On the Examination of Capt Jabez Hatch, taken in the Sloop Polly, by Capt Coit ー Ordered, that the said Hatch be allowed to go at large thro' the Colony, he giving Bonds to the Colony Trea[s]urer with sufficient Suerty, in the some of One thousand pounds, that he will not go into Boston without leave from the Council, nor correspond with our Enemies there or elsewhere, & that he will not supply them with provisions or Stores of any kind whatever, and that he be not aiding or assisting therein ー
Perez Morton Dpy Secry
Council Chamber [Watertown] Novr 14th 1775
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 164, 192.