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John Godfre's bill of cost, 2li. 16s.
John Cheney, sr., of Newbery, deposed, Nov. 28, 1664, that John Godfre being at Newbery upon a training day, etc. Sworn in court.
Tho. Clarke of Ipswich, deposed, Nov. 30, 1664, that Godfrey rather desired security than the debt whereupon deponent replied, "John renew thy bond till next March & I will secure the debt." Jo. Cheney, sr., of Newbery was mentioned for security, etc. Sworn in court.
/*Writ : Capt. Walter Price, Mr. Henry Bartholmew and Mr. John and Samuell Gardner v. John Pickering; for damage by pull- ing up the stakes that the millwright had set down for placing the mill and throwing part of their timber into the river and turning
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Thomas Robbins, assignee of James Underwood v. William Pitt. Debt. Withdrawn.
the other part adrift, throwing their wheelbarrows and other work- ing tools into the river by night and also endeavoring after the mill was set down to turn it into the channel by night; dated 23 : 9 : 1664; signed by Hillyard Veren,* for the court; and served by Samuell Archard,* marshal of Salem.
John Maston, aged about twenty-three years, testified, Dec. 1, 1664, that the stakes by the new mill were plucked up and the workmen forced to leave off work, and so much of the gravel carried away, by reason of their going to work on the other side. This greatly increased the strength of the tide on that side, and so the foundation of the mill was hindered about four or five days. Sworn in court.
Phylip Cromwell, aged about fifty years, testified, Nov. 30, 1664, that about a fortnight since, being at Mr. Price's house, where John Pickrin was speaking with said Price about turning the wheelbarrows into the river, Pickrin declared that it happened before the agreement was made between said Price and company. Sworn in court.
John Funell, aged about fifty-seven years, deposed, Nov. 29, 1664, that being at the place where the mill was framing, John Pickrin asked him whether there were any difference between the upper and lower place for the mills to stand. Deponent answered yes, that if he were to build it, he would do it forty pounds cheaper in the lower than the upper. Further, that in staking out the platform for the foundation of the mills, it was done to the best advantage, and several of the stakes were driven beneath low water mark, etc. Sworn in court.
John Funnel, aged about fifty-seven years, deposed, Dec. 1, 1664, that when the stakes were pulled up, the workmen were forced to send a man on purpose for him to go speedily to stake out a new foundation for the new mill building on the South river in Salem. And whereas deponent gave them orders to dig channels to lay down the foundation, for want of a rule, they dug in the wrong place to their great damage. Sworn in court.
Thomas Getch, aged about thirty years, deposed, Dec. 1, 1664, that he saw John Pickrin go down to the works and pull up the stakes. Further, that the shovels were cast into the river, and about eleven men were forced to stand still until ten or eleven o'clock, when the shovels and wheelbarrows were found. Four shovels, two spades and two wheelbarrows were utterly lost, etc. Sworn in court.
Richard Maber, aged about eighteen years, testified, Nov. 30, 1664, that when the mill near Mr. Ruck's was beginning, the anchor
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Capt. George Corwin v. Frances Baites. Debt. John Hathorne jr., took oath in court to the truth of the account. Verdict for plaintiff .*
John Codner was sworn constable for the town of Marblehead for the ensuing year.
Tho. Hobbs, by Robert Lord, his attorney, acknowledged judg- ment to Frances Waineright of Ipswich.
William Warner acknowledged judgment to Sergt. Jeremiah Belcher.
Theophilus Bayly had license granted him to draw strong water and retail it within doors and without for the ensuing year.
Joseph Davis, attorney of Symond Tuttle, acknowledged judg- ment to Mr. Eleazer Hathorne of a bill of debt, dated 16 : 9 : 1663, of 10li. 15s. 6d.
There being an account of one Wm. Baker returned to the town of Lynn by authority from Boston, said Baker being infirm in respect of bodily health, and there being a question as to who should look after him and entertain him, court ordered that Mr. Oliver Purchass take him into his care and provide for him for the time ensuing that he was to serve him, which will be till June, 1666.
Mr. Eleazer Hathorn v. Mr. Symond Tutle. Withdrawn.
Obadiah Rich acknowledged judgment to Mr. Edmond Batter.
Mr. Moses Maverick, having been chosen by the town of Mar- blehead clerk of the writs, was confirmed.
