To the Worshipful the Bench of
Justices

The humble Petition of John Elliot< no role >

Sheweth

That your Petr. bound a Son of his Apprentice Oee George Elliott< no role >
to one John Aubrey< no role > a Stone Carver in St Margarets Westemr for the Term of
7 Years with whom his Son has dwelt and faithfully
Servd him from the Date of his Indre which is
almost 2 Years

That the said John Aubrey< no role > the Master has
absconded from his Habitation and Family about a
Quarter of a Year, and is no longer able to provide for
his said Apprentice notwithstanding which the said
Master refuses to discharge him

Your Petr therefore humbly
prays that Your Worships will be
pleasd to discharge his sd Son from his
sd Master who is not able to keep him
with work or victuals, his Son having
been near 12 weeks upon the Charge and
Care of your sd Petr. who is a poor man
and has several other Children to provide
for

And your Worshipss Petr. as in
Duty bound Shall ever pray.