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CITY DOCUMENT NO. 9.
Also for Comissioner to Cary the Vots to Boston Liftnt John Capen.
And for Constables James Bird and Tho. Tolman Jun". Same day it was granted to George Lyon of Melton Libertie to gitt fower loads of Clobord out of the Common Swamp at 700 by the load :
At a meeting of the Select men the 12 (1) 76 It was granted to Israell and Isack How libertie [to gitt] fower loads of Clobord at 700 a load out of the Comon Swamps.
The same day Daued Joanes was appointed to keepe the key of the Pound.
The same day it was granted to Samuell Blake libertie to git soe many Clobords as he haue promised Viz for Daniell preston 2100 Mr. Mather 1000 and obediah Haws 1400 on Condition that he bring in his former order for gitting Clobord, and not to git any more but what is abouesaid without any further order ; also Elisha Foster 1500 and the widdow Long 1400 more besids 700 that is brought hime already.
The same day ther was granted to Joshua Henshaw libertie to gitt 3000 of Clobord out of the Comon Swamps towards the build- ing him an hous.
The same day it was granted to Ezra Clap to haue 1400 of Clo- bord out of the Comnon Swamps.
The same day ther was granted to John Tolman libertie to take Six Maple trees out of the fiue hundered acres or 4 maples and two Oaks.
[292.] Towne dept" 1 to Liftnt Jnº Capen.
Imp. pd to Nicholas Waymouth a pa of shows towards worke at Scholhous 0- 5-0
It. for his hors to draw the bell to boston 0- 1-0
It. mended for Frances Bakon 0- 0-6
0- 0-6
It. for a quier of Paper
It. for Frances againe
It. for attendance at Court Deputy 26 days ·
3 - 18 -0
It. for Entertaining Frances Bacon 13 weeks for my self and others. 1-19 -0
It. for Recording yeer 75 1- 0-0
It. for attendance at Court Feburary Sessions yeer 75 6 days
0 - 18 - 0
It. for a quier of paper 0- 0-6
It. for attendance at Court as deputy in May Court 76 2i days 3- 3-0
0- 1-6 It. for a pa shows for frances Child ·
It. for attendance at Court in August 10 days in ) order to the messengers goeing for England 5 It. for Recording yeer 76 1- 0-0 It. for attendance at Court as deputy Octo Six-
1 - 10 -0
2 - 8- 0 teen days
1 The credit side of this account may be found on the next page.
0- 0-8
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DORCHESTER TOWN RECORDS.
It. for pa shows for frances Child 0- 1-7 0- 4-0)
It. for a pa of bodys for Frances
16-11-3
This acct was made vp with the Select men the
14 - 6-6
11 10 76 and ther was due to ballance 2 - 4 - 9 2- 4-9
Towne Deptr 1 to Lift. Jnº Capen
Imp' for what he should haue had out of the ) towne Rate yeer 77 as by that acct will appere the Sume of 11li 118 out of which must be de- ducted his owne rate 16 - 16 : Samuell Capens 68 and Barnard Capens Rate 58 Jnº Masons rat 3º and by his order for Jnº Burg his rate 138 - 6 : remains
9-6-1
It. for 24 days attendance at Court as Deputy both Sessions
3- 12- 0
It. for what he pª goodman parker of Cambridg Villedg for Horsly's Child the first payment
4- 0-0
It. for a pa shows giuen by the Select men to parke at his cleering the towne of Widdow Horsly .
0- 5-6
It. for a quier of pap' 2.
0- 0-6
Dept 17- 3-3
Cred. 9-18-8
Ballance 7- 4-7
Made vp this acct with the Select men the 18 12 78 and the ballance is ordered to be pd by the Constable out of towne rate for the yeer 79 which is 7 4 7
[293.] Towne p Contra1 Cred"
Imp. by Ebenezer Withington by order of Samuell Trescot pt of his rent
2-0-0
It. by Samuell Trescott 440 Clobord left at my yard 228 : Capt. Foster had the rest
1-2-0
It. Recc. of my Son John as Constabl out of the towne rate ouer pd 0-3-4
and by him out of the Contry rate same yeer ouer pd . 0-5-8
It. Recc. of Mr Flint by Willm Trescots order as pt of his rent 27. 4 75
2-6-0
It. Recc. of him also by Tho. Bird on acct as pt of his rent
1-0-0
and of Nehemiah Clap
- .
