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At a General Court, 12 : 1 : 1636: "It is agreed that mr Humphrey's ground shall begin at ye Cliffe in ye way to Mar- blehead, which is the bound betwixt Salem and Lynne, & so along the lines between the sd Townes, to the Rocks one mile by Estimation to a great Red Oake marked, from wch the said marked tree all under & over these Rocks, upon a streight line to the running brooke, by Thomas Smith's house, all the which said ground we allow him for his owne & so from Thomas Smith's to the sea; in case the ground appears to be Mr Humphrey's upon which Thomas Smiths & William Witters houses stands with the Ground which they have broken up by their houses, by ye joint agreement of Wm. Traske, Natha. Turner, Rich. Wright, Abra. Palmer." Copy made by Edw. Rawson,* secretary.
Nathaniell Bacor, aged about sixty-six years, testified that in 1632 or 1633, he met with an Indian called Blackwill who had on a stuff suit of clothes that were pinked, and he said he had them of farmer Thomas Dexter, sr., who then lived at Saugus, now called Linn, giving him Nahaunt for them. Later deponent at Dexter's saw the latter pay Sagamore George some corn in part pay for Nahaunt, and he then fenced it in, and it was always considered the property of Dexter. Also Salem men for two or three years hired pasturage of said Dexter for horses and cattle. Sworn, Sept. 21, 1677, before Edward Tyng,* assistant.
Gorge Keser, sr., aged about sixty-five or sixty-six years, deposed that being an inhabitant of Line when Mr. Humphery dwelt there, at a town meeting about thirty-five years ago, Mr. Humphrey moved that if the proprietors of Nahant would give up their rights to Line, he would give up his rights and Dexter agreed. Sworn in court.
Capt. Richard Walker, aged about sixty-five years, testified that being one of the first inhabitants of Linn, alias Saugus, "upon our first setling there, wee Couenanted agreed and bought of an Indian called Black william (whoe was owned by the Sachem and all ye Indians to be the proprietor and owner of that place called nahant) which place wee purchased of him and haue had the possession and use of the same for many years." Sworn, 22 : 7 : 1677, before Wm. Hathorne,* assistant.
Richard Church of Hingham, aged about forty-eight years, deposed that he heard George, the Indian, say to farmer Dexter
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that the latter bought Nahaunt of his cousin, but all the pay was not given to his cousin, for George being the next heir, re- ceived the remainder of the pay. This happened about a year and a half ago. Sworn, Apr. 27, 1657, before Joshua Hubbard .*
Edward Holyoke deposed that about 1642 or 1643, Mr. Humfery and Thomas Dexter, sr., desired him to join them in a suit about Nahant on account of his proprietorship, he having purchased Capt. Turner's right in Saugus alias Lyn, but he dared not, because divers inhabitants declared that Nahant belonged in common to the plantation of Lyn, and contending for it "would have beene as for Naboth's vineyard." Sworn, June 27, 1657, before Daniel Denison .*
Jonathan Negus, aged about fifty-six years, and John Wil- liams, aged about twenty-two years, deposed that Thomas Dex- ter and Joseph Armitage meeting at deponent's house, Armitage told Dexter that which ever side he took in the suit, he would cast the case. Sworn, 12 : 4 : 1657, before Richard Parker, commissioner. Copy made by Edward Rawson,* secretary.
Clement Couldam, aged about fifty-five years, deposed that about thirty-four years since, he lived with old Thomas Dexter and the latter coming from the town meeting told Mr. Sharp of Sallem, in his hearing, that he had given up his right in Nahant to Line and the town had given him a considerable tract of land on the back side of his farm which would be of more advantage to him. Sworn in court.
Henery Vaine of Boston, aged about seventy-two years, testified that Mr. Sadler, Mr. Otely, Goodman Armitage, Michaell Lambert, Francis Linsey, Goodman Riches, all of Lynn, all had told him that Dexter owned Nahant. Riches was working about a great elm about two years before when he told him, and Mr. Keaser said the same thing in Michaell Lambert's house, before said Keaser and his wife, Christopher Linsey and deponent, and they also said they were Dexter's tenants. Sworn, 30 : 4 : 1657, before Elias Stilman,* clerk. Sworn before Edw. Rawson,* secretary.
