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D3287 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - [13th-20th cent]

1 - Box 1

1-113 - Miscellaneous Family Papers

35 - Box 35 - [1698]-1880

104-105 - Personal papers of Mrs Aileen Gell (d1986) - 20th cent

106 - Diaries of Mrs Aileen Gell - early 20th cent

107 - Personal papers of Philip VW Gell (d1970) - 20th cent

108 - Letter from Prime Minister, Clement Attlee - 20th cent

109 - Correspondence and other papers regarding PVW Gell's term as High Sheriff - 1954

110 - Orders of service: Gell family members and relatives - 20th cent

111 - Orders of service: not Gell family - 20th cent

112 - School prospectuses - 20th cent

113 - Number not used - 20th cent

114

114 - GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 1869-1923

114-131 - Personal and family Papers of Philip Lyttetton Gell with The Remainder of his Business Papers - 1835-1969

115 - SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE - 1873-1919

116 - POLITICAL CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS - 1881-1918

117 - PAPERS RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN OXFORDSHIRE - 1880-1898

118 - CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS RELATING TO CHURCH FINANCE AND REFORM - 1880-1923

119 - CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS RELATING TO DIOCESAN REORGANISATION - 1889-1918

120 - CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS RELATING TO THE BRITISH EMPIRE - 1898-[early 20th cent]

121 - CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT WITH CASSELL'S AND THE CLARENDON PRESS - 1883-1904

122 - CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS RELATING TO DIRECTORSHIPS OF COMPANIES - 1898-1925

123 - PAPERS AND CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO TRUSTEESHIPS OF COMPANIES - 1899-1921

124 - PAPERS RELATING TO PERSONAL INVESTMENTS - 1890-1920

125 - MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS - 1896-1918

126 - FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS - 1852-1969

127 - PERSONAL PAPERS - 1852-1913

128 - CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS RELATING TO TRUSTEESHIPS - 1891-1908

129 - MISCELLANEA - 1835-1949

130 - NEWSCUTTINGS - 1885-1923

131 - PAMPHLETS - 1870-1964

137 - Object: Escritoire - c.1845

BSA - British South Africa Company

1 - British South Africa Company: Directors' Reports & Accounts: Reports of Annual & Extraordinary Meetings of Shareholders

2 - British South Africa Company: Board minutes and agenda

3 - British South Africa Company: general papers.

4 - British South Africa Company: general papers relating to Southern Rhodesia

5 - Land Settlement.

1 - Combined circulars on emigration to Canada, Australia & N.Z., and South Africa & Rhodesia, printed by the Emigrants' Information Service [8vo, 82 pages]. - 1899 Oct

2 - Sydney H. Vines [ Prof. of Botany at Oxford], Oxford, to P.L.G.: recommends young botanist for service with the Company in connection with rubber exploitation. - 1900 Jun 29

3 - W[illiam]T[turner] Thisleton-Dyer, Kew Gardens, to P.L.G.: thanks for offer of his memorandum on rubber; very little yet known about commercial rubber, or about Rhodesian vegetation; would be glad if British South Africa Company could get their reps. to make botanical collections. - 1900 Aug 21

4-10 - Scottish Sharpshooters' Association: correspondence between Col. T.A. Hill and the Civil Commnr., Victoria, re possible terms of grant of land to the S.S.A. Also memorandum of objects of the S.S.A. and minutes of three meetings in Sep 1900. [ S.S.A. was formed by Col. Hill as a co-operative venture in colonisation, first of Southern Rhodesia then of the Orange River Colony, from the personnel of his unit in the Rhodesian Field Force. P.L.G.'s connection with the S.S.A. was that of a semi-formal sponsor. He was introduced to Hill by Milner (who also backed the scheme and continued his connection even after the S.S.A. had ceased to contemplate settling in the British South Africa Company's territories.] - 1900 Aug-Oct

11 - "The Rubber Industry in British South Africa Company's Territories": by P.L.G. [28 pages, printed, 2 copies.] - 1900

12 - Daily Graphic: including report of J. Chamberlain's speech on emigration to South Africa at meeting of the British Women's Emigration Association with drawing of P.L.G. on part 1 [2 copies]. - 1901 Mar 15

13 - Rhodesia: w. special article on the land question and mention of Mr. & Mrs. P.L.G. in report of meeting of British Women's Emigration Association - 1901 Mar 16

14 - South Africa: report of speech by J. Chamberlain on emigration at meeting of British Women's Emigration Association - 1901 Mar 16

15 - Rhodesia Exploration & Development Company Ltd.: correspondence & papers between London & Salisbury re alleged grant of land by Jameson to above Company in 1895. - 1901 Mar-Apr

16 - St James's Gazette: with letter to editor from members of the British Women's Emigration Association, including Edith Lyttelton Gell. - 1901 Mar 23

17 - F. Barker, Manchester, to P.L.G.: has been recommended him by Thisleton-Dyer: asks if Rhodesia is suitable for his son, who has been trained in agriculture and forestry; asks if rubber can be cultivated profitably there; knows many families in his area who would go to Southern Rhodesia if they were sure of the prospects. - 1901 May 30

18 - The Times: cutting of letter from Sidwell Shotton, Victoria (Australia) re prospects for land settlement in South Africa - [1900 Jul]

19 - Milner, St. James's, to P.L.G.: explains origins of the S.S.A.; wants him to assist Hill in his venture from London end whilst he [A.M.] will do all he can in South Africa; wants Hill to settle men in the O.R.C., but will not let that interfere with plans for Rhodesia. - 1901 Aug 3

20 - P.L.G.: draft memorandum on the needs and prospects of the S.S.A. esp. in regard to Government help for settling the O.R.C. [Endorsed "for Lord Miner".] - 1901 Aug 3

21 - Milner, St. James's, to P.L.G.: Hill to see P.L.G. tomorrow; vague about finance but good about men; arrangements for his [ A.M.'s] departure to South Africa - 1901 Aug 6

22 - Milner, R.M.S. `Saxon', to P.L.G.: thanks for the memorandum; gives lengthy comment and outlines his view of the role of govt. in land settlement; is anxious to obtain land in O.R.C. whilst still cheap and has borrowed funds from Beit, de Beers, Rhodes & other capitalists to buy up to 300,000 morgen privately before the price rises; will serve as initial reservoir of cheap land to attract good settlers. - 1901 Aug 13

23 - The Times: cutting of note by Col. Owen Thomas on prospects of land settlement in Cape Colony. - [1901 Aug]

24 - The Times: cutting of letter from Duncan Hutcheson, Cape Colony, disputing Owen Thomas' statement as to unsuitability of Cape Colony for new settlers. - 1901 Aug 22

25 - T.A. Hill, Ardfern, Argyllshire, to P.L.G.: thanks for his memorandum; has only trifling queries; his health. - 1901 Aug 26

26 - T.A.H.: memorandum on S.S.A. drawn up for Mrs. Trench-Gascoigne so that she can see if there are possibilities of involving Italian settlers in the scheme. [ Laura Gwendolen Douglas Trench-Gascoigne, w. of Richard Frederick Thomas Trench-Gascoigne, Col. of Yorks. Hussars.] - 1901 Aug 28

27-8 - P.L.G. to Milner: enclosed further memorandum on S.S.A. considering esp. conditions of tenure, provision of capital & training of settlers. [2 copies.] - 1901 Aug 30

29 - Financial News: cutting of article on Milner's abilities as a financier. - 1901 Sep 4

30 - Thos. C. Scanlen, Woodhall Spa, to P.L.G.: will call on the London office to look at papers re rubber; thinks more could be done for Southern Rhodesia forestry: is having rubber tree seeds sent to Salisbury. - 1901 Sep 6

31 - P.L.G. to T.A.H.: sends him a copy of his memorandum; does not see how the scheme will work without govt. guarantees; outlines scheme suggested to Milner; would like him to meet R. Chester Master who is in concurrence with his views. - 1901 Sep 7

32 - T.A.H., Ballinluig, Perthshire, to P.L.G.: agrees with him that members of the S.S.A. should take half their pay in shares; suggests a scheme whereby fathers could invest in the S.S.A. and obtain an agricultural training for their sons. - 1901 Sep 8

34 - P.L.G. to J.F. Jones: requests reports; criticises Orpen's memorandum on rubber cultivation in Rhodesia; plainly failed to read P.L.G.'s work; Department of Agriculture in Salisbury needs stronger direction. - 1901 Sep 13

35 - Financial News: cutting of article re means of strengthening British element in South Africa - 1901 Aug 16

35 - P.L.G. to T.A.H.: extracts from letter in reply to that of Sep 8. - 1901 Sep 11

36 - Milner, Johannesburg, to P.L.G.: has just bought 100,000 acres of good land in O.R.C.; is to prepare a memorandum on land settlement scheme. [With envelope, stamped and sealed.] - 1901 Sep 27

37 - T.A.H., Edinburgh, to P.L.G.: general news of progress of S.S.A. affairs; is coming to London. - 1901 Oct 16

38 - L. Ap Iwan, Liverpool, to P.L.G.: thanks for letter; recommends that he writes to Prof. Rhys at Bangor about conditions in Chubut, Argentina; is himself about to leave for Chubut. - 1901 Oct 29

39 - R.W. Norton, Foreign Office, to P.L.G.: thanks for letter re Chubut; loans two reports on the matter; has heard that the Canadian Govt. is in Chubut attracting settlers. [See D3287 BSA/5/48-51 below.] - 1901 Oct 30

40 - T.A.H., Piccadilly, to P.L.G.: has been to C.O.; heard there that Milner wants 100 settlers sent out for O.R.C.; also heard that he [Hill] is wanted out there; discusses terms on which the men should be sent, wages, etc.; complains of high shipping rates; thinks British South Africa Company should charter ships. - 1901 Oct 30

41 - P.L.G. to T.A.H.: reply to above; need for T.A.H. to stay at home; terms of men's employment; unable to help over shipping. - 1901 Oct 31

42 - P.L.G. to J. Chamberlain: has heard that Milner needs men for O.R.C.; these will best come from S.S.A., but has only just heard that the Welsh settlers in Chubut may be available for resettlement due to exhaustion of their lands; suggests that C.O. approaches them with a view to mass emigation. - 1901 Nov 1

43 - J. Chamberlain, Birmingham, to P.L.G.: must leave it in Milner's hands. - 1901 Nov 4

44 - T. Rhys, Bangor, to P.L.G.: is writing at behest of Mr. Ap Iwan; will tell him if he hears of any intention of the colonists to leave Chubut; understands they are disheartened by floods of last August. - 1901 Nov 9

45 - T.A.H., Edinburgh, to P.L.G.: account of negotiations with C.O. about sending men to O.R.C.; terms to be agreed for pay and maintenance; enclosed correspondence with C.O. and letter to Secretary British South Africa Company re arrangements made with Civil Commnr., Victoria. [Last page of letter to P.L.G. missing.] - 1901 Oct 15 - [Nov 15]

46 - Extracts from letter to T.A.H. from D.A. Thompson, one of the S.S.A. settlers in O.R.C.: unsatisfactory arrangements by the Govt. for both money and supplies. - 1901 Nov 29

47 - S.S.A.: abstract of receipts and payments to Dec 29. - 1901 Dec 29

48-51 - Extracts of reports to the F.O.[? by Lt.H.A. Holdich] on the situation of the Welsh colony at Chubut. [?Enclosed in D3287 BSA/5/39 above.] - [1901]

52 - T.A.H., Edinburgh, to P.L.G.: needs the copy of draft memorandum of Association; muddle over the men sent to South Africa and their eventual arrival, destitute, in Salisbury; has heard it is due to trouble-making by one man in the group; complaints from the War Office of the S.S.A. not taking up offers of places in ships; thinks the run of bad luck due to his own precipitancy. - 1902 Jan 2

53 - P.L.G. to T.A.H.: his view of the mix-up at Salisbury; Hill must go out soon. - 1902 Jan 3

54 - S.S.A.: correspondence between T.A.H. & Secretary, British South Africa Company, with supporting papers,re prospect of sending men to train on Mr. Rhodes' farm in South Africa & ineffective organisation and control of the first batch of men and their arrival in Salisbury. - 1901 Oct 18 - 1902 Jan 4

55 - T.A.H., Piccadilly, to P.L.G.: has had short talk with Rhodes; Rhodes sent cable to Milton about granting land and will have some men on his farms for training; has sent cable to men in Salisbury about future action. [Last part of letter missing.] - 1902 Jan 10

56 - Cape Argus Weekly Edition: cutting of Rhodes' letter to Daily Telegraph on land settlement. - 1902 Jan 15

57 - T.A.H., Piccadilly, to P.L.G.: abortive attempt to start rival settlers' organisation in Edinburgh; has gained new support; future of S.S.A.; need to reform it in better company style; policy to be followed after re-formation; new board of directors; notes what P.L.G. says about a party against him at British South Africa Company; account of dealings with Rhodes. - 1902 Jan 19

58 - Copies of British South Africa cables between Milton and London; London and Rhodes; London & Milton re S.S.A. [Incomplete.] - 1902 Jan 15-20

59 - E. Lyttelton, Haileybury College, to P.L.G.: asks if P.L.G. has approached St. John Brodrick re military training; has some boys who want to farm in Rhodesia and has referred them to P.L.G. - 1902 Jan 21

