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.