Cape of Good Hope - The First Settlers 1820

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Cape of Good Hope - The First Settlers 1820

Cape of Good Hope - The First Settlers 1820: 2 published letters from Settlers under the British Government Settlers Scheme, describing the voyage on the Chapman, arrival at Algoa Bay, provision of tents and settlement at Bathurst etc. In 2 original newspapers in good condition. Lichfield Mercury 26th Jan 1821, letter from a young lady dated Cape Town 22nd Sept (1820) The Observer 7th April 1822; letter from a Mr Bailey dated The Hope near Bathurst 3rd Dec 1821. Rare survivals of the beginning of British Settlement

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