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they want taking by the hand, of those who know the way
and faithfully walk in it. _ They are such as we could
enjoy some agreeable social intercourse with, and thro this
medium, find our way into their hearts; a religious opportunity
after dinner; was favor'd, and will not easily
be forgotten by them, an interesting young couple who
live here, went with us to dine at their Uncles she is
first cousin to Wm Stablers wife, her Father was M Millers
brother, they are taking them altogether 21 including
the Old Woman and 2 great G Children a very interesting
family, much harmony prevails, much business is
done, and if they do not get too rich, I think there will
come out from among them some sterling Quakerism._ We have here
seen two Forge Hammers at work. They have 3 fires, one
for the Pigs, and two for the Hammers. At the other works,
they own, we saw a casting, some in moulds, and also a bed of Pigs,
a process worth seeing, when we had the time to spare

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PrenthgiLW

The statement, "a very interesting family, ..., much business is done, and if they do not get too rich, I think there will come out from among them some sterling Quakerism", is of particular interest to me since one of my 18th Century Quaker ancestors was examined and cautioned about being too prideful in gaining his, apparently excessive, wealth.