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Whereas John Comins, mariner, late of Salem, had been lately out upon a voyage and it being feared that he was lost, all his estate in the hands of John Orme of Salem and all else to be found in this country, said Orme was ordered to inventory and return the same to the next Salem or Ipswich court.
John Pearle, being censured by the Ipswich court and ordered to be corporally punished, upon his petition to this court, the punishment was ordered respitted upon condition that he pay 8li. to the marshal of Salem before the next Ipswich court.
Mr. Gedney, Mr. Duncan and Thomas Marshall had their licenses renewed for selling strong waters at retail.
Richard Dole was released from common training, paying 10s. yearly to the use of the company.
Mr. Joseph Bowd, being bound over to this court by the Wor- shipfull Major Wm. Hathorne for breach of law in selling strong waters at retail, was fined 20li. for four offences, 5li. to be paid at once, and the remainder to be respitted until he have opportunity to petition to the General Court for remitting.
John Acy, being indicted for breach of the peace, and desiring to be tried by a jury, was found guilty and fined. Also Tho. Burby and John Acy, for provoking speeches at the smith's shop in Rowly, provoking one another, and unworthy carriages, were or- dered to make acknowledgment in open court, which they did.
2 salts, 1li. 15s .; 1 brass candlestick & 2 brass Ladles, 5s .; in Latten waire, 3s .; Lisburne ware & glasses, 10s .; 2 doz. of trenchers & 6 spoones, 1s. 6d .; 15 woodn. dishes & 3 trayes, 5s .; 3 sives, 3s., 2 chests, 6s .; small table, 4s., 13s .; 1 musquet, 10s .; 2 baggs, 5s., & old sea beds & beding, 15s., 1li .; 13 sheetes, 3li. 10s .; 3 calleco table clothes & 1 ossingbriggs, 15s .; 2 old cobberd clothes, 2s., 6 Lockm. napkins, 8s .; 12 pillow-beers, 20s .; 6 small ones, 3s., 1li. 3s .; 14 towells & 1 table cloth, 14s .; 5 shirts & 1 white demyty wastcote, 1li. 10s .; 2 old axes, wedges & erthen potts, 8s .; in Lumber, old barrells & tables & pals, 10s .; 1 Lining bask good & 2 old, 3s .; in a part of a stage & house at ye Messery, Ili. 10s .; 4 codlines, 2 pr. of shoes & portugall capp, 10s .; 1 doz. handkerchiefs & 6 bands, 10s .; 6 pr. Stockings & a spinning wheele, 12s .; a pestle & morter of brass, 2s. 1d .; total, 105li. 11s. 3d. Debtor: to Mr. Wm. Browne, 18li. 15s. 10d .; to Wm. Allen, 16li .; total, 34li. 15s. 10d.
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William Longly and Edward Richards, appealing from the com- missioners' court at Lynn to the Ipswich court, and not prosecuting the appeal, were fined.
Joseph Bowed was licensed to sell strong waters and beer at retail until the next Salem court, upon trial.
Mr. Edmond Batter, who, with Mr. Joseph Humfries, was administrator of the estate of John Humphries, deceased, pre- sented an inventory which was allowed. Said Batter was allowed full power of administration in the absence of Joseph Humfries.
Inventory* of the estate of George Smith, deceased, was allowed, and his mother, the widow Smith, was appointed administratrix.
Inventoryt of the estate of Henry Mudle was presented to this court by Mr. Peeter Duncan.
*Inventory of the estate of Georg Smith, late of Salem, deceased, appraised Mar. 9, 1662-3, by Jefferie Massey# and Tho. Rootes:# One Cloth Cloke, 2li. 5s .; a short Coate, a wastcote, a payre of stuff breeches and an ould Coate, 3li. 8s .; 2 ould shirts, 7s .; 1 hatt, 7s .; 1 hatt, 3s .; 4 bands, 4s .; 8 handkerchifs, 8s .; 2 payre of stockings, 6s .; debts due, 1li. 6s .; total, 9li .; debts owing the estate, 2li. 11s. 3d.
