Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA A839-D-Db-Db3
Title
Notebook
Date(s)
- 1899 - 1925 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
Holograph, 130 pages
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
At beginning are loose notes on Boer characteristics, annexation of Transvaal, Basuto War and also notes giving reminiscences of Jooste, Private Secretary to L. Botha which includes dialogue between Smuts and Botha on how to deal with 1914 rebellion.
- describes celebrations for Prince of Wales visit at Pretoria; spends rest of year travelling.
- travels extensively; does temporary work inspecting and valuing private farms between Sabi-Oliphante River in Game Reserve; meets up with Deneys Reitz, Min. of Lands, and many other officials and also Col. Stevenson- Hamilton.