The United Kingdom signs the Sand River Convention with the South African Republic.

The Sand River Convention of 17 January 1852 was a convention whereby the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland formally recognised the independence of the Boers north of the Vaal River.

The United Kingdom signs the Sand River Convention with the South African Republic.

January 17, 1852

The United Kingdom signs the Sand River Convention with the South African Republic.

The Sand River Convention of 17 January 1852 was a convention whereby the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland formally recognised the independence of the Boers north of the Vaal River.