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"To Captaine George Corwine
"Understanding that your Clerke hath refused to take the oath suitable to his place as the law requires, and doth wholly neglect his duty whereby the country service is neglected & the troope thereby too apt to be disordered, you are there- fore without delay to appoint another sufficient & faithful man for that seruice, & to cause him to take the oath sutable to his place & to discharge the former & require him to appeare
¡ See ante, vol. IV, p. 441.
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Administration upon the estate of Caleb Kemball, who was slain in the war, was granted to Henry and Richard Kem- ball, the latter making oath to the inventory which was allowed.
at the Court to be held at Salem to answer his former neglects. Daniel Denison,* Majr Genll.
"by a spechel warent from the worshipful Maj Hathorne derected to the marshall he not being at home his sone being his deptuy went with the warrent ouer to Marbelhead & tooke asestenc with him, ye constabel to haprend two french men & cold not doe it the first time ware faine to goe againe & then we brought them before his worship for which troubel we haue had nothing we therefore desire the honored Court to consider it."
"Constabel Cliford reacued a warentto warne two witneses for Thom Malls presentment which ware Left. Putmans wife & Josuah Rayes sone a great way to goe desire the honred Court to consider of it and for the whiping of Thomas Mall. 30d alowed for whipping Tho: Maule."
Search warrant, dated 18 : 10 : 1675, to the constable of Salem or Marblehead, for the apprehension of Joseph Gatchell, for base speeches against the court, "to search any house where you think him to be & if denied to break open any Doores, closets & chestes," etc., signed by Wm. Hathorne,* assistant.
Warrant, dated Oct. 28, 1675, to the constable of Salem, for the apprehension of John Pollet alias Pollard and Richard Prichard to answer for taking a horse of Mr. Hubbard's out of his pasture, riding away with him, and being pursued abused them and the constable that endeavored to keep the peace, they or their companions threatening to shoot them with a brace of bullets, signed by Daniel Denison,* and served by Masaseth Marston,* constable.
Robart Ames and Edmond Bridges testified, Dec. 3, 1675, that on Dec. 2 "betwen the bells ringine as we thinke we saw the bakar dauid fogs man that works at Tho malls house cout wood openly in the street and we saw his shope window one part open of it as we went to meeting."
Bill of cost in the action between John Newman and Willm. Whitredge.
Return of constable William Sargant,* of Gloster, to Good- man Lord, dated 13 : 2 : 1675, that he had summoned John Fich, Thomas Riggs and Thomas Miliatt to answer their pre- sentment, with Mr. Emerson and Anthony Day as witnesses.
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Court remitted 15s. of a fine of William Smith's formerly, now to be discounted.
COURT HELD AT IPSWICH, MAR. 28, 1676.
Judges: Mr. Samuell Symonds, Dep. Govr., Major Genrll. Denison and Major Wm. Hathorne.
Jury of trials: Mr. Daniell Epps, Nathaniell Wells, Abra- ham Perkins, Thomas Lovell, Tho. Clarke, Edw. Chapman, Ed. Woodman, Hen. Jaquis, Tho. Lambert, John Plumer, Jo. Spoford and Jacob Towne.
Administration upon the estate of John Littlehale, who was slain in the war, was granted, on Nov. 25, 1675, to Edmond Bridges and Mary his wife, late wife of Richard Littlehale and mother of said John, who were ordered to bring in an inventory to the next Ipswich court.
Whereas there were several lands that were given and bequeathed by Thomas Browning, deceased, by will to Joseph Williames* and Isaac Meachum,* his son-in-law, which lands were undivided, said Joseph and Isaack agreed as follows: that Joseph Williams was to have the ten acre lot in the south field between Nathaniell Pickman's and John Pickering's lands, one care of salt marsh lying by Marblehead bridge, one acre of bastard marsh lying in the south field between some marsh of Richard Prince and Paule Mansfeild's marsh, and one quarter of an acre of marsh lying by the Deacon's marsh by the mill pond, with the fence belonging to the said ten acre lot lying at the field gate; and for the house and ground in the town, Joseph is to have for his part one-half of the land with the house that was said Thomas Browning's, being the south end of the land next to the water, he paying the said Isaack or his heirs at the decease of Mary Browning their mother-in-law, 12li .; Isaack was to have for his part the five acres called Mousers with the fence that belongs thereto, also three-quarters of an acre of salt marsh that lies between some marsh of Joshua Buffum and some marsh of Richard Prince and the one half of the ground in the town, being that half that lies from the water to the north, said Joseph paying to said Isaack, 12li. at their mother's decease, in consideration of the housing that stands upon the said Joseph's part, as afore- said. Wit: Hilliard Veren, sr.t and John Batcheler.t Sworn, 17 : 2 : 1675, before Wm. Hathorne, t assistant. Recorded in the records at Salem, book 9, fol. 109, by Hilliard Veren, t recorder.
