Shirley-- Prince George's Co Land Records 1696-1702 (Shirley Langdon Wilcox , CG) pg 27-- "At a Provincial Court held in Annapolis, 14 Dec 1696, with Justices Robert Smith, Phillip Parke, Richard Hill, Thomas Tasker, Phillip Hoskins and Thomas Staley present, Mr. Phillip Clarke, one of the Justices, was charged with several crimes and misdemeanors against the government and the Governor. The grand jury issued an indictment against Phillip Clarke. Mr. Phillip Clarke posted bond of 500 punds sterling with sureties Robert Carville and William Taylard, gent. posting 250 pounds sterling each to guarantee Clarke's presence at the next Provincal Court, 17 May 1697. At this court the writings of Clarke were presented and read in court. Clarke confessed to being the author of the writings and he promised "dutyfull" behavior in the future. The Governor then dropped all charges against Clarke. Recorded: 25 June 1698, Vol. A, pg 121