To the Worshipfull Bench of Justices now
Tilling at Hicks Hall

The humble Peticon of John Bunbury< no role >

Sheweth

That your petitioner has Several times
petitioned for a trial with his prosecutor, but he, has
found mean to Evade it, and beleives their intention
is he Should be Starved in this prison where he
has Continued three Session nor knows he by what
means he was brought here haveing never broke the peace
nor was he Ever heard in this Cause by any Justice
they have told the Court yt there is an Execution against
him when there is not any, [..] is there any action
Entered agst time he haveing Caused the Sheriffs office
to be Searched by the bearer as he is ready to testified
on oath: nor any Entered in the office for this place
its true there is a false retturn made of live actions wch
were Discharged Sixteen Months past and yt there remains
only one action and yt for five pounds only Mr Reuse
being Satisfied in these particulars Expects your worships order

He therefore prays the Court will be pleased
to Grant their order for his being brought
before them there being no alteration [..]
his actions or process at Law made against
him since he appeared to his Indictment
before your Worships at Hicks. Hall
and he in Duty bound will Ever pray Etc.