Powell, James

Bristol _ August 5th 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 knowledge
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 workmanship
Can attend in london if Required

An answer from you Sir will
be Considerd a Great Favour by your
Humble Servant
James Powell
No 1 Castle Green Bristol

To Mr Golding Esquire
under Secretary of State

PS. I am acquainted with
Every thing in Iron or brass
used in Printing _