From Raithby Hall, Lincolnshire, to Mr Wrigley in Leicester, giving his reasons for sailing to the United States before the winter. The extra time will also allow him to visit the principal societies, and decide if it is his vocation to remain in America. Reference is made to Coke's promise to the Manchester Conference [1803], re his intentions.
He describes in detail the progress of his Bible Commentary, and his intention to send the completed papers back to England with Mr Lowry, a missionary appointed to Bermuda, who is returning to England through ill health.
Coke thanks the British Connexion for the favours they have shown him.
In a postscript Coke adds that the price of his Commentary will be two guineas.
[Publication record: The Watchman (1868).]
An exact copy of this letter was also sent to Messrs Bland and Douglas in Peel, Isle of Man.