Whitehall February 7th. 1753

Sir ,
William Lee< no role > and Patrick Nugent< no role >
having been capitally convicted at the
Old Bailey ; The King, in Consideration
of some Circumstances, humbly represented,
to Him, in their Behalf, is graciously
pleased to extend His Royal Mercy to them,
on Condition of Transportation, And I
am, accordingly, to signify to You His
Majesty' s Pleasure, that the said William
Lee< no role > be transported for the Term of Seven
Years, and that the said Patrick Nugent< no role >
be transported for the Term of Fourteen
Years, to some of His Majesty's Colonies,
or Plantations, in America, pursuant
to The Acts of Parliament in that
Behalf.

I am
Sir,
Your most Obedient
humble Servant.

John Newcastle< no role >

Recorder of the City of London