Powell, James

Bristol _ August 5\th/ 1819 //
Sir /
Understanding that there is a number //
of Persons, who will be Permitted to go //
to the Cape of Good hope _ i have taken //
the liberty to Solicit Permition to go //
if it Should meet your approbation //
i am by trade a Smith and have a kno/w\ledge //
of Iron work in general _ i have Tools //
and Some money Suficent for a Small Establishment//
My age is 32 \years/ wifes age 32 \years/ one child 8 \years/ //
one 5 \years/ / 3 \years/ / 1 \year/ //
all in Perfect health, Carracter will bear //
the Strictest investigation in morals or workman/ship\ //
Can attend in london if Required //
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An answer from you Sir will //
be Considerd a Great Favour by your //
Humble Servant //
James Powell //
No 1 Castle Green Bristol //

To M\r/ Golding Esquire //
under Secretary of State //

PS. I am acquainted with //
Every thing in Iron or bras+s //
used in Printing _ //