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Agenda for COSATU Central Committee

  • Authors: COSATU
  • Date: Nov
  • Subjects: COSATU
  • Language: English
  • Type: text
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/109676 , vital:33168
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  • Date Issued: Nov

Tribute to South African Freedom Fighters

What is a co-operative?

  • Authors: Crankshaw, Paul
  • Date: [Date of publication not identified]
  • Subjects: Cooperative societies -- South Africa , Producer cooperatives -- South Africa , Consumer cooperatives -- South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: text , book
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/75688 , vital:30448
  • Description: The word ‘co-operative’ means to work together for a common goal. A co-operative is a group of people who together own and control an organisation or a business for the benefit of its members. A co-operative is democratic, and so the members of the co-operative are responsible to each other. They work for themselves; and together they decide how to run the co-operative and how to share the profits. , This booklet was put together by members of Cope, with the help of Paul Crankshaw (editing and layout), Leslie Lawson (photographs and interviews) and Sue Beattie (drawings)
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Fundal pressure during the second stage of labour

  • Authors: Hofmeyr, Georges Justus , Vogel, Joshua. P , Cuthbert, Anna , Singata, Mandisa
  • Date: 03-2017
  • Subjects: South Africa Pregnancy Computer File
  • Language: English
  • Type: text , article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/5766 , vital:44640 , https://DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD006067.pub3
  • Description: Background Fundal pressure during the second stage of labour (also known as the 'Kristeller manoeuvre') involves application of manual pressure to the uppermost part of the uterus directed towards the birth canal, in an attempt to assist spontaneous vaginal birth and avoid prolonged second stage orthe need for operative birth. Fundal pressure has also been applied using an inflatable belt. Fundal pressure is widely used, however methods of its use vary widely. Despite strongly held opinions in favour of and against the use of fundal pressure, there is limited evidence regarding its maternal and neonatal benefits and harms. There is a need for objective evaluation of the eGectiveness and safety of fundal pressure in the second stage of labour. Objectives To determine if fundal pressure is eGective in achieving spontaneous vaginal birth, and preventing prolonged second stage or the need for operative birth, and to explore maternal and neonatal adverse eGects related to fundal pressure. Search methods We searched Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth's Trials Register (30 November 2016) and reference lists of retrieved studies. Selection criteria Randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials of fundal pressure (manual or by inflatable belt) versus no fundal pressure in women in the second stage of labour with singleton cephalic presentation. Data collection and analysis Two or more review authors independently assessed potential studies for inclusion and quality. We extracted data using a pre-designed form. We entered data into Review Manager 5 soAware and checked for accuracy. Main results Nine trials are included in this updated review. Five trials (3057 women) compared manual fundal pressure versus no fundal pressure. Four trials (891 women) compared fundal pressure by means of an inflatable belt versus no fundal pressure. It was not possible to blind women and staG to this intervention. We assessed two trials as being at high risk of attrition bias and another at high risk of reporting bias. All other trials were low or unclear for other risk of bias domains. Most of the trials had design limitations. Heterogeneity was high for the majority of outcomes. Manual fundal pressure versus no fundal pressure Manual fundal pressure was not associated with changes in: spontaneous vaginal birth within a specified time (risk ratio (RR) 0.96, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.71 to 1.28; 120 women; 1 trial; very low-quality evidence), instrumental births (RR 3.28, 95% CI 0.14 to 79.65; 197 women; 1 trial), caesarean births (RR 1.10, 95% CI 0.07 to 17.27; 197 women; 1 trial), operative birth (average RR 0.66, 95% CI 0.12 to 3.55; 317 women; 2 studies; I2 = 43%; Tau2 = 0.71; very low-quality evidence), duration of second stage (mean diGerence (MD) -0.80 minutes, 95% CI -3.66 to 2.06 minutes; 194 women; 1 study; very low-quality evidence), low arterial cord pH in newborn babies (RR 1.07, 95% CI 0.72 to 1.58; 297 women; 2 trials; very low-quality evidence), or Apgar scores less than seven at five minutes (average RR 4.48, 95% CI 0.28 to 71.45; 2759 infants; 4 trials; I2 = 89%; Tau2 = 3.55; very low-quality evidence). More women who received manual fundal pressure had cervical tears than in the control group (RR 4.90, 95% CI 1.09 to 21.98; 295 women; 1 trial). No neonatal deaths occurred in either of the two studies reporting this outcome (very low-quality evidence). No trial reported the outcome severe maternal morbidity or death. Fundal pressure by inflatable belt versus no fundal pressure Fundal pressure by inflatable belt did not reduce the number of women havinginstrumental births (average RR 0.73, 95% CI 0.52 to 1.02; 891 women; 4 trials; I2 = 52%; Tau2 = 0.05) or operative births (average RR 0.62, 95% CI 0.38 to 1.01; 891 women; 4 trials; I2 = 78%; Tau2 = 0.14; very low-quality evidence). Heterogeneity was high for both outcomes. Duration of second stage was reported in two trials, which both showed that inflatable belts shortened duration of labour in nulliparous women (average MD -50.80 minutes, 95% CI -94.85 to -6.74 minutes; 253 women; 2 trials; I2 = 97%; Tau2 = 975.94; very low-quality evidence). No data on this outcome were available for multiparous women. The inflatable belt did not make any diGerence to rates of caesarean births (average RR 0.56, 95% CI 0.14 to 2.26; 891 women; 4 trials; I2 = 70%; Tau2 = 0.98), low arterial cord pHin newborn babies (RR 0.47, 95% CI 0.09 to 2.55; 461 infants; 1 trial; low-quality evidence), or Apgar scores less than seven atfive minutes (RR 4.62, 95% CI 0.22 to 95.68; 500 infants; 1 trial; very low-quality evidence). Third degree perinealtears were increased in the inflatable belt group (RR 15.69, 95% CI 2.10 to 117.02; 500 women; 1 trial). Spontaneous vaginal birth within a specified time, neonatal death, andsevere maternal morbidity or death were not reported in any trial. Authors' conclusions There is insuGicient evidence to draw conclusions on the beneficial or harmful eGects of fundal pressure, either manually or by inflatable belt. Fundal pressure by an inflatable belt during the second stage of labour may shorten duration of second stage for nulliparous women, and lower rates of operative birth. However, existing studies are small and their generalizability is uncertain. There is insuGicient evidence regarding safety for the baby. There is no evidence on the use of fundal pressure in specific clinical settings such as inability of the mother to bear down due to exhaustion or unconsciousness. There is currently insuGicient evidence for the routine use of fundal pressure by any method on women in the second stage of labour. Because of current widespread use of the procedure and the potential for use in settings where other methods of assisted birth are not available, further good quality trials are needed. Further evaluation in other groups of women (such as multiparous women) will also be required. Future research should describe in detail how fundal pressure was applied and consider safety of the unborn baby, perineal outcomes, longer-term maternal and infant outcomes and maternal satisfaction.
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  • Date Issued: 03-2017

