To The Respective MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE of COMMONS, THE HUMBLE APPLICATION. Of the PEOPLE, Commonly Called QUAKERS.  
WE the said People, being a Member of that Body which You Represent, and concerned in Trade and Industry, and Employing many Poor in the Manufactories of this Nation; as also in Contributing to the Charge of the Government according to our Abilities; Do Desire and Humbly Crave, That our Liberties, Rights and Properties, may be Secured to us and ours; That we may no longer be Exposed to Unjust and Vexatious Suits, nor be a Prey to Ill Disposed Persons, who take Advantage against us, to Prosecute and Ruin us, merely because in point of Tender Conscience, We dare not Swear in any Case; which is in Obedience to the Command of our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, as we verily believe is our Duty in this Gospel-Day; but hold ourselves Obliged to Declare and Testify the Truth without Oath, in Cases wherein our Answers and Testimonies may be required.  
Wherefore we Humbly Entreat Your Christian Compassion in Your Favourable Acceptance of our Petition, which is, For Leave to bring in a Bill for our Relief; and so to Consider our Suffering-Case, as if it were Your Own, and You in our stead; That we and our Posterities, may have Cause to Bless the Lord on Your Behalf.