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Eliakim Wardall's answer for his not coming to the ordinances
*Writ, dated 8:8:1663, signed by --- , and served by Abraham Drake,t marshal of Hampton.
t Autograph.
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on the Lord's days was that he was an hireling and that it was false worship.
Mr. Christopher Hussie, Sam. Dalton and Thomas Ward were sworn to end small causes for the town of Hampton for the year ensuing.
Wm. Buswell was approved as ensign of the military company of the town of Salisbury.
According to order of the Salisbury court, 14:2:1663, concerning the estate of Willi. Coul, late of Hampton, Tho. Webster, the exec- utor, and the selectmen of the town of Hampton in behalf of widow Coule, rendered their accounts to court to whom it appeared that there had been an equal division of the estate according to the order of Salisbury court, all the debts being paid, except some small remain- der of debts, equally by each party, as they shall appear to be due.
Ordered that Daniell Ela have one half the ferry at Haverhill according to his covenant with Willi. Simons and according to the county court order to said Simons about said ferry.
It appeared that the estate of William Coule, late of Hampton, deceased, amounted to 59li. 14s., out of which 18li. 13s. 7d. have been paid in debts. The remainder was ordered to be equally divided between Tho. Webster and the selectmen of Hampton, in behalf of Eunice Coul, widow of said Coule, according to order of the Salisbury county court, 14: 2: 1663, and there having been paid out of her division 12li., the amount due her was 8li. 10s. 2d. This was to be delivered to the selectmen of Hampton for the widow's use, they to account to the county court of Norfolk.
Eliakim Wardall, for charging the Worshipful Mr. Bradstreet, as he sat upon the bench, in the face of the country, with acting maliciously, as in the sentence of said Wardal's wife at Ipswitch, and further instancing the death of their four friends as he called them, with other reproachful speeches, was ordered to be whipped fifteen stripes at the common whipping place this present afternoon, at the court's coming to the house again.
Eliakim Wardall and Jno. Hussey for their and their wife's absence from the public ordinances for twenty Sabbaths, were fined five pounds. The rest was allowed for that which might necessarily detain them at home.
Old Marston was fined for ten days' absence.
Jno. Cass was chosen and sworn constable of Hampton for the ensuing year.
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In the review of Abram Perkins' presentment, the jury found the presentment not legally proved and judgment was reversed.
Ordered that Joseph Merrie shall either pay to Goodman Page five pounds for his charge about his son-in-law, Benjamin Hilliar, and have him, or else the boy was to live out his time with him according to his indenture, and the boy was to be as well clothed as he was when he went to said Page.
Goodman Tuck's license was renewed for the ensuing year.
Capt. White's "neger" constantly owned in court that Tayler was the father of the child, and owned all that Mary Mills testified in her deposition to be true.
Walter Tayler was fined 40s. for commencing a vexatious suit against Capt. White according to law.
To Georg Brown, 15s. for carrying the votes to Boston.
Sam. Winsley was appointed administrator of the estate of Mr. Sam. Winsley, late of Salisbury, deceased and was ordered to satisfy Mrs. Ann Winsley, widow, for her jointer so far as the estate will go, and to give in his account to the next Salisbury court.
James Bruce, presented by the grand jury for being drunk, and the presentment being confessed, was fined.
Court ordered a county rate of 40li. made to defray the county debts.
Court ordered that Mr. Stanian deliver to Joseph Shaw his wife's portion, 13li., before the next Salisbury court, and to have the remainder of the children's portions ready, also to give said Shaw's interest for five pounds of said portion for what time he keeps it after it is due.
Wm. Norman ordered to answer at next Salisbury court to a complaint made against him about taking a false oath.
Allowed to Wm. Fuller, 10s., to the house, 5s., and to widow Wall, 2s. 6d.
COURT HELD AT SALEM, 24 : 9 : 1663.
Judges: The Worshipfull Major Denisson, Mr. Symonds and Major Hathorne.
Grand jury: Mr. Walter Price, Jeffery Massey, John Puttnam, Frances Skerry, John Patch, Mr. Moses Maverick, James Moulton,
Tho (his mark) King's receipt, dated June 14, 1663, to Nathll. Boulter for 24li. besides 18li. in reference to a bill, and on Nov. 23, 1663, for 33li. 8s. Copies of receipts endorsed on the backside of
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sr., John Davis, Henry Collens, sr., Nathanll. Kertland, John Peerson and John Mansfeild.
