9th. Novr: 1721

Sr:

I Send this to beg the favour of
yn: to give what assistance yn: can in
Justice do to Wm: Harman< no role > , who is
indicted for an assault upon Elizabeth
Rogers< no role > . The prosecutor was bred up at
a house in Stains that had the reputation
of a publick bandy house wth: I fully
disigned to have prosecuted if I had Stay'd
but a Short time longer at Starwell . Ye:
Prosecutr: has the Charactr: of one that
Seduces young Women & prerswades
then to run away from their relationsyor:I Shall not
trouble yn: wth: a longer letter but leave
Harman the bearer hereof, to relate ye case
to yn: I would have waited on yn: but
am abliged to attend a committee this
morning & afterwards the house, the refore I
hope yn: will excuse

Yr: Most Ove [..] Servt :
Ja: Bertie< no role >