I, William Malcom do solemnly and sincerely Swear & declare that I will take every precaution in my power to prevent the Sloop Thistle now bound from New york to Saint Eustatia from falling Into the possession of or being taken by any vessel of war Belonging to his Majesty. And for this purpose that I will direct Roger Haddock the Master of the said Vessel to proceed immediately from the Hook to the aforesaid place of Destination without Delay (the Danger of the seas only Excepted) So help me Godー

Sworn this 29th day of Augt. 1775 Before
B Blagge

I, Roger Haddock do promise & Swear that I the Master of the Sloop Thistle now bound on a Voyage from New York to Saint Eustatia will immediately proceed with the said Vessel to the said place of destination with the Utmost Dispatch in my power (the Danger of the Seas only excepted) & will take every precaution in my power to prevent the said Vessel from being taken by any Armed Vessel belonging to his Majesty, so help Me Godー

Roger Haddock

Sworn this 29th day of Augt ー 1775
B Blagge

[Endorsed] Augt 29th 1775 Sloop Thistle Affidavits of Owner & Master permit delivered