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Steeven Crose acknowledged judgment to Ezekiel Needum in pine boards at 30s. per M. delivered at Mr. Ralph King's at Lynn.
Administration upon the estate of Marke Bachelar was granted on Jan. 16, 1675, to John Bacheler, his brother, who was ordered to bring in an inventory to the next Ipswich court.
Administration upon the estate of Margaret Kimball of Ipswich, late wife of Richard Kimball, was granted on Mar. 4, 1675-6, to Daniell Dow and Thomas Dow, sons of said Mar- garet, who were ordered to bring in an inventory to the next Ipswich court.
Edward Lomas v. Michaell Farley. Withdrawn.
Samuell Pippen v. James White. Verdict for plaintiff.
Robert Savery v. Phillip Nellson. Breach of covenant by lease. Verdict for plaintiff.
Thomas Woodberry v. Thomas Patch. Debt due for rent. Verdict for plaintiff, half in corn and pork and half in neat cattle. Appealed to the next Court of Assistants. Said Patch bound with Walter Fairefield and Richard Hutton, sureties .*
Mr. Thomas Woodbridge v. Capt. Wm. Gerrish. Verdict for plaintiff .;
*Writ: Thomas Woodbery v. Thomas Patch of Wenham; debt, for rent of a farm or certain tenement, with some cat- tle, according to lease; dated Mar. 13, 1675-6; signed by Hil- liard Veren,# for the court; and served by Henery Skerry, marshal of Salem, by attachment of oats, barley, Indian corn, one black cow, two black yearlings and a cart and wheels, tendered by defendant's wife.
Writ: Mr. Thomas Woodbridg v. Capt. William Gerrish; for not paying a debt; dated Feb. 25, 1675; signed by Anthony Somerby, for the court; and served by Joseph Pike,# con- stable of Newbery. Bond of Wm. Gerrish,# with Nicholas Noyest and Anthony Somerby,# as sureties.
William Cogswell's bill of cost, 19s. 4d.
Thomas Woodbridge's bill of cost, 5li. 1s. 8d.
Jno. Joanes, aged about twenty-two years, testified that Capt. Gerrish said that he had never made up an account with Mr. Thomas Woodbridge in all his life and could not make him do it. Sworn, Feb. 10, 1675, before Nath. Saltonstall,} commissioner, who also attested to the same.
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Samuell Lowle deposed that two years ago the captain had among other goods from Mr. Woodbridge two pieces of kersey which he asked deponent to exchange for another color, and he did so. Sworn in court.
Richd. Dole, aged about fifty-two years, deposed that in May, 1675, Capt. Gerrish showed him a bill of 220li. under Mr. Woodbridg's hand and desired deponent to ask the latter why he was in for the payment. He acknowledged that he had given such a bill when they were at Boston together, but there was due to the Captain not so much by fifty or sixty pounds. Deponent asked why he gave a bill for more than he owed and he replied that it was part of Capt. Wever's estate that he and Capt. Gerrish were to divide. "I said to him if it was so it was little better than knavery; and I would pres- ently ask ye Capt, accordingly I did; Capt Gerrish then de- siered me yt I would be a means yt mr Woodbridg and he might have a meeting, yt he might make a peace before mee how this bill of 220" was due to him, and for what, and did profess he never had a peny of Weaver's estate on any such account direcktly or indirecktly in a few days after Capt Gerrish, and Mr Woodbridg meett att Goodman March's, and brought thaier books, I being psent and herd them both own yt thay came to an account in August: 1674: and that it was wrighten in both thaier books Reckoned such a day in yt month due to Capt Gerrish 48" in mony, but in m' Wood- bridgs book he said it was written 481i due to Capt Gerrish errors exepted Capt Gerrish did then account for ye 48 together wth Malt, porke, beefe, and other payments, wch m' Woodbridg did owne he had received of Capt Gerrish to ye Vallue of about 260" and all yt mr Woodbridg did then deny was a psell of goods about 22li. yt he sd Capt Gerish did never returne him againe: I then asked mr Woodbridg why he sd yt part of ye bill was Weaver's estate, he could not or did not make me an answer." Sworn in court.
