To: Wilhelm HI Bleek (19 November 1862)

To: Wilhelm HI Bleek (19 November 1862)

Correspondence

A note from Jemima Lloyd to Wilhelm Bleek, 19 November 1862, days before their wedding. After thanking him for his note, she assures him nothing but an act of God will prevent their marriage on Saturday. On the subject of "business", she asks him to read Mr Reid's answers and send word via Tom about when he will visit after Reid, allowing 1.5 hours. She has everything written and ready for Reid's visit. She asks him not to be hurt if Lucy misunderstood his note - she will understand when she gets to know him better. In a postscript, Jemima is glad Wilhelm is better and says Loui, though weak, is in less pain, and they should manage the "needfuls" without getting ill.

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1.Although the note is not dated by Jemima, she has written "Wednesday" atop the first page. Wednesday of that week was 19 November 1864. 2. The wedding was on Saturday 22 November 1862. 3. Mr Reid is the Cape solicitor Wilhelm and Jemima consulted regarding the marriage settlement and/or antenuptial contract. His answers are to Wilhelm and Jemima's questions about the settlement and/or antenuptial contract. [See JL to WB 17 November 1862, C8.33 and also WB to JL 17 November 1862, C4.27] 4. Tom is the "American Negro" former first cook on the wrecked Waldensian employed by Bleek for the New Street house. [See Wilhelm Bleek's letter to Fanny Lloyd 30 October 1862, C6.5].