60 - A. Hodges, Nottingham, to P.L.G.: has been referred to him by Lyttelton to enquire of prospects for his son in Southern Rhodesia - 1902 Jan 21

61-3 - O.R.C.: 2 copy dispatches from Milner to Secretary of State re development of O.R.C. and a table of settlers already located, including Col. Hill's men. - 1901 Dec - 1902 Jan

64 - Monday night: T.A.H., Edinburgh, to P.L.G.: considers that men who put half their pay into shares of the S.S.A. should not be given voting shares. - [1902 Jan]

65 - Monday night: T.A.H., Edinburgh, to P.L.G.: further to letter above; recommendations as to form of prospectus of S.S.A. - 1902 Feb 2

66 - [J.A. Stevens], Cape Town, to British South Africa Company explaining his actions re the group of men from S.S.A. who arrived with no clear instructions. - 1902 Feb 2

67 - S.S.A.: notice of meeting. - 1902 Feb 6

68 - T.A.H., Edinburgh, to P.L.G.: intentions for the meeting; plans for re-formation of the S.S.A. as a new company. - 1902 Feb 7

69 - T. Rhys, Bala, to P.L.G.: is perturbed that Chubut colonists might move to Canada; climate is unsuitable and South Africa is preferable. [With 2 Ts. copies.] - 1902 Feb 13

70 - T. Rhys, Bala, to P.L.G.: understands that only 400 to 500 colonists have offered to go from Chubut to Canada, all landless men; does not know the men organising deputation to see Mr. Chamberlain in this matter; they have no strong connection with Chubut. - 1902 Feb 17

71 - T.A.H., Edinburgh, to P.L.G.: account of shareholders' meeting. - 1902 Feb 17

72 - T.A.H., Edinburgh, to P.L.G.: is disheartened with news that O.R.C. does not think well of him; feels that it is mainly their fault as they never answer his letters; is sailing for South Africa - 1902 Feb 18

73 - T.A.H., Edinburgh, to P.L.G.: feels they should concentrate on Rhodesia whilst the War lasts; outlines need for nationwide settlers' organisation for both men and women; suggests they start by forming one for Scotland; decries the conflict between the English and Scottish sections of the British Women's Emigration Association. - 1902 Feb 19

74 - T.A.H., Edinburgh, to P.L.G.: giving more details of proposed Scottish organisation, to concentrate initially on Rhodesia. - 1902 Feb 20

75 - T. Rhys, Bangor, to P.L.G.: thanks for account of deputation's meeting with Mr. Chamberlain; is fearful the Canadians may act too promptly. - 1902 Feb 23

76 - C.C. Lacaita, Eaton Square, to P.L.G.: offers him a room if he comes up to town; knows of a man well suited to managing Italian emigration to Rhodesia. - 1902 Feb 24

77 - T.A. Hill: memorandum advocating setting up of experimental farm and agricultural college in Southern Rhodesia - 1902 Feb 25

78-9 - Draft agreements between S.S.A. and Scottish South African Settlers' Association reciting terms of liquidation of S.S.A. and terms of transfer of functions to S.S.A.S.A. - 1902 [Feb 26]

80 - Pr. proof of memorandum of Association of the S.S.A.S.A. [44 pages] - 1902 Feb 26

81 - T. Rhys, Bangor, to P.L.G.: enclosed letter from Roy. Geog. Soc. re map of Chubut [not found]; has been talking with the Manager of Chubut Trading Company about the possibilities of Canadian emigration. - 1902 Mar 3

82 - P.L.G. to Milton: complains of the tone of Orpen's [of the Southern Rhodesia Agric. Department] memorandum on Hill and the S.S.A.; detailed account of the progress of the scheme; will recommend to Hill that he concentrates on O.R.C. on account of the official animus against him in Southern Rhodesia - 1902 Mar 9

83 - E. Lyttelton, Haileybury, to P.L.G.: requests more detailed information re settlement to give to enquiring parents. - 1902 Mar 11

84 - T.A.H., Cape Town, to P.L.G.: account of his actions since arrival; Rhodes's illness; has met Reginald Gell. - 1902 Mar 19

85 - T.A.H., Bloemfontein, to P.L.G.: long account of activities re S.S.A. esp. re dealings with O.R.C. administration. - 1902 Mar 31

86 - O.R.C. Land Settlement Board to T.A.H.: copy letter outlining terms on which land will be offered to S.S.A. - 1902 Apr 9

87 - T.A.H. to Deputy Administrator, O.R.C.: copy letter reciting events re sending of men to O.R.C. by S.S.A. and justifying his own actions. - 1902 Apr 10

88 - T.A.H. to Administrator, Salisbury: copy letter reciting events re S.S.A. in Southern Rhodesia and justifying his actions. - 1902 Apr 12

89 - S.S.A.: draft prospectus outlining terms for land grants and inviting applications. - [1902 Apr]

90 - A. Davies, Rhodesia, London, to P.L.G.: agrees with his views on the need to encourage agriculture and supports proposal to convert Rhodes's farm at Inyanga into an experimental farm. - 1902 Apr 15

91 - John Mahon, Botanic Gardens, Entebbe: memorandum on production of Landolphia rubber in Uganda. - 1902 Apr 28

92 - P.L.G. to Messrs. Davidson & Syme, Edinburgh, lawyers for S.S.A.: unable to give opinion as to justice of forfeiture of mining claims by S.S.A. on grounds of absenteeism; suggests Hill requests a revocation of the forfeiture from the Administrator; is unable to intercede on the British South Africa Company board. - 1902 May 7

93 - Messrs. Davidson & Syme to P.L.G.: expresses concern with dangers that Hill runs on account of certain agreements entered into before his departure for South Africa - 1902 May 9

94 - Anon., Victoria: copy of account by member of S.S.A. [possibly Borthwick, the leader of the first party] of events that occurred to them after arrival in Southern Rhodesia - 1902 May 19

95 - T. Berry, Acctnt's. office, Salisbury, to Administrator: enclosed letter from Mr. C. Weissenborn outlining a scheme for flotation of Premier Estate, Umtali Ranch, and the American mission land as a corn-growing farm cultivated by steam ploughs; w. memorandum from Milton that the British South Africa Company and Charter Trust should not be financially involved. - 1902 Jun 23 - Jul 27

96 - T.A.H., Piccadilly, to P.L.G.: is sure that if P.L.G. had taken direction of affairs in London the S.S.A. would be well on its feet; is trying hard to set it up on more organised basis; long recital of events already described. - 1902 Jun 29

97 - Hawksley & Secretary British South Africa Company: correspondence with supporting papers re S.S.A. claim that two houses and a farm in Cape Town, Kirstenbosch, and Paarl were granted to Hill by Rhodes. - 1902 Jul

98 - Bulawayo Chronicle: report of discussion on future of Rhodesia. - 1902 Jul 24

99 - Lt. H.A. Holdich: memorandum to C.O. re Welsh colony in Chubut, from notes of members of the Chile-Argentine boundary commission, Aug 2nd

100 - Walter H. Vivian, Bulawayo, to "Will" [on paper of W.H. Vivian, stock & share broker, Sydney (N.S.W.)]: account of his time in Bulawayo, where refused employment with a stock broker; description of Bulawayo business practices and prospects; asks for assistance in getting him a job as agent for African companies in Australia. - 1902 Aug 9

101 - W.H. Vivian, Bulawayo, to Mr. Newall: account of his doings in Bulawayo; hunting prospects; business practices; failure to obtain the employment offered him; needs help to find something else. - 1902 Aug 16

102 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: dispatch of soil samples and of Rhodesian agricultural products. - 1902 Sep 25

103 - Cooper Steam Diggers: correspondence & supporting papers re suggestion that British South Africa Company should back the introduction of steam cultivation into Southern Rhodesia [originating with Ross Townsend & supported by Lord Grey]; Aug-Sep - 1902

104 - P.L.G.: memorandum on the application by Mr. Letts for exclusive rights for rubber cultivation over certain areas north of the Zambesi. - 1902 Oct 25

105 - P.L.G.: memorandum on prospects for cultivation of cotton in N. & Southern Rhodesia [3 copies.] - 1902 Oct 30

106 - Jack E.H. Henryson, Gwelo, to British South Africa Company: outlines a scheme of land settlement for Rhodesia, esp. with Scandinavian settlers. - 1902 Oct 28; Nov 17

107-8 - British South Africa Company to P.L.G.: enclosed copy of article on cultivation of flax from the New South Wales Agricultural Gazette. - 1902 Nov 29

109 - P.L.G. to Cyril [Gell : his cousin]: cultivation of cotton in Rhodesia; scheme for formation of syndicate [2 copies, but written on two different days; see also D3287 BSA/3/88]. - 1902 Nov 29; Dec 2

110 - W. Willcocks: printed report on irrigation in South Africa. [75 pages, foolscap.] - 1902

111 - Ross Townsend, Salisbury, to P.L.G.: comments on letter from Harold Sessions re horse-breeding in Southern Rhodesia; will try to discover his intentions; problems for farmers created by short-term native labour; his own domestic labour problems. - 1903 Jan 26

112 - Pamphlet: Exotic plants of economic interest in the Botanic Gardens at Entebbe, Uganda (F.O. Diplomatic & Consular Reports, miscellaneous series, no. 588). - Jan 1903

113 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed letter from Agric. Department announcing intention to import 50 camels from Punjab. - 1903 Feb 5

114 - Brit. Settlement of South Africa Ltd.: printed prospectus [this was the final name chosen for the new company formed out of S.S.A.]. - 1903 Feb 9

115 - T.A.H., Edinburgh, to P.L.G.: has at last formed his company, though not as he had hoped as he has been deprived of some of the control; still looks forward to P.L.G. being on board. - 1903 Mar 9

116 - P.L.G. to Jones: opinion on way Company should act on question of renewal of Hill's request for grant of land. [2 copies.] - 1903 Mar 20

117 - Cape Times: article on land settlement in South Africa based on interview with Owen Thomas. - 1903 Apr 8

118-22 - Bundle labelled "Farms" [label the reverse of printed invitation to inspect Grafton Fur Company's 1902/3 collection]:including correspondence & reports re Lobatsi Ranching Scheme; Farmers' Co-operative Assoc. [correspondence with Lord Grey]; and farms in Portuguese territories. - 1903 Mar-Jun

123 - F. van Wagener: report for the French South African Development Company Ltd. on Rhodesdale Farm. - 1903 Aug 20

124 - E.R. Sawer, Agric. Department, Salisbury: report on woods and forests in Umtali District, including comments on success of importation of non-indigenous trees. - 1903 Sep 25

125 - Michell, Cape Town, to British South Africa Company: observations on agriculture in Mashonaland following his tour of Southern Rhodesia; need to settle more people. - 1903 Dec 2

126 - Pr. report for the Rhodes Trustees on Matopo Park & trees suitable for planting there & in Southern Rhodesia; with note on forest policy in Rhodesia, by D.E. Hutchins. [53 pages, 4to.] - 1903

127 - S.S.A.: short memorandum re history of its establishment. [2 copies.] - [1903]

128 - S.S.A.: printed pro forma agreement, as signed by members of S.S.A. - [1903]

129 - S.S.A.: copy of agreement with Department Administrator, O.R.C., re provision of land for S.S.A. [3 copies.] - [1902-1903]

130-2 - S.S.A.: draft, proof & final copies of printed prospectus of S.S.A. - [1902-1903]

133 - P.L.G.: rough draft of organisation of United South Africa Ltd. [intended successor to S.S.A.], with P.L.G. listed as a director [he never in fact took a place on any of the boards of companies initiated by Col. Hill]. - [1902-1903]

134 - Utd. South Africa Ltd.: more detailed drafts of prospectus [by P.L.G.]. - [1902-1903]

135-6 - P.L.G.: rough notes from books re land settlement in South Africa - [1903]

137 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed correspondence of the Agric. Department, Dec 1903, re proposed field trials in 1905 of different tillage and other agricultural implements by means of public competition. - 1904 Jan 8

138 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: forwarding samples of latex; enclosed letter from Native Commissioner Selukwe re gathering of samples and availability of latex-bearing plants. - 1904 Jan 15

139-40 - Owen Thomas to British South Africa Company: gives information on earthworms in Rhodesia, in response to query by P.L.G.; enclosed extracts from his report to Rhodes Trustees, Agricultural & Pastoral Prospects of South Africa, re insects. [2 copies of letter] - 1904 Jan 19

141 - Chas. W. Boyd, Jt. Secretary to Rhodes Trust, to British South Africa Company: enclosed letter from J.G. Macdonald, Bulawayo, to Secretary, Rhodes Estate, Cape Town, re settling of farmers in Matopo Valley now it is irrigated. - 1904 Jan 21

142 - R. Tilden-Smith, Share Guarantee Trust Ltd., to British South Africa Company: has large interests in Southern Rhodesia; apprehensive as to its future; dim economic prospects due to reliance on imported capital; proposes scheme to detach from mining companies land to be devoted to agriculture; acquisition of land in W. Australia to serve as a livestock breeding centre; formation of new land settlement company, etc. [Endorsed by P.L.G. as having been written by him; 2 copies.] - 1904 Jan 29

143 - P.L.G. to Lord Grey: feels they should insist on scheme of organised land settlement if the rlwy. is to increase its debenture debt; only a reservoir of population will give the railways adequate revenue; is in support of Johnson's scheme. - 1904 Feb 6

