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[Nov.
Births in Topsfield, 1666 :-
Pheabe, daughter of Joseph and Pheabe Towne, May 4. John, son of Isack and Mary Cumings, June 7. Damaris, daughter of Thomas and Judeth Dorman, Aug. 3. John, son of John and Hana Pebody, Aug. 28.
Benjamen, son of Edmond and Mary Towne, May 26. Edmond, son of Jacob and Cathorne Towne, July 21. Tho., son of Daniell and Hana Boorman, July 15. Jobe, son of William and Hana Averell, Jan. 1. Thomas, son of John and Sarah Gould, Feb. 14.
Marriage in Topsfield, 1666 :-
John Perkens and Deborah Browning, Nov. 28. per John Redington,* cleric.
Warrant, without date, for Goody Kichin, Goody Buffum, Joseph Boyse, Josias Suddrick, Daniell Suddrick and wife, Jon. Blevin, Samuell Gaskin's wife, Michaell Shaflin, wife of Rob. Ston, wife of Jo. Smith, Tho. Robbins, Tho. Tuck, Bart. Gidney, Jonath. Pickring and Hen. West, returned by Hen. Reniolds,* constable.
Edith Cravitt's* acknowledgment of her sin in abusing the Wor- shipful members of the court and for her unruly speeches, and her petition to the court for leniency.
"Topsfield, here is the names of those that are in a Rate to de- fray the Townes detes which have not payed which arise before the 10th of February : 1664 :" Daniel Clarke, 8s .; Thomas Dor- man, sr., 1li. 1s .; Thomas Dorman, jr., 6s. 7d .; William Averill, 6s. 10d .; Isack Cumines, sr., 4s. 7d .; Isack Cumines, jr., 13s. 4d .; Anthony Carill, 4s .; Thomas Averill, 11s. 5d .; Thomas Hobes, 7s. 8d .; Thomas Brownig, 8s. 8d .; William Smith, 4s. 7d .; John French, 4s. 2d .; Edmond Bridges, 5s. 1d .; Daniell Blacke, 3s. 4d .; Jackob Townes, 8s. 2d. Isacke Estey, 6s. 6d .; William Townes, 1s. 4d .; Joseph Townes, 9s. 6d .; Edmond Townes, 9s. 7d; James Watters, 2s. 11d .; William Nichols, 10s. 11d .; John Nicholes, 4s. 3d .; Lucke Weaklin, 4s. 1d .; Mr. William Perkins, 14s. 7d .; Mr. Gote, Richard Kimball and Thomas Fiske, 10s. 6d .; Barzila Barker, 2s. 2d .; Robard Androus, 4s. 4d .; Even Mories, 1s. 9d .; John Dauece, 1s. 9d .; William Haeden, 1s. 9d .; William Prichate, 1s. 9d .; Farmer Pourter, 7s .; Thomas Putnam, 1s. 3d .; Nathainell Putnam, 1s. 9d .; John Putnam, 8d .; Jusua Raie, 11d .; Goodman Herick, 11d .; Roger Haskell, 8d .; Ould Blacke, 4d .; William Dogge, sr., 1s .; John Dogge, 1s .; Richard Kimball, 9d .; John Rament, 8d .; William Rament, 4d .; Samuell Corning, 1s. 2d .; Goodman Grover, sr., 2d .; Edmond Bushop, 1s. 2d .; John Grover, 2d .; Joseph Roots, 6d .; Jacob Barnic, sr., 10d .; Jacob Barnie, jr., 10d .; John Pouland, 4d .; Mr. Endicoate, Governor, 10s .; Samuell Cuttler, 13s. Signed by John Gould,* in the name of the select- men.
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COURT HELD AT IPSWICH, MAR. 26, 1667.
Judges : Mr. Symon Bradstreet, Mr. Samuell Symonds, Major Genll. Denison and Major Wm. Hathorne.
