July 1792

"To His Majestys Justices of the Peace acting for the County of
"Middlesex at the Sessions House on Clerkenwell Green

"May it please Your Worships"

"Whereas Timothy Smith< no role > of Red Lyon Street St John Clerkenwell
"who was chosen Headborough for that Parish refusing to serve himself
"has had one William Weaver< no role > Sworn in before Rupert Clerk< no role > Esqr as his
"Substitute, I humbly pray for the following reasons such Swearing in
"may be abrogated and the said Timothy Smith< no role > be oblidged to be
"Sworn in himself, or find a more fit Person to serve in his Room.

"Reasons why Wm. Weaver is not a fit Person Etc.

"1stHis not residing in the Parish of St. John Clerkenwell

"2dHis having kept a Private Lottery Office when in Office before for
several Years.

"3dHis having Three Sons that are reputed Thieves (one of whom
"has been Convicted of Felony by your Worships) pasing from
"his House to Houses of ill fame, whereby my Life may be in
"endangered, or at least the pure intentions of Your Worships
"Precepts frustrated.

"I am
"Your Worships
"Most Obedient Servant.
"Saml. Bridgman< no role >
"High Constable ."

"July 2d 1792."

"To His Majestys Justices of the Peace acting in and for the County
of Middlesex

"May it please Your Worships

"Whereas Timothy Smith< no role > Oilman of Red Lion Street in the
"Liberty of St Johns Clerkenwell having been duly chosen Headborough
"according to the usual Custom, and it not being convenient to serve the
"said Office himself, he proposed one William Weaver< no role > to serve as his
"Substitute

"We are of Opinion that the Said William Weaver< no role > is a
"very unfit and an improper Person to fill the said Office, neither
"does he reside within St. Johns District.