+"Wheareas theare was a writtinge delivered unto Ipswich Courte in March anno 1662 By the Selectmen of Gloucester wch they Called an Inventary, in these words: " Two Barrells mack- rell, Richard Beefard indebted unto the sd Muddle, 8s .; one old Coate, 5s .; one new wascoate, 15s .; one suite of Kersey, 2li .; one Coate, 14s. 6d .; one pare of French heele shooes, 5s .; two pare stockings, 10s .; one sharte, 7s .; one hatt, 14s .; one Lockram Sharte, 9s .; one sharte, 10s .; one lockram sharte, 10s .; one halfe silcke neekcloath, 6s .; one Linen necke Cloath, 1s. 6d .; 1 hand- charchife, 6d .; 1 pr. yarn Gloves, 1s. 6d .; 1 pr. Leather Gloves, 1s. 6d .; 1 Codline, 3s .; 1 dozen & 1-2 hookes, 4s. 6d .; 1 pue, 6d .; a Chest, 2s. 6d .; Cape, 5s .; 4 3-4 yds Cape Cloath, 16s. 7d .; one heyfor wee find in Henry Walker's hands, 2li. 10s. ; wee find in Osman Duch's hands, 3li .; total, 14li. 16s. 10d .; since which time received in June, 1663, of Robert Ellwell, 2 quintalls merchantable fish, 1li. 12s .; making total 16li. 8s. 10d. Charges for wintering a hyfer wch. I payd Hen. Walker for, 12s .; in Osman Duches Debt paid Before his Death, 2li .; To the Clarke of Ipswich for writtinges, 2s .; for my Journey to Salem aboute this Buisnesse, 5s .; total, 2li. 19s. Sworn in court by Peter Duncan.}
Another account, dated Gloucester, Aug. 6, 1661, was also presented by Peter Duncan:# Henry Mudle, Debitor, Aug. 6, to balance of former acctt., 10s. 1d., to sugar, 7d .; Aug. 9, to John
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The servants of the house were allowed 7s., and Mr. Browne's maid, 18d.
Will* and inventory of Wm. Cantlebury were allowed, the will being proved by John Porter, sr., and Nathanyell Felton.
French, the Tayler, 5s. 6d., wine and Rume at severall tymes, 1li. 16s. 5d .; Oct. 28, to Caske for 2 tun barrells, 28s. p tun, 2 li. 16s., to marchandise for 7 1-2 yds. Canvas, 14s., for threed, 3d .; Aug. 29, to sugar, 6d .; Aug. 30, to marchandise for thread, 6d., to rum, 1 gallon, 6s., wine 4 gallons, 3 qtrs. delivered to Jno. Gent p. his order & 22 1-2 li. sugar, 1li. 5s. 1d .; Nov. 20, brandy 1 quart, 2s., wine & rum, 1li. 9s., poorke 386li. at 4d., p. li., 6li. 8s. 8d., bisquits for 2-1-0 at 21s. p., 2li. 7s. 3d., marchandise for 2 holland neck- cloathes, 8s .; Nov. 28, to Thomas Millett, sr., for 2 bushells Indian Corne, 6s .; total, 18li. 15s. 10d. Henry Muddle, Creditor, Oct. 12, 1661: Oct. 20, By fish 4 quentalls refuse att 11s. p. qntl., 2li. 4s .; Mar. 1, By 159li. porke wch. the selectmen of Gloucester Delivered as they said to mee Beeinge a parte of ye 386li. of porke wch. I Charge one the other side wch. the selectmen delivered mee at 5d. p., 3li. 6s. 8d .; Oct. 20, 1662, by the acctt. of his Estate wch. is Due to mee upon Ballance of this acctt, 13li. 5s. 7d .; total, 18li. 15s. 10d.
*Will of William Cantlebury of Salem, dated Apr. 2, 1661, was proved 3: 5: 1663. He bequeathed to "Beatrice my wife, my house and orchard, & the land lyinge betweene the land of Richard Leach & John Rowden: the which house and land I giue to her & to be at her dispose. Item: I giue vnto Beatrice my wife: all my moueable goods, all my Catle: both younge and old, & horse and mares. All the which foresayed house and land: mouable goods and Catle I giue vnto her frely, & to be at her dispose: Prouided, that in case my wife should marry to another husband: my children be not deprived, of what my wife shal leaue at her decease. Item: I giue vnto my son John: the 3 quarters of the farme. I bought of mr George Corwine (the 20 acres excepted, that I disposed of to Job Swinnerton) only Inioyninge him, to pay as legacyes out of the same, twenty pounds to my Daughter Ruth, & twenty pounds to my Daughter Rebbecca & her children. Item: my will is in case my son John shal depart this life, or shal not come to take possesion of the sayd farme, I giue vnto him, for that is my will that he shall come in person to take possession : or else: If he depart this life, or doe not come to take possession thereof I giue then the sayd farme bought of mr George Corwinne as aforesayd, vnto my daughter Ruth: Inioyninge her to pay as a legacy vnto my || daugh- ter || Rebecca, thirty pounds, & in case my daughter Ruth: shal by gods providence, be disposed of in marriage, the profit of the sayd farme shal be hers, vntil, my son John shal take possession as aforesayd: the legacyes beinge payd, both the wch foresayd legacyes
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Will* of Tho. Antrum, deceased, which was presented to the last Ipswich court, was proved and the inventory accepted.