Grand jury : Ens. Tho. Howlett, Robert Day, Ed. Chapman, Fr. Wainwright, Ed. Bragg, Wm. Coggswell, John Knight, Sam. Plumer, Wm. Tittcombe, Robert Hazeltine, James Barker, Wm. Tenny, Tho. Perkins and Rich. Barker.
Jury of trials : Thomas Bishop, Jer. Belcher, Robert Pearse, James Chute, Anth. Potter, Tho. Clarke, Wm. Chandlour, Tho. Hale, Ed. Huttcheson, James Bayly, Abr. Jewett and Tho. Baker.
Civil cases :-
Abraham Perkins v. Christopher Milton. Debt of 3li. paid to Wm. Sterling for him. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Bill of presentments, dated 27 : 4 : 1666, and signed by Henry Bartholmew, t in the name of the rest :-
Nicholas Jackson of Salem, for breach of the peace in striking and abusing Hugh Paskee. Wit: Bartholmew Gedney, John Norman and Jonathan Pickeringe.
John West, for a common highway being very defective within the farm he lives on or near the house in which he lives. Wit: John Dodge, sr. Will. Allen, Robt. Leach and John Norman were appointed to view it and report.
Marblehead presentment. Owin Ellett, for swearing. Wit: William Charles and Richard Hawley.
Marblehead presentment. Jos. Codner, for swearing. Wit: Sam. Ward.
Marblehead presentment. Francis Hoop, for defect in packing a barrel of mackerel. Wit : William Carter.
Warrant for the Marblehead and Salem presentments. dated June 28, 1666, signed by Hillyard Veren,t cleric, and returned by Samuell Ward,t constable of Marblehead. No return made of the Salem warrant.
*Writ, dated Dec. 20, 1666, signed by Robert Lord,t for the court, and served by Robert Lord,t marshal of Ipswich.
Willyam Starlin, aged about thirty years, deposed that Milton desired Perkins to help deponent with some corn and other things which he had of said Perkins and when they reckoned Milton was present and promised to pay Goodman Bishope of Ipswich, which was the latter end of 1665. Thomas Grant deposed the same. Sworn, 25 : 1 : 1667, before Simon Bradstreet .; Paper addressed: "For Willia. Starling att Haverhill: these dd with Care."
Anthony Austine deposed that he was at Abraham Perkins' house, etc. Sworn in court.
Abraham Purckinsis bill of costs, 1li. 10s. 8d. ¡Autograph.
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IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
[Mar.
Mary Robinson v. Christopher Milton. Debt. For clothes he had of her. Verdict for plaintiff.
Thomas Thulay v. Wm. Ilsly, selectman of Nubury, in behalf of the town. For non-payment of 14li. for killing seven wolves, due by town order. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Mr. Edmond Batter v. Charles Hasselton. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff.t
Christopher Milton v. Abraham Perkins. For disposing of his goods left in his hands and not giving a true account. Verdict for defendant.}
*Writ, dated Mar. 19, 1666, signed by Anthony Somerby,§ for the court, and served by John Wallcot,§ deputy for Caleb Moody, § constable of Newbury.
John Walcoot deposed that there was no question that they were all wolves, both old and young. Sworn in court.
Thomas Thulay deposed that he killed the wolves in Newbery dry common.
Thomas Thulay's bill of costs, Ili. 9s. 10d.
Copy of record of a town meeting held Mar. 6, 1664, in regard to the bounty for killing wolves, signed by Anthony Somerby. §
+Writ, dated Mar. 15, 1666-7, signed by Hillyard Veren,§ for the court, and served by Henry Skerry,§ marshal of Salem, by attachment of all defendant's tillage land, "whether Mr Salting- stones or any else."
John Coburn deposed that he heard Charles Hezelton acknowl- edge about two years ago that he bought a horse of Mr. Newman, for which he was to pay 15li., etc. Sworn in court.
Ed. Batter's bill of costs, 1li. 15s. 6d.
