Examinations of witnesses concerning a cause of defamation arising from accusations made by William Whitton about Thomas Lane's adultery with Elizabeth Whitton. See Cause 2 for a related cause. 

Examinations of witnesses concerning a cause of defamation arising from accusations made by Mary Angel with respect to Elizabeth Whitton's chaste character.  Elizabeth (wife of Francis Whitton) was defamed in the presence of her family and her children's teacher (Thomas Lane). The allegations suggest a previous relationship between William Whitton (Francis's brother) and Elizabeth; also more recent rumours of adultery with the teacher Thomas Lane. It is notable that Elizabeth Whitton is reported to suffer from seizures, possibly due to epilepsy. See Cause 3 for a related cause.

The documents here are the "Exceptions" brought on the part of Mary Angel regarding the suit of defamation against her and follow-up examinations or interrogations on the part of Elizabeth Whitton. This is to say, Angel's party brought witnesses in her defence who were then examined by Whitton's party.