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Leven to C.P. Crewe

Does not think Struben a good successor to Crewe as Chairman of Settlers' Association. Would prefer Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, Sir William Dalrymple or Patrick Duncan.

J.C. Smuts to C.P. Crewe

Lukin is to command a force of about 3 000 men to proceed via Port Nolloth to the North. Maritz has a force of 1 000 mounted men at Kakamas and Upington. Duncan Mackenzie's force to attempt the occupation of Luderitzbucht and Swakopmund. No volunteer regiment has been organised.

C.P. Crewe to Mrs Crewe

Written between Dordrecht and Sterkstroom. Well received at Dordrecht. Settled school matters there which were in a bad state. Asked Mrs Rowland to establish the Loyal Women's Guild in Dordrecht. Plans to reduce stock stealing in the Border areas and enforce the Scab Act, and also gives news of German defeats. Personal news.

Rudyard Kipling to C.P. Crewe

Kipling discusses the difference of opinion between Hull and Sauer over the Bantu question. Jameson is improving in health. Kipling discusses the strike agitation of the Labour Unions in Britain and the effort of the Government to conciliate the Unions.

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