15           1 July 1797

 
My Dear Madam
 
We have taken places in the Reading Post Coach, for Tuesday, from the Black Lion, Water Lane, [1] and hope to be with you in the Evening.
 
I thought it proper to let you know to prevent suspense.
 
I hope you and my friends, will pray, that I may have a prosperous journey to you, by the Will of God.
 
I have only time to say, Our love to Mr Ring, Mr Robinson, and all friends. May the Lord afford us a comfortable and profitable interview.
 
Believe me to be in deed and in truth
 
Your affectionate and obliged
 
John Newton
 
1 July 1797
 

Endnotes:
 
 [1] Coaches to Reading left London daily at 8am and 1pm from the Black Lion Inn in Water Lane, now Whitefriars Street.

Acknowledgements:
Descendants of Sophia Ring
British Library