Printed circular containing a letter with four enclosures on South Africa

The letter (dated 11 July 1853) appeals to the British Government to protect the native tribes of South Africa and British missionaries from the Transvaal Boers. A statement entitled 'Statement of Sechele, Paramount Chief of the Bakwaina', being an English translation by Samuel Edwards (Enclosure n...

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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44
Date(s) of creation: c1853
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title Printed circular containing a letter with four enclosures on South Africa
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description The letter (dated 11 July 1853) appeals to the British Government to protect the native tribes of South Africa and British missionaries from the Transvaal Boers. A statement entitled 'Statement of Sechele, Paramount Chief of the Bakwaina', being an English translation by Samuel Edwards (Enclosure no. 1). Sechele describes an attack which was recently staged by the Boers against Sechele's tribe. 'Signed' by Sechele, Cape Town, 21 April 1853. A statement, reprinted from the 'Port Elizabeth Mercury', entitled 'Transvaal Boers' (Enclosure no. 2). Reports on battles that have occurred between the Boers and African tribes, such as the Borolongs who reside Westward of the Mooi River. A letter from J. W. Ludorf to Rev. W. Shaw (Enclosure no. 3). Reports on the hostilities between the Boers, the African tribes and missionaries. Ludorf describes the hardships that he, his family and fellow missionaries have experienced. 'Minutes of a meeting held at the place of Mr. P. A. Venter' between Major W. S. Hogge and C. M. Owen, Esq, 16 January 1852. 'Signed' by W.S Hogge, Assistant Commissioner, C. Mostyn Owen, Assistant Commission, A. W. J. Pretorius, Commissioner General and J.H. Visagie, Secretary. (Enclosure no. 4). Outlines the terms of settlement between the British Government and the emigrant farmers who reside beyond the Vaal River in South Africa.
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