Box 606761864
Container
Contains 97 Results:
'Charter' (the British South Africa Company), 1890-1891
File
Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2
To avoid overburdening an already lengthy list, readers are referred to the card-index for the many references to individuals involved in planning and executing the occupation of Mashonaland (Zimbabwe) contained in the letters from, for instance, Johnson, Jameson, Pennefather, and, in particular, Rutherfoord Harris.
Extents: 87 Leaves
Dates:
1890-1891
Letter from Moffat reporting that he has passed on the messages sent to Lobengula by Rhodes via Gifford, and on current intrigues at Bulawayo, 11 Nov 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 191
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
11 Nov 1891
Letter from Grey about a scheme put forward by [Robert] Williams to float a company to test Mashonaland (Zimbabwe) reefs; congratulating Rhodes on his visit to Salisbury and his success in securing land settlement rights; and suggesting a reward for the men who fought at Macequece, 4 Dec 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 198
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
4 Dec 1891
Letter from Maguire, written after financial consultations with the Duke of Fife and [Horace P.?] Farquhar, about raising money on the strength of the railway agreement and the settlement with Lippert, despite the adverse effect of Lord Randolph Churchill's reports on Mashonaland (Zimbabwe), 5 Dec 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 198a
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
5 Dec 1891
Letter from [H.P.?] Farquhar about consignments of champagne for Rhodes, the Company's financial situation and prospects of raising money, and the need for reliable news about gold finds; with messages from Lady Londonderry and the Duchess of Manchester, who has been helpful over Lord Randolph and with the government, 10 Dec 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 199
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
10 Dec 1891
Letter from Grey commiserating with Rhodes over an accident; congratulating him on his achievements during 1891 and on the Company's improved prospects; and reporting on the General Meeting, the reactions of the public and shareholders despite Churchill's reports, the mixture of economic and imperialistic motives for investment, Farquhar's direction of policy, Beit's financial role, a settlement with the African Lakes Company (ALC) bringing Sir John Kirk on to the Board, Nyasaland (Malawi)'s development, and Johnston's policy, 25 Dec 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 199a
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
25 Dec 1891
Report from Philip Wrey, Consulting Engineer, Mashonaland Agency, on Long's property near Fort Victoria (Masvingo), with related plans and sections, 28 Dec 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 200
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
28 Dec 1891
Letter from Harris and Maguire urging Rhodes to issue forceful instructions to deal with disquieting reports, [12 Jan 1891?]
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 114
The reports are:
from Jameson and Pennefather that at least half the gold belt is in Manica, a larger portion of which should be occupied instantly
from Bulawayo, 'a hot-bed of intrigue'; Renny-Tailyour and [Frank] Boyle are behind the sub-concessions granted by Lobengula to [James] Dawson.
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
[12 Jan 1891?]
Telegram from Harris to Currey about difficulties in altering the supply contract, 2 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 115
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
2 Jan 1891
Letter from Harris to Currey intended to accompany enclosures from Maguire and [Sir John] Willoughby, 3 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 116
Topics include:
his own financial affairs
hopes of a move to Cape Town
difficulties with Colquhoun (see MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/1, item 91)
Pennefather's reasons for requesting reinforcements
a letter from Lobengula about his 40 claims
favourable reports on Mashonaland (Zimbabwe) circulated by, inter alia, Willoughby
...
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
3 Jan 1891
Telegram from Harris to 'Colonist' about rations, 6 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 117
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
6 Jan 1891
Covering note from Harris enclosing a map of the boundaries of Manica as claimed by Umtasa, 6 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 118
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
6 Jan 1891
Covering note from Harris enclosing copies of six letters from himself to the London Board (29 Sep 1890-5 Jan 1891) and three lists of additions to the telegraphic code, with a list of private code words for use by Currey, 6 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 119
Topics include:
reports from Forbes about Manica and Jameson's interview with d'Andrade
prospectors and settlers in Manica (some parties to be financed by De Beers)
mineral finds and prospects in Mashonaland (Zimbabwe), and proposed mining regulations
concessions from chiefs between Upper and Lower Busi and the Pungwe, and from Matoko N of Manica
...
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
6 Jan 1891
Telegram from Harris to 'Colonist' about the uncooperative attitude of the railways over luggage belonging to the Company's recruits, 9 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 120
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
9 Jan 1891
Telegram from Harris to 'Colonist' about Charter (the British South Africa Company)'s liability under the Companies Act in relation to stamping certificates, 9 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 121
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
9 Jan 1891
Telegram from Harris to 'Colonist' conveying a report from Colenbrander that Hassforther, acting on behalf of Lippert, has got Lobengula to sign a letter asking the Emperor of Germany to arbitrate, 9 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 122
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
9 Jan 1891
Letter from Harris to Currey about a variety of financial matters, including his own personal affairs; supplies for Mashonaland (Zimbabwe) (with reference to an enclosed tariff); transport and expenses; contributions from De Beers; the importance of the East Coast route, with reference to an enclosed map; and purchasing Zimbabwe finds for the Company, 9 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 123
Enclosures include:
copy of letter from Harris to the Administrator, Vryburg, about a transport contract, n.d.
copies of two letters from Harris to the Imperial Secretary, Cape Town, about Forbes's activities, concessions, and treaties secured by the Company's representatives to pave the way for the East Coast route, and Portuguese counter-attempts; Manica and its possibilities; the...
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
9 Jan 1891
Letter from Harris to Currey enclosing and commenting on a copy of a letter from Lobengula to the Governor [of the Cape Colony (South Africa)] protesting that he does not wish Maxwell to be called away, has not given permission for land grants to be made, is unwilling to give Rhodes power to punish wrongdoers in his country, and that Rhodes and the Governor have not visited him, 10 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 124
A missing enclosure referred to is a copy of a letter from the London Board about dealings between the Foreign Office, the Duke of Fife, and Cawston. Harris's other topics include: successful dealings in Central Search shares; an attempt to settle with the Mozambique Company; the proposed transfer of the main office to Cape Town; and a map of Matabeleland and Mashonaland (Zimbabwe) to be published through Juta (MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/1, item 2). Other enclosures include a translation of a...
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
10 Jan 1891
Telegram from Harris to 'Colonist' about news from Stevens and share dealings, 10 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 125
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
10 Jan 1891
Telegram from Harris to 'Colonist' forwarding the text of a cypher telegram from Stevens, 10 Jan 1891
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 228, C3A/2, item 126
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
10 Jan 1891