Petition from Thomas Besford, formerly of the sea service.
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Dated at 4 the Match Walk, Ratcliffe Highway, requesting Clive's influence with Lord North to obtain a post in the Customs and Revenue. Lord Clive is acquainted with the author's father.
Letter from N. Davis, a former officer in the King's and Company's forces.
Scope & Content:
Dated at Fleet Prison, requesting financial assistance and suggesting that once free he would be willing to sign up in the Company army as a private soldier.