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To the Worshipfull his Majesties Justices
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of the Peace for the City and Liberty of Westmr.
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in General Quarter Session Assembed
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The humble Petition of
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of the Parish of
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St. Anne Westminster
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for the
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year Ending Christmas 1741
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Sheweth
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That in pursuance of an Order of General Quarter Session had
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A Rate or Assessment hath been
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made for the Repairs of the Highways of the said parish for the said year
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and your Petitioner having in further pursuance of the said Order Exhibited
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an Account of all moneys by him reced and paid upon the said Assessment
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to the Churchwardens and Gentlemen of the Vestry of the said parish who
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Audited and Examined the same it appears there is remaining in your
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Petitioners Hands to Ballance his said Account the sume of £40.10.2½
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Your Petitioner therefore prays Your
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Worships Allowance of his said Account
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and an Order for payment of the said
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Ballance sum to such person as to your
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And your Petitioner shall ever pray Etc.
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