Reed, William

4 Oxford Court Cannon St //
20\th/ July 1819 - /
My [Lord] // /
In the event of my //
not being able to procure 10 //
able bodied Persons, would His //
Majesty’s Government have any //
objection to my emigrating to //
the Cape with my family, 8 in //
number (3 of whom are of the age //
required) provided I made the //
same deposit, as would be required //
for 10 persons or Families _ trusting //
your Lordship will excuse this //
liberty. //
I remain //
Your Lordships //
obed\t/ Humble Servant //
W\m/ Reed. //

To the //
Right Honble //
Earl Bathurst //
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