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with me as my Brother, without my most anxiously [[underline]] endeavouring [[/underline]] at least that he may be allowed to [[underline]] know his offence, [[/underline]] in order that he may be able, if possible, [[underline]] to justify his conduct: [[/underline]] It is to obtain this Information, that, with an earnestness which I cannot express, and at the same time with that respect and defence which, I trust, will never be doubted; that I presume to present myself before your Majesty as your Petitioner: and I feel the more confident that your Majesty will be graciously pleased to grant my petition, when I consider that it is the peculiar pride & boast of this Country, that the lowest Criminal is allowed the chance of defence by knowing the changes brought against him. That Envy should have been the attendant on such confidence & distinction, and/I had almost ventured to say/[[underline]] affectionate [[/underline]] protection as that which I was gratified in [[catchword]] knowing [[/catchword]]
