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The depositions of Jno. Mansfeild and Anthony Newhall, in case between George Keyser and Thoms Newhall, were enclosed with this, and sent by Rich. Johnson to Ipswich court, addressed to " ye worspp11 Sam" Simonds Esq"," by Rob. Bridges, to be returned by bearer to George Keyser.
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John Knolton sworn constable for Ipswich.
John Perye of Newbery discharged of his bond for good behavior.
Mr. William Gerish, John Pike, jr., and Mr. Edward Woodman chosen to end small causes for Newbury. The first two were sworn.
Will and inventory of Tho. Barker, late of Rowly, received and proved.
Mr. Jonathan Wade allowed costs, being summoned by Willm. Symonds and the action not entered.
Abraham Whitacre, for pilfering ten pounds from his master, Joseph Jewet, to pay him thirty pounds and fees of court .*
Mary Muzye, " being of age," according to her father's will, chose Mr. John Norton for her guardian and gave him power to dispose of her in marriage.
John Chote, for stealing apples, to pay Mr. Hubard eighteen pence and fees of witnesses and court.t
Ezekiel Northen fined.
Rich. Swan fined three shillings. ;
Mary Crose to pay Mr. Rogers twelve shillings witness fees and ten shillings for a proved lie. §
*Presented for pilfering certain goods from Joseph Juett of Rowley. Wit: Joseph Juett and Goodman Acey.
tJohn Choate of Ipswich presented, 10: 8 mo : 1650, for steal- ing fruit out of Mr. Hubard's orchard. Wit: Goodwife Stark- weather and Thomas Bishopp.
#Richard Swaine of Rowley presented, 10: 8 mo: 1650, for breach of the peace in striking Ezekiell Northen in the face with a staff or goad. Wit: Deacon Michall and Goodman Acey.
§Mary Cross of Rowley presented, 10 : 8 mo : 1650, for lying and pilfering. Wit : Elder Raynor and Deacon Michaell. Thomas Dickanson || notified the marshal that the freemen of [ Ro]wlay had chosen Zeekeill Northen, [J]ohn Pickard, John Tode and Wiliam Lawe, jurymen, and warned Richard Swane, Abraham Whiteker and Mary Crose the wife of Twyfourde West, and also as witnesses, Elder Rainer, Deacon Mighel, Joseph Jowet and Wiliam Asee. Endorsed by jury : Moses Pengry, Serg. Jer. Belcher, Serg. Tho. Clarke, Will. Fellows, Regnell Foster, Ezekell Northen, Willm. Law, John Tod, Jo. Pickard, Nicolas Noyce, Thomas Colman and Jo. Hull. Humfrey Reyner | and Thomas Mighell | certified that being at the house where Mary Crosse lived as a servant to Mistris Shoue, having been called to take care of the latter's goods and to inquire about some bags that belonged to Mistris Shoue, they # Autograph.
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William Randall and his wife fined forty shillings for suspicion of uncleanness. Wit: John Emery and his wife .*
Mr. Sewall admonished and to make the following acknowledg- ment in the Rowley meeting house, being called on, or pay forty shillings :
[" I Henry Sewall being prsented to the Court holden at Ipswch in the first month 1651 for contemptuous speeches, & gestures, to the reverend m" Ezeckiell Rogers & others in the publiqe meeting ; and the truth thereof being prooved by full Testimony ; vpon which as part of ye sentence I am inioyned to make my confession & acknowledgment of my great sinne against god & offence against his messinger, & espetially in charging Mathew Boyse about buy- ing my howse for the remoovall of me out of the Towne which was denyed by him, & not pved by me. I doe now in the prsence of god & of this reverand assembly freely acknowledg my evell ac- cording to the full extent of the Testimonies and doe earnestly desire you all to pray to the god of all wisdome & grace to pardon
saw two or three bags containing corn and upon opening them found not corn but malt. Mary Crosse said the malt belonged to Goodman Crosse and she had it to grind for him. She further said that Crosse had this and one bushel of rye malt from Charles Browne, but Goodman Crosse and Charles Browne denied it. She afterward said she took it out of Mr. Rogers' chamber without his or his servants' knowledge. Thomas Mighell testified that the malt Mary West said was Goodman Cross' which Elder Rainer and he saw in Mistress Shove's house, when Mary West was their ser- vant, she confessed before Mr. Rogers, Elder Rainer and myself to have taken from Mr. Rogers' chamber. That Joseph Jewet said she had given into his book to pay 13s. 6d. in rye malt and that Goodman Crosse said she was to pay to him about three or four bushels.
