GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS
DEPARTMENT
BOSTON PUBl 'C UBRARY
•*S5."--!W
A REPORT
RECORD COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF BOSTON,
CONTAINING THE
RECORDS OF BOSTON SELECTMEN, 1701 TO 1715.
BOSTON:
ROCKWELL AND CHURCHILL, CITY PRINTERS,
No. 39 ARCH STI1EET.
1884.
[DOCUMENT 75—1884.]
CITY OF S 51 BOSTON.
A REPORT
RECORD COMMISSIONERS.
In presenting their Eleventh Report, the Record Com-
missioners would refer to the statement prefixed to their
seventh volume, which explained that from A.D. 1701, the
Town Records were kept distinct from the Selectmen's Re-
cords. The Eighth Report comprises the former records
from 1701 to 1728 ; this volume contains the first two books
of the Records of the Selectmen, covering the period from
1701 to 1715.
It would be unnecessary to dwell upon the value of the
records here printed. Although many of the entries are of
trifling importance under most circumstances, they are all
valuable as adding genealogical items concerning our former
citizens. Boston was always the main seaport of New Eng-
land, and the most trivial record here may be of great service
to those who are completing the records of other towns.
Besides such items as we have mentioned, the reader will find
herein many valuable facts not elsewhere recorded, relating
to land-titles, highways, wharves, and other matters of pub-
lic concern.
The following list of the manuscript volumes of the Select-
men's Records will show their extent : —
Vol. 1. — Sept. 29, 1701, to June 18, 1711, pages, 294.
2. — June 20, 1711, to March 17, 1715, " 203.
3. — March 20, 1715, to 1729, " 414.
4. —June 30, 1729, to Sept. 6,1736, " 367.
5. — Sept. 15, 1736, to Aug. 22,1738, " 369.
iv CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Vol. 6. — Aug. 30, 1738, to Nov. 21, 1740, pages, 378.
7. _Nov. 22, 1740, to July 28,1743, " 381.
8. —Aug. 3, 1743, to Nov. 11, 1747, " 379,
9. —Nov. 13, 1747, to March 8,1756, " 458.
10. — April 28, 1756, to March 16, 1761, " 170.
11. — March 11, 1761, to Jan. 17, 1764, « 353.
12. —Jan. 17, 1764, to March 19, 1766, « 394.
13. — Jan. 15, 1766, to Feb. 18, 1769, " 177.
14. —Feb. 22, 1769, to Aug. 11, 1773, " 274.
15.— Aug. 16, 1773, to Oct. 11,1780, " 271.
16. — Oct. 14, 1780, to July 12,1786, « 272.
17. —July 12, 1786, to Sept. 24,1792, " 326.
18. — Sept. 25, 1792, to March 5,1800, " 313.
19. — March 10, 1800, to Dec. 31,1810, "' 526.
20. —Jan. 2, 1811, to March 5,1816, " 366.
21. — March 13, 1816, to Sept. 25,1818, " 270.
22. — Sept. 1, 1818, to May 24,1820, " 270.
23. — March 17, 1820, to April 24, 1822, " 217.
The publication of a second volume of these Records has
been authorized by the City Council, and the printing has
commenced. At the same time, rapid progress will be made
in printing two or three volumes of the Town Eecords.
As already announced, the Tenth Report will consist of
Miscellaneous Papers. A large portion of that volume is
already in type, and it is hoped that the book will be finished
during the present year.
WILLIAM H. WHITMORE,
WILLIAM S. APPLETON,
Record Commissioners.
CITY HALL, BOSTON, August 1, 1884.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS.
ADM1TION OF INHABITANTS BY YE SELECT MEN.
1701 Septembr 29 Edward Crostet — Richard Christophers being
his Security
Oct. 1 Adam Bosquain — Peter Dallie being his
Security
" 17 Noah Guile, William Rouse being his Security
" 31 Daniell Bernardo, James Mounteer being his
Security.
1702 May 25 John Biles, Josiah Biles being his Security.
July 27 John Nicholls, Thomas Gold being his
Security
27 Anthon3r Blount — Florence Maccarty being
his Security.
28 Thomas Harvey — William Hough being his
Security
August 21 Gosprit Teams — Henry Franckling being his
Security.
21 Evan Floyd — Henry Franckling being his
Security.
29 John Dnuford — Henry Emmes being his
Security.
January 13 Hougham Toker — Henr}- Frankling being
his Security.
25 Joseph Rickston — William Gibbins being
his Security
CITY DOCUMENT No. 7,*).
1702 Jan17 10 David Hitchcock — Cap* Benjamen Alford
being his Security
1702 Aug 10th Jonathan Fairbanks is bound to save the
Town harmless from Mary Hilliken for 3
years next.
1703 June 28 Daniell Moonden — Lewis Boucher & Petor
Shardon being Security.
July 26 Mary Boucher — David Robbinson & Joseph
Hillier, Security.
Novcmb' 24 John Mallet, Peter Shardon & Peter Signae
being Security
Febry 29 Mehitabell Mcdcalfe, John Savcl her Security
1704 Aprill 3 John Croad — Tho" Platts being Security.
" Novemb' 27 Peter Patcy, Andr Gaines & Edwd Webb,
Security.
1705 Bettey, Negro made free, Richd Keats her
Surity.
July 16 Elizabeth Brigdon, Francis Holmes Security.
Aug. 13 John Brown. Nicholas Cock, John Mount-
fort, Security.
Sep* 11 Hauah Eados, John Fosdick Security.
Novembr 9 George Ingerson, Tim0 Thornton Surity.
George Webber John Goff, junr Surety
Jan17 22 George Shore, Thorn8 Plats his Surety.
Fob17 26 Thomas Trot, Thomas Morey Ebenr New-
ell, Surty.
John Obison, William Obison being his
Security.
John Ballard, Senr, John Ballard junr &
William Worm wall Surty'.
James Batteson, John Smith & Thomas
Thornton being Security
James Whippo, James Green & Jn° Green-
ough being Security.
July 19 Isaac Taylor — Sam" Kenney, being Security.
July 24 Thomas Studson, Thorn8 Powell being
Security.
Novr 22 Thank full Trobridg, Francis Thresher Se-
curity.
1709 July 25 John Rayner, Elizur Phillips Security.
Octor. 28 Lawrence Hood, Dan11 Johonot Security.
Janry 9 Mary Harrison, Eliza Holmes Security.
17 Jane Buck — Ambrose Vincent Security
Febrr 20 Thomas Selbey admittd, Mr Jona Belcher,
Security.
1710 July 31 Oliver Atwood, David Robinsson Security.
Octor 16 Edward Tillet, Ellise Callendr Security.
1706
1707
1708
Novemr 18
Decemr. 9
Decembr 9
May
30
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1701.
TRANSACTIONS OF THE SELECTMEN.
[1.] Boston Anno 1701— March 31.
At a meeting of the Select men Ordered to be payd the charge
of last moneths watch. VVm Griggs Petition to build wth Timber
approved, grants for Timber buildings being recorded in a booke
for that purpose. Joshua Hewes Junr his Petition for to erect a
building wtu wood, allowed. Wm. Burroughs his Petition for a
wooden building, allowed.
Aprill 10th.
Richd Henchmans Petition to build wth TimbT allowed by the
Select men.
14th Jonath" Loreings Petition for a Timbr building allowed.
Mr Steven Minots Petition to build wth Timber at Roxbury gate
allowed. The comittee appoynted to Consider about a proper
mcthode for the Keeping the Watch are desired to meet wth the
Select men the 15th Instant at 5 of the Clock in the evening.
15th. Ordered that Mr. Maxwell do signific to the people In-
habitting the Mouse on Fort hill, that they do continue their untill
order from the Select men to the Contrary.
18th. Deacon Meerrion is desired to make Enquiry of what
Charges John Mathews hath been to the Town, in order to Bethiah
Fullers Petition being answered.
[2.] April 28th. Ordered the charge of the watch for
Last Month be p'd. Dauill Farfceld his acco' of 20 Shillings for
mending the Pound, Alowed. John Smith allowed His Salcry 40?.
if it so appear by the booke. Constable William Man is allowed
five pounds Eighteen Shillings & 2d as an abatement on his lists of
Rates. Thomas Eaton, & George Ripley arc appointed Cow-
keepers for this Suffier. Robert Lash is granted his Petition for a
Timber building. Mr John Cole is allowed one quarters Sallery if it
appears to end April 8th, Ten pounds. Mr James Barns & Mr.
Rob'. Gibbs are appointed to provide a House for Mr Chever to
dwell in untill a house be built for him.
Ordered that the price for digging of Graves at the North burriall
place Shall be four Shill. for every grown persons grave throughout
the year.
Ordered that the digging of Graves in the two South burryiug
places Shall be Three Shillings for each grave for a grown persons
Corps from the first day of Aprill to the first day of October, and
four Shillings, from the first day of October to the first day of
Aprill yearly, and James Williams in the behalfe of his mother
undertakes to take care of digging the graves in the two South
burriall places for this year at that rate.
Ordered that M" Taraozine Skiuuer be abated three Shillings of
her rates
[i-J.] Mr William Griggs is allowed the Suui of forty Shillings
for his drawing into Alphabeticall order the Births which were
Entered in Cap1. Ephraim Savages Time aud for his Transcribcing
Sundry Town orders.
4 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Ordered that Mr. Richard Hcuehman be paid his half years salery
wch begun the first day of Novembr last at Forty pounds p Annum,
and four pounds p Annum for the rent of his School House.
Kohert Lash his Petition to build with Timbr allowed. Widd°
Mary 'Pen-so her Petition for a building of Timber \\as allowed.
Ordered that Monday the Twelfth of May next be the time for
the Town meeting for the choyce of Representitivcs, Three Select
men, And One Constable & for granting money, & agreeing upon
Town Orders.
The price of wheat Stated by the Select men for the Regulating
the Assize of bread is five Shillings & Six pence.
Ordered that Mr Steven Minot be desired to Veiw the Gate
between Roxbury and Boston, and order the Repaire thereof if
need require, and to make report to the Select men of what
raethode is farther needfull to be taken to prevent damage on that
part of the CouTon.
Ordered that Constable Benja Fitch be allowed Tenn pounds wch
was Over cast in his List of rates.
[4.] Ordered that Constable Joseph Gardener be allowed two
Shillings as abatem' of Wm. Grosviners rate.
Ordered that Mr James Barns & Cap* Bozoon Allen be
allowd & pd. Four pounds Sixteen Shillings a pece, for thirty
two dayes Service as Representitives according to Certificate, &
that Caj. Clark & Mr Tay be allowed the Same when thier
Certificates doth So appear.
May 8th. The Select men being En formed by the grave digers
that the}' often faile of receiveiug their pay of Severall of the
poorer Sort of persons in the Town, and that much time is Spent
in waiting on burrials besides the noysomness and other difficultyes
attending their work at Some Seasons of the year more then other.
Ordered that the price for diging of graves in the two South
hurrying places Shall be four Shillings, for each grave for a man
or woman through out the year, and that James Williams in belialfe
of his mother dig at. ye South. And at the North buriall place
Thomas Verney is appointed to be the diger of graves who is
allowed to demand and receive fiue Shillings a grave for a man or
woman from the first of October to the first of Aprill and four
Shillings for each grave as aforesd. from the first of Aprill to the first
of Octob'.
May 9th. Benj". Emons his land is layd out to him according to his
grant the 28th of Aug' 1679 and the post neer the corner of his
house being removed, that boundary is stated to be two foot South-
westerly from the Corner of his old house.
[5.] May 22th 1701. David Robinsons Petition fora timber
building allowed. John Dassets Petition for a Timbr building,
allowed
Thomas Hetchbon his Petition for a Timber building allowed.
Deacon John Marryon is appointed to provide Bulls for the Town
and to give out Tickets for Cows going On the Cornon to Such
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1701. 5
persons as have Propriety therein. That Such Cows as are found
On the Coraon other then those whose Owner Shall Show forth a
Ticket from Deacon Marryon. Such Cows are to be pounded by
the Cow Keepers
Ordered that Thirty Hundred weight of Bullets, and Five Thou-
sand of flints be forth with Provided for a Town Stock, And Mr.
Gyles Dyer, Mr. Richd Draper & Mr. Robert Gibbs are appointed
to take care to procure the Same.
May 22th. Ordered That the Representitives for This Town be
desired to promote the repealing of that Clause in the Law Oblige-
ing Town rates to be made by the Same Rule wth the Province
Tax
That they promote the raiseing of Bills of Credit.
[6.] That they promote the raysiug of Hemp. That they
Endevour a law to prevent the Exportation of Provisions when
they exceed in price or on a Prospect of warr.
May 2Gth. The Representitives ar farther desired To promote
the Encourrageing the bringing of white servte and to put a Period
to negros being Slaves.
Mr. William Griggs is allowed the Sum of four pounds two
Shillings and eight pence, for meterills for the adjusting of weights
& meassures as p his acco'. He to give an Inventary under his
hand of what he hath of the Towns. Mr. James Maxwell is allowed
Six Shill. & eight pence being his petty expences on the Select
men the last quarter. Mr. James Maxwell is allowed fifty
Shillings for his last quarters Sallery. Mr. John Arnold is allowed
£9-3 -6 as the ballance of his acco'. Mr. Gyles Dyer, Mr. Richd.
Draper and Mr. Rob' Gibbs are appointed to tak care to pro v id
Watch bills. Cap' John Wings his Petition for a wooden building
allowed.
[7.] Ordered that there be added to the Watchmeus In-
structions viz'.
That they Endevour to Secure disorderly persons, giveing
notice of thier names to Some of his Maj".68 Justices. And like
wise to Inspect & give notice of disorderly Houses. And that if
any of the watch be disorderly, or neglect their duty Such delin-
quent Shall forfeit & pay the SuTn of three Shillings for every
Such Offence.
Mr. Rob' Gibbs is desired to take care to get the Cellar door under
Mr Sam11 Phillips his Shop repaired. George Elisions Petiton for a
licence to Sell wine & Strong liquors without doors by retaile is
appioved by the Select men.
June 30th. Rebeca Philpot Widdow her Petition for a licence to
keep a victualing house to dress victuals an Retaile Ale with-
in doors and without is approved b}r the Select men June
30th. John Carthew his Petition to Sell wine & Liquors by
retayles out of doors is approved by the Select men June 30th.
[8.] Christian Ilerridge her Petition for a Licence to Sell
Wine & Liquors by Retaile is approved by the Select men
6 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
the 30th of June. John Lane his Petition for a Licence to keep
Ordinary to sell all Sorts of drinck is approved by the Select men
June the 30th. Jane Davis her Petition for a Licence to Sell beer
& Cyder out of doors by Hetaile, is approved by the Select men
June 30th. Exercise Connant his Petition for a Licence to Sell all
Sorts of Strong drinck out of door by Ketaile is approved by the
Select men June 30th. David Gwin his Petition for a Licence to
Retaile wine beer and Liquor both within and without doors is
approved by the Select men June 30th. Cap' Grigory Shugcrs his
Petition for a Licence to Sell wine and Strong Liquor out of doors
by Retaile is approved by the Select men June 30th. [9.] Mary
Webster is allowed 3/6d for money by her formerly Expended for
the Town. Mr. William Griggs is farther allowed Twenty Shillings
besides 40/8 allowed him the 28th of Aprill Last for his Service in
Extraordinary writeing
Ordered that Application be made unto the Justices in Quarter
Session for their Stating a Rule for raiseing money to defray the
Charge of the watch.
Ordered that a note be posted for letting the Cellar under Mr
Sam11 Phillips his Shop & Mr. Sam11 Phillips 'be pd 2/6 for mending
the door.
Constable Joseph Doweling is abated £7. 6. 9. of his list of
rates. Constable Jose Winthrop is abated £2. 12. 0. of his List
of rates & is allowed Six Shillings for takeing a list of polls &
Estates. Constable Benja Fitch is abated £17. 12. 9. of his List
of rates. Constable Henry Hill is abated £3. 9. 11 of his list
of rates.
[1O.] July 3d 1701. Thomas Phillips his Petition for a Licence
to Sell wine and Strong liquor by retaile out of doors is aproved
by the Select men, July 3d. Benjamen Emons his Petition for a
Timber building is allowed, upon Condition that he first either
remove that part of his Celler wall wch he hath Set on the Towns
ground, or that he Oblige himself & his Successors not to raise
the Same higher then the Levell of the ground, and Also pay unto
the Town as a quit rent the Sum of Six pence per year untill he
make it appear that the Same be removed. Voted July 3d. John
Jepson is allowed £4. 11.4. being one quarter part of his acco' of
18. 5. 4. for work & Stuff in repairing and New Shingling the
Town house.
July 18th. Mehitabell Pumery her Petition for keeping a Victuall-
ing house and to Sell beer and Cyder b}" retayle is Approved by the
Select men. John Pastree his Petition to keep a Publick house or
ordinary is aproved by the Selectmen. Peter Townseud his
Petition to Sell wine and Strong liquors by retaile out of doors is
aproved by the Select-men. [11.] Mr9. Ann Checkley her Peti-
tion for Licence to Sell wine & Strong liquor by retaile out of doors is
approved by the Select men. Mr. William Turner his Petition for
a Licence to Sell wine & Strong Liquor bjr retaile out of doors is
approved by the Select men. Constable William Welsted is
abated the Sum of £2. 12. 9d of his lists of rates.
Ordered the A notification be posted up in four Publik, places
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1701. 7
within the Town for the Inhabitants to bring in a list of thier Polls
& Estates to the Select men at the Town house on ye Last Monday
in July Curr*.
And that the Inhabit" of Muddy River and Rumny marsh be
notified to bring in their Lists on the first Monday in Agust next.
The Select men agree to take new Lists of the inhabit'8 within
the Town each Select man to take a Company & the Clark of each
Company be desired to Assist, they to be paid for their Service.
N°. 1. Mr. John Barnet
2. Joseph Prout
3. Gyles Dyer
4. James Barns
5. Rob1 Gibbs
6. Richd Draper
7. John George
8. ( John Marrion
t Tim0 Clark
The Constablcs of Rumny March & Muddy River are desired to
take y" lists in their districts & to be paid for Sd Service.
[12.] July 28th Ann0. 1701. Mr. John Cole School master is
ordered his quarters Sallery Ten pounds to ye 8th instf. John
Verin his Petition for a Licence to Sell beer, Cyder, and Liquors
out of doors is approved by the Select men.
For the better Secureing the Towns Title to the house formery
belonging to John Mathews deceaced, Orederd that Bethiah
Fuller daughter of the dececed be paid Tenn pounds upon her
giveing up her deed of gift for Sd House, paiable as follows viz.
£3. 15. 10. there of towards her transportation to East Jersie
to her husband And the remayning £6. 4. 2. there of to be paid
to her Creditors after She is gone viz1.
To Widcl" Judith Allen £2. 0. 0
Mr". Mary Ireland £2. 7. 2
Widd° Hannah Towt £0.10. 0
Sarah Huggens £0. 7. 0
Tabatha Butler £1. 0. 0
6. 4. 2
Ordered that the Treasur be desired to prosecute Joseph Davies
Late Constable of Muddy River for what he is behind and unpaid
of his List of rates.
Ordered that a motion be made to the Quarter Sessions to remove
the Incrouchm' formerly made by Coll. Page on the high way Nigh
the Town house, July 28th.
Ordered that James Johnsons Lease be taken out of Court the
Town paying for a Coppie to leave there.
[13.] July 31 — 1701. In Addition to Bethia Fullers grant on
the 28th Instant, upon farther Consideration the Select men do agree
to give her five pounds more making up the whole Sum £15 0. 0.
August 25. John Beards petition for a wooden building approved,
8 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
as recorded in ye other booke. Lawrence Brown, a Limner, asks
admittance to be an Inhabitant of this Towne wch is granted On
condition that he give Security to Save the Town harmless. Mr.
Ezekiell Chever entered into the house in wch he now dwells the 3d
d:iy of May last at Nine pounds p anum. Widd° Williams is
allowed £4. 10. for her half years Sallery ending Septombr 1st.
Mr Ezekicll Chever is allowed fifty Six Shillings for Severall
years repaires of his house School house as p his acco'. William
Ingrain is allowed forty two Shillings & Six pence being the ballance
rcmayning due to him as p his acco'. Inquirey to be made of M".
Wilson of Hartford for the Arears of rent due to the Town for a
Shop in the Town-house formerly Let to her husband Mr. Ju°
Howard.
[14.] August 25th 1701. James Maxwell is allowed Twenty
five Shillings & Eleven pence being his acco* of Expences on the
Select men.
Also his quarters Sallery being fifty Shillings is allowed him.
August 28th. Thomas Verney is allowed £3. 10. for his halfe
years Salery ending Sep' ye 1st. Eneas Salter his petition for a
wooden building is approved, as recorded in ye other book Aug 28.
John Baker his Petition for a Timbr building allowed by the Select
men Sept 3.
Ordered that Monday the 22th Instant On nine of the Clock be
appointed a Town Meeting to agree upon Town orders Sep'. 10th.
Ordered that James Williams forbear to publish John Pitts untill
he give Security in ordr. to his being an Inhabit1 Sep1. 10th.
Joseph Ryall & John Coombs their Petition for a Timbr building
Approved Sep'. 30th. John Strong is warned to depart the Town
wth his wife & four Children unless he give Security Sep'. 30th. John
Pits is warned to depart the Town Sep'. 30. [15.] Edward
Crosthet is admitted an Inhabit' Richd Christophers being his Se-
curity & having given Bond Sep'. 29th. Adam Bosquain admitted
an Inhabit* Mr. Peter Daille being his Security & hath given bond
Octobr 1". Henry Hed is warned to forbear Opening Shop and to
depart the Town Unless he give Security. Sep'. 30th.
Mr. Benj* Johns is warned to depart the Town unless he give Se-
curity by the Next Monthly meeting Sep'. 30'h.
Sep'. 30. Ordered that the Town Clerk do Signe warrants to the
Constables for Collecting the Town rates Sep'. 30th.
Mr. Noah Guille is Admited an Inhabitant upon his givcing Secur-
ity Octobr 2d wch & Mr. Wm. Rouse is become Security for him.
Bartholomew Green is allowed Eight Shillings for printing notifi-
cations for warning the Town-Meeting last may. 8br. 2d. Mr*.Gifford
is warned to depart the Town or give Security to Save the Town
harmless within foreteen nayes. Octobr 2d.
[16.] Octobr 2d. Upon Demand made by the Selectmen M".
Elizabeth Whetcomb delivered unto them The Possession of a dwell-
ing House belonging to the Town of Boston formerly Ocupied by
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1701. 9
her, wch bouse & land She useth to Let at four pounds ten shill.
p Annum, and the present Tennan William Morto & Wm. Sims
b}- their wives Acknowledge themselves Tennants to the Town.
The Select men upon View of an Incroachmeut on the Towns
Land by a fence Set up by Goody Jones at the Lower end of the
C'omon. Ordered that Sd Goody Jones remove Sd fence within
fourteen dayes. Octob'. 2d.
Abraham Norden wth his wife & child were warned to depart the
Town wch warning was given by mr. Max well as he sayeson Octobr.
the 5th. James Ogle was warned to depart the Town or give Se-
curity to Save the Town harmless wch warning was given by mr.
Maxwell as he Saj-es Sep'. 30. Abraham Snow was warned in like
manner.
Octobr. 7th. Ordered that Complaint be >roade unto Court of
Quarter Sessions of the Peace agl. Josiah Sanders for Erecting a
Portch on the High way nigh unto ye South Battery.
[17.] Octobr 27th. Mr. Edward Thomas is abated Ten Shill.
for his house rate, it appearing that it is not in his Ocupation &
Improvem1. Nathan11 Baker his Petition for a Timber building
Approved Octobr. 28. Thomas Gent his Petition for a Licence to
Sell beer wine, Rum &c. within doors & without Approved by the
Select men Octobr. 27.
NuthaniellEmmons his Petition for Licence to Sell Strong drinck
by Retaile within doors and without. Approved b}- the Select men
Octobr. 27th.
Ordered that Complaint be made to the Quarter Sessions against
Hannah Jones, for Incloseing a peice of the Towns Land at the
Lower end of the Comon. 8br. 27. Mr. John Cole is allowed his
Qr. Sallery being £10. to the 8th. Inst. Octobr 27. Edward Tut-
hill is Abated forty Shillings of the List of rates formerly Commited
to him haveing regaurd threin to two wolves he paid for wcl1 hath
not heithcrto been allowed him by the Countrey. Octobr. 27.
Ordered that the Surveyors of the Highwaycs be Advised with
About mending the Highwaycs at the South end of the Town. 8br.
27.
[18.] James Thornbery Three pounds to purchase two load
of Coal for the use of the Watch wch was allowed by the Select men
8br. 27. George Burrell is abated three Shillings of his rate. 8br. 27.
Elisha Webb is abated 7/Gd. of his rates 8br. 27. Thomas Beetle
is abated 3 Shill. of his rates 8br. 27.
Thomas Wallis, Tobaconess, his Petition for a Licence to Sell
Strong drinck by retaylc Approved, 8br. 27. Joseph Buckmaster
his Petition to Sell Strong drinck & Victuall is allowed, 8br. 27.
Josiah Franklin is allowed £2. 3. 9 in full of his acco' of Caudles
for the watch, 8br. 27. Mary Mayn is abated 10 Shillings of her
rate wch was put in by a mistake, 8br. 27. Natlum"Shaw is abated
8 Shill. of his Rate, hbr. 27. Henry Franklin is abated 24 Shill.
of his rate, 8br. 27. [19.] Mr. William Clark marrinr is abated
36 Shill. of his rate, 8br. 27. Richd Grils is abated Six Shillings
of his rate Provided he payes the ratp charged on his Brother h''r
27.
10 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Allowed the Severall Clarks for their takein ye Lists of the In-
habit" viz1.
Sam11 Greenwood for 2 years £0. 7. 0
John Peirse 1 year £0. 3. 0
Sam" Mattock £0. 3. 0
John Beumore 2 year £0. 7. 0
James Thornbery 1 year £0. 3. 0
Tho. Davise £0. 4. 0
Mr. Marry on Senr. £0. 4. 0
Sam" Peirse £0.4.0
Allowe 8br. 27.
Allowed the Select men for their Service in Assessing ye
Province Tax viz4.
Mr. James Barnes £4. 0. 0
John Marry on £4. 0. 0
Joseph Prout £4. 0. 0
Rob' Gibbs £4. 0. 0
John Barnerd £4. 0. 0
Gyles Dyer £4. 0. 0
Richd Draper £4. 0. 0
John George £2. 0. 0
8br. 27.
Ordered that Mr. Richd Draper be paU five pound for Somuch
he paid to Bethiah Fuller 8br. 27th.
[2O.] Allowed unto Cap*. Timothy Clark three pounds for
his two years care of 20 bar"8 of Powder Expireing the 26th of
March next. 8br. 27.
Octobr. 30. Daniell Bernerdo is admited an Inhabit' James
Mounteer being Security for him.
The Select men have agreed wth Mr. Henry Hill to Let unto him
a peice of Land and flats iieing before the House of Deacon Allen
deceaccd containing forty foot wide next the high way on the North,
& So to the Sea for Seven years, he paying for the Same 12/p
annum 8br. 30.
Ordered that a noat be given Mr. John Alden Junir. for £4. 10. 0.
for his halfe years rent of the House in woh Mr. Ezeckiel Chever
dwells, 9br. 6th.
Ordered that Mr. Nathan" Oliver have a noat on the Treasif for
£7. 13. 0. for 51 dayes Service as representitive and that the other
three Representitives be paid at the Same rate upon thier producein
a Certiflcat from the Clerk of ye Representitives, 9br. 6th.
Cap1 Andrew Belcher his Petition to omit Rough Casting his
ware house for the Space of Six foot next the ground, & to board
& Clapboard that Space Approved by the Select men, 9br. 6th.
[21.] Novembr 24th. Ordered that Mr. Richd. Henchman have
a noat for 2^lb. for his last half years Sallery & rent of the School-
house to the 1st Instant, 9br. 24.
Hannah Hallara her Petition for a Licence to Sell Strong drinck
both within doors and without was disallowed. Also Sd. Petitiou
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1701. 11
was afterwards allowed at the Same meeting, 9br. 24. John
Simderline is abated 5/ of the rate on his Ship 9br. 24.
Ordered that Mr. Ezekiell Lewis have a noat for £32. 13. 4. for
his three quarters Sallery ending the 28th curr', 9br. 24th.
Surah Webber Askes abatement in her rates, disallowed, 9br. 24.
Allowed James Thorubery £3. 10. 6. for coales for the watch as
p his MCCO', 9br. 24. Richd Brooks asks abatement in his rates,
disallowed, 9br. 24. Mr. Sam" Bridge Sen', is allowed 6/8d. for
mending Roxbery Gate, 9br. 24. Joseph Hasey is abated 6/
of his rate, the Widd°. of Peircifull Clarke is abated 6/, 9br. 24.
Henry Hill asks an Addition of 12 foot on the west Side of the
Land he formerly agreed for w"1 is allowed him pay in 4/8 p
annum more. [22.] Constable Joseph Belcher askes an abate-
ments in his rate disallowed. Thomas Wallice Asks an Abatem'
of his rates, disallowed, 9br. 24.
Agreement made between the Select men and Cap1. John Barnet
viz4.
That the Said Barnet Shall Erect a House on the Laud where
Mr EzeUiell Chever Lately dwelt of forty foot long, Twenty foot
wide and Twenty foot Stud wth four foot Rise in the Roof, to make
a Cellar floor under one halfe of Sd house and to build a Kitchin
of Sixteen foot in Length & twelve foot in bredth with a Chamber
therein, and to Lay the floors flush through out the main house
and to make three paire of Stayers in ye main house & one paire
in the Kitchin and to Inclose Sd house & to do and compleat all car-
penters worke and to fiude all timber boards, Clapboards, nayles,
glass and Glaziers worke & Iron worke. and to make one Celler
door and to tinde one Lock for the Outer door of Said House, And
also to mnke the Casemts for Sd house, and perform* Sd worke and
to finish Sd building by the first day of August next.
In consideration whereof the Select men do agree that the Sd
Cap' Barnet Shall have the Old Timbr, boards, Iron work & glass
of the Old house now Standing on Sd Laud and to pay unto him
the Sum of One hundred and thirty pounds money that is to say
forty pounds down in hand & the rest as the worke goes on.
[23.] Agreement made between the Select men and Mr. John
Goodwin viz'.
That the Said John Goodwin agrees to do and perform the
masons worke of the house now to be built on the Land where mr.
Ezekiell Chever Lately dwelt. Sd. house to of the dementious
agreed for wth Cap'. John Barnerd. The Sd. Goodwin to digg and
Stone a Celler under the Largest end of Sd House, to under pin the
whole house & Kitchen. Sd Cellar to be Six foot & four Inches
deep under the Cell, the wall to be Laid with Lime and Sand
Morter, to turn an Arch in Sd Celler and to build a good Stack of
brick Chimneys, wth three Lower room Chimnyes two Chamber
Chimnyes and one garret Chimney, to fill Lath and plaster all the
walls tinder the plate of Said house and Kitchen, to Ceile two floors
through <nit the Sd House and plaster the Gable ends and under
the Staires within Sight, and to plaster the Clossets and all the
brickvvorkc as high up as the Garret, to lay the Hearth of the
12 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Clrimnyes with two rows of Tile in the Lower rooms and Chambers,
and to plaster the Coveing, and to point the garret and Purge the
Chimnyes with good Lime morter; and at the Said Goodwins
Charge to finde all Stones, brick, Lime, Sand, Lath, Haire, nayles
and otlier materialls for the Said worke, and to Compleat & finish
the Same by the first day of August next.
In consideration whereof the Select [£4.] men Shall pay unto
the Sd John Goodwin the sum of Ninety pounds money, with the
free Liberty of his useing all the Stones and Brick of the Old house
now there Standing for his own use, and to have forthwith an order
for Twenty pounds in part of paymu
Mr. Thomas Mosset his Petition for a Licence to Keep a victual-
ing bouse for Publick Entertainm' is approved, 9br. 24. James
Maxwell is allowed forty Shillings being his acco1 of Expences &
fifty Shillings for his Qr Sallery. Mr". Eliza Monck is allowed
£11. 16. 0. being her acco' of Selectmens Dinner sun to this day,
9br 24the Edward Hill Senr. his Petition for a Licence to Sell
Strong Drincke by retaile is approved, 9br. 24.
November 27th.
Constable Joseph Billings is abated £4. 11. 1. of his List of
rates besides 6/ formerly abated mr. Fowles 9br. 27. Constable
Samll. Holland is abated £3. 6. 0 of his List of Rates 9br. 27.
[25.] Decembr 4th.
Ordered that whereas the Selectmen have appointed Thomas
Eaton & George Ripley to be Cow Keepers for ye year 1701, The
Said Cow keepers are Allowed and Impowered to receive of the
owner of each Cow So Kept by them on the Cofnon the Sum of two
Shillings p. head according to former usage, 10br. 4.
Ordered that noats be drawn on the Treas™ viz1, for five pounds
to be paid to Joseph Prout, Twenty Shillings to Mr. Robert Gibbs,
Twelve Shillings to Mr. Thomas Newton, pursuant to an Entery
made by Mr. W". Griggs in his Minute Booke dated the 12th of
March last. 10br. 4th.
Mr. John Coney is abated £ of his rate, 10br. 4th.
Ordered that Mr. Maxwell do warn Mr. Daniel Turell to pay and
Satisfie Goody Mulbery what money remaynes due for Maiutain-
ance of her daughters child by this day Seven-night, or he must
Expect Execution against him. 10br. 4th.
Mrs. MaryDavise is abated her rate being Eleven Shillings, upon
the Cousidera. of her three Dumb Children. John Ilumphryes
is allowed 10/ for mending of 5 chayers belonging to the Town
house. 10br. 18ttt. part thereof the Province & County are to
Reimburst ye Town.
[26.] Decemb' 18th. Ordered that in Case Mr. Daniell Turell
do neglect to pny the Sum of eight pounds, due for the maiu-
tainance of the Child born of the body of Abigail Mulbery & that
the Same Remayne unpaid untill this day Sevennight, that then
Execution Shall be Isued out against him according to the Judg-
ment awarded against him by the Court.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1701. 13
John Bientnall Surveyor his acco'of £8. 11. 8d. is allowed upon
the abatem' of Six pence a day out of each mans Labour. 10br. 18'.
Mr. James Maxwell is by the Selectmen appointed the Town
officer to give warning to any of the Inhabitants or Inmates within
this Town as the Selectmen Shall direct. 10br. 18
Dccembr 22th.
Constable Sam11 Holland is abated four pounds ten Shili & 4d
of his list of rates wch wth £3.6.0. abated him the 27th of No-
vembr is £9. 6. 4. in wch List of abatements Mr. Drewrery, Mr. Jack-
lin, & Mr. Ryalls Rates are yet Standing out and to be Comited to
Some other Constble. 10br. 22.
[27.] Decembr 29.
Daniell Retchings is abated 5 Shill. of his rates. 10br. 29.
Daniell Stoddar is abated his rates being 8/6. Constable William
Clark is abated £12. 17. 7d. of his Lists of rates.
Ordered, that noats be given to Mr. John Barned for £40. and
to Mr. John Goodwin for £20. being thier first payment twowards
building the School masters House.
John Hooper, worsted Comer, is warned to depart the Town
unless he Give Security (to indempnifie the Town from Charge) at
or before the next monthly meeting of the Select-men. Thomas
Downs his acco' of 11/6 for mending the highway Nigh his house
was allowed & ordered to be paid. John Kelton his rate being
9/3d. is abated. Henry Day his rate being 7/9 is Abated.
Thomas Walker his acco' of 21. 12. Od. for repaireing the Highway
at the South end of the Town is allowed & ordered to be paid
10br. 29.
[28.] Decembr. 29th. Ordered that Mr. John Brentnall be
paid 7. 11. 8. in full of his acco1 formerly given in for mending
the Highwayes at Rumney marsh.
Ordered that William Ireland be paid £1. 5. 0. for mending the
Highway according to former agreem'.
Whereas Samuell Miller of Milton holds part of the Blew hill
Land uudr Grigory Belcher deceaced. Orderd that the Sd Sam-
uell Miller be advised to Assert the Towns Intrest in Sd Land
& that he Endevour to Prevent any of the Inhabitants of Brantry
or others from Laying out any of Sd Laud or making any
Incroachm' thereon, And the Select men Oblige themselves and
their successors to Assist and defend him in what he Shall Law-
fully do in order there unto 10br. 29
January I8'.
Ordered that whereas Nathan" Pulman one of the watchmen
Affirms that he hath Lost his noat on the Treasurer for forty
Shillings dated August 25th Last. That upon his & M". Dorothy
Greetians entering into bond to Save the Town harmless from
being chargeable w* the former a new noat be given
Mr. James Barnes his Petition for a Timber building as entered
more at large in ye booke for Sd Entres approved. Janry 1st
[29.] Ordered that whereas Samuell Clough did formerly
11 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
borrow the Towns Globes that he do now return them unto the
Town Treasurer.
Ordered, that the Town Clark do procure a record out of the
Secretaires office of the Gen11 Courts grant of a thousand Acres
of Land to the Free Schooll of the Town of Boston.
Ordered that a noat be given to Cap' Tim0 Clark for Six Shil-
lings Expended by him in Makeing Windows for the Sconce.
Jan17 I8t.
Voted that the next monethly meeting of the select-men begin at
one of the clock precisely and those of the Select men that Exceed
a quarter of an hour beyond that time Shall forfeit Six pence.
And that at each monethly meeting here after One of the Select-men
shall be moderator for Sd meeting & that they take it by turns be-
gining at the Eldist and So Successively, and that they begin Sd
meetings wth prayer.
[3O.] January 12.
Sam11 VVentworth his Petition for Licence Erect a Timbr build-
ing. Approved by the Select men. Jan17 12.
Ordered that Mr. Tho. Newton be paid £4. 19. 0. in full of his
acco'. Jan17 12
Ordered that mr. John Manyon demand of M™. Whetcombe 29/
being her bill of Costs & to deliver the Same to the Treasur.
Abatements allowed viz'.
To Daniell Morey £0. 10. 0.
John Gallond £0. 6. 9.
William Dinsdale £0. 4. 0.
Mark Pilkenton £0. 3. 0.
Thomas Diusdale £0. 7. 0.
Francis Hudson £0. 6. 0.
Edward G eland £0. 3. 0.
Seth Cullever £0. 4. 0.
Daniell Mero £0. 6. 0.
Thomas Eaton £0. 2. 0.
John Mulbery £0. 3. 3.
Samuell Smith £0. 12. 0.
Dr. Thomas Okes £0. 17. 0.
Mr. Stephen Minot his Petition for a Lycence to Keep an Inn or
Tavern at his house Nigh Roxbery gate disapproved by ye Select
men Janrjr 12.
[31.] January 19.
Mr. John Borland is Petition for a Timbr building approved by
the Selectmen, Jan17 19. M™. Leah Baker haveing a Small Still in
her dwelling house wch she useth to improve for her own perticuler
benefit. She Asks the Consent of the Select-men that She may
Continue to use the Same as formerly unto wch the Select-men do
consent provided She inlarge the hearth of the Chimney with
brick and Case the Mantle tree & Ceil the floor next thereto unto
the Satisfaction of the Select men. Jan17 19th.
Ordered that the Obstruction made by mr. Benja Mountfort in
the Alley Leading from the Townhouse Street down to the Dock,
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1701. 15
be represented to the Justices in Qr Sessions praying the Laying
Open of Said way as formerly. Jan17 19th.
Ordered the Select men meet on Monday next being yr monthly
'meeting at nine of the Clock in the forenoon, for as much as the
Qr Sessions meet on the Same day wch may ocation more then
halfe a day's meeting. Janry 19th.
At a meeting of the Select men Janry 26th. Mr. Thomas Adkius
his Petition for a Timbr building was approved.
Ordered that Mr. John Cole be paid 10£ being his quarter8
Sallery clue the 8th of this Inst' Janry. Approed Janry 26th.
[32.] Allowed to Constable Joseph Belcher viz'.
abated of Joseph Haley8 rate £0. - 2 - 0.
William Eustice £0. - 3 - 0.
Joseph Hasey as formerly £0. 6. 0.
Dan" Hutcheus as formerly £0. 5. 0.
Joseph Belcher for takeing ye List £0. 6. 0.
1. 2. 0.
John Tedman is abated 4/ of his rate upon acco' of his being
helpfull to his mother. Benja White Asks abatement of his
rate wch was disallowed by ye Selectmen. Jan'7 26.
Upon demand made by the Select men, the wife of William
Morto & the wife of William Sims promise to pay rent for the
House formerly in the Ocupation of Mrs. Whetcome at £4. 10.
p. annum to be pd every halfe year commencing fro the 2d or
October Last. Jan17 26.
John Allesset is abated his rate 9/8
Gibson Farr is abated 14/8 of his rate.
Mr. Joshua Gee his petition for a Timbr building as entered in
ye book for Sd Entryes is approved by ye Select men. Jan17 26th.
James Jarvice his acco' of 7/6d. for Iron worke in repaires of
the Town house is allowed and paym* Ordered out of the Town
Treasury. Janry 26th.
Constable Henry Hill is abated £5. 1. 6. of his List of Rates.
Janry 26].
[33.] Madam Usher is abated 6/ of her rate.
Febry 10.
Ezekiell Needham & Solamon Townsend their Petition to build
wth rpirar approved b}' ye Select men Feb*7 16th. Samuell Clough
his acco' for mending the Town house Clock, he is allowed 12/8.
'Stephen Minot & John Walker their Petition that Licence may
l)c granted unto Sd John Walker to keep a Publick house of Enter-
tainment for horse and man, at the New house of Said Steven
Minot Nigh Roxbery Gate In Boston was approved by yc Select
men Fcbr-v 1 u.
Fel/-v 17.
Ordered that a Petition be presented to the Gen11 Court praying
y' Some Law may be made to prevent deceite in ye measureing of
Grayn.
16 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
February 23d.
Nathaniell Loreing his Petition for a Timber bnilding approved
by ye Selectmen.
Fryday the 6th of March at 3 of the Clock in the Afternoon is'
appointed to meet with the Committee to Audit the Treasu™
accots.
Daneill Fairfeeld is voted by the Selectmen to be imployed in
makeing Information ag* persons Transgressing ye Town Orders
relateing to burrialls, he to be allowd for his Service Ten Shillings
for every Conviction wch he Shall procure to be pd him when Sd
fine Shall be recoverd & paid into the Treasury.
[34.] February ye 23d.
Joseph Dolbeer asks abatem1 of his rate, ye Constable to be
desired to forbear him for Some time. Joshua Woods is warned to
depart the town wth his family or to finde Surety es to Save the
Town Harmless within a moneth. Widdow Susana Dinnis is abated
2/6d of her rate. Robert Davise is abated 6/ of his rate. Thomas
Verney his half years Sallery being £3. 10. 0. is ordered to be
paid. Widd° Williams her halfe years Sallery being £4. 10. 0. is
ordered to be paid. James Smith is abated 6/ of his rate.
Joseph Dowding is abated 20/6d of his List of rates, he declaiming
that he hath 7i in his hand in bills of Credit wch he took for Town
rates, the Treasurer is desired to take the Same of him. Richd
Brooks is abated 4/6d of his rates.
Ordered That Jer Dummer Esqr. Treasu' of the County be paid
ll/8d to make up w' was Short in the County Tax.
John Waite Asks Abatem' : disallowed. Joseph Allen his accot
of 17. 15. 0. for bullets is allowed.
[35.] Feb* 23d
Ordered that whereas Coll. Pen Townsend hath not yet been
paid for his Service as Representitive in the year 1697 that a noat
Now be given him for £6. 15. the Sum formerly paid to his
fellows for yl year. John Williams is abated 9/ of his rate.
Samuell Inggs is abated 16/ of his rate. James Abbersham is
warned to depart the Town w111 his family unless he give Security
to Save the Town harmless. Edward Collings is abated 4/ of his
rate. Erasamus Drew is Ordered a noat for 3/ for his runing
the Line, he haveing Lost his former noat for Sd Sum. James
Maxwell his acco' of Expences on ye Select men being 19/6 is
allowed. Also his J years Sallery 50/. Eliza Nickerson is abated
4/ of his rate.
Liberty is Granted unto Mr. William Keen to build Over the
Towns Propriety in the Alley between his Laud and Mr. Thomas
Fitch his House, Said building not be legs then Nine foot high
from the ground & under Sd building the passage to be kept open
& free for Comon passage, Sd Keen to pave the Same wth Stone
& to pay into the Town Treasu* Six pence per annum as
acknowledgm*.
[36.] Febuary the 23d.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1701. 17
James Mirick is abated 2/6d of his rate. Milam Alcock is
abated 3/ of bis rate. Ordered that warrants be given out to the
Constables to warn the Inhabit'" to meet on Monday the 9th of
March to Chuse Town officers and Consider ab' Raysing money,
and any other matter to be debated for the benefit of ye Town.
Fbruary the 27th.
Wm. Hills Petition for a Timbr building approved.
Ichabod Williston & Jn° More thier Petition for a Timbr build-
ing approved. Mr. Cotton Mather is to be desired to be present
to begin the Town meeting one the 9th of March next.
Ordered that John Chadwick Taylor be Complained of to the Qr
Session as a person Misspending his time & not provideing for
his family.
Constable Bream is desired to forbear Mr Phillip Bargiers rate
for Some time. Constble James Gooch is abated 50/ of his List
of Rates. Constable Benja ffitch is abated £. 4. 17. 7. of
his List of rates. John Drewreys rate of 6/ to the Town is to be
Added to Constble Wilsons List.
[37.] February 27th.
Zacheriah Long is abated 14/ of his rate.
M™. Judith Clark is included wth her Sister, Mrs. Leah Baker, m
the Liberty granted her Jan17 19th of the Setting up of a Still and
Improveing the Same in y° Said Bakers house. And the Sd
Judith Clark her Petition, for License to Sell Cordiall waters by
retayle out of doors is approved by the Select men.
Mr. John Man-ion Junr his acco1 of 2. 13. 0. is approved. Feb17 27.
March 2d.
Ordered that Mr. Ezekiell Lewis be paid £11. 5. 0. for hisq'Sallery
to y° 28th of Feb17 last.
Liberty is granted unto Mr. John Borland to burn Brick & Lime
in his orchard at the Northerly end of Adkisons Lane for his
House to be built there this next Summer, he to do it in Such place
in Sd Orcherd as Conveniently he may so as to give Least Annoy-
ance to the Neighbourhood.
Constble Zachariah Long is abated £3. 3s. wch wth m™. Davis &
Fr. Hudsons rate formerly abated is £4. 0. 0. Constblc Peter
Barber is abated of his List £4. 2. 6. of his List of Rates.
Nathan11 Reynalls is abated 6/
[38.] March 2d. Ordered that the House for the Latten school
master be Set twelve foot farther back then the Old House Stood
and five foot off from Henry Tites fence.
The Said House to have two windows in each Roome one in the
front & the other at the end.
March 6.
Ordered that mr. Richard Henchman have a noat given him for
1 1 pound for one Quarter Salery & rent of School house to the 1"
Feb17 last past.
18 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Ordered y'. M™. Monk be pd £3. 3. 4. in full of her acco*.
Ordered that Joseph Prout be paid £4. 7. 8. in full of his acco*
given in
Voted by the Select men that in Answer to M". Elizabeth Whet-
combs Petition, She be discharged of the A rears of rent due from
her to the Town, On Condition that She reimburst the Town for
what Charge they have been at in Course of Law for the recovery
there of.
Ordered that mr. James Maxwell be paid 9/ 2d being his acco' of
expeuce. March 6th
March 9th.
Mr. James Barnes haveing formerly in the year 1700 hau licence
to Erect a Timber building of 16 foot Stud to be Slated & now
desires the Same may be '20 foot Stud wth a flat roof & that the
Slating may be abated, the Same is approved by the Selectmen.
[39.] March 13.
At a Meeting of the Select men being their first meeting after the
new Choyce. Ordered that Cap' Tim0 Clark deliver unto Cap' John
Miles out of ye Town stock, Six halfe barrells of powdr in Leiw of
the like quantity of powder Expended of ye Sd Cap' Miles his pow-
der in the blowing up of three warehouses in the late fire at the
Dock weh Hapened the 11th of March of woh about two quarts of
Sd powder is Said to be left, w0'1 Sd Clark is to receve of Sd Miles.
