To: Wilhelm HI Bleek (27 April 1861)
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Title
To: Wilhelm HI Bleek (27 April 1861)
Collection
Correspondence
Summary
A letter from Jemima Lloyd to Wilhelm Bleek, written on board the Celt near St Helena on 27 April, 1861. The first of her letters after their meeting at Mrs Roesch's boarding house in Cape Town. Jemima expresses concern for Wilhelm's health, describes her own recovery from seasickness, and notes the health of her companion, Mrs Fisher. Dissatisfied with her fellow passengers, she wishes he were there to talk to and hopes he will continue writing to her. She also hopes he gets to travel to Natal. She reassures him he may be honest if her letters are too long or difficult to read and signs off warmly as "Jemmie".
Date
27 April 1861
Keyword
April 1861Cape TownCeltcourtship correspondencedear friendEnglandfellow passengersfriendhealthill healthJemmieJemima LloydjourneyletterlegibilitylossMrs FisherNataloutingseasicknessSt Helenastrengthtraveltravelling companionvesselvoyageWilhelm Bleekwindy outingwriting letters
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