Ens. William Dixy, aged about fifty years, deposed that about twenty-eight years ago, Mr. Isaack Johnson, his master, wrote to the Hond. Governor, Mr. Endecott "for a place to sitt downe in," whereupon Mr. Endecott gave them leave to go wherever they would. They went to Saugust, now Linne, where they met with Sagamore James and some other Indians, who gave them leave to dwell thereabouts, and they and the rest of his Master's company cut grass for their cattle, keeping them on Nahant, and had quiet possession. Sworn, 1 :5: 1657, before Elias Stileman, cleric. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cleric.
George Far, aged about sixty-three years, testified that * Autograph.
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[Nov.
Black Will or Duke William, so called, was the owner of Na- hant and he helped to fence it in for Thomas Dexter. Sworn, 15 : 2 : 1657, before Francis Johnson, commissioner. Copy made by Edward Rawson,* secretary.
George (his mark) Sagamore and the Sagamore (his mark) of Agawam testified that Duke William sold all Nahant to Thomas Dexter for a suit of clothes which Dexter took again and gave him two or three coats for it. Copy made by Edwd. Rawson,* secretary.
Copy of depositions in this action, 30:4: 1657, in Salem court. John Witt, aged about forty years, deposed that Christopher Linsey told him, etc. Daniell Salmon deposed the same. Sworn, 1 : 5 : 1657, before Elias Stileman. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cler.
Mark Graves, aged about thirty-five years, deposed that he was in Boston with Michaell Lambert and the latter asked Dexter if he had a share in Nahant and could help him in his trouble, etc. Sworn, 1 : 5 : 1657, before Elias Stileman. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cler.
John Legg, aged about forty-seven years, testified that when he was Mr. Humphery's servant, etc. Sworn, Apr. 7, 1657, be- fore Francis Johnson,* commissioner. Copy made by Edwd. Rawson,* secretary.
Edward Ierson, aged about fifty-seven years, testified that about twenty-five years ago, he worked at fencing for his master Dexter at Nahant. After the fence was put up, all the new-comers were to give 2s. 6d. each to those who built the fence, including some of Salem who brought cattle there. Sworn, 27 : 2 :1657, before Tho. Laughton, commissioner. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cler.
Joseph Armitage, aged about fifty-seven years, testified that upon Mr. Cobbitt's persuading them, some gave up their interest in Nahant, etc. Sworn, 30 : 4 : 1657, before Elias Stileman, cler. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cler.
Daniell Salmon, aged about forty-five years, deposed that he being Master Humphrey's servant about twenty-three years ago, there were wolves in Nahant and he commanded the whole train band to drive them out because it belonged to the whole town, and farmer Dexter's men being at training went with the rest. Sworn, 1 : 5 : 1657, before Elias Stileman cler. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cler.
Joseph Redknap, aged about sixty years, deposed that about twenty-two years ago, he fenced in his part of Nahant where he kept the town cattle since it was a town. This fence was in repairing of an old fence formerly set up there. Sworn, 27 : 2 : 1657, before Tho. Laughton, commissioner. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cler.
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Samuell Whiting, sr., of Linne, deposed that Mr. Hum- phries desired that Mr. Eaton and his company not only buy Nahant, but the whole town of Linne, and that Mr. Cobbet and he and others went to Mr. Eaton to offer both to him and to commit themselves to the providence of God, etc. Sworn, July 1, 1657, before Elias Stileman, cler. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cler.
John Ledg, aged about forty-seven years, deposed that about twenty-five years ago, his master, Mr. Humphries, etc. Sworn, 27 : 2 : 1657, before Tho. Marshall, commissioner. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cleric.
William Harker deposed that the present Hond. Governor was at Saugust or Linn, where there was an action commenced against one Linsey for living at Nahant, and deponent said he thought Lynn had nothing to do with Nahant. The Governor said he knew to the contrary, for said he, "I know that Nahant is the Towne of Linne." Sworn, 1 : 5 : 1657, in court. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cleric.
George Farr testified that all those who fenced at Nahant had proprietorship there, and when Capt. Turner with the rest made the fence, he said to make haste lest the country take it from them. Sworn, 27 : 2: 1657, before Tho. Laughton and James Axey, commissioners. Copy made by Hilliard Veren .*
Wm. Traske, aged about sixty-nine years, deposed that he, Jno. Balch and others of Salem were given leave twenty- five years ago, by Thomas Dexter to put their young cattle at Nahant for the summer. Sworn, 22 : 2 : 1657, before Edmo. Batter, commissioner. Copy made by Edwd. Rawson,* sec- retary.
William Edmonds, aged about forty-seven years, deposed that about twenty-one years since he kept cattle at Nahant for the town of Lynn, etc. Sworn, 27 : 2 : 1657, before Tho. Laughton, commissioner. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cler.