Dudley Bradstreet, aged about twenty-seven years, deposed that he was at Woodbridge's house at Newbury, etc. Sworn, Mar. 28, 1676, before Daniel Denison .*
Richard Dole, aged about fifty-two years, deposed that in June, 1675, there being a difference between Mr. Thomas Woodbridg and Capt. William Gerrish about the eighth part of a vessel which William Starling was then building, and which Woodbridge was to pay for and Gerrish was to have, deponent was asked to arbitrate. He proposed that Woodbridge pay 220li. to Gerrish for his debt, instead of the eighth part of the vessel, in goods as they cost in Boston, abating one penny in the shilling, the goods being "dear bought," and they both
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accepted it. Deponent persuaded Capt. Gerrish to take a note under his hand for the payment of fourteen pieces of serge and a parcel of nails, and another bill payable in fish. Sworn in court.
Nathaniell Bricket, aged about twenty-six years, deposed that he carried goods to the value of about 150li., and English goods and a hogshead of sugar to the value of about 300li. to Capt. Gerrish from Woodbridge's house, etc. Sworn in court.
Richard Dole, aged about fifty-two years, deposed that Woodbridge asked him to be a partner with him and Capt. Gerrish, but he refused. "Capt. Gerrish said if I would not Joyne in yt way he would not Joyn therein neither, mr Wood- bridg said I have had seventy eight pound in money of Capt Gerrish att Boston; and so Capt I will repay you yor mony againe or else if you please, you shall have as much of ye goods yt I have here and those yt I have to Com up, as yor mony Coms too or what you please, I then said to ye Capt m' Woodbridg did speke faire, ye Capt said he would stay untill ye next boat, and see whether or no there was any yt he did like better, etc. Sworn in court.
Dudley Bradstreet, aged twenty-seven years, deposed that he saw the goods delivered, etc. Sworn, Mar. 28, 1676, before Daniel Denison .*
Dudley Bradstreet, aged twenty-seven years, testified that in Dec., last he was at the house of Mr. Richard Dole at New- bery in company with Capt. William Gerrish, Capt. Salting- stall, Mr. Thomas Woodbridge and others when Capt. Gerrish owned before the whole company that his agreement was that what he paid in country pay, a third should be abated to make it money. Sworn, Mar. 28, 1676, before Daniel Denison .*
Jno. Joanes, aged about twenty-two years, testified. Sworn, Feb. 10, 1675, before Nathll. Saltonstall,* commissioner.
Thomas Lowle, aged about twenty-four years, testified. Sworn, Feb. 10, 1675, before Nath. Saltonstall,* commissioner.
Goods received from Mr. Thomas Woodbridge by Capt. Gerrish: 17 yeards & 1-2 peniston at 3s., 2li. 12s. 6d .; 3 peices of blew linnen, 3li. 7s. 6d .; 1 peice of fustion, 1li. 10s .; 2 peices of ozenbriggs, 3li. 2s .; silke, 18s. 6d .; 3 peices of sarge, 10li. 9s .; 1 peice of galoone, 3li. 3s .; Scotch cloth 10 yards, lli. 3s. 4d .; scotch cloth, 3li. 9s. 15d .; 5 ells of tafity, 3li. 10s .; 18 knives, 10s .; 1 pr. tongs, 5s .; tape, 7s .; 6 pr. stocs, 16s. 6d .; 2 razors, 5s .; buttons, 13s. 6d .; combes, 6s. 6d .; Laces, 17s .; thread, 4s .; camlett, 2li. 10s .; nayles, 4li. 11s. 3d .; 1 peece cullord calico, 19s .; 11 yards stuf, 1li. 19s .; 1-2 yd. silke, 4s. 3d .; 3 books, 3s .; tobacco, 7s .; powder, 6li. 10s .;
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gloves and laces, 17s. 9d .; Rybben and whalebone, 18s .; 1 pees stuf, 7li .; 1 oz. silke, 3s .; prunes, 10s. 6d .; nayles, 6li. 5s .; wool, 12li .; more 8li. 11s. 7d.