*William Randall of Newbery and his wife Elizabeth presented, 10 : 8 : 1650, for suspicion of fornication. Their child was born nine or ten weeks before due time. Wit : John Emery, jr., and his wife. John Emmary, sr., and his wife deposed that William Ran- dall and his wife Elizabeth were married a fortnight and a day or two after myallscit, t and said Elizabeth was brought to bed May 14, 1650. Mary Emery, being sent for after the birth of the child, deposed that William Rendale denied that the child was his as it came before her time. She told him she might come a month be- fore her time. He replied that from six or seven weeks before marriage he would own the child to be his.
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these & all other my sinnes & to guide me in his blessed wayes of Truth & peace for tyme to come."-Waste Book.]*
Thomas Rolinson, proven impotent, on complaint of his wife, was to take counsel of physicians forthwith, follow their advice, and report to court.
[John Deverex swears to account of the voyage. Mentions Mr. Hill and Marblehead .- Waste Book.]
COURT HELD AT SALISBURY, 8 : 2 : 1651.
Grand jury : Josiah Cobham, foreman, Joseph Moyce, Edward French, Richard Wells, Isack Buswell, James Daviss, Danniell Hendrick, James Wall, Rodger Shaw, Tho. Ward, Jno. Merian, Philemon Daulton, Willi. Godfrey.
Jury of trials : Willi. White, foreman, Georg Carre, Willia Osgood, Willi. Barnes, Willi. Partridg, Jno. Gyll, discharged, Rich. Ormsbey, Hugh Sharratt, discharged, Edward Gyllman, Humphrey Wilson, Willi. Estow, Willi. Fullar, Robert Tuck, Stephen Sam- borne.
Mrs. Mary Chelsam v. Mr. Sam. Hall. Debt. Forfeiture of a bond.
*Mr. Henry Sewell of Rowley presented 26: 1: 1651. Wit: the grand jurymen of Rowley, Thomas Michaell, Mathew Boyes and Hugh Smith. Rowley, 10th mo: 1650, Humfrey Reyner, t Thomas Mighell, t Ezekiel Northend, t Will. Lawt and Mathew Boycet certified that Mr. Shouell was walking in the foremost seat in the meeting house of Rowlye near the pulpit. Mr. Rogers, be- ing present and ready to step into the place to begin prayer, said, " Mr. Showell, cease your walking." Mr. Showel answered, " You should have come sooner." Mr. Showel continuing his walk, the pastor said, " Mr. Showell, remember where you are; this is the house of God." Mr. Showel answered with a loud voice, " I know how to behave myselfe in the house of God as well as you." Then the pastor said, " Rather than that he disturbe the Congregation putt him out." Mr. Showell replied, " Let us see who darr." Af- ter this a brother spoke to him in a friendly way, but Mr. Showel, with a stern countenance and threatening manner, said he would take a course with some of them, etc. On another Lord's day Showell was walking in the meeting house, a part of the congrega- tion being assembled, and he, looking up, said, " Good Lord, this day is spent, I know not how, and nothing is yett done," expressing some trouble in other words. Sworn to by Humphry Reynor and Mathye Boyce, 25: 1: 1651, in Ipswich court.
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Willi. Furbur v. Abraham Pirkins. For not performing the duties of his office, concerning an execution delivered to him against Edward Colcord.
Mr. Richard Walderne v. Edward Colcord. For taking certain goods of Mr. Vallentine Hill's on his account and making use of them.
Georg Barly v. Abraham Pirkins. For not serving an execution granted to plaintiff upon a judgment at Salem court against Na- thaniell Boulter.
Jonathan Thing v. Tho. Joy. For unjust molestation and false imprisonment, and in forcing an execution to be served upon his person for a debt paid. Defaulted.
Humfrey Wilson v. Edward Gyllman. Trespass. For violently taking his hay from his meadow and destroying what was left.
