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Mr. Edw. Colcord acknowledged judgment to Mr. Rich. Oliver of Hampton .*
Edw. Gillman was freed of all military trainings and watchings.
[Memorandum in the margin.] "To put Christ : old deed out of Robies case into Christ Palmer's case about ye mortgage Bar- nets bond Cpt Walderns writings."
Ordered that Mr. Jon. Gillman, Moses Gillman and Jona. Thing, all of Exiter, have the care of the estate of Rich. Brey of Exiter, late deceased, until the next Salisbury court.
Capt. Hussey, Mr. Sam. Dalton and Ensign Jno. Samborne were chosen and sworn commissioners to end small causes for Hampton.
Wm. Holdred, having complained against John Ilsly of Salisbury for his children abusing the daughter of said Holdred, now his apprentice, as by several testimonies appeared, court ordered that said Ilsly should restrain his children from further abuse upon penalty of 10li. to be paid to the treasurer of the county, and also to appear at the next Salisbury court for not coming according to summons. t
*Tho. Bradbury and Abraham Drake, marshal, deposed. Roberts of Dover mentioned.
+Joseph Lankister, aged about twenty-six years, testified that the last winter as he was going by Goodman Elsly's house on a
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Town of Exiter, presented for want of a pound, was fined.
Jno. Young of Exiter was fined for trading strong waters with the Indians.
Exiter's fine was respitted until the next Salisbury court, and the former committee, Wm. Fullar of Hampton, Richard Currier of Salis- bury and Wm. Titcu[m] of Nubery, were to make a return to the court.
Whereas complaint was made to this court against Mr. Ric. Oliver for taking an Indian from Nantuckett without the consent of his father, who was there living, and said Oliver having an indenture signed by the boy, with the consent of an Indian who pretended to be an uncle of the boy as a witness, who also had a counterpart in his hands, court ordered that said Oliver should either return the boy to his father or procure a certificate signed by some of the English inhabitants of Nantuckett Iland or other legal testimony of the consent of the boy's father and to make return to Salisbury court. Also in the meantime to look carefully to the boy that he may not want what is convenient and necessary according to English manner if he did not return him.
Allowed 10s. to the servants of the house.
Jno. Souter and Hannah, his wife, acknowledged their sin in abusing Mr. Deering and declared themselves heartily sorry.
Court ordered that Sarah Read faithfully serve out her time with her Mistress Dearing according to agreement, and for absenting herself a fortnight from her service without her leave, 'she was ordered to serve three weeks longer.
Court allowed the county prison for Norfolk to be erected at Hampton.
Ordered for a county rate, 60li.
COURT HELD AT SALEM, 27 : 9 : 1666.
Judges : Mr. Symond Bradstreet, Mr. Samll. Symonds, Majr. Danyell Denison and Major William Hathorne.
Jury of trials : Mr. Edmond Batter, Leift. William Dixy, John Rayment, Joshua Ray, Nathall. Felton, Nicholas Manning, John
very cold day, he saw Goodman Holdredg's daughter very destitute of clothes and without stockings. Sworn in court.
Writ : Cornalus -ey v. Samewell Foulsham; for saying he stole his -, his wife affirming the same; dated 3 :2: 166 -; served by Humphery Willson,* constable of Exeter.
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Collens, jr., Ensigne John Fuller, Robt. Rand, Crispes Brewer, Jonathan Poole and Richard Hutten.
Grand jury : Sergt. John Porter, William Dodg, sr., Anthony Buxton, Humphry Woodbery, Christo. Babbadge, Benjamin Felton, Silvester Evely, Thomas Pitman, Samll. Allen, Mr. Tho. Laighton, James Axy, Nathaniell Kertland, Henry Silsby and Thomas Fisk.
Mr. Bartholmew Gidney v. John Godfery. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff. The bench moderated the bond, which was to be paid in wheat .*
John Peach, sr., Jon. Peach, jr., and Richd. Rowland v. William Nick. Trespass. Verdict for plaintiff.t
*Writ, dated Oct. 31, 1666, signed by Hillyard Veren,# for the court, and served by Caleb Moody,¿ constable of Newbery, deputy of Henry Skerry,# marshal of Essex. Bond of John (his mark) Godfry.
