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oweth me a bushell of corne, 2s. 8d. Total, 19li. 2s. 8d. charges layed out by Thomas Wattson for wid. Margaret Pease : To Mr. Rucke for bread and beere and wyne, 16s. 8d. ; to Goodwife Bullocke for fyve days attendance in sickness, 7s. 6d .; to Good- man Burcham for her Coffine, 6s .; for making her grave, 1s .; to William Woodbery for keeping a heifer and for some part of wynter- ing her, 7s. 6d. ; to the ferryman to bring her over the water, 10d. ; for writinge, 1s .; total, 2li. 6d.
*Crossed out in the original record.
tThis name was first written " Chesslye" and then crossed out. # Autograph.
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Coffen of Haverill ; and John Wiate, Frances Dane and Edward Lomasse of Ipswich.
Civil cases :-
Mr. Simon Broadstreet, assignee of Thomas Dextor v. Robert Nash. Debt of 200li. on bond.
John Andrews v. Mr. John Clarke. Debt on bond. Withdrawn. Thomas Millar v. Richard Haynes.
Henry Greene v. Richard Holinworth. Debt.
Edward Ingram v. Robert Nash. Debt.
Henrye Bachelour v. Susan Bucke. Slander. Verdict for defendant.
Town of Ipswich v. Rich. Smith. Debt.
Mr. Simon Broadstreet v. Frances Perry.
Jonathan Thing v. Juda Parker. Debt.
Mr. John Coggswell v. Mr. Jeames Noyce.
Ralfe Blasdell licensed to keep an ordinary at Salsbery and to draw wine till the next General Court.
Anthonye Stanion sworn constable of Exeter.
Robert Read v. Mr. Stephen Bachelour. Debt.
John Samborne v. Thomas King and Nathaniell Boulter.
Mr. Robert Saltingstall and David Yale v. Tho. Waverton. Debt. Mr. Robert Saltingstall, assignee of Mr. Richard Saltingstall v. goods of Mr. Hugh Peeters. Account. Verdict for plaintiff.
Mr. Robert Saltingstall, assignee of Edward Sandors, agent for Captain Champnowne v. William Payne.
William Payne, assignee of Edward Payne, deceased v. Richard Walderne.
William Payne v. goods of Edward Payne.
Jonathan Wade v. Edward Bendall.
Mr. William Hubard v. Richard Coye. Verdict for plaintiff " vpon the Bargain made wth in' Whittingham 10 years service."
Richard Walderne v. Mr. William Payne.
Edward Colcord fined " for drinking wyne to the abuse of himselfe."
Thomas Bradberye sworn clerk of the band for Salsebury.
Richard Bidgood fined five marks, and to give bond for good behaviour.
Robt. Tuck is allowed to draw wine at Hampton.
Presentment of town of Salsbery for want of an ordinary is discharged.
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Execution against town of Ipswich for want of a watch house is suspended to next court.
Wife of Mr. Samuel Hall fined 20s. for miscarriage in words against the constable of Salsberye.
Mr. Henry Sewall, for misdemeanor in the ordinance of preach- ing, admonished and to give bond for good behavior.
Robert Nash appealed to the next quarter court of assistants at Boston in the case of Edward Ingroam against him.
Jonathan Wade fined for specches affronting the court.
Mr. Robert Saltingstall, sentenced by Mr. Wade to appear, was defaulted.
Robert Nash and Richard Graves, parties to a bond conditioned that said Nash prosecute his appeal in court of assistants, in action of Edward Ingroom against him.
Mr. Robert Saltingstall and Mr. William Walderne, agent for Mr. Shurt, agreed that the action of Mr. Robert Saltingstall and David Yale v. Tho. Wavertons, jr., be transferred to court of assistants.
Mr. Robert Saltingstall, assignee of Mr. Maning or Mr. Dickfield v. the lands of Mr. Frances Champnoone. Tranferred to court of assistants.
George Barlowe discharged of his bond for good behavior.
Eunice Cole, for breach of bond for good behavior to sit half an hour next lecture day at Hampton and to pay the witness, Isacke Perkings, 7s. and to make public acknowledgment of her slander- ous speeches of Susan Perkings and Lidia Pebody.