144 - P.S. Inskipp: memorandum, attaching reports by Col. Raleigh Grey on performance of the Cooper Steam Digger and on progress of small farms held by Messrs. Vaddell and Mr. Bone. - 1904 Feb 24

145 - Prof. Rbt. Koch: printed report to Southern Rhodesia Leg. Company on African Coast Fever. - 1904 Feb 29

146 - Owen Thomas: draft of scheme for land settlement in Rhodesia. - 1904 Mar 15

147 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report by G.M. Odlum on the agriculture of Enkeldoorn portion of the Charter District - 1904 Mar 18

148-9 - Prof. Rbt. Koch: printed progress report & second report on horse sickness in Southern Rhodesia - 1904 Mar

150 - Owen Thomas, London W., to P.L.G.: comments on Chester Master's idea of using the British South Africa Police. as a stepping stone to settling in Rhodesia. - 1904 Apr 19

151 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report by G.M. Odlum on the cost of establishing experimental tobacco farms in Southern Rhodesia - 1904 Apr 22

152 - P.L.G.: draft memorandum on Owen Thomas's land settlement scheme [written on reverse of speech/report on progress of a Russian mining concession]. - 1904 Apr

153 - P.L.G. & Lord Gifford: final version of above draft. - 1904 Apr 27

154 - P.L.G. to British South Africa Company: important that the Rhodesians should not think that Thomas' report is British South Africa Company policy; suggests that the railways might plant aloes along the line instead of using much-criticised wire fencing; also letter from Secretary to P.L.G. re dispatch of report. - 1904 May 1

155 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed covering letter from Agric. Department and letter from E.R. Sawer re development of fibre industry in Southern Rhodesia - 1904 Jun 17

156 - Southern Rhodesia Chief Veterinary Surgeon: printed report to Leg. Company on horse sickness. - 1904 Jul 26

157 - P.L.G. to Jones: Company should exploit the new machines for gathering ground-rubber. - 1904 Aug 4

158 - P. Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Wilson Fox: impressed by possibilities of tobacco; has been warned by Johnson of imminent arrival of Scandinavian settlers via Rhodesian Consolidated: will urge them to produce tobacco; impressed by some mines, although management needs tightening; general commercial prospects better than ever; need for Company or Charter Trust to establish permanent office in Southern Rhodesia - 1904 Aug 9

159 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report by Chief Native Commissioner, Matabeleland, on the agricultural prospects of the Zambesi Valley. - 1904 Aug 12

160 - Owen Thomas: suggestions for encouragement of farming industries in South Africa - 1904 Sep 2

161 - Owen Thomas, Henley-on-Thames, to P.L.G.: has read and approved his letter in The Times in reply to "Delegate"; enclosed letter [in Welsh] he has written to Mr. Roberts in Chubut re emigration to Rhodesia. - 1904 Sep 6

162 - P[hilip] N. Waggett, The Mission House, Cowley, Oxford, to P.L.G.: comments on the development of missions, the involvement of the working man in the life of the church; relationship of church & state in new countries; problems of church reliance on secular funds. [Philip Napier Waggett, 1862-1939 (DNB)] - [1904 Sep 6]

163 - P.L.G. to [?]: part of draft letter re Philip Waggett and his desire to work in Rhodesia; account of meeting with Cowley Fathers to discuss establishment of community in Southern Rhodesia; objections of the Fathers to idea of the women members having to marry; insistence by P.L.G. that the best women should marry, the spiritual failures should not: "Imagine the folly of breeding only from `drafted' horses!" - [1904 Sep]

164 - E. Ross Townsend, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: agrees that there is need for information bureau for intending settlers; his actions with regard to gathering information about unalienated lands. - 1904 Sep 14

165 - G.M. Odlum, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: extreme need for warehouses if tobacco industry is to expand; glad to see preparation of settlers' handbook. - 1904 Sep 21

166 - B. Nelson, London, W., to British South Africa Company: sends memorandum on coffee cultivation in Rhodesia, at request of Owen Thomas. - 1904 Sep 29

167 - British South Africa Company to Administrator, Salisbury: requests information for distribution to intending settlers. - 1904 Oct 1

168 - P.D. McGuffie, Whithorn, N.B.: correspondence with British South Africa Company re terms for intending settlers; enclosed a letter from Rhodesian Cons. Company making offer of farm of 3,000 acres at special rates in return for advice on land settlement and for obtaining Scottish settlers. - 1904 Oct 1-15

169 - Lord Grey to British South Africa Company: telegram & letter re publication of Odlum's report on tobacco culture; regrets board's refusal to put up capital to start a farmers' co-operative; hopes warehouses for tobacco will be put in hand. [On reverse is shorthand draft of ltrs. from P.L.G. to H.J. Deary and A. Suter.] - 22-23 Oct 1904

170 - Memorandum of agreement between Rhodesian Cons. Ltd. and Einar T. Dohlman governing conditions of settling at Gravesend Farm. - 1904 Nov 9

171 - Ross Townsend, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: account of his actions to encourage cotton-growing. - 1904 Nov 16

172-3 - Rhodesia Herald: extract, including `Agricultural Notes'. [2 copies.] - 1904 Nov 17

174 - Milton, Salisbury, to Wilson Fox [extracts only]: visit of man from O.R.C. saying that there are many settlers wishing to move north; not sure of value of bureau of information; sceptical of worth of scheme for small-holdings. - 1904 Nov 18

175 - P.L.G. to [T. Blair] Reynolds: suggests that his and other mining companies go to British South Africa Company and offer lands and assistance if the British South Africa Company will co-ordinate a drive to obtain settlers. - 1904 Nov 28

176-7 - P.L.G.: drafts of part of memorandum on future administration of land settlement policy. - [?1904]

178 - Gerald Spicer, Foreign Office, to Brodie: enclosed a dispatch from Consul Stevens in Batoum (Turkey) re impending banishment of Turkish Armenian tobacco planters. - 1905 Jan 6

179 - Earl Grey, Ottawa, to British South Africa Company: enclosed ltrs. from Rhodesian settler & G.M. Odlum re tobacco industry; need for establishment of central curing-house. [2 copies.] - 1905 Jan 24

180 - Office of Public Works, Dublin, to British South Africa Company: answers queries on land loans; enclosed pamphlets for applicants and instructions for Inspectors [not found]. - 1905 Jan 28

181 - P.L.G. to Ross Townsend: suggests lines of application to Rhodes Trustees for help to farmers in Melsetter district after their impoverishment from cattle fever. - 1905 Jan

182 - Fowlie & Boden, London, E.C., to P.L.G.: are searching for a partner for Stewart Meikle of Meikle Bros.; wonders if he knows a likely person to invest in ranching. - 1905 Feb 11

183 - Ross Townsend to P.L.G.: thanks for his assistance whilst in England; is glad that P.L.G., Birchenough & Beit are in earnest about agriculture. - 1905 Feb 24

184-95 - Envelope containing minutes of British South Africa Company Land Settlement Committee [P.L.G. in the chair] for its first three meetings on Jan 23, Jan 26 and Feb 2; with annexures. - 1905 Jan 23 - Feb 2

196-202 - Envelope containing papers re land settlement, including calculations as to minimum cost and method of settling farmers, value of imports of agricultural goods into Southern Rhodesia in 1904, settlement schemes in force in Natal, and draft proposals for the formation of the British South Africa Land Settlement Company Ltd. [as subsidiary of British South Africa Company to deal solely with colonisation]. - 1905 Feb

203-4 - British South Africa Company Land Settlement Committee: report to board on agricultural prospects and new land settlement scheme. [3 copies of Part I.] - [1905 Feb]

205 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed opinion of Attorney General on whether wise to legislate to give effect to bills of sale as a means of facilitating advances to farmers. - 1905 Mar 2

206 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed replies from land companies to query as to quantity of unused land available for settlers. - 1905 Mar 25

207 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: explains error introduced into Land Occupation Conditions Ordinance, 1900, and suggests possible amendment to the law. - 1905 Mar 24

208 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed drafts of parts of catalogue of farms available to settlers; discusses formation of settlement co. and management of lands policy. - 1905 Mar 30

209 - The Times: cutting of letter from Ewart S. Grogan, London, re land settlement policies in E. Africa and Uganda. - 1905 Apr 25

210 - Brodie to P.L.G.: will not regret Wise's appointment; present inability of Agricultural Department in Salisbury to assist settlers in choosing land. - 1905 Apr 27

211 - Opinions expressed by the trade and the public of Rhodesian tobacco sampled in London. - [1905 May]

212 - F. Joseph de Bialostocki, Apostoles (Missiones), Buenos Aires, to British South Africa Company: regrets inability of Company to further his scheme of settling refugees from Austrian Poland and Galicia. - 1905 Jun 10

213 - Rhodesia Herald: report of paper read by Col. Raleigh Grey on land settlement. - 1905 Jan 15

214 - British South Africa Company to Milton, Homburg: requests information on preliminary staking-out of land for reception of settlers under new scheme; reply regretting lack of progress but assuring Company of speedy location of settlers if they do arrive. - 1905 Jul 6-9

215 - C.D. Wise [newly-appointed manager of land settlement]: report of his visit to Denmark, 7-12 Jul 1905, to see Agricultural Show and other agricultural institutions. - 1905 Jul

216 - ----, Salisbury, to Wilson Fox: agricultural difficulties for new settlers; Odlum & Palethorpe on tour of Melsetter District; has some photographs of Victoria Falls which might be exhibited at Milan. [Letter incomplete.] - 1905 Aug 24

217 - Ross Townsend, Salisbury, to Brodie: report on tobacco returned by London as being inferior; report on progress of tobacco industry. - 1905 Sep 6

218 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed letter from Ross Townsend re reduced rates for agricultural goods for new settlers on Mashonaland Railway. - 1905 Sep 8

219 - J.G. Macdonald, Bulawayo, to Michell: need for Rhodesian farmers to have access to proper markets before introduction of new settlers; present supply exceeds demand. [First 2 pages only.] - 1905 Sep 16

220 - B. Douglas, Johannesburg, to British South Africa Company: his negotiations to sell teak bark to an Australian tanner and teak wood to Johannesburg municipality for the purposes of paving. - 1905 Oct 9

221 - British South Africa Company: commercial agenda [part only] including report by J.A. Palethorpe to the Utd. Tobacco Company on his visit to Southern Rhodesia; correspondence re need for & cost of tobacco warehouses; & correspondence re railway rates for tobacco. - 1905 Oct

222 - William Booth, Salvation Army International Headquarters, London, to P.L.G.: regrets inability of British South Africa Company to co-operate with them on a land settlement scheme except on the harshest of terms. - 1905 Dec 19

223 - G.M. Odlum, The Culture of Tobacco. [185 pages, 8vo., publ. by British South Africa Company] - 1905

224 - Harold Sessions, Newport, Mon., to P.L.G.: enclosed notes about possibilities of donkey-breeding in Southern Rhodesia - 1906 Jan 2

225 - P.L.G. to Brodie: enclosed letter from Major Gibbons asking for free grant of land in return for his exploration services after the Boer War [not found]; suggests answer to request. [1st page of letter only.] - 1906 Jan 6

226 - W. Bramwell Booth, London, E.C., to P.L.G.: thanks for letter, on behalf of Gen. Booth; British South Africa Company does not understand the magnitude of the Salvation Army scheme. - 1906 Jan 6

227 - N. Stael von Holstein, Copenhagen, to P.L.G.: grateful for the interest shown in his project to establish an agency for land settlement in Copenhagen and to send out Danes to Southern Rhodesia; no livestock other than donkeys should be bred for the time being. - 1906 Feb 19

228 - F.J. Newton, Salisbury, to P.L.G.: reports progress on development of tobacco industry; Odlum is keen but difficult; need to develop water conservation and irrigation; is applying for leave. - 1906 Feb 21

229 - G.M. Odlum: memorandum on the state of the tobacco industry. - 1906 Feb 23

230 - C.D. Wise, Salisbury, to Brodie: enclosed official letter recording his first impressions of the agricultural possibilities, and a statement of his activities since arrival. - 1 Mar 1906

231 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report by H. Sawerthal of his visit of inspection to the Premier Estate, Umtali, touching esp. the performance of the steam plough and the dangers of excessive deforestation. - 2 Mar 1906

232 - F.W. Sykes, Livingstone, to the Secretary, Kalomo, Northern Western Rhodesia: report on the Lukosi (Sanseviera) fibre. - 1906 Mar 10

233 - British South Africa Company: Commercial Agenda [part of], including items re agricultural potential of Sebungwe-Mafungabuzi District and the reports on the Premier Estate and Lukosi fibre above. - 1906 Mar

234 - R. Tilden-Smith, London, E.C., to British South Africa Company: sends draft heads of agreement for Salvation Army settlement scheme; it has been shown to the Prime Minister, who is very interested; can only be effective if the Company subscribe at least 100,000 shares over at least 10 years. - 1906 May 17

238 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed list of farms in Marandellas District that have been surveyed and reserved. - 1906 Jun 29

239 - Salvation Army land settlement scheme: drafts of agreements establishing the scheme, with comments by P.L.G., and covering letter from Hawksley to Brodie. - 1906 Jul-Aug

240 - British South Africa Company: Commercial Agenda [part only] including items re Rhodesia teak, Rhodesia Agricultural Union, tree planting, and tobacco warehouse. [It was at this meeting that the papers of the Salvation Army scheme above were submitted.] - 1906 Sep

