REED, William, 1820 Settler
National Archives, Kew CO48/45, 440
4 Oxford Court
Cannon St
20th 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 (three 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 Lordship's obed't humble serv't
Wm REED
National Archives, Kew CO48/45, 458
4 Oxford Court
Cannon St
23rd July 1819
Sir,
The day before yesterday I took the liberty of addressing Lord BATHURST for permission to emigrate to the Cape with a family of 8 children on depositing the same sum as would be required for 10 families – but since when have been informed that my request was not like to meet with success. I now humbly request permission to emigrate with 10 persons or families under my charge on the conditions required by His Majesty's Government.
I am Sir very respectfully
Your most obed't humble serv't
Wm. REED
PS Will the settlers be allowed to take articles for their use freight free
National Archives, Kew CO48/45, 484
4 Oxford Court
Cannon St
28th July 1819
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 24th inst I beg permission to be allowed, with 10 able bodied persons, to emigrate to the Cape of Good Hope on the terms & conditions required by His Majesty's Government.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obed't serv't
Wm. REED
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