[June —, 1804] — to George Roberts
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Though George Roberts had been in an uncomfortable situation in Philadelphia due to the friction over the division of the churches, he evidently did not want to move. Very probably the extended entry of June 24 in the Journal is a reference to Roberts as well as to others. It is an interesting account of the reactions of preachers to their appointments.
[June —, 1804]1
[TO GEORGE ROBERTS]2
O my Brother:
I am sorry you should think I am under unfavorable impressions concerning you. But how many stock bricks must I take out of the wall before it is finished. How shall I cover my retreat in Brother Wells3 appointment, he protested seriously against going to Philadelphia, you must get his consent to go to Philadelphia. I shall not appoint Brother Bunn,4 this I can cope with. But so it is I am out at sea some leagues. I am lost upon the sea of changes like a cork upon the water. Oh, any port in a storm, it is like the sailor. I am yours still,
F. Ay.
Methodist Historical Society of the Baltimore Conference (Lovely Lane Museum)
Notes (4)
- This letter was dated only 1804, probably New York State. ↩
- In 1804 George Roberts was moved from Philadelphia to Baltimore. (See Minutes, 1804.) ↩
- Joshua Wells was appointed to Philadelphia in George Roberts’ place. (See Minutes, 1804.) ↩
- Seely Bunn had been pastor of the Baltimore Circuit and was changed to Washington City and Georgetown. (See Minutes, 1804.) ↩