Argyle, William : Petition to Remain in the Commonwealth, Richmond City

William Argyle, a man of colour intends applying to the Hustings Court, for permission to remain in this State. He was set free by Mrs. Lester, for his fidelity, and merit. We have known him for many years; he is a sober, well behaved and industrious man, & we take pleasure in recommending him [with] notice, and countenance of the Court.

Cha G Rocke Thomas Davis Henry Clarke Robert Robinson David Barclay George Scott J Biddle Charles Palmer John Richard Simon Frayser Geo Watt [Pat Coutts] G L Stanbuck Richard Young Jn. J. [Wirst] [T N] Vicker Jonathan Brown

Wm. Defares James Bridges John Lesslie James Wallace

Lewis Rey James [Wallace] Wm. [Muir] Henry Clarke Robert Robinson Charles Palmer [T. V.] Vicker Richard Denny Jr. Sam Webster George Scott L. [illegible] R Walthall J. J. [Seamany] David Snow Rich. Adams

David Barclay Wm. C Thornton Wm Laurie John [McGillevie] W. [Tennant]

I shall [pepper] the Richd Hus Ct for leave to remain in state under the act of assembly is [illegible] copy made & provided

Jno Lester Isaac Seaman John Boyd George Stanbuck [illegible] [Abojah] Lane [illegible] Jackson Sam [Hohnes] Simon Frayser Joshua West

Jonathan Brown Richard Young Burwell Brown John Hand Jr J. Biddle J. Brown John Lesslie William W Weymouth Joshua [Doing]

I shall petition the Richm'd Hus Ct for leave to remain in the State under the act of Assembly in such cases made & provided. Will Argyle Jany 6 1817