To the Rt Worsppll his Matys Justices of the Peace for the County of
Middx

The humble Peticon of Dorothy
Harrison< no role > Wife of Benjamin
Harrison< no role > of the Parish of St. James
Clerkenwell in the said County.

Sheweth

That your petrs. said Husband is now in his Matys
Service and about three weeks aged was Draughted
of and left Yor. Petr in a very poor condicon with two
Children the one Sucking at her breast who are
ready to perish for want

Yor: Petr therefore humbly prays she
may be allowed such relief from the
said parish till her said Husband returnes
for the Support of herselfe & poor Children
As to yor. Worshipps shall Seeme Meet

And Yor. Petr. Shall Ever pray Etc

D: Harrison