R. Jones letter to Sarah Rodman, Philadelphia, 4th of 3rd mo 1790

              A-19-1  
	
	                       Philadelphia 4th of 3rd Mo 1790
	Dear Sarah
			I have hold myself thy Debtor ever since the
	receipt of thy affectionate Salutation of the 11th Mo last,  
        and
	should have made thee some returns before this, but a variety
	of circumstances have concurr d to prevent- among which
	bodily Indisposition has frequently plead an excuse yet as
	 the Spring draws nigh.  I feel something like a fresh budding
        both in bodily Strength, and in christian desire for thy welfare
	dear Child, in the best sense of the Word; that thou mayst
	so  hold fast that which thou hast received ; and by a timely
	& wise Improvement thereof, grow  from Strength to
	strength  until(in the appointed Season)  in the perfection
	of Strength thou mayst stand unrebuked before the Lord
	in his holy Hill of Zion    I cannot let go my hold of thee
         & thy Cotemporary, that dear Girl M Re- O that you were 
    willing,& unreservedly dedicated, in this the day of the Lord s
	power!   Work women will he make you(if the fault
	is not yours) who will n4ither have Cause for Shame or
	repentance-  but contrariwise he would strengthen you
	to declare by(more than) Example, that  All the Ways of
        						  that	
	his Wisdom are Ways of Pleasantness, &^her Paths are Peace !
						  Parent
  I am sorry to hear that they worthy^ cannot obtain Relief                    
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