Tenders his apologies for the meeting of the executive that weekend, and asks for an opportunity to discuss certain matters with Champion as soon as possible.

Writing from Leopoldville, Xuma apologises for not having spoken to Champion before leaving; informs Champion that he will serve as acting president in his absence; gives brief instructions regarding administration.

Congratulates Champion on his stand in Pretoria asks for his criticism of a memo on Native Laws; discusses meeting an official, in connection with the Ngotshe and Weenen people.

Details a scheme of decentralised financing of the Provincial Congresses; refers to a forthcoming meeting in Bloemfontein.

Asks Champion to look into a case of cattle seizure; congratulates him on getting the Head of State to appear before the N.H.C.

Proposes launching a major membership drive in Natal and anticipates needing a minimum of one thousand membership cards for Estcourt alone.

Requests that Champion set a date for a meeting with Xuma as soon as possible, as Champion's dilatoriness has caused Xuma considerable embarrassment in several instances.

Overleaf: 1947 January 25 Champion to Xuma.

Draft of a telegram to Xuma arranging a time for a meeting. Autograph letter signed 1 page.

Requests Champion's presence at a meeting at which the Royal Visit and 'functions set aside for the Bantu' people would be discussed.

Outlines the nature of points to be raised by the Executive Committee of the Natal African Congress at a meeting with the Chief Native Commissioner; points to be raised include the need for greater consultation with African leaders re the regularisation of farm labour, the disposal of Crown lands and the purchase of land adjoining scheduled arras.

Notifying him of a meeting with the Chief Native Commissioner; encloses a memo for the Commissioner on Native Laws for approval.