Text this: To the worthy parishioners of the Parish of St. Leonard, Shoreditch. Ladies and gentlemen, the Rev. James Grant, L.L.D. having resigned the lectureship of Shoreditch, I beg leave to solicit the favour of your votes and interest, in the room of the said Dr. Grant; should i be so fortunate as to succeed, it will always be my chief study to discharge the duties of the office with the greatest attention and integrity.