Mr. Abe Goldberg, on behalf of the Convocation of the University of Natal, congratulates Prof. Matthews on his firm stand on his principles and subsequent resignation from Fort Hare. Dated 7 December 1959.
A. Luthuli (President-General of the ANC) expresses the moral support of the Congress leadership to Prof. Z. K. Matthews after his resignation from Fort Hare. Dated 5 November 1959.
Dr. H. Kuper (Dept. of Sociology and Social Work, University of Natal) conveys her sympathy with the predicament in which Prof. Matthews finds himself, and expresses her admiration for his decision. Dated October 1959.
E. Hellmann conveys her admiration for Prof. Matthews' decision to resign from Fort Hare. She offers financial support if needed. Dated 30 October 1959.
H. Pollak writes to Prof. Matthews in support of the professor's decision to resign from Fort Hare. He offers financial support towards the education of Prof. Matthews' children. Dated 28 October 1959.
Leo Marquard congratulates Prof. and Mrs. Matthews on their decision to resign from Fort Hare and wish them well for the future. Dated 30 October 1959.