To the Right Worshipful his Maje [..]
of the Peace for the County of Middx [..]
assembled at Hicks's Hall

The humble Petition of Jo [..]
of the Parish of St. Anne in [..]
of Middx .

Sheweth

That Pursuant to the Act f [..]
cleansing the Streets Your Petr. was in [..]
last chosen a Scavenger for the said Pari [..]
present Year 1738 & on the 24th of May [..]
Petr. was confirmed thereunto by Warr [..]
hands & Seals of two of his Majestys Justice [..]
peace for the County of Middx (a Duplica [..]
which Warrt. is hereunto annexed) Tho' You [..]
is no Tradesman as the Act directs the C [..]
to be & was at the Time of his Confir [..]
is now one of the Yeomen of [..]
in Consideration whereof as well as that [..]
is on Tradesman he humbly apprehends [..]
oblidged by Law to serve such office

Therefore Yor. Petr. Prays [..]
this Court will not withstand [..]
Warrt. discharge him from [..]
Office

And Yor. Petr. shall ever Pray [..]

Jno. Chap [..]