To ye Rt. Honble: Sr John Houblon< no role > , Knt Lord Major
To ye Rt Worspll Sr S Lovill Knt Recorder}
of ye Citty of
London

Most Humbly Sheweth

The humble Peticon of Charles Hardinge< no role >
A Prisonr in Newgate

That yor Lordsp Peticonr was Comitted by ye Recordr for Straling
from a pson unknowne 30s. wch yor Peticonr is all togeather Innocent off

Therefore in all humilty most Humbly
Prayesh that this Honble. Benches would
bee Pleased To Try yor Peticonr & ye
his Prayer may be Entered.

And her Shall Humbly Pray.