Edmund Batter's bill against Charles Heslington of Wenham, for 24li. 2s. 1d., made by Hilliard Veren,§ from his uncle, Edmund Batter's books, and attested by Edm. Batter,§ who, with said Veren, made oath, 22 : 1 : 1666, before Wm. Hathorne.§
#Writ, dated Mar. 19, 1666, signed by Robert Lord,§ for the court, and served by Robert Lord,§ marshal of Ipswich.
Thomas Grant, aged thirty years, deposed that about a year before Christifer Milton brought to Abraham Perkinsis house a parcel of cotton wool and sugar, and desired him to sell it for him. Sworn, 25 : 1 : 1667, before Simon Bradstreete.§
Anthony Austine deposed that he wrote out the account for said Perkins and Milton received it and did not make any objection. Sworn in court.
William Starlin, aged thirty years, deposed that 11s. were paid to Mr. Thomas Bishup upon Abraham Pirkins' account and that
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Christopher Milton v. Abraham Perkins. Unjust molestation. Verdict for defendant .*
Renold Foster, jr. v. Wm. Whittred. Slander. Withdrawn.
Daniell Wicham, guardian for Sam. Smith v. Jer. Elsworth. Withdrawn.
Mr. Anthony Crosbie v. John Tod. Breach of a bond. Special verdict. Court found for defendant.t
Roggurs Birgis disowned thirty-three shillings, etc. Sworn, 25 : 1 : 1667, before Simon Bradstreete.}
John Frincke deposed that Samuell Currear said that Abraham Purkenes had attached the staves he provided for Cristopher Milton, etc. Sworn in court.
John Aslett deposed that he received 7li. of cotton wool from Abr. Perkins' wife, etc. Sworn, 22 : 1 : 1666, before Simon Brad- street.±
*Writ, dated Mar. 18, 1666, signed by Robert Lord,¿ for the court, and served by Robert Lord,# marshal of Ipswich.
Abraham Purckinsis bill of costs, 4s.
¡Writ, dated 20 : 1 : 1666-7, signed by Tho. Leaver,} for the court, and served by Thomas Tenny,¿ constable of Rowley.
Copy of articles of agreement, of Feb. 10, 1662, made June 22, 1666, by Robert Lord,# cleric.
Copy of award of arbitration between Mr. Anthony Crosbie and John Tod, both of Rowley, returned by Edward Woodman, John Pike and Daniell Ela: that there was due to John Tod, 154li. 18s. 6 1-2d., and in payment Mr. Anthony Crosbie was to give him a firm deed of the land at Merrimack, within ten days, also the 19li. 18s. 6d. due was to be paid in merchandise; they confirmed the articles of exchange concerning the twenty-nine acres near Rowley town, dated 10 : 12 : 1662, and Crosbie was to give a deed, etc. Sworn in court at Ipswich, Sept. 25, 1666, before Robert Lord,¿ cleric.
John Todd's bill of cost, 2li. 5s.
Anthony Crosbie'st pleas, and John Tod'st answer.
Verdict returned by the jury. Mr. Crossby's wife mentioned.
Nicolas Brown deposed that Tod and Crosby were at his house, etc. Sworn in court.
John Pickard testified that he heard Tod offer to settle with Mr. Crosbey and asked deponent to speak to Mr. Wade to that end. Sworn in court.
Robert Lord, sr., deposed. Sworn in court.
Ezekiell Northend and John Pickard deposed. Sworn in court. John Acie deposed. Sworn in court.
įAutograph.
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IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
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Mr. Anthony Crosbie v. John Tod. For not giving assurance. Withdrawn.
John Poor, attorney to Daniell Poore v. Jo. Godfry. With- drawn.
John Wooddam, assignee of Rich. Dole v. John Godfrey. Debt of forty bushels of wheat. Verdict for plaintiff.
John Wooddam v. Peeter Ayre. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Edward Harraden v. James Steevens. Review. Verdict for plaintiff.t
Anthony Crosby and John Tod, June 22, 1666, appointed John Pike of Newbury and Daniell Ela of Haverill, arbitrators. Wit: John Pickard and Anthony Austin. Copy made by Robert Lord,} cleric.
