Letter of Introduction to Crewe on behalf of Capt. R. Higgins.

Thanks Crewe for his gift to the St. Andrews College Fund. Gives report on the progress of Diocesan School for Girls, Kingswood and St. Aidans. Asks Crewe to exert influence in the establishment of a Department of Bantu Studies. Fort Hare would do the linguistic side of the course. Discusses the chances of Mr Stuart winning the election in Port Elizabeth. Personal news.

An account of the defection of rebels of Barkly East to Free State forces under Commandant Olivier (22nd November 1899).