[..] To Thomas Lane< no role > Esqr Chairman and the rest
[..] Bench of Justices now Assembled at Hicks Hall

The Humble Petition of William Smith< no role >
[..] sheweth.

That your Petitioners Son being Unhappily Connected
[..] Several Evil minded [..] Lads was Induced to Commit the
[..] for which he is now Indicted

That your Petitioner has already Spoke to a
[..] order for his being Immediately Sent to the Sea Service

That your Petitioner's Son is but Thirteen Years
[..] and your Worship's Petr. Humbly Prays your
[..] ship's Clemency that he may be Delivered to your Petr
[..] Petitioner will Enter into any Bond that he Shall
[..] adiately be Sent to Sea he having Engaged & Captain for that Purpose

That your Petitioner Humbly Praying your
Worships will take his Case into Consideration
Will as in Duty Bound
Ever Pray Etc
William Smith< no role >