To John Newton from William Gardiner


[undated]


Revd & Dear Sir

I have been so long accustomed to look up to your kind Friendship and Paternal regard to my family that I am less Scrupulous in recommending to your Notice My Son, the bearer of this: who is come to Town to improve himself in Business & is engaged to be with Mr Nelson Linen-Draper Bishopsgate street, I have good reason to hope he will not only increase his Knowledge of Trade, but from the Character of Mr Nelson (who is one of your hearers) he may by example be restrained from the fatal Dissipation so carelessly pursued by many men on their first coming to London - your Kind advice and friendly Attention will be of much Weight - to your Prayer I recommend him, with a grateful Sense of every Obligation & Affectionate Respect to Miss Catlett and yourself - I am Sir your much Obliged & hum- Servt

W: Gardiner

Sleaford Tuesday May 18

W Gardiner


Lambeth Palace Library MS 3972, f139

02/06/2026