To the Honourable House of Assembly now Sitting at Halifax—

The Humble Petition of Sundry Inhabitants of the County of Bertie Sheweth that Whereas William Berkett some time ago did Voluntary disclose & make known unto A member of the Committee a Conspiracy that was formin[g] & indeed putting into Execution. So that by his Information it was happlly suppress'd, and said Burkett being now drafted to go to the Southward [with] our Militia. He is apprehensive from the threats of many that was Concern[ed] in the sd. Conspiracy, that he goes in Continual Danger of his Life.

We therefore pray that he may Notice your Consideration for so Merritorious a Service render'd to the County & State in General that he may be Excus'd from Serving and on this Occassion, & your Petioners will be bound to pray &c &ca.

Given under our hands his 30th. day of Jany. 1779

Petition of the
Inhabitants of
Bertie County in
favour of Wm Burkitt
2 Feby. 1779