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Where as James Thorpe desires a grante of a smale pcell of vpland and swampe neere the house Lott of Daniell Makiah. Edw: Richards. Sergeant Stearnes. and Thomas Metcalfe are deputed to viewe the Land desired. and to vnderstand whether the neighbours there haue any considerable objection against the granting of it and make thier returne to the select men
Reckd with Hen Wilson for keepeing the Widow Duncklys childe 34: weekes and one halfe at 38 p weeke. remayne due 5£ 38-6ª Reckd with Hen Wilson. and Pet: Woodward Jun" late constables remayne due to the Towne 9-17-3-1
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out of which they are to paye to Samll Gaye 16-178-10d. and to Robert Onion 36-88 of which sumes those psons haue bills allready de- liuered which sume of 16-178: 10ª to be payed to Samuell Gaye is to be payed in Indian corne at 28 -- 8d p bushell which is 14 bushels and one pecke and more he payeing 168 to Isaac Bullard. Tho: Metcalfe. and James Thorpe whereof they haue a bill
A bill is giuen to Hen Wilson to receaue out of the Towne Rate nowe in his hande the summe of 4£-0-6ª
and more abill is giuen to Hen Wilson to receaue 16-38 of the Con- stable in full for the debt due to him aboue mentioned
These billes aboue written being payed the accounts of the Constables aboue named are cleered and themselues discharged
24: 12: 71: Lieft Joshua Fisher, Ens: Dan: Fisher, Sergt: Tho: Fuller, Hen Wight, Elea: Lusher, Edw: Richards
Nath: Coleburne is againe chosen Clerke of the market or sealer of weights and measurs according to Lawe for Towne for the yeare ensueing
Tho: Battelly. and Joh: Bacon are chosen viewers of Fences respecting the home Lotts. according to Lawe and Towne order in the west pt of the Towne vizt on the west side of the waye leading from the great ponde neere the house of Joseph Kingsbery Sen" toward the great ponde neere the - Wigwam playne, And Joh: Farington. and Isaac Bullard are in like manner chosen to the same place and seruice from the fore said deuision for the Easterly pt of the Towne, all chosen for the yeare ensueing
viewers of Fences in Remote fields, for Roxbery Playne John Aldus: and Sergt Ellice
for south Playne Joseph Kingsbery Sent. and Tho: Fisher
for Naponcet Playne and the other fields in that pt of the Towne Joh: Euered and James Thorpe
for Rocke field, and the other fields in that pt of the Towne. Edw: Richards. and Nath Coleburne
for the Iland. Schoole grounde. and those Fields in the Iland, Robt Ware and Tho: Payne
for Edw: Richards his farme. and the other Fields towards Naticke, Hen Wight and Nath: Fisher
men chosen to burne the woods
for the Iland. Andr: Duein, for the East street. Samll. Euered
for the middle playne, and smooth playne, Cornell: Fisher. and Tho: Fisher.
The same Comittee that is deputed to order the layeing out of the Mead- owes at Wollomonuppoage are allso deputed to order the layeing out the Lande granted to Danll Makiah. according to the grante made 23. of march 1662-3.
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[210] Edw: Richards and Hen: Wight are deputed to viewe that Land desired by Joh: Farington in refference to the reasons objected against the layeing it out and what else concerne that case and make returne to the select men,
Granted to James Thorpe and his heyers for euer one smale pcell of swampe and vpland. being about 2 Acres vpon account of 2 acres in Naticke deuident to be layed down by him purchased of Lieft Fisher this grant lyes on the south side of the waye leading from the east street to the wigwam playne and abutts vpon Dan Makiah east. Joh Guilde west. Joh: Mackintosh: southeast
A bill is giuen to Elea: Lusher to receaue 48 of the constable for tran- scribeing 4 Rates
A bill is giuen to Sergt Tho: Fuller to receaue 20s of the constable for Fenceing stuffe by him prpared for the buriall place
28: 12: 71 Assemb: at the house of Elea: Lusher Eldr Joh: Hunting, Lieft Fisher, Ensi: Fisher, Edw: Richards, Hen Wight, Elea: Lusher
vpon the motion of Lieft Fisher desireing a grant of about 10 acres of Lande vpon the Iland neere the Land of Sergt Fuller. neere the great playne. Edw: Richards. Hen Wight and Robt Ware are deputed and desired to view that Lande in refference to the conueaniencie or inconueaniencie of granting that Lande. and make returne to the select men. of what they judge therein
Granted Lieft Fisher. 3. acres of Land adjoyneing to the 500 Acre deui- dent of Joh: Farington. on the east thereof. if vpon the view of Tho. Met- calfe and James Thorpe they shall judge it may conueaniently be granted. who are desired to take a view there of. and make returne to the select men
1-1-71-2-Assemb. at the house of Elea. Lusher Eldr: Hunting, Lieft: Fisher, Ens: Fisher, Edw: Richards, Hen. Wight, Elea: Lusher
Thomas Metcalfe and James Thorps returne of thier deputation aboue mentioned being this day prsented. it apeere they judge that three Acres desired by Lieft: Fisher may be granted without damage, which returne is accepted
Edw: Richards. Hen: Wight. and Robt Ware make thier returne this daye of the case deputed to them. as aboue written. according to whose aduice that pcell of Tenn acres desired by Lieft Fisher is granted to be layed out about 20 Rod from Sergt Fullers Land. towards the northwest and that no fenceing stuffe of posts and rayles be taken of the comon Lande of the Towne for the encloseing there of at any time.