Walter Fairefeild was sworn constable for Wenham.
Complaint having been made against Samll. Hucheson and more especially against Hana, his wife, for their disorderly living, said Hana often leaving her husband and her husband not providing necessities for her, the court bound them jointly and severally to good behavior. Upon their promise of reformation they were dismissed upon condition that they live together orderly, and if any further complaint was heard, they should be sent to the house of correction.
that was made fast on the shore to keep the mill frame from fall- ing was heaved out of its place, etc. Sworn in court.
*Writ, dated 19 : 9 : 1664, signed by Hillyard Veren,t for the court, and served by Isack Estey, f constable of Topsfeild, by at- tachment of seven pounds in the hands of Danill Clarcke.
George Corwin's bill of costs, Ili. 4s. 6d.
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Widow Harwood was given liberty to sell ten acres or five acres of land, as per inventory on file, also some part of her other goods which she could best spare, for her present support, provided it be by advice of the selectmen of Salem or Worshipfull Major Wm. Hathorne.
Elizabeth Spooner, relict of Tho. Spooner, deceased, was ap- pointed administratrix of the estate, and an inventory,* amount- ing to 333li. 3s. 8d., was allowed. Whereas there were several grand-children, namely, John, Elizabeth, Hana, Sara and Thomas, children of John Ruck by his wife, the daughter of Thomas Spooner, court ordered, it being consented to by said John Ruck, that the children have 120li. out of the said estate, payable at age, to John, 40li., and to the others 20li. each. The remainder of the estate was to be left in the hands of the widow for her own use. Mr. Edmond Batter and John Ruck were appointed overseers.
Court allowed 6s. for "huencries" to John Massey, late con- stable of Salem, to be paid by the treasurer. Mr. Wade of Ips- wich was to pay said Massey 4s. for his charge in sending three
*Inventory of the estate of Thomas Spooner, taken 15 : 9 : 1664, by Edmund Battert and Hillyard Veren:t A dwelling house, with out houses & 13 acres of land adjoining, 150li .; 1 3-4 acres of marsh & about 6 acres of upland lying in the south field, 16li .; 3-4 of an acre of marsh in ye north feild, 6li .; about 37 acres of upland in the north feild, 40li .; 2 oxen, 2 steers & 5 Cowes, 40li .; 1 horse, 1 steere, 1 heifer, 2 calves, 13li .; 1 swine and 4 sheep, 3li .; a Cart & dung pott, with chaines, yoakes, Harrow & plow, 4li .; 2 loomes & sleas, 5li. In the parlor, a beadsteed, beading & furniture, 7li .; 2 tables, 6 Joyn stooles & a Carpitt, 2li .; 7 chaires & cushions & 2 smales stooles, 2li .; 2 swords, 2 belts & a staff, lli .; a looking glass & som earthware, 6s. 8d .; bookes, 2li .; wearing aparrell, 12li .; 7 pr. sheets, 5 pr. pillow beers, 1 doz. napkins, 3 table cloathes, & some other linnen, 5li. In the hall, 2 chests, a settle & 3 boxes, 1li. 10s .; a high bead, truckle bead & ye beading, Sli .; 2 hatts, 20s., 1 saddle & pillion, 20s., 2li .; a linnen wheele & 2li. of yarne, 10s .; 2 old cushions & some other lumber, 5s. In the kitchen, an old table, forme, stooles & chaires, 12s .; axes, augers, hoes & some other tooles, 1li .; pewter, 20s., Iron potts, bras, & haukes, 4li .; some pailes & wooden lumber, 10s. In the chamber, a beadsteed, 10s .; a feather bead, flock bead & beading & chest, 5li .; old cask & some other lumber, 10s .; a cheese press & dary vessells, 10s .; total, 333li. 3s. 8d.
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warrants to the towns, and the treasurer was also to pay him 2s. for a "huencry" sent after Capt. Scott and Henry Frost.
Henry Waker of Gloster and William Allen of Manchester were dismissed from common training, paying 3s. per annum for the use of the company.
Mr. Edmond Batter of Salem was freed from common training, paying 6s. 8d. per annum for the use of the company.
John Pickering, constable of Salem, was allowed 8s. for his charge in sending letters sent from the secretary to be conveyed eastward two several times, the country treasurer to pay him.
