At a Meeting of the Governor and Councill[sic] of This Collony[sic], R.I. GEN. LAWS (Crawford Green & Brother 1857) (Law Passed 1677).

“At a meeting of the Governor and Councill of this Collony, January 22, 1676–7...

    ...Ordered, the Councill takeinge in their serious considerations not only the inconveniencies, but the discontent which arises in several inhabitants of this Island, by reason that several Indians doe pass and re-pass on and off this Island, with guns and ammunition, showing noe ticket or order soe to doe, these are to order and authorize any inhabitant of this Island that shall meet any Indian or Indians with either gun or guns, or ammunition to take them from him or them, and bring both guns, ammunition and Indians before the Governor or Deputy Governor, to be examined of the reason of their so doeinge, and to dispose of them accordinge to either of their discretion.”