Historedia
Group or institution

Secretary of State for the Colonies

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1865–1871

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Secretary of State for the Colonies, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Event of 1868: Basutoland is proclaimed a British Protectorate, becoming independent in 1966 as

    1865–1871

    Role: Colonial Official

    1. 29 August 1865 – 1868 · BasutolandConflict with the Orange Free State and the Appeal for Protection

      Amid conflict with the Orange Free State lasting until 1868, King Moshoeshoe I sought British protection through letters to Governor Wodehouse.

    2. 9 December 1867 (received January 1868) · Document signed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies; received by the Governor in January 1868Authorization of Annexation to Natal

      A document dated 9 December 1867, signed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, authorized annexing Basutoland to Natal; the Governor received it in January 1868.

    3. 12 March 1868 · BasutolandProclamation of Protectorate

      On 12 March 1868, Basutoland was proclaimed British territory and the Basotho British subjects.

    4. 3 November 1871 · Cape ColonyAnnexation to the Cape Colony

      Three years after the proclamation, Basutoland was annexed to the Cape Colony by Act No. 12 of 1871, confirmed by an Order in Council of 3 November 1871.

Sources

  1. Basutoland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-05