Item 479. - J. Thomas, Leominster, to Mr Edwd Williams, Pentonville, London,

J. Thomas, Leominster, to Mr Edwd Williams, at Mr Wm Owen, No. 22 Penton Place, Pentonville, London. Acknowledging his favour of the 26th. Although of late the subject of Madog's emigration has engaged so many British heads superior to his own something must be said now. Dr Williams' Tract he perused with great pleasure. Setting him right regarding Dr Sam. Jones of Lower Dublin near Philadelphia. Quoting part of a letter from the Rev. Morgan Edwards, Am, dated Newark in Pen[n]sylvania, July 15 1786, referring to Filson's History (of Kentucke), 1784. At present he has no thought of reprinting the History of the Baptists in Wales, but has written it in English near 10 years ago, and his wish is to transcribe this in order to incorporate the improvements in their proper places. He has several friends in London, among them two sons (names given) and two daughters. An unexpected opportunity of sending two (unbound) copies of Hanes y Bedyddwyr. Endorsed: 'Joshua Thomas.'