241 - J.W. Gregory, Geological Department, Glasgow University, to Wilson Fox: outlines his view of the preliminary duties of a commercial representative in Southern Rhodesia in gathering information; his opinion of the necessary social standing for a commercial rep. in Bulawayo. - 1906 Dec 12

242 - G.B. Danovaro: La Rhodesia ed il suo Avvenire Agricolo, Commerciale, Industriale. (Milano, 31 pages, 8vo.). - [1906]

243 - Summary tabular analysis of the Southern Rhodesia administrative and commercial departments, and the distribution of their work between administration, commercial development chargeable to administration, and solely commercial development; with additions by P.L.G. - [1906]

244 - P.L.G. to Jameson: glad that he has made effort to improve relations with Salvation Army; regrets that the Company was unable to provide capital; is sure that the scheme would have worked in 1905 when free capital was available; the present Liberal government has prejudiced any schemes now mooted with the withering up of "Imperialism-Charity-Enterprise-Enthusiasm-Financial Resources". - [?1906]

245 - J.W. Gregory, Glasgow, to Wilson Fox: is glad of the decision [?not to appoint him as British South Africa Company commercial manager] as he felt after his visit that the staff were disheartened, and expecting to be taken over by the C.O. and uninterested in commercial prospects. - 1907 Jan 1

246-7 - W.B. Gordon: report of visit and investigation into possibilities of irrigating lands in Southern Rhodesia and supplementary notes written for Land Settlement Committee re his general impressions and opinion of value of irrigation over wider tracts than he visited. - 1907 Jan 13

248 - Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Brodie: enclosed notes on the tobacco industry; suggestions for its encouragement. [2 copies.] - 1907 Feb 9

249-51 - P.L.G.: extracts from memorandums re reorganisation of the Department of Lands, Salisbury; need for introduction of Indian settlers and improvement of roads. - 1907 Feb 23

252 - Draft ltrs., British South Africa Company to Administrator, Northern Eastern Rhodesia, & Milton: asking for their views on Indian settlement, esp. in more tropical parts of Northern Eastern Rhodesia, resulting from W.B. Gordon's advocacy of this mode of settlement in his report on irrigation above; with extracts from P.L.G. 's memorandum on Indian settlement, 23 Feb 1907 above. - [1907 Feb-Mar]

253 - F. Johnson, London, E.C., to P.L.G.: Southern Rhodesia opinion on Asian labour; regrets that Wilson Fox has publicly disapproved of it when the board has been in favour for the past 5 or 6 years. - 1907 Mar 18

254 - P.L.G. to Brodie: suggests that the Finance Committee takes up the refs. in Gordon's report on the Melsetter Plateau and investigates possibilities as a health resort and sanatorium; with relevant extract from Gordon's report as above. - 1907 Mar 25

255 - W.P. Moore, Local Accountant, Land Settlement Office, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: confirms telegrams re water race at Premier Estate, Umtali, and need for Wise to come out to Southern Rhodesia; enclosed reports from Chief Native Commissioner and Assistant Native Commissioner, Umtali, and Estate Manager, re Premier Estate - 1907 Apr 13

256 - W.P. Moore, Local Accountant, Land Settlement Office, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report from the Conservator of the Victoria Falls for March 1907. - 1907 Apr 19

257 - P.L.G.: memorandum re need to publicise the fact in Southern Rhodesia that expenditure on experimental farms and agricultural research comes from the commercial, not the administrative revenue. - [1907 May]

258 - A.G. Stuart Richardson, Lands Manager, Rhodesia Consolidated Ltd., Bembezi Siding, to Secretary, Inyoka (Rhodesia) Tobacco Company Ltd. [a subsidiary of Rhodesian Cons.?]: account of his helping Mr. Dardagan install himself on the Company's estate at Inyoka; general report on the possibilities of the estate. - 1907 May 8

259 - C.D. Wise: memorandum on alternative schemes for attracting settlers for tobacco-growing. - 1907 May 23

260 - J.A. Stevens, Cape Town: enclosed reports on the Lobatsi Farms, year ending Mar 31, 1907. [First 11 pages only.] - 1907 May 29

261 - Administrator, Fort Jameson, Northern Eastern Rhodesia, to British South Africa Company: his opinion on viability of introducing Indian settlers; with letter from British South Africa Company to Administrator asking for his views, and memorandum by Wilson Fox on its possibilities. - 1907 May 30

262 - Brodie: memorandum attaching letter from Ross Townsend, Salisbury, May 16, 1907, giving his impressions of agriculture in South Africa; urging the appointment of official entomologist to deal esp. with locusts; agricultural affairs in Southern Rhodesia - 1907 Jun 13

263 - C.E.F. Allen, London, to British South Africa Company; his recommendations as to future agricultural activities, esp. round the Victoria Falls, in Northern Rhodesia - 1907 Jul 1

264 - Land Settlement Committee: extract from minutes giving its recommendations on policy about payment of medical costs of settlers introduced under new scheme; with relevant annexures re bill of £72 for treatment of one settler at Marandellas. [3 copies of extract from minutes.] - 1907 Jul 8

265 - J. Balfour Allan, London, W.C., to P.L.G.: enclosed two possible schemes suggested to him by influential Scottish friend interested in promoting emigration to Southern Rhodesia - 1907 Jul 19

266 - C.E.F. Allen, Conservator, Victoria Falls: memorandums & correspondence re his future status and suggestion by Milton that there is insufficient work there for a man of his ability. - 1907 May-Jul

267 - Administrator, Northern Western Rhodesia, to British South Africa Company: enclosed memorandum re state of land settlement in Northern Western Rhodesia - 1907 Jul 22

268 - H.T. van Laun, London,E.C., to Maguire: requests British South Africa Company financial assistance in floating new land settlement company that he thinks he could form from lands at present unused in the hands of Rhodesian land companies. - 1907 Jul 23

269 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: is making concerted effort to discover what is going on over Broken Hill; general office news. - 1907 Jul 30

270 - Hawksley to P.L.G.: gave P.L.G.'s letter to Michell, who returned it with letter [enclosed] stating that the Salvation Army scheme failed due to Tilden-Smith's & Govett's inability to raise capital; he [Hawksley] does not intend yet to give it [the South Africa] up. - 1907 Aug 8

271 - Tilden-Smith to British South Africa Company: enquires into degree which the Company is prepared to give cash backing to the S. Army scheme; requests that the Company offers shares in the scheme to its shareholders. - 1907 Aug 9

272 - C.D. Wise, Salisbury: enclosed letter from J.G. Macdonald re possibilities of sheep farming in Southern Rhodesia; with reply in acknowledgement, Wise to Macdonald. - 1907 Aug 9

273 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: has followed up suggestions in Campbell's manual on soil cultures; they might prove an increased yield of from 200 to 400%; opinion on the Bulawayo tobacco warehouse is divided; need for civil service reform and recruitment of lower grades from home. - 1907 Aug 30

274 - J. Balfour Allan, London,W., to P.L.G.: glad that his scheme is approved by P.L.G.; will send his letter to his associates; notes the large numbers of Scots emigrating, mostly to Canada; is sure that some can be diverted to Southern Rhodesia - 1907 Sep 2

275 - Michell: memorandum re discrepancies between the law and the official handbook over the conditions of land settlement in Southern Rhodesia - 1907 Sep 4

276 - ---, Folkestone, to P.L.G.: glad that their views re development coincide; action necessary to ensure the further grant of 6000 acres from the Company if he can prove his ability to cultivate it after working for 5 years on the first grant of 6000 acres. - 1907 Sep 5

277 - Robert Gordon, Bulawayo, to Wilson Fox, Bulawayo: his views of Southern Rhodesia as a country for cattle ranching; need for a lot of land to be leased at a low rent for ranching; need to establish stock routes for the poorer rancher so that he can evade the rail charges: need to keep African Coast Fever in control by means of dipping rather than limitations on stock movement. - 1907 Sep 6

278 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: enclosed extract of letter criticising in detail the Rhodesian civil service which he wrote to Jones in 1904; position has not now greatly changed; his situation was then invidious as he had left the service on account of Castens' promotion over his head. - 1907 Sep 16

279 - Wise, Salisbury, to Secretary, L.S. Department, London enclosed report on Central Farm, Marandellas and the Sinoia Farm for Oct 1907. - 1907 Nov 12

280 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: has run through the papers sent in by Wise; deprecates the suggestion by Visiting Directors that Southern Rhodesia should look to Denmark, Italy and Holland for settlers. - 1907 Nov 19

281 - C.D. Wise, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: replying to Michell's memorandum of Sep 4, above. - 1907 Nov 21

282 - E.H. Smith Wright, Secretary, Land Settlement Committee, to Chairman, L.S. Committee [P.L.G.]: memorandum on need to enlarge the activities of the Land Settlement Department esp. with regard to publicity and enclosed further papers by Wise re organisation of Land Settlement Department in Southern Rhodesia - 1907 Nov 22

283 - Smith Wright: memorandums re misinformation contained in Settlers' Handbook, and possibilities of arranging a scheme of settlement from America with W.I. Joseph of Kansas; enclosed letter complaining of misinformation, and correspondence with Joseph re possible shape such a scheme could take. - 1907 Dec 10

284 - A. Bromwich: memorandum to the Finance Committee on need to advertise Rhodesian tobacco; the demand at present for "bright" Virginian tobacco rather than Turkish; with tables of estimated costs and profits of production of limited quantities of cigarette and pipe tobaccos. - 1907 Dec 13

285 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: prospectus for settlers is sold out but before they issue a new edition they must settle the terms of land tenure , etc.; worried by the discrepancies between Salisbury and London office terms of land grants. - 1907 Dec 14

286 - E.H. Smith Wright: memorandum to L.S. Committee on attached correspondence with two applicants for farms in Southern Rhodesia who are only willing to go if there are sufficient inducements. - 1907 Dec 18

287 - R. [?P.]J. Hannon: report of tour of Southern Rhodesia and discussions with officials and farmers re agriculture; proposals for establishment of co-operatives; reports of farms visited; general prospects of Rhodesian agriculture. [2 copies.] - 1907 Dec 23

288 - J.A. Stevens to Inskipp: enclosed letter of Dec 23, 1907, from himself to the Secretary for Agriculture, Salisbury, making recommendations for the increase of tobacco and mealies exports; notes disturbing quantity of tobacco imports into Rhodesia. - 1907 Dec 25

289 - J.G. Macdonald, Bulawayo, to Wilson Fox: repeats warnings and recommendations of Stevens' letter [D3287 BSA/5/288] [Bottom half of first page missing.] - 1907 Dec 28

290 - C.D. Wise, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: extract of letter re price of farms adjoining Premier Estate. - 1907 Dec 28

291 - P.L.G.: memorandum enclosed extract of report to Rhodesia Lands Company re cost of land in Mazoe District - 1907 Dec 31

292 - P.[?R.]J. Hannon: Agricultural Co-operation in Rhodesia. Text of address delivered at Salisbury by P.J.H., Superintendent of Agricultural Co-operation in Cape Colony. [30 pages, 8vo.] - 1907 Dec

293 - Draft of publication by the Dept of Agriculture, Salisbury, giving conditions for the export of mealies. - 1907

294 - Fragment of prospectus for intending settlers issued by a land company. [Ts. draft only.] - [1907]

295 - J.A. Stevens, Cape Town, to Inskipp: enclosed letter to Secretary for Agriculture, Salisbury, recommending changes in tobacco marketing policy so as to increase home consumption as well as exports. - 1908 Jan 1

296 - Chief Secretary, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed correspondence of Treasurer's & Agricultural Depts. re failure to communicate with London as to exact terms & nature of Odlum's projected visit to U.S.A. & Turkey to study tobacco culture and to obtain seed and skilled labour. - 1908 Jan 11

297 - Frank W. Inskipp [Percy Inskipp's brother], Department of Lands, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company, Land Settlement Department: they have prepared new publicity material and legal forms for intending settlers; enclosed draft of advt. of terms now available for settlers. - 1908 Jan 11

298 - Lieut. Margherito Giu Sotti [Italian Agricultural Colony in Rhodesia], Leghorn, to Birchenough: outlines the concession needed by his group for profitable colonisation in Southern Rhodesia - 1908 Jan 12

299 - J.A. Stevens, Cape Town, to Inskipp: enclosed letter re tobacco to Department of Agricultural, Salisbury, and copies of press comments inspired by J.G. Macdonald's views on tobacco cultivation; need for more businesslike approach to the industry. - 1908 Jan 15

300 - J.A. Stevens, Cape Town, to British South Africa Company: reports on meeting of railway interests to consider special rate for maize exported from Transvaal. - 1908 Jan 15

301 - H.M. Colebrook (Fear, Colebrook & Company Ltd.), Southampton, to Wilson Fox: 3 ltrs. outlining problems and prospects of direct export of mealies through Beira. - 1908 Jan 9-18

302 - P.L.G.: memorandum on land settlement policy; severely critical of Wise's performance to date; concerned at the Company's departure from previous policy statements; summary of present and past land settlement policies. [2 copies.] - 1908 Jan 20

303 - Crown Agents for the Colonies, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report from Acting Commnr. of Somaliland on samples of Rhodesia maize which Somaliland would import if the prices were favourable. - 1908 Jan 23

