CO48/45
National Archives, Kew,
Transcribed by volunteers from the ZA-IB and ZA-EC
Rootsweb mailing lists from digital photographs taken by Sue Mackay and Rowena Wattrus
at the National Archives. The original correspondence is filed in order of
receipt. Here it has been placed in alphabetical order according to the surname
of the writer, with letters by the same writer in chronological order, for ease
of reading. Original spelling has been maintained.
Letters were either addressed to Lord BATHURST,
Secretary of State for the Colonies, (starting My Lord), or to his deputy Henry
GOULBURN (starting Sir). Reference numbers, where given, refer to printed page
numbers stamped on the letters and will enable visitors to the National
Archives to locate the letter more easily. If a page number is not given then
the date of the letter will give a good idea of its whereabouts in the file.
Names in red actually became 1820 settlers to
LOWNDES,
William et al re John POULTON (filed under L in CO48/44)
436
Chesham
Nov 10th
1819
May it please your Lordship
We
the undersigned inhabitants of Chesham aforesaid beg to represent to your
Lordship that John
POLTON, also of Chesham, an honest industrious man with a family of
9 children, has been prevailed upon by William HOWARD late of Chesham aforesaid,
representing himself, as Mr. POLTON alleges, to be the accepted Head of a
party of Candidates for Colonization to Southern Africa, with his family to
join Mr. HOWARD’s
party. We beg further to represent that POLTON aforesaid professes, we believe truly, to
have paid £27-10-0 into the hands of Mr. HOWARD; has actually sent his family to Town,
made other arrangements in furtherance of
his design. The said POLTON also states that HOWARD shewed him a letter from the
Colonial Office which stated Mr. HOWARD’s admission by your Lordship as a principal
of a colonizing party 15 in [number]. Now some of us have reason to know that Wm. HOWARD’s
proposal to take out a party was not accepted by your Lordship altho by
representing himself as included in the Company of one WILKINS or some such
name he obtained credit & support among us as a colonist accepted in his
individual capacity.
In
consideration of the promises as well as the simplicity & low circumstances
of Mr. POLTON
we beg to know whether HOWARD has been accepted by your Lordship as the
Head of 15 colonists; or in such a party or in any other, of which WILKINS or
any other was the principal? In which case we beg further to know whether John POLTON
aforesaid is registered in the said party? And if so whether the s’d sum of £27-10-0
has been pd or acknowledged to have been rec’d by Mr. HOWARD or WILKINS or any other
on behalf of John
POLTON aforesaid? And we cannot doubt that the same feeling of humanity which suggests
these inquiries will move your Lordship not only to excuse the trouble we give
but to command the information we most earnestly & respectfully solicit. We
are, may it please your Lordship
Your Lordship’s most obed’t humble serv’ts
Thos. HEWETT, Curate of Chesham
Wm. LOWNDES, Magistrate
John BAILEY, Churchwarden
Geo. SOUTHERY Overseer
The bearer hereof may be mistaken as to the name of
WILKINS alias
W.H. BIGGS
Thos. HUMPHRIES
Inhabitants
MacPHERSON,
L (filed under P)
106
New
Sir,
It being my intention to proceed to the Cape of Good Hope
under such regulations as his Majesty's Government has laid down with respect to
other Individuals proceeding thither I have the honor to request you will be so
good to acquaint me what space of land may be allotted to me in the event of my
taking ten persons or families out with me with the particulars of the
Regulations adopted by Government respecting such persons, as also with the
particulars of any other Regulations on this head.
I have the
honor to be, Sir,
Your most
obedient very humble servt
L.
MACPHERSON
Dy.
Purveyor to the Forces
Half Pay.
MacPHERSON,
W (filed under P)
1 Manly Place
Kennington Common
Sir
Being applied to by several deserving men out of employment
(some of them old soldiers) for Information to Emigrate to the
I beg leave
to stake, that, in the event of Gov’t requiring the assistance of an agent or
Superintendent in the colony I shall be happy to be so employed, for which I
can give the most unexceptionable references and security.
I have the
honor to be Sir
Your most
obed servant
W.
MACPHERSON
52
No. 1 Manly Place
Kennington
Sir,
I have to acknowledge receipt of your circular letter on the
subject of Emigration to the Cape of Good Hope, and should be glad to have some
further explanation before I can recommend the men that have applied to me, to
leave their native country, the point I wish most particular is, whether
Government will furnish all the implements of Husbandry at the Cape and in what
terms? or will the government advance money on the [security] of persons taking
out families with the security of the land? and will such land after being
brought to a proper state of cultivation be allowed to be transferrable or sold
to other settlers at the expiration of three or more years? and what is the situation of the land
proposed to be granted and what distance from the
I have the
honor to be Sir
Your most
obedient humble servant
W. MACPHERSON
PS in case
of reference I beg to mention the Rt Hon’ble J.C. VILLIERS who has known me
some years.
246
Manly Place
Kennington
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter
of the 3rd ult on the subject of emigration to the Cape which I have submitted
to my correspondents in different parts of the country, and the general opinion
amongst them is that agriculturists of small capitals going as settlers to a
new Colony and at so great a distance from the mother country are subject to
many difficulties which should be guarded against as far as freedom and
judgement can suggest. I am therefore
directed to submit whether any objection will be made on the part of Government
to a plan prepared to obviate such difficulties and sanctioned by several
Gentlemen of the highest respectability to form an association of such persons
by joining each other's means with parishes and persons of larger sums not
exceeding 1000 individuals, thereby establishing a fund for mutual assistance
sufficient to secure employment to industrious poor workmen and enabling
persons of small capitals to take advantage of the offers of Government to
Emigrate, in gradual proportions, with confidence and success!
At present
it is only intended (if sanctioned by your office) to send out a few
intelligent persons in the proportion of 10 to 100 with proper assistance to
take possession of land which the Governm’t may be pleased to grant so as to
make such arrangements for receiving others of the association, that on their
arrival they shall be provided with every thing requisite to cultivate the land
&c.
By this number of individuals joining for mutual assistance
and advantage binding the interests of each person to support the whole, either
by his money or service, will render this unity permanently usefull, and
ultimately relieve the country from the expenses of any military establishment
in that [part] where this society may be located.
The fund to be raised by this association may be placed in
Governm’t Security in the names of Trustees or subject any other arrangement
approved of by the Secretary of State for general comfit, this being the object
of the individuals who are most anxious to avail themselves of the plan and of
the Gentlemen who have promised their deposit.
I trust the importance of this application will not be diminished from
the humble rank of the applicant who has the honor to be Sir
Your most
obedient humble servant
W.
MACPHERSON
McPHAIL, F
(filed under P)
84
Wicklow
My Lord
With submission I beg to inform your Lordship, that I made
an application for leave to go out as a Settler to the
I now find that there is a Parliamentary Grant for the
Encouragement of settlers at the Cape, and Hope my past services in the Navy
and Army will intitle me to a preference, as I am informed the choice of persons
(who obtain grants) will be left to your Lordship, and I can get recommended by
several Gentlemen who formed part of the Grand Jury and the Late Assizes -
whenever your Lordship requires it.
A Gentleman in the neighbourhood of Wicklow with a capital
of two thousand pounds proposes to purchase a Vessel and take out his Farming
implements Furniture & ten families under such regulations as your Lordship
may require, and on account of my knowledge of the Cape he is desirous of my
making one of the Ten if it meets your Lordship's approbation, and he is now on
the point of disposing of a part of his Property, for the purpose of going to
the Cape or in case of failure he will proceed to America.
He wishes to know if he takes out Ten Families at his own expence
and finds them in Provisions and Water what compensation he will receive from
Government and whether his Furniture and Private Property will be subject to
any duty on his landing at the
We now hope your Lordship will be pleased to order such information
and instructions as will enable us to proceed to the
I am with
the greatest respect
your
Lordship's very humble servant
F. MCPHAIL
Wicklow
The
gentleman I have alluded to would be willing to go out in an Indierman if they
would permit him to take his Furniture and Farming implements with him.
139
Wicklow
Sir
Permit me to return you my sincere thanks for the printed
instructions dated the 9th inst. and as I am not the Principal, request you
will allow me to change the correspondence to Mr John GILBERT of Sandymount
near Wicklow who is now with me and dictates the following letter. In the mean time I beg leave to subscribe
myself, Sir
Your much
Obliged humble servant
Francis
MCPHAIL
To the
Right Hon’ble Earl
My Lord
From the Encouragement given by Government and the
information I have received from MCPHAIL who was four years at the Cape I am
induced to offer myself as a settler at
I have upwards of £2000 in ready money and shall leave
behind me as a reserve in case of failure about £250 pounds a year - permit me
to ask your Lordship where and with whom I shall leave the deposit money and
what Port we shall embark at, as I have a Thrashing Mill, Winnowing Machines,
Ploughs &c to take with me, if allowed and Waterford or Cork would be
convenient enough if any ships sail from thence.
Many people have made application to me, but I cannot as yet
give any answer to them, but my intent is to select the most usefull and before
I Encourage them to quit their present situations, I would wish to be certain
of our not being disappointed, as it may be a means of ruining them, besides, I
shall have to advance Money to pay the debt of some of them, over and above the
Money that is to be deposited in the hands of Government.
The following persons I would give the preference to if
approved of by your Lordship, viz a Carpenter, a Smith, seven Petit Farmers who
are tenants under me and MCPHAIL who is a master of all Trades and a tolerable
Farmer & who with my assistance and instructions will do well at the
Cape. I knew him an officer in the
Somerset Fensibles in Wicklow in 1801 and believe he is a deserving Man, has
seen much service and has too large a family and but a small income.
I hope your Lordship will pardon me when I say that we are
impatient to know what step to take - any information or your Lordships Order will
be most thankfully received and instantly obeyed by your Lordship's most
obedient and very humble servant
[signed] J.
GILBERT
Please
direct to
Mr John
GILBERT
Care of F
MCPHAIL
Wicklow
PALMER, J
277
No.14 Nibbin
Row
Black
Oct 6th
1819
Sir,
I
have taken the liberty of writing a few lines to know if you can put me into a
way of going out to settle at the Cape and knowing any particular party that
intends settling there should you know of any vacancy in any office whatever
that myself and wife can get over free of expense having but little excepting
what we shall be able to get by our own industry. What little money we can
scrape together we should want to purchase such articles with as would be of
most service to the new settlers at the colony. If you should not know of any
vacancy in any capacity whatever so that I might be able to raise a few pounds,
going soon, could you inform by what means I can get a free passage. I should
feel a lasting obligation; myself and wife have not yet seen our 24 year,
family at present none.
I remain your most humble servant
J. PALMER
PALMER,
Thomas
[Transcriber’s note: it is not certain which, if
either, of the Thomas
PALMERs below was the one who emigrated with WILLSON’s Party]
PALMER,
Thomas (1)
305
Lower
Marsh
Lambeth
Oct.
11th 1819
Sir
I humbly
request that you will do me the favour of sending my address to the Earl
BATHURST, and should you think it worthy of further favour, I shall feel grateful
for any service you may feel disposed to bestow upon it in the way of
recommendation.
The
accompanying packet contains the letter of recommendation, also several
certificates spoken of in my address to the Earl, as proofs of my statement
being correct. The necessary deposit in fact is already paid into a banking
house & the which shall be forthcoming at a few hours notice.
Your kindness in forwarding my
wishes will be most thankfully and gratefully received by Sir
Your most respectful humble servant
Thos. PALMER
309
Lower
Marsh
Lambeth
Oct.
12 1819
Sir,
Fearing
some mistake I take the liberty of writing to inform you that on Monday
afternoon last, I sent into the Colonial Office a packet of papers containing
an address to the Earl BATHURST, also a letter addressed to you, with
certificates. The favour of a speedy answer to the same will be most thankfully
received by your most obedient respectful humble servant,
Thos. PALMER
PALMER,
Thomas (2)
73
August
2 1819
My Lord,
Finding
that government is giving an encouragement to settlers at the Cape of Good
Hope, by sending them out free of expense and granting to each a portion of
land, I humbly take the liberty of requesting your Lordship will be pleased to
allow me to proceed thither, and if necessary to take with me a few followers,
some of whom have small families.
I sailed
for several years with Admiral PENROSE as clerk and secretary and am but lately
returned to this my native city, in consequence of his having been superceded
in the command of the Mediterranean.
Having
some knowledge of agriculture, and finding no prospect of pursuing it to
advantage here, I am induced to make this application to your Lordship, and if
requisite will forward certificates of conduct and character, and will pledge
myself that none shall accompany me whose characters are not equally
unexceptionable. I will also observe that I am ready to make any deposit which
may be required.
I have the honour to be, My Lord
Your Lordship's most obedient humble
servant
Thos. PALMER
300
11
October 1819
My Lord,
I have
the honour to enclose a list of persons willing to accompany me to the
Your
Lordship may be assured I have been very particular in the selection, and that
none shall accompany me whose character will not bear the strictest
investigation. As to my own, if requisite, I can produce certificates, and
refer your Lordship to one of the first naval characters with whom I have
served for several years as clerk
and secretary.
I have the honour to be, My Lord
Your Lordship's most obedient humble
servant
Thos. PALMER
A list of persons to accompany Mr.
Thomas PALMER to the
|
Names |
Married |
Single |
No.of
Children |
Age |
Remarks |
|
Mr.Thos. PALMER |
|
Single |
|
30 |
Has a perfect knowledge of farming |
|
Wm. PALMER |
|
Do. |
|
25 |
Accustomed to agriculture since
his infancy |
|
Jno. CALLEGAN |
Married |
|
Two |
29 |
Acquainted with country labour |
|
Wm. TURNER |
|
Single |
|
33 |
Do. |
|
Jno. MACKEY |
Married |
|
Three |
32 |
Do. |
|
Jno. BYRNE |
|
Single |
|
25 |
Do. |
|
Wm. O’BRIEN |
|
Do. |
|
21 |
Do. |
|
Dan’l TRINDLE |
|
Do. |
|
24 |
Do. |
|
J. KELLY |
|
Do. |
|
27 |
Do. |
|
Wm. HALL |
|
Do. |
|
19 |
Do. |
PALMER,
William
39
19
Saturday
July 24 1819
Sir,
As I
find trade at present very dead and nothing likely to stir which enables me to get
my living here I therefore make application as I find that persons of good
health and strong constitution is wanted for the fertilizing of the Cape of
Good Hope as my mind is fully satisfied to go if I can agree with the terms
proposed for the emigration.
Yours &c
Wm. PALMER
Locksmith, Bellhanger, Smith in general
Aged 22 years
67
19
July 29 1819
Sir,
Having
received an answer to the letter I wrote concerning the statement of the propositions
for those inclined to emigrate to the Cape and am satisfied with the statement
as it respects the passage and allso the grant that is made to those that go
but for further satisfaction I wish to know whether I am to be provided with
tools for my employ or whether I am to provide myself with them and allso what
is to be provided for the cultivation of the land given and in what way the
land is to be cultivated and allso what means of suppoart there will be for
those who settle at the cape as it appears to me that no trade can be carried
on till the land becomes cultivated, likewise when we shall embark or how we
shall attain a knowledge of our embarkation.
And I remain yours
Wm. PALMER
16
No.2
July 20th
1819
Honoured Sir,
Having
heard that it is the intention of Government to send Free Settlers out to the
Cape of Good Hope for the purpose of agriculture and I having been at the
Honoured Sir I am your must humble st.
45
July 26th
1819
Honoured Sir,
I beg leave to say that I have
received the printed form nesessary for persons emigrating to His Majesty’s
Colony at the
Honoured Sir I am your must humble st.
PARKER,
Charles
46
No.15 Long
Lane
Borough
Southwark
July 26th
1819
Sir,
Having
seen an advertisement in a paper wishing for British Subjects to go the Cape of
Good Hope (as settlers) I much wish to become one should you approve of me,
being out of employ and having nothing to doo in this country for a long tome
past, a sawyer by trade having a wife and no children, age 28 years.
I remain Sir your humble servat
Charles PARKER
PARKER,
William
27
[To the Rt.Hon.
Passage
West,
22nd
July 1819
Sir,
Having
always considered the Cape of Good Hope, from its geographical situation, the
salubrity of its climate and the fertility of its soil, as the most valuable
acquisition to Great Britain, it has afforded me much satisfaction that you now
so laudably, humanely and patriotically turn your attention to the extension of
the population and internal improvement of this important colony.
The
debates in Parliament on the 12th inst embolden me to address to you
a few lines on this subject, which under your protecting hand is so eminently
calculated to afford considerable relief to numerous unemployed people, who at
present lead a life almost of hopeless misery.
I had
for a long time strong expectations that the waste Bog and
Destitute
of capital as Ireland is, impoverished as the resident inhabitants are and the
insidious drain of the produce of the soil by absentees, it is almost
impossible that industry can flourish in a country situated as this is; therefore so may will gladly seize the
opportunity offered by Government of emigrating to the Cape.
I
have seen in the
Engaged
as I have largely been in commercial and agricultural pursuits I was in the
habit of affording employment to hundreds of people in the City of
Having
as an elector of the City and
I was
induced to make this application during my commercial pursuits, I had occasion
to reside for about four years in several of the
Although
the cession of
Inured
as I am to a tropical climate, brought up to the most active industry, almost
of an encyclopaedical nature, such as may be valuable in a new colony, I may
not be deemed unfit to be selected by His Majesty’s Government to take charge
of settlers from Ireland for the proposed Establishment at the Cape, where it
must be the earnest desire of Ministers to introduce a system of morality as
the best protection to industry and the future guarantee of the prospering of
the colony.
Grievously
as I have suffered from the operation of the Orders in Council, without
troubling either Government or Parliament with Petitions which many recommended
me to submit, I humbly presume to state that I have a strong claim, not only to
be favoured with your commiseration but your generous and liberal confidence,
as the humane and enlightened manager of the proposed Plan.
From
time immemorial my family have fought and bled for their king and country. My
uncle Colonel PARKER fell in action in India in the command of a detachment of
the British Army at Bombay, and my brother Captain PARKER of the Navy lost his
life, with his crew, in the command of Le
Viper Sloop of War open in the act of reconnoitring the French Fleet off
Bantry Bay in the awful winter of 1796.
You
have already honoured me with your correspondence and thanks for my own
personal exertions in devilifing the abuses practised in Irish Grand Jury
Presentiments. My Lords LIVERPOOL,
I
have lately devoted much of my time to enquiries into the alarming state of the
Irish Poor, towards whom you have been personally kind.
When
you were in
As I
was proceeding to submit this detail to your kind, serious and prompt
consideration I received a letter from my near relative the Constable of the
Navy who states that he made the minutest inquiries in the best channels as to
the cession of Cuba and that the report of its transfer had no foundation in
truth. He therefore recommended my losing no time to provide some other
situation besides that which was the object of my researches. His answer has
fully confirmed me in this respectful appeal to your consideration.
My immediate
family consists of a wife of one of the first connections in this county, three
daughters and three sons, Mrs. PARKER and my two eldest daughters the only
part of my family grown up, and perfectly content to share my fortunes in any
climate I may determine to go to. If under my present circumstances it pleased
God to remove me from this varied scene, their means of support would be
extremely limited – a painful consideration which grieves me to the heart and
embitters all my moments. But why should I, a perfect stranger to you Sir, the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, trouble you with such a private detail. My answer
should be candid and simple because your acknowledged humanity and the high
respect you pay to the interests of Religion and the social virtues embolden me
to apply directly to the fountainhead, the mover of the Plan in the House of
Commons.
You have now
before you a brief account of a man in the 42nd year of his age who
has mixed in the first society and is most respectably, if not highly
connected, who has experienced many vicissitudes of life but who still thank
God possesses sufficient energies of mind and body, if aided by your patronage,
of rendering important services, not only to himself but to his king, country
and that Government which may take him under its countenance – one who has not
despaired amidst the greatest misfortunes, but who trusting in an Omniscient
Providence and in the kind consideration of Government hopes to be relieved by
its instrumentality of what he fondly trusts are unmerited distresses.
The present
Lord Mayor Mr ATKINS has been an old correspondent of mine. I beg leave to
refer you to his Lordship and Sir J.B. MARTIN as to their knowledge of me and
my connections.
Should your
answer be propitious I shall have the honour of waiting on you at
This
application to your, Sir, is not only deeply interesting to me but to many
respectable individuals inclined to be the companions of my voyage and
partakers of my future fortunes. As such let me earnestly entreat that it will
elicit your personal attention.
I have the
honor to be Sir
Your most
obedient and very humble st.
Wm. PARKER
I take leave to inclose a letter for the Lord Mayor
apprizing his Lordship of this application to you. I also take the liberty to
request your perusal of my Plea for the Poor and Industrious
[note from GOULBURN across bottom of final page]
Acknowledge receipt of his letter transmitted by Mr.
VANSITTART and acquaint him that there is no intention of approaching persons
to superintend the embarkation or to take charge of settlers proceeding to the
Cape, but in the event of his being disposed to proceed thither inclose him a
copy of the printed letter which specifies the only conditions under which
Govt. give encouragement to emigration to that settlement.
[Transcriber’s Note: Captain Henry Harding PARKER and his ship HMS Viper
were lost on 2 Jan 1797 after engaging the French fleet, which was
attempting to land insurrectionists in
92
Passage West
Friday 5th
August 1819
My Lord,
I have
had the honour to receive a letter this day from Mr. VANSITTART of the 29th
ult on the subject of the proposed emigration to the Cape of Good Hope, wherein
he states that he should not fail to transmit to your Lordship the documents
which I have sent him, as the arrangements for the proposed colonization were
considered your case.
Having
paid great, almost unremitting, attention to the state of the Poor in
The interesting
and I will add the important details which have thus reached me make me
desirous to use every exertion to aid the benevolent views of His Majesty’s
Government in which your Lordship is to take such an active and prominent part.
Deeply
interested, as a husband and father of six children, in the success of this
arduous enterprize I feel called on to unite firmness with forethought and to
call into action all the exigencies of body and mind to insure success to my
humble exertions.
Having
for many years laboured and with some success in bettering the condition of the
Poor in Ireland I have had frequent occasions to communicate with the Irish
Government, and I am happy to state that the distinguished Personages who
swayed the viceregal powers in Ireland paid the most marked attention to my
suggestions and with a promptness highly honourable to their humanity. Thus
emboldened, I have taken a wider range of the importance of the proposed
emigration than perhaps most other individuals in this country.
My
friend Sir J.B. MARTIN most probably has had an interview with your Lordship
before this. I have also solicited him to have an interview with Mr. BARROW,
whose trades in
As I
propose having an interview next with His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant on my
way to London, you will particularly oblige me by having the goodness to
inclose any communication with which your Lordship may please to favour me
under cover to Wm. GREGORY Esq, Castle Dublin.
In
this town, my family residence for over a century, there are a number of
helpless widows and orphans of seamen and mechanics whose life is a burthen to
them in their present deplorable condition, as they are not only destitute of
clothing but almost of food, without resorting to begging or crime.
As
food is to be had in abundance on the salubrious and fertile shores of Southern
Africa, and as the raw materials for clothing almost spontaneously grow there,
it has appeared to me that by a little timely precaution and the aid of the
humane that some of these distressed individuals may be prevented continuing a
prey to despondency and to despair,
I
have mentioned my ideas to several of my friends, some of whom are active
Governors of the Charitable Institutions in
These
will show you how zealous I am in humble but I trust not ineffectual exertions
to do good. I propose on Monday next going to
Should
Sir Nicholas COLTHURST be in
As
clothing and implements of husbandry, manufactures and defence are the main
articles to be procured in the
I have the honour to be my Lord with much respect
Your most obedient humble servant
Wm. PARKER
The widows who are likely to emigrate will be under 45
years of age and would assist in the cultivation of the vines of flax and hemp
besides manufacturing the two latter into clothing for the colonists and the
army. Present exertion when aided by the protecting hands of Government
directed by such efficient and humane individuals as the Secretary for the
Colonies and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
[Transcriber’s
Note: The properties of Adlington and Worthington were passed by descent to
members of the CLAYTON family, most notable among whom were Richard Clayton who
became Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in Ireland from 1765 until his
death in 1770, and another Richard Clayton who studied law and served as
Recorder of Wigan 1815 - 1828, Constable of Lancaster Castle and British Consul
at Nantes. He was also a noted translator with many published works to his
credit. See www.my-worthington-heritage.co.uk]
96
[Enclosed with the above letter. A copy written in a different
hand, possibly his wife or daughter’s]
To the Governors of the House of Industry of the City
of
Passage West
August 1819
My Lord and Gentlemen,
The
alarming situation of the poor in Ireland having for a series of years attracted
my most serious attention, I have exerted all the means within my reach in
endeavours to better their condition. In the progress of this undertaking I
have been honoured with the constant correspondence and communications of some
of the most eminent philanthropists, both in and out of Parliament. These bid
me to devise a plan of rural asylums for each Barony or Union of Parishes, to
be placed under the immediate primary control of the Grand Juries at Assizes
and under the management of Local Committees. Such establishments would prevent
as has been humanely expressed by Dr. PERCEVAL of Dublin the miseries of the
country being visited on the towns as the poor of their several districts could
be employed and fed “where provisions grow and are consequently cheapest”.
Although my suggestions met the approbation of many competent individuals of
the first characters who exerted themselves in the cause of suffering humanity,
the extent of the funds required for carrying them into execution and the dread
of increasing the evils of idleness, when anything like a National Support was
provided for the helplessness of infancy and old age, have retarded, I will not
say totally prevented, my plan being acted on.
His
Majesty’s Ministers having proposed to encourage emigration to the Cape of Good
Hope, and a Parliamentary grant having been made for that purpose, as no
employment is for a while likely to be provided at home for our able bodied
poor, it is fortunate that such an extensive field offers for it under the
immediate auspices of Government on the salubrious and fertile shores of
Southern Africa.
The
general peace which so happily prevails throughout the wide expanse of the
British dominions is most favourable to the happy establishment of new colonies
under wise and humane regulation. Therefore after the most serious deliberation
and receiving the most satisfactory accounts I have tendered my services to the
British Government to conduct a colony from
Anxious
that the able bodied and moral poor of the south of Ireland should benefit from
my exertions I take leave to inform you of this circumstance and to suggest
that as Government propose that the able parochial poor in England should be
aided by the respective parishes to emigrate, measures may be adopted to
relieve your establishment, the vast utility of which has been so amply proved,
from a part of its numerous inmates; provided such individuals could be
selected, willing to emigrate and not labouring under physical or moral
disabilities.
