[Mill Prison, Plymouth, August, 1778]
6th. Thursday one of the Labourers Employed at the Old Prison this day—Noon went to dine & left his Coat hanging by his work & his Basket. Wm. Carpenter put on the Jacket & took the Basket in his hand & went to the gate. The Turn-key let him out but on his way met with the Laborer who Owned the Jacket he had on Accordingly Turned the Guard out who pursued him & Over took him & brot. him back & he is put upon half Allowance for 40 Days
D, MeHi, Jonathan Haskins Journal.