London

The King agt. Francis Reynolds< no role >
John Carmany< no role > Daniel Craik< no role >
and Joseph Scott< no role > (on the
Prosecution of
Palmer) for an Assault

Francis Reynolds< no role > of the Parish of Saint Andrew Holborn
Cabinett Maker , And John Sarman< no role > of the same Parish
Cutler and alsotwo of the abovenamed Defendant in this Cause Jointly & Severally Make Oath and say that
they are Informed and verily know the same to be True [..] that the abovenamed
Daniel Craik< no role > one other of the Defendants to this Indictment
Went over to the Kingdom of France about a Fortnight
ago and has not Since returned and without the said
Daniel Craik< no role > is before the Court these Deponents Cannot as
as they are advised Safely Proceed to their Tryall of this Indictment therefore
these Deponents Humbly Pray this Honourable Court
for the reason aforesaid will be the Stlease to Respite their
Recognizance untill the next Sessions when they will be
ready to Try their [..] upon this Indictment And Lastly
these Deponts. Say that they well know the said Daniel Craik< no role >
did not Depart this Kingdom to avoid the Tryal of this Indictment
but on other Business and are well Assured he will be in
England before the next Sessions & will then attend their
Honble Court to take his Tryal on this Indictmt with these Depont.

Sworn 4 Sep 1753 at
Guildhall London

By the Court

Frans: Reynolds< no role >
Jno. Carman< no role >