George Bourrig acknowledged judgment to Capt. Georg Corwin. Court remitted the entry of an action of Nathanyell Pickman the last court, it having been withdrawn by the consent of the court.
Whereas there was a county rate to be levied by order of the last Ipswich court, this court ordered that the treasurer collect the same together with all fines and court dues, to be disposed of as follows : to make payment to the ordinaries for the discharge of the court's expenses at Salem and Ipswich; to pay all such debts as have been longest due to any person or persons; with the remainder to discharge all other debts justly due.
An inventory* of the estate of Nicholas Tucker, deceased, having been presented to this court by Andrew Tucker, administrator, and Mathew Price, though somewhat imperfect, yet it was ac- cepted, and the administrator was discharged of his bond, and held in another bond of 20li. for the perfecting of the inventory for the next Salem court.
Court ordered attachments given out for the appearance of persons summoned before the Worshipfull Major Wm. Hathorne upon presentments, and who did not appear.
Fined, 24 : 6 : 1664, by Major Hathorne :-
John Brian, who went into Bartholmew Gidnie's house when the latter and his wife were not at home, was warned by the ser-
*Inventory of the estate of Nicholas Tucker, taken by Andrew Tucker :; One Rugge, Cost at Mr. Willm. Brown's, 2li .; 1 suet of Cloaths, 2li. 15s .; 1 bagge of Linnen, 1 feather pillow, 2 silke Neckcloath, --; 1 Barrell Green ginger, cost 5li .; 1 Cabin Rugge, 1 Canvas bed sake, -; 1 pr. boots & barrell, 1li .; hier of Boat, sumr. voiage, 4li .; 1 short Cape, -; what is due from Samll. Condey, heir of third of boate, winter vioage, 4li. 13s .; 1 fowlinge + Autograph.
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vants to depart. He tarried all night and was found in the morn- ing upon a bed, etc. He was also fined for swearing and drunken- ness .*
William Canon, fined for excessive drinking, and for attemping to strike the constable, was ordered to sit by the heels one hour.
Georg Samon and his wife were fined 5li. each for uncleanness before marriage.
John West was fined for breach of the peace .;
Osmand Trask was fined for rescuing hogs and cattle as they were being driven to pound.#
peece to Jno. Pedericke, 2li .; 16 pr. stockings, 3 suets sea cloaths, 4 pr. shoos, 5 pr. drawers, Hooks, lines & leads, -; Rich. Nor- man is Indebted, 3s .; Willm. Watters, 3s .; Elias Henly, 3s .; Nich. Foxe, 3s .; Jno. Pedericke, 3s .; Thomas Ellis, 3s .; Jno. Harris, 3s .; Jno. Pederick, the losse, 3s .; Jno. Stacy, 3s .; Elias Henly, 6s .; due to Elias Stileman, deceased, 1li. 18s. 8d.
*This happened on 15 : 6 : 1664. Judgment signed by Wm. Hathorne.§
¡Abraham Whithare, aged about three score years, testified that Jno. West of the Creeke came into his house, 24 : 9 : 1663, and they disagreeing about said Whithare's son, said West called Whit- hare base, thievish rogue and bade him take his son and hang him about his neck. Whithare bade him go out of his house, and West, having a stick in his hand, took him by the throat, struck him across the arm and cheek, and pulling him by the jaw, brought blood in two places. Sworn in court.
Mary Whichacre, aged about thirty years, deposed. Sworn, 27 : 4 : 1664, before Wm. Hathorne. §
Will. Hooper of Bass river acquainted the Worshipful Major Hathorne in behalf of Ozmand Traske that contrary to the pre- sentment of Edmund Grover's cattle, the said Ozmund Traske's cattle were impounded at that very time by the said Edmund Grover and Henry Herrick, jr. Likewise, Sarah Traske could testify that they were lawfully impounded without let or molesta- tion, which said Traske desired the Major to consider.
Edmund (his mark) Grover and Henry (his mark) Herek de- posed that as said Grover was driving Trask's cattle out of his corn into the pound, said Trask came and drove them away by force. Sworn at an adjournment of a county court, 14 : 9 : 1664, before Hilliard Veren, § cleric.