Town of Salem, being presented three times for divers defects in their highways, was fined for each presentment, and ordered to repair said ways before the next Salem court.
Nicolas Dekaine's presentment for living from his wife divers years, was respitted until the next Salem court.
Fined by Major William Hathorne :---
Osmand Traske, 1: 1: 1662, for striking Frances Kedwell.
Goodman Pinnion's wife, 14:1: 1662, for striking Charles Phillips' wife.
ar to be payd vpon the entry vpon the farme. Item I constitute & apoynt Beatrice my wife to be sole executrix of this my last wil and testament. Item: I Constitute, and appoynt my lovinge Freinde mr John Croade ouerseer of this my last wil and testament." Willyam (his mark) Cantlebery.} Wit: John Porter, sr., f and Nathaniel Felton .¡
Inventory, taken June 25, 1663, by Thomas Gardner, sr., f and Nathaniel Felton :; A farme wth. appurtenances, 220li .; his dwellinge house with land adjoyninge, 60li .; a house & orchard, 20li .; 7 oxen, 49li .; 6 Cowes, 27li .; 2 heifers, 7li. 10s .; 3 yearlings & 3 calves, 9li .; 8 bigger swine, 10li .; 3 lesser swine, Ili. 4s .; 1 horse, 10li .; 1 mare & yearlinge Colt, 15li .; 9 smal piggs, lli. 7s .; 1 feather bed, 3li .; 1 Rug, 1li. 10s .; 1 boulster, 3 blankets, 2 pillows, 2li. 10s .; a payre of sheets & 2 table cloths, Ili. 6s .; 3 payre · of sheets, 1li. 10s .; 5 Course pillow beares, 6s .; 1 old flock bed, 10s .; 1 old Rug & 3 blankets, 2li. 10s .; 1 brass ketle & a brasse skillet, 1li. 5s .; 2 Iron potts & 1 iron ketle, 2li. 5s .; 1 hake, 2 payre of pot hooks & a gridiron, 10s .; a bedstead wth. old curtaynes & vallons, 1li., In Peauter & lattin ware, 8s .; 1 chest, 2 old coffers, 10s .; 1 table & 2 chayres, 12s .; 1 musket, 2 swords & bandeleirs, 1li .; 1 sadle & pillyon & a pannel, lli. 10s .; 3 payles & 6 trayes, 10s .; Indian Corne, 1li. 10s .; In Bacon, 3li. 5s .; Iron chaynes & plow tacklings, 2li .; his waringe Apparel, 5li .; In mony, Ili .; In old lumber, Ili .; Corne growinge, 4li .; total, 470li. 8s. Creditor: By Tho. Robins, 17li. 10s .; Richard Hutton, 2li. 5s .; widd. Flint, 2li. 16s .; total, 22li. 11s. Debtor: To Mr. George Corwinne, 11li. 11s. 8d .; Mr. Price, 1li. 9s. 2d .; Mr. Browne, 30li .; Mr. Gardiner, 1li. 2s .; John Marsh, 1li. 9s. 10d .; Francis Lawes, 3s .; rent of the farme, 20li.
*Will of Thomas (his mark) Antrum, witnessed by Thomas Spoonert and William Woodcocke, t and inventory taken by Elias Stilemant and John Rucket.
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Tho. Nore, 3: 2: 1663, for striking Gregory Castle. The fine to be made good by Ambros Gale.
Clement Hudly, 8 : 2 : 1663, for breach of the peace and for swearing. Ambross Gale to make this good .*
COURT HELD AT IPSWICH, SEPT. 29, 1663.
Judges: Mr. Symon Bradstreet, Mr. Samuell Symonds, Major Genll. Dennison and Major Will. Hathorne.
Jury of trials: Sergt. Rich. Jacob, Jo. Prockter, sr., Walter Roper, Henry Bennett, Jo. Andrew, Abra. Tappen, Jo. Knight, Will. Chandlour, Tho. Teny, Jam. Bayley, Jam. Barker and Dan. Hovey.
