St. James's
May 27th: 1761
Sir,
Some Circumstances having been
humbly represented to The King in Behalf of
David Morgan< no role >
, now under Sentence of Death
,
in Newgate
, For Robbery an the Highway,
inducing His Majesty to extend his Grace
and Mercy to Him, and to grant Him His
Pardon for the said Crime, upon Condition
of Transportation I am Commanded to
Signify to You The King's Pleasure, That
You give the necessary Orders for the
Transportation of Him the said
David Morgan< no role >
, for the Term of His
natural Life, to some One of His Majesty's
Colonies or Plantations in America
,
Pursuant to the Acts of Parliament in
that Behalf.
I am,
Sir,
Your most Obedient
humble Servant.
Bull
Mr. Recorder of the City of London
.