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At the close of the work the following brothers were in- stalled the first officers of the lodge :
Noble grand, La Roy F. Griffin; vice-grand, Charles A. Todd; secretary, Eugene C. Derby ; treasurer, Charles E. Shepard ; warden, Willard C. Leonard ; conductor, Alfred G. Sargent ; right supporter of the noble grand, George Hayes ; left supporter of the noble grand, Herman S. Adams ; right supporter of the vice-grand, Frank B. Morgan ; left supporter of the vice-grand, Fred Farwell ; inside guardian, Charles F. Putney ; outside guardian, George C. Bickford; right scene supporter, Arthur W. Holmes ; left scene supporter, Walter P. Sargent, and chaplain, James E. Shepard.
The early meetings of the lodge were held in Armory hall, over the town hall, but it very soon became apparent that the room did not afford suitable accommodations, and Brother Walter P. Sargent offered to paint and decorate the hall then
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occupied by the grange, soon to be vacated, and a lease for three years was agreed upon. The lodge moved into the new quarters and held its first meeting there on July 29th.
Brother Charles W. Bucklin, who was initiated a member on August 15th, very soon became interested in the proper fur- nishing and adorning of the lodge room. Taking time as he found necessary to determine the best and most suitable fur- nishings, early in the fall, in company with Brother Willard C. Leonard, Brother Bucklin went to Boston and selected a very fine set of furniture for the lodge room, which he pur- chased and donated to the lodge. Its material is quartered oak, and it consists of fine chairs for the principal officers, finished in plush of the appropriate colors ; suitable chairs for the subordinate officers, and plain but very substantial chairs for the members; beautiful pedestals for the leading officers, . and an elegant reading desk for the chaplain. This with a neat but substantial carpet for the floor places the rooms of Heidelberg Lodge among the most attractive belonging to the order in the state.
As a token of their recognition of his generosity, the lodge has secured a fine portrait of Mr. Bucklin, framed in oak to correspond with the furniture, and that now ornaments the wall upon one side of the noble grand's chair.
The need of an instrument of some kind to lead in the floor work was felt from the very organization of the lodge. But when the organization of a Rebekah lodge was agitated, the furnishing of a piano was seen to be a necessity. To meet this lack, three of the members, Brothers Charles A. Todd, Wil- lard C. Leonard, and Charles E. Shepard assumed the respon- sibility of purchasing an excellent instrument, cased to cor- respond properly with the furniture, and of placing it in the hall for the use of the lodge. The cost of this addition will probably be met ultimately by the lodge itself through some form of entertainments.
Heidelberg Lodge suffered its first loss by death on May 27th, 1896. Brother Charles A. Todd, really one of the fathers of the lodge, and at the time its noble grand, passed on to his rest, and he was buried in form, with the honors of the order, at North Sutton, on the following day.
Recognizing in some measure the indebtedness of the lodge
CHARLES A. TODD.
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to Brother Todd for its early success, the lodge procured a picture of their late noble grand, a companion piece to the por- trait of Brother Bucklin, and it now hangs at the other side of the noble grand's chair.
New members have been steadily joining the lodge since its formation until the present number of members is thirty-seven. Those added since the opening evening are Andrew J. Kidder, Evarts W. Messer, Elmer E. Adams, Roscoe G. Stiles, Dr. C. A. Lamson, W. A. Messer, Charles W. Bucklin, Charles Woodward, Oscar F. Crockett, Robert McConnell, John L. Brown, Henry W. Kidder, John K. Law, Fred L. Howe, George F. Mulliken, Herbert G. Smith, and Burke M. Whitney.
CRYSTAL REBEKAH LODGE.
The matter of forming a society of Rebekahs was agitated very soon after the organization of the lodge of Odd Fellows. The subject was talked, over and carefully discussed in the lodge room, after the meetings of the Odd Fellows, by several leading members. Among the most enthusiastic of the mem- bers were Brothers Charles A. Todd, George C. Bickford, Charles Woodward, La Roy F. Griffin, J. Franklin P. Call, and Willard C. Leonard.