Resolved by the Select men not to grant any Petitions for
Licence for ye Keeping Publick Houses but in the moneths of May
and June in the Ensuing year.
Ordered that mr. Wra. Man have a noat for £17/15 in full for
10lb. of bullets in Baggs.
March 16.
Mr. William Ireland, John Center, & Thomas Prat or any two of
them (wth Such young man or men whom they Shall procure to go
w"1 them) are appointed to joyn w111 Charles town men viz'. Mr. John
Welch, Edward Larkin, & Elias Stone who are apoynted by the
Select men of [4O.] to joyn with us in renewing the bound marks
between their Town and ours on the Last Tuesday of March Inst'.
who are to meet at the House of Daniell Wittemore at ye Head of
South river at Eight of the Clock in the morning of Sd day & to
perform Sd worke as ye Law directs.
March 16.
At a meeting of the Justices of ye Peace & Select men within
the Town of Boston viz'. John Foster Esq., Elisha Cook Esqr.,
Eliakm Hutchinson Esq., Sam11 Sewall Esqr., Jef. Dummer Esqr.,
Elisha Hutchinson Esqr. 2d., Edwd Brumfield Esqr., Penn Townsend
Esqr., John Clark Esqr., Isaac Addington Esqr.
The Select men then present were
m™. Rob' Gibbs Rich Draper
Timothy Clark Joseph Prout
Gyles Dyer John Barnet
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1702. 19
It was then by the Said Justices & Select men Agreed That the
Bakehouse belonging to the Revd Mr. James Allen being on the Back
side of the Town, and the Grainary belonging to Mr. Arthur Mason
butting on the [41.] Common or Training field and the ware
house belonging to John Foster Esqr. Nigh unto the great Still house
at the north end of Boston be the Houses at present improved for the
Lodging of Gunpowder in untill Other & better provision be made
for the Same.
And that Cap' John Fairwether be treated with about his takeing
care to receive in and deliver out Sd powder.
At a meeting of ye Select men March 23d. Mr. John Stevens his
Petition for a Tirnbr building was approved.
March 23d.
Ordered that Notice be given to the Selectmen of Mauldeu, Lynn
& Reading that Tuesday the 21 "of Aprill next is appointed to run
the Run the Line & renew the bound markes between our Town &
theirs and that our Pambulators are to meet with Maulden Gentle-
men at the House of Mr. Wm Ireland at eight of the clock in the
morning of Sd day & with Lyn men at the house of William Owen
at Nine of the Clock, and with Reading at the three County heap
of Stones at Two of the Clock in the After Noon.
And the persons chosen to Sd Service, [42.] For and on the
behalfe of the Town of Boston and to be notified to meet at the
times & place aforesaid are.
William Ireland Hugh Floyd
Thomas Prat Wm Hasie
John Center senr. Abraham Townsend
John Tuthill Jose Winthrop
Jeremiah Belcher Elisha Tuthill
Mr. Robert Gibbs, & Mr. John Barnet.
our Sd pambulators are to divide themselve partly on L}Tn Line &
partly on Maiden So as may best Serve to Perpetuate the memory
of Sd bounds.
1702 March 30th.
Ordered that notice be given unto the Select men of Cambridge,
Newtown and Roxbery, That Tuesday the 218t of Aprill Next is
the day appointed to renew the bound markes between our Town
and theirs, and that or pambulators are to meet, with Cambridge
& Newtown Gentlemen at the House of Widdo Gates at nine of the
Clock in the morning of Sd da)*, and with Roxbery Gentlmen at
two of the [43.] Clock in the afternoon at the house of Joseph
Buckmaster.
And the persons chosen to attend the Said Service, for and on
behalfe of the Town of Boston, and to be notified to meet as afore-
said are.
Messu" John Winchester Senr.
John Winchester Junr.
George Berstow
John Druce
William Moreau
20 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Erasamus Drew
Thomas Stedman jun*.
Roger Adams
w"1 Mr. Gyles Dyer & Mr. Rich* Draper.
Christopher Sanders his Petition for Licence to Erect a Shed.
Approved March 30. Joshua Winsor his Petitio for a Still house
was approved. Edwd Gray his Petition for a'Timbr building ap-
proved, March 30th. The Selectmen do desire mr. Treasr to com-
euce a Sute agl Mr. William Keen for what is due from him on his
bond in case he neglect to make payment.
Proposealls being offered to the Selectmen for preserveing of the
Town House in case of fire wch was by them approved, and order
that the Same be recomended to the Consideration of His Majtie8
Councell & the Quarter Sessions for the County of Suffolke.
[44.] March 30.
Cap' Timothy Clark is desired to Examine & recruite ' the
Severall Stocks of Powder &c. formerly Set appart for blowing up
of Houses in Case of fire.
The Selectmen have nomenated and Chosen Mr. Seth Perry to
give warning to the Inhabitants of the Town to provide themselves
with Ladders, Swabbs, Hand Engines & Vessells full of watter
according to the Town orders, under the penalty therein pre-
scribed.
Phillip Dillorockis abated 3 Shillings of his rate.
Upon a debate with Severall of his Majties Justices, with relation
to the placeing the Lattin Schoolmasters House ; The Select men
do now order the Same to be placed the front thereof to be as neer
as may be where the front of the Old house Stood wch is neer ab*
Eleven foot from the Street, & the N. West end to be five foot
from Doctor Cooks Garden fence.
The Select men w01 Constable John Barrell Have Unanimously
Chosen Mr. William Griggs to be Sealer of weights and meassures
for the year Ensueing. March 30th. 1702.
[45.] Aprill 6th.
The Selectmen being met, do appoint & desire Mr. Francis
Thrasher to take care in getting the Almshouse yard, hurrying place
and Pound well fenced, & the Almes or work house repaired and
to procure Some Spining wheeles & other Implements for the
Seting the poor at worke.
At a meeting of the Selectmen the 27th day of Aprill.
Ordered That Mr. John Marryou Junr. being desired to take care
of procureiug Bulls Sutable to go wth the cows on the comon for
the Ensuing Summer. He is also desired and impowered to give
forth Tickets to Such persons who have Right of Comonage for the
going of their Cows there this Summer.
That George Ripley and Thomas Eaton are to be the Cowkeepers
for the ensuing Summer, and for their Sd Service they are to de-
mand and receive of the Owner of each Cow going on the Sd Com-
mon two Shillings p head.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1702. 21
And the Said Cow keepers are Ordered to impound every Cow
found going and feeding on the Said Coilion other then Such whose
owners do Shew forth and produce a Tickit under the hand of Mr.
John Marrion of Such their propriety in Commonage, and their Sd
cow or cows being Admitted to go there.
Cap' Andrew Belcher his Petition for Liberty to Erect a Barn
\vth Timbr is approved by yc Select men Apr11 27.
[46.] Phillip Caverly, John Alcock Benja Tout & John
-Jepson having been by direction of the Select men imployed as
waich men for this moneth it is ordered that they be paid forty
Shillings a peice for yr Sd Service.
Ordered that Tuesday the Twelfth of May next at nine of the
clock in the fore noon be the time appointed for the Town to meet at
the Town-house for the choyce of four representitives, two Select
men in yc room of Mr. James Barnes & Mr. Samuel Greenwood,
& three constables in ye room of Cap' Benja Gillam, Nicholas
Roberts & Jn° Gerrish, and also to rayse money for defraying
the ( harge of the Town, And that printed Tickets be provided as
formerly. Apr" 27.
Constable John Druce is abated 4/8 for John Gardeners rate who
was gon before the rates came out.
The midde price of wheat Stated by the Select men & posted
by yr order for regulating the Assize of bread is five Shillings p
busluill.
Coll. Elisha Hutchinson haveing rendered an accot to the Satis-
faction of the Select men. he is therefore discharged from ye fifty
pounds Legacey given the Town by Majr Tho. Clark deccaced.
And also from the Three hundred & forty pounds in bills of
Credit for wch he Stands charged in the Treasurers Booke.
[47.] Ordered that Mr. John Cole master of the writeing
Schooll be paid his Qr Sallery being 10Ib to the *th lust1. Con-
stable Savill Simpson is abated 6. 3 6. of his List of rates. \vtth 59/
added to his list of rates.
The Select men have agreed to Let unto John Scholley the use
and improvrat of Winnisimet as formerly, for wch he agrees to pay
Nine pound p anum in money, he to have a lease for the Same for
one, three, or Seven years, wch of them he shall determine to take
it for, he to give his result therof within a forthuight.
Mr. William Griggs is allowed Sixteen Shillings for a pr of Try-
angles & a wheelbarrow wch he hath of the Towns in his Custody
to be used in Sealing weights.
Mr. Robert Gibbs is allowed his Expence on the perambulation
bein 24/8.
Pursuant to the request of the Select men of the Town of Boston,
William Ireland, John Center and Thomas Prat for and in behnlfe
of the Town of Boston did on the Last Tuesday of march Last
meet on the Line between Boston & Charlestowu and did joyn wth
Mr. Thomas Welch Edward Larkin and Elias Stone for Charles
Town and did with them Concurr in runing the Said Line and re-
newing the Antient bound markes, as p thier return on file.
[48.] Wee whose names are under written being chosen pam-
bulators for the Town of Boston did meet wth Ll. Samuell Johnson
22 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
& Mr. John Divan & Mr. Joseph Newell pambulators for the Town
of Lynn at Wm. Owens of Rumny marsh and did run the line be-
tween Boston and Lynn and renewed the Antient bound markes.
Aprill 21, 1702.
ROBT. GIBBS ELISHA TUTTLE
JER. BELCHER HUGH FLOYD
JOHN CENTER WILLIAM HASEY
Wee whose names are underwritten being chosen pambulators
for the Town of Boston did meet w'h Cap* William Green, Mr. Isaac
Hill, Tryall Newberry and Joseph Floyd and did run the line be-
tween Boston and Maiden and renewed the antient bound markes
this 21 Aprill 1702.
WM. IRELAND
JOHN TUTTLE THOMAS PRAT
JOSE WINTHROP ABRAHAM TOWNSEND.
Mr. Jose Winthrop, Mr. John Tutle, Thomas Prat met wth Majr
Jer. Swain and renewed the Antient bound markes between Boston
& Reading, Apr11 21. 1702 as they Inform me. Rob1 Gibbs.
By the Order and at the request of the Select men of the Town
of Boston the men named in the return [49.] did meet and renew
the the Antient bound markes between the Town of Boston and
the Town of Cambridge & New town the 21 of Aprill Attest in the
behalfe of the rest GYLES DYER
GYLES DYER JUNB. RICHD. DRAPER
being present.
May 8th. Orderd that Mr. Benja. Wadsworth be desired to
begin with prayr at the Town meeting wch is to be on May the 12th.
May 12. Ordered that Mr. John Alden have a noat for £4.10
being for halfe a years Salery for the house in wch Mr. Chever now
dwells ending ye 5th. instant.
May 25. David Copp Juur. his Petition for a licence to Sell
drinck by retyle is disapproved.
Ordered that Mr. John White & Cap*. Andr. Belcher be paid
9. 3. 0. each for their Service as Representitives for ye year past &
that the other two representitives be paid at the same rate of 3/ p
day upon their producing Certificate of their Service.
[5O.] John Jepson declareing that he hath Lost his Noat
given him Last moneth. Ordered that upon his giveing bond to
Secure the Town, he have another noat for 40/.
Mr. Richd. Henchman is ordered to be paid II1 for his Qr Salery
& rent of ye School house
Mrs. Unice Waite her Petition for Licence to Sell Strong drinck
by Retaile both within doors and without is approved by the
Select men, May 25.
Daniell Fairfeeld his Petition for Licence to Sell Strong drinck
by Retayle and to Keep a Victualling House Approved.
The Selectmen do recomend unto the Representitives. viz4.
That they Lay before the Gen11. Assembly the circumstances of
this Town relateing to the decay of ye Trade, the Great Loss by
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1702. 23
the Late fire and the Great Town charge by reason of the Multi-
tude of poor, & to Endeveur an abatem' in the next Province Tax.
And to promote the building of one or more Powder Houses, and
a lawe Obligeing all persons who have or Shall have powder to
Lodg the Same in Such Houses when provided, & to State the
price for keeping the Same there.
[51.] Thomas Fitch his Petition for a Timbr. building ap-
proved. Mr. James Maxwell is allowed Six Shillings for his acco
of Expences & 50 Shillings for his qr Sallery. Cap' John Bar-
nerd is ordered £40 towards his building the Schoomast™ House.
The Severall persons now dwelling in the House on Fort Hill
wr by the Select men Warned to depart out of Sd. House within
foreteen dayes.
The Select men have agreed to Lett unto Mr. John Arnold and
Company owners of the Windmill, all the Houseing on the Fort
Hill belonging to the Town for the Space of Seven years he or they
paying for the Same the yearly rent of Ten pounds p. annum, he
to be allowed out the first years rent the Sum of five pounds twards
the putting the Same in repaire, Prvided it appear that he Lay out
and expend thereon to that value. May 25th.
May the 30th. Ordered that that on Wednsday the Third of
June at three of the Clock in the afternoon, the Town be Sum-
oned to Convene for the Choyce of one Representitive in the room
of Cap'. Andrew Belcher who is chosen one of the Councell.
[52.] June 3d. James Smith his Petition for a Timbr buildin
is approved.
Ordered that Cap*. John Barnerd do provide a Raysing Dinner
for the Raysing the Schoolmasters House at the Charge of the
Town not (Acceding the Sum of Three pounds.
June 9th. At a meeting of the Selectmen with the Overseers of
the poor & the Town Treasurer :
It is Mutually agreed unto, That the Treasurer do pay out the
Ninety pounds in money now in hand, for the use of the poor and
as the Overseers of the poor Shall order. The Overseers of the
poor haveing agreed and Resolved not to Send the poor to the
Treasurer as formerly.
June 18th. The Select men agree forthwith to take ye List of
the Inhabi"8 and estates in order to makeing ye rates. And that
the Constables of Muddy River and Rumney marsh be desired to
tuke the Lists wthin their districts.
June 19th. Agreed that Some of the Justices be moved to grant
a warrant to remove Widdo. Paige & her family in order to prevent
the Spreading of the Small Pox.
[53.] June 25. Major. Tho. Savage, Mr. Gyles Dyer, Mr.
Richd. Draper & Joseph Prout four of the Select men being met,
do advise to the Impressing the House formerly Goodman Gobbets,
24 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
for the entertaining Mr. John Jenkins his negro who is Supposed
to be infected w01 the Small pox.
June 29. John Gill his Petition for a Licence to Sell Strong
drinck by Retayle disapproved. Benj". Emmons his Petition for
a Licence to build w* Timbr. Approved.
Ordered that Application be made to the Quarter Session for a
Rule for Apportioning the Watch Rate.
Ordered that Cap'. John Barnerd have a noat for three pounds
expened by him for a dinner at Raysing the Schoolmasters
House.
Daniell Fairfeeld is appointed to Inform ag*. the breach of the
Town Ordr. relateing to weighing w"1. Steelyards. William Brown
his Petition for the Erecting a Still House, approved. Ordered
that Wm. Grabey, & Ebenezer Price be pd. each of them 7/6 for
their three dayes & night watching & warding at the House where
Mr. Jenkens his negro Lay Sick. Rebecca Philpot her Petition
for a Licence to Sell victuall wine beer and Cyder &c. approved
by the Selectmen. June 29th.
[54.] July 15th. Seth Smith, for a Retayler
Sarah Chafen, widd°. for Retaylor ;
William Darnton for a Retayler ;
Elinor Rogers for an Inholder ;
Daniell Turell for Retayler ;
Mr. Dobbins for a Tavern ;
Their Petitions for Licence to Sell Strong drinck by retayle was
disapproved by the Select men, July 15th.
William Clough his Petition to Erect a Timber building, approved
July 14. Rich*. Lowden his Petition for Licence to Sell Strong
drinck by retaile out of doors, at the House wch. he hires of M™.
Dafforn, Approved July 15. James Barton his Petition for
Licence to Erect a Timbr building Approved July 14. Jonas Clay
his Petition for Licence to keep a Publick House of Entertainm'.
and to Sell all Sorts of Strong drinck by retayle both within doors
and without Approved by y* Select men. July 15.
Ordered that notice be given to the Inhabitants to bring in the
Lists of their Polls and Estates at the Town-House on the Last
monday of this Ins'. July, ordered July 15th
Sarah Robinson Widd°. her Petition for Licence to Sell Strong
drinck by retayle both within doors & without, disapproved by the
Select men July 17 — and Since by ym. approved July 21.
[55 •] July 15th. Joseph Buckmaster is allowed to have three
Shillings of the 5 formerly abated him.
John Russell his Petition for Licence to Sell Strong drinck by
retayle at the House in wch. Mr. Francis Hodson dwelt, Approved
by the Selectmen July 2 1 .
Ordered that Mr John Goodwin have a noat for 30 pounds
towards his worke & Stuff in buildin y6 Schoolmasters House.
July 21.
SELECTMEN'S EECORDS, 1702. 25
Mr. Rob*. Gibbs, Richd. Draper, John Barnerd & Joseph Prout
do manifest their approbation of Mr. Henry Dereing's makeing a
Tomb in the Old burrying place at the place where his relations are
burryed. July 21.
July 27th. Henry Bridghams Petition for Licence to Erect a
Timbr. building, Approved July 27th.
John Nicholls, Late of London, Haberdasher, is admitted an
Inhabitant July 27.
Ordered that Mr. John Cole be payd 10 pounds for his Quarters
Sallery July 27th. The Select men do Advise and desire Mr. Francis
Thrasher to procure and erect a pump at the Almes House, July
27. William Swift a Stranger who sayes he he came into the
Country w"1 Cap'. Samu. White in August 1701, & that he hath
dwelt at Bridgwatter for three moneths Last past, and Came into
this Town on Thursday the 23 Instant, was warned to depart the
Town the 27th. July.
[56.] July 27tht Evan Floyd & Gorspert Emmes were
warned to depart the Town or to finde Security &c. July 27th.
Constable Joseph Billings is abated £2. 10. 8. of his List of rates.
July 27 Deacon JohnMarrion is desired to Assist the Widd° Strieker,
and to advise abl. what is needfull to be done in asserting her right to
her House & Land. July 27. Anthony Blount Late of Road Island
Tallow Chandler is admitted an Inhabi" by ye Selectmen July 27.
Seth Smith his Petition for a Licence to Sell Strong drinck by
retayle out of doors approved July 27. Richd. Coniers is abated 11
Shill. of his rates in Constble Thrashers List. July 27 James
Jarvise is allowed £3. for worke done about ye watter Engine.
Thomas Gold is allowed £7. for worke done to the watter Engine.
July 27th. Josiah Franckling is allowed 46/ for Candles for the
watch Since the 10th of Jan1* to July 27th. Thomas Harvey w01
Mary his wife are Admitted Inhabitants. July 28th. Samuell
Barrat his Petition for Licence for a Timber building was Approved
by the Select men, July 29.
[57.] July 29th. Ordered that as well any one of the Select
men for the time being as Mr James Maxwell are appointed to
warn any new comer comeing to Inhabit in ye Town and liable to
be a Town Charge to depart the Town unless they finde Security
to Save the Town harmless, and the person So warning ym. make
an entery thereof w* the Town Clerk.
August 4th. Thomas Davise is allowed 20 Shillings for his Ser-
vice in watching at the House in wch. Henry Sharps man Lay Sick
of ye Small pox, for the Space of 15 dayes.
12th. The Select men all of them except Cap'. Tim0. Clark were
Sworn before Justice Dummer to the true Assessing the Province
Tax.
19th. Information being given to the Select men that two or
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more of the Seamen belonging to the Province Gaily are taken Sick
and Likly to have the Small pox, the Sd. Select men have assigned
the House of Widd° Salter, at the Sign of ye Roebuck, nigh the
South Battery, to be the place of their Entertainment.
21. Gosprit Terns & Evan Floyd are admited Inhabit1". Henry
Frankling being ye Security.
28. Ordered that the Town Clerk Signe & give out warrants to
the Constable for Collecting ye Town rate by the 10th of Octobr.
next.
[58 .] August 31th. At a meeting of the Select men, Ordered
that from and after the Last Monday in September next, the watch
mens pay Shall be as follows viz1, forty Shillings p moneth for
each of the two Overseers and Thirty five Shillings p moneth for
each of the other eight watch men and those who are the present
watch-men who Shall refuse to Serve on those Terms, are ordered
to give notice thereof within eight days unto the Town Clerk. &
the others of ye Acceptance.
Ordered that Mr. John Barnerd junr be desired to make a Catta-
logue of all the bookes belonging to the Towns Liberary and to
Lodge the Same in ye sd. Liberary.
Ordered that Tho. Verney be paid £3.10. for his ^ years Salery.
Liberty is granted unto Elder Joseph Bridgham to Newmake
and repaire the Cestern at the Spring formerly Called the Govern-
ors Spring nigh unto the House in wch Mr. Amos Richardson for-
merly dwelt, and to carry the waste water through the Street in
pipes underground into his own Tan yard alwayes reserveing to the
neighbourhood a Sufficiency of water for their use ; and to that end
the Said pipes are be laid at least four foot above the bottom of
the Said Cestern, Provided that ye Said Elder Bridgham, his heires
& Successors for and in consideration of [59.] his and their en-
joj'ing Sd. priviledge & benefit of the Sd. waste water, Shall from time
to time and at all times hereafter keep and maintaine the Said Ces-
tern in good repaire, with a Sufficient pump for the use and benefit
of the neighbourhood, with a conveniency to baile water out of the
Said Cestern in Case of the breaking out of fire.
Liberty is granted by the Select men unto Elder Joseph Bridg-
ham to digg a pit or Cestern to retaine water for his use in the
Towns Highway or Land Lieing before the House of Mr John Bal-
ston,on condition that he do Sufficiently Secure & cover and Keep
the Same Covered to the Satisfaction of the Selectmen for ye time
being.
John Danford w"1 his wife & Children arc admited to dwell in ye
Town, Mr. Henry Emmes being their Security.
John Wiswall is allowed 2/8d. for mending ye Cage.
Margery Williams is allowed £.4.10.0. for her halfe years Sal-
lery.
Ann Tenny who came into this Town from Piscatiqua ab' two
moneths Since & hath been warned by James Maxwell by the Se-
lect mens order to depart the Town & She not attending yft Sd Order
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1702. 27
the Selectmen do now order that her name be returned to ye Quar-
ter Sessions as the Law directs.
[6O.] August 31. James Maxwell 17/8 for his acco* of ex-
pences & 50 Shillings for his quartes Sallery. Mr. Ezekiell Lewis
is allowed £22. 10s for his halfe years Sailer as an Assist' to Mr.
Chever in the free School. Constble John Clough is abated 5lb. 16.
3d of his Lists of rates.
Septemb*. 2d. Constble Zach. Long is abated £3. 4. 3d. of his
Lists of Rates. Constble Benja. Brame is abated 5. 9. 3. of his
Lists of rates. Constble Peter Barber is abated 4lb. 5. 6. of his Lists
of rates. Constble Fr. Thrasher is abated 7lb. 7. 9. of his Lists of
rates. Constble Thrasher is allowed 30 Shill. for his Expence at the
fire at ye dock. Mr. Fr. Thrasher his acco' of expences on the
Almes Hous hurrying place and pound amounting to 74. 18. 9d. is
allowed.
Ordered that Mr. Francis Thrasher be paid 20 pounds towards
carrying on the remayning repaires of the Alraes House.
Sep'. 15th. At a meeting of the Select men Experience Willis
his Petition for a Timbr building is aproved. Mr. Rob1. Gibbs his
Petition for to Set one or more Still-Houses on his Land at Fort
Hill, approved.
[61.] Ordered that Exercise Connet shall be joyned with the
watch, he to take his turn wth. the eight watch men to watch one
night in eight in each of their Sted, and to be allowed out of their
pay twelve pence p night for each night wch. he Shall watch in
their Sted.
Constable William Wilson is abated 9lb.6.1. of his Lists of rates.
7br. 15th.
Entryes of abatements, & also draughts on the Treasuerer are
Intended for the future to be for the most part Omited in this book
and placed in the Severall bookes for that Use.
At a meeting of the Select men. September 28th. Ordered that
Mr. John Goodwin have a noat on the Treasury for Thirty pouuds
to be given him when he Shall have finished the Plaistering of the
School masters House.
Ordered that the Clark of each Comp*. have a noat for 3 Shil-
lings for their Service in takeiug ye List.
Thomas Gill haveing demanded pay for 29 doz. of pailes wch.
he sayes were taken away of his at the Late fire, the Select men
are not Satisfied as to that quantity, they order him to be paid Six
pounds for 12 doz. wch. is the utmost quantity y'. they can Suppose
to be taken from him.
Mess" Gibbs, Gyles Dyer, & Joseph Prout are desired to advise
Cap'. Wing to an accomodation wth. Elder Bridgham & to Save a
Law Sute.
[62.] The Select men do desire Coll. Tho. Savage & Mr.
Gyles Dyer to propose to Some of the Principall of the Gentlemen
28 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
claiming Propriety in the wast Lands at Branrey, that if they See
cause, the Select men will meet with them to debate in order an
accomodation of that affaire.
Octobr. 13. Ordered that Mr. Rob'. Howard & Mr. John Barnet
take the Care of geting a gutter paved to covey the wast watter
from the Town pump nigh the North meetin house.
Ordered that Mr. John Barnet take the Care of geting a Suffi-
cient fence & gate made at the Latten Schoolmasters House & also
for ye makeing a House of Easment there.
At a meeting of the Select men the 26 day of Octobr. Ordered
that Howham Toker do depart the Town unless he bring Sufficient
Security to the Town cler[k] within Ten dayes. Mr. John Barnerd
& Mr. Richard Draper are desired to take care about removeing
M™. Wallace who is said to be Sick of the Small pox & in
Hazzard of Life, & to give their advice there about in behalfe
of the Select men.
[63.] Octobr. the 30th. Ordered that Mr. Thomas Child do
the following work ab'. the Latten Schoolmasters House viz', finish
the Gate & prime the fence, finish the Out side work of the house.
And to prime the Inside worke of the Same, and to be paid what
is reasonable for the Said work.
Novembr. 30th. At a meeting of the Select men.
Upon a motion of Mr. Stephen Minot that whereas him Selfe
with Some others of the Neighbourhood have obtained an En-
largem'. of the Highway Leading westward from the Bowling
Green, the Select men do order that Sam". Thorns rate be im-
proved towards the removeing the fence there.
Ordered that a motion be made to the Court of Qr. Session for
the County of Suffolke that that the Bridge on the Highway Lead-
ing through Coll. Paiges Farm to Lyn be hence forth maintained
at ye charge of ye County.
Peter Hipsley a Stranger, who Sayes he came from Virginia, and
Came by Land from Road Iseland & hath been in this Town ab'.
three weeks, is warned by the Select men to depart the Town
within fifteen dayes, unless in the mene time he bring Security to
Save the Town from Charge.
Ordered that David Crouch & his mate have a noat for 12/8 for
worke in diging a Vault &c. for the Schoolmasters Hous.
Ordered that the Town Clerk do draw new Lists of the Inhabi-
tants, and appoynt a meeting of the Select men in order to the
apportioning a County Tax.
[64.] Ordered that the Severall p'sons named in the List
returned by the Surveyors of the Highwa3-es be paid the respective
Sums due to them for work, by and order to their respective
Constables and to be allowed in their abatem". viz'.
Mark Pilkinton 0. 3. 0 Dan11. Mero 0. 9. 0
James Barry 0. 9. 0 Edwd. Kitto 0. 3. 0
Wm. Lee 0. 6. 0 Tobey Gibbons 0. 8. 0
SELECTMEN'S EECOEDS, 1703. 29
Mello Sheaf 0. 6. 0 Wm Porter 0. 3. 0
Isaac Decostcr 0. 3. 0
Upon a Motion of His Excellency ye Governor.
Ordered that the Proprietors of the out wharves be desired to
meet with the Select men to debate ab' repaireing ye Sd. Wharves,
and that a List of their names be drawn in order to a meeting.
Decembr 15th. The Select men do propose that dureing the present
Sickness within this Town, No person in burrying yr. dead Shall
Exceed a first & Seacond Toll of the Bell, nor exceed the Space
of halfe a quarter of an hour to each Bell. And that the Town
order Limiting the Space of time for the Corps to be on motion
towards the grave in an hour after the begining of the Seacond Bell,
be duly Attended. Recommending the Same to the Consideration
of the Worship" Justices within Sd. Town.
Ordered that Mr John Barnerd do forthwith build a Watch
House of Eight foot Square, with a Gentry box on the Top, to
Stand at ye South end of ye Town, and one Gentry box to Stand
nigh the Powder house.
[65.] Decerabr. 28th. The price of Wheat this day Stated
by the Select men for regulateing the Assize of Bread is five Sbill
and Six pence p bushall.
The Severall persons nominated by ye Select men, and by his
Excellency the Govr by an order under his hand Exempt from
ordinary Trainings & watching upon their duly Attending the
Service of the Town in Manageing the Watter Engine are by the
Select men ordered to meet at the place where the Sayd Engine
is Lodged, upon the Last Monday of every moneth at three of the
Clock in the afternoon, and to Exercise themselves in the use of
Sd. Engine as the Select men Shall from time to time direct. And
also in case of the Breaking out of fire in the Town, then with all
possible Speed to repaire unto Sd. Engine and with their best Skill
and Industry to manage the Same for the Extinguishing of the fire
in order to the preservation of the Town. And Mr. Henry Deering
is desired and appointed as a master of Sd. Comp". to take notice
and make report of any who Shall neglect the due attendance of
their Sd. trust.
Ordered that Complaint be made to the Grand juiy ag* Josiah
Sanders for his incroacbm'. on the Highway Leading to ye Sconce
10br. 28
January 4th. The Select men do order the Town Clerk to Signe
warrants to the Severall Constble" for Collecting the County Tax
now made.
Ordered that Houghman Toker be returned to the Qr. Sessions
for not giveing Security to ye Town.
[66.] January 7th. Ordered that a Gen11. Town meeting be on
Monday the 18th. Inst.
30 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
15th. Mr. Ebenr. Pemberton to be desired to be at Sd. meeting to
-begin wth prayer.
January 18th. Ordered that notice be given unto the Severall
persons comonly Imployd in Tolling of Bells for Funeralls.
That dureing the present Sickness and untill furder order, there
is to be only a first and Seacond bell told for each funerall, each
bell not to exceed the Space of halfe a quarter of an hour.
January 25. The Select men being now met do agree to the
Laying out of a Highway of Twenty four foot wide from the Lower
end of the Black Horse Lane (So called) between the House of
Dan11. Travas & the dwelling House of William Copp both of
Boston deceaced from thence to pass upon a direct line touching on
the Northerly Corner of Elder Copp8 dwelling House, and from
thence on a Straight line to Charlestown Ferry between the place
where the northerly Corner of Mr. Broughtons ware-House formerly
Stood, and the cleft of the Hill ; and have prayed the Court of Qr.
Sessions now Sitting to appoint a Jury to Set the value of the Land
in order to the Satisfaction of the Owners thereof as the Law di-
rects.
[67.] Feb^ 10th. Tuesday the 16th. Tnst* at two of the Clock
in the afternoon is to be the Town meeting for Choyce of Repre-
sentatives, & Mr. Benj*. Coleman is Desired to begin Sd. meeting
wth." prayer.
At a meeting of John Maryon, Jos. Front Timothy Clark,
John Barnerd, Richard Draper, Gyles Dyer & Robert Howard
Select me.n for the Town of Boston Febry 16th 1702
Whereas it doth appear by the Auntient Records of this Town,
That two Thousand acres of Land was Granted to be Set apart
at the Mount for the use of the Town of Boston (or the Schoolls
use) and to be Layd out in the most convenient place then un
allotted and Also there was granted five hundred Acres of Laud
at Sd. Mount Woolliston for the use of the Cannoneer of Boston,
besides other Grants of Land for perticuler uses not yet fully
Setled, and whereas the Select men of this Town did Some time
in or about the year 1658, Order the Laying out of a Certaine
Tract of Land at the Said Mount, now accounted within the Town
Ship of Brantree, containing two thousand Six hundred & forty
Seven Acres be the Same more or Less, according to a plat or
draught taken and made by Le. Joshua Fisher, and the Said Tract
of Land did by Lease Let unto Grigoiy Belcher and to his
Assignes, (under the yearly rent therein Exprest) for the Term of
forty five yeares next ensueing, the wch. Term of years being now
neer expireing, and the Sayd Tract of Land at the Sd. Expiration
to return unto the Select men of Boston [68.1 wherefore the
present Select men afore said pursuant to afore'" Grants do now
Assign and Set apart all that the aforsayd Tract of Land to be
and remayn forever hereafter unto the only use benefit and bohoofe
of the Town of Boston, for the Support of their Schools and de-
fraying the Charges of Sd. Town. Reserveing only Six hundred
SELECTMEN'S EECORDS, 1703. .31
forty seven Acres of the Said Land to be layd out of the Same in
Such mafier as the Selectmen for ye time being Shall hereafter ap-
point for the use of the Cannoneer of this Town, and for other
uses, according to the Antient grants of the Inhabit18 of Boston.
Attest JOSEPH PHOUT, Town Cler.
February 22th. At a meeting of the Selectmen, Monday the 8th.
day of March next at Nine of the Clock in the foruoon is ap-
pointed to be a Town meeting for the Choyce of Town officers, for
raysing of money to defray Town charges and to debate ab'. any
other matters for the benefit of this Town. & Mr. Cotton Mather
is desired to be present to begin Sd. meeting wth. prayer.
Mr. Benja. Gallop his Petition for a Timbr. building disallowed.
Mr. James Moinzes is desired to undertake for the Town in Secure-
ing the Blue Hill Lands to ye Town & to be pd. for his Service, &
Cap'. Clark, Mr. Dyer & Mr. Howard are desired to go wth. him to
Brantry on ye 2d. of March next.
[69.] Feb77 26. James Banum, a Stranger, who sayes he
Lately arrived here with Cap'. Gerrish, is warned to depart the
Town, unless he give Security to Save the Town harmless.
March 29th. 1703. John Bucanan8 Petition to build with Timb1.
disallowed.
The Select men do declare their Opinion that Bills of Credit w01.
advance of 5 pct. may not be taken in Leiw of money due upon
Leace or other Specialty.
Richd. Hancock8 Petition for Licence to Sell drinck, disallowed.
Aprill 5th. Ordered that a motion be made to the Govr &
Councell, that the Goods Left after the fire at the dock, for wch no
owner yet appears may be put in to the Town Treasury for the
relief of the poor in Case no owner appear..
The price of wheat Stated by the Selectmen for Regulateing ye
Assize of Bread id four Shillings & Six pence p bushall.
Ordered that Information be given to the Grand jury Ag'.
Josiah Sanders his Encroachm'. on the Highway nigh the South
Batrey.
6th. Ditto. Ordered that a Town meeting be on the 12th. Inst'
to Chuse a Comissioner &c. and one Select man, & Mr. Adams to
be desired to be there to begin wth prayer.
[7O,] Aprill 16th. At a meeting of the Selectmen, Mr.
Nathaniell Oliver being present Signified his refuseall of Accept-
ing the Office of a Comissioner, whereunto he was chosen by the
Town.
Ordered that the Town Clerke give out warrants for Conveing
the Inhabit', on Tuseday the 27th. Inst'. at two of the Clock in the
after noon to Chuse four Representitives to Serve at ye next Gen11.
Assembly, and to Chuse one Constable, and to advise ab'. any
other thing needfull to be debated, And that Tickets for the -warn-
32 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
ing be printed, and all the Bells ordered to be rung, and a
minister spoken to.
Mr. Stephen Minot is desired to have the gate nigh Roxbury
repaired.
The Selectmen do by agree"11 w01 Mr. Stephen Minot Let unto
him the House and Land nigh Roxbury Gate in wch. Edmund
Ranger dwelt, from ye 1st. of May next for the Space of Seven
years
Said Minot at his own Charge to get & Keep Sd. House & fence
in Tenantable repaire & So to deliver it at ye end of the Sd. term,
& to take care of keeping the gate nigh Roxbury, and from time
to time to procure & Provide two Sufficient Bulls to go on the
Comon over Summer dureing the Sd. term, Sd. Bulls to be con-
tinued there from the 15th. of Aprill to the Last of Octobr. yearly.
[71.] Aprill 26th. 1703. At a meeting of the Selectmen
Ordered that Mr. Ezekiell Chever be paid by the Treasur his Sixty
pound Sailer}- Quarterl}7 from time to time as the Same Shall be-
come due.
Ordered that Mr. John Marrion junr. do provide two Bulls to go
with the Cows on the Comon for the Ensueing Summer. He is
also desired and impowered to give Out Tickets to Such persons
who have right of Comonage for the going of their cows there this
Summer.
George Ripley is appointed Cow keeper for the Eusueing Sum-
mer, he to procure Sufficient Assistance, So as that due Care be
taken in the discharge of Said Trust. & that he take care of water-
ing the Bulls, & put them up by night in the burrying place or
Such places as the Select men Shall appoint. And that he Suffer
No Cows to go on the Comon, but Such whose owner Shall first
produce a Tickit from Deacon Maryon for its going there and to
impound all other Cows found feeding on the Comon.
And the Said Cow Keeper is impowered to demand and receive
for the performance of his Service two Shilling p head of the
Owner of each Cow under his Charge
Ordered that the Treasir* do Treat wth. Dr. Cook abl Setleingthe
acco*. of rent due to the Town for the Ground formerly Lett to
Mr. Richd. Cook deceaced, & Lay the acco1. thereof before the
Select men.
Ordered that for as much as Morto & Syms are behinde of their
rent, that the}' be warned out of the House, they Hire of the Town.
[72.] Aprill 29th. 1703. At a meeting of the Select men upon
their Veiw of the Alley or passage Way between the House of Mr.
Thomas Fitch and the Land of Mr. William Keen, & finding the
distance between the out side of Sd. Fitch his wall & the insid of
Said Keens old Cellar wall to be Six foot Nine inches & halfe they
do determine Six foot thereof antiently to belong to the Town ;
And do order that the Sd. Keen do Set the out Side of the wall of
his hous wch he is now about building, to be Six foot distant from
Sd. Fitches House leaveing Sd. Space to be an Alley for free pas-
sage of the Inhabitants of the Town.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1703. 33
May 11th. Ordered that Notice be given for the removeing the
Old \\ratch House by the Dock.
13. Sundry of the ministers in this Town haveing recomended
Mr Nath11. Williams to be afitt person to be joyned wth. Mr Chever
in the Governm' of the Latten .School, ordered thatSd. Mr. Williams
be Treated with ab'. the Same.
The Selectmen do agree that Mr. Fr. Thrasher do proceed in
paveing the way oil this Side the Fortification on ye. neck, Sd.
pavem'. to be Twenty four foot wide, he to be paid for the Same
Three pounds for every rod in Length.
Ordered that the two Souther burrying places be improved for
grazeing the Bulls in for 7 years next & untill Mr. Minots Lease
for ye house next to Roxbury Gate be expired.
[73.] June 28th. Widdow Boylston for a retaylor ;
Elizabeth Brown to Sell Ale, Cyder &c ;
Hannah Dunckling for an Inholder ;
Mary Wright for an Inholdr ;
Mary Smith for an Inhcldr ;
Provided Midwinter for an Inholder ;
Henry Wright a retailer of drinck ;
Isaac Gambertou a retaylor ;
The Petition of each of the above Sd. p'sons for Liberty to Sell
Strong drink by retuyle was disallowed by the Select men the 28th.
day of June.
Stephen Johns His Petition for Lycence to Sell beer of two
pence a quart at the House next Roxbury Gate in wch. Edmund
Ranger formerly dwelt. Approved Jun. 28.
David Mellins being present Sayes he Came from Virginia by
Land & hath been in this Town ab'. Three weekes & hath been
Lame ab'. a forthnight is warned to depart this Town. June 28th.
Granted to Benj* Eliot the Shop under the Town House for-
merl}' Let to John Howard, Scribener, deceaced, for the Term of
Seven years from this day at 40 Shill p annum, June 28th. yc de-
mentions are wth- inside 9 foot, 8 inches in length & 4 foot 1£
inches in breadth.
Orderd that upon Cap*. Timothy Clark' advanceiug twenty
pounds in bills of Credit to Mr. Francis Thrasher towards his re-
paireing y* Neck he Shall be repaid out of the first of ye bills wch.
comes in of ye Town rate now to be made.
[74.] Mesu™. John Marryon, Rob'. Howard and John Barnerd
are desired to Treat wth. Sam". Sewall Esqr. ab'. a peice of Land to
Enlarge the North burryin' place May 31 & make report to ye Select
men.
Coll. Thorn". Savage & Mr. Gyles Dj-er are desired to get a
pump placed in ye Condit by the dock to be for Publicke use in
Case of fire, & to promote the paveing of the Street there ptly at
the charge of the neighbourhood & p'tly at ye Town Charge.
June 28th.
Order*1, that a vote be prepared to impower the Overseers to
advance of ye Town Stock towards Teaching the Children to read,
of Such parents who are Extream poor. June 28.
34 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
The price of wheat Stated by ye Select men for regulateing the
Assize of bread is four Shillings & Six pence p bushall. June '28th.
At a meeting of ye Selct men July 26, Deacon John Marryon
is desired to provide a desk & Seat in the Lattin School for
Mr. Williams.
Ordered that Elder Joseph Bridgham & Cap'. James Hill do
forth with take down the Timbr. over the bridg nigh Mr. Olivers
dock and make the Same Secure from Hazzerd to passengers, they
being present promise So to do. Andrew Dobbins his Petiton for
Lycence to Keep a Tavern approved by the Selectmen. July 26
[75.] Mehitabell Bancks her Petitio for Lycence to Sell Ale,
beer & Cyder by retayle Approved by ye Select men. Susana
Campball Widdow her Petition for Lycence to Sell by retayle as
well Beer, Ale, Mum & Cyder, as Chocolat, Tea & Coffee. Ap-
proved by the Select men. 26 July. Eliza. Monck being deter-
mined to Lay down her Lycence as an Inholder, and Petitions to
Sell Strong drinck as a retayler. Approved by the Select men
26 July. Dauiell Turell his Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong
drinck by retayle disapproved July 26th.
Ordered that the Town Treasur commence Sutes at Law ag' the
Late Constables & others Indebted to the Town in Case they do
not Speedily make paymt.
July 30th. Mr. Timothy Wadsworth is by the Select men
desired to undertake the repaires of the Highway beyond the
Gallows at the neck & to be paid his Charge and also allowed for
his own time & care.
[7(>.] August 2d. Mary Hunting Widd°. and Thedora Darntou.
their Petitions for Lycence to Sell Ale, beer &c. by retayle, war-
disallowed. Thomas Phillips his petition for Lycence to Sell
Strong driuck by retayle as an Inholder was Approved. Aug. 2d.
Aug. 9th. At a meeting of the Selectmen Henry Sharps Peti-
tion to Sell Strong drinck by retayle is disapproved. Agreed that
the Select men in their Severall companyes do this weeke take ye
Lists of the Polls. Real Estates, negros &c. in order to ye Ap-
portioning the Province Tax. And of all free negroes in Com-
plyance wtt. the order of the Govr. and Couucell.
John Marrion, Daniell Oliver, Tim0. Clark, Gyles Dyer, Coll.
Tho. Savage, Rob4. Howard, Thomas Fitch & Joseph Prout wr
Sworn Assessors for this present year befor Jer. Dummer Esqr., the
16th August 1703, & Mr. John Barnerd in Like maner Sworn before
Sd. Justice 7br. 14.
Ordered that there be posted Notifications to the Inhabit'8 to
bring in Lists of their Polls & Ratable Estats to the Select men
at the Town House on Monday the 23th. Aug at 2 aClock after-
noon.
[77.] August 17th. Mary Hunting Widd° her Petition for
Lycence to Sell Strong drinck by retayle, both without doors &
within was approved, by the Select men. Aug 17.
SELECTMEN'S EECORDS, 1703. 33
Whereas Richd. Hancock, Henry Sharp, & Isaac Gamberloo
their Petitions for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck by retayle havu
been formerly disapproved by the Selectmen, and whereas the
farther Consideration thereof hath been recomended by the
Worship full Her Majtie" Justices of the Quarter Sessions. Sd.
Select men upon a debate thereof do declare that they are Still
of oppinon that the granting the Say'd Lyceuces to Sd. persons, will
be a damage to this Town.
August 30. Mr. Stephen Minot his Petition for Lycence to Sell
Strong drinck as a Retaylor at his House Nigh Roxbury Gate is
approved by the Selectmen. William Mountfort is ordered to
remove the Stones L^eing on the Highway Leading from the Town
House to the dwelling House of Isaac Addington Esqr.
Septemr. 3. Elinor Andrews Widd°, her Petition for Lycence to
Sell Strong drinck as a retaylor disallowed by the Select men.
[78.] Septembr 6th. Lydiah Burrington widd°, her Petition for
Lycence to Sell Strong driuck by retayle as an Inuhold was approved
by the Select men. Mary, Wife of William Smith, her Petition
to Sell Strong drinck as an Inholder at the House ot'mr Josiah Wool-
cot at Scarlets wharf was approved by ye Select men. Mr. David
Jenuer his Petition to Sell Strong drinck as a retayler was
approved by the Select men Scp1. 26th. Stephen North his
Petition for L}-cence to Sell Strong driuck as an Inholder at the
House where Mr. Tiley dwelt Nigh ye Town House, was disallowed
by ye Select men. Widd° Mary Phillips her Petition for Lycence for
her Selfe to keep a Publick House & to Sell Strong drinck by
retayle as an Innholdr at the House where Sam" Tiley Lately dwelt
nigh the Town House. Approved, by the Selectmen 7br. 10th.
Sarah Hudson Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong dring by
retayle disallowed Sep'. 13th.
[79.] Septembr 17th. The Selectmen being met to gether on
the Land of Mr. Benjamen Mountfort in order to Laying out the Alley
of Seven foot wide there, according to ye Judgment past by the
Quarter Sessions, Mr. Beuja. Mountfort being present, and haveing
Staked out Sd. way, on the North Easterly Side of his Garden from
the uper end thereof downwards even with the Lower end of Mr.
Fosters House, And the Sd. Select men Signifleing unto the Sd.
Mountfort their willingness to turn the way So as to avoyd break-
ing through the Chimneys of his house he the Sd. Muntfort there
upon declared his consent that the Sayd way Shall pass from the
north west or Lower end of Mr. Fosters house, upon a bevell line
through Sd. Mountforts Entry at the westerly end of his House,
and the Sd. Select men declared their Acceptance thereof.
Sepe. 24. Zachery Savery is warned to depart out of ye Town
unless he finde Suretyes.
Septemr. 28. In consideration of the Petition of Edmund
36 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Ranger & his plea that he hath been at considerable Charge in
Additionall buildings at the House he formerly Hired of the Town,
the Select men do order that he be abated the Ten pounds Seven-
teen Shillings and Six pence for wch he Stands Charged as the
ballance of his acco' in the Town Book.
[8O.] November. 29th. Ordered that Mr. Nathan11. Williams be
paid his Sallery as the Same doth become due he haveing entered
upon the Service of the Free School the 12th day of July Last. Iij
like maner Mr. Richd. Henchman is to be paid his Salleiy & rent
of ye Schooll hous, & Mr. John Cole his Sallery quarterly as the
Same Shall become due.
John Mallet his Motion to build a windmill at the windmill Hill,
on the Comon is approved by ye Selectmen. 9br. 29.
Ordered that the Town Treasur do provide Portable boxes to
put the Towns bullets into.
Decembr. 17. The Select men in answr to Coll. Hobbies Motion
do declare their Opinion that their defraying ye Charge of Coals &
Candles for ye Watch is not for the Towns Intrest & therefor do
decline their So doing.
January 25th The price of wheat Stated by ye Select men for
Regulating the Assize of bread is five Shillings p Bushall.
Feb17. 7th. The Select men being willing [81.] to do what is
proper for them to do in order to the putting a finall Isue to all
future Controve^es between the Severall parties Claiming Intrest
in the undivided or waste Lands at Brantree do propose as follow-
eth viz*.
That in case the Gentlemen of the Committee for the Heires & Suc-
cessors of those persons who were the Inhabitants of Boston in the
year 1642 do procure the Consent of those persons concerned with
themselves, for the putting the five hundred pounds money (for wch
Sayd Lands were Sold) into a Stock to be improved for the beni-
fit of this Town in releiveing & imploying the poor therof and the
Sd Stock to be perpetuated for that use.