1-3-0
1 The debit side of this account may be found on the previous page.
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CITY DOCUMENT NO. 9.
It. Recc. of Jnº Trescot for Samuell Trescot 228 as pt of his rent 1-2-0 and more at another time by S. Trescot 0-4-0 It. Recc. of W. Trescot by widdow Gornell 1-0-6
It. Recc. of W. Trescot on acct with myself for makeing Cidar towards his rent pt for 74 & 75 which should be 15 pounds for thos two yeers but he expects some abatment becaus of the trouble by the Endians .
4-0-0
Towne p Contra' Credit"
14-6-6
Imp. by 6 bls & } Corne brought in by Jnº Far- -
ington for former rent of Schole land Rece the 15- 1 - 73
0-19-6
It. by 3 bl. wheat of goodman Elice of Dead- ham being pt of rent for Schole land 0-15-0
It. by shows left at his Son Jnº Capens when he was Constable which he could not put off . 0-19-2
It. by what he receaued of Henery Glouer pt of his first yeers rent for minestry land in 7- 8-0
bark and other bils
and 3$ added to Henry Glouers Sume 0- 3-0
[294.] At a meeting of the Select men 9 2 77
It was ordered that Thomas Trot Sen" Samuell Robinson and Ezra Clap are appointed a Comittee to lay out the Contry high way about Naponsett Mill Espesally about the Coming vp of the hill one this sid the Mill and likwis the Way leading from Deadham vnto their landing place at Naponset and also to lay out the Contry way vnto the New bridg which lys below Robt. Spurr and heerof they are to make their returne to the Select men.
The same day it was ordered that Georg Minot should be sent vnto to enquier his reason of entertaining of an inmate into his hous Viz Henery Robts.
The same day it was granted to Srgnt Clap libertie to haue one load of Clobords out of the Cedar Swamps.
The same day it was granted to George Sumner vpon his fathers acct libertie to take two or three hundred of railes off from beyond the last Six deuission and the line of the blew hils.
The Same day ther was granted to William Pond libertic to gitt 1400 of Clobord out of the Comon Swamps.
The same day it was ordered that Thomas Dauenport should be added to William Sumner and Ensigne Hale in the steed of William Blake who weer formerly appointed to lay out a way to the fresh Marsh beyond Richard Withingtons lot vnto which place it is already laid out.
The 15 3 77 at a meeting of the Select men It was granted vnto
1 The debit side of this account may be found on the previous page.
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DORCHESTER TOWN RECORDS.
John Trescot libertie to gitt 14 or 1500 of Ceder Clopords out of the Comon Swamps belonging to Dorchester.
The 11 4 1677 at a meeting of the Select men
It was ordered that William Sumner Isack Joanes and Enock Wisweell should lay out the bredth of the way from goodman Bol- tons house toward the Corner of Amiell Weeks orchyard and to make returne to the Select men.
The same day it was Concluded that in the makeing the next Six rates it shall be made soe much the greater as to pay M' Mather thos rearedges that is due to him [295.] for his father p'uided he doe first discount what he is behind for his towne rates for seueral yeers.
The same day Joseph Birch was Caled on who Came before the Select men to answer for his being lately drunke, and being owned by him he was ordered to pay his fine according to law or to sitt in the stocks.
At a meeting of the Select men the 9 5 1677.
Ther was granted to Increas Sumner liberty to take three thou- sand of Clobord out of the Conion Swamps belonging to Dorchester.
The same day Constable John Bird had order to pay Mr Mather nine pounds one Shilling which is the Sume of his p'portion for the ten rates and Six rates for the yeere 76 being in consideration of rearedges due to his father.
The same day ther was a list delivered by the Deacons of the names of Seueral that had not paid their p'portions to the mainten- ance of the minestry for the yeer 76 and it was Comitted to Con- stable James Bird and Thomas Tolman with a warrant to impower them to Colect it.
The same day it was granted to John Merefeild libertie for 1100 of Clobord out of the Common Swamps.
At a meeting of the Select men the 16 5 77 for to make the Contry Rate of Six rates.
The same day ther was granted to Charles Dauenport libertie to haue two loads of timber one for fenceing and another for his trade out of the 500 acres.
The 20 (6) 77 Ensigne Richard Hale was Chosen Commissioner to make the Contry Rate with the Select men.