Humphry Willson and Anthony Stanion allowed fees.
Joseph Armentage to hold goods,in his hands of Richard Knight, late of Hampton, now at Road Iland, and give account thereof to the court.
Nathaniell Boulter fined 5s. for selling wine to the Indians by which one was made drunk.
Robert Heddersye, Mr. Johnathan Wade and Mr. Tuttell were each fined 5s. for selling wine without license.
Thomas Cralye defaulted.
Robert Beacham fined 5s. for selling wine without license. He was presented 8 mo : 1644.
Mr. Baker fined 5s. for selling wine, etc.
Henry Greene summoned by Richard Holinworth. Action not entered.
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Mr. Edward Hilton fined Sli. and bound to good behavior for great abuses offered to three several women. Wit :- -Willox and his wife, Hester Biggs and Mary Wooden.
Edward Hillton acknowledged to stand bound in 40li. for good behavior.
Mr. William Walderne and Robert Lord testified in case of Ed- ward Ingroom at Ipswich court, 7 mo : 1644.
" Richard Smith for not shewing his armes," fined. Half of fine to go to Jerymy Belcher and the other half to Edward Browne for his attendance at court. Also fined for his words to the surveyor and to pay Marke Simonds for his attendance at court.
Richard Smith fined for speaking blasphemons words concerning a difference between the town and himself.
Delivered to Mr. Broadstreet his bond, etc., and Thomas Falk- ner's oath .- Waste Book.]
COURT HELD AT SALEM, 30 : 10: 1645.
[Present : Maj .- Gen. Endecott, Mr. Simon Brodstreet, Capt. Wm. Hathorne and Cp. Robert Bridges.
Grand jury : Of Salem, Lawrence Leech, foreman, Richard Prince, Daniell Ray, Thomas Edwards, Walter Price, Ens. Wm. Dixie and Wm. Dodge ; of Lynn, Henry Collings, Nicholas Potter, William Knight, Thomas Couldham, Georg Kesar and Mathew West; of Wenham, Win. Fiske; and Walter Tippet (sworn 30 : 4: 1646).
Jury of trials : Of Salem, Henry Bartholomew, foreman, Jeffry Massy, Jacob Barney, Willia Lord, Peter Palfrey, John Jackson and Samuell Archer; of Lynn, Mr. Joseph Flood, James Axe, Joseph Armetage, John Ramsdall, Richard Mowre and Phillip Kirtland.
Civil cases :-
Moses Maverik and David Carwethen, attorneys for Wm. Wal- ton, John Peach and others of Marblehead v. Mr. Phillip Alhe, Mr. Thomas Dyer and Mr. Christopher Rogers. Trespass. For cutting wood.
John Kitchen v. Robert Adams. Defamation. Defendant fined 5s. for saying that the court ought to have thrown the case out. Elnor Downeing testified that Robert Adams called John Kitchen false fellow.
Richard Hollinworth v. Henry Greene. Bill of Jno. Jackson.
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Richard Hollinworth v. Mr. Thomas Fowles. Account about the ship Expedition.
Henry Green v. Richrd. Hollinworth. Debt. Mr. Wm. Paine testified that Win. Story discharged Hollinworth of the bond. John Andrews also discharged. Richard Graves testified. Francs Perry testified that " they were deluded."
Mr. Symon Broadstreet, Esq., assignee of Thomas Dextor v. Robert Nash of Boston. Debt of 200li. Mr. Bradstreet testified that Thomas Dexter owed him money and Nash promised to pay it in beaver. Nash's attorney was Mr. Wm. Waldern.
Mr. Robt. Saltonstall v. Mr. Charls Gott and Mr. John Horne, agents for Mr. Hu. Peters. Replevin.
Thomas Ruck, Thomas Dixie, Frances Perry, Abram Whitheire and Mr. Charls Gott v. John Gatchell. Trespass.
Mr. Charls Gott and John Horne, deacons, and agents for Mr. Hugh Peter v. Mr. Robt. Saltonstall, assignee to Mr. Richard Sal- tonstall. Wit: Mr. Wm. Paine, who affirmed.