Philip Nellson, aged about thirty-one years, deposed that Tod, standing in the street about ten rods from the dwelling house, tendered the deeds to Mrs. Crosbe, handing them over the rails, but she refused to receive them. Sworn in court.
John Pickard and Philip Nellson of Rowley deposed that Mr. Crosbey was not at home, but his wife was in the orchard, etc. Sworn in court.
*Writ, dated Mar. 16, 1666, signed by Robert Lord,# for the court, and served by John Griffing,# deputy marshal for Robert Lord,¿marshal of Ipswich, by attachment of three acres of meadow, formerly John Woddomes.
Peter Ayert of Haverell, husbandman, Dec. 29, 1665, acknowl- edged a debt of 9li. to John Wooddam of Ipswich, bricklayer, to be paid at the latter's house in Ipswich or the house of Edward Hazen of Rowley. Wit : Willm. White; and Katherine (her mark) White.
Peter Ayert of Haverhill, on Mar. 19, 1666-7, appointed John Griffing of Rowley his attorney. Wit : John Carletont and Martha (her mark) Dow.
+Writ, dated Mar. 16, 1666, signed by Robert Lord, for the court, and served by Anthony Day,¿ deputy marshal for Robert Lord,¿ marshal of Ipswich, by attachment of meadow.
Edward Haridines bill of costs, 4li. 6s. 10d.
William Evens, aged about forty-six years, deposed that he had mowed the land in controversy as the right of Will. Huff, who was the first owner, and the bound marks were a tree upon a knoll of rocks to a stake near the great creek. Sworn in court.
William Linkhorne, aged about twenty-three years, deposed that he and Richard Beaford were mowing and deponent asked if he # Autograph.
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knew the bounds of his master Harridin's marsh, etc. Sworn in court.
Copies of depositions of Richard Beeford, John Pearce, William Hascall, jr., Clement Coldum, George Blacke and Isaack Steevens, taken from Salem court records, 27 : 4 : 1666, by Hillyard Veren,* cleric.
Thomas Joanes, aged sixty-eight years, deposed that he mowed for John Goyte upon the other side of the main creek to the head of the Long cove, etc. Sworn in court.
George Blake, aged about fifty-five years, deposed that his meadow was measured before Solomon Martin's, etc. Sworn, Sept. 25, 1666, before Samuel Symonds .*
Thomas Joanes, aged sixty-eight years, deposed that when the lot layers of Gloster first laid out the marsh of the Long cove in Squam, he was with them, etc. Sworn in court.
Thomas Kemball deposed that this land was in possession of Robert Dutch fifteen or sixteen years ago, etc. Sworn in court.
Copy of grant to William Hough taken from the town book by Thomas Riggs .*
Clement Coldum of Glocester deposed that he was chosen by Edward Harinden and William Seargent by James Stevens to settle, etc. Sworn in court.
Robert Dutch, aged about forty-five years, deposed that he lived on the land in controversy from 1651 to 1657, etc. Sworn in court.
Willm. Lincorne deposed that when he was mowing about five years ago for his master Harrendine, he went to dinner where John Pearce and Clement Coldum were, etc. His master had mowed this lot every year since Harrendine came to live at Glocester. Sworn in Ipswich court, 26 : 7 : 1665, and copy made by Hillyard Veren,* cleric.
Richard - deposed. Sworn in court at Ipswich. Copy made by Hillyard Veren,* cleric.
William Lincolne deposed that Edward Harrenden went to live at Gloster about April, 1657. Further that when they brought in the hay this year, James Steevens came with a constable's deputy and took the hay off Harrenden's canoes as they lay in his dock upon his own land near his house. Sworn, June 25, 1666, before Samuell Symonds, and copy made by Hillyard Veren,t cleric.
Clement Coledam, aged forty years, deposed that the town gave John Goyte the marsh in exchange for a four acre lot of marsh. Sworn in court.
