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Hugh March v. William Longfellow. For withholding a debt. Verdict for plaintiff.t
Mr. John Baker, sr. v. Hen. Goold. Unjust and illegal de- priving him of a just acquittance. Verdict for defendant.
*Writ: Mr. Henry Sewall v. Mr. William Longfellow; debt, which should have been paid by bill of exchange in England to Capt. John Hull of Boston; dated Nov. 12, 1677; signed by Anthony Somerby,§ for the court; and served by Joseph Pike,§ constable of Newbery.
+Writ, dated Oct. 13, 1677, signed by Jo. Woodbridge, § commissioner, and served by Robert Lord,§ marshal of Ips- wich, by attachment of a "Neager servant" and three cows. "Mr Longfellow said the neager was his & the said neager said he was Longfellows whoe had bought him of his father mr Sewall."
"october the 3 77. Mr March sir pray yu be pleased to pay to M' Tho. Woodbridge three pounds in silver and place it to the account of yor freind Willm. Longfellow."§ Tho. Woodbridge's§ receipt, dated Oct. 5, 1677.
Hugh Marches bill of cost, 2li. 7s. 4d.
Mary Williams, aged about sixteen years, testified that Mr. William Longfellow of Newbery usually came to her master's house, Mr. Marches, and called for wine, beer, victuals and cider and sometimes for rum, and it used to be put on an account for he never paid money. He had done this for two years, and she had carried him many a pint of liquor, so that the account must have been large. Sworn, Nov. 26, 1677, before Jo. Woodbridge,§ commissioner.
Hugh March, jr. and Jno. March testified to the same. Sworn, Nov. 26, 1677, before Jo. Woodbridge, § commissioner.
Tho. Woodbridge, aged about twenty-eight years, testified. Sworn, 27 : 9 : 1677, before Wm. Hathorne,§ assistant.
įWrit: Mr. John Baker, sr. v. Henry Gould; for unjust and illegal depriving him, and that with the conspiracy and aid of Sarah, his wife, of a full and legal acquittance made by the said Sarah to said John concerning accounts between them of the whole estate that said John had in his hand that belonged to her father Abraham Warrs; dated Nov. 19, 1677; signed by Samuell Symonds,§ for the court; and served by §Autograph.
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Robert Lord,* marshal of Ipswich. Bond of Henry (his mark) Gould, with Henry Benet* and Phillip Fouler,* as sureties.
Warrant, dated Sept. 20, 1677, for Mr. John Baker, sr.'s appearance at Ipswich court upon complaint of Henry Gould and wife Sarah, only child and heir of Abraham Warr, for seizing her father's estate, being neither executor nor adminis- trator, signed by Robert Lord,* for the court.
Henry Gould's bill of cost, 2li. 4d.
Ensign Goold's bill of cost, 14s. 2d.
Robert Lord,* marshal, on Nov. 17, 1677, attached a cop- per at 5li. 10s., and land at 3li. per acre, in all 14li., in satis- faction of the execution.
John Browne deposed that about four years ago he wrote a full discharge between Mr. John Baker, sr. and Sarah Warr, now wife of Henry Gould, by which she discharged said Baker from all demands, she then receiving a bed and other goods, and deponent heard her declare that it was her act and deed. Sworn, 25 : 7 : 1677, in Ipswich court. Copy made by Robert Lord,* cleric.