Iodine nutrition status in Africa: Potentially high prevalence of iodine deficiency in pregnancy even in countries classified as iodine sufficient

  • Authors: Charles Bitamazire Businge , Benjamin Longo-Mbenza , Andre Pascal Kengne
  • Date: 03-8-2020
  • Language: English
  • Type: text , article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3377 , vital:43336 , https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/iodine-nutrition-status-in-africa-potentially-high-prevalence-of-iodine-deficiency-in-pregnancy-even-in-countries-classified-as-iodine-sufficient/B3DCB06E75CDDD8EAD410BE090198BA4
  • Description: Objective: To assess the burden of iodine deficiency in pregnancy in Africa using estimated pregnancy median urinary iodine concentration (pMUIC). Design: pMUIC for each African country was estimated using a regression equation derived by correlating the school-age children (SAC) median UIC (mUIC) and pMUIC from countries around the globe, and the SAC mUIC data for African countries obtained from the Iodine Global Network (IGN) 2017 and 2019 Score cards. Setting: Iodine deficiency was endemic in many African countries before the introduction of iodine fortification, mainly through universal salt iodisation programmes about 25 years ago. There is a scarcity of data on the level of iodine nutrition in pregnancy in Africa. Women living in settings with pMUIC below 150 μg/l are at risk of iodine deficiency-related pregnancy complications. Participants: Fifty of the fifty-five African countries that had data on iodine nutrition status. Results: A cut-off school age mUIC ≤ 175 μg/l is correlated with insufficient iodine intake in pregnancy (pregnancy mUIC ≤ 150 μg/l). Twenty-two African countries had SAC mUIC less than 175 μg/l, which correlated with insufficient iodine intake during pregnancy (pMUIC less than 150 μg/l). However, nine of these twenty-two countries had adequate iodine intake based on SAC mUIC. Conclusions: There is likely a high prevalence of insufficient iodine intake in pregnancy, including in some African countries classified as having adequate iodine intake in the general population. A SAC mUIC ≤ 175 μ
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  • Date Issued: 03-8-2020