Jury of trials: Mr. John Gardner, Mr. Phillip Cromwell, Joseph Huchesson, Wm. Dodge, sr., Samuell Eborne, George Roapes, John Devorix, Tho. Fisk, Nathall. Hanford, Jonathan Huston, Henry Silsby and John Lewis.
John Brimblecom v. Robert Codner. Concerning the third part of a shallop, valued at 23li., which plaintiff sold said Codner for 10li. in mackerel, and defendant had paid 9li. in part and was to put in security for the rest, which he refused. Withdrawn.
Robert Hooper v. Henry Russell. Battery. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Frances Johnson, jr., & Co. v. Cristopher Lattamer. For violently cutting off their mooring, when they were moored upon needful occasions. Verdict for plaintiff .;
a covenant of Nathll. Boulter's to Tho. King for the eight part of a saw mill upon the western side of Exiter falls, made by Tho. Bradbury,Į rec.
*Writ, dated Oct. 14, 1663, signed by Francis Johnson,¿ for the court, and served by Ambrous Gaile,¿ constable of Marblehead.
Robert Hooper's bill of costs, 1li. 6s.
Philip Beere, aged forty years, testified that on Oct. 13, 1663, being present near the boat of Mr. Russell, which Robert Hooper had hired of Mr. Maverick, there being present Mr. Russell, said Hooper and John Slauther, Russell gave Hooper leave to take out of the shallop what was his. While he was taking out one of the sheets, Russell struck him with his hand or the sail. Sworn, 16 : 9 : 1663, before Wm. Hathorne.}
John Slauther, aged twenty-seven years, deposed that being at Marblehead near a shallop in which he went to sea the fall voyage, Robert Hooper was taking his things out and unloosing the main sheet, Russell told him to leave one there. Hooper replied that they were his, whereupon said Russell, having the bolt rope in his hand, struck said Hooper in the face. Sworn, 16 : 9 : 1663, before Wm. Hathorne.}
+Writ, dated, Nov. 14, 1663, signed by Jonath. Negus,# for the court, and served by Ambrous Gaile,¿ constable of Marblehead, by attachment of the new frame of defendant.
Fran. Johnson's bill of costs, Ili. 15s. 6d.
Ambross Gayle and Elizabeth Slater deposed that said Gayle being desired by Mr. Latemore to go with him to Richard Reade and Francis Johnson & Co. to bear witness that he would cut their mooring if they would not cast it off, which was fastened to a rock under full sea mark before Mr. Latimor's land, said : # Autograph.
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Richard Rowland, administrator of the widow Smith, deceased v. Cristopher Lattamore. Debt. Withdrawn.
Mr. George Emorye v. Matthias Farnsworth and Wm. Dellow. Forfeiture of bond for non-appearance of said Dellow. Verdict for plaintiff. Court chancerys the bond .*
Latimor told them that unless they would give him a quintal of fish, he would cut it, and because they wished to leave it to arbi- tration, Latimer forthwith cut it. Sworn in court.
John Slater, sr., testified that Frances Johnson & Co. were forced to go to Boston and were absent two days to bring a moor- ing anchor after Mr. Latimor had cut their mooring and that they were detained from sea one day more to lay down their mooring anchor. In the meantime many boats loaded with fish. William Lyon testified the same. Sworn in court.
Elizabeth Slater, aged twenty-six years, deposed that Master Letemore, etc. Sworn in court.
William Pitt,t on 25 : 9 : 1663, testified that "abought fyften or sixteene yeers past I bought all the Reight and Interest that John Goyte had in marbelhed for house stayge and Land, as by the Records of Salem under the worshipfull the Governer Endi- cots hand appeereth: And Injoyed it peasably: And about three or fouree yeers past I sould all my Reight & Interest tharof unto my son in lawe Christopher Lattemer, who hath peasably untell this daye Inioyed itt." Sworn in court.
Moses Mavericket testified, 25 : 9 : 1663, that "being at m" Latamors house on some business : mr Latamors sonn came into the house: and said Father the Cunstable is come presently m" Latamor went out: and I followed to see what the matter was: mr Latamor and the Cunstable went to the side of his stage next the sea: and with an axe which he had in his hand gave some strockes to a moreing which I conseived to be the Moreing of Francis Johnson and Company and was fastned to a Rock above Low water Marke on m' Lattamors Land and nere his stage: which Land Goodman Goit sold to M' Pitts and Mr Pitts and Mr Latamore have enioyed to my best remembrance Fivetene yeares or therabout." Sworn in court.