Abraham Warr's debts, 1654: payd to Mr. John Paine, 15s .; to mee of old, 18s .; wine & cakes at her travell, 3s. 6d .; her coffin, 9s. 6d .; wine & cakes, 1li. 2s .; the midwife Mrs. Smith, 5s .; Given other women, 5s .; for makeing 2 coats & 4 shifts, 2s. 4d .; a sheete, 4s .; to Thomas Perkins, 4s. 4d .; Moses Pengry, 2s. 1d .; Goodman Morse, 2s .; Mr. Smith, 2s. 6d .; Goodman Roffe, 2s .; Goodman Preston, 2s. 6d .; Mr. Waldo, 9s. 9d .; Mr. Symonds, 3s. 4d .; Goodman More, 1s. 10d .; Mr. Browne, 4s. 6d .; Mr. Bartholmew, 1li. 11s. 3d .; Good- man Rowell, 5s .; Mr. Jewett, 14s. 3d .; John Warner, 3s. 8d .; Goodman Douglas, 2s. 8d .; Goodman Gage, 15s .; wid- dow Whipple, 7s. 6d .; to the Deacons, 6s .; Mr. Wilson, 10s .; John Knowlton, 6s .; Mr. Tredwell, 7s .; Goodman Lu- mas, 2s .; Goodman Lord, 2s .; for 212 years keeping his daughter before he took her away, 10li .; her fine at court, 3li. 15s .; Goodwife Harris for healing her, 10s .; keeping her and her boy 2 yeares at 18d. per week, 7li. 16s .; for my son John keeping her boy 2 yeare more at 12d., per week, 5li. 4s .; for 8 barrells & pailes & keeler & 2 barralls of syder yt. Josia Clark paid, 3li .; flockbed & boulster & pillow & Rug, 3li. 6s .; 2 sheets & one Iron pot, 14s .; for 2 blanketts, 8s .; table, chest, chaire, 8s .; cord & matt bedstead, Ss .; total, 47li. 6d. Copy made by Robert Lord,* cleric.
Copy of record of the Ipswich court, Sept. 25, 1677, in a sim- ilar action, made by Robert Lord,* cleric.
Joannah Smith, wife of Thomas Smith, Elizabeth Perkins, wife of Jacob Perkins, and Jane Jordon, wife of Francis Jor-
*Autograph.
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don; testified that Alice Ward, widow, upon her death bed, being of perfect memory, committed her daughter-in-law Sarah Ward, to John Baker and Elizabeth his wife. Said Sarah's estate was to bring up the child in the fear of God. She gave to Elizabeth Baker her keys and desired her to settle her affairs. Sworn, 27 : 1 : 1655, in Ipswich court. Copy made, Feb. 28, 1675, by Robert Lord,* cleric.
Copy of the inventory of the estate of Alice Ward of Ipswich, widow, taken 23 : 11 : 1654, made Feb. 28, 1675, by Robert Lord,* cleric.
Thomas Baker and John How testified that they heard Baker and Gould discussing the estate, etc. Sworn in court.
John Baker, jr., of Ipswich and Catherine, his wife, testi- fied that about four years past, Sarah Warr, now wife of Henry Gold, gave acquittance to Mr. John Baker, sr., which was put into deponent's box but is now gone. Also that John Browne and John Pemertun were witnesses to the acquittance. Sworn, Nov. 6, 1677, before Samuel Symonds,* Deputy Governor.
Thomas Lovell, sr. and Phillip Fowler, jr., deposed that they judged the house and lands of Abraham Warrs, who is long since dead, worth 60li., if the house is as good as when Warr died. Sworn, Nov. 26, 1677, before Daniel Denison .*
Katherine Baker, wife of Mr. John Baker, jr., deposed that she was present and heard her father Mr. Baker say that there were more pounds in the account than there were in the inventory. Henry Gould said that he would not go to law and Baker agreed to give him 20s. at Deacon Goodhew's. Gould said also that if Mr. Baker would come to Mr. Symonds' house they would get the Deputy Governor to write an ac- quittance between them, etc. Sworn, Nov. 19, 1677, before Samuel Symonds,* Dep. Governor.
Deborah, wife of John Knolton, deposed that Sarah, wife of Henry Gould about two years ago brought a writing to her house and desired her to read it and after she had read it, said Sarah asked her if it were the acquittance that she gave to her master Baker and she said it was. Then Sarah offered to throw it into the fire but deponent told her she should not throw it into the fire in her house. She left the house and presently Henry Gould came and took the acquittance and threw it into the fire saying he was as glad to get it as if one had given him five pounds, etc. Sworn, Nov. 5, 1677, before Samuel Symonds,* Dep. Governor.
