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Papers of John Gaspard Gubbins File
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To Raikes

Moffat, Rhodesian premier, pleased to see original painting, reproduced by Baxter as an oil print, of his birthplace; Archivist, South Australia sent TSS of portions of the Settlers diaries preserved in Adelaide relating to the Cape; Gibb or Gibbs of Union Castle, may have been moving spirit in presenting Dutch shipping picture to S.A. House.

To Sir William Dalrymple

Advantageous to exhibit museum material at South Africa House; scheme created by the University will separate the elementary student and the mere sightseer from the serious student who naturally gravitates to the library; will attract everyone interested in such studies to Johannesburg and the University, will enable material to be secured outside University range, all bodies concerned with South Africa will find a centre in Johannesburg where their work is represented.

To Raikes

Importance of contacts with people and institutions; Dr. Junod wants to publish Zidji in English; exchange of Australian with S. African implements; approves of scheme to start South African Historical Museum in Johannesburg under the auspices of the Municipality.

To Raikes

Will come to Johannesburg for meeting; information re various correspondence; Dutch East India Co-centenary 1702 silver medal acquired.

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