Petition of Julia Whitehill, 2 Harcourt Road or Street, [Dublin], seeking permission to travel to New South Wales where her husband has been transported

Petition of Julia Whitehill, care of Mrs Kepples, 2 Harcourt Road or Street, [Dublin], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, seeking permission for her and her two children to travel to New South Wales, [Australia] where her husband has been transported. Noting that her husband, William Whitehill, shopkeeper and cattle-dealer of Malahide, [County Dublin], was convicted of possession of stolen cattle which he had purchased. Adding that her husband has secured a position as steward over provisions and clothing in the establishment of JS Spearing, has received an offer of a position of farm overseer and has also been recommended by Rev Hill of Sydney. Includes annotation stating that the approval of the Governor of the Colony is required. 1 item; 3pp