John Baker, jr., and Katherine, his wife, aged about twenty- eight years, deposed that Sarah Warr, dwelling with Corpll. Whipple desired Mrs. Baker, sr., not to get a maid for she
*Autograph.
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William Beale v. Elizer Keaser. Withdrawn .* John Martin v. John Roe. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff.t
would come to live with her again when her year was out at Whipple's. So when the year was out she came to their house and lived with her old Mrs. Baker about three years. After that she lived with said deponents about three years more, they paying her for the first two years ten pounds, and for the third, said Sarah Warr being with child and often ill, 50s. Deponents also testified that Henry Gold and Sarah Warr living together in deponent's house, they heard Gold tell Sarah that if she lived in some houses they would make her pay 10li. per year for keeping her child. Also that Sarah Warr was upward of twenty-three years of age when she gave Mr. Baker the acquittance of the whole estate of Abraham Warr. Sworn, Nov. 19, 1677, before Samuel Symonds, } Dep. Governor.
Sarah Gould, aged about thirty-five years, deposed that "Sarah Wars now Sarah Gould Liuing with my Father Baker was by my mother brought up at scoule a considerable Time: and many times my Mother did bid her take a booke and read when she did Leaue and would not goe to seoule but could not prswasd her to mind her booke and Larne with all ye paynes they could take with her and the scoule dame namely Mrs Willson tould mee that she would haue my Mother take her home for she was discourisied with her for shee did beleue shee would not Larne." Also that when Sarah was about eighteen years old, she went to Corpl. Whippell to live a yearly servant but before her year was out she came crying to deponent's mother to take her again.
John Gould and Sarah Gould testified that the first bastard that Sarah Warr had was bound to us and it proved so trouble- some that they ought to have been paid ten shillings per week.
Thomas Baker and John Gould testified that their sister Baker, etc. Sworn in court.
*Writ: William Beale v. Eliezer Keiser of Salem; for re- fusing to reckon and for detaining unjustly a bill given upon a mistake; dated Sept. 25, 1677; signed by Moses Mavericke,} for the court; and served by Henry Skerry, ¿ marshal of Salem.
¡Writ, dated Nov. 5, 1677, signed by Moses Maverick,} for the court, and served by Henery Skerry,# marshal of Salem. Bond of John (his mark) Roe, with Rune [Renald?] Kellie and Frances (his mark) Johnsone, as sureties.
John Martine's bill of cost, 1li. 5s. 4d.
Bond, dated Aug. 12, 1672, given by John (his mark) Roe #Autograph.
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Frances Parnell v. Benjamin Ganson. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Edmond Bridges, attorney of George Dean, Mr. John Ruck, Mr. Bartholmew Gedney and Mr. John Higgenson v. John Griffin. Debt. Withdrawn.t
to John Martine, for 47s. Wit: Richard Olivert and John Archer.#
*Writ, dated 20 : 9 :1677, signed by Hilliard Veren, for the court, and served by Henry Skerry, # marshal of Salem.
Bond, dated July 3, 1677, given by Ben. Gansont to Thomas Ives, for what Frances Parnall should earn of him this year in going to sea in his employ, which was 3li. per month. Wit: Walter (his mark) Mungy.
John Lambert, jr., aged about forty-eight years, deposed that being at the house of Benjamin Ganson about the latter end of May, he heard him agree with Frances Parnell to go to sea with him upon a fishing voyage at 3li. per month, and to bear all charges, except that said Francis was to find himself craft. Sworn in court.
John Simson, aged about twenty years, testified that Franses Parnell was five months on the voyage. Sworn, 26 : 9 : 1677, before Wm. Hathorne,# assistant.
