SHAW, Peter Hosea
707
At Mrs. ROBERTS
No.3 Princes Row
Walworth
July 16 1819
Sir,
Being informed that Government intends to send out settlers to the Cape I take the liberty to state that I should be very glad to avail myself of the opportunity. I at present follow the occupation of a carpenter. I am 38 years of age, my wife is 32 and I have a daughter and two sons who are willing to accompany me. I am no stranger to agricultural business, having been much used to it in the early part of my life.
I am Sir, respectfully
Your humble servant
Peter Hosea SHAW