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Governor Van der Graeff (1785-1791) was an excellent military officer, who, however, was rather reckless as regards expenditure for fortifications. To a new district the name Graaff-Reinet was given in honour of the governor and his wife - shown here.

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Governor Van der Graeff (1785-1791) was an excellent military officer, who, however, was rather reckless as regards expenditure for fortifications. To a new district the name Graaff-Reinet was given in honour of the governor and his wife - shown here.