Thomas Ives, aged about thirty years, deposed that Parnall brought Benja. Ganson to his house and desired him to stand engaged for him to deponent and to pay him as he earned it, because he was not able to pay him at present.
Rachell Penly, aged sixty years, deposed that Master Ganson, etc. Sworn in court.
Mary Clarke, aged about twenty-seven years, deposed. Sworn in court.
Benjamen Ganson, aged about thirty-six years, deposed.
+Writ, dated 19 : 9 : 1677, signed by Hilliard Veren, for the court, and served by John How,# deputy for Henery Skerry,¿ marshal of Salem, by attachment of land and orchard of defendant.
George Dane, aged about forty years, deposed that he had often demanded the bill, and at one time Ruck & Co., sent him in a vessel on purpose to bring home the pay but upon their arrival at Bradford, could get but little from Griffin, and they had agreed to pay him 10li. to make the voyage, whether he received the pay or not. Sworn in court.
Wm. Dicer, aged about forty years, deposed that he and Georg Dane, master of the vessel, were sent on one of Mr. #Autograph.
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Tho. Ivery v. Henry Collens, sr. Withdrawn .* Tho. Edwards v. Robt. Gamon. Withdrawn.t
Phillip English v. Benjamin Mazure. Debt. Verdict for defendant. Appealed to the next Court of Assistants. Said English bound, with Phillip Cromwell and Joseph Lee, sure- ties.į
Ruck's vessels to receive of John Griffin of Bradford, etc. Sworn in court.
Letter of attorney, dated Mar. 23, 1676-7, given by John Rucke, § Bartholomew Gedny,§ John Higginson,§ and George Deane,§ joint partners, to Edmond Bridges of Salem. Wit: John Putnam,|| Maneseth Marston,|| Willm. Hathorne, jr.|| and Garves Johnes.|| Sworn, 17 : 3 : 1677, before Wm. Hath- orne, assistant.
John How, aged about thirty-six years, deposed that he went up to Bradford with Edmon Bridges to John Grefin's house and the latter told them that as they had power of attorney, he would tender pipestaves and pine boards at the landing place, etc. Sworn in court.
Bond, dated Apr. 27, 1674, given by John Griffing§ of Bradford, for 51li. 10s., payments due Ruck & Co. for goods sold for them, to George Deane and partners, to be paid in pipestaves, provisions, and pine boards, to be delivered on board a vessel at any convenient landing place in Haverhill or Bradford. Wit: Thomas Wasse.|| Sworn before Nath. Saltonstall,|| commissioner. Receipt of George Deane, || dated Nov. 27, 1674, for six bushels of Indian corn, on this account.
*Writ: Thomas Ivery v. Henrey Collins, sr .; for cutting timber trees and barking them, laying claim to the land; dated Nov. 21, 1677; signed by John Fuller,|| for the court; and served by John Bullord,|| constable of Linne, by attach- ment of defendant's dwelling house.
¡Writ, dated Nov. 6, 1677, signed by Ephraim Turner, || for the court, and served by Richard Way, || deputy for Rich. Wayte,|| marshal of Suffolk. Bond of Robert Gammon,|| with Henery (his mark) Adams, surety.
įWrit, dated 29:8 : 1677, signed by Hilliard Veren,|| for the court, and served by Henery Skerry, || marshal of Salem. Bond of Benjamin (his mark) Mazure, with James Browne|| and Edmond Bridges|| as sureties.
Bill of cost of Philip English, 1li. 2s. 6d.
Bill of cost of James Browne, attorney to Benjamen Ma- zary, 11s. 8d.
§Autograph and seal.
||Autograph.
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[Nov.
Mr. Samll. Gardner, sr., attorney and joint executor with Left. Geo. Gardner to Mr. Thomas Gardner v. John Pudney. Verdict for defendant. Appealed to the next Court of Assist- ants. Tho. Gardner, sr. and Samll. Gardner, jr. bound .*
Henery Skerry, marshal, aged about seventy-five years, deposed concerning serving the writ. Sworn in court.
