Record

Document Reference	Pw2 Hy 1076
Title	Petition from Ann Carey, to the House of Commons; n.d. [c.1710-1724]
Date	1710-1724 (c)
Extent	1 f
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Describes the extent of her husband's [Dr Nicholas Carey] suffering during his imprisonment in the Tower of London; argues that the proceedings of the House of Lords in this case are 'directly contrary to Magna Charta, the Petition of Right' and other laws of the realm; asks that the House of Commons interpose with the House of Lords on her husband's behalf.
Term	prisons, Tower of London
	legal cases, Dr Nicholas Carey
	parliamentary business, legal proceedings
	punishments, fines

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA29920	Carey; Nicholas (fl 1710-1724); Dr; imprisoned in the Tower of London	fl 1710-1724
NA28597	England and Wales; House of Commons
NA29921	Carey; Ann (fl 1710-1724); Mrs; wife of Dr Nicholas Carey	fl 1710-1724