That wee have this day seen or heard of the most Barefaced Villany Committed by WiU'" Cosby Esq'" present high SheriiT of this Citty & County of New- York in the Face of the world in Declareing Adolphe Philipse to be chosen Representative for tliis Citty and County Contrary to the Duty of his Oath and office.

Wee therefore most Humbly pray that our Lives Libertys and properties may no Longer Remain Committed to the Said William Cosby; but that he may be forthwith removed from his said Office and the S"^ Adolph Philipse may not be qualified to Sit as an Assembly man until! a fair Hearing of the matter and yr Petitioners shall Ever pray

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