1: 2: 72-Assemb: afternoone Eld": Hunteing: Ensi. Fisher: Sergt Fuller: Hen: Wight: Elea: Lusher
Apointed to new marke the Line betwixt Dedham. and Mendon the men vnder named Joh: Thurston Sen' Hen Wight and Thomas Aldridg who are
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ordered to apoint the daye of meeting with Mendon men and giue them sea- soneable notice heere of
Who are allso deputed to lett the Meadowes within our bounds neere Mendon to any man or men for one yeare for such Rent as they shall judge equall: for the vse of the Towne and make returne to the select men of what they shall doe both in respect of the line and the meadowes
In Refference to the question concerning the Indians emproueing land at Wolomonuppoage it is judged meete to send them a Copie of the grante made to Indian Sarah. and the condicions thereof. and thier acceptance thereof that if they haue liberty to empue it this sumer they may know it is Courtesie and expect it no longer
A motion by way of request is prsented to the selectmen by Ensigne Danll Fisher and Elea: Lusher in refference to the cleereing of accounts wth Major Pinchion respecting the payemts of what is yet due to him vpon the purchase of the Indian Title at Paucumptucke desireing that according to thier engagemt 22: 3. 65 the would joyne in calling in the debts yet behinde in the ppriators hands. and cleereing all accounts therein that Major Pinchion may be payed. and the psons aboue named may be discharged wherein they stand engaged in the behalf of the Towne
[211] In answer to the motion and Request last before entered, the last daye of this prsent weeke is apointed by 9 in the morning a select mens meeteing for the ends in that motion pposed and that the Constables to whome the Rate made for that payemt, was made was Comitted namely Joh: Guilde and Samll Gaye be warned there to attend to giue account of that Rate
Vpon the Returne of the Comittee of: 6. 11: 70: being deputed and em- powered as in that deputation may apeere vpon consideration. and on satis- faction for a highway layed out by the said comittee thorough the Land of Peter Woodward Junr. being the same which was lately the house Lott of James Draper from the East Street to Nathaneell Whiteings mille. begining at the Corner of the said Lott next to Sergt Richard Ellice and so goeing along by that side past the orchyard thereby and then crosse that Lott Angular towards the mille aforesaid. this waye being layed out one halfe Rod in breadth to be free for the vse of the Towne for euer to be a foote way ppetually without interruption and for a horse waye the monthes of Decem- ber January and February. from time to time for euer, and if he shall Judge gates or barres needfull at any time. the said Peter his heyers and assignes are to make and mayntayne them. handsome and easie to open from time to time,
In full sattisfaction where of is Granted to the said Peter Woodward and his heyers for euer Liberty to take vp one pcell of vpland about seauen Acres, one Acre where of is allready within his Fence the rest adjoyneing to the north sid thereof. being eighteene Rod in breadth. which is to be
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measured by the asistance. and with the alloweance of Thomas Metcalfe. each end abutting vpon a high waye. this Land was due to him vpon account formerly but the conueaniencie of this place at his request is granted vpon the consideration aboue said
The returne of the Committee of 17: 1: 68-9 is nowe made, wherevpon is Granted to Daniell Ponde and to his heyers foreuer. in pt in sattisfaction of a grant by him purchased of Mr Wheelocke and ptly in full sattisfaction for land by him layed downe for a high way thorough his house Lott towards the house Lott of Joh: Gaye as it now lyeth. one pcell of Land being the greater pt swampe in that place called the dead swampe. and the lesser pt vpland thereby. for the streightening the lyne 5 Acres as it is marked and bounded
