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From: Sue Mackay <>
Subject: [ZA-EC] Settler Correspondence - William PERRIN
Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 22:55:00 +0100 (BST)


Transcribed from CO48/45 ay the National Archives in
Kew, London

Bet Bathurst wished he'd accepted this party from
Ireland instead!

Sue

290
Leinster Lodge
Athy
10th Oct 1819
My Lord,
Referring to your Lordship’s circular of the 16th
Augt I beg leave to propose becoming a settler in the
Cape of Good Hope agreeable to the regulations of His
Majesties Government for which purpose I shall
immediately on receipt of your Lordship’s direction
for that purpose deposite or forward as directed the
sum of money required by Government to enable me to
bring out 10 or 15 able bodied men and their families
as settlers, who are now ready to come with me, who
are all of the best character and are willing to work
but from the depression of the times find it almost
impossible to get employment and consequently are
barely able to support themselves and families.
I beg leave to state that on receipt of your
Lordship’s letters I disposed of all my property here
in order to create a fund sufficient to carry on the
undertaking with success.
I enclose testimonials of my character &c which I
trust will meet your Lordship’s sanction and I hope
your Lordship will consider me a proper person to
proceed to the Cape as a settler. On receipt of your
Lordship’s answer I will send returns of the men and
their families who have placed themselves under my
direction.
My own family consists of my wife, my sister in law
and one son. Waiting for your Lordships reply, I have
the honour to be, my Lord
Your Lordship’s most obed’t humble serv’t
William PERRIN

292 [enclosed with above]
Custom House
Dublin
14th October 1819

I certify that I know the family of Mr. William PERRIN
these many years, they are highly respectable. I
understand he has a wish to go to the Cape of Good
Hope & I have little doubt from his excellent
character will prove a useful member of that rising
colony.
H.B. MANTENVILLE

293 [enclosed with above]
22 Bagot Street
Sept 28 1819

I certify that I have known Mr. William PERRIN during
many years past. He is a young man of good character
desirous of emigrating to the Cape of Good Hope. His
family is highly respectable and he has means
sufficient for his support till he arrives there. He
is married and has but one child. Several able men
have promised to accompany him. Under these
circumstances I believe he would prove a valuable
acquisition to the colony.
Fr. BARKER MD

294 [enclosed with above]

I have known Mr. William PERRIN for some years. His
family and connexions are very respectable and I am
confident he will conduct himself with propriety in
any situation he may be placed in.
Geo. STUDDART

295 [enclosed with above]
28th September 1819

I certify that I have known Mr. William PERRIN and his
family for many years past, both are highly
respectable and have been uniformly well conducted. I
understand Mr. Wm. PERRIN is desirous of going to the
Cape of Good Hope & I have no doubt should such an
event take place that he would be a great acquisition
to that settlement.
Thos. M. KENNY
Lord Mayor of Dublin




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