Grand jury: Mr. Dan. Epps, James How, Ed. Lomasse, And. Hodges, John Ayres, Will. Moody, John Chenye, Antho. Sumerby, Jo. Pickard, John Johnson, Will. Boynton and Edward Towne.
John Godfry, attorney to John Johnson v. Peeter Nash. For not levying and returning an execution according to law. Verdict for plaintiff.t
*Wm. Hathorne,¿ also on 30 : 1 : 1663, ordered Mr. Bond of Marblehead to appear at next Salem court for selling strong waters by' small measure, and bound Bond and Stocker of Rumbley marsh in 20li. each. "I conceive it necessary that the Court order a Prison to be built at Salem, the want being much troble & charge to us & to the County, if not fin."
¿Copies of evidence remaining with Daniel Denison,# Sept. 28, 1663:
Peter Nash's bond for appearance at Ipswich court upon com- plaint of John Johnson concerning two executions that said Nash served, as deputy to John Johnson, upon Goodman Clark's goods. Wit: Richard Littlehale and Edward Clarke. This bill was as- signed by said Johnson to John Godfry. Wit: Henry Palmer.
Letter of attorney, dated July 7, 1663, from John Johnson of Haveril to John Godfrey of Ipswich. Wit: Richard Littlehale and William White. Acknowledged before Daniel Denison.}
Copy of court record of July 17, 1662, John Godfrey v. Edward Clarke. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff.
John Johnson, constable, testified that in the year 1662, he made Peter Nash his deputy to serve four executions for John Godfry upon Goodman Clarke. Sworn, July 16, 1663, before Daniel Denison.
Warrant to Peter Nash, dated Aug. 18, 1663, signed by Richard Littlehale,¿ for the court.
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William Pritchett v. John Godfry. For not saving him from damage by quiet possession and enjoyment of a mortgage of house and land he bought of him. Verdict for plaintiff .*
*Writ, dated Sept. 22, 1663, signed by Robert Lord,t for the court, and served by Thomas Kimball,t deputy for Robert Lord,t marshal.
Mortgage deed, dated Feb. 17, 1658, Francis (his mark) Ursellton of Topsfield, for 59li. 4s. 8d., sold to John Godfry of Andover, his dwelling house and land in Topsfield, which he bought of Daniell Clarke, containing twenty-six acres, bounded by a ledge of rocks on the north, Mr. Baker's meadow on the west, a brook coming out of Mr. Baker's meadow on the south and by a brook coming out of the pond on the east; mortgage to be paid in four years in Indian corn and wheat, at the dwelling house of Philip Fowler in Ipswich. Wit: Robert Lord and Philip (his mark) Fowler. Ac- knowledged, Feb. 17, 1658, before Daniell Denison. Copy made by Robert Lord,t cleric.
Copies of John Godfry's mortgage to Francis Ursellton, dated Nov. 30, 1659, adding two more year's time for payment of same, and said Godfry's assignment of mortgage to William Pritchett of Ipswich, dated Nov. 16, 1660, made by Robert Lord,t cleric.
Copy of Salem court record of 30: 4: 1663 of the action of Mr. Edmond Batter v. William Pritchett, made by Hillyard Veren,t cleric.
John How, aged about twenty-three years, deposed that being sent for at the house of Will. Pritchet, he was told that he was wanted in a matter of a writing that Godfry had made, which was in the hands of Mr. Batter or Nathaniel Putman, lengthening the mortgage two years. Said Pritchett told Godfrey that he was afraid there would be trouble about it, whereupon the latter took Pritchet by the hand and told him, before William Danfort, de- ponent and the rest of the family, that he would bear him harmless from any man who would molest him. Deponent heard Godfry promise that he would come down last March, with two or three neighbors, and give said Pritchet possession. Sworn in court.
John Pritchet, aged about eighteen years, deposed that his father asked John Godfry why he was not as good as his word, and he replied that he had been persuaded to the contrary by Antony Carill. Sworn in court.
Philip Fowler deposed that he acted for John Godfry, and told William Pritchet that the mortgage was lengthened two years, when the writing was drawn at Goodman Lord's, and he would have to take the mortgage as it was. Then they agreed. Sworn in court.
On the reverse of foregoing paper: "To Heere Loueing and ¡ Autograph.