These brothers were especially anxious that such an organ- ization should be formed, and at length it became a question for discussion in the lodge. Most of the members favored the idea, and it was decided to form a lodge of Rebekahs if enough ladies and gentlemen could be found who were willing to go to Sunapee and take the degree, becoming members of Crescent lodge. Although this seemed difficult, enough to meet the requirements for a charter were finally secured, and on Jan. 8, 1896, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Bickford, Mr. and Mrs. Willard C. Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. George Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. J. Franklin P. Call, went to Sunapee and were initiated into Crescent Rebekah Lodge, No. 44, for the purpose of signing a petition to the grand lodge of the state of New Hampshire for a charter, and these persons became charter members of the new lodge. On Jan. 28, Grand Secretary Joseph Kidder of Manchester, and others,
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came to New London for the purpose of instituting the new lodge. A meeting was called to order at 4:45 p. m. by the grand master, I. O. O. F., for the state of New Hampshire, Clinton Collins.
The following officers occupied the chairs with the grand master :
Deputy grand master, pro tem., J. V. Sargent, of Rock Ezel Lodge, No. 79; grand warden, pro tem., M. L. Sargent, of Rock Ezel Lodge, No. 79; grand secretary, Joseph Kidder ; grand treasurer, pro tem., M. F. Knowlton, of Rock Ezel Lodge, No. 79; grand marshal, C. M. Leete ; grand guardian, pro tem., E. R. Sargent, of Rock Ezel Lodge, No. 79.
The pledge of charter members was taken by those whose names were given above, and Crystal Rebekah Lodge, No. 68, was declared instituted. Applications for membership were received from Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Shepard, Prof. and Mrs. La Roy F. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Bucklin, Mr. and Mrs. Ai Worthen, Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Lamson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Putney, Mr. and Mrs. Herman S. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Todd, Miss Mattie R. Kidder, Mr. Albert H. Lamson, Mr. Rufus E. Lamson, Mr. Frank B. Morgan, Miss Clara S. Whittemore, Miss May H. Kidder, Mr. Andrew J. Kidder, Mr. Alfred Sargent, Mr. Fred Farwell, Mr. Sidney A. Smith, Mr. Eugene C. Derby, Mr. Benjamin F. Sargent, Miss Florence G. Sargent.
The applications were referred to an investigating committee, who reported in favor of their election, and they were elected members. Crescent Rebekah Lodge of Sunapee being present, their degree staff proceeded to confer the degree upon all the applicants with the exception of Charles A. Todd and wife. On account of official business Mr. Todd was not able to be present at this meeting, and the degree was conferred upon him and Mrs. Todd a few weeks later. The work was done by the degree staff in an admirable way, giving pleasure to all present.
The new lodge had already elected the first officers, and at the close of the work Grand Master Collins proceeded to install the following as the staff for the current year :
Noble grand, Mrs. George Hayes ; vice-grand, Mrs. Willard C. Leonard ; financial secretary, Mrs. Franklin P. Call ; treas-
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urer, Mrs. George Bickford ; recording secretary, Mrs. Charles Shepard ; warden, Mrs. Herman S. Adams ; conductor, Miss Mattie R. Kidder ; right supporter of noble grand, George Hayes ; left supporter of noble grand, May H. Kidder ; right supporter of vice-grand, Ruth A. Griffin ; left supporter of vice- grand, Mary A. Lamson ; chaplain, Mrs. Charles Woodward ; outside guardian, Alfred G. Sargent ; inside guardian, Minnie A. Worthen.
Several soon made application for membership, so that at the present time the lodge numbers sixty members; those who have entered later being, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Sargent, Mrs. H. K. Whipple, Miss Ninnah F. Sischo, Miss Mary C. Lover- ing, Miss Juna L. Paul, Mrs. Serphina Philbrick, Mrs. Mari- etta Crockett, Mr. Oscar F. Crockett, Miss Delia Gay, Miss Laura Messer, Miss Lillian R. Howe, Mrs. Ida L. Woodward, Miss Annie K. Pilsbury, Miss Hattie L. Stearns, Miss Agnes J. McCallum, Mr. Charles E. Pilsbury, Miss Elnora B. Call.
Crystal Rebekah Lodge suffered its first loss by death on May 16th, when Charles A. Todd passed on to his rest. The loss of Brother Todd has been greatly felt by the society, and too much cannot be said in regard to the energy and untiring zeal with which Mr. Todd worked, both for the founding of the lodge and for its prosperity.