John (his mark) Godfery of Newbury, on June 28, 1666, acknowl- edged a debt to Bartholmew Gedny, to be paid in wheat at said Gedny's in Salem. Wit : Samuell Williamst and Hilliard Veren, jr.}
+Writ : John Peach, sr., John Peach, jr., and Rich. Rowland; for keeping cattle on the common or farm contrary to town order; dated Nov. 20, 1666; signed by Moses Maverick,# for the court; and served by Ambros Gall,¿ deputy constable of Marblehead, by attachment of the dwelling house of defendant.
Bill of cost, 2li. 4s. 6d.
Maj. Wm. Hathorne deposed that he was present when Francis Simson and the Nicholsons sealed the deed now delivered to the court and said Simson declared that the part of the farm mentioned was sold to James Smith before and he would not sign the deed until he was told that he had a part in the rest, the houses and land. Then he signed for the rest. Sworn in court.
Mary Rowland, aged about thirty-nine years, deposed that James Smith of Marbellhead bought of Edmund Nickhollson and Frances Simson their interest in the farm commonly known as Mr. Humphries farme for 8li. and said Smith went with Simson to Petter Pickford's stage, now William Nick's, where Smith paid him in fish. That Simson and one of Nickholson's sons carried the fish aboard a ship as soon as he had delivered it. Further that Smith said that they tried to get him to pay them 50s. for a cow which they had that had been hurt, pretending that Smith's steer had hurt her. That Smith and his successors have enjoyed the farm for the past sixteen years and have kept cattle upon it. Sworn, 2 : 9 : 1666, before Wm. Hathorne,# assistant.
#Autograph.
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Jon. Peach, sr., Jon. Peach, jr., and Richd. Rowland v. Richd. Norman. Verdict for defendant. *
John Legge, sr., aged about fifty-eight years, deposed. Sworn, 2 : 9 : 1666, before W. Hathorne, f assistant.
John Walldern, aged about forty-two years, deposed that often times going fishing with Edmund Niekholsonn, the latter, when asked why he sold the farm, replied that he had no use for it. Sworn in court.
William Beale, aged about thirty-eight years, deposed. Sworn in court.
Moses Mavericket testified, Nov. 2, 1666, that at a town meet- ing at Marblehead, James Smith, deceased, being called to account for keeping cattle, as was supposed, beyond his proportion, on the farm, told of his purchase of the farm. Edmond Nicolson was present and did not deny it. Sworn in court.
Emanuell Clarke, aged about forty-five years, deposed. Sworn, 2 : 9 : 1666, before Wm. Hathorne,t assistant.
John Burton, aged about fifty-eight years, deposed that, intend- ing to go to Roade Island, he was asked by Samuell Aburne to inquire of Frances Simson, etc. Sworn, 12 : 9 : 1666, before Wm. Hathorne.t
Copy of a letter, dated Road Island, 17 : 1 : 1666, addressed to Samuell Eborne and signed "Thy freind" Frances Simson : "My loue is remembred to thee & to thy wife, this is to giue thee to understand that the share that my sisters first husband, had in the farme belonging to marble head, and mine alsoe, he sould to James Smith then liueing in marblehead & the pay was made by the sd James Smith for the whole to Edmond Nicholson, my sisters husband to my best remembrance, but for my selfe I had nothing to this daye, not looking for any but leaueing it to my sisters husband, as I did all that I had besides that, which is to me at this daye aboue two hundred pounds loss, my kinsman sold the farme with the house, being informed that it was but lett to James Smith by the yeare but I told George Corwin before Edward Norrice the scoolemaster, that to my best rembrance, it was sold to James Smith, therefore he should not pay till the case was cleere." Copy made by Hillyard Veren,t cleric.
*Writ : John Peach, sr., John Peach, jr., and Rich. Rowland v. Richard Norman; trespass; for keeping cattle on the farm or com- mon contrary to town order; dated Nov. 20, 1666; signed by Moses Mavericke, t for the court; and served by Ambros Gall,f deputy constable of Marblehead, by attachment of the dwelling house of defendant.
Richard Norman's bill of cost, 18s. 4d.