Bond, dated July 27, 1677, given by Benjamin (his mark) Marzeury of Salem, fisherman, to Philip English of Salem, mariner. Wit: Henry Skerry, sr., t Arthur Greayt and Wm. Bowditch.t Sworn before Wm. Hathorne,f assistant.
James Browne, aged about thirty years, deposed that when Marshal Skerry arrested Benjamin Mazury for the passage of his sister Jane, he asked leave of deponent to pass through his shop and he arrested him in deponent's yard. In the evening Masury told deponent that he gave the marshal a bill for 3li. 10s., and that he would not have done so, but he was engaged on a fishing voyage and could not go to prison. Sworn in court.
Henry Skerry, marshal, aged about seventy-five years, de- posed. Sworn in court.
*Writ, dated 14 : 9 : 1677, for rent of house and land, signed by Hilliard Veren, t for the court, and served by Henery Skerry, t marshal of Salem, by attachment of land of defendant near Samuell Aborn, sr.t
John Pudney's bill of cost, 8s.
Samuell Gardner's bill of cost, 1li. 7s.
Letter of attorney, dated July 14, 1677, given by George Gardner,t sometime of Sallem, now of Harford, Conniticot, to his brother Samuell Gardner, joint executor with him of their father's estate. Wit: Thomas Gardner, sr. t and Samuell Gardner, jr.t Sworn, 26 : 9 : 1677, before Wm. Hathorne, t assistant.
Lease, dated Mar. 1, 1672, given by Thomas Gardner, sr.} of Salem, "farm lett" to John Pudnet of Salem, husbandman, his now dwelling house in Salem, with all his land in North field, about 20 acres, also his 10 acres of meadow near Anthony Needham's in Salem, for seven years from Apr. 15, 1672, at 11li. per year, and two barrels of cider, said Gardner fur- nishing the cask, of which 4li. were to be paid in wood at 8s. per cord, 40s. in butter and cheese, with one firkin of butter, 40s. in pork, and the remainder to be paid in corn. Said Pudney was not to remove any muck, and Gardner reserved the right to take the meadow near Needham's if he so de- tAutograph.
#Autograph and seal.
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Hugh March v. Wm. Chandler. Verdict for defendant .* Mr. Charles Ledgit v. Tho. Hughson. Review. Verdict
sired, abating 3li. per year for the same. Wit: Thomas Gardner, jr .; and Isack Cooke.t
John Pudney'st account of what he had paid toward the rent of the farm: Fourteen cord of wood at 8s., delivered at Mr. John Grafton's, 5li. 12s .; pork, 4li. 10s .; cheese and butter, 4li .; for carrying downe a meale Through an Iron pott, 2 crotches & a pole to sett wood against & 2 quarts Caske from Goodman Golthright's, 5s .; to a Roasting pigg, 2s .; to a doz. of pigeons, 1s .; 2 pound of Butter, 1s .; a pecke of green pease & 1 pecke of Beanes, 1s .; 2 Bush. of Turneps, 2s .; Butter & mony paid to Sam. Gardner, 2li .; 4 Bushells of Turneps, 4s .; a Leane pigg to said Gardner, 12s .; to Build- ing a Cow house, 2li .; 4 Barrells of syder carried into old Mr. Gardner, as agreed, -; total, 19li. 10s. Sworn in court.
*Writ: Hugh March, sr., of Newbury v. William Chand- ler of Newberry; for carelessly or wilfully staving a butt of Passado wine, worth 15li., which he was entrusted as a cooper to secure; signed by Jo. Woodbridge,t commissioner, and served by Joseph Pike,t constable of Newbery, by attach- ment of defendant's dwelling house and house lot or home- stead adjoining.
William Chandler's bill of cost, 1li. 14s.