Copies of Salem court record, 26 : 4 : 1666, and writ, and de- position of Clement Coledum, taken from Ipswich court records of Sept. 26, 1665, made by Hillyard Veren,* cleric.
William Linckhorne testified that John Goyte told him that he sold the land to Robert Dutch, etc. Sworn in court.
* Autograph.
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IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
[Mar.
Mr. Phillip Nellson v. John Woolcott. Non-payment of 200li. Verdict for plaintiff. Appealed to the next Court of Assistants. John Woolcott, John Dressor and Thomas Lovell bound .*
Copies of writ, and depositions of Clement Coldum, Richard Beeford, John Pearce and George Blake, made by Hillyard Veren, t cleric.
*Philip Nellson'st receipt, dated Nov. 16, 1665, to John Willcot of Newbury, for 8li. 15s. in part payment for the Merrimack land. Wit: Ezekiel Northend.t
Philip Nelson'st receipt, dated Nov. 7, 1663, to John Willcot of Newbury, for a pair of oxen and a pair of steers, in part payment for the Merrimack land. Wit : Edmund Mors.t
William Boullton deposed that he lived a little while near Robert Savery and the latter was damaged no less than ten or twelve shillings by the benefit that he might have made of his cows if the house had been finished according to the time of agreement. Sworn in court.
- deposed that he had several times seen the corn and hay covered with a great depth of snow, etc. Sworn in court.
William Boulton and Robert Savery deposed that John Wilcott of Newbury, carpenter, in consideration of 300 acres of land in Rowley bought of Philip Nellson of Rowley, promised to pay 200li. Half of this amount was to be paid in building a house and barn upon the land of said Nellson at Merrimacke, the house to be thirty- four feet long, sixteen feet wide and nine feet stud, the roof covered with well seasoned pine boards, to be double-boarded, well and substantially nailed, the sides and ends of the house to be clap- boarded with good and substantial clapboards, well nailed, make six windows, the four lower windows to be two feet long, with three lights each, the doors to be made of good pine boards, with hooks and hinges, and he to hang the same, to make and lay four floors, two lower and two chamber, close-laid and covered with good and well-seasoned pine boards, well-nailed, to make a good double chimney, daub the same, making a good back to said chim- ney, to daub the ends of the house and the sides up to the wall plates with clay, make an oven, flight of stairs to the chambers, all to be finished before the last of May, 1663. He was also to build a barn fifty by twenty feet, near said dwelling house, thirteen feet stud, the roof covered with well-seasoned pine boards, with a good floor, etc., for all of which said Wilcott was to have 100li. allowed him, the other hundred to be paid in corn, delivered aboard some boat in Merrimacke river near Nellson's land, and neat cattle, not over seven years old, or oxen not over nine. Sworn in court.
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Zorobabell Endicott v. Daniell Hovey and Edmond Bridges, in behalf of the town of Topsfield. Withdrawn. Edmond Bridges allowed costs.
John Tod v. John Godfry. Review. Withdrawn.
Mr. Antipas Newman v. Charles Hazelton. Non-payment of 6li. Verdict for plaintiff .*
John Woollcott's answer to the foregoing testimony: that after the lease was made, Saverie and Boulton went to Mr. Nellson to get him to make the bargain less hard, and he agreed to allow them 20li., and deponent did not counsel them to do anything, for it was nothing to him whether they were abated or not.
John Wattson, aged twenty years, deposed that John Willcot came to him when he was working for Goodman Northend of Rowley beyond Rowley mill and offered him five pounds to help him get a writing that was in the hands of his master Nelson. He told deponent that he might get it on some Sabbath day or some lecture day when nobody was at home and he could tell it by one of the corners being torn off and a great hole in the middle of it. His master had put it in a little box, with a key in it, which was in the chest that stood at the cellar door. Also said Willcot coming to deponent's master's house to tell him that he had the barn ready for raising, called him out of the house and asked him if he had yet secured the writing, to which deponent replied that he had not gotten it, neither did he intend to if he gave him seven pounds. Sworn in court.
