Describes activities prior to his departure for England; had difficulties before sailing from Cape Town on June 11, because Mr Gumede's passport was not in order; before he left home he received a telegram from Mr Molema informing him that the Government refused them money which was to assist them in their trip; he contacted Mr Malan and saw him together with Rev Mahabane and pointed out that the Barolong had collected the money in order to finance the trip and the Government had no claim to the money; all the White people on board are sick while they are well; they are busy making their plans so that on arrival they can start immediately; hopes that they will he able to send them money as without it their work is hampered.

Has not received a reply to his letter about going to see the Chief personally to ask for help; wants to see the Chief to print news of the case involving Jache Dikokonyane, but the Diamond Fields Advertiser would not do this for nothing.

Met the Barolong at a conferrce attended by all Free Staters; Mr Nyokeng (Nyokong] is upset that Molema has not contacted him; hopes that the Thaba Nchu peeple will help him out of his difficulties he is faced with in England.

Regrets death of Chief Joshua Motshegare; is having difficulties with the printing of the newspaper, explains that the 25 he asked for from the chief was for the newspaper and not for his expenses to go to Pretoria and that the money would buy the Chief shares in the newspaper.

Has been requested by people to help in the matter concerning Jabavu and the Land Bill; the natives have become a laughing stock to other nations.

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.

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.

Has received his letter which has given him hope to extract himself from his difficulties; asks him to approach Chief Lekoko to lend him 100 which would allay his fears.

Complains about not receiving replies to his letters, nor has Mr Gaboutloeloe sent him insurance papers; is forwarding Mr Fenyang's letter which promises the money owing to Mr Rosenberg; Chief Joshua is in financial difficulties.