To the Worshipful Bench of
Justices

The humble Petn of the Widdo
Lawrance

Sheweth

That yr: Petnr: is Sixty
five Years of Age, and has been a Hous
keeper this Thirty four Years and has
paid alby duties of the Parish, but is now
by Age and other misfortunes rendred
uncapable to pay any Longer, and
hopes therefore that your Worships
will Take it into consideration, and
excuse her for the future from paying
to the Poor, She being a very great object
of Charity her Self.

And your Petnr: as in duty
bound Shall ever pray Etc