Thomas Smith and Win. Vinson in behalf of Henry Glas v. Henry Way.
Mr. Phillip Ally of Marblehead fined for being overtaken in drink. Wit : Mr. William Walton and Robert Dyar. Mr. Thomas Dyer said that Ally had not drank much, that Mr. Walton called his attention to it, and he left Ally standing at his " fleaks," but when he sent his men thither, Ally was on the ground. Samuel Carwithin (also Carwithy) and Thomas Sams asked for pay for coming from Marblehead as witnesses for Alley (also Aly.)
Robert Pease, son of Robert, deceased, bound to Thomas Roots of Salem, weaver, as an apprentice for five years to learn linen and woollen weaving, and to have two suits of clothing and 20s. at the end of his time. The 6li. allowed him by the court to be paid to the deacons of Salem before 1 : 3 mo : and his mother to allow him meet clothing for the year past.
Davie Thomas testified about Jno. Bartoll.
Thomas Browning discharged from training 30: 11 : 1645, pay- ing 10s. a year to the company .- Waste Book.]
COURT HELD AT SALEM, 31 : 10 : 1645.
[Christopher Waller asked for clothes he had delivered to Jno. Stacy, for which he could get no satisfaction. Stacy ordered to pay for clothes or return them in good condition.
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Thomas Sherman, servant of the worshipful Simon Brodstreet, to be whipped next lecture day at Ipswich, "that is faier wether," for running away, stealing money from his master, from a maid, Abigall Dixe, and a man, writing a defamatory letter from Eng- land, and forging one from his father to the prejudice of the coun- try and his master. Mr. Symonds to see him whipped.
Mr. Thomas Scruggs and Thomas Goulthwait discharged from training, paying to the company 10s. and 8s., respectively .- Waste Book.]
COURT HELD AT SALEM, 1: 11 : 1645.
[William Paine v. Edward Calcord.
Jams Avery of Gloster took oath of freeman.
Capt. Wm. Hathorne to audit Raph Fogg's account book.
Mr. Ralph Fogge to have ten pounds out of the fines yearly for his attendance on the court, besides his fees, which " doe of right belonge to his places of trust."
William Prichett of Lynn discharged.
Jonathan Wade and Mr. Robert Saltonstall submitted to arbitra- tion .- Waste Book.]
COURT HELD AT SALEM, 18 : 12 : 1645, BY ADJOURNMENT.
[Present : Maj .- Gen. Endecott, Cp. Wm. Haythorne and Cp. Robt. Bridges.
Timothy Allen and Mary Hill, both of Marblehead, presented for uncleanness, bound over in 40li. each to Boston court (Thomas Pitman surety for Allen), and also bound not to be together pri- vately.
Mr. Wm. Clark of Salem advised to forbear being offensive in suffering a shuffling board in his house, occasioning misspending of time.
Robert Goodell was accused by Myghel Sollis (also Sallow) of stealing four goats. Sollis had lost one old and three young goats and finding such, with his mark on them, in custody of Goodall, the latter promised to return them. When Sollis went for them, Goodall said that he had killed one and the rest were lost. Quit for lack of testimony. Wit : Henry Bullock and Tho. Bullock. Thomas Wheeler testified that he had goats of Wm. James, one of which was yellow.
John Pickerin of Salem, presented for defect of bridge that leads
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[Feb.
into town, being very dangerous, was discharged, as he had made satisfaction to town of Salem.
Josiah Rootes of Salem, drummer, fined 10s. for being over- taken in drink at the last exercise of the artillery in Salem, which was publicly known to the bench.
Town of Salem presented for defect of highway at Mackerell cove, lacking a convenient bridge for passengers to pass over the creek. Sufficient bridge to be made. Penalty, 20s.
William Wheeler of Salem fined for being overtaken in drink. Wit: Walter Price and Mrs. Elizabeth Corwin.
