Biggar, Alexander

43 Penny Street
Portsmouth 21 Novr 1819

My Lord,
I do myself the honor of addressing your
Lordship on behalf of the poor labouring families going
out with me to settle in the Cape of Good Hope. and
who have assembled here by my directions as I was given
to understand at the Colonial Office I ought not to be
later than the 10th inst at this place _
Having disposed of their effects and given
up the employments which enabled them to support their
families, they are incurring an expense for lodgings &
diet far beyond their means, and consequently reduced
to considerable distress, this I have endeavourd to
alleviate as much as my circumstances will afford
But as there appears no immediate prospect
of embarking, may I hope that your Lordship will take
their
Earl Bathurst

case into consideration and allow them to receive rations until the vessel appointed is ready to receive them.
I have the honour to be My Lord
Your Lordships obedient humble servant
Alex. BIGGAR