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             To the Constables of Cambr. & Watertowne--

Whereas information is given that Michael Bacon, who brake the
prison last night, was seene this evening in the woods probably
will pass this night over the Bridge at watertowne to his uncle
Daniel Bacon. In his Maties name you are required forthwith
to make pursuit & search for him, & way lay the sd Bridge &
house that so he may be stopt in his journey & returned to the place
from whence he came. & hereof faile not at yr perill. Dat. 9-2-71
[illegible, blotted]
                                                                       Thomas Danforth Assistt 		In pursuit of this Hue and Cry I was with
my self with foure men in night watch my
Bridge 2 of them my self and the other 2
searching for him and so being returned by my
[?] to your [?] I [?] to have [?]
for the men and my selfe Young Symon Collidge
                                                                 Constable
I’m interpreting the date on this document and its label as 9 April 1671, in accordance with Old Style dating.
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