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Petition for Justice and Habeas Corpus Under New Rule 1653
A petition from Sir William Smith K argues for relief of debtors and prisoners of execution by habeas corpus or free travel to pursue business. It cites the revival of common law, relief from oppressive debtors, and legal reforms amid 1653 political events in England and a brief note on officers returning from Vincennes with examinations of officials and associates.
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England
Westminster
William Smith K
Paris
Vincennes
Mons, de Croisly
Ioly
Clark
Prince of Condis