Daniell Ela deposed that when the house and barn were finished there were no stairs in the house and but two windows glazed, and the floors laid so loose that a man could put his hand in. Further the barn was not half clapboarded, split boards were used, which did not come together at the edges, the timbers generally being half a foot from one another, etc. John Tenny attested to the same. Sworn in court.
Thomas Kimball deposed. Sworn in court.
John Knight deposed that he was on his way to Haveral and stopped at Mr. Nelson's farm where John Burbank lives and the latter asked him to stop and see how wet his hay and corn were, for the rain came in at many places in the roof, etc. Sworn in court.
*Writ, dated 13 : 1 : 1667, signed by Tho. Fiske, t for the court, and served by William Rayner, t deputy constable for Theophilus Wilson,f constable of Ipswich, by attachment of the dwelling house, barn and six acres of land of defendant's.
William Rayner deposed that about a week before Charles Hezelton went away, he acknowledged the debt, etc. Sworn in court.
t Autograph.
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[Mar.
Robert Coburn deposed that he heard Hezelton say that he owed Mr. Newman for a horse, etc. Sworn in court.
Mr. Wm. Perkins v. Mr. Thomas Gillbert. Defamation. Two cases. Withdrawn.
Mr. Robert Paine, executor to John Ward v. Mr. Wm. Phillips. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff. Appealed to the next Court of Assistants. Wm. Phillips, Andrew Peeters and Thomas Haukings bound .*
*Writ, dated Nov. 26, 1666, signed by Samuel Green, t and served by Rich. Wayte, t marshal of Boston. Bond of Will. Phillipps,t James Olivert and Edmund Downe.t
Symon Lynde, aged about forty-three years, deposed that on Nov. 10, 1658, upon account of Mr. William Phillipps, he paid Mr. John Paine of Ipswich 30li., and obtained a receipt. Sworn, Mar. 23, 1666, before Jer. Houchin, t commissioner.
Bill of costs, 1li. 10s.
Agreement, dated Nov. 19, 1651, between Will. Phillips,# sr., of Boston, and John Ward of Ipswich, chirurgeon, the former for 70li. sterling was to ship for said Ward in Mareland or Virginia, upon the ship John the Adventure, Mr. Richard Thurston of Boston, master, good tobacco at 3d. per pound to be delivered in London. Said Ward was to pay the freight and customs, and the bargain was to hold good in case Maj. Gen. Gibbons "shall pforme with the abouesaid William" in the payment of the 70li., and said Ward was to stand the loss of tobacco by damage. If Maj. Gen. Gibbons did not pay the 70li. in tobacco, he was to pay by bill of exchange in England by the next return of the shipping from Virginia. If all failed, then William should pay said John 84li. in pieces of eight. Wit : Richard Shearman.t
William Phillipst receipt, dated Nov. 18, 1651, to John Ward for 20li. in pieces of eight. The remainder of the 70li. was paid as follows: by Mr. Francis Willowby, 17li. 15s .; Tho. Haukings in wheat, 20li .; Mr. Rouell, 12li. 5s .; in monie, 20li.
Goods bought of Mr. Simond Line on account of Mr. William Phillips: two pieces of Canvas Containing 109 ells & 3-4 at 2/8 p ell, 14li. 12s. 8d .; 2 halfe peces of Lockrum at 4/15, 9li. 10s .; 2 peices of osenbrige Containing 59 1-2 ells at 22 p. ell, 5li. 9s. 1d .; total, 29li. 11s. 9d.
Copy of the charge for tobacco loaded on board the John's Adventure for Mr. John Ward, dated June 24, 1652, and signed by Ri. Thurston: Mr. Shawe, debtor, to ye freight of 9 Hogsheads of Tobacco at 40s. p. Hogsh., 18li .; for pinage, wharfage, literage, warehouse roome & Coopage at 16d. p. Hog., 12s .; total, 18li. 12s.
