To: Wilhelm HI Bleek (04 November 1861)

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A letter from Jemima Lloyd to Wilhelm Bleek, sent from Worcester on 4 November 1861. She thanks him for understanding her "meagre" letters, assuring him they result from opportunity, not inclination. She recounts her travels, feeling stronger than she has in years in the countryside. Visiting old friends and relations, she studies their society and character, particularly their religious views. She welcomes the chance to discuss her religious doubts and "puzzled unhappy feelings" in conversation with her host, a clergyman (and George Woolley's brother-in-law). Next, she plans to visit London and Brighton but remains unsure when she should return to Natal. She shares troubling news about Lucy's poor health and spirits. Congratulating Wilhelm on starting new work on his Comparative Grammar, she urges him to share what she might understand and chides him for omitting mention of his health. Responding to his thoughts on separation, she assures him his "impatient" words do not shock her and that loneliness makes one say wild, desperate things. She appreciates his care for his "little adopted sister" but fears he will find her unworthy upon meeting, admitting she dreads losing friends once they truly know her. In closing, she swears, hoping he won't be shocked.

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04 November 1861

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A Comparative Grammar of South African Languagesadviceanother creatureanswersantichurch beliefsauntAunt Mary AnnebigotryBrightonbrothercaptain of vesselchanged appearancecharacterchief officerclergymancoldcongratulationscounselcountry aircountrysidecourtship correspondencedamndaughterdear frienddear placesdespairdislike of peopledoubtdoctorDr RussellEnglandEnglish familyfaithfamilyfearsfeelingsfiancéfriendsfriendshipGerman writing lettersGeorge GreyGeorge Woolleygood workGovernment Househandwriting lettershealinghealthill healthimpatienceitineraryjourneykindnessknowknowledgeleaving Englandletterliberal religious viewslittle adopted sisterLondonlong talkslonelinesslong letterslosing friendsLouiLucy Lloydmarriagemedicinemeetingmeagre lettersmental refreshmentmilk factorymoral cowardiceMr StewartMr WoolleyMrs Fishernative airNatalNatal familyNatal historyNatal newsNatal returnneighboursnewsNovember 1861old Mr Woolleyopinionsoutingpainpeoplepermissionpersonal historyplanspleasurepoorlinessposterityquestionsquietreal workrealityreligionreligious discussionreligious viewsreticencereturn voyageReverend LloydReverend RickettsReverend WoolleyRicketts familyRussellssadnessscoldseparationshockshocking viewsSir George Greysisterssocietyson-in-lawStaffordshirestepsiblingsstudy peoplestrong and stoutstudySusan Rickettssweartheologythoughtstraveltravel planstrustuncertaintyunderstandingunhappinessunworthinessvisitsvoyagewaitingWaldensian steamerweaknessweatherwild desperate wordsWilliam LloydWillieWoolleyworkWorcesterwriting letters

To: Wilhelm HI Bleek (04 November 1861)

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