Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA A979-D-Da-Da19
Title
Plaatje, S T, Bloemfontein. To Silas Molema, Mafeking
Date(s)
- 8 August 1912 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
autograph letter signedExtent2 pages
Context area
Name of creator
(19th - 20th century)
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Scope and content
Has railed the machinery [for printing press] but had no money to cover costs; was successful in trying to raise money in Thaba Nchu and Kimberley; is disheartened especially as sympathetic Zulus bought them the machinery whereas the Tswana have been unable to raise money to support their own newspaper; Mr Msimang has arranged concerts in order to raise money; has heard no news from home and he dreads his return as he is penniless.
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Language of material
- Tswana
- English
Script of material
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