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To the Honorable Sir Elijah Impey, [shnt] Chief Justice and to His Honorable Brothers, the Honorable Sir Robert Chamber and the Honorable Mr. Justice Hyde.
The Humble Petition of J. A. Hicky
Most humbly Sheweth
That the Bail demanded of your Petitioner Being so enormous, he cannot procure it, as Your Petitioner would wish to know why such Bail should not be mitigated, or that a reasonable number of days may allowed him to prepare for his defence.
Your Petitioner Humbly prays that your Lordship may order him to Court, this day for the above purpose of your Petitions will.


Calcutta Jail
Amongst Felons
18 June 1781
Everypray
J. A. Hicky

Mem: The original is so written may allowed him instead of may be allowed him. Hicky said it was time he had a room to himself but Felons were confined in the same Gaol.