I
have submitted this proposition in a general way to the Irish Government, and
as I propose having an immediate interview with them on the subject of my
enterprize I take leave to submit to your prompt consideration the propriety of
your ascertaining the number of able bodied persons and healthy children over
14 years of age, who have had the smallpox, hooping cough and meazles, as may
be inclined to embark in the month of October or November for the Cape of Good
Hope under the regulations approved of by Government. It is extremely desirable
that the number of this description in the different Public Charities through
Ireland should be accurately ascertained that the necessary ways and means
should be timely provided and particularly as local subscriptions must be
entered into to give a similar assistance to the Irish Poor to emigrate as the
English Parishes are authorized to do from their funds.
98/100
Passage
West,
6th
August 1819
Mr.
W. PARKER presents his most respectful compliments to Lord
To the Governors of the
My Lords and Gentlemen,
Having
as a Ship Owner taken from your establishment several boys as apprentices to
the sea, and as it is extremely difficult during the present circumscribed
state of commerce to procure situations for the children in Public
Establishments, many of whom are unavoidably continued in them beyond the age
prescribed for apprenticing them, I beg leave to call your attention to the
Plan of Emigration to the Cape of Good Hope proposed by Government and now in
progress of being carried into effect. I have tendered my services to His
Majesty’s Ministers on the occasion of which the inclosed copy of my letter to
the Governors of the House of Industry will more fully inform you.
I
have proposed that a number of boys and girls from the Public Charities in
Ireland should be provided with means to emigrate under the special care of the
Director, Clergyman and Physician of the colony where on their being located
they should be apprenticed to such industrious farmers, artisans and mechanics
of good moral character as the Director &c approved.
This
system was successfully acted on by the Dutch Government on the first
settlement of the Cape, the most respectable inhabitants of which are the
children sent from the Orphan Schools in
I
wish to call your early attention to this suggestion that you may ascertain the
number of children over 14 years of age, who have had the smallpox meazles and
hooping cough, who may be disposed to volunteer under my immediate care. The
Physician or Surgeon who may accompany me will be instructed to examine
minutely each boy and girl and to reject any that could not be embarked under
every fair prospect of future success.
I
shall arrange either in Dublin or London the selection of proper Masters and
Mistresses from the most approved Societies to take care of the childrens
health and more to preserve the benefits of their early education and to
instruct the rising generation of the colonists and if possible of the Natives.
Every
precaution which human forethought can [demand] under the direction of the most
enlightened philanthropists in
Be so good as to inclose your answer under cover to
Wm. GREGORY Esq, Castle Dublin
I have the honour to be my Lords and Gentlemen
Your very obedient humble servant
Copy
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Passage
West,
11th
August 1819
Sir,
I
have had the honour to receive your letter of the 3rd inst with the
inclosed circular on the subject of emigration to the
In
this parish and the neighbourhood of
The
sixth paragraph in the circular letter appears to me to apply to this
particular description of persons, from which it is generally supposed to be
the humane wish of Government to relieve the country. A strong feeling has been
already shown in
But
these are not the class of persons likely to reward an enterprizing individual
by their useful labours and certainly not such as I should select. Nevertheless
they are such persons for whom, were it possible, Government should provide
means for emigrating and where it is more the duty of the state than of an
individual to relieve.
However
considerably over 100 families, the heads of which are all men possessing
bodily and mental energies, freely volunteering to be the companions of my
enterprize and to place themselves under my particular care. I shall therefore
be perfectly satisfied to make such arrangements with them as Government may
approve, provided they can empower me when located in the colony to enforce
their several contracts.
The
undertaking is arduous but I trust that I possess sufficient fortitude and
patience to be prepared to meet with difficulties and with the blessing of God
to insure success.
Thus
circumstanced I shall proceed to
My Parliamentary
friends have come forward with tenders of their services and although policy
may influence the Colonial Department to state, as you have done in your letter
to me, that there exists no intention to appoint persons to take charge of
bodies of settlers to the Cape of Good Hope and to superintend their
proceedings, I am perfectly satisfied that His Majesty’s Ministers will not
leave these persons to create their own ruin, which would be the case unless
“some intelligent individual” as the circular letter specifies should direct
their industry and provide for their multiform wants.
What the
[obscured] PAYNE? and Mr.BARROW have written are conclusive on these points.
The present state of Society in the South East of Africa does not sanction a
number of destitute individuals to be cast dependent and almost destitute on
its shores remote from
When Sir
J.B. MARTIN and Mr. BARROW have an interview with my Lord BATHURST his Lordship
will probably be inclined to allude to my suggestions.
My views
lead me to form a settlement on the sea coast for the purpose of commerce and I
have stated such facts as may incline the Colonial Department to secure me a
grant of land on the Knysna. I have the honour to be, Sir, with much respect
Your very obedient servant
Wm. PARKER
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Greshams
Hotel
Friday 20th
August 1819
Mr. W. PARKER
presents his compliments to Mr. GOULBURN, takes leave to inform him for the
information of Earl BATHURST that he has arrived from Cork in this City on his
way to London, in order to enter into arrangements with the Colonial Department
for the removal of a number of settlers from Cork Harbour to the Territories of
the Cape of Good Hope.
On
the special recommendation of Mr. GRANT, Mr. PARKER waits for the honour of an interview
with His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant in Tuesday next, as Mr. GRANT has
assured him that Earl TALBOT is interested in the success of his arduous
enterprize.
Mr.
GRANT has been so kind as to offer Mr. PARKER particular letters of introduction to
Mr. GOULBURN, he therefore trusts that his delay in
Mr. PARKER
has had a long interview with Sir George BE....? whom he particularly consulted
respecting the establishment of a Colonial Militia at the
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Hotel
Monday 23rd
August 1819
Mr. PARKER presents
his compliments to Mr. GOULBURN, takes leave to acknowledge receipt of his
letter of the 13th inst transmitted from Passage West and that he
hopes to have the honour of paying his personal respects in
Mr. PARKER is pleased
to find from Mr. GOULBURN’s letters that a part of Mr. P’s plan of emigration
from
Mr. PARKER has written
to Mr. PEEL to
[note from GOULBURN on back of envelope:
What can we say to this pompous gentleman who has
already so completely worn out
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Crown Hotel
1st
September 1819
Mr.
PARKER presents his compliments to Mr. GOULBURN and will do
himself the honour of waiting on him on Tuesday next at 12 o’clock agreeably to
Mr. GOULBURN’s appointment.
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Crown Hotel,
3rd
September 1819
Sir,
In
submitting through you to Lord BATHURST’s consideration certain conditions
relative to the proposed emigration of myself, family and large body of
settlers from Cork Harbour to the Cape of Good Hope, I feel called on to
introduce these conditions which I have no doubt will meet his Lordships
approbation.
The
letters of introduction which I have had the honour to procure to Mr.
VANSITTART, Lords HANDLY and CASTLEREAGH and to yourself from Mr. GRANT as the
Organ of the Irish Government, accompanied with the high testimonials of my
public and private character contained in these letters, embolden me to address
the Colonial Department with some degree of confidence and with a humble hope
that my past services in the cause of my King, Country and of suffering
humanity will meet all due attention from his Lordship and yourself.
I
removed with my family to a tropical climate and respectably if not highly
connected I do not appear before you in the light of an ordinary emigrant but
as an individual of considerable experience and knowledge of [men?] and things,
and more particularly as a patient an loyal sufferer from the operation of
public occurrences and especially from the Orders in Council in 1810 or 1811,
which deprived me and my friends of a very considerable property, a fact well
known to my Lord LIVERPOOL and painfully distressing to me, as a husband and a
father.
I
have a very general knowledge of the Colonial System having had when in the
The
anomalous state of the Colonial Government of the
Should
my Lord BATHURST be disposed to make any arrangements with me there will be no
necessity for any departure of much moment from the official letters issued by
the Colonial Department and which are so creditable to the humanity of His
Majesty’s Government.
But
as my views are of an embracing and comprehensive nature, uniting commercial
and agricultural pursuits, experience and misfortune have given me a
considerable knowledge, I do trust that his Lordship will deem me deserving of
a special grant of a part of those occupied lands on the banks of the Knysna,
and that he will be pleased to facilitate my negotiations with Mr. George REX
of Milkwood Kraal [Melkhoutkraal]* for the purchase of the farm of Eastford
which appears on the map and is represented to me as being the [ideal?]
situation for a Town. This Town I shall most respectfully solicit His Royal
Highness the Prince Regent to name New Cork, as the harbour of the Knysna bears
so strong a resemblance to that of my native city, and as the Town will I hope
become populous under the auspices of the British Government and the industry
of the natives of
The
number of highly respectable individuals willing to embark with me and under my
direction give me some additional claim to Lord BATHURST’s consideration.
Several Naval and Military Officers, a Clergyman of the Established Church
highly recommended will cooperate with me and form a loyal and efficient
Council to aid me in cases of emergency and to enforce order and good conduct
among the Colonists. With such assistance and with the superior help of Religion,
Morality and Industry I place humble confidence under God and the protection of
the British Government and I hope to see in a few years a flourishing colony on
the South East Coast of Africa affording an extensive asylum to our redundant
population at home and adding to the strength and revenues if the British
Empire.
These
are my views and I hope that they will not be considered erroneous but that
they will merit the distinguished notice of Lord BATHURST.
Having when in Dublin fully explained myself to
the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland on this subject it was most gratifying to me to
find that His Excellency cordially approved of my enterprize and expressed
himself through the Chief Secretary disposed to afford me every assistance
which His Majesty’s Ministers approved of and which the great poverty of the
Irish settlers mainly arising from the effects of the late contagious disease
so particularly required.
It
may not be irrelevant to state that Mr. Serjeant BARTON told me in
This
opinion, which I will venture to confirm, is that of all the Irish Judges [and?]
will no doubt have due weight - ask my
Lord BATHURST and it will operate with the Irish Government to aid the settlers
with a grant of the necessary arms, ammunitions, tents &c and for which the
voluntary and loyal services of so many individuals in the Irish Yeomanry give
them a strong claim.
As an
officer of the Yeomanry I pledge myself to organise all the male adults in the
new colony into a respectable Regiment of Militia to aid in the guard
protection of the settlement and give local confidence amongst the inhabitants
of the district. In submitting this proposition I trust that I do an act of
service to my country, as such a corps, unpaid, embodied for self defence and
always on the alert, would strike the neighbouring savages with awe, and prevent
such scenes occurring as happened at the Knysna in 1799 and which have acted on
the borders of the Witte River this present year.
The
vast importance of the subject, and the interest of so many individuals for
whom I am the agent, require on my part the fullest and most satisfactory
explanations – that no false hopes, no enthusiastic idea of success should
henceforth cause discontent, dissatisfaction and distress amongst the
colonists.
Mr.
GRANT and Mr. SNEYD said “let your business be well arranged in
Having
now done so, I take leave most respectfully to submit the accompanying
proposals for My Lord BATHURSTs favourable consideration. I have the honour to
be Sir
Your most obedient and very humble servant
Wm. PARKER
*[Transcriber’s
Note: George REX, rumoured to be the illegitimate son of George III, purchased
the estate of Melkhoutskraal (Milkwood) in 1804. "As time went on the 'grand seigneur' (George
Rex) at Melkhout Kraal expanded his agricultural activities and eventually
became the largest landowner along the coast between Table Bay and
{Attached to above letter]
Conditions which Mr. PARKER has the honour to submit to Earl
BATHURST’s consideration for taking charge of a body of settlers from Cork
Harbour for the South East Coast of Africa, pursuant to the late Parliamentary
grant and in conformity to the Regulations of the Colonial Department.
1st
That a grant of land shall be made to each head of families and all adults
eighteen years of age and upwards at the rate of 100 acres, agreeably to the
circular letter of August 1819, and that Mr. PARKER shall have power to article to him for
three years such a number of tradesmen, mechanics and agricultural labourers
not exceeding 100, for each of which he is to obtain a grant of land, such as
may be unlocated or in the hands of Government on the banks of the River
Knysna, and such as Mr. PARKER may solicit on his arrival and that in
consequence of the lately alleged scarcity of provisions at Cape Town and its
territories he shall be allowed two years for completing his compliment of 100
families of male adults so that he may render his selection of lands as
convenient as circumstances will admit.
2.
That the Colonial Government at the
3.
That as several of the Public Charities in
4.
That the unarticled settlers who may choose to go under Mr. PARKER’s direction shall be
totally free from his interference in their private pursuits. But that all who
go to the district of the Knysna shall consider him as the confidential
superintendent thereof.
5.
That Mr. PARKER be appointed Colonial Commandant of the Colonial Militia of the
Knysna with full powers for the first seven years of appointing the Officers of
the Regiment.
6.
That it is understood the Officers and Privates of said Militia shall serve without pay and be subject to
such rules and regulations as the Colonial Government acting on behalf of His
Majesty may think proper to order. But that all due consideration be made by
the Government for the voluntary services of such a corps so that they shall
not be harassed with unnecessary duty.
7.
That in case of vacancy the Privates of said Regiment of Militia after the
lapse of seven years shall have the power of electing their own officers (as
was the case in the Irish Yeomanry) with the excepting of the Colonial
Commandant, who shall be appointed in case of Mr. PARKER’s death, resignation or
removal by the Government of the Cape.
8. That in
case of the death, resignation or removal of George VANKERVAL Esq, the present
Landrost or Sheriff of the District of George Town, Mr. PARKER be appointed his
successor if it be not deemed expedient to separate the District of George Town
from that of the Knysna, the harbour of which is near 50 miles distant from the
former. In case of such separation Mr. PARKER shall be appointed Landrost with the
usual salary and allowances made by the colony to the other Landrosts.
9. That as
the Irish Government had given an assurance to Mr. PARKER of its cordially
assisting him with a proportion of military stores, arms and ammunition, from
the Irish Establishment, that such quantities as the Commander of Forces in
Ireland may approve shall be shipped on board one of the transports, either at
Dublin or Cork, for the Knysna, for the protection and accommodation of the
colonists.
10. That as the
timber of the forests of the Knysna after trial in Deptford Dock Yard has been
declared absolutely unfit for His Majesty’s Naval Services, that Mr. PARKER
shall have free permission to cut down any quantity he may require [in] the
Government Forests, without any charge, fees or impost and to remain the same
through any ways already formed or to [obscured] such new ways or aqueducts
without any hindrance or molestation from any individuals connected with the
Government. Provided nevertheless that Mr. PARKER makes good any damage he may
do to the lands or premises of any person. And it is understood that all the
settlers shall have free permission to cut down any timber they may require for
their own use.
Draft of Henry GOULBURN’s reply to above:
I
have laid before Lord B your letter of the 3rd inst enclosing for
his Lordship’s consideration certain conditions under which you propose to take
charge of a body of settlers and proceed to the Cape of Good Hope, and am
directed to reply to assure you that his Lordship does not feel himself at
liberty to admit in your case of any deviation from the conditions laid down in
the printed letter under which other settlers proceed to that colony; it is not
from any doubt as to your individual qualifications but from the necessity
which his Lordship considers to exert for placing all the settlers in the
colony on a precisely similar footing. On this ground therefore his Lordship is
unable to hold out to you any expectation of your being permitted on your
arrival to solicit the particular spot which you may consider most eligible for
a settlement. You will of course be at liberty to make known your wishes to the
Governor but it must rest with him to decide how far a compliance is consistent
with the general interest of the colony.
With
respect to the appointments which you have in view either as Superintendent of
the Knysna, as Colonel of the Militia or as Landrost of the District of George
Town, Lord B cannot enter into any engagement not does he consider it necessary
to discuss your proposition with respect to the military service of the
settlers, it not being in his power to [obscured] any that differ from those
which are actually in force in the colony & Lord B is particularly desirous
that you should have an [obscured] that as all the persons who proceed to the
Cape as settlers will of course receive in common with his Majesty’s other
subjects in that colony all due protection and support, so they cannot be
permitted to enjoy either with respect to their lands or in any other respect
any immunities from which other inhabitants are debarred. For this reason the
right of collecting timber on land allotted to you there is not one which Lord
B has in his power to concede.
With
respect to that part of your proposal which relates to the carrying out of a
certain number of boys and girls from the charities in Ireland, Lord B
considers that although the plan may well be deserving of future consideration
it is one which he should not in the first instance be desirous of encouraging.
To the other conditions specified as they in most respects conform to the
regulations laid down in the printed letter Lord B has no objection, but he has
desired me to add that in the event of any proposal you may make being accepted
you will be at perfect liberty to make any legal agreements with the settlers
under your direction which may be essential for your mutual interest &
comfort.
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Crown Hotel,
Saturday 4th
September 1819, 11 o’clock
Mr.
PARKER presents his compliments to Mr. GOULBURN, takes leave
to forward him a letter which he received this Post from the Bishop of
Gloucester. The number of distinguished personages in
Note from GOULBURN across bottom:
Acquaint Mr. PARKER that although I am not aware that
any confidential communication can be necessary on the subject of a proposal to
emigrate to the Cape that nevertheless as he appears to entertain an different
opinion I shall be happy to receive him on Tuesday next at 2 o’clock.
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Crown Hotel
Tuesday 14 Sept 1819
Mr PARKER presents his compliments to Mr
GOULBURN takes leave to send him the copy of a letter which he received from a
very eminent Irish Clergyman on the subject of the
As Mr PARKER does not wish to be troublesome to Mr
GOULBURN, he has determined to wait his and Lord BATHURST’s pleasure and in
order to facilitate the necessary arrangements in
As several of Mr PARKER’s connexions are at present in the
country and as some of them have promised to meet him in Town early in October,
Mr PARKER
has written to Mrs
PARKER to join him in
Mr PARKER has seen a letter from the
[Note from GOULBURN across letter]
Return W.P. his book and letter with my thanks for the
communication & acquaint him that I should be very [unhappy?] to be the
cause of delaying him [unnecessarily?] in London and as I am not conscious of
any point which cannot be settled by correspondence as well as by personal
communication, beg that he will not sacrifice his convenience for what he may
consider to be either Lord B’s or mine
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Copy of a
letter from the Revd H. TOWNSEND to Mr PARKER
4 Augt 1819
My Dear
Friend
Your undertaking appears to me most judicious, and from the
first time I heard of the encouragement held out for colonization at the
Our loyal newspapers were generally full of discouragement
to migration, when if they had known the real state of the Country, they should
have promoted it by every means within their power, for it is not mere numbers
that constitute the strengths or prosperity of an Empire, but united,
industrious and happy inhabitants. An
empire crowded with people of whom many languish for want of employment and
when employment cannot be given to them, must like an overgrown body contain
the seeds of disorder.”Male suit sua”
. But although spots may be overstocked the world is yet sufficiently wide, and
a great nation like
Some good ploughmen and carpenters would be among the prime
requisites. Common labourers may be made
or found anywhere that civilisation even in a rude state subsists. If you can
accomplish the object proposed of getting out at the head of a strong
establishment, provided with all such things and materials, as such a scheme
requires, and under the protection of Government, very little capital will
be required to insure ultimate success.
The command of labour in such enterprises is capital sufficient, and
that your numbers will enable you to have.
I would principally guard against extravagant hopes, which
generally end in mortification and disappointment. Such an undertaking rather lays the
foundation of future prosperity for those who come after than encourages hopes
of immediate acquisition. You must
therefore be prepared for some difficulties and some disappointments, and among
other articles of preparation lay in a stock of patience and fortitude. I shall be extremely glad to hear how you get
on in the encouragement you expect, and the provisions you are enabled to make.
Yours most
truly
Hor.
TOWNSEND
A few years
residence at the
[Transcriber’s
note: The Rev. Horace TOWNSEND of Derry in the parish of Rosscarbery was the
author of the Statistical Survey of the
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Sir
I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 13th inst
to which I hasten to reply as the period is fast approaching for the
In one of the circular letters, the last I believe, it is
stated "that the interests and wishes of the settlers will be consulted
and attended to, as far as may be consistent with the public interests of the
Colony." This assurance, which does
such high honor to the Colonial Department, emboldens me to solicit your
reference to my [previous/former] communication with the conditions accompanying
it. In these documents you will find
that it is my wish to comply as far as possible with the conditions laid down
in the printed circular, and that I do not solicit any special exemption in my
favor, incompatible with Earl BATHURST to grant, or such as may prove the
grounds of jealousy to other settlers.
But as I bring considerable commercial, nautical and
agricultural experience to my aid, and as Mr Richard Benjamin SHEARES a
gentleman of high respectability, property, talents and possessing some local
knowledge of the Cape has associated with me, along with several other
respectable individuals, it is due to them and myself that I should for the
general interest avail myself of these circumstances to press, if not a special
exception at home, at least a particularly strong recommendation, (which in
every point of view, I should consider as valid, as a command) from Earl
BATHURST to his Excellency the Governor of the Cape, requesting that the wishes
of myself and settlers will be complied with, as stated in my letter and
conditions of the 3rd inst, copies of which, I submit should accompany the
dispatch committed to my case provided that these conditions be consistent with
the public interests of the Colony.
I have that confidence in Earl BATHURST’s consideration and
my own devotion as a loyal subject to my King, country and the interests of
Humanity, that although circumstances may prevent his Lordship entering into
any engagement with me, that I should be appointed either as superintendent of
the Knysna, as Colonel of the Militia, or as Landrost of the district of George
Town, that I shall be perfectly satisfied at his Lordships recommending me for
these appointments, should any such be deemed necessary, or should any vacancy
occur.
I apprehend that you are under some misconception as to the
privilege I solicited of cutting Timber in the forests of the Knysna. These are
represented to me as useless possessions in the hands of the Crown. Indeed the specimens of the Timber, which I
have seen at Deptford Dockyard, indicate that it was in a state of decay and
unfit for any public service. In this
case no possible injury could arise to the public from granting me this boon,
which would enable me to employ a vast number of people in the supply of the
garrison and inhabitants of Cape Town, with the article of fuel of which they
so much stand in need.
Having now replied to your letter in a manner which I hope
will be satisfactory to Earl BATHURST, permit me to conclude by stating, that
in coinciding with the opinion of that highly respectable individual Doctor
COLQUHOUN, who has honored me with his correspondence, I am fully satisfied
"it will only require prudent, correct and intelligent superintendence, in
order to secure success in what may be truly denominated a God like work, that
of making millions of our fellow creatures happy, who are now
miserable". When his Majesty's
Ministers proposed the Parliamentary grant, such sentiments unquestionably
operated with them. I therefore,
honoured as I am with the friendship of so many distinguished Individuals, and
accustomed to enquire into the misfortunes and vices of society, in all their
appalling shapes, and to remove them as far as my humble means permit, I am
animated with a hope that these circumstances will hereafter lead to have me
considered as a person of some importance in such an extensive Colony.
Mr SHEARES only waits your answer to proceed to
As my
general knowledge on the subject of Emigration and Embarkation may be useful on
this occasion, permit me to suggest, that the Admiral and Agent for Transport
in Cork Harbour be requested to muster and examine all the Heads of families
who may embark, that Government may be fully satisfied that no improper mode
has been resorted to, in securing their services.
I have the
honor to be Sir
Your most
obedient and very humble servant
William
PARKER
[Transcriber’s
note: Richard SHEARES
was the son of Henry SHEARES. Henry and his brother John, both barristers, were
hanged for treason during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, having been betrayed by
a double-agent named ARMSTRONG. Today they are revered as two of the foremost
Irish patriots. There is no information on Richard or any of his political
affiliations.]
[Draft of
Henry GOULBURN’s reply to above]
I have laid before Lord B the letter which you addressed to
me on the 14th inst in which you state that you do not desire any
special exemption in your favor from the conditions laid down in the printed
circular with respect to emigration to the Cape, but that you are anxious to
receive so strong a recommendation to the Governor as should ensure on his part
a compliance with the wishes which you expressed in your former letter provided
they are consistent with the general interests of the Colony.
I am directed in reply to acquaint you that in the event of
any proposal for proceeding as a settler to the Cape being made by you &
accepted, Lord B. will readily recommend you to the Governor in terms perfectly
consistent with the testimonials which you have adduced from so many
respectable quarters of your respectability & qualifications and has no
doubt that you will receive every favorable consideration compatible with the
general interests of the Colony & the claims of other settlers. But in order to remove any erroneous
impression to which such a recommendation might give rise, Lord B. is desirous
that I should again explain to you before any definite proposal has been made
by you that he can not hold out to you an expectation that the Govt. can confer
on you any privileges not conceded to other settlers in a similar class with
yourself: or that it will be possible to abandon in your favor the right of
cutting timber which has been always heretofore reserved to the Crown.
I have only further to add that if it should be formally
your wish to proceed to the Cape it would be desirable that I should receive
from you as early as is convenient number & list of the persons whom you
propose to accompany you in order that Lord B. may have your proposal under his
consideration together with those many of the other persons who are equally
desirous of availing themselves of the offer held out in the circular letter of
the ___August
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Friday 17
September 1819
Mr. PARKER presents
his compliments to Mr. GOULBURN, takes leave to send to him two letters
received from individuals desirous to proceed under Mr. P’s direction to the
Cape of Good Hope. Mr. PARKER has also received a letter from Mr.
Frederick CLARKE of Passage West,
Mr.
J. VANCOUVER, the elder brother of the celebrated Circumnavigator, although
advanced in years, wishes to join Mr. PARKER. The Lords Mayor has recommended this
scientific gentleman for his sound understanding and a comprehensive and
enlightened mind. His years above 60 are the only obstacle to his embarking in
such an arduous undertaking. But he has gone through great exercises with Mr. PARKER.
Mr. PARKER’s
house in
Mr. P takes
the liberty to send Mr. GOULBURN a small pamphlet which he procured yesterday
respecting the proposed emigration. A
230
past 3
o’clock
Tuesday 21st
September 1819
Mr. PARKER presents
his compliments to Mr. GOULBURN, takes leave to inclose him a copy of the Printed
Articles of Agreement which he proposes between him and the settlers who are to
be articled to him. This document which Mr. PARKER deems of great importance to the
successful establishment of one of the new settlements he hopes will meet the
approbation of Earl BATHURST and of Mr. GOULBURN.
Before any
copies be [printed?] off of these articles, which Mr. PARKER wishes to have done
tomorrow in order to transmit to Ireland, that no delay may ensue, he hopes
that Mr. GOULBURN at his leisure will have the goodness to peruse and as soon
as possible to signify whether the same be consonant with the views of the
Colonial Department.