Roger (his mark) Haskull, aged about fifty years, deposed. Sworn in court held by Major Hathorne, 14 : 9 : 1664, before Hilliard Veren, § cleric.
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John Bartoll, dying intestate, an inventory* of the estate was brought into court by Parnell, his wife, amounting to 71li. 10s., and
Execution, dated 15 : 8 : 1664, to be levied upon estate of John Codner, namely, on two acres of land at Gatchell's hill or on the neck in Marblehead, or ground to set a house on and a garden spot by the cow house of said Codner, at the choice of William Browne, also one-third of the shallop called the Black Besse and possession of the stage for his own personal use for seven years, to satisfy judgment of Salem court of 28 : 4 : 1664, signed by Hillyard Veren, t cleric., and returned by Isack Williams,; constable. The two acres of land on Gatchell's hill were delivered to William Browne before Mathew Pricet and Samuell Archard,t marshal, by John Codner without serving the execution.
Execution, dated Mar. 27, 1664, against Mordecaie Creford to satisfy judgment granted Capt. Tho. Savage at Salem court of 24 : 9 : 1663, signed by Hillyard Veren,t cleric, and served by Samuell Archard,t marshal of Salem, by attachment of four cows appraised at 21li. 6s. 8d.
Execution, dated July 6, 1664, against Jonathan Singletary to satisfy judgment granted John Godfery at Salem court of June 28, 1664, signed by Hillyard Veren,t clericus, and served by Robert Lord,t marshal of Ipswich, deputy of Samuell Archard,t marshal of Salem, by attachment of 36 acres of land appraised at 10s. per acre.
Execution, dated Aug. 29, 1664, against William Prichet to satisfy judgment granted Mr. Edmond Batter at Salem court of 30 : 4 : 1663, signed by Hillyard Veren,t cleric, and served by Henery Skerry,t marshal of Essex, by attachment of two acres and a half of meadow in Topsfeld, which he delivered by turf and twig to Mr. Batter.
Execution, dated June 29, 1664, against Robert Clements to satisfy judgment granted Capt. Paule White, signed by Hillyard Veren,t clericus, and served by Daniel Ela,t deputy of Samuel Archard,t marshal of Salem.
Execution, dated 12 : 10 : 1664, against Symond Tuttle to satisfy judgment granted Mr. Eleazer Hathorne at Salem court of 29 : 9 : 1664, signed by Hillyard Veren,t cleric, and served by Robert Lord,t marshal, deputy for Samuell Archard,t marshal, who committed him to prison.
Execution, dated June 29, 1664, against John Chater to satisfy judgment granted George Wheeler at Salem court of June 27, 1664, signed by Hillyard Veren,t cleric, and served by John Pike,t deputy for Samuell Archard,t marshal of Salem.
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debts owing to several men of 64li. 18s. 5d., which, upon oath of said Parnell, were allowed, and she was appointed administratrix. The clear estate was 6li. 11s. 7d.
Fined for frequent absence from public ordinances on Lord's days: Joseph Boyce, Jon. Burton, sr., Josiah Sothwick and his wife, Samll. Gaskin and his wife, Jon. Smith and his wife, Michaell Shaflin, Jon. Smale, sr., John Hill, wife of Robt. Buffum, wife of Robert Wilson, Joseph Buffum and his wife, Jon. Kitchin and his wife, Phillip Veren, Samuell Shattock and his wife, John Blevin and William Mastone, for twelve days' absence; wife of George Gardner for six days' absence; John Burton, jr., was convicted.
