Boston Augst: 14: 1744.
[1] Ibid., pp. 249-251. As to protests, see [doc. no. 136], [note].
[2] Sheriff of Suffolk County 1743-1756.
172. Petition of Henry Johnson. August 27, 1744.[1]
To His Excellency William Shirley Esq. Govr. and the Hon'ble the Councill
The Petition of Henry Johnson of Boston
Humbly Sheweth
That Mr. Detcheverie, Monsr. Darrancette, and a Boy Named Augustine, French Prisoners taken and brought in here per Capt Waterhouse, has Lodged and Boarded at the house of your Petr. per Order of Benja. Pollard Esq Sheriff of the County of Suffolk, your Petr. humbly Prays your Excellency and hon'rs will be pleased to Ascertain the Allowance your Petr. is to receive for their Board, Washing and Lodging for Twenty One Days, the time they have been at your Petr. house, and your Petr. as in duty Bound Shall Ever pray
| Boston 27 August 1744 | Henry Johnson |
| 1744 |
[Indorsement]