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Mr. Jonathan Wade v. Thomas Kimball. For taking 11li. 18s. out of the custody of the law. Verdict for plaintiff, damages to be paid in fish, money, corn or cattle .*
Robert Crose v. Thomas Varney, Jo. Marshall, Edmond Mar- shall and William Warrener. Trespass. For mowing grass on his marsh, after being forewarned. Verdict for defendants.t
Kind Brother Robert Crosse Att the Towne of Ipswich in new England Deliver this I pray."
Anthony Carrall deposed that being at William Prichet's house at work, the latter asked him how much he paid for the rent of that land and he told him twelve pounds for three years. Prichett said he was with Mr. Batter and offered him six pounds down in wheat or pork, and Goodman Prichett believed that would be better for him. Sworn in court.
William Danfort, aged about twenty-two years, deposed. Sworn in court.
*Writ: Mr. Jonathan Wade v. Thomas Kimball; for taking money and goods of Stephen Graffam, which were under attach- ment to answer a judgment Mr. Wade obtained against said Graffam; dated July 6, 1663; signed by Robert Lord,¿ for the court; and served by Robert Lord,¿ marshal of Ipswich, by attach- ment of land of defendant.
Copy of writ and return dated Mar. 2 and 3, 1662, in action of Mr. Jonathan Wade v. Stephen Graffam, made by Robert Lord,} marshal.
Copy of record of the Ipswich court, Mar. 31, 1663, in foregoing action, made by Robert Lord,# cleric.
Copy of record of the Salem court, 30:4: 1663, in which Steeven Graffam forfeited his bond for appearance to answer a complaint for committing fornication, made by Hillyard Veren,# cleric.
+Writ: Robert Crose v. Thomas Burnam, John Marshall, William Warrener, Thomas Varney and Edmond Marshall; tres- pass; dated Sept. 21, 1663; signed by Robert Lord,¿ for the court; and served by Robert Lord,¿ marshal of Ipswich, by attachment of a horse at John Marshall's, two hogs of Will. Wariner's and a parcel of wheat and hay of Tho. Varney's.
Copies of depositions of Nicholas Marble, John West, John Burnam and James Fourd, taken in Ipswich court, Sept. 30, 1662, made by Robert Lord,į cleric.
Copy of deposition of Corpll. Thomas Burnam and Corpll. John Gage, sworn before Daniell Denison, Sept. 29, 1662, made by Robert Lord,į cleric.
" Alsoe all my || pcell of || Salt marsh lying below John Burnams as it lyeth bounded by Hogg Island River, toward the north, the
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marsh of Robert Crosse toward the east, the marsh of Richard Brabrooke & John Burnam towards the southeast & southwest."* Copy of the bounds of the marsh that William Whittered sold to John Perkins, taken from the deed as it is recorded in the book of records, by Robert Lord, recorder. Copy of that copy left on file in Salem court records, made by Hillyard Veren, t cleric.
Copy from Ipswich town book, made by Robert Lord,f recorder : "At the Generall Towne meet. feb: 16 : 1663 voted and Granted to Mr. Cobbit a pcell of common marsh Lying beyond Chebacho River below the marsh of Robert Crose and Richard Brabrooke to the River, which is also satticefaction for mr saltonstalls High- way through the Farme."
John Burnam and John Marshall deposed that as they were in Chobocoe on the south side of the river below the meadow of Thomas Burnam and John Burnam, Robert Cros was troubled at it, but later owned the bounds of the Burnam's meadow according to line from the salt pond near the upland to a pine tree, and the meadow below to the river, he owned to be common. Also that before another year, said Crose would have it divided, one third each to himself, John Burnam and John Marshal, that there might be no more difference in one mowing before another. Sworn in court.
William Whitred, aged sixty-five years, deposed that having occasion to go down with the lot layers, into the marshes by Good- man Crose's where his marshes were on June 15, 1663, they first came to the house of Goodman Crose, and after some little stay in the house, Goodman Lord, Corporall John Gayge and others present went down into the marsh by a salt pond side, when Good- man Crose said: "I pray you yt are the lot layers: to tell me onese more where the head bowndes of my marsh is yt I may be onese at a sertentie." To this Goodman Gayge replied "I knowe no bowndes it hath but the river." Goodman Crosse turning to Goodman Lord said "What saye you to this," and the latter readily answered that he had nothing to say against it for it was true. Then they all went to take notice of the marshes on the westward side of Nickleses creek. Sworn in court.