At meeting of the Select men the 31 (6) 77 -
It was granted to Jnº Pelton Sent to git timber out of the 500 acres towards the building him an hous about 26 foote in lenth and 18 foot wide and 2100 Clobord.
The same day it was granted to John Smith Sent libertie to git 2100 of Clobord out of the Comon Swamps.
[296.] The same day haueing receaued a note from Robt. Tucker in the name of the Select men of Melton Enforming ys of a Comittee appointed by the Countie Court for to Vew the way ouer brush-hill, and that the Select men of Dorchester may be ther if they haue a mind to it, The Select men doe Nominate and ap- point Lift™t John Capen Ensigne Richard Hale and William Sum- ner to be present at the time appointed.
The same day it was granted to John Minot libertie to take wood
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CITY DOCUMENT NO. 9.
already downe to make one kilne of Coales out of the 500 acres be- yond the Swamp by Daniell Elders.
At a meeting of the Select men the 10 7 77
It was granted to Samuell Rigbey libertie to haue 1400 of Clo- bord out of the Common Swamps of Dorchest'.
The same day it was granted to Mathias Euens libertie to haue fowerteen hundred of Clobord, &c.
The same day it was granted to Richard Euens libertie for one and twentie hundred of Clobord.
The same day Thomas Tilston was appointed Sup'uisor of high ways in steed of Tho. Tolman which is Chosen Constable.
The same day Srgnt Clap and Deacon Blake are desiered and impowered to looke to the repaiering of the meeting hous for this winter, by stopping some holes and puting vp some seates that are fallen and the staires that goe vp to the pulpit and to be pa out of the towne rate.
The same day Ensigne Hale and Enock Wiswell are desiered and impowered to looke to the Comon Cedar Swamps and if any are the: taken at any time without order, to Seiz them for the vse of the towne or shingle or bolts or the like.
The same day it was granted to Enock Wiswell libertie to gitt 1400 of Clobord.
The same day it was granted to Frances Bale libertie to haue 1400 of Clobord.
[29%.] At a meeting of the Select men the 12 9 77
It was ordered that the Constables who have been appointed to gather in the remainders of the minesters rates, formerly vnpaid shall meet at the house of Liftnt John Capen on the 28 Instant at 4 of the Clock in the afternoone, to giue in and to Cleer ther accts and the two Constables for the time being to giuc timely notice to the former Constables for 73 74 75 and 76.
The same day it was granted libertie to Jnº Breck to haue one and twentie hundred of clobord out of the Common Swamps.
At a publique towne meeting the 3 10 77 -
After the directory was read it was p'posed to the towne an inconueniency in the directory which tys vp the Select men that they cannot make a Rate for the yse of the towne aboue twentie pounds till an acct be made of the disburstments formerly, ther- fore it was p'posed that the Select men should make such rates for. the towns vse as they in their discretion shall think fitt not exceed- ing fortie pounds for this yeer : the Vote was in the affirmatiuc.
At a motion of William Trescot for an abatement of his rent for the yeer 75 and 76 becaus of the troubles of the warrs, wherby he deserted his place at brush-hill the towne leaues it to the Select men to Consider of the motion and to doe therin as they thinke fitt : The Vote was in the affermatiue.
The same day it was agreed and Voted that ther should be a rate of two hundred pounds made for the carrying on the worke of the meeting hous, one theird pt to be paid in money, the other two theird pts to be paid in Corrant Contry pay.
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DORCHESTER TOWN RECORDS.
The same day ther was Chosen for Select men Lift"t Johin Capen
Daniell Preston Richard Withington Srgnt Samuell Clap Deacon James Blak for Recorder Liftnt John Capen
for Raters Enock Wiswell John Breck Samuell Robinson
[298.] At a meeting of the Select men the 10th (10) 1677.
It was granted to Richard Mather libertie to git 1400 of Clobord out of the Comon Swamps towards building him an hous, and two load of bolts to make shingle of such trees as are not fitt for C'lo- bord or of such as are already downe.
The same day Doctor Snellen of Boston Came to the Select men to obtaine libertie for to bring his wife and famely into this towne for some time because of the pox increasing in Boston which liber- tie was granted him for two months but if he stayed longer to giue bond to secure the towne.
