Miscellaneous Correspondents: R. Feetham (1928), H.J. Martin, (1931), and E.E. Biss (1934-1935), 8 Nov 1928-23 Mar 1935

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(fols. 1-8) correspondence between the Hon. Mr Justice (Richard) Feetham and Oldham about the Hilton Young Report; the Report of the Indian Functions Committee; Feetham's article for the Round Table; and his visit to the Transkei and the conclusion he drew from it, 8 Nov-12 Jun 1928
(fols. 9-12) letter from H.J. Martin of the Secretariat, Kenya, to Oldham about his hope that the Joint Select Committee would release Kenya from the paralysis of indecision; the administrative implications of Closer Union; possible arguments for the postponement likely to be raised by the unofficial delegates to the London conference; the general relationship between indigenous people and the government; and local expectations of the new Governor, 12 Feb 1931
(fols. 13-21) correspondence between Evan Biss of Nairobi and Oldham about the difference between Oldham's and Grigg's views on the corporate state, the Unofficial Conference at Arusha on 15-16 Mar, and the serious attention paid to the prospect of union, 19 Jul 1934-23 Mar 1935 [see IMC Box 242].

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MSS. Afr. s. 1829/6/2, folder 6

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International Missionary Council and Conference of British Missionary Societies archive. IMC-CBMS/01. Special Collections, SOAS Library: Box 242.

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