According to the wishes of the Barolong the territory comes under the protection of the British Government, Montsioa conceding power to the Queen to maintain law and order. Copy. D. 2p.

Receipts from tradesmen, attorneys and the educational institutions of Emgwali Training School, Healdtown Training Institution, Lovedale Missionary Institution and the Transkeian Territories General Council School of Agriculture, Tsolo.

On behalf of the Administrator he acknowledges receipt of a report by Mr St Quentin on the dispute over land between Montsioa and Motsiakhomo; the Administrator is of the opinion that as the lands in dispute are more than a mile from Montsioa's lands, Motsiakhomo should be allowed to reap his crops.

The Acting Administrator has received a complaint from Kgositala, a sub-chief of Moshette, that Montsioa is demanding payment from him for cattle sent to the Maritzani; despite a settlement with Phoi in 1887 Novnas to respective rights in the Setlagoli Re.

Includes partially used book of promissory notes 1902-1916.

He cannot allow the Boers to camp on his land as there is not enough grazing land for his own people and cattle; had it been summer he could have helped.

Enclosed in 12. letter draft 1p.

Has received complaints from his people that the Dutch farmers in the district are having a petition signed, asking the High Commissioner to annex British Bechuanaland to the Cape Colony; was assured in 1884 and Subsequently that his country would always be under Imperial rule; encloses a petition signed by the principal chiefs and headmen of the Barolong against annexation; denies reports that the majority of the people are in favour of annexation.

Undated. letter draft ?p.

Informs Chief Montsioa that by the annexation of his territory to the Cape Colony, his successor will receive on his death half the amount of his present pension i.e. 150 per annum for life as long as he holds the office of Chief.

Copy. letter. Signed by George Weavind, Pretoria, 1913 May 17.

Places on record the terms and conditions on which Montsioa and his Headmen agreed to withdraw the petition against the annexation of British Bechuanaland to the Cape Colony. autograph letter signed. 3p.