Crystal Rebekah Lodge invited Crescent Lodge of Sunapee to attend at the time of the installation of their second staff of offi- cers on Jan. II, 1897. Professor Griffin, district deputy grand master for the current year, assisted by a full staff, installed Mrs. Willard C. Leonard, noble grand; Mrs. Charles E. Shepard, vice-grand ; Mrs. Todd, secretary ; and Mrs. Wood- ward, treasurer, with a full list of appointive officers, in regular form.
NEW LONDON CADET BAND.
The annals of the New London band cover a period of nearly sixty years, the first organization, known as the New London Union band, dating back to 1839. The following preamble, from the book of records now in possession of John M. Dow, naïvely sets forth the object of the society :
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" We the subscribers, believing the cultivation of the science " of music in all its variety to be entertaining and instructive to " the mind and refreshing to the physical system, do hereby " form ourselves into a society for the cultivation and improve- " ment of our musical faculties."
The constitution was adopted Aug. 24, 1839, and under the leadership of Jacob F. Keneston the band flourished apace. Meetings were held weekly in the schoolhouse at Four Cor- ners, and at one period in the academy building. Punctuality in attendance seems to have held special value in the eyes of its members, and the petty fine imposed for absence or tardiness, unless a satisfactory excuse was presented, quickened many a lagging footstep, though one prominent member is on record as delinquent in remaining too long at the store after recess. The members who signed the constitution were Jacob F. Keneston, William H. Hayes, Robert L. Colby, John M. Dow, George W. Sargent, Henry R. Gates, Edwin R. Sargent, Albert Hunting, George W. Everett, Anthony C. Burpee, David Everett, John Ide, Joseph Trussell, John B. Davis, James C. Greenwood, Abial Everett, Robert Everett, John S. Haselton, Daniel R. Everett, Lewis Heath, Joseph Messer, Christopher C. Fitts, William Lee, secretary. The band was under the tutelage of Alonzo Bond of Sutton, " the best teacher this side of Concord." Their uniform consisted of sashes and caps, which were purchased only after prolonged consideration. The following extracts from the record are touches of nature that show the common humanity :
" The band was called out by the president, and met at the " house of Dea. Everett and walked in procession thence to the " meeting-house before the corpse of our vice-president and " afterwards to the grave."
At their next meeting, as a further token of respect to their deceased brother the band voted :
" That we dispense with our contemplated boat ride on " Pleasant pond for the present."
In 1842 is this record :
" That we do not play for the company in this town any " longer without pay, and that Anthony Burpee be a committee
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" to wait on the captain, and make known to him our determi- " nation."
The persuasive powers of Colonel Burpee were evidently sufficient for the emergency, for the band was not only en- gaged to play at the coming training, but " got their pay."
During the early '80 s the Scytheville Cornet band was organ- ized, and in the few years of its existence did most excellent work, the majority of its members displaying more than ordi- nary musical ability and power of execution. From the brief records it is learned that the members in 1884 were,-D. Berry, M. M. Morey, E. N. Folsom, James G. Crowley, C. J. Gil- man, Harry Greenwood, Robert Greenwood, Albert H. Dag- gett, Charles H. Davis, R. Nason, C. V. Gilman, R. A. Wheeler, Walter Jones, Will Smiley, N. E. Smith, Palmer M. Sanders, Charles Hayes, Elmer Adams, R. Wilkins, James Walker, Frank Whittemore, R. F. Sargent, Fred W. Goings, H. S. Adams, E. C. Derby, J. F. Merrill, J. E. Lonby.
The roll of officers for 1885 was,-President, R. F. Sargent ; vice-president, Charles R. Hayes ; treasurer, James Lonby ; auditor, E. C. Derby ; leader, J. F. Merrill ; musical director, James Lonby, drum-major, Frank Pike.
