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at the next Superior Court at Plymouth. Said town also chose Edward Arnold Esq. Moderator for the said day. At this town meeting a vote was asked of the said town, whether they would take up with a proposal and offer of the Rev. Mr. John Robinson in his treatment with the Agents of the said town concerning the controversy between him and the said town, concerning his salary and his giving a receipt in full. and the vote passed in the Negative. and where as the said town at their meeting upon the 3ª day of March Anno Domini 1734/5 Agreed with Deacon Alden to take the care of Mary Cole, and to give her a suitable maintainance one year for the sum of Fifteen Ponnds, but the said Deacon Alden not having fulfilled the said year in caring for and maintaining the said Mary Cole, the said town vote that he should be paid only for so much time as he had taken the care of her as above said. and whereas Mr. Joseph Freeman took the care of said Mary Cole the remaining part of the year wherein Deacon Alden should have done according to agreement, but did not. the said town voted. that said Joseph Freeman should be paid for what he did relating to the prem- ises. after the same rate that they agreed with Deacon Alden for. viz. at Fifteen Pounds a year. But this last vote for paying to Mr. Joseph Freeman anything for what he did relating to the maintainance of Mary Cole. Edward Arnold Esq. absolutely pro- tested against. and desired that his protest might be entered, which was done accordingly.
1737. May 16. Record No. 5.
At a town meeting in Duxborrough upon the 16th day of May Anno Domini 1737.
The town chose Colonel John Alden then Repre- sentative to serve at the General Conrt at Boston for the year ensuing, the town also chose jury men.
1737. June 2. Vol. a. Page 139.
Where as that there was a Church meeting in, and by the Church of Christ in Duxborrough on the second day of June 1737. and then the Rev. Mr. John Robinson their pastor. declared that if the town
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and Church would give him a dismission from his Pastoral office from among them. that he would accept of it. and at a town meeting in Duxborrough Aug. 3 1737. the town voted to accept the above said Mr. Robinson's above said proposal.
1737. Aug. 3. Record No. 5. Page 18.
At a town meeting in Duxborrough upon the 34 day of August Anno Domini 1737. The said towu chose Edward Arnold Esq Moderator for the said day. and voted a rate to be made to discharge and pay the said town's charges. At this town meeting said town agreed with Deacon Alden to keep Mary Cole Eight months from this day at the rate of Fifteen Pounds a year, and at this town meeting, Samuel Alden, Joshua Soule. Phillip Delanoe, Phillip Chan- ler, John Wadsworth and Samuel Chanler enter their protest against the said town's proceeding any fur- ther in their contention with Mr. Robinson in the law about his salary, and against their paying any further charge that may come thereby. Also at this town meeting the said town chose JJustice Arnold, Lieut Arnold. Ensign Bradford. Samuel Sprague and Moses Soule, Agents in the said town's behalf, to endeavor to agree with MI. Robinson, and then the Moderator adjourned the town meeting to next Monday at four o'clock in the afternoon.
1737. Aug. 8. Record No. 5. Page 19.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough upon the 8th day of Aug. Anno Domini 1737, which was continued by adjournment from the 3d day of August above said. The town yoted to Mr. Robinson the sum of £120 in paper money for his salary for the present year, and it was put to a vote in said Town meeting, whether they would not give something more than the said £120, but the vote passed in the Negative. The said town also voted that 10 pounds more should be raised by said town to pay for killing of birds, and mending the glass windows of the meeting house, and other contingent charges.
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At this meeting JJosiah Warmal entered his protest against ever paying any more toward the maintain- ance of Mr. Robinson in the work of the ministry of this town.
At a town meeting in Duxborrongh -
1737. Sept. 1. The town chose petty jury men.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrongh upon the 5th day of December Anno Domini 1737, The town chose Edward Arnold Esq. Moderator for the said day. and then the vote of the said town was asked whether the said town would do any thing in order to make up the difference between the said town. and the Rev. Mr. Robinson relating to his salary, and to prevent the execution that lyeth against the said town about the same, and the vote passed in the Negative. And then the said town voted that they would pay the Rev. Mr. John Robinson the full of his execution against the said town, and also this present years salary in case the Rev. Mr. John Robinson will then peacably and quietly leave off the work of the ministry in said town. and then a copy of the last vote was sent by Mr. Gamaliel Bradford by said town as their Agent to the said Mr. Robinson and desired an answer from him, who returned his answer viz. Dix" December 5th 1737. In answer to the above vote. I promise to comply therewith if the town will make my salary for the current year £170, and the whole forthwith paid, and then the Church will give me a dismission. John Robinson. December 5th above said. In answer to the Rev. Mr. Robinson's proposal the said town have voted to pay Mr. Robinson all his execution with £170 for the present year. if the Church will give him his dismission from his pastoral office from among them.
