John Bolles leaves the Congregational Church to join the 212-226
Rogerenes. His courageous stand. Mr. Saltonstall elected
governor. Peter Pratt a Rogerene. Dilemma of John Rogers
as executor. Captain James and son James to the rescue.
Joan Jackson. Her husband and John Rogers accused of
stealing her from Samuel Beebe at Plumb Island. Trial and
unjust verdict, by which a freed slave is given over with
her children to perpetual servitude. John Rogers condemns
this court sentence and is imprisoned for refusing to give
bonds for “good behavior” until his appearance for trial
before the Superior Court. His Petition ignored. Heavily
fined by Governor Saltonstall as judge of the Superior
Court, and again imprisoned for refusing to give bonds for
good behavior. Seizure of land of John, Jr., for a fine of
his father