Mr and Mrs Sol. T Plaatje in the Transvaal. Reprinted from Abantu-Batho
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- 28 June 1917
Part of Silas Thelensho Molema and Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje Papers
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Mr and Mrs Sol. T Plaatje in the Transvaal. Reprinted from Abantu-Batho
Part of Silas Thelensho Molema and Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje Papers
Part of Silas Thelensho Molema and Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje Papers
Incomplete. Includes "The Essential Interpreter", and a few leaves written in Tswana.
Plaatje, as an interpreter, dwells on the functions and importance of the interpreter in courts of law, and the miscarriage of justice in British courts of law in Southern Africa, because of unreliable interpreters. A case in point is that of Sekgoma, whose right to the chieftainship is disputed.
Account of visit to Canada and United States of America
Part of Silas Thelensho Molema and Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje Papers
Plaatje, S T, To Bra [Silas Molema, Mafeking]
Part of Silas Thelensho Molema and Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje Papers
Complains about not receiving replies to his letters, nor has Mr Gaboutloeloe sent him insurance papers; is forwarding Mr Fenyang's letter which promises the money owing to Mr Rosenberg; Chief Joshua is in financial difficulties.
Plaatje, S T, Kimberley. To Morena [Silas Molema]
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Informs him of debts for which Chief Joshua is responsible which have to be settled; if a summons is issued he will he in a bad position; in going to attend the Tsala's quarterly meeting in Thaba Nchu.
[Plaatje, G T]. To Bra [Silas Molema, Mafeking]
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Has just returned from Thaba Nchu where he attended a successful meeting; Molema's proposal was not put forward and advises him to contact Rev Gorenyane; has troubles which will place Chief Joshua in serious difficulties, Molema must make an address to the "Duke" of Connaught but must first consult Mr Algie as to whether it should be made in Mafeking or Gaberones.
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Reports financial trouble.
Richardson S[ally], Cape Town. To S Plaatje, Kimberley
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Note from General Smuts' private secretary referring to his correspondence and informing him that Gen Smuts is giving the matter his attention.
Plaatje, S T, Kimberley. To [Dr S M Molema, Mafeking]
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Is coming with his wife to Mafeking; De Beers have requested that he [Molema] come to Kimberley to treat the invalid wife of one of the chauffeurs; has just returned from the Orthography Conference at Pretoria and thinks that their findings will displease the various tribes.
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Describes evidence and recommendations given to the commission by the Barolong who point out the effect of the Native Lands Act.