The constitution of the New London Cornet band was adopted Dec. 15, 1888, the first board of officers being as fol- lows : President, Edwin P. Burpee ; vice-president, Ransom F. Sargent ; secretary, Eugene C. Derby ; treasurer, Elmer E. Adams ; leader and first director, Fred Goings ; second direc- tor, E. C. Derby ; third director, Herman S. Adams. This organization has continued down to the present date, the name New London Cadet band being adopted in 1897. Its members have been faithful in practice and efficient in execution, and the band enjoys a high degree of popularity both at home and abroad. The following board of officers was elected Feb. 12, 1898 : President, Ransom F. Sargent ; vice-president, Luther Ray ; secretary, Edwin R. Ashby; treasurer, Elmer E. Adams ; first leader, Herman S. Adams; second leader, Ralph H. Keil ; directors, R. F. Sargent, William P. Clough, Herbert G. Smith. The members of the Cadet band are,- Ransom F. Sargent, M. Luther Ray, Elmer E. Adams, Her- man S. Adams, Frank O. Dow (drum major), Sidney A. Smith, Herbert G. Smith, Edwin R. Ashby, Evarts W. Messer,
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Ralph H. Keil, William Leach, William P. Clough, Charles Weeks, George French, Benjamin F. Sargent, Chester Wil- liams, Winfield Call, George Quimby, Fred Quimby, William Brown, Frank Gay, George Philbrick, Elmer Messer.
LADIES' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society of Scytheville was organized Jan. 27, 1876, with the following officers : President, Mrs. L. J. Folsom ; secretary, Mrs. A. B. Whittier ; treasurer, Mrs. J. C. Burpee. The object of the society, as set forth in the report of the first meeting, is for the purpose of social inter- course and to obtain money to expend for any religious or charitable object the members may see fit. Early in its history the society purchased and placed in position street lamps for the village, and kept them in use and repair. The society appropriated the sum of $50 toward the organ now in use in Mechanics' hall, and $40 toward the Sunday-school library. They also purchased and placed in position blinds and the small granite steps for the same hall, appropriating $50 for that purpose.
The society has also contributed liberally from time to time toward the support of preaching in the village, and has pro- vided hymn books for use in the religious services.
Many other smaller appropriations have been made for differ- ent objects. The poor and needy have not been forgotten, but many families residing at different times in the village could testify to much help received from the society in the way of food and clothing.
The society is now in a flourishing condition, having about $60 in the treasury. The officers for the present year (1898) are,-President, Mrs. B. G. Everett ; vice-president, Miss Ger- trude Lamson ; secretary, Mrs. George Thurston ; treasurer, Mrs. F. B. Clark ; collector, Mrs. A. F. Boynton.
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NEW LONDON.
[Granted by the Masonian Proprietors to William Symes and others as Heidelburg June 5, 1753. Regranted as Alexandria Addition July 7, 1773, to Jonas Minot and others. Incorporated as New London June 25, 1779, and named from London, Eng. A part of Kearsarge Gore was annexed June 19, 1793. Portions of Sunapee were annexed Dec. 11, 1804, and June 19, 1817. The northerly part was combined with a part of Kearsarge Gore and incor- porated as Wilmot, June 18, 1807.
See XIII, Hammond Town Papers, I ; Index to Laws, 403 ; sketch, by J. E. Sargent, Hurd's History of Merrimack County, 1885, p. 421 ; Centennial, 2, Granite Monthly, 311, 341, 369; Baptist Churches in N. H., by E. E. Cum- mings, 1836, p. II ; Lawrence's N. H. Churches, 1856, p. 400 ; Notes, by J. Farmer, 18, Collections of Mass. Historical Society, 173 ; Great Whirlwind, 1821, Collections of N. H. Historical Society, 241 ; New London Scythe Co., 5, Granite Monthly, 33 ; The Dividing Line: A Sketch of New London, by Myra B. Lord ; 19, id., 93.]
[ Charter of Heidleburg, 1753.] [Masonian Papers, Vol. 7, p. 91.]
Province of Pursuant to the Power & Authority granted & New Hampr vested me the Subscriber by the Proprietors of Lands purchased of John Tufton Mason Esq" in the Province of New Hamp" by their vote passed at their meeting Held at Portsmouth in Said Province the Sixth Day of December 1751-
I Do by these Presents on the Terms Conditions with the Reserva- tions herein after expressed give & grant all the Right Title Property & Possession of the Proprietors aforesaid unto William Symes Esq" Eleazer Farwell Samuel Sarles Samuel Huson Philip Olerick Abial Richardson, John Hutchinson Thomas MeClaughlin Isaac Colburn William Cox Jonathan Butterfield Charles Cox Benjamin Farwell Oliver Colburn, William Eyers Benjamin French William Harris Jonathan Farwell Benjamin Thompson Phinehas Underwood Ezekiel Greale Robert Fletcher Joseph Butterfield Jun. Joseph Wright Zacheus Spaulding Mark Gould Benoni Juel Thomas Juel Reuben Butterfield Jonathan Griffin Daniel Merril, Samuel Merril Jun. Nehemiah Love- well Henry Snow Peter Prescott Stephen Hosmore Jun" John Fox Jacob Fletcher Elijah Fletcher Samuel Burbank Henry Chase Samuel
* Extract from State Papers, Vol. XXVIII, pp. 127-134.
