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Plaatje, S T, Kimberley. To Silas T Molema, Mafeking

Has received letter from Monnoapula about the financial problems and informing Plaatje that Maduo has given away his plot of land to Ephraim Molema, and even wanted to rob his house as it was on his land; Plaatje asks Silas Molema to intervene as Maduo had given him the land before witnesses; was unable to attend Congress'sainterview with Mr Sour [Sauer) and thus their affairs were not represented.

Paramount Chief of the Barolong Nation and councillors, Mafeking. To Plaatje, S T, Mafeking and Kimberley

Commission Plaatje to represent the natives of Bechuanaland, and to obtain from the Secretary of State for the Colonies a renewal to the assurance made by J Chamberlain at Mafeking in 1903 respecting the safeguards embodied in the Annexation Act of 1895, and the right to appeal to the Imperial Government in the event of any change being contemplated; also commend him and their case to the Aborigines Protection Society, the Native Race Committee and the Wesleyan Missionary Society.

Enclosed in 38.

Plaatje, S T, Leyton, Essex, England. To Bra [Silas Molema, Mafeking]

Mr Moshoeshoe has replied that he has discussed his case with the Chief who was interested but due to ill health unable to respond immediately; general ignorance in England about Blacks in Africa but those he hasnspoken to have promised to distribute his book to their friends as soon as it is published; has been correcting proofs assisted by Advocate Cross, Miss Alice Werner of Cambridge University and Sir Harry Johnston who have commented favourably on his work; has not been successful in borrowing money; would be tempted to give up were it not for the fact that he would disappoint people and be sued by the printer; Dube and Rhubasana are conspiring against him and do not want the book to be published; Mrs Saul Solomon has tried all means to borrow money, even from Dr Colenso, but peeple have no spare money because of the war; if the Chief would send him money he would be helping not only the Barolong cause but their friends, the British.

Plaatje, S T, Kimberley. To Bra [Silas Molema, Mafeking]

Has new troubles; Teto scalded her arm when she fell with a pot of boiling water; Sainty [St Leger Plaatje] is in trouble at school and they have asked him to go down to Lovedale at once; cannot go as he is preparing for the receptien of Lord Buxton who is to lay the foundation stone [ of the Lyndhurst Road Native Institute Assembly Hall] on August 7; asks that Chief John send a telegram of congratulations, and donates a sum of money; Rev J S Moffat has promised to send 10 and he has received money from Makgatho and Chief Fenyang; is still waiting for other contributions but because of his troubles has not written to all that he wanted to; has heard of Chief Joshua's sickness; the Natal Congrass is sending Dr Meshach Pelem te represent them at the ceremony.

Plaatje, S T, Kimberley. To Bra [Silas Molema, Mafeking]

Informs him of debt to Miss Klusky [Klatzky]; the money was borrowed in 1917 by Tau, Chief John [Montsioa] and others with the help of Mr Seme, and the promissory note signed by Miss Klusky [Klatzky], Mr Chofas [I Chorfas] and Mr Seme; when the note became due Miss Klusky [Klatzky] paid the debt but is now threatening to sue the Chief for the money.

Plpatje, S T, London. To [Dr S Modiri Molema, Glasgow]

Congratulates him on the excellence of his book [The Bantu, past and present] and discusses the difficulties in getting people to buy it; regrets that Joshua Molema did not live to see it; unfortunately F Z S Peregrino the journalist who would have ably reviewed his book in the South African press has also passed away; comments on the humour in the book; has asked his friends to try and get reviews published; comments on arrangements between his publisher and Juta, as the latter claims commission on all books sold in South Africa; asks if he can obtain three copies which he will use to his advantage.

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