My friends have succeeded in obtaining a passage to England on my behalf. I have succeeded in obtaining a passage to England in a Steamer which will probably sail in about a week.
My reasons for wishing to go are: that to remain in the Colony I am incurring expenses which I have no means of defraying; that clerical labor not being in demand, I have been unable to obtain employment; and I wish to return to Europe where my friends are, and where I will be placed in a position to earn my livelihood.
As I am entirely without means to liquidate my liabilities before leaving, I would humbly solicit that His Excellency The Governor will be pleased to grant me an amount to enable me to carry out this purpose.
(Signed) J. O. Prior
(True Copy)
File: J. Sat.
Asking Colonial Secretary...