A Review of Arterial Stiffness and HIV Infection in Adult Africans

  • Authors: Awotedu, Kofoworola Olajire , Iputo, Jehu
  • Date: 09-06-2016
  • Language: English
  • Type: text , article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3484 , vital:43615 , https://www.hilarispublisher.com/open-access/a-review-of-arterial-stiffness-and-hiv-infection-in-adult-africans-2167-1095-1000221.pdf
  • Description: Aim: To review the impact of the human immunodeficiency virus and antiretroviral therapy on the vasculature. Objectives: This review seeks to identify the burden which the human immunodeficiency virus and antiretroviral therapy have on the vasculature. Method: Medline/PubMed and Google scholar were searched. There were over 100 publications reviewed. Some people who worked in similar fields were also contacted. The present review summarized current understanding of Human immunodeficiency virus, antiretroviral therapy and effect on the vasculature such as arterial stiffness. Atherosclerosis, endothelial dysfunction, the strengths and weaknesses of current testing strategies, and their potential applications in clinical research and patient care. The association of inflammatory biomarkers, blood pressure and ageing with arterial stiffness were also reviewed. Conclusion: Available literature shows that HIV and antiretroviral agents have a great impact on the vasculature and its progression.
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  • Date Issued: 09-06-2016

Medical Education in Decentralized Settings: How Medical Students Contribute to Health Care in 10 Sub-Saharan African Countries

  • Authors: Talib, Zohray , van Schalkwyk, Susan , Cooper , I , Pattanaik , Swaha , Turay , Khadija , Sagay, Atiene S , Baingana , Rhona , Baird , Sarah , Gaede , Bernhard , Iputo, Jehu , Kibore , Minnie , Manongi , Rachel , Matsika , Antony , Mogodi , Mpho , Ramucesse , Jeremais , Ross, Heather , Simuyeba, Moses , Haile-Mariam, Damen
  • Date: 10-2017
  • Subjects: Sub Sahara Africa Medical Education Health Care Medical Students Computer File
  • Language: English
  • Type: text , article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/5786 , vital:44644 , https://doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000002003
  • Description: Purpose: African medical schools are expanding, straining resources at tertiary health facilities. Decentralizing clinical training can alleviate this tension. This study assessed the impact of decentralized training and contribution of undergraduate medical students at health facilities. Method: Participants were from 11 Medical Education Partnership Initiative-funded medical schools in 10 African countries. Each school identified two clinical training sites-one rural and the other either peri-urban or urban. Qualitative and quantitative data collection tools were used to gather information about the sites, student activities, and staff perspectives between March 2015 and February 2016. Interviews with site staff were analyzed using a collaborative directed approach to content analysis, and frequencies were generated to describe site characteristics and student experiences. Results: The clinical sites varied in level of care but were similar in scope of clinical services and types of clinical and nonclinical student activities. Staff indicated that students have a positive effect on job satisfaction and workload. Respondents reported that students improved the work environment, institutional reputation, and introduced evidence-based approaches. Students also contributed to perceived improvements in quality of care, patient experience, and community outreach. Staff highlighted the need for resources to support students. Conclusions: Students were seen as valuable resources for health facilities. They strengthened health care quality by supporting overburdened staff and by bringing rigor and accountability into the work environment. As medical schools expand, especially in low-resource settings, mobilizing new and existing resources for decentralized clinical training could transform health facilities into vibrant service and learning environments.
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  • Date Issued: 10-2017

The Livingstone Letters

  • Authors: Livingstone, David
  • Date: 1843-02-24
  • Subjects: Livingstone, David, 1813-1873 -- Correspondence
  • Type: text
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/37672 , vital:24683 , This manuscript is held at the Cory Library for Humanities Research at Rhodes University. For further information contact cory@ru.ac.za. The digitisation of this image was made possible through a generous grant received from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation 2014-2017. , MS 20 067
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  • Date Issued: 1843-02-24

The Livingstone Letters

  • Authors: Livingstone, David
  • Date: 1863-07-03
  • Subjects: Livingstone, David, 1813-1873 -- Correspondence
  • Type: text
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/37683 , vital:24684 , This manuscript is held at the Cory Library for Humanities Research at Rhodes University. For further information contact cory@ru.ac.za. The digitisation of this image was made possible through a generous grant received from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation 2014-2017. , MS 20 067
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  • Date Issued: 1863-07-03