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Capt. Tho. Clearke v. Mr. Jon. Ruck, assignee of John Mastone. Review. Verdict for plaintiff, the judgment reversed. *
Richard (his mark) Norman, the elder, on 22 : 2 : 1653, made over his house and ten acre lot in Marvellheade upon Darbe Fort side to Richard Norman, his son, who was also to have three Cows' pasture in the farm and the other in the common. Wit : Meare (his mark) Millet. Sworn by Thomas Millet, sr., to be old Richard Norman's act and deed and his mark, 27 : 4 : 1664, before Wm. Hathorne.t
Bond, dated 3 : 1 : 1646, from Richard (his mark) Norman, the elder, of Marblehead, to Mr. Wm. Hathorne of Salem, to be paid in money or fish. Wit : Wm. Waltont and Francis Johnson.t Wm. Hathorne'st receipt.
William Bealet deposed that Allexeander Gelligin owned that he let Richard Norman one cow lease last summer upon the land that said Gelligin rents from Francis Colling, that is, forty-five acres on Marblehead side. Sworn in court.
Bill of sale dated 30 : 3 : 1664, Deauead Thommas of Bass river side to Richard Norman of Marbellhead, one-half a cow's pasture upon the town common. Wit : Marck (his mark) Pitman and Richard (his mark) Clattere.
Benjamin Pammiter, aged fifty-seven years, and Edward Reade, aged fifty-five years, deposed. Sworn in court.
*Writ : Thomas Clark of Boston v. John Ruck, assignee of John Marston; for pretence of a bill due for freight; dated 24 : 8 : 1666; signed by Jonath. Negus,t for the court; and served by Rich. Wayte,t marshal of Suffolk, by attachment of one great gun and three pounds in boards upon the wharf of Capt. Thomas Clarke of Boston.
Tho. Clarke's bill of cost, 1li. 3s.
Bond, dated Apr. 7, 1658, John Marston,t to Capt. Thomas Clarke of Boston, for the amount due to him on account of the ship, Love's Increase, in behalf of Mr. John Rucke, to be allowed out of the freight of three tun of wine on board the ketch Return, which is consigned to said Clarke. The amount due was to be according to said Clarke's account of wages under Capt. Shaples' command from Barbados to New England and for one-quarter part of the ship Recovery's wages, etc. Wit : Marcke Handest and Geo. Homes.t
Bond, dated Barbados, Jan. 15, 1658, John Marston, t in behalf of Mr. John Rucke of Boston, to Marke Handes; for the use of Capt. Thomas Clarke & Co., for 1,225 pounds of good dry Mus- covada sugar to be paid at Marke Handes' storehouse, when said Clarke should send Capt. Shaples account with the said Shaples oath before the Governor of New England that it was a true ac- count of the ship Recovery. Wit : Geo. Homest and John Porter. t
+ Autograph.
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Jon. Beckett v. Jon. Northy. Debt. Withdrawn.
Jon. Beckett v. Jon. Northy. For not delivering one tun of mackerel and four quintals of refuse fish. Withdrawn.
Jon. Godfery v. Mr. Edmund Greenelife. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff. Mr. Hen. Bartholmew, attorney of Mr. Edmund Green- leefe, appealed to the next Court of Assistants. Mr. Hen. Barthol- mew and Mr. Phillip Cromwell bound .*
Jon. Goold v. Edw. Coldborne. For taking away a stray colt. Referred to the bench. Judgment for plaintiff.f
Summons, dated 24 : 8 : 1666, to John Ruck, signed by Joanath. Negus, # for the court.
Copy of Salem court record of 26 : 4 : 1666 in action of Ruck v. Clark, also copy of the execution and return, made by Hillyard Veren,Į clericus.
Deposition of Augustine Lyndon, master of the ship Recovery, and now bound for Barbados, who took certain moneys, goods and victuals of Tho. Clark of Boston, merchant, without which he could not have set sail on the present voyage. He made over to said Clark one-fourth part of said ship and freight belonging to John Rucke of Boston. Another fourth part belonged to Mr. Edward Lassell of Barbados and an eighth part to Wm. Becks. This bill of exchange was dated Oct. 30, 1656, and witnessed by Massy Veale and Bartlemew Cado. Sworn in court, 30 : 9 : 1658, by Hillyard Veren, # cleric. Copy made by Hillyard Veren.#
*Writ, dated Oct. 16, 1666, signed by Anthony Somerby,# for the court, and served by Rich. Wayte, } marshal of Boston. Bond of Edmond Greenlefet of Boston.
John Godfery's bill of costs, 2li. 1s. 8d.
