To the right Worll: theire Maties: Justices of the
Peace for the County of Middx.

The humble Peticon of Thomas Collett< no role > of London Merchant .

Sheweth.

Middx.

That the Petr: hath a Country house at Bromley in ye County of
which the Petr: tooke for his Wives taking the aire in the Sumer time.

That the Petr: is Eephs: of the Ward of Bridg within London and a Comissioner
and One of the Committee for assessing their Maties Taxes in the Citty of London and very
seldome lyeth out of the Citty.

That the Petr: is informed the Parishoners of Bromley have named and
chosen him One of the Surveyors for the high wayes of the said Parish for the yeare
ensuing which the Peticoner (by reason of his constant attendance on theire Maties.
Service in London) can in nee wise Serve.

The Premisses considered The Petr: humbly prayes, That
he may be excused form serving the said place of Surveyer
of the high wayes and the Parishioners of Bromley may be
Ordered to choose another Person.

And the Petr: shall pray Etc.