At this town meeting the said town by their vote, ordered the late Treasurer. Mr. Phillip Delanoe. to pay to the present Town Treasurer, all the money
1737. Dec. 5. Record No. 5. Page 19.
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belonging to the said town that remain in his hands, to be kept by the present Treasurer for the town's use. until further ordered by said town And also ordered the select men to make up accounts on the said town's behalf with the late treasurer, and also chose thice Agents to procure a school master for said town. and the said Agents which the said town chose, were. Gamaliel Bradford, Lient JJames Arnold, and Mr. James Thomas. And then the said town adjourned their meeting to Friday the 16th of Dec. instant at 12 of the clock.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough upon the 16th day of December, Anno Dom 1737, continued by adjournment from the 5th day of Dec. instant. The said town chose Mr. Phillip Delanoe, Moderator for the said day.
And whereas, upon the 5th day of Dec. instant, at the town meeting, a vote of the said town was asked, whether the said town would do any thing in order to make up the difference between the said town, and the Rev. Mr. Robinson relating to his salary, and to prevent an execution that lay against the said town about the same, and the vote then passed in the Negative. At the town meeting adjourned to the above 16th day of Dec. instant, the said town reconsidered the said vote, and voted that they would comply with the judgment of the Court relating to the Rev. Mr. Robinson's salary, and satisfy the above said execution, and prevent it from being served upon the said town, by paying to the Rev. Mr. John Robinson, without further trouble, the sum of Four hundred and Twelve pounds, Ten shillings and Six pence as soon as they can, and also the present year's salary, and will endeavour a regular performance of this their engagement.
At this town meeting, the town chose two Agents, viz, Mr. Thomas Southworth and Mr. Pelatiah West, to treat with the Rev. Mr. Robinson about his salary for the present year 1737, as to the quantum, and
1737. Dec. 16. Record No. 5. Page 19.
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desire him that he would oblige the town by his Pulpit labours the next Sabbath. as formerly, and the said town ordered that the select men should assess the said town the sum * * relating to the afore said execution, and the present years salary. The said town also chose JJohn Wads- worth their agent to answer in their behalf at the next Court of Quarter Sessions, to be held at Ply- mouth. relating to the said town's presentment for not being provided with a grammar school. At this town meeting Benjamin Southworth protested against all the said town's votes and actings at said meeting, and desired said protest to be here entered.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough upon the 1st day of March -Anno Domini 1737/38.
The town chose town officers.
At a town meeting in Duxborrough upon the 221 of March Anno Domim 1737-38.
The town chose Edward Arnold Esq. Moderator for said day. and then a vote was asked of said town, whether the said town would order a rate to be made consisting of Two hundred and two pounds, Ten shillings and Six pence, being in full to satisfy the Rev. John Robinson on all accounts till the begining of this present year, and the vote passed in the Negative, and then the town was asked for a vote of One hundred and twenty pounds on the same account, but that vote also passed in the Negative. And then the town voted to choose and send a Committee to agree with Mr. Robinson, provided the said town could agree upon the power and directions intended to be given to the said Committee concern- ing the premises.
1738.
April 10.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough upon the 104 day of April Anno Domini 1738. The town chose Grand and petty jurymen.
1737/8. Mch 1. Record No. 5. Page 20. 1737-38. Mch 22. Record No. 5. Page 20.
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May 15. The town chose Colonel JJohn Alden, representa- tive at the next General Court.
1738. July 5.
Record 5. Page 20.
At a Town meeting in Duxburrough upon the 5th day of July Anno Domini 1738, The said town chose Edward Arnold Esq, moderator for the said day, The said town also chose Mr. Thomas Loring, Deacon Alden. and Lieut. Bradford Agents to desire Mr. Robinson to send his answer to said town, viz, whether he reckoned himself dismissed from his pastoral relations to this church and town, And the said Agents returned with this answer, from Mr. Robinson viz That he did not look upon himself as the minister of Duxborrough. but that he was dis- missed by a result of an Ecclesiastical Council and he said he would be no hinderance to them in pro- curing another minister. At this town meeting the town by their vote accepted, and also voted Samuel Weston to be their constable in the stead of John Chanler, for the remaining part of this year, and he accepted and promised to serve. The town also chose Deacon Alden their agent to procure a minis- ter to preach the Gospel to the inhabitants of the said town, and he accepted and promised not to be chargable to the town on that account.
