To the Rt Worpll: the Justices setting att Hicks Hall

The humble peticon of Thomas Bezeley< no role >

Sheweth

That about three yeares since there being due to yor
Petr from Edward Pursell< no role > Genth the Sume of Nyne Pounds &
Twelve Shillings for wages he about a yeare since this court was pleased
to give Yor. Petr. a Summons for his attendance, and from the time of
serving him with the said sumons the said Mr Pursell hath ever since
absconded himselfe, & Yor Petr now knoweing where his abode is

Yor Petr: humbly entreates Yor Worps to grant
yor Warrant to bring the said Mr Pursell before
Yor Worps to answer the same for that Yor Petr
may bee Paid his said wages, for should yor Petr.
Serve him with another Sumons hee will againe
abscond.

And Yor. Petr shall ever pray Etc.