Diary Entry of August 11, 1873
On August 11, R. reads his letter to the King aloud, and the diarist is overcome by profound melancholy and silence. The day is otherwise taken up with bad weather, childcare, household errands, and practical difficulties. In the evening she reads Overbeck’s pamphlet, ending the day in a serious and inward mood.
Monday, August 11:
R. reads me his letter to the King, during which I am overcome by such unutterable melancholy that I cannot say a word. God give us strength to persevere!
Bad weather, work with the children, house errands and difficulties. In the evening, read Prof. Overbeck’s excellent pamphlet.