This collection consists of a petition addressed to the Gentleman Governors of the Free Grammar School of Clithero, Lancashire by the school's Master, Thomas Wilson, 1747-1813, and Usher, T. Heaton, requesting an augmentation of their salaries. Additionally there is a manuscript receipt acknowledging payment of fees and bond and admitting Thomas Starkie to the Honourable Society [of Lincoln's Inn] in London, signed and sealed by [T.?] Penn, steward of Lincoln's Inn.