Two cows, 8li .; bull, 2li .; yearling, 1li .; three swine, 3li .; 4 acres of land and fences, 12li .; 6 in the farme bought of Major Hathorn, 6li .; 2 acres of medow liing at Capan, 4li .; 1 Cows Common, 2li .; one fourth part of a stage and land liing to it, 5li .; 2 beds mad of silkgras with bolster and blankits, 3li. 10s .; a great Copper, 3li. 10s .; one Iron pott, an Iron Ketle, 2 bras skilletts, one Iron scillott and twoe brass scillots, 3li .; 5 pewter platters and a bason, 1li .; peuter, 16s .; a morter and a bras skillet, 8s .; 2 dripin pans, 6s .; a handsaw, 1s. 6d .; a bible, 10s .; wearing aparell, 8li. 15s .; Earthen and wooden ware, 1li .; 2 Chests, 12s .; mony, Ili. 4s .; 1 paire of boots, 1li. ; bands and hankershirs, 7s. ; land bought of Robert barcus near Goit's house, 2li. 10s .; total, 71li. 10s .; estate is debter to severall men, 64li. 18s. 5d. Daniel Bartoll took oath in court before Hillyard Veren,* cleric. Debtor, as appeared by Mr. Cur- ill's booke, 30li. 18s. 9d .; Mr. Mossis Maverick's booke, 9li. 4s. 8d .; Mr. William Brown's book, 5li. 4s. 6d .; John Codner, 7li. 3s .; severall smale Dts. demaunded by severall men, 12li. 7s. 5d .; total, 64li. 18s. 5d. Demanded by Mr. B , 1li. 6s .; John Clemants, 12s .; Goodman Samson, 9s .; William Raimant, 3li .; Thomas Pittman, 10s .; Goodman Dixe, 10s .; Goodman Palmiter, 18s. 1d .; Mark Pitman, Ili. 5s .; Richard Croker, 1li .; William Littfoot, 2li. 15s .; Mr. Gidnie, 2s. 4d .; total, 12li. 7s. 5d.
Edmond Batter,* Moses Mavericke,* James Brading,* John Del,* Willm. Pitt,* Willm. (his mark) Nick, Tho. (his mark) Pit- man, Arther (his mark) Sanden, Michael Coumes,* Samwell Ward,* Jno. (his mark) Waldron and Christopher (his mark) Latimer, jury of inquest appointed, Apr. 1, 1664, by the constable of Marble- head, to view the body of Jno. Bartoll, which was taken up dead out of the sea, reported that they found that he was the cause of his own death, because they found his "murmurd Cape" bound down about his neck and throat with his neckcloth, and he had been heard to let fall many discontented, troubled words about the time that he was lost.
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All who did not appear according to summons were to have attach- ments given out for their appearance before the Worshipfull Major William Hathorne, who was ordered to hear them .*
*The wife of Tho. Gardner, sr., Hanna Burton, Daniel Suthereck, the wife of Hendry Trask, Joshua Buffum and wife, the wife of Richard Gardener, John Suthereck, John Marston, sr., Mary Kichin and the wife of Anthony Needham were also presented. Wit : Henery Scery, sr., Francis Lawes, Tho. Rootes and Thomas Rix.
Presentments, dated 30 : 9 : 1664, signed by Henery Skerey, sr., t in the name of the rest :--
Elisabeth, wife of Umphery Woodbery, was presented for striking the maid of Mr. Hubbard, Elisabeth Hiritton, several times. She owned that she struck her, but it was by order of her master. Wit: Robert Morgane and wife, and Joseph Harie. She was also pre- sented for denying that she struck her, but was acquitted. Wit: Joseph Haire, Mary Lovett and the wife of Captaine Lowthrupp.
Bethiah Lowthroppt deposed that "Being called to witnesse what I heard goody woodbery Say concerning m' hubbards maid: I did hear her say that she did never strike the maid. the Blow was yet to give that ever she gave her either in the house or out of doore & this she said more then once or twice." Owned by the parties, 20 : 12 : 1664, before Hillyard Veren,t cleric.
"To all Persons vnto whom these prsents may Come.
"Know yee, that whereas of late some persons have vnworthily (as I conceive) Endeavered, to present Elizabeth Woodbery, the wife of Humphry Woodberry, vnto the county court at Salem, as I am informed for strikeing a maide servant of ors, (Wee coulde have wished that the rules of charity had been attended herein Especially seeing or neighbours were not ignorant where we dwelt, & might have truely vnderstood the right of the business had they pleased to have spoken wth vs which had doubtlesse prevented trouble to the grand-juror, & sinn in others. How farr the matter is gonn, or how farr prejudice may Carry it we know not. Nor is or purpose to charge any, or to bring discredit upon them, much lesse to blaze abroad the infamy of a servant, knone to all both in Lynn & Salem, that knew her at all, to be most vnfaithfull, and untoward in everything: So bad, unruly, sulen, careles, destructive, & disobedient, that we may truely say, she was fitter for bridewell, or the house of correction, then for any bodyes servant: Haveing occasion to be from home, & not dareing to leave such an one with or childe and house alone wee desired the aforesd Eliz Woodbery, or Lo. friend & Kinds-woman to be over her & in place of vs, and noe more then needs, if we had power to discipline such an unruly servant, so had shee from us: whither our Couzin gave her a blow or not we know not, but are sure such an vntoward provokeing
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Mr. Will. Browne, Capt. Corwin, Mr. Batter, Mr. Price, Mr. Bartholmew, Mr. Croad, Mr. Gidney and Mr. Woodcocke had their licenses for retailing strong water renewed for the ensuing year.
