, I should like to see a proof of Bror Ivimey’s sermon.

   Our Vacation is now terminated. I shall be much engaged at Stepney next week – but the Printer shall not wait long for me if I can help it.

   The minister you refer to was not Mrs Newman’s father but Mr Knott who preceded me here.

   I am very sorry to hear of your Complaint. Nothing will do, I am convinced, but the knife – to which I have submitted a second time last month.

   Oh that all these things may work together for our good!

                     I am,

                                 Yours truly                         

                                             Wm Newman  

Text: MSS. Wilberforce, d. 15, f. 16, Bodleian Library. Postmark: Bow 25 Aug.