Evidence of David Ncupelsang that he had been assaulted by a Boer, Jacob Siljie (Cilliers) in a dispute over ownership of land at Makohosi (Bultfontein), 1878 Jan 21; petition to Her Majesty's Government by the Barolong of Thaba Nchu because of dispute over the successor to Chief Moroka who died on 1888 April 8, one Samuel disputing the claim of Sepinare (Tshipinare) to the chieftainship; contracts of service to construct houses; will of Bathobatho Motshegare; petition of Barolong to Union Government referrring to the Native Administration Bill of 1927 which will cause hardship to the tribe in times of drought.

Correspondents:

Baden-Powell, Robert.

Bathoen, Chief Leigh.

Bell, Charles C B.

Green, E Graham.

O Moseley.

Subjects:

Includes correspondence, statements, reports, notices and lists. An incomplete typescript letter, probably from Baden-Powell to Bell, commends the Barolong on successfully defending Fort Abrams against the Boer attack, c.1900 February; report of Boer movements in the Polfontein-Lichtenburg areas, as well as a report of the progress of the war and Lord Methuen's relief of Kimberley, and the flying column sent up to relieve Mafeking; complaints against the Black Watch at Mafeking which prevented nativos from bringing cattle looted from the Boers into the Stadt:

correspondence with Chief Bathoen about the complaint of the Mafeking district commissioner re the Bangwaketse in Mafeking -the Barolong do not want to force them to leave as they will be killed by the Boers, and as Bathoen is on good terms with Gen Snyman he should contact him about getting his people out of Mafeking safely; claims for war losses and detailed lists of losses suffered by Silas Molema, Joshua Molema and Molema Mashoela.

list of the occupants of various camps in particular those, of Josiah Motshegare, Tatinyana Motshegare and Joshua Molema; list of those employed as Stadt guard during the siege of Mafeking at Major Godley's camp; list of those accused of High Treason; list of those who supplied grain to the British Government. Some documonts are probably in the hand of Solomon T Plaatje.

Refers again to his financial difficulties; it is new certain that Harriet will get a job in Kimberley) and will not have to go to Kilnerton; Modiri has written to say that his eyes were bad but are now better.

Refers to his expenses and income expected; his wife and child and himself were ill.

Has railed the machinery [for printing press] but had no money to cover costs; was successful in trying to raise money in Thaba Nchu and Kimberley; is disheartened especially as sympathetic Zulus bought them the machinery whereas the Tswana have been unable to raise money to support their own newspaper; Mr Msimang has arranged concerts in order to raise money; has heard no news from home and he dreads his return as he is penniless.

A few days ago he went with the Seleka Barolong of Thaba Nchu to see General Hertzog, a report of this visit to appear in the Tsala the forthcoming week; Hertzog is stubborn and although he sees the injustice he spares no pity for the natives; his motto is that now the English no longer dominate, the Afrikaner must be master in his land; despite their pleadings he is continuing to implement his segregation policy; on his return to Kimberley he found his printing works in a mess; the lack of capital retards the development of Tsala; deplores fact that the Tswana give no financial support whereas through their Fund they have given financial support to Mr Mashwa and Mr Moshueshue (Moshoeshoe); asks Molema to get a loan of 100 for him, to improve the machirery and provide a working capital to enable him to print a readable newspaper; in return he will send him ten bags of grain; regrets inability of Seleka and his people to communicate with and understand an interpreter.

Regrets that he has not replied about Leeds Hospital and medical training in England or America but he has been troubled by sickness and death in the family and tribe; this also affected their work in the Transvaal as they were not able to get any money from there which made things worse; Chief Tatinyane [Motshegare]'s arrest has caused great sorrow because of his position; deplores uprising of the children of Mosele from Thaba Nchu; hopos that the year will end well, as it started with sorrows.

Acknowledges receipt of a telegram from the Chief; has written to him that he is still in trouble, and that if he does not get help he does not know what is going to happen; will be satisfied with even less than the 100 he requested; as matters are so serious requests Molema to send him the Koranta [ea Becoana] book file as he wants to copy something immediately.

Copy of 36. Enclosed in 38, TB.

Reports on threats by the printer; has contacted the Chief; the situation is serious but has refrained from borrowing money; has received promises to push the sale of the book but no help to release it; has received queries about the book at meetings which he has addressed; regrets that even after correcting page proofs the scheme may miscarry in which case the natives can give up appealing to anybody with their grievances; requests them to help him.