FERGUSON, William
National Archives, Kew CO48/43, 244
Dundee
25th October 1819
My Lord,
Circumstances rendered it impossible for me to leave this Kingdom at the time intimation was given of the desire of Government to send out emigrants to the Cape of Good Hope. I trust I am not now too late in my application notwithstanding the numerous petitions that have been presented to your Lordship on that head, particularly as I am informed that a small proportion has been from this part of the Kingdom and I have no doubt that your Lordship wishes to allow all parts of the Kingdom an equal proportion. Permit me then my Lord to enquire when and where freight may be expected for emigrants to that colony and (as it cannot be supposed to be this port) whether Government pays the conveyance of luggage to the place of shipment, what quantity is allowed for each individual or family, whether the place intended for emigrants is in the vicinity of Saldanah Bay and whether legal agreements made in this country will be held binding on arrival at the Cape.
I beg the favour of your Lordship's answer
My Lord your most obed hble sevt
Wm. FERGUSON
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