To The Right Worshipfull Robt. Thornhill< no role > Esqr . Chairman and the rest of
His Majesties Justices of the Peace for the County of Middx ss in Generall
Sessions

The Humble Representation and Petition of
Gilpin Markwick< no role > Keeper of New Prison in ye sd..
County

Humbly Sheweth

That when your Petitioner Took Possesion of the
Said Prison he found the Same in A very ruinous and Dacay'd Condition in
So much yt.. Your Petitioner is afraid that Some part of the Said Prison will
Quickly fall down in wch.. Case the Life of your Petitioner or Some of the
Prisoners Committed to his Charge may be in Danger