John Ryland, Jr., Bristol, to John Rippon, Grange Road, Southwark, 11 July 1803.

Monday July 11.th 1803

Dear Bror

Yesterday at 5 o clock (i. e. one hour after the post was gone out) I found, on coming from meeting, after administring the L. S. that a kind note had arrived from you requesting to know when I sh.d be in London.  I have taken my place for tomorrow and shall set off at noon, with Mr Knight and his daughter from Tabernacle – I suppose we shall arrive in Wood Street on Wednesday Morning – Hoping to see you so soon I can only add our united Respects to yourself Mrs R. & all your family

I am

Your’s affectly

John Ryland

Text: MS. II.c.5.(19.), Congregational Library, London.