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I thought about the treaties made by Wm. Pitt with the inhabitants of America… I flattered myself that since I wished to emulate the Quaker in sincerity, the Kaffers would follow the example of the American Indians.

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Joachim van Plettenberg

Born: March 8, 1739
Died: August 18, 1793
Nationality: Dutch
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Biography

Baron Joachim Ammena van Plettenberg was the governor of the Cape of Good Hope from 11 August 1771 to 14 February 1785. Plettenberg was presiding governor after Ryk Tulbagh's death. On 18 May 1774 he was permanently appointed as governor.

JOACHIM VAN PLETTENBERG

(Joachim Ammena van Plettenberg)