At a ginerall towne meeting the 17 10 77 being legally called together at Mr. Flints house on the occasion of the shortnes of the day before
It was Voted that Mr. Flint should haue 80 pounds for his la- bour in the minestry for the yeer that is past, one quarter p' in money.
The same day it was Voted that for the yeere following the minesters pay shall be paid by weekly contribution each lords day- and that thos that doe not Contribut they shal be rated according to former p'portion.
The same day Deacon James Blake was Chosen Clarke of the wrights in the roome and steed of William Weeks who is dead.
The same day ther was Chosen for Sup'uisors of highways John Baker and Samuell Paule.
At a meeting of the Select men the 21 (10) 77 at the hous of Liftnt John Capen It was ordered that order should be sent to the Raters to make a Rate for the minestry of eighty pounds, a quarter pt money and a Rate for the towne and Schole of Sixtie fine pounds, and a Rate for the meeting hous of two hundred pounds according to the Vote of the towne of the 10th (10) 77 the which Rate is to be paid one theird pt in money and to make their returns to the Select men at their next meeting in January which will be the 110 of that month.
The same time it was ordered that Srgnt Preston should speak with Samuell Paule to looke after our Purgatory Swamp. Concern- ing damedg that is done therin by Peter Woodward of Deadham as we are enformed, and to act therin as is meete when he vnder- stands how it is.
The same time it was ordered that the Recorder should Isne out orders, Concerning Robt Sanders and the Widdow Horsty who stand in neede of wood that whosoeuer they can p'euer to git them some they shal be paid out of the towne rate not exceeding fower
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 9.
load for Sanders and three load for the widdow, vntill further order.
At a meeting of the Select men the 14th 11 77
It was granted to James whit libertrie to git 200 of railes and 40 posts out of the 500 acrs.
At a meeting of the Select men the 11 12 77
It was granted to Robt Stiles libertie to git some timber towards building him an house out of the 500 acrs.
The same day Goodwif Horsly was called before the Select men and admoneshed Concerning her entaining p'sons at her hous and warned against it for future.
The same day ther was granted to Henery Leadbetter libertie to git 2800 of Clobord out of the Comon Swamps.
The same day it was granted to John Trescot to haue a load or two of shingle or bolts to make soe many.
The same day it was granted to Ebenezer Williams libertie to git two load of timber to make a Cidar press.
The 6 (1) 73 at a meeting of the Select men at Liftnt John Capens hous it was granted to Thomas Swift libertie for 700 of Clobord out of the Comon Swamps.
At a meeting of the Select men the 11 (1) 7g
ther was appointed for fence vewers as followeth for that pt of the great lots beyond § Benjamin Lceds and Timothy Tilstons - Tho. Tolman Junr -
for the Captins neck -
Ensigne Hale John
Wales Senr
for the feild before Enock wiswels and the f Srgnt Clap and Isack hill feild
Joanes
for the feild behind Jnº Bird - -
James Bird and
Obediah Haws
[300.] for the feild behind M' Stough- S Richard Leeds and tons - John Baker
for the neck of Land - - William Pond Nathaniell Clap
for Sup'uisors of the way to neck - -
James Foster
John Withington
for Cleering the neck -
Jnº Blackman and Comfort Foster
And all fences to be made vp by the 25 march next and fer ce Vewers to Vew fence and the Cleerers of the neck to be vewed and Cleered by the 1 Aprill.
The same day ther was appointed Srgnt Clap Amiell Weeks and Ebenezer withington to run the Line between vs and Rocksbery.
The 13 (1) 73 at a publique towne meeting ther was Chosen for
223
DORCHESTER TOWN RECORDS.
Deputies for the yeer ensueing Liftnt Jolin Capen and William Sumner.
And for Comissioner to Cary the Votes Lift" Capen
The same time ther was Chosen for Constables John Tolman and John Baker.
And John Wales is Chosen Sup'uisor of highways in the steed of John Baker.
The same day William Chaplins petition Concerning the keeping a hous of entertainment was read which was not granted.
The same day M' Flint made a motion for a plot of land on the Comons for to set a smale hous on and a garden ; The towne appointed William Sumner and Liftnt Capen to take Vew of the place and make report of the Conueniencie or inconueniency of the motion at the next towne meeting or training day.
The same day it was granted to Teag Crohoar liberty for 2800 Clobord.
