5 Mar 1705 a petition addressed to the Queen advising that Gov Bennett had suspended Edward Jones, legally convicted of wilful perjury and other crimes, that he did clandestinely made his escape from these islands, and falsely misrepresented the Bermudians to be stubborn and ill-tempered. The affidavits which had been transmitted had been miscarried by means of the enemy, preventing the truth being laid before Her Most Sacred Majesty. Petition signed by Col. Francis Jones, Speaker and Members of the House.

(reference: Ancient Journals Vol I, pp102-103)