Whitehall Decr. 5th. 1753

Sir,

Some Circumstances having been humbly
represented to The King, in favour of Thomas
Elford,< no role > als William Edgill< no role > , who was capitally
convicted at the last Sessions, held at the Old
Bailey , for Horse Stealing; but was
afterwards, ordered to be
Transported for Life, And The King
being graciously pleased, in Consideration
Thereof,to extend this Royal Mercy, still further,
to the said Convict; I am commanded to
signify to You His Majty's Pleasure, That Your
should immediately give The necessary Orders,
That the said Thomas Elford< no role > , ats Wm: Edgill< no role > ,
may not be transported for Life, but for the
Term of Seven Years, only.

I am

Sir,

Your most obedient
humble Servant
John Newcastle

Recorder of the City of London