as well for the purpose of sealing his mas private letters. as also grants which pass his majesty’s hand by bill signed; there are four of these officers. Cowell.—Olerks of indictments. Officers attached to the central criminal court in England, and to each circuit. They prepare and settle indictments against offenders, and assist the clerk of arraigns.— Clerks of records and writs. Oflicers formerly attached to the English court of chancery, whoége duties consisted principally in sealing bills of complaint and writs of execution, filing affidavits, keeping a record of suits, and certifying office copies of pleadings and affidavits.