Articles
of Agreement made this _________ Day of __________ in the Year of our
Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and __________. Between _______________ of
________ on the Part, and _________ of the other Part.
Witness, That the said ____________ has entered into the
service of the said ___________ in the term of ______ years from this day, on
the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned; that is to say :
I.
That the said ___________ shall and will serve the
said ______________ as a __________ At such place or places in the Colony of
the Cape of Good Hope, as the said ______________ may be located at for the
said term, to commence and be computed from the day of his arrival at such
place or places, when the pay of the said _____________ shall commence at the
rate of _________ per day, and that for every day which the said ____________
shall employ the said ____________ he shall be paid by the said ___________ and
the said wages, shall also be supplied with provisions from the stores,
according to the standard as fixed and allowed to the soldiers in the said
Colony by Government.
II.
That the said ___________ will permit the said
_____________ to work for himself as often as the affairs of him the said
______________ may allow, on the said _____________ accounting to the said
____________ for his provisions from the stores at ________ per day.
III.
That the working hours in each day shall be regulated
by the custom of the Colony, but shall not exceed the legal working time of ten
hours and an half in Great Britain.
IV.
That such provisions as the family of the said
_________ may require shall be furnished from the stores of the settlement by
the said ___________ and shall be charged to the account of the said
___________ at the current price of the district in which the settlement may be
established.
V.
That in case of accident or serious ill health
preventing the accustomed labor of the said ___________ he shall nevertheless
receive his full allowance of provisions from the stores, and also one half of
the average daily wages which he had been in the habit of earning during the
six preceding weeks before the accident or illness befell him.
VI.
That the said __________ shall have a plot of ground
on the site of the town intended to be built, containing not less than one
quarter of an acre for building himself a house, for which said land, and house
so to be built by the said _________ a grant in perpetuity shall be made, after
the expiration of seven years from the time it was located, to the said
_________ his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, by the said
_____________ on payment of a yearly rent at and after the rate of two pounds
sterling per acre, provided the said house be built according to a plan to be
made and approved of by the Colonial Government, or the said ___________. Or the said ____________ his heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns, shall have permission to take, cultivate
and occupy in lieu of his town allotment, one acre of land, at a distance not
exceeding -------- miles from the town, which said allotment shall from time to
time be augmented, according to the ability and exertions of the said ________
until it shall ultimately contain five acres, but no more.
VII.
That such allotment of one or more acres, not
exceeding five acres, shall be granted to him in perpetuity by the said
_____________ at the yearly reserved rent of two shillings sterling, British
money, per acre, but such rent is not to commence until after the expiration of
the first seven years, not until the first day of January or the first day of
July, subsequent to the anniversary of the settlers landing or arriving at the
settlement.
VIII.
That the said _____________ shall not be entitled to
receive more than one third of his wages in the money of the country, the other
two thirds being supplied to him from the stores in such tools, articles of
clothing or other necessaries as he may require, and for whatever balance which
may be in his favor at the end of each year or quarter, a bill shall be granted
to him by the said _________ to remit to his distant friends at the current
exchange of the country.
IX.
That in case the said _____________ shall neglect to
build a house according to the sixth article of this agreement within the
period of three years, on the plot of ground assigned to him in the town, the
said plot shall be forfeited and become the absolute property of the said
___________ his heirs, administrators, or assigns.
X.
That the said ______________ solemnly engages and
binds himself to the said ___________ that he will faithfully conform to and
strictly obey all rules and regulations for the maintenance of order, morality,
good fellowship and good conduct, which shall be made, approved of, and
recommended by the Gentlemen of the establishment consistently with the laws of
God, of man, and the laws and customs of the Colony.
XI.
That in case any dispute or altercation shall arise
between the said parties, the same shall be referred to two respectable and
disinterested persons, who shall have power to choose a third person as an
umpire, who decision shall on all occasions be binding on the parties, and have
the full force and decision of law.
XII.
That the said ____________ shall subscribe weekly
towards establishing a friendly society, with the other mechanics and
labourers, for creating a fund, not only for the payment of medical assistance
in case of accident or serious ill health, but for the purpose of assisting to
make up the other half of the wages of which the sufferer would stand in need
under any bodily hurt or temporary sickness.
XIII.
That in case of the death of the said _____________
the said ____________ hereby binds himself to work for the heirs, executors and
administrators of the said _____________ and in all things to conform himself
to their orders, rules and regulations in the same manner as if the said
_____________ had not departed this life.
XIV.
That in case of the death of the said _______________
during the passage or during this contract, his family shall be entitled to a
grant of five acres of land, subject to the conditions of the said seventh
article.
WITNESS the hands of the parties.
232
Crown Hotel
22 Sept 1819
Sir,
I take
leave to submit to you for the consideration of Lord BATHURST a listing of 124
individuals with their families wishing to emigrate under my direction to the
Mr.
R.B. SHEARES, who has most cordially associated himself with me in this enterprize,
proceeded to
As a
settler accompanied by 100 artificers, mechanics and labourers, I am prepared
to conform to the conditions of the printed circulars. But as an individual
with some pretensions from much experience, I am also ready to devote my time
in promoting the general interest of the Colonial Government at the Cape of
Good Hope conformably to any specific directions I may be favoured with by Lord
BATHURST towards the establishment of morality, industry good order and regular
conduct in the District of the Knysna, or in any other in which we may be
located under the distinct understanding
that at present exists in respect to my future views
and ulterior objects.
As a
settler I took leave yesterday to submit to your consideration a copy of the
Articles to be entered into with the individuals who may contract to serve me,
and which if it meets Lord BATHURST’s approbation I propose to recommend to
other parties taking out settlers like myself.
It is
not only my one natural desire and most earnest wish but that of my able and
intelligent associate Mr SHEARES (who has been so strongly recommended by Mr.
ARBUTHNOT to Lord BATHURST) to establish our operations as firmly as possible
on such principles of philanthropy and fair dealing as are likely to promote
good fellowship and order, without which it would be vain to expect a successful
issue to the enterprize. This we trust will meet the approbation of his
Lordship and yourself as it has already done that of His Royal Highness the
Prince Regent in a manner so highly gratifying to me.
Be
pleased to provide me with six official envelopes for the purpose of
transmitting to R.N. PARKER Esq, Passage West, Ireland, 200 copies of the
Articles of Agreement that they may be there executed without delay and correct
lists returned to me of the individuals engaged to emigrate. I shall then
furnish specific lists of the articled settlers and of those other individuals
who may be disposed to proceed with me. [Transcriber’s
note: R.N.PARKER was his brother Richard Neville PARKER]
As
the period prescribed for sailing is fast approaching, I take the liberty to
submit that the shipping for 800 men, women and children be immediately engaged
to take in stores in the River and proceed by the 15th or 20th
of October to Cork.
There
cannot be the smallest doubt of that number of unexceptionable characters being
ready to embark in all November at
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obedient and very humble st.
Wm PARKER
Individuals wishing to emigrate to the Cape of Good Hope
from
|
No. |
Names |
Residence |
Trades |
Age |
Wives |
Boys |
Girls |
Total
No.Family |
|
1 |
John
FOLEY |
Passage West |
House Carpenter |
44 |
Barbara |
1 |
2 |
5 |
|
2 |
John HERBERT |
Macroom |
Do. |
29 |
Catherine |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
3 |
James SWEENEY |
Passage West |
Do. |
32 |
Ann |
2 |
2 |
6 |
|
4 |
Michael CORKERY |
Do. |
Do. |
30 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
5 |
James O’CALLAHAN |
House of Industry |
Do. |
44 |
Deborah |
|
|
2 |
|
6 |
James FINN (1) |
Passage West |
Do. |
39 |
Catharine |
2 |
3 |
7 |
|
7 |
James FINN (2) |
Do. |
Do. |
36 |
Marg’t |
3 |
1 |
6 |
|
8 |
Michael FITZPATRICK |
Do. |
Do. |
21 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
9 |
Michael CONNOLLY |
|
Do. |
21 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
10 |
William PLUMLEY |
Do. |
Cabinet Maker |
38 |
Julia |
3 |
1 |
6 |
|
11 |
William COSTEN |
Young Hall |
Do. |
43 |
Widower |
|
|
1 |
|
12 |
John CALLUANE |
Passage West |
Sawyer |
48 |
|
|
|
|
|
13 |
Edw’d CALLUANE |
Do. |
Do. |
38 |
|
3 |
|
|
|
14 |
Nicholas DUGGAN |
|
Smith |
23 |
Mary |
|
|
2 |
|
15 |
Michael DONNEVAN |
Do. |
Do. |
22 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
16 |
Michael SULLIVAN |
Do. |
Do. |
22 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
17 |
Henry HUXLEY |
|
Locksmith |
28 |
Johanna |
1 |
|
3 |
|
18 |
John DUGGAN |
Cloyne |
Labourer |
21 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
19 |
Daniel DELANEY |
Passage West |
Do. |
26 |
Mary |
2 |
1 |
5 |
|
20 |
William TAYLOR |
Do. |
Do. |
35 |
Eleanor |
3 |
1 |
6 |
|
21 |
John COLLER |
Do. |
Do. |
30 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
22 |
John KIRK |
Do. |
Do. |
36 |
Johanna |
3 |
|
5 |
|
23 |
Michael GEARY |
Monkstown |
Do. |
22 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
24 |
William ADAMS |
|
Tobacco Spinner |
19 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
25 |
Robert QUINLAN |
Do. |
Do. |
20 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
26 |
John RYAN |
Do. |
Labourer |
21 |
Eleanor |
|
|
2 |
|
27 |
William COGAN |
HillsTown |
Do. |
21 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
28 |
Michael CURRY |
Do. |
Do. |
24 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
29 |
Coleman HARRINGTON |
Cloyne |
Do. |
17 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
30 |
James REARDON |
|
Do. |
56 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
31 |
Thos. MURPHY |
Do. |
Do. |
28 |
Johanna |
2 |
|
5 |
|
32 |
Richard |
Passage West |
Do. |
33 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
33 |
William CONNELL |
Do. |
Do. |
40 |
Mary |
1 |
2 |
5 |
|
34 |
John
TAYLOR |
Little |
Do. |
18 |
Batchelor |
|
|
|
|
35 |
John POOR |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
36 |
John YOUNG |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
37 |
Tim’y
LEARY |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
38 |
William BUCKLEY |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
39 |
David HARVEY |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
40 |
Wm.
F? |
Passage West |
Militia Man |
21 |
|
|
1 |
2 |
|
41 |
John
MOORE |
Do. |
Do. |
19 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
42 |
Stephen McKENDRICK |
|
Labourer |
16 |
|
|
|
|
|
43 |
William
|
Do. |
Victualler |
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
44 |
John MORIARTY |
Do. |
Do, |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
45 |
William |
House of Industry |
Sail Maker |
40 |
Batchelor |
|
|
|
|
46 |
Henry MILLER |
Do. |
|
25 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
47 |
Jer’h REGAN |
Passage West |
Shoe Maker |
36 |
Mary |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
48 |
John BULLEN |
Do. |
Do. |
25 |
Mary |
1 |
2 |
5 |
|
49 |
Richard EVANS |
|
Do. |
29 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
50 |
Patrick JURRENS? |
Seamount |
Seaman |
35 |
Ellen |
3 |
1 |
6 |
|
51 |
Dan’l |
Passage West |
Baker |
32 |
Mary |
|
|
2 |
|
52 |
Michael HINCH |
Do. |
Do. |
41 |
Mary |
2 |
2 |
6 |
|
53 |
Wm. SANDIFORD |
|
House Carpenter |
20 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
54 |
Thos. LAWRENCE |
Do. |
Cooper |
20 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
55 |
|
Do. |
Do. |
20 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
56 |
John HAYES |
Do. |
Do. |
20 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
57 |
Denis SHEEHAN |
Do. |
Do, |
20 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
58 |
James HARRIGAN |
Do. |
Do. |
17 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
59 |
Thos. HAYLE |
Do. |
Do |
18 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
60 |
William DRISCOLL |
Passage West |
Weaver |
20 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
61 |
William DRISCOLL |
|
Mason |
32 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
62 |
James SULLIVAN |
Passage Wesr |
Do. |
24 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
63 |
Jer’h DRISCOLL |
Do. |
Do. |
32 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
64 |
John DALY |
|
Mason |
36 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
65 |
Tim’y DALY |
Do. |
Do. |
31 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
66 |
Silvester HOGAN |
Do. |
Do. |
34 |
Mary |
2 |
2 |
6 |
|
67 |
John CROSSLEY |
Do. |
Do. |
27 |
Mary |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
68 |
William KEATING |
|
Sawyer |
35 |
Bridget |
|
2 |
4 |
|
69 |
John KEATING |
Do. |
Do. |
40 |
Julia |
|
|
2 |
|
70 |
John DUGGAN |
Passage West |
|
46 |
Widower |
2 |
|
3 |
|
71 |
William SANDIFORD |
|
House Carpenter |
20 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
72 |
Michael REGAN |
Passage West |
Quarryman |
45 |
Eliz. |
|
4 |
6 |
|
73 |
Daniel SULLIVAN |
Do. |
Labourer |
40 |
Mary |
5 |
3 |
10 |
|
74 |
Patrick [illegible] |
Do. |
Do. |
22 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
75 |
James BOWEN |
|
Do. |
20 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
76 |
Michael HALLIDAY |
Passage West |
Do. |
37 |
|
2 |
2 |
6 |
|
77 |
John LEARY |
Pensioner 44th Regt |
Butcher |
37 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
78 |
Tim’y
LEARY |
Passage West |
Do. |
28 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
79 |
Daniel MAHONY |
|
|
36 |
Ann |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
80 |
John HANLY |
Passage West |
Shoemaker |
40 |
Julia |
2 |
4 |
8 |
|
81 |
James PENNY |
Do. |
Labourer |
44 |
Mary |
5 |
2 |
9 |
|
82 |
Thos. PENNY |
Passage West |
Labourer |
20 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
83 |
Michael CALLAGHAN |
|
Do. |
26 |
Johanna |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
84 |
Robert DUGGAN |
Do. |
Cabinet Maker |
20 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
85 |
Owen HEALEY |
|
Mason |
47 |
Catherine |
1 |
3 |
} |
|
86 |
John HEALEY |
Do. |
Do. |
23 |
|
|
|
} 9 |
|
87 |
Dennis HEALEY |
Do. |
Do. |
21 |
|
|
|
} |
|
88 |
Thos. HEALEY |
Do. |
Do. |
18 |
|
|
|
} |
|
89 |
Thos. HAWKINS |
Passage West |
Labourer |
28 |
Mary |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
90 |
DARBY |
Do. |
Do. |
35 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
91 |
Matthew FITZGERALD |
|
Mason |
25 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
92 |
Cornelius [illegible] |
Do. |
Labourer |
22 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
93 |
James SULLIVAN |
Evergreen |
Do. |
30 |
Johanna |
1 |
2 |
5 |
|
94 |
John DONNAGHUE |
Do. |
Do. |
19 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
95 |
Abraham |
Charleville |
Lab.& Schoolmaster |
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
96 |
William HEALEY |
|
Gardener |
34 |
|
|
|
|
|
97 |
James BARRY |
Do. |
Labourer |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
98 |
Owen McCARTHY |
Do. |
Do. |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
99 |
WOOL |
St.Hadon? |
Farmer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
100 |
WOOL |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
101 |
WOOL |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
102 |
WOOL |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
103 |
WOOL |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
104 |
WOOL |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
105 |
Wm. BOYS |
Kilsworth |
Gentleman Farmer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
106 |
James FERNLER? |
|
Plumber |
|
|
|
|
|
|
107 |
Denis DESMOND |
Kinsale |
Wheelwright |
|
|
|
|
|
|
108 |
Solomon BROMPTON |
|
Sadler |
|
|
|
|
|
|
109 |
Eugene SULLIVAN |
Do. |
Cooper |
|
|
|
|
|
|
110 |
Barry HAYES |
Do. |
Mason |
|
|
|
|
|
|
111 |
Wm.
WALSH |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
112 |
Thomas SHARPE |
Do. |
Clerk |
|
|
|
|
|
|
113 |
John TAYLOR |
Cove |
Gentleman |
|
|
|
|
|
|
114 |
Wm.
PARKER |
West Passage |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
115 |
H. PARKER |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
116 |
Daniel NORMAN |
Cove |
Labourer |
36 |
Wife |
2 |
|
|
|
117 |
John FITZGERALD |
Blackrock |
Do. |
22 |
|
|
|
|
|
118 |
David FITZGERALD |
Do. |
Do. |
19 |
|
|
|
|
|
119 |
John WALSH |
Passage West |
Boatman |
33 |
Wife |
1 |
1 |
|
|
120 |
Cornelius [illegible] |
[illegible] |
Do. |
25 |
Do. |
1 |
|
|
|
121 |
William SHEEHAN |
Cove |
Do. |
23 |
Do. |
|
2 |
|
|
122 |
Daniel KELLY |
Kinsale |
Labourer |
24 |
Batchelor |
|
|
|
|
123 |
Michael WHITE |
Rosskillen |
Do. |
27 |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
124 |
David [illegible] |
Kinsale |
Wheelwright |
45 |
Wife |
2 |
2 |
|
|
125 |
John HIGGINS |
Fota |
Labourer |
23 |
|
|
|
|
|
126 |
Michael DONAHUE |
|
Do. |
24 |
|
|
|
|
|
127 |
Michael HALLIREY |
|
Do |
34 |
Wife |
|
|
|
|
128 |
Tim’y CARTHY |
|
Do. |
33 |
|
|
|
|
|
129 |
F. CORENCE |
Bredons? |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130 |
Patrick COLLINS |
Cross Haven |
|
50 |
Wife |
|
|
|
|
131 |
|
Cross Haven |
Labourer |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
132 |
Patrick SWINEY |
Do. |
Boatman |
24 |
|
|
|
|
|
133 |
Frederick FITZGERALD |
Do. |
Labourer |
26 |
|
|
|
|
|
134 |
James HOLLAND |
Do. |
Do. |
26 |
|
|
|
|
|
135 |
Charles McCARTHY |
Carrigaline |
Do. |
23 |
|
|
|
|
|
136 |
Daniel CONNELLY |
Monkstown |
Do. |
23 |
|
|
|
|
|
137 |
Wellin |
|
Boatman |
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
138 |
John DUGGAN |
Cloyne |
Labourer |
22 |
|
|
|
|
|
139 |
Charles [illegible] |
Cloyne House |
Carpenter |
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
140 |
John CONNELL |
Cove |
Shoemaker |
36 |
|
|
|
|
|
141 |
Wm. McCARTHY |
Do. |
Do. |
25 |
|
|
|
|
|
142 |
William SULLIVAN |
Coolemore |
Labourer |
19 |
|
|
|
|
|
143 |
Michael FLAHERTY |
Do. |
Do. |
18 |
|
|
|
|
|
144 |
James
NOWLAN |
Cove |
House Carpenter |
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
145 |
John
HAYES |
Passage West |
Labourer |
40 |
Wife |
3 |
3 |
|
|
146 |
Daniel NOONAN |
Cove |
Do. |
36 |
|
|
|
|
|
147 |
John FITZGERALD |
Do. |
Do. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
148 |
David
FITZGERALD |
Blackrock |
|
19 |
|
|
|
|
|
149 |
John WALSH |
Passage West |
Boatman |
33 |
|
|
|
|
|
150 |
William DONOUGHOE |
|
Mason |
36 |
|
|
|
|
|
151 |
John CATHINAN |
|
Mason |
32 |
|
|
|
|
|
152 |
John HAYES |
|
Labourer |
41 |
Wife |
|
|
|
|
153 |
Richard PAYNE |
Cloyne |
Do. |
37 |
Wife |
5 |
1 |
|
|
154 |
John MOORE |
Do. |
Do. |
33 |
Wife |
|
3 |
|
|
155 |
Richard DUGGAN |
|
Smith |
23 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
156 |
John KEEFFE |
Shanbally |
Labourer |
30 |
Wife |
1 |
1 |
|
|
157 |
Cornelius MURPHY |
Kinsale |
Shoemaker |
24 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
158 |
James DRISCOLL |
Do. |
|
21 |
Do. |
|
|
1 |
|
159 |
James MAHONY |
|
Baker |
21 |
Wife |
|
|
|
|
160 |
Michael MULCAHY |
Do. |
Do. |
22 |
Wife |
1 |
|
|
|
161 |
Patrick MAHONY |
Do. |
Do |
24 |
Wife |
|
|
|
|
162 |
Joseph REILY |
Passage |
Labourer |
20 |
Batchelor |
|
|
1 |
|
163 |
William DEVEEN |
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
|
|
164 |
John DEVEEN |
|
|
23 |
|
|
|
|
|
165 |
Denis BUCKLEY |
Bandon |
Labourer |
32 |
Wife |
|
|
|
|
166 |
|
Do. |
Do. |
31 |
|
|
|
|
|
167 |
William BUCKLEY |
Little |
Do. |
24 |
|
|
|
|
240
Crown Hotel,
29th
September 1819
Sir,
The unlimited
confidence placed by such a large body of settlers in my exertions and the
weighty and important duties which consequently devolve on me, require my
addressing you more at large respecting my proposed Establishment on the banks
of the Knysna. Therefore I must earnestly request that you will submit this
letter without any delay to the serious consideration of my Lord BATHURST. It
is absolutely necessary that the most perfect understanding should take place
with the Colonial Department and myself on this subject. I am perfectly aware
that a difficulty does exist respecting the extent of the cultivated lands in
the neighbourhood of the Knysna and that the farms on the banks of that river
are in possession of other individuals.
Mr.
BARROW in his letter from Ryde of the 19th inst distinctly states
that he apprehends that the best speculation independent of the Government
Grants would be the purchase of one of the farms at the Knysna, as the spot must,
and speedily too, be the site of a flourishing town, as it possesses the only
safe harbour in the whole extent of the Eastern Coast!! With the same
impression I stated to you in my letter of the 3rd inst that I
particularly requested Earl BATHURST would be pleased to facilitate my
arrangements with Mr. George REX of Milkwood Kraal for the purchase of the farm
of East Ford, which appears on the map and is represented to me as being the
best situated for a town.
Having
suffered most severely from shipwreck, both in the loss of the nearest &
dearest friends and of a considerable property, experience so dearly purchased
teaches me to pause before I commit any more lives or property to the dangerous
coast of
Mr.
SHEARES who has made a complete survey of
I
further beg leave to suggest that every requisite article of defence should be
provided in
I
take leave to inclose a copy of a letter which I have received from the Rev’d
C.J. LATROBE. It may afford you some information in the arrangements with the
settlers. It adds weight to Mr. SHEARE’s and my former determination of
purchasing the lands on the banks of the Knysna; our settlers can I hope
procure the lands that may be uncolocated [sic] adjacent to this harbour.
Since
I had the honour of seeing you last Mr. WILBERFORCE, Mr. GRANT of
Several
public societies, mercantile characters of weight in the city have also come
forward on this occasion. Therefore I patiently, although anxiously, wait the
result of my Lord BATHURST’s final determination. I have the honour to be Sir
Your most obedient humble servt.
Wm. PARKER
[enclosed with above letter]
Copy [in PARKER’s handwriting]
To William PARKER Esq
Crown Hotel,
Fulmer, near
Sept 25th
1819
Dear Sir
On my
arrival here last night I found your obliging letter of the 18th
instant and hasten by the first post to return an answer to it, tho’ I fear not
as satisfactory as I would wish, not having made such observations as might
assist in your researches. All I know of the country about the Knysna is
contained in the account I have given of that River in my journal, and I hardly
know anything to add that would be interesting to you (see p.156 158) Had not a
thick fog prevented it I should have has a better report to make, especially of
the Estuary of that River, of which as I afterwards heard it was intended to
make some use as a harbour or place of refuge for ships. It was said that
certain rocks formed a kind of mole, or defined towards the sea. For want of
some island or rocks, breaking the force of the sea, lying before the entrances
of Plattenburg, Algoa and other Bays they are very unsafe in south east gales,
which are not infrequent in those seas. The Knysna appeared to me to flow thro’
a fine country and where there is any supply of water in
I
wish you much success & that the favour & blessing of God may attend
you in the execution of your benevolent plan, which as you foresee will be
attended by no small difficulties.
Our
new settlement on the
I am
truly concerned not to be able to answer your kind enquiries as you wish and as
your kindness deserves, but with sincere esteem remain ever, dear Sir
Your most faithful and hble sevt.
C.J. LATROBE
256
No.10
Adelphi
4 Oct 1819
Sir,
I
most earnestly entreat your reference to my unanswered letters of the 22nd
and 28th ult and I now take leave to inform you for the information
of the Earl BATHURST that I have received from the Reverend Francis McCLELAND
of Longford a very favourable testimonial with the signatures of the present
Lord Bishop of Raphoe and two Fellows of the College of Dublin of his
competency for the clerical duties.
Mr.
HART, another of the Fellows, is now with me and as he has assured me of Mr. McCLELAND’s
excellent character as a Clergyman, a Scholar and a Gentleman the settlers who
go out with me can have no objection to his being nominated by the Earl
BATHURST as the Chaplain to the colonists.
But Mr. McCLELAND,
as the time is so limited for preparing for such an arduous enterprize, is
anxious along with the other settlers to be favoured with an early answer, and
he wishes to submit to Earl BATHURST the names of the individuals willing to
accompany him under my direction. To this I can have no objection.
As
the religious, social and moral happiness of the settlers will depend on the
zeal, ardour and abilities of my Reverend associate I should much wish that he
should immediately join me in London, that I may have an opportunity of
introducing him to the Committees of the Societies for promoting the great
cause of Religion and Morality and to many persons eminent for their virtues
such as the Bishop of Gloucester, Mr. WILBERFORCE, Mr. GRANT, Mr. COLQUHOUN and
Mr. BUTTERWORTH.
I request
that you will be pleased to assure my Lord BATHURST that it is my fixed
resolution to adopt every means within my reach to make New Cork a happy and
thriving place. For proofs of my using these means I can refer his Lordship to
the Personages to whom I have above alluded and to Sir Benjamin BLOOMFIELD.
I have the honour to be Sir
Your most obedient and very humble servant
Wm. PARKER
Just as I was finishing the above I received the three
accompanying letters respecting Mr. McCLELAND which I take leave to submit to your
and my Lord BATHURSTs notice and request that you will be so good as to return
them with an early answer.
[Transcriber’s Note: GOULBURN wrote across the corner
of the above letter ‘Let the Clergyman be accepted & assured that he need
not marry’, the latter point being a reference to a point made in Francis McCLELAND’s
letters below. After William PARKER’s postscript on the back of the
letter GOULBURN wrote:
Do you consider this person as a proper clergyman for Mr. PARKER’s
Party or would you enquire what is the religious faith of his settlers before
you send a Church of England clergyman?