Mr. Daniell King, aged about fifty-five years, deposed that he refused to sue the town of Lynn. Sworn, 1 :5 :1657, before Elias Stileman, cler. Copy made by Hilliard Veren,* cler.
Robert Driver, aged about sixty-five years, deposed that about twenty-five years since, etc. Sworn, 27 : 2 : 1657, before Tho. Laughton, com.
John Sibley, testified that about twenty-eight years ago, dwelling with Sir Richd. Saltingston, his master's cattle as well as Mr. Johnson's were kept at Nahant. Sworn, 1 : 5 :1657, in court.
Joseph Redknap and Edward Richards deposed that at a * Autograph.
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[Nov.
Mr. John Gifford v. John Lee. Slander. Withdrawn .*
Nicholas Chatwell v. Mr. John Paine, Mr. John Pinchin and Mr. Jonathan Ting. Verdict for plaintiff. Forfeiture of the bond. Defendant appealed to the next Court of Assis- tants. Mr. Jonathan Ting bound, with Mr. Tho. Woodbridg and Mr. Nehemiah Willowby as sureties.i
Mr. Thomas Woodbridg v. John Griffin. Verdict for plaintiff .¿
Lynn town meeting, Mr. Richard Leader desired to have the wood at Nahant and Mr. Dexter urged them to let him have the runnings out of the pine trees. Leader said he did not care who had the runnings out if he might have the runnings in, but they would not grant it. John Tarbox deposed the same. Sworn, 27 : 2 : 1657, before Thomas Laughton, commis- sioner.
William Witter testified that he bought Nahant and Sagomer Hill and Swamscoat of Black William for two pestle stones. Sworn, 27 : 2 : 1657, before Thomas Laughton and James Axey, commissioners.
Copies of the foregoing four depositions made by Hilliard Veren, § cleric.
* Bond of arbitration, dated Nov. 27, 1678, given by Jno. Lee|| and Jno. Gifford, [ to end all differences in matters of debt and slander, and Capt. Nathanill Saltingston, Esq., Mr. Jams Barnard and Capt. John Whipple were chosen arbitra- tors to report at the house of Quartermaster John Pirkins. Wit: Tho. Mould§ and Edmond (his mark) Bridges.
¡ Bond, dated July 2, 1673, given by John Payne,|| John Pinchon and Jonathan Tyng, || all of Boston, to Nicolas Chat- well of Salem, mariner, for 100 pounds. Wit: Jere. Dumer§ and Will. Hawkins.§ Sworn, 24 :4 : 1678, before Anthony Stoddard,§ commissioner. Stephen Haskett's receipt, dated Mar. 22, 1674-5, to John Pynchon, jr., for 16li. 15s., it being his part of the bond.
Nicholas Chatwill's§ order, dated July 27, 1674, to pay Mr. Stephen Haskett of Salem, and Stephen Haskett's§ receipt, dated Aug. 1, 1674 to John Pynchon, jr. for 10 pounds. Wit: Hilliard Veren, sr.§ and William Henfield.§ Nicholas Chat- will's§ receipt, dated July 2, 1676, to Mr. Jonathan Ting, for 8li., three years' interest of 25li. Wit: Henry Bartholmew.§ Nicholas Chatwill's bill of cost, 1li. 2s.
Writ, dated 18 :9 :1678, signed by Hilliard Veren,§ for the court, and served by William Beale,§ deputy for Henry Skerry,§ marshal of Salem.
įWrit: Tho. Woodbridge of Newbery v. John Griffin; § Autograph. || Autograph and seal.
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Mr. Tho. Woodbrid v. Wm. Kneff. Verdict for plaintiff .* Mr. Phillip Cromwell, as he married the relict and adminis- tratrix of Robert Lemon v. Bartholomew Gale. Special verdict. If plaintiff, in behalf of his wife, could sue for the land in controversy before it was inventoried, they found for plaintiff, the land in controversy; if otherwise, for defendant. Court gave judgment for defendant. t
debt; dated Nov. 5, 1678; signed by Nath. Saltonstall,¿ for the court; and served by John Page, jr., ¿ constable of Haver- hill, by attachment of a piebald mare. Bond of John Griffing.# Tho. Woodbridge's bill of cost, 1li. 11s. 8d.
