Wm.

To the Worshipfull William Mainwaring< no role > Esquire and the rest of his Majesties
Justices of the Peace for the County of Middlesex
in their General Sessions Assembled

The Humble Petition of Henry Cox< no role > one of the
Head boroughs for that part of the Parish of St. Sepulchre
which is in the County of Middlesex

Sheweth

That Your Petitioner was on or about the fourth day of
May 1780 Sworn into the Office of Head borough for the said part
of the said Parish for the Year then ensuing and duly Served the
same accordingly

That on the 24 day of April 1781 Matthew
Boyle< no role > of Cow Cross Street within the said part of the said Parish
Brush maker was appointed Head borough in the Room of Your
Petitioner for the Year commencing from the fourth day of May
instant but for as much as he hath refused or declined to take upon
him and be Sworn into the said office Your Petitioner hath been
obliged to continue in and do the Duty thereof ever since

Your Petitioner therefore humbly Prays your
Worships that the said Matthew Boyle< no role > may be
Summoned to appear before Your Worships to shew
Cause why he should not take upon him and be
Sworn into the Office of Headborough according to
his Appointment And that Your Petitioner may
be discharged from the same And Your
Petitioner shall ever Pray Etc

Harry Cox< no role >
Headborough