Georges [..] by Hicks hall 15o Janry
1705

This with ye inclosde acquaints my worthy
Friend, yt at ye referrence, Justice was done, in reducing
my parish taxes, to th' Rates paid formerly, But yet
no mercy shewn to my necessitous condition, wch seems
to happen because ye prayer of my first peticon
was Deficent, & not for an absolute full Discharge
Wherfore, & by reason of ye severe threats of ye
poors overseers (since) to Raise my taxes again at
Easter because I cannot pay ye Rates as new settled,
I have Drawn this new peticon, but will not ex
hibit it without Serjeant munday's approbation,
advise, & incouragemt, for wch I wait, & humbly
pray, may be remitted to me, (privatly) either (by
my Friend Jo: Benlow< no role > ,) in word or writing, wch shall for
ever oblige, the serjeants.

Most humble graceful &
obliged Friend & Servant

Wher. I Dwelt at Higate , there was one
Dan: Coverdale< no role > (a person lesse indigent
a great Deal then I am) Obtained
an order of sessions, excusing his
Rates to ye poor Etc, by Sr James Smith< no role > [..]
wch. cou'd never after be revers'd

James Jackson< no role >