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October 1717

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To the Rt. Worshipfull his Maties
Justices of the peace in General Quarter
Sessions Assembled

The humble peticonr of John Oder< no role >
one of the Overseers of the poor
of the parish of Chelsea in the
County of Middx

Sheweth


That ye. petr. wth. one Walsingham Heathfeild< no role >
was appointed Overseer of the poor of the parish of
Chelsea in this County and acted as Such alone and
by himself Since Easter Last the Said Heathfeild
haveing purchased a parochial Certificate
Exempting persons from Serving parish offices

That ye. petr hath ever Since paid the poor
of the Said parish who are Very Numerous and
has Expended the Sume of Ninety pounds and
upwards towards their necessary releif

That the Vestry have given & allowed to ye
petr a Rate to Collect his Said Expended money
but the Justices of the Said parish on Applicacon
made to them by yr. Petr. have and Doe refuse
to Confirm the Same

Therefore Yr. Petr. Humbly prayes
the Direccons of this Court in
the Prmises And yr. Petr Etc

John Oder< no role >

Orignal order annexed




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