1738. Aug. 7. Record No. 5. Page 22.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough upon the 7th day of August Anno Domini 1738. The said town chose Edward Arnold Esq, moderator for said day. Said town also voted to give Mr. Samuel Veazie an invitation to preach the Gospel in said Town to the inhabitants thereof. for the term of half a year next ensuing, and chose Deacon Alden their Agent to treat with him concerning his acceptance, and said town voted to the said Mr. Samuel Veazie Seventy pounds in satisfaction for his pulpit laborers for the above said term of half a year, and for one month last past. And also voted that a rate should be made for to defray the said towns charges.
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At the above said meeting said town chose three Agents, viz. Justice Arnold, Col. Alden, and Lieut. Bradford on the said towns account, to make up all accounts with the Rev. JJohn Robinson, and make a settlement thereof from the beging of the world to this day, and then the said town adjourned their meeting until the 212 of August, instant, at three o'clock in the afternoon.
Aug 21. At a town Meeting in Duxborrough Aug 21st Anno Domini 1738 continued by adjourment from August 7th, instant. The town voted to pay to Col. Alden for his time, trouble and ) ---- charges about surveying and laying out five hundred acres of land form- £20 00 00 erly granted the said town, And to Deacon Alden for timber and plank to mend highways, 00 19 00 And keeping Mary Cole about Eight month. 10 00 00
To Col. Alden, JJustice Arnold & John Wadsworth eight shillings each for making up accounts with the Treasurer, 1 04 00
£32 03> 001
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And then a vote was asked, and called for, whether the said town would have any thing put into the rate now ordered. to be made, towards paying what was due to the Rev. Mr. John Robinson, and the vote passed in the negative. Petty jurors were theu chosen, also the town hired out the common meadow which was improved by Mr. Robinson for £16 05- 001.
1738. Sept. 25. Record. No. 5. Page 23.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough upon the 25th day of September Anno Domini 1738. The said town made choice of Edward Arnold Esq, Modera- tor for the said day. And the said town voted to give the Rev. Mr. Robison the sum of £293. 7. 6 provided that the said Mr. Robinson will give the town a discharge from all demands on the said town
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from time past to this day, and give the town and Church a discharge from his pastoral work in this place.
At this town meeting the said town chose Edward Arnold Esq, Colonel John Alden and Capt Gamaliel Bradford, their agents to agree with, and make up all accounts with the Rev. Mr. Robinson, including the parsonage lands, and all other things what so ever. providing that he the said Mr. Robinson, will join with the town and church in proceeding in call- ing an Ecclesiastical Council to dismiss him, the said Mr. Robinson from his pastoral relations to the church and town, provided the said council doth dis- miss the said Mr. Robinson from his said pastoral office in said church and town, then the said town votes to stand and ratify this their committee's agreement with the Rev. Mr. Robinson, and then the said town adjourned their meeting to the 3d day of October next 1738, reconsidered the above vote.
1738. Sept. 25. Vol. a. Page 306.
At a town meeting in Duxborrough Oct 3ª A. D. 1738, by an adjournment from Sept. 25th 1738. The said town voted that they would not have any thing to do with the Rev. Mr. Robinson as their Ecclesiastical Minister or Pastor in said town, and further, that the said town will not pay the said Mr. Robinson any salary ever since he left off the work of the Ministry and preaching the Gospel in said town, declaring solmnly that he was not the Minis- ter of Duxborrough, and that the said town might proceed to get another Minister to supply the Pulpit he would be nothing against it, And then the said town voted they would join with the Church in pro- curing an Ecelesiastical Couneil to dismiss Mr. Robinson from his pastoral office in the said town, And then the said town adjourned the meeting unto Tuesday the tenth day of October. instant, at two of the elock afternoon.
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1738. Oct. 10. Record. No. 5. Page 23.
