Two letters. one dated October 22 1824 from Pringle at Genadenthal? to Moodie at Bethelsdorp. the other dated Uitenhage January 1826 to Moodie at variously Swellendam & Cape Town.
The first letter concerns small private issues whereby Moodie has undertaken to assist Pringle. He mentions that he is confined to bed with "a severe contusion", and other matters.
The second letter is written only weeks before he left the Cape Colony for England. He mentions papers that he is taking to England that he hopes "will help to gain the "decent order of things" a deadly blow". He mentions some outstanding debts to be paid and renders an account which he asks to be paid to Fairbairn to cover their losses and "enable me to leave this blessed colony". Finally, he offers to do anything needed in London for Moodie.
The earlier letter four sides, two sides written, 220mm high x 180mm wide.
The later letter four sides, three sides written, 255mm high x 225mm wide.
The earlier letter is in excellent condition, and if tanned has no tears or loss.
The later letter shows loss to the rear but this has not affected any text.
Transcriptions of the letters are available on request. Fables Ref. #22786
The first letter concerns small private issues whereby Moodie has undertaken to assist Pringle. He mentions that he is confined to bed with "a severe contusion", and other matters.
The second letter is written only weeks before he left the Cape Colony for England. He mentions papers that he is taking to England that he hopes "will help to gain the "decent order of things" a deadly blow". He mentions some outstanding debts to be paid and renders an account which he asks to be paid to Fairbairn to cover their losses and "enable me to leave this blessed colony". Finally, he offers to do anything needed in London for Moodie.
The earlier letter four sides, two sides written, 220mm high x 180mm wide.
The later letter four sides, three sides written, 255mm high x 225mm wide.
The earlier letter is in excellent condition, and if tanned has no tears or loss.
The later letter shows loss to the rear but this has not affected any text.
Transcriptions of the letters are available on request. Fables Ref. #22786
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