John Ryland, Bristol, to the Revd John Williams, New York, 14 June 1804.

Dear Sir

         I am this Morng arrived in London from Bristol, having travelled all Night. I have met at Dr Rippon’s wth a young man, one of his Members who is going off for New York tomorrow[.] I have but a few minutes time to write a Line just to thank you and your friends for all the kindness you have shewn to our dear Missionaries – the news of their safe arrival was like life from the dead, for we began to despair of ever hearing of them – May the Lord increase your usefulness and bless you abundantly. I am

                     Your cordl Bror

                                 John Ryland

June 14. 1804.

Address: Revd Mr Williams | Baptist Minister | New York

Text: John Ryland Folder, RG no. 1126, American Baptist Historical Society Archives, Atlanta.