James Thiers. Letter to the "Izwi Labantu"
- ZA HPRA A1919-3
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- 26 March 1900
Requests further information regarding fate of James Maqubela.
James Thiers. Letter to the "Izwi Labantu"
Requests further information regarding fate of James Maqubela.
Charles Levey, Resident Magistrate of Dordrecht to Secretary, South African League, East London
Encloses copies of 2 telegrams showing that James Maqubela was removed to Heilbron by the Boers.
Requests that Crewe intercede for one, Smith, accused of shooting an African at Jakalsfontein.
Claims that Theunissen de Waal has joined the enemy.
Nom de plume "One of the sufferers", writing to the Editor of the "Times", London
Refutes the claim of the Afrikaner Bond that the Barkly East rebels were forced unwillingly to support Commandant Olivier.
Disassociates the League from supporting a document drawn by the Vigilance Committee to be signed by rebels, in support of government policy.
Asks Gordon Sprigg if the Vigilance Committee is organising a petition signed by rebels approving of government policy. Expresses opposition to such a move.
Vigilance Committee to cake no action regarding the rebels.
An account of the defection of rebels of Barkly East to Free State forces under Commandant Olivier (22nd November 1899).
Supports the evidence of W.T. Morris against the Barkly East rebels.