To: Wilhelm HI Bleek (19 August 1861)

To: Wilhelm HI Bleek (19 August 1861)

Correspondence

A letter from Jemima Lloyd to Wilhelm Bleek, sent from Staffordshire on 19 August 1861. Jemima rereads Wilhelm's letters, reflects on his theological views, and shares her own. She describes meeting English clergymen, compares them to their African counterparts, and wishes she had the health or head to study religious subjects. She updates Wilhelm on her travels visiting friends and relations, including "dear" childhood places. She also gossips about Mrs Hill and comments on a "painful" association Wilhelm has with someone. She describes her pain and weakness from letter-writing. After receiving Wilhelm's delayed July letter, she scolds him for not saying how he is and comments on his plans. She describes her new friends (such as George Woolley's father) and acquaintances, as well as her moral struggle among "bigoted" but good people. She informs Wilhelm of Dr Russell's favourable health report, though she cannot leave England before April. Jemima responds to Wilhelm's question about long engagements and urges him to visit Natal and share his impressions of her sisters, describing Lucy's self-view and mental state.

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1. Wilhelm Bleek has written "Recvd. 18 Oct 61" and "answ. 22 Oct 61" on top left of the first page of the letter. 2. Wilhem's reply to this letter is dated 20 October 1861 [see C4.6] despite his note on the letter that he answered it on 22 October. 3. There are photographs of Reverend and George Woolley, Dr Russell and family. See Photographs and Portraits on this website.