Miscellaneous letters and papers concerning the National Convention, 1908-9

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MS. Nathan 393

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Comprises

(fol. 2) the resolution adopted at the inter-colonial conference, Pretoria 5 May 1908.
(fol. 8) information concerning the Canadian constitution, from E. W. Thompson, July 1908.
(fol. 41) information concerning the Australian constitution, Aug. 1908.
(fol. 88) Memorandum concerning the Canadian civil service.
(fol. 114) a press article on the Convention from 'Ons Land' 29 Sept.1908.
(fol. 124) notes on the second meeting by Sir Matthew Nathan.
(fol. 128) notes on Natal trade, 29 Sept. 1908.
(fol. 134) proofs of correspondence with the Secretary of State 10 Oct.1908-12 Oct.1908.
(fol. 140) a list of delegates, advisers and clerical staff at the Convention, 12 Oct.1908.
(fol. 144) copy of a telegram to the Secretary of State, 13 Oct. 1908.
(fol. 146) papers on Dutch and English on language, native franchise and native protectorates.
(fol. 201) correspondence with the Secretary of State, (18 Jan. 1909-28 Jan.1909).
(fol. 204) telegram from Sir Matthew Nathan to the High Commissioner, Capetown, 28 Jan. 1909.
(fol. 208) draft of the South Africa Act, 2 Feb. 1909 and report of the convention.
(fol. 235) correspondence with the Secretary of State, 11 Feb.1909-27 Feb. 1909.
(fol. 237) minutes of the meeting of the committee of the whole council (8 Mar. 1909).
(fol. 240) correspondence concerning Port Rates.
(fol. 260) cuttings and resolutions on the draft Act, Apr. 1909.

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MS. Nathan 393

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