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Gives more details of how Maquassi was abandoned in face of invading tribes, how he informed the Govt. Resident at Griquatown, Mr. Melville, and was persuaded to accompany him on Commando against the invaders. Explains how Chief Sibbonnel was unjustly found guilty by Griqua chiefs and fined 600 cattle. Agrees with Rev. Moffat of L. M. S. that tribal warfare is making missionary work impossible in Botchuanaland. Wishes to return to England.

To George From R. Weatherby, Simons Town

ZA HPRA A1199-A-24
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19 February 1826

Part of Papers of Findlay family

To George From Margaret Findlay, Simons Town

ZA HPRA A1199-A-24
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19 February 1826

Part of Papers of Findlay family

To Mrs Findlay From S. Weatherby (Mrs), Simons Town

ZA HPRA A1199-A-24
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19 February 1826

Part of Papers of Findlay family

Letter from S.J. du Toit, Clan William

ZA HPRA A614-8
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3 March 1826

Part of Sir Andrew Smith, Natural history papers

In Dutch, in answer to request in newspaper to supply information about natural phenomena; describes insects probably wood-worm which are eating wood in his house; they work very fast and very noisily.

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