Letter from John Christie (Wynberg Dispensary) to Walter Jardine, 1863

  • Authors: Christie, John , Jardine, Walter
  • Date: 1863-10-20 , 2021-09-29
  • Subjects: Jardine, Walter , Botanical Gardens -- South Africa , Horticulture -- South Africa
  • Type: text , letter
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197589 , vital:45889 , Cory Library for Humanities Research, Rhodes University
  • Description: Jardine Correspondence transcribed by Jean Kelly August 2021. Transcription: Wynberg Dispensary 20th Oct 1863. My dear Walter I now send [?]Dantjie with a box as you requested. In taking them out of the pots try and leave as much earth about the roots as you can so that the growing of them will not be affected. I think that if you [?] choose first to damp them well with water it would make the earth more firm and stick closer to the roots – but you will understand best what to do. In the meantime with kindest regards I am, dear Wattie, Your sincere friend John Christie.
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Letter from Edmond Robert Wodehouse, to Walter Jardine, 1 May 1864

  • Authors: Wodehouse, Edmond Robert , Jardine, Walter
  • Date: 1864-05-01 , 2021-09-29
  • Subjects: Jardine, Walter , Botanical Gardens -- South Africa -- Grahamstown
  • Type: text , letter
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197640 , vital:45892 , Cory Library for Humanities Research, Rhodes University
  • Description: Jardine Correspondence transcribed by Jean Kelly August 2021. Transcription: Graham’s Town. May 1st 1864. [No salutation.] As I intend returning to England by the Mail Steamer which will leave Table Bay on the 20th June, I shall be much obliged to you, Walter, if you will plant the Ferns you have for me in a Wardian Case ready for their journey. I think they had better be put into the Wardian Case at once so that they may have taken good root before the time comes for closing the case. The case need not be closed till after I come down to Cape Town I expect to be there about the 13th or 14th of June. The last batch of Ferns I sent home were planted in rows, with thin boards laid along the top between the rows to keep the soil unmoved; and they reached home in very good order. I also want to take the Disa plants home with me. I am told that if they have died down, the bulbs had better be packed in dry sand; but if they have not died down, &* are still in leaf, they had better be planted in the case with the Ferns. If you have not got Wardian Case, which you can let me have, please ask Col. Travers to get one from Mr McGibbon at the Botanical Garden. Keep an account of any expenses you may incur, and I will repay you when I come down to Cape Town. I shall also be very much obliged if you could send me here some good Disa plants for the Botanical Gardens in this town, where they are very much wanted. They had better be packed in moss or dry sand, & put into a tin box, and then sent up by the post cart. If you should not be able to do this, or have any difficulties with respect to the Ferns, please write to let me know at once. Yours faithfully, Edmund R Wodehouse. Envelope addressed to: Mr Walter Jardine The Vineyard Claremont Cape Town. Pencilled note on envelope: Son of the Governor, Sir P Wodehouse.
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Letter from Edmond Robert Wodehouse, to Walter Jardine, 22 May 1864

  • Authors: Wodehouse, Edmond Robert , Jardine, Walter
  • Date: 1864-05-22 , 2021-09-29
  • Subjects: Jardine, Walter , Botanical Gardens -- South Africa -- Grahamstown
  • Type: text , letter
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197654 , vital:45893 , Cory Library for Humanities Research, Rhodes University
  • Description: Jardine Correspondence transcribed by Jean Kelly August 2021. Transcription: Graham’s Town. May 22 1864. I am much obliged to you, Walter, for the Disa Bulbs which arrived yesterday all safe, and with which Mr Tuck of the Botanical Gardens is much pleased. I remain Yours faithfully, Edmund R Wodehouse. ************************************************************************ Noted on scrap paper: Left Cape Town 22nd May 1867 Got to Grahamstown 1st June Bot Gardens 4th June. Walter Jardine.
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Letter from HM Arderne to Walter Jardine, 1864

