you will so far interpose, as to save a poor honest man and his family from being turned into the streets. And, as in duty bound, shall ever pray. From a sailor, late in the merchants' service, to be admiited as a pensioner. To the Directors of the Office for wounded Seamen in the Merchants' service. Showeth, TH The humble petition of A. B. HAT your petitioner served as a seaman on board the ship Spitfire, trading to the Levant: that your petitioner continued near twenty years in the said service, until he was disabled by a fall from the mizen-mast, by which one of his arms was broken, and otherwise so much bruised that he is utterly incapable of going to sea. That not having been brought up to any other employment, and destitute of every necessary of life, he humbly begs to be admitted as one of your pensioners. And, as in duty bound, shall ever pray. From a friendless boy, to the Directors of the Marine Showeth, Society. The humble petition of A. B. THAT your petitioner's only remaining parent died a few weeks ago, and left your petitioner as a helpless orphan. That your petitioner is fifteen years old, and in good health, and would be willing to be employed in his majesty's navy, in whatever station your honours shall think proper to appoint; and if so happy as to be admitted, shall at all times, and on every occasion, discharge his duty with the greatest cheerfulness. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, shall ever pray From a hackney coachman who had charged more than his fare, To the Honourable Commissioners for licensing Hackney Coaches. Showeth, TH The humble petition of A. B. HAT your petitioner was hired from the stand at Charing Cross, to carry a fare to Richmond in Surry, and again to Fleet-street. That your petitioner not being well acquainted with the prices, charged sixpence more than his due, for which he is summoned to appear before your honours. That your petitioner is sensible of his fault, and extremely sorry for his conduct; and humbly prays, that, as it is the first time he ever was guilty, and his fault arising from ignorance, your honours will be pleased to excuse him this time. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, shall ever pray. From a hackney-coachman who had been illegally sum moned. To the Honourable Commissioners for licensing Hackney Coaches. Showeth, The humble petition of A. B. THAT your petitioner was employed to carry a fare to Enfield, which is ten miles, and for which your petitioner demanded only ten shillings; but instead of being paid was grossly abused, and at last summoned before your honours: that your petitioner is always ready to oblige his master's customers, and therefore humbly prays, that your honours will be pleased to order the fare to be paid, as also a proper recompense for his loss of time. And, as in duty bound, shall ever pray. From a drayman, who had been taken riding on his dray, to the sitting Alderman. Showeth, TH To the Worshipful Sir W. B. The humble petition of A. B. HAT your petitioner lately came from the country, and was employed as a drayman: that being used to ride in the country, he did not know, nor was ever told, that it was contrary to the law in London, and therefore was inadvertently guilty without any design of giving offence; that your petitioner is sincerely sorry for his fault, and promises never to offend in the like manner again, and therefore humbly prays, that your worship will be pleased to forgive this his first fault. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, shall ever pray. From a watchman, who had got drunk on his stand, to the Churchwardens, &c. Showeth, T To the Churchwardens of C. The humble petition of A. B. HAT your petitioner has been several years employed as a watchman in this parish; and always behaved soberly and regularly, till last night that he was unfortunately advised to drk with some company, and neglected his duty; that your petitioner is truly sensible of his folly, and heartily sorry for his fault, and humbly prays, that you will excuse him this once, and solemnly promises never to be guilty in the like manner again. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, shall ever pray. From one to be admitted a watchman. Showeth, To the Churchwardens of C. The humble petition of A. B. HAT your petitioner has lived in good credit formerly, but is now out of all manner of employment: that he looks upon himself as able to discharge the duty of a watchman in this parish; and if so happy as to deserve your notice, shall on every occasion behave as an honest man. And, as in duty bound, shall ever pray. From the master of a trading vessel to the lords of the admiralty, for a protection for his men. To the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Showeth, Ti Admiralty. The humble petition of A. B. HAT your petitioner is now ready loaded for a coasting voyage, but the press for seamen being so extremely violent, your petitioner cannot get men to work his ship, unless your lordships will be pleased to grant them your protection, That the interest and properties of many families depend on the cargo I have now on board; and therefore humbly beg your lordships to grant me a protection for as many men as are necessary to work the ship. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, shall ever pray. 1 From a lieutenant on half-pay, to be employed in the service. To the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.. Showeth, The humble petition of A. B. HAT your petitioner served as a lieutenant during all pay. That he is very desirous of being employed in defence of the just rights of his country, therefore humbly prays your lordships to send him on board one of the ships now fitting out. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, shall ever pray. From a poor woman, to the churchwardens of C. for the Christmas bounty of coals. Showeth, To the Churchwardens of C. The humble petition of A. B. THAT your petitioner was left a widow with two children, whom she has continued to support by her la bour. That it has long been the practice of this parish to give coals, &c. to the industrious poor at this severe season; and as your petitioner has never troubled the parish for any thing before, she humbly prays that you will consider her as an object of charity. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, shall ever pray. |