304 - P.L.G. to Hawksley: [draft] congratulates him on way that he has dealt with Salvation Army; thinks their demands for capital too onerous; shareholders will criticise British South Africa Company if accepted; the Company at fault in leaving the scheme for so long after the favourable moment of late 1905; impressed by the way that Ernest Hawksley acted as [B.H.'s] representative. - 1908 Jan 25

305 - P.L.G. to Maguire: [draft, endorsed "not sent"] resigning from the chairmanship of the Land Settlement Committee on grounds that its role is merely titular and that no-one pays it any attention; concerned about the lack of definition of a land settlement policy; considers that a special motion must be put to the shareholders if the Company is to invest in the Salvation Army scheme. - 1908 Jan 25

306 - Geo. Milner Odlum, Decatur, Michigan, to British South Africa Company: has visited W.I. Joseph of Potwin, Kansas, and discussed his scheme for attracting settlers for Southern Rhodesia whilst making his own profit out of land sales; enclosed draft agreement between British South Africa Company and Joseph; need for advertising in U.S.A.; convinced of potential source of settlers, esp. due to break up of the ranges in the West; has visited Wyoming State Experimental Station and firm of meat packers in Chicago; thinks he has convinced them of potential of Southern Rhodesia; is to go to Canada to see Lord Grey, then to Washington to interview candidates for post in charge of Bulawayo Warehouse. - 1908 Jan 29

307 - H. Price Powell: memorandum advocating introduction of nitro-bacterine into Southern Rhodesia as a means of increasing the nitrogen absorption rate of leguminous plants. - 1908 Jan 30

308 - Milton to British South Africa Company: cable announcing the estimated expenditure of Estates Department as £8,500; memorandum by P.L.G. criticising this as excessive and calling for a detailed break down of expenses before the board ratifies it. - 1908 Jan 31 - Feb 1

309 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report by W.A. Rice, Manager, Rhodesian Tobacco Warehouse, on his tour of tobacco growers in the Bulawayo District - 1908 Feb 1

310 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: is worried that a decision on the Broken Hill extension may be reached without Jameson being there; is circulating letter from Stevens re tobacco; need for the Company to retain the lead in tobacco production. - 1908 Feb 5

311 - F. Haisman, Wolhuter, Witwatersrand, to Major Sir Geo. Farrar, Johannesburg: is sure that in Southern Rhodesia lies the hope of the British in South Africa; will undertake to lead a party trekking north; meanwhile the protection of British citizens in South Africa must be sought through the creation of affiliated constitutional clubs throughout the country. - 1908 Feb 5

312 - A.B. Stewart, Stock Exchange, London, to Michell: has been prompted to write by Major Weston Jarvis; thinks it essential that the right class of settler should be attracted by means of farming education being given to men who are the right sort but have insufficient knowledge; the Rhodes Trust might be the best body to take this up. - 1908 Feb 5

313 - J.C. Jesser-Coope, Ascot, to British South Africa Company: is sure that the Company would earn much profit by undertaking its own farming concern; outlines areas in which most profit is to be made; offers his services in organising the venture. - 1908 Feb 5

314 - J.S. Macdonald: report on visit to Glasgow to interview shipping companies and emigration agencies about the publicity accorded to Southern Rhodesia and possible ways of improving emigration figures. - 1908 Feb 6

315 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report of Wilfred Honey, Department of Agricultural on the year's anti-locust campaigns; success of arsenite of soda; need for legislative enforcement of locust destruction agencies. - 1908 Feb 8

316 - E.H. Smith-Wright: memorandum [1st page missing] proposing new scheme for encouraging land settlement whereby the man with a small capital can be sure of finding a market for his produce. - 1908 Feb 10

317 - J.C. Jesser-Coope, Ascot: memorandum supplementary to his letter of Feb 5 giving added details of his scheme, with outline estimates of working costs for one large estate. - 1908 Feb 15

318 - F.E. Clotten, Caravonica Cotton Growers, London, to British South Africa Company: urging the adoption of the Caravonica Cotton Tree in Southern Rhodesia; letter from British Cotton Growing Association (Arthur Hutton) to Inskipp: discouraging results so far with Caravonica cotton tree. - 1908 Feb 19,25

319 - Frank Inskipp, Estates Office, Salisbury, to Land Settlement Department, British South Africa Company: reports on last month's work; enclosed report by C.D. Wise on the organisation of an estates department. in Bulawayo. - 1908 Feb 21

320 - F.J. Newton, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: urges the fixing of low freighting charges so as to expedite the export of surplus maize in the same way as has been done in South Africa [2 copies.] - 1908 Feb 22

321 - C.D. Wise, Salisbury: enclosed report on the Land Settlement Farms at Premier Estate, Umtali; Central Farm, Marandellas; and the Sinoia Farm, Lomagundi. - 1908 Feb 22

322 - John W. Harvie, Liverpool, to British South Africa Company: congratulations of the temper of the shareholders' meeting; casts doubts on the wisdom of Salvation Army scheme; suggests that he enquire of his friends in America for a man to attract American emigrants; he knows of one man who had great success in colonising N.W. Canada. - 1908 Feb 27

323 - Douglas Blackburn, London, S.W., to Land Settlement Committee: suggests that he should be employed to write letters to the press advocating settlement in Southern Rhodesia; has found that by writing short, pointed letters at every opportunity one gets much free advertising; has succeeded in raising £100,000 by this means; is surprised by the lack of knowledge in England about Southern Rhodesia - 1908 Feb 28

324 - Establishment of Estates Office in Southern Rhodesia: correspondence from interested officers in Southern Rhodesia outlining their proposals for salaries and organisation; comments by Lord Winchester on these. - 1908 Jan-Feb

325 - Wm. F. Hamilton, Treasr., Church Army, London, to British South Africa Company: as chairman of their emigration committee., was interested by the Salvation Army scheme; would like full information on land settlement in Southern Rhodesia - 1908 Mar 2

326 - Geo. Milner Odlum, London, to British South Africa Company: has been asked by New York businessman to place proposal re land settlement before the board; suggests that he should be given sole agency for sale of lands in U.S.A. - 1908 Mar 3

327 - E.H. Smith-Wright: circulates his memorandum re land settlement of Feb 10. - 1908 Mar 3

328 - Geo. N. Savage, Secretary Brit. Passenger Agents' Assoc., to British South Africa Company: requests a meeting re passages for Salvation Army emigration scheme. - 1908 Mar 4

329 - G.M. Odlum, London, to British South Africa Company: enclosed extracts from statements made by agricultural leaders in various countries which reflect their activities in the promotion of agriculture. - 1908 Mar 5

330 - C.D. Wise, Salisbury, to Winchester: reports on general progress of his department. - 1908 Mar 5

331 - G.M. Odlum, London, to British South Africa Company: report on his visit to U.S.A. and Canada. - 1908 Mar 6

332 - G.M. Odlum, London, to [Administrative] Bromwich: his view of the problems and prospects of Rhodesian agriculture. - 1908 Mar 25

333 - Frank Inskipp, Salisbury, to Land Settlement Committee, British South Africa Company: reports on activities of Estates Office in last month. - 1908 Mar 27

334 - Michell, Salisbury, to Wilson Fox: lack of bank loan facilities for the farmer; need to establish a mixed finance company that will loan on house mortgages and on farms. - 1908 Mar 31

335 - C.D. Wise, Salisbury, to Land Settlement Committee, British South Africa Company: reports on visit to Marandellas tobacco experiment; lack of success of imported Turkish labourers. - 1908 Mar 31

336 - J.A. Stevens, Cape Town, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report of tour of the Cape Colony by Resident Commissioner Simmons to ascertain the degree of knowledge about Southern Rhodesia amongst potential settlers in the Cape; urges the production of better guide books; incredible ignorance of conditions in Southern Rhodesia [2 copies of last part] - 1908 Apr 8

337 - Frank Inskipp, Salisbury, to Land Settlement Department, British South Africa Company: report on Estates Office work. - 1908 Apr 10

338 - W.P. Moore, Local Acctnt., Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: acknowledges letter re appointment of J. Motley as manager of Bulawayo Tobacco Warehouse; will arrange for him to visit Salisbury to view their method of work. - 1908 Apr 11

339 - W.G. van Horne to Rudyard Kipling, Cape Town: outlines the chief points of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company's land settlement policy. - 1908 Apr 12

340 - Brodie to P.L.G.: enclosed letter to Local Acctnt., Salisbury, enquiring about financial arrangements of the Utd. Rhodesia Gold Fields Joint Cattle Scheme; answers P.L.G.'s enquiries about the failure of the Land Settlement Department to purchase any cattle from this scheme and the high rate of non-payment by purchasers. - 1908 Apr 13

341 - Appointment of Dr. Eric Nobbs as Director of Agriculture in Southern Rhodesia: letter from Michell recommending his appointment, and laying down the terms of employment; letter from Stevens, Cape Town, advising of Nobbs' embarkation for England and his desire to know of his appointment soon after his arrival in England. - 1908 Apr 16,22

342 - Rhodesia Herald: copy extract of article on tobacco warehouses. - 1908 Apr 17

343 - T.A. Kirkwood, Blundellsands, to British South Africa Company: urges the attraction of Scandinavian settlers, such as those who have left the U.S.A. through unemployment, rather than "Salvation Army `Scum'". - 1908 Apr 19

344 - C.D. Wise: reports on recent applications for land; enclosed report by E.F. Sheppy of tour in Orange River Colony and suggestion that he should be retained to attract settlers from there. [Simmons's report of Cape Colony situation also attached (by P.L.G.).] - 1908 Apr 24

345 - W. Olive, Cape Town, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report by W.G. Mason on the Lobatsi farms in Bechuanaland Protectorate for 1907-8. - 1908 May 6

346 - P.L.G. to Brodie: enclosed letter from Ross Townsend asking for some assistance in the light of his proposed suspension from the re-organised Agricultural Department on grounds that he has no formal scientific training; emphasises the need to assist him, either with a loan or a grant of a farm. - 1908 May 10

347 - Memorandum submitting letter from W.I. Joseph, Potwin, Kansas, asking for decision on proposed agency agreement for land settlement. - 1908 May 12

348 - Winchester, Amport St. Mary's, to Brodie: the Imperial Tobacco Company has sent someone to Nyasaland to look at tobacco there as it is concerned that there should be supplies other than from America; suggests that he should also be shown Northern Eastern Rhodesia as the I.T.C. might be persuaded to invest in land there for tobacco plantations. - 1908 May 17

349 - Land Settlement Department: memorandum circulating correspondence w. Wise, etc., re new settlers' handbook, etc. [correspondence not found]. - 1908 May 21

350-1 - Export of mealies: notes of discussion between directors and officials and H.M. Colebrook on his proposals for initiating the export of grain under the direction of the Company, and letter from Fear, Colebrook & Company re negotiations w. shipping lines over freight costs, etc., from Beira. - 27-28 May 1908

352 - Bulawayo Chronicle: extract including article on rainfall in Rhodesia. - 1908 May 29

353 - Export of maize: memorandum on Colebrook's proposals, with drafts of forms and advertisements needed to commence the scheme; including a letter from Codrington, Northern Western Rhodesia, Apr 21, 1908, reporting his conversation with Colebrook re export scheme and expressing support of the scheme's extension to Northern Western Rhodesia - 1908 May

354 - P.S. Inskipp: memorandum advocating more positive aid to new settlers and increase of the Company's direct farming activities; describes Brazil's settlement policies; enclosed his earlier memorandum of Feb 6, 1907, on encouragement of tobacco industry. - 1908 Jun 2

355 - P.L.G. to P. Inskipp: enclosed report of Rhodesian farmers' co-operative keeping up the price of mealies; suggests that natives should be given land to grow mealies at a lower cost than that of the co-ops.; native production would be limited to export markets so as not to compete with white farmers. - 1908 June 10

356 - J.A. Stevens, Bulawayo, to British South Africa Company: short account of his taking up office in Bulawayo as Acting Commercial Rep. of the Company; description of administrative organisation. - 1908 Jun 26

357 - J.A. Stevens, Bulawayo, to Wilson Fox: need for the Commercial Rep. to be a Director with full powers; need for the land companies to be persuaded to grant some of their unused lands; discontent of new settlers at being forced to take land a long way from the railway. - 1908 Jun 27

358 - F. Inskipp, Estates Office, Salisbury: report on new applicants for land [1st 2 pages missing]; copies of ltrs. from land companies replying to suggestion that they might dispose of some of their unused lands. - 1908 Jul 3

359

360 - F. Inskipp, Estates Office, Salisbury: report on applicants for land; appointment of de Laessoe in charge of the Bulawayo estates office. - 1908 Jul 17

361 - F. Inskipp, Ross Townsend, & J.A. Stevens, Salisbury & Bulawayo, to British South Africa Company: report on new settlers; proposal by farmer to take on a pupil & inadvisability of introducing steam ploughs into Southern Rhodesia [1st part missing.] - 1908 Jul

362 - P. Inskipp, Crowborough, to P.L.G.: organisation of press releases; board have decided to support Wankies in their time of trouble; general office news. - 1908 Aug 6

363 - E.H. Smith-Wright: memorandum circulating correspondence mainly between Hawksley and Wise on the revision of terms of grants of land and ensuing alterations to handbooks. - 1908 Aug 6