In a different hand is written:
If W. PARKER goes out as principal it must be taken
for granted he has applied for a clergyman agreeable to the faith of those he
takes out. May we not assure the poor man that he need not marry, of which he
seems so afraid by his note]
[enclosed with the above letter]
258
Longford
September 29th
1819
Sir,
I did myself
the honour of forwarding to you yesterday a character of morality which had
been signed for me on my leaving College by the present Bishop of Raphoe. I
waited on Lord FORBES this day who instantly signed the character I now
enclose. It is also signed by two clergymen and the seneschal in this town. The
rector of the Parish resides at present in
I have
another character of morality, signed by Mr. COBBE, nephew of the late
Archbishop of Tuam, by the Vicar General of this diocese Revd. Archdeacon
BEATTY, Dr. WRAY FTCD and a Mr. RADCLIFF, vicar of a Parish in the
My brother
mentions that it would be an additional recommendation to me to be married,
however if it could be dispensed with I should prefer waiting till I should be
settled in the new colony. In conclusion my Lord FORBES directs me to [advise?]
Mr. GOULBURN to refer to him if he should wish to make any further enquiries
relative to me.
Yr. obed’t servant
Francis McCLELAND
[attached to above letter]
Copies – originals sent to Mr. McCLELAND
The Revd. Francis McCLELAND has been personally known to me
for some time and I believe him to be in every respect qualified to be sent out
by Government as a clergyman to the
Longford, September 28th 1819
FORBES MP
Thomas WAKEBY seneschal
Geo. CRAWFORD of Raphoe
[illegible signatures]
I certify that I have known the Revd. Francis McCLELAND
these 15 years and can safely declare that I consider him a most correct,
proper, well conducted young man. He is an excellent scholar and in every
respect qualified for any situation he may think proper to undertake.
R. WAKEFORD
262
Adelphi
Oct 5th
1819
My Lord,
As a
general interest has been incited throughout a great part of
The
inclosed letter from my Lord ROSSE to your Lordship with that to my near
relative Mr. WRIGHT, one of Lord ROSSEs oldest friends, were received on
Saturday by me and I beg leave to submit them to your Lordship’s consideration.
It
has so happened that few of my friends are honoured by a personal acquaintance
with your Lordship, or I should not have been five weeks in the metropolis
without having availed myself of an appropriate introduction.
Honoured
as my labours are by the countenance and approbation of the Bishop of
Gloucester, Lord ENNISMORE, Mr. WILBERFORCE, Mr. GRANT Senior, Mr. BUTTERWORTH
and Mr. MACAULEY, all of whom feel the great difficulties with which I have to combat
and flatter me that my exertions will be found competent to the arduous task in
which I am engaged. I am encouraged to hope that whenever you may please to
honour me with a conference I shall be received by your Lordship with some
favourable circumstances.
I beg
leave to assure your Lordship that I am greatly ambitious to introduce into the
New Establishment a system that hereafter should be permanent by [image
blurred] and to secure the happiness and welfare of the new settlers. On this
subject I have corresponded with Mr. GOULBURN and have in reply been [deigned?]
by some communications of a pleasing nature.
Pleased
as I am as the Director of a large party of emigrants, some of whom are very
respectable and recommended as I have been in the handsomest manner to the
Colonial Department by Mr. GRANT as the Organ of the Irish Government, I
presume on public grounds to take the liberty of soliciting the favour of an
interview whenever it may most accord with your Lordship’s commitments.
I have the honour to be my Lord
Your Lordship’s most obedient and very humble servant
Wm. PARKER
Note from GOULBURN in margin: Lord B being detained in
the country on urgent business of a personal nature is unable to fix a day for
receiving Mr.
PARKER]
[enclosed with above letter]
Parsonstown
September 24th
1819
My dear Lord,
I
have been requested by some friends here to recommend Mr. PARKER to you, who is going to
form a settlement near the
My dear Lord
Your faithful humble servant
ROSSE
[presumably to PARKER’s relative Mr. WRIGHT]
My Dear Sir,
I
enclose the letter though I cannot think that it will be of any use, Mr. PARKER
having long since got letters of introduction to so many of the Cabinet
Ministers. However Lord BATHURST is the only one of them, I believe, who has
any connection with the affairs of the settlement at the
I am yours truly
ROSSE
267-273
Knightsbridge
13th
September 1819
Dear Sir,
I
have the honour of enclosing you a letter which I have received from Mr. PARKER
of the
Mr. PARKER
is eminently qualified for the station which he hopes to fill and I have no
doubt he will be of the greatest service both to the colony and to this
country. Sir Jonas ROWLEY, Admiral at
As
Mr. PARKER is obliged to leave town for
I have the honor to be my dear Sir
Your very obliged and humble servant
ENNISMORE
[letter from William PARKER to Viscount ENNISMORE, Kingston House,
referred to above]
Crown Hotel,
11 September
1819
My dear Lord,
As
a benevolent and patriotic Irish Nobleman, and especially as a native of the
City of
The
great distress of a large part of the population in Ireland, whose sufferings
have been so patiently and loyally endured, has for many years elicited my
commiseration and induced me to use my personal exertions on their behalf.
These exertions led me to a constant correspondence with some of the most
distinguished characters of the age, and among others with Mr. VANSITTERT the
Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mr GRANT the Chief Secretary to the Lord
Lieutenant of
My
friend Admiral Sir Jonas ROWLEY, who formerly commanded at the
Viewing,
as I do, the vast importance of my enterprize as one pregnant with the
incalculable benefits to the British Empire and eminently calculated to provide
for thousands of our redundant population, many of whom lead a life of helpless
misery in Ireland, degrading to human nature, and fraught with alarm to
national prosperity, I am desirous through your Lordship to elicit the
countenance of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent to my arduous undertaking.
Therefore,
my dear Lord, I have the request on the part of myself and those respectable
individuals associated with me in this philanthropic object, that you will be
so good as to entreat His Royal Highness to be graciously pleased to direct
that the Town which we propose erecting on the Knysna be called New Cork and
that the Regiment of Colonial Militia which we propose organizing in the
district be called the Royal Knysna Militia.
I
have submitted to Earl
I am
confident that as you have already elicited the Royal Patronage in promoting
the fine arts in
I have the honor to be, my dear Lord, with great
regard and respect
Your Lordship’s most obedient and very faithful friend
and servant
Wm. PARKER
September 16th
1819
My Dear Sir,
The
Prince Regent is favorably disposed to the Prayer of Mr. PARKER’s letter, if provided
Lord BATHURST sees no official inconvenience in granting it.
Yours faithfully
B.
279
6th
October 1819
Sir,
I
have had the honour to receive your letter of this date and take leave to state
that in my letter of the 22nd ult I full consented “as a settler
accompanied by 100 artificers, mechanics and labourers to conform to the
conditions of the printed circulars” at the same time I transmitted to you a
list of 124 individuals willing to accompany me.
I
considered that letter as a full assent to the provisions prescribed by the
Colonial Department and, as I have not been honoured with an answer, apprehend
that it may not have reached your hands, which accounts for the circumstance of
my not having been favoured with your reply.
I
deem it fortunate my having remained in
My
associate Mr. SHEARES will shortly transmit to me from
I
have not as yet made any arrangement with a Medical Practitioner, an individual
so necessary to insure success to the colony.
Be
pleased to inform me if the testimonials for the Rev’d Francis McCLELAND be such as
to entitle him to the approbation of my Lord BATHURST.
This
gentleman from the important duties he will have to perform as a clergyman will
have several arrangements to make in
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obedient and very humble servant
Wm. PARKER
185
October 6th
1819
My Dear Sir,
On
leaving you today I communicated to Mr. William PARKER what you stated to me relative
to his intended emigration to the
[by hand?]
W. COLQUHOUN
[GOULBURN’s note at foot: Accept Mr. PARKER’s proposal]
281
No.10
Adelphi
8 October
1819
Sir,
The
suffering to which many individuals have been exposed who have emigrated to His
Majesty’s foreign possessions having not the humane and considerate attention
of My Lord BATHURST, and having in my own person been an eye witness abroad to
the miserable fate of numerous similar adventurers, I am induced to hope, under
his Lordship’s acceptance of my proposal to conduct a body of settlers to the
Cape of Good Hope, that he will be pleased to sanction a supply of old and worn
out naval stores being shipped on board the vessels for the use of the Irish
settlers proceeding under my direction.
When
the trifling value of these stores to Government is placed in competition to
the comfort and utility they would afford to so large a body of our almost
naked and suffering fellow creatures, I trust I need not entertain a doubt that
his Lordship will favourably attend to the accompanying requisition.
I have the honour to be Sir
Your very obedient humble servant
Wm. PARKER
[note from GOULBURN on reverse: Lord B has only to
repeat that he cannot afford to Mr. PARKER any indulgences not given to the other
persons who proceed to the
Naval Stores required for the use of Settlers
proceeding from
Hammocks old 500
Junk 10
tons
Fearnoughts 5
tons
Gum Baise 2½
tons
Old Sails 7½
tons
284
No.10
Adelphi
8 October
1819
Sir,
My
Lord BATHURST having been pleased by your letter of the 6th instant
to accept my proposal for taking out a party of colonists for the
The
disturbed state of the Eastern Settlement at the
I
have already had the honour of a personal communication with W. HARRISSON of
the Treasury and W. CREW of the Board of the Ordnance on this very important
subject, and these gentlemen agree with me that it is an object which must
press heavily on those who may have to conduct a party of colonists and that on
a proper application being made to Earl BATHURST his Lordship would be pleased
to give the necessary directions accordingly.
As a
provision for a poor & a redundant population is the principal feature of
the late Parliamentary grant I beg leave to state that the large body of
settlers I have proposed to conduct from Ireland is so extremely poor that
providing arms and ammunition for their defence is beyond the means of the
respectable individuals who accompany them. I must therefore respectfully yet
most earnestly beseech my Lord BATHURST to take this application into his
Lordship’s most gracious, humane and prompt consideration. I have the honour to
be Sir
Your very obedient humble servant
Wm. PARKER
[Note from GOULBURN at foot}
Acknowledge receipt and acquaint him in reply that as
the Colonial Government will extend to the settlers under Mr. PARKER’s direction, in common
with the other inhabitants of the Colony, every adequate protection against
hostile incursion, Lord B does not think it advisable to place at the disposal of
any individual settler the military stores specified in his list.
Requisition for the undermentioned articles of
|
? |
[obscured] Bayonets |
|
200 |
Horse Pistols |
|
100 |
Carbines |
|
100 |
Rifles |
|
100 |
Cavalry Swords |
|
16 |
Halberts |
|
100,000 |
Musket Ball Cartridges |
|
10,000 |
Pistol Cartridges |
|
50 |
Barrels of Gunpowder |
|
10 |
Barrels of Priming Do. |
|
8 |
Six Pounder Field Pieces |
|
1,000 |
Round Shot |
|
1,000 |
Grape Shot |
|
5,000 |
Musquit Flints |
|
3,000 |
Pistol |
|
10 |
Blunderbusses |
|
20 |
Gallons Oil 28th Emery |
|
200 |
Sky Rockets |
|
6 |
Drums |
|
6 |
Fifes |
|
1 |
Kettle Drum |
|
3 |
Trumpets |
|
4 |
Bugles |
|
100 |
Saddles with 3 Girths Each |
|
100 |
Pads of Pistol Holsters |
|
300 |
Pouches & Belts |
|
100 |
Valices |
|
100 |
Bridles & 100 Collars & Chains |
|
100 |
Cavalry Belts & Pouches |
|
20 |
Pieces of Girth Webb |
|
200 |
Spare Buckles |
|
10 |
Hides |
|
150 |
Tents |
|
20 |
Marquees |
|
2 |
Armourers Forges |
|
10 |
Wallpieces |
|
20 |
Sets of Harness |
|
200 |
Pick Axes & Spades |
|
10 |
Tons of Tarpauling |
315
No.10
15 October
1819
Sir,
I
have had the honour to receive your letter of the 13th inst and I am
much pleased to find “that my Lord BATHURST is of opinion that in consideration
of the large proportion of individuals comprising my party that I should
provide adequate medical attendance to guard against accidents and disease
during the voyage.” You may recollect that this was a subject which pressed
heavily on me and which in conversation I urged seriously on your attention.
Indeed
I rejoice that his Lordship has so humanely turned his attention to it, and I
earnestly hope that he will not confine medical aid to the settlers during the
voyage but that arrangements may be made for the Medical Attendant remaining
among the settlers.
It
was my intention to advertise for a Medical Gentleman on the Half Pay of the
Army or Navy, acquainted with Midwifery, but I thought it premature doing so
until Lord BATHURST was pleased to hold out some public encouragement to such
an indispensable individual. When you are pleased to communicate what the
encouragement may be there can be no difficulty in my submitting the name of a
competent individual to Lord BATHURST’s consideration.
I am
preparing with every dispatch the returns of the persons proceeding under my
direction, but as your letter of the 6th inst was not received until
the 7th I could not possibly have any accounts from
I have the honour to be Sir
Your very obedient humble servant
Wm. PARKER
[Draft of GOULBURN’s rely to above]
Acknowledge
receipt and acquaint him that he appears to have much misunderstood the object
of my communication, which was simply that as you had in your letter of the 6th
inst given me to understand that it was your intention to procure a surgeon to
accompany the settlers I should be informed whether you had, as other
considerable settlers have done, engaged the services of a competent person.
That nothing was further from Lord B’s intention in recommending to him a
measure not less necessary to his own interests than to the welfare of the
settlers to suggest any expectation that the Gov’t would undertake in Mr. PARKER’s
case what has not been applied for in others to give regular pay or other
special encouragement to a surgeon of his selection. A letter enclosed by
mistake herewith returned.
318
No.10
16 Octr 1819
Sir,
With
reference to your letter of the 17th ult it is with considerable
regret I learn “that the anti colonial system of the Dutch still exists in full
force at the Cape of Good Hope and that from this circumstance it will not be
possible to abandon in my favour the right of cutting timber which has
heretofore always been reserved to the Crown”.
On a reference
to the printed circular which you did me the honour to transmit to me there is
no reservation of the timber in question and as the conditions therein stated
are the only terms on which the offers of settlers could be accepted “the usual
and it appears the only reservations are the right of the Crown to mines of
precious stones, of gold and silver and to make such roads as may be necessary
for the convenience of the Colony”.
As
several Naval Artisans intended to accompany me they have got seriously alarmed
at the dangers to be apprehended from the unwise system of Dutch colonization
and they have earnestly requested my soliciting an explanation on the subject
of the timber on the lands which they are to possess, which I now most
respectfully do.
I have the honour to be Sir
Your most obedient humble servant
Wm. PARKER
[draft of GOULBURN’s reply]
In
reply to your letter of the...which I have duly laid before Lord B I have
received his Lordship’s direction to refer you to my letter of the.....in which
Lord B distinctly communicated that it is not in his power ,,,,&c &c
&c
If
the reservation of timber is not specially mentioned in the printed letter
especially transmitted to you it is only because the district in which it is
proposed to establish the settlement is not abundant in timber of a description
of that [obscured]
345
No.10
28 October
1819
Sir,
I
have had the honour to receive your letter of yesterday and request that you will
be pleased to assure Earl BATHURST that I have every intention to proceed to
the Cape of Good Hope this year, but as the individuals in Ireland, who are
engaged in nautical pursuits, could receive no positive assurance from me of
being located on the Sea Coast they have declined accompanying me for the
present. However, I am supplying their places with agriculturalists as persons
more suited to the proposed plan of Colonization. I therefore hope to
experience from my Lord a few more days indulgence to enable me to complete my
list; and if his Lordship pleases I shall make a Deposit on account of the
settlers (early next week) proceeding with me.
I
have engaged two Medical Gentlemen to accompany me and I wish to know if I am
to transmit their testimonials to you to be submitted to my Lord BATHURST’
approbation.
I have the honour to be Sir
Your obedient and very humble servant
Wm. PARKER
354
No.10
October 30th
1819
Sir,
With
reference to my letter of the 28th ult I take leave to state that
Doctor John ROCHE, an eminent Physician, and Mr. John ADDEY, a Surgeon and
Apothecary, have acceded to the terms I proposed for their accompanying my
party of settlers to the
I
therefore am desirous to know if My Lord BATHURST wishes to have their
testimonials as to qualifications submitted to his Lordship’s approbation.
I am
much concerned in being obliged to inform you that Mr. SHEARES, from whom I
expected the most zealous and valuable co-operation, has declined accompanying me,
as being brought up to nautical pursuits and possessed of every requisite to
render his services valuable he would not embark on any uncertainty as to his
place of location.
However
I am fully determined to proceed even under this disadvantage. I have the
honour to be Sir
Your very obedient servant
Wm PARKER
347
No.10
Saturday
30 October 1819
1
o’clock
Mr. PARKER presents his compliments to Mr.
GOULBURN, takes leave to inform him that just as he had finished his official
letter he received by the Two Penny Post his letter of the 20th inst
which he ought to have received two days since.
Mr. PARKER is extremely concerned to inform
Mr. GOULBURN that a very serious domestic misfortune has for this last month so
occupied Mr.
PARKER’s attention that it has prevented his being as forward in his
arrangements as he otherwise should, and he is perfectly satisfied that if
either Earl BATHURST or Mr. GOULBURN knew of the circumstances that every
indulgent consideration would be made for Mr. PARKER. It is one which has involved the lives
of two most respectable Females, one of whom is a friend to Mr. PARKER,
and her two infant children.
Mr. PARKER is preparing his list with all
dispatch and only waits for the fair returns from
Mr.PARKER takes the liberty to inclose two
letters from the Medical Gentlemen desirous to proceed. Their testimonials he
shall forthwith procure and transmit to Mr. GOULBURN to be submitted to Earl
BATHURST.
[Draft of GOULBURN’s reply]
Mr. GOULBURN’s compliments to Mr. PARKER
and in reply to his note has only to observe that until a nominal list of the
persons to be embarked under his direction is received it is certainly
impossible to take any measures for providing a conveyance for them & as
there are many other persons perfectly prepared & equally anxious to
proceed as settlers to the Cape Lord B cannot delay in accepting their offers
in preference to Mr. PARKER unless Mr. PARKER’s list be forthwith delivered.
352
[enclosed with above letter, from John ADDEY to William PARKER]
Saturday
morning
Oct 30th
1819
Sir,
I
intended calling on you in the course of today. I certainly intend accompanying
you to the
Your obed’t serv’t
John ADDEY
Names &c for your list
John
ADDEY 28 Apothecary & Accoucheur
Elizabeth ADDEY 21 Sister of the above
John
WORLGROVE 35 Servant to the above
The above has resided at the
[Transcriber’s note: Elizabeth ADDEY does not appear
in Nash but is listed as John ADDEY’s wife in HOCKLY’s ‘Story of the
British Settlers of 1820’]
349/351
[second enclosed letter, from John ROCHE to William PARKER]
Dear Sir
In
acceding to your terms and agreeing to go out the
Your
terms, if I remember right, are as follows: first each free settler to pay
annually to the Physician and Surgeon one pound sterling for each of his
articled servants. 2ndly the respectable families to pay as they do on the
I
shall wait on you tomorrow about 9 in the evening, previously to my going out
of town for a few days to make some necessary arrangements. In the mean time I
have the honour to be Sir
Your obedient servant
John ROCHE
October 29
1819
Dear Sir,
The
following statement will, I trust, supply you with such particulars respecting
my character and qualifications as it may be necessary for you to make known at
the office for the Colonial Department.
I am
in my 36th year, was married in 1807 and have, at present, three
children. I am a regularly bred Doctor of Medicine having attended lectures in
every branch of medical & chirurgical science in Edinburgh for five whole
years; that is from 1805 inclusive till 1810. Family affairs having again
rendered it necessary for me to visit
In
the courses of lectures, so far as I can call them to mind, were two courses on
Anatomy & Surgery under Doctor MUNRO; one on Comparative Anatomy under
Doctor BARCLAY; three courses of the Practice of Physics under Doctor GREGORY;
three of Chemistry under Doctor HOPE; three of Materia Medica & Pharmacy
under Doctors HOME & MURRAY; one of Physiology under Doctor DUNCAN; one of
Botany under Doctor RUTHERFORD; three on Surgery & on Military Surgery
under Doctor THOMSON & three on the Theory & Practice of Midwifery
under Doctor HAMILTON. Besides these I attended lectures on Rhetoric, Logic
& Natural Philosophy and two courses on Moral Philosophy, and two on
Political Economy under that eminent philosopher, my master & friend,
Professor Dugald STEWART.
The
certificates of all these teachers (or Professor’s Tickets as they are called
in Scotland) together with my Doctor’s Degree, Midwifery Diploma &c &c
are all at present among my papers in Dublin and shall be submitted if
necessary to the Chief Secretary in Ireland, Mr. GRANT.
From
1810 to 1814 I practised in
While
in
I am
one of the authors of Dr. REES’ Cyclopaedia and the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
You may see a contribution of mine in the former under the word “Instruct” and
in the latter under the words “Semiplagians”, “Sense, pains & pleasures of”
and “Smelling”.
In
1808 in
I
published in
In
the Reflector, a
The
most recent of my literary labours, and on which I am at present engaged, is A
Defence of the Protestant Religion in answer to a work recently published by
the Roman Catholic Bishop Doctor MILNE, which he has called “The End of
Religious Controversy” &c. A part of my MS has been submitted to the
Rt.Hon. Robert PEEL, to whom my first letter is addressed.
In
concluding this long statement permit me to add that it will afford me great
pleasure to give you any further information that may be necessary for you at
the office of the Colonial Department. Allow me to suggest that you ought still
to exert your influence to obtain from His Majesty’s Government some annual
salary for the Physician who is to accompany you. With every possible respect
for the clergy & for Religion, which no one values more highly than I do, I
must affirm that the Physician is a more necessary member of the new
colony than any clergyman. In a climate so different from ours health can be
injured without the constant attendance of a scientific Physician.
I have the honour to be Sir &c &c
John ROCHE MD
364
No.10
1 November
1819
Sir,
I
take leave to enclose the memorials of Mr. John ADDEY, a Medical gentleman, who is
desirous to accompany my party of settlers to the
I
shall be able to return you in a few days complete lists of the settlers. As I
intend to give my encouragement to the clergyman I wait his returns from
Longford, Mr.
McCLELAND being particularly anxious to take a few families
[therefrom?] that he was acquainted with.
At
your leisure I will be much obliged by your having the goodness to return to me
Doctor PERCEVAL’s letter on the state of the Poor in
I have the honour to be Sir
Your humble servant
Wm. PARKER
[note from GOULBURN: return him his papers]
366
No.10
3 Nov 1819
Mr. PARKER presents
his compliments to Mr. GOULBURN, takes leave to inform him that in last night’s
he had the honour to receive his note of the 1st November and that
he will send early tomorrow a nominal list of the 124 able bodied men
who are willing to proceed as settlers under his direction to the Cape of Good
Hope.
Mr. PARKER
has not as yet rec’d the Rev’d McCLELAND’s returns which he hopes to do
tomorrow. Mr. GOULBURN will please to receive two additional testimonials of Mr. ADDEY’s
qualifications as a Medical Practitioner.
Mr. PARKER
has received a communication from the Governor of the
368/370
I hereby certify that when I was House Surgeon of the
Witness my hand this first day of November 1819
Charles Henry PODMORE
Twickenham, Midx.
November 2nd
1819
Having resided with Mr. John ADDEY for these eight years
past and thereby obtained an intimate knowledge of his medical abilities I have
no hesitation in affirming that I believe him fully competent to all the
practices of an apothecary.
Christopher HARRIS
Assistant Surgeon to Mr. SMITH
372
No.10
4 November
1819
Sir,
Herewith
be pleased to receive a nominal list of the individuals who have proposed
emigrating with me to the
About
sixty of the families go out as articled servants to myself. You will be
pleased to observe that in the selection of the individuals I have paid
particular attention to the pressing wants of the settlers.
I have the honour to be Sir
Your most obedient and very humble servant
Wm. PARKER
374
No.10
5 Nov 1819
Sir,
I
have had the honour to receive your letter of the 4th inst and now
take leave to send you a fourth list with a list of the Military Pensioners who
have joined my party of settlers for the Cape of Good Hope.
These
lists should have been sent yesterday but I was obliged to attend the Middlesex
Sessions on a subject which has caused me great distress.
Should
Earl BATHURST be disposed to permit me to take with me some of the grown up
children from the
I have the honour to be Sir
Your very obedient and humble servant
Wm. PARKER
380
No.10
10th
November 1819
Sir,
I
take leave to transmit to you lists of one hundred and twenty four able bodied men
and their families who have engaged to proceed with me to the
The
first seventy of these families will be ready to embark in
I have the honour to be Sir
Your most obedient humble servant
Wm. PARKER
382
No.10
12 November
1819
Sir,
I
have received your letter of the 11th inst and regret very much that
any difficulties of such an unforeseen nature should have occurred in respect
to the settlers who have engaged to proceed with me to the
The
uncertainty as to my place of location, which I contemplated would be on the
Sea Coast, made all the seafaring persons who promised to accompany me from
Cork Harbour withdraw, therefore I was forced to supply their places with
agriculturalists and mechanics whom I have selected in London as time would not
permit any further correspondence with Ireland.
I
understood that the ships were to proceed from the River Thames to their Ports
of Destination, therefore I presumed that there could be no difficulties in
regard to such of the settlers who were ready to embark here proceeding in the
ships to
Indeed
as I understood that the embarkation would be left to the Navy Board I did
expect that every facility consistent with the public interests would be given
to my party of settlers; I have full confidence that they will be pleased to
remove any difficulty.
Sir, your most obedient humble servant
Wm. PARKER
[Transcriber’s Note: below is the draft of GOULBURN’s
reply. This is a best guess as to how the final letter would have gone out. He
obviously laboured over the wording as there are several pages of crossings
out, re-worked paragraphs and insertions]
I
have rec’d and laid before Lord B your letter of the 12th inst in
which you refer to your request for permission to embark a large proportion of
your settlers in the River Thames, which Lord B had considered objectionable,
& express your expectation that every facility consistent with the public
interest should be given to them. In reply I am directed to observe that a
slight review of your communications with this office will satisfy you that
whatever difficulties you may now labour under as to the embarkation of this
party of settlers result entirely from your own mode of proceeding. You will
remember that your original proposal was to take a body of settlers from
In
applying the terms assigned by Parliament to the encouragement of emigration it
became necessary to make a proportional distribution of it to all parts of the
United Kingdom & if you have been included as settlers from Ireland it is
entirely the result either of your own representations or of your own failure
to notify the change which had subsequently taken place in your own intentions.
