The Petition of John Miller of the City of Philadelphia Most respectfully sheweth
That John Mease of the Southern Libertys of the City of Philadelphia Merchant & Dealer & Auctioneer seeking his living by Buying & selling goods wares & Merchandize being indebted unto your Petitioner in the sum of two hundred pounds and upwards of late that is to say about this present month of october did become Bankrupt within the Act of Assembly of this state made against Bankrupts to the intent to defraud & hindor your Petitioner & others his Creditors, of their Just Debts & duty’s to them due & Owing. In consideration Whereof your Petitioners prays your Excellency to direct a Commission to such & so many wise honest & discreet persons, as to your Excellency shall seem meet; Authorising them thereby not only concerning the said Bankrupt his body lands tenements Debts Goods &c but also concerning all persons, who by concealment claim or otherwise, do or shall offend touching the Premises or any part thereof contrary to the true intent & meaning of the said Act or the Supplement thereto. To do & execute all & every thing or thing’s whatsoever, as well for & towards satisfaction & payment of the said Creditors, as towards & for all other intents & purposes, according to the Ordinance & provision of the said Act & the Supplement thereto in force concerning Bankrupts And your Petitioner will ever Pray &c