again as MP for the City of London at a by-election on 16 December 1707, following the death of Sir Robert Clayton. Withers was returned again for the City of London at the 1708 British general election. On stepping down as Mayor in 1708, he became President of the Bridewell and Bethlehem Hospitals. Also in 1708, he acquired a newly built house called Holcrofts, having a long avenue of elms in front, from Robert Limpany. He became a Director of the United East India Company from 1709 to 1710 and regained his regiment in 1710. He was returned for the City again at the 1710 British general election. He was Commissioner for building 50 new churches in 1711 and 1712. He was returned again at the 1713 British general election but was thrown out when the Whigs returned to power at the 1715 British general election. He was appointed Governor of St Thomas' Hospital by 1719. Later life and legacy Withers died on 31 January 1720 and was buried at All Saints Church, Fulham. He and his wife had two children, William and Sarah. References 1650s births 1720 deaths Year of birth uncertain Sheriffs of the City of London 18th-century lord mayors of London 18th-century English people Members of the Parliament of England for the City of London English MPs 1701 English MPs 1705–1707 Members of the Parliament of Great Britain for English constituencies British MPs 1707–1708 British MPs 1708–1710 British MPs 1710–1713 British MPs 1713–1715 Burials at All Saints Church, Fulham