From the Seal Office Stair-Case

[mckha489]

I am missing two words in this.
the last one, I suspect is just part of the formality of the signature, but what is the first underlined one?

My Lord Duke

I take the Liberty of Inclosing
An address from Maidstone
A Deputation of the Mayor Recorder
& 5 other Gentlemen is appointed
To present it to his majesty
Permit me to request the for…
Of an early appointment & that
As soon as may be convenient
That I may write to the ………
I fear my extreme lameness
Will prevent my attending in
Person


I beg permission to …..
Myself yr Grace’s
Most obedient
Humble Servant
John Morgan
Recorder of Maidstone

Seal office Stair Case
Inner Temple
14 Nov 1795

[emeltom]

The first word looks like Inspector and the second may be Absent.

[Bookbox]

The first word is Mayor &c.

The second is subscribe.

A few lines higher up, the word at the end of the line (where there is damage) is probably favour.

[emeltom]

Of course it is. Why couldn't I see that first time round.

[mckha489]

Thank you very much indeed Bookbox..