ABBOTT, Fred

122

No.10 Queen Street

Hoxton

Sep 27^th 1819

My Lord,

            Being informed that His Majesty’s Government have it in contemplation to encourage some of the Half Pay Officers to proceed to the Cape of Good Hope in some situations connected with His Majesty’s Government, I beg leave to offer my services in any manner I may be useful having been twenty three years in the service and my character I hope will bear the strictest investigation, with a wife and two children a boy and a girl would I hope ensure me your Lordship’s patronage and should I be so fortunate as to be appointed to any situation in your Lordship’s gift I shall by the strictest and faithful attention to its duties endeavour to ??? and your Lordship’s answer will be most gratefully acknowledged by

Your Lordship’s most obedient humble servant

Fred ABBOTT

Lt. Half Pay 63^rd Regiment

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