BOTTOMLEY, Amos
National Archives, Kew CO48/41, 684
No.35 Hackins Hay
Dale Street
Liverpool
10th November 1819
My Lord,
Understanding that there is an opportunity of me proceeding to the Cape of Good Hope agreeable to the terms of your Lordship's circular I have to request that your Lordship will be pleased to inform me whether I may proceed with the first settlers who are now on the eve of embarking. I can give your Lordship reference respecting my character, ability &c – my family consists of my wife and myself, my age thirty seven, healthy, and have been accustomed to an agricultural line of life. Your Lordship's kindness in this matter will greatly oblige.
I remain my Lord
Your Lordship's most obedient and humble servant
Amos BOTTOMLEY
National Archives, Kew CO48/41, 697
Liverpool
19th November 1819
My Lord,
May it please your Lordship, not receiving an answer to my letter which I took the liberty of addressing your Lordship respecting me being permitted to emigrate to the Cape of Good Hope, and this morning being informed that two vessels are appointed by His Majesty's Government for this Port for the above purpose I have most humbly to request that your Lordship will be pleased to permit me and my wife to embark on board one of them. Your great kindness in this matter will be conferring a lasting obligation on
Your Lordship's most obedient and humble servant
Amos BOTTOMLEY
At Mr.DAWSON, No.35 Hackins Hay
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