My dear mother,
I am truly grieved that Sybylla should have written and worried you.
Take no notice of her; it is only while she is unused to the place. She
will soon settle down. She has always been a trial to me, and it is no
use of taking notice of her complaints, which no doubt are greatly
exaggerated, as she was never contented at home. I don’t know where her
rebellious spirit will eventually lead her. I hope M’Swat’s will tame
her; it will do her good. It is absolutely necessary that she should
remain there, so do not say anything to give her other ideas &c.