Alias Palmer

York, Feb. 6, 1739

Dear Brother,

I am sorry to acquaint you that I am now under Confinement in York Castle, for Horse-stealing. If I could procure an Evidence from London to give me a Character, that would go a Great Way towards my being acquitted. I had not been long in this Country before my being apprehended, so that it would pass off the Readier. For Heaven's Sake, dear Brother, do not neglect me; you will know what I mean, when I say,

I am yours,

John Palmer