To the Worshipfull Bench of Justices,
at Hicks, Hall
The Humble Petition of John Bloye< no role >
Constable
of the Hamlet of Hammer smith
Sheweth
That your Worships Petitioner was chose
constable for the Sd. Hamlet at a court leet
Held at Fullham
on Monday in Easter week
Last was a Twelve Month, & have Served that
office fourteen Months, & on Easters Monday
Last at another Court Held at Fullham
there
was one Mr: Thomas Horlock< no role >
HarbrokChose to Serve Constable
for the Present Year & had orders to Qualifye
Himselfe, by being Sworn, but has Ever since
refused to comply with the Sd order
& as no Notice is took of him your Worships
Petitioner is Apprentensive they intend to
continue him in the Sd. office another year to
the great determent of Himselfe & Family
Therefore humbly hopes that your Worships will
be pleased to take case into consideration
& discharge him from the said office of Constable
& Your Petitioner as in all duty bound Shall
Ever Pray Etc
John Bloye< no role >
Constable