Whitehall Decr. 6th: 1740

Sir,
The following Persons, Viz.
Anne Howard< no role > and Edward Madder< no role > , having
been con [..] the Sessions, held at the Old
Bailey for felony and other Crimes, and you
having recommended them to the King, as fit
Objects of His Majesty's Mercy, on Condition of
Transportation, His Majesty is graciously pleased
to extend His Royal Mercy to the said Anne Howard< no role >
and Edward Madder< no role > , upon the said Condition of
Transportation; and I am commanded by His
Majesty to Signify the same to you, that You may
give the necessary Orders for the Transportation
of the abovementioned Persons to some of His Majetys.
Colonies or Plantations in America , for the Term
of Fourteen Years, pursuant to the Act of
Parliament in that Behalf.

I am
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant

[..] Newcastle

{19 Jan 1740
Edwd. accepted ye Mercy offered}
20
Ann Howard< no role > accepted all also

Recorder of London, or his Deputy.