The Humble petition of William Pascall, steerage Passenger, On Board The Ship Anna Maria William Pringle ー Commander from Barbadoes, ー Bound for London and taken by the Privateer sloop Revenge, of Salem, Joseph White Commander.

Sheweth, That whereas, I hear of a Ship in Boston Harbour, purchased by Mesrs Ross and hiorgan of said Boston, with intent of carrying Passengers to London.ー

I humbly crave the favour, your Honours will, of your goodness, grant me the Liberty to return in said Ship to London, my native place; as I have a tender Mother a Widow; and two Children younger than my self, whose whole dependance (under God) is on my Labour, and industry, for their support. ー I complain not (May it please your Honours) of any ill treatment since my being made a Captive, but on the contrary declare, and will at all times declare, my being exceedingly well used. ー But my money being on the decline; and a long, and (in all probability) tedious Winter approaching, is the sole cause of this my earnest prayer. I Beg therefore your consideration of my Case, and that this my request and prayer may be granted. ー And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.ー

Salem 18th Septr 1776.

[Endorsed] In Council [Watertown] Septr 24, 1776 Liberty is hereby granted to the within named William Pascall to depart this State in the Ship Creighton (Benjn Moore Master) lately prchased by Mr Ross for the purpose of transporting himself & others to Great Brittain ー²

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