DOLD, John Matthew, 1820 Settler
National Archives, Kew CO48/42, 671
No.6 King Street
Church St
Mile End
New Town
Augt 6 1819
Sir,
I am instructed to apply to you for information concerning the plans adopted by Government relating to Emigration to the Cape of Good Hope as I am authorised to use the names of ten persons, some with families, is willing to emigrate if the plans are satisfactory.
I remain Sir your humble obed't sevt
J.M. DOLD
National Archives, Kew CO48/42, 705
No.6 King Street
Church St
Mile End
New Town
Augt 13th 1819
Sir,
As the representative of the undermentioned individuals I have taken the liberty of addressing you a second time informing you that we received your letter of the 8th inst and that we are perfectly satisfied with the proposals therein contained. But as they do not altogether seem to be so explicit as we could wish I humbly beg to ask the following questions.
1st Whether there will be any Camp or Shelter provided for us by Government on our arrival till such times convenient habitations are erected.
2nd Will Government provide us with provision for a certain time after our arrival at the Colony; if not [how will] it be procured at the place.
3rd Whether on our arrival implements and seeds necessary for the cultivation of the land will be provided by Government, or if not can they be procured at the Colony.
4th Will the land appointed for each person or family be in a fit state of cultivation at the expiration of 3 years
5th What weight or size will be allowed for each person or family to carry out with them
6th Whether we shall be freed from Military [{obscured] and have protection from the attack of an enemy
7th When the time pf paying the deposit will be
8th Whether the land assigned by Government for each person or family will be for them and theirs for ever
9th How are we to know whether we, the under [mentioned] persons, are approved of?
Men |
Women |
Children |
Matthew DOLD |
J. DOLD |
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Thomas FODEN |
M. FODEN |
2 children |
Joseph CROWTHER |
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Andrew DOLD |
M. DOLD |
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Wm. WALL |
H. WALL |
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Wm. HALEY |
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George FOWLER |
__ FOWLER |
2 children |
George STOBBS |
__ STOBBS |
2 children |
William A. DOLD |
J. DOLD |
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Samuel FRENCH |
A. FRENCH |
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Frederick BEERMAN |
__ BEERMAN |
2 children |
George ALLSOP |
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John AYLIFF |
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George WALTERS |
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5 children |
John BROWN |
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William HEARN |
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John M. DOLD |
S. DOLD |
An attendance to these lines will very much oblige Sir, with all due respect
Your most obed't humble serv't
J.M. DOLD
National Archives, Kew CO48/42, 711
No.6 King Street
Church St
Mile End
New Town
Augt 19th 1819
Hon Sir,
As the representative of the undermentioned able bodied individuals I once more presume to address you on the subject of emigration at the Cape of Good Hope. We the undersigned most earnestly beg leave to be permitted to embrace the offer of his Majesty's Government upon the conditions expressed in their circular, being perfectly satisfied therewith. If there is any information to be afforded by Government how to proceed then I wish to be made acquainted with it. An attention to this at your first opportunity will much oblidge.
Sir, with all due respect
Your humble & obed't sev't
J.M. DOLD, representative
Names on the other side
Matthew DOLD |
Carpenter |
Thomas FODEN |
Boot & Shoe maker |
Joseph CROWTHER |
Ditto |
William WALL |
Painter |
Andrew DOLD |
Agriculturalist |
William HALEY |
Ditto |
George FOWLER |
Tin Plate Worker |
George HOBBS |
Printer |
William A. DOLD |
Carpenter |
Samuel FRENCH |
Sawyer |
Frederick BEERMAN |
Sugar Baker |
George ALLSOP |
Gardener |
George WALTERS |
Dyer |
John BROWN |
Gardener |
William HEARN |
Tanner |
John AYLIFF |
Weaver |
John M DOLD |
Carpenter |
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