Lloyd, Henry

To Col Bird Secretary /
Sir /
In consequence of repeated attacks of Illnes+s /
Since my arrival in the Colony 7+ the present precarious /
state of my health I am very desirous of returning to /
England, as shou’d it please the Almighty to remove /
me, the situation of my Wife and Six [Infant] Children /
would be hopeles+s away from the Relatives /
But having exhausted all my Funds in Building /
and useles+s cultivation I have troubled you requesting you /
will Condescend to inform me, if any, and what as+sistance /
the Government will afford toward the pas+sage of /
myself and Family /
I have the honour to be /
Sir /
Your Most Obed\t./ Serv\t./ /
Henry Lloyd /

Jany 16 1823 /
Beaufort Vale /
N\r/ Bathurst /