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Letter from J. Walker, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), about assistance promised by Rhodes for the [South Africa] League Journal, with a reference to Fuller's difficulties, 25 Jan 1896
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 139
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
25 Jan 1896
Letter from G.D. Botha, Colesberg, extending his sympathy over the fire at Groote Schuur and urging Rhodes to use his influence to unite the white races in South Africa, 24 Dec 1896
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 141
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
24 Dec 1896
Cable from Sivewright about extension of the railway from Mafeking (Mahikeng), 20 Jan 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 142
In cypher, with translation.
Extents: 33 Leaves
Dates:
20 Jan 1897
Two cables from Stevens about Cape political alignments: Schreiner is to lead Afrikaner party in House of Assembly supported outside by Hofmeyr; a dissolution is pending, 21 Feb-11 Mar 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, items 143-144
In cypher, with translation.
Extents: 2 items
Dates:
21 Feb-11 Mar 1897
Cable from Stevens forwarding a confidential message from Sprigg, now Prime Minister, about German military preparations reported by the Walfish May magistrate, [10] Mar 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 145
In cypher, with translation.
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
[10] Mar 1897
Letter from J.L. Bissett, Kimberley, 5 Mar 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 146
About:
the progress of the Bulawayo railway
opposition among Cape politicians to the railway agreement
increasing fears of war
a visit to the Cape by Carl Borchkenhagen, Editor of the Bloemfontein Express, and his encounter with [D.L.] Logan, MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly), Worcester
with references,...
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
5 Mar 1897
Letter from B.F. Hawksley to Maguire about Cape political alignments and the need for Rhodes to return, 20 Mar 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 147
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
20 Mar 1897
Letter from Hawksley giving Sivewright's views on the impending defeat of the ministry and urging Rhodes to return, 20 Mar 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 148
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
20 Mar 1897
Letter from Khama Bikitsha welcoming Rhodes's return and asking him to ensure that the survey of Fingoland is carried out on the amended terms requested by the Mfengu; with references to Sprigg and to J.C. Molteno, 3 May 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 149
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
3 May 1897
Telegram from Maclatchie, Secretary of the Klipdam Hospital, asking Rhodes to approach the Colonial Secretary about the postponement of an additional grant to the hospital, 27 May 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 150
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
27 May 1897
Letter from Rose-Innes congratulating Rhodes on the outcome of the Commons debate on the Report of the Select Committee on the Jameson Raid (26-27 Jul), 28 Jul 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 151
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
28 Jul 1897
Letter from T.J. Anderson, South African League, Cape Town, congratulating Rhodes on the result of the above debate and recommending support for the South African Review; with a cutting [from the Review?] about a meeting at Port Nolloth addressed by Merriman and Molteno, 6 Aug 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 152
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
6 Aug 1897
Vryburg Registration: confidential minute by Stevens conveying Weil's analysis of the distribution of votes between the Progressive Party and the Bond in the Vryburg constituency, 5 Aug 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 153
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
5 Aug 1897
Letter from D.C. de Waal, MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) Piquetberg, 6 Aug 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 154
About:
his Charter (the British South Africa Company) shares
du Toit's ideas for settling Cape and Free State farmers in Rhodesia (Zambia and Zimbabwe)
reactions among Bond extremists to the outcome of the Commons debate on the Jameson Raid inquiry
his hopes of victory for the moderates in the forthcoming elections to the Legislative Council.
...
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
6 Aug 1897
Letter from Fuller about the progress and financing of registration, with particular reference to British Bechuanaland (part of South Africa), 11 Aug 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 155
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
11 Aug 1897
Letter from J. Pooley, Chairman, Kimberley Branch, South African League, discussing who should stand with Rhodes in the forthcoming Barkly West election, and forwarding a copy of a report on electoral registration in the district, 8 Sep 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 156
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
8 Sep 1897
Letter from T.A.J. Louw, MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly), Malmesbury, 11 Sep 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 157
About:
horses purchased for Rhodes
emigration to Rhodesia (Zambia and Zimbabwe) from the Transvaal (Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West)
political feeling in his constituency
the role of Ons Land in fanning anti-Rhodes and anti-English feeling
difficulties faced by De Waal and P.G. Wege in their...
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
11 Sep 1897
Letter from Bissett about electoral matters affecting Hofmeyr and Rhodes, and the supply situation in Bulawayo; with copies of related telegrams from Bulawayo, 17 Sep 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 158
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
17 Sep 1897
Letter from Fuller about electoral matters, alleged partisanship by Field Cornets, and the South African League's activities, 23 Sep 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 159
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
23 Sep 1897
Letter from C.F. Tobias asking Rhodes to stand for Namaqualand, 25 Sep 1897
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C2B, item 160
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
25 Sep 1897