South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 8) / From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899

by Louis Creswicke

1856.—Natal created a separate Colony. 2000 German legion and 2000 German labourers arrived.

1858.—War between Orange Free State and Basutos.

1859.—First railway constructed.

1865.—British Kaffraria incorporated with Cape Colony.

War between Free State and Basutos.

1867.—First discovery of diamonds near Orange River.

First discovery of gold in Transvaal.

1868.—Annexation of Basutoland.

1869.—Discovery of diamonds near Lower Vaal River, where Kimberley now stands.

Commercial Treaty concluded between Portuguese Government and the South African Republic, which led to British claims to Delagoa Bay.