To the right Worll: Sr . William Stewart< no role >
knt : Alderman of the Ward of Cripplegate
within London & to the Deputy & Comon
Corne thereof.

The humble Peticon of Edward Ward< no role >
Citizen and Cloathworker of London

Sheweth

That yor. Petr. hath taken an ancient
licenced Victualling house known by the signe
of the Guy Earle of Warwick [..] Milk Sweet
in the Parish of St. Mary Magdalen Milkstreet
in the Ward aforesaid wherein he designed
with your worps leave & favour to sell been
ale and other liquors for the better support
of himselfe and family.

Yor Petr. therefore humbly prays
yor. Worps. favour to grant him
leave and licence to sell bear ale
and other liquors till next generall
licence day he promissing to obey
all good ruled & orderd and not give
offence to any.

And yor. Petr. (as bound) shall pray Etc

Wm. Patten< no role >
Jos. Realsham< no role >
Kemy Ball< no role >
Rob: Haddoche< no role >
John Rankard< no role >
Charles Hartley< no role >
Wm [..]

I am Satisfied the Petitioner above
menconed with your Lordships consent
may have a Lycence Dated this 17th
day of April Ann Dui 1718

Hills Terrar< no role >