Middx ss.

In pursuance of an Ordr within written, whereby it was
Referrd' to us whose names are hereunto Subscribed and other his
Masties. Justices of the Peace or any three of us to examine into the
truth of the matters contained in the Peticon of Thomas Ward< no role >
Hemp dresser to the Prison of Bridewell , & to report our opinions
therein.

We hereby certifie That the Petitioner, by his assistance to
prevent the escapes of many Prisoners at the very great hazard
of his life, the Turnkey of the Said Prison being at the Same
time killd', did receive many wounds, for the cure of which,
We find the Sd. Petr is Still indebted the Sum of twelve pounds
Six Shilligs and four pence, which Said Sum, we are of opinion
he is unable to pay, his circumstances being very mean; And that
for his Signal Service to the County in oppossing Such an unusual
and a Desperate Design of the Prisoners, whereby he languisted
of his wounds for above two months, he ought to be allowd
the Said Sum above mencond or what else Shall be thought
fit, which we humbly Submit to the Judgment of this Court

Given under our hands this Sixteenth day of January 1715 .

John Offley< no role >
John Milner< no role >
[..] John Fuller< no role >