December 1782

And the Petition of Mr. Joseph Stocken< no role > and the testimonial
thereto annexed which was presented and read at the last making
being now Read.

And also the following Petition from Mr. Walford being
Read namely

To the Worshipfull William Mainwaring< no role > Esqr .
Chairman , & the others of His Majestys Justices of the Peace
for the County of Middx. & City & Liberty of Westminster .

Gentlemen;

I most humbly beg leave to offer myself a Candidate for
the Office of Collector of your Tolls at St. James Hay markett , in the
room of Mr. Stocken deceased.

I have had the Honour to be in the Commission of the peace
for this County above Twelve Years, & I flatter myself discharged the
Duties of that situation with Credit and Reputation.

Having within these few Years had great Losses to the
Amount of Six Thousand Pounds & upwards, am much reduced,
& have a wife & Seven Children to provide for, & at present out of
all Employ.

Should I meet with your approbation, & be so fortunate
as to be the Object of your choice, I shall best Justify my Gratitude for
the same, by a diligent attention to the Duty of the Office;

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And am,
Gentlemen,
Your most Obedient
Huml. Servt.
John Walford< no role >

Should have made Application sooner, but was not informed
of the Vacancy till Tuesday last.

And the following Letter from Mr. Webb being also
Read