That then the Sd. Select men will Endevour the obtaineing a vote
of the Inhabitants of this Town to release and Quitt Claime unto
the Said Committee & their Assignes All the Sd. Undivided or waste
Lands.
Excepting and Reserveing unto ye Town of Boston All that
Tract or Tracts of Land comonly called the blue Hill Lands form-
erly Leased by the Select men unto Grigory Belcher & as describ-
ed in a plat or draught thereof made by L'. Joshua Fisher.
Ordered that the Town Clerk do Sign i fie the aforesayd Proposall
to the Gentlemen of Sd. Committee desireing them to do their part
towards a peaceable Setlement as aforesayd.
[82.] Feb^ 8th. Ordered that the Treasur Charge Mr. Edwd.
Willis his acco*. for the Ball, in consideration of Suudryes of y*
Town Stock wch he had & not yet accounted for.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1704. 37
14. Mr. Daniell Oliver & Jos. Prout by direction of the Select
men have agreed w"1 M™. Ireland to Let unto her the House & Land
formerly John Mathews" for the terra of Seven year, She to pay
for the Same Six pounds p Annum & to keep the Same in repaire.
Also at the Same time have given John Nicholls a quarters warn-
ing to Leave ye Sd. House.
28th. M*. John Barnerd, junr., haveing at the request of the
Select men Set the Towns Liberary in good order, he is allowed
for Sd. Service two of those bookes of wch there are in ye Sd.
Liberary two of a Sort.
March. 2, 1704. Orderd that the Town Clerk Isue forth War-
rants for ye warning the Inhabitants of this Town to meet At the
Town-House, on Monday the 13th. of this instant March at nine of
the Clock to Chuse Town Officers & the Raysing of money to de-
faiy Town Chargs.
[83.] March27. The price of wheat Stated by the Selectmen,
for Regulating the Assize of Bread is four Shill p. Bushall.
Aprill 10th. The Select men do appoint that on Wednsday the
19th. Insf at two of ye Clock in ye after noon, be a Town meeting
to Chuse one Select man in ye room of Coll. Savage & three Con-
stables in ye room of Mesu™ Wyborn, Barbour, & Buttolph.
Aprill 24. John Seward who Sayes he Arived here in the Rook
Galley is ordered w"1. his family to depart the Town unless he
finde Suretye to Save the Town from Charge.
Ordered that Complaint be made to the qr Session agl. Josiah
Sanders for Erecting a large paire of Steps in the Highway wher
his porch formerly Stood & was Ordered by ye Qr. Sessions to be
removed
May 1. Orderd that Execution be Extended On Stephen Crane,
according to ye Judgmt of ye Superiour Court.
[84.] Orderd that the Town Clerk do forthwith prepare Lists
in order to the Apportioning yc Town Tax.
Ordered that the Town Clerk Isue forth his warrants for ye Con-
vening a Town meeting on Monday ye 15th. of May Curr*. for
Chooseing four Representatives and One Constable &c. and that
Tickets be printed as formerly.
Ordered that Notice be given to Elisha Cooke Esqr., Sam11 Sewall
Esqr., Elisha Hutchinson Esqr. with the rest of ye Committee for
ye Proprietors yl the}7 are desired to meet the Select men at the
Town House on Tuesday the 9th. of May Curr1. at five of the Clock
in ye afternoon, to treat ab'. Some accommodation for puting an
end to all Controversies referring to ye Lands at Brantree.
Deacon John Marrion is desired to provide Bulls & give out
Tickets for Cows as formerly.
George Ripley is appointed Cowkeeper for this year on ye Same
tcrmes & to Attend ye Same Rules as he was directed by ye Select
men ye Last year.
38 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
May 19. Ordered that the Town Clerk give out warrants for
calling a Town meeting On Fryday the 26th. Inst' to Chuse On
Iteprestitive in ye Room of Elisha Cook Esqr.
[85. J May j-e 29th. At a meeting of the Selectmen, Whereas
Francis Thrasher of Boston, Clothworker, wth the Approbation &
Allowance of the Select men, but, at his own proper Cost & charge,
to the value of more then Thirty pounds, hath Layd a large Stone
drain in the Street or high wa}T Lead ing toward the Neck, extending
in Length from his own present dwelling House down to the Flats
or water side at the Southerly end of the Town, which is not only
a Gcnerall good and benefit by freeing the Street from the Usual
annoyance with water & mire by the Often Stoppage & breaking
of the Small wooden Truucks or drains hereto fore Layd there,
but a more perticuler benefit to ye neighbourhood as a Comon Shore
for draining of then* Cellars and Convaj-ing away their waste
water.
Ordered therefore that no person hereafter Shall be permitted or
Suffered to digg or break up that part of the Street or highway
for the Laying or entering of any pipe, trunck or draine into the
aforesaid Stone draine, with out first agreeing with the Said Francis
Thrasher his heires or Assignes for a priviledge and Right therein,
That So he may [86. J be reimbursed part of his Charge Layd-
out thereon.
Provided alwayes that in Case the partyes concerned cannot agree
on the consideration Sum for Said Liberty, The Select men for
the Time being Shall determine and adjust the Same.
June 19th. Ordered that the Town Clerk give out warrants to
Call a Town meeting on the 20th. Insf. at 8 a Clock in ye morning
for the Townes right in }*e Flats &.
the Sd. meeting being warned was prevented to convene
by reason of ye Tryall of ye Pirates.
June 26th. Elizabeth Benmore, Eliner Andrews and Mary
Wright, their Severall Petitions for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck
by retayle, wr disapproved by the Select men.
Thomas Okes, junr., Richd. Hancock, Ruth Hetchbone, & Mr.
Benjamen Mouutfort, their Severall Petitions for Lycence to Sell
Strong drinck as Inholder wr disapproved b3" ye Select men.
John Gold who Sayes he came lately wth his wife & two Chil-
dren from Barbadose with Mr. John Foster who arived here abl.
7 weeks Since is warned out of Town unless he finde Security by
ye next monethly meeting.
[87.] June 27th. Mary Bennet, Widd0., her Petition for
Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as an Inbolder disallowed by y°
Select men.
June 27th. Voted that it is the Opinion of the Select men to
proceed to the building of a new School house according to the
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1704. 30
Town vote. And Mr. Daniell Oliver, Mr. Thorn*. Fitch, Cap'.
Tim0. Clark, & Mr. John Barnerd are desired to advise there about,
and to promote the best methodes for the accomplishing there of,
and to advise w"1 Mr. Cheever & Mr. Williams therein.
June 30th. Mesures John Marryon, Dan11. Oliver, Thorn8 Fitch
& Joseph Prout declare their Consent that in the Old burrying-
place there be a Tombe made for Coll. Page to burry his deceaced
wife in.
July 3d. Thomas Okes junr., his Petition for Lyceuce to Sell
Strong drinck as a Retayler was approved by ye Select men.
July 11th. Ordered that the Town Clerk do Siguifie unto Mr
Nathaniell Williams the Selectmens desire that he continue in his
Service for the Town at the Latten Shool, & they will order his
pay at ye Same rate as formerly when the Same Shall become due.
1th. The Select men do desire Cap'. Tim0. Clark,
Daniell Oliver, Mr. Thorn3. Fitch & Mr. Rob'. Howard, together
[88.] July 11th.
.1*1. • 1^/til 1 1 61 I \J 11 VtM • ly*. • M. \.1\J LJ.J • A 1 LV>U V*< A»A • l\\J *J • ••V**l«'L\l* U^r^ WU^s *,
Mr. Gyles D}'er to take a veiw of ye Townes Land at Brantree, and
to Consult ab'. the improvement thereof.
July ye 17th. Mr. James Lablond his Petition for Lycence to Sell
wine & other Strong drinck by retayle nou less than one gallon to
any one p'son at one time. Approved by the Select men. John
Hendersons Petition for Lyceuce to Sell Strong drinck by retayle
disapproved by ye Select men. William Phillips his Petition for
Lycence to Sell wine and other Strong drinc,\ by retayle as an In-
holder at the House in wch. Mr. Henry Fraukliug dwells wch he is
now ab'. to hire of him, disapproved by ye Select men, July 21st.
William Phillips his Petition for Lycence to Sell wine & other
Strong drinck by retayle as an Inholder at the House formerly
Occupied as a Tavern by Mr. Henry Franckling, he being now
about to remove from thence, and your Petitioner ab1. to hire the
Same. Approved by ye Select men, July 24th.
[89.] July 24th. Ordered that the Town Clerk do in the
name of the Select men Signe and present to ye Qr. Sessions the
Sevcrall Complaints drawn up against Sundry p'sous who have
made Encroachments on the Lower Side of the Highway, between
ye drawbridge & the house in wch Ralph Carter deceaced formerly
dwelt.
Agreed w"1 Mr. John Barnerd as followeth, he to build a new
School House of fort}* foot Long, Twenty-five foot wide & Eleven
foot Stud, with eight windows below & five in the Roofe with
wooden Casements to the eight Windows, to Lay the lower flowr
with Sleepers & double boards So far as needfnll, & the Chamber
flowr with Single boards, to board below the plate inside & inside
and out, to Clapboard the Out side and Shingle the Roof, to make
a place to hang the Bell in, to make a paire of Staires up to the
Chamber, and from thence a Ladder to the bell, to make one door
40 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
next the Street, and a partition Cross the house below & to make
three rows of benches for the boyes on each Side the room, to finde
all Timber, boards, Clapboards, Shingles, nayles, hinges.
In consideration whereof the Sa. Mr. John Barnerd is to be paid One
hundred pounds, and to have the Timber, Boards & Iron worke of
the Old School House.
[9O.] August ye 9th. In answere to the Petition of John
Mountfort, Jonathan Mountfort, John Farnum, Timothy Wads-
worth, Joseph Russell, John Bucanan, & Edward Procter, who do
propose that themselves & Such of the neighbourhood who Shall
come in as partners will be at the Charge of Sincking well & place-
ing a Pump in the Highway at the Southerly Side or Angle of the
House in wch. M™. Elizabeth Mountfort deceaced Lately dwelt, at
the parting of the two wayes nigh the north meeting House in
Boston. The Select men do grant them the Liberty of So doing,
On condition y'. due and effectuall Course be taken to turn & Secure
the draines of Any of the neighbour hood, that Shall appear to be
in the place where they digg Sd. well.
Aug. 18th. At a meeting of John Marryon, Dauiell Oliver, John
Barnerd, Gyles Dyer, Robert Howard, Thomas Jackson, Thomas
Fitch and Joseph Prout Select men of Boston.
The Sd. Select men haveing deliberatly perused the Town Record
in ye 3-ear 1643 referring to the breadth of the Highway from
Bendalls Cove to Gallops point, and the Severall records relateing
to ye drawbridge [91.] And also debated and Considered the
grieveance of Sundry of ye Inhabitants together wth the Hazzerd
of the lives of Passengers, wch hath been Ocationed by the use of
ye Sd draw bridge in times past They do declare it to be their op-
pinion that the useage and continuance of a draw bridge, over the
mill creek, tends to the damage of the Town, by Streightening
the passage and Lessening the Stated breadth of the Highway,
and they do agree to make Complaint thereof to ye Court of Gen11
Sessions of the Peace, in order to their rectifieiug the Same.
note, that Mr John Barnerd declares his dissent from the afore
Sd. vote.
Aug. 28. A Town meeting for the Choyce of one Constable in
ye room of Mr John Burnebey is appointed to be on monday ye 11th
of Sep*. next at two of ye clock in ye afternoon.
29th. All y* nine Select men wr. Sworn Assessors before Thorn8.
Palmer Esqr.
Sep4. 13th. Dan11. Edwards his Petition for Lycence to Sell
Strong drinck disallowed.
Ordered that the Town Clerke Signe a complaint ag'. the draw
Bridge & present ye Same to ye Qr. Sessions.
Sep1 15. Liberty is granted to Mr Simon Willard to dig up y'
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1704. 41
High way from ye Condit to his House for ye Laying pipes to Con-
vey water provided he take effectuall care to make good ye way
wth. all convenient Speed
[92.] Septembr. ye 19th. The price of wheat Stated for regu-
lateing the Assize of Bread is 4/ 8 6d. p bushall.
Septembr. 25th. Peter Patey Shomaker being present Sayes he
came from Haverill with his wife and two Sons, & hath been in
this Town a month & three dayes, He is warned by the Select men
to depart out of Town w"1 his family within foreteen dayes,
unless he procure Sufficient Security to Save the Town harmles
within the Sd. 14 dayes.
Septembr. 26. Ordered that Mr. Tim0. Wadsworth be desired to
take Care of doing what is necessary in repaireing the High way on
ye neck & that as many of the free negros & poor of ye Town
may be imployed therein as Shall be convenient.
Sep1. 27. Ordered that the Town Clerk make out & return to
the Province Treasur a Certificate of the Tax Committed to the
Severall Constables according to thier Lists.
Ordered that Saterday next be a Town meeting to Chose on
Constable
Octobr 11th.
Andrew Willef)
John Elliset ~, n j
David Crouch lw b/ ? %*«* men Chosen Corders
Abram Ruey
Gilbert Cole
[93.] October ye 18th. Messu6' Daniel Oliver, Gyles Dyer
and Thomas Fitch are by the Select men appointed & desired to
agree w"1. Some person or persons here to procure from England
one water Engine Sutable for the Extinguishing of fire, and also
Brass work & other materiall Sutable for the fixing another and
the Charge there of to be paid out of the Treasury according to
the Town vote.
Ordered that the complaint agf. Encroachments in Draw bridg
Street be renued & offered to the Qr. Sessions at their Adjornm'.
Octobr 30th. Mesu" Daniell Oliver, Gyles Dyer and Thomas
Fitch, Haveing made report that they have Sent to England by
Cap'. David Mason, to procure one water Engine wth. Brass and
other materalls for a Seacond as more at large, may appear by a
note there of under thier hands lieing on file, the Select men do
Approve of what they have done therein.
Ordered that Mr. John Barnerd do make House convenient for
ye Laying of wood at the Easterly end of the School-House. And
to repaire the fence of the burying place And to Set up a fence
before the Schooll House, and to advise wth. Mr. Oliver, Mr. Fitch,
42 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Mr. Dyer, & Cap*. Clark or any two of them ab{. what rcmaynes to
be done there.
Ordered that Cap'. Cyprian Southack be notified that he do
forthwith cause to be removed and Carryed away All the Earth wch
hath been brought out of his Land & now lieing in the Towns
Land & High way before his House for as much as the Same is
an Incumberance to the way.
[94.] Novembr. 4. Ordered that Joseph Prout as Treasu'
take bond of Joseph Peneman & Ebenr. Crane for payment of
£.15-6-'2-to be paid by the 12th. of December next, & that upon
their giveing Sd. bond, he do Signe a receipt to mr. Sheriffe in
full Satisfaction of the Execution agl Steven Crane.
Novemb' 24th. The Selectmen do desire Cap* Tim0. Clark &
Mr. Tho. Fitch to waite upon his Excellency the Govr. & desire
him to restrane the French Prisoners from going abl. the Town at
thier own pleasure, Least there So doing may prove Hazzerdous
to this Town.
27th. Jeffery, a Free negro blonging Charlestown, who hath
at times been in this Town for ab'. the Space of a moneth past is
by the Select men to depart out of this Town.
Decemb1". 25th Ordered, that about four foot of Land of the
Northwesterly end of the North burying place be fenced out &
added to the breadth of the High way next the Land of Francis
Hudson deceaced, & that Mr. John Barnerd is desired to take Care
to See it done.
Jan17 29 or 31. Liberty is granted to L'. Nathan" Holmes to
burn brick and Lime for the Space of one year next ensueing on
his Land Scituate betwen the Land Richd. Paine & the Land
formerly Nicholas Baxter over against the land of Joseph Allen
at the South end of Boston.
[95.] At a meeting of the Select men the 29th. day of
Jan'*.
Whereas the Congregation of French Protestants have for
Some years past had their Publick meetings for the worship of
God in the Free School-House in Boston, And that they for
Some moneths past have mett in another convenient room while
the Said School-House was taken down and a more comodious
one built in the room there of, the wch. House being now finished it
is Voted that the Said French Congregation have the liberty to
meet in Sd. new Schol-House for the Worship of God as formerly
they did in the Old.
At a meeting of the Select men the 2d. day of Feb17. The price
of wheat Stated by them for Regulating the Assize of Bread is
five Shillings p. bushall.
SELECTMEN'S KECORDS, 1705. 43
At a meeting of the Select men Febry ye 7th. The Petition of
John Tortree Francis Breedon, & John Dupee, Elders of the
French Congregation, their Petition for Lyceuce to Erect with
Timber a building for a meeting House of Thirty-five foot Long &
thirty foot wide on a peice of Land of theirs Scituate between the
Land of Mr Samuell Haugh & the Land of Mr Joseph [96.] Malam
butting on the Scholl-hous-Lane in Boston, And haveing con-
sulted with the major part of the Justices of the Sd. Town being
present, who declare their Opinion that it it is not convenient to
grant ye Same Since they have the Offer of Free liberty to meet in
the New-School-House, that being Sufficient for a far greater
number of persons then doth belong to their Congregation, the
premises being considered, the Sd. Select men do disallow the Sd.
Petition.
Febry. 15th. Thomas Kenney of Milton proposeth to Hire of
the Town ab' one third part of that Land at Brantree formerly
Let to Grigory Belcher & on ye Easterly Side there of & to have
it for 40 years or more.
Febry 27th. Ordered that the Town Clerk Isue forth warrants
to the Constables to warn the Inhabitants of this Town to meet at
ye Town House on Monday the 1 2th of march next at nine of the
Clock in ye fore noon, to Chuse Town officers & to raise money to
defray the Charge of ye Town &c. and that notice be given for
Ringing the bells for Sd meeting.
[97.] March the 26th 1705. Deacon John Marrion is desired
to provide Bulls & give out Tickets for Cows going on the Com-
mon according to former usage.
George Ripley is appointed Cow keeper for the year Ensueing
on the Same terms as formerly.
George Ripley is ordered and Appointed to impound any Horse
dry Cattell or Sheep wch Shall be Suffered or found to go at large
or feed on the Comon, against the Town order in that case made
the 12th. of May 1701.
A prill 3d. Agreed wth Sam11. Millar to Let unto him all that
Tract of Land at Brantree called the Blue Hill Land for the en-
sueing year he paying to the Same the Sum of twelve pounds, re-
serveing liberty to Stephen Crane & John Jorden the liberty of
enjoying what they possess ther of for Sd. term they paying their
proportionable parts of Sd rent, of wch. Sd. Millar is to treat with
them & make report there of to the Select men on ye first monday
in May.
Aprill the 5th. At a meeting of the Select men, being present.
Daniell Oliver
Cap'. Tim0 Clark
Thomas Fitch
Thomas Jackson
Joseph Prout,
Select men,
44 CITY DccmjEXT Xo. 75.
[98.] Also Peter Hauksworth,
Elisha Webb
Benjamen Kmons
Hopestill Foster,
Constables.
The Sd. Select men & Constables did with joynt consent chuse
Cap'. Kphraim Savage to the Office of Sealer of weights & meass*
urcs for the Town of Boston.
The Sd. Select men do unanimusly agree and concur with her
Majtics Justices, Resideing within the Town of Boston, to the
choyce of master & wardens for the Worke-Hous of Sd. Town.
'1 hat is to Say Simion Stoddard Esqr. to be the Master &
the rest of the Gentlemen of the Overseers of the poor to be the
wardens, to Govern & Regulate the Sd. worke-house for the year
ensueing.
Ordered that notice be given to Elisha Cook Esqr. Elisha Hutch-
iusou Esqr. & the rest of the Owners of the water mills in Boston,
that they do forthwith make or cause to be made & maintained a
Sufficient passable & Safe way or Bridge for Horse & Cart, over
the Mill creek at the High way in the Lower Street between the
Dwelling House of Mr. [99.] Gyles Dyer & the Houseing of
Mr. James Barton, according as it was by the Select men en-
joyned on the Grantees of the Cove & Land for the Erecting of
the Sd. water mills, the 31 of 5th. m°. 1643 & that mr. James
Maxwell do forth with notifie them there of.
A prill 23th. William Ireland, Jonathan Eustice & Abraham
Townsend being chosen by the Select men of Boston to joyn
with Major John Cutler, Nathaniell Dows & Mr. John Tufts to
run the line & renue the bound markes between Boston & Charles-
town, they did accordingly meet on the Last Tuesday of march
] 705 and agreed in the renueing Sd. bound markes as appears by
a return under their hands.
Jeremiah Belcher, John Floyd, Thomas Prat, Samuell Breeden
& Thomas Fitch being chosen by the Select men of Boston did on
the 1 7th of April 1705 meet with Samuell Buckman, John Dexter &
Lemel Jenkins pambulators for the Town of Maiden & run the
Line between Boston and Maiden and renued the Autient bound
markes as p a certificate thereof under the hand of Mr. Thomas
Fitch.
Cap'. Timothy Clarke & Mr. Thomas Fitch with Severall other
persons appointed by the Selectmen of Boston to run the Line
between Boston and Reading did on ye 17th. of Aprill go to the Sd
Line, at the time & place appointed and found no persons ap-
pearing there for Sd. Town of Reading.
[1OO.] Aprill the 23. Samuell Aspinwall and John Druce
being chosen as p'ambulators for Boston to run the Line between
Boston and Roxbery did accordingly meet with Samuell Williams
and Samuell Crafts for Roxbery on the 17th. of Aprill curr*. & did
joyn with them in renewing the bound mark between the Sd.
Townes.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1705. 45
Cap*. Elisha Bennet, Jonathan Bill Senr., Johii Center, Thomas
Berry and Cap'. Timothy Clark, being chosen to that Service by
the Select men of Boston did on the 17th day of Aprill 1705 meet
& jo}"!! with IA Sam". Johnson, John Diver & William Meriam
who wr. appointed by the Town of Lyn and did then run ye line
between Boston and Lyn and renued the Ancient bound markes
between the Sd Townes as p a Certificate there of under the hand
of Cap' Timothy Clark.
[1O1.] Aprill the 23d. At a meeting of Joseph Prout, Capt.
Tim0 Clark, John Barnerd, Thomas Fitch, Thomas Jackson, Elias
Heath & Daniell Powning, Selectmen. The Sd Selectmen being
Informed that Cap' John Ballentine wth Some other persons are
now about to Haise Timber over the Bridge nigh unto the House of
Mr «Samu Weutworth in order to making the Same a draw
bridge.
Ordered that notice be given to the Owners of the water mills.
and to the Sd. Cap'. Ballentine and the workemen which are or
shall be found at worke about ye Same, that the Select men do
forbid them and every of them the makeing any further progress
in placeing any Timber over head in order to the makeing a draw
bridge there.
And that those who are concerned be notified forthwith to re-
paire and make the Bridge under foot Sufficient for Safe passage
of Horse and Cart.
And that Mr. James Maxwell do forthwith give notice as afore
said.
Voted & ageed unto by the abovesaid Select men (Except Mr.
Elias Heath and Mr. John Barned who declare their dissent.
Ordered that the Town Clerke give out warrant for warning a
Town meeting on monday the 14th. of may next at two of the
Clock in the after noon to chuse Representitives, One Select man.
Six Overseers of the Poor, & one C'onstable, And to agree upon
raiseing money to defray the Carges of the Town.
[1O2.] Aprill the 24th. At a meeting of Daniell Oliver,
Cap'. Timothy Clark, Thomas Fitch, Thomas Jackson, Daniell
Powniug & Joseph Prout Sel. men. The Sd. Select men being
Informed that Sundry persons are Now at worke inraseing Timber
in order to ye makeing a drawbridge over the mill creek in
the High way, nigh unto the House of Mr. Sam11. Went worth,
they went unto ye Sd. Bridge & findeing that the woike-men
were gon from Sd. worke, And Mr. James Barnes being then
in Sd. Mr. Wentworths Shop Said that he did imploy Sd. worke
men in raiseiug the Timber over Sd. Bridge and was to pay them their
wages, The S'1. Select men did then forbid ye Sd. Mr. Barnes, and
also Cap'. John Ballentine (who was then present ) to make any
further progress in placeing Timber Over head for the makeing a
drawbridge there.
Aprill 30th. The price of wheat Stated by the Select men for
regulating the Assize of bread is four Shilling & Six pence.
46 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Ordered that Such of the Constables who are most be hind hand
in makeing paym'. of the rates committed to them to Collect be
Sued by the Town Treasurer.
[1O3.] May the 11th. Ordered tliat about two Acres of the
Common Nigh Roxbury gate on the Northly Side of that Land
formerly Let to Edmund Ranger, he forthwith fenced in to be
improved as a pasture to Keep the Town Bulls in, And that Cap'.
Timothy Clark, Mr. Daniell Oliver, Mr. Thomas Fitch & Mr. Elias
Heath or any three of thorn be desired to Stake out Sd. Land and
agree with Some meet person to fence the Same.
May 28th. Mr. John Barnerd is desired to repaire the watch
House at the north end of ye Town.
June 22th. The price of wheat this day Stated by the Select
men for Regulating the Assize of Bread is four Shillings p. Bush-
all.
June the 25th Dorothy Hawkins Widd°. her Petition for Ly-
cence to Sell Strong drinck as a Retaylor was allowed by the
Selectmen.
John Bull his Petition for LA'cence to Sell Strong drinck as an
Inholder Approved by the Select men.
Anne More, John Barrel, the wife of Josiah Sanders, Damans
Robinson, Joseph Malam, Dauiell Turell & John Winter, their
Severall Petitions to Sell Strong drinck by retayle disallowed by
the Select men.
James Farrise, Daniell Edwards, Benjamen Johns, John Dins-
dale, & Ann Hawkins their Sever. Petitions for Lycence to Sell
Strong driuck as Inholders disallowed by the Select men.
[1O4.] June the 25th. The Select men upon their veiw
thereof do declare agains Mr. James Lablond his Laying Timber
and raseing the Street before his Hous in maner of a wharf e as it
is now begun, and do for bid Edward Mortemore (whom they finde
at worke there on) from proceedin any further in the Sd. worlce.
Anna the wife of Phillip Eades being present Saith that She
removed from Charles town to Inhabit in this Town abl. the middle
of Febry Last, Mr. James Maxwell haveing abl. a moneth Since
warned her to depart out of Town, the Select men do now give
her the like warning.
July the 12th. The Select men of Boston haveing considered
the Notification from the Justices of the Court of Gen11. Sessions
of the Peace holden at Boston, dated this day Signifying that
Dauiell Edwards Benjamen Johns & Thomas Webber have
Petitioned them to be Inholders and John Barrell & Joseph May-
lem to be retaylors within the Town of Boston for the year ensue-
ing and that their Petitions will be allowed of if the S'1 Selectmen
have no Objections ag' them.
Upon the perusal there of the Sd. Select men do declare it to be
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1705. 47
their Opinion that there are more then [1O5.] enough of Such
Lycenced Houses Already, and that the now granting of more
will be of 111 consequence to this Town, upon wch. will other con-
siderations, the Said Select men did lately disallow the Petitions
of Sundry persons Petitioning for Such Lycences, among whom
were all the persons aforesd. Except Thomas Webber who Layd
no Such Petition be for ym.
July the 16th. The Select men haveing this day Signed a Lease
to Sam11. Millar for all the blue Hill Land at Brantree .(wch. was
formerly Leased to Grigory Belcher) for the Space of One year,
It is by the Sd. Select men consented and agreed unto that if the
Sd. Sarauell Millar Shall here after make Appear that he is at
Extraordinary Charge in procureiug a convenient way unto ye S'1.
Land, or Obstructed in the improvement there of for want of Sd.
way that then he Shall have a competent allowance made him,
either in renewing his Lease, or in abateing part of this years
rent.
July the 30th. Ruth Hetchbone widdow for her Selfe and Mary
Smith on behalfe of Benjame Wardell, Petitioning for Lycence
to Sell Strong drinck as Inholders wr. disallowed by the Select
men.
The Select men haveing Take ye Lists of ye Inhabitants on y*
18th. Instant in order to apportion the Province & Town Rates, do
conclude to Set abe. Sd. worke.
[1O6.] Obedlem Wakefeeld Senr. being now about to dig a
well on his Land/on the West'y corner of his new House butting on
the broad Street Leading from the Mill bridge towards Winisimit
Ferry at the north end of Boston and finding him Sclfe Straighted
for room he desires Liberty from the Select men that he may digg
about two foot into the Street or high wa}- for the Inlargement of
his Said Well, on condition where of he will cover and pave over
and So maintaine and Secure that part there of wc!l he diggs in the
Street, and will place & maintaine a pump in Sd. well wholly with-
in his own land Liberty is therefore granted by the Select men as
aforsayd.
.John Farnum being about to dig a well in the Cellar under his
House over against the House of Mr. Jonathan Mountfort at the
North end of Boston. And that So he may have the conveniencey
of puting into the Sd. well a pump to Stand wholly within Sd.
Cellar. He prayen that Liberty may be granted him to digg ab'
two foot of the Sd. Well into the Street or Highway and on con-
dition thereof he will Sufficiently cover & pave over that part of
the Sd. well wch Shall Stand in the Street & So maintaine the
Same at all times hereafter.
Granted as afore said by ye Sd Select men the day above Sd.
Georg Webber being present Sayes he is a Sho-maker & that he
lately dwelt at Kittery, and that he removed from thence into this
Town ab1. eleven weeks Since & that his wife came ab* five weeks
Since, the Select men do warn him wth. his wife to depart the Town
unless he find Suretyes within 8 dayes next.
48 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
[1O7.] August the 1". Voted by the Select men that dure-
ing the time of Apportioning the Province & Town Kates for this
present year that any of the Sd. Select men who Shall neglect to
make his or their Appearance as Such time and place as Shall
from time to time be agreed ou and appointed to attend the Sd
Service Shall pay four pence for each delinquency as a fine to the
use of the Select men.
The Assessors oath as by Law prescribed was this da}* by Jus-
tice Palmer, admiuistred to and taken by all the nine present Select
men for the Apportioning the Province Tax for this present
year.
For the Encourragement of the Severall Gentlemen whose
Lands border on the Great Street below the Town House who are
now about to pave at their Own charge a considerable part of the
S'1. Street.
The Select men do by their Vote agree that they will take care
to defray (at the Town Charge) one halfe of the Charge of pave-
ing the Lower part of S'1 Street Viz*, from Mr. Dummers corner
downwards.
Ordered that Notification be posted Signifieing to the Inhabi-
tants within this Town to bring in Lists of thier Polls & Ratable
Estates to the Select men at the Town Mouse on Wednesday the
8th. of August cur', at three of the Clock in the after noon ; And
that the Inhabitants of Rumny marsh and Muddy River do bring
in theirs the fifteenth of Aug. at three of the Clock as afore Sd.
[1O8.] Ordered that the Town Clerk do write to the Consta-
bles of Rumny marsh & Muddy River to take & bring in Lists of
their Inhabitants & they Shall have reasonable Satisfaction allowed
them for the Same.
August the 3d. Hannah Fitchne, her Petition for L\'cence lo
Sell Strong drinck as a Relay lor disallowed by the Select men.
August the 10th. Samuell Kendall his Petition for Lycence to
Sell Strong drinck as an Inholder at the House in wch Jonas Clay
Lately dwelt disallowed by the Select men and agaiue disallowed
Aug. 13th.
Habija Savage his Petition for Lycence to Erect wth. Timbr a
building for Shops of twenty foot wide Ninety foot Long & Six-
teen or otherwise of ten foot Stud on his Land or wharfc formerly
Mr. Andersons at the north end of Boston disallowed Aug. 10th.
Mr. James Lablond is ordered to remove & carry away the
wood & Timber wch he hath caused to be layd in the High way (in
Manner of a wharfe) before his House & Land. And Liberty is
granted him to make a foot way next his Land there not exceed-
ing Six foot wide (provided) he Lay it considerably Lower then
it now is.
[1O9.] August 27th. At a meeting of the Select men, Jabez
Alford being present Sayes he came from Carolina & hath been in
this Town ab'. a moneth. He is warned to depart the Town or
to finde Suretyes to Save the Town fro charge.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1705. 4i»
Septcmber 3d. Dorcas Hisket her Petition to Sell Strong drinck
as a Retaylor disallowed.
Septembr 24th. Richard Virgin being present Sayes he came
from Chelrasford into this Town Some time in May Last, the Select
men do warn him to depart out of the Town or to fiude Suretyes
to Indempnifie the Town from Charge at or before the next moneth-
ly meeting.
25th. Cap' Timothy Clark & M . Daniell Oliver are desired
to Agree wth. Some meet psou to repaire the High way neer Rox-
bury gate. .
Sep'. 28. Upon Complaint made y*. y* Chimnyes of the Rose
«& Crown Tavern nigh the Town House is defective & dangerous,
the Select men upon their veiw there of & also upon the report
made by John Kneelaud & Thorn" Adkins two masons whom they
have desired to Veiw the Same, the Sd. Select men have warned
M". Mary Phillips the Owner of Sd. House to Cause the Sd. Chim-
nyes to be forthwith Sufficiently Ammended & repaired.
Octobr. 3d. Madam Coopers Petition that Lycence may be
granted to Sam" Kendall to Sell Strong drinck as an Inholder at
the Green Dragon, disallowed by ye Select men.
[11 0.] October the 5th. The Select men haveing Now Ap-
portioned the County Tax do order the Town Clerk to give war-
rants to the Constables to Collect the Same.
29th. John Henderson & Joseph Hillard being Lately come
from Salem to reside in this Town do Stand Warned to depart wth.
their family es unless they finde Suretyes of GO1 each to Save ye
Town harmless.
Margaret Ben ton & George Webber obtruding themselves on
this Town the Select men do order Mr. Maxwell to procure a war-
rant from one of the Justices to remove ym out of Town.
The Select men considering the Notification they have this day
reed, from the Court of Gen". Sessions of the Peace Signifleing that
they do Allow Sam11. Kendall to be an Inholder at the House
comonly Called yc Green Dragon unless the Select men have
Ojections to the contrary. The Sd. Select men do their fore Sigui-
fie to Sd. Court, that (he being a Stranger) they have made en-
quiry concerning him, & finding the Charecter given of concerning
him not to be Encouraging did formerly disallow his Petition and
Since being enformed that he hath Lately been Convict of Keep-
ing bad orders in his House they are of Opinion that he is not a
Sutable person to be admitted to keep a Tavern in this Town.
[111.] Novembr. the 9th. Ordered that the Treasur take cnre
for the payment of the Sevcrall School-masters out of the first
money he can procure.
oO CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 75.
Novcmbr. 2G. The Price of wheat Stated by ye Select men for
Regulating the Assize of bread ia 4/8, G p bushall.
Decembr. 3d. The price of wheat Stated by ye Select men for
Rc-gulatiug the Assize of Bread is five Shillings p bushall.
At a meeting of the Select men Decerabr. 31th. George Mainard
being present Sayes he came Last from York & hath been in this
Town ab'. two moueths, the Select men warn him to depart the
Town unless he bring Surity to Save the Town harmless between
this & the next monthly meeting.
At a meeting of the Select men Jan17 28th. Ordered that Com-
plaint be given in unto the Justices now Sitting in Qr. Session
Agl. John Gerrish for Incloseing eighteen foot & halfe in Length
& two foot eight Inches in Breadth of the Street or highway on
the South Side of the Town House.
Henry Lane being present Sayes his by trad a Cooper. & that
he came heither from Barbadose with Cap'. Flint & hath been in
this Town about Six weeks, the Select men do warn him to depart
out of Town.
[112.] Feb^ the 26th. Thomas Trot moves for Liberty to
Set a Smiths Shop on the Highway at ye north Side of the gate
next to Roxbuiy the wch the Select men do allow provided the
Same continue there dureing the pleasure of the Select men for the
time being & that he remove the Same when they Shall Signifie
the Same to be an agreevance.
Ordered that the Town Clerk Isue forth warrants to the Con-
stables to warn the Inhabitants of this Town to Convene at the
Town House on Monday the eleventh of March next to Chuse Select
men and other Town Officers to Serve for the year ensuing & to
Raise money to defray the Town Charges.
March the 18th. 1705/6. At a meeting of the Select men chosen
the 1 1th. of March curr1. Cap*. Thomas Fitch, Mesure Timothy Thorn-
ton, & Mr. Daniell Oliver did declare their refusall to Accept of
the office of Select men for the year ensuing.
And at the Same meeting Mesu" John Baruerd, Daniell Powuing,
Thomas Cnshing, Samuell Greenwood & Joseph Prout, did chuse
Mr. Samuell Plummer to Serve to be Veiwer & Surveyor of Cask
made for Tar Pitch, Turentine & Rosin within this Town, not
only for Gageing Sd. cask before they are filled but for Serchiug &
proveing them after wards & marking Such as he Shall finde Mer-
chantable.
[113.] Aprill the 5th 1706. The Select men do concurr wth.
her Majtie* Justices resideing within the Town of Boston in the
Choyce of Simion Stoddard Esqr to be the waster and the rest of
the Gentlemen of the overseers of the Poor of Sd. Town to be the
wardens of the work house in Boston aforesaid for ye year ensuing.
The Selectmen Who appeared on the 25th. of March being their
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usnall time of meeting did order a Town meeting to be called on
fry day the 29th of March at two of the clock in the afternoon for
the raiseing of moneys the Choyce of Select men in the Room of
Mesa" Timothy Thornton, Dauiell Oliver, Thomas Fitch, & Thomas
Jackson who have refused to Serve & in the room of others who
may yet declare thier refusall to accep', & for the choyce of Over-
seers of the poor & filling up Vacancyes of Constables & other
Town officers & to debate ab' any other matter for the benefit of
Sd. Town, (note that this order Should have been entered in its
place before the former wch. was omitted by mistake.)
Aprill 26. The Select men do agree that Tuesday the 14th. of
May next at nine of the Clock in the fore noon be a Publick Town
meeting for the choyce of Representitives & the Supplying the
numbr. of Select men iii the room of those who have refused to
Serve.
May 27th. Ordered that the Town Clerk do give forth warrants
to warn a Town meeting on Monday the 10th. of June next at Nine
of the clock in ye forenoon to chuse five Select men in the room of
Mesiu-8 Thorton, Oliver, Fitch, Jackson, & Greenwood who do re-
fuse to Serve.
[114.] June 10th. The Select men do Order that ye Town
Clerk Isue forth warrants for a Town meeting on Wednesday the
Twelth Cur', at two of the Clock for considering ab1. Fortifieing
the Town & raysiug money for the Same & also for a further Sup-
ply of the Treasury.
June 18th. Voted b}* the Select men that in the Assessing the
rates for this present year each of the Select men who shall faile
to meet within halfe an hour after the time agreed upon for each
meeting, at the place appointed for the Same Shall forfeit and pay
the Sum of four pence for each neglect to the use of the company.
June 24th. Ann Moor the wife of Robert Moor at Elder Copps
Brick House nigh Mr. Joshua Gees building yard, & Elizabeth
Jackson widdow at the South Easterly end of Mad'". Middlccots
House next Widdow Checkleys are each of them Approved by the
Select men to Sell Strong driuck as Inholders at their Sd respec-
tive Houses.
John Tartarion distiller Petitioning to Sell Strong drinck as a re-
tailer at his House nigh Mr. Joshua Gees, is by the Select men
Allowed that he Sell by retaile, only Such Spirits as him Selfe
Shall distill.
[ 1 15. ] Allexander Chamberline, Mary Ireland, Sarah the wife
of Isaac Robinson, Mary Hands & Richard Hancock, their Severall
Petitions for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck by retaile wr. disallowed
by the Selectmen.
At a meeting of the Select men Mr. Exercise Connunt is nomi-
nated and appointed, to Inform against and prosecute all persons
who Shall hereafter Transgress the Town order relateing to Reg-
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\ilatcing of buryalls, and the Selectmen will take care that lie Shall
be allowed a competent recompence for his Service therein.
Ordered that the Severall bell ringers within this Town, at their
Tolling of Bells for funeralls. Shall Turn up an Hour glass at the
begining of the Second bell for each Funerall on week dayes, and
at the begining of the first bell for funeralls on Lords dayes and
by their Information to Assist Mr. Exercise Cunnunt or whom else
the Select men Shall appoint, of what they Shall know relateing to
the breach of the Town order for regulating of buryalls, or lor y"
preventing thereof. And they are likewise directed to give notice
to all persons who Shall bespeak the Tolling y* bell for any funer-
erall, that care is taken to prosecute the breach of Sd. Town order.
June 25th. Mary, the wife of David Basset, her Petition to
Sell Strong drinck by retaile is disallowed by the Selectmen.
[116.] June 26th. Sarah wife of John Tedman her Petition
to Sell Strong driuck as a retailor, disallowed by ye Select men.
July 1. Ruth Hetch bone her Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong
driuck as an Inbolder is disallowed by ye Select men and Thomas
Everdines Petition for the like liberty was at the Same time like
wise disallowed.
July 5th. Allexander Fullertons Petition for Lycence to Sell
Strong drinck as an Inholder is disallowed.
July 9th. Sarah Squire, Widdow, her Petition for Lycence to
Sell Strong driuck as an Inholdr is disallowed.
July 12. The Price of wheat Stated bv ye Selectmen for regulating
the Assize of bread is five Shilling & bix pence p bushall.
The Select men do agree to take ye Lists of Polls & Estates in
this Town on Monday the 15th. Inst1. in order to apportioning the
Tax.
Information being given to the Select men that the Chimnyes of
the House in weh. Ol>ediah Proctor dwells is defective they do ap-
point Mr. James Hawkins [117.] and Mr. Samuell Durham to
survey the Sd. Chimnyes, and they are desired to make report to the
Select men at their next meeting how they finde the Same.
At a meeting of the Select men the 18th. day of July 1706.
Information being given by Mr. James Hawkins and Mr. Samuell
Durham who were appointed to Survey the Chimnyes of the
House in wch Mr. Obediah Procter now dwells, That the Sd. Chim-
n}-es are defective and not fitt to be made use of, without great
danger to the Inhabitants of Sd. Town.
Ordered that notice be forth with given to the Sd. Mr. Obediah
Proctor that he must forbear the makeing. or keeping fire in any of
the Sd. Chimnyes untill the Same are rebuilt, or Sufficiently re-
paired to the Satisfaction of the Sd. Select men.
Joseph Malam" Petition to Sell Strong drinck as a Retaylor. dis-
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1706. 53
allowed July 18. Sarah wife of Isaac Robinsons Petitio to Sell
drinck as a retylor disallowed July 23. Sarah Squire Wield0 her
Petition to Sell Strong drinck as an Inholder being againe revived
is allowed. July 23th. Ruth Hetchbone her Petition to Sell drinck
as an Inhold1" being agaiue revived, is disallowed July 24.
25. Ordered that there be posted up Notificaito for the Inhabi-
tants to bring iu Lists of their Polls & Estates to y* Selectmen at
ye Town House on Monday ye 12 of Aug. at 3 of ye Clock & y'
the T. Clerk write to ye constable of R. [umney] Marsh to take &
bring a List of their Inhabitts.
[118.] July 29. Henry Sharps Petition for Lycence to Sell
Strong drinck as an Inhold' is disallowed by ye Select men.
Mary Wright datr of Sam11. Greenwood her Petition for Lycence
to Sell Strong drinck as an Inholder disallowed July 29th. And
Grigory Sugers his Petition to Sell driuck as an Inholdr. disallowed
July 29.
July 31. All the 9 Select men wr Sworn Assessors for this
present year before Justice Lynde.
August 26. Sam11. Pitcher who Sayes he came Lately from
Milton being before warned out of y'Town by Mr James Maxwell,
Stands warned to depart the Town, Unless he procure Suretyes to
ludempnifie the Town within eight dayes next following.
Septembr. 4th. Liberty is granted to Mr. Eneas Salter & he is
ordered to Stop the Cart way in the broad Street below the Town
house for the Security of the paveing which he is now ab*. to
accomplish there.
Septemb1". 30th. William Ireland for himselfe and Thomas Prat
moves to renew his former agreem'. ab1. the the repaire of their
part of the High way at Rumny marsh, the Select men to Consent
to continue Sd. agreement for Seven years Longer provided they
become Obliged to p'form their part.
[119.1 October the 1st. The Select men upon treating wth.
Mr. Sam1. Bridg ab1 Collecting the Province Tax desired him to
Set the Lowest rate he wold take for collecting the Same, he gave
his answere that four pence on the pound was the Lowest he would
accept, the Sd. Select men by their vote refused to comply wth his
demand, and concluded to commit the Lists of rates to the Severall
Constables.
October 2d. Ordered that the Town Clerk do Signe a Certificate
& deliver to the Province Treasurer of the Severall Sumes of the
Province Tax committed to the respective Constables.
Ordered that the Town Clark do Signe & give forth warrants to
the Constables for collecting the County Tax.
The Select men being notified by the Qr. Sessions that they have
54 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Allowed Mr. Henry Sharps Petition to Sell Strong drinck as an
I nt older. They do reply that they formerly disallowed his Peti-
tion , for the Same considering that there are more then enough
Publick Houses in that part of the Town already. And they do
*iow declare their Opinion that the granting the Same tends to the
hurt of this Town.
Octobr 14. Ordered that the Town be warned to meet on
Monday the 21th. cur1, at cine of the Clock in ye fore noon to con-
sider and advise ab'. what the Committee Shall Lay before them
rclateing to the New wharfe att Men-yes poynt & to agree ab'.
raiseing more money for Secureiug & finishing the Same.
[12O.] Octobr. 14th. Cap'. Tim0. Clark & Mr. James Barnes
are desired by the Select men to give directions toMr. Eneas Salter
about closcing up the worke of the Pavement So as to Secure
the Gutter runing by the South corner of the Town House.
Octol)'. 21. The Price of Wheat Stated by the Selectmen for
regulating the Assize of Bread is Six Shillings p. bushall.
William Curtice a Baker who Came into this Town from Eiigl
wth Cap*. Pitts. Stands warned to depart the Town unless he
procure Security to Indempnifie the Town by.y" Last monday
in November next wch. warning was given him ye 8th. of Octobr.
William Thwings Petition for Lyeence to Sell Strong drinck by
retaile as an Inholder at his House Over ag'. the House of William
Jepson in the Lane nigh unto the Mill Bridge in Boston. Allowed
by the Select men, the 28th. of Octobr.
Decembr. 9th. The price of Wheat Stated by ye Selectmen for
regulating the Assize of Bread is Six Shillings & Six pence p.
bushall.
January ye 15th. Whereas the Select men have Lately made
application to his Excellencey the Governor for the reforming the
Watch within this Town, who was pleased to Signifie unto them,
that in case they do provide a Select watch, & Signifie unto him
in writeing their being ready with Such watch, [121.] that
then he will give order to the Officers of the melitia to forbear
the continuance of the millillitary watch uutill further Order, and
the Selectmen being of opinion that it will be a great ease &
conveniencey to the Inhabitants of this Town to revive and main-
tame a Select watch as formerly, they do agree Severally to Look
out for meet persons to be imployed in that Service and father to
consult ab' the Same at their next meeting on monday next in ye
evening.
January 20th. The Price of wheat Stated by the Select men
for Regulating the Assize of Bread is Seven Shilling p. bushall.
Jan17 21. The Severall persons Nominated and chosen by the
Select men to Serve as a Select watch in this Town dureing Such
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1706. 55
time as his Excellency the Governor Shall be pleased to order the
Suspending of a Millitarj' watch, being present whose names as as
followeth. viz'.
William Phelps Gilbert Cole
James Moseman Nathaniel Pulman
John Grant Exercise Connunt
Michael Hamelton James Thornbery »
John Ricks Andrew Willet
Richd. Bason John Gaud
They and each of them Severally did accept & undertake to
perform Sd Service.
And the Select men did agree that they each of them Should be
pd. forty Shillings p. moneth for ye Service [122.] And for
as much as the Sd Select men have nominated two of the Sd. watch-
men Viz1. Mr. James Thornbery & Mr Exercice Connunt to be the
Overseers of ye Sd. Watch they do agree that ye Sd. Overseers Shall
be pd. five Shillings p moneth more that is to say Each of them
forty five Shillings p. moneth.
Ordered that an adress in writeing be presented to his Excel-
lency the Govr. by by the Town Clerk Signifieing viz*.
