http://h-net.msu.edu/cgi-bin/logbrowse.pl?trx=vx&list=h-afresearch&month=0612&week=b&msg=rGSqyFg7ajBdQWonA2aDgg&user=&pw=The Friend began publishing in Bloemfontein as The Friend of the Sovereignty on June 10, 1850, edited by Thomas White and Robert Godlonton (proprietor and owner of Graham’s Town Journal). With the independence of the Free State in 1854, the weekly paper became known as The Friend of the Free State & Bloemfontein Gazette. Originally published in both English and Dutch, in 1894 it began publishing in English only, while affirming its commitment to "fighting for the interests of everyone without regard to race or color." On March 16, 1896, the first daily edition of the paper appeared under the title “The Friend.” ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4354 / Virus Database: 3722/7243 - Release Date: 03/25/14