At a meeting of the Selectmen the 8 (2) 78
Ther was granted to Samuell Hale libertie to git 150 railes and post Sutable out of the 500 acrs or out beyond the line of the blew hils.
The same day thos that did run the line between vs and Rocks- bery made their returne which is on file
The same day it was granted that the Widdow Georg should haue her licence renewed if the Court approue of it.
The same day vpon Complaint that the Way to the landing place by Thomas Tilstons is straitened the Select men doe appoint William Sumner and Henery Leadbetter to Vew it and rectefie that matter and make returne.
[301.] The same day Ensigne Hale was appointed to looke after the repairation of the Pound
At a meeting of the Select men the 10 4 78
It was granted to Joshua Henshaw libertie for 2100 of Clobord.
At a meeting of the freemen in the 6 mo. 78 Ensigne Richard Hale was Chosen Comissioner for the Contry Rate
At a meeting of the Select men the 9 Sep. 1678
The same day it was ordered that the Constable should gine notice to Jnº Brown and John Hopen to dept the Towne as being noe inhabetants
Alsoe that the said Hopen be Sumoned to appeare before the Select men to giue an acct of his maner of lineing and to appeare at the house of Deacon Blake the 18 Instant being wednesday an hower before son sett.
The same day it was ordered that the tithingmen in their senerall p'sincts should inspect all inmats that doe come into each of their p'sincts, either single p'sons of famelies, and to gine spedy infor- mation therof ynto the Select men from time to time or to some of them that order may be taken about them.
The same day it was ordered that Deacon Blake and Srg" Clap should see to the repairation of the Pound and Richard Withington to looke out after a lock for the Scholehous doare.
The 13 7 78 It was granted to Lawance Smiths Widdow libertin for 1400 of Clobord.
At a meeting of the Select men at Deacon Blaks hous the 18 7
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CITY DOCUMENT NO. 9.
78 Thomas Hoppen appeared to giue an acct of his manor of liue- ing, which did not satisfie that which he did mostly follow was guning but noe setled place of abode for famely gouerment.
The same time John Brown appeared and thought that he might Come into town to be inhabetant becaus born in the town and that he might be an help to his father and mother, the Select men did Respit the full determination at that time to know the towns mind therin and in the meane time his warning out of town to continue in force.
[302.] At a meeting of the Selectmen the 11th 9 78 Georg Lyon had a note to goe to James Bird or Thomas Tolman Con- stables for the yeer 77 for 25s. - 10d. and 16s. - 8d. for James Tucker which was their rats when they weer in Dorchester
Also William Blake Sen' for himself and his Sonn Samuell had a note to goe for 31 - 108 - 4ª which weer their rats to be pª back againe.
The same day it was ordered that all Constables for 75 76 and 77 should be Sumoned to appeare before the Select men at the hous of Rich. Withington on Monday the 25 Instant to make vp their accts for the Rates which they weer to Colect in their seuerall yeers haueing not been made vp afore
At a meeting of the Select men the 25 No 78 at the hous of Richard Withington for to take an acct of the Constables for 75 76 77
The same day Isack Joanes and John Withington did appear to make vp their accts for the yeer 75, Viz for a duble Rate and the eight rats and towne rate which is as followeth
The Sume of the duble Rate was 82- 7- 8
out of which the Treasurer is to haue 78- 1- 0
the ouer plus is 4- 6 - 8
out of which is deducted as not to be gathered 1- 5-10
The ouer plus remaining is 3- 4-10
The Sume of the Eight rates is, with the adi- tions and deductions Considered
326 - 9- 2
out of which the treasuer is to haue for one of the eight rats
37- 7- 3
and out of the other Seauen Rates the treasurer haue
280- 0- 0
and the troops and Castle men out of the single rate as in the Margent of the rate
1-18- 1
the ouer plus of the eight rates is 7- 3-10 10- 8- 8
Soe that the Totall ouer plus of all the ten Rates is
Also more delivered to them in shows after they weer prized .
7- 0-10
Toatall ouerplus is . · out of which was deducted as desp'at depts not ? to be gathered
17- 9- 6
6- 6- 2
Rest due to the towne
11 - 3- 4
look more of this davs work p. 306.
li
225
DORCHESTER TOWN RECORDS.
