To the Right Worshipfull his Majties. Justices
of the Peace for the County of Middx.

The humble Petition of Joseph Hilliard< no role >

Humbly Sheweth

That yor. Petitionr. upwards of Six years past
became an Apprentice to John Taylor< no role > of Old
Street in the County of Middsx. Farrier for the
Term of Seven Years Etc

That at the time yor. Petitionr. was [..] an
Appr [..]
about [..] this agoe dy'd, whereby [..]
Petitionr. was left entirely to the Care and [..]
Instruction in the said business If yer. Petitionrs.
Sister who has in some Measure follow'd the said
business, by the Assistance of a Journey man, (who
was not capable to instruct yor. Petitioner)

That yor. Petition'rs said Sister about a fortnight
aged obtain'd a Warrant against yor. Petition undr.
pretence of his deserting her Service (tho' in fact
he never did) whereupon yor. Petitionr. was comitted
to the House of Correction in this County where he now
remaines.

That yor. Petitionrs. sd. Sister upon Information that he hath
a Legacy left him by a Relation, insists upon a large
sume of money from yor. Petitionr. for the remainder of
his Servitude tho' she is now goeing to leave off the
said business And declares he shall be there confin'd
untill he comply's with her exorbitant Demands

Yor Petiti [..] therefore humbly implores this Court will be pleas'd is
conside [..] rdships and [..] Order his Sister to attend some day this Sessions
to answ [..] prmisses, yor [..] having no Indenture to reduce neither
[..] Petitioner shall ever pray Etc