Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA A979-B-Ba-Ba1
Title
Melvill, Samuel, Lichtenburg. To Chief Montsioa, Mafeking
Date(s)
- 5 May 1874 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
copy, letter signedExtent1 page
Context area
Name of creator
(19th - 20th century)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Refers to Montsioa complying with government demand to release men and cattle of Chief Machabi (Matlaba) at Polfontein; rejects Montsioa's claim that Polfontein and adjoining farms lie within his territory; Montsioa's permission is not, required to give people rights of domicile in disputed area.