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Reference code
ZA HPRA A979-D-Da-Da61
Title
Plpatje, S T, London. To [Dr S Modiri Molema, Glasgow]
Date(s)
- 11 July 1920 (Creation)
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copy typed letterExtent1 page
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(19th - 20th century)
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Congratulates him on the excellence of his book [The Bantu, past and present] and discusses the difficulties in getting people to buy it; regrets that Joshua Molema did not live to see it; unfortunately F Z S Peregrino the journalist who would have ably reviewed his book in the South African press has also passed away; comments on the humour in the book; has asked his friends to try and get reviews published; comments on arrangements between his publisher and Juta, as the latter claims commission on all books sold in South Africa; asks if he can obtain three copies which he will use to his advantage.
Incomplete.
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- English