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

Han received his letter although thorn was no full explanation of how Chief Joshua disposed of his debts; Gaboutloeloe has turned against him because of newspaper funds and insurance documents; Gaboutloeloes told him that Kgabo's firm had been taken by Michin [lawyer] but he had been unable to sell it; regrets that he did not knew as he would have got a buyer and thereby settled their debts; Mr Caboutloeloe is uncertain if he will buy the farm but had not let him know his decision; needs time because if his creditors claim the Tsala will go under.

Dower, Edward, Cape Town. To Plaatje, S T, Kimberley

An article in the Tsala oa Becoana has been brought to his notice, about an assault case in which the accused was acquitted; explains that the reason for the acquital was the unsatisfuctory and conflicting evidence given by the defendant; assures Plaatje that the Department of Native Affairs is always ready to assist him in cases where real injustice has been suffered, but exaggerated article, such as the one referred to will only prejudice his cause.

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

Has had difficulty in buying the printing press of "Motsualle wa Johannesburg"; Advocate Seme tried to discourage Mr Cele from lending them money; subsequently a Mr Jeebe of Natal enabled himto buy the machinery:

on Monday they will begin printing the new paper, Tsala ea Bathe, in Serolong, Sepedi and English; people in the Transvaal are supporting this project by holding concerts in various centres as they regard it as a union between the Barolong and Bapedi people: the object is to raise a working capital to pay the workers initially and to gain the support of the people; urges Barolong to involve themselves to show that they support the union...

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

Has made little progress since his arrival because of ill health; mentions those who have not settled their debts and asks for money; has not been able to discuss business because of a disturbance which took place on Tuesday night which excited the people, is doing his best to popularise the newspaper and Molema must be patient; reminds him of the importance of making profits to satisfy the shareholders.

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