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ZA HPRA A567-1
Title
From Mrs Anne Hodgson to Miss E. Forster, Darlington, Sister, Cape Town
Date(s)
- 11 October 1821 (Creation)
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Describes conditions at the Cape; very poor spiritual life there and Sabbath not kept. Yet various churches are trying, including Wesleyans who are building school for slaves. Gives an account of the preparations that are being made for their journey to Camies Berg, where they will stay for a few months. Comments on the pressing need to learn the Dutch language.