William Winter (also Witter) of Lynn presented for saying that they who stay while a child is baptised worship the devil, etc. Henry Collence and Mathew West dealt with him, and he told them that they who stayed took the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost in vain, and broke the Sabbath. Wit : Edward Ingalls. To make confession next Lord's day at Lynn in the open congregation or to answer at next General Court.
John Wood (Woodd) presented for holding the doctrine of anabaptism and withholding his children from the ordinance. Wit : Nicholas Potter and George Keysar (also Kesar.)
Edward Harnett, paying 5s., Mr. Emanuell Downing, 10s., Jeffery Estie, 5s. and William Lord, 8s. were discharged from training, the latter being aged.
Mr. Thomas Gardener discharged from training when his sixth son comes in .- Waste Book.]
Michael Shaflin,* constable of Salem, returned warrant 17: 12: 1645. Nathaniel Handforth,* constable of Lynn, returned warrant 16 : 12: 1645.
List of presentments signed by Lawrence Leach .*
Entry to be made against Henry Way, at request of Henry Waye, Henry Phellps and Goodman Thorston, in a case of attachment. Ens. Wm. Dixie, ferryman, addressed by above parties.
Francis Stephen remembered that Goodman Richards went to " sallmin" to fetch Goodman Ricr. Graves to come to Boyston to Mr. Hill and Mr. Kot to make agreement about some brazen molds, which were in dispute. Spent about ten or twelve days 1 : 5 mo : 1645.
John Bartall presented for working on the Sabbath day. War- rant addressed to constable of Marblehead, dated 12: 4: 1645,
*Autograph.
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COURT HELD AT IPSWICH, 31: 1: 1646.
Jury of trials : Mr. Robt. Payne, Jonathan Wade, Will. Barthol- omew, Tho. Tredwell, Tho. Borman, Tho. Firman and Theop. Willson ; of Rowly, Robt. Hunter, Maxsmel. Jewet and Jo. Garat ; of Newbery, Jo. Chenye and Will. Elnsly ; of Salsbery, Jo. Eaton ; and Jerymy Belchar and Henrye Archer.
Made freemen : Will. Acy (also Asey) { and Will. Wyld (also Wild) of Rowley, and Jo. Woodam and Mark Qilter of Ipswich.
Roger Laugton and Henrye Archer sworn constables of Ipswich.
signed by Raph Fogg,* and returned by David Carwithen .* Wit : Richard Cooke, John Deuereux and Willia Kieney.
Thomas Tuck says that Richard Moore made a well upon the common for his own use the last summer, being very dry and water scarce upon the neck. Tuck hired a cow, which came to drink at the well, and the water being very low the cow broke her neck. 1 :11 : 1645.
William Southmayd* (also Southmate) certified that the children of himself and wife Millisson were born as follows : William, 17 : 7 : 1643 and John, 26: 8: 1645.
Guydo Baley* certified that the children of himself and wife, Elisebeth Baley, were born as follows: Elisabeth, July 27, 1642 and Joseph, Nov. 6, 1644.
Willia (his mark) Allen certified to his family record as follows, on 24 : 7 : 1645 : My son Samuell, by wife Als, born 8: 11 mo : 1631 ; my wife died 8: 1 mo : 1631-2; my daughter Elizabeth, by wife Elizabeth, born 7 mo : 1634 ; Deborah, born April -, 1637 ; Bethiah, born 12 mo : 1639; she died 12 mo: 1640, all by wife Elizabeth. My servant, Robt. Joans, died 12 mo : 1640. My son Onesiphorus, born last of 4 mo: 1642, by wife Elizabeth ; Persis (as we intended to call her), by wife Als, born 12 mo : 1630 ; died within a week.
Edward Giles* certified, 12: 3 : 1645, that his son John, by his wife Bridgett, was born 15: 2: 1645.
Debora (her mark) Skellin certified, 30 : 3: 1645, that Thomas, son of herself and Thomas Skellin, was born Nov. - , 1643.
Christopher Yongs* certified, 30: 3 : 1645, that his children by his wife, Prisca, were as follows: Sarah, born latter end of 10 mo : 1639 ; Mary, born about 8: 12 mo : 1640; Judeth, born about the middle of 7 mo : 1642, and died beginning of 11 mo: 1644; and Christopher, born 2 : 12 mo : 1643.
