Sir:
Should have waited on your Excellency with the Inclosed, had not the apprehension of taking the SmallPox prevented. The petition contains (matter of Fact) truth, and should your Excellency think proper to Grant the people's request, a line upon the occasion directed to him who has the Honour to be your Excellency's
Your Excellency will please Excuse Bad writing, as I am much alarmed at the disorder in town.