To the Worshipfull Magistrates of the County of Middlesex

The humble Petition of
Joseph Carter< no role > :

Sheweth

That your Petitioner humbly presumes to Offer
himself a Candidate to succeed Mr. Sutton decd. Surveyor of the district
of St. James's and St. John's Clerkenwell , pursuant to a late Act of
Parliament, for Regulating Buildings, Party Walls Etc.

That your Petitioner is a Native, and Resident of the
said district; and having been regularly bred a Surveyor , humbly
concieves himself to be duly qualified.

That should your Petitioner be so happy as to be
chosen, he will endeavour to discharge his duty with the utmost
fidelity and Attention; so as to deserve the honor of that trust
reposed in him

Your Petitioner with all deference, therefore prays
that You will be pleased to elect him Surveyor of the said
district

And your Petitioner will ever Pray
Josph. Carter< no role > .