Larranc (his mark) Soothwick certified, 11: 4: 1654, that Pro- vided, daughter of himself and wife Kesander, was born 10 mo: 1641.
*Autograph.
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[Mar.
Isacke Buswell sworn constable of Salsbery.
Made freeman : Rich. Goodwell and John Dickason of Salsbury ; Daniell Hendrick of Haverell ; and Joseph Parker and Edmond Falkner of Andivar.
Henry Short, Rich. Kent, John Chenye and Will. Elnsly, jurymen, fined 2s. 6d. for not appearing.
Town of Rowly v. John Crose of Ipswich. Slander. For saying that they hid or hurt his cattle. Verdict for plaintiff.
Constable of Newbury fined for not returning warrant.
Rich. Bayly of Rowley v. John Crose. Slander.
Theophilus Shatswell, Edward Chapman and Thomas Perkings v. Roger Cheston.
Town of Rowley v. John Crose. Slander. For saying they coveted his farm. Verdict for plaintiff.
Mr. Ezekell Rogers v. John Crose. Slander. Verdict for plaintiff.
William Sticknye fined 3s. 4d. for striking Goodman Broadstreet's son.
Will. Howard v. Christopher Lauson.
Will. Payne v. Robt. Tucke and Ed. Colcord .*
Will. Payne, assignee of Edward Payne v. Edward Colcord.
Edward Colcord v. Mr. Will. Payne, in behalf of Mr. Ed. Payne. Account.
Edward Colcord v. Jeames Wall. Account.
Edward Colcord v. William Howard. Trespass. For taking away two cows.
Town of Hampton fined 50s. if they do not repair the worst part of their highways within three months and the remainder in three months more. Salsbery to repair highways in two months on pen- alty of 50s. fine.
Judith Parker given costs, being attached.
Edward Colcord given costs, being summoned by Mr. Hooke.
Rich. Carver, being summoned by Mr. Hooke, given costs for himself and his wife to be paid by Thomas Cralye, who is to answer his presentment next court.
Rich. Bidgood had part of fine respitted.
*Payne promised to pay defendant 40s. out of a judgment against Richard Waldern, and if Colcord made up 10,000 pipe staves with- in two months, to give him 20s. more, 2: 2 : 1646. Wit : William Waldern, Will. Hilton.
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Town of Ipswich presented for not training eight times in 1642. Town of Newbury discharged of their presentment.
COURT HELD AT SALEM, 30 : 4: 1646.
[Present : Maj .- Gen. Endecott, Mr. Richrd. Saltonstall, Esq., Mr. Symon Brodstreet, Mr. Samuell Symonds, Cp. Wm. Hauthorne and Cp. Robt. Bridges.
Walter Tippet added to the grand jury.
Jury of trials : Mr. Roger Connant, Mr. Henry Bartholomew, Lt. Thomas Lothrop, Mr. Gervais Garford, Jacob Barney, John Porter, Peter Palfrey and John Kitchen; for Lynn, Edward Bur- cham, Thomas Putnam, Wm. Longley and John Gillo.
Civil cases :-
Samuell Hutchinson of Lynn v. Thomas Dexter, sr. of Lynn. Assault and battery. Verdict, 40s. for plaintiff.
Georg Hadlye v. Jonathan Wade of Ipswich. Replevin.
John Bartoll (also Bartele) of Marblehead v. Jane Podger* of Hingham. Wit: Cp. Davenport and Lt. Clapp.
Jonathan Wade of Ipswich v. George Hadley of Ipswich. Two cases about rent.
William Prichard (also Pritchard), assignee of Tho. South v. Samuell Benitt. Debt due to South.t
James Wale of Exeter by his attorney, Mr. Wm. Bartholomew v. Edward Calcord of Hampton. For taking 10li. and detaining it.
Christopher Hussy, by his attorney, Edw. Calcord v. Robert Lord, the marshall of Ipswich. About care of a heifer.
Evan Morris of Ipswich v. Georg Carr of Salsbury. Wages.
