To the Right Worshipfull his Maties: Justices
of the peace for the County of Middx

In their Generall Sessions of the peace
Assembled

The Humble petition of Edward
Robarts< no role > This name instance is in a workspace. now a prisoner in Bridewell

Sheweth

That your petitr. was about three
months Since tryed before this Honble: Court, for
Assaulting one Margrett Thompkinson< no role > a Woman
of a Lock Laid and Vile Character, with an Intent
to Ravish her; Tho' her Intent was only to Etert
money from Your petitr. That with her false
Swearing she prevailed upon this Court to Convict
him of ye said Offence And was Sentenced to
Six Months hard Labour, besides his fine:
That year petitr. in a Deplorable State of
body has Undergone three Months Imprisonmt
haveing now ye Goale distemper, upon him, And
must Inevitabley parish if your Worships don't
take his hard Case into year Serious Consideration
And be pleased to Order him to be Immediately sell
at Liberty:

And Your Petr. as in duty bound shall
Ever pray Etc.