Edward Colcord v. Mr. Richard Waldern, in behalf of the town of Dover. Review. Concerning an assignment of a debt of Mr. Burditt to Mr. Willi. Hooke. Verdict for plaintiff. Appealed to next Court of Assistants. Richard Waldern, Willi. Furber and Joseph Armitage bound to prosecute.
Edward Colcord v. Jno. Allcock. Non-performance of covenant concerning five hundred bolts, ten years before.
Jno. Severance v. Willi. Maston. Debt. For 1400 pipe staves assigned by Edward Colcord to James Wall and by him to Jno. Severance. Verdict for plaintiff.
Mr. Sam Winsley v. Mr. Sam. Hall. Defamation. Review of case tried at Hampton 1 : 8: 1650, for defrauding Robert Codnam of 1500 pipe staves.
Tho. Davis v. Tho. Hale. Slander. Verdict for defendant, who was to be admonished for his reproachful speeches concerning the birth of the plaintiff.
Mr. Edward Gylman v. Mr. Jno. Legatt. Trespass. Bargain or sale of a house and land.
Mr. Sam. Winsley v. Jno. Stevens. Defamation. For saying he recovered 1000 pipe staves of Mr. Sam. Hall by false informa- tion of the court at Salisbury. Verdict for plaintiff.
The marshal not having given legal notice of the execution ex- tended upon the lands and goods of Edward Colcord to satisfy a judgment to the town of Dover at Salisbury court, 9: 2: 1650, and the appraisers being not sworn according to law, ordered that there be a new appraisal.
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Jno. Ilsley sworn constable.
Mr. Woodman sworn commissioner to end small causes for Nubery. Willi. Sargent sworn clerk of the train band of Salisbury.
Aquilla Chase allowed 3s. for witness, summoned by Joseph Armitage.
Tho. King licensed to keep the ordinary for the town of Exiter and to sell beer and wine.
Mr. Georg Smith appointed administrator of the estate of George Webb of Dover.
Jno. Gill of Salisbury took the oath of freeman.
Mary Jonson appointed administratrix of the estate of her hus- band, Edmond Jonson of Hampton. To bring in inventory.
William Buswell made freeman, 9 : 2 : 1651.
Steven Flanders took the oath of fidelity.
Joseph Armitage ordered to pay Mr. Clement Campian witness fees in case between said Armitage and Francis Addams ; also to pay to Clement Campion, attorney to Walter Knight, witness fees at Salisbury court, 9 : 2 : 1651.
Mary Willix appointed administratrix of estate of her husband, Bellshasar Willix, of Salisbury. To bring in inventory at next Hampton court.
Mr. Sam. Winsley granted liberty to traverse a presentment brought in at Hampton court, 1 : 8: 1650.
House and land of Mr. Willi. Hooke, which was given as secur- ity for his appearance at Salisbury court to answer Mr. Sain. Wins- ley, discharged.
Mr. Colcord fined 40s. and bound to good behavior for saying at Strawbery bank that he would pluck Captain Wiggin off the bench. Mr. Edward Gyllman and Mr. Edward Colcord bound for the latter's good behavior until 11 : 2: 1651.
Mr. Robert Clement sworn associate for the County of Northfolke.
Mary Willix, widow of Tho. Hauxworth, appointed administra- trix of his estate.
COURT HELD AT IPSWICH, June 3, 1651.
Rowly, presented for defect in the highways, now mended, was discharged, paying fees of court .*
*Town of Rowley presented, 26: 1: 1651, for defect in highway between Rowley and Newbury. Wit: Mr. Gerrish and Arche- laus Woodman.
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Town of Ipswich, presented* for defect in the pound, now made sufficient, was discharged.
Town of Ipswich, presented 10: 8: 1650, for defect in the high- way, t now mended, was discharged, paying the fees of court.
Martha, wife of Joseph Fowlar, fined for lying.#
Alexander Knight fined for lying. Wit : Jeames How.§
Job Bishop fined or to be whipped for suspicion of fornication. |}
Ed. Gillman, sr., bound to answer his son, John Gillman's pre- sentment. John Gillman was discharged. T
Frances Usellton fined or to be whipped on his presentment. Jo. Knight promised to pay the fine .**
Theophilus Salter fined for lying in 1650 and 1651, and to acknowledge his offence of encouraging to steal apples.tt
*On 10 : 8 : 1650, their pound being decayed and insufficient. tBetween Ipswich and Rowley.