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Grele Jun" Benjamin Winn Samuel Grele Sen" William Taylor Thomas Parker Robert Fletcher Jun" Joseph Blanchard Jun" Stephen Addams John French Jun"-of In and to that Tract of Land or Town- ship lying in the Province of New Hamp" aforesd Containing Twenty Three Thousand and Forty Acres Bounded as Followeth Begining at a Beach Tree in the western Line of Mason's Patent fifty eight Miles Northwardly from the Province Line at the Southwestward Corner of a Tract of Land or Township Granted to Joseph Butterfield Jun' and His Associats (Cald Alexandria) From thence Run'ing South Sixty five Degrees East Six miles and One half to an Elm Tree markd with a heep of Stones about it from thence South Forty Eight Degrees West Six Miles to a Tree markd from thence North Sixty five Degrees west Six miles and one half To a Beech Tree Markd Standing in the afore Said Line of Masons Pattent from thence on the Pattent Line afore said to the Bounds first Mentiond said Tract or Township is Calld Hiddleburg-to them their Heirs & Assigns To have & to hold on the following Terms and Conditions with the Reservations herein after expressed vizt that the Tract or Township aforesaid be Divided into One Hundred and Twenty three Equal Share's Two Lots at the Least to each Share to be finished & Drawn for in Some equitable and Publick manner at or before the last Day of November 1755-
that three of the aforesaid Shares be and hereby are granted free from Charge one for the first settled minister one for the ministry and one for the School There forever that Twenty more of the said Shares be reserved for the Grantors their Heirs and Assigns forever and acquitted from all Duty & Charge untill Improved by the Owners or Some holding under them Respectively-
That the Owners of the other Shares make Settlements at their own Expence in the following Manner Vizt Each Grantee at the Expiration of five years from the Last Day of November next after the Date hereof have three Acres Parcel of his Right Respectively Cleared inclosed & fitted for mowing or Tillage, three Acres more Cleared inclosed and fitted as aforesaid then next Annually for three Years & at the End of the three Years which will be on the last Day of November 1761 have Each a dwelling house built & finished fit and Comfortable for a Family to Dwell in & a Family or some Person to inhabit & Continue Inhabitancy there for three Years then next Com- ing. That a Convenient Meeting House be built in Said Township within Eight years from this Date & Ten Acres of Land Reserved there for Publick use. That the Lands in Said Township Belonging to Grantors & Grantees be subjected to have all Necessary High-ways laid thro' them as there Shall be Occasion for the Future
That the afore said Grantees their Heirs or Assigns by a Major Vote in Publick Meeting Called for that Purpose Grant and Assess
The Valentine
South 65. g. laut 6 miles & an half
the Talent Und
a Beach Free
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With 65 go West. 6 miles van half by Alexandria
N 48 go back 6 miles
This plan Deferiles abroad of Land about leght miles. Wof Newforms pond falter Heide burg, Seenter into William Synes Other "B Lagod Out april y. - 1753 & Robert Filelehen Surveyor - Contains 23040 acres
Copy From the files Examined Robert Fletcher Proprietors Cak,
(1) (2)
(4) (5)
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PLAN OF THE ORIGINAL GRANT OF HEIDELBURG.
