ROWBOTTOM, Robert
450
Runcorn, Cheshire
22nd July 1819
My Lord,
Understanding it is the intention of His Majesty’s Government to afford some assistance to persons wishing to emigrate to the Cape of Good Hope, being desirous with a few others in this neighbourhood to proceed there – not understanding the subject exactly – have presumed the liberty of addressing your Lordship for explanation. First – persons paying a deposit of 10£ in England, are they entitled to the same back on their landing. Second – are they further entitled to a certain quantity of land given for improvement – pray – how much? After such land being cultivated does it become (bona fide) the property of the farmer – further, how are farming utensils provided – If there be anything further your Lordship may suggest should your Lordship condescend to let us have full information would very much oblige my Lord
Your Lordship’s most obedient humble servant
Rt ROWBOTTOM