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October 1745

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To the Worshipfull Thos. Burdees< no role > Esqr.
One of his Majestys. Justices, of The peace Etc: Etc: Etc.
At the General Quarter, Sessions, of the Peace for the
City and Liberty, of Westminster Holden at Westminster
Hall. Octor. 9 Etc: 1745

The Humble Petition of Abrm: Doland< no role >

Humbly Sheweth


That your poor Petitioner after Nine Months Confinement
Being ten Weeks in the Gate house. Before royal and According to Sen-
-tence has Continued Six Months in Tothillfields Bridewell Dureing
which time your poor Petr. with the greates Difficulties & Hardship
has Surviv'd Life-wch. was Impossible, had if not Been for the Small
Support that Came from a poor Aged Father and Mother thats past
Their LabourAnd your poorpetr. must Still Continue in his
Miserable Confinement (for his Fine with Court Fees unless
Relieved by your Worships. goodness Etc your poor Petr. haveing
it not in his power to purchase the Least Moiety towards Them

Therefore Your Poor Petitioner
Humbly Prays

That your Worships.with Mr. Higgs. goodness: Etc: will take pity
and Compassion on a poor Miserable (Forlorn'd wretch) & Comissirate
His Missfortunes and that Giv Long Sufferings, has been Sufficiencs
and a Severe Punishment for his CrimeAnd thro: your Worships
:Etc: Ever wented goodness and Clemency you will Extend your great
Benevolence to your poor Petir. by takeing off his Fine :Etc:

For Which Inestimat [..]
Charity: The Life of your poor Petitioner shall [..]
Ever be Acknowledged and Inclosed to the
Great Goodness of Your Worships. Etc: as your
Poor Petitioner, In Duty Bound

Will Ever Pray

Abrm. Poland< no role >




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