just and honest as his Neighbours can testify, and will (he
doubts not) give him that Character he having well and faith-
fully behaved himself to the Government and their Majestys
Interest, he humbly prays your Honour will confer on him the
place and Office of Ranger of the County aforesaid upon such
conditions and terms as the same is or hath been granted to
others And shall pray &ca
The Petitioner giving Bond with good Security for his good
Behaviour and faithfull management of the said Office and by
producing to the next Majistrate every Cattle Horse &ca he
shall take up by Virtue thereof for his cognizance to mark and
record the Petition is granted and commission issued accord-
ingly (vizt)
Maryld ss
Lionel Copley Esqr Captain Generall and chief Gov-
ernor in and over this their Majestys Province and
Territory of Maryland to Edwd Iames of Kent County
Greeting
Out of the especiall Trust and confidence I have in your
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