On the Examination of Sibeline White, Capt John Sutton Mate, John Cook & George Hamblin foremast Hands ー Ordered ー That the said Sibeline White, John Sutton & John Cook, be allowed to go at large thro' this Colony, they, and each of them. for himself, giving Bonds to the Colony Treasurer, in the sum of five hundred pounds, that he will not go into Boston, without leave from the Council, nor correspond with out Enemies there or elsewhere & that he will not supply them with provision or Stores of any kind whatever, and that he be not aiding or assisting therein ー And that the said George Hamblin be released from custody, to go where he wills without Restraint
Perez Morton Dpy Secry
Council Chamber [Watertown] Novr 14th 1775
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 164, 193. On November 5, 1775 the Polly was taken by Washington's armed schooner Harrison.