STOKES, George
744
London
23 July 1819
Gents,
George STOKES the applicant is a single man 24 years of age brought up in the town of Odiham in Hampshire chiefly in agricultural pursuits, of which I have a knowledge. I have for the last two years been in the employment of a merchant in London who has within these four months failed from whomst I can receive testimonials as to character if desirous & as I see no prospect of obtaining employment I should (if it meets the approbation of the gentlemen appointed to direct the emigration department) like to avail myself of the present opportunity afforded by government of emigrating to the Cape of Good Hope. I can command fifty pounds and should be happy to assist any principle who may be about to emigrate on the terms stated in the government circular of last week. My address is 4 Hoason Street, Newington Butts, Surrey
I am Gents your most obt. hlb servt.
Geo. STOKES