JAN CHRISTIAN SMUTS (1870-1950) South African politician and soldier, instrumental in the creation of the Union of South Africa, Prime Minister. A.L.S. "J. C. Smuts" 2pp. 8vo., Cape Town, Apr. 9, 1927, to Mr. Parsons, declining an event at a school, citing his previous commitments. Lightly toned at edges, overall very good. $75-100