To the Worshipfull his Majesties Justices of the
Peace for the County of Middx at the Genll. Quar.
Sessions Assembled.

The Humble Petn. of Walter Hancock< no role >

Sheweth

That your Petr. was bound in a Recogn to
Prosecute one John Boleman< no role > for a Felony in February Sessions
And That one James Stevens< no role > then a Servt . to your petr. was
also bound to appear and Give Evidence against the Said
Boleman

That your Petr. accordingly preferr'd a Bill of
Indictmt. at the Said Sessions but the Grand Jury thought
proper not to find the Same And that the Said James Stevens< no role >
attended this Court during the Said Sessions but was never
Called upon to give any Evidence

That a Note directed to Sd. James Stevens< no role > Signd
D. Bolton has been left with your petr. Signifying that the
Recognizance of the Said Stevens will be Estreated into the
Exchequer and that Execution will proceed from thence for
the penalty unless Care be taken at this Sessions to Stop
proceeding in this Court

Your Petr. therefore Humbly prays
that in as Much as Such Bill and
Attendence was preferrd and given
as the Recognizance required Your
Worships will please to Order the Sd.
Recognizance to be discharged witht
any Fees Except for the Order

And he with pray etc.

Walter Hancock< no role >