[2] A watch was established on April 14 to patrol Boston Neck after sunset.
Settler John Winthrop wrote in his journal at the time, "We began a court of guard upon the neck between Roxbury and Boston, whereupon should be always resident an officer and six men.
"[3] It was agreed that "if any person fire off a piece after the watch is set, he shall be fined forty shillings, or be whipped.
[6] The following May, the Boston Gaol was built on Prison Lane (now Court Street).
Initially the watchmen's duties were limited to patrolling the town at night to guard against criminals, wild animals, and fire.