Dear brother,... We have had a very blessed conference here at Brantford in Canada. Many new souls from the south (Pennsylvania, Maryland, etc.) of the United States, who went away filled with joy, blessing God. Generally, the work is prospering and spreading, not without conflicts and difficulties; we must expect it, but God is full of goodness.... I am ever more convinced that it is needful to water that which has been planted, to care for ignorant souls and those lately converted, if we desire that a testimony should be rendered to the Lord. May God, ever good and faithful in hearing us, take care of those who are His in Italy, and greatly extend His work in souls!... The Lord is faithful, and He nourishes and cares tenderly for His assembly, and with what patience; but laborers are few....
Your affectionate.
Hamilton,
July 18th, 1876.