George Clark Letters (1)

21 Mill Street, Jan 4 1876

My Dear Father,

You will see by the enclosed that the African affair is not settled yet. I have been going to write you daily but have been busy writing answers to the questions which were sent me on a printed form. I sent them off on New Year’s Day, which I hope will be the beginning of a better year for us all. And now “To be, or not to be, that is the question.” I am in a state of suspense as to the answer I receive from the Society. The destination is Lake Nyamza of which so much has been in the papers lately concerning Col Cameron and Stanley expedition. I hope soon to be able to write to you that I have received orders to march. Not that I have any desire to leave England, only that it affords me an opportunity of doing some good among the heathen and serving the Lord continually. Trusting your health has improved and that you are quite strong again. With my love to mother and the children and hoping to hear from you soon, and that you will have a very Happy New Year.

I remain

Your affectionate and loving son

George Clark