[Newport] October 30.
The Sherriffs by Order of the Gen. Assembly seize the Estates of Gov. Hutchinson, late Lt Gov. [Andrew] Oliver, Messrs Saml & James Brentons & Mr Romes lying in this Colony, They having approved themselves Enemies to their Country. One of Romes Houses & Stores lay near the Water. The Men o' War drew up in warlike posture & threatened to fire, if any came to carry off the Goods in this House & stores. The To was alarmed: but the Thing passed over without Mischief.
1. Dexter, ed., Diary of Ezra Stiles, I, 630.