The petition of William Houghe of Bradwall, Cheshire, Easter 1658
To the righte wo[rshipfu]ll the Justices of the Peace at this q[uar]ter sessions
The humble Petic[i]on of William Houghe of Bradwall Sheweth
That whereas yo[u]r Pet[itioner], beinge borne in the Parish of Sandbach, hath beene ever ready to performe personall service in the warrs for the Lo[rd] Protector, and this Common-wealth and was a Souldier in the last Battle at Worcester.
And whereas yo[u]r said Pet[itioner] hath a greate Charge of wife and Children and noe house to live in: but the last winter both himselfe and family (haveinge noe habitac[i]on but a poore shelter made of Cloddes) were almost destroyed w[i]th Cold and wante of other necessaryes.
Wherefore the humble request of yo[u]r Pet[itioner] is, That yo[u]r wo[rshi]pps wil be pleased to grante an Order to yo[u]r Pet[itioner] that hee may have some Conveniente place appointed him in Bradwall, wherein to erecte a house
And yo[u]r Pet[itioner] shall ever pray &c
William [?Hickier]
Hugh Lownes William Oldfeild
John Hope
Hugh Hodgskinson Joseph Menshall
John Boulte John Hogekenson
William Sutton
Richard Chesworth
John Child