WALKER, William 591
His Majesty’s Naval Transport Dispatch
Woolwich
Nov 19 1819
Sir,
Having been employed in this vessel on the S.E. Coast of Africa in conveying Timber from the forest in George’s district to the naval yard at Simon’s Town in the years 1817 and 1818, during which time I surveyed the coast from the Cape of Good Hope to Algoa Bay and also the River Knysna and not doubting that the Knysna will soon become a place of considerable importance.
I beg leave to tender my services as Harbour Master of that Port provided such an appointment should be in contemplation either now or at a future period.
I hope it will be considered that I have a claim to that appointment being the first that sailed up the River and proved by experience that it was a place of safety [and] gone in and out at all times of tides in [obscured] vessels. Copies of my charts may be [seen] at the Admiralty and for testimonials of my character and abilities I beg leave to refer you to the Commissioners of His Majesty’s Navy.
Sir, I am your most obedient humble servant
William WALKER
Master RN
[Note from GOULBURN]
Lord B has at present not any intention of recommending such an appointment & consequently can enter into no engagement with respect to it.