#Martha, wife of Joseph Fowler of Ipswich, presented 10: 8: 1650, for pernicious lying, tending to defamation of her own sister. Wit : George Palmer and wife and Goodwife Lovell. George Palmer and wife testified that when Joseph Fowler and his wife were living at their house, the latter was sitting by the fire with them and speaking of Robert Filbricke. Palmer was commending him for his good husbandry, and Fowler's wife said she knew him to be a rogue. Deponent asked what reason she had for speaking so of the dead, and she replied that he was a bawd. She had had no criminal intercourse with him, but one of the fishermen's wives had, namely her sister Dutch.
§Alexander Knight of Ipswich presented, 10 : 8 : 1650, for lying. Wit : Marke Symones, Robert Lord, Goodwife Perey, Goodman How and Richard Cooke.
|Job Bishop of Ipswich presented 26: 1: 1651, for fornication, his wife being delivered of a child twenty weeks after their mar- riage.
TJohn Gilman, now of Ipswich, presented 26 : 1 : 1651, for un- lawful enticing of Hanna Cross, daughter of the widow Cross, using means to draw her affections contrary to the minds of her mother and governors made known to said Gilman. Wit: the mother and William English.
** Francis Usselton, servant to Henry Jacques of Newbery, pre- sented, 26: 1: 1651, for using the name of God profanely, etc. Wit : Thomas Dow and another.
ttTheophilus Salter of Ipswich presented, 10 : 8 : 1650, for lying. Wit : Thomas Bishop and William Avery, jr. Samuel Ayres testi- fied that being at the general training at Charlestowne, Theophilus Salter asked him if he called at Mr. Hubbard's farm and he said he
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Thomas Colman, jr., fined for striking, and discharged on his other presentment. Wit: Willm. Michell .*
Marke Symonds fined 10s. for one lie and 5s. each for three other untruths, and 5s. for railing ; also admonished for serving a warrant on Sabbath evening.t
did not. Then Salter told him that they took some apples, having leave of Mrs. Hubbard to take as many as they wished under half a bushel. That Salter told John Chote to go into the orchard, but he said he was afraid to go, as he had no liberty from Mistress Hubbard. At last he persuaded Chote to go, agreeing to stand all blame and cost. William Averell testified that being at the raising of a house where Goodman Bishop and Theophilus Salter were present, said Bishop inquired of Salter about the eating of apples from Mr. Hubard's orchard by some of the company going to the Bay, etc. Joseph Fowlar testified as to John Chote being urged by Salter to take the apples and that Salter said he was to work for Mistress Hubbard and did not care how many he took for he would work them out. Joseph Begsby heard Salter say that Mistress Hubbard gave him leave to take apples. Thomas Bishop testified that Salter did not tell Chote that he had leave to take the apples until he was out of the orchard. Joseph Lancktont testified as to the taking of the apples when he was going to the last general training at Charlestowne with Theophilus Salter, John Chote and John Buck, and that Joseph Bixbe was a witness. He was also presented, 1st mo : 1651, for lying. Wit : Richard Coy and his wife. John Tillison of Newbery presented, 10: 8 : 1650, for scandalous and reproachful speeches cast upon the elders and others in a public church meeting on the Lord's day. Wit: Goodman Mowdey, Goodman Meriall and Archelaus Woodman.
Bill of presentments, 10 : 8: 1650, signed by William Barthol- omewi in the name of the rest of the grand jury.
Deed of John Crosse, # charging his farm in Ipswich to pay ten shillings yearly forever toward the annnal stipend that shall be settled in Ipswich for a free school,. 6: 10: 1650, addressed "To his reverend friend Mr Nathaneel Rogers pastor to the church at Ipswich." Wit : Nath. Rogers, Robert Payne and John Whipple. Acknowledged 26 : 10: 1650, before Samuel Symonds .;
*Thomas Coleman, jr., of Newbery presented, 26: 1: 1651, for striking William Richardson of Newbury with the swingle of a flail. Wit: William Mitchell and his own confession. William Michell testified that Thomas Collman came to Goodman Sandar's barn and with a great swingell struck William Richeson across the back and ran away.
tMarke Symonds of Ipswich presented, 26: 1: 1651, for lying. Wit : Richard Bettes, Thomas Whitridge, John Broadestreet, #Autograph.
