To the Worshipfull Bench of Justices now
Sitting at Hicks Hall
the Humble Petition of
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Sheweth
that your poor Petitioner lies
Dangerously Ill of a feaver and to attend
the Court would Endanger his Life.
He therefore prays the
Court will be pleased to Exuse his
not being able to attend and Defer
the trial till the next Ensueing
Sessions and he will allways pray Etc.