N. J. Ngcobo congratulates Prof. Z. K. Matthews on his decision to resign from Fort Hare. He suggests that Prof. Matthews starts a law practice. Dated 29 October 1959.
Nathaniel M. Masemola writes to Prof. Z. K. Matthews to request his support in Mr. Masemola's application to study at the London School of Economics and Politics. Dated 31 October 1957.
P. A. Moore writes to Prof. Matthews regarding the error in the Minister's reply about the dismissals and resignations at Fort Hare, as well as his refusal to admit students of the previous year. Dated 29 February 1960.
Mr. P. A. Moore asks Prof. Matthews for any assistance as to the facts of the dismissals and resignations at Fort Hare, as he intends to raise the subject in the Budget debate in parliament. Dated 22 February 1960.
P. Guinness expresses his appreciation to Prof. Matthews regarding the World's Committee of the YMCA's statement on the year in Africa. Dated 4 February 1953.
Mr. P. Radley offers to enquire about possible employment positions for Prof. Matthews. He also offers a grant of £100 per year (for a possible three years) to Prof. Matthews's son in Birmingham. Dated 21 November 1959.
Letter from C. P. Dent to Z. K. Matthews, dated 19 March 1953. Prof. Dent discusses the various problems the College encountered with student numbers, lack of money and shortage of staff housing.
Prof. Lang (Professor of Law at the University College of Ghana) inquires about the future plans of Prof. Matthews and mentions possibilities in Ghana. Dated 18 November 1959.
Prof. Lang writes from the University College of Ghana. Mentions the possibility that Prof. Matthews might receive an offer of appointment from the University. Dated 31 December 1959.
Prof. Blackwell writes to Prof. Matthews regarding a fund for the African staff of Fort Hare, the position of the students at Fort Hare, as well as the passing on of Prof. Burrows. Dated 26 October 1960.
Prof. Matthews is concerned about his position at Fort Hare in view of the Treason Trial and his absence from the University. He appeals to Adv. Maisels to make representations to the Crown on his behalf for a possible ...
Prof. Matthews thanks Canon Collins for all the assistance to John Knox Matthews in Birmingham and informs him of the position at the University College of Fort Hare. Dated19 October 1959.
Prof. Matthews asks a few questions with regards to the application forms for a permit for permanent residence in the Bechuanaland Protectorate. Letter addressed to Chief Tshekedi Khama Dated 22 December 1958.
Prof. Matthews writes to Donald [Stuart?], exchanging news on the University, the political environment and the difficulties encountered in trying to obtain a passport. Dated 1 July 1959.