Camp at Cambridge Septemr 6. 1775
Gentlemen
The Bearer has under his Guard Seven Prisoners 5 taken at the Light House some Time ago, and Two yesterday. He is ordered to take the Direction of the Honourable Board as to the Disposal of them. ー
I have the Honour to be Gentlemen [&c.]
Jos Reed Secrety
[Endorsed] In Council Sept 6th 1775
Read & ordered that the Captain of the P. Guard be ordered to carry the sd Prisoners to Taunton Goal There to remain till further Order ー
P. Morton Dpy Secry
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 164, 73. Reed was an aide and secretary to George Washington.