Middx ss.

To the Worshipfull his Maties Justices
of the County of Middx assembled at
Hicks's Hall .

The Petition of Sr . Edward Wills< no role >
Knt :

Sheweth

That at ye: Court Leet lays held for ye: Mannr
of St. John Hackney in the Said County your said
Petr: was then and there chosen an head burrough
to serve in the said [..] Mannr: But your said Petr
beggs leave to informe your Worships that he hath
been Sherriffe of ye. Citty of London and County of
Middx which together with his age and incapacity of
performeing that Office will be in your favourable
consideration and totally discharge him from
that duty, there being many more of an antienter
Standing in the said Mannr than Yor. Petr:

And your Petr: in duty bound shall
for ever pray Etc

Edw Wills< no role >