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Edward Neland v. Thomas Lovell. Debt. Verdict for plain- tiff .*
Joseph Boud v. Hope Allen. Withdrawn.
Mr. Symon Bradstreet v. Wm. White. For breach of covenant. Verdict for plaintiff, eight sheep or four pounds.
"Mr Ward for ye abatemt of Weight: I must needs Say so much of ye man yt was entrusted whose name is Mr Turner who is com- monly emploied on such occasions at Custome Howse yt all men yt eur I spake wth know him to bee honest in what hee undertakes & for not paying ye just sume for my Father I not received one pownd of Tobacco of ye Maior uppon ye Accoumpt: therfore my father & your selfe may doe as you please I rest your cordiall Frind Rich: Thurston." Copy.
Weight of ye Tobacco in Virginia grosse is 3,154; the tare of ye Caske as allowed by all Merchants in Virginia is 55li. p. Hogs., 495; total, 2,659. In neate Tobacco bought in Virginia & delivered for Mr. Ward, 2,659. Weight of ye Tobacco in London when they first weighed, yet by the account of a man intrusted who saw it weighed only weighed 26C. 2qr. 18li .; gross weight in Lon- don, 27C. 0qr 6li .; to be abated, 1qr. 16li. Copy.
Ri. Thurston's receipt to Mr. Richard Shaw for 18li. 12s. for freight. Copy.
*Writ, dated Mar. 18, 1666-7, signed by Robert Lord,t for the court and served by Robert Lord, t marshal of Ipswich.
Sarah Waree deposed that at the last Fast day at night she heard Thomas Loveell say that his master Baker should have the frame before he would keep it any longer. Sworn in court.
John Woodham deposed that he heard that Tho. Lovell had bought or was about to buy Wore's house of Neland, and upon deponent asking said Lovell, the latter said he had not bought it. Deponent told him that nobody should meddle with any house upon his ground and forewarned said Thomas, before Deacon Knowlton, not to come upon his ground. Sworn in court.
Edward Neland's bill of cost, 1li. 7s. 10d.
John Baker, sr., deposed that Lovill offered to allow him ten shillings, etc. Sworn in court.
Martha Anthru, aged about twenty-three years, deposed that in the spring of 1666, Lovell at her father's house owned a debt to Nealand, which he promised to pay next Michelmas to deponent's father Mr. Baker, in corn or cattle, according to bond. Sworn in court.
Sarah Warr, aged nineteen years, deposed. Sworn in court. t Autograph.
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[Mar.
Mr. Symon Bradstreet v. Robert Crose. For breach of coven- ant. Verdiet for plaintiff, six good sheep or three pounds .*
*Summons, dated 14 : 1 : 1666, for the appearance of Robt. Crosse and Willm. White of Ipswich, signed by Robert Lord,t for the court.
Robert Crosse, jr., aged twenty-one years, and Steeven Crose, aged seventeen years, deposed that they having been employed about these sheep of the Worshipful Mr. Broadstreet, provided for them both hay and house, that there were six old ewes, four of which died, four ewe lambs, a yearling, and three wether lambs and a ram. They put them on the island with their other cattle two summers and tended them, but in a night almost all were killed or torn in pieces, with four of their neighbor Burnomes, to the great amazement of all, and some were driven into the sea that were never found. What killed them they never knew, and they never heard of wolves being upon the island, but their neighbors at the same time had a cow, a colt, a heifer and a dog killed. One whose farm adjoined his island "had a wonderfull damidge done a mongst Swine: by a wonderfull great bayer & hee grewe so bould yt hee would taeke up ther swine in there sight as they sayd: whilst at last they were forsed to send to ther neybores for healpe a mongest the which too of our familie wente wth or doges & there wee did Cill the bayer: weh for bignes was the biggest yt euer was seen by aney of them." After that they had no further losses, etc. Sworn, Nov. 18, 1663, before Samuel Symonds.t
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