So blest have been his undertakings and his presence in this land, that more has been accomplished by him in one year than others would have effected in many.

And since the people here have had such good cause to appreciate his right fatherly disposition, his indefatigable toil for their welfare, and his illustrious qualities, they feel that his departure would be a real loss to them.

For us he hath cared with a most provident solicitude.

We unite in prayers for him, that God would guide him to his home, make his voyage safe and prosperous, and enrich him with many blessings!" [Footnote 1: URLSPURGER, I.p.

91.] [Illustration] In journeys often and labors more abundant, he returned to Savannah; and set out from thence on the 23d of March, with the Speaker, to Charlestown, where he arrived on the 27th with a retinue of Indian chiefs, whom he had persuaded to accompany him to England.