Caldecott, Mary (w. Of Charles)

49 Lange S\t/. 17 June 1822 //
Sir //
Enclosed is a Memorial which I have //
addres+sed to the Governor praying that the Rations //
I have hitherto Received may be continued which I //
pray you will be so good as to lay before His Excellency //
and I think Sir the Situation in which I am placed //
with a family of Six Children and five of them //
entirely unprovided for altogether depending on //
me for Maintenance 7+ Support will induce you //
to recommend My application to His Lordships //
favorable Consideration //
I am Sir //
your very humble Servt //
Mary [Caldecott] //
Colonel Bird //
7+ 7+ 7+ //