The petition of William James
1750
MSS 549
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Title
The petition of William James
Variant Title
To the honourable judges and justices now sitting for the county Of Hunterdon : the petition of WIlliam James humbly showeth that your petitioner having purchased that house of Josiah [Furman?] ... begs your honours will grant him a licence for the ensuing year ....
Published
[S.l.] S.d. [ca. 1750-1779]
Description
[2] p. ; 33 cm. (fol.)
Call Number
MSS 549
Note
Petition is signed by some 57 men, including Joseph, Richard, and John Hart, a signer.
Date of petition was after 1731 (date of Josiah Furman's death) but before 1779, John Hart's death date.
During the Revolution, taverns were popular meeting places for citizens opposed to British rule. It is possible that William James, in seeking to take over the tavern previously owned by Stephen Field (who also signed the petition), was petitioning the justices to allow him to become "useful" to the cause.
Date of petition was after 1731 (date of Josiah Furman's death) but before 1779, John Hart's death date.
During the Revolution, taverns were popular meeting places for citizens opposed to British rule. It is possible that William James, in seeking to take over the tavern previously owned by Stephen Field (who also signed the petition), was petitioning the justices to allow him to become "useful" to the cause.
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