  • Authors: Arderne, Henry Mathew , Jardine, Walter
  • Date: 1864-09-03 , 2021-09-29
  • Subjects: Jardine, Walter , Botanical Gardens -- South Africa , Arderne Gardens -- South Africa
  • Type: text , letter
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197546 , vital:45885 , Cory Library for Humanities Research, Rhodes University
  • Description: Jardine Correspondence transcribed by Jean Kelly August 2021. Transcription: Claremont, Sept 3 1864. My dear Sir You mentioned to me when I was at the Vineyard the other day that you had a double white Fuchsia. If you can possibly spare a bud for striking or strike one for me I should be so obliged & if you have any others to spare I should be happy to purchase or exchange for varieties which you may not have. I have the following which I do not think you have as they were imported by [?]Kotzee last year. Queen of Hanover. Her Majesty The Bell The Universal England’s Glory. Yours truly HW Arderne. Note in margin: Any other good plants I am always open to purchase. Dahlia roots, Roses, etc.
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Appointment letter of Walter Jardine to the position of curator of the Grahamstown Botanical Gardens, 1867

  • Authors: Murray, Robert , Jardine, Walter
  • Date: 1867-05-14 , 2021-09-29
  • Subjects: Jardine, Walter , Botanical Gardens -- South Africa -- Grahamstown , Grahamstown (South Africa) -- History
  • Type: text , letter
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197483 , vital:45881 , Cory Library for Humanities Research, Rhodes University
  • Description: Jardine Correspondence transcribed by Jean Kelly July 2021. Transcription: Grahamstown May 14th 1867. My dear Sir Although I have a broken leg I went across to assist in obtaining the situation of Superintendent of the Botanic Garden for you yesterday. We succeeded. You are appointed at a salary of £150 a year and the use of a cottage good enough for a bachelor. I congratulate you. I am sure if you are careful to work and please that you will get on well. The gardens are prettily situated but have been badly kept and I think you will soon astonish them. You are to come at once as Mr Stone will write you. Let me advise you to bring any nice bits of seed you have especially Calceolarias, Cinerarias and such like. I brought the double Petunia and lost it. There is none here. Our geraniums are not first rate either. I hope you will be here before I leave for Cape Town. Yours Rbt [Robert?] Murray Mr McGibbon sent a […?...] testimonial for you. Be sure to thank him for it.
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Letter from Richard Graham Stone to Walter Jardine offering position of curator of Grahamstown Botanical Gardens, 1867

  • Authors: Stone, Richard Graham , Jardine, Walter
  • Date: 1867-05-14 , 2021-09-29
  • Subjects: Jardine, Walter , Botanical Gardens -- South Africa -- Grahamstown , Grahamstown (South Africa) -- History
  • Type: text , letter
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/196730 , vital:45798 , Cory Library for Humanities Research, Rhodes University
  • Description: Jardine Correspondence transcribed by Jean Kelly July 2021. Transcription: Grahams Town 14 May 1867 Mr W. Jardine Newlands Cape Town Sir I have much pleasure to inform you that your application for the Curatorship of the Botanic Garden has been accepted and that the Committee gave you preference, being strongly recommended by Mr McGibbon, the Gardener of the Colony. Salary £150 per annum (One Hundred and fifty pounds) per annum. The Committee will be glad to hear of your early departure from Cape Town. Yours truly R.G Stone Secretary.
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Letter from James Veitch & Sons (Royal Exotic Nursery) to Walter Jardine, February 1868

  • Authors: Veitch, James , Jardine, Walter
  • Date: 1868-02-10 , 2021-09-29
  • Subjects: Jardine, Walter , Botanical Gardens -- South Africa -- Grahamstown , Royal Exotic Nursery (London, England)
  • Type: text , letter
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197605 , vital:45890 , Cory Library for Humanities Research, Rhodes University
  • Description: Jardine Correspondence transcribed by Jean Kelly August 2021. Transcription: Royal Exotic Nursery. Kings Road Chelsea .SW. Feb. 10th 1868 Dear Sir, We have the pleasure to enclose your receipt for [?] the 15th, also B/L and Invoice of seeds forwarded by this mail, and we trust the same will be entirely satisfactory. With our best thanks for kindnesses and hope to be favoured with a continuation of the same. You will observe we have made an allowance, being for the Botanic Gardens. They are sent care of A Taylor Esq Algoa Bay. We remain, Dear Sir, Yours truly James Veitch & Sons. pp Thomas Manning.
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Letter from Joseph Dalton Hooker to Walter Jardine acknowledging receipt of Cycads, 1868

