"28 February 1704. Recognizance of John Gaudy of Poplar, Middlesex, mariner, and Richard Nailor of Stepney, Middlesex, ropemaker; Gaudy to answer John Bell for taking away William Harris his APPRENTICE against his consent and transporting him to Virginia of elsewhere. Owes 2s." (1)
"21 March 1704. Recognizance of John Bell of Barking fisherman; to indict John Gaudy for taking away William Harris his APPRENTICE against his will, and transporting him to 'Virginia or elsewhere.'" (2)
(1) Court in Sessions: Sessions Roll Easter 1704, Sessions Rolls, Reference Q/SR 519/29, Essex Record Office.
(2) Court in Sessions: Sessions Roll Easter 1704, Sessions Rolls, Reference Q/SR 519/5, Essex Record Office.