That the Select men of the Town of Boston being lately Informed
by Coll. Elisha Hutchiuson J]sqr. of your P^xcelleuceys Gratifieing
their request in admitting an alteration in ye watch of Sd. Town,
pursuant thereunto the Sd. Select men have procured twelve Able
men to Serve as a Select Watch (agreeable to what the
Law provides in the vacancy of a Millitary Watch) who are
ready to attend Sd. Service So Soon as yor Excellcy Shall be
pleased to dismiss the present Millitary Watch.
His Excel!cy being pleaced on ye 22th. curr1 to give order to Coll0.
Sam". Checkly to dismiss the Sd. Millitary Watch untill the 20th oi
March Next.
The Sd. Select watch was directed to enter upon their work on
Thursday ye 23th. of Jan17 at night.
[123.] At a meeting of the Justices, Select men & Overseers
of the Poor the 27th of Jan** 1706/7 Agreed that they will Vissit
the Familyes of this Town On Wednesday the 5th of Febry next,
and that the like Vissits be made once in every quarter of the year
ensueing, in Order to prevent & redress disorders.
No 1
Elisha Hutchinson ") ,-.
John Foster J _qr8'
John Barnerd Select m, with the Consta. & Tithing in
2
John Clark Esqr.
Joseph Prout, Select m wth. y* Consta. & Tything men
56 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
3
Thomas Brattle ) v „
Edward Lyd j sq '
Thomas Cushing Select m
Henry Dering Oveseer w"1. ye Consta & Tithingmen
4
Paul Dudley)
Sam11. Lynde [
Cap'. Thorn'. Hutchinson Select m
John Pitts Overseer w01. ye Consta & Tithingmen.
5
Jef. Dummer ")
Thorn'. Palmer [• Esq™.
William Clark }
James Barnes Selects w*. ye Consta & Tithingmen.
6
Pen Townsend ^
Eliakim Hutchinson ;- Esq".
Simion Stoddard )
Daniel Powning Select in wth the Consta & Tithingmen
7
Samuell Sewall
John Walley
Daniel Oliver Select m
John Borland Overseer wth ye Consta & Tithingmen
8
Edward Bromfeeld Esqr.
Cap1. Tim0. Clark Select m
William Welsteed Overseer wth the Consta & Tithing men.
[124.] Feb17 3d. Henry Sharp haveiug revived his Petition
for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as an Inholder is by the Select
men disapproved. Sam11. Green Cooper his petition to build a
dwelling House to joyn to his fathers, partly w"1. Timber is dis-
allowed by the Select men.
Feb17 18. Cap*. Thorn' Hutchenson is desired to provide a
hammer, a Lanthorn & a rope for each of the two new Water
Engines.
24. Widd°. Francis Curwithy hath Liberty from ye Select men
to Set Shores in ye Street to Support her fence & that the Same be
continued only dureing the Select mens pleasure.
Ordered that the Town Clerk give out Warr1". for a Town Meet-
ing to be on Monday the 10th of March next at nine of the clock
for choyce of Town officers & to raise monej".
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1707. 57
Ordered that Cou Sam". Checkley Shall be allowed what Shall
appnar to be just for the coals of his expended by the Select
watch.
Nicholas Warner haveing been formerly warned to depart the
Town being present Saith that he came into this Town from his
Laud lieng beyond Mai brow not belonging to any Town Ship)
Some time in August Last, & that lie is above 80 years of age
and Infirm of body & now warned by the Select men. Feb17 24th.
Silvauus Warrow a Molato man being lame Sayes he formerly
belonged to Bristoll & came from thence into this Town the I8t of
Novcrabr Last past, the Select men do warn him to depart the
Town unless he bring Sufficient Securty to Indempnifie the Town
from Charge.
[125.] March 3d. 170G/7. Cap'. Timothy Clark & Mr. James
Barnes are desired to move the Representitives of this Town to
Endevour the obtaining a Law to Enable the Assessors of the
Province Tax to Apportion the Town & county Rates.
Complaint being made by Severall considerable persons of the
neighbourhood that there is a bakers oven is about to be Set up in
the House nigh unto Mr. Richd Draper belonging to M™. Susanna
Stoddard widdow, the wch hath been viewed by Severall of the
Select men & judged that the Setting Sd t>veu there may bo
Hazzerdous of fire.
Ordered that Mr. James Maxwell give notice to Mr". Stoddard
and any workmen who Shall be found to Erect Sd. oven, that ye
Select men do forbid the Setting a Bakers, or common oven there.
Ordered that Cap'. Timothy Clark do deliver two barrells of the
Townes Powder to Thorn" P.-ilmer Esqr. & Cap'. Thomas Fitch be-
ing of the Committee for a fire meeting in Boston, wch. powder is
to be by them Kept in readyness for the Townes Service for blow-
ing up Houses in case of Fire, untill furder order & directio from
the Select men, & that a rec'. or a Certificate thereof be Lodged
withe the Town Treasurer.
Coll0. Samuell Checkley was by the Select men after their Signe-
ing the Last years draughts allowed £4. 10. 0. for 3 load of coal
wch he had Layd in for the watch.
March 23a 1707. The price of wheat Stated by the Select men
for Regulating the Assize of Bread is Six Shilling & Six pence p
bushall.
[126.] Edward Prat & wife who Are lately come into this
Town being present, he Sayes he belongs to Taunton & that he
hath been in this Town, off & on ab' four moueths, his wife Sa}*es
She dwelt Last at Mendham & that She hath been in this Town ab'
a fortnight, the Select men do now warn them both to depart out
of this Town. March 31th.
Mary, wife of John Phips, being present Saith She belongs to
Sherborn & that She belongs to Sherborn & hath been in this Town
ab'. a moneth, & that her husband is Lately gone to Sea, the Select
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men do now warn her to depart out of this Town unless within one
moneth next She bring Surties to Save the Town from Charge.
Aprill 8th. In answ to the motion of Mr. John Hubbert, the
Select men do admit that Sd. Mr. Hubbert may have & make use
of the materialls for Wire-drawing wch. are now in the Town House
garret he giveing rec'. for the Same, obligeing himselfe to return
the Same upon demand.
The Select men haveing now veiwed the North Battrey & the
bounds there of do order the repaires & addition of wharfe wch. is
now about to be made, be carrid out agreeable to the return of the
Committee upon record in ye Town Booke dated the 30th. of July
1684.
Cap'. Timothy Clark & Mr. Stephen Minot, is desired to agree
w01. Mr. Samuell Bridge or Some other Carpenter to repaire the
House belonging to the Town Scituate Nigh JS1". Whetcombs.
And also to Erect a House of Easment for the accommodation
of the Lattin School-House.
[127.] Aprill 15. The Select men do appoint and desire
Cap'. Timothy Clark, Mr. Daniel Pouning Mr. Francis Thresher &
Mr. Stephen Minot as a Committee to Treat with the neighbours
bordering on the Street now a^bout to be paved, to propose to them
what is proper for them to do in order thereunto, and endevour to
procure their Subscriptions to pave the Sides of the Streets at the
Same time when the middle Shall be done.
Zacheriall Wire8 Petition for Lycence to build with Timbr dis-
allowed Aprill 28.
Ordered that warrants be Isued out from the Town Clerk to the
Severall Constables to warn a Town meeting on Monday y* 12th of
May next at nine of the Clock in the forenoon to Chuse four Rep-
reseutitives, 3 Assessors, & to Raise money for the necessary
charge of ye Town, & for y* Support of y6 watch &c.
Aprill 28th. The Select men do concur wth her Majtie" Justices,
Resideing within the Town of Boston (being present) in the
choyce of Simion Stoddard Esqr. to be the Master, and the present
overseers of the poor to be the wardens of the worke-house in
Boston for the year Ensueing.
Henry Sharps Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as an
Inholder. Approved by the Select men. Aprill '28.
Mary Phipps is Continued under warnin untill the next moneth-
ly meeting.
Ordered that Complaint be made to One of Her Majties Justice
in order to obtaine a warrant to Send Silvanus Warrow out of this
Town.
[128.] Aprill 28th. For as much as there was this day 'a
defect of the Constables Seasonably returning the warrant at the
Town meeting for choyce of Jurymen, wch is said to be ocationed
for want of the Selectmen assigneing to each constable the p'tic-
uler company wch they are to warn &c.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1707. 50
The Select men do there fore Assigne as followeth
No 1. Const". Thomas Verine for Cap'. Tuthill8 Comp'
2. Const* Ez. Cleesbee Majr. Winthrop' Cornp*
3. Const*. James Colleson Cap*. Ballentine
4. Const" Thorn' Banister Coll0. Checkley
5. Const" Rob' Gutridge Coll0 Hobble
6. Const" Ebenr. Lowle Cap' Fitch
7. Cons Jon" Loreing Cap'. Keeling
8. Const Sam11 Salter Cap1. Savage.
Sam'1 Rix being present Sayes he came into this Town from New
Yorke the '25th of Septembr Last & that he is a Dyer by Trade the
Select men do warn him to depart (unless he finde Security to Save
the Town from Charge by his Inhabiting here) by the next moneth-
ly meeting.
George Ripley is appointed Cowkeeper for the year Ensueing.
The Select men do Let unto Seth Smith the House <fc Land on
wch Sims & Morto Lately dwelt he paying Six pounds p. Annum
for ye Same, the rent to be pd. quarterly, beginning from ye 6th. day
of May next.
[129.] May the 12th. The Select men have agreed w* M'
Samuel & Eneas Salter about paveing the Townes part or middle
of the Street or highway Leading from the Lower end of ye School
House Street down to wards the House of Mr Gyles Dyer, they to
finde all Stuff and compleat Sd worke to ye value of two hundred
pounds, & to be paid for what they Shall So do at the rate of
Twenty pence p. }*ard.
May 19. Ordered that Mr. James Maxwell give Speedy notice to
Mr. William Parkman that the Select men do order him forthwith
to remove the Timber which he hath Layd as an Incumberance
Over the Townes Slip between Mr. Edwd Budds & Mr. Nash'
wharves at y" north end of the Town.
Ordered that the House Lately built for ye Water Engine & now
Standing joyning to the North Watch House, be removed thence
and placed to joyn on the north Side of the North Watch House.
May 26. Ordered that complaint be made to Some of Her
Majtiea Justices against Palmer Mullings a Negro man belonging
to the Town of Dorchester who hath been most part of his time
(Since March Last) in this Town & that Since that he hath been
by Mr. James Maxwell at the direction of the Select men warned
to depart out of ye Town the 20 of Apr11 Last yet he the Sd. Negro
man doth continue to Obtrude himselfe on this Town without any
orderly Admission, & that Sd. Justice be desired to grant a warrant
for his being Sent out of Town.
June 4th. Zacheriah Wire his Petion to build wth Timbr dis-
allowed.
[ISO.] June 4th. Whereas the Select men have ocation often
60 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
to meet to gethcr, to consult the Affaires of the Town, they for the
better dispatch of business do by their vote agree that when any
meeting Shall be by them agreed on and appointed, that every of
the Sd Select men who Shall exceed the Space of halfe an Honre
of comeing at the place & time appointed for each meeteing Shall
forfeit and pay four pence for eveiy Such neglect, to the use of
the Company, except for reasons given Such delinquent Shall be
excused by ye majority of voyces of Sd. Society.
June the 9th. Ordered that a competent number of Blank Cer-
tificates be Printed & Lodged at the Impost office in order to a
more Certaine & ready obtaineiug the Knowledge of Such pas-
sengers who Shall hereafter arrive into this Town.
Ordered that Complaint be made to the Court of Gen" Sessions
of the Peace for his neglect of warning (the Inhabitats of the
Precinct Assigned him) for Town meetings. [Agl. Const9.
Banister]
Margaret Johnson Petitioning for Lyceuce to Sell Strong drinck
within doors, it is granted her to Sell Ale only in the House
wherein She now dwells.
Sam" Inggs his Petition to Sell Strong drinck as an In-
holder disallowed.
June 16. John Bucanan & Henry Hill their Severnll Petitions
to Sell Strong drinck as retaylers. disallowed.
Thomas Everdeu" Petition to Sell Strong drink as a Cook Shop,
disallowed.
[131.] June 16. Pursuant to the Law, the Select men do
order & assigne each Free negro & mollatto man of this Town,
forthwith to attend and perform four dayes Labour, ab' repaireing
the Streets or Highwayes wch is to be part of their Service for this
present year, (reserving their remayning Service uutill further
order) and that Constable Samuell Salter do warn them to attend
Said Service at Such time and place as he Shall appoint.
At a meeting of the Select men June 23th, Sarah wife of John
Tedman her Petition to Sell Strong driuck by retayle & Mary the
wife of David Basset her Petition to Sell Strong drinck as a Cook
Shop wr both disallowed by the Selectmen.
Whereas pusuant to the Severall Votes of the Inhabitants of
this Town, The Select men have agreed for paveing the highway
towards the South end of said Town to the value of Two hundred
pounds, and the worke men being upon the Same now (as the
most convenient and proper season of the year for Such worke)
And they being Sencible that the present State of ye Treasury is
Such, as not Sufficient presently to defray the Charge thereof ac-
cording to agreement unless they borrow of Some of the Generous
Inhabitants.
They ye Sd Select men do therefore hereby desire Such of them
who are able & disposed thereto to Lend unto the Town So
much money as Shall be needful to defray ye present charge of
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1707. 61
Sd wovkc. And they do hereby declare & order that whosoever
Shall So Lend any Sum for the use afore said, the Same Shall be
repaid by the Town Treasurer out of the first money wch Shall be
collected & brought into the Treasury, of the Kates granted by
the Town & forthwith to be apportioned & cllected.
[132.] June 30th. At a meeting of the Select men.
Hannah Dinsdalo, Daniell Turell, James Mounteer, Daniell
Edwards, Richard Hancock, Allexr Chamberline, Joshua Cornish,
Rebecca Philpot & Benjameu Mountfbrt, their Severall Petitions
to Sell Strong drinck by ivtaile wr disallowed by the Select men.
John Wilson who came Lntely into this Town from Conecticot
being warned by Mr. Maxwell he refuseth to appear before the
Select men.
Zachry Buckmaster being present, June 30th, Saves that he came
from York unto Sherborn Some time in August Last, and that
himselfe wth his wife came from Sherborn into this Town About
two moneth Since, the Select men do now warn him to depart with
his wife out of this Town.
At a meeting of the Select men June 30th, they being Seucible
of the necessity of Setting up a House of Easmeut for the Lattin
Free School, and that no other more convenient place for the
Same can be found, they do agree and order that the Same be
Set on the South Side of the wood House joyning to the South
Easterly corner of Sd School House.
Andrew Siggernce & Daniell Johonuot their Petitions for licence
to Sell as rctsiylors of the Spirits wch they distill are disallowed by
the Select men. June 30tb.
July 7th. Ordered that application be made to ye qr Session for a
rule for Apportioning of 3001 for ye Support of ye watch for this
3'ear, praying yl. regard may be had to ye present circumstances
of ye Town w" many are gone on Publick Service, & the charge
likly to be born by fewer y" formerly.
[133.] July 14th. Agreed to treat with Roger Judd in order
to his inspecting and Informing age the breach of the Town orders,
for on quarter of a year and to be allowed reason able Satisfaction
lor his S<1 Service.
Ordered that Compl' be made ag1 Wm Colmer for his being in
drinck.
Ordered that Some Lawyer be treated wth in order to pursue
the Townes Intrest ag', Mr Dyer for for Incroaching on the water-
ing place called Whelers Pond.
July 21. Ordered that Complaint be made ag1. John Brewer
master of a vesscll come Lately from the Bay of Compecha, for
his not attending the Law respecting passengers, and imposeiug
on this Town the charge of Suporting John Rutter who came
•w^ him a passenger.
Ordered that application be made to his Excellency the Govr &
Counccll praying that care may be taken to provide for eutertaine-
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ing the Sick wch may hapen to come in our fleet from Port Royall
or any other vessell, as best my prevent the Spreading Infection
in this Town.
Joshua Cornish his Petition for Lycencc to Sell Strong drinck
as a Retaylor, allowed by ye Select men.
Sam" Ings his Petition to Sell Strong drinck as an Inhokler
Allowed by the Select men.
The Surveyors of ye Highwayes are desired to repaire the High-
way nigh the House of Old Mr Balston Deceaced, not exceeding
30 Shill.
[134:.] July 28. The Justices in Qr Sessons & Select men
do agree that a Cage be Erected to joyn w01 the Watch House at
the north end of this Town.
The Justices & Select men do agree to vissit the families, divid-
ing themselves wth the Overseers of the Poor, Constables & Tithing
men, to the Severall divisions of ye Town, and to p'form the
Same on Monday ye 4th of August next.
N° 1. John Foster Esqr
Cap' Tho. Hutchinson Sel. m-
John Ruck overseer
Tho. Verine. consta
N° 2. John Clark Esqr
Joseph Prout Sel. m.
John Bolt overseer
Ezekiel Cleesbee- Consta.
8. Thorn- Brattle Esqr
Edwd Lyde Esqr
Thorn' Cushing Sel. m.
Benja Pemberton Overseer
James Colleson Consta
4. Paul Dudley Esqr
Sam" Lynd Esqr
Stephen Minot Sel. m
Thomas Banister Consta
5. Jeremiah Dummer Esqr
Thomas Palmer Esqr
William Clark Esqr
Abraham Blish Sel. m.
Robert Gutridge Consta
6. Eliakim Hutchinson Esq*
Simion Stoddard Esqr
Daniel Powning Sel. m.
Ezekiell Lewise Overseer
Ebenr Lowle- Consta
7. Sam" Sewall Esqr
John Walley Esqr
Daniel Oliver Sel. m.
Cap1 Sam11 Keeling Overseer
Jonath" Loreing Consta
8. Edward Bromfeeld Esqr
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1707. C3
Cap* Tim0 Clark, Sel. m.
William Welsteecl- overseer
Samuel Salter Consta.
The Select men do agree that William Morean of Muddy River
Shall improve & dispose of the Salt Grass one Neck wch is not
fed by ye Town' Heard he paying the worth of ye Same into the
Treasury.
[135.] August ye 6th. The Select men being meet to gether
this day havd Staked out the bounds of the High way passing the
South Side of that peice of vacant or unfenced peice of Land wch
formerly was known by the name of Adkinsons Dock and have
Stated the breadth of the Sd. way as followeth viz1, from
thirty foot to the westward of the Lower end of the fence be-
tween the pasture of Eliakim Hutchinson Esqr. & the Land of
Widdow Winslow the Sd. way to be there in breadth from
ye Sd Hutchinsons fence as it now Stands, twenty Six feet,
and in breadth from the westerly end of M™ Winslows Shop
Twenty-four feet, & in breadth and next to Cap1. Miles his
gate twenty two feet, wch way there extends nigh three foot to the
north west of the corner of the Land belonging to the House in
wch Mr. Chanccy now dwells.
August 20th. Cap'. Bozoon Aliens Petition of Lycence to Sell
Strong drinck as a retaylor Allowed by the Select men.
Mary Hooper dangr of Josha Hcwes her Petition to Sell Strong
drinck as an Inn holder disallowed by ye Select men.
At a meeting of ye Select men August the 25th.
Elizabeth Pickworth being present Sayes She belongs to Salem,
& that she Came from thence into this Town the 1st. day of April!
Last, & that She hath put out her child to nurss here in this Town,
& that her Selfe doth nurss at Mr. Benj* Dyers in Boston. She
is by the Select men warned to depart wth her child out of this
Town.
Mr. James Williams is forbid to put his cow in the burying place,
unless by Agreement he obtaine leave from the Select men.
Roger Judd is appointed to Inspect and Inform against the
Breach of the Penall orders of this Town and to Observ & attend
the directions therein given.
[136. ] August 27th. Mr. Timothy Thornton is by the Select-
men Nominated And Appointed to be the wharfinger to demand
and receive all and every the Incomes accrueing to this Town for
the improvement of the Wharf & Dock at Merryes Poynt at the
north end of Sd Town.
Upon Complaint made, the Select-men being Informed by Several
from amongst themselves who were appointed to veiw the Same,
that Chimnyes of the House formerly belonging to James Hurgcs
Now Witherlys is defective and dangerous.
Ordered yl. the Sd. Witherly be forth with notified to amend &
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rcpairc the Same, and that the Occupiers of Sd Chimny be warned
to forbear keeping fire in ye Sd. chirnny uutill tlie Same be Sufli-
ciently repaired to the Satisfaction of ye Select men.
Mr. Francis Thrasher is desired to imploy & direct Some meet
persons to ineud & Secure the Highway on the neck leading to
Roxbury to the value of Ten pounds Kxpence.
September 2d. Daniell Edwards his Petition to Sell Strong
drinck as a Ketaylor at the house he hires of Mr. Peter Barber over
agl. ye Town House. Approved by ye Select men.
M'. Sainucll Bridge is by the Select men directed to place & Set
up the House of Easement for the Latten School at the Wcst'y
end of ye School-House.
[137.] Scptr. 8. Cap'. Thorn' Hutchenson, Mr. Stephen
Minot <& Joseph Prout are Appointed to waite on his Excellency
the Governour & Signifie the Select mens request to him to Excuse
from ordinary Traiueings & Millitary Watches twenty four men of
the Inhabitants of Boston Such as they Shall from time to time
Appoint & improve in Attending the Water Engines of this Town
at that a List of their names be pesented.
Cap'. Timothy Clark is Chosen Moderator for this present
moneth.
Sep*. 16. Liberty is granted to Sam". & Eneas Salter to Set up
posts & Boards on ye Highway to Stop the carts from from Comc-
ing on the pavement on which they are now at workc Nigh unto
the House of Sam11. Sewall Esqr., and the Sd Stop to continue only
for So long time as the Same Shall be necessary.
Mr. Thorn8 Cushing & Joseph Prout are appointed to Advise
vt0* Elisha Cook Esqr. abl. appointing a time of meeting of the
Committee of ye Proprietors & Select men to debate abl. chooseing
persons according to ye vote of ye Town, in order to putting an
end to the contests abl ye blue hills & wast Lands at Brantrce.
Septr. 22th. Ordered that Elisha Cook Esqr. & the rest of the
committee for proprietors be desired to meet wth the Select men
at ye Town House, on Tuesday the 30th of Scpf. currt. to debate
abl the affaire of the Brantree Land according to ye Town vote.
Mr". Rachell Winsor her Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong
drinck as a retaylor disallowed.
The Price of Wheat Stated by y* Select men for Regulating ye
Assize of Bread is Six Shillings p. bushall.
[138.] Septr. 2Gth. Mercy ye Wife of John Ovington her
Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong driuck as a Retaylor dis-
allowed.
Septemb' 29th. James Batteson , Clockmaker being present Says
he came from Pensilvania into this Town Abe a moneth Since, &
desires to dwell here, the Select men do now warn him to depart
out of Town or to finde Suretyes to Save the Town from Charge
by the Last monday in Octobr next.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1707. 05
The Select men have agreed to Let unto Mr. Stephen Miuot all
that peice or parcell of Meadow & upland at the Southerly end of
the neck of Boston lieing beyond the Salt ponds butting South
westerly on the Land of the S . Minot Easterly upon the Country
Road, uorth westerhy on Muddy River Marsh & on the bay or Salt
water, to gether with ye Bull Pasture as it is now fenced in lying
ovei« against the Land belonging to tie George Tavern nigh Rox-
bury gate for ye term of Seven years from the 25th day of De-
cembr next, In consideration whereof the Sd. Minot is to provide
and Keep at his own Cost and Charge for the use of the Inhabitants
of Said Town of Boston, Two good & Suflicient Bulls to be kept
all the year & every year within this Town dureiug yc Sd. term.
And also Sufliciently to ditch & dreine the Sd Meadow or Salt
marsh. And make & maintaiue Sufficient Dams at both ends of
the S'1. Upland lieiug between the Salt ponds & the Sd. Minots
fence for ye Keeping out the tide or Salt wated dureiug ye Sd.
Tearm, and to manure the Sd. upland [139.] So as to make good
English meadow thereof. And at the end of ye Sd. Term to deliver
up unto the Select-men of Sd Town all the afore granted premisies
with all the dams, ditches & fences thereof in good and Teuuanta-
ble repaire.
Ordered that the orders about regulating the "Watch men be Set
up iu each Watch House.
Ordered that care be taken to regulate the Coudit in the Street
uigh Thom9 Plats his Shop.
Ordered that notice be given to ye Mill owners to take care to
Secure the Mill Bridge
Mr. Thomas Gushing is chosen to be Moderator for this next
raoneth.
Septembr 30. The wife of Phillip Cooper her Petition for Ly-
cence to Sell Or bottle Ale by retaile disallowed by the Select
men.
Whereas notice was given to the Gentlemen of ye Committee for
Proprietors desircing them to meet wth the Select men at this time
to debate Ab'. the afaire of ye Land at Brantree, and none of
them appearing except Elisha Cook Esqr. & Sam" Sewall Esqr. ye
Sd. two Gentlemen wr by y* Select men desired to treat wth the rest
& to appoint another meeting.
Octobr. 8th. Richd Smith his Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong
driuck as an Inn holder disallowed by y6 Select men.
Cap'. Timothy Clark, Mr. Tho. Gushing & Mr. Francis Thrasher
as desired to Enquire of Elisha Cooke Esqr. & Samuel Sewall Esqr
to Know of them what is like to be done ab' the Committee &
Select mens meeting to Treat ab'. ye Land at Brantree.
[14O.] Octobr. 8th. Ordered that the Town Clerk in ye name
of the Select men do make complaint to the Court of Gen" Sessions
of the Peace now Sitting Ag'. William Parkman for building a
hollow wharfe, Over the Towns-Slip Nigh Mr. Edward Budd'
Wharfe.
66 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Octob' 13. Richd Smith his Petition to Sell drink as an Inhold'
is againe disallowed.
A Certificate from the Qr. Sessions for granting Rich'1. Pullen a
Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as an Inholder is now Layd before
the Select men to Consider whether they have any thing " to object
Ag'. it.
Mr. James Maxwell is Appointed and impowered to inspect 'the
breach8 of the Town order relateing to Chimnyes happening to be
on fire, and to make complaint to one or more of Her Majtie8 Jus-
tices against the Occupier of Such Chimny, other then Such who
Shall forth with give or Send in in unto the Treasurer for this
Town, the fine or forfeiture as is directed in the Sd. Town order,
& the Said Maxwell is here by directed to Lay before the Select
men once every moneth an acco' in writing of all his proceedings
herein.
Novemb*. 3d. The Select men at their meeting this day haveing
— reed a notification from the Justices of the Court of Gen" Sessions
of the Peace for the County of Suffolke dated at Boston, the 13th
of October 1707, Signifieing that the Sd Justices have consented
that Richd. Pullen be allowed [141.] an Inholder at the Green
Dragon in Boston Provided the Select men of bd. Town have
nothing to object.
Whereunto the Sd. Select men do object & Say that it ha;h been
credibly reported by Some of the Neighbour hood that the Sa.
Pullen hath kept bad orders in the House where he dwelt last, and
that he hath been more then once convict and fined for the Same.
And that Since his removeall to the Green Dragon, Severall of
the watch men have Observed that more then once company hath
been gameing in his House after midnight, And the Sd. Select
men holding them Selves obliged (So farr as in them lies) to pre-
vent Such disorders in ye Town, they do therefore declare unto
the Said Justices, that it is their Opinion, that the granting tiie Sa.
Lycence will be hurtfull to this Town.
Novembr. 17th. Ruth Widdow of Sam" Clough deceased her
Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as a Retaylor, is dis-
allowed by the Select men.
Job Brown haveing Served Apprentice in Newtown, & being
come from thence into this Town Some time in ye beginiug of this
Moneth, he being troubled wth fitts and in danger of being
Chargeable, ordered that Mr Maxwell do forth with warn the sd.
Job Brown to depart out of this Town, unto Newtown, that being
the place where he doth belong.
Novr. 24th Upon the motion of Rand that his mother
Sarah Watts (who lately came from Charlestown) may admitted
to dwell in this Town, The Select men considering her circum-
stances do disallow her Inhabiting here & Mr Maxwell is ordered
to warn her to depart w"1 her two Children out of this Town'.
[143.J Decembr 8th. Whereas Sarah Watts an Inhabitant of
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1707. 07
the Towu of Charles town did w01 her two young Children removed
from thence iuto this Town, some time in Novembr Last, und was
by Mr. James Maxwell by direction of the Select men, warned to
depart out of this Town \vth her Said two Children on the 8th of
Dcceinb1 Last & hath been alike warned at Sundry times Since,
And whereas She doth continue to Obtrude herselfe on this Town.
The Select men of this Towu do order that complaint thereof be
made to one of Her Majtie8 Justices of the Peace in order to her
being removed as the Law directs.
Dec'. 15th. Ordered that warrants be given forth for warning a
Town meeting for the choyce of a Comissioner & Trustees on
Monday 29th of Decembr. curr' at nine of the Clock in the fore
noon.
22th. Ordered that Mr. Barnerd Trot be Sent to Dorchester the
place of his abode.
29th. Ordered that notification be posted up Sigifieing that the
Select men have appointed to meet on Monday the 19th. of
Jaury Next at three of the Clock in tlie after noon, at the Town
House to receive & debate of the proposalls of any of the Inhab-
itants who Shall Offer to lake ye Land & Secure & maintaiue the
Highway on y* neck lieing between Mr. Bonnets Pasture & the old
Fortification.
January 7th. The Select men have agreed to Lett unto Mr.
Timothy Thornton the Liberty to improve the Laud where the Old
Fortification [143.] formerly Stood at Merry8 point, for the build-
ing a Ship there, uutill the first day of October next ensueing, he
being obliged to keep open and cleer a Sufficient passage or Cart way
from the highway to the new line of comunicatiou Leading to
the new fortification there, and to keep free from any Incumberauce
the new faceing of the wharfes addo3'niug, untill the Same Shall
be finished, and to pay unto the Treasurer of this Town the Sum
of Twelve pounds money at the end and Expireatiou of. Sd. Terme.
January 26th. Thomas Robinson haveing represented that his
daughter being Lately delivered of a Basterd Child & the Quarter
Sessions hath not yet ordered ye reputed father thereof to be at ye
Charge of maintainancc of Sa. Child. & the he being a poor man
desires reliefe of the Town towards the Support thereof the Select
men do agree to consider what is proper for y'n to do ab' it.
2d. The Select men do appoint & desire Mr. Samuell
Bridge to Inspect and Euform against the breach of that the
Town orders for Keeping Ladders to each House & to return unto
the Select men the names of all Such persons wch he Shall finde
not provided wth Ladders as the Sd. order directs.
The Select men do desire the Justices, Overseers of the Poor &
Constables of this Town to joyu with them in ye Severall divisions
of this Town to Vissit the Families thereof on Wednesday the 4th of
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Febry curr' and to meet at the Town House at Six of the Clock on
the evening of y° Same day to compare the Remarks y'. Shall be
then made in ye. Sd. vissits & to consult of what shall he need full
furder to be done in ye Same for the welfare & good order of this
Town.
[144.] Febry 9th. It being represented to the Selectmen y*
M™ Wavy Thomas at her own cost & charge will put out to board
her Mother Margaret Bound to James Harbour of Dorchester.
Ordered that notification be Given to the Select men of Dor-
chester that in case the sd. Widdow Bound Shall So come & dwell
there She Shall never-the-less at any time hereafter be againe
received into this Town as an Inhabitant thereof as formerly She
hath been.
Feb17 1 G. Sam" Smith being present Sayes he belongs to Water-
town & came thence into this Town wth his wife Al>' five raoueths
Since, he is warned to depart with his wife out of this Town or to
fiude Security to Indemuilie the Town at or before the Last mon-
day in March next.
Ordered that warrants be given forth to the Constables to warn
the Inhabitants to convene at the Town-house on Monday the b"1.
of March next to chuse Town Officers, & to raise money &c-
Feb17 23th. The Selectmen being called to State the High wnyes
next the House now to be erected for Kobt. Calef juner on part of
ye Land \vch formerly was Joseph Wheelers at the South end of
Boston, they do Assert the bredth of the High way leading to ye
Watering place from the middle of yc corner post of Mr Sam11 Lil-
lies land there to the Corner of Sd Calfes Celler wall to be Thirt}7
foot & four Inches in Breadth & y1. the north west Side of Sd
Calefs House Shall range from ye Corner of Ephr. Fenuo' House
upon a Straight Line to ye midle of ye Sd. Lillies corner post, and
ye worke men wr ordered to conform & place ye Sd building
according thereunto.
Fines paid into the Treasurer for the breach of ye Town order
relating to Chimneys [145.] l>eing on fire, vf^ were collected by
him within this present year, the names of the p'sons who pd. the
Same are as followeth viz'.
Sam" Baley, Cap1. Gilbert Bant, John Ruck, William Thomas,
William Obbinsou, Mr. Cotton Mather, Beujamen Gallop, Peter
Barbour, Eldr Joseph Bridgham, (Davise & Mattox) Cap' Sam"
Mould, Jonathan Mountfort & Sarah Knight in all 13 at 10/ each
£6. 10. 0.
Feb17 27. The wife of Edward Prat of Taunton who was by the
Select men on the 31th of March Last warned to depart out of this
Town, and She being lately agaiue returned, and in danger of be-
comeing a Charge to the Town, the Sd Select men do order that
Application be made to one of Her Majties Justices requesting a
wan-ant for the conveying her out of this town as the Law
directs.
SELECTMEN'S RECOIIDS, 1708. f>9
March lrt. 1708. Samuel Moers his Petition for Lycence to Sell
Strong clrinck as an Inhulder at the House of Mr. Stephu Minot
nigh Roxbury Gate in Boston, in the Room, and Stead of John
Gibbs who is about to quit his Lycence and remove nigher into
the Town and wholly to follow his oun perticuler Trade, the wch
Petition was granted by the Select meii.
March 15th. Ordered that the 4 Assessors who refuse to Serve
be advised w"1.
[146.] March the 22th. 1707/8. The Select men have nom-
inated & chosen Messu™ William Ireland, John Brentnell, Jon*
Eustice & Abram Towusend, to joyn wth the persons appointed by
the Select men of Charlestowu in riming the line and renewing the
bound marks between our Town and theirs, & they are desired to
meet wUl the Charlestown Gentlemen at the House of Daniell
Whitcmore at the head of South River on Tuesday the 30th of
March curr' at eight of the Clock in the morning and to perform
Sd worke
Mr. John Brcntnall hath Since made return under his hand that
him Selfe wth Jonathan Eustice & Abram Towuseud for Boston ;
And Cap1. Nathan" Dows, Eliezur Dows, John Turff & Ebenr.
Asten for Charlestowu did at the time Appointed Attend and per-
form ye Sd. Service.
March 23. The Select men have nominated & chosen Messu™.
Hugh Floyd Thomas Berry, Edward Tuttle Jnnr. Abram Ilasie &
Jonathan Towncsend to joyn wth. the persons whom the Selectmen
of Lyn Shall appoint for that Service, to run the Line & renew
the bound marks betweu our Town-and theirs on Tuesday the 27th
of A prill next, & if that day proves wett & apparantly unsutable,
then to Attend the Same the Tuesday following, and to meet at
the House of Parrise nigh Coll" Paige" at R. marsh at nine
of the Clock in the morning of Sd. day then to enter upon Sd.
work.
[147.] Hugh Floyd, Thomas Berry, Edward Tuttle, Jonathan
Towusend & Abraham Hasic have since the performance of Sd.
Service have Signified under their hands that the}- did on the Sd.
2<th. of A prill joyn w"1 the Gentlemen Appointed for lyn & did
then then renew the Ancient bound markes between our Town and
theirs. & that they have wth Reading men don y" like on that line.
The Select men a Nominated & Chosen Messu" Jer. Belcher,
John Floyd, Sam" Breeden, Will™ Ilasie, & John Tuttle Tertia
to joyn wth. the p'sons whom the Select men of Maiding Shall ap-
point for that Service, to run the line & renew the bound markes
between their Town and ours on Tuesday the 27th. of aprill next,
or if y' day proves wett then the next Tuesday following & to
meet at the House of Mr. William Ireland at 8 of the Clock in the
morning of Sd. day, then to enter upon Sd. worke, note that Since
the performance of Sd. worke, the persons above named viz'. Jer.
Belcher, John Floyd, AVilliam Ilasie, Samuoll Breedend and John
Tuttle made return that they did on the Sd 27th of Apr" joyn w^
70 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 75.
the Gentlemen Appointed for Maiding viz'. Sam11. Green Sen'.
Cap1 John Lyuds, William Sargent, and did agree in riming the
Line & renewing the Ancient bound markes between our Town
and theirs.
A Town meeting on Monday the 29th of March Curr4. at two of
ye Clock in ye afternoon is appointed to chuse Seven Assessors &
4 Constables in the room of those who have refused to Serve.
[148.] The Select men do agree to meet together abl. the
Towns affaires every Monday at Six of the Clock in the afternoon,
and that each of them who Shall neglect to Attend by the Space
of halfe & hour beyond or past the Sd. time appoynted Shall forfeit
and pay the Sume of four pence for every Such Neglect. Sd fines
to be disposed of At the direction of the Select men.
March 31et. Upon a debate with Severall of the principal!
Gentlemen whose Lands Abutt on the Street Leading from Scarlets
wharfc to Mr. Jonas Clarks, abl paveiug the Said Street according
to the Town Vote, The Select men do agree that in case the Sd.
Abutters do go about & effect the Sd. worke and defray all the
rest of the charge thereof, then the Sd. Select men will Order pay-
ment out of the Town Treasuiy to defray the Charge of one third
part of the Sd. paveing, besides they will defray the charge of the
Towiies part of paveing ag' the ends of the two lanes wcl1 abutt on
the Sd. Street.
Aprill 5th. A Town meeting on Monday the 12th of Apr11 curr'
at nine of the clock in the fore noon to Chuse two Assessors & on
constable in the room of Such who have refused.
Aprill 12. At a meeting of the Select men of Boston, The
Price of wheat Stated by ye Sel. men for Regulating ye assize of
bread is five Shill & Six pence.
[149,] Mr. Daniel Oliver & Mr Francis Thresher are by the
Select men desired to meet at the House of Mr. William Ireland
on Tuesday the 27th of Aprill curr1. at nine of the clock in ye morn-
ing to joyn in runing the lines between our Town & the Townes of
Maiding, Lyn, & Reading.
Whereas Hannah Turner belonging to the Town of Ilmgham &
as she Saith came from thence into this Town Some time in or ab'
the monethof January Last and hath Since that been Sundry times
by the direction of the Select men warned to depart out of this
Town, wch warning She hath not Attended. Ordered that Apli-
cation be made to one of her Majties Justices requesting a warr' for
the Sending her }•' Sd. H. Turner out of y' Town.
Whereas Christian Fortune belonging to the Town of Marble
head & came from thence into this Town in or ab' the begining of
March Last, and hath Since that been warned to to depart to her
Husband at marble head wch She neglects to do. Ordered that
Application be made to one of her majties Justices for a warrant for
the sending her out of this Town.
Eiward Gray is allowed to make use of the High way nigh Ll.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1708. 71
Holmes' to make ropes as formerly he paying 6 ShiH. p year for y*
years past and Twenty Shill. p. annum while he shall So use the
Same for ye future.
[15O.] George Itipley is appointed Cow keeper for the En-
sueing Suiner, he is to procure Sufficient Assistance So as due
care may be taken in looking after & keeping the Cows under his
Charge, and that he take care to water the Hulls and put them
up by night in Such places as the Select men Shall appoint and he
is impovvered to demand and receive of the owners of the Said
Cows two Shillings p. head for each cow under his care as a re-
ward for his performing of the Said Service.
Edward Bartles is appointed Pound Keeper for the Town of
Boston for the year ensueing.
George Ripley and Edward Bartles & each of them are appointed
and Impovvered to impound any horse or horses dry Cattell or
Sheep which Shall be found going at Large or feeding on the Comon
Laud, Streets, or Lanes of this town contrary to the Town order
in that case made & provided, and to make Complaint to one of
Her Majties Justices against the owner or owners of Such horse,
dry cattell or Sheep So found going at Large, in order to recover-
ing the penalty or fine, according to the Sd Town order, and as a
reward for their Service they Shall have to the value of two Third-
parts of every Such fine by them So obtained
[151.] Aprill the 19th. Ordered that the Members of Coun-
ccll and Justices within this Town be desired to meet wth. the Se-
lect men at the Town House on ye 21th of Apr11 Cur', at 5 of the
clock in ye after noon to give their Advice ab'. ye watch in this
Town.
•
Aprill the 21. Mr James Maxwell haveing desired the Members
of Councell and Justices to be present wth the Select men at this
meeting there appeared present viz'.
Elisha Hutchinson Esqr. Pen Towusend Esqr. John Foster Esqr.
Andr. Belcher Esq. Simion Stoddard Esqr. Jer. Dummer Esqr.
Thomas Brattle Esqr., Thorn8 Palmer Esqr Esqr. Sam". Lynd Esqr.
William Clark Esqr. together with the Select men. viz'. Cap'.
Oliver Noyes, Daniel Oliver, Thomas Gushing, Daniell Powii-
iug, Stephen Minot, & Joseph Prout, who did unanimusly agree
and declare that (dureing Such time as a Millitary Watch shall
not be ordered and Appointed to be kept) it is most for the benefit
and Safety of this Town that a watch be Kept within the Same, by
a competent number of men hired to Attend the Sd. Service.
The Select men do order that Application be made to the
Quarter Sessions desireing them to direct and order the rule for
Apportioning & Levying the watch Tax.
[152.] Aprill 26th. At a meeting of the Select men of Bos-
ton Ordered that warrants be given forth by the Town Clerk to
warn «;lie Inhabit" to meet on Monday the 17th of May next at
nine of clock in the fore noon to Chuse Representitives and to
advise & agree ab' any other matter for the benefit of ye Town.
72 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
May ye 3d. Ordered that the Streets, Lanes, and Alleys of
this Town as they are now named & bounded, be accordingly re-
corded in the Town Book.
The Select men have nominated & chosen Mess" Allexander
Shcrar, Barrat Dyer, Job Ingram & John Green to be gager8,
veiwers & Surveyors of Cask made for Tarr, Pitch, Turpentine
and Rossin, and for Searching and proveiug them after they are
filled, and for marking them after they are filled.
Andrew Allen a Stranger being present Sayes that he came
from Virginia to Cape Ann about eighteen Moneths Past and
that he hath Since that dwelt at Bilrica for the Space of one year
& that he came from thence into this Town about five weeks past.
The Select men do now warn him to depart out of this Town or
to bring Security to Indempuifie ye Town.
Ordered that Samuell, Eneas, & James Salter8 be imployed in
carrying on the pavement in the Street to wards the South end of
the Town, to ye value of two hundred pounds, And that they
take care ab' Lowering the Highway on the Hill before Cap'.
Dyers [153.] and to remove the Earth So as to raise ye lower
part of the way where they Shall pave & to bring in ye acco' of
the Charge thereof to ye Select men.
And for the Said paveing thc3T are to be paid at the rate of
Twenty pence p yard as was ye Last year.
Ordered that Cap'. Tim0. Clark be desired to deliver to Mr Max-
well a Scain of ye Towns match to be Lodged in ye Townhouse
for the Town use there.
May the 4th. The Select men of Boston do order and Assigne
unto Each of the eight constables of ye Sd Town for ye year cn-
sueiug the Sevcrall aompanyes where each constable is to take
perticuler care in warning the Inhabitants for their appearance
at Town meetings viz.
N°. 1. Const1 Ebenr Clough
for Cap'. Tuttles compa.
" 2. James Grant
Major Winthrops compa.
N°. 3. Will™. Cleer
Cap1. Ballentiues cornp*.
" 4. Peter Butler
Coll0. Checkly' compa.
" 5. James Bodwin
Coll0. Hobbies compa.
" 6. William Clark
Cap'. Fitch' compa.
" 7. John Olton
Cap'. Keeling8 compa.
" 8. Robert Calef
Cap*. Savage8 compa.
The Select men do agree to order the High way Leading from
the Common up to Gentry Hill to be Laid open.
[154.] Pursuant to the Law of this Province Iutiuld an
Act for Regulating of Free Negro's &c.
SELECTMEN'S RECOIJDS, 1703. 73
The Select men do order & require of the Free Negro's of this
'I own hereafter named each one to give their Attendance Faith-
fully and dilligently to worke at repaircing & cleansing the High
waycs of this Town at Such time and place as Mr. Salter Shall
direct, for the Space of So many dayes as is Set down Against
each persons name and is as followeth. viz'.
dayes dayes
Tom Cowell Papaw Dick
Robin Keats 8 Joseph Jollow 8
Dick Buclil 8 Graudy Eliot 8
Thorn* Moscman 4 Sampson Jefferyes 6
Adam Safflu 8 a fellow came fro Charles T 4
Ned llubbert 6 Richd Boreman 4
Miugo Proctor 8 Peter Quaque 4
Simpson Indian 4 Bastion Waite 8
George went wlh
Cap'. Green 4 Mr Hutchinson's Phillip 4
Mingo Walker 12 Sambo Monck 8
Coffee Ilutchinson 4 Humphry Phips 2
Mingo Quinsie 8 Dick Dudley 4
And the Said Select men do hereby Appoint and Impower Mr.
Eneas Salter to give necessary directions about the time place
and manner of ther performing the Sd Service and (if neet be) to
make complaint to one or more of Her Majtie8 Justices of the
Peace Against any of [155.] them who Shall neglect or refuse to
Attend the Same in order to the recovery of the penalty of the
Law in that case provided, and to render an acco' unto the Select
men of his doings herein. '
May the 10th. Orderd, That the names & bounds of the Streets,
Lanes, & Alley* of this Town be forthwith Transcribed & five
hundred of them Printed.
The Select men do agree to Enform the Grand jury of the
deficiency of the Out Wharfes in ordr that the Same be Presented
to ye Qr Sessions.
The Select men do desire Cap'. Oliver NV^-es to retaine one
more Lawyer to joyn wth Mr. Newton in pursute of the Towns-
Right in the Watering place Called Wheelers Pond.
Ordered that Mr. James Maxwell do Signifie to Cap'. Bant,
that the Select men do order him to remove the Incroachment by
him made in the Street by placeing an Upright Cellar door there-
May 24. Ordered that Mr. Eneas Salter do require of the
Severall negro's here after named to Attend and perform Service
on the Highway in manner as was ordered the 4th of may curr'. the
number of dayes hereafter Set down to each persons name viz'.
Grande}- Pirkins 6
Great John 8
Tom Rumny Marsh 6
74 CFTY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Toney at ye north 8
Stabastin Lcvensworth 8
Dick Ramshed 8
Charles Moneno 8
Richd. Patience Saylor 8
Mingo Walker for Last year 4
[156.] May 31th. Ordered that notice be given by Mr. James
Maxwell to the Neighbourhood in Marshalls Lane who have Set
posts & a barr cross the way there that they are forthwith to
remove the Same & Lay open the Sd. Wa}'.
Ordered that Seth Smith be Sued for the rent wch he owcth to
y* Town.
Ordred that Sam11. Millar be Sued for the rent he Owcth to the
Town.
Ordred that (as Soon as may be) the Town rents be made
payaMe y* Last of Feb^ yearly.
ordered that Mr. Maxwell give notice to James Williams y' he
forbear to put his Cow in the burying place, or the Same to be
impounded.
John Hucanan his Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as
a Retaylor from his House in Wood Lane is Allowed by ye. Sel
men.
June 14th. At a meeting of the Select men, Samucll Ilaugh his
Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong driuck as a rctaylor in the
room of M™ Mosely Alies Pearce who formerly Sold drick from ye
Petitioners Cellor and as he Saith is Abl to Lay it Down, allowed
by ye Sayd Select men. June 14th.
John Brick his Petition for Lycence to Sell Rum in Small Cask
as a Retaylor from his Shop & warehouse wch he hires on Scarlets
wharfc. Allowed by the Selectmen. June 14th.
Hannah ye wife of William Turner her Petitio for Lycence to
Sell Strong drinck as a Retaylor At her House next door to
Doctor Creeses in Malbrougli Street, Allowed by ye Sel.m.
June 14.
[157.] June 14. Whereas Mr. John Greeuough hath repre-
sented yl. the Alley Lately named Greenough's Alley, is his own
Propriety and for his private use.
Ordered that if he make it So to appear the giveing the name
thereto Shall not be understood to his prejudice.
. Ordered that notice be given to Mr. Timothy Wadsworth forth
with to remove the earth & Trash under his ware house wch Stands
over the Town" Slip, So as to give Sufficient vent to the Comon
Shore & dreines belonging to the Neighbourhood above, for the
dreiniug their Cellars.
