January 19th 1776 The within named Robert Sands being this Day brought before me in Vertue of the within Writ of Habeas Corpus which with the return thereof and also the Instructions therein mentioned being read Upon Motion of Henry Browne Esquire and on hearing what could be alledged as well by him as by Thomas Harrison Esquire Attorney and Advocate General I do discharge the said Robert Sands out of Custody and he is Discharged accordingly./.
Edwd Webley January 19th 1776
1. PRO, Admiralty 1/240. Webley also discharged Nathan Bull.
