Letter from George Whitefield to Ebenezer Blackwell, November 8, 1739

London Banker Ebenezer Blackwell (1711–1782) was a close associate and important financial benefactor of George Whitefield and John and Charles Wesley. In this 1739 letter written aboard a ship docked in Philadelphia harbor, Whitefield mixes praise for Blackwell with spiritual counsel and subtle appeals for continued patronage.

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Letter from George Whitefield to Ebenezer Blackwell, November 8, 1739