SCOTT, George
913
13 Francis St
Newington
1st Sep 1819
Sir
Having made myself acquainted by the two Circular Letters of the terms offered by H.Ms. Government to persons wishing to settle at the Cape of Good Hope, I beg leave to state that I have so far complied with them by procuring the number of persons pointed out in order to obtain the grant of 1000 acres and I am also prepared to pay the necessary deposit. I have therefore to request you will be pleased to acquaint Lord BATHURST I should be happy to embrace the opportunity offered to emigrate to the Cape.
I am not aware that it is necessary to mention in what capacity I formerly moved but should it be required by your having the goodness to point out what his Lordship may further wish it shall be immediately complied with.
I have the honor to remain Sir
Your most obt hble servt
George SCOTT
931
13 Francis St
Newington
8th Sep 1819
Sir
In compliance with the directions pointed out in your letter of the 1st inst I have the honour of transmitting you a return which I hope will prove satisfactory, but should any part not be sufficiently explicit, I am ready to lay before his Lordship every information he may require.
I have the honor to remain
Sir
Your most obt H servt
George SCOTT
Name and Description of the Person taking out the Settlers:
George SCOTT, 35 years of age, have been some years in the West Indies part of which time have been employ’d in the agriculture of that country rearing of cattle &c &c. Since my return home have resided with my father who is Barrack Master at Sheerness.
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Names of the Settlers |
Profession or Trade |
Age |
Names of the Women |
Age |
Male Children |
Age |
Female Children |
Age |
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J. YOUNGER |
Surgeon & Accoucheur |
26 |
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Charles |
14 |
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Thomas |
15 |
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George UBSDELL |
Agriculturist |
25 |
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William UBSDELL |
Husbandman |
19 |
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James DUDMAN |
Husbandman |
35 |
Ann |
33 |
James |
1 |
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W. HENLY |
Husbandman |
28 |
Ester |
39 |
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Harriet |
4 |
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James JOHNSON |
Carpenter |
31 |
Anna |
30 |
John |
8 |
Mary |
10 |
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C.W. HUGHES |
Baker |
28 |
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Robert JONES |
Carpenter |
33 |
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Thomas BOLUS |
Labourer |
26 |
Mary |
25 |
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William MARTIN |
Gardener |
29 |
Ester |
28 |
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Mary |
1 |
1030
Newington
16th Oct 1819
Sir
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 30th Ult with inclosures acquainting me that my proposals were accepted.
I have to apologise for not sooner complying with your request, but being absent in the country your letter did not reach me till last week. I have lost no time since in filling up the blanks which I have now the honor to inclose, you will perceive that there is some difference from the one before sent, but I trust that no further alteration will take place.
I shall feel greatly obliged by your giving me the earliest information when it is expected the ships will be in readiness to receive us & at what port we are to embark. I am perfectly ready to make the deposit when required.
I have the honor to remain Sir
Your most obed’t serv’t
Geo. SCOTT