(Untitled), 13 Apr 1900

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/115/60-61

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a letter from WSC (Bloemfontein [South Africa]) to Mr Collins defending his speech about the resolution of affairs in South Africa . He maintains that "mercy and forgiveness" are required, that the Dutch are instrumental to the development of the country and comments "it is my instinct to wish to swim up stream." Signed manuscript in the hand of WSC. Includes a note that the letter was given to WSC in January 1955 by Bryce Nairn.

Dates

Creation: 13 Apr 1900

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