At
the present advanced period it is not easy to make an alteration in the general
arrangements but [understanding?] that the persons engaged by you in this
country may necessarily be inconvenienced by being now prohibited from
embarking, Ld.B. does not deem it proper to make them suffer on account of your
irregularity and has therefore directed me to acquaint you that he will concede
you as the leader of two separate parties, the one from London & the other
from Cork, to be separately located on their arrival in the Colony, & will
give orders for embarking your settlers accordingly; but as they are to be
separately located you will observe that neither of the parties are
sufficiently numerous to entitle them to the nomination of a minister
390
22 Nov 1819
Private
Mr. PARKER presents
his compliments to Mr. GOULBURN, takes leave to refer him to the letter of
introduction which he had the honour to hand him, and to state that as Mr. GRANT
is at present in the neighbourhood of London and as he has kindly promoted a
negotiation with the Board of Customs in Ireland for a sale to them of part of Mr. PARKER’s
property in Cork harbour, he hopes that through Mr. GRANT’s and Mr.
VANSITTERT’s favourable interposition it will be brought to an immediate
conclusion, which will supply most useful funds for Mr. PARKER’s undertaking.
In the mean
time Mr. PARKER
respectfully hopes that on his paying the sum of £500 to the Treasury, which
shall be done this day, Mr. GOULBURN will be pleased to give directions for the
embarkation of about fifty able bodied men with their families in this Port of
London, along with the stores which Mr. PARKER has provided for them all at the Cape
of Good Hope.
MR. PARKER on making
the necessary arrangements for this purpose will proceed by
Mr. PARKER assures
Mr.GOULBURN that he is not aware of any objectionable person being admitted in
his list. But should any of the individuals whose names have been returned not
be approved of by Lord BATHURST Mr. PARKER will do all in his power to exclude
them and fill up their vacancies by persons in
Doctor
ROCHE, altho’ his name is returned on Mr. PARKER’s list, has very much disappointed him
and as his accompanying the settlers has not been officially approved of by
Lord BATHURST, Mr.
PARKER would be glad to submit the name and qualifications of some
other competent individual to his Lordship’s consideration. But he should wish
to select a Head Medical Attendant in
The Rev’d Mr. McCLELAND,
who has also been recommended by Mr. PARKER’s friend the present Bishop of Raphoe,
has arrived in
No.10
23
Nov 1819
Mr. W. PARKER presents
his compliments to Lord BATHURST, takes leave to refer his Lordship to Lord
ROSSE’s letter of introduction and to solicit the favour of an interview with
him any day this week his Lordship pleases to appoint.
402
No.10
30 Nov 1819
Mr. PARKER presents
his compliments to Mr. GOULBURN, takes leave to transmit a letter for the Earl
BATHURST written in consequence of His Lordship’s note.
Mr. PARKER avails
himself of this opportunity that should the Lords of the Treasury not be
pleased to advance [the] sum Mr. PARKER requires he shall be under the
necessity of limiting for this season the number of his settlers to about 75.
But should their Lordships on the very kind interposition of Mr. VANSITTERT,
Mr. GRANT and Colonel BA[obscured] accede to the request, Mr. PARKER will immediately pay the
required Deposit. If not Mr. PARKER most earnestly and respectfully hopes
for the Earl BATHURST’s permission for the remaining settlers to join him next
year.
[note from GOULBURN at foot]
If Mr. PARKER’s deposit is paid tomorrow Lord B will
give directions for the embarkation of the number of persons for whom the
deposit is paid, but will enter into no engagement as to any additional number
proceeding next year.
[enclosed with above letter]
398
No.10
29 November
1819
My Lord,
In
answer to your Lordship’s note of the 24th inst I take leave to call
your private consideration to the following observations.
Being
honoured by your Lordship’s acceptance of my proposal to take 124 able bodied
men to the Cape of Good Hope I feel bound, as those individuals with all their
wives and children place themselves under my care and protection, to in part
perform the duty of a parent towards them and as far as in my power lies to
provide for their personal safety and their future happiness and prosperity.
Weighty objects which will I humbly trust apologize for this intrusion on your
Lordship’s time.
Inured
from my earliest years to an active and industrious life and possessing the
most respectable family connexions, many of whom have lost their lives in the
service of their King and Country, I embarked largely in commercial pursuits
and became at one period a considerable ship owner out of the
One
of your Lordship’s Noble Predecessors in the Colonial Department, the Earl of
Commerce,
Agriculture and Nautical pursuits were at one period my avocations. In these I
gave employment and support to at least 1000 individuals in
I
have thus learnt experience in the school of adversity and in the exercise of
relief to such a large body of my distressed fellow creatures. Hence arise my
qualifications to give a direction to industry and to provide for the
multifarious wants of needy and distressed people – the cause of serious alarm
to Government and such as were humanely contemplated to be relieved by the late
Parliamentary grant.
The
better to enable me to effect this I have offered to the Irish Government a
part of my property in Ireland, which the Board of Customs there long contemplated
purchasing and the delay in the arrangements for which has caused me great pain
and anxiety.
This
I am aware is an object [incidental?] to your Lordship’s official department
and I only state it by way of apology for the cause of my delay, but a [??] the
kindness of the Lords of the Treasury or the representation of the Chancellor
of the Exchequer and Mr. GRANT will I hope remove.
When
I embarked on my present enterprize on reading Mr. VANSITTERT’s humane speech
in the House of Commons I was naturally led to make enquiries from those
persons most capable of affording me information respecting the
They
fixed my attention as a commercial man on the Harbour of the Knysna, and having
heard several letters read from that brave and intelligent officer Sir
[Jonathan?] BRUNTON, the Naval Commissioner at the Cape, lamenting the great
want of a Coasting Trade along the extensive range of the Southern Coast of
Africa, I became the more zealously inclined, notwithstanding the impediments I
met with, to persevere in humbly soliciting your Lordship’s kind recommendation
to be located at the Knysna. Mr. BARROW has most strongly recommended to me
said location. This my Lord, permit me to state, is an object of vital importance
not only to the settlers who accompany me but to the Colony at large.
Colonel
WAIN, from his situation as Adjutant General at the
Now,
as your Lordship was pleased to state in the first circular letter issued from
the Colonial Department, in a manner so creditable to your considerable regard
of the interests of your fellow creatures, that the wishes and interests of
the settlers would be consulted, permit me as one of those to respectfully
solicit your kind attention to this promise. My receiving any assurance from
your Lordship of being located on the
I
have such an intelligent and respectable an individual as Mr. COLQUHOUN, who,
to his great research and indefatigable exertions in the cause of suffering
humanity has added the wisdom of experience, honours me with his friendship and
advice. I feel the most confidence in the success of my exertions but
particularly should I proceed to the
Motives
of humanity and a regard for human life also influence me to solicit your
Lordship’s attention to the personal protection of the Colonists. We live in
vain if we do not benefit from experience. The melancholy but simple narratives
of the Moravian Missionaries corroborated by the recent letters which Colonel
WAIN sent to me from the Banks of the Great Fish River written by Military
Officers who were engaged with the Caffres, are sufficient to daunt the most
ardent from exposing themselves to the sudden irruptions of a savage foe on
whose minds although depressed by the late chastisement of the British Troops
no dependence can be placed.
Colonel
WAIN from his high rank at the
It is
true, my Lord, that Mr. GOULBURN has stated that “the Government would extend
every adequate protection to the Colonists at the
Colonel
WAIN has assured me that the number of Kings Troops at present at the
Let
me most respectfully solicit your Lordship’s kind indulgence and permit me to
subscribe myself
Your Lordship’s most obedient and very humble servant
Wm. PARKER
[Note from GOULBURN at foot]
Acknowledge receipt and acquaint him that as this
application appears only to be a repetition of that which he made originally on
___ Lord B has only to refer him to the reply which I was then directed to make
to him under date of ___
404
Mr.
PARKER presents his compliments to Mr. GOULBURN, takes leave
to inclose Mr.
ROBERT HOLDITCH’s testimonials as a Surgeon and as he is very highly
recommended by Alderman ATKINS to the Earl BATHURST hopes for his Lordship’s
permission to substitute Mr. HOLDITCH in the place of Doctor ROCHE, who has
not fulfilled his promise to Mr. PARKER
30 Nov 1819
[note from GOULBURN: Have no objection to this person]
406 [enclosed with above]
Nov 23rd
1819
My Lord,
I can
only corroborate the statement of Ald’n ATKINS in favor of Mr. HOLDITCH by saying that he was a
diligent and attentive student at the hospitals to which I belong & that I
believe him to be in every respect deserving of your Lordship’s kindness.
I have the honor to remain
Your Lordship’s obed’t humble serv’t
Astley COOPER
408 [enclosed with above]
Walbrook
22 Nov 1819
My Lord,
The
bearer Mr.
Robert HOLDITCH is a Surgeon and desirous of going out to the
I have the honor to be, my Lord
Your faithful humble servant
John ATKINS
410 [enclosed with above]
Hammersmith
Middlesex
Nov 21st
1819
I certify that Mr. Rob’t HOLDITCH served a regular apprenticeship
with me at
John H. BRIDGEMAN MD
413
No.10
1 December
1819
Sir,
Herewith
be pleased to receive lists in Triplicity seventy five able bodied men with
their families willing to proceed with me to the
The Deposits
for these individuals amount to eight hundred and fifty five pounds, which
should be found correct. I am prepared to pay at the Treasury at a moment’s
notice.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your obedient and very humble st.
Wm PARKER
415
No.10
3 December
1819
Mr. PARKER presents
his compliments to Mr. SMITH, would be obliged if he could with convenience add
the name of Wm. OSBORNE, baker, aged 24, Elizabeth OSBORNE his wife aged 20 and
Elizabeth aged 1 to his list of settlers, for which the deposit of £10 st is
enclosed.
Mr.
PARKER hopes that Mr. SMITH will pardon this trouble, as two families are
proceeding with him that are intimately connected with OSBORNE, from whom they
didn’t wish to separate.
[note signed PS overleaf]
His money returned and himself informed that Mr.
GOULBURN could not sanction his application.
419
Saturday ev
4 o’clock
4 December
1819
Sir,
I have the
honour to inclose a letter this moment received from the Commissioners of the
Navy and apprehend some fatality has happened in regard to the instructions for
[persons?] to be forwarded respecting the transport for the settlers proceeding
under my direction to the
I have the honour to be Sir
Your most obedient humble servant
Wm. PARKER
421 [enclosed with above – to William PARKER Esq]
Navy Office
4th
Dec 1819
Sir,
In
return to your letter of this date enclosing three lists of settlers said to be
proceeding under your Direction from London and Cork to the Cape of Good Hope,
I am commanded by the Commissioners of the Navy to inform you that the Albury and Sir George Osborne Transports are fitting at Portsmouth for the conveyance
of the Emigrants from Cork to the Cape of Good Hope, but that Earl BATHURST has
not communicated to them that any of the Heads of Parties to embark at Cork are
to be allowed to embark a portion of their number in England and therefore the
49 families that you state to be ready to embark in the River Thames cannot be
provided for until they receive His Lordship’s Directions for that purpose. I
am also to observe that although the Commissioners have been informed by Earl
BATHURST that it was His Lordship’s intention to permit a Party of Emigrants to
proceed to the
I am Sir
Your most obedient servant
R. NELSON
423
11 December
1819
Mr. PARKER
presents his compliments to Mr. GOULBURN, begs leave to inform him that he
understands that the Earl BATHURST has given some Gentleman a letter of
recommendation to join his party of settlers on board the East Indian and that he called several times at Mr. PARKER’s
lodgings.
Mr. PARKER
assures Mr. GOULBURN that he will be at all times gratified in complying with
any design of his Lordship’s or Mr. GOULBURN’s and the individual recommended
can proceed with Mr. PARKER’s settlers from London to Cork. On the East Indian’s arrival in
Mr.
PARKER proceeds to Passage West,
As Mr. WOODCOCK,
one of Mr.
PARKER’s settlers, has been obliged to proceed to
425
Passage West
23 December
1819
Sir,
I
have the honour to inform you of my arrival here where I wait the appearance of
the East Indian from the Thames to
embark with my family and settlers for the
On
examining the settlers who have joined my party from the
Your most obedient and very humble servant
Wm. PARKER
427
Passage West
25th
December 1819
Sir,
Since
I had the honour of addressing you on the 23rd inst respecting John ARMSTRONG,
a Military Pensioner, I find that Sarah ROBERTS, aged 24, one of the settlers
proceeding with me to the Cape of Good Hope, since my returns were made got
married to William
ROBERTS, aged 27 years a carpenter, who had a child named John ROBERTS
aged 15 months.
A
Deposit of £10 being paid for the woman, I hope that the Earl BATHURST will be
pleased to allow her husband to be added to my list of settlers and give the
necessary instructions accordingly.
I
need not tell you the peculiar difficulties which attend an expedition of this
kind and of the many changes likely to occur from the mutability of human
affairs. As distress has unquestionably been the strongest impulse to the
Emigration to the Cape of Good Hope I must fear that pressing embarrassments
may detain some of the settlers who engaged to embark in the Thames, altho’ I
paid the deposits required and otherwise advanced them money to relieve them
from their difficulties. Should this be the case I must respectfully hope that
the Earl BATHURST will be pleased to permit me to substitute in
I
have strong reason to suppose that ill health and pecuniary difficulties may
prevent an individual already approved of by the Earl BATHURST proceeding to
the
Be
pleased to assure the Earl BATHURST that I shall pay the strictest attention to
enforce the excellent regulations for the conduct of the settlers on board ship
as a due observance of them will be conducive to the health and comfort of the
individuals proceeding under my direction. I have the honour to be Sir
Your most obedient humble servant
Wm. PARKER
[Note at foot: Mr. PARKER has been directed to return the Govt.
letter]
[filed under F in CO48/43]
255
26 Dec 1819
Will’m
NORMAN Labourer 36 years of age
Jane
his wife 33 one child Maria 8 yrs of age
In the room of Henry HUNT & his wife
Will’m
DOUGLAS Bricklayer 39 years of age
In the room of Jonathan THORNTON
George
HAWKS Ropemaker 21 years of age
In the room of Henry BEAVER
John
JOBSON has no child. May not
Mr.
Will’m PARKER
Passage near
PARKIN,
James
214
Sir
having been in bisness for about fourteen years but with
very little success have resolved to adventure to the cape of good hope should
you think me a proper person am thirty-four years of age have a Wife and three
Children the 2 oldist are boys one eight the other nine year of age.
I humbly
request a passage for myself and two boys my wife is willing to stay till I
should settle myself.
Your
acceptance will be thankfully received by your very humble servant
James
PARKIN
Please
direct to
J. PARKIN
at Mr WHEBELL’s
PARKIN,
John
191
[Transcriber’s
note: In this letter PARKIN has used the word “likewise” before the
names of potential settlers, with little or no punctuation. To make it easier
to read, I have taken the liberty of re-formatting the information below the
original. Subsequent letters concerning PARKIN’s Party were written by Robert NEWCOMBE
(in CO48/44)]
Lower
Sept 3rd
1819
My Lord
I beg permission to make a reply to your kind letter dated
the 19th of August last and I have to inform your Lordship that the
following persons with myself are willing and ready to emigrate under your
Lordship’s directions and regulations to the
Should the before mentioned names and occupations meet your
Lordship’s approbation stating what we might be allowed to take out with us
such as deferent sorts of cattle and implements in [obscured] and the
particulars that will be wanting and the [time] and place we are to take
shipping your Lordship’s [kind] information of particulars will be thankfully
accknowledged and punctualy attended to by your Lordship’s
Most obedt
humble ser’t to command
John PARKIN
[Transcriber’s
revision of families mentioned in the letter]
John PARKIN, carpenter and farmer, age 32, wife
30, five children between 1 and 9 years old
Richard
FORD, carpenter and farmer, age 42, wife 39, 2 children one 10 & the other
4 years old
Daniel
DINGLE, farmer, age 22, single man
Samuel
ADDICOTT, farmer, age 15
Richard
CROSS, carpenter & farmer, age 23, wife 27, one child 1 year old
William
LANGWORTH, smith and farmer, age 22, single man
John
SPRAGUE, carpenter and farmer, age 27, wife 27
William
GENDLE, Carpenter, age 22, single man
Robert
FOURACRES, Cooper and farmer, age 32, wife 27
Richard
LUCAS, farmer, age 16
William CLOGG, farmer, age 29, wife 27, one child
2 years old
Phillip
ROBERTS, Carpenter, age 23, wife 27, one child 1 year old
Henry
BROOM, farmer, age 18
Samuel
CURTIS, farmer, age 17
PARNELL,
William re Joseph FORREST
166
Aug 30 1819
My Lord,
I
take the liberty of addressing your Lordship on behalf of Joseph FORREST (and
Eve his wife) a bricklayer by trade of honest sober habits an industrious
couple where great dependence and trust can be placed (work at this time being very
scarce in this country in his line) hath a desire for a situation at the Cape
of Good Hope or Canida either of which place your Lordship should think most
proper for a mechanic (being moneyless cannot go out as a settler) should your
Lordship think his services in either of these places eligable will thank you
for such information how to proceed whether a passage is provided for or
allowed to carry his little furniture if any grant of land will be given to
cultivate. He his a strong robust man about 40 years of age (no children)
capable of carrying arms having been in the Surry Volunteers during the War, a
good draftsman & [sawyer?] and will I presume be a great acquisition in our
Infant Colony. Testimonials of his character of eleven years service can be
obtained from Mr. STUTELEY bricklayer,
I have the honor to be, my Lord
Your Lordship’s most obed’t humble serv’t
Wm. PARNELL
PS I hope I shall not be thought intruding on your
Lordship’s goodness by the above application my sole motive being to serve an
industrious couple, please to advice it to be left at the post office.
PARSONS, R
145
Christian Malford
Nr Chippenham
Wilts
[received
My Lord
I humbly beg your Lordship will pardon the liberty I have
taken in thus addressing you, but having heard a succinct account that it is
the intention of his Majesty’s Government to grant a portion of land &c to
those who choose to emigrate to the Cape of Good Hope, I should be
thankful to Lordship to inform me, to whom and in what manner I am to apply, to
obtain a grant of such land, also if there is any distinction in the
description of persons so emigrating.
I have the
honor to be My Lord
With great
respect
Your
Lordships most obed servt
R PARSONS
I trust
your Lordship will honor me by an early answer
PARTRIDGE,
Joseph
23
My Lord
We your Lordships Humble servants being by trade
Mathematical Instrument Makers but through the present depressed state of
Commerce we are unable to obtain a Living.
We therefore humbly pray your Lordship that we may be permited to take
our Passage to his Majestys Colony the
We are both young men under 25 years of age one Single the
other with wife & 1 child. We hope
your Lordship us for thus troubling you & you cause Instructions to be
given us how to proceed and your Petitioners will ever pray for your Lordship
& the whole of his Majestys Government.
We are your
Lordships Obedient humble servants
Joseph
PARTRIDGE
Abraham
BEESLEY
Please to
address
Abraham
BEESLEY Junr
Water
Street
[Transcriber’s
note: Abraham BEESLEY was included in the list for
PASS,
William (1)
43
Claydon
My Lord
I beg leave to represent to your Lordship that I have been
upwards of twenty three years in His Majestys service, and am at present on the
Retired List, as Lieutenant of the late 2nd Royal Veteran Battalion,
with a large family consisting of my wife and eight children, finding my income
so every way inadequit to their support, I am desirous of Emigrating to either
Canada or the Cape of Good Hope.
I should therefore feel much obliged if your Lordship would
be pleased to condescend to inform me if there is any regulations in favour of
Officers wishing to settle in any of his Majestys Colonies, and when so settled
if I could continue to receive my pay in the same.
I remain My
Lord
With due
Respect
Your
Lordships most obed humb servt
Lieut late
2nd R V Bn
PASS,
William (2)
207
[Received
To the
Right Honn Lord Viscount SIDMOUTH
Your servats
hearing in the town Birmingham that your Lordship wanted servants in the
farming buisness for the Cape of good Hope wee being yong and wishing try our
fourtunes in serving your Lordship in that country volunteer for wee being
labouring men wee have na money to defray expences to you so by the
ad[obliterated – advice?] of a credible gentleman I take the liberty to write
in hopes that your Lordship will send us word in return how we must proceed to
you for wee are three in number two men and 1 woman and we have to mentain our
travil so I am your Humble servat
att William
SHAWS
Edgbason
Stret
PATTERSON,
Robert
33
Ordnance Barracks
Ballyshannon
May it
please your Honor
At the request
of a number of Mechanics and others of the first Respectability and connections
of this Town, and its vicinity, on their being information that the British
Government had granted a large sum for the purpose of assisting persons of the
above description to emigrate to the Cape of Good Hope, I therefore most humbly
beg leave to trouble your Honor on the present occasion to request your
ordering to be forwarded me as soon as convenient every necessary information
on this subject, such as the sum allowed to each, where the vessels are to be
stationed, and at what period the emigrants are to attend to go on board, and
any further information that your Honor may consider requisite so that I may
communicate same to the different persons who are so anxious to emigrate to
that part of the world in preference to all others and more particularly as
they cannot obtain any employment, owing to the Embarrass’d state of this
Country.
I am with
all due respect
Your Honors
most obedient humble servant
Robert
PATTERSON
Ordnance
Department
PAWLE,
James
122
Thursday Augt 12th 1819
Sir
Having a desire to Emigrate to the
I am a Medical man who has been respectably settled in
Practice but now much reduced from various severe pecuniary losses and disappointments. Finding it very difficult & indeed almost
impossible (from the want of friends &c) to recover myself or to procure a
living for my family I am desirous of Emigrating to the
Your early
attention to the above will very particularly oblige, Sir
Your most
Obed Humble Servt
J. PAWLE
388
Novr 22nd 1819
Sir
As the principal Medical attendant in Mr Thomas WILLSON’s party (that is
about to proceed to the Cape of Good Hope) I have to beg the favor of your
furnishing me with some information as to the extent of the supply of Medicines
& Instruments, which I understand will be given by Government but more
particularly, as to trusses for Ruptures, it appearing probable such accidents
may not be very infrequent and therefore that a supply of them will be
absolutely necessary.
The favor
of an early reply will very much oblige, Sir
Your most
respectful Obed Servt
J. PAWLE
[GOULBURN’s
notation] Refer to the Navy board with whom I believe the necessary discretions
rest
[The letter
below is filed with the Thomas WILLSON correspondence in CO48/46. It was
addressed to Thomas
WILLSON]
32 Gt.St.Helens
Dec 15th 1819
Sir,
I was yesterday with the Agent of
Transports at Deptford and had the mortification to learn that it is the
intention of Government to remove me from your party. I should certainly be very
sorry to create difficulty but as you are aware of the engagement that exists
between Mr. COCK
and myself to render mutual assistance, I should hope by your representation of
the case to Earl BATHURST that such removal may be abandoned.
I am Sir
Your most
obed’t serv’t
J. PAWLE
PAYNE, John
Francis
[Transcriber’s note: The details do not quite fit for
this to be John
PAINE of SEPHTON’s Party, but several of his party below
did emigrate with either BAILIE or WILLSON]
17
Sir
I trust I shall be pardoned for soliciting further
information on the subject of Emigration to the Cape, than what is contained in
the circular of the 17 dated at your office
I am Sir
your most obd & very hble servt
John
Francis PAYNE
Fishmonger
50
26 July 1819
Sir
In the Latter part of the first paragraph of the circular of
the 23 inst it is said that Government will reserve to it selfe the right of
selecting offers that may appear on examination to be most eligible.
There are
now 10 more of us all able bodied and willing to work. Some of us have Families 4 out of the number
are unmarried none of us above the age of 31 – but one & all of us have
fell a victim to the hardness & distress of the times. I have a wife & 4 children and no doubt
my children would have been on the parish had it not been for the Bounty of
Gentleman in
We will be thankful & glad to emigrate to the
I am Sir
your very obd hble servt
John PAYNE
[GOULBURN’s
notation in the margin] proposal under consideration
112
August 10,
1819
Sir
It must be acknowledged on all hands that penetration
vigilance & Discretion and a true Disposition to Labour must be
quallifications highly calculated to recommend our suit to Government. The return I sent to your office on the 26 of
July amounted only to Ten – since that time we had been constrained to accept
of six more which of course in the whole makes up sixteen.
I trust here I shall be pardon’d for offering something by
way of elucidation on the characters of the above mentioned Party before I
proceed to offer a reason for writing in the present moment. Most of these men notwithstanding the manner
in which they have been used by the times possess Capitals or can realize the
same fully equivilent to the purposes in question and what is more their mind
are far removed from the flames of a political faction which evidently as
bewildered the Hearts of many of our Countrymen & almost certainly has
placed them in a condition not to understand the High duties they owe to their
God, their country, and themselves!
I do not expect that my bare word will secure our nomination
but that Government will require further testimonials which we are Prepared to
give. The reason of me writing in the
present moment; are some of my Party are alarmed in consequence of being
informed that Government prefers Treating with Parties more numerous. If such is the case I need only Hollow I
should soon have numbers – but I assure you Sir we have had regard to character
and all other necessary quallifications to secure an infallible result. We presume it would be but little use to take
persons on a Colonizing Expedition void of the qualifications I have alluded to
in this note. The only thing I have to
ask more at this time is that you will be pleased to afford us some hope of our
Nomination, for at present the minds of us sixteen are placed under the
Dominion of Doubt. We dont wish to
trouble you with to great a description of things, but most of us have lost
hundreds, but have just enough to try our Luck in an other Hemisphere. I humbly hop I shall be Pardoned for giving
so much Trouble. We humbly solicit an
answer to this.
I am Sir
your most obd & very hble servt
John PAYNE
159
Augt 24, 1819
Sir
It may not be unpleasant to the feelings of Government to be
informed that the Party which proposes going out with me are about forming a
plan for the mutual assistance of each other in case of Loss or Distress, and
we mean to commence the formation of it as soon as Government condescend to
inform us of our Nomination. This certainly
may be considered local business, but we beg leave to state it as it will no
doubt exhibit to our Government the sincerity of our intentions and put our
country in possession of one pleasing Contemplation – that when located we
shall not be deficient in the laws of Wisdom Prudence and Charity, which have
so conspicuously adorned the heart of our King, our Government and our Nation!
