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

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

Cha G Locke Thomas Davis Henry Clarke Robert Robinson David Barclay George Scott [illegible] Charles Palmer John Richard [illegible] Geo Watt [Pat Courts?] G L Stanbuck Richard Young [Js I Werth?] [T N Vicker?] Jonathan Brown

[illegible] James Bridges John Lesslie James Wallace

Lewis Rey James [Wallace?] Wm. [illegible] Henry Clarke Robert Robinson Charles Palmer [T. N. Vicker?] Richard Denny Jr. Sam Webster George Scott [illegible] R Waltall [illegible] [David Snow?] Rich. Adams David Barclay W. C Thornton Wm Laurie John [McGill?] [illegible] [illegible]

Jno Lester Isaac Seaman John Boyd George Stabuck [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] Jackson [illegible] Simon Frayser Joshua West Jonathan Brown Richard Young Burwell Brown John Hand Jr [illegible] [illegible] John Lesslie William [?] Weymouth Joshua David

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?