John March, aged about twenty years, testified that he went in behalf of Woodbridge to Haverill to collect some debts, and upon demanding 8li. of John Griffin, the latter owned it but said that Woodbridge owed him something for "ferrigh." Sworn June 24, 1678, before Jo. Woodbridge,¿ commissioner.
Order, dated Sept. 15, 1677, given by John Griffing,į to Mr. Tho. Woodbrig, to pay Goodman Gilde four or five pounds in goods and he would satisfy him by Goodman Sturlin. Samuel Gild'st receipt, dated Oct, 3, 1677, to Tho. Woodbridg for 5li. Wit: Edward Colcordt and Henry Jaques.# Owned by John Grffin and that he promised to pay in English and Indian corn, 23 :- : 1677, before Nath. Saltonstall,} com.
John Griffin, Dr., Apr. 3, 1677, to 5 1-2li. tobacco, 3s 8d .; salt, 5s .; 20li. cotten wool, lli .; callico & fruite, 7s. 6d .; 4 knives, 3s. 6d .; hooks & cotten, 4s .; paid Goodman Guile, 5li .; 3 yds. canvis, 9s .; charges to ye Constable, 6s .; total, 7li. 18s. 8d. Cr. p 1 hogg received, 15s.
* Writ: Tho. Woodbridge of Newbery v. William Kneff; debt; dated Nov. 6, 1678; signed by Nath. Saltonstall,į for the court; and served by Jno. Page,¿ constable of Haverhill, by attachment of house and land of defendant.
Thomas Woodbridge's bill of cost, 1li. 12s.
Order, dated May 2, 1678, given by William (his mark) Kneff to John Williams to pay to Mr. Thomas Woodbridge 3li. 4s. in staves or "expect farther trouble." Wit: Samuell Ladt and Laurence Hart .¿ Sworn, Nov. 25, 1678, before Jo. Woodbridge,¿ commissioner.
William Kneff, Dr., Mar. 28, 1678, to 2 yds. holland, 11s .; stokins, 9s .; 2 Hatts p Jno. Adkinson, 9s. 8d .; Thread & Cotten, 8s. 9d .; 17 1-2 pd. sugar, 10s. 4d .; cotten wooll, 15s. 3d .; 3li. 4s. Sworn in court.
+Writ, dated 19 : 9 : 1678, signed by Hilliard Veren,¿ for the court, and served by Henry Skerry, ¿ marshal of Salem, by attachment of land on which his house stands.
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[Nov.
Giles Corey v. Robert Moulton. Defamation. Withdrawn.
Bartholmew Gale's bill of cost, 1li. 4s.
Edmund Batter, aged about seventy years, deposed that about seventeen years since, the town ordered that a piece of common land should be sold in small parcels to accommodate men who had no land in town to build upon. Robert Lemon bought a piece, not for himself but one of his relatives, of the selectmen, as did many others. Sworn in court.
At a meeting of the Selectmen the 6 : 4 : 1662, present, Maj. Hathorne, Mr. Browne, Mr. Corwin, Mr. Price, Sarj. Porter and Hen. Bartholmew, "laid out by the Select men according to a former order of the Towne of the land lying betwene the way and the coue that goeth to the Neck To Robt Lemon a house lott cont five pole alonge by the way and five pole next the coue lying before Edward Wollans house for wch he is to pay five pounds." At a meeting on 24 : 1 : 1662-3, pres- ent, Majr. Hathorne, Capt. Corwin, Mr. Price, Mr. Batter, Geo. Gardner and Hen. Bartholmew, "Granted to Hen' West a bill to Robt Lemon for five pounds dew to him for his wages for ringing the bell & looking to the meting house for the year past." At a meeting on 22 : 10 : 1663, present, the same as the foregoing, "to Capt Corwin a bill to Robt Lemon for fiue pounds for Hen' West." Copy made from the Salem town book of records, 19 : 9 : 1678, by Jno. Higginson, t recorder to the selectmen.
Copy of the will and inventory of the estate of Robert Lemon made by Hilliard Veren,t cleric.
Katharin Roots,t aged about sixty-two years, deposed that Bartholmew Gale now dwells upon the land that Robert Lemon, deceased, bought of the town for his daughter Martha, wife of said Gale. After Gale's wife died, there was an agreement made whereby Gale paid Lemon for the land. Sworn 28 : 9 : 1678, before Edmund Batter,¡ commissioner in Salem.
William Browne, aged about sixty-nine years, deposed that about seventeen years ago Gale built a dwelling house upon the land and fenced in the lot, and deponent, Maj. Hathorne and Mr. Batter laid out the lots. Sworn in court.
