To the Rt Worsppll his Maties Justices of the Peace for ye.
County of Middx

The humble peticonr of Mary Somersett< no role >
Wife of George Somersett< no role > .

Sheweth

That your Petitioners said Husband hath frequently of
late beat and abused her in a barbarous and Cruch
manner In soe much that her life was Despaired of
whereupon your Petitr made Complaint to the Worshippfull
Justice Poulson who Granted his Warrent against your
Petitioners said Husband and he now stands bound for
his Appearance in this Honourable Court this Sessions
to answer the aforesaid Complaint before ye Worsppll Justice
Cooper

That your Petitrs said Husband Does now daily threaten
to murder her In soe much yt your Petitr goes in Danger
daily of her Life The truth of which she is now ready to
attest upon Oath

Your Petitr therefore humbly prays
your Worspps will be pleased to
Continue her said Husband upon
his sd Recognizance untill next
Sessions

And Yor Petitr shall ever pray Etc.

Mary Somersett< no role >