Tho. Woodbridg's* account in which Capt. William Gerrish is creditor, Mar. 6, 1673-4: By ballance of money & goods Received of you, 100li. 12s. 10d .; June 1, 1674, by goods received but not at money price by Goodman March, 1li. 18s .; Nov. 6, 1674, by 30 bush. malt from Mr. Knight, 6li .; Nov. 29, By John Bartlett, sr., Ili. 10s .; 1 hide, 17s .; your whole account of pork that year 1031 pd. at 3d. p., 12li. 17s .; beife, 14li. 8s .; 1600 foot of Refuse boards, 3li. 4s .; by Joshua Boynton, 10s .; by Thomas Smith, 12li. 10s .; Feb. 7, 1674, by 124 bushlls. malt from Mr. Peirce, 24li. 16s .; by Good. March, 5li .; by 25 pd. wool to Good. Farnum, 1li. 5s .; Feb. 19, by 4 bush. salt at 5s., lli .; by Caleb Moody, Ili .; William Haccutt, 1li. 14s. 4d .; 3 : 18 : by Mr. Starling, 9li. 10s .; 6 : 10 : by a Cow delivered to Jno. Martin upon Mr. Starling's account, 5li .; by Mr. Dole, 6li. 8s .; by David Wheeler, 18s .; Mar. 6, 1674-5, by Mr. Jeremiah Hubbert, 9s. 8d .; by 372 bush. malt & fraight, 80li. 18s .; Nov. 5, 1675, by 1,000 Board nailes, 1,000 Clapboards nailes & 1,000 shingle nailes, 17s .; total, 283li. 4s. 2d. Memorandum which was forgot p John Kent, 6li. Due from the Captain, 207li. 10s. 2d. in money. Sworn in court.
Capt. William Gerrish is Dr., Mar. 14, 1673, to goods de- livered him pr. Tho. Woodbridge, which Mr. Chase brought from Boston: half a pce of penistone, 3li. 7s. 6d .; 1 pce fine fustion, 1li. 10s .; 2 pcs White ossinbrix, 4li. 9d .; 9 ounces & 1-4 of silke, 18s. 6d .; 3 pcs fine mixed serges, 10li. 16s .; one pce Broad galoone, 3li. 3s .; 4 pces scotscloth at 28d., 20d., 24d., and 22d. p yd., 4li. 10s. 7d .; to 5 ells duelass at 14s. p ell, 3li. 10s .; 1 Dos. half Ivery hafted knives, 10s .; 1 doss. Tobacco Tongs, 5s .; 3 pces. half Blulinen, 106 yd., 6li. 12s. 11d .; 6 pces. fine white tape, 9s. 7d .; 1-2 doz. Womens wosted hose, 16s. 6d .; 2 Raysors, 5s .; 3 Gross silke Buttons, 1 Gross Brest, 13s. 6d .; 1 Dos. Large horned combs, 6s. 6d .; half a pce. Cambricke, 17s .; 2 pd. Thread, 5s .; half a pce. Camlet, 2li. 10s .; half a large barill Board neyls, 4li. 11s. 3d .; 1 pce. coulored Callico, 19s .; 11 yd. fine prunella, 1li. 19s .; half 1 yd. silke, 4s. 3d .; 3 books, 14 pd. role tobacco, 11s. 6d .; 1 dos. Gloves, lli .; 1 Gross thread Laces, 7s. 6d .; 1 Barrill powder, 6li. 10s .; 1 pce. six peny ribon, 14s .; whalebone and silke, 8s .; 1 pcc. stuff, 4li. 16s .; 10 m. Large shingle neyls, 1li. 10s .; 2 Baggs wooll, 137 lb. & 143 1b. at 6d. p pd., 12li .; 1-2 pce red Cotten, 29 yd. 1-2 at 27d., 4li. 8s. 10d .; 1 pd. fine white thread, 8s .; 1 pce. kersie, 4li. 5s .; 1 pce. fine wide serge,
