Rayner, William

Brilliant Simons Bay 9\th/ May 1820 /
Sir /
In consequence of having obtained a Situation /
in my own profes+sion as a Hatter which I think /
will suit me and my Family much better than /
proceeding on with the Settlers, And likewise /
M\r/ Septhton approving of it. I humbly solicit /
your permis+sion to land here __ /

I am /
Sir your Most Ob\d/ Ser\t/ /
[William Rayner] /

NB /
I am a free Settler and under no engagement /
to my M\r/ Sphton _ /