I am Sir
your very obed & hble servt
John
Francis PAYNE
161
[Transcriber’s
note:The following return is undated, stamped 161. This might well be an
attachment to the letter dated 10 August, as it lists the sixteen mentioned in
that letter]
Sir
My name is
John PAYNE by Trade a Fishmonger and have acquired a thorough knowledge of my
business in all its respective branches.
My original business was a farmer – my Father and Grandfather were
Tenants to Lord BRADFORD many years. I
am known to Sir Humphry DAVY, I have a brother who studied under him & was
his operator 13 years. I should have
solicited his recommendation had Mr H. DAVY been in Town. I beg leave to refer Government in point of
character to Andrew LOUGHNAN Esq 5 Bedford Square & to Revd T. PERCY
Sardinian House Lincoln’s Inn Fields, G.SMITH Esq 42 Bernard Street Middlesex
Hospital. With respect to my person I am
a strong man able and willing to bare fatigue – my age 30, my wifes age 27 my
children ages – my oldest John PAYNE 6 ½ years, William PAYNE 9, Edward PAYNE
1, Mary PAYNE 4.
With
respect to the men going out with me I beg leave to say they are all useful
& clever men and have general knowledge of agriculture.
|
Names of
the Settlers |
Profession
or Trade |
Age |
Names of
the Women |
Age |
Male
Children |
Age |
Female
Children |
Age |
|
William CARPENTER |
Carpenter |
32 |
Mary |
32 |
|
|
Eliza |
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mary |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Emma |
1 |
|
John
CARPENTER |
Carpenter |
25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
John LONG |
Printer |
21 |
Sarah |
19 |
|
|
|
|
|
James
JORDAN |
Printer |
29 |
Hannah |
27 |
Charles |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
George |
6 mo |
|
|
|
William SEYMOUR |
Baker |
32 |
Sarah |
28 |
|
|
|
|
|
Sampson
DAWE |
Carpenter |
22 |
Mary |
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
William
DAWE |
Carpenter |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
John
MAXWELL |
Carpenter |
33 |
Ann |
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
Benjamin HALL |
Carpenter |
29 |
|
28 |
|
|
Hannah |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mary |
1½ |
|
Henry
FROST |
Gardener |
27 |
Sarah |
28 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
Thomas BROWN |
Shoemaker |
40 |
Jane |
35 |
John |
11 |
|
|
|
Charles
JOHNSON |
Shoemaker |
30 |
Susanah |
26 |
|
|
Susanah |
2 ¼ |
|
Thomas
WALPOLE |
Clicker |
27 |
Sarah |
23 |
Thomas |
5 |
Sarah |
3 ½ |
|
|
|
32 |
Ann |
32 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mary |
2 |
|
James WHEELER |
Farmer |
39 |
Harriet |
35 |
Richard |
1 ½ |
Martha |
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ann |
12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Harriet |
8 |
|
Henry
JACKSON |
Butcher |
29 |
Susan |
28 |
Henry |
6 |
Sarah |
4 ½ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Susan |
12 |
212
Sir
I trust I shall not be considered too troublesome for
inquiring respecting our nomination. My
party are waiting with the utmost anxiety for an answer, I am well aware that
business of such importance cannot be disposed of immediately, but if it may be
convenient to assure us of going to the
I am Sir
Your most
obed & very hble servt
John
Francis PAYNE
250
Sir
I received your letter to day. Nothing can exceed the Disappointment I feel
in not being accepted by the Earl BATHURST.
I hope I shall be pardoned for stating but I assure you Sir, as far as
the Denial regards myself I shall be quite ruined. I have lost every farthing I have in my
business and could I have procured my nomination to go as a settler to the Cape
my friends would have assisted me off in a handsome manner, and with respect to
the sixteen who were going with me their capital amounts to more than thousand
pounds which money they are willing to place at my disposal, and I assure you
Sir, I am willing to comply with Government instructions in every respect. I entreat you to lay my case again before the
Earl BATHURST, and I trust his Lordship will perceive it to be a great Charity
to permit me to go as I presume on the certainty that by my industry there I
shall be able to support my family which absolutely as not been the case here.
I humbly solicit the favor of an answer as soon as it may be
convenient, assuring you I am prepared to be examined with regard to my
Pretentions if it may be judged necessary.
I beg of you Sir for the sake of my little family to interest your self
in my behalf and I will not only be thankful & greatful but feel myself
under a weighty obligation to you.
I am Sir
Your very
obed & hble servt
John
Francis PAYNE
252
My Lord
I have received a letter from Henry GOULBURN Esq stating
that your Lordship as not accepted me to go as a settler to the Cape of Good
Hope. I assure your Lordship that such a
refusal will place me and my family in the Greatest Distress. I have lost all I had in the world in
business, but my friends are willing to come forward in a very Handsome manner
to assist me to the Cape and thereby Possess me of means to commence with
spirit as they have from experience implicit confidence in my Industry &
Integrity, and I also assure your Lordship that the party that intended going
out under my direction in number sixteen possesses in capital above a thousand
pounds and will place it at my disposal as far at least as it may be to the
General Interest of the whole.
I entreat
your Lordship to take my case into consideration. My friends see it useless to assist me in my
business as it is so very bad and if your Lordship does not perceive it just to
nominate me to go to the
With respect to my pretensions as far as it regards my self
or party I am persuaded they are such as your Lordship will approve of – we are
strong healthy men and generally speaking skilled in their respective
Professions as well as most of us understand well the Farming Business.
I intreat your Lordship in case your Lordship concurs &
to many we will be thankful for us to be nominated and I assure your Lordship
as far as it will assist me it will be complying with the sacred obligation
of charity.
I am My
Lord
Your
Lordships most obed & hble servt
John Francis
PAYNE
307
Sir
I humbly solicit you will favor me with an audience on the
subject contained in a Letter I addressed to you last week. The Honble Mr BRIDGEMAN son to the Earl of
BRADFORD as undertaken to recommend me to the Earl BATHURST as qualified in
every respect to receive a nomination for the
I am Sir your
very obedient servt
J. F. PAYNE
PAYNE,
Thomas
12
Bishopsgate, City
Sir
I saw an advertisement in the paper wherein incorragement is
given to Persons who wish to emigrate to the
Your most
obedt and very humble servt
Thomas PAYNE
PEARCE,
Robert
362
Sheet near Petersfield, Hants
My Lord
Having understood His Majesty's Government is providing
Passages for Emigrants to the
I have to acquaint your Lordship should that be the case, I
would be much obliged if you would allow me to be made acquainted with the
regular mode of application and if there is any prospects held out for
seafaring people. I have a large family
and been brought up has Master/Mate in the Brit India trade been 5 years in that
of the East Indias, & several times at the Cape of Good Hope. Should I be
able to get a passage for my selfe (only) that I might be able to better their
conditions who feels much of the effects of the badness of the times. By my being able to get out, it may be the
means of gaining their better conditions, I dont fear of gaining some
employment their, and with an order from Government I could work my passage out
it being out of my power to pay for my passage.
An answer will much oblige my Lord
Your Lordships
most obdt humble srvt
Robt PEARCE
PEARSE. G
143
28 Ironmonger Row
St Lukes
[received
Sir
Having some intentions - together with some others - of
going to the
Sir
Your obedt
sert
G. PEARSE
PEARSON, G
208
73
[received Sept 9, 1819]
My Lord,
Being about to engage persons to proceed to the Cape of Good
Hope I respectfully solicit your Lordships Answer to the following questions to
enable me to make my arrangements with greater Certainty.
First -
what tonnage will persons taking out Ten Settlers be allowed
Second -
will means of Conveyance from the place where the Settler may be landed to to
[sic] the Spot where he will be located be provided at the expence of
Government or must the Settler provide these at his own costs
And last -
will the Settler have the advantage of the exchange between this country and
the Colony upon the sums (£10 - for each family) deposited in the hands of
Government here - or will it be a mere payment to him by the authorities in the
Colony of a sum of ten pounds (
Begging
your Lordships early attention
I am, My
Lord
(very
respectfully)
Your
obedient humble servant
G. PEARSON
PELLY, Henry
168
No. 2
Marylebone
Hon’d Sir
Myself with several of my friends are desirous of emigrating
to the
I am Sir
your ob’t ser’t
Henry
PEMBERTON,
John
193
Fore Street
72
Limehouse
Sir
Having
conformably with the directions issued by his Majesties Government engaged ten
men with their respective families to go to the Cape of Good Hope or other
parts of Southern Africa I beg leave to subjoin a list of the same and request
information as to whom I am to pay the required deposit.
Trusting
our being accepted
I remain
Your
obedient humble servant
John
PEMBERTON
|
John
PEMBERTON |
Capitalist |
single
man |
28 |
|
Henry
WRIGHTON |
Baker |
single man |
20 |
|
Henry
WARDLE |
Farmer |
single
man |
22 |
|
Charles
STAPLES |
Sugar
Baker |
single
man |
19 |
|
Charles
James MAJOR |
Farmer |
single
man |
21 |
|
James
MORGAN |
Bricklayer |
single
man |
19 |
|
Henry
WOOD |
Farmer |
single
man |
28 |
|
George BROWN |
Farmer |
single
man |
25 |
|
George
HARCOURT |
Farmer |
single
man |
23 |
|
Benjamin
HUNT |
Smith |
single
man |
25 |
|
Thomas
TAYTON |
Wheelwright |
married |
42 |
|
Mary
TAYTON |
|
|
32 |
|
Richard
TAYTON |
|
|
16 |
|
Catherine
TAYTON |
|
|
13 |
PENNINGTON,
Joseph
48
Sir
Understanding it is requisite to address you by letter; I do
myself the honor of requesting that you will favour me with a copy of the circular
letter, to be sent me (issued by Government containing the regulations under
which settlers are allowed to go out to the Cape of Good Hope) and any other
printed information that may have been circulated on that subject, being
desirous of going there as an agriculturist thru’ the medium of my friends in
the country. A compliance with my
request will infinitely oblige me, according to the address below.
I have the
honor to be Sir
Your
obedient humble servant
Joseph
PENNINGTON
Mr
PENNINGTON
No.
Hoxton
PENNY,
George
14
No. 7 Stepney Green
Mile
Sir
The undermention’d young men wishing to embark for the cape
of good Hope, having understood that government has made proposals for the same,
and by answering the same you will oblige
Your humble
serts
George
PENNY, aged 20 }
Henry
MITCHELL, aged 20 } Cordwainers
William
BERRY, aged 20 }
PERKINS,
John
21
To the Rt
Hon’ble Lord SIDMOUTH
My Lord
I hope your Lordship will pardon the presumption of an
individual who has thus presumed to address you. Having been informed through the channel of
the Newspapers that land will be granted to individuals who may wish to
emigrate to the
My Lord give me leave to solicit an answer it would give me
the most heartfelt satisfaction in thinking that I should obtain a decent
livelihood (through your Lordship's goodness) & likewise in assisting my
aged parents. My Lord I sincerely hope
your L’dship will pardon this presumption and allow me to subscribe myself your
L’dship's
very humble
serv’t
John
PERKINS
N. B. My
Lord it is my particular wish to go as soon as is convenient to your Lordship
to the
PEROLZ,
Thomas
127
The
Petition of Thomas PEROLZ of Tinahely Parish of Kilcommon &
Humbly
Sheweth
That
petitioner having a desire to avail himself of the grant made by Government to
such as shall have a purpose to emigrate to the Cape of good Hope, and being
able to make the Deposit required by Govt as also to produce well authenticated
Certificates for honesty and Sobriety most humbly intreats your Lordship’s
instructions and information respecting the particulars of the encouragement
given to emigrants as also how Petitioner shall proceed and to whom he shall
attach himself. And whether such person
will have a power of retaining any part of the land granted as above. And for which Petitioner shall as in Duty
pray.
Thomas
PEROLZ
Victualer
PERRIN,
William
290
Athy
10th
Oct 1819
My Lord,
Referring
to your Lordship’s circular of the 16th Augt I beg leave to propose
becoming a settler in the Cape of Good Hope agreeable to the regulations of His
Majesties Government for which purpose I shall immediately on receipt of your
Lordship’s direction for that purpose deposite or forward as directed the sum
of money required by Government to enable me to bring out 10 or 15 able bodied
men and their families as settlers, who are now ready to come with me, who are
all of the best character and are willing to work but from the depression of
the times find it almost impossible to get employment and consequently are
barely able to support themselves and families.
I beg
leave to state that on receipt of your Lordship’s letters I disposed of all my
property here in order to create a fund sufficient to carry on the undertaking
with success.
I
enclose testimonials of my character &c which I trust will meet your
Lordship’s sanction and I hope your Lordship will consider me a proper person
to proceed to the
My
own family consists of my wife, my sister in law and one son. Waiting for your
Lordships reply, I have the honour to be, my Lord
Your Lordship’s most obed’t humble serv’t
William PERRIN
292 [enclosed with above]
Custom House
14th
October 1819
I certify that I know the family of Mr. William PERRIN
these many years, they are highly respectable. I understand he has a wish to go
to the
H.B. MANTENVILLE
293 [enclosed with above]
Sept 28 1819
I certify that I have known Mr. William PERRIN during
many years past. He is a young man of good character desirous of emigrating to
the
Fr. BARKER MD
294 [enclosed with above]
I have known Mr. William PERRIN for some years. His family
and connexions are very respectable and I am confident he will conduct himself
with propriety in any situation he may be placed in.
Geo. STUDDART
295 [enclosed with above]
28th
September 1819
I certify that I have known Mr. William PERRIN and his
family for many years past, both are highly respectable and have been uniformly
well conducted. I understand Mr. Wm. PERRIN is desirous of going to the
Thos. M. KENNY
Lord Mayor of
PESHALL, Sir
John re
202
Near
Sep 8 1819
My Lord,
I beg
leave to recommend to your Lordship’s notice Mr. William MOUNTAIN as a settler
for the
Your Lordship’s most obedient and faithful humble servant
John PESHALL Bt.
PETTITT,
John
35
St.Mary’s
Hall, Southwark
July 23rd
1819
Sir,
Not
clearly comprehending the official circular dated from Downing Street on the 17th
inst and referring to the Cape of Good Hope you will oblige me by answering the
following questions at your earliest convenience, and thro’ which I shall be
able to reply to some of my correspondents, who are making similar enquiries:
1st Does an individual paying the 10£
without wife or family have 100 acres of land allotted to him on his arrival at
the
2 Does the person procuring 10 families receive 1000
acres of land in addition to the 100 acres given to the head of each family
he takes out or does the 1000 acres include the whole of the grant in such
case.
Waiting of reply I am respectfully, Sir
Your obed’t serv’t
Jno. PETTITT
110
August 10th
1819
The humble petition of John PETTITT wishes to engage
himself according to your Lordships proposhals with a wife and two children
under eighteen by trade a sawyer living at N0.13 Baker’s Row Mile End New Town
and can make himself other ways useful, answer from your Lordship will be
esteemed an obligation by your humble petitioner
John PETTITT
OWEN, Sir
John, MP for Pembrokeshire, re Thomas PHILIPPS
951
5th
August 1819
Dear Sir,
The
bearer Thomas
PHILIPPS who is a particular friend of mine and a member of one of
the principal families in this county, is desirous of obtaining a grant of land
at the
Very faithfully
John OWEN
[note from GOULBURN: act according to what I have said
in the enclosed letter, which send on to
PHILIPPS,
Thomas
129
[in clerk’s hand at top: Sir John OWEN’s friend]
Sir,
Sir John
OWEN having already intimated to you my intention of availing myself of the
offer of Government for taking out settlers to the Cape of Good Hope, I beg
leave in pursuance of it & in conformity to the circulars already issued
from the Colonial Office to become a candidate for the allotments of land, and
to annex a list of my own family and of those settlers whom it is my intention
to take out with me.
I have the honor to remain Sir
Your most humble & obedient servant
Thomas PHILIPPS
Thomas
PHILIPPS aged 43, wife, two children above 14 under 17, five
children under 14
E.K. SAYER, agriculturalist 38, wife & three
children under 14
Wm. WADE, gardener, 32
Daniel HANCOCK, carpenter, 29, wife & two children
James HANCOCK, smith, 30, wife & two children
Wm. MORGAN, mason, 22
Thomas GRIFFITHS, labourer, 22, & wife
Thomas WILLIAMS, labourer, 21
Wm. THOMAS, labourer, 19
Joseph WILLIAMS, labourer, 23
William BROWN, labourer, 28
Wm THOMAS 2, labourer, 18
Joseph GRIFFITHS, labourer, 19
James WILLIAMS, labourer, 24
Wm. WILLIAMS, labourer, 20
Thos. WILLIAMS, labourer, 23
Joseph THOMAS, labourer, 26, wife & child
Isaac JONES, labourer, 22
John JONES, labourer, 19
William PHILLIPS, labourer, 24
Joseph JENKINS, labourer, 35, wife & two children
203
Sir,
I
received so much attention from you whilst in
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most humble servant
Thomas PHILIPPS
[note in GOULBURN’s hand: this is the gentleman who
came with a letter of recommendation from Sir John OWEN]
287
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of
the 30th September and in conformity beg leave to enclose a return of those
Settlers whom I intend to take with me to the
As I have no doubt that there may be
other Settlers residing in the western part of this Kingdom to whom it would be
most materially convenient to embark from a Port contiguous to them, I take the
liberty of stating my hope that you will be kind enough to take us into your
consideration and also to mention that if vessels are fitted out at the Royal
Dockyards, that this dockyard may be included, we have almost daily passage
vessels sailing to and from Bristol from which city our implements can be
obtained with great advantage.
I have the
honor to remain Sir,
Your most
humble and obedient servant
Thomas
PHILIPPS
329
Sir,
I have the honor of acknowledging
the receipt of your two letters of the 20th and 21st Inst. I learn from Mr. Robert CURRIE
that his application to the Cape of Good Hope was made long prior to his being
put down in my list, he has now decided on proceeding with me, and he will of course
return the letter, which he has received to the Governor of the Cape.
I am concerned to state that owing
to death and illness I am under the necessity of taking out other labourers
than those which I have returned a list of, but those I have now named do not
differ in the size of their families or in age & consequently will not
require any alteration in my deposit, should it be considered necessary to give
in a new list I shall be ready to attend to your orders at No. 17 Gloster
Place, Portman Square to which place I shall proceed by the Mail of Tuesday.
I have directed my agent to pay my
deposit money of two hundred and fifty pounds to William Hill Esq. Comissariat
Department, Treasury and I have the honor to remain,Sir
Your most obedient
humble servant
Thomas
PHILIPPS
[note from
GOULBURN on reverse: Mr GOULBURN presents his compliments to Mr. PHILIPPS
and requests Mr.
PHILIPPS to call at this office as soon as convenient
431
31 Dec 1819
Sir,
In consequence of two of my party marrying I have been under
the necessity of leaving behind the two married people in my former list, and
of making some other changes. I therefore take the liberty of enclosing an
amended list and returning the letter to the Governor of the
I have the
honor to remain Sir
Your most
humble servant
Thomas
PHILIPPS
P.S. We
expect to sail on Monday next, but Mr. GREATHEAD's party has not yet joined.
Thomas PHILIPPS 44
Charlotte PHILIPPS 41
Edward PHILIPPS 16
Fred PHILIPPS 10
John PHILIPPS 4
Catherine PHILIPPS 17
Charlotte PHILIPPS 14
Sophia PHILIPPS 12
Emma PHILIPPS 6
Ann JOHN 25
Mary OWEN 20
Martha THOMAS 18
Robert CURRIE
Surgeon 25
John RHENISH
Steward * 30
Catherine RHENISH 30
William RHENISH 11
John DAVIES Carpenter 38
William DAVIES 13
John JONES
Miller 21
John GITTINS
Gardener 23
Richard BUTLER
Labourer 19
William DAVIS Labourer 21
Mary DAVIS 25
William PHILLIP Labourer 21
Ben JAMES Labourer 21
John DAVIS
Labourer 23
John JAMES Labourer 21
Thomas MATHIAS
Labourer 22
David PUGH
Cooper 23
David JAMES Labourer 18
John MACK
Labourer 19
Robert OWEN
Labourer 23
James PROUT
Carpenter 23
Samuel
William ESMOND Labourer 18
*[Transcriber’s
note: John
RHENISH and family are not listed in Nash but appear in Hockly’s
‘Sory of the British Settlers of 1820’]
Countess of
356-361
[From
Richard PENN enclosing letter from Countess of MANSFIELD]
30 October 1819
My Dear
Sir,
I forgot yesterday to tell you that
Lord B's coffee and yours being in bags of a sizeable size I have written to
the Treasury in your name requesting an order for their being loaded on payment
of the duties.
As Lady Mansfield most probably will
not be deterred by what I have said from writing to you or Lord BATHURST, I
take the liberty of sending her pompous note and a copy of my answer.
Your much
obliged
RP
Thursday
The Countess of MANSFIELD presents her compliments to Mr.
Rich’d PENN and is much obliged to him for the Printed Papers, and for the
information he was so good as to send her that the Proposal made by Mr. T PHILIPPS
of Milford to take 20 families to the Cape of Good Hope, according to the terms
of the printed circular letter, has been accepted by Lord BATHURST.
A very intimate friend of Lady MANSFIELD’s has written to
her mentioning Mr.
T PHILIPPS’s having received a grant of land from Government and his
intention of proceeding to the Cape of Good Hope (as soon as orders are issued)
with his family and the settlers he takes out, and that he wishes to obtain
letters of introduction particularly to Lord Charles SOMERSET the Governor
which he thinks would forward his interests on arriving there. He has also
heard that “some of the Gentlemen going out have been appointed Magistrates to
the different Districts and his friend (who writes of such) is most anxious to
obtain that appointment for him.”
Possibly under the recommendations which have induced Lord
BATHURST to accept of the proposal of Mr. T PHILIPPS to take 20 families to the Cape his
Lordship might not object to such helps in his instance, if these come within
the regulations meant by the printed letter and Lady MANSFIELD will be much
obliged to Mr. PENN if he will let her know how this is for the information of
her friend?
[copy of
reply]
Mr. R.P.
presents his compliments to Lady M & has the honor to acquaint her Ladyship
that she has been misinformed as to its being Lord B’s intention to make any
appointments at the
PHILIPS, A
141
August 18th
1819
Sir,
I am
informed you are in want of some able young men to go to the
Sir, I am your humble servant
A. PHILIPS
A. PHILIPS 25
W. CLOSE 20
J. GARLICK 29
W. ROWE 23
G. SMITH 21
J. ROWE 21
PHILLIPS,
Benjamin
54
Star Corner
Near
July 27 1819
Honourable Sir,
Wishing
to take advantage of the generous offer of His Majesty’s Government by
emigrating to the
I
shall take a wife out with me but no family and also another person who has a
wife and three children and whose name is Robert HALL. We are both by trade
carpenters but understand farming.
I remain Hon Sir
Your much obliged humble servant
Benjamin PHILLIPS
71
Star Corner
Near
July 30 1819
Honourable Sir,
Hoping
you will excuse the liberty I have taken in addressing you again upon the
subject of emigration to the Cape of Good Hope but as I have expectations of
raising by the sale of my property about 2 or 3 hundred pounds should wish to
know if myself and the man I take with me should be able to pay our own
expences over to the Cape whether his Majesty’s government would grant me 200
acres land upon arriving there. Hoping for your answer
I remain honourable Sir
Your obedient servant
B. PHILLIPS
PHILLIPS,
George
No.10
White
Chapell
Aug 11 1819
Sir,
I
shall feell particularly obliged if you will have the goodness to transmit me the
necessary information relative to the new colony about to be established at the
I have the honor to be
Your obt hbl svt
Geo PHILLIPS
PHILLIPS,
James
189
No.3
3 Sept 1819
Sir,
I have
to apologise for troubling you, but understanding that a Mr. Thomas WILSON is officially
employed by Government in collecting persons and sending in statements for the
above purpose to your office and having seen a letter of his of which I beg to
trouble you with a copy on the other side, and being desirous of avoiding the
possibility of becoming a dupe to an artifice, I respectfully request to be
informed if what he states is the fact, as the terms proposed by him are that
£5 be paid the first week of the current month into his hands without any
security for its proper appropriation, £5 in Octr & £5 the last week in the
same month, which last sum is for the purchase of stores of him on landing at
the colony.
You
will observe by his letter that it is necessary I should determine by the 8th
inst and will therefore I trust excuse my pressing for an immediate answer.
I am Sir most respectfully
Your obed’t humble svt
Jas. PHILLIPS
190 [copy]
Bridge
Cottage
Chelsea
Water Works
3 Sep 1819
Sir,
In conformity
to the Government regulation for settling at the Cape of Good Hope your name
has been duly entered to proceed under my direction and you are therefore
required to pay your fitst deposit on or before the 8th inst
otherwise you will be excluded the present opportunity. The vessel for your
conveyance will be ready to sail in November.
I am Sir
Your obedient servant
(signed) Thos. WILSON
PHILLIPS,
Joseph
59
At Mr.
MARSDEN’s
Carpemter
& Builder
St.George in
the East
July 29 1819
Sir,
In consequence
of the offer of His Majesty’s Government to give encouragement to persons
desirous of setling in the Colony of the
From Sir, your most obedient humble servant
Jos. PHILLIPS
PHILLIPS,
Samuel
2
Regency Row
Lords Old
Crickett Ground
New Road,
Mary Le Bone
Hon’d Sir,
Having
seen in the news paper a proposal that any Purson taking out with them ten famileys
to the Cape of Good Hope upon depositing 100£, Sir I can fulfill that part and
make no dout of requiring the stated number of familey aving ad several offers
to that efect But at the same time Sir should wish if not too trubelsum to know
if after ariving at the Cape thar is any Privistion mad by Goverment to enhabel
the familey to be privided for untill sutch times as they may be enhabled to
pivide for them selves.