Abraham Whitaker, aged about forty years, deposed that he was at Boston with John Godfrey in Oct., 1659, when the latter demanded of said Greenleafe a bill of 11li., which he finally agreed to pay with eight per cent. forbearance. Sworn, Nov. 17, 1666, before Daniel Denison.}
Thomas Hale, sr., deposed that about twenty-five years since he bought of John Godfrey a heifer for which he paid eleven pounds at 4d. per shilling's advance in English goods as they cost in Eng- land, namely, kersey and stuff. These goods Godfrey sold to Leift. Edmund Greenleafe, etc. Sworn, Nov. 17, 1666, before Daniel Denison.#
+Writ, dated Nov. 13, 1666, signed by Robert Lord,# for the court, and served by Robert Lord,¿ marshal of Ipswich, by attach- ment of two heifers.
John Gould on Dec. 9, 1665, took up a stray horse colt of about two years old, etc. Copy of record of strays, made Nov. 13, 1666, by Robert Lord,# recorder.
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Mr. William Browne v. Ephraim Herrick. Debt. Withdrawn.
Tho. White, guardian to Martha Halfield, widow v. Robt. Cross, sr. Verdict for plaintiff. Appealed to the next Court of Assist- ants. Robert Cross and John Goold bound .*
John Gould's bill of costs, 5li. 13s. 8d.
Edward Cobourne, aged about forty years, and his son, John Cobourne, deposed. Sworn in court.
Thomas Baker deposed that as he was riding to Ipswig he met John Coborn riding to Topsfild and told him of the stray horse at John Gould's. This horse had been cried at Topsfild and deponent, being constable there, gave notice to the constable of Ipswich to do the same. Sworn in court.
Richard Hutton, aged about forty years, deposed. Sworn in court. John Curtis and John Umphrey deposed that a colt was in John Gould's English pasture, etc. Sworn, Nov. 23, 1666, before Daniel Denison.t
Zacheus Gould and James Hanscombe deposed. Sworn, Nov. 23, 1666, before Daniel Denison.t
John Robison deposed that he was at work in John Gould's yard with Gould, etc. That the day before Thanksgiving, he saw this colt with a withe about his neck and that Gould told his servants to withe him if they ever found him without one, etc. Sworn in court.
Tho. Lowthroppe deposed that while seeking for a mare of his which he found in the field of Goodman Smith at Topsfeild, he saw the colt in controversy which had neither withe nor wreath about his neck.
Edward Bridges deposed concerning the marks. Sworn in court. Zacheus Curtis deposed. Sworn in court.
Zacheus Curtis and John Robison deposed that Goodman Col- born said that Capt. Layterup sent him, etc. Sworn in court.
Joshua Ray, aged about twenty-nine years, deposed. Sworn in court.
*Writ, dated Nov. 20, 1666, signed by Robert Lord,t for the court, and served by Thomas Verne,t deputy for Robert Lord,t marshal of Ipswich.
Bill of cost, 2li. 16s.
Lawrence Clenton testified, Nov. 27, 1666, that he received 21li. of his wife to give to his master Crose for his time, and the latter was very unwilling to take the money, but desired him to keep it and procure him a servant, for a servant was of more consequence than the money. Deponent was very urgent for his freedom and so his master went with him to Rachell Hefield to know whether he had obtained the money honestly. His wife told his master +Autograph.
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that he need not question it, as she gave it to him and it was her own to give. Then he delivered the money to his master and received 46s. 4d. in money of him, which deponent laid out for his own use. Sworn in court.
Summons, dated Nov. 21, 1666, to Robert Crose, sr., signed by Robert Lord,* for the court.
Robert Lord, marshal of Ipswich, aged thirty-four years, de- posed that being at the honored Major's house before both of the magistrates, Rachell said that her mother gave her the money before she was married. Sworn, Nov. 23, 1666, before Daniel Denison .*
Thomas Fiske deposed that he heard Rachell Harfild acknowl- edge that the gold which she gave Clenton was not given to her by her mother but that it was in her custody as were the other goods of her mother and she thought that she could dispose of it according to her pleasure. Further that Clenton lent his dame twenty shillings. Sworn in court.
