These are most humbly and
Earnestly to request the favour of
you to be so kind and to speak to
The Clerk of the peace concerning
The Leaden. Cistern at new Prison
Which is my right and property
I am with my poor Children at this time
In very great distressencountering every
Day with new Seenes of Calamity
And know not which way to turn
My SelfI you can obtain it for
Me at this time it Wou'd greatly help
To alleviate the heavy Afflictions of

[..]
Your real distressed
And most Obedient
Humble Servant

[..] Your answer by the Bearer, will
Will be taken very kind.