To the Worshipll. the Bench of Justices at their
Quarter Sessions at Hicks's Hall

The Humble Petition of Magnus Taylor< no role >

Most humbly Sheweth

That Your Petition Stands indicted for an Assault
of Elizth< no role > the Wife of Michl. Dobbingson< no role > which He
Treversed last Sessions to Try this that Your Petrs.
Attorney is Out of Town and has been ever since
Monday Last That Your Ptr: applyed Himself on
Tuesday to Mr: Brices Clerke who found it was to late
to give the prosecutor Notice which is the reason
Your Petr: Could not Try the Cause this Sessions

Most Humbly Prays this Honble. Bench
will be pleased to Order a Respitt of Your
Petrs. Recognizance to Try the Premisses
Next Sessions for So doing Your Petr:
will for Eve Pray

Magnus Taylor< no role >