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To the Worshipful his Majesties
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The humble Petition of
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Francis Carter
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That your Petitioner having served angular
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that time hath had the Super intendency and direction
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of many Buildings and other works under
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Mr.
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George Wyatt
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for upwards of Eight years
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That your Petitioner flatters himself he is
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capable of executing the Office of Surveyor now Vacant
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by the Death of Mr. Simes to the Satisfaction of your
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his Gratitude by a deligent and carefull discharge
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Your Petitioner therefore prays that he may be
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appointed to the said office
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And your Petitioner will ever pray etc
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Francis Carter
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We whose names hereunder written knowing the
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abilities of the Petitioners with submission to your
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Worships take the Liberty of recommending him to your Sufferages
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January 4th1781
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