Bond, dated July 1, 1663, given by Bartholmew (his mark) Gale of Salem, fisherman, for three pounds in cod fish, to Rob- ert Lemon for the use of Benjamin Lemon, so called, the child of Gale's late wife. Wit: Hillyard Verent and Samuell Archard.t Sworn in court.
*Writ: Gils Cory v. Robart Molton; defamation, for saying that he stole several bushels of apples from him; dated 18 : 9 : 1678; signed by Hilliard Veren, t for the court; and served by
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Michaell Farly v. Mr. Christopher Lattamore. Debt. Nonsuited .*
William Dounton acknowledged judgment to Mr. Phillip Cromwell.t
John Lee acknowledged judgment to Phillip Fowler.}
Mr. Riddan had his former license renewed for the year en- suing.
Nehemiah Grover, Humphry Woodbery, jr., Richard Patch, Jonathan Biles, John Richards, Robert Bradford and John Patch took the freeman's oath.
Elias Henly was appointed administrator of the estate of Edward Vinton and brought in an inventory.§
Henry Skerry, || marshal of Salem. Bond of Robert Moulton, || with John Phelps, || as surety.
Roberd Moltin's bill of cost, 1li. 10s. 1d.
*Writ, dated Nov. 8, 1678, signed by Robert Lord, || for the court, and served by William Woods, ||constable of Marbellhead, by attachment of house of defendant.
+ Bond, dated Nov. 20, 1677, given by Will. Dounton T of Salem, carpenter, to Mr. Phillip Cromwell of Salem, slaughterer, for 15li., giving his dwelling house and land as security. Wit: Samuell Williams|| and Hilliard Veren, sr.||
įBond, dated Mar. 24, 1677-8, given by John Lee||, to Phil- lip Fouler, for 3li. 1s. 6d. in silver, it being a bill that Esayas Wood gave to Daniell Hovy in his behalf about one year since. Wit: Joseph Lee, || Richard Dole || and Samuel Wood. || Sworn, Nov. 25, 1678, before Daniel Denison.| Phillip Fouler's|| receipt, dated 24 : 7 : 1678, to John Lee.
§ Inventory of the estate of Edward Vinton, taken Oct. 17, 1678, by Samll. Ward|| and John Chin, || and allowed, 29 : 9 : 1678, in Salem court: one old shirt and an old paier of whitt drawers, 5s .; 1 paier of whitt drawers, 1 paier of blue ditto and 1 whiett wastkoat, 9s .; 1 Cloth Coat and a sarg paier of briches, 1li. 4s .; 1 paier blue drawer, 18d .; 1 sarg wastkoat, 5s .; 1 sash at 9d .; 5 neckloths, 6s .; 1 paier of old boots, 5s .; 2 paier of shooes, 5s .; 1 paier of old stokins, 1s .; 1 old Coat, westkoat and briches, 6s .; 1 paier of wosted, 1 paier of yarn stokins, 2s .; 1 old rugg, pillow and an old Cap, cloth coat, 6s .; 2 parsells of old liens, 1s. 6d .; 1 bibl and 3 other books, 6s .; hatt, 10s .; 1 old hatt and Cap, 3s .; 1 old Chest, 3s .; mony, 9s .; 1-2 kentel refuse fish, 5s .; total, 5li. 13s. Due from Elias Henlie for boats hier this last Sumer, 4li. 17s; half of a shallop bought of him to pay the next spring, 11li .; so much for mackerell in John Meritt's hand, 1li. 8s. Debts due: to John Farbuish, 4li. 10s .; || Autograph. { Autograph and seal.
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Mr. Wm. Browne, Mr. Edmund Batter and Mr. Bartholmew Gedney, chosen commissioners of Salem, took the oath.
Allen Bread made an addition to his brother's, John Bread's, inventory and it was allowed, and court being informed that there were three children of deceased surviving, he was ordered to appear at the next Ipswich court for a distribution of the estate .*
to same, Ili. 6s .; to Richard Knott, 15s .; to John Buckley, 2s. 6d .; to Christopher Latimor, 2li. 5d .; to Elias Hendey, 4li. 14s .; by Geo. Michell, 4s .; by Mathew Salter, 2s.
