BULL, Philip
293
No.25 King Street
Surry Square
31st July 1819
Sir,
I have the honour to beg you may be pleased to furnish me with the circular making known particulars requisite for persons wishing to colonise to the Cape of Good Hope.
I have the honour to be Sir
Your most obedient humble servant
Philip BULL
297/298
No.25 King Street
Surry Square
2nd August 1819
Sir,
In conformity with the second clause of the circular letter detailing particulars under which persons will be permitted proceeding to the Cape of Good Hope, I beg leave most respectfully to solicit permission to proceed thither to settle under the direction of some person who may be applying for the number of individuals stated in the circular. I have a small capital at my disposition which altho’ sufficient to establish myself is not for ten individuals. I therefore trust you may be pleased to grant my application, particularly as I am entitled [second page out of focus] ??? having served His Majesty for a period of ?? years in King’s ?? ????? and being lately discharged a number of ?? without any means further than a small gratuity?????? For a character I have????
I am about 23 years of age and unmarried. Since my youth was brought up ???? farming ??????
I have the honour to be your most obedient humble servant
Philip BULL