From: John William Colenso (20 December 1870)

From: John William Colenso (20 December 1870)

Correspondence

A letter from Bishop John Colenso to Wilhelm Bleek, sent from Bishopstowe, Natal, on 20 December 1870. Colenso writes that should they "catch" a Bushman family, he would try to advocate for Bleek with the Natal government for them to be sent down to him, though he doubts they will fund such efforts given financial constraints. He reports that a "Bushwoman" recently captured on expedition has since died - "sacrificed to the cause of civilisation". He then turns to his Church Land Bill, expressing hope for its success, and shares news about the Church of England in Natal and its clergy.

20 December 1870

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