This waye aboue mentioned is one Rod and halfe in breadth where the Land is cleere of Rocks and in the Rocky Land two Rod: wide,
A bill is giuen to Ensigne Fisher to receaue-38-58-of the constable for the shingle layed vpon the meeting house and for laying those shingle. and other worke about the roofe of that house
6: 2: 72 :- Assemb. to cleere with Joh. Guile and Samll Gaye late con- stables in the Rate concerne the payemt to Capt Pincheon for Indian Rights at Paucomptucke Eldr Hunting: Ens: Fisher: Edw: Richards: Sergt: Fuller: Hen Wight, Elea: Lusher
Samll. Gaye and Samull Guile apeere. Samuell Guilde apcere for John Guilde his Father
Elea Lusher and Ensi: Fisher pduce thier accounts of receats and dis- bursemts concerning the case now vnder consideration from the first hetherto
It apeere by account that 23: 3: 70. Major Pincheon had receaued in pt of his debt due to him for his disbursemts in the case aboue said which was in Totall 965-108. recd 77 :- 14-05
receaued in pt by Elea Lushers Rights ther. and the Indian Title due to be pd by major Pinchion. and in pt accepted by 09-00-08 him from Willard
Edw: Richards: Sergt Thomas Fuller: and Nath. Bullard are deputed to meete with Watertowne men who are in like manner deputed. to asist in new markeing the bounde line betwixt Watertowne and Dedham 25. instant. ac- cording to thier certificate to vs. and according to Lawe
[212] 26: 2: 72-Assemb: towards night Eldr Hunting: Lieft: Fisher: Sergt. Fuller: Elea: Lusher: Edw: Richards Ensi: Fisher: Hen Wight
Vpon notice from Roxbery select men to apoint men to new marke the bounde Line betwixt that Towne and Dedham. Lieft Fisher. Ensign Fisher and Nath Coleburne are deputed to meete with Roxbery men in like manner deputed to new marke the bounde line betwixt the two Townes concerned. according to the note from Roxbery men and according to Lawe
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Vpon treatie wth Mr Samll Man. he accept of agreemt tendered to him to keepe the Schoole in this Towne for the space of one yeare more after his prsent yeare is expired vpon the same tearmes that he agreed vpon 13: 3: 67. allwayes excepting his engagemt to Wollomonuppoage. and vpon that occa- sion. he to giue the select men two monthes notice. that they may supply themselues
Libertie is granted to Ralph Daye. Andr: Duein and John Bacon to take in som corners or points of vpland adjoyneing to thier meadowes in Rose- mary meadow. so fare as is necessary for the shortening thier fence
Elea: Lusher is desired to drawe vp a Rate for the defrayeing publike charges in refference to Wollomonuppoage at 6ª p comon to be asessed vpon ppriators there according to thier order of 1: 2: 70
A Rate made respecting Wollomonuppoag as is aboue ordered
Joh: Thurston
1 13 0 Elnath: Dunckly
0 03
0
Joh: Gaye
0 05
8 Joh: Guilde
0 02
7
Robt: Ware
0 14 8 Edw: Hawes
1
Josep: Kingsbery
Tho: Wight
0 08
6
Samll: Parker
0 04
6 Joh: Hubert
0 01
6
Capt Wm: Hudson
0 04
C Nath: Coaleburne
0 05
6
Mr Tho: Deane
0 08
1
Christo: Smyth
0 04
7
Rich: Euered
0 05
1
Robt: Onion
0 01
6
Nath: Gaye
0 04
7 Joh: Aldus
0 18
0
Samll: Fisher
0 04
2
Joh: Bacon
0 03
9
Samll: Sheeres
0 06
7
Eldr: Hunting
0 03
6
Mr Joh: Viale
0 06
2
Tho: Payne
0 03
0)
Nath: Whiteing
0 04
6
Wm: Mackeany
0 08
3
Joh: Haward
0 04
0 Danll: Ponde
Mary Haward
0 08 8 Sergt Thurston
Joh: Farington
0 09
9 Hen: Wilson
0 06
3
Serg *: Fuller
0
[
1 Joh: May
0 05
0
17: 4: 72-Assemb: to treat wth M' Burroughs about keepeing the schoole Eld": Hunting. Lieft: Fisher, Ensi: Fisher, Edw: Richards, Sergt: Fuller, Elea: Lusher
The couenant made with Mr Man 13: 3: 67 and often since renewed be- ing read to m' Burroughs and tendered to be pformed to him for one yeare next ensueing after a daye to be apointed Mr Burroughs accept it not
