Correspondence between Jan Frederik Hendrik Hofmeyr(1894-1948), classical scholar and politician in South Africa, and E.T. Scott, relating to a request by E.T. Scott that Hofmeyr act as a correspondent on South Africa for the Manchester Guardian, which is accepted, with discussion of form, content, frequency and payment for articles. There is a suggestion by E.T. Scott that Hofmeyr write an article on the Imperial Conference, and on the reception of [James Barry Munnick] Hertzog, army officer and politician, since his return from the conference. Also included is correspondence relating to the provision of an article by Hofmeyr entitled 'South Africa after the Imperial Conference', with a request for feedback on its suitability, which is provided and confirmed. Also included is a related internal memorandum.
There is correspondence with Sir Henry Clay, economist, and John Martin, businessman and president of the Transvaal Chamber of Mines, relating to the recommendation of Hofmeyr as a potential correspondent for the Manchester Guardian, with discussion of his previous experience and suitability.
GDN/A/H74/6 is an internal employment history index card for Hofmeyer, 1931.