John Codnert testified, 25 : 9 : 1663, that the land, etc. Sworn in court.
Richard Hally testified that their boat brought in on the last second day nearly two hundred of fish and on the third day nearly fourteen score. Sworn in court.
Emanuell Martine testified that they brought in nearly twenty- eight kentals one day and eighteen the next. Sworn in court.
*Writ, dated Oct. 6, 1663, signed by Hillyard Veren,t for the court, and served by John Bourrill, t constable of Lynn.
t Autograph.
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Mordecay Creford v. Capt. Tho. Savage. Review of an action tried at last Salem court for not giving possession of a house and land mortgaged to said Capt. Savage. Verdict for de- fendant .*
Mathias (his mark) Farnworth, Aug. 10, 1663, gave letter of attorney to Edward Richards to act for him in an action between Sammuell Bennitt and William Dellow concerning a judgment against Farnsworth to Mr. Emery, which said Bennit was engaged to satisfy, or anything that might arise from Thomas Andrews. Wit: John Fullert and Elizabeth (her mark) Fuller. Edward Richards bound for said Farnsworth's appearance.
*Writ, dated 16 : 9 : 1663, signed by Hillyard Veren,t for the court, and served by Samuell Archard,t marshal of Salem, by attachment of the house and land of Capt. Savage in which "Mor- decai Creford liveth."
Henry Skerry, sr., aged fifty years, deposed that he heard the attorney of Capt. Savage read his attorneyship to Goodwife Cra- ford, and demanded possession, but she refused, upon which he attached the house. Sworn in Salem court, 1 : 5 : 1663, and copy made by Hillyard Veren,t clericus.
Mordica Cravet is Dr., 26 : 10 : 1661, to 2 Bushels of Indian Corne, 3li., 34li. of Cordidgs, 1li. 2s .; 1 Barrel of porke, 4li .; 6 C. of bred at Hawkins, 6li .; 1 Barrel of Beef, 3li .; 71li. of sugar & 3 p. of haling hands, 1li. 13s. 7d .; 29li. of Jemoca tobaco, 1li. 9s .; on 5 : 1 : 1661-2, to 1li. 6 oz. of marleing, 1s. 7d .; 3 Barels of Tarr & 1 1-2 B. pease, 2li. 8s .; 8 Bords, 11s. 4d., & in money, 8s., 19s. 4s .; 1 Barrel of porke, 4li .; 1 Tearce of mallases, 3li .; 9 Bushels of Ind. Corne, 1li. 7s .; 2 Bushels of pease, 8s .; 56li. of beef, 18s. 8d .; 20 hhds. of solte, 18li .; bred from Capt. Oliver's, 1li. 10s .; 5 C. of bred from Tho. Hawkins, 5li .; 1 pipe of wine, 18li .; 2 firkins of soape, 2li .; 2 Grapnels of at Danill Turell's, 2li. 8s. 6d .; soe much paid John Grifin p. bill, 11s .; 1li. of Rozin at Mr. Peter Oliver's, 18s .; on 3 : 4 : 1662, 1 mackrel lynes & 1 Cod lyne, 4s. 4d .; 1 shollup Road way, 2 C .: 0: 14li. at 56s. p. C., 5li. 19s .; 1 pype of Goorges wine, 18li .; 3 C. of bred & 1 B. of Tarr, 3li. 14s .; 1 Barrel of porke, 4li .; 1 fliche of bacon, way. 70li., 1li. 15s .; 1 yd. 1-4 of cotton cloth, 4s. 7d .; 1 C. of Lardge nailes, 3li. 3s. 4d .; 2 graplins way. 98li. at 6d. p. li., 2li. 9s .; Robt. Lawrence p. yor. wives ordr., 5li. 6s .; a sithe, Rubstones & a bottell, 6s. 9d .; on 8 : 5 : 1662, To Lawrence White in wt. Callico, 1 1-2 yds., 2s. 6d .; 37li. of Led at 3 1-2d., p. li., 10s. 9d .; 1 pipe of wine, 18li .; 2 Barrels of Rum being 60 Gall. at 4s., 12li .; 1 Casque of molases, 1li. 15s .; 5 C. of bred, 5li. 15s .; 89li. of nevis sugar, 1li. 17s. 1d .; 21li. 3-4 of Tobaco, 1li. 1s. 9d .; Jno. Pell p. order, 2li. 13s. 4d .; so much pd. on for culling fish p. order, 3s .; 110li. of beef dd. by Capt.