*Copy of inventory of John Bread's estate, allowed in Ips- wich court, Sept. 24, 1678, taken by Thomas Fuller and John Newhall: a load of hay & other things, 1li. 5s .; one horse, 2li. 10s .; two oxen, 7li .; 4 cowes, 10li. 10s .; young cattle, 5li. 5s .; swine, 3li. 10s .; sheepe, 3li. 14s .; the fery piece of land, 45li .; house and ten pole of land, 35li .; 16 acres of land in Rumly marsh, 74li .; 10 acres in hows neck in rumly marsh, 10li .; 12 acres bought of John Haucks, 6li .; a part in a boate, 13li. 10s .; English corn, 2li .; Indian corn, 2li .; weareing clothes, 6li. 12s; lining, 1li. 7s. ; bedding, 7li. 10s .; hatts, 12s .; armes and bootes, 1li. Ss .; two silver spoones, 15s .; pewter, 1li. 12s .; kettle & pott & skillet, 1li. 5s .; lumber, 6li .; pot hangers & spit & chamber pot, 5s .; other things, 1li. 15s .; total, 249li. 17s .; more, in coverlids & blanketts and bed, 7li. 13s .; lining, 5li. 2s .; Iron things, 2li .; pewter, 1li .; other things, 7s .; cloth, 16s .; a pillion cloth, 5s .; pressing Iron, 2s .; chaires, 7s. Debts: to the nurse, 2li. 15s .; the docter, 1li. 1s .; John Daves, 17s .; John Tarbox, 6s .; Goodman Mechham, 2s. 4d .; Mr. Nowell of Boston, 9s .; Thom. Ivory, 6li .; Samuell John- son, 2li. 10s .; Clement Coldam, Ss .; Allen Bread, 11s .; Allen Bread, 9s .; Timothy Bread, 9s .; Samuell Hart, 3s .; total, 20li. 14s. 10d.
Added to the inventory, by Joseph Armitaget and John (his mark) Newhall: 15 barel of Indian corn, 1li. 10s .; 3 bushel of Ri, 10s .; 10 Cord of wood, 1li. Debts: to Ambros Gale, 1li. 5s .; Nathanel Kirtlan, 5s .; William Craft, 5s.
Copy of agreement, dated Sept. 24, 1678, between Allen Bread, jr., and Sarah Bread, widow, that the widow should give up all her interest in the estate of her husband, John Bread, in consideration of 40li. to be paid as follows: two oxen, two cows, a sow and five pigs, twenty bushels of Indian corn at 2s. per bushel, six sheep, two lambs, twenty pounds of sheep's wool, a yearling steer calf, and 20li. in silver to be paid in four years, five pounds a year, she to have what she brought to her husband upon marriage, also six loads of hay at the Island in
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John Procter, complained of for selling cider and strong waters to Indians, was convicted of selling a quart and fined. John Parker was also fined for selling cider to Indians .*
Rumly marsh. Wit: John Fuller, Nathaniell Ballard and Joseph Bread.
*Gils Cory and John Parkar testified that some time last spring they came to John Procter's house and saw an Indian lying there drunk with a pot of cider beside him. The Indian asked deponents to drink and they did and it was cider. Sworn in court.
Abram Walcot and John Parkar deposed that Indians came into Proctor's house, called for cider, and paid for one quart to Procter's wife. She also sold a gill of liquor and took a pawn for it. Sworn in court.
Goodwife Cory and John Parkar testified that Goodwife Proc- tor told them last spring that she had sold 2s. 6d. worth of cider to one Joseph, an Indian, this spring and asked said Cory to let her have the money she owed the Indian for baskets. Deponent paid Procter's wife half a crown in money, and she said she might as well let them have drink as other folks. Sworn in court.
John Gloid, aged about twenty-five years, testified that he dwelt in the house of John Prockter since the last of July, 1678, and there had been no kind of strong liquor sold in that house, and Elizabeth, daughter of John Prockter, had drawn the cider and liquor. Sworn in court.
Elizabeth Procter, aged about sixteen years, deposed that she had been the drawer of liquor for her father for several years and for the past year no rum or brandy had been sold. She kept the key to the cellar. Sworn in court.
Benjamin Procter, aged about eighteen years, son of John Procter, testified. Sworn in court.
Robert Lord, marshal, affirmed that he had called at John Proctor's house for liquor and could get none, etc. Sworn in court.
John Phelps, aged about thirty-six years, deposed that he having frequent occasion of coming to John Procter's house, etc. Sworn in court.
John Pudney, aged about forty-two years, testified. Sworn in court.
Benjamin Prockter, aged about eighteen years, testified that John Prockter's wife gave a couple of pots of cider to John Parker and he sold it to an Indian. Sworn in court.
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