Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA A979-D-Da-Da44
Title
Plaatje, S T, Kimberley. To Chief Silas Molema, Mafeking
Date(s)
- 30 August 1917 (Creation)
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typed letter signedExtent1 page
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(19th - 20th century)
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Scope and content
Jewish traders want to make a deal with Mr Mbelle who in away so he has referred them to him; they want to buy cattle for slaughtering and want a trustworthy man to work with them and will pay him per head of cattle; they want a large quantity and hope to persuade the Bechuanaland Protectorate chiefs to give them the monopoly; he will be interested to hear that they know Gordon and want to compete with him; he will have to bargain for a price but they are not stingy with money; the runners will be paid monthly and not per head of cattle.
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Language of material
- Tswana