I remain hon’d Sir
You obedient humble sarvent
Samuel PHILLIPS
Carpenter
PHILLIPS,
Thomas (CRAUSE’s Party)
10
15
Little
Doctors
Commons
July
17 1819
Hon' Sir
In consequence of my trade being so
bad I am unable to provide for the wants of a wife and family of
5 children. From this cause I am
anxious to proceed as a settler to the
Your Obt. Humble Servant
Thos PHILLIPS
37
Drs
Comms
July
23 1819
Hon' Sir,
I have had the honor of receiving a
printed Circular from you relative to the new settlement about to be formed at
the
I am Hon' Sir with the utmost Respect
Your Obt. Sert
T PHILLIPS
69
[Received
30 July 1819]
Hon Sir,
I
beg leave to apply to you for further information concerning the intended
Settlement about to be formed at
Will the Settlers be permitted to
carry out whatever they conceive necessary free of Port Charges, of Customs or
other Duties
[Margin note from GOULBURN: a
reasonable amount of tonnage will be allowed but not exemption from Duties]
As the victualling ceases
immediately upon leaving the ship, are there any means of provisions in ready
supply at the
[Margin note from GOULBURN: there
are the means]
Is the country intended for location
in the interior & will it be necessary to provide any land carriage -
Will any implements of Agriculture
be provided by Government –
[Margin note from GOULBURN: may be
purchased by settler]
Will there be any temporary covering
for the Settlers such as tents & be furnished by Government
[Margin note from GOULBURN: No]
An answer to this stating further
particulars and permission to proceed will Most Humbly Oblige
Your Obt Servant
Thos PHILLIPS
82
15
Little
Doctors
Commons
[Received
4 August 1819]
Hon' Sir,
I beg
leave to solicit your notice to my letter of the 29th ultimo requesting
permission to proceed to the
I am Hon'ble Sir
Your Most Obt.Servant
Thos PHILLIPS
104
15
Little
Doctors
Commons
[Received
August 9th 1819]
Hon' Sir
I have
received a letter from you stating that my proposals were under consideration.
Not having rec'd an answer since the 5th Aug’t I am quite anxious for the
ultimatum. I have 10 persons ready & willing to proceed as Settlers. It is
my intention to conform in every respect to the first Circular issued by
Government. All that I request is permission to participate in the beneficient
views of Government. An early answer will oblige as the persons & myself
who are desirous of proceeding to the
I am Sir Your Most Obt. Servant
Thos PHILLIPS
PHILPS, Rev.
Robert
326
Ashbrittle
Near
Oct 22nd
1819
My Lord,
Having
some thought of emigrating to the
The
necessary particulars relative to a settlement at the
What
salary if any is allotted by Government? Whether there are any such appointmts
existing; and the channel thro’ wch an application is to be made? Probably the
appointment of persons duly qualified & approved of as chaplains they rest
solely with yourself, if so, in that case, I would prevail upon some of my
friends to recommend me to your Lordship’s notice.
My
present salary as stipendiary curate amounts to only £70 per annum, far too
little to support myself & family with that becoming decency wch such a
profession requires in
I have the honor to be my Lord
Your Lordship’s most obed’t humble serv’t
Rev’d Rob’t G. PHILPS
PHIPPS,
Joseph James
86
August 5th
1819
Sir,
I would
not intrude on your valuable time but hearing that government has kindly
consented to persons becoming settlers in the Cape of Good Hope I am a young
man and wish to go my age is 18 years and 2 months if you will be kind to
answer (stating the particulars) you will oblige
Your humble servant
Joseph James PHIPPS
Please to address to me at the St. Lukes Head
PIGOT,
George
76
Chievely
near Newbury, Berks.
Aug 1st 1819
My Lord,
As it is my wish to embark some
property in this cultivation of an estate at the
Should my first proposition meet your approbation, you will
oblige me by a communication, and should you be able to place me in any
situation where I am under myself useful, and at the same time respected by the
settler, you will very much oblige.
Your most
obed’t very humble serv’t
Geo PIGOT
PS. not
having the honor of being known to your Lordship, I beg to refer to the members
for the counties of
103
Chievely
Newbury, Berks.
Aug 7th 1819
Sir,
In answer to yours of the 5th, I beg to inform
you that it is my wish to take out to the
I am Sir,
Your most
obed’t very humble serv’t
Geo PIGOT
PS. will
any tonnage be allowed to carry out implements of husbandry and to what extent.
116
Chievely
Newbury, Berks.
Aug 11th 1819
Sir,
I have been favored with your printed letter of the 9th
in answer to which I beg to state I perfectly understand the terms of the
circular letter and agree to them, and your last communication is perfectly
satisfactory, we being allowed to carry out a moderate supply of agricultural
implements. I feel confident of
procuring twenty families to accompany me, and perhaps more, if I may afterward
make an augmentation, as the time fast approaches for the transport sailing. I
should feel obliged by as early a communication as possible if I am permitted
to go, and I trust from my qualifications, and length of service in the Army, I
shall be acceptable. Should it be necessary I will wait on you in town, and
make my deposit immediately on your reply.
I have the
honour to be Sir,
Your most
obed’t serv’t
Geo PIGOT
162
Chievely
Newbury, Berks.
Aug 24th 1819
Sir,
On the other side is the list of persons desirous of going
with me to the new settlement at the
I have the
honour to be Sir,
Your most
obed’t humble serv’t
Geo PIGOT
A current
list of the persons desirous of going to the Cape of Good Hope with Mr. George PIGOT
of Chievely in the
|
|
|
Women |
Children above 14 years |
Children under 14 years |
|
1 |
George PIGOT |
|
2 |
|
|
2 |
Wm COMLEY |
Wife |
1 |
1 |
|
3 |
John
POVEY |
Wife |
1 |
1 |
|
4 |
Wm. GIBBS |
Wife |
|
5 |
|
5 |
Henry BROOKS |
Wife |
1 |
3 |
|
6 |
Joseph
WINTIN |
Wife |
2 |
|
|
7 |
John
GRUNDY |
Wife |
1 |
2 |
|
8 |
John
POVEY Junior |
Wife |
|
|
|
9 |
Henry
SMITH |
Wife |
|
|
|
10 |
Wm
WARNARD |
Wife |
|
|
|
11 |
John
WARNARD |
Single |
|
|
|
12 |
Ben
DARLING |
do |
|
|
|
13 |
John
PEWZEY |
do |
|
|
|
14 |
Thos. TAYLOR |
do |
|
|
|
15 |
George
PIPER |
do |
|
|
|
16 |
Morris
PIPER |
do |
|
|
|
17 |
Wm.
HOLDEN |
do |
|
|
|
18 |
Thos.
HOBSON |
do |
|
|
|
19 |
James HISCOCK |
do |
|
|
|
20 |
Wm.
DANIELS |
Wife |
|
|
Total Men -
20 Women - 10 Children above fourteen years - 8 Children under fourteen years - 12
164
Chievely
Near Newbury, Berks.
Aug 27th 1819
Sir,
As it is possible my address may not have been clearly
stated in my last communication, I take the liberty of enclosing it as above,
and I shall take it as a particular favour, to be allowed to proceed with the
first division of settlers to the
I have the
honour to be Sir,
Your most
obed’t humble serv’t
Geo PIGOT
169
[to
Charles DUNDASS, MP for
Chievely
Nr Newbury, Berks.
Tuesday 31st Aug 27th
Dear
DUNDASS,
You of course know Government are taking out settlers free
of expense to the Cape of Good Hope, there are at least 50,000 have offered to
go, and that money granted by Parliament will not take out more than 5,000, it
therefore becomes a matter [of] favor to get leave to be of the party. I have sent in my name with 20 labourers, 10
women & 22 children, and you will oblige me very much by writing to Lord
BATHURST to request myself and party may go by the first division, as we are
all ready.
You know ours is a very populous village and the poor rates
very high, it is therefore the wish of all the Parish, that I may succeed in my
application, all this you may state, and I conceive Government can have no
objection personally to me as I have always been an agriculturist and from my
rank in life should suppose that I must more than come within the description
of persons they will be able to select.
Should you think it advisable, you may mention my service in the Army,
30 years, and that I am ready to take any command of a militia, or any other
force, that it may be found necessary to form in the new settlement to protect
them against the Caffirs. I see by the
paper of today that none of the applicants have as yet received answers,
therefore if you will have the goodness to write by this night’s post, it will
be sure to be in time, should I go, I will see you before I quit old
Yours very
sincerely & truly
Geo PIGOT
205
Chievely, Newbury, Berks
Sep 10th 1819
Sir,
I hope I shall not be considered troublesome, but as it is
about a fortnight since I sent in my list of persons desirous of emigrating
with me to the Cape of Good Hope, which list you were kind enough to say was
under consideration, and as the poor people are very anxious to know Earl
BATHURST’s determination wishing to settle many of their family concerns before
they go, you will oblige me by a communication.
I am well aware of the difficulty of selection when there are so many
applicants, but I hope and trust my rank in life and length of service in the
Army will insure my being considered eligible for the undertaking, more
particularly so as the Parish (of Chievely) from which I have selected most of
the persons to accompany me is over burdened with poor, and who are literally
in a starving state.
I have the
honour to be Sir,
Your most
obed’t humble serv’t
Geo PIGOT
298
Chievely
Oct 11th 1819
Sir,
I herewith send the list of persons proceeding under my
direction to the
I have the
honour to be Sir,
Your most
obed’t humble serv’t
Geo PIGOT
386
Nov 19th 1819
Sir,
I fear I must have misunderstood an answer Mr. PENN gave me
to a question wether if any of my party of settlers declined going, I may
substitute others, provided they were of the same age and occupation. The case has occurred in my party more than
once, and as I am given to understand by Capt YOUNG at Deptford that he cannot
permit persons of another name to be substituted without your direction, I have
to request as a favour that I may be permitted to correct my list, it being
entirely a misconception on my part and I should be obliged to leave behind me
my two Carpenters, which would entirely destroy the success of my undertaking.
I have the
honour to be Sir,
Your most
obed’t humble serv’t
Geo PIGOT
429
Dec 25th 1819
Sir,
As I have been informed Mr PARKER has succeeded in his application for his
party of settlers to be located on the Knysna instead of Algoa Bay, and as the
former is the place of all others where I should like to have my grant of
lands, I take the liberty of requesting the favour of Earl BATHURST’s
permission and orders for myself and party to proceed to that port.
I have the
honour to be Sir,
Your most
obed’t humble serv’t
Geo PIGOT
PIMLOTT,
Charles
108
No. 5 New
Near
[Received August 9th 1819]
Sir,
In
consequence of having heard that it is the intention of Government to establish
a Colony at the
I am your most ob’t hbl servant
Charles PIMLOTT
Aged 24 yrs
Trade: Plasterer & Bricklayer
PINK, Edmund
411
Walworth
Sir
I take the liberty of writing to you to name my intention of
proceeding to the
Putting myself on the same footing with other Settlers I do
not know whether I am making a just claim, in asking for the grant of 100 acres
of land, having the means of cultivating same.
If the claim is a just one, and the grant allowed, will you have the
goodness to put me in the right way of receiving the proper documents, to show
to the Governor on my arrival at the
I am a young man by profession a surveyor about the age of
24, entirely dependant on my own exertions.
I have the
honor, to remain
Your most
obedt. humble servant
Edmund PINK
[Note from
GOULBURN on the reverse]
Acquaint
him that on application to the Governor he will receive such a grant or his
means of cultivation may appear to entitle him to.
PIRIE, Robert
153
Clerkenwell
August 23, 1819
Sir,
Having
got the given number of persons to emigrate as settlers to the Cape of Good Hope,
we wish to be informed with the particulars of your proposals as soon as
convenient that we may send a list of the names.
Sir I remain your most
obedient humble servt.
Robert PIRIE
228
No.12
Clerkenwell
20 Sept 1819
My Lord,
I
have enclosed a list of fourteen able bodied industrious sober men with eight
women and sixteen children desirous of emigrating and are willing to the
conditions proposed in the circular, for each of whom I am ready to make the
deposit required, and am likewise possessed of sufficient capital to carry into
effect the intentions of His Majesty’s Government. An early answer my Lord
would be esteemed a great favor as it would allow more time to the parties to
make the necessary arrangements before embarkation. I am my Lord
Your Lordship’s most obedient and very humble serv’t
Robert PIRIE
[enclosed return misfiled
filed under R]
638
Name and Description of
the Person taking out the Settlers
Robert PIRIE
Baker aged 35
No.12
Mary PIRIE the wife of Robert PIRIE aged 24
Marg’t PIRIE daughter of Robert PIRIE aged 11 years
|
Names of the Settlers |
Profession or Trade |
Age |
Names of the Women |
Age |
Male Children |
Age |
Female Children |
Age |
|
Theo’s GYFFORD |
Stationer &
Gardener |
33 |
Ann GYFFORD |
24 |
|
|
|
|
|
Wm. KIDSON |
Agriculturalist &
Wool Stapler |
35 |
Ann KIDSON |
30 |
Two |
3/3m |
3 |
11/7/1½ |
|
John CARTER |
Agriculturalist |
28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas HUDSON |
Butcher |
40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
John WHYBREW |
Gardener |
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Robert HORN |
Plumber |
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Geo. RATHBONE |
Carpenter |
33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jas. RATHBONE |
Carpenter |
22 |
Sus’h RATHBONE |
22 |
|
|
One |
1 yr |
|
John WILLIAMS |
Carpenter |
37 |
Anne WILLIAMS |
35 |
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas FODEN |
Shoemaker |
40 |
Mary FODEN |
36 |
|
|
Two |
13/5 |
|
Charles J. LUCAS |
Oil Man &
Agriculturalist |
29 |
Sarah LUCAS |
27 |
One |
3 |
One |
3m |
|
Thos. NELSON |
Agriculturalist |
33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dan’l HANCKS |
Bricklayer |
35 |
Esther HANCKS |
34 |
Three |
12/5/2 |
Two |
10/8m |
|
Rob’t TOLLER |
Wheelwright |
43 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
248
1st Oct. 1819
Clerkenwell
Sir,
I
have received your answer to my proposal to emigrate to the
I am Sir Your most obt.
Servt.
Robt. PIRIE
[written on reverse by
GOULBURN] Mr.
PIRIE wishes to go at his own expence.
PITCHER,
William
394
Odcombe
Near Yeovil
29 November
1819
My Lord,
In
consequence of hearing Government has it in contemplation of forming a
settlement on the S.W. [sic] Coast of Africa somewhere about
You
will therefore highly oblige me if you will so far condescend to favour me with
the particulars. The land there I hear and indeed from what I have read in
Dampier’s Voyages Around the World and who was well acquainted with the nature
of soils and was a native of the adjoining Parish, is wonderfully productive
and similar to this, which produces as fine (if not superior) flax and hemp to
any in the Kingdom.
It is
therefore my Lord in the event of your answer probable that others as well as
myself may be disposed to introduce the growth of this article into that part
of the globe. Your Lordship’s condescension will oblige
Your very humble servant
William PITCHER
PITT, W.M.
288
Oct 3 1819
My Dear Sir,
You
will very much oblige me if you will have the goodness to ask for me a permission
for a gentleman and his wife to go out as settlers to the
Believe me always
Very truly yours
W.M. PITT
At Henry SYMONS Esq
PIZEY,
Edward
324
Oct 21st
1819
My Lord,
I
take the liberty of addressing your Lordship upon the subject of a conversation
which took place on Tuesday between Mr. WILLSON of Bridge Cottage, Chelsea Water Works
and myself.
I must
in the first place inform your Lordship that I observed an advertisement in one
of the morning papers last week for a Minister of Religion to proceed with a
Party of Emigrants to
In
consequence of my application I received a letter from Mr. W. requesting an
interview and when I called upon that Gentleman he appeared to give me the
preference to all the other applicants, owing to my readiness to undertake the
Instruction of Youth (in which I have had much experience both in the Classical
and in the Commercial Departments) in addition to the Duties of the Ministerial
Office, but he at the same time expressed his fears that an objection would be
made by your Lordship relative to the Solemnization of Matrimony, as I am a
Dissenter from the Established Church.
It is
of course quite needless for me to enter into a detail of the Principles upon
which I ground my Dissent from that church of which my parents were members and
of which I was educated as a Minister. Suffice it to say that my religious
opinions strictly coincide with those of the Denomination of Independent
Dissenters, which doubtless are well known to your Lordship.
My
motive for addressing your Lordship now is merely to ascertain if such an
objection really exists in your Lordship’s mind, as if it does not I shall have
some further conversation with Mr. WILLSON upon the subject in question.
Requesting
an answer as soon as is consistent with your Lordship’s convenience, I beg to
subscribe myself with due respect, my Lord
Your Lordship’s most obed’t humble serv’t
Edw. PIZEY
[note from GOULBURN on reverse]
Lord B cannot in the circumstances which he has stated
consider him an eligible man to accompany the settlers in question as a
religious minister.
PLOWMAN, J
133
Aug, 16th, 1819
To His Majestys Secretary of State for the Foreign
Department
Hon.’rd Sir
I am emboldened to address these few
lines to you respecting the proposed Emigration to the
From my former experience in
concerns of this kind, I may presume to say that I might be found to be
successful to the Colony, as I have been engaged in Building in all its
branches almost from my infancy. Should
your Honor condescend to favour me with an interview I might, perhaps be able
to explain matters more fully to your satisfaction, whatever may be the result
of this application, I shall remain your Honor’s most devoted and humble ser’t.
J PLOWMAN
POLLOCK,
William
41
26 July 1819
My Lord,
I
William POLLOCK beg most humbly to solicit your Lordship would be graciously
pleased to give such directions & instructions as enable me with my wife
& family (three sons one daughter from 5 to 13 years) to proceed to the
Cape of Good Hope there to remain upon whatever grant of land may be allotted
by his Majesty’s authority. I beg to state that for the greatest part of my
lifetime have been employed in agriculture but that I have not the means of
going upon my own expence as all I can raise at most would be £5:0:0 after I
sell all we are possessed of. Trusting your Lordship will be graciously pleased
as in duty bound will ever pray
William POLLOCK
PONTON,
Archibald
157
24th Augt 1819
My Lord
I take the liberty of intruding myself on your Lordships
notice, for the purpose of obtaining permission to convey twelve persons with
their families to the intended settlement at the
By the printed circular I am aware of what is necessary to
meet the views of Government, but as these persons reside in and about Glasgow,
it would be requisite to know whether transports sailed from Greenock or not.
Being totally unacquainted with the forms necessary for
applications of this sort, I beg your Lordship will excuse this attempt. My address is at Messrs [BRALLS] & LAM,
I am My
Lord
Your obt
hble st
Archibald
S. PONTON
197
My Lord
I again take the liberty of submitting to your Lordships consideration,
a detailed statement received this morning from
The number with myself (heads of families) is fourteen and
the total forty six. In compliance with your Lordships desire, I beg leave to
say I am perfectly ready to conform to all the conditions of His Majesty's
Government. And should security be
necessary I have the consent of Messrs [BRALLS] & LAM, India Merchants, to
name them as such.
Allow me to
remain
Your
Archibald S
PONTON
Name and
Description of the Person taking out the Settlers:
Archibald S
PONTON, Fair Complexion, 5 ft 8 1/2 ins, 25 years of age
|
Names of
the Settlers |
Profession
or Trade |
Age |
Names of
the Women |
Age |
Male
Children |
Age |
Female
Children |
Age |
|
Fergus
McLEMONT |
Wright |
45 |
Jean
OGILVIE |
34 |
Fergus |
13 |
Catherine |
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
John |
6 |
Harriet |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
William |
3 |
Isobel |
1 |
|
John
GALBRAITH |
Labourer |
48 |
Mary
GORDON |
48 |
John |
17 |
Mary |
17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
James |
13 |
Lillie |
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Margret |
9 |
|
William
GALBRAITH |
Labourer |
22 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Peter |
Baker |
30 |
Isobel GRAHAM
|
29 |
John |
9 |
Mary |
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
William |
3 |
Isobel |
1 |
|
James
BURNS |
Smith |
30 |
Janet
[STIRRET] |
31 |
James |
1 |
Agnes |
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Margret |
3 |
|
Daniel
MCPHERSON |
Ploughman |
28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
John
CUMMING |
Ploughman |
37 |
Jean
[NIBB] |
28 |
William |
1 |
Jean |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Margret |
2 |
|
Benjamin
BAIRD |
Ploughman |
23 |
Anna
MURDOCH |
22 |
|
|
|
|
|
Daniel
MCFARLANE |
Ploughman
|
40 |
Mary
CAMPBELL |
30 |
|
9 |
Margret |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
John |
6 |
|
|
|
Hugh
GUTHRIE |
Ploughman
|
26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Donald
CAMPBELL |
Labourer |
32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
James
[McMUTRIE] |
Labourer |
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
William
ADAMS |
Labourer |
22 |
Maria
MCDONALD |
20 |
|
|
|
|
We do
hereby put ourselves under the care and direction of Mr Archibald S. PONTON for
the purpose of cultivating the lands that may be assigned him at the
Signed this
first day of September one thousand eight hundred and nineteen years before
David
MACBRAYNE, Manufacturer, Glasgow
William
ADAM, merchant, Glasgow
The above have
all signed except Donald CAMPBELL who has given his full consent but is working
nine miles out in the country and has not come in time to sign this but I
pledge my honour that he will go - he is uncommonly fond of it.
William
ADAM,
224
[received
Sir
Unwilling as I feel to engage the attention of one whose
thoughts are devoted as yours must be to the service of the State and
especially to engage them to a stranger will I am afraid argue presumption on
my part. But to one entering on an
enterprise that decides his future life, no small share of anxiety must be his
lot. Acting then under this impression, I earnestly solicit an excuse for the
following lines.
Should my proposals of emigration as tendered to his Excellency
Earl BATHURST be so fortunate as to succeed.
The month of November being named for the sailing of the Transports, and
my settlers living in a distant part of the country, the time alloted for
making the necessary arrangements in this country for our comfort in the colony
will be very limited - besides the expence of living here in expectation, is I
daresay you are well aware far from being trifling. These considerations are strong enough
without bringing others forward to exhaust your patience.
And I should ardently hope they will interest you so far, as
to urge the proceedings to a speedy conclusion.
In doing which, I shall consider myself
Your
Archibald
S. PONTON
320
My Lord
Whatever may be the cause of delay by Government in the
choice of individuals to conduct an emigrating party to Southern Africa, it is
at once cruel and highly impolitic that to an application of nearly two months
standing an answer setting the matter at rest has not been given, it is not for
me to dictate to those who ought, and I presume do know but about those
matters; but certainly a plan might have been adopted, that when capital and
experience were united a speedy decision should have taken place.
It is allowed by all, that those persons who emigrate have
generally a greater portion of enterprise in their characters than their
neighbours. Now to such of that
disposition, what can be more torturing than delays, or tantalising than
suspense.
I have already been in the country, but not far into the
interior of it, the Caffres I must confess are not pleasant neighbours, nor
will they ever be until a more strict, and better system of justice is
established in the colony, more particularly the inland provinces. The
un-offending slave driven to extremity by the barbarous cruelties of the boor,
endeavours to escape, when that is accomplished to a human being sunk in
ignorance, what is more delightful than revenge, they direct the [obscured] of
the predatory Caffre alike stimulated by recent atrocities, as a thirst for
plunder, and thus not only the wretches who are the [owner] but others are
involved in the common ruin.
But again the Caffres are neither possessed of superior
cunning, bravery, or intrepidity, to other nations in a barbarous state. Now My
Lord it is my opinion that when land is granted, that well repays the labour
bestowed on it, and when the parties are engaged as in the present instance, on
the most liberal terms, put arms into their hands, and they will fight with
much more bravery and determination, than some of the troops stationed in Cape
Town at the time of my visit, not that I mean to impeach their valour, but they
seem tired of the service and anxious for any change.
These my Lord are not subjects that I have heard or read of,
but what have come under my own observation, and although my language by some
people might be thought strong or even offensive, yet I should humbly hope your
Lordships usual candour and determination will protect me from any idea of that
in your own mind.
I should also beg your Lordships consideration to the
following, that this delay prevents me from entering on other pursuits,
although possessed of a little property yet I have very few friends, and may
well say dependent on my own exertions to get on in this world. My case is not harder than that of my
workmen, who have families to maintain, some of whom have no work, & others
are prevented from engaging through their previous engagements with me.
Begging
your Lordships excuse for thus trespassing on your patience.
Allow me to
remain
Your
Devot’d Hble Srt
Archibald
S. PONTON
102
Commercial
Road
August 5th
1819
Sir,
Having
a wish to emigrate to the Continent of the
Your most ob’t svt
W.F.
POPHAM,
Richard
19
Somerset
Coffee House,
July 20th
1819
Sir,
Wishing
to obtain every information possible relative to the encouragement about to be
given to families going as settlers to the
Should
I wish to take out families at my own expence from what Port I thought proper,
would I be allowed the average expence it may cost the Government conveying
them, on my arrival out, or in the proportion as the deposit for each family is
repaid, observing all the rules & regulations the same as if I went in a
ship provided by Government, as in such case I should feel it more respectable,
and altho’ my means are not equal to a great undertaking, yet I feel a pride
and a wish to go out a little independent, being of respectable connections
both here and in Ireland.
I am
now about fifty two years of age of a good constitution and well used to the
tropical climates, having followed my relative to Buenos Ayres after the
capture of that place, between which place and other parts of South America I
continued for some years. I have two sons whom I should take with me accustomed
to agriculture & for the last six years I have followed it myself so that I
should hope to derive some advantage from my experience in that way. If any
other information that you think may forward my views that you could give I
shall be greatly obliged. I ask pardon for being so proli[f]ic? but the
undertaking to me would be of much moment, I trust will plead for me
I am most respect’y Sir
Your mo. Hbl.
Rd. POPHAM
PS Since writing I again looked at the circular and
find the grant of land is to be made to the person taking out the families.
61
Somerset
Coffee House
29 July 1819
Sir,
I had
the honor of addressing you a short time since on the subject of the settlement
about to be formed at the
You
will greatly oblige me when matters are decided on if you will favor me with
the particulars, as I not only require the information for myself but for
others who only wait to decide on their offering themselves when the plans are
more fully understood. As I shall leave this on Sunday you will please any
information you may think proper to give me, to address me at Bandon Co.Cork,
from which place I shall collect those families who wish to accompany me.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your mo obt svt
Rd. POPHAM
PS It is natural for people in even so humble a
situation, when leaving their homes for a foreign climate, to look forward to a
little independence in the course of their lives.
[note from GOULBURN at foot]
If settlers from
PORCAS.
Thomas
8
30 Walbrook
14 July 1819
Sir,
In
consequence of having the Chancellor of the Exchequer remark as to persons
wishing to go to the
I
have a wife and six small children and myself out of employment. I have also a
friend of mine that would have no objection to go should there be a chance of
his doing well. He has a wife & five children. His name is William LIFFORD
formerly a very respectable ropemaker in Shadwell.