At a Town Meeting held in Duxborrough October the loth Anno Domini 1738, continned by ad- journment from Oct. 3º instant. The said town voted that an Ecclesiastical Conneil should be in- vited and desired to be sent by some of the neigh- boring churches to this town to dismiss the Rev. Mr. Robinson from the work of the ministry or pastoral office in the above said town, the said Council to consist of the Elders of five churches viz one Elder from each church, and also two delegates with each Elder from each of the said five churches. Also said town chose a committee viz. Capt. James Arnold. Mr. Thomas Prince, Capt. Gamaliel Bradford. Mr. Wil- liam Brewster and Mr. Benjamin Arnold, to address or apply themselves to any of the said neighboring churches which they, the said committee shall see canse, or think most proper. in order to procure a Council as above said, also to appoint the time and place when and where the said Council shall sit, and provide all things necessary and suitable for their entertain nent. and then the said town adjourned their meeting to the 19th of October, instant. at one of the clock.
Oct. 19. Record No. 5. Page 23. .
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough October the 19th. A. D. 1738, continued by adjournment from October the 10th inst. The town voted that Mr. Robinson should be forwarned or forbidden from cutting upon, or carrying off, any wood that is al- ready cut, from the said town's land in Duxbor- rough. lying near the fresh marshes, sometime called the parsonage land, and the said town chose Deacon Alden and George Partridge their agents to fore- warn the said Mr. Robinson as above said. and give him notice of the above vote.
At this town meeting the said town voted that the Moderator should keep the key of the Meeting house until the time the said meeting shall adjourn unto. The meeting then adjourned unto next Wed- nesday at 9 o'clock A. M.
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1738. Oct. 25. Record No. 5. Page 23.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough upon the 25th day of October. Anno Domini 1738. by adjournment from Oct. 19th inst the said town met in the forenoon and adjourned their meeting to three of the clock after noon, and then they met again and voted that the town pay the Rev. Mr. Robinson. the whole of the execution he hath against the said town of Dux- borrough, and pay him for the Sabbaths he hath preached since the judgment of the Superior Court passed April 1737, after the rate of £170 pr annum. to pay him in old tenor upon his dismission from the work of the ministry among us, and we the said town of Duxborrough voted at the same meeting to join with the said Mr. Robinson in sending forth letters to five Churches, desiring their assistance in granting him a regular dismission or separation from the work of the Gospel ministry amongst us accord- ing to his desire. The town voted that five Agents, viz. Capt. James Arnold. Mr. Thomas Prince, Capt. Gamaliel Bradford. William Brewster and Mr. Benj Alden should sign the afore said letters with Mr. Robinson, and then chose Edward Arnold Esq. and Deacon Alden to give Mr. Robinson Bonds for the money due him from the town, and then adjourned their meeting to Friday come fortnight. at 12 of the clock.
1738. Nov. 11. Record No. 5. Page 24.
At a town meeting in Duxborrough November 11th Anno Domini 1738 continued by adjournment, the said town voted to pay to Edward Arnold Esq and Deacon Benjamin Alden the sum of Three hundred and Thirteen pounds with lawful interest for the same, at or before the Eleventh day of February next ensuing. The town also voted, that a rate should be made to raise the said sum of £313.
Received of Edward Arnold Esq and Benjamin Alden Gent, Agents for the town of Duxborrough, Four hundred and Twelve pounds Ten shillings and Six pence. in full for the discharge of an execution
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issued out. agreeable to a judgment of the Court of assize held at Plymouth &c on the Tuesday immedi- ately preceeding the last Tuesday of April 1737. and I do hereby discharge the said judgment. And I have also received of the said Edward Arnold and Benjamin Alden the sum of three hundred and thirteen pounds in full for my salary as Pastor of the said town to the day of the date hereof. and I do hereby discharge the said town from any claim or demand whatso ever preceeding this date. As wit- ness my hand and seal this the Eleventh day of November Anno Domini 1738.
JOHN ROBINSON. (s)
Signed Sealed and dl'd in presence of
DAVID CLAP. BARNABAS SHURTLEFF.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough upon the 9th day of December Anno Domini 1738, The said town chose Edward Arnold Esq Moderator for the said day, and chose Nathaniel Cole and Ephriam Norcult petty jurors to serve at the next inferior Court at Plymouth. and also by their vote signified their desire that Mr. Samuel Veazie would be helpful to them in supplying the Pulpit in said town until the six months be fulfilled which they had some time since had some treatment with him about, and upon same terins which were at that time proposed, and that the said Mr. Veazie be informed of the said town's vote, by some messenger, the said town also voted to pay to Edward Arnold Esq. the sum of Six pounds and two shillings. it being in full for his trouble and charge in satisfying the sheriffs fees about an execution which the Rev. Mr. Robinson of late brought against said town, and also by a vote chose Mr. Joshua Delano their Agent in said town's behalf to take the best advice he can to prosecute in the law, either the said Mr. Robinson or Mr. James Warren, Sheriff of the County of Plymouth, for the
1788. Dec. 9. Record No. 5. Page 24.
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recovery of the said mentioned Six pounds and two shillings, the said town supposing the same to be unjustified or unlawfully taken from them. The said Agent not to proceed in the law about the premises until he hath made report concerning the advice he hath received.
