To the Worshipfull the Magistrates of
the County of Middlesex

The Humble Petition of John Potter< no role > of Norwell
in the County of Nottingham Serving Man

Sheweth

That by Indenture of Apprenticeship bearing date the 22d.
day of April 1794 John potter< no role > Son of your Petitioner was
bound Apprentice to William Matthews< no role > of hawford passage in there
Parish of Saint James Clerkenwell in the County of Middlesex
Bach Hames Maker from the 1st. day of [..] the last past for 7 [..] and the [..] in Cons [..] of £ 10.10
to [..] paid by your Petr. Co [..] anted [..] the Judu the apprentice the [..] Coach harueers makes Which he used by the best means
that he [..] the said Apprenticeshipfull leach and instruct as
or cause to be taught and instructed fining Unto his said
Apprentice Sufficient Meat drink Lodging and all other
Necessaries during the said Term Washing and Wearing
apparel only excepted

That the said Apprentice continued to Serve his said
Master Under the said Indenture Until about the 8th
day of September last When the said Apprentice having
been Severely beat ny his said Master Returned the
your Petitioner

That your Petitioner directed the said Apprentice
immediately to return to his said Master Which
he did and offered to Serve out the Remainder of his
Time but the Master Absolutely refused to take back his
said Apprentice or to return any part of the said Preimnn

Your Petitioner therefore [..] humbly
Prays your Worships will be Pleased