Willm. Longfellow,f aged about twenty-six years, deposed that he was present when the wine was loaded and never heard of any agreement concerning the pipe of wine. Deponent sued March for but 91 gallons at 2s. 9d. per gallon. Sworn Nov. 29, 1677, before Daniel Denison.t
Daniell Wycom testified that he heard Mr. March say that he never sent his son to call Goodman Chandler and did not employ him. Marshal Lord testified to the same. Sworn in court.
Henry Short, aged about twenty-five years, deposed that he was at Mr. Seawal's house when Mr. March sent for the wine he bought of Mr. Longfellow and as they were handling the wine, Hugh and John, sons of March being present, one of the latter told Goodman Chandler, the cooper, that if he raised the butt the way he was about to raise it, that it would burst because that was the weakest side. Nevertheless Chandler went his own way, saying he had handled many a pipe of wine and never had one break, but it did break and the wine flew out. Sworn, Nov. 22, 1677, before Jo. Woodbridge,t com- missioner.
*Autograph.
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for defendant, confirmation of the former judgment. Ap- pealed to the next Court of Assistants. Mr. Tho. Woodbridg and Leift. Richd. Way bound as sureties .*
Mr. Tho. Woodbridg v. Robt. Clements. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff.t
Mr. Tho. Woodbridg v. Abraham Whittaker. Debt. Ver- dict for plaintiff.}
*Writ, dated Boston, Oct. 2, 1677, signed by Ephraim Turnor, § for the court, and served by Henery Skerry, § marshal of Salem. Bond of Tomas Hewson,§ with Edmond Bridge, § William Swetland§ and John (his mark) Cooke, as sureties.
Charles Lidget's bill of cost, 2li. 5s. 6d.
Thomas Huson's bill of cost, Ili. 8s. 4d.
Copy of Ipswich court record and papers of Sept. 25, 1677, in an action, Thomas Hughson v. Anthony Roop.
Nath. Beadle testified that he being in company with An- thony Rope, etc. Sworn in court.
Richard Norman, deposed that he went with Anthony Roop to see Hewson, the boatswain, but he said he would desert the voyage and not be commanded by such a man as the master was. Sworn, Nov. 27, 1677, before Daniel Deni- son.§
John Harris testified. Sworn, Nov. 27, 1677, before Daniel Denison.§
Charles Lidget testified that he went with Roop to the Honble. Governor at Boston where Roop complained of some of his seamen for disorderly conduct, whereupon the Governor issued a warrant for Thomas Hewson, etc. Sworn in court.
Wm. Hathorne,§ assistant, certified that a warrant was issued for Hewson, but the constable returned that after diligent search the man was not to be found.
¡Writ, dated Nov. 21, 1677, signed by Nath. Saltonstall,§ for the court, and served by Robert Ford,§ constable of Haver- hill, by attachment of 20 acres of land of defendant's near the house of John Page, sr., in Haverhill.
Bill of cost of Tho. Woodbridge, 1li. 5s. 8d.
Bond, dated Mar. 4, 1672-3, given by Robert Clement§ of Haverhill to Mr. Thomas Woodbridge of Newbery, for 4li. 12s. 3d., to be paid in wheat or Indian corn. Wit: Nath. Saltonstall§ and Thomas Whittier.§ Sworn, Nov. 22, 1677, before Nath. Saltonstall,§ commissioner.
#Writ, dated Nov. 21, 1677, signed by Nath. Saltonstall,§ for the court, and served by Robert Ford,§ constable of Hav-
§Autograph.
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Mr. Tho. Woodbridg v. Ezra Rolfe. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Mr. Tho. Woodbridg v. John Simpson. Debt. Verdict for plaintiff.t
Mr. Tho. Woodbridg v. Moses Gilman. Debt. Non- suited .¿
Jon. Blano v. Mr. Ralph King. Withdrawn.§
Mrs. Eliza. King, relict and executrix of the estate of Mr. Daniell King, and Ralph King, Daniell King and Ezekiell Needham, guardians of the children of Hanna Blano, daughter of Daniell King, deceased v. John Blanoe. Special verdict. If Blanoe were a lawful heir to the estate, they found for defendant, if not, for plaintiff. Court gave judgment for
erhill, by attachment of the house, land and a cow of de- fendant's.