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William Tittcombe sworn constable of Newbery.
Thomas Scott, Joseph Fowler, Daniell Rofe, Phillip Fowler, Rich- ard Kemball, jr., Richard Kemball, sr., John Kemball, Henry Kem- ball and Edward Coleburne. Also presented for reproachful speeches against Mr. Samuell Symondes, the magistrate. Wit: Daniell Roffe and John Brodestreet. Also, presented for several railing and scandalous speeches against Joseph Fowler. Wit : Edward Coleburne, Thomas Smith, Richard Kemball, sr. and jr., John Johnson, sr., and Thomas Lovell.
Joseph Fouler testified that Goodman Simons affirmed at Robrt. Dutch's that the hog in controversy had a mark on his near ear so small that it could hardly be seen, and that no man would use a knife to make such a little mark; that Goodman Simons later affirmed that the mark could be plainly seen from Mr. Baker's par- lor to the street gate; and that Simons said to him: "Joseph Fowler you thinke y' I prosecute against yo" in this matter aboute ye hogg, but I profess I doe not neither haue I any hand in it." Rich. Kemball, sr., testified in substance to the same. Both sworn in Ipswich court, 3 : 4 : 1651.
Thomas Scott deposed that he believed the mark, which was almost an inch deep, was the bite of a dog or hog; and that he heard Goodman Simonds say that Master Treadwalle told him that the hog at Mr. Cogswell's was Goodman Cobean's mark and he had no other.
Daniell Roffe deposed that he was at Goodman Cross' house on a Sabbath evening when Marke Simonds, who was there also, called him to the door and said that he had a warrant for him, but sup posed that Joseph Fowler had served one already, and that he must go before Mr. Simonds or the court at Salem. The Monday follow- ing he went to court and when near Mr. Norton's, Marke Simonds passed and showed him the warrant, but deponent's name was not on it. " It is not indeed," said Simonds. Deponent thought he must be mad, as he had served him a warrant in this manner be- fore.
John Kimball deposed that he heard Mark Simonds profess to Joseph Fowler, after having prosecuted him and John Bradstreet, that he was not the accuser and would go forty miles to do him good. Sworn to in Ipswich court, 4: 4: 1651. Thomas Smith tes- tified that he asked Goodman Symonds why he said that Fowlar would swear or lie for ten shillings, and he said that he thought he could prove it. Richard Kimball, sr., testified that Mark Simonds affirmed about the mark of the hog that was shut up in Robert Dutch's yard. It differed from Mr. Cheut's and Goodman Coburn's hogs' mark.
Henry Kemball testified that he never gave Goodman Simons five shillings and six pence a day for his boy and two bullocks. Thomas Whiterit testified that he heard Goodman Simonds and
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Joseph Muzy fined for lying, and admonished for saying, when some one was reading, that it was the devil's service book. Wit : Daniell Rofe .*
John Bradstreet, Joseph Fowlar, Tho. Scott and Richard Betts, upon their presentinents, discharged.t
Goodman Beals reckoning concerning work done by both parties. Simonds said that Henry Kimball paid him 5s. 6d. for use of his cattle and boy, whereas Goodman Beals said it was too much and that none in the town would give it. Sworn in Ipswich court, 3: 4: 1651. Richard Beals testified that Goodman Simonds plowed for him with a boy and two bullocks one day, and he worked for him about three days. He told deponent that Henry Kimball paid him 5s. 6d., and upon asking said Kemball, the latter said he never did pay him that and never would. Sworn in Ipswich court, 3: 4 : 1651. Thomas Roberts, Andrewe Anderson.#
Abraham Foster and Wm. Dellowe testified that Daniel Roffe and John Broadstreet stood together at the barn door; Goodman Symonds came by and desired said Roffe to speak with him, and John Broadstreete came into the barn, and stayed until said Roff came back. Sworn in Ipswich court, 4 : 4: 1651.
*Joseph Mussy of Ipswich presented 26: 1: 1651. Wit: the widow Cross and her daughter and Daniel Roffe.