Jams Forde deposed concerning the bounds. Sworn in court. Edmand Marshall, jr., deposed. His brother John Marshall mentioned. Sworn in court.
William Nellsonn deposed that "I Coming From the Towne ward with my Father & the Lot Layers namely Corprall John Gayge & goodman Lord: to my Father in lawes: house at the farme, etc., they went to the marsh," etc. Sworn in court.
Steven Crosse, aged about sixteen and one-half years, deposed that he was with his father, Robert Crosse, sr., etc. Sworn in court.
*A plan of this lot is on file.
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John Roffe v. Mr. Henry Greenland. For coming into the house of said Roffe in the night season, Roffe being not at home and attempting his wife's chastity in a foul manner. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Robert Crosse, aged above twenty-one years, deposed that he was at home when his father with the lot layers, etc. Sworn in court.
Robt. Crosse, jr., and Steeven Crosse deposed that they had lived with their father at the farm fourteen years the nineteenth of March next, and had never before seen any trouble about the marsh. That they had enjoyed the part of Thomas Burnomes lot, which was the last parcel their father bought, for twelve years. Sworn in court.
Andrewe Jarvis, aged forty-two years, deposed that he was at the house of Goodman Nellson, etc. Sworn in court.
John Burnam deposed that the lands he sold to Robert Crose came no lower than a stake that stood above Robert's Island, a little below the upland and from that stake to a pine tree. Sworn in Ipswich court, Sept. 30, 1662, and copy made by Robert Lord, cleric.
Wiliam Waranar deposed that Robar[t] Cros, etc. Sworn in court.
*John Rof's bill of cost, 1li. 15s. 11d.
Writ, dated June 26, 1663, signed by Anthony Somerby,¡ for the court, and served by Steven Grenleff,t constable.
"John Bishop's wife comeing unto us being selectmen by way of complaint against one mr Greeneland, a phisition which is newly come into our Towne, for offering violent and uncivell cariage unto hir daughter mary Roffe the wife of John Roffe, which is gone vnto nantuckett, and we haveing examined the woman we find from her testimony, that this mr Greenland have offered grosse and shamfull abuse vnto her, The first time the woman being at John Emeryes house where this man soiornes, had ocation to lay hir on the bed to sleepe and lay downe by it; this Mr. Greenland came up into the chamber and offered to abuse hir there.
"The second time this man came unto his house and used many arguments to hir tending to wickedness, first that he would have hir goe with him to nevis, or Jemeco, or some other place, and that it was free that men might have many wives, she answered then shee should sinn agst God, and abuse hir husband & hir selfe and his wife, he answered he had meanes enough, he could maintain them both, another time being att John Emeryes house, and when she was to come home she was afraide he would come after hir, and as she thought slipt out of the house, and he came after hir,
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and overtooke hir & would goe home with hir, and then she could . not gett him away, although she spoke to him and then she spake vnto hir uncle liveing in the house that he would not goe to bed before he was gone, and would not warme his bed, the ould man sayd it was time for all to goe to bed, he sayd he would stay till the morning but the ould man should be a bed before he would goe, but by much pswading he did, another time worse than the former, mr Greeneland came to her house, late in the night and knocked at the window, shee being in feare mad noe answere along time he continued calling bettye bettye, and desired her to lett him come in and asked why she would let him stand there and starve with could, she answered they weare abed and would not lett him in, and weare afraide of him, then he still earnestly desired hir wish- ing great wishes upon himselfe that he would doe them noe hirt, but desired to smoke a pipe of tobacco; soe she lett him in (this bettye is John Emeryes wives daughter which keepes with John Roffes wife), soe goody Roffe being in hir bed spoke to the mayd to make a fire to give some light, and while the mayd was makeing of a fire . . she swounded away, and as the mayd saide was dead & very could, and gave hir some strong liquours to comfort hir.
"att last, she came to hir selfe againe . . he bid hir lye still for there was one without knocked at the dore and now there would be two witnesses, and now we shall be tryed for our lives but the youth that was at the dore, came in and sayd he heard mr Greenlands tongue before he came in while he was at the dore." Mary Roffe and Elizabeth Webster testi- ned to the foregoing, Jan. 24, 1662, before Daniell Denison. Copy made, Sept. 25, 1663, by Robert Lord,* cleric.
John Rolfe, jr., t of Newbury, on June 20, 1663, appointed Hugh March of Newbury his attorney to prosecute against Mr. Henry Greenland and John Emery, sr. Wit: Henry Jaques* and Richard Dole.
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