Letter written in pencil one side of single sheet of headed note paper (Rust-en-Vrede, Muizenberg, Cape Town) on 28th Oct. 1939. 200 x 124 mm, with an envelope bearing the seal of Die Senaat, Kaapstad but undated.
Bailey writes, ‘My dear “friend” Fourie, I returned to South Africa to find such a great change in the political situation. It has fairly surprised me. I want to assure you that it does not alter my friendship of you & Mrs Fourie – I have a peculiar nature when once I have liked a person it never perishes – it is always there – I hope to have the pleasure of seeing both soon. With my affectionate regards to you both. I am yours sincerely, Abe Bailey.’
Sir Abe Bailey, Rand magnate and politician died at Muizenberg on 10th August 1940. Rust-en-Vrede was Bailey’s large seaside home in Muizenberg. It is possible that the recipient of the letter was Senator A.P.J. Fourie who expressed himself pro-neutrality in the event of war breaking out in Europe whereas Bailey was staunchly pro-war in his support of Britain and the Empire.
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