The letters of captain Montagu, and of Robert Eden, Esq; of this day, to the Council of Safety, were laid before the Convention, and on consideration thereof, Resolved unanimously, That the said capt. Montagu, by detaining several servants belonging to the inhabitants of this province, and by refusing to deliver up a soldier who deserted from the service of this colony, hath violated the truce and acted in manifest violation of his promise to preserve the same sacred.²

Ordered, That the commanding officer do not permit any baggage oreffects belonging to Robert Eden, Esq; or any other person on board the Fowey, to be carried on board the said ship; and to take care that all communication with the said ship immediately cease.

Ordered, That the letters of captain Montagu to Robert Eden, Esq; of yesterday, and the several letters from the Council of Safety, of this day, to capt. Montagu and Robert Eden, Esq; and their answers, together with the above resolve and order, be immediately published.

Ordered, That the ship Defence and her tender immediately proceed down the Bay, and prevent, as far as possible, any plunder being committed by the captain of the she should not attack the said ship. Fowey; but it is the opinion of this Convention, that