The peace negotiations between the governments of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, and the representatives of the British government, which terminated in the peace concluded at Vereeniging on the 31st May, 1902 - J. D. Kestell; D. E. van Velden

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Messrs. M. T. Steyn, W. J. C. Brebner, C. R. de Wet, J. B. M. Hertzog, and C. Olivier,
acting as the Government of the Orange Free State
on behalf of their respective Burghers,

desirous to terminate the present hostilities, agree on the following Articles:—

1. The Burgher Forces in the Field will forthwith lay down their Arms, handing over all Guns, Rifles, and Munitions of War, in their possession or under their control, and desist from any further resistance to the Authority of His Majesty King Edward VII., whom they recognise as their lawful Sovereign.

The manner and details of this Surrender will be arranged between Lord Kitchener and Commandant-General Botha, Assistant Commandant-General de la Rey, and Chief Commandant de Wet.

2. Burghers in the Field outside the limits of the Transvaal and Orange River Colony, and all Prisoners of War at present outside South Africa, who are Burghers, will, on duly declaring their acceptance of the position of subjects of His Majesty King Edward VII. be gradually brought back to their homes as soon as transport can be provided and their means of subsistence ensured.

3. The Burghers so surrendering or so returning will not be deprived of their personal liberty or their property.

4. No Proceedings, Civil or Criminal, will be taken against any of the Burghers so surrendering or so returning for any Acts in connection with the prosecution of the War. The benefit of the Clause will not extend to certain Acts contrary to the usages of War which have been notified by the Commander-in-Chief to the Boer Generals, and which shall be tried by Court Martial immediately after the close of hostilities.

5. The Dutch language will be taught in Public Schools in the Transvaal and the Orange River Colony, where the Parents of the Children desire it, and will be allowed in Courts of Law when necessary for the better and more effectual Administration of Justice.

6. The Possession of Rifles will be allowed in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony to persons requiring them for their protection, on taking out a licence according to Law.