Mr. Stephen Minot is desired to imploy workmen to make a
Sufficient foot way next beyond the Salt ponds on ye neck not
exceeding the value of £5.10.0.
The Select men have Lett unto James Williams the grass in the
old burrying place for this Summer he paying for the Same GO/.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1708. 75
June 15. The Select men this day being now mett together have
Staked out the Highway Sixteen foot& halfc in breadth, the nper-
side thereof extending from Hallawayes corner to Milk street
on a Straight line from thence to ye northerly corner of an old
Lcantoo or Shop belonging to Mr. W". Hallawuy, & from thence to
the Northerly Corner of Gillams Porch, & from thence wth a return
to Cap1. Paxtons corner over against his ware house, & Caleb
Eadey & Stephen Greenliefe are ordered to remove their Timber
from off the Sayd way as Soon a Conveniently they may.
[158.] Frances Gouge Widdovv her Petition for Lycence to
Sell Strong drinck as a retaylor in Cornhill Allowed by yc Sel. m.
June 21th.
Damaris Perkins her Petition to Sell drinck as a Retaylor dis-
allowed June 21th.
Mary Basset her Petition to Sell drinck as an 1 11 holder dis-
allowed June 21th.
Thorn" Phillips haveing been wounded in Her Majtic8 Service,
and there by rendered unable to do anything at his Trad towards
his Support, asks Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as an Retaylor at
his House next door to M™. Hauksworths at Cornhill in Boston.
Allowed by ye Sel. m. June 28th 1708.
Elizabeth Matteson her Petition to Sell drinck as a rctaylor dis-
allowed June 28.
Cap'. Grigory Sugers' Petition to Sell driuck as an Inholdcr dis-
allowed June 28th.
Richd. Pullen his Petition for Lvcence to Sell Strong drinck as
an Inholdr. at the Green Dragon Tavern in Boston, Allowed by the
Sel. m June 28th.
Bcnj" iMountfort his Petition to Sell drinck as an Inholdr dis-
allowed June 28th.
Rich'1 Hancock his Petition to Sell drinck as an Inholder, dis-
allowed June 28th.
Sam". Mattock his Petition to Sell driuck as an Inholder dis-
allowed June 28th.
July 12th. George Paream, Mary Basset, Rueth Iletchbone,
Joseph Pauley, Gregory Sugers, Benjamen Mountfort, Thomas
Everton, their Several Petitions to Sell Strong drinck as Innholders
are disallowed by ye Sel. men.
[159.] Damaris Perkins widdow her Petition for Lycence to
Sell as a Retaylor Such Sperits as She distills in her Limbeck
allowed by ye Select men July the 12th.
Elizabeth Newland her Petition to Sell Strong driuck as a Re-
taylor, disallowed July 12.
Rachell Wiusor & Lydia Barnes their Severall petitions for
Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as Retaylers. Allowed July 12th.
Ordered that Mr William Manley do proceed in carrying on the
pavement in The Townes part or middle of the way in Middle
Street Leading from Ag'. the House of the Late Rich'1 Middlecot
Esqr towards Cross Street, as far as the money allotted for ye
76 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Same will hold out and that he Endevour to procure the Neigh-
bour8 there to joyn in paveing ye Sides, July 12th.
The Select men takeing into consideration that the House of
William Bordman wch is reputed to Stand partly in Boston &
partly in Lyn, and that for as much as most of ye Land & yc Barn
is in Boston, the Polls dwelling there have beeu Rated & paid to
Boston lime out of in hide here to fore, & that for ab' three years
past the Same Polls have been Hated to Lyn as well as to
Boston. Ordered that the Constables of Boston do make distress
for ye Sd Poll Taxes as the Law directs, in order that an Isue
to that controversie may be ordered by a Superiour power before
whom it is Cqgiziable. July 12Ul.
[16O.] Pursuant to a concession of ye Selectmen the 16th of
July 1705. The Select men do now agree to Abate Sam" Millar
Six pounds of his first years rent of ye blue Hill Land.
And whereas the Treasur hath commenced a Sute agl him for 3
years rent £'6G]i. Ordered that in case he give bond for ye payment
of Thirty. pounds by ye 5th of Novembr next and pay ye Kxpence
of ye writt Servering and Attorney then the Sd Action to be let
fall. July 12th.
Ordered that the High way on the High ground between Mr.
Shalers & Mr. Powells in Newberry1 be made lower So much as
Shall be necessary to bring the water of S'1. Street to run y'. way.
July 19th. Nalhaniell Shannon, Mary the wife of Cap*. Sam"
Mould, & Mar}- Flint, widdow their Severall Petitions for Lyceuce
to Sell Strong drinck as Retaylors ar allowed by the Select men.
Thomas Pecks Petition to Sell drinck as a Rctaylor disallowed
July l'Jlh.
Ordered that Charles Mencno a free negro belonging to Cam-
bridge who came into this Town ab' the lrt. of June Last do findc
Security to Indemnifie the Town or to depart out of Town.
Ordered that notice be given to Mr. Tim0 Thornton forthwith to
Lcvcll & make passable the way to ye new Fortifica and Cleer his
Timbr & planck from off the Line of comunication.
July 20th. The Select men being now met at ye Mill creek have
desired Cap4. Oliver Noyes to signifie to Docf Cooke (one of the
Gentle men of y* proprietors of ye Water mills) that they are of
Opinion that the owner of ye mill who are now ab1 to rebuild the
mill bridg that they ought to make ye Sd. Bridge the breadth of ye
II. way.
July 23. Docf Noysc haveing now Signified to ye Select men
that he hath Tieated wth Docf Cook who gave him this answere,
viz. That the Mill owners have debated that matter and do re-
fuse to make the mill bridg the breadth of ye High way, and do
intend to make it only ab'. ye Same width it was before.
Voted to be the oppinion of ye Select men that the mill bridg ought
to be made the full breadth of ye Highway there. And that Accord-
ing to the intent of yc grant made to ye Mill owners ye 31, 11, '43.
[Evidently Newberiy street.— W. H. W.]
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1708. 77
It is Incumbent on the present owners of ye Sd. Mills at
their Own cost and charge to make ye Said Bridge of the Sd.
breadth.
Voted that Application be made to ye Justices in Court of
Gen11. Sessions of ye Peace now Sitting, Requesting them to give
order that the Sd. Mill owners do make the Sd. bridg of ye full
breadth of ye High way.
[163.] July 26th. George -Peream, Ruth Hetchbone, Mary
Basset, their Several Petitions for Lycence to Sell drinck as
Inholders wr disallowed by ye Select men.
M™ Elizabeth ye wife of Mr Joseph Arnold her Petition to Sell
Strong drinck as a Retayler untill her husband returns home of his
present voyage. Allowed July 26th.
Cap'. Oliver Noyse is chosen moderator of ye Select men for ye
Ensueing moneth.
July 29th. Upon a motion of Mr. Michael Shaler & others of the
neighborhood there that the High way before their Land (accord-
ing to the Range of ye Pavement alreaday made) is likely to
Lower the Hill before their Houses to their great damage.
Ordered that instead of four inches fall to every twelve yards as
was befor projected, that the Same be continued at three inches
fall for the Space of fifty Seven yards wch comes against Mr.
Shalers Land and Mr. Thresher is desired to direct the pavers
in their So doing.
Aug. 3. Joseph Malam his Petition to Sell Strong drinck as a
Retayler is allowed by ye Sel men.
Consented that Henry Hills Lycence from ye Justices to Sell
drink as a Retayler. be not opposed.
Aug. 5th. upon a further debate of y* Select men & Mr Shaler
& his neighbours, w"1 the pavers.
Consented that ye pavement be continued at 4 Inches fall to 12
yds yet further 48 yards.
[163.] August ye 9th. Whereas Eliner Reed an Inhabitant
of this Town being now entertaied in ye Almes- House, And Some
of her friends moveing to the Sd. Select men, that they are willing
to be at the charge of her board at Dorchister.
The Select men do order that notification be given to the Select
men of Dorchister that the Sd. Elinor Reed her being placed to
board in their Town, Shall not in any wise oblige them to be at
charge for her Support but that She Shall at all times here after
be accouutd an Inhabitant of Boston, and Shall be againe received
as Such & the like notice to be given concerning Widdow Bound.
The Select men haveing now had a debate w01 Mr. Glover of
Dorchister who is the owner of the Land where Anthony Green-
hill dwells, the Sd. Glover doth manifest his consent that a Trian-
guler peice of his Sd. Laind be Layd into the Highway, So as to
make a Straight line from ye corner of Sd. Green hills Shop to the
78 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
corner of Mr. Shalers House next y* Street, provided thatMr David
Jefferyes do leave out of his Land agreeable to the Same line, and
that the Sd Glovers fence he removed & made good by the Select
men. and that M™ Grcenhill be made good to her any damage wch
Shall Sustaine in her Garden.
The Town Treasur is directed to retaine a Lawyer & pursue the
recovery of Dockage &c of Cap1. Flints Ship At the rate of five
Shill. p. week.
[164.] August 16th. In answere to Cap1. Gyles Dyers pro-
posalls to ye Select men when they met Last at his House to view
the Townes Pond or watering place there.
Ordered that notice be given to ye Said Cap' Dyer that the Sd
Select men they do Incline to propose to the Town at their next
meeting in consideration y1 he hath Enlarged the Highway to grant
unto him all y' part of ye Land formerly belonging to yc Sd Pond,
& now included within his fence. Provided that lie the Sd. Dyer
do quit clame unto the Towne all that part of the Said Pond &
land therto belonging wch is yet unfenced. And that he remove his
House of office So far distant from the Sd Pond as that it at no
time anno}* the Same.
Ordered that application be made to one of Her Majties Justices,
desireing a warr1 for the Sending of Christian Fortune out of this
Town to Marble head, where she doth properly belong.
Ordered that Mr. James Maxwell give notice to James Varney to
make his Brik wall in highth conformable to his Lycence or he
will be presented.
The Town Treasu* is directed to demand of Elisha Cook Esqr
Rent at Twenty Shilling p annum from the 25th of March 1G87
and if need be to Sue for ye Same.
Ordered that the Town Clerk draw out a coppie of ye Records
Abl. the out wharves & Lay before ye Sel. men.
[165.] Aug. 16. The Town Treasu' is directed to Sue the
constables at the next Court for what they are in Arrears in their
accots.
August 30th. Thankfull Trobridge being present Sayes She was
of Late an Inhabit' of Roxbury. She is admitted to reside in this
Town in Case Mr Fr. Thresher Stand bound for her in 401 bond
otherwise She Stands under warning to depart out of Town.
Sarah Favour being present Says She came from England with
Capt Mould Some time in Decembr. Last, the Select men do warn
her to depart out of this Town unless She bring Security to Save
ye Town from Charge, by monday next.
Stephen Crane of Brantree being present hath paid to the Town
Treasur two Shillings as an acknowledgment of the Town of
Bostons Right unto a peice of Meadow which he hath occupied
for this two years Last past, being part of the Scruffie meadow
belonging to the Blue hill Lands, on the South Side of the Brook
next to Brantree.
The Select men haveing viewed a peice of the Townes Land be-
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1708. 79
longing to the burying-place, wch hath been for four years past,
improved by Wield0 Jones for the enlargem' and accoraodation of
her house nigh unto the pound, being a Triangular Strip or peice
of Land the Southwesterly end there of next the Pound being in
breadth there eight feet & eleven Inches & thence riming to a
point of eight Inches in breadth at the North Eastly end thereof
next Mad™. Whartons Land.
[166.] The Said Land being three foot & Six Inches wide
at the South westerly corner of ye Sd. House & thr.ee foot and two
Inches wide at the the north-westerly corner thereof.
Agreed unto by the Select men to Let ye Sd peice or Strip of
Land to Sam" Belknap at three Shillings p annum durein the
Townes pleasure, otherwise he is forth with to quit and Lay open,
the Same to ye burying place as formerly it was.
Ordered that Samuell Belknap do forth with remove from off the
burying place & that he forbear to Lay any Lumber there for the
future.
Ordered that the Stile at the burying place next the Almes
House be taken down.
Ordered that Thomas Battles his Gate into ye burrying place be
nayled fast So as not to be opened any more there. And that ye
Sd Battles be warned to forbear to Cast Trash out of his Land
into ye burying place.
Ordered that the Select mens objection be given in to the Qr.
Session ag' George Peream" haveing a Lycence to Keep a publick
House, for that ye watch have often observed his house to be dis-
orderly in ye night pcrticulerly on ye 27th. of August curr*.
Sep'. 6th. Ordered that Mr. Maxwell do Attend and Supyly y*
Assessors as formerly lie hath done.
Ordered that Mr Nath" Williams be invited to remove into ye
House where Mr Cheever dwelt & y' Mr Minot & Mr Powning do
Speak wth him abl it, and to Mr. Lewise ab' cleering ye Sd. House.
[167.] Septembr 13th. Ordered that Mr Maxwell do warn
Cap1 Gyles Dyer to remove the Earth wch he hath Lately Layd on
the Townes Land next to ye watering place by ye Side of Pond
Street
M™ Deliverence Wakefeeld her motion for Liberty to repaire her
cellar wall by adding thereto ab1 foreteen Inches on the Street,
disallowed by ye Selectmen
Mesu" Daniell Oliver & Daniel Powning are desired to gett
gutters & other necessary repaires to be done at y* School masters
House.
Ordered that notice be given to the Select men of Roxbury
desireiug them to meet us at Roxbury Gate on Tuesday ye 28th of
Sep1. Curr* at two of the Clock in the afternoon to run the line
between our Town & theirs.
Septembr 20. Whereas Thomas Chamberline hath Lately cast
the earth wch he hath dugg out of his cellar, into the High way be-
fore his House in Orange Street, he being present hath liberty
80 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
granted, to lett the Sd earth lie there for the present, and is
ordered by the Select men to remove the Same hereafter if the
Same Shall be found hurtfull to ye Sd High way.
Ordered that the Stop cross the Highway in Newbery Street be
continued uutill ye 1" of October next, that So the new pavem'
there may be preserved.
Ordered the pavers be directed to turn a gutter next the Land
of ye Walkers in Newbery Street.
Mr Daniell Oliver, Cap' Noyse & Cap' Clark to gether w* Mr John
Edwards are desired to measure ye Townes part of ye new
pavcin' in Newbery Street.
[1(>8.] The Select men haveing directed Mr James Maxwell
to warn Cap' Gyles Dyer to remove the earth which hath Lately
Layd on ye Townes Land next the watering place calld wheelers
pond, ye Sd Maxwell now returns answr to ye Select men y' he hath
given ye Sd warning to Cap' Dyer Dyer & he refuseth to comply
there w"1.
September 27th. Mr. Thomas Gushing, Cap*. Oliver Noyes, Mr
Francis Thresher & Mr Stephen Minot are by the Select men Ap-
pointed & desired to go and veiw the Blue hill Land at Bran tree &
consult the best way of improveing the Same for the Townes
advantage & make report there of to y* Select men in order to ye
laying the Same before ye Town at their next meeting.
. James Smiths Petition for Lj'cence to Sell Strong drinck as an
Inholder disallowed by the Select men.
Lazurus Lattanire Sayes he came into this Town from N. York
wth Capt. Debrose ab'. two moneths Since he is warned to depart
with his wife & children out of this Town unless he forth with
bring Security to Save the Town from charge.
I
Sep*. 28. Mr Thomas Gushing is desired to treat w'h the com-
mittee for y* Fortifications, desireing them to order the removeall
of ye Townes Stones by them Layd on ye flatts by the neck, unto
Some convenient place where they may be preserved for ye Townes
use.
This day according to a former appoyntment the Select men of
Boston, All of them, did meet with Cap' Ruggles L*. Benj*.
Tucker, Mr [169.] Joseph Weld, Mr. John Mayo & Mr John May
Select men for the Town of Roxbury who mutually agreed in
Riming y* line & renueing ye Bound markes between the Said
Townes being described as followeth viz'.
Begining at the mouth of a Large Creek below Boston Marsh
lieing on the North westerly Side of the Salt ponds, the Sd Creek
being the bounds there, wch Extends from the bay on the Northwest
Side of Boston neck & runing on Severall turnings from ye Sd
mouth of the creek, as far Southerly as the Northwesterly end of a
Certaine fence and ditctch lieing between the Lands of Cap'- The-
ophilus Frary Late of Boston deceaced on the one Side & the Land
of Brewer of Roxbury on the other Side, and from thence south
Easterly in the line of the Sd fence wch is partlv a ditch through v*
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1708. 81
Meadow & partly a rayl fence & row of trees in the upland ex-
tending cross the comon Road or Highway nigh the place where
the Gate formerly Stood, to a heap of Stones by the fence in Mr
Lambs pasture, & thence to a heap of Stones & a Stump about
five rod from ye former, and from thence on ye Same line wth the
aforesaid Rayle fence & Row of trees, extending throgh ye. Sd
Lambs pasture as far down as the broad creek and thence con-
tinueiug the course of ye Said Creek as it runs on Severall turnings
as far down as Cap* Lambs dam where by mutuall consent was
now placed a heap of Stones on the westerly Side of y* Sd dam
rangeing with the middle of ye Su Creek, and from thence continu-
ing the course of Sd creek on Severall Turnings down to ye Mouth
there of runing into the bay or cove between Boston & Dorchester.
[17O.] The which mouth of the Said creek bears Neer about
North East from ye Knowl of Trees wch Stands in Roxbury Marsh.
Octobr 1 1th. Ordered that Mr James Maxwell do procure a War-
rant from one of Her Majties Justices for the Sending of Christian
Fortune out of this Town to Marblehead.
Ordered that Mr James Maxwell do give warning to Richard
Sherrine Butcher that the Select men do order him forth with to
remove & Lay open the the platform over the Townes Slip at the
Lower end of Wood lane which he hath Inclosed and improves the
Same to his own use.
Ordered that a writt of Ejectment be taken out agl. Seth Smith
unless he Speedily remove out of that Tenement of the Towues in
which he dwells.
Ordered that notifications be posted up Signifieing the Townes
Dock & wharfe at Merrys point. And Winisimit Ferry are to be
lett.
Ootobr 22th. Ordered that Mr Eneas Salter be imployed to pave
y' Small peice of ye High way at ye end of Anne Street nigh the
Condit, provided Mr Wm Antram according to his promise to carry
on the pavement from his House to Mr Waldo8 & pave ab' the
condit.
Ordered ye William Parkman be directed to remove ye Incumber-
ance at ye Town8 Slip at ye end of North Street.
Ordered that Sam" Thorn be imployed to take down the fence
two rod in length between Cap1 alfords & Madm Shriptons Land,
for ye Laying open of Gentry Street, vrch was ordered yc 8th of
Octr.
[171.] Novemb* lrt. The Select men have agreed to Lett
unto Mr Timothy Thornton the wharfe at Merry9 Poynt wch was
Lett unto him the Last year to gether wth the Dockage for Laying
of Vcssells there, untill the Last day of May next he paying for
the Same the Sume of fifteen pounds in money unto the Town
Treasur, and he to keep the Hue of comunicatiou to ye Battree &
the way leading thereto cleer of incumberauce.
Novr 15. Seth Smith delivered up the Key of ye House wch
he hired of ye Town.
82 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Agreed to Le'tt unto Thomas Becket ye House in wch Seth Smith
Lately dwelt in Beacon Street at Six pounds p annum beginning
ye 1" day of Decembr next to be pd. every Six moncths he to be
allowed 5 Shill & ailum for water the Key being now delivered to
him.
Ordered that Mr Sam11. Bridge be imployed to Stop up Edward
Bartles his gate from opening into the burying place.
Novemb1 16. At a meeting of the Select men at the request of
Mr James Barnerd (who hath Lately purchased of Edward Budd a
peice of Land and wharfe Abutting on ye Town Slip at the end of
North Street) to veiw and Sett forth the bounds of the Sd. Slip,
all ye Sd. Select men Except Mr Daniel Oliver being present, do
finde y* according to ye entery made by the Select men in ve Town
Booke ye 5th of ye 10th m° 1671, that at the Lower end of Mr Hills
wharfe as it then was ye Sd wharfe there is four foot and halfe
on ye Townes ground & that ye cap cell is placed about Six inches
more into ye Slip wch makes five foot [172.] And that that the
Additionall wharfe wch Mr Budd hath placed at ye end of ye former
Stands, at ye Lower end there of Seven foot and eleven inches on
ye Towues grond, where ye Sd Select men have now made a notch
in ye Sd Budds Capcell fronting to ye Sea.
and have now Signified to Mr. Budd that they do Assert as be-
longing to ye Sd Slip from ye upper to ye Lower end of his wharfe
the breadth of the Lower end of north Street Measuring from Mr
Nashs Shop & wharfe as it now Stands & that what incroachment
is there made is done on Mr Budds Side.
Novr 22th. Ordered that Mr. Maxwell give notice to Mr John
Langdon to remove the Stop by him Lately made at Salutation
Alley.
The Select men do desire and Appoint Cap'. Thomas Barnerd,
to Inspect and Enform against the breach of that the Town order
for keeping Laders to each House, and to return unto the Select
men the names of all Such persons, which he Shall fine not provided
w* Ladders as the Sd order doth en joy n this order past the 25th of
Octobr Last.
Novr. 29th. Wm Parkman being present promises to deliver pos-
session of the Slip at ye end of North Street w"1 the Timber he
Layd over the Same, to the Townes use, Note that Sd Parkman did
on the 30th. of Novr. deliver the Same into the Town Clerk in
presence of John Greenough, John Roberts & Baker.
[173.] Agreed that Mr. John Greenough have liberty to im-
prove the Slip at the Lower end of North Street wth the wharfe
thereto be longing, untill the first day of march next, he then pay-
ing to the Treasu' three pounds for the three years he Occupied the
Same.
Agreed that Winisimet Feny be let to Thomas Gyles from the
27th of Aprill next for the Term of Seven years from ye 1" of March
he pa^- for the Same 20" p Annum.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1708. 83
Ordered that water wayes convenient for Wiuisimit Ferry be
made at the Townes VVharfe where the Old Battree at Merry* point
formerly Stood.
Liberty is granted to John Greenough for Such further time as
the Town Shall allow to float, Lay, & hale up Timber at the
Townes Slip & wharfe thereto belonging at the end of North Street
he paying for the Same thirty Shillings p annum.
Ordered that the Town Clerk get out a wan-* Ag' Richd Sherine
& pursue the penalty of the Town order ag'. him for iucumberiug
the Town8 Slip at the Lower end of Wood lane.
Cap'. Oliver Noyse is desired to appear at the Superiour Court &
make answere in ye behalfe of ye Select men referring to their
Notification ab' Selling the Estate of ye Son of Cap'. Joseph
Eldridge deceaced.
Decembr the 6th. The Price of wheat this day Stated by the
Select men for Regulating the Assize of Bread is Six Shillings p
Bushali.
Upon the request of Richd Sherine, Liberty is granted him to
continue his platform over part of ye Town Slip at ye Lower end
of Wood Lane uutill the Last day of Febry next [174.] he
promiseiug to pay unto the Town Treasu' at the end of Sd Term the
Sumc of Twenty Shillings, & to pay to Mr Maxwell 12d for his for-
mer trouble in warning him.
And it is ordered that the Sd Sherine Shall not continue Sd In-
cumberunce there any longer than ye Sd Last of Febry on penalty
of forfeiting the Surae of five Shill. p week, note that the 7th
day of December the Sd Richd Sherrine did promise unto Joseph
Front Treasur to pay the Said twenty Shillings at ye time prefixt.
Deceinb1". 13th. Ordered that A notification be posted tip
Signifieiug that the Select men have agreed to meet wth the Pro-
prietors of ye out wharfes at ye Town House, on each monday in
Decr curr' & Janry next following at four of ye clock to Know
their minds Ab' repaireing ye Sd Wharfes in Order to make report
thereof to the Gen11. Court, according to their order.
Voted that it is the advice of the Select men, that the Town
Treasur, do take out writts, ag1. Such of the Constables wch are
or Shall be deficient in bringing in their Rates According to Law.
15th. Ordered that warrants be given forth to warn the In-
habitants to meet on Monday y6 27th. curr' At nine of y* clock, to
Consider of proposalls for Governing of ye Town and ye Affaires
thereof in ye Nature of a Corporation.
[175.] The Select men have this day Signed a Lease to
Thorns Gyles for Winisimet Ferry.
Dec. 20. At a meet'mg of ye Sel. men, In answere to the Peti-
tion of Cap'. John Fairewether desireing the Select men (as the
law directs to Appoint persons to Apprize A partition Wall of
Brick Made by him in the year 1702 between his Warehouse and
84 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
the Land next Adjoyning where there is Since Erected a ware-
house now in the Occupatipn of Mr John Colemand & others
Scituate nigh the Swinging Bridge in Boston.
Voted that Messures Benja Walker, Sam". Durham and John
Goldthwaite arc nominated and desired to Attend Sd. Service.
Whereas according to former Records the Westrly cud of Lyn
Street from Mr. Thorn8 Adkins his House to Utidsons Poynt,
the Highway there was Laid out, two Rodds in breadth.
Ordered that the Same breadth Shall be continued through Ferry
way from Hudsons point to the Mill Stream.
Agreed to Suspend Execution Ag' Const4. Ezekiell Cleasby for
a Forthnight from this day.
Decembr 22th. Whereas Palmer Mullings a Molatto man with
his Wile belonging to the Town of Dorchester is Lately come to
reside in this Town.
Ordered, That Application be made by Mr Maxwell to one of
Her Majtie* Justices of the Peace desireing a Warrant for the
Sending them out of this Town to Dorchester where they do
belong
[176.] Ordered that a convenient place be made in one of
the little roomes between the two chambers in the Town House
convenient for Lodging writeings wth paper, Quill, Inck, pen-
knife with other Nessessaryes convenient to be Kept und Lock
an Key there for the use, of the Select men.
Decembr 27th. Ordered, That it be recorded, that it hath been
the custome of the Select men in years past to Admitt the cellar
Walls Abutting ou ye Street to Set ye Walls under ground to
Stand partly in the Townes Land.
Ordered that the Committee appointed by the Town to Consider
of a Charter of Incorporation be desired to meet at ye Town-
House on fryday the 31th. of Decr curr* at three of the Clock in
ye afternoon.
January 3d. The Select men do give it as their Avice to the
Town Treasur, Not to receive the Abatements of Constables
from the Assessors after their year is up, in y* they are not im-
powered by Law to Act after the Same, And that the present
Assessors and Constables be notified thereof.
Janua17 17th. Ordered. That warrants be given out to warn
the Inhabit" to meet on monday ye 24th of Janry Curr' to Advice
Ab* y8 wast lands at Brantree, & to impower persons to give a
Quit claime therof, & to Lease out y" Blue Hill Lands, & to
Advise Ab' Chimney Sweepers.
[177.] Jan1* 24th Mr Joshua Gee & pteners their Petition
to fill up & improve to their use the Slip at ye Lower end of Woo/ \
Lane was disallowed by the Selectmen.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1708. 85
Feb17 7 h. Upon the Motion and request of Sundry of the In-
habitants of Rumny Marsh desireing that a School for the Educa-
tion of their Children may be provided According to a vote of the
Inhabit'8 of Boston at thier meeting the 11th of March 1700.
The present Select men do therefore agree that in case Mr
Thomas Cheever do undertake and Attend the Keeping Such
School at his House four dayes in a wecke weekly for ye Space of
one year Ensueiug, and render an acco' unto the Select men once
every Quarter of the number of Children or Schollars belonging
unto ye Sd district wch Shall duly attend the Sd School, he Shall be
allowed & paid out of the Town Treasury after the Rate of Twenty
pounds p Annum for his Service.
Voted, by the Select men that the Sume of fifteen pounds Six-
teen Shillings wch the Treasu* Lately reed for Dockage of ye Ship
whereof Cap1 Flint is master Shall be Layd out in incloseing & flitt-
ing up Shops under the Shead at the westerly quarter of the Town
House in order to bring in Rent for the Town.
And Cap' Oliver Noyes & Mr Stephen Minot are desired to agree
with a workman for the making Sd Shops.
[178.] Feb17 7th. Ordered. That Edward Battles do remove
and take away his Shead or Hogstey from off the Townes Land
between his House and ye Almes House (unless he forth with pay
an Acknowledgement to ye Town Treasur for its Standing there)
and that a way for a passage to his House, of five foot in breadth
next to Chaffens House be continued as formerly, unlill Some
other convenient passag be Assigned to ye Sd House.
Feb 21. Ordered, that Notifications be posted up Signifieing that
the Select men of Boston are determned to Lett or Lease out in
Severall Lotts or Tenements for Term of years, all that Tract or
parcell of Land belonging or appertaineing unto the Said Town,
comonly called and Known by the name of the Blue hill Lands
lleing within the Township of Brantree.
And that if any person or persons are desireous to hire any
part there of they are desired to Signifie their miudes there in unto
Cap' Oliver Noyes & Mr Stephen Minot or either of them at their
respective Houses in Boston, who will advise them as to time &
place of their meeting wth the Sd Select men in order to a farther
Treaty about Terms of Agreement.
[179.] Feb* 28th. Ordered that the Town Clerk be allowed
for all Attested Coppies by him given out for the Townes use, as
is usu11 for pticuler p'sons
Agreed wth Isaac Webb that he alter the Town clock now
Standing being in the Old Mecting-House, and make the Same into
an eight day Clock, he to find all Materialls for ye doing thereof,
and cause the Same to go well to the Satisfaction of the Select men
for which he is to be paid the Sume of Thirteen pounds And after
the Same is So done he is duly to Attend wind up and Keep clean
the Same yearly, to the Select mens Satisfaction and for his Sd.
Service he is to be Allowed & paid fifty two Shillings p Annun~,
8fi CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
the Sd Select men are to bear ye charge of Joyners worke to inclose
the Jsd clock.
Whereas the Select men did formerly Order Mr. Richard Proctor
to repaire the Pump Standing in the Towues ground in Coruhill and
he haveiug Now given in his acco1 of the charge thereof, wherein
it appears that there remaynes due to him for defying the charge
there of the Surne of Three pounds Six Shillings, Wherefore the
Sd Select men Pursuant to an order or By-Law of the Sd Town
bearing date the 12th day of May 1702, have Assessed the Severall
persons here after named (who are [18O.] are comouly Known
to make use of the Said Pump for their Supply of water for their
ordinary Ocations) and here by do Assess as followeth viz'.
Mr Robert Gutridge to pay * £ 1. 0. 0
Mr Richd Proctor to pay £ 1. 0. 0
Mr Gibbs" Tenuants to pay viz'
Mr Epaphras Shrimpton £ 0. 7. G
Widdow Chipp £ 0. 7. 6
Andrew Eliot £ 0. 7. 0
Widdow Mattox £ 0. 2. 0
Widdow Liusey £ 0. 2. 0
3. 6. 0
And the Sd Richard Proctor is hereby directed and im powered
to to Collect and receive of the afore named person the respective
Suine as Set down in this List against each psons name, and if
any of the Sd psous Shall neglect or refuse to pay their respective
assessment, the Same to prosecute as the Sd Town order, and the
Law in that case directs.
Ordered that the Town Clerk do Signe & give forth the afore Sd
Assessment.
Whereas the Water Engines being the goods & chattells of this
Town and undr the Care and direction of the Select men thereof,
who are now Enformed y' Mr Sherriff Dyer without the Kuowledg
or advice of ye Sd Select men [181.] hath appointed Edward Pell
& Thomas Hunt to attend the Service of the Sd Engines.
Ordered that the Sd Pell and Hunt be dismist from ye Sd Service,
& the Select men will appoint persons there unto.
Voted. That Mr James Maxwell be Allowed the moiety or one
halfe of ye fines wch he receives for the breach of ye Town onlr Ab'
chimnyes blazing out, provided he prosecute (according to former
order given him) all Such Transgressions of Sd order as comes to
his Knowledge.
And wliereas the Sd Maxwell hath now in his hand four Such
fines wch he reed of €ap' Thorn8 Hutchinson, Mr. Benja Walker, Mr-
John Colman & the wife of Mr. John Ransford, ordered that he
keep one halfe thereof to himselfe & pay in the Other halfe to ye
T. Treasur.
Ordered that the Town Clerk Isue forth warrant to the Consta-
bles to warn a Town Meeting to Convene at the Town House on
Monday the 14th of March next, at Nine of the Clock in the fore
noon, to choose Selectmen and other Town officers & to Grant
money to defray y* Town charge, and to consult and Agree air*,
any other matter or thing wch may be for the Benefit of the Town
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1709. 87
[182.] March 28th. 1709. At a meeting of the Select men.
Whereas Mr Joshua Gee hath Lately removed his fence into the
Highway at Snow Hill (So Called) between the House of William
Mountford & Prince Street.
Ordered. That the Sd Mr Joshua Gee do forth with remove the
Sd fence to the place where it Lately Stood Raugeing from the
Lower Corner of the Sd Mountfords House down to post on the
beach agreeable to the breadth of the way Staked out at the Lower
end.
Ordered That Highway on the Northwestly Side of Cornon Street,
from Melynes corner to the lower Side of the burrying place at the
euterance of the Trayning feeld, be paved eight foot in breadth
includeiug the pavement that now is there.
Aprill 4th. The Select men have this Day Lett uuto Mary Bithin
the Easter most of the New Shopps under the Town House at
three pounds p Annum, She haveing paid down the first quarters
rent in hand and is to pay the Succeeding rout at the beginning of
each quarter.
The Select men haveing veiwed the draw bridg nigh Mr. Olivers
dock & find ye Same to be dangerous do order the takeing down
the Timber worke hanging over ye Same, the priucipall owners
thereof haveing Signified their consent thereto.
[183.] And they do like wise order the Setting up a post at
ye end of Sd Bridg to prevent the passing of Carts over the Same
untill due care be taken to prevent danger.
Ordered that Mr Elias Callender do forthwith cleer and Lay open
the Antient water course by his House in Back Street, wch he hath
Lately Stopt up.
Aprill 1 1 . Ordered, that Mr Henry Hill do forth*111 remove the
upright building wch he hath Lately placed over his Cellar door in
the Towues Land in South Street.
The Select men do order and Assigne to each of the present
constables within this Town the perticuler precinct or Company
where each of them are to Officiate in warning for Town meetings
&c.
N°. 1 . Consta. Nathan" Goodwin
2. Jonath" Williams
3. William Webster
4. John Dasset
5. Richd Hall
6. Nichu Boon
7. David Coleson
8. Daniel Eppes
Aprill 18. The Select men have now Lett to Eliezur Phillips of
Boston Booke Seller, the two new Shops at the westerly Corner of
the Town House for one year at Seven pounds p Annum from, this
day.
A Town meeting for choyce of 4 Representitives & 2 Over Seers
88 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
of ye Poor &c. is appointed to be on Fryday ye 29th. of Aprill curr'
at nine of ye Clock in ye fore noon.
[184.] Aprill the 25th. The Select men do agree to deferr
the consideration of Petitions for Lyceuces to Sell Strong drink
untill the Last monday in June.
The Select men do Advise the Treasu' to allow and pay the
draughts of the Assessors for the year 1 708 for their Abatements
of constables.
Ordered that Gentry Street be continued to lie open.
At a meeting this day of Her Maj"e8 Justices in Court of Gen11
Sessions of the Peace, and the Select men of the Town of Boston,
Voted. That Thomas Palmer Esqr be the Master, & the rest of
the overseers of the poor be the Wardens of the Work-House (be-
longing to the Town of Boston) for the year ensueing.
The Select men haveing advised w"1 the Justices of the Town
of Boston Sitting in Qr Sessions abl. visiting the Severall families
in the Town, in order to detect and prevent disorders, have agreed
to Attend the Sd Service on Tuesday the 17th of may next, and
do propose that the same be Attended in the respective wards as
is hereafter named & Set Down.
No 1. Elsha Hutchiuson Esqr.
John Foster Esqr
Mr Jonas Clark Sel. m
Mr John Ruck, over seer
Mr Nath11 Goodwin. Consta.
185. No 2. John Clark Esqr
Joseph Wadsworth Sel. m
John Boult Overseer
Jona Williams Consta.
N°. 3. Thomas Brattle Esq.
Edwd Lyde Esq
Jsaiah Tay Sel. m.
Habijah Savage — over seer
Will1" Webster— consta.
No 4. Paul Dudley Esq
Samuel Lynde Esq
Richd Draper Sel. m.
John Dasset consta.
No 5. Jer Dummer Esqr
Thomas Palmer Esq.
James Barnes Sel. m.
Richd Hall consta.
No 6. Pen Townsend Esqr
Simion Stoddard Esqr
William Clark Esq
Daniel Pownin Sel. m.
Grove Hirst over seer
Nich Boon Consta
N° 7. Sam11 Sewall Esq.
John Walley Esq
Cap' Ephr Savage Sel. m.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1709. 89
Sam11 Marshall Sel. m.
David Colson consta.
N° 8. Edward Bromfeeld Esq.
Cap' Tim0 Clark Sel. m.
William Welstced — overseer
Daniell Eppes — Consta.
May 2d. Ordered that notice be given to the Surve3Tors of the
High waves that they are to take Speedy care about repaireing
the breach made by ye Sea and other defects of the High way ou
the neck Leading to Roxbury.
May 6. Ordered. That pursuant to a request from his Ex-
cellcy the Govr Mr James Maxwell is to Notifie the Represeutitives
of this Town to Attend his Excellcy in Couucell on ye 10th of May
cur* upon Some Important Affaire for her Majtie" Service.
[186.] The Select men do order that no Inclosure or parti-
tion be made or Sett up on the Exchange or Lower room under
the Town House without their Approbation & consent. And Mr
James Maxwell is for bid to Leave open & unlock*1 by night the
doors of the Stair cases without their order.
May 9th. Mr Joseph "Wadsworth is desired to Treat wth Rob*
Thare who dwells next to Roxbury ab' Keeping Roxbury Cattell
& Swine from comeing on upon Boston Cotnou and upon his un-
dcrtakeing ye Same to be paid not exceeding twenty Shillings for
this Sumer.
James Clemans is appointed Cow-Keeper for this Sumer & to
begin his Sd. worke on Wednesday the 11th of May curr1 & on the
Same terms as was agreed w01 the former Cow keeper.
May 1 6th. Deacon John Marrion is appointed to give Tickets to
Such persons who have right to put their Cow* on y'Coraon & to
recive three pence for each Tickit.
May 23th. Ordered. That whereas James Clemans is appointed
to be ye Cow keeper for the ensueing Summer, he is to provid
Sufficient Assistance So as due Care be taken in the discharge of
the Said Trust and he is to take care of watering the Town Bulls
& Shut them up by night either in the burying places or Such
other place as the Select men Shall appoint [187.] and that he
Suffer no cows to go on ye common but Such as the owner thereof
Shall first produce a Ticket under the hand of Deacon John
Marrion of his or her right of Comonage for Sending Such Cow
there, And he is to impound all Horses dry Cattell and Sheep
which Shall at any time dureing the Sd Summer be found going at
Large or feeding on ye Sd comon, And also from and after the
eighth day of June next he Shall impound all Cows found going or
feeding on the Sd. Common other then Such for which a Ticket is
produced as afore said.
And the S:iid Cow keeper is here by impowered to demand and
receive two Shillings p. head of the owner of each cow under his
charge as a reward for his Service in Keeping y* Sd Cows.
90 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
May 30th. Daniel Ela being present Sayes he belongs to Ilavrill
& came from thence into this Town wth his wife the 28th of May
Curr' is warned to bring Surities to Save the Town from Charge
by the Last monday in June next or to depart out of this Town.
Ordered that Mr James Maxwell make complaint to one of Her
Majtic' Justices Ag* Enoch Greenliefe of Boston Saddler for that
he hath incumbered the Highway in Cornhill by Laying of Stones
there, and Suffering ye Same to Lie altho he hath by the Select-
men been warned to remove ye Same. Praying for a warr' &c.
[188.] Ordered. That Mr Maxwell give notice & warn Peter
Sargent Esqr to remove ye P^arth wch he hath caused to be Layd
in the Highway in Malbrough Street & that Mr James Lablond
remove ye Stones & Rubbish wch lie hath Lay in Trca mount Street.
And that whereas the High way in Hanover Street at ye uper
end thereof is now abl to be paved he is to give notice thereof to
Coll0 Sam" Checkly & the rest of the proprietors of ye conduit
there, to take care to repair their pipes riming through ye Sd Street
that So the Sd pavement be not damnified.
June 7th. Pursuant to an order of his Excelcy the Govr & coun-
cell w* the Representitives (at their Sessions now Sitting) for the
Billeting out of ninety of ye Soldiers now in her Majtie* Service
upon this present expedition, within the Sd Town of Boston. The
Select men do Assigne them to be Billeted at the Sever11 Houses
of Publick entertainement hereafter named, in Such proportion as
is here after Sett down agl each persons name viz.
Lydia Burriugto Now Boj'es, to billet 3
John Bull 2
Mildred Dorrell 4
Daniel Allen 4
William Endecot 2
Henry Frankling 5
Francis Holmes 5
[189.] Benjamen Johns 4
Deborah Man 4
Frances Morss 2
Stephen North 5
Thomas Phillips 5
Ann Pollord 3
Thomas Powell 5
Richd Pullen
John Rolston 2
John Russell . 2
Sarah Smith 2
Henry Sharp
William Skinner 5
Mary Smith 8
Sarah Turell 4
Samuel Tiley 4
John Viall 2
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1709. 91
Elizabeth Walker 3
Thomas Webber 2
Lcwise Mallet being present Sayes he came with his wife from
Charlestown iu to this Town ab' a moneth Since, his by the Select
men ordered to finde Security to Save the Town harmless by the
Last mouday in June curr', & in the Jntrim Stands warned to
depart.
Thomas Jent is by the Select men chosen Pownd Keeper for yf
year ensueing.
June 13. The Select men do desire Cap' Timothy Clark & Mr
Joseph Wadsworth to Let out unto John Wilkie a room in ye
Townes House on Fort Mill, on Such Terms as they Shall agree.
[190.] June 20. Whereas Mr Nathan11 Williams dureing his
present Indisposition hath imployed Mr Recompence Wadsworth in
liis Stead to instruct the Scholars at the Lattin School the Select
men do Signifie their approbation & consent thereto.
The Select men do order that Simion Messenger be forth with
(b}* Mr Maxwell) forbid the putting his Horse in the bur) ing place,
and do agree that the Same be not Lett to any other person for ye
putting any Horse there for ye vear ensueing.
Cap'. Ephraim Savage, Mr Isaiah Tay & Mr Jonas Clark are
desired to provide conveniencyes for the ready placeiug and fireing
a Tarr barrell on ye Beacon.
June 23. The Select men being now about to proceed in Appor-
tioning the Rates & Taxes for this year, they do Agree that dure-
ing their being Engaged in y° Said worke they will duly Attend
the Same at the Sett times as they Shall appoint, and that each of
ym who Shall be absent or neglect to attend for the Space of half
an Hour past or beyond times of meeting Such meeting Shall for
every Such neglect forfeit & pay the Sume of four pence to be
disposed at the direction of ye Select men. (except any just Ex-
cuse to the contrary).
June 27. The Select men haveing considered the Sixteen peti-
tions of the Severall persons hereafter named for Lycences to Sell
Strong drinck as retaylors & Inholder viz'.
[191.] Gilbert Indecot
Margaret Richardson
Jonathan Williams
Benjamen Dyer
John Rayner
Edward Morteraore
James Mounteer
Agnis Sill
who Petition to Sell as Retaylors
Johana Stone
Samuell Mattock
John Gibbs
92 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Richard Lyn
Eliz" Cowell
Jobn Nicholls
Elisha Gelling
Paul Maverick
who Petition to Sell as Inholders.
Voted, that they will not proceed to farther consideration there-
of, but that the Sd Petitions are by them disapproved, They being
of oppinion that there is more then enough of Such lyceuces ill ye
Town already granted.
. The Select men being credibly Informed that there are Several
curst & unruly doggs & bitches kept by the owners (hereafter
named) within this Town and Suffered to go at Large, wch doggs
have been offcncive either by worrying & Seizing of Cattell, or
other wise by doing damage to ye Inhabit", the names of ye owners
of Such doggs &c. are as followeth viz1.
Thomas Plats 2
Roger Patteson 1
Goold on ye Hill 1
Benja Fitch 1
R jbert Sanders 2
Joseph Rogers 1
Joseph Smith 1
Cap*. Cypr Southiack 1
Gyles Goddard 1
Dauiell Elleu 1
Jer. Feuix 1
Sam" Lynd Esqr 1
[192.] Ordered. That Mr James Maxwell give notice there of
unto the Several p'sons afore named, and like wise to warn ym
forthwith to Rid the Town of Such their unruly doggs. or other-
wise they will be prosecuted according to ye Town ordr in that
case provided.
And whereas the Select men are Enforracd that ye Hounds, kept
by James Barry Hunts man, and by him Suffered to go at Large
in-ye Town, have done damage to the Inhabitants in their pastures
Gardens. Ordrd that Notice thereof is to be given unto the Said
James Barry and that he is ordered forthwith to Shut up, or other
wise to Rid the Town of Such hounds or doggs wch are by him So
Kept.
July 1". The Price of Wheat Stated by the Selmen for Regu-
lating ye Assize of Bread is five Shillings & Six pence.
Ordered. That Notifications are to be posted up Signifieing to
ye Inhabit'* within this Town that they bring in just and true Lists
of their Ratable Polls & Estaies (as the Law directs) unto the Sel.
men at y* Town-House on Monday the 18th of July curr' at three
of the Clock in the after noon.
And that the Inhabitants of R. Marsh bring in their Lists as
afore Sd one the Monday following being the 25th of July Cur1 at
the Same time of ye day.
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[193.] July the 8th.
Cap1 Ephraim Savage
Mr Isaiah Tay
Mr James Barnes
Cap'. Tim0 Clark
Mr Richd Draper
Mr Daniel Powning
Mr Jonas Clark
Mr Sam11 Marshall
Mr Joseph Wadsworth
being the Select-men & Assessors of ye Town of Boston for this
present year Took ye oath appointed by Law both for the Province
and Town Tax8 before Isaac Addington Esqr. J. Peace.
In order to a farther & more perticuler consideration of the
Several Petitions presented to ye Select men by Sundry persons
desireing Lycence to Sell Strong driuck as Retaylers & Inholders.
Voted by the Select men, That they do reasume their Vote
(relateing thereto) on the 27th of June Last past.
13. The Selectmen have agreed to meet on Monday the 18th.
day of July curr'. at two of the Clock in ye after noon to consider
of the Several Petitions for Lycences to Sell drinck
July 18th. John Nicholls his Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong
drinck as an Inholder is allowed by ye Select men.
Jonathan Williams, Benja Dyer, Agnis Sill & Sarnuell Turell
their Petitions for Lycences to Sell Strong drinck as Retaylers is
allowed by ye Select men.
[194.] Joana Stone, Samuell Mattock, John Gibbs, Richard
Lyne, Elizabeth Cowell, Elisha Odling junr, Paul Maverick,
Mathew Jones Junr, Ruth Hetchbone & Samuell Marrion their
Several Petitio for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as Inholders are
disallowed by ye Sel. men.
Gilbert Indecot, John Rayner, Edwd. Mortemore, James Moun-
teer, John Indecot & Paul Maverick, their Severall Petitions for
Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as Retaylers are disallowed.
At the motion of Mr John Manning the Select men have this
day veiwed a Brick kiln of Mr Joseph Squires wch he hath now Set
in order to burn, on his Land next to Adkinson's Lane, Alies
Long-lane in Boston, the which Brick Kiln they find to Stand
Close to the High way, and about eighteen foot from the dwelling
House of ye Sd John Manning, the Select men do judg the burning
a Kiln in that place to be a Nusance, and dangerous of Spreading
fire, do there fore for bid the Sd Joseph Squire the Setting fire on
ye Sd Kiln as it there Stands. And do order that for the future he
place no Kiln for burning of Brick or lime to Stand less than
Sixty foot distant from ye Sd High way.
July 19th then ordered the Recording Sd. order.
[195.] July 21. Voted. That Messu™ Isaiah Tay, Daniel
Powning & Jonas Clark or any two of ym are desired & Impowered
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to prosecute the breach of y" Town order ag' Such persons aa
keep unruly or offencive Doggs.
July 25. Dorcas Hisket widd° her Petition for Lycence to Sell
Strong drinck as a Retayler disallowed by ye Select men.
George Norton his Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck
as an Inholdr disallowed.
