| Description | She aims to catch John according to his route table. His telegraphic question arrived, followed by letters of 18-20 April. Mary understands his need to complete his work, noting that he is cheerful and can shoot antelopes. She has cleared cobwebs in their house and has returned books to their places. Her journey was successful and she was met by the Meshams, who prepared as much as they could. She is saddened by Willy's illness [William James Herschel] and relates that he is taking twenty grains of quinine daily. Mary concludes by remarking on the heat within their house. |