Richard Bourke was the Lieutenant-Governor of the Eastern District of the Cape of Good Hope, acting as Governor for both the eastern and western districts from 1826 to 1828. Bourke appointed Benjamin Moodie and others as Justices of the Peace in the Swellendam district. Under Bourke's Governorship much was done to reform the old mercantilist system of government inherited from the Dutch East India Company at the Cape. This document, in stylistic legalese, clearly lays out the duties expected of them.
Benjamin Moodie was a settler in the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope in 1817. He was effectively the 10th and last Laird of Melsetter and emigrated to the Colony to seek his fortunes afresh following the insolvency of the estate inherited from his father the 9th Laird. He was an active citizen, farmer, and businessman of the time, eventually obtaining a seat in the Legislative Assembly of the Colony.
One sheet stiff paper 385mm high x 325mm wide manuscript written one side only. Not watermarked.
Paper age-toned. Some minor loss not affecting text. folded twice. A central stain does not affecting legibility of text.
A transcription is available on request.
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