  • Authors: Hooker, Joseph Dalton , Jardine, Walter
  • Date: 1868-07-09 , 2021-09-29
  • Subjects: Jardine, Walter , Botanical Gardens -- South Africa -- Grahamstown , Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew, England)
  • Type: text , letter
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197516 , vital:45883 , Cory Library for Humanities Research, Rhodes University
  • Description: Jardine Correspondence transcribed by Jean Kelly July 2021. Transcription: Royal Gardens. Kew. July 9 1868. Dear Sir I have the pleasure of acknowledging your favor of 28th April and the arrival of the cases with 6 living Cycads. I shall take care to have the species named as soon as they are sufficiently forward to be identified. I am now preparing a list of our Succulent plants and when ready I shall forward you a copy. Meanwhile I shall always be glad to know your wants. JD Hooker
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Letter from Joseph Dalton Hooker to Walter Jardine acknowledging receipt of Euphorbia and Viscum, 1868

  • Authors: Hooker, Joseph Dalton , Jardine, Walter
  • Date: 1868-09-24 , 2021-09-29
  • Subjects: Jardine, Walter , Botanical Gardens -- South Africa -- Grahamstown , Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew, England)
  • Type: text , letter
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197498 , vital:45882 , Cory Library for Humanities Research, Rhodes University
  • Description: Jardine Correspondence transcribed by Jean Kelly July 2021. Transcription: Royal Gardens, Sept 24/68 My dear Sir I have the pleasure of announcing the arrival of the Wardian case with the Euphorbia and Viscum per steamer ‘Norseman’. The? Viscum was unfortunately quite dead and rotted away though the Euphorbia was, and is still, alive. I suppose the closeness of the case did not agree with it for there was no fault to find with the packing. The Ficus is alive and a fine thing which is very welcome. The mesembryanthemums though not new are always useful. The Satyrium had rotted away. The continued damp being probably too much for them. We are preparing to fill the case with [?] Conifers and return it of which due notice shall be given. Very faithfully yours J. D Hooker.
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Letter from James Veitch & Sons (Royal Exotic Nursery) to Walter Jardine, November 1868

  • Authors: Veitch, James , Jardine, Walter
  • Date: 1868-11-09 , 2021-09-29
  • Subjects: Jardine, Walter , Botanical Gardens -- South Africa -- Grahamstown , Royal Exotic Nursery (London, England)
  • Type: text , letter
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197533 , vital:45884 , Cory Library for Humanities Research, Rhodes University
  • Description: Jardine Correspondence transcribed by Jean Kelly July 2021. Transcription: Royal Exotic Nursery. Kings Road. Chelsea S.W. London. Nov 9th 1868. Dear Sir We received your letter of the 12th Sept and are very glad to hear the seeds arrived safely and in good order and we hope it will lead to further kind favors. We do not see any reason why Camellias should not travel well in Close Boxes, we have generally sent them to the Cape in Glass Cases but as you remark it is expensive, we can supply suitable plants at £10 per 100, or stronger @£12-10- We shall be happy to receive your order which shall have our best attention and much obligation. Yours truly. James Veitch & Sons. p.p. Thomas Murray. P.S. Private. Do you know Mr Murray of your Town and is he safe, he was formerly of Cape Town.
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Letter from Auguste van Geert to Walter Jardine, 1868

  • Authors: Van Geert, Auguste , Jardine, Walter
  • Date: 1868-11-21 , 2021-09-29
  • Subjects: Jardine, Walter , Botanical Gardens -- South Africa , Horticulture -- Belgium
  • Type: text , letter
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197579 , vital:45888 , Cory Library for Humanities Research, Rhodes University
  • Description: Jardine Correspondence transcribed by Jean Kelly August 2021. Transcription: Ghent 21st of May 1869. Walter Jardine Esq Cape Town. [Note from Transcriber "I wonder if this is correct. He was in Grahamstown by then."] Dear Sir I beg to acknowledge receipt of your kind letter of the 16th of April and feel really pleased with its contents. I received the Zania in good conditioned and a couple are already starting a good growth. I shall be happy to receive the others plants you mention the probable invoice of, and beg you will receive my best thanks for the trouble. You would very much oblige me, my Dear Sir, by kindly sending a list of some good plants for us which can be had from the Cape or near it, or from any other place you know the means to get at. For instance I should be glad if you could procure me or tell me the way how to get palm seeds from the Seychelles and Mauritius Islands , or any other tropical islands where fine palms are growing. Encephalartos villosus and gracilis, the latter with thread-like linear leaves, are both useful species to me. Can some be had at the gardens? In fact any information will be most thankfully received. Awaiting your earliest kind news. I remain, Dear Sir, / Yours most obediently, pp A Van Geert. / Auguste Van Geert, junior.
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