364 - F. Inskipp, Estates Office, Salisbury: report on land settlement for the 6 months ending Jun 30, 1908. - 1908 Aug 24

365 - W.H. Milton, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: comments on proposals to develop export of mealies through native production; Prof. Wallace's advice was that it would be agriculturally difficult; governmentally dangerous as it would provide the natives with a good living and thus impede development of industry. 26 Aug 1908 - 1908

366 - P.L.G.: memorandum for the Standing Committee outlining his proposals for the development of mealie exports through native production on railway company land. - 1908 Sep 4

367 - P.L.G. to A.P. Millar: asks that the letter from the Company to British Passenger Agents' Assoc. outlining possible agreement over commissions on emigrants attracted by the Assoc. to Rhodesia should be altered so as to ensure that the Agents are unable to collect commission on emigrants of unsound health, abilities or prospects. - 1908 Sep 4

368 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: general office news including nothing from Wankies; approval of Gell's minute on mealies and general rush due to railway problems. - 1908 Sep 9

369 - Part of dispatch from C.D. Wise, Salisbury re tobacco; including letter from Wise to Stevens re prospects of the Company involving itself in direct farming & letter from de Laessoe, Bulawayo, to Wise re areas in Matabeleland suitable for Company farms, and the types of products which would be best encouraged. - 1908 Sep 19

370 - Stevens, Bulawayo, to Birchenough: account of visit to Bulawayo by General Booth and his discussions with him. - 1908 Sep 29

371 - Wise, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: report of visit by Gen. Booth to Salisbury. - 1908 Oct 3

372 - Robert Wallace, Edinburgh Univ., to A.P. Millar: commenting on P.L.G.'s suggestions that native cattle-breeding should be organised on sound lines; with P.L.G.'s original memorandum of Sep 29, 1908. 9 Oct 1908 - 1908

373 - British South Africa Company to Stevens, Bulawayo: asks what action has been taken over purchase of cattle from Utd. Rhodesian Gold Fields Ltd. - 1908 Oct 10

374 - Robert Wallace, Edinburgh Univ.: report [74 pages, Ts., foolscap] on the agricultural potential of Rhodesia based on his visit there, at the request of the Company, in months Jun to Sep 1908. - 1908 Oct 21

375 - Rbt. Wallace, Edinburgh Univ.: recommendations of three men for the new posts of Forest Officer, Agricultural Chemist and Agricultural Botanist which he recommended should be created in his report of Oct 21 23 Oct 1908 - 1908

376 - Fragments from a longer report or memorandum, being a letter from Marshall Hole, Salisbury, to Hawksley giving account of his initial activities on arrival in Southern Rhodesia; and letter from Ernest Montagu, Salisbury, to same, giving general news; both ltrs. refer disparagingly to Prof. Wallace's visit. 4 Sep & 23 Oct 1908 - 1908

377 - Stevens, Bulawayo, to P. Inskipp: 2 ltrs. Re poor state of tobacco industry; insufficient and incorrect guidance on state of the markets from the London Office; danger of losing the skilled staff now running the industrial plant; w. ltrs. exchanged between London & Salisbury, Feb-Mar 1908, re policy towards European tobacco exports. - 1908 Nov 7

378 - Stevens, Bulawayo, to British South Africa Company: unenthusiastic about P.L.G.'s proposals to produce mealies on railway lands; enclosed letter from S.F. Townsend, Agent, Rhodesian Rlwys. Ltd., giving pessimistic report on the capabilities of the rlwy. lands to produce grain economically. - 1908 Nov 7

379 - Wise, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: report on the land development of the Lomagundi District [pages 1-3 missing]. - 1908 Nov 7

380 - British South Africa Company to Commercial Rep., Bulawayo: confirms cable announcing proposal of some O.R.C. settlers to trek to Southern Rhodesia; everything should be done to encourage them; invitation has been sent asking them to send delegates to view land, allowances could be made on eventual transport and survey costs. - 1908 Nov 14

381 - Chas. St. Gwynn, Nyamandhlovu, Southern Rhodesia, to Wilson Fox: criticises the Company's policies on tobacco marketing, esp. its decision not to make further advances on this year's Turkish crop. - 1908 Nov 14

382 - P. Inskipp: memorandum commenting on Prof. Wallace's recommendations on Rhodesian agriculture. 16 Nov 1908 - 1908

383 - W.P. Moore, Local Acctnt., Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed a/cs and report on the Utd. Rhodesian Gold Fields Joint Cattle Scheme. - 1908 Dec 14

384 - F.J. Newton, London,S.W., to Wilson Fox: enclosed his comments on Wallace's report. 15 Dec 1908 - 1908

385 - E.H. Smith-Wright: memorandum that samples of Turkish tobacco have now been made into cigarettes; with correspondence re dispatch of the samples from Southern Rhodesia - 1908 Dec 15

386 - Wm. Ewing, Glasgow, to P. Inskipp: - 1908 Dec 15

387 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: comments on land settlement proposals of Kingsley Fairbridge; dispute with Ld. Winchester over grant to Foulkes of right to collect wild fibre in Northern Western Rhodesia; has decided not to ask Southern Rhodesia administration for a grant-in-aid to the commercial department. - 1908 Dec 31

388 - P.L.G.'s memorandum re mealies on rlwy. lands: memorandum enclosed correspondence with rlwy. cos. on prospects of satisfactory arable farming on their land blocks. - 1908 Dec

389 - Ross Townsend to P.L.G.: last page of letter protesting his personal respect for Orpen and claiming that his advocacy of organisational reform is not due to any malice towards Orpen. - [1908]

390 - P.L.G.: draft [fragment only] of memorandum on organisation of estates department. - [1908]

391 - P.L.G.: last 2 pages of draft criticising the Company's land settlement policy. - [1908]

392 - P.L.G.: last 2 pages of draft letter to [?Maguire] re the relationship of the railways to a land settlement policy. - [1908]

393 - P.L.G.: fragment of memorandum on organisation of a tourist agency in Glasgow. - [1908]

394 - G.M. Odlum: first 14 pages of proposals for reorganisation of agricultural department. in Southern Rhodesia - 1908

395 - G.M. Odlum: page proofs of article entitled "Agricultural and Pastoral Rhodesia". [Last part missing.] - [1908]

396 - British South Africa Company: draft of summary of Professor Wallace's views on encouragement of land settlement. - [1908]

397 - Kingsley Fairbridge, E. Grinstead, to P.L.G.: thanks for his opinion of his scheme to colonise South Africa with London pauper children; is sorry he thinks it unworkable; is sure that the children's poor family history is not important as their grandparents, if not their parents, were probably of good physique and honest. - 1909 Jan 5

398 - P. Inskipp: memorandum on Dutch settlers, enclosed further letter from Stevens; Stevens and Wise have always favoured colonial settlers, conditions are made progressively harder for British settlers; suggests new drive should be made to encourage settlement from England. - 1909 Jan 19

399 - P.L.G.: draft memorandum on production of mealies; criticises Mr. Wibberley's reply to his memorandum of Sep 4, 1908, praises Thomas'; thinks him wrong in saying that natives already at full productive capacity. - 1909 Jan 20

399 - Pr. report of the Secretary for Agriculture to the Leg. Company for the year ending Dec 31, 1908. [26 pages, foolscap.] - 1909 Jan 27

400 - W. Olive, Cape Town, to British South Africa Company: acknowledgement of letter re boundaries of farms in Tuli block; enclosed letter from Jameson to Selborne re police in Tuli block. - 1909 Feb 10

401 - Milton, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed and discusses Dr. Nobbs' proposals for the organisation of the Agricultural Department which he had recently taken over. - 1909 Feb 20

402 - Stevens, Bulawayo, to British South Africa Company: reports discussions re tobacco with buyers' reps., and purchases. - 1909 Feb 20

403 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: ack. of telegram re prohibition of cattle from crossing Zambesi; enclosed report by Dir. of Agricultural and Chiefly Vetenary Surgeon. - 1909 Mar 20

404

405 - P. Inskipp, Bulawayo, to P.L.G.: defends his giving of a rise in salaries to the estates department staff; impression of tour in the north; sorry that de Laessoe had to be parted with; he is still heavily in debt; comments on his staff, Wise, Hackshaw and Simmons. - 1909 Jun 19

406 - Resident Commissioner Simmons, Bloemfontein, to P. Inskipp: advice on obtaining Dutch settlers for Rhodesia. - 1909 Jun 23

407 - P. Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Birchenough: general news; is to discuss the question of O.R.C. settlers moving up to Rhodesia. - 1909 Jul 3

408 - J. Cameron, late ed. of the Agricultural Journal: correspondence re his suspension from this post by Dr. Nobbs whilst he was on home leave and the offer made to him of post of cattle inspector at the same salary. - 1909 Aug 4

409 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: long letter summarising his views on his visit to Rhodesia, esp. re cotton, rubber, tobacco and land; need for a full time commercial representative in Southern Rhodesia; inability of Stevens; need to get him away from Southern Rhodesia - 1909 Aug 23

410 - Manufacture of cigarettes for South Africa market by the Company: memorandums by P. Inskipp and P.L.G. re J. Percy Atkins' offer to sink money into joint venture; letter from Atkins on this suggestion. - 1909 Aug 23-24

411 - Copy letter [1st 2 pages only] "from a practical Scotch farmer" to Michell: account of his journey across Canada and inspection of the farming potential. - 1909 Sep 9

412 - Stevens, Bulawayo, to Birchenough: reports on agricultural matters, esp. re Wise's ineffective management of the Company's estates, his placing of youths as farm managers, and his failure to realise that there are no more lands available adjacent to railways and markets. - 1909 Sep 11

413 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: is tackling land companies to disgorge some of their holdings for land settlement; Atkins would be good for a tobacco salesman, not for a commercial rep.; they want one man in Southern Rhodesia; disapproves of suggestion of committee. of Wise, Ackermann and Stevens; is in general opposed to light railways, would prefer good roads, the ox for short haul and the Renard road train for long distances. - 1909 Sep 18

414-5 - P.L.G.: memorandum suggesting sources of supply of cattle to settlers until proper herds have been built up. [2 copies, the first of which is a typist's draft, with corrections by supervisor.] - 1909 Sep 29

416 - H.M. Hole, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report by H.M. Oakley on his work of advising farmers on water boring. - 1909 Oct 23

417 - P. Inskipp: memorandum enclosed revised estimates of the Commercial Branch, Salisbury, 1909-10, with long commentary on the condition and organisation of all the Company's land policy executive offices. [P.I. went out as Commercial Rep. in Southern Rhodesia in autumn, 1909.] - 1909 Nov 1

418 - Stevens, Bulawayo, to Birchenough: reports that Oakley thinks the new Company estate at Rhodesdale was badly sited by Wise for water supplies. [Repaired by rubber-based tape.] - 1909 Nov 20

419 - Stevens, Bulawayo, to British South Africa Company: enclosed letter from Livingstone Learmonth re his search of lands for ranching during past months; under agreement made between his Company & British South Africa Company, he has 6 months to find 1,200,000 acres; wishes extension to this time as has so far found only 400,000. - 1909 Nov 27

420 - British South Africa Company to Administrator, Salisbury, & reply: complaining of remarks antagonistic to the Company made by Dr. Nobbs at Salisbury Agricultural Congress. - 1909 Oct 6 - Nov 30

421 - F. Inskipp, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed report by de Laessoe on land selected by Mr. Learmonth for ranching on the Shangani and Karna rivers. - 1909 Dec 17

422 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed cable from Jameson and minute by Director of Agriculture re detention of cattle at Gwaai on account of danger of importing Tsetse fly. - 1909 Dec 24

423 - Draft ltrs. to Administrator and Commercial Rep. outlining policy the Company wishes to be followed on land settlement and sale of land. - [1909]

424 - Director of Agriculture: report for year ended 31 Dec 1909. - 1909

425 - British South Africa Company to Stevens, Bulawayo: will take a quantity of Turkish leaf to test the market for Rhodesian tobacco, but the rest must be disposed of locally. - 1910 Jan 1

426 - Stevens, Bulawayo, to British South Africa Company, & reply: criticism of org. of Commercial Department, suggestions for reforms; considered by board impossible at present moment. - 1909 Oct 30 - 1910 Jan 1

427 - Stevens, Bulawayo, to British South Africa Company, and reply: proposal by Mr. Garvin that Company should purchase all tobacco on its delivery at Company warehouse; uncertainty of Company about purchasing policy & conflicting advice of men in Southern Rhodesia; possibilities of adjusting warehouse policy. - 1909 Dec 4 - 1910 Jan 1

428 - Smith-Wright: - 1910 Jan 3

429 - Smith-Wright: memorandum enclosed letter from Stevens, Bulawayo, on possibility of reduction in grain freight charges on rail from Bechuanaland Protectorate to Southern Rhodesia; no need yet to reduce charges though rlwys. could be approached later should there be a shortage in Southern Rhodesia - 1910 Jan 8

430 - P. Inskipp: memorandum enclosed letter from Stevens, Bulawayo, reporting possible large scale settlement in Enkeldoorn District of Dutch farmers from O.R.C.; concern at creation of exclusively Dutch settlements. - 1910 Jan 21

431 - Wise: memorandum on enclosed exchange of ltrs. between Stevens, Bulawayo & J. Lamport Stokes, Premier Estate, re excessive mortality of cattle on his ranch due to lack of forage. - 1910 Jan 27

