1. J.R. Sullivan, The Native Policy of Sir Theophilus Shepstone, (Johannesburg, 1928), pp.31–75.
2. William R. Guest, Langalibalele: The Crisis in Natal, 1873–1875, (Durban, 1976), p.18.
3. “Files for the Secretary for Native Affairs” (Pietermaritzburg: Natal Archives).1/8/3. Shepstone to applicant for labour, 14th December 1853. Hereafter abbreviated as S.N. A.