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4li .; 14 Ells hollan, 4li. 3s. 7d .; 1 pce. more kersie, 4li .; 1 pce. serge, 3li .; total, 106li. 3s. 4d. Goods sold on Apr. 24, 1674: to 1 pce. fine Broad camlet, 7li .; the half of 2 Barrill neyls, 6li. 5s .; 2 pces sleasie, 2li. 10s .; 2 pces. Scotscloth, 28 yd. at 20d., 2li. 6s. 4d .; 200 weight pruens, 1li. 10s .; on May 7, 1674, to 22 pd. Rolle Tobacco, 11s .; silke to your daughter Mary, 5s .; paid to your men that brought your boards, in Drinke, 2s .; on July 27, 1674, to 1 fine Castor, 12s .; 2 Blankets, 18s .; on Aug. 13, to wollencloth, 2li. 10s .; paid weaver for neyles for you, 2s .; Sept. 6, to 3 pd. powder to Moses, 4s. 6d .; to 18 pd. beeff, 3s .; 4 yd. fine kersie, 1li. 8s .; 1 Gross silke Coat buttons, 7s .; 2 Gross Gimp buttons, 8s .; 2 pd. half Thread, 6s .; 1 pd. whited Browne thread, 6s .; 1 Ream paper, 6s. 6d .; 3 ounces silke, 7s. 6d .; 3-4 yd. fine stuff, 3s .; on Sept. 4, 1674, 16 pd. Tobacco, 8s .; on Oct. 27, 1674, 1 yd. 3-4 Tabee, 17s. 6d .; 186 pd. Nevis Sugar, 2li. 7s. 8d .; Mar. 5, 1674-5, 6 pd. & half Tobacco, 3s. 3d .; 1 pce. fine stuff, 60 yds., 7li .; 1 pce fine prunella, 4li. 17s .; 3 quier Paper, 1s. 6d .; parcel small boxes & desks, 13s .; stuff to Line sleeves, 3s. 6d .; 25 yds. fine kersie, 10li. 12s .; to 6 yd. fine hollan, 2li. 2s .; 1 pce. sleasie hollan, 2li. 10s .; 1 pce. stuff, 29 1-2 yd., 3li. 8s. 10d .; 10 yd. half fine serge, 1li. 16s. 9d .; Thread, ribon & tape, 7s .; 2 pd. Currants, 2s .; Aug. 27, 1675, 1 hh. sugar, 800 pd., 8li .; 7 pces. Blulinen, 22 1-2 yd., 11li. 17s .; 3 Double pecs. fine prunella, 15li. 10s .; 1 pce. farrandine, 6li .; 3 pces. mixed stuff, 8li. 5s .; 1 pce. Broad stuff, 3li. 10s .; 1 pce. Broad penis- tone, 45 yd. 1-2, 6li. 5s. 1 1-2d .; 189 Ells fine ossinbrix, 16li. 4s. 4d .; 1 pce. hollan, 20 ells, 5li. 10s .; 1 pce. flanell, 67 1-2 yd. at 2s., 6li. 15s .; 2 pces fine fulled serge, 11li. 10s .; 1 pce. mixed serge, 2li. 15s .; 1 pce. prest serge, 3li. 18s .; 1 pce. fine serge, 5li. 17s .; 1 pce. prest serge, 3li. 19s .; 1 pce. prest serge, 3li. 10s .; four pces. mixed serges, 12li .; 1 pce. kersie, 4li .; 2 pces. half Thick kersie at 2s. 7d., 7li. 12s. 6d .; 1 pce. hole kersie, 3li. 10s .; 2 pces. duffals, 7li. 11s. 3d .; 6 pces. Callico, 6li. 2s .; 11 yd. sey, lli. 8s. 6d .; 1 pce. Irish Linen, 1li. 3s. 2d .; 2 pces. Laun, 3li. 12s .; Irish Linen, 1li. 7s. 9d .; 1 pce. Gimpe Lace, 11s. 3d .; 15 Gross Coat & Brest Buttons, 3li. 17s. 6d .; 2 Gross ditto, 12s .; 1 Gross Gimp ditto, 3s. 9d .; 1 Gross silke ditto, 6s .; 1-2 pce. Ribon, 7s .; 1 doss. Ivery hafted knives, 9s. 6d .; 1 pce. Broad ferrit, 12s. 6d .; 1 Gross Thread Laces, 5s. 6d .; 3 pces. fillinston tape, 2s. 6d .; 36 yd. 1-4 white Duffals, 8li. 3s. 1 1-2d .; 37 yds. ditto at 4s. 6d., Sli. 6s. 6d .; 1 pce. manchister, 2s. 6d .; 1 pce. silke Galoon, 8s. 6d .; 3 Doss. silver & Goold Lace, 3li. 7s. 6d .; Nov. 4, 1675, 4 yd. ribon, 1s. 4d .; Nov. 6, 1675, 8 yd. silver & sattin ribon, 4s .; 4 Barrills Neyls, 27li. 9s .; 14 pces. serges at 50s., 35li .; total, 430li. 5s. 8d. The last articles were delivered by Thomas Woodbridge, his boy, Thomas Lowle and
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Capt. Wm. Gerrish v. Thomas Woodbridge. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Steven Swet. Sworn in court by Thomas Crosby and Mr. Thomas Woodbridg.