432 - H.M. Hole, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed Agricultural Bulletin No. 3. - 1910 Mar 19

433 - Stevens, Cape Town, to British South Africa Company: detailed report of discussions with Utd. Tobacco Company over question of placing Rhodesian Turkish leaf on the South Africa market. - 1910 Mar 19

434 - A.R. H[eathcote]: memorandum recommending refusal of demand by purchasers of assets of Rhodesian Concessions Ltd. that they should be allowed to take up concession of 25 farms north of the Zambesi originally made in 1899; enclosed correspondence - 1910 Apr 7

435 - P. Inskipp: memorandum recommending that Resident Commissioner Simmons should be employed to report on districts suitable to being opened up by means of branch railways; deprecates use of outside personnel at high salaries; enclosed report made by Messrs. Simmons & Lane on suggestion of railway extension to Victoria & accompanying correspondence - 1910 Apr 8

436 - P. Inskipp: memorandum recommending purchase of further 500 cattle; enclosed memorandum & papers from Wise making this point and outlining expenditure on cattle in last year. - 1910 Apr 12

437 - Smith-Wright: memorandum reporting discussions with Exploring Land & Minerals Company Ltd. about placing that Company's lands on the British South Africa Company's register of estates available to settlers, in the same way as the Mashonaland Agency; enclosed correspondence with Anglo-French Matabeleland Company Ltd. to show that he is also trying to persuade other companies to take similar action. - 1910 Apr 13-14

438 - Smith-Wright & P. Inskipp memorandums re impending grant of ranching land to Liebigs in Southern Rhodesia, mentioning appointment of de Laessoe as ranch manager, cost of land if it has to be cleared of timber, and provision of transport to de Laessoe. - 1910 Apr 15-19

439 - Brodie: memorandum reporting on candidates for posts of vetenary surgeons in Southern Rhodesia & enclosed letter from Acting Administrator, Northern Eastern Rhodesia, protesting at impending lack of vets. - 1910 Apr 19

440 - Stevens, Bulawayo, to Maguire: criticising the running of the Estates Office in Southern Rhodesia, and its personnel, suggesting reforms, esp. its merging with the Commercial Branch. - 1910 Apr 23

441 - P. Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Birchenough: reports on the Agricultural Show and Farmers' Congress; Stevens's departure. - 1910 Jun 17

442 - Fencing Ordinance: letter from Hawksley to Wilson Fox, & reply, re the Company's legal & moral obligations under that Ordinance. - 1910 Jul 4,5

443 - Employment of Scorror by the Company: cable to Inskipp, Bulawayo, from British South Africa Company: saying that Tobacco Company of Rhodesian, etc., wishes to employ Southern Rhodesia; reply that he should not be released from the Company's service. - 1910 Jul 8,12

444 - Administrator, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed memorandum by Dr. A.M. Fleming on settlement in Southern Rhodesia, esp. re malaria and health of settlers. - 1910 Jul 23

445 - P. Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Birchenough: 2 ltrs., one giving account of royal visit, the other complaining of lack of official standing of Commercial Representative, need to make it a permanent appointment. - 1910 Nov 26

446 - Southern Rhodesia: printed rept. of Director of Agriculture for 1910. [37 pages, foolscap.] - 1910

447 - P.L.G.: memorandum on Mr. Sim's report on forestry in Rhodesian; need to develop systematically this side of the landed wealth; danger of waste to mining enterprises. [2 copies.] - 1911 Mar 1

448 - P. Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Birchenough: fears of Coghlan that the Company will keep any surplus of administration revenue for payment of past deficits rather than spending on national improvements of the country; problems of the small gold miner and other small capitalists; street improvements in Gatooma; general land development matters. - 1911 Mar 25

449 - P. Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Birchenough: affairs in the Legislative Council; railway rates; passing of the [Labour Tax] Ordinance. - 1911 May 15

450 - Wilson Fox: printed memorandum on establishment of a land bank. [75 pages, foolscap.] - 1911 Jun

451 - H.M. Hole, Salisbury: reports outbreak of African Coast Fever on [?P.D.L.] Fynn's farm in the Bubi District. - 1911 Oct 7

452 - Smith-Wright: memorandum re sale of land in the Tuli block to Garrett & Johnston; suggestions as to future action now that Garrett & Johnston have sold their assets to Garrett, Smith & Company, the sole partner of which is Chief Khama; enclosed correspondence with solicitors, Cape Town Office, and W. Olive re possibilities of the Company evading the sale so as to avoid having a native holding land. - 1911 Oct 11

453 - Smith-Wright: memorandum that Mr. Espinasse is no longer available for appointment as water engineer; enclosed ltrs. from F. Inskipp, Salisbury, and W. Moore, Bulawayo, re their failure to secure his services. - 1911 Nov 2

454 - Smith-Wright: memorandum enclosed Loudon Douglas' report on agricultural proposals for Southern Rhodesia, esp. re animal husbandry; his notes on the possible devlpmt. of Gwelo commonage, & letter to S.-W. suggesting that he might be sent to U.S.A. to study their corn and pig husbandry techniques; also Dept of Agriculture, Salisbury, leaflet No. 2, The Formation of Agricultural Credit Associations in Rhodesia by Loudon Milner Douglas. - 1911 Nov 2

455 - R.W. Jack to Director of Agricultural, Salisbury: reports on his investigations of the tetse fly on the Umniati river. - 1911 Nov 16

456 - Southern Rhodesia: printed rept. of the Director of Agriculture for 1911. [55 pages, foolscap.] - 1911

457 - C.W.S. Maude: memorandum enclosed comments on Loudon Douglas's report on agriculture in Southern Rhodesia by the Director of Agriculture; numerous and profound errors of Douglas's work. - 1912 Feb 27

458 - P. Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Wilson Fox: account of negotiations with the farmers over the labour tax; severe effects of drought; reforms of price of Company land. - 1912 Apr 20

459 - C.W.S. Maude: memorandum enclosed rept. & correspondence re W.J. Palmer's tour of Salisbury & Lomagundi Dists. & recommendations for improvement of land settlement conditions including creamery at Gwelo, creation of semi-ready farms for new settlers, and breeding of jennets. - 1912 Jun 20

460 - C.W.S. Maude: memorandum on condition of cattle purchased for the Rhodesdale herd. [1st 2 pages only.] - [1912 Sep]

461-4 - Birchenough: printed reports on the Commercial Department of the British South Africa Company and recommendations as to the preparation & sale of land. [155 pages, foolscap; extra copy of annexure X.] Enclosed w. this: rept. by Marshall Hole on the education of natives, Oct 12, 1912; & rept. on tour of Melsetter to the Director of Agriculture from H. Godfrey Mundy, Sep 30, 1912. - 1912 Nov

465 - Wilson Fox: printed memorandum containing notes & information concerning land policy. [Final proof, 172 pages, foolscap.] - 1912 Nov

466 - Provisional Map of Southern Rhodesia, showing approximate disposition of lands between British South Africa Company, land companies, and individuals. (Final copy) - Nov 1912

467 - Provisional Map of Southern Rhodesia, showing approximate disposition of lands between British South Africa Company, land companies, and individuals. [Proof copy] - [1912]

468 - Wilson Fox: printed memorandum on land settlement, w. many marginal notes by P.L.G. & enclosed related papers [245 pages, foolscap.] - 1912 Jun 21

469 - Wilson Fox: further printed memorandum on land settlement. [2 copies, 20 pages, foolscap.] - 1913 Jun

470 - P.L.G.: memorandum on the advantages and risks inherent in Wilson Fox's recent proposal for a new accelerated land settlement scheme. - 1913 Jul 15

471 - British South Africa Company: printed leaflet setting out land settlement conditions, w. subsequent alterations for new edition. - [1913 Oct]

472 - Wilson Fox, Salisbury, to Malcolm: reports on the prospects for agriculture observed during his visit. - 1913 Dec 28

473 - Wilson Fox, Umtali, to Birchenough: general, but mainly agricultural, observations during his visit there. - 1913 Dec 28,29

474 - British South Africa Company: printed proposals for encouragement of land settlement and immigration. [15 pages, 8vo.] - [1913]

475 - Southern Rhodesia: illustrated printed handbook, with map, by the British South Africa Company for intending settlers. [Emendations in red ink for later updating.] - 1914 Apr

476 - C.O. to British South Africa Company: enclosed and comments on report of inter-departmental committee on sleeping sickness. - 1914 Jun 5

477 - Sale of ranching land through Major Heany: fragment of memorandum from Malcolm and memorandums from Baring, Wilson Fox & Birchenough discussing whether Major Heany's demands for a very large area at a low price are feasible in view of the legal position and the hostilities. - 22-23 Dec 1914

478 - P.L.G.: Major Heany's application for ranching land should not be entertained on its present terms; he is paying too low a price and doubts wisdom of allowing a freeholder of 1 million acres. - 1915 Jan 5

479 - P.L.G.: memorandum on Inskipp's proposal to introduce ex-soldiers into Rhodesian as co-operative ranchers. - 1916 May 16

480 - Malcolm: memorandum on post-war problems of Rhodesian, esp. of re-settlement and further settlement. - 1916 Jun 12

481-2 - Estates Department: summary of weekly repts. and ltrs. - 1916 Jun-Jul

483-5 - Application for ranching area, Mr. J.F. Kapnek: fragment of Executive Committee report on this, including copy letter from F. Inskipp, Aug 5, 1916, laying down conditions of grant, & extract from E.C.'s recommendations. - 1916 Nov 2

486 - Chaplin: memorandum on Dutch settlers in Southern Rhodesia, esp. their political effect; enclosed extract from letter from Mr. Cripps to Chaplin, Oct 1916, recounting his political experience of Dutch settlers and settlement policies that should be followed to counteract their influence. [Covering letter to Wilson Fox is missing.] - 1916 Nov 13

487 - Rhodesian Land Bank, Bulawayo: unaudited balance sheet and profit & loss a/c, year ending 31 Dec, 1916. - 1916 Dec 31

488 - Acting Director of Land Settlement (F. Inskipp): extract from weekly rept., with copies letter & reply to J.F. Kapnek re grant of ranching land. - 1917 Feb

489 - Capt. G.N. Blackshaw, G.H.Q., Mesopotamia Ex. Force (formerly chemist in Agricultural Department, Southern Rhodesia), to Birchenough: is the Chemical Adviser; account of Mesopotamia's agricultural potential. - 1917 Mar 27

490 - British South Africa Company agenda: commercial summary, fragment only; including correspondence with Union Cold Storage Company, and re land settlement in Northern Rhodesia - 1917 [Jun-Jul]

491 - W. Olive (Acting Commercial Rep.), Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed letter from F. Inskipp and application from J.F. Kapnek for grant of large area of ranching land. [part 6 missing.] - 1917 Sep 25

492 - Bacon Factory, Bulawayo: letter from F.G. Smith (Local Acctnt.), Salisbury, to Olive, Bulawayo, re Mashonaland Farmers' Assoc.'s refusal to involve itself in the running of the factory; letter from Olive to Secretary, Mashonaland F.A., saying he is referring matter to London. [Fragment only of item.] - 1917 Dec 1,6

493 - British South Africa Company to Wise, Salisbury: letter commenting in detail on rept. by R. Davis on the Company's fruit estates. - 1918 Jan 22

494 - P.L.G.: memorandum on necessary steps to encourage the emigration of educated women and the need to provide Rhodesian with potential wives and mothers. - 1918 May

495 - W. Olive, Bulawayo, to Birchenough: general news of commercial ventures, esp. re Bulawayo Show and shortage of cream and bacon. - 1918 Jun 4

496 - British South Africa Company Commercial Agenda: disordered fragments, with items covering the boundary of the mineral area, provision of dipping tanks for natives, Gen. Manager's rept., etc. - 1918 Aug

497 - W. Olive, Bulawayo, to Birchenough: general news of the Company's commercial activities, etc., esp. his views on occupying Inskipp's house in Bulawayo on his salary and the condition of the creamery and bacon factory. - 1918 Sep 12

498 - Chaplin: memorandum re proposed settlement scheme for ex-soldiers agreed with Sir Rider Haggard. [Part of 1st part missing.] - [?1918]

499 - British South Africa Company leaflet entitled Ranching in Rhodesia with amendments in ink to be incorporated into 2nd. ed., illustrated. - [?1918]

500 - Wise, Salisbury, to P. Inskipp: general news on progress of the Company's estates. - 1919 Apr 30

501-3 - Weekly summaries of work at Gwelo creamery, bacon factory and oil factory. - 10-24 Apr 1919

504 - P.J. Baird & C.W.S. Maude: long & detailed report on commercial undertaking of British South Africa Company in Rhodesia; examination of staffing and organisation; recommendations for expansion. - 1919 Jun 6

505 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: discussions with Macrosty of the British & Argentine Meat Company re the viability of a meat processing plant; has obtained further copy of the Aborigines' Prot. Soc. report; thinks it unwise to ask for more. - 1919 Aug 20

506 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: comments on Public Works loan; negotiations in hand for the publication of correspondence re the Aborigines' Prot. Soc. allegations. - 1919 Aug 26

507 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: mild land boom in Southern Rhodesia; reasons for individuals making money in Southern Rhodesia, but not the Company; lack of attention to detailed economies; criticism of Wise & Walsh. - 1920 Jan 2

