RANDALL, Richard

598

49 Basinghall St, City

Sept 8^th 1819

Sir,

            Having some friends who are desirous of going to the Cape of Good Hope I request the favour of you furnishing me with the full particulars of the terms upon which Government intend regulating the emigration – an early communication will further oblige.

I am Sir your mo obed’t serv’t

Rich’d RANDALL

625

Basinghall St

Oct 18 1819

Sir,

            I request the favour of your information if Mr. Thos. WILSON of Bridge Cottage, Chelsea and his list are accepted at the Colonial Office for intended emigration to the Cape. I beg to apologise in troubling you with this letter but having a relative who is negotiating with Mr. WILSON to be on his list. I wish to know if the latter is recognized by the office.

I remain your mo ob’t serv’t

Rich’d RANDALL

[GOULBURN’s reply:]

I have received your letter of the 18^th inst and acquaint you in reply that Mr. Thomas WILLSON has received Earl BATHURST’s permission to take out a party of settlers to the Cape of Good Hope

I am &c

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