To the Honoble: Bench of Justices at Hicks Hall.

Sheweth

The humble peticon of Nathaniel Hancock< no role >

That your unfortunate Peticoner being convicted for uttering
a Guilt Shilling for an Elizabeth peece of broad-Gold, and
a Fine of fourty pounds sett upon him by your Honours,
your Peticoners present Circumstances being such, that if
the said Fine be not Mittigated, it will be the utter
Rume and distraction of your Peticoner and his
Family, wherefore your Peticoner.

Wm: Leche< no role > Scripsit

Most humbly Prays that your
Honours will be pleased to
Mittigate the same

And your Peticoner shall ever pray
Etc

Nathaniel Hancock< no role >