From Henry Alexander, Colonial Office to Colonel Graham concerning the conduct of the landdrost of Zwellendam.

From Ch. D'Escury to C. Bird relating to a servant of Lord C. Somerset's.

Wynberg, from Wm. Proctor to Dr. Gabriel concerning oxen.

Wynberg, from W. Proctor to Buissinne re oxen.

Concerning his removal from office and refuting charge that he had 'caballed' against governor Lord Charles Somerset - with annexures from P. Poggenpoel to the Burgher D. C. Ockhuysen, District Clan William, end copies of correspondence between Bird and Somerset.

Contains copies of corresrondence and articles; Col. Bird's case taken from the Dublin Review of August 1841 by C. Anstey in an article headed "Southern Africa in 1841"; letter 1825 April from Bird to F. Blount, Secretary to the Catholic Committee, re the persecution Bird suffered because he was a Catholic; reply by Bird 1824 June 27 to Commissioners of Enquiry re complaints by Wm. Parker, 1820 settler, Correspondents include Petri Bathurst, C. C. Bird, Sir R. Donkin, C, H. Somerset.

With list of contents: contains Sir John Truter's Sketch of the law of inheritance and wills... and of the duties of the Orphan Board, 1821 July, 20; extracts from letters and copies of letters; e.g. from Bird to Rev. M, Hough on education of slaves, 1817 September 9 and 1817 September 17; from Bird to Mr. Sheridan on paper currency 1815 October 23 and 1816 January 27; extracts from books on subjects such as the censorship of books, on religious tolerance and Norwegian laws and customs.