Morrise Hobbs of Hampton v. Robert Coker of Newberie. About a boat three years since.
William Paine (also Payne) of Ipswich v. Robert Tuck of Hampton.
*Defendant, who was a widow, appointed Lt. Roger Clapp of Dorchester her attorney to defend the action, June 27, 1646. Wit : Geo. Weeks.
t Warrant signed by Edward Burchum.#
Bill against John Trumble (also Thromble), including a boat to go to Dover and to carry Paine up the river, and paid to John Wilds and Lt. Howard, total, 2li. 18s. 10d. Wm. Payne's bill of charges, 3li. 11s. 2d., allowed 3: 5: 1646. Two cases. One about 2500 pipe staves to be delivered at Boston, and 5000 bolts.
#Autograph.
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Edward Calcord of Hampton v. Jams Wale of Exeter. Debt. Mr. Sam. Winsley of Salsbury and Mr. Trist. Coffin of Haverell v. Richard Ayre (also Aree) of Salsbury.
Georg Varnam summoned by Sam. Greenfield, action not entered. Robt. Lord was Varnam's attorney. Henry Greene of Hampton was also summoned as a witness for Greenfield.
Inventory* of William Goog brought in, and his widow Ann Goog (also Gouge) appointed administratrix. Court gave her the goods for the bringing up of her three small children.
Mr. Ralph Fogg excused from training. Showed Mr. Garford this order. " Scrip : p. Cp. Hathorne."
John Pride excused from training, paying 5s. yearly.
Richard Dodg of Salem and William Tylton of Lyn sworn freemen.
John Decon (also Deacon) of Lynn sworn constable.
William Tilton of Lynn freed from training, paying 6s. yearly, but to keep his arms fixed.
Thomas Couldam of Lynn sworn constable, 1 : 5 mo : 1646.
Mr. Richard Stilman acknowledged judgment of 17li. 6d. to John Horne, attorney for " Nicholas Pacy of Lowestoft in the county of Suff, m'chant."
*Inventory of estate of William Goog, lately deceased, taken 28 : 8 : 1645, by Nathaniell Handforth, t Francis Lightfootet and Francs Ingols .; His purse and apparrill, 1li. 4s. ; 1 house & lott & 2 ackers of medow aud one ten acker lott, 8li .; 4 hoges, 2li. 10s .; 5 bushels of wheate, 1li. ; ten bushels of indian Coren, 1li. 10s. ; the beddinge, 1li. 18s. 8d .; Flax in the bun[dle], 14s .; one cheste & a chaier, 13s. 4d. ; 3 wheles, 7s. 6d .; one handsaw & one wharte saw,¿ 5s .; one sword & a belte, 5s .; one muskett & bandeleares, 1li .; one warming pan, 3s .; one payer of bellis, 1s .; one Friinge pan, 4s. ; one gridiron & recke hookes, 3s. 6d .; one peice of steele, 8d .; soume ould Ieren, 2s .; too ould howes, 2s .; one reappinge hooke & a sith, 4s .; gunpouder, 2s. 6d .; hay, 10s .; a pece of wolen Cloth, 5s. ; a pece of lininge Cloth, 14s. ; aleven pott hookes, 7s .; one scellitt & posnitt, 3s. 6d .; earthen pott, 1s. 8d. ; 6 spoones, 1s .; 3 wood trayes & 3 wood boules & 3 wood dishes, 1s. 9d .; one runlitt, 1s. ; paieles & tube, 3s .; 2 bages, 2s .; one ould chaier & stoole & trunke, 2s. 6d. ; one old axe & other small thinges, 2s. 6d .; one Cow, 4li. 10s. Debts to be paid out of this, 4li. 9s. 7d .; total, 28li. 11s. 7d.
tAutograph.
#A saw used for cutting an irregularly growing tussock of grass.
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Mr. Gervas Garford fined for absence from jury. He came presently.
12 mo : 1645, the court ordered a foot-bridge to be made at Makerell cove in the highway, which had not been attended to, and if not completed before last day : 7 : 1646, town of Salem to pay fine.