508 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: comments on the press interview of Mr. Keigwin on the Company's native policy and on other propaganda activities of the Company; hopes for eventual success of Company's agricultural ventures in Southern Rhodesia; sale of tobacco warehouse at Salisbury; successful tests with Rhodesian bark for use in twine-making; enclosed memorandum from Hole re Keigwin's interview. - 1920 Jan 16

509 - Ricd. Walsh, Gen. Manager, Rhodesdale Ranch, Umvuma, to British South Africa Company: report on recent progress of the ranch. - 1920 Mar 17

510 - Malcolm, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: detailed discussion of the salaries of Wise, F. Inskipp and Olive; possibilities of increases. - 1920 Mar 24

511 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: recent Company moves re land reserved for administrative purposes and Loan Ordinance. - 1920 Mar 30

512 - Monthly reports of managers of Nuanetsi & Rhodesdale Ranches and of section manager, Rhodesdale. - 1920 Mar

513 - R. Walsh, Rhodesdale Ranch, to British South Africa Company: general report of conditions on ranch. - 1920 Apr 30

514 - Malcolm, Salisbury, to Executive Committee: detailed report of visit to Mazoe and Premier estates. - 1920 May 10

515 - Ross Townsend: enclosed and comments on report by G. de H. Larpent on the working of the re-opened Strand Office of the Company, designed to attract settlers, 1919-20. - 1920 May 19

516 - Report of Land Settlement Department, yr. ended Mar 31, 1919 (G.C. Candler). - 1920 May 27

517 - Stanley Austin, Savage Club, to Marshall Hole: reports on the progress of his work to obtain favourable publicity in the press for Rhodesian - 1920 Jun 4

518-19 - H.M. Hole: report of conference on the tsetse fly; enclosed report of the Glossina Sub-committee. of the Imperial Bureau of Entomology. - 1920 Jun 5

520 - Report of the Director of Agriculture, Southern Rhodesia, 1919. - 1920 Jun 25

521 - Cables exchanged between London & Malcolm & Beit in Salisbury: disapproval by London directors of appointment of Wise's son as temp. manager at Mazoe; support of this appointment by Malcolm & Beit. - 1920 Jun 3-28

522 - P. Inskipp to P.L.G.: disappointment over Beit's interview with Milner; worries about tactics of the Cave Commission. - 1920 Aug 5

523 - British South Africa Company Executive Committee: supply of stores to natives at Rhodesdale; draft cable approving take-over of local store to trade with natives for benefit of the ranch with extract letter from Malcolm, Aug 1920, advocating this line of action. - 1920 Sep 7

524 - Chaplin, Salisbury, to P.L.G.: corrects mistake made in his speech to shareholders about the birth-rate of cattle on the cattle ranches; enclosed note by Nobbs [Dir. of Agricultural] on this question. - 1921 Feb 24

525 - Report of Dir. of Agriculture, Southern Rhodesia, for 1920. - 1921 Mar 31

526 - P. Inskipp, Bulawayo, to P.L.G.: impressions of staff and organisation of the Land Bank. - 1921 Apr 4

527 - Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Malcolm: visit to Lobatsi; estate in good condition; talk with Macdonald on politics; incapability of Moore to run the tobacco company. - 1921 Apr 25

528 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to P.L.G.: cost of maize; inefficiency of Wise and of his son; political news. - 1921 Jun 11

529 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to P.L.G.: royal visit; exchanges between London & Salisbury staff; living conditions at Mazoe; praise and criticism of Company's ranches and farms. - 1921 Jun 17,20

530 - P. Inskipp, in train to Bulawayo, to P.L.G.: enclosed general news letter to Malcolm re his tour of estates; Malcolm was mistaken in trusting Wise; prospects of the Estates Department [2nd copy of letter to Malcolm.] - 1921 Jun 24

531 - P. Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Executive Committee: condemnation of shipment of oranges from Mazoe; machinery for packing sheds at Mazoe; fire at Govt. Hse., Bulawayo; gen. matters. - 1921 Jun 28

532 - P. Inskipp, to Malcolm: Wise was mistaken to appoint his son; purchase of car for Land Settlement Department - 1921 Jul 4

533-4 - P. Inskipp to Executive Committee: reports on tour of Company estates, esp. Premier, Sinoia, Shangani, etc., w. a separate letter & report on Victoria. - 1921 Jul 4

535 - P. Inskipp to Executive Committee: detailed report on causes of faulty shipment of oranges from Mazoe. - 1921 Jul 5

536 - Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Malcolm: great desire in Southern Rhodesia to know the terms on which they could enter the Union; although has criticised Wise, the condition of most of the estates redounds to his credit. - 1921 Jul 5

537 - C.G.F. Chomley, Manager, Rhodesdale, to Malcolm & Executive Committee: reports progress of ranch. - 1921 Jul 4,5

538 - P. Inskipp, Nuanetsi Ranch, to P.L.G.: comments on Gell's suggestion that sportsmen should be encouraged to shoot in Southern Rhodesia, as a way of keeping down the numbers of lions; description of modus operandi of "Yank" Allen, a lion shooter; quality of Chomley and Kelly as ranch managers; need for telephones on the ranches. - 1921 Sep 10

539 - P. Inskipp, Bulawayo, to Birchenough: his feelings about Wise; not yet decided about whether he should stay in Southern Rhodesia on a permanent appointment as the Company's General Manager. - 1921 Dec 5

540 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to H.M. Hole: account of the difficulties and debts of Mark Harris Company; general news. - 1921 Dec 15

541 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: general news, esp. political affairs, Rhodesian Settlers Board, Mark Harris Company, African Tobacco Company and his personal affairs. - 1921 Dec 23

542 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: general news of the Estates Department; Wise finished tour of estates; political situation. - 1922 Jan 16

543 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: fate of Govt. House after Resp. Govt.; impending reorganisation of Estates Department; political situation; drought in Southern Rhodesia; composition of delegation to Smuts. - 1922 Jan 27

544 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to P.L.G.: political prospects; glad to accept offer of job in Salisbury. - 1922 Jan 30

545 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to P.L.G.: results of Cape Town talks; prospects under a Coghlan government; dangers of delay in settlement. - 1922 May 22

546 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: going to Gwelo. - 1922 Jun 5

547 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: agreement with Smuts; prospects of referendum; Estate Department; ineffectiveness of consulting engineers on Mazoe Dam. - 1922 Jun 19

548 - Wise, Salisbury, to Malcolm: thanks for letter; his son has arrived in California; announcement of Inskipp's appointment as Gen. Manager. - 1922 Jul 3

549 - F. Inskipp, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: enclosed [not found] Departmental Reports for week ending Dec 14. - 1922 Dec 18

550 - Tabular estimate of receipts from land in Southern Rhodesia, 1923-32. - [1922]

551 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to P.L.G.: political prospects; danger that Coghlan will not be strong enough to effect his friendly protestations; sorry at Gell's retirement. - 1923 Feb 26

552 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: general news; some hold opinion that he has come down in the world since he changed from Visiting Director to Gen. Manager. - 1923 Mar 19

553-4 - A.H. Ackermann, Que Que, Southern Rhodesia, to P.L.G.: detailed account of his farming activities and the need to attract more capital if he is to survive. With fragment of note from [?] to A.R. Heathcote passing on the letter for attention. - 1923 Mar 26

555 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Malcolm: general news esp. re Mark Harris Company and the Leather Company; enclosed extract from press re political situation. - 1923 Mar 29

556 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: as above, re meat exchange, Mark Harris, tannery, citrus & ranches. - 1923 May 19

557 - H.M. Hole: memorandum detailing the successive salary and conditions of employment agreements made between Wise and the Company since 1905. - 1923 Jun 11

558 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Malcolm: future management of Nuanetsi ranch, citrus, politics. - 1923 Jul 2

559 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: citrus production; export of fruit: enclosed memorandum from Wise and letter from A.G. Turner (Citrus Adviser) re devlpmt. of citrus estates. - 1923 Jul 6

560 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: commercial position of Standard Arsenic (South Africa) Ltd. - 1923 Jul 7

561 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Malcolm: reports visit to Nuanetsi; Mark Harris; fate of Govt. Hse.; citrus; Rhodesdale ranch. - 1923 Jul 30

562 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: citrus production and export; enclosed reports on problems of packing and export, as well as growing. - 1923 Aug 1

563 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: Mark Harris, citrus, political settlement. - 1923 Aug 4

564 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: Mark Harris; lack of banking credit in Southern Rhodesia; enclosed draft letter to Coghlan re changeover of administration after the political settlement. - 1923 Aug 5

565 - Birchenough to P. Inskipp, Salisbury: future financial and commercial policy of the British South Africa Company - 1923 Aug 16

566 - P. Inskipp to Birchenough: reports activities at agricultural shows; general news as above; enclosed correspondence re administration adjustment, esp. transfer of the Land Settlement Department from the Company to the Govt. - 1923 Aug 17

567 - P. Inskipp to Birchenough: general progress of citrus production; streamlining of ranching operations; Mark Harris Company - 1923 Aug 27

568 - A. Bain: memorandum enclosed report by P. Inskipp of his visit to Nuanetsi Ranch. - 1923 Aug 31

569 - Offprint of article by Mark Randall in the Proceedings of the Inst. of Civil Engineers on the Mazoe irrigation dam. - 1923

570 - Cable: British South Africa Company, London, to Cape Town: willing to sell Rhodesia Land Bank to Southern Rhodesia Govt. - 1924 Mar 13

571 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to P.L.G,: does not regret being out of the Leg. Company; prospects for the election; good results from the farms. - 1924 Apr 27

572 - Rhodesia Land Bank: correspondence between W.R.D. Lewis [Manager] & Inskipp & Michell re sale of the Bank. - 1924

573 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Malcolm: general news, esp. re position of Wise; Mark Harris Company; state of Rhodesian Government; reorganisation of British South Africa Company in Southern Rhodesia - 1924 Jun 9

574 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Malcolm: general news, esp. re reorganisation; company offices; Mark Harris; purchase of a motor car; proceeds from sale of smallholdings. - 1924 Jun 16

575 - Appointment of C.F. Wise [C.D. Wise's son] as assistant manager: correspondence between Inskipp & London re board's refusal to sanction this appointment, asked for by C.D.W. after he had agreed, though retired, to manage Mazoe estate after its manager, Swain, had had a breakdown in health. - 1924 Jul 1-14

576 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: general news, esp. re ranches; his standing for election as representative of the Mazoe District. - 1924 Jul 18

577 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to British South Africa Company: gives latest info. on agricultural and mining industries; enclosed press report re reported sale of British South Africa Company mineral rights. - 1924 Jul 21

578 - Rhodesian Land Bank Ltd.: printed report of directors to the 13th ordinary gen. meeting. - 1924 Jul 23

579 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Malcolm: position of Wise; politics; general news. - 1924 Jul 28

580 - P. Inskipp, Salisbury, to Birchenough: Mark Harris Company: lack of political talent; political prospects; general news. - 1924 Aug 4

581 - P. Inskipp, R.M.S. "Balmoral Castle", to British South Africa Company: general news, esp. re cattle industry in Southern Rhodesia; tobacco crop; enclosed cables and correspondence re British South Africa attitude to Farmers' Co-operative & Inskipp's election address to Mazoe Division. - 1924 Sep 7

582 - P. Inskipp, London, to Birchenough: has improved in health; sickness due to overwork. - 1924 Sep 11

583 - Rhodesia Land Bank: correspondence between W.R.D. Lewis, P.L.G., Malcolm, Inskipp, P.D.L. Fynn [Treasurer, Southern Rhodesia], R.D. Bolton [Secretary Rhodesian Land Bank] re sale of same to Southern Rhodesia Govt. - 1924 Mar 31 - Sep 16

584 - Memorandum of proposals under consideration by the Company for assisting emigration of women.

585 - P.L.G. to Boyd [Chas. W., Secretary, Rhodes Trust]: need to establish a new loan fund to assist farmers hit by cattle disease, as the banks are unable to lend.

586 - British South Africa Company to M.A. Spielmann: draft letter in reply to his request on behalf of the Jewish Territorial Association for information as to prospects of large scale settlement in Southern Rhodesia;

587 - P.L.G.: suggests that each town in England might be allotted to a specific colony for canvassing purposes; at present the intending emigrant does not know how to choose. [Last part of letter only]

588 - P.L.G.: note re D.N. Shaw's high opinion of Rhodesian commercial prospects.

589 - P.L.G.: fragment of memorandum re financial inducements to settlers.

590 - P.L.G.: pencil notes re land settlement.

591 - Bechuanaland Protectorate: rough map, scale 80 miles to the inch.

592 - Map of Rhodesia showing railways, navigable rivers and roads;

593-600 - Misc. fragments of drafts by P.L.G., press cuttings, & Company papers relating to land settlement.

6 - Mines and Mining

7 - Native affairs and native labour

8 - North Eastern Rhodesia

9 - North Western Rhodesia

10 - Northern Rhodesia

11 - Railways

12 - The Zambesi and de Laessoe

13 - Charter Trust & Agency

14 - Royal Charter, Orders-in-Council, ordinances and proclamations

15 - Fragments

BXA - BRITISH EXPLORATION OF AUSTRALASIA, LTD. - 1900-1910

MIL - Correspondence mostly between P.L. Gell and Alfred Milner (cr. Viscount Milner)

RTC - Rhodesian Trading Company Ltd

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