Sir
As the Soldiers who have for some Time
guarded this Prison are tole immediately drawn
off and will be absent during the Election in the City of London . I think
it my duty to inform you that a further Assistance
will be necessary to secure your Prisonerslodgedin
this Gaol and therefore most humbly request your immediate
Attention to this Important Matter. and that you will
he pleased to assist me with a sufficient guard for the Purpose

Es Thos Sainsbury< no role > Esqr .
and
Wm. Crickton< no role > Esqr .}
Sheriff of Mid:

I am Genten.