Evan Morris, accused by his master, Georg Carr, for threatening to kill his master, etc., as by Mr. Bellingam's letter, dated 24: 4: 1646, for running away from the constable, and for an action of a high nature done in England, was fined 20s. Daniell Clark, surety.
Edward Calcord fined 20s. for a false oath.
Georg Hadeley, who summoned Mr. Jonathan Wade to Salem court and did not prosecute his case, to pay 8s. costs .- Waste Book.]
Inventory of estate of William Plasse, deceased, at the house of Thomas Weekes* (also Wickes and Wikes), 15: 2: 1646 (per- haps date of death) : One fetherbedd, twoe fether bolsters, one great Bible, one psalme booke, one ould Chest, tooles that Richard Wal- ters hath that he must give accompt of. " And whereas ffyve pownds was given to the sd Plasse by the Towne which I gathered up in Corne for him, I did thus Discharge it, viz .: Imprimis By so [much] unto my self for dyett & elce yt I had Laid out befor ye Towne granted him 5li. ye some of 2li. & out of the 3li. Left I pd for 1 pr shoes, 6s. ; cloth to make him a Capp, 3s. 6d. ; a pair of stockings, 2s. 4d. ; for steele Iron & Cole, 4s .; total, 2li. 15s. 10d. ; spent in dyett, 2li. 4s. 2d. ; total, 5li." In hands of Richard Walters : One chere & stoole, one anvile, 2 vices, one smale beakhorne, 2 hamers, one smale and one great; one old pair of Bellows, 18 files, 1 pr. vice Tongs, 1 pr. snuffers with a bras chayne & 3 kegs, 2 storne plates, 2 pr. & 1-2 of forging tongs, 2 match Locks, 2 stock nail tooles, 2 brok Iron bolsters & a drill boxe, 7 forging hott punches, 2 Iron wrenches, I brass Lampe, 1 litle hack- hamer, 2 pan bores & galloes, 25 smale Could punches, 1 burnishyng steele & a harth staff, 3 hartopps prt. brok, 1 old pr. mittins, 1 turne vice, 5 fil hafts & a flatt bord, 10 li. ; 8 oz. of old bushell Iron, 1li., 8 oz. of Lead, one wrench for breech pl. Charges of Thomas Weekes for William Plass in his sickness : For Veale & Fowle, 5s. 2d .; sugar, 4s. 9d. ; Bread, 1s. 2d. ; beare, 1s. 7d .; more for egges, 6d. ; spices, 6d .; 2 weekes board before he fell sick, 9s .; for a debt that I am ingaged to Goodman Rumball before he fell sick, 3s. 6d. ; coffin, 6s .; bread and beare att his buryinge, 5s .; for Goodwife Ager, 1s .; for the Grave makinge, 1s .; for wood & aleven dayes tendance as you maye thinke meete, 2li. 10s. 2d .; more the towne is willing to allowe him for buriall & atendance of him, 9s. 10d .; total, 3li.
*Autograph.
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COURT HELD AT SALEM, 1 : 5 : 1646.
Robt. Lord deposed in case of Wm. Paine v. Robert Tuck, that when he was at Mr. Wm. Paine's this acquittance was sworn to by Mr. Wm. Waldron, and it acquitted Mr. Edward Calcord of all accounts except those for which Robt. Tuck was security. Lt. Haward deposed as to security to be given by Edward Calcord. Deponent's wife mentioned. Robert Tuck of Hampton gave security also and then deponent delivered two cows to Colcord which were detained by him, and released attachment against Colcord, where- upon the cows and other goods were made over by bill of sale to Tuck, as security. Henry Walthans' and Jonathan Walthams' depositions, 1 : 5 mo : 1646 (enclosed in a letter from the governor). Richard Woodman, Robert Lord and Mr. Wm. Bartholomew also deposed.
Jno. Andrew deposed in case of Georg Hadlye v. Jonathan Wade, that Mr. Wade was coming from the farm when Wade asked Geo. Hadley what he intended to do. He replied that he would pay him in wheat and barley at 4s. per bushel, and rye and Indian corn at 3s. per bushel.
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