Lieutenant John Knight late Commander of His Majestys Schooner Diligent detain'd at Machias in July last, begs leave to entreat of the Honble Gentlemen of the Council, to extend the limits of his Parole, which will infinitely oblige him ー

One of his Gentlemen was left exceedingly Ill in Health at Worcester on our March up, and Still remains dangerously so ー hope the Gentlemen will give Directions that proper care be taken of him.

Lieut Knight wishes to have his bounds extended as far as where the Sick Person is.

[Endorsed] In Council Septr 22d 1775 Read & ordered that the Petition be dismissed ー

Perez Morton Dpy Secy