The letter, written from Kimberley, informs Dr Doke that Sol Plaatje intends making a trip to Schmidtsdrift for vocabulary research, and is asking for disbursements.
The book was dedicated by Sol Plaatje to Mrs. Georgiana M. Solomon, widow of the late Mrs. Saul Solomon.
It contains photographic images of: Dr. Robert Moffat; Rev. J. Monyatsi; Chief Silas Molema; Rev. J.D. Goronyane; Bechuana women in winter attire (etching); Mr. & Mrs. W.Z. Fenyang; Chief Abraham Moiloa; Mr. Geo. D. Montsioa; Mrs. Daniel Jones; Mr. Sol Plaatje.