[213] 19: 4: 72 Assemb: to consider further of a pposition from mr Burrough in refference to the schoole Eld": Hunting: Lieft: Fisher: Edw: Richards: Sergt: Fuller: Hen: Wight Elea: Lusher
Hen. Wight is deputed to take down so much of the glasse in the meet- ing house windowes as he shall see cause in the sumer time. and carefully
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lay it vp safely. and in due time set it vp againe when the hott season is past for this yeare
Vpon further consideration of supply of our schoole by mr Burrough. and haueing receaued a message from him by brother Robert fuller in answer to a letter of ours. to this effect. that where as we haue pvided that mr Bur- rough may be entertayned for Tenn pounds p añ. he desire that the other Tenn pounds due to himselfe may without his care be turned into such com- oditie or specie. as himselfe shall need. or order. in answer whereto. the select men haueing sent for seuerall bretheren to aduise with in this diffi- cultie onely Bro: Auerey being come to vs. doe agree vpon this necessitie to vndertake to answer his request expecting that the Towne will joyne in accomplishmt heereof. and order that mr Burrough be speediely enformed accordingly
28: 4: 72- Assemb: to treat with Robert Crosseman in refference to the building a mill at wollomonuppoag according to the tearmes pposed 15: 11: 71: Eldr Hunting: Lieft: Fisher: Sergt Fuller: Hen: Wight: Elea: Lusher
Robt: Crosseman haueing giuen notice within a fewe dayes after the ppositions wer publikely agreed to the select men. that he accepted the tearmes in that meeteing concluded. and did vndertake it accordingly. and that he would come in conueanient time and conclude with the select in to assure the same to be accomplished
he at prsent demaund longer tyme. that is till the end of the sumer 73 though he hope it may be finished before winter next by himselfe. the select men not judging it to be in thier power to alter any of those ppositions. nor seing reason for the demaund. consent not to grant longer time then is before by the ppriators concluded
Robert Crosseman abouesaide vpon further consideration doe consent. and vndertake the said worke aboue mentioned. and engage himselfe his heyers and executors. that the mille aboue mentioned shall (God pmitting) be erected. finished. and attended. in all respects according to the ppositions agreed by the ppriators. 15. 11: 71 wherevnto in full confirmation I the said Robert heerevnto subscribe
Robert R C Crosseman his mrke
12: 5: 72: At a Genell meeteing of the Towne. being called together by the Select men, to order and settle the matter of publike Contribution,
Agreed. and ordered by the Inhabitants. that after the pportion of 60£. the yeare. shall be payed in money to the Contribution. from time to time. vntill the Inhabitants take further order. and that each pson concerned. shall according to his pportion therein contribute each Lords day, and in case any shall be at some time streightened in money. he shall put in for that time a paper. wherein his name. and his dayes payemt. as due shall be
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entered which papers he shall once within one monthe space take out of the Deacons hand and paye the debt from time to time and euery man shall put his money in a paper each lords day and his name written therein and so deliuer it into the box
ordered that a pportion shall be made that each man may know his owne pt to paye of the 60€ abouesd
further ordered that this pportion shall be made by the rules the ppor- tions of this nature haue bene formerly made
its ordered that 5 men shall be chosen to make this pportion
the: 5: men chosen are Eldr Hunting, Sergt: Auerey, Tymo: Dwight, Sergt Stearnes