Your answer will ever oblige
Yours respectfully to command
Thomas PORCAS
PORTER,
Edward
171
Sept 1st
1819
My Lord,
I
request your Lordship will have the goodness to inform me whether it is
proposed by His Majesty’s Government to send out a Schoolmaster with the
persons emigrating to the
Your Lordship’s most obed’t humble serv’t
Edward PORTER
POTE,
Charles (brother of Robert POTE)
313
Thursday Oct
4th 1819
My Lord,
Having
it in contemplation to emigrate to the Cape of Good Hope upon the terms
proposed by Government and being informed that by application to your Lordship
I might obtain a copy of the circular containing these terms, I beg to inform
your Lordship that such copy with any other information it is proper to
communicate would much oblige, my Lord
Your Lordhip’s most obedient servant
Chas. POTE
POTTS, John
57
27 New
Near
[Received 29
July 1819]
Sir,
In
consequence of having seen the account of Government sending out settlers to
the Cape of Good Hope I would wish to offer my service as willing to go out if
you will give me the nessisary information, by trade a smith, wife &
1 child aged 39
I remain your &c
Hum serv’t
John POTTS
POULTNEY,
James
25
Bishopgate
July 22nd
1819
Sir,
I am
informed by the public paper that Government have offered their assistance on
certain conditions to those who choose to emigrate to the
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most humble serv’t
James POULTNEY
POWELL,
James
88
No.1 Castle
Green
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
suficient for a small establishment. My age is 32 years wifes age 32 years one
child 8 years one do. 5 years & do. 3 years & do. 1 year all in perfect
health. Carracter will bear the strictest investigation in morals or
workmanship. Can attend in
James POWELL
PS I am acquainted with every thing in iron or brass
used in Printing
POWELL, John
Kynaston, MP for
303
Hardwick
Ellesmere
Oct 11 1819
Dear Sir,
I had
the honor some time since of addressing you in favor of Edward Webb WILSON to
recommend him to your notice & that he might have permission to go out in a
proper manner to the Cape of Good Hope: of which letter you were kind enough to
take an early favorable notice & Mr. WILSON & I were much obliged by
it. As he has in consequence engaged Persons to go out with him & has
regularly sent in names to your office: But since that he has not been so
fortunate as to hear from you again on the subject.
Allow
me to request the further favor of you to give him the necessary papers to
hasten his departure. I beg leave to repeat that he (Mr. WILSON) is extremely
well qualified in every respect for the proper cultivation of a new colony – as
I have already experienced your favorable notice of him ?? my personal note to my Lord BATHURST, unless
to that [subject?]
The
continuance of your favor to Mr. WILSON will [be] esteemed a very high &
additional obligation conferred on myself and I assure you on my honor that I
would not mention his name to you if I were not perfectly satisfied that he
would do ample credit to any patronage that he may [be] honored with.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obed’t & faithful st.
John Kynaston POWELL
[note from GOULBURN at foot of page]
Has this Mr. WILSON’s offer been accepted or what is
the state of it
Clerk’s reply: Mr.WILSON’s proposal is not
forthcoming: when he came here with this letter he said that it had been
delivered about the beginning of October
334
[to John Kynaston POWELL]
Oct 20th
1819
Dear Sir,
I
have had the honor of receiving your letter of the 11th inst in
favor of Mr. Edward Webb WILSON who is desirous of proceeding as a settler to
the
I am
extremely sorry for the mistake of which I have been guilty and which has given
you the trouble of a further correspondence on the subject and have the honor
to subscribe myself, dear Sir
Your most obedient humble servant
Henry GOULBURN
328
[note at top: Accept]
Hardwick
Ellesmere
Oct 23 1819
Dear Sir,
I
cannot but think myself highly obliged by your letter of the 20th
inst relative to Mr. Edward Webb WILSON & the mistake that had arisen
in your office. I write to him by the post & send him a note to deliver to
you as instructed & I shall feel very very grateful for your attention to
his Petition. He resides No.9 Old Broad Street in the City.
Accept my best thanks & I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obed’t & obliged humble serv’t
John Kynaston POWELL
330
[note attached to Edward Webb WILSON’s proposal]
Hardwick
Ellesmere
Oct 23 1819
Dear Sir,
The
gentleman who has the honor of delivering this to your office is the man Mr.
Edward Webb WILSON about whom you wrote me a letter sent on the 20th
inst to which by the post of today I have sent you an answer. I grieve to give
you so much trouble.
I am my dear Sir with great respect
Your most obed’t serv’t
John Kynaston POWELL
Name and Description of the Person taking out the
Settlers:
Edward Webb
Public Notary
|
Names of
the Settlers |
Profession
or Trade |
Age |
Names of
the Women |
Age |
Male
Children |
Age |
Female
Children |
Age |
|
John SMITH |
Mattress maker |
22 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
John FOWLER |
Labouring Farmer |
34 |
|
24 |
Philip |
3 |
|
1½ |
|
Jesse ALLARD |
Labouring Farmer |
30 |
Mary |
29 |
|
|
Mary/Elizabeth |
2/3mo |
|
James PACOLLE |
Surgeon |
30 |
Jemima |
29 |
James/Henry |
2/1 |
|
|
|
Seeba
MEHRTENS |
|
25 |
Mary
Ann |
25 |
|
|
|
|
|
Edward
HANGER |
Carpenter |
29 |
Sophia |
26 |
|
|
Caroline |
6 |
|
Henry
VOKINS |
Shoemaker |
37 |
Mary
[sic]* |
36 |
|
|
Mary |
16 |
|
Robert STODDARD |
White Smith |
25 |
Mary Ann |
25 |
Robert |
1½ |
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Thomas LEWIS |
Labouring Smith |
31 |
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30 |
Thomas |
2 |
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Samuel COLE |
Working Goldsmith |
23 |
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[Transcriber’s Note: See Correspondence for Edward
Webb WILSON in CO48/46. Henry VOKINS eventually emigrated in BAILIE’s
Party. Nash lists his wife’s name as Lucy]
POWER, D
78
Aug 2 1819
My Lord,
As I believe
the only remaining servant of the late civil establishment of the Isle of
Bourbon unprovided for by some reappointment I venture with every consideration
of respect to appeal to your Lordship’s favourable attention. It is now two
years and some months since Mr. WILBERFORCE and the late Colonel McMAHON did me
the honor of making an application to your Lordship on my behalf on the vacancy
created in the civil establishment of the
I beg
also with pleasure to state that the alienation which unhappily subsisted
between His Excellency Governor FARQUHAR and myself has been succeeded by
feelings of a much more gratifying description and that I have his authority to
add “such alienation has been superseded by the return of those soul mates of
cordiality and esteem, which for such a length of time had prevailed in our
intercourse.” Such a change in the
relation in which I stood when I formerly applied to your Lordship has
encouraged me to hope for a favourable answer to my present application. I urge
no claim, because I know no such pledge was held out to the servants appointed
in the conquered islands. But when all my fellow servants have been considered,
and when I reflect that five years of my life in the most laborious offices
were spent under a tropical sun, and that my return to Europe with a numerous family
was at the expence of my pecuniary acquisitions, I do indulge the hope that
your Lordship will not make me a solitary exception to that liberality which
has been meted out to others, and pardon me when I add that your Lordship,
though unwilling to give any promise, had been pleased to express to Colonel
McMAHON your inclination not to overlook my humble services.
Should
circumstances however render it inexpedient to transfer me to the establishment
of the
I
commit myself to your Lordship’s liberal consideration with a persuasion that
whatever may be the answer it will be dictated by a sense of public duty.
I have the honor to remain with sincere respect
Yr Lordship’s most devoted & very humble servant
D. POWER
Late Collector of Customs, Isle of Bourbon
PRANGNELL,
Isaac
56
July 28 1819
Honored Sir,
I
wish to go to the
I am your humbled servent
Isaac PRANGNELL
PREECE,
Thomas
417
No.10
Seven Dials
3 Dec 1819
My Lord,
I
have taken the liberty of writing to your Lordship on the subject of
immigrating to the Cape of Good Hope & should feel greatly obliged by your
informing me whither the colony is to be landed at
Your Lordship’s most obed’t humble serv’t
Thos. PREECE
PRESTON,
Thomas
254
No.49
4 October
1810
Sir,
Having
some friends who I expect will advance me about £500 I should be desirous of
availing myself of the present opportunity afforded by Government of settling
at the
I am
now forty six years of age and have till within these few years been engaged in
a very extensive concern in the Lead Trade, which I was obligated to relinquish
through the unfavourable result of some mercantile speculations.
In
addition to the experience of more than thirty years active employment in
commercial pursuits, a constant thirst after knowledge and information and a
particular attachment to all the mechanical arts together with the application
of science to the practice and improvement of whatever may be useful for the
concerns of life – have rendered me perhaps rather peculiarly fitted for an
undertaking of this description.
May I
request therefore to have a copy of the conditions upon which the applicants
will be permitted to settle, together with such further explanatory information
for the due regulation of their proceeding as is permitted to be given.
I am with great respect Sir
Your most obed’t humble servant
Thomas
PRICE, J
124
Froxfield
Near
Humgerford
Wilts
12 Aug 1819
Hon. Sir,
Having
observed an advertisement in the Reading Mercury respecting persons emigrating
to the Cap of Good Hope under the directions and management of the British
Government, I beg leave to offer my services to the said Hon’ble Government
with several others in this parish, very respectable persons who are desirous
of emigrating to the place above allude to. I have been in HM Service in the
capacity of Captain’s Clerk but unfortunately peace came & thus discharged.
John FRANCIS is a mechanic and very ingenious, Wm.
Your most obed’t serv;t
J. PRICE
PS Please to inform me [if] persons going are provided
with a house and other common necessaries and other particulars if you will be
pleased to inform me at present as all others very anxious to go
PRICE,
Thomas Green
173
Rose Cottage
Little Birch
Near
Sept 1st
1819
My Lord,
Having
seen in the public papers a grant of £50,000 made by Government for the purpose
of enabling HM Government to assist unfortunate agriculturalists &
unemployed labourers who may be desirous to remove to the Cape of Good Hope, I
beg leave to state it is my wish to avail myself of the opportunity to go
there, and to take with me ten able bodied men, labourers in husbandry – I
recently occupied an extensive farm under the Gov’r of Guys Hospital in the Parish
of Callow Co. of Hereford, which (from many unavoidable misfortunes &
through having become responsible for a large sum of money for a person who
soon afterwards became insolvent) I was obliged to give up, and all I possessed
was sold by auction under a deed of assignment for the benefit of creditors; I
subsequently turned land measurer, having a knowledge of that profession, and
wrote a small treatise on the depressed state of agriculture which went through
3 editions & paid me 30£. I next wrote a book entitled the Speculator, the
object of which was to endeavour with the profits arising from the sales to
procure a situation & enable me to follow any business whereby I may
support by honest industry my wife & infant family; the second edition of
this work is now in the press; it has been approved by many distinguished
noblemen & gentlemen, amongst the no. His Grace the Duke of BEDFORD, the
Earl of MANVERS, Viscount DUDLEY & WARD, Lord SOMERS, the Right Hon’ble Sir
B. BLOOMFIELD, the Hon’ble W.B. GREY, the Bishop of Durham, the Bishop of
Glocester, The Bishop of Hereford, R.B. COOPER Esq MP, R. PRICE Esq MP, A.R.
DOTTIN Esq MP and many others of weight & importance who came forward with
that promptitude which is the distinguishing characteristic of genuine English
benevolence & liberally contributed towards its avowed object; by these
means I have accumulated upwards of 100£, I should therefore be enabled to pay
the deposit for myself & 10 others, whom I have spoken to and who are
willing to accompany me, but I humbly conceive that 11 men with 100£ or 150£
capital would be inadequate to the task of bringing into cultivation 1000 acres
of waste land without receiving considerable assistance from Government, this
assistance I perceive is promised in the speech of the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, but he does not state to what extent – he also says that the soil is
suited to the production of most sorts of culinary & leguminous plants,
which last I conceive relates chiefly to pulse (that is spring crops) or what we
have [obscured] grain, such as oats, barley, pease &c, but I should wish to
be informed whether the soil is capable of bearing a crop of wheat and the nr.
of bushells per acre when brought into a regular & good state of
cultivation, and also what degree of assistance we should receive when actually
located upon the land.
My age is 29
and the age of none of those who are willing to accompany me does not exceed 35
& should we meet with a due share of encouragement it is highly probable
much good would result from our united labours. For the truth of what I have
asserted & for character &c I beg leave to refer to R. PRICE Esq MP
Foxley,
Your Lordship’s most obedient humble servant
Thomas Green PRICE
210
Rose Cottage
Little Birch
Near
12th
Sept 1819
Sir,
I beg
leave to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 3rd inst and in
reply I beg to state it is with regret I decline the opportunity afforded me of
going to the Cape of Good Hope – conceiving my pecuniary resources, viz 200£ to
be insufficient to secure the permanent success of the undertaking. I am Sir
with the greatest respect
Your most obedient humble servant
Thomas Green PRICE
[Transcriber’s Note: Found on a Herefordshire Family
History Website:
In 1818, Thomas Green PRICE published “The Speculator: A
Narrative” – printed & sold by W.H. & J. Parker, Minerva Office, Broad
Street, Hereford – sold, also, by Baldwin, Craddock, & Joy, and A.K. Newman
& Co. London; Roberts, Ross; Thackway, Ledbury; Burlton, Leominster; and
all other Booksellers. Some months ago, I saw a copy of “The Speculator: A
Narrative” upon which someone had written “This unfortunate man put an end to
his existence at Lugwardine, near
“On Wednesday, Mr. PRICE, late of Twyford, in this county,
and residing at Lugwardine, in a fit of despondence, put a period to his
existence, by hanging himself. He has left a wife and four children totally
destitute.”
PRICE, W.M.
65
No.11
Trafalgar
Sq.
Stepney
July 29 1819
Sir,
Having
it in contemplation to settle at the
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obed’t humble serv’t
W.M. PRICE
Late Capt. Adjt. Local Mil.
PRINGLE,
Thomas
236
September 22
1819
Sir,
I beg leave
to enclose a Petition to Earl BATHURST a copy of which I lately transmitted to
the Colonial Office through the hands of Mr SCOTT of Abbotsford, - and I now take
the liberty (as authorised by that gentleman and by Mr.CROKER of the
Admiralty), to address you on the subject of it.
Understanding that it is the
intention of His Majesty’s Government in forming the present settlement to give
preference to those possessed of some small Capital, & can at the same time
be recommended for steadiness, enterprise & agricultural skill, I humbly
venture to claim for my friends some consideration on each of these points. In
addition to what is specified in the inclosed petition, I may confidently say
that my father and brothers (who form four of the party) are allowed to be as
good farmers as any in the county of Roxburgh, and should it be considered of
any importance, they are ready to produce the most respectable certificates in
regard to this and the other qualifications above mentioned.
Mr Walter SCOTT, to whom I have
the honour to be known, informed me that he has mentioned something of my own
individual situation and wishes to Mr. CROKER who he says will communicate with
you on the subject. To the candid
explanations therefore of that illustrious friend I beg, Sir, respectfully to
refer you in regard to myself in the belief that they will have infinitely more
weight than anything I could personally presume to urge.
I will not further intrude upon
your time - except to add that it will exceedingly oblige me if you will be so
good as inform me as soon as your conveniency will permit, whether I may hope
for success in this double application – for my friends & for myself – if
accepted, at what period we may expect to embark – and whether one of my
brothers who is now in the United States (but who is anxious to join me at the
Cape) may be permitted to rank in the allotment of land as one of my party?
I have the honour to be Sir
With the highest respect
Your obedient Servt.
Tho.
PRINGLE
238
The Petition of Thomas PRINGLE, residing at
That the petitioner is desirous to avail himself of the generosity
of His majesty’s Government in sending out settlers to the Cape of Good Hope :
That he is ready to carry with him a party of at least ten able bodied men,
seven of whom (being the petitioner’s own relatives) have been bred to farming
in the South of Scotland, & can muster among them about five hundred pounds
sterling of capital: That the rest of the party will consist of a joiner, a
blacksmith, a gardener, & perhaps two or three ploughmen, with women and
children within the specified proportion: And that the petitioner and his party
pledge themselves to fulfil all the other points prescribed in the official
circulars, and to conform themselves to the general regulations that Government
may find expedient.
May it therefore please your Lordship graciously to attend
to this petition, - to afford the party a free passage to the Colony and to
grant them such a settlement there as may be most advantageous for their
individual benefit and for the general welfare – and the Petitioner will ever
pray etc.
Tho. PRINGLE
275
October. 5. 1819
Sir,
Since I had
the honour of addressing my former letter to you two individuals of my
acquaintance have applied to be included in my party for the
I am particularly anxious to be
honoured with an early reply from the Colonial office – with copies of the approved notices - the period and place of embarkation specified
– and such other information as may be thought competent – in the event of a
favourable reception to our application.
May I venture humbly to hope for your favourable
consideration to my request - & to solicit respectfully the honour of your
attention to my personal wishes so far as agreeable to the views of Government.
Mr SCOTT, whom I had the pleasure
of seeing at Abbotsford a few days ago, told me that he understood it would be
in the spring before any of the emigrants to Algoa Bay would sail but I presume
he has been mistaken as I have just met with some leaders of a party from
Glasgow whose application has been accepted and who have got notice to be in
readiness by the middle of next month.
Information on this point would be exceedingly acceptable to myself
& friends.
Hoping that you will have the goodness
to excuse the liberty I have taken of again addressing you. I have the honour to remain with the highest
respect Sir
Your obedient servant
Thos. PRINGLE
322
Edinburh
Oct. 18.1829.
Sir,
I have had the honour to receive
your official letter dated 11th October informing me that my
application to take twelve able bodied settlers out to the
I have the honour to be,
With the highest respect Sir
Your obt. Svt.
Tho. PRINGLE
343
Sir,
I return
the lists of the party proceeding with me to the
In regard
to Miss Janet
BROWN my wife’s sister (whose name is inserted last in the list) I
beg to say that she goes out as a companion to my wife - but if her passage
must be paid she will not go out at present.
If
my own profession is to be inserted I may be styled Clerk, or Agriculturist as
seems expedient.
Begging
your excuse for troubling you with such matters, and requesting as a particular
favour any information that can be given respecting the time of
embarkation. I have the honour to
remain,
With high respect Sir,
Your Obd. Svt.
Thos PRINGLE.
392
Nov 27
1819
Sir,
Your
letter of the 12th inst. reached me the day before I left
Permit me
now, Sir, through the hands of Mr. CROKER, respectfully to solicit your
favourable attention to my personal application for employment under the
Colonial Government at the
These I am
aware are but humble qualifications, but if, such as they are, they might be
turned to any account in the service of the Colony, I should feel honoured and
obliged by being put in the way of employment.
I feel the
more anxious on this point because my personal infirmity and want of capital
prevent me from engaging in the cultivation of land or other common occupations
with the same advantages as the friends and relatives who accompany me to
It may be proper to add that none
of the party except myself and my wife have come up to
Again begging your indulgence for all this trouble
I remain with the highest respect Sir,
Your obliged and odbt servt
Tho. PRINGLE
[Note from GOULBURN]
Acquaint him how far the arrangements made for the
conveyance of the Settlers admit of them being embarked at
PROBERT,
Benjamin
376
56
Pennyfields
Poplar
September 9th
1819
Sir,
The
writer hereof is going a settler to the Cape of Good Hope haveing made
inprovements on several nautical instruments wishis for an order from the
Secretary of States office to saile with some captain to the Cape who is an
expert navigator and a judge of instruments in general where the write and the
captain may have an opertunity to prove the instruments in question thinks they
will be of importance to communaty at large.
First instrument is an iron binnacle
Second is a portable diping needle that will show the
depresion of the magnetis needle by whitch latitude may be known
Thirdly two artifical horizons one for ship and one
for quadrant.
I will atend if directed to explain the perticulars. I
am your humble servant
Benjamin PROBERT
[letter filed under R as Benjamin ROBERT]
660
56 Penny
Fields
Poplar
November 25th
1819
Sir,
I
wrote to the Colonial Office about a month ago desiring an interview with the
Secretary of the Colonial Department or his secretary to show an Iron Binnacle
with Compass of a new invention the writer hereof believes will be of a
national importance. The reason why I wrote is this, I am going to the Colony
at the Cape of good hope and wishing for an oportunity of seeing it tryd and
proveing it myself if my request is met with aprobation I could be oblidged for
an order to go in the ship that is to convey the Party No.40, my reason for
this request is that the gentleman I am going with has but small brigs for
conveyance, the oportunity of proveing will not be so favourable in a brig of
two or three hundred tons as in one larger and an order from Government to try
it will be attended to with punctuality.
You
will Sir see that in my first letter there is two more instruments mentioned
for trial, a horizon for quadrant and dipping needle – that may be used in a
ship by night as well as by day, thinks it will be of very great utility to
[comminity?] sloops.
Your humble servant
Benjamin PROBERT
[Note from GOULBURN]
Is this man an accepted settler? If so I do not see
how he can be separated from his party & he must be told that it is now too
late to alter the arrangements]
PROCTOR,
William and John
90
No.18
[received
Aug 5th 1819]
Sir,
Haveing
understood that you are about to assist the Emmigration of Familys to the Cape
of Good Hope, we the undersigned names are 3 familys who in consequence of the
scarcety of trade are not able to procure a sufficient maintenance for our
familys and would be willing to earn our liveing as peaceable subjects under
the protection of our own Government wether in England or in any other country.
We
are three young men about the age of 22 and 23 &c and the oldest with 2 children
another with one and the other none. We are by trade 2 carpenters and one
smith, our names are William and John PROCTOR, two brothers and James BAMFORD
brother-in-law to same
Yours very respectfully
PURDIE,
Edward
114
August 10th,
1819
Sir
Wishing to avail myself as well as
my Sons of the advantages and Encouragement held out by Government to Familys
wishing to Emegrate to Foreign Parts under the Protection of Great Britain and
as the Cape of good Hope seems to offer some prospect of living, I wish If
there should be any printed Official Documents in your office to be delivered
Gratis to those whose necessitys compell them to abandon their Native Soil the
under signed would feel himself obliged & would be glad should Mr
BROOKSBANK return by bearer an answer or at his Leisure write one directed to
Edward PURDIE Senior, Sturr Court Little Compton Soho. No 12 should there be no such a thing as a
Printed document or be so good to tell him how a family not possessed of one
shillings and six pence can obtain particulars before they embark on so long
and dangerous a voyage.
I Remain Sir with Respect
Ob’t hbl svt
Edward PURDIE Senior
131
No. 12 Little
Monday, Aug 15th,
1819
Sir
I have to acknowledge the favor of
your Printed Document respecting the settlers proceeding to the Cape being the
head of my Family, and without any means of support but what I receive from the
parish for the maintanance of myself wife and three children by her which
amounts to an allowance of six shillings a week, I have to request to have the
name and direction of those responsible people which have engaged to take out
settlers to who I may apply it to them for to be supported till such time the
transports are ready to sail as we are all very short and in want of
Necessarys. Your immediate answer will
greatly oblige.
Edward PURDIE Senior
PURDON,
George
311
Portumna
Co.
Oct
18 1819
My Lord,
I
presume to address your Lordship relative to the Emigration to
Ill
health, from an accident that occurred to me, from the upsetting of a boat in
the River Tagus, going to a transport to return to
For
my professional character, and conduct as an officer in the Service, I beg to
refer to Major General WALLACE late Lt. Col. Of the 88th Infantry under whose
command I was assistant surgeon seven years near five of which was in
I
am further induced to state to your Lordship that I have seen in the publick
papers that a Mr. Wm. PARKER of
I
beg to submit this circumstance to your Lordship's consideration and have the
honor tobe
Your Lordship's obedient servant
George PURDON
Surgeon HP 32nd Foot
PURDON,
John
126
[Received
Aug. 13 1819]
Sir.
I
humbly beg you would let me have a serclor letter shoing the extent of the grant
to Settlers to the
Sir
Your humble and obedt
Servant John PURDON
PURVIS,
Francis
341
[address cut
off in image]
25th
October 1819
Sir
I
have the honour to address you to request your having the goodness to lay this
before Lord BATHURST that he may be graciously pleased to give me a grant of
land at the Cape of Good Hope in lieu of the one I was promised at New South Wales
in 1815 and for which I was recommended by Mr. ARBUTHNOT. I beg leave to state
that I can procure a passage in a vessel now loading for the cape of Good Hope
and request you will have the goodness to inform me what means will I be
required to produce for the cultivation of the said grant before that it will
be given me. Should it be necessary I beg leave to refer you (as to my
character) to Major General Sir Henry TORRENS, Military Secretary to His Royal
Highness the Commander in Chief and to the Secretaries of the Admiralty and
Transport Boards.
I
trust you will excuse the liberty I take in thus addressing you and have the
honour to be Sir
Your most obedient humble servant
Francis PURVIS
PUTNAM,
William
137
August 18th
1819
My Lord,
In
addressing your Lordship upon the subject of the intended colony near to the
Cape of Good Hope I must beg leave most solemnly to declare that it is not done
from any idle curiosity but from an ardent wish to embark in it, and therefore
it would be highly necessary to have every information which may be consistent,
in the present occasion, for His Majesty’s ministers to give, to a particular
class of His Majesty’s subjects, namely officers on half pay, of which I am one
– a Lieutenant of HM late 101st Regt of Foot and well used to
tropical climates, having served with that regiment in Jamaica, and likewise
having been in the Honourable East India Company’s service previous to that
period, and consequently not an altogether stranger to its effects on
Europeans; and at the same time I do myself the honor of enquiring whether in
the event of my being permitted to go there, as in the case of obtaining His
Majesty’s most gracious leave of absence, I might not be allowed to (to render
the greater chance of success) draw a certain part of my half pay in advance by
which means I might be enabled to take out such articles as I am aware must be
wanted for an infant state. Being of active habits and partial to a foreign
climate I feel every chance of succeeding, and in the event of a vacancy
occurring in any of the various situations held out for the better government
of the Colony I trust that my attention to the interest of His Majesty’s
service would at some period introduce me to the notice of my superiors there.
Should it at the same time be necessary for me to produce any testimonials from
my late Commanding Officer, I can, and trust highly satisfactory. I must again
take the liberty of troubling your Lordship that in the case of embarking with
the colonists no exertion shall be wanting to render every assistance to His
Majesty’s commissioners there: in so doing with the highest respect I beg leave
to subscribe myself
Your Lordship’s most obed’t & very humble serv’t
Wm. PUTNAM