Ordered. That the T. Clerk move ye Qr. Sessions to Suspend
the consideration of the presentm' of the Bridg in Mackrill Lane
untill next Sessions.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk do retaine a Lawyer & take
out a writt Ag1 Henry Dereing junr for damage done by him at yc
North Battree.
July 26th. The Price of wheat Stated by the Select men for
Regulating the Assize of Bread is Six Shillings p bushall.
Aug 2d. Voted. That Mr. Isaiah Tay, Cap* Timothy Clark,
Mr Jonas Clark and Mr Joseph Wadsworth are desired and Ap-
pointed to agree w411 Mr John Indecot about ye Surrender of the
wharfe At the Lower end of Cross Street, in order that the
High way there may be Speedily repaired.
[196.] At a meeting of Mr Isaiah Tay, Cap' Tim0 Clark and
Mr Jonas Clark who wr appointed by the Select men, Together with
Mr John Indecot & Cap' Gilbert Bant ye Possessors of ye wharfe
at the Lower end of Cross Street, and all of ym. did consent and
agree that the Said wharfe Should forth with return to ye Select
men on ye behalfe of ye Town of Boston, & the Sd John Indecot
did Signe and Seal a quit claime thereof on the back Side of ye
Lease.
August 8th. t The Select men Voted their Approbation of what
the abovesd Comittee had done in their agreem' wth Mr John
Indecot.
And do order that. Sd Indecots rent there of Ceace ye 6th day of
march Last
Aug 15th. Voted. That the Town Clerk in the name of the
Select men do present unto his Excellcy the Govr. And the Honble
Members of Her Majties Councel Shewing that besides the con-
sideration of the great quantity of Provisions already taken up &
improved for Supply of the Forces now raised within this Province.
It is also presumed that the expected Fleet when they Arrive
here may need Larger recruits of Provision then was before, Sup-
posed, And where as it is reported that quantities of graine and
other provisions hath been Lately exported hence, and that more
intended to be Sent to Forraign Markets for private advantages.
[197.] The Sd Selectmen being therefore concerned Least
this Great Town and the numerous Inhabitants thereof Should
faile of their Supply of necessary food, they do humbly offer the
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Same to the consideration of this Board, praying that a Stop may
be put to the exportation of provisions, untill their be a prospect
of a Sufficient Supply for this and the Adjacent Townes.
Margaret Richarson her Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong
drinck as a Retaylor out of doors from the house in which She
now dwells in the room of her Mother Monck who had Lycence
before & now doth Lay down her Lycence. Consented to by the
Select men. Aug. 15th.
Aug 29. Ordered that Isaac Webb* Sallery for Looking after
ye clock at fifty two Shill. p Annum As p agreem' page 179 Shall
commence from y* first of may Last.
Aug 30th. The Select men haveing Veiwed & consider*1 the way,
or Slip, at the Lower end of Fleet Street, Ordered That the
Same be preserved and Continued twenty one foot in breadth
between the Houseing of Mr. Josiah Wilcot on the North, & the
Land or propriety of Habijah Savage on the South and that the
Same breadth be continued down to Low-water marke.
The price of wheat Stated by ye S. m. for regulateing ye Assize
of bread is five Shill. and Six pence.
[198.] Ordered. That Mr James Maxwell do forthwith make
Enquirey of ye Millars at the Several Grist-mills within this Town
whether they are provided vf^ Scales and weights as ye Law
directs, and to make report to the Select men whether they are So
provided.
Voted. That Mr Winchisters bond be returned to ye Overseers
of yc poor, who are desired to Accomodate that matter as they
Shall thiuck proper.
Ordered. That the posts Standing in the High way against the
fence on ye South Side of Fleet Street be removed & taken away
& that Mr James Maxwell do forthwith give notice thereof unto
the Owners or occupiers of the Land inclosed within the Said
fence.
Septembr 26. Whereas the Records of Births, deaths and Mar-
riages dureing the time in wch Mr Joseph Webb deceaced was
Clerk of yc writts, have been Since his death heitherto missing and
not come to light, nntill now Lately Several wast bookes thereof
are found lieing on file with the Records of the County of Suffolke,
they being not yet digested into Alphabeticall order So as to be of
use.
Ordered that the present Town Clerk do procure the Same to
be So digested and Carefully transcribed So as to become usefull.
Octobr 3. Ordered. That the Town Clerk do prepare & Signe
war" for Collecting ye Town Rates wch are now to be given forth to
ye Constables.
[199.] Thomas Lee Fisherman his Petition for Lycence to
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Keep a victualing house for the entertainm* of Trancient persona
w01 Victuall & Lodging, a this hired House wch formerly was the
Sign of y6 Turkic cock, in Fish Street, consented to by ye Sel. men
on condition that he Sell no Strong drinck there. Octor 17th.
Ordered that the Town Clerk do draw up in writeing, an
applycation to the Justices in Court of Genu Sessions of the Peace
desiring of them A rule for Apportioning the Watch Tax (& pre-
sent ye Same)
Ordered. That Mr Peter Barbour be warned, forth with to
remove & carry away his earth from off the High way nigh unto
ye Town House.
Ordered That Thomas Holland be warned forthwith to remove
his Timber wch lieth on the High way by his Shop in Mackrill
Lane.
Whereas b}' order of the Select men there are posts Set up in
(fleet Street, to to prevent Carts damnifieing the New pavement
there, Ordered that the Sd posts be continued there untill furder
order.
Octobr 31. The Select men do appoint Mr John Nicholls to be
y* wharfinger of that the Townes wharfe at ye Lower end of Cross
Street and he is impowered to collect & recive wharfage for all
goods or Lumbr [2OO.] Landed, or lying ther as is customary
at other wharf es & to attend the direction of the Law therein, and
to render a just and true acco' unto ye Select men of the income
thereof.
He to be allowed one third part thereof for his care & Service
therein.
The price of wheat Stated by y* Sel. men for regulating the
Assize of Bread is Six Shillings p bushall.
Novr 4th. The Select men being this day Enformed that His
Excell*7 ye Govr hath given direction to Coll. Checkly to discon-
tinue the Millitary watch provided the Sellect men do provide a
Select watch to Succeed & take place in ye room thereof.
Voted. That twelve watch men be provided to attend Sd. watch
on the Same wages & terms as was in may Last.
And accordingly have agreed with the Severall persons being
present viz'.
James Thorabery & Excecis Connant to Serve as Overseers, at
forty-five Shill. p m°.
John Gaud, James Clemans, John Arnald, James Perry, James
Moseman, Nathu Pulrnau, John Grant, Michael Harnelton, to
Serve as watchmen at forty Shillings p moneth, also William
Phelps and Gilbert Cole to Serve as watchmen at the South Battree
as formerly untill further order at forty Shillings p m°.
And every of Said watch men are to attend ye Sd Service on
Saterday ye fifth day of Nembr cur* at night and So onward
every Night untill further ordr.
[2O1.] Nov. 7th. The Select men do grant liberty to Mr
Joshua Gee to take & cary away his Shop from off the Town Slip
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at the Lower end of Wood Lane provided it be done by ye 10th of
Novr Curr'.
Ordered that coals be provided for ye three Severall Watch
Houses & that the Treasur make paym' for the Same.
Ordered the the comittee apointed by the Town to order a Meet-
ing House to be built at Rumny Marsh be Supply* with money out
of the Treasury to ye value, of fifty pounds towards provideing
rnaterialls for to effect ye Same.
Upon a Motion of Cap'. Oliver Noyes and others of the Com-
mittee appointed by the Town to endevour an accomodation w"1
the Brantree Gentlemen in order to put an Isue to the contro-
versie about yc Blue Hills & other wast Lands within that Town-
ship. They Signifieing that the Sd Brantree Gentln in order to
prevent future contests, do desire that the line may be run between
the Blue hill Lauds as delineated & Set forth in the plat, and the
other wast Lands Adjacent before a Settlem1 is concluded.
Voted. That the Select men will proceed to nominate & ap-
point a Committee to run the line & renew the Bound markes
between the aforesaid Blue hill Lands & all other Lands border-
ing upon the Same.
Voted. That Cap' Timothy Clark, Cap1 Oliver Noyes, Mr Rich-
ard Draper and Mr Joseph Wadsworth be of the Sd Committee.
And the Sd Committee are desired to procure the Assistance of
Major Thaxter [2O2.] or Some other Artist to Assist in ye Said
worke, and to go about & accomplish the Same as Soon as
may be.
And to give notice to Coll0 Quinsey & others of the comittee for
the Brantree Gentlemen, & Such others as Shall be needfull, de-
siring them to be present & joyn in the Sd worke.
Ordered. That notice be given to Mr Enoch Greenleife, that
the Select men do require him forth with to remove & cary away
the Stones, brick & earth wch he hath Layd in Corn hill & in
Water Street.
Ordered. That Mr. James Lablond be notified that the Select
men do require him forth with to remove & carry away earth and
other Rubish with which he hath incumbered the H. way in Trea-
mount Street.
Ordered. That Mr John Staniford be notified that the Select men
do require him forth with to remove & Cary away ye earth wth
which he hath incumbered the High way in Trea mount Street.
Novr 21. Voted. That the Select men Severally in each part of
the Town do make enquiry & inspect Such Chimneyes as they Shall
Suspect or be enforrned to be defective or dangerous for want of
Sweeping or otherwise, and to make report thereof to ye Select
men at their next meeting or meetings.
Decembr 5th. At a meeting of the Select men this
day,
Ordered. That the Town Clerk do give forth warrants directed
to the Several Constables requireiug them to warn the Inhabittants
to meet on Monday the 19th of Decr curr' at two of the clock in the
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after noon to chuse a Committee to Audit the Acco18 of the Com-
mittee appointed in the year 1706 for the management of Building
& repaireing ye wharves & Fortifieatio.
And to audit the Accots of the Cotm'tte appointed in the year
1709 to manage the repaires of ye Plattforms &c. at the South
Battree.
And also a Committee to Audit y6 Treasurers accote for this
present year 1709.
And to consider about Such proposalls as may then be offered
about carrying out of wharves at the Lower ends of Fleet Street &
King Street.
And also to direct about provideing Some meet person to Suc-
ceed as a School master in the room of Mr Nathu Williams who
hath signified unto ye Select men his desire that Such person be
provided, for as much as he findes it prejudiciall to his health to
continue in ye Sd Service.
And to advise & agree ab* any other matter wch Shall be thought
proper for the benefit of this Town.
Liberty is granted to Mr Will™ Payn to Set his Celler doors of
his House at ye uper end of Queen Street So as to Stand four
inches in ye Highway at Queen Street dureing ye Town9 pleasure.
[2O4.] Cap4 Edward Martyn* Petition for Lycence to Erect a
building wm Timber on his Land Nigh the North Meetting House
disallow*1 by ye Sel. men.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk do cause Notifications to be
posted up in Several parts of ye Town Signifieing that the wharffs
& Dockag belonging to the Town att Merry es point are to be lett.
And that if any person or p'sons are desireous to Hire the Same
They may Treat with the Select men at any of their Meetings on
the Last, monclay of each Moneth.
Cap1 Jonas Clark & Mr Joseph Wadsworth are desired & ap-
pointed to take care ab* Spreading ye Stones and doing what is at
present needful for securing ye Wharffe at Merrys Point, And to
agree wth Some meet person to Collect and receive wharfeage &
Dockage there untill the same be otherwise disposed of.
Cap' Ephraim Savage, Mr Isaiah Tay, Mr Richd Draper & M1
Dan11 Powning are desired to prosecute a Complaint to some of Her
Majties Justices agl Such of ye men belonging to Her Majties Ship the
Reserve who did Lately offer Abuse to Seveal of the watch-men.
[J2O5.] Ordered. That notice be given to Mr William An tram
that the Sel. men do require him to remove & take away the Steps
wch he hath lately place in the way by his House next the Dock.
At a meeting of the Select men Decr 1 2th.
At the motion & request of William Parkman junr the Select
men do lett unto him a peice or Strip of Land belonging to the
North Battrey, wch he hath Lately taken in and Inclosed in ad-
dition to the Easterly Side of his dwelling House, wch peice or
Strip of Land is Seven foot and halfe in length rangeing wth his
Sd house, eighteen inches wide at the Northerly end & two foot &
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1709. 90
halfe wide at the Southerly end there of, the wch Land he is to en-
joy dureing the Townes pleasure, he paying for ye Same one
Shilling p annum dureing his enjoying thereof, reed, one years
rent in hand Dec' 30th.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Decr 26th 1709. Robert Huzzey being
present Sayes he belongs to Narraganset & that he came from
thence into this Town about two moneth Past, the Sd Sel. men do
now warn him to depart out of this Town, or to find Surtyes to
Save ye Town from charge by his being here (within eight dayes.)
[2O6.] Decr 26th. Ordered. That Mr James Maxwell do forth-
with warn Margaret Barton Alies Mre Peggey to depart out of this
Town unto the place whereto She belongs, She being a person of
Ill-fame belonging to Salem or Some other Town at ye Eastward.
Ordered. That Information be given to the Grand jury that Mr
Enoch Greenliefe hath Lately Erected contrary to Law a Timbr
building on his Land over Ag' the House of Widd° Stoddard at Corn
hill in Boston.
And Me8" Nicholas Boon, Thomas Thornton & John Nicholson
are proposed as Witnesses.
Ordered. That Information be given to ye Grand jury that M'
John Campball hath Lately Erected contrary to Law a Timbr build-
ing on his Land butting on Pudding-Lane in Boston.
And Mr Peter Butler, Jabez Negus & Jn° Nicholson are pro-
posed as Witnesses
Ordered. That Wm. Phelps be continued as a Centenall at ye
South Battree till ye 2d. Jan1*.
Elisha Andly junr his Petition for Lycence to Sell driuck as an
Inholder or to keep a Victualling House are both disallowed by ye
Sel. men. Decr. 26.
At a meeting of the Select men the 2d. Jan17.
Mary Harrison Wield0 being present Sayes She came Passenger
from Engld in ye Johnson Galley & Arrived here in Novr Last.
The Sel. men do warn her to depart out of this Town unless She
find Security wth in eight dayes.
[2O7.] Ordered. That a Lanthorn be provided for the North
Watch House.
Ordered. That William Phelps be discharged from his Attend-
ance as a ward at the South Batrey.
The Price of Wheat Stated by ye Selmen for regulating ye
Assize of bread is Six Shillings & Six pence p bushall.
Ordered. That Aplication be made to the Justices in this Town
desireing them to assign a day, when they wth the Sel. m & over-
seers of ye Poor will vissit the famelyes in ye Several parts of this
Town in order to prevent & Suppress disorders.
At a meeting of ye Select men the 9th. day of Janry 1709.
Samuel Holt being present Sayes y' he is a Gardener by Trade
or occupation & that he belongs to Philadelphia, and yl he with his
wife came from thence into this Town abl two moneth3 Since.
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The Select men do now warn him to depart out of this Town,
wth his wife unless he find & produce Security to Save the Town
from Charge by thier being here, at or before ye Last monday in
Feb17 next, or ye Last Monday in March next.
Pursuant to a Vote of ye Inhabitants of this Town at their meet-
ing ye 19th of Decr Last relateing to a motion then made by Mr.
Benja Walker.
[2O8.] The Select men do agree that on condition that ye Sd .
Mr Walker do demollish the Porch adjoj'ning to that his House wch
he Lately purchaced of Mr John Leveret & Leave out ye Land on
which the Sd Porch now Stands to ye Street and rebuild ye Sd House
with Brick, then in Leiw thereof the Sel. in. will allow him twelve
inches of ye bredth of Queen Street at the Lower corner of his Sd
House, and So to run to a point at the Lower or northeast17
corner of his Brick Shops now Standin at ye uper end of his
Land.
The breadth of ye Lower end of Queen-Street from ye South
east corner of Mr Dereings House to ye North east corner of ye Sd
Mr Walkers being now Thirty three feet wide, and from thence
fifty five foot upwards in Queen Street from Mr Walkers to Mr
Dereings fence ye Highway is there Twenty nine feet wide, So
that when a foot of ye breadth is aded to Mr Walkers at ye Lower
corner the breadth of ye Sd Street there will then be Thirty two
feet, and from ye Said corner runing on a Straite line to a point
fifty-five foot upward, the High way will Still coninue there the
Same in breadth twenty nine feet.
Whereas proposalls wr made by Cap* Oliver Noyes and Some
other Gentlemen unto ye Inhabitants of this Town at their Publck
meeting on y8 19th of Decr Last. [2Oi>.] Ab' runing out a
wharfe at the Lower end of King Street in Boston, the which
matter being by ye Inhabit19 then referred to ye consideration of ye
present Select men.
Ordered. That notifications be posted up Signifieing that the
Said Sel. men have appointed to meet at ye Town House one each
ensueing Monday within this present moneth Janry at three of the
Clock in ye after noon to hear and consider the proposalls of ye
Said Gentlemen, or of any other persons who Shall desire to be
concerned therein.
Mr James Barnes is desired and appointed to advise wth Some
Gent Learned in ye Law, ab' Some Expedent to Save ye Town
from charges on Jane Buck a passenger Drought into this Town by
Edwd Toterdale, and to pursue what shall be thought proper to
effect ye Same.
Rob' Huzzey continueing Still in this Town without give Security,
notwithstanding his being warned to depart. Ordered that his
name be returned to ye Qr. Sessions as ye Law directs p. 26 pray-
ing their Advice.
Jan. 16. Ordered. That notice be given to -. Selbey that
ye Select men do require him forth with to remove ye Incroachm'
wch he hath Lately made on King Street.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1709. 101
[21O.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men Jan"7 23th.
Sarah ye Wife of Cap1. Natb11 Holmes her Petition to Sell Strong
drinck as a retaylor at her present dwelling House at ye South end
of ye Town is allowed by ye Selectmen.
Daniel Ela wth his wife Still continueing in this Town &
neglecting to give Security to Save the Town from Charge.
Ordered. That his name be returned to ye court of Gen" Ses-
sions as the Law directs.
Thomas Trot belonging to Dorchester who came from thence
into this Town Some time in or ab' ye Moneth of July Last, &
being listed in Her Majtie* Service as one of ye Montrosses, haveing
brought his wife & children into this Town who are likely to be
come a Town Charge, & Mr James Maxwel by order of ye Sel.
men haveing warned ym in ye moneth of Octor Last & at Several
times Since to depart out of ye Town.
Ordered that his name be returned to ye Court of Genu Sessions
of ye Peace as the Law directs praying their Advice.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Feb17 7th. 1709
Voted. That Cap' Timothy Clark, Mr Richd. Draper & Mr Joseph
Wadsworth be a committee on the behalf e of this Town to run ye
Line between the blue Hill Land & Brantree land begining at the
North Eastly corner of the [211.] Said Blue hill Land, & from
thence continueing a Straight line South easterly as farr as ye
brook or River, So as to take in the Ceader Swamp there to be-
long to ye Sd Blue Hill Land according to an agreement Lately
made by the parties on both Sides concerned, and a prict Line
there of made on ye plat of ye Sd Blue Hill Land now Lyeing wth
ye Records of ye Town of Boston, and to make Sufficient Bound
markes on ye Sd Line.
Voted. That Mr Thomas Cheever be continued a School master
at Rumny-marsh for ye year ensueing on ye Same terms as was for
ye Last year.
Whereas by an entery made in ye Town Booke the 5th. 8mo. 1652
Serg' Rob' Turner was Obliged to pay two Shill. & Six pence p anm
for part of his House Standing over ye High way (now Corn hill)
and whereas Cap' James Pitts who hath purchaced that House
(being the House in vf^ Mr Francis Holmes Lately dwelt) and upon
his rebuilding ye Said House hath removed ye Sd Incumberence
Some time in y° year 1708.
The Select men do now order that the Sd rent be discontinued.
At a meeting of y* Select men Fcb^ 10th. [1709.]
Ordered. That ye T. Clerk draw up & present an adress to the
Gen". Assembly at their present Sessions, Signifieing the Sence
they have of the Complaint of ye Inhabitants of the Scarcity of
Graine, & that great quautityes of grain hath been already Shipt
of from the Province to Foraigne parts, [212.] And the Scarcity
Still continueing in Some parts of Europe, and observeing ye frouus
of Divine Providence in the disasters hapening to Several Vessells
bound heither wch Supplyes, and finding upon Enquire}1 into the
State of this Town y' in the Bakers hands & at ye mills there is not
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above fifteen hundred bushalls of wheat now in Stock whereas by
computation there is usually ground in and for this Town abl Seventy
thousand bushall of Graine in on year, They therefore pray that
the matter may be considered and the Exportation of Graine out
of this Province may be prohibitted, and that Sutable encourrage-
ment for the importation there of may be given.
The price of Wheat Stated by the Select men for regulating ye
Assize of Bread is Seven Shill p bushall.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Feb17 13.
Voted. That the Sbead on the South'? Quarter of ye Town
House from ye middle door as far down as ye Cellar door be made
into Shops, in order to Augment the Town Rents.
At a meeting of ye Select men Feb17 15. Ordered. That it be
now recorded that the Breadth of the uper end of Hanover Street
from M™ Gardeners Corner post as it now Stands, over to Mrs Morss8
House is Twenty-one foot & three Inches [213.] the measure
thereof being taken the 4th day of Feb17 curr1, And the Sd M"
Morss hath agreed to Add unto the breadth of ye Said Street one
foot of the whole length of her Land wch She will Leave out when
She rebuilds her Sd House wch She is now going abl to do, So that
ye uper end of ye Sd Street will then be twenty two feet and three
inches wide.
At a meeting of ye Select men Fob** ye 20th.
Ordered that the Town Clerk give out his war" to ye Constables,
to warn the Inhabitants to meet at the Town House on Monday ye
13th of March next at nine of ye clock in yc forenoon, to Elect and
depute Select-men, over-seers of ye poor, Constables & other Town
officers (as the Law directs) to Serve for ye year ensuing, and to
agree upon the granting Such Sume or Suines of money as Shall
be judged needfull for the reliefe of ye Poor and the defraying of
all other necessary charges arriseing within & for this Town.
And to agree and conclude upon any other matter or thing which
Shall be thought needfull to promote the benefit and welfare
thereof. Mr C. Mather to be desired to be present.
Voted, that Three pounds be allowed out of ye Treasury to
wards the Charge of Sinking deeper, the Well Standing in ye Towns
H. way behind yc old meeting House, provided that the Neighbors
there do effect the Same and defray ye rest of ye Charge.
[214.] Febry 27th. Whereas pursuant to a Vote of y'Sel. men
the 5th of ~Decembr Last, Mr Jonas Clark & Mr Joseph Wadsworth
have agreed wth William Parkman junr to Collect & receive for the
wharffage & Dockage at Men-yes point.
The Select men do now allow there of & do appoint him ye Sd
William Parkman to be ye wharffinger untill further order.
Ordered. That Notice he given to Mr John Greenough that the
Select men do require him forth with to remove and carry away
the Timbr, planck and other incumberence wch he hath Layrl on ye
Town' Slip at ye Lower end of North Street.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1710. 103
•
At a meeting of the Select men the 7th day of March 1709/10
they htiveing veiwed ye Town Slip at y" Lower end of Wood Lane
und do declare as followeth viz*.
From the uper corner of Mr Timothy Wadsworths Brick House
down ward toward the Sea at the end of wood-lane upon a line
1 levelling unto a Post of Mr Upshalls wharf e it is fifty three
foot ten inches and from thence unto an old post y* was the corner
post of Sd upshalls wharfe, it measures Seventy Six foot & four
Jnches, & So upon a Straight Line to ye Lower end of John
Mouutforts wharfe it measures abl two hundred foot, where Sd line
comes on Sd Mountforts capsell eighteen inches. [215.] The
whole of that Side is three hundred and thirty foot & odd inches,
and the Sd Slip at ye Street Measures Sixteen foot, and from ye Post
at the Lower end of Mr Upshalls wharfe as it was formerly it
measures Sixteen foot & halfe over Sd Slip unto an old post of Mr
Gee8 wharfe w** is four Inches within the under pining of Joshua
Gee8 Mouse, and at the Lower end of Said Gee8 Wharfe as it now
is, it comes on ye Capsell Eighteen inches, and the buildings of
the Sd Gee Stand over Sd Gee9 line in the Townes Land in Severall
places.
At a meeting of the Sel. m March ye 20th.
Voted. That Richard Hancok be Admited a watch man in the
room of John Gaud deceaced.
March 24th. At a meeting of Mess™ Isaiah Tay, Tim0 Clark,
Daniel Powning, Jonas Clark, Sam11 Marshall & Joseph Wads-
worth, together wth John Clark Esq, Cap' Thomas Fitch & Cap1.
Oliver Noyse who being mett as a Comitte to Treat & agree Abl the
Dock or wharfe, on the one part. And Eliakim Hutchinson Esqr
on the other part.
It is mutually agreed that the S11 Eliakm Hutchinson Surrender
to ye Town his Lease of and Intrest in that the wharfe & Dock
formerly called Bendalls Dock for the remayning term of years,
includeiug Joseph Rogers his Lease, Excepting & reserveing that
part there of where his ware house now .Stands wch the Town by
deed hath granted to him forever, [216.] Excepting also and
reserveing to himselfe (dureing ye Sd. remaining Term of years)
that peice of wharfe on which now Standeth a building of his
which formerly was his Crane House.
And the Select men for and on behalfe of the Town of Boston
of consideratio there of Shall pay unto ye Sd Hutchinson the Suine
in Fourteen pounds p annum uutill the end of Sd Term, wch is re-
puted will Expire Anno 1726.
At the Same meeting of yc Aforesd Committee, they do unanimusly
agree & declare that it is their Opinion yf the aforementioned
peice of wharfe on wch now Standeth a building wch formerly was
S<1. Hutchinsons Crane House is part of the wharfe contained in
ye Sd Lease to Bendall & compa & ought to return to ye Town at
ye Expiration of ye Sd Lease.
104 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
At a meetin of ye Sel. men March 27, 1710.
Samuel Mattock' Petition to Sell Strong drinck as an Inholder
is disallowed.
The Price of Wheat Stated by the Select men for Regulating
the Assize of Bread is Six Shillings and Six pence p bushall.
[217.] Aprill. The Justices of this Town have agreed to
joyn w* the Sel. m. and overseers of ye Poor to visset the
f amilyes in ye Sever11 wards on Tuesday ye 1 1th of Aprill curr4 at
9 of ye clock in ye forenoon.
N° 1. Elisha Hutchinson Esq.
John Foster Esq.
Mr Jonas Clark Sel. m.
Mr John Ruck overseer
No. 2. John Clark Esq
Mr Jos. Wads worth
Mr John Boult Cap* Martyn
Jos Prout
No. 3. Thorn' Brattle Esq.
Edwd Lyde Esq.
Mr Isaiah Tay
Cap4 Habijah Savage.
No. 4. Paul Dudley Esq.
Sam11 Lynd Esq.
Add Davenport Esq.
Mr Charles Chauncey.
No. 5. Jer Dummer Esq
Thorn8 Palmer Esq
Mr James Barnes
No 6. Pen Town send Esq
Simion Stoddard Esq
William Clark Esqr — Since deceaced
Mr Daniel Powning
Mr Grove Hirst.
No 7. Sam11 Sewall Esq
John Walley Esq
Cap' Ephr Savage
Mr Sam" Marshall
No. 8. Edwd Bromfeelcl Esq.
Cap4 Tim0 Clark
Mr Will"1 Welsteed
At a meeting of ye Sel. men 10th Apr11 1710.
Liberty is granted to Mr Benja Walker to fram the Timber
worke of his Brick House (wch his now ab4 to build) between the
two wayes in King Street, nigh unto ye writeing Schoole-House.
[2 18.] April 10th. The Select men have Lett unto Mr Jabish
Negus, that the Shop on ye South Side of ye Town House between
ye Shops of Elizur Phillips & the Shop of Mary Bithin at three
pounds p annum to commence the 17th of Aprill curr4.
Aprill 17th. Thomas Jackson his Petition for Lycence to Sell
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1710. 105
Strong drinck as a Retaylor from his House in Back Street is
allowed b}' ye Select men.
George Ripley is chosen to Serve as Cow-Keeper for the year
ensueing, and on the Same terms as was by the Select men
ordered the 12th of Aprill 1708. See more 24th Apr11.
Agreed wth Zach17 Triscot, that he is to make a Substatiall fast
Bridg of twelve foot wide over the Creek in Mackrell-lane, and
to finde all Stuff both of Timber and Iron-worke, & to make
Sufficient Rayles on each Side of the Same to the Satisfaction of
the Select men and to be allowed for the Same the Sume of
twelve pounds
Mr Joseph Wads worth & Mr Samu Marshall are desired &
appointed, to give Such necessary directions to the Nurses wch
attend the man Sick of the Smal Pox at ye House on Fort-Hill,
and to direct the two watch men at ye Sconce to Attend there So
as to Endeavour to prevent ye Spreading infection in ye Town.
[219.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men Aprill 22th, Mr Joseph
Wadsworth & Mr Sam11 Marshall are further desired, to direct the
nurses on Fort-Hill who attended the man who died there of the
Small Pox, and order them to Shift & aire their Cloaths, & if
they thinck proper, to procure Some garments for them at the
Town charge, & to use the most proper means to prevent ye
Spreading Infection in ye Town.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Aprill 24th.
Deacon John Marion is appointed to give give Tickets to Such
persons who have right to put their cows on ye Comon & to receive
3d. for each Ticket.
Ordered. That George Ripley Cowkeeper have the Same
orders & power as was by ye Sel. men ordered to James Clemans
ye 23th of May 1709, and his to give notices to persons who keep
Cows in the Town, to procure Tickets from Deacon Jn° Maryon
or they may Expect to have their Cows impounded.
Ordered. That notice be given to Mr William Keen & Mr
Barrat Dj'er that ye Select men do require them forthwith to
remove and tajce away the fence wch they have Lately Set upon
the Townes ground in Peirses Ally in Boston.
Voted, that the Line for the carying out the Wharf e at the
Lower end of King street, Shall run agreeable to ye midle of the
Street agl the Lower end of ye Late Coll Shriptons dwelling
House and the Lower end of Mr Fanuels brick ware house.
[2 2O.] Ordered That Compl' be made to ye Gen11 Sessions of
the Peace now Sitting Ag* Enoch Greenliefe for makeiug a Smith
Shop in his buildings Over ag' Old M™ Stoddards House in Boston
the Sd Smith Shop being apprehended to be dangerous of fireiug
the Sd. House, wch puts the Neighbourhood in fear.
The Select men have agreed w"1 Thorn" Trot that he is to be the
Wharfinger of ye Town dock formerly occupied by Eliakim Hutch-
inson Esqr from ye 25th. of March Last for on year for eighteen
pounds, as it now is.
106 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
And if the Select men Shall mend the wharf e & clear the Dock,
So as to make better improvement thereof, then Consideration must
be had ab1 augmenting ye Rent, and the Sd Wharfinger is to Keep
a just & true acco' of the income of ye Same, and render the Same
to ye Select men in order to their being rightly Informed there of.
Cap1 Ephr Savage and Mr Joseph Wadsworth are desired w111
Cap' Noyse to bespeak writings to be drawn Ab' the Town
grant of ye flats before King-Street.
At a meeting of ye Select men the 26th of Aprill.
Voted. Liberty to Mr. Nathan11 Henchman to break up the
Street for Laying his draine provided he lay his Sd. draiue wth
brick or Stone as the Law directs.
May 1". At a meeting of the Select men. The Petitions
of John Allen, and Hannah Ings each 'for Lycence to Sell Strong
drink as Inholders wr disallowed. Jno Aliens Petion being revived,
was disallowed ye 22th of May.
John Wilson8 Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as a
Retailor disallowed.
Thomas Jent is appointed Pound keeper for the year ensueing,
and also he is appointed and impowered to impound Horses,
Cattell or Sheep wch he Shall find to tresspass on ye comon, or
going there contrary to ye Town order.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk in the name of the Select men
do draw up and present a Petition to his Exc7 the Govr & Councell
Shewing.
That 3'e Sd Sel. men are Apprehencive of ye uneasieness of
ye Inhabit18 of this Town w* respect to ye Scarcity of Provisions.
Considering the great quantityes of Graine wch are ab1 to be
Shipped off from hence into Forraigne parts. And an Imbargo
laid in Severall plantations from whence wee use to have our
Supplyes. And that Sever11 of the Adjacent Townes who were
wont to Supply us, do now expect their Supply from hence. And
being this da}T thereto requested by Several considerable persons.
They therefore pray that y* Same may be taken into considera-
tion, And that a Stop be put to the Exportation o£ Graine, untill
a better prospect of a Sufficient Supply for the Inhabit18.
[222.] Ordered That ye Town Clerk give out warr18 for a
Town Meeting on Monday ye 15th of May cur' at Nine of ye Clock
in ye fore noon, then and there to Chuse
four Representitivcs
One Select man in ye room of Mr Draper & fill up ye numb' of
Clerks of ye Market, Tything men or other offcers who refuse to
Serve, to advise ab' ye Laying out ye money reed for ye Wast
Land at Brantree. And also to advise about Selling the Blue hill
Lands, and that Tickets be printed, and ye Bells orderd to ring.
At a meeting of the Select men May ye 8th.
William Wilson being present Sayes he came with his wife from
England and arrived in this Town ye first of Apr11 Last, the Select
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1710. 107
men do now warn him to depart out of this Town unless he find
Suretyes to Save the Town from Charge by ye 24th of May cur'.
Liberty is granted to Mr Nathan" Oliver to digg up the High way
in Water Street for the repaireing or New Laying his water pipes
there.
Ordered that notice be given to James Williams that the Select
men do forbid him to demand any more for his ffee's for digging
graves then what ye Sel. men did formerly order.
[223.] Jethro Wheeler Late of Rowley being present Sayes
he came from thence with his family into this Town ab' the middle
of Aprill Last, the Sel. men have now warned him to depart out of
this Town unless he bring Suretyes to Indempnifie ye Town by ye
24th of May Cur'.
Ordered. That complant be made to one or more of her Majties
Justices Agt a negro woman formerly at Mra Willards, She
being reputed to be a Serv' to a gentleman at Jamaca, and now
dwells in this Town at her own hand, and is Said to Live disorderly
entertaining Negroes.
Ordered, that the T. Clerk do prepare Lists in ord to appor-
tioning ye Watch Tax.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men May 9th. they being met to gether
w'h ye overseers of ye poor, to advise according to ye Town vote.
At a meeting ye Sel. men, May ye 15th.
Ordered. That warning be given to Mr. Richd Sherrine Butcher,
That he forbear the Killing of any cattell at his Slauter-house abut-
ting on the Town Slip at the Lower end of Wood Lane.
And thatthe Select-men do require him forth with to remove and
carry away from out of the Sd Slip a that filth & Grarbage wch hath
Issued or been thrown out of ye Said Slaughter House, it appear-
ing to be very Noysom and Offencive to ye Inhabitants
[224.] Cap' Ephraim Savage and Cap1 Timothy Clark are
appointed on behalfe of the Select men -to give directions to Cap'
Noyse and Compa Ab' the manner of continueing a Comon Shore
at the Lower end of King Street So as may best answr the accoin-
odation of the Neighbourhood there.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men. May ye 22th.
In order that ye Town may be enabled the better to require the
owners of the Salt ponds to make, & Keep the High way their in
good repaire. Ordered that the counter part of their Lease be
recorded in ye County Records.
Voted. That Mr Hugh Floyd be desired to amend ye Bridg at
Rumny Marsh.
Liberty is granted to Mr John Colman to Set up posts on the
uper end of Hanover Street, So as to Stop Carts from anoying the
pavement w°h the Sd Colman and p'teners are now carryeiug on there.
108 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
At a meeting of y" Sel. men May 29th.
Voted. That Mr Isaiah Tay, Mr Daniel Powning & Cap1 Edw'1
Mart}'!! be a Comittee to See after the cleering ye Town Dock and
repaireing ye wharfe.
Voted. That Mr. Richd Hunewel have liberty of digging up the
High way in North Street for the placeiug of his & Hannah Waters
her draines in to ye rnaine draine there.
June 2d. At a meeting of y* Select men.
Voted that Cap' Tim0 Clark, Mr Joseph Wadsworth and Mr Sam"
Marshall be a comittee to agree w* worke men, and to prosecute
the paveiug on ye neck agreeable to ye votes of yc Town, at their
two Last meeting.
Voted, that the present Representitives for this Town be desired
to ask ye Opinion of ye Gen" Court Relateing to an Act for Keeping
watches in Towucs.
That in any Town where the members of counccl & Justices of
y* Peace within Such Town, to gether with the Select men there
of Shall agree upon a Select watch (dureiug y° time wn a Millitary
watch Shall not be Ordered) and the Inhabitants agreeing to
Support ye Charge thereof.
Whether it be ye Intent & meaning of y° Said Act, That the
Justices in court of Genu Sessions of ye Peace, In their directing &
ordering the Rule for Apportioning and Leveying Such Sufne upon
the Inhabitants of Such Town, that they are also impowercd to
Exempt all Such persons from beareiug a Share in the Said Charge,
w°h are by Law exempt from personall duty in Millitary and
Constables watches.
June 6th. Cap* Richd Harrise" Petition to Sell Strong drinck as a
Retaylcr disallow*1 by ye Sel. men.
[226.] Liberty is granted to Thomas Bell to break & digg up
the H. way in North Street, for the Laying his Celler draine into
ye Mayn draine there provided he Attend the directions of the Law
& Town orders in that case made and provided.
At a meeting of the Sel. men June yc 12.
Upon Application of the present Clerks of ye Market to ye Sel
men for their direction ab' the disposall of Such Bread as they
Shall Seize in the Execution of their office.
Voted. That the Sd Clerks do apply ym selves to ye Over seers of
ye Poor for their advice & direction therein.
Voted. That the present Representitives for this Town, be
desired to move to the Gen" Assembly now Sitting, for the passing
an act to Enable any Towue (when the Inhabit'3 Shall agree to
Rayse Such Sumc as they Shal thiuck ncedfull for ye purchaceing
& laying in a Stock of Provisions for yc use of Sd Town) to ap-
portio & Levey ye Same on ye Inhabitants as for other Town Rates.
Voted. That ye Sd Represeutitives are desired also to move for
the makeing a Law to prohibit the distilling of Mollasses.
Voted, the Sinking a well not exceeding twenty foot deep at ye
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1710. 101)
Townes Tenement in Beacon Street. And that Mr Daniell Powning
Mr Jonas Clark & Cap' Edwd Marty n be a Comitte to Imploy
persons to Effect yc Sd Well.
[227.] At a meeting of y« Sel. men June 19*.
William Hill & John Wilson their Sever" Petitions for Lyce to
Sell Strong driuck as Retaylor wr disallowed by y* Sei. men.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men June 2Gth.
Sarah Robe, Richd Harrise & John Indecot their Several Peti-
tions for Lycence to Sell Strong driuck as Retaylors wr disallowed
by the Sel. men.
John Nash, and Sam11 Mattock their Several Petitions for
Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as Inholders wr disallowed by 3'"
Sel. men.
Voted, that the Select-men on behalfe of ye Towne do agree to
purchacc three feet in depth of the breadth of John Flaggs Land
to be added to the breadth of Hanover Street, and they do nom-
inate Cap' Tim0 Clark to be one of y* Apprizers there of to joyn
wth Such person as ye Sd Flagg Shall chuse.
Voted. That John Wilkie and Mathew Ceilings be Pound
Keepers to-gether uth Thomas Jent who was before Chosen to that
Service for ye year ensueing, and they are impowered to impound
Horses, Cattell, or Sheep wch they Shall find to Trespass on y'
Comon, or going ther contrary to y* Town order.
The Price of wheat Stated by y'Sel. m for Regulating the Assize
of Bread is Six Shill. p bushall.
[228.] June 26th. The Select men at the motion & desire of
Mr. Tim0 Thornton, do now agree to Lett unto him the Townes
wharfe & Dockage at Maryes Poj'nt, for one year ensueing, he
paying for the Same unto the Town Treasurer the Sume of eighteen
pounds in money, and to keep the line of comunication and a Cart
way Leading thereto free from any Incumbcrence and also re-
serveing unto the Town room for makeing and improveing water-
wayes on the Westerly Side of the Sd. wharffe, and also reserve-
ing liberty to mudd Such parts of the wharfe as Shall be needfull,
and the Sd Thornton is to repaire and make good where he hath
or Shall cut or take down of ye wharfe for the better Lanching of
any Ship or Vessell.
Cap' EphT Savage is desired to provide what Lead and other
neccessaryes is wanting for the better fixing of y" waites of ye T.
Clock in ye Old meeting House.
Agreed. That Michael Hamelton and John Grant do proceed
in digging y* well in the Townes Land Nigh the Almes-House and
they arc to be paid three pounds for ye first twenty foot, four
Shillings and Six pence p foot for the next ten foot, and five Shil-
lings and Six pence p foot for ye next ten foot.
[229.] The wife of Andrew Patteson who is Said to dwell at
the House of Mr John Souther & that She belongs to Meadford &
came from thence into this Town on or ab' the 10th of March Last,
110 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Ordered that Mr Maxwell Equire concerning her, and warn her
forthwith to depart out of this Town, to the place where She belongs.
Ordered. That ham11 Stebbens Bucher who w"1 his family is
Lately come into this Town, be by Mr Maxwell warned to come to
ye Scl. men at their next meeting or to depart out of ye Town.
Cap'. Ephr Savage, Mr Isaiah Tay, Cap' Tim0 Clark, & Mr Sam"
Marshall are desired to Veiw and give directions Ab'Secureing the
New Bridg in Mackrill Lane.
Mr Joseph Wadsworth, Mr Jonas Clarke & Cap' Edwd Martyn
are desired veiw ye wharfe below the condit at the Millbridg and mak
report to ye Sel. men what they Shall think proper to be done there.
Ordered. That Mr Maxwell give notice to Cap' John Ballentine
to amend & repaire the Bridg over the Creek in Ann Street.
[23O.] July 3d. At a meeting of ye Select men.
Elisha Odling junr his Petition to Sell Strong driuck as a In-
bolder or as a Retaylor is disallowed by ye Sd Sel. men.
Voted. That Michael Ilamelton & John Grant do proceed to
Sinck ye Well nigh the Almes House to fifty foot and that they be
allowed for ye fifth ten foot Six Shill. & Six pence p foot.
Voted. That Mr Isaiah Tay be joyned wth ye Comittce formerly
Appointed to direct ab' a Cornon Shore at ye Lower end of King
Street.
Voted, that Mr John Floyd be desired to veiw the Severall
High wayes at Rumny Marsh, and make report to the Sel. men of
what he Shall think needfull to be done ab repairing thereof and
what may be needfull to be expended in each part thereof for this
present year.
At a meeting of the Sel. men July 7th.
Voted, that Mr Daniel Powning Take an acco' of the Select mens
Attendance in Apportioning the Taxes for this year.
Voted. That the Comittee appointed June 2d. to manage y*
Paveing on ye neck be also cleseired to take care of mending other
parts of the High way there as they Shall judg needfull.
[231.] At a meeting of the Sel. men July ye 10th.
Voted. That the Sel. men will proceed to take a List of the
Inhabitants on Wednesday ye 12th. curr'. in order to apportion-
ing ye Taxes.
Voted, that Michael Hamelton & John Grant do proceed to
Sinck ye well they are 'Ab' to fifty five foot, & to be allowed for
ye Last five foot Seven Shill. & Six pence p. foot.
James Gallaway being present Sayes he came from Stratford
w01 Mr John Lathrop Senr the 15th of June Last, & that he hath
dwelt there ab' three year, the Sel-men do warn him to depart the
Town unless he bring Security to Save ye Town from Charge by
he being here within one moneth ensuing.
At a meeting of y' Select men July 14.
Voted. That the Well diggers do proceed to Sink the well at
a Tenement of ye Townes Nigh the Almes House to GO foot deep.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1710. Ill
Voted. That the committee formerly appointed to direct ab'
a Coraon Shore at the Lower end of King Street be directed to
order a Cestern to be made in ye Dock next ye Street to be in
depth one foot below the Lowest Cellar draine there.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men July 1 7th.
Voted a grant to Cap4 Ephraim Savage of the Grass in the Old
burying place for this Sumer he paying for the Same the Sume
of fifteen Shillings.
pd by his acco' page 291.
Voted. That Cap1 Ephraim Savage is desired to to
imploy Some meet person to repaire the fence of the Old burying
place & to make ye Same next the High way (where it is nee full)
on foot Higher then now it is.
Voted. That the Town Clerke do by Posting give notice to the
Inhabitants within this Town, to bring in true & perfect Lists of
their Polls & Estates to the Select men or Assessors at the Town
House on Monday the 31 day of July Currant at three of ye clock
in ye after noon.
And to notifie the Inhabitants of R. Marsh to bring in their
Lists on ye Monday following being ye 7th of Aug at 3 o Clock.
Voted. That the Town Clerk by a Letter to ye Consta of Rumny
Marsh desire him to notifie ye Inhabitants there to bring or Send
in true and perfect Lists of their Polls & Estates in writeing under
their hands to the Sel. men at the time afore said, and the Select
men will allow him reasonable recom pence for that his Service,
and to bring also a List of all the male Polls within S<1 District.
Voted. That the Select men as Assessors will meet on Monday
the 24th of July curr* then to proceed ab' apportioning the Taxes.
[233.] The Select men being now agreed to proceed in ap-
portioning the Rates and Taxes for this present year.
Voted. That dureing the time of their being Ingaged in the S(l
worke, they will duly Attend the Same at Such Set times as they
Shall appoint and that each of them who Shall be Absent or
neglect to Attend Such meeting for the Space of halfe an hour
past or beyond Such time appointed for meeting as afore saH,
Shall for every Such neglect forfeit & pay the Sume of Six pence
as a fine, to be disposed of at the direction of the Select men ex-
cept any just excuse or reason to the contrary and So Adjudged
by ye Sel. men.
Voted. That Application be made to the Gl & Gen11 Assembly,
praying them to pass an Act ag* Shooting at Markes or at Pigions
or any other game within the Town of Boston.
At a meeting of the Select men the 19th. July.
Voted. That Michall Hamelton & John Grant do proceed
further to Sinck the well where they are now at workc untill
Monday next.
The Select men havcing now lyeing before them a List of the
names of the persons in this Town, that had Lycence granted
112 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
them the year Last past, to Sell Strong drinck as Inholdcrs, and
as Retaylers, being Lately Transmitted to them by Addington
Davenport Esqr. [234.] Clerk of the Court of Gen'1 Sessions of
ye Peace for the county of Suffolke.
The Said Select men haveing the Same under the consideration,
to gether wth ye Late act & a Parragraph therein for reclaiming the
over great number of Lycenced Houses.
Voted. That the Said Select men pursuant to y* Sd Act, Do
Except to the renewall of Lycences to the Several persons here
after named viz1.
Sarah Hunt
Margaret Johnson
Mary w Right
Benjamen Johns
Mary Smith
Phillip Bongardon
Frances Gouge
James Lablond
Isaac Gambarton
Henry Hill
Rachel Winsor
At a meeting of ye Sel. men July 25th.
The Sel. men being Still upon the considers, of the List of per-
sons Lycenced ye Last year and the Law unto wch the Same doth
refferr.
Voted they to further Object acf. and except to y* renewall of
Lycences to y* following persons, viz'.
Stephen North
Samuel Tyley
Henry Franklin
Henry Sharp
Eliza Walker
[335.] John Brick
Ann More
Mary Hunting
Samuel Mattock his Petition for Lycence to Sell drinck as an
Inholder Approved by the Select men.
James Smith
Ruth Hetchbone
Grace Ran kin
David Gwin
Grigory Sugers
Thomas M arable
Cap4 Sam11 Mould
their Several Petitions
for Lycences to Sell Strong drinck as Inholders are disallowed by
y' Sel. men.
John Indecot & Johanna Stone their Petitions for Lycences to
Sell Strong drinck as a Retaylers allowed by y9 Sel. men.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1710. 113
Mary Manscll
Joseph Hillier
Richard Hancok
Henry Frankling
Gilbert Indecot
William Hill
their Several Petitions for
Lycences to Sell Strong drinck as Retaylors were disallowed by
y' Set. me.
Rebecca Philpot her Petition for Lycence to Keep a Victualling
House where She now dwells was allowed by ye Sel. men.
Elisha Odling his Petition for Lycence to Keep a Victualling
House disallowed by ye Sel. men.