+Thomas Scott, Joseph Fowler, John Brodestreet and Richard Bettes presented, 26 : 1: 1651, for giving false testimony. Wit: Nathaniell Stow, Thomas Perkines and Robert Roberts. Mark Sy- monds, informant.
Thomas Harris testified that being at Mr. Baker's the second day before Salem court when Nathanyell Stow was to testify, the latter came out of the new room and inquired of him for Goodman Lord, saying that he did not like some of the company, and so went away. Sworn in Ipswich court, 25 : 1: 1651.
-glish testified that Goodman Broadstreet (also Brod- street), etc.
Apleton testified that lot layers laid out Goodman Cross' one hundred acres.
Joseph Fowler testified that he was hilling corn with Nath. Stowe and heard - Cooke say there was no true church because they -- people of God to Rode Iland and fettered them, and that he would "sceere " the E-[to] death by setting him on a tree naked in a swamp in the summer time "musketoes" should have stung him to death, and he would sit till he was dead, and after that that the Governor had to away in- to England with child and what if the Governor had to - why might not he have to do with - ell as another man. Also that Master Norton taught lies. Mr. Stowe also affirmed the same.
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COURT HELD AT SALEM, 24: 4: 1651.
Grand jury : Mr. Battar, Walter Price, Charles Gott, Henry Herrick, Nicholas Patch, Nicholas Potter, Henry Collins, George Burrill, William Knight, Edward Burcham, John Mansfeild, John Coite, Sam Fostr., Will. Allin and Moses Mauericke.
Richard Moore and John Catlin chosen and sworn constables of Lin.
Rob. Leech chosen and sworn constable of Manchester.
John Deacon chosen and sworn clerk of the market for Lin.
John Collins chosen and sworn constable for Gloster.
Samuell Dalliber sworn constable for Marblehead.
John Gorum was fined by the worshipful Capt. Robert Bridgis for being drunk and abusing John Maunsfeild of Lin, constable. Execution directed to Captain Savidge.
Capt. Hathorne chosen and sworn associate for County of Essex.
Rob. Pike presented by constable of Marblehead for living here and his wife in England. He said he had sent for her by Mr. Stratton. To appear at court to be held 4 mo : 1652.
Sanders said that Henry Dow told him that he had bought a neck of Mr. Spencer's land.
-ph Armitage said that he heard Dow say that he was to pay a hundred pounds in [En]gland for it, and that he bought it for John Sanders.
Frances Smith heard Joseph Armentage ask Tho. Turner to pay a bill, etc.
Rich. Graves testified that he was at Boston and spoke to Tho. Turner, etc.
Thomas Perkines testified that he came into a room where Na- thaniell Stow, Thomas Scott, Joseph Fowler and Richard Bettes were talking about the mark of a hog Thomas Harris had killed, saying that Harris might be mistaken as to which ear was marked. Sworn in Ipswich court, 25: 1: 1651.
Nathaniell Stow testified that some would have him make false statements regarding Harris having killed the hog, and, refusing, they called him a simple fellow, etc. He further deposed that Joseph Fouler and John Braudstreete brought the hog from Plum Iland, and that the hog Thomas Harris killed had a different mark.
Robt. Roberts testified about the mark of the hog, Mar. 25, 1650, saying that they asked Stow if he could not forget the marks.
Presentments signed by William Bartholmew* for the grand jury.
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Jury of trials : Mr. Thomas Gardner, foreman, Sergiant Porter, Danyell Ray, Jeffery Massy, Geo. Williams, Nathaniell Putnam and Thomas Anthrom, all of Salem; and George Tailer, Andrew Mansfeild, Richard Johnson, Nathaniell Kirtland and William Fiske, all of Lin.
Civil cases :-
Mr. Ralf Fogg v. George Ropes. For detaining an acre of marsh to the value of 5li. Verdict for plaintiff, his title to the land good.
Erasmus James v. John Gatchill. Defamation. For saying that James' wife was an old witch, and that she was seen going in a boat on the water toward Boston, when she was in her yard at home. Verdict for plaintiff.
Mr. Henry Roper v. Mr. Nathaniell Silvester. Defamation. For calling him rogue. Mr. Bendall was attorney for the plaintiff. Mr. Foote was surety for defendant. Withdrawn.
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