Thomas Woodbridge's bill of cost, 1li. 9s. 8d.
Bond, dated Apr. 10, 1677, given by Abraham Whitegar of Haverill to Thomas Woodbridge of Newbery, for 5li., in corn. Wit: Peter Toppan,|| Philip Grelee|| and Henry Am- brose.|| Sworn, Nov. 26, 1677, before Jo. Woodbridge, || com- missioner.
*Writ, dated Nov. 21, 1677, signed by Nath. Saltonstall,|| for the court, and served by Robert Ford, || constable of Haver- hill, by attachment of one black cow and a young heifer.
Thomas Woodbridge's bill of cost, 1li. 8s. 8d.
Bond, dated Sept. 22, 1677, given by Ezra Roffe|| of Haver- ill to Tho. Woodbridge of Newbery. Wit: Richard Dumer|| and Henery Jaques.|| Sworn, Nov. 26, 1677, before Jo. Woodbridge, || commissioner.
¿Writ: Tho. Woodbridge of Newbery v. Jno. Jimpson of Emsbury; debt; dated Sept. 24, 1677; signed by Jo. Wood- bridge, || commissioner; and served by Tho. Sargent, | com- stable of Amesbury, by attachment of defendant's house and land.
Thomas Woodbridge's bill of cost, 1li. 5s. 8d.
Bond, dated Sept. 24, 1677, given by Jno. Jimpson of Emsbury to Tho. Woodbridge of Newbery, for 5li. 15s. in staves. Wit: Samll. Lowle|| and Tho. Crosbie.|| Sworn, Nov. 26, 1677, before Jo. Woodbridge, || commissioner.
¿Mr. Gillman's bill of cost, swearing before Mr. Dallton, etc., 1li. 7s.
§Ralph King's bill of cost.
||Autograph.
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plaintiff. Appealed to the next Court of Assistants. John Blanoe bound, with Edmond Bridges, Mathew Woodwell and Mathew Price as sureties .*
*Writ, dated 19 : 9 : 1677, signed by Hilliard Veren,t for the court, and served by Henry Skerry,t marshal of Salem. Bond of Jno. Blaney.t
John Blayny's bill of cost, 4li. 1s. 4d.
Bill of cost of the guardians, 2li. 15s. 6d.
Letter of attorney, without date, given by Elizabeth (her mark) King, widow of Daniell King to her son Ralph King.
Copy of will of Mr. Daniell King, proved 26 : 4 : 1672, in Salem court, made by Hilliard Veren, t cleric.
Copy of papers in a similar action brought, July 18, 1676, and 26 : 4 : 1677, in Salem court.
Phillip Welsh and Hannah his wife testified that they had had Sarah, the youngest child of Hannah Blainer, deceased about a year and a quarter for which they were to have 4s. 6d. per week for nursing her, to be paid in money of which they had received but about 4li. 17s. 9d. and about four cords of wood at 9d. per cord as it was standing. Also that about seven weeks since the father of the child desired Ralph King to take the child and they carried her to said King who asked them to keep the child for him and he would pay it. He had paid 20s. toward the keeping since that time.
Hannah, wife of Phillip Welsh, aged about thirty years, de- posed that about one week since Edward Richards came into their house in the night, it being very cold, and asked for the child that she had to nurse of Mr. John Blaine's, and she told him that unless Mr. Blaine came for it, he should not have it. Then Richards laid hold of the child's arm and head and would have pulled it from her but when he could not, she turned him out of the house. Richards told afterward that if he could have gotten the child that she might have sucked her fingers for her pay for the keeping of it. Sworn in court.
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