[214] 27: 6: 72: Assemb: to take in the bills for the Countrey Rate and p"pare for the shier meeting Eldr Hunting, Ensi: Fisher, Sergt Fuller, Hen. Wight, Elea: Lusher & Isaac: Bullard Comissioner
Cornellius Fisher is chosen to attend the Legall keepeing of the pounde and is heereby lawefully empowered therevnto
It is by the major voate agreed to leaue fowle meadow out of the Countrey Rate this yeare
Some question ariseing vpon the makeing the Inuentory of the Estate late Lieft Fishers in refference to his title to some pcels of meadowe granted as in the booke of Towne records. page 107. Sect. 1. the select men and seuerall other bretheren being prsent after much searious consideration of the grante afore saide and debateing the tearmes thereof it is Joyntly re- solued. that those 4 pcels therein pticularly exp'ssed and that pcell adjoyne- ing to Meadfield mille brooke. are belonging to the said estate by a good title and such other smale pcels of meadowe as lye neere Rocke meadowe and had beene improued by the ppriato's of the sawe mill before the date of the grante. and no more by vertue of that grante before specified:
10: 7: 62 :- Assemb: Eldr Hunting: Ensi: Fisher: Sergt: Fuller: Hen: Wight: Elea: Lusher
agreed that the Inhabitants shall be called together to assemble in a Genll Towne meeteing in the afternoone of the 6 daye of this weeke. being 13. instant. to consider. and settle some such cases as may be thought need- full for supply of the publike ministerey and what concerne the same
13: 7: 72 At a generall Towne meeteing
In reference to a letter sent to our Reuerd Elder from the Honrd Gouer and Dpt Gouer aduiseing to send the Contribution engaged in Towne for the vse of the Colledge it is by voate agreed to chuse one man in each
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seuerall pt of the Towne to gather vp the Contribution of that pt of the Towne wherein he dwell according to each pticular engagemt
for the East street Joh: Farington for the middle Playne Nath: Fisher for the smoothe Playne Dan: Ponde
for the Iland Tho: Aldridge
21: 8. 72-Assemb: Eld' Hunting, Ens: Fisher, Edw: Richards, Sergt Fuller, Hen Wight. Elea: Lusher
Haueing receaued a warrant from the Clercke of the Countie Courte to attend the next Countie Courte to answer the prsentmt of the Towne' for not reneweing the markes in our Towne bounds next Roxbery: in order thereto they nominate chuse and apoint Ens: Danll Fisher. and Sergt Richard Ellice to apeere at that Court in our name and on our behalfe and by our power to plead and answer to any plea made against vs in the case aboue p"mised. at the Court aboue named or at any other Court or before any Lawefull Authoritie. vntill this case be issued and fully determined
1[215] 30-9 72 Assemb Eld: John Hunting, Ens Dan: Fisher' Sergt Tho: Fuller, Henery Wight
This day the Administrators to the Estate, of Lieft Joshua Fisher, De_ clare that they find not themselues, in a capassity to keep the Ordinary any Longer,
To which wee doe Order them, to take downe the signe that stand be- fore the house that Lately was Lieft Fishers
This day Isaac Bullard prsent a motion, for Liberty to Leat his house & Land, that was sometime Quintin Stockwells, to a yonge man,
To which the Select men consent not, and apoint Henery Wight to giue him notice therof,
13: 10: 72 Assemb: Elder John Hunting, Ens: Dan: Fisher, Sergt Tho: Fuller, Edw: Richards, Hen: Wight
This day Nathanell Whiteing & Samuell Hunting Late constables, apeared, And Reconed for the Rate made to defray the charges, that were disbursed, about oure Late Reuerend pastors funnerall, and ther Remayne due from the Constables one bushell of Indian corne, and 38: 5ª from John Fairbanke Senjor, which the said constables are Ordered to take in money or Indian corne at 28 pr bushell,
Reconed with the Administrators of Lieft Josh, Fisher and all accounts cleared and Due to the estate of Lieft. Fisher 02£ =05=06
