Bechuanaland,1859
includes letters from: Robert Moffat, Kuruman and Mahalapye [Central Botswana] - told Sir George Edward Grey [Cape governor] of boer interference with roads; Roger Price, Kuruman William Ashton, Kuruman - death of Mrs Ashton [née Sarah Dixon]; committee minutes Holloway Helmore, Likatlong [Likhatlo...
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CWM/LMS/Africa/South Africa/Incoming correspondence/Box 31 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
4 Jan - 27 Dec 1859 |
| Level: |
File |
| Format: | Archive |
| Order number: |
CWM/LMS/Africa/South Africa/Incoming correspondence/Box 31 |
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| Summary: |
includes letters from:
Robert Moffat, Kuruman and Mahalapye [Central Botswana] - told Sir George Edward Grey [Cape governor] of boer interference with roads;
Roger Price, Kuruman
William Ashton, Kuruman - death of Mrs Ashton [née Sarah Dixon]; committee minutes
Holloway Helmore, Likatlong [Likhatlong/Lekatlong] and Kanye - journey into Interior
John Mackenzie, Cape Town, Fauresmith and Likatlong [Likhatlong/Lekatlong] - Mahura appeals for a missionary
Thomas Thomas, Griquatown [Griekwastad] and Moselekatse's Kraal - birth of son
William Sykes, Orange River and Bangwaketse- death of his wife
Adam Kok III, Philippolis - requests William Ashton as pastor for Bechuanas
Wilberforce Buxton Philip, Philippolis
William Ross, Likatlong [Likhatlong/Lekatlong] - war between boers and Africans; Report; itineration
Isaac Hughes, Fauresmith [Free State] - short report
Mrs Moffatt [née Mary Smith], Kuruman - extracts from husband Robert Moffat and news of Makololo reaching Zouga [Nghabe] River |
| Extent: |
25 items |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Language: | English |
| File number: |
Folder 1, Jackets A and B |
| Finding aids: |
Detailed lists for incoming correspondence from Southern Africa, 1797-1899 (lists E6 & E7), are available for consultation in the Special Collections Reading Room, SOAS Library. Includes detailed precis of letters up to 1866. |
| Format: | Archive |