*Wm. Gerrish's bill of cost, 2li. 4d.
Mr. Thomas Woodbridge, Cr., to 1 pece of fustine 30s .; 1 pece of ossinbrigs, 36s .; 2 pecs. of serge, 7li. 4s .; 1 pece more, 3li. 5s .; 10 1-2 of scotch cloth, 28s .; 5 ells of taffity, 70s .; silke, 18s .; 12 knifes, 10s .; 1 ds. Tobacco tongs, 5s .; tape, 9s. 7 1-2d .; 1 raser, 2s. 6d .; 2 gs. 1-2 buttons, 16s. 6d .; 1 ds. combs, 5s .; Laun & thrid, 20s .; 1 pece of camlett, 55s., 3li. 15s .; 5 M. 1-2 shingle nails, 3s. 6d .; 8 M. nails, 9s .; Two baggs of Cotten wooll, 1li .; 1 pece of Collord callico, 19s .; thrid, 3s. 9d .; 1 br. powder, 6li .; 10 1-2 of sleasy, 22s. 10d .; 11 yds. of stuffe, 39s .; total, 50li. 10s. 5 1-2d. To 1 hatt & 1 p of blaincketts, 1 peece of beafe, 1li. 5s. 11d .; 4 yds. of Carsy, thrid, silke, facing & buttons, 1li. 15s .; 4 yds. 1-2 of fustine, 6s. 9d .; powder, 6s .; thrid, 10s .; buttons, 2s .; nails, 1s .; knife, 9d .; Tobacco, 9s .; nails, 18d .; 186li. of suger, 3 quire of paper, 1 pece of Carsy, 6 yds. of hollond, 1 pece of drugett, 10 yds. 1-2 of serge, 12li. 19s .; money recd. in Boston, 1li. 6s. Sworn in court.
Mr. Thomas Woodbridge's account, Mar. 12, 1673-4: to money dd. himself in Boston, 78li .; to money p sale of a barke wch. he sould 10li. 10s .; to money pd. Caleb Mody, 20s .; to goods dd. Mr. Dole, 6li. 8s .; to Hugh March, goods, 38s. 9d. Accounted with Mr. Thomas Woodbridge, Aug. 14, 1674, due to balance, 48li .; to 209li. of porke in a barill sent p Henry Jacquis, salt, 2li. 16s. 9d .; 4 m. of shingle & 2 M. of bord nayls with exchange of nayles, 2li. 17s. 4d .; nayls, 2li. 7s. 6d .; 3 M. of plainke & bords, 7li. 10s .; 30 bou. of mault, 6li .; to barly p Tho. Noys & Tho. Smith, 21li .; Jos. Bointon, 9s. 4d .; 1732li. of beafe at 2d., 14li. 8s. 8d .; 1031li. porke at 3d., 12li. 17s. 9d .; to hides, 47s .; to 25li. of wooll, 29li. 2s .; To salt & porke as money, 45s. 10d .; to mault pd. Geo. March, 5li .; mault pd. Mr. Pearce, 24li. 16s. 2d .; to Sam. Mody, 11s .; fraight & charges, 37s. 6d .; lli. powder, 2s. 6d .; wooll, 19s .; to Skiper Hacket, 34s. 4d .; Tobacco, 2s .; account made, 3s. 2d .; 400 bu. mault money, 70li .; to Hen. Tewxsbury, 5li .; Mr. Sterlin, 14li. 12s. 10d .; David wheler, 18s .; Mr. Hubard, 9li. 8s .; S. Mody, 5s. 6d .; money lent, 36s .; 2li. powder, 5s.
To goods received June 19, 1675: 1 hd. suger, 7li. 14s .; 7 pecs. of blew Lining at 12d., 10li. 12s .; 2 pecs. of prunnella, 1 pece of farendine, 21li. 10s .; 3 pecs. of stuffe, 8li. 5s .; 1 peec, 70s .; 1 pece penistone, 6li. 5s. 1 1-2d., 18li. 1 1-2d .; 104 els of Ossinb. at 20d., 8li. 13s. 4d .; 1 p. of holland, 5li. 10s .; 1 p.