At a Town Meeting in Doxborrough, upon the first day of March Anno Domini 1738-9. The Town chose the town officers for the year ensuing.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough upon the 19th day of March, Anno Domini 1738-9, said town chose Edward Arnold Esq, Moderator for said day, and then said town voted to give Mr. Samuel Veazie a call, or invitation to settle in this town in the work of the Ministry after he hath had the approbation of the neighboring ministers. agreeable to the vote ( f the church upon the 26th day of February last past. and by their vote. chose Colonel Alden. William Brewster and John Chanler. Agents to inform the said Mr. Veazie of the said town's proceedings re- lating to the premises, also to treat him and take his answer concerning his settlement as above said.
1739. April 10. Record No. 5. Page 25.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough upon the 10th day of April Anno Domini 1739. Said town chose Edward Arnold Esq, Moderator for said day, and then the town voted to buy a parsonage to be for the use of the said town, in order to accommodate their Minister or Ministers, which may settle in said town in the work of the Ministry. The said town also voted and chose three Agents to procure the said parsonage, and make a report to the said town at their next meeting, upon what terms a parsonage may be had, in order that the said town may either allow and confirm or disallow of the said Agents proceedings relating to the premises. At this town meeting the said town voted to Mr. Samuel Veazie
1738-9. Mch. 1. Record. No. 5. Page 24. 1738-9. Mch. 19. Record 5. Page 25.
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Fifty pounds in bills of credit of the province of Massachusetts Bay in New England. of the new tenor. for one year's service in the work of the Ministry, next ensuing if he the said Mr. Veazie shall accept thereof and fulfill the work of the Ministry in the said town for a whole year from hence next ensuing as above said, exclusive of the salt meadow which hath of late been allowed to- wards the support of the Ministry. The above said Agents which the said town made choice of to pro- cure a parsonage as above said, were. Capt. James Arnold, Capt. Gamaliel Bradford and Mr. William Brewster. The town also chose Colonel Alden. Deacon Alden, John Chanler, William Brewster and John Wadsworth. Agents to inform Mr. Samuel Veazie of said town's votes relating to his settle- ment in said town in the work of the Ministry. but John Wadsworth not accepting. said town chose Ichabod Wadsworth to be their Agent in his stead and then the town adjourned their meeting until the first day of May next. at three of the clock in the afternoon.
1739. May 1. Record No. 5. Page 25.
At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough. upon the 1=1 day of May Anno Domini 1739. Said meeting be- ing continued by an adjournment from the 10th day of April last. at said meeting a vote was asked of the town whether they would buy Seth Bartletts farm for a parsonage, but the vote passed in the negative, and then a vote was asked of the town whether they would purchase John Turner's farm for a parsonage, but the vote passed in the negative, And then the town voted to give a sum of money to Mr. Samuel Veazie. in order to his settlement m said town in the work of the ministry, and then the said town voted to give to Mr. Samuel Veazie. Four hundred pounds towards his settlement here. Two hundred pounds to be paid him this present year and Two hundred pounds next year.
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At a Town Meeting in Duxborrough upon the 1st day of May Anno Domini 1739. said town chose Samuel Weston Moderator for said day, and then the said town chose three Agents to be a committee, viz. Samuel Sprague, Moses Soule. and Joshua Delanoe to call upon the trustees which the said town formerly empowered in their behalf for letting out their part of the Fifty thousand Pounds and Sixty thousand Pounds of loan money, some time since emitted by the Province of Massachusetts Bay, to bring the account in relating to the management of that affair. viz. their letting out and receiving in the above loan money. or any part thereof to the above said Samuel Sprague. Moses Soule and Joshua Delanoe. Agents as above said, which said Agents are to give in the said accounts to the said town at their next Town Meeting. which will be for the choice of a Representative.
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