To The Worshipful Bench
of Justices Assembled for the
County of Middlesex .

The Humble Petition
of James Saunders< no role > Sheweth
that he being Bound an Apprentice to Joseph.
Phillips< no role > Watch Maker Late of ye Parish of St.
Mary Islington has been Deserted and
Left Destitute By Yr. Said Joseph. Phillips< no role >
for the Space of Six Months & upwards and
My Uncle Living in ye County pd. not
till now Endeavour to Procure my Discharge
which it is hoped your Worships
will take into consideration as
shall to your Worships Seem most
fill. the Mark of me James Saunders< no role >

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