Whitehall Novr. 28th. 1740 .

Sir
Application having been made
to the King in behalf of Abraham Hancock< no role > ,
a Prisoner under Sentence of Death in Newgate,
His Majesty is graciously pleased to extend His
Mercy to Him upon Condition of Transportation
for the Term of Fourteen Years; And I am
accordingly to signify to You His Majesty's
Pleasure, That You give the necessary Orders
for his being transported to some of His Majestys
Colonys, or Plantations in America , for the
Term of Fourteen Years, pursuant to the Act of
Parliament in that Behalf.

Iam,
Sir
Your most obedient
humble Servant,

John Newcastle< no role >

[..] of the City of London , or his Deputy.