Willeam Durgi, aged about thirty-two years, deposed that as servant of Goodman Booshop, he was ordered by his master to go with Ratchell Haffelde's cow's calf and bringing it to the door, the old woman came forth and asked whether or not Rachell had bought that cow and deponent told her that she had paid four pieces of gold. Then the old woman said it was well, for she had given her all her money to dispose of as she saw occasion. At that time she was "not verie sencable." Sworn, Nov. 26, 1666, before Samuel Symonds .*
Mr. William Norton, aged about forty years, and Mr. Robert Lord, deposed. Sworn, Nov. 26, 1666, before Daniel Denison .*
Richard Huton deposed that he heard Rachell Harfield say to Robert Crose, sr., concerning Clenton "this is the man that you said was worth gold but it is not his fair Lookes that will maintain me." Sworn in court.
Richard Brabrook, aged fifty-four years, deposed that being a tenant of the farm called Haffeild's farm, he had occasion often to be with Rachell Haffeeld, now wife of Lawranc Clenttonn, to whom he had to pay the rent, and the goods always passed in her name either to master or merchant. Further that about three years since her mother gave her thirty-one or two pieces of gold, because, said Rachell, her brothers-in-law had her portion in their hands and she doubted whether she should get it because she lived with her mother. Sworn, Nov. 26, 1666, before Samuel Symonds .*
Willeam Nellsonn, aged about thirty-one years, deposed that having occasion to go to Goody Clentton's house for some corn due him, he found her very sad, weeping and crying, and said that her brother White went about to undue her in every way. She said that he would have her say that she stole the money or that her husband stole it, and he had tried to get away from her all that
*Autograph.
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William Curtice v. Cristo. Lattamore. Debt. Withdrawn.
Capt. George Corwin v. Nicholas Browne. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Jon. Hucheson v. Robt. Cooke. Withdrawn.
Mr. John Hathorne v. Robt. Taylor. Withdrawn.
Jon. Bachelor was sworn constable for Wenham and John Peach, sr., for Marblehead.
John Goold acknowledged judgment to Mr. Edmund Batter, part to be paid in wheat and part in young neat cattle.
Capt. Thomas Marshall was licensed to keep an ordinary or house of public entertainment and to draw wine; also to draw strong waters only to strangers within doors.t
she had. This was the time when Tho. Whit took away the cow from Goodman Graves, etc. Sworn, Nov. 26, 1666, before Samuel Symonds.#
Mr. Harlackinton Symonds, aged thirty-eight years, deposed that he was sitting by the fire with Rachell Clentton the night she was married, and weeping she said that her brother White, etc. Sworn, Nov. 26, 1666, before Samuel Symonds.#
Robert Crosse, jr., aged twenty-four years, deposed that Goody Clenton was at his house very lately, etc. Sworn, Nov. 26, 1666, before Samuel Symonds.#
Samuel Graves, aged about thirty-eight years, Ezekiel Rogers, aged about twenty-six years, and Jon. Whipple, jr., aged thirty- eight years, deposed. Sworn, Nov. 23, 1666, before Daniel Deni- son.±
Thomas Fiske deposed. Sworn in court.
Shoreborne Willson, aged twenty-nine years, and Danell Butler, aged twenty-four years, deposed. Sworn, Nov. 23, 1666, before Daniel Denison.}
Jeremiah Belcher, aged about fifty years, testified. Sworn, Nov. 23, 1666, before Daniel Denison.}
*Writ, dated 14 : 9 : 1666, signed by Hillyard Veren,¿ for the court, and served by Robert Lord,¿ marshal of Ipswich, by attach- ment of four dozen shucks and sixteen bushels of Indian corn.
Bill of cost, 1li. 5s. 6d.
Mr. Jonathan Corwin made oath to the signature of Nicholas Brown on the account due to Capt. George Corwin, before Hill- yard Veren,# cleric.
+Oliver Purchis,¿ Thomas Laughton,# Henry Collins, William Crauftst and Thomas Newhall,¿ selectmen of Lyn, on 23 : 9 : 1666, gave liberty to Capt. Thomas Marshall, "to sett up a publique house of entertaynment for ye Comfortable accommodations of #Autograph.
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Administration upon the estate of Arther Sandy, late deceased, was granted to Margerett, the widow, and Nicholas Merritt, who were ordered to bring in an inventory to the next Salem court.
Samuell Davice, making oath in court that he was attached to answer Thomas Browne, and the latter not prosecuting, was allowed costs.
Mr. Edmond Batter, administrator of the estate of John Hum- fryes, Esq., having paid Edw. Richards 5li. for his pains about the estate, the court allowed it.