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in Equal Proportion Such Sum or Sums of Money as they Shall think necessary for Carrying forward & Compleating the Settlement aforesaid and every of the Grantees exclusive of the three public Lots or his Assignes who Shall neglect for the Space of Sixty Days after Such Assessment Shall be Granted to Pay the Same so much of Such Delinquents Right Shall and may be Sold as will Pay the Respective Taxes & all charges arising thereon by a Committee to be appointed by the Grantees or their Assignees for that Purpose-
And in Case any of the Grantees or their Assignees Shall neglect or Refuse to Preform any of the articles matters or things aforesaid by Him respectively to be Done he Shall forfit his Right in Said Township and Every Part thereof to those of the Grantees or their immediate Assigns who Shall Have Comply'd with the Conditions on their Part herein Express'd And it Shall and may be Lawful for them or any Person by their Authority to Enter Into and upon the Right or Part of Such Delinquents Owners & any and every Part in the name and behalf of the whole of the Grantees or their immediate Assigns who Shall Comply as aforesaid to amove Oust And expel for the use of them their heirs and Assigns-Provided they Settle or Cause to be Settled Each Such Delinquents Right within the Term of One Year at the furthest from the Perieods that is by this Instru- ment Stipulated to be Done as the Condition of this Grant and fully Comply with the whole Duty such Delinquent Ought to have Done within One Year from time to time after the Respective Perieods thereof And in Case the Gratees or their Assignees fullfilling their Parts as afore said Shall neglect fullfilling as afore Said the Duty of any Delinquent owner As afore said then such Right or Part Shall be forfit Revert and belong to the Grantors their Heirs & Assigns and be wholly at their Disposal-Always provided there be no Indian War within any of the Terms Afore said for Doing the Duty Condi- tioned in this Grant and in Case that should Happen the Same Time to be Allow'd for the Respective matters aforesaid after Such Impedi- ment Shall be Removed .-
Lastly that all White Pine Trees fit for Masting his Majestys Royal Navy growing on said Tract of Land be & hereby are Granted to his Majestys his heirs & Successors forever. To all which Premises I Joseph Blanchard agent for and in behalf of the Proprietors the Grantors Have hereto Set my Hand and Seal this fifth Day of June in the Twenty Sixth Year of his Majestys Reign - Anno. Dominiq 1753
Joseph Blanchard L. S.
Copy Examined ₱
Robert Fletcher Proprietors Clerk
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[ Acceptance of Charter, 1753.] [Masonian Papers, Vol. 7, p. 92. ]
At a Meeting of the Prop's (the Grantees) of the Tract of Land or Township Cald Hiddleburg in the Province of New Hampshire held at Dunstable the twelfth Day of June 1753-
the Following Vote Passed unanimously-
Whereas the Proprs of Land in the Province of New Hampshire purchased by them of John Tufton Mason Esq who sold them under the Title made by a Comon Recovery did on the fifth Day of June - afore sd Grant the Quantity of Twenty Three Thousand and forty acres (by Estimation Part of Sª Lands Bounded as Followeth Begin- ing at a Beach Tree in the western Line of Masons Pattent fiffty Eight miles northwardly from the Province Line at the Southwest- wardly Corner of a Tract of Land or Township Granted to Joseph Butterfield Jun' and His Associates Cald Alexandria From thence Runing South Sixty five Degrees East Six miles and one half to an Elm Tree markd with a heep of Stones about it from thence Runing South forty Eight Degrees west Six miles to a Tree markd from thence North Sixty five Degrees west Six miles and one half to a Beach Tree markd Standing in the afore sd Line of Masons Pattent from thence on the Pattent Line afore sd to the Bounds first men- tioned Which Tract of Land or Township is Cald Hiddleburg- unto William Symes Esq Eleazer Farwell Samuel Sarles Samuel Huson Philip Olerick Abial Richardson John Hutchinson Thomas MeClaughlin Isaac Colburn William Cox Jonathan Butterfield Charles Cox Benjamin Farwell Oliver Colburn William Eyers Ben- jamin French William Harris Jonathan Farwell Benjamin Thompson Phinehas Underwood Ezekiel Greale Robert Fletcher Joseph But- terfield Jur Joseph Wright Zacheius Spaulding Mark Gould Benoni Juel Thomas Juel Reuben Butterfield Jonathan Griffin Daniel Merril Samuel Merril Jur Nehemiah Lovewell Henry Snow Peter Prescott Stephen Hosmore Jun" John Fox Jacob Fletcher Elijah Fletcher Samuel Burbank Henry Chase Samuel Grele Jun" Benjamin Winn Samuel Grele Sener William Taylor Thomas Parker Robert Fletcher Jun" Joseph Blanchard Jun" Stephen Addams John French Jun"- Under Certain Conditions Limitations and Reservations in sª Grant mentiond as by Referance thereto will fully Appear therefore voted-
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