wench Deserved enough, & did or Couzin at any time eyther then in or absence, or at any other time, when she ran from her mistres & worke, telling lies, at neighbours houses & refuseing to come home, we say did she first or last or any time strike her, when as shee was sent for her, & || she || refused to come home, while this wench was servant, wch she was to the Later end of may 64. we doe both of us warne her in it and affirme that she did noe more then she had or authority for, & that her mistresse if prsent would have don the same; & we doe much wonder that there should so much be made of it, when as we conceive, had it been a breach of law for or couzin to have strook her, wch it is not, she doeing of it by or power & reprsenting us; yet as we understd, there hath been noe wittnes brought th- testify aga. her: and if any of or neighbours, should out of envie to her, or us affrme and testify anything against her, wherein she hath offended them in striking or servant; we must professe, in or prsence she never strook her, nor gave her any bad language, and in or absence (as we sd before) she was impowered by us, as also when we sent her up and downe among the neighbrs to fetc her home if she strook her at any time, we justify & allow her in it she was or servant a sad & bad one, and wt or sd kinds- woman hath don is as if her mistresse had & we must owne her in wt she hath or might doe, & they may as well prsent us as her; who are ready to answer, knowing no law of gd nor man to be broken in this case; I wish or people as forward in prsent reall breaches of ye law of god, & man, as they are in this, wch we feare not wth out grounds to be an act of malice to her & us let su- know, they doe not as they would be don by: P vs
"Jer. & Eliz. Hubbard .* "
Robert Morgan* deposed, Dec. 17, 1664, that being cited before the grand jury at Salem, who told him that there was a matter of battery left to them by the former jury, concerning Eliz. Wood- bery, which wanted proof, he said that she never saw Goody Wood- bery strike Mr. Hubbard's maid, except once at his own house. Said Morgan and his wife affirmed that the maid never complained to them of any bad language to her from Eliz. Woodbery and that she was very loving and kind to her, etc.
Elizabeth (her mark) Herendone certified that Elizabeth Wood- bery never struck her but two blows in her life, and those might have been given to a child of two years. She offered to strike her once at Mistress Gardenares house, but said Elizabeth kept it off with her hand. Wit: Elizabeth (her mark) Dickes and Sarah (her mark) Carpender.
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Arthur Sandy had his former license renewed.
Servants of the house were allowed five shillings, and Mr. Browne's maid twelve pence.
On 13 : 10 : 1664, Abell Osier, Mr. Gidney's man, was fined by Majr. Hathorne for slighting authority and for lascivious carriages towards the maids of the house .*
Constable Pickman and Goodman Morgaine were allowed wit- ness fees.
Zachary Herrick was fined by Major Will. Hathorne, 14 : 12 : 1664, for breach of the peace in striking Nicholas Decaine several blows.
The marshal agreed to assign 12li. of Salem's county rate to Mr. Gidney, also Lin, Topsfeild and Gloster county rate; and a fine of John Blyes, 4li. 5s.
Jeremiah Watts,; Allen Bread,t William Merriam, t John Dodge, ; Henery Hericke, t Thomas Rixt and Joshua Rea.tt
Expenses at Mr. Gidneyes, 29 : 9 : 1664, 18li. 16s. 10d .; Major Hathorne upon a court of ye presentments together with another meeting of his, 18s .; debtes of old, 45li. 2s .; charged to Mr. Gid- nies credit, John Briant, 3li. 10s., Jo. Williams, 5li., Jon. West, 5s., Mr. Duncan, Ili., Richd. Ober, 10s., Sergt. Browne, 10s., Abell Osier, 2li., Eleaser Hathorn, 10s. and Mr. Tod, 10s., 13li. 15s. 10d .; total, to Mr. Gedney, 50li. 18s. 5d.
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