1 Pages 215 & 216 appear to be in the handwriting of Thomas Battelle.
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This day the Surveyers prsent ther Bill of the High way worke prsons defectiue as followeth
£ . £ 8 d
payd by raysing John Euerit one day-00=02=00 Eph: Morse 2 dayes-00 the metting =04=00 Asaell Smith one day=00X-02-00 Caleb Church
Howse Ase: 1 day X-00-02-00 Ezra Morse one day X-00-02-00
Smith, Ezr: Joh: Houghton 1 day-00-02-00 Dan: Pond 3 dayes X-
Morse, Cala: 00=12-00 Jonath: Metcalfe 1 day 00-02-00 Tho Paine
Junjor 2 days-00-04-00 Eph: Indian 2 dayes-00-04-
Church 00 Sam: Fisher-Wm Mackena Sam: Sheres Tho: Thurston John Ware Joseph Kingsbery Junjor
This day Mr Man sent 6ª in money in satisfaction for three quarrells of glase broken by the schollers while he keept the schole, which is left in the hands of Nath: Fisher,
[216] Henery Wight is apointed to giue notice of the Generall Towne meeting the 1: 11: 72. And the place wher, by posting it vp in writeing,
1: 11: 72 Assemb: Elder John Hunting, Ensi Dan: Fisher, Edward Richards, Sergt Tho: Fuller, Henery Wight,
This day Jonathan Fairbanke make a motion, for satisfaction. for the High way that was Layd out, leading through his Land towards the old mill, in a swampe neer his dwelling house
Sergt Richard Elice & Henery Wight are apointed to view what is necessary in that case, & make ther returne to the next Sellect men, the first oportunity
A bill is giuen to Robert Onian to receive of Nath: Whiteing or Samuell Hunting in full satisfaction for his service in the meeting house, the sume of 4{ his yeare ending the 1 January next,
Reconed with Ralph Day for his Labore about the Reurd Pastors Tombe and ther remayne due to him 58
Some prpossals to be made at the Generall meeteing: 1: 11: 72
1 That some orderly Care be taken for the dissposeing of the money assesed for to defray the charge of maintaineing the ministry
2ly That a Rate be made for the paymt of Mr Man & Mr Burrough and to defray other Towne charges,
3ly That a man be chosen, and prsented to the Court to be alowed Clarke of the Writs,
4ly Whether it be not necessary to chuse Comissioners, And desire one to be apointed to marry psons in this Towne,
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5ly Whether it be not exspedient to apoint some prsons to treat with Mr Adams about a house for him,
The Inhabitants of Woollumanuppoge sent sergt Tho: Thurs- A Request of the ton and Samuell Fisher, with some propositions for the pro- Inhabitants of moteing that place, and the work of god ther, who desired to Woollumanup- obtaine a meeting of the propriators of that place; for the poge attended to consideration thereof,
Wee doe therefore apoint the third day of the next weeke being the 11th: day of the 7th month: 72: For the propriators of that place to meete at Ded- ham, by: 9: of the clocke in the morneing at the house of Joshua Fisher
Gly Whether the towne will be pleassed to comit the ordering of the maters that concearne Woollumanuppoge & ther Booke to the Select men, that ther afaires may be keept Distinct from ours,
[The General Records in this book end with page 216, the rest of the book being a Record of Grants, paged independently. Editor.]
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BOOK FOUR.
(See Introduction.)
Gen meeting At a generall meeteing of the inhabitants. 3 of January [ In refference to the setting vp a Sawe Mille. it is left to [ men heereafter named. to agree. and conclude. on the Townes
In reference to
setting up a [ ] with such psons. as shall prsent themselues for the set- saw mill comttee ti [ ] a sawe mille. and to giue them such encouragmts. as the [ ] judge meete. these 3 men are chosen by the Towne. and if any of the three apeare to be pties. then the Elder is to be one of the three and the first three are: Sergt: Fisher: Nath: Coaleburne and Peter Woodward
Articles respecting the Sawe mille agreed. and concluded vpon. betwixt Proposals the Committee. deputed by Town order there vnto [ ] the agreed on in the one ptie and Lieft: Joshua Fisher. and Eleazer Lu [ ] who comttee prsented. to vndertake the building and manageing such a mille on the other ptie. as followeth. vizt
In prms: we the said Comitte. whose names are heere vnto subscribed in the name of the Towne of Dedham. and by the trust. and Article Ist power by T [ ] order to vs in this case giuen: giue. and grante Libertie vnto the said Eleazer. and Joshua. thier heyers. executors. Administrators and assignes joyntly. & seuerally. to builde. and erect a sawe mille vpon Naponcet Riuer or any pt thereof. wher they shall Judge most meete for the empve [ . ] the Timber. in the Ceader swampe allready granted. and to that end to take and make vse of. any Timber what so euer. as allso woode. stones or earth: as they shall haue occasion to make vse of. about building or [ ] or other wise. as shall apeare. necessary there vnto: all which they haue [ ] to take in any Comon Lande of the Towne. with the free vse of so much [ ] in all respects. about the said mille. as they shall occasionally vse for th [ ] worke and all these to haue. vse and enjoye. without disturbance or molestation. so long as them- selues. or thier heyers, or assignes shall maynt [ ] a sawe mille there. And further whereas. the charge of erecting the mille aforesd. is like to be greate. we the Comittee aforesd. doe for the encouragemt of the said vndertakers. and thier heyers. aforesd. grant all the timber. of all or any kinde. or sorte that shall be founde any where [ ] formerly granted. excepting allwayes. that Ceader timber. at the south [ ] of the great Ceader swampe. aforesd.
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