MACKINNON, N (filed under K)
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London, 14th June 1819
Sir,
I have been applied to by a friend of mine, a Mr. McLEOD in the north of Scotland, to ascertain what encouragement if any was given by Government to such persons as were inclined to emigrate to the Cape of Good Hope, what quantity of ground and what pat of the Colony such ground would be granted to individuals inclined to remove there. I allude only to Gentlemen in private life, but for my own information I would feel obliged for any distinction if there is any regarding officers who might wish to go to that country. I called at the Colonial Office last Saturday and was directed to apply by letter to you on this subject which I now have the honor of doing and your answer left at the Bar of the Cannon Coffee House will duly reach me.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obt serv’t
N. MACKINNON
Capt. 93rd Regt