[236.] Voted. That Mr Joseph Wadsworth & Comp* the
Proprietors of the dreine or Conkm-Shore in Prince Street have
liberty to digg or break up the Highway, from the Lower end of
their dreine Nigh Mr Gee8 corner, down as far as the mill pond for
the continueiug Iheir dreine or Comon Shore their.
The Assessors Oath was by Sam" Lynde Esqr one of her Majtief
Justices, Administred to all the Nine Present Select men of this
Town for their Apportioning the Province and Town Tax for this
year as the Law directs.
At a meeting of the Select men July 27.
Henry F rankling' Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as
a Retayler at His house In Cornhill Approved by y*Sd. Sel. in.
At a meeting of y* Sel. men July 28th.
Joseph Hillier his Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as
a Retayler at his House in Corn hill is Approved by ye Sd. Sel.
men.
At a meeting of the Select men July 31.
Deborah Man her Petition for Lj'ceuee to Sell drinck only as a
Retayler. Approved by the Sel. men.
[237.] Voted. That it be represented to ye Qr. Sessions that
the Select men being Informed that Ann Pollard, Mary Hands &
William Thomas are intended to Lay down their Lycences to Sell
drinck, therefore have not taken them undr their Consideratio.
Oliver Atwood his Petition to Sell drinck as an Inholder at his
house at Ferry- way is approved by y* Sel. men.
William Skinner Intending to Lay down his Lycence as an
Inholder asks Lycence to Sell drinck as a Retayler at his House at
the North end of Fish street is disallowed by the Sel. m.
James Smith is againe disallowed to Sell drinck.
Cap* Tim0 Clark and Mr Joseph Wadsworth do Signifie to the
Sel. men, that Mrt Priscilla Gardener did this day in the hearing
of Mr John Colman Promise them that in case the Town or any
perticuler person Shall defray the charge of paveing the Highway
114 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
against her Land at the uper end of Hanover Street, She will
repay the Same by the next Spring or Sooner.
At a meeting of the Sel. m. August ye 1st.
The Question being Stated whether the Sel. m, will make any
Adition to y* to the return by yra given in to the Court of Gen1'
Sessions of ye Peace the 31th of July Last. Voted in ye Affirma-
tive.
Voted. That they will not assigne perticular reasons ag' the name
of each person Excepted to.
[238,] Voted, that the Sel. men do with draw their Excep-
tions to the renewall of Lycences to James Lablond, Henry Hill,
John Breck, Phillip Bongardon, Isaac Gambartou and Ann Moor.
Voted. That it be added to the return given in to the Qr. Sessions
the 31 of July Last in words following viz1, (that appearing to ym
by Information, not to be qualified according to Law, as being
deficient in Some one of the three objections or reasons mentiona
in that Parragraphof ye Sd Act.)
Mr Daniel Powning declares his dissent ag' refuseiug to give per-
ticular reasons ag' each persons name.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Aug 4th.
Granted to Mr Isaiah Tay 3ti vi^ he paid for a boat Load of
Stones towards Stoning ye well.
At a meeting of y* Sel. men Aug' ye 7th.
The Sd Sel. iii haveing now under further consideration their
Exceptions to ye renewall of Lycences to Several persons by them
made and given in to ye Court of Gen11 Sessions of the Peace the
31 of July Last past, they do now by their Several Votes Agree to
withdraw their Exception to the psoiis hereafter named viz'.
Benja Johns
Stephen North
Samuel Tyley
Margaret Johnson
Sarah Hunt.
[239.] Joseph Hillier his Petition for Lyccnce to Sell Strong
drinck as a Retayler at his House in Cornhill Allowed by ye Sel.
men.
Mary Smiths Petition to ye Sel. men to with-draw their Excep-
tion to her Lycence being renewed, disallowed.
Henry Sharp" Petition to the Sel. men to withdraw their Excep-
tions to his Lycence being renewed, disallow*1. & his Petition to Sell
as a Retayler not allowed.
The Select men do agree to Appoint a Town meeting on Monday
the 1 4th of Aug. cur' at Nine of ye Clock in ye fore noon to con-
sider of, agree and determine on, what they Shall think proper
and Expedient Relating to a motion or request of the Honble Coll.
Francis Nicholson, together with ye Minist", Church wardens and
others of the Church of England in Boston, desireing a grant of
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1710. 115
Laud in ye old burying place of fifteen foot wide on the North Side
of ye Church, for ye Eulargement thereof on that Side, and ten foot
in breadth on y" Easterly end there of as more fully is Set forth
by yra in writeing.
Thomas M arable & Ruth Hetchbone* Petitions for Lycence to
Sell drinck as Inholders are againe disallowed by ye Sel. men.
[24O.] At a meeting of y8 Sel. men Aug 14th.
Ordered, that payment be made to Mr Jn° Colraen the Sume
ordered y* 29 of May Last for as much as he hath now finished
the pavem' in Hanover street.
'
At a meeting of the Select men of the Town of Boston the 15th
of Aug.
Pursuant to the Law of this Province Intituled an Act for Regu-
lateiug of Free Negrose &c.
The Said Select men do order & Require the Free negros of this
Town here after named, each one of them to give their Attend-
ance, faithfully & dilligently to worke on Repaireing and Cleans-
ing the High wayes of this Town at Such time & place as the
Selectmen, or Such person or persons whom they Shall appoint to
direct and Order the Same4 for the Space of So many dayes as is
hereafter Sett down against each of their names respectively viz.
dayea
Tom Cowell 8
Dick Budd" 5
Adam Baffin 4
.Mirtgo Procter 8
Georg y' went w"1 Cap' Green 4
Coffee Hutchiusou 6
Papaw Dick 8
Robin Keats 8
Tom Moscman 4
Ned Hubbert 4
Samson Indian 2
Mingo Walker 6
Mingo Quinsie 8
Jo Jollo'w 8
[241.] Graiidy Eliot 8
Richd Borman 4
Bastian Waite 8
Sambo Monck 8
Dick Dudley 8
Great John 6
Tom at y6 North 8
Dick Ramshed 8
Richd Patience Saylor 8
Mingo Winthrop 6
a fellow from Charlestown 8
Peter Quaco 4
Phillip Hutchinson 6
Humphry Phipps 2
116 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
dayes
Grandy Perkins 6
Tom Rumuy Marsh 6
Sabastin Levensworth 8
Charles Meneno 8
Samson 6
And the Said Select men do hereby appoint and Impower Consta
Eneas Salter to give necessary warning & directions to ye Said
Negroes, ab' the time, place & manner of their performing the Sd
Service, and (if need be) to make complaint to one or more of
Her Majtie" Justices of the Peace against any of them, who Shall
Neglect or refuse to attend and perform the Sd Service, in ordr
to recover of Such of them who are delinquent, the penalty of the
Law in that case provided, and the Sd Mr Salter is directed to
render an Acco' of his doings and of the worke wch Shall be So
done by ye Sd Negroes to y* sd Sel. m.
[24:2.'] At a Meeting of the Sel. men Aug 16.
Henry Sharp and Mary Wright their Severall Petitions to y"
Sel. m for their with drawing their Exceptions to ye renewal of
their Lycences, disapproved by ye Sel. m.
At a meeting of y* Sel. m Aug. 21.
Mary Dafforns Petition for Lycence to Sel Strong drinck as a
Retayler is Allowed by the Sd. Sel. men.
Granted to Joseph Prout and the rest of the Neighborhood who
have dependance on draining their Cellars through wood lane to
dig up the High way there for the newmakeing a Maine draine or
Comon Shore there, provided they make the Same according to the
directions in ye Law and also Endevour to Accomplish the Same
w* Expdition So as to Obstruct the Said way as Little as may
be.
Mr Wm. Titcome his Petition to Sell drinck as an Inholder
disallowed by y* Sel. m.
At a meeting of y* Sel. men ye 28th of Aug.
Liberty is granted to Cap1 James Pitts to digg up in the H way
in Middle Street, for ye Laying a draine of his intoy6 Comon Shore
in Prince Street, provided he attend the directions in ye Law &
Town order relateing thereunto, & to expedit Sd work So as not
to Lett ye Same lie open any Longer then is necessary.
[243.] Liberty is granted to Cap4 Thomas Richards to digg
up the H. way in Ship Street, for the Repaireing his Cellar draine
there, Provided he duly Attend the directions in the Law, and
Town Orders relating to the digging or breaking up of High wayes
or Streets, And also that with all convenient Speed, he cause the
Same to be Amended & finished, So as that the way be Obstructed
as little as possible may be.
Agreed to imploy Mr Wm Manley to pave a way of Ten foot
wide extending from three foot to the South-ward of the gate of
the burying place next the Comon, Northerly as far as the pave-
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1710. 117
mcnt before Madarn darks Land, and to add to the breadth of y6
8d Clarks pavement to make it ten foot wide, So far as that aad ye
new worke will agree, the Said Manly to find & provide all work
man Ship & Stuff and to be allowed and paid for the Same after
the rate of one Shilling and ten pence p yard.
Robert Huzzey is by ye Select men againe warned to depart out
of this Town.
[244,] Ordered. That Mr James Maxwell do notifie Mr
Thomas Banister that the Select men do require him forth with to
remove and carry away the earth which he hath Lately caused to
be Layd in Winter Street where with the Same is incumbercd,
And that he forbear to Lay any earth or Rubbish in any of the
High wayes of the Town contrary to the Town order.
At a meeting of the Select men Sepr 4th.
Ordered that notice be given to Mr John Oliver and others of
the Neighbourhood there, who have of Late Layd Timber or plank
as a foot bridg over the Slip at the Lower end of Wood Lane,
where by boats have been Obstructed from comeing up there.
That the Sel. men do require him & and them forth with to remove
Such incumberance, and that they forbear to Lay any more Such
there.
Voted. That the Sd. Select men are of Opinion yl the Comon
Shore at the Lower end of King Street be caryed out & Layd with
plank as far out as the Circular Line.
At a meeting of y* Sel. m Septr 11th.
Liberty is granted to Deac. John Marryon to lay earth to rayse
the II. way on the South Side of Sumer-Street in order to make a
[245.] comodious foot way on ye front of the Land there belong-
ing to ye first Church in Boston.
Mr William Titcome his petition to Sell drink as an Inholder being
re\ivcd, is againe disallowed by the Sel. men.
Ordered to be here recorded as followeth viz*.
upon the 29th of August Last, The Sd Select men upon a Seacond
Gen" Survey of King street, in order to run out ye Middle line, for
Setting the new wharfe to Low watter marke, Lateh" granted by
ye Town to Cap1 Oliver Noyse & Comp", have agreed and Voted,
that the Centre of the Street from the Lower part of Mr Fanuells
brick-House to Mr Apthorps Brick-house, be oce station, and the
Same distance from ye Said Fauuels House to Sd centre be Sett off
from the North Corner of Doctr Cooks Lower Brick ware house, be
the other Station, which two Stations to be the Middle Line, and
So to continue to Low water marke according to the Town Grant.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Sept' 15,
Liberty is granted to Mr Thomas Banister and Comp", to digg
in the High way in Summer Street, for the Lying a draine or Comon
Shore there, Provided they Lay the Sd draine wth Brick or Stone
as [246.] the law directs, and that they Lay the Same not less
then five foot deep under the Surface of the ground where they
118 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
digg iu y* Sd Street and also that they effect the Sd work with
Speed, So as to Obstruck the way as little as may be.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Septr 18th.
Mr Henry Sharp haveing againe renewed his request to ye Sel.
men to with draw their Exception ag' the rcnewall of his Lycence.
Voted in ye Negative.
Voted. That Cap' James Pitts & Cap'. Edwd Martine have
Liberty to plant Trees on ye High way eight foot distt from their
dwelliu Houses nigh the North meeting House.
Voted that Mr Maxwell give notice to Elisha Cook Esqr to remove
& carry away the earth and Trash wch he hath caused to beilayd
on ye H. way before a Tenem1 of his in Corn Hill.
Voted that Simion Stoddard Esqr be warned to remove & carry
away the Timber of his wch he hath caused to be Layd in Corrihill
nigh Mr Boons Shop.
Voted. That notice be given to Mr Benj* Davise or any others
who have Timbr lieing on ye H. way nigh ye Dock, that ye Sel.
men do require them to remove and cary away ye Same.
[247 . ] Voted. That Cap' Tim0 Clark & Mr Joseph Wadsworth
be desired to go to R. Marsh & veiw the H. wayes there, and im-
ploy Some meet person or persons to repaire Such of ye Sd wayes
as they shall thinck needfull.
At a meeting of ye Select men Sept. 20th.
Ordered that the Select watch be againe revived, and that the
Several watch men do begin to enter upon y' Service his Night.
Voted, that John Hooper be admitted a watchman in ye
Absence of John Grant.
Sept' 25th. Voted. That Mr Sam1, Bridg be imployed in
makeing a convenieucy to draw water at the Townes well nigh the
Almes House, and that Joseph Prout be desired to to inspect and
direct ab' a Speedy effecting ye Same.
At a meeting of ye Sel. m Octor 3d. John Curtice is Admitted
upon Tryall to be a watch man at the South Battree in ye room of
Gibert Cole deceaced.
Thomas Marble* Petition to Sell drinck as an Inholder is agaiue
disallowed.
[248.] The Select m being Informed that John Wilkie hath
violated the trust comitted to him in takeing a horse out of another
mans pasture & impounding ye Same.
Voted that Cap1. Tim0 Clarke be desired to Prosecute ye Sd Wilke
for his So doing.
Kdwd. Tillet being present Sayes he came from Engld in the
Mast fleet, and that he came into this Town w"1 his wife and two
children ab' Six weeks Since, he proposes that Mr Callender will
be Security for him. The Select men Signifie their willingness to
Admit him an Inhabit1 upon Mr Calleuder8 giveing 50" bond.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1710. 110
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Octor 10th.
Thomas Marble his Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck
as an Inholder at his House nigh Coll0. Paige8 at Rumny Marsh is
approved by ye Sel. m.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Octo. 18.
Voted. That the Town Clerk do Sign and give out warr' to the
Constables for their Collecting & paying in the Town & Watch
Taxes.
At a meeting of ye Sel. ra the 23th of Octobr.
Ordered, That Notice be given to Jn° Morton that the Sel. men
do require him to deliver to them the Key by wch he Opens ye
watchhouse door.
[249.] James Mosman is appointed Overseer of ye Watch at
the North in y* room of Mr James Thorubery who Layes down his
place.
James Clemans is appointed a Wath. m at the South in ye room
of James Mosman.
Liberty is granted to Mr Sam" Marshall and the Neighbourhood
there, to dig up the High way at the Lower end of Milk Street,
for the New-Laying their Cellar draines Provided it be done with
all Convenient Speed So as to obstruct the wa}* as Little as inav
be.
Liberty is granted to John Harwood to dig in the High way in
Price Street for the Laying his Cellar draine into the Comon Shore
there, provided he Lay his Sd draine with Stone or brick as the
Law directs, and make good the way where he Shall So dig.
Whereas the Town of Boston is presented to to the Court of
Gen" Sessions of the Peace, for Insufficiency of ye High way against
the Salt Ponds, in the Road leading to Roxbury. And whereas
the Proprietors of the Sd Salt ponds are by covenant Obliged to
Maintaine a Sufficient Highway there, of not less then three Rods
in breadth, and the Select men of Sd Town being Sencible that y"
Sd way is defficient as to breadth.
[25O. ] Ordered. That Mr James Maxwell do give notice
thereof, to Elisha Cook Esqr and the Other Gentlemen who are ye
reputed proprietors of of ye Sd Salt ponds. And that the Select
men do desire ym to be present at the Sd Court in Boston. On the
hist Monday in Octobr curr* (being the time unto wch they are
Adjourned) to make answere relateing there unto, and to Save the
Sd Town from being at any Charge or damage by reason of ye Sd
defect.
At a meeting of ye Select men Octor 27.
Voted. That Capt. James Pitts have liberty to Set Posts in the
High way before his New Buildings in Corn hill, at Such distance
as the Select men Shall appoint for the Security of his Cellar
doors, and the conveniency of passengers, and So to continue
dureing the Approbation and Allowance of the Select men for the
120 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
time being, (on condition that he pave the foot way between his
House and the Sd posts). And the like liberty is reserved for Cap'
Savage and others the neighbours over against the Same.
The Select men upon further perusall of the Towns grant for
running out of King street to Low water marke do find [251.]
that upon their Seacond Survey for runing out the Same, and the
Stations then Recorded falls a little to much to the north ward
according to the aforesaid grant for runing Said Street Streight,
the Select men have there fore Made a New Survey, and have now
ordered that the Middle line of Said Street be twenty three foot
eight inches northerly from the Lower part or north corner of Doctr
Elisha Cooks Lower brick warehouse, and the uper Station for the
Middle line of Said Street to be forty foot Southerly from the
uper corner of the Brick House of John Usher Esqr where now is
the Secretary' Office, wctl distance falls on the crowu of the pave-
ment, and So to run on a Streight Line, from the upper to the
Lower Station, and So to continue Streight out to the extent of
the Townes grant for ye Same
At a Meeting of ye Sel. men Octobr 30th.
Voted. That Complaint be made to the Court of Gen" Sessions
of the Peace Now Sitting ag' Mr Thorn8 Bannister & Compa who
had Liberty from ye Select men on ye 15th of Septr Last to digg up
the High way in Summer Street for Laying a draine or Comou
Shore there. Provided they Lay ye Sd Draine wth brick or Stone
as the Law directs & yl they Lay ye Same not less [252.] then
five foot deep }-et contrary therto they are Laying the Same con-
siderably Short of that depth. So that the Same cannot be of
use to draiue ye Cellars wch are or Shall be in that Street, and So
ye Intent of ye Law, evaded praying ye Advice of ye Court &c.
At a meeting of the Sel. men Octor 31.
Mary Smith haveing been formerly by the Sel. lii been Excepted
ag' as being an Inholder, Now by her Petition pray that Liberty
may be granted her to Sell by retayle the dnnck She hath now by
her. Consented to by ye Sel. men.
Mercy Tay Widd° of Jer Tay deceaced her Petition for Lycence
to Sell Strong drinck as an Inholder. Approved by ye Sel. men.
At a meeting of y" Sol. men Novr 6th.
Voted. That ye Projection of an Act in addition to an act
directing ye Admission of Town Inhabitants (now agreed to by
the Sel. men) be Transcribed and delivered to the Representitives
of this Town in order to getting y* Same Enacted.
[253.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men Novr 13.
Mary ye wife of John Stanley being present Sayes that her hus-
band was an Inhabitant at Scituate, and with her did remove from
thence in Aprill Last an continued Some time at Attleburough, &
that She came from thence into this Town abl Eleven weeks past
& that her Sd husband is now in her Majtie8 Service at Annapolis
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1710. 121
Roy all. The Sd Select men do now warn her to depart out of this
Town to the place where She belongs.
Ordered. That Mr James Maxwell do give notice to Mr Ben-
jamen Walker, that ye Sd Sel. men do require him forthwith to
remove and cary away the Earth Timbr and Rubbish wch he hath
Layd in ye H. way before his New building in Corn hill & in
Queen Street.
Liberty is granted to John Roberts junr to digg up the H. way
in Lyn Street for the Laying his Sellar draine there, he makeing
the Sa way good againe as it was.
Whereas the Sel. men are Informed that there is a dangerous
place in ye H way next ye Salt ponds where Sundry persons have
been miss led in ye night and gone into Sd ponds.
Voted that Mr Jos. Wadsworth be desired to imploy Some meet
person to Set posts, or otherwise to prevent yl Danger.
[254.] Voted. That Notifications be posted Signifieing to
Such who are willing to undertake the Sweeping ye Chimuyes in
this Town that they are desired to meet wth the Select men who
have agreed to meet at ye Town-House, on Severall Mondayes
following, at five of the Clock in the after noon, with whom they
may then and their agree upon Terms.
Voted. That Cap1 Elisha Bennet be desired to do what is need-
full in mending the H. wayes at Rumuy Marsh.
Liberty is granted to Cap' Ephr Savage to Set posts in ye II.
way before his House in Corn hill, at Such distance from his Sd
house as ye Sel. men Shall appoint.
At a meeting of ye Sel. m Novr 20th.
The Sel. in being Solicitous to avoyd the penalty Imposed by ye
Qr Sessions in case the H. wa}* next ye Salt ponds be not forthwth
repaired, they have appointed to meet on ye 24th cur1 at 5 of y*
Clock in ye evening. And do desire El. Cook Esq. Elisha Hutch-
inson Esq & John Foster Esq as parties therein concerned & obliged,
then to meet wth ym to advise ab' the Same.
[255.] Ordered that Mr William Manley do proceed to make
an Addition to the old pavement from Mr Malynes corner South-
erly towards the Comon, makeing it to be of ye Same breadth wth the
new pavemt wch he hath Lately made next the burying place.
Liberty is grnnted to Robert Seers to dig in the High way in
Charter Street for ye La3'ing his Cellar draine there, provided he
Lay the Same with Stone or brick as the Law directs, and that
the Same be done wth Speed So as not to Obstruct the way
more then is absolutely ncedfull.
Ordered, that notice be given to Mr the present Tennaut
in Mrs Middlecots House that the Sel. men do require him
forth with to remove & cary away ye earth weh he hath caused to
be Layd in ye H. way before ye Sd House.
At a Meeting of the Sel. men NovT 24.
Compl' being made by John Bucauan & Sam" Grice that in theil
122 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Opinion the Northerly chimny of the House of Tim0 Prout Esq.
cleceaced now in the Tenure of Susana Clench & her Sub Tenant
is defective & dangerous of takeing & Spreading fire. Ordered
that Cap* Joseph Wadsworth & Cap* Edward Martin wth two
Masons be desired to Survey the Same & make report thereof to 3*
Scl. m.
[256.] Novr 27, Ordered. That The T. Clerk give in to the
Govr & Councell the acco* of Expencos in ordr to prevent ye
Spreading of Infection wn in Aprill Last Rob' Cogswell was
Sick & dyed of ye Small pox. praying that the Said Expeuces may
be re pay d to ye Town.
Peter Denman Silversmith being present Sayes he came from
Engld into this Town wth Cap1 Wentworth in May Last, the Sel. m
do warn him to depart ye Town unless he find Surtie to ye value of
forty pounds, by the Last monday in Decr next.
Ordered that Mr James Maxwell do give notice to the Several
persons here after named. That the Sel. m do require each of
them forth with to remove and cary away the earth & Rubish wth
wch they have Incumbered the H. wayes.
Mes™ John Campball" Earth &c in Pudding Lane.
Jos. Dowdings Earth &c in Corn hill.
Dr. Boylstous Earth &c. in Dock Square.
Nath Wades Earth nigh ye Conduit by ye Dock.
Coll. Thorn' Savage' earth in Union Street.
Cap' James Pitts' Earth in Middle Street.
Grandy Perkins being Sick is- abated his Six dayes work at y*
H. waycs.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Decr 4th.
Benja Bramle}* Joyner being present Sayes he came wth his wife
from Engld into this Town wl Cap1 Wentworth [257.] Abl Six
moneths Since, he desires to Inhabit in this Town. The Select
men do direct that he bring Surtyes to Save ye Town from charge
by y* Last monda.y in Decr Curr1.
Ordered that Mr Sam" Marshall be desired to veiw, and do what
is needfull for repaireiug the Bridg by Mr Olivers Brew House in
Water-Street.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Decr 5th.
Liberty is granted to Coll" Thomas Savage & Mr Benja Fitch to
Set up posts before their Houses in Dock Square four foot &
halfe distant from their Cellar doors as they now are. Provided
they make and maintaine a pavem* of flat Stone between their
Houses & the Sd posts.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Decr 1 1th.
Liberty is granted to Mr Abr Frances to digg open the High way
in Union Street for the Letting his Sellar draine into the Comou
Shore there provided he Attend the directions in ye Law therein, &
forth"""1 to make good where he So diggs.
Complaint being made to ye Sd Sel. men that Ll. Coll0. Thorn'
.SELECTMEN'S RECOIIDS, 1710. 123
Savage hath lately dug up ye High way in Union Street ncer his
New building there, for ye Laying a draine wth out the Approba-
tion & Consent of ye Sel. men as the Law directs.
Ordered that he ye Sd Coll0. Savage be prosecuted by ye Town
Treasur for his So doing in order to recover of him ye penalty of
ye Law.
[258.] Complaint being made to y* Sd Sel. men that William
Webster hath lately dug up ye Highway, between Summer Street
& Winter Street, for the Laying a draine from ye Cellar of ye
House, now in ye Tenure of Coll0. Veach, in to ye Comon Shore
there without the approbation & Consent of ye Sel. men as ye Law
directs.
Ordered that he ye Sd Webster be prosecuted by the Town
Treasur for his So doing, in ordr to recovr of him y° penally of y9
Law.
Ordered that ye Severall watch men be paid wn their Moneth
Expires, the overseer Signifieing y1 each watch man has p'formd his
duty.
Ordered that Mr James Maxwell do warn Widd° Ranger to de-
part out of this Town. (It appearing that She belongs to ye Town
of Wrentham & that She came from thence into this Town in the
Latter end of November Last) and that at present She keeps at
ye House of Soloman Townseud.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Decr 25th.
Mr William Payn haveing represented unto the Sd Select men,
That there hath difference Arisen between him and Enoch Greenlief
abl the manner and quallity of a Brick wall, lately carryed up be-
tween [259.] their Severall buildings abutting on Corn hill in
Boston, and of their respective proportions & value of the charge
thereof. Desireing them (as the Law directs) to Appoint meet
persons to value the Same.
In nnswere unto his Sd request the Sd Select men have nomi-
nated and chosen Majr Thomas Fitch, Mr Richard Draper and Mr
Nathaniel Goodwin, to veiw and value the Said wall according to
the true intent & meaning of the Law in that case made and pro-
vie ed.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Jan17 lrt.
Voted. That the Sel. men do advise the Treasu'to Suspend the
prosecution of the Sute he hath commenced Ag' Sam11 Duchan un-
till March mcetiug.
The wife of John Beach haveing Moved to hire the House form-
erly Let to Seth Smith.
Ordered that the Town Clerk may Let the Same to her at 6lb
p aiium. She giveing good Security for paym' of ye rent.
Voted that the watch men be forbid going abt to beg money or
New years gifts of ye Inhabitants.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Jan*7 2d.
Ordered. That Representation & Corapl'. be made to the Court
of Gen" Sessions of [26O.J the Peace now Sitting ag1 Elisha Cook
.124 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Esqr & Elisha Cook junr, for that contrary to the Law, page 105,
made in the Tenth year of King William. That So it is that at the
Lowr end of King Street in Boston, on ye South Side of the Sd
Street, a wooden building or Shop, an fence, has been Lately
Erected l>y Elisha Cook Esqr or Elisha Cook junr wch iucroaches
very much upon and lessens the breadth of ye Sd Street by Sev-
erall feet.
At a meeting of the Select men, Jan0' ye 8th.
Voted, that the Select men do Accept of the comon Shore lately
made at the Lower end of King Street by ye Grantees of the
Flats there, as agreeable to their covenant.
Whereas upon the 24th of November Last complaint was mad
to ye Select men of a dangerous or defective Chimnye in the
norerly end of ye House now in the Tenure of Susanna Clench, &
her Sub Tennant, Abraham Pnllen, over against the House of
John Bucanan, Abutting on Wood Lane, in Boston, the Sd Select
men haveing then Ordered the Same to be Inspected & Veiwed, &
the persons who So veiwed ye Same viz1. Sam" Bickncr & Ebcnr
Clough haveing now made return under their hands, That in tlicir
Opinion the Sd Stack [26 1.] of chimnyes, are defective & very
bad and that their ought not to be any fire Kept there untill they
are made Sufficient.
Ordered That Mr James Maxwell do forth wth warn and give
notice to the Sd Susana Clench & Abraham Pullen that the Sel.
men do require them and either of them to forbear to make or
Keep Fire iu any of ye Sd Stack of Chimnyes, untill the Same
Shall be Repaired & made Sufficient to y* Satisfaction of ye Sd Scl.
men, on penalty of forfeiting of Twenty Shillings for every Such
offence.
At a meeting of 3'e Sel. men Jan17 15th.
Samuell Policy being present Saves y' he belongs to Mead ford &
that he came from thence wth his family into this Town on or Ab'
the Last day of Decr Last. The Sd. Selectmen by ther present
Moderator Mr Isaiah Tay, do now warn him to depart wth his
family out of this Town.
Voted, that ye Sd Select men do refuse to Admit ye Sd Sam"
Polly as an Inhabit' of this Town.
Voted. That Application be made to ye Court of Gen" Sessions
of the Peace Praying that Judgment may be entered up Ag' Enoch
Grecnlcf according to ye Verdict of ye jury, in as much as he neglect
to conform his building according to the Terms unto wch he was
Obliged.
[262.] Cap' John Rayner" Petition to Sell Strong drinck as
a Retayler is approved by ye Sel. men Jan17 15th at his House in
Ship Street where Mr Wra Thorn* Lately dwelt.
At a meeting of the Sel. m Ja,n7 16.
The Sd Sel. men haveing this day veiwed the the Draw bridg
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1710. 125
in Anne Street do by their Vote Signifie that it is their Opinion
that ye Sd Bridg is in many respects defective & dangerous.
Voted. That Mr Isaiah tay, Cap1 Tim0 Clark, Mr Joseph Wads-
worth, and Cap' Edward Martyn, be a Comittee to Imploy and
direct Some meet persons to Secure and fasten down y8 Said Draw
bridg in order to prevent present danger.
Voted. That notice be given to Cap1. Jn° Ballentine, that if he
Sees cause he may by Wednsday ye 17th cur* at night, Spike down
the Southerly end of Sd bridg So as to prevent its being drawn up,
and Also Sufficiently Shore up the Northerly end thereof So as to
prevent present danger otherwise the Sel. men will forth with
cause ye Same to be So Secured.
[263.] At a meeting of yfl Sel. men Jan1* 29th.
Voted, that Application be made to ye Court of Genu Sessions
of the Peace now Sitting Praying them that the drawing part or
Timbr over head of the draw-bridge may be taken down, in as
much as they apprehend the Same to be defective and dangerous,
and y' if any person Should Loose their life or Limb there by that in
Such case the Town by Law is answerable for the damages, and
not the persons who recive benefit by the Same as a draw-bridge.
The Select men do now agree to joyn wth ye Justices and Over-
seers of the Poor to visset ye families in ye Severall Wards of this
Town on Wednesday the Seventh of Feb17 next, at nine of ye Clock
in ye forenoon each of ye Sd Gentlemen now Serveing to attend
the Same wards as was appointed in Aprill Last, & that Cap
Edward Martyn do Attend in N° 2 in the room of Blr John Bould
deceacd.
At a meeting of the Sel. men Feb17 5th.
The price of wheat Stated this day for regulating the Assize of
Bread is Six Sbill. and Six pence.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Febr 12.
Ordered. That Cap' Ephr Savage do warn Mary Bissells out of
ye Shop She Hires.
The T. Clerk is advise to Lodg on file the orders ab' Chimny
Sweepers, & not as yet to record ye Same.
[264.] At a meeting of ye Select men Feb17 19.
Liberty is granted to Mr Tim0 Thornton to dig in the High way
for repaireing a Celler draine belonging to a Tenement of his in
Charter Street. Provided he do effect the Same wth Speed, make
good the H. way & Lay ye Sd dreine w* brick or Stone.
Liberty is granted to Sam11 Burnell junr to dig in the H. way
in Prince Street for repaireing his Cellar draiue Provided }•' he
effect the Same wto Speed, & Lay Sd draine wth Brick or Stone &
make good yc way wch he Shall So digg.
Mr Joseph Maryon haveing presented ye Town wtt an Orna-
mentall direction for King Street ; The Select men do vote him
their Thanks for ye Same.
Pursuant to a Vote of ye Sel. men 26th June Last, Cap' Tim0
126 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Clark & Mr Gyles Goddard haveing Valued John Flaggs Land
Layd to Hanover Street & his charges at forty Shillings ordered
that payment there of be made by ye Treasu*.
Abram Clark is admitted to be a watch m. in the room of Wm.
Phelps deceaced & to begin the 20th cur1.
Voted. That Mr Thorn' Cheever be continued as School Master
&t R. marsh as formerly.
[265.] At a meeting of y" Sel. men Feb1* 23th.
Voted. That the Sel. men will proceed to post up Reputed
•drunkards & comon Tiplers as the Law directs.
At a meeting of the Sel. men Febry 26th.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk do Isue forth warrto to the
Constables to warn the Inhabitants to meet in a Publick Town
meeting at the Town House on the 12th day of March next at nine
of the Clock in the fore noon, to Choose Sel. m and other Town
•officers as the Law directs, and to grant money needfull for the
necessary Charges of y* Town for the ensueing year, and to
;advise & agree Ab' any other matters.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men the 28th Feb17.
Voted. That it is the Oppinion of y* Sel. men that care be taken
to revive an Inspection of ye breach of y* Town order respect in
funerals.
And that Exercise Conant & Ezekiel Cleasby be imployed to
Inspect y* Same.
And also that Ezekiel Cleasby be implo3Ted to inspect ye breach
of ye other Town orders.
Voted, that Anthony Greenhill, Rob'. Scribener, Phillip Dillorock,
<fe Jona Allen be posted as Tipplers.
Voted to continue the consideration of y* matter untill next
Monday at 4 of ye Clok.
[266.] At a meeting of y« Sel men, March 5th. Anno 1710, 11.
Patience Favor being present Sayes y1 She hath dwelt at Road
Iseland for ye Space of twelve moneths Last past, & that She
came from thence into this Town the Last week, and that her
husbd is now at Long Iseland where She formerly dwelt. The Se-
lect men do now warn her to depart out of this Town.
Voted. That John Vickers be posted up among ye Tipplers.
Ordered. That Mr Benja Colman be desired to be present to
pray at ye opening of the Town meeting ye 12th. of March Cur'.
At a meeting of the Sel. men March 6th.
Voted, that Thomas Adkins, Zach'7 Johnson, Doctr James
Peneman, & Rob' Brown be Posted up as Tipplers.
Voted. That that Paragraph in y' Law relateing to the Posting
up of Tipplers together w111 the form now agreed to by ye Sel. men
for the Posting up of Tipplers, &c.
March 10. Voted that y' memoriall now drawn up moveing for
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 127
a Regulation of ye methodes of Teaching Lattin be presented to y*
Town meeting.
[267.] March 19th. At a meeting of Addington Davenport
Esqr, Mes™ Jaiah Tay, Daniel Oliver, Thomas Gushing, Dr Oliver
Noyes, Joseph Wadsworth & Edwd Hutchinson Sel. men for ye
Town of Boston.
Pursuant to a Notification reed from ye Sel. men of Charlestown
dated ye 9th of Mar. cur1 and the directions of y* Law.
The Said Select men have nominated and chosen Mesur> Daniel
Oliver, Dr Oliver Noyes & Edward Hutchinson, Thomas Prat &
Jonathan Eustice or any two of them, to joyn wth the Gentlemen
appointed by ye Select men of Charles town in runing the line, and
renewing the Bound Markes between their Town and ours, they
haveing agreed to meet (in ordr to attend ye Sd worke) at Daniel
Whittemores at the head of South River, on the Last Tuesday of
March cur' at eight of the clock in the morning.
All the persons above named did accordingly meet at the Time
& place abovesaid & together with the Gentlemen appointed by
the Select men of Charlestown did Run the line and renew the
bound markes between Boston & Charlestown, as may appear more
at Large by their return in writeing lieing of file.
[268.] The Sel. men have nominated & chosen Addington Da-
venport Esqr, Mesu" Thomas Gushing, Dr. Oliver Noyes, Joseph
Wadsworth, Edward Hutchinson, John Floyd, Will™ Hasie, Elisha
Tuttle, Sam11 Breeden, Thorn" Berry, Edward Tuttle junr. Abram
Hasie & Jonathan Townsend, or any two or more of them, for and
on behalfe of the Town of Boston, to joyn wth those Gent™ who are
or Shall be appoynted to attend the runing of the lines & re-
newing the Bound markes between our Town and ether of ye
Townes of Maiden, Lyn, or Reading, on Wednesday the 18th. of
Aprill next. And that those who are to rim the Line next Maiden
do meet at the House of Mr Will™ Ireland at eight of the clock in
ye morning.
And those who are to run the line next Lyn do meet at the
House of Thorn" Marble at nine of the Clock in ye morning.
And those who shall joyn in runing ye line next to Reading, do
meet at the Three county heap of Stones at two of the Clock in ye
after noon of ye Sd 18th of Aprill.
And in case the wether on that day happens to be wett & appar-
ently unsutable for ye [269.] performance of the Said worke,
then in that case it is proposed that the Same be Attended on the
Wednesday next following.
And that the Town Clerk do by Letters give notice there of to ye
Select men of the aforesaid three Townes respectively. And like
wise to Notifie the constable of Rumny marsh to give notice to
those of the afore said persons within his district that they are
desired to attend ye Sd worke.
Pursuant to the foregoing appointment the Respective lines
between Boston and Lyn, And between Boston and Maiden were
upon the Sd Eighteenth of Aprill Run and the bound marks renewed,
128 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
as is recorded more at Large in the great Book of Records page
330 to 333.
[27O.] March 19th. The Select men have agreed that Rob'
Serevener, Phillip Dillorock, Jonathan Allen, John Vickers, Docr
James Penernan, Robert Brown, & Richd Brown be posted up as
Tipplers.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men March 23th.
Ordered. That four Notifications be posted up in 4 Several place,
to give Publick notice that the Blue hill Lands at Brantry are to
be .sold by ye present Sel. men.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, March 26, 1711.
Voted. That Cap1 John Ballentine and the rest of the persons
Obliged to Maintaine ye Bridg Over the Creek in Ann Street be
notified to make the Same a Sufficient Fast Bridg according to
the Vote of the Town the 13th of March Cur1. And they do order
that they Attend the directions of the Sel. men. how the Same Shall
be made.
At the Same time Mr James Maxwell was Sent to Cap1 Ballentine
w"1 a copie of Sd order, & directed to tell him that if he See cause
he might come & Speak w* the Sel. men then Sitting, and he
bro' answr that Cap' Ballentine Said he had [271.] nothing then to
Say to ye Sel. men and y* he would make the Bridg as it Should
be.
Voted. That in consideration of the Intrest and Security of y'
Town and the Inhabit'8 thereof. The Select men do not think it
proper to accept of any other, then a Sufficient Fast Bridg over
the creek in Ann Street, and that Cap1 John Ballentine be notified
thereof.
Voted. That part of ye money granted by the Town at their
Last meeting for Paveing be layd out in continueing the pavement
at the Southerly end of Middle Street as far as the mill bridg
provided the neighbours Ingage to do their parts.
Ordered. That notice be given to the Sel. men of Roxbury
desireing them to meet at the House of Sam11 Meers nigh Roxbury
Gate on Tuesday the Third day of Aprill next at four of y* Clock
in the after noon, where the Sel. men of Boston or two or more of
them have agreed to meet at y* Sd time to joyn wth them in Riming
the line & Renewing the Bound marks between our Town & theirs
as ye Law directs.
It is Since Agreed to Suspend the runing of ye Sd line untill
Some time ye Summer.
[272.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men Aprill 2d.
William Greek being present Sayes y1 he dwelt at New York ab*
two years & that he came w01 his Wife & Child from thence into
this Town in August Last, and that he was Inlisted undr Coll0
Veech, and being Sick at Annopolis Royall he was dismist from
Sd Service & came from thence into this Town this Spring, the
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 129
Sel. men do warn him to depart out of this Town wth his family,
or find Suretys by ye Last Monday in this M°.
Richard Pcirse a Negro man being present Sayes he belongs to
Cambridge & came from thence wth his Wife Some time in August
Last, the Sel. men do warn him to depart unless he give Security
b}- ye Last Monday in this M°.
Agreed to Lett unto Jeremiah Belknap a Shop extending from
ye door way to the Soly corner of ye Town House wch is to be
Erected there, for the Term of Seven 3-ears to Comence the first
of June next, and for the first years rent he is to be at ye charge
of building ye Sd Shop, & to pay ten pounds p annum quar-
terly for ye next 6 years, he to maiutaine & deliver up ye Same in
Good repaire.
[273.] Apr11 2d. Liberty is granted to Moses Peirse to dig
up the H way for the Laying his celler draine into the comou
Sliore Nigh the House of Mr Jonathn Mountfort, provided he effect
the Same wth Speed & Laj- ye Sd draine wth Brick or Stone, &
make good ye Sd way agine.
Voted. That Mr Ezekiel Cleasby be imployed to Prosecute any
Such as hath or Shall Transgress any of ye penall Orders & By-
Laws of this Town, and he is to be allowed what Shall be thought
reasonable as a Recompeuce for his Service therein.
Ordered. That notice be given to the Bell-Ringers that they are
ordered that in Toling of Bells for Funeralls, where a third Bell is
desired, the Same Shall begin at the Expiration of just on hour
alter the begining of the Toll of the Seacoud Bell, and they are
directed to notifie the Same to Such as Shall bespeak the Tolling
of Bells for any Fuuerall.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk give Publick notice there of by
Posting up notifications thereof in Severall places in this Town.
[274.] The Select men have agreed that in case that in case
the Neighbourhood at their Own charge do effect the Pavem* of Nine
foot in the breadth on each Side of ye way. Then the Sel. men
wth the money granted by ye Town at yr Last meeting (for paveing)
will defray the charge of paveing ye Townes part viz'.
In Milk Street from Mr Marshalls corner upwards as far as M"
Adkinsons Gate.
In Middle Street & North Street from the House of Dr Cotton
Mather to ye end Love Street.
In Hanover Street from ye pavem' by Mr Will"1 Harrise" House
to M™ Hare8 corner.
Voted. That Addington Davenport Esqr be desired in ye name
of ye Sel. men to move ye Qr. Sessions in relation to ye presentments
of ye H. wayes.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Aprill the 9th.
William Sutton8 Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as
an Inholder at the House where M™ Ann Pollord formerly Kept a
Publick House of Inn nigh ye Comon in Boston Consented to by y*
Sel. men.
130 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
[275.] Ordered, that the High way at the enterance into Corn
Market over Against the Sun Tavern Shall be preferred twenty eight
foot in breadth, agreed on ye 16th of Aprill.
Voted. That Mr Ezekiel Cleasby do make Application to one or
more of Her Majtte* Justices of the Peace desireing of ym a warr*
for the Sending of Sam11 Polley out of this Town to ye place where
he belongs.
Voted. That Notifications be posted Signifiing as followeth
viz1.
That the Select men (pursuant to a vote of the Inhabitants of
this Town) haveing Layd out a High way, continueing of King
Street upon a direct line as far down as Low water marke. If
there fore any person or persons there be, who Lay claime to that
part of the out wharfes or Flats through which the Sd way is Layd
out, they are desired to treat with the Sd Select men who have
agreed to meet at the Town House on each monday in Aprill cur1
and May next following at five of the clock in the after noon in
order to treat wth them about the Same.
Voted. That Peter Odlin be the Cow-Keeper for the year
ensueiug.
[276.] Voted. That Mr Ezekiel Cleasby do apply to one of
Her Majtiea Justices for a war1 to remove Sarah Boyce out of this
Town to the place where She belongs.
She being in a helpless condition, big wth child & belonging to
Scituate, and brought from thence into this Town by Charles
Turner of Scituate, on or ab* the 27th of March Last, and Mr James
Maxwell Sayes he warned her on the 28th day of the Same to
depart out of this Town, The Sd. Mr Cleasby is also directed to
make enquiry after ye Sd Turner in order to his being Cited before
Some of Her Majde8 Justices to answer for his So Obtruding her
upon this Town.
Voted. That Addington Davenport Esqr. & Mr Jsaiah Tay be
desired to imploy and direct a workman to Enlarge ye Office
belonging to this Town where the country records are kept, in
order to Secure to ye Town Some Rent for the Same.
At a meeting of the Sel. men ye 16th of Aprill.
Voted. That Peter Odlin the present Cow-keeper do attend the
Same Rules & instructions as was given to George Riply ye 12th
Aprill 1708.
the Sd Odling hath Since refused to Serve.
[277.] Voted. That notice be given to Doctf Lancelot Lake.
That the Sel. men do require him to take down and carry away, that
Porch of his wch Stands on the TownesLand Nigh the Mill-Bridge,
by the 23th. of Aprill cur1, or they will make complaint there of in
a course of Law.
Liberty is granted to Mr John Pool to make a Toomb in the Old
burying place there where his Relations are buryed.
The price of wheat Stated by the Sel. men for Regulating the
Assize of Bread is five Shill. and Six pence, and the Same is So
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 131
to be posted to gether wth the Assize as in the Law is Stated for
that price.
Voted. That it is the Opinion of the Select men, that the
Treasur do attend the direction in the Law relating to the time of
Enforceing the constables to pay in ye Town Rates.
At a meeting of ye Sei. men, Aprill 23th.
The Sd Sel. men On the one part, and Manasah Tucker and
John Wadsworth of Milton of the other part have now agreed
viz'.
That the Said Sel. men do Sell unto the Sd Manasah Tucker
and Jn° Wadsworth and [278.] their Associates all that the
Tract or parcell of Land belonging to ye Inhabit" of Boston
comonly called & Known by the name of the Blue hill Land lieing
within the Town ship of Brantree.
In consideration whereof the Sd Manaseh Tucker & John
Wadsworth for yra Selves & Associates do agree to pay for the
Same the Sume of fifeen hundred pounds in money viz4, two hundred
pounds thereof in hand, two hundred pounds p annum for ye five
years next following, and three hundred pounds more in full there
of at the expiration of Six years next from this time, the Sd money
to be paid as it then passeth when it becomes due.
Ordered. That notice be given to Mr Sam11 Phillips to remove
his Ladder from ye Shops on ye South Side of ye Town House.
Ordered, that John Stamford do forth with remove y* Earth of
his yl Incumbers the H. way before his new House.
The Sel. men have Lett to Jabish Negus the Shop w*11 Mary
Bissells had at three pounds p annum begun the 17th aprill Curr'.
Cautionary Letters wr Sent to Zachry Johnson, Anthony Green-
hill, Thorn8 Adkins Wm. Colmer, Andr Willit, Sam11. Pearse, John
Mauing, Mark Pilkiuton, Jn°. Wilkie & John Morton.
[279.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men Aprill 30th.
Voted. That John Wilkie & Mathew Collings be the Pownders
for the year ensueing, And they & each of them are impowered to
impound all Horses, Cattell or Sheep wch they Shall find to Tres-
pass on ye coraon or going there contrary to the Town order.
Voted. That Sam" Polley & Sarah Boyce be returned to y*
Court of Qr. Sessions as ye Law directs.
Whereas Rob' Young Labourer wth his family are Lately come
into this Town & desire to Inhabit here. Voted that in case Mr
Wm Paine become bound in forty pound bond to Save ye Town
from charge they are admitted.
Voted. That Mr Henry Bering be desired to provide the
Severall materialls agreed to by ye Select men for the Extinguish-
ing of fire, all Except Tubbs & buckets w°h the Sel. men will take
care ab'.
Ordered. That ye Certificate from ye Sel. men of Cambridg that
Rich'1 Price a Free negro to belongs to them, and desire that he
may be permitted to continue here in Boston and y1 they are ready
to afford him Sutable reliefe as there may be ocasion, that ye Sd
Certificate be lodged on file in y6 T. Clerks office.
132 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
[28O.] May 30th. Ordered. That George Ripley (if he be
able to undertake ye Same) be the Cow keeper for ye year ensueing.
he Since appears unable to Serve.
Ordered. That eighteen more of of ye papers ab* ye Tiplers be
posted.
Liberty is granted to Mr Joseph "Wadsworth to Set uposts in
Middle Street to prevent Carts coming to annoy the pavement wch
is now makeing & to be made there.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk give out warr'8 for a Town
Meeting to convene on Wednesday the Nineth day of May next at
nine of ye Clock before noon to chuse four Representitives & one
Constable, and to advise Ab' Secureing ye neck, improveing the
Townes wharfe & Dock at Merryes Point, & ab' Selling the Townes
wharfe & Dock at Merryes Point, & ab' Selling the Townes Land
at Muddy River.
The Select men do agree that in case Mr James Lablond, and
the rest of y' Neighborhood do defray y* charge of paveing nine foot
on each Side of ye way, the Sd Sel. men will allow not exceeding
thirty Six pounds for ye Townes part of Ninety yards in length of
ye H. way from Sd Mr Lablonds House to wards the Old burying
place.