[303.] out of the which 11 - 3 - 4 was pd to li. 8. đ. Widdow georg pt of her bill of expences on souldiers at their goeing forth not alowed of by the Contry Comitte
and to Capt. Foster for a dept due to him from the towne
5- 11 - 0
4 - 4 - 5
9 - 15 - 8
1- 7- 8
3
15 - 6-10
out of which they pd as followeth Imp. to Nicholas Bolton 2- 15 - 6
and to him for frances for 2 weeks 0- 6- 0
It. to Widdow Georg . 2-19 - 1 0- 2- 6
It. to William Pond for work at meeting hous It. to William Trescot for bord
It. to Srgnt Clap .
It. to Ensigne Hale for work at Scholhous and to Benjamen Leeds for Carting bords and to Ensign by Samuell Toplifs rate
It. to Amiell Weeks pt of his pay for runing the line at blew hils
It. to Roger Belleng which Jnº Withington must pay for the same line
It. to Jnº Capen Jun" which Isack must pay for the same line
It. to Samuell Paull for the same work 0- 6 - 0
It. to Capt. Fosterr his towne rate by Isack
It to Henery Leadbetter for frances
It. to Jnº Homes for his widdow for frances
It. to Clement Maxfeild for frances It. to Obediah Swift his rate and mothers It. to James Foster for frances
It. to Rich. Withington for frances It. to Srgnt Wiswell for franck
It. to Quarter Mr. Smith for frank It. to Samuell Robinson for frank It. Srgnt Preston .
It. to Tho Trot Sen" for franck It. to Thomas Tilston for frank
It. to Samuell Paule for frank
It. to Timothy Foster for frank
It. to Timothy Tilston for frank . It. to John Breck for Frank
It. to Nathanell Glouer for frank
0- 4 - 0 0 - 4 - 0) 0- 6- 0 0- 6 - 0 0- 3- 10 0- 2-11 0 - 5 - 0 0- 3- 7 0 - 3 - 8 - 4- ()
0- 4 - 0- 5- 0)
0 - 3 - 4 0) - 1 - 6
()- 2- 0- 3- 0 - 3-
1
11 - 8- 0 3-18-10
look ouer leaf due to ballance .
.
. 0 - 1 - 6
. 0- 3- 0 0- 4- 5 0- 1- 8 0 - 2- 2
0- 3- 4
0 - 6- 0
0- 6- 0
Rest yet due to the towne
The towne Rate Comited to them to Colect the Sume was 15 - 6 - 10
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CITY DOCUMENT NO. 9.
[304.] Made vp this acct with Isack Joanes and John Withington this 25 9 78 and on the 5 - 2 - 6 ballance of all their Rates ther is due to the towne five pounds two shilling Six pence
the one half of this 5 : 2 : 6 was after pd by Isack Joanes and he dis- charged.
This was all could be don that day but the Select men appointed another day Viz the 29 day of Instant Nouember at the hous of Liftnt Capen.
The 29 No 78 John Bird and Jnº Breck made vp ther acct Viz the ten Rats which they Colected the Sume wherof all deductions being Considered Remains good 399 - 5 - 0 The Sume of the first Six rates deductions being Considered is . 243 - 15 - 11 but of both thes Sumes the Tresuerer is to haue 636 - 0 - 6 And Mr Timothy Mather had out of thes Rates to-
wards his fathers rearedges 009 - 1 - 0
The Sume of the Towne rate Comited to them to Colect was 43 - 3- 1 made vp the acct this 29 9 78 for all the Rates aboue said, and there is due to John Bird 148 3 vntill the bils ar ouer lookt of disburstments out of 0- 14 - 3 which ther is a dept due to the town
John Withington's further acct from aboue wheras ther was the half of 5 2 6 due from Jnº Withington at our last acct as aboue said
Hee haue pª more to Tho. Tilston or Jnº Pason for
} frank 2$ 8ª besids the former 0- 2-8
It. he pª more also to Jnº breck for frank 0- 2-8 It. he pd more to benjamin Leeds for fetching a
load of Clobord for the Schol hous and 18d pd 0- 3-0 for a days work at the meeting hous .
It. he was als alowed for Ferrey to Charlestowne 0- 2-0
more James Molts rate remitted . 0- 3-4 and Jnº Sanders Rate remitted by towne Vot 0-16-0 and Petter Talbuts rat remitted by the towne Vote 0 - 15 - 0
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