Inventory of the estate of John Farrington, late deceased, brought in by Eliza, the widow, administratrix, and amounting to 243li. 6s. 6d., was allowed. Ordered to be paid to the children, as follows: to Edward, the eldest, 60li., to John, 30li., to Jacob, 30li., at the age of twenty-one years. The remainder of the estate was to go to the widow and the whole estate was to remain in her hands for the bringing up of the children.
Silvester Evely of Gloster was freed from common training, paying one bushel of Indian corn yearly to the use of the company .*
Silvester Evely was licensed to keep an ordinary or public house of entertainment and to draw wine.t
Jon. Lee acknowledged judgment to Mr. John Croad.
Mr. John Hathorne had his license renewed for a year and he was not to draw strong waters to be drunk within doors only for the relief of strangers not townsmen.
Jon. Lambert, administrator, brought in an inventory of the estate of Elias Wiate, late deceased, and it was allowed. There were 4li. 13s. 8d., clear estate, which the administrator was to send home or pay to the wife of the deceased or her order.
Travellers & their horses," etc., and requested the court to confirm it.
*Philip Staynwoodį and Thomas Millett of Gloster, sergeants, informed the court, 23 : 9 : 1666, that the bearer, Silvester Evleth "being detrebed in his limes." desired to be freed from training.
tJohn Collings, sr.,¿ William Sargant,# Thomas Millett, jr.,} Jephery Persons, and Thomas Riggs,# of Glocester, on 23 : 9 : 1666, requested the appointment of Selvester Eveleth, "wee beinge without any ordinary in our towne and that to the great trouble both of strangers and our seulf being forced to entertaine them . .. and our towne being a thorowfaire both for Seamen and others." #Autograph.
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At a meeting of the trainband at Andever, choice was made of John Osgood as Leift., Thomas Chandler as Ensign, and Henry Ingolls, John Steevens and Thomas Farnum as Sergeants, and the court confirmed the two commissioned officers. They further ordered that the latter have liberty to choose a sergeant from the three elected as they see cause .*
Theophilus Bayly was licensed to sell strong waters at retail to be drunk in the house by strangers only.
Mr. Samuell Sharp of Salem, dying intestate, about ten years ago and no inventoryt of his estate having been brought in until this present court, and it appearing that there was but little estate and on account of the estate not being administered at the time, the wife of the deceased had lived upon the town, court ordered that 25li. be allowed to the children to be divided among them by the selectmen of Salem and the remainder to remain in the selectmen's hands for the widow.
Laurence Clinton bound to appear at the next Ipswich court. Upon his petition, court ordered that Thomas White lend and deliver to said Clinton a bed, bolster, bed clothes, posnet, bason, four spoons and a skillet, out of the household stuff of the widow Hafeild, now in his possession, to supply his present necessities, the same to be returned when the court required it.
*Petition of the Andover trainband for court's confirmation of their choice of officers, dated 26 : 9 : 1666, and signed by George Abbooutt,į clerk.
+Inventory of the estate of Mr. Samuell Sharpe, taken June 18, 1664, by John Browne, sr., and Hillyard Veren:# Dwelling house & about 3 Acres of ground, 50li .; a sow & 2 piggs, Ili .; one feather bead, 1 pr. blanketts, 1 old Rugg, 3 pillowes & 1 bolster, 4li .; 2 very old flock beads & 2 bolsters, 2li .; an old beadsteed, with cur- taines & valenc, 1li. 10s .; a side Cubboard, 15s .; an old table & 2 stooles, 10s .; one chest, 6 smale old chaires, 10s. 8d .; 2 old smale kettles, 2 skilletts, scumer & warming pan, 1li. 6s .; a pestle & morter, 4s .; 2 haukes, 1 pr. of tongues, a spitt, 12s .; a smale Iron pott broaken & hoocks,3s .; a chafin dish & smooth Iron, 2s. 6d .; old earthen potts & glasses & other lumber, 3s .; pewter, 17s. 6d .; a cullender & 5 old occumy spoones, 3s .; old bookes, 12s .; 6 old Cource napkins, 6s .; 3 table cloathes, 6 pillow beeres, 10s .; 5 old sheetes, 1li. 5s .; 1 boule, tray & a pr. of bellows, 2s .; 2 smale beere vessells, 2s .; 2 old tubbs & a paile, 2s. 8d .; a baskett, old chest & old barell, 5s .; total, 67li. 1s. 4d. Estate debtor to several men, 10li. #Autograph.
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