[281.] At a meeting of ye Select men May 3d.
The Treasu1 is advised to make up wth Elisha Cook Esqr, Scure-
ing to ye Town ye Rent at full twenty Shill p Annum ever Since
the 25th of March 1687. and if need be to allow all y1 the Sd Cook
hath Charged in his acco' formerly by him given in & lieing upon
File wch bring the Ballance due from him to the Sume of £7. 14. 4d.
Liberty is granted to Cap1 Thomas Hutchinson to digg up the
H. way in Middle Street for the repairing his draine there.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men May ye 7th.
Voted, that Abram Ruee be the cowkeeper for ye year ensue-
ing under ye Same Rules & power as was given to George Riply
ye 12th Aprill 1708.
Ordered. That the Revd Benja Wadsworth be desired to begin
w* prayer at the Opening of ye Town Meeting the 9th of May Cur'.
Ordered. That Mr James Maxwell notifie the Bell Ringers to
.Ring for ye Town meeting at eight & at nine of ye Clock in ye
morning on ye nineth of may Cur4.
Ordered. That a cautionary Letter be Sent to Wm Payn Smith.
[282.] The Select men haveing veiwed ye H. ways at Cam-
bridg Street and Orrange Street have Ordered that ye Remarks
by them made there be here Recorded viz'.
From the Northwest corner of Samu Thorns House, over to Cap*
Wm Aldens Land 21 foot.
From the North west corner of Elisha Story8 Land to ye Sd Aldens
Land 20 foot Ten inches.
From the Westly corner of Justice Lyndes pasture next M.r Mid-
dlecots pasture 21 foot, 7 inches.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 133
From the Westly corner of Mr Isaiah Tay' Barn over to y* Rayles
28 foot.
From ye Sd Tayes Small Gate ab* y" middle of his pasture ye
breadth of ye Sd Way there 35 foot.
From the West Corner of Mr Minots pasture adjoyning to Mr
Gutridges 25 foot.
From the Westly corner of Mr Buttolphs Barn (at ye Lower-end
of ye Way) to ye Land of Mr Jer. Allen 28 foot.
The Towucs Slip or enterance of ye Old Road on y* Easterl}11
Side of Orrange Street.
From ye undr pining of ye House in wch Kneeland dwells to
ye House formerly Peter Welcomes is 31 foot.
And from 20 foot lower down from ye Street 30 feet nine inches
& So upon a Straight Line to ye corner of ye Sd Welcoms Wharfe.
i [283.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, May ye 14th.
The Select men have agreed to Lay out Land in addition to the
Southerly Side of Milk Street viz1.
Of M™ Armitages Land. From the Range of ye corner of Mri
Olivers garden, to two foot three inches within the fence now
Standing between the Sd Armitages & Mr Balstons Land as it now is.
Of Mr Balstons Land. Two foot & three inches at the Westerly
corner on a Straite line in breadth to four foot three inches within
his Land, at the Easterly corner.
Of Mr Sam" Marshalls Laud. Four foot three inches of the
Westerly corner & So upon a line to two foot three inches at the
Easterly corner, the whol bredth of his Land being forty two foot
in Front.
The breadth of Milk Street as it is now Enlarged is as followeth
viz'.
From the Land of Cap1 Nathan" Williams to ye Land of Mr Jonath
Balston deceaced Eighteen feet.
From the corner of Mackrill Lane over to Mr Marshalls
Land twenty one feet Seven inches.
From the South East Corner of Mr. Halwels Shop cross ye Street,
twenty two feet Seven inches.
The Breadth of Oliver Street is as follows viz1.
At the uper end thereof Eighteen feet.
Over ag' the uper end of Mr Dan11 Olivers Land, Ninteen feet.
At the Lower end of ye Sd Olivers Land Eighteen feet ten
inches.
[284.] At the Lower end of Mr Noyse" House, Ninteen feet
Ten inches.
At the Lower corner of ye Sd Noys' Land, not belonging to y* Sd
House, Ninteen feet Six inches.
And from thence upon a Straight line, to the Lower end of the
Sd Street, where it doth measure in Breadth twenty two feet &
Seven inches.
Oidered. That the Town Clerk do cause Notifications to be
posted for the Sale of the Townes Land at Muddy River.
And also for ye disposall of Lands on ye Neck Signifieing that
134 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
the Sel. men have agreed to meet at the Town-House on each
Monday in May cur' & June next at four of ye Clock in ye after
noon to Treat wth Such as Shall offer to Buy or be concerned there-
in.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men the 21th of May.
The Select men have ageed wlh William Munford and have Lett
unto him the use and improvem' of a Strip of ye Townes ground
lieing in ye Front of Mr Thomsons Land Nigh ye Town House, for
the Laying his Stones there dureing ye Towues pleasure, not ex-
ceeding four foot in breadth at the Lower end & thence bevilling
up to nothing at ye uper end, for wch he is to pay ten Shilling p
annum begining from ye let of June next.
[285.] Voted. That Application be made to one of Her
Majtie" Justices praying a warr' to Send John Orms out of this
Town to Newbery the place to wch he belongs, he came from thence
into this Town Some time in or ab' March Last, & was by Mr
Cleasby warned Some time in the moneth of Aprill Last to depart
out of this Town, but Still continues here with out any allowance
or consent of ye Sd Sel men.
At a meeting of y* Sel. men, May 25th.
The Sel. men have agreed now to proceed to the consideration
of Constabls abatem".
At a meeting of y* Sel. men, May 28th.
Voted. That Mesu" Thorn" Gushing, Joseph Wadsworth, &
Edward Hutchinson, be a comittee to order an direct ab' makeing
a conveyance for the wast water at the Lower end of King
Street.
At a meeting of the Select men May ye 29th.
Voted an agreement to the following Articles undr ye considera-
tion the 20th of May curr' viz1, That
Whereas that part of Trea mount Street Lying before the Lands
of Cap'. Cyprian Southack and Mr John Staniford is be come very
inconvenient for carts passing thro' the Same and dangerous for
Children by reason [286.] of the Steepness thereof, and also
very much Incomodes the Street below the Hill, b3* the Dirt wash-
ing down, thereby rendering the passage through it difficult. It
is therefore mutually agreed between the Sd Select men of the one
part, and the Sd Cyprian Southack and John Staniford on the
other part, in manner following.
That is to Say the Sd Select men for and under the considera-
tions hereafter mentioned, Have agreed to continue Trea-mount
Street upon the Hill aforesaid, the Sd way at the corner of Mr
Belknaps old House nearist Cap' Southacks Land to be eighteen
feet wide, and to continue that breadth upon a Northerly line, un-
till it come even with the South post of his Middle Gate, and from
thence the Sd way to continue on a Northerly Line, untill it come
even with the North corner of the sd. Stamfords Land where it is
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 135
to be twenty feet wide. And the sd. Selectmen do further agree
that from the above-mentioned Corner of Belknaps House, untill
it comes even wtu the South Post in the Gate afore said they will
cause to be made a good Substantial Stone wall at the charge of the
Sd Town, and maintaine the Same, And do also agree [287.] not
to Erect any Building to ye Northward thereof where by to hinder
ye Prospect from the Sd Soutbacks & Stamfords Lauds ; And further
do consent that the Sd Southack & Staniford may make a way
down into ye Street below the Hill, provided it be against the line
that divides their Lands, and that the Same be made Secure by
Rayles on each Side, and do not Straighten the Sd Street, In con-
sideration whereof the Sd Southack and Staniford do promise &
agree to make and maintaine a good Substantiall Stone wall to
begin even with the North corner of the Sd Stauifords House, and
So to run on a Southerly Lyne untill it come even with the South
post afore mentioned in Cap' Southacks middle Gate where the
Townes wall is to joyu it. And the Said Southack and Staniford
are to make & alwayes maintaine and Secure their part of the Sd
wall So as Shall be to the Satisfaction of the Select men for the
time being.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men June 4th.
Whereas ye Undertakers of ye Out wharfe at ye end of King
Street have left unbuilt a Strip of flats on ye line from ye corner of
Dr Cooks Brick ware house downwards, The Sel. men conclude ye
Sd Strip of Flats belong to ye Town & is part of ye Street & order
it to be So recorded.
[288.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men June ye 5th.
Voted. That the Treasur be directed to Lett out upon Intrest
one hundred & twenty pounds of ye money reed, for ye blue hill
Lands, to John Williams of Roxbury for one year ensueing Isaac
Willms & Stephen Williams being bound w'h him for paymt.
At a meeting of ye Select men June ye 11th.
Voted. That Mesu" Thomas Gushing, Joseph Wadsworth, &
^dward Hutchinson be a comittee to Measure & Set out out the
Extent of the Circular Line, where it falls upon the New Wharfe
at ye end of King Street, according to ye Town vote & the plan
thereof.
And to give directions where a passage for Boats Shall be left
open.
Peter Rubine upon warning given him & being now present
Sayes y' he is by Trade a Mason & that haveing been Subject to
fitts & now weak in his hands, & that he belongs to Philadelphia
and came Lately from thence to Road Iseland, & that from thence
he came by Land into this Towne Ab' a moneth Since. The Se-
lect men do now warn him to depart out of this Town.
Whereas Obadiah Read and Samuell Hood have presented to y«
Select men an acco' of ye charge they have been at in makeing w*
Stone [289.] coinon Shore at the Lower end of Prince Street
in Boston, amounting to the Sume of fifty four pounds five Shill-
136 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
ings and Six pence, w* the names of Such persons who receive
benefit by haveing their Cellars drained thereby. Praying the Sd
Sel. men to judg and award each particular persons Proportion
thereof as the Law directs, in order to their being enabled to
demand and receive the Same.
Accordingly the Select men have Considered thereof, and do
award each person here after named, to pay as their proportions
thereof, unto the Sd. Ob. Read & Samuel Hood, the Respective
Sumes as is here Sett down against each of their names viz'.
Deac. John Barnerd 0. 6. 6
Widd° Farnum & daug4. 0, 6. 6
Jonathan Farnum 0. 9. 6
Ephraim Hunt 0. 19. 0
John Harwood 1. 0. 0
James Pecker 1. 8. 0
Mn Wadling 1. 9. 0
Obadiah Read for two Cellars 3. 5. 0
Widd° Joles 2. 2. 0
[2 9O.] Deacon John Atwood 1. 1. 6
Joseph Wads worth 2. 3. 0
Cap' James Pitts for two Cellars 4. 6. 0
Daniel Wear 2. 3. 0
Samuel Burnel 2. 3. 0
Joseph Perram 2. 3. 0
Benja Bream for a Cellar of his 2.3.0
Richd Bill for a Cellar of his 2. 3. 0
Mercy Richardson 2. 3. 0
Jer. Condey 2. 3. 0
John Tuttle 2. 3. 0
David Norton 1. 1. 6
John Charnock 2. 3. 0
James Berry 2. 3. 0
William Brown 2. 3. 0
James Grant 2. 3. 0
M" Whitwell 2. 3. 0
Widd° Sherrine 2. 3. 0
Jos. Prout as Guardian to y* where Beers dwells 2. 3. 0
Samuell Hood 2. 3. 0
Sume to tall 54. 5. 6
Voted. That Mesu™ Isaiah Tay, Daniel Oliver & Joseph Wads-
worth be a Comittee to Repaire the Townes Wharfe at ye end of
Dock Square by a Small addition thereto at ye Northerly end, and
direct ab' cleering ye Towne" part of y' Dock & Excite ye neighbours
to do the Same on their parts.
[291.] Voted. That no person Shall or may hereafter throw
or cast any Dirt or Trash into ye Town Dock nigh Dock Square
nor Shall any Cooper water hoops there.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 137
At a meeting of ye Sel. men June ye 18th.
Where as the Support of the Free Schools of this Town hath
been, and Still is, at ye Cost & charge of the Inhabitants of ye
Said Town and the Select men being informed of Several Instances,
of Children Sent to ye Sd Schools, whose parents, or others who of
Right ought to defray the Charge of their Education, do belong to
other Towues or Precincts.
Where fore they ye Sd Select men do direct the Sd School masters
to demand & receive of the persons Sending any Such children
the accustomed recompence for their Schooling, and to Return
unto ye Select men a List of their names, once (at ye Least) every
year.
Voted, that Cap' Ephr™ Savages acco' of eight Shill by him
Expended on fence &c. at ye Old burying place be accepted in Leiw
of ye grass let to him ye 17th July 1710 page 231.
Ordered. That M™ Taylor who came Lately from Cambridge, &
is now at Mrs Arualls House be warned to appear before ye Sel men.
[292.] Whereas Cap' Gilbert Bant hath presented to ye Sel.
men a Subscription of Sundry p'sons to the value of ab* fifty
pounds wch they offer to give towards widening the mill Bridge.
Voted. That Mr Isaiah Tay & Mr Joseph Wadsworth be a
Comittee to agree with workmen & forward the doing thereof.
Pursuant to the Law of this Province Intitulled An Act for Reg-
ulating of Free Negro8 &c.
The Sd Sel. men do order and Require the Free Negroes of this
Town hereafter named each one of them to give their Attendance,
faithfully & dilligently to worke on cleansing & Repaireing the High
wayes and other Services of this Towne, at Such time & place as
the Select men, or Such person or persons whom they Shall irnploj'
therein Shall direct and order, for the Space of So many dayes as
is here after Set down against each of their names respectively
viz', for this present year.
dayes
[293.] Robin Kates 8
Adam Saffin 3
Mingo Proctor 8
Coffee Hutchinson 4
Papaw Dick 8
Grandy Eliot 8
Chambers 8 •
Peter Quaquo 4
Phillip Hutchinson 6
Dick Dudley 6
Tom Rumny Marsh 8
Charles Meneno 8
Samson Negro 4
Butcher Russell 6
Thomas Mosman 4
Ned Hubbart 4
Mingo Walker 6
Mingo Quinsie 8
138 Crrr DOCUMENT No. 75.
Joseph Jolla 8
Ephraim Boyser 4
Richard Borman 8
Boston Waite 8
Sambo Monck 8
Great John 8
Sebastin Levensworth 8
Dick Patience 8
Mingo Winthrop 8
Thomas Cowell 8
Mercy Tay, Mary Dafforn, Robert Orrainge, and Daniel Epes
their Several! Petitions to Sel Strong drinck as Retaylors are
allowed by ye Sel. men, and they are to be recomended to ye Court
of Gen" Sessions of the Peace, as persons of Sober conversation
Sutably qualified & provided for the Exercise of Such an Im-
ployment.
[294.] Ordered. That ye unpaved peice of H. way before the
House of Wm Cole deceaced be paved at y* charge of ye Town and
also y* Townes part of ye way before y8 House of Mr John Nicholls
in case he pave his part wch was ordered ye 4th curr1.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, BOOK SECOND, 1711.
[The Second Book of the Selectmen's Records begins here,
with the following list of Inhabitants. — W. H. W.]
1711
NEW INHABITANTS ADMITTED BY THE SEL[ECT>
MEN.
Octr 18. Ephrm Weeler, — John Bennet being his Bondsman.
Feb. 28. Rob1. Bayley, — Oliver Noyes & Sam11. Belknap.
Security.
John Brand, — Oliver Noyes & Samu. Belknap, Security.
Mar. 21. Rebeca Fowl, — Ezu. Needham & Jabez Fox,
Securityes.
1712
June 12. William Little, — Mr. Josiah Willard being Security.
July 8, Daniel Stevens, — Edwd Weaver & Amb™ Vincent,
Surity.
July 21. John Wass, — Benj* Johns & Jon* Wardel, Security.
Henry Whitten, — Thorn' Selby being his Security.
1713
Apr11 21, Edwd George, Heel maker, Late of Charles T. ad-
mitted by y* Sel. men.
A prill 28. Gorge Brownel, — Rob* Howard & Habijah Savage,
being Security
May 5th. John Young — Phillip Britton & Phillip Pendexter,
being Suretyes.
July 14, Thomas Loyd, — Edwd Weaver & John Cotta, being
Security.
Robert Rudgate, John Wallise, — Addington Davenport, Cap*.
Cyprian Southack, Suretyes.
1714
May 6, Nahum Ward— Sam11 Bill, Eben'. Tolman, Suretyes.
Novr. 10. James Pitson, — Thorn" Palmer Esqr. John George,
Suretyes.
Feb17 21, Edward Sowerbut and wife, — Mathew Nazro, Jacob
Peirse, being Suretyes.
140 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
1715
Novr 2. William Patten — Francis Thresher, Hum Richards.
April 19. Prudence Swan — Paul Dudley Esqr. Jon* Wardell,
Surety es.
May 13. Charles Pym — Wm. Man & Wm. Randoll, Suretyes.
June 23. Robert Dobney — Cap1 John Alden being his surety.
Octor 12. Elias Bridgen — Mary Hough & Abigail Jarvise,
Suretves.
Octor 13, John Shippen, — >Thom8 Selbey & Thorn8 Phillips,
Suretyes.
Octor 13. Stephen Perks — Thorn8 Selbey & Thorn8 Phillips,
Suretyes.
Octor 27. George Maul, — Mr David Stoddard being surety.
Dec'. 7. Martyn Hopkins, — George Whitehorn & Peter Butler,
Suretyes.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, BOOK SECOND — 1711.
[1.] At a meeting of the Select men, June 20th.
The Sel. men have this day Signed a Lease to Mr Jer. Belknap
for the Shop at the South corner of the Town House for 7 year
from 1st June Cur4.
Also they have Signed a Lease to Mesu™ Richd. Proctor and John
Cookson of the liberty and benefit of Sweeping Chimnyes for 7
years.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk prepar Notifica to be Posted,
Relating to Chimny Sweepers.
At a meeting of the Select men, June 25th.
John Stephens, Cooper, Ebenr Lowle, Priscilla Jackson, their
Severall Petitions for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as Retaylors.
And Nicholas Cock to Sell Strong Beer and Bottled Ale in his
House are allowed by the Sel. men, and to be recomended to the
Court of Gen11 Sessions of the Peace as persons of Sober conver-
sation, Sutably qualified & provided for the Exercise of Such an
imploym'.
The Price of wheat Stated by the Select men for Regulating the
Assise of Bread is five Shillings & Six pence p bushel.
Liberty in granted to John Bucanan to dig in wood Lane for ye
new making a Comon Shore of Stone provided he Speedyly mak
ye way good againe.
[2.] At a meeting of the Sel. men July 2nd.
Ordered. That notice be given to John Brewer that the Select
men do require him forthwith to remove & car}' away the Earth
and Rubbish wch he hath Layd in Cross Street.
Ordered. That notifications be posted Signifieing that a Tene-
ment of ye Towns in Beacon Street is to be lett.
Ordered. That M™. Taylor who belongs to Cambridge
& came thence into this Town be warned to depart.
Ordered to Post notifica for Letting ye New Shops on ye North
Side of y* Town House.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 141
Ordered. That Cap'. Elisha Bennet be desired to take care of
w' is at present needfull to be done in repaire of ya H. wayes on
ye Road, at Rumiiy Marsh, and to Veiw & make report to ye Sel.
men of w' he Shall think further needfull to be done therein.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men ye 9th of July.
Ordered. That his Excelcy" order for ye Bringing in Provissiona
for Supply of ye Camp at Noddles Iseland be posted up at Wini-
simit.
James Smith & Elisha Odling their Petitions to Sell drinck 01
to Keep victualling Houses, disallowed.
[3.] Ordered. That the Treasur do lett unto Mesu™ John
Mico & Thomas Leechmere Eighty pounds of the Appropriated
Bills of Credit at Six p cent for one year, takeiug their bond for
pay"*.
Ordered. That notifica be posted, forbiding all persons to Cast
or Lay Dirt or Trash at ye Lower end of King Street.
Liberty is granted to Sam11. Hill to digg in the High way in
Wings Lane, for Repaireing the Coraon-Shore there. Provided he
therein Attend the direction of Mesu™ Isaiah Ta}r and Thomas
Gushing, who are desired to inspect and give Necessary directions
ab' the manner of doing the Same.
Ordered That Nicholas Salsbury who belongs to Charles town &
came Lately into this Town to dwell, be notified to appear be-
fore the Sel. men wth Security or to depart out of this Town.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Aug 1".
Eliza Lyn" Petition to Sell drinck as a Retaylor and Elisha
Odling to Sell as an Inholder or to Victualler are both disallowed.
John Rayner & Ezekiel Carvath their Petitions to Sell drink
as Retaylors are both allowed.
[4.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Aug. ye 2d.
Ordered. That ye Town Clerk do forthwith war" for a Town
meeting to convene on Fryclay the 3d of Aug cur* at 3 of ye
Clock after noon to advise & agree ab' a fortification on ye neck,
or an}* other place wch Shall be thought needfull, and to grant
money to Effect the Same.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Aug. ye 6.
The Price of wheat Stated by ye Sel. men for Regulating the
Assize of Bread is Six Shill p. bushall.
Mary Wright & James Smith their Sever*1 Petitions to Sell
drink as Inhold" disallowed.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Aug. 9th.
The Sel. men haveing formerly Layd out a Strip of Mr.
Sam" Marshalls Land next to Milk Street for Enlargem' of
the H. way there, but can't agree wth Sd. Marshall Ab'. the
Damage & value there of, Ordered, That the Town Clerk Lay
the matter in writeing before the Court of Genu. Sessions, pray-
142 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
ing that the Sd. Strip of Laud may be veiwed and Valued as y*
Law directs.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Aug 13th.
Edward Wildcy & Andr Mansfeeld the Sever" Petitions to Sell
drinck as Retaylers. Approved.
James Meers* Petition to Sell drinck an an Inholder at his
House in cornhill approved.
"5.] At a meeting of ye Select men, Aug. 20th.
The Several Petitions of Fortune Reddock, Martha Gwin to
Sell drinck as Retailors are approved by ye Sel. men.
Voted. The Sel. mens Consent, That Thomas Phillips his Ly-
cence to Sell drinck as a Retaylor be renued for ye year ensuing.
Sarah Phelps at her House nigh Olivers Dock & Willm Worm-
wall at ye House where Lydia Burrington dwelt, their Severall
Petitions to Sell drinck as Inholders are allowed b}- ye Sel. men.
Sam". Tyley* Petition that his Lycence may be renued as an In-
holder upon his removeall from the Salutation to Mr. Den-ings
House in Merchants Row is allowd by ye Sel. men.
Elisha Odling junr his Petition to Keep a Comon Victualling
House at his House at ye north end of the Draw-Bridg, is ap-
proved by the Sel. men, Provided he Sell no wine, Rum or other
Strong drinck.
Hannah Earl he* Petition to have her Lycence as an Inholder
renewed is disallowd by ye Sel. men.
Mary Wright and Gilbert Indecot their Severall Petitions for
Lycence to Sell drinck as Retaylors, are disallowd by ye Sel. men.
The Town Clerk is directed to take out a war' fro.n the Clerk
of ye Peace, for an Apprizem1 of ye Strip of Land of Mr Sam11
Marshalls for ye Enlargem4 of Milk Street.
[6.] Voted. That it is the opinion of the Select men, that
the forty eight hours notice mentioned in the order or Bylaw Abl
Chimny Sweepers, is to be under stood Exclusive of Lordsdayes,
or any other dayes wherein Servile labour is forbidon.
And that the number of Storeys in each House be reconed accord-
ing to the number of windows one above another in the Front,
excepting the windows in Cock-lofts.
Liberty is granted to Edward Proctor to digg up the H. way
across Fish-street for the Laying his Cellar draine there, provided
he lay it with brick or Stone as the Law directs. And also to
break up and New Lay the pavem1 in ye Street before his House
for the better accomodation of Passengers.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men the 23d of August.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk make Application in writeing,
to the Court of Gen" Sessions of the Peace at their Adjournm1 to
y* Last Monday cur1, Praying them to Order the Rule for Appor-
tioning & leveying the Three hundred pounds granted by the Town
at their meeting in March Last, for the Support of ye Watch.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 143
At a meeting of y* Sel. men, Aug. 24th.
Voted, that the Town Clerk do forthwith give [7.] out warr" for
a Town Meeting to Convene on Monday the 27th of August cur4 at
eight of the Clock in the morning, to hear & advise upon what the
C'omittee (a pointed at ye Last Meeting) Shall offer to their con-
sideration relating tomakeing aline of defence on ye neck, whether
to purchace Land for that end, or to pursue any other pfoposall
wch they Shall offer, and accordingly to agree upon what Shall be
thought needfuil relating thereto.
At a meeting of y* Select men, Aug. 27th.
Liberty is granted unto Rob'. Cock to dig in the High way in
Prince Street for y* Laying his Cellar draine into ye Comon Shore
there, provided he Lay y" Same w*h Brick or Stone <sb make good
ye Sd way w* Speed.
Voted. That y" Sel. men do with draw their Objections Ag'.
Hannah Earls Lycence being Renewed as an Inholder. And
Benj* Dyers being a Retayler.
Sam" Green* Petition for Lycence to Sell drink as an Inholder,
disallowed.
Faith Waldo' Petition for Lycence to Sell drink as a Retaylor,
Approved by y' Sel. m.
Liberty is granted to Coll0 Samu Checkty to digg up ye H. way
in Ann Street for the Repaireing the Conduit pipes there.
[8.] Voted. That Addington Davenport Esqr. & Cap1. Oli-
ver Noyes be a Comittee to Effect the makeing a wall at Trcn-
mount Street nigh unto Cap'. Southiacks. And to Treat wth persons
ab' building a house there.
Ordered. That ye Town Clerk draw a Petition and present to
the Qr. Sessions, praying ym to order an apprizem' of that part
of the out wharves where the end of King Street is to Range that
So the owner or owners thereof when they appear may be paid for
ye Same
Aug. 31. The Sel. men in Consideration of the great demands
from abroad of Graine and y1 there is but little bread corn now in
ye Town being of Opinion that now is a time wherein is like to be
a Scarcity. They do agree to Adress his Excy the Govr & Coun-
cel, pursuant to y* vote of ye Town this day.
At a meeting of ye Select men, Sepf 3d.
Whereas the Mill Bridg is now ab' to be made wider, and that
So the High way there may be more Comodius for ye Inhabi"8.
Ordered. That the Conduit at the South'1" corner of ye Sd Bridg
be made Levell wth ye Street. And that Cap'. John Ballentine &
others who claime Propriety in the Sd Conduit, be notified thereof.
[9.] Ordered. That the Town Clerk do Send notice to the
Select men of Roxbury Signifieing that they are desired hy them
selves or Such others whom they Shall appoint, to meet at the
House of Mr Sam11 Meers, Nigh Roxbury gate on Tuesday the 1 1th
144 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
of Septeml/ cur' at three of the Clock in the afternoon, where the
Select men of Boston or any two of them will meet & joyn wth the
Sd. Roxbury Gent"1, in Riming the line and Renewing the bound
markes between y* Sd. Town and theirs according to the direction
of the Law.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Septr 8th.
Ordered. That Mr. Wm. Manley is directed to Sett posts across
Hanover Street, ag'. the House of M™. Thatcher, So as to prevent
Horse or Cart damnifieing the New pavement there, and So to
continue untill further order.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men the 10th. of Sept1".
Ordered. That Mr Eneas Salter be directed to Sett up posts
across Treamount Street So as to prevent Horse or Carts from
damnifieing the new pavement there, and ye Sd. posts So to continue
untill further order.
Liberty is granted to Edward Wade to digg up the H. way at ye
end of wings Lane, for the repaireing his Cellar draine there wth
Timber to Keep out ye Salt water, Provided he attend ye directions
of Mr. Tay therein.
[1O.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Septr. 17th.
Eliz* Lowle Wid°. her Petition for Lycence to Sel drinck as a
Retaylor in ye room of her Late husbd Ebenr Lowle deceaced.
Allowd by ye Sel. m.
Liberty is granted to Jonath" Wsldo to dig in ye High way before
his House at ye end of Wings Lane for the makeing thite his Cel-
lar draine there.
Voted. „ That anyone of the Sel. men as there Shall beOcation,
are impowered to warn and require the free negros to Attend the
Service of ye Town in performing Service according as they are
Assessed.
Voted, an agreemen4 to Vissit ye familyes of this Town Accord-
ing to former usage on Tuesday the 21th. cur*, 25th cur4, viz'.
No. 1. Eliasha Hutchinson, EsqT.
Cap1. Tho. Hutchinson
Mesu™. Jos. Wadsworth
John Ruck.
No. 2. John Clark, Esqr.
Mr. Edwd Hutchinson
Joseph Prout
Cap1. Edwd. Marty n
No. 3. Thorn8 Brattle Esqr
Edwd. Lyde E*qr
Mr. Isaiah Tay
Cap'. Habijah Savage
No. 4. Simion Stoddard Esqr
Paul Dudley Esqr.
Sam11 Lynde Esqr.
Mr. Thorn8 Cashing
Mr. Tim0 Lindall
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 145
No. 5. Jer. Dummer Esq
Thorn'. Palmer Esqr.
Cap'. Oliver Noyes
Mr. Ezekiell Lewise
No. 6. Pen Townsend Esq.
Mr. Elisha Cook, jun*.
Major Thorn8 Fitch
Mr. Grove Hirst
[11.] No. 7. Sam". Sewall Esq.
John VVally Esq.
Mr. Dan11. Oliver
Mr. Samu. Marshall.
No. 8. Edwd. Bromfield, Esq.
Addington Davenport, Esq.
Mr. Willm. Welsteed.
Whereas Audr. Belcher Esqr., Comissary Gen" doth move unto
3>e Select men, for the use of the Townes Honseing on Fort-hill
for the eutertainm' of ye Sick wch may hapen to return from in the
Expedition.
Voted. A consent of y6 Sel. men provided ye Sd. Houseing be
not damnified or prejudised thereby.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, Sept'. 24th.
Ordered. That Cap'. Richd. Fyfield & Mr. Robt. Calefe do re-
move the posts the}' have Set up in Pond sti'eet, two foot neerer
to their oun Lands.
Ordered. That Joseph Squire do remove and take away the
fence which he hath Set up in Long lane.
Ordered. That Notifications be againe Posted up, for Sale of
Laud at Muddy River.
Ordered. That Notifications be posted up Signifieing y' Deere
Iseland is to be Lett.
Mesu™. Tim0 Clark
John Maryon
Sam11. Johnson
Joshua Winsor
Wm Griggs
Gyles Fyfield
Sam11. Plumer
Jno. Oliver
Joseph Gallop
John Wilson &
Jos. Belknap,
are nominated to be veiwers of Cord wood.
[12.] Ordered. That Such of ye Town orders or By-Laws,
as are not yet in Print, be forth with Printed So as to be annexed
to ye former.
John Bucanan haveing presented to ye Sd. Select men an acco*.
of his disburst1"". in new makeing a comon Shore of Stone in
Wood Lane in Boston wth the Allowance and consent of ye Sd.
Sel. men, extending from the North Easterly corner of ye dwell-
ing House of M™. Mary Edwards, as far upwards as ye Sd. Bu-
146 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
eanans Cellar draine, measureing in the whole One hundred and
Sixty feet, amounting to twenty-three pounds, wch acco' bears
date in August Last, being distinguished as followeth viz'.
From ye Sd. corner to ye Sd. Edwards8 draine
of her Brick ware house Cellar 109 feet at
2/10J p foot . . . £ 15. 13. 4£
From thence to Mrs. Leasonbee & Grices,
draine 18 feet 2. 11. 9
From thence to John Bucanas 33 feet . 4. 14. 10
23. 0. 0
The names of ye persons with their Respective Houses wch are
benefitted by their Cellars being drained by and through the Said
comon Shore and their proportions to the Sd. Charge, according to
the Rules prescribed in the Law are as followeth, viz'.
[13.] Mary Edwards 1/15 part of £ 15. 13. 4£ . £ 1. 01. 0
Sam11 Grice 1/14 part of £ 17. 04. 7 . . £ 1. 4. 8
Marcy Leasonbee 1/14 part of ditto . . £ 1. 4. 8
Jn° Bucanan 1/12 part of £ 19. 9. 9 . . £ 1. 12. 6
Jn° Prout, Alias Susan" Clench 1/12 of
ditto £ 1. 12. 6
Deborah Prout 1/12 of ditto . . . £ 1. 12. 6
Joseph Prout 1/12 of ditto . £
Willra. Robie 1/12 of ditto . . £
Nicho". Cock 1/12 of ditto . £
Wm Coles Succesor 1/12 of ditto. . . £
Hanna Henly" Sucessors 1/12 of ditto . £
Mathew Jones 1/12 of ditto . £
12. 6
12. 6
12. 6
12. G
12. 0
12. 6
Peter Leech 1/12 of ditto . . . . £ 1. 12. 6
Francis Pumery 1/12 of ditto . . . £ 1. 12. 6
Wid°Goold 1/12 of ditto . . . . £ 1. 12. 6
23. 0. 0
and the Sd. John Bucanan haveing Petioned the Sd. Select men to
judg and award thereon as the Law directs.
Voted. That y* Sd. Select men do allow & approve y* Sd.
Acco'. and of the Several proportions of the Charge there of as
above Set forth and distinguished, and do adjudg y'. the Same be
accordingly paid, by the Sd. persons respectively.
Joseph Prout haveing presented an acco'. to the Sel. men of
four pounds & four Shill. by him expended on twenty Seven foot
of Comou Shore at the end of wood lane from the Lower Side or
Fish Street dowards into the Slip, made wth Stone, by ye Appro-
bation of ye Sel. men, & done in June & July 1710, [14.] with
the names of the persons whose respective Houses are equally
benefited by their Cellars, being drained by and through the
same, with his Petition to the Select men to judg and award
thereon as the Law directs.
Voted. That the Sd. Select men do allow & approve the Sd.
acco'. And do Adjudg that the Sd. Sume £ 4. 4. 0. be born and
paid in Equall Shares by and between
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 147
Mary Edwards, for 2 Cellars 0. 10. 6
Sam". Grice 0. 5. 3
Mercy Leasonbee ' 0. 5. 3
John Bucanan 0. 5. 3
John Prout 0. 5. 3
Joseph Prout 0. 5.3
Deborah Prout 0. 5. 3
Wm. Robie 0. 5. 3
Nichu Cock 0. 5.3
Wm. Coles, Sucessors 0. 5. 3
Hanna Henlyes, Sucessors 0. 5.3
Mathew Jones 0. 5. 3
Peter Leech 0. 5. 3
Francis Pumery • 0. 5. 3
Experience Goold 0. 5. 3
4. 4. 0
Joseph Prout haveing presented an acco* to the Select men of
four pounds by him Expended in New makein a Coiuon Shore of
Stone (wththe Allowance of y* Sel. men) extending from John
Bucanan' draine [15.] upwards towards Nicholas Cocks House
Twenty feet in length, viz'.
From John Bucanans draine upward to John Prouts 6 feet at
4/ 1. 4. 0
From thence upward 14 feet at 4/ 2. 16. 0
4. 2. 0
wtn the names of the persons whose Houses are benefited by their
cellars being drained by and through the Same, and their propor-
tions to y* Sd Charge, and y* rules prescribed in y* Law are as
followeth viz'.
John Prout 1/11 pt. of 24/ £ 0. 2. 2.
Jos. Prout 1/10 p'of 3. 17. 10d. £ 0. 7. 9.
Deb. Prout ditto £ 0. 7. 9.
Wm. Robie ditto £ 0. 7. 9.
Nich" Cock, ditto £ 0. 7. 9.
Wra. Coles Successors ditto £ 0. 7. 9.
Hanna Henlyes, Successors £ 0. 7. 9.
Mathew Jones £ 0. 7. 9.
.Peter Leech £ 0. 7. 9.
Francis Pumery £ 0. 7. 9.
Experience Goold £ 0. 7. 9.
3. 19. 8.
wth his Petition to y* Sel. men to judg & award thereon as y* Law
directs.
Voted. That the Sd. Select men do Allow & Approve the Sd
acco' and the Several proportions of y* Charge thereof as above
Set forth, and do Adjudg that the Same be accordingly paid by
ye Sd. persons respectively.
[16.] Sept. 26. At a meeting of the Select men.
148 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Liberty is granted to Isaac Adiugton Esqr, to the children of
Cap4. Nath11 Green deceased and to Mr John Colman, to break
ground in to Old burying place to make three Tombs viz', one for
each family.
Liberty is granted to Cap*. Oliver Noyes & to M™ Rebecca
Adams to break ground in the burying place next the Comon, for
the makeing each of them a Toomb.
Ordered. At a meeting of ye Selectmen Octor 1st.
Ordered. That the persons Imployed in ye Select watch in
June last, do againe begin & take place from Thursday ye 27th. of
Septr. Last.
At a meeting of ye Sel men, Octor 8
Robert Downing is admitted a Watch man at ye South Battree
in ye room of Abrm. Clark.
Nicholas Boon & Several others who wr. burnt out at ye Late
fire haveing petitioned to build or bring Timbr buildings for Shops
to Stand for the present .on Some of ye Lands where the Houses
were demollished, the Sel. men not out of disregaurd to their
calamitous circumstances, but for other reasons respecting the
good & benefit of ye Town, they do disallow their Sd. Petitions.
[17.] At a meeting of y" Sel. men Octor. 15th. Mr. Edwd.
Hutchinson is desired to take care of the Townes Lead Saved out
of ye Ruiues & get the Same made into bullets for a Town Stock.
Voted the consent of ye Select men y*. the eighty pounds of
Appropriated Bills of Credit now in ye Treasury be improved for
Carryimg on the Fortification on the neck untill March next &
then to be returned.
Whereas the Sel. men did on the 3d of Octobr Cur' order Job
Ingram to ring ye Bell at Mr Colmans at nine, five & eleven of
ye Clock. It is now ordered M™ Williams MV^ the Leave of Mr.
Pemberton' Church do ring that bell at nine at night & five in the
morning.
Ordered. That So many of the persons as nominated the 24th.
of Septr. Last to be Veiwers of Cord wood who Shall Accept
thereof are now chosen to y4 Service.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Octor. 22d.
Mar}- Willard Widd°, & Sarah Holmes Widd° their respective
Petitions for Lycence to Sell drinck as Inholders wr approved by
ye Sel. men.
Mr Thorn' Gushing is desired to Lett out ye Townes House where
Sims & Morto dwelt.
[18.] Liberty is granted to Cap* Oliver Noyes and his parte-
ners in ye New Settlements on ye Neck to Sett up posts before
their Lands in Orrange Street to Stand four foot dist'. from their
respective Lands.
Agreed that in case Mr Obadiah Reed do pay into ye Treasury
five Shillings, it Shall be Accepted in full for the incumberance
wch he or his Tennant Cap*. Robinson for Severall years past hath
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 119
made by Laying Timber &c. on part of ye two rodd Highway
before his Land, between Adkins" & Hudson8 point in Lyn Street.
Liberty is granted to Elislia Cook, Esqr. to Sett a Row of Posts
before his brick ware-Houses at ye Lower end of King Street, the
lower post to stand eight foot dist' from ye Lower corner of his
ware house, & the uper posts ab' eleven foot dist'. from Sd. ware-
houses.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk do present to ye Gen". Court a
petition ab' rebuilding ye Town House and a Petition praying ym
t» discharge ye Town of makeing payrat for 1C bar"9 & \ of powder
belonging to ye Province wch was expended in blowing up of
Houses.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Octor 29*".
Voted. That the Assessors be desired to agree on as reasonable
terms as they can with one or more of the present Constables
[19.] to collect the Lists of Rates wch Should have been collected
by Consta. Moor who is removed & gone out of this Town.
According to an Agreem1 made by Mr Thom8 Gushing the Scl.
men do admit Rob1. Price as a Tennaut in ye House where Sims
& Morto. dwelt, he paying Six pounds p. annum Rent comencein2
ye 24th. of Octobr. Cur'.
At a meeting of the Select men Novr. 5th.
Ordered. That notice be given to all Butchers within this Town,
who have hooks hanging in any of the Streets, that the Select
men do require them forth with to remove and take away the
Same, in ordr to prevent danger to the Inhabit".
By order of the Select men Notice was given by the Town Clerk
to Simion Stoddard Esqr., that he is by ym desired to put the
buildings and fence on Deere Iselaud in Repaire According to
Lease.
Ordered. That notice be given to all persons who have carryed
out or Layd any Earth, dirt or Rubbish in an}* of ye Streets and
the Same continueing there to the offence or annoyance of the In-
habit" or any of them. That the Select men do require every of
them forth with to remove and carry away the Same.
Voted. That in case ye Town be Nonsuited in Dr. Cooks Case,
Mr. Attorney be desired to renew ye Suit.
[2O.] Voted. That Cap' Oliver Noyes be desired to cause to
be repaired the Towues wharfe by Dock Square, And to Carry out
the Peer, not exceeding ten foot further on the Southly corner &
feetecn foot on ye Northly Corner.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk do cause notifications to be
posted up Signifieing that ye Townes Wharfe by Dock Square is
to be lett.
At a meeting of the Sel. men Novr. 1 2th.
The Select men have Lett unto Joseph Butt all Deere Iseland
wth the Houseing an Fences thereon from the first day of March
Next for and dureing the Term of Seven years from thence Next
150 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
cnsuc'ing. The S4. Select men to put the Houseing in Repuiro
The Sd. Joseph Butt to pay the yearly Rent of twenty eight pound
at the Expiration of each year & to pay ye whole Publick Rates &
Taxes, and to deliver the Same in the like Tenantable repaire at
ye end of ye Term, and Nath" Butt of Dorchester binds himself e
as Surety for paymt of ye Rent.
Ordered. That warr1' be given out for a Town meeting at the
Revd. Mr. Colmans Meeting House on Fryday the 10th. Cur' at
Nine of-ye Clock before noon, to Chuse one constable in the room
of [21 .] Sam11 Moor was before chosen to that Servise & is Since
that gone out of ye Town. To advise ab* Erecting a, New Town
House, and Ab' Selling a Tenem' in School Street & Laying out
the produce of that and of the Muddy River Land in Erecting a
building nigh Cap1. Southiaks House.
At a meeting of S. m, Novr. 19.
Ordered. That Notice be given to the Sel. men of Cambridg.
that Richd Peirse a Free negro belonging to their Town and at
their request was Suffered to continue here, is now 111 & disabled
in his Limbs & likely to be a Town charge, they are there fore
desired to take the care of him & Afford him Sutable reliefe.
Complaint, being made to the Sel. men that a chimny in the
Occupation of Jonathan Allen is defective & dangerous, Ordered.
That Messu" Nathu. Goodwin, Benj* Goodwin & James Pecker or
any two of them be desired to Veiw & Survey the Sd. chimny, and
in case the Same appear to them defective & dangerous Keeping
fire there, that then and in that case he be warned to forbear
Keeping fire therein untill the Same be Sufficiently Secured to the
Satisfaction of the Sel. men on penalty of his paying the fine pro-
vided in ye Law.
The Price of Wheat now Set is 6 Shill. p. Bushel.
[22.] Agreed that Mr Richd Proctor may Improve as a Shop
the room wch of Late was ye Watch-House he paying for ye Same
31b. p. annum. See p. 25.
Voted. That Mr Edward Hutchinson be desired to take into his
custody the goods Saved at the Late fire of wch no owner doth yet
appear, in order that the right owners may have them when it is
Known who they are.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Novr 26th.
Voted. That Mess" Gushing & Hutchinson be desired to treat
wth ]yjr Attorney, ab' Reviveicg a Suit Agl. Dr. Cook &c. relating
to the Incroachm' at the Lower end of King Street.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Decr. 3d.
Liberty is granted to Mr. Joseph Billings and Mr. Charles
Morrise to digg in the Highway in Hanover Street for repaireing
their Cellar draines there provided they therein Attend the direc-
tion of the Law.
At a motion made by Mr. Thomas Gyles Ferry man, Liberty is
granted to him to joyn wth Mr. Watts in Setting up a third boat
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 151
to ply between Boston & Winisimet, So as that he as Lcassee to
the Town, retaine ye one halfe of ye whole benefitt of that Ferry
dureiug the term of his Lease.
[23.] Voted. That the Gentle men who Represent this Town
in Gen" Assembly be desired to move in ye Sd Court for a Settle-
ment of the flats lying before this Town, according to a Plan
thereof formerly taken by ye Sel. men. And that the plan to-
gether with a copie of the Select mens return be delivered to Some
one of them.
At a meeting of Elisha Hutchinson, Pen Townsend, Jeremiah
Dummer, Ed wd. Bromfield, Thorn* Palmer, Samu. Lynd, & Adding-
ton Davenport Esquires Justices of the Peace for the County of
Suffolke, together with the Select men of ye Town of Boston on y*
14th of Novembr. 1711
Voted, that the High way in Corn-hill Shall run on the
westerly Side there of upon a Straight line from the Southerly
corner of Mr. Beuja Walkers House to a Stake now Standing on
the Southerly Side of Cap' Ephraim Savage8 land being forty
Seven foot & halfe distant from the South westerly Corner of Cap'
Pitts his house, and from thence to a Stake now Standing ab'. nine
foot Southward of the North1* part of the Land of Simiou Stoddard
Esqr. being forty Seven foot & halfe dist' from the Southwest1y
corner of Mr Will"1. Payns New Brick house, and from thence
upon a Straight line Rangeing w"1 the North Easterly corner of Mr.
Sam11 Hangh" House.
[24.] Voted. That the Line of y" High way in Corn hill
Shall run Straight from ye Corner of Cap'. Tim0 Clarks Tenement
to ye So. westerly corner of Mr. Sam" Grcenliefe" buildings
Voted. That M™. Gibbs8 Corner where Mr. Christor Kilby
Lately dwelt Shall be Set back three foot Easterly within the In-
side of her Cellar Wall, and that three foot eight inches to ye
Northward of that is the place where the corner is now to be and
from thence the line of y* Street is to run Straight to the corner of
Mr. Will"1 Mans Brick house, the Breadth of the High way from
Sd. M™ Gibbs8 Corner as Now Stated, over to ye Land where Mr.
Gibboons House formerly was is forty two feet, and from thence
the line of y' Street is to run directly to ye corner of Mr Derings
Land, and on y" Easterly Side of ye Way the line is to run Straite
from M™ Gibbs8 corner as now Stated to the brick wall or front of
Mr. Henry Gibbs8 Land.
At a meeting of Her Majtie* Justices within the Town of Boston,
and the Select men of the Sd. Town the 10th. of Decemb' 1710
being present the Honble Waite Winthrop Esqr, Elisha Cook,
Samuell Sewall, Elisha Hutchinson, Pen Townsend, Jer Dummer,
Edwd. Bromfield, Thorn* Brattle, Paul Dudley, John Clark, Sam11
Lynd, Esqr. Justices of ye Peace.
Isaiah Tay, Daniel Oliver, Thomas Gushing, Oliver Noyes,
Joseph Wadsworth & Edward Hutchinson Select men.
[25.] Voted. That Thomas Brattle Esqr, Mr. Isaiah Tay,
M™ Eliz* Maccarty & M™ Elizft Powuiug Shall be taken into con-
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sideration in order to Satisfaction for their Houses wch were Blown
up in order to Stop the progress of the fire wch hapened in this
Town ye 2d. of Octobr Last.
Voted, an adjournm' of this meeting of the Justices & Sel. men
untill Thursday the 20th. of Decr. cui%t at 4 of ye Clock afernoon at
the House of Mr. Benja. Johns.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Decr. 10th.
Signed a Lease to Joseph Butt for Deere Island Lett to him for
Seven years ensueing from the first day of March next.
Voted. That Mr. Joseph Wadsworth, Mr. Edwd. Hutchinson &
Joseph Prout be desired to Inquire into j-e quantaty & condition
of ye Powder in the North Meeting House, and put the Same into
a Condition fitt for Service.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Decr. 17th.
Upon a Motion of the first Church in Boston, for the use of the
Lattin School House for Church meetings after five of ye clock, as
they Shall have Ocation during their present want of a Meeting
House, Consented to by ye Sel. men.
The Sel. men have now agreed wth Mr. Richd. Proctor to let the
Shop wch was ye watch House at three pounds ten Shill. p.
Annum from ye 1st. of Decr. cur'.
[2G.] Voted. That Addington Davenport Esqr. be desired to
treat wth Such Gent1" who are concerned ab* procureing place in
Mr. Colmans Meeting-House to Lodg Some powder there for blow-
ing up of Houses in Case of Fire and the like is desired of Mr
Dan11. Oliver at Mr Pembertons Meeting House.
Decembr. 20th. At a meeting of the Justices and Select men of
the Town of Boston, being then present.
Samuel Sewall, Isaac Addington, Elisha Hutchiuson, Pen
Townsend, Jer Dumraer, