20th January
Miss Macnair:
aship again, with Father.
The appearance of wealth is at all times so bedamned
“criminal stock.”
All alike in their contempt.
belowdecks on these great filthy steamers: and though the company is cheerful
If I am to be Father’s apprentice, these lies, these manipulations
my cloak and hat.
How does anything new survive to be old, when the old is so wrought with hatred?
for all the gems in Africa;
confession
anything but honesty with you.
Since beginning this letter I have been sick four times. I suppose it is the sea.
Cordial,
Your servant,
D. Buchanan