Letter of General Louis Botha
MSS. Afr. s. 2307
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Letter of General Louis Botha
Shelfmark
MSS. Afr. s. 2307
Summary
Letter, with typescript partial translation, from Botha to Louis, written in London during a tour of European capitals by Boer generals following the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging, 1902. The letter discusses negotiations with Chamberlain about possible changes to the Treaty, etc..
Date
1902
Language
English
Afrikaans
Physical extent
1 ff.
Acquisition
The letter was purchased from Argyll Etkin Ltd. on 19th August 1999.
Subject
20th century
South African War, 1899-1902 -- Diplomatic history
