The petition on behalf of several maimed soldiers, Derbyshire, 5 July 1648
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To the Right Wor[shi]p[fu]ll Com[m]ittee for this County of Darby, the humble petition of George Blagraue there humble servant sheweth
That whereas at the late fight at Willoughby in Nottinghamshire, there was greevously wounded some 5 or 6 of Captayne Greenwoods souldiers whose names are subscribed w[hi]ch souldiers: by gods blessings vppon his indeavours hee hath Cured, to his great Cost, Care & paynes: And as by a former petition soe now hee desireth as hee deserveth 20 nobles, w[hi]ch hee hopes you will not scruple at.
These be therefore in humble manner to intreat you to Consider the premises and grant order for the present payment, for his worke donne and your peticioner as by duty bound will every pray &c
<July the 5 1648>
- George Ashemore thrust thorough the arme
- towe Cuts in the head of Edward Hudson
- John Cockerem, Cut in head; Cut in hand
- Robert Hancock thrust through the Cheeke
- John Stone a very sore Cut in the Elbow &c