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Capt. Wm. Gerrish v. Thomas Woodbridge. Slander. Withdrawn .*
of flaning, 6s. 15d .; 7 p. serge, 27li .; 2 p. cloth serge, 11li. 10s .; 1 p. carsy, 4li .; 2 pecs & halfe, 7li. 12s. 6d .; 1 p. Carsy, 70s .; 33 1-2 duffils, 7li. 11s. 3d .; 6 p. of Callico, 6li. 2s .; 11 yds. say at 2s. 6d., 27s. 6d .; 15 3-4 Irish lining, 23s. 7d. 1-2; 2 p. Laune, 72s .; 17 1-4 Irish lining, 25s. 10 1-2d .; 1 p. gimp lace, 11s. 3d .; 15 gs. of buttons, 3li. 17s. 6d .; 2 gs., 12s .; 1 gs. 3s. 9d .; 1 gs. 6s .; riben, 7s .; 12 knifes, 9s .; 6 remnant ferett, 2s. 6d .; 1 gs. of laces, 5s .; 6 tape, 2s. 6d .; 36 1-4 and 36 1-4 of duffills at 4s. 6d., 16li. 6s. 3d .; 3 ds. lace, 67s., 6 lace riben filliting codline, 11s., 3li. 18s. 6d .; recd. ye 24 Nov. 75, 14 pecs. of serges, 35li .; 3 Casks of nailes, 19li. 5s. 10d .; 40 M., 5li.
To a bill 200li. damages, 5li., sterlings vessell, 15li., 240li .; abatement on goods recd., 18li. 6s. 8d .; to 2li. powder, 4s .; nails, 1li. 14s.
Richard Dole, aged about fifty-two years, deposed. Sworn in court.
Promissory note of Thomas Woodbridge to deliver to Capt. Gerrish fourteen pieces of serge and four barrels of nails "as soon as John Kent returns from Boston the next time, if the Neyls doe not come to twenty fiue pounds I will make it up but if they comes to more Capt. Gerrish is to pay the ouer plus to me." Cancelled by signature being cut out. Wit: Rich. Dolet and Dudley Bradstreet .; Sworn in court.
Richard Dole, aged about fifty-two years, deposed. Sworn in court.
John Knight, aged about fifty-one years, deposed. Sworn in court.
Richard Dole, aged about fifty-two years, deposed. Sworn in court.
Dudley Bradstreet, aged twenty-seven years, deposed con- cerning being at Hugh March's house when certain agreements were made and Woodbridge refused to leave the matter to the determination of Capt. Saltinstall. "This is ye substance of what I can say, though not soe methodicall as might haue been if my papr had been large." Sworn in court.
Moses Gerrish, aged about twenty years, deposed that he brought up for Mr. Thomas Woodbridge bags of cotton wool which were from deponent's father, etc. Sworn in court.
Elizabeth Gerrish, aged about twenty-two years, deposed that Mr. Thomas Woodbridge came to her father's house, etc. Sworn in court.
*Thomas Woodbridge's bill of cost, 2li. 6s. 6d.
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Erasmus James v. John Hascall. Non-performance of a
Caleb Moody testified that he heard Woodbridge say that Captain Gerish was a cheating knave, that he had cheated him out of 180li., and that he had told a damnable or devilish lie. Sworn in court.
Jno. Joanes and Steven Swet testified. Sworn in court.
Joseph Hills, aged about seventy years, deposed that in the presence of Mr. Henry Sewall he heard Woodbridge say that there were fifty men in Newbury who would say that Capt. Gerrish had cheated them and that he would be cast out of the church. Deponent asked Rev. Mr. Jno. Woodbridg to give him a meeting at his son's house, which he did, and said Hills then declared that the meeting was to prevent conten- tion between Capt. Gerrish and Woodbridge. Mr. Jno. Woodbridg said he was very much troubled at his son's speech- es many times and he had counselled him to moderation, and asked deponent to advise him how to act. "I answered yt he was more able to advise himselfe also ye sd Tho. Woodbridg then said yt what he had spoken to mee about Cheating he had spoken to som others and bid them goe tell Capt Gerrish." Sworn in court.
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