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Tho. Phelps v. Nicolas Liscomb and Richard Hanever. Con- cerning eighteen barrels of mackerel which were taken in the boat,
Jnoson, 1li. 9s. 6d .; 5 1-4 yds. of stuf, 1-4 green saye, 17s. 2d .; total, 170li. 1s. 9d.
Mordica Cravet is Cr., 8 : 5 : 1662, by a prcel. of fish then recd, 86li. 16s. 6d .; 28 : 7 : 1662, a prcel. of fish then recd, 56li. 10s. Acknowledged, June 29, 1663, by Capt. Tho. Savedge, who brought his day book and ledger with him and compared the accounts, before Edward Rawson, comr. Copy made by Hill- yard Veren,t clericus. The said Mordecaie and his wife Edith affirmed in Salem court, 25 : 9 : 1663, that the two foregoing credits in fish were paid to Capt. Savig upon account of the mortgage.
Copy of a mortgage deed, without date, Mordecay (his mark) Craford and Judeth (her mark) Creford, his wife, and John Pride, all of Salem, to Capt. Thomas Savage of Boston, one dwelling house and barn, with eighteen acres of land on which the house stands, on a neck of land in Salem near Bass river, with twenty acres lying near Seader stand, near Bass river on Cape Ann side, with one bark with all her sails, masts, yards, anchors, cables, apparel and furniture, which bark said Creford commonly sailed in, also half the bark which John Pride commonly sailed in, with half of her sails and appurtenances, with the whole produce of a fishing voyage which Craford was then undertaking with two boats at Cape Nawagon; said Craford was to pay to said Savage 280li. sterling in merchantable and refuse fish at money price at his warehouse at Bostone, etc. Wit: Tho. Mower and William Hathorne. Acknowledged before Jo. Endecott, Govr. Copied from the records at Salem, Book 2, p. 33, by Hillyard Veren,* rec.
Copy of Salem court record, 30 : 4 : 1663, in action of Savage v. Creford, made by Hillyard Veren,* clericus.
Copies of writs, dated June 24, 1663, signed by Jonath. Negus, for the court, and served by Danyell Rumboll, constable of Salem, by attachment of one black dog, one sow spotted white and black, eight pigs, and the house and land, made by Hillyard Veren,* clericus.
Execution, dated Aug. 4, 1663, against Mordecaie Creford's estate at the neck, near Winter Island and his fishing vessels, to satisfy judgment of the Salem court of 30 : 4 : 1663, signed by Hillyard Veren,* cleric, and returned by Samuell Archard,* mar- shal of Salem and Richard Waite,* the marshal's deputy, who de- livered to Thomas Savage, jr., by order of his father, Capt. Thomas Savage, possession of a barque of Mordeca Craford of Salem, then in Boston harbor.
* Autograph.
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of which thay will not allow him the third part, being partner in the boat. Nonsuited .*
Samuell Bennet v. Mr. Henry Greenland. Slander. Saying that he was a lying knave. Withdrawn .;
Mr. Henry Greeneland v. Mr. John Hathorne and Edw. Richards. Forfeiture of a bond for non-prosecution of an appeal made by said Richards' attorney of Samuell Bennet in an action between said Greeneland and Bennet at the last Salem court. This action was ended by the bench by arbitration. Withdrawn.
Peter Giles v. Wm. Oxman. Debt. Withdrawn.}
Mr. John Hathorne, attorney to Mr. Joseph Humfrye v. Frances Ingolls. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff.§
*Writ, dated Oct. 21, 1663, signed by Fra. Johnson,|| for the court, and served by Ambrous (his mark) Gaile, constable of Marblehead.
Writ, dated 19 : 9 : 1663, signed by John Fuller, || for the court, and served by John Bourrill, || constable of Lyn.
Benjamyn Muzey and John Fuller deposed that being in the house of John Hawthorne, they heard Dr. Greenland say that Sammuell Bennit was "the verryest Rascoll in new England, and that he would not take his word for a groat," with other appro- brious words and speeches. Joseph Armitage testified to the same. Sworn in court.
Hen. Greenland T of Newbery and Samuell Benett I of Rowly Marsh agreed, Nov. 25, 1663, to refer their differences to Wor- shipfull Mr. Samuell Simonds, Major Generall Denison and Major William Hathorne. Wit: John Rucke,|| John Hathorne|[ and John Fuller.||
Samuel Symonds,|| Daniel Denison|| and Wm. Hathorne,| arbitrators chosen to settle differences between Mr. Bennet and Mr. Greeneland, advised, 26 : 9 : 1663, that the actions be with- drawn, and that the evidence brought in by Mr. Bennet proving Capt. Barefoote's attorneyship to Mr. Greeneland be returned, etc.
¿Writ: Peeter Giles v. William Oxman; debt; of 29li. 4s., due for a year's employment about fishing with defendant, to be paid mostly by bills of exchange for England; dated 23:8:1663; signed by Hillyard Veren, for the court.
§Writ, dated 15 : 9 : 1663, signed by John Fuller,|| for the court, and served by Robert Ingoles, || constable of Lynn, by at- tachment of four oxen.
Whereas Joseph Humfrey, I son of Mr. John Humfrey, deceased, and Mr. Edmund Batter were administrators of the estate of said John Humfrey, and whereas Francis Ingolls of Linne, for a long || Autograph. T Autograph and seal.
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Cristopher Lattamore v. Faithfull Bartoll and John Prest. Battery. For assaulting him on his own land and offering violence to him, even to bloodshed. Verdict for defendant .*
Danyell Huchens v. Peeter Nash. For refusing to give plaintiff legal possession and also to lay out one hundred acres of land
time had possession of a farm commonly called Sagamore hill, formerly belonging to said Humfrey, and now was still a tenant there for his yearly rent at ten pounds five shillings for the year 1663, according to agreement, and there having been some differ- ences as to rent, repairs, etc., they now agreed that said Ingols should pay twenty-seven pounds, five pounds having already been received, and Joseph Humfrey leased his interest in it for one year, from July 1, 1663. Wit. William Artwicket and John Belling- ham.t
John Hathorne's bill of cost, 1li. 9s.
Francis (his mark) Ingolds of Lyn, 6 : 1 : 1663, acknowledged himself bound to Mr. Joseph Humfrey of Lynn in 27li., 12li. to be paid in the best grain that the farm will produce as soon as the crop is merchantable and ten pounds in beef and pork on October next, and the rest in good English goods. Wit: Joseph Whitingt and Samuel Whiting, sr.t Joseph Humfrey'st receipt.
Joseph Humfrey'st letter of attorney, dated June 22, 1663, to Mr. John Hathorne of Lyn, for the management of all his estate in New England. Wit: Edward (his mark) Richards, and John Hathorne, jr.t
*Writ, dated Nov. 12, 1663, signed by Francis Johnson,t for the court, and served by Ambrous (his mark) Gaile, constable of Marblehead.
Faithfull Barttlett's bill of costs, 17s.
John Codner deposed that being at Marblehead about fourteen days since, he heard Cristo. Lattamore warn these men not to moor their boat upon his land, but they said they would. Then Lattamore said he would cut it, and they dared him to do it. Presently he came with an axe and those who were upon the stage called to those in the boat to come ashore, whereupon Faithfull Bartoll and John Prest came ashore and fell with violent hands upon Mr. Lattamore. Down came Mr. Lattamore upon the rocks, it being his own land by common repute, and said Bartoll was upon the body of said Latamore, and shook him and punched him with his knee and hands. When Latamore arose, his face was very bloody and he spit blood. Robert Codner testified to the substance of the foregoing. Sworn in court.
Mr. George Emery deposed that Mr. Lattemar sent for him and he went to his house and found him very much bruised and "he + Autograph.
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bought of Nash. His bond for appearance forfeited. With- drawn .*
Mordecaie Creford, assignee or attorney of Freegrace Norton v. Roger Preston. Debt. Withdrawn.t
Mr. John Hathorne v. Joseph Armitage. Debt. Joseph Armitage acknowledged judgment to said Hathorne. With- drawn.}
Mrs. Judeth Stileman v. Richd. Huchesson. For detaining her thirds of land sold to defendant by her deceased husband. Nonsuited, the right party not being sued.§
Marke Bachelder was chosen and sworn constable of Wenham for the ensuing year and Nicholas Merit for Marblehead.
John Davice of Gloster took the oath of freeman and was ad- mitted to this jurisdiction.
lett him bloud." Three or four days afterward he went again and found him not well, etc. Sworn in court.
Jno. Pedrick, aged about twenty-five years, deposed that he saw Faithfull Bartlet, one of Francis Johnson's crew, go ashore to the rock where their mooring was made fast against Mr. Late- more's land, and saw the latter strike said Bartlet two blows on his head and shoulders with an axe-helfe. At this they both closed and fell down upon the rock together. When they arose, deponent saw said Latemor strike him again with his fist, etc. Sworn in court.
Mihill Combs, aged about thirty-one years, deposed. Sworn in court.
*Writ, dated Nov. 10. 1663, signed by Richard Littlehale, || for the court, and served by Edward Harte, || constable of Haverhill. Mr. Huchins' bill of costs, 1li. 7s.
+Writ, dated 16 : 9 : 1663, signed by Hillyard Veren, || for the court, and served by Samll. Archard, || marshal of Salem.
Writ, dated Nov. 16, 1663, signed by John Fuller, || for the court, and served by Robert Ingolles, || constable of Lynn, by at- tachment of a black mare colt.
Bond of Joseph Armitage, || dated Oct. 17, 1661, to John Ha- thorne, for 26li. 14s. 6d., as follows: thirteen pounds by Mr. Olliver Purchis, six pounds to Mr. William Phillips, and the remainder to be paid at Mr. Jno. Payne's in Boston, Dec. 25 next. Wit: Daniell Salmon|| and John Hathorne, jr.|| Owned in court by Joseph Armitage.
§Writ: Mrs. Judeth Stileman v. Richard Hutcheson; for detain- ing her thirds of land sold said Hutcheson by her deceased husband in 1648; dated Nov. 2, 1663; signed by Hillyard Veren,|| for the court.
|| Autograph.
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Nicholas Woodbery was fined ten shillings for absence from the grand jury.
Arther Sandy had his license renewed for the ensuing year.
Mr. Tho. Gardner had his license renewed to sell one barrel of strong waters at retail.
Mr. John Hathorne had his former license renewed.
Mr. Browne, Mr. Corwin, Mr. Batter, Mr. Price, Mr. Croad, Mr. Woodcock and Mr. Gidney had their licenses renewed for retailing strong water for the ensuing year.
Nathanyell Putnam was chosen and sworn clerk of the market for Salem for the ensuing year.
Whereas Benjamin Fairfeild, by consent of Salem county court, 29 : 9 : 1660, made choice of Peeter Palfery for his guardian, until said Benjamin were twenty years of age, or at said Palfries death, the latter having lately deceased, he chose Mathew Edwards as his guardian, and the court confirmed it.
Mr. Edmond Batter, administrator of the estate of John Hum- fries, Esq., was allowed to pay himself his just dues from the estate of Mr. Joseph Humfries, for all his charges in the management of the business, taking it from the rent of the farm of Mr. Humfries at Windmill hill in Lynn. Ten pounds was allowed said Batter of an account presented to court, besides another account owned by Mr. Joseph Humphries .*
The clerk was ordered to issue a warrant to the selectmen of the town of Gloster for the raising of ten pounds for the use of Mr. Thomas Millett in consideration of his pains among them in the public ministry for one quarter of a year.
Samuell Bennett and Wm. Whiterig were fined for not presenting their appeal from the last Salem court to the Court of Assistants.
The wife of Frances Linsford was fined for being disguised with drink.t
John Kitching and Joseph Boyce were convicted for frequent absence from the public ordinances, they having affirmed that they had not before been legally convicted.
*Bill receipted by Edmond Batter.# Mr. Gidney mentioned. +Jo. Bartollt deposed that he saw the wife of Francis Linsford sitting in the highway not able to rise without help, and he fully conceived that she was disguised with liquor. Sworn in court.
Marblehead presentment. Wit: John Bartall and Mary Gere. į Autograph.
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Mr. John Gardner and John Ormes were appointed administra- tors of the estate of John Commins, deceased, that is in this coun- try, and were ordered to bring in an inventory* to the next court.
Joseph Bowed, not having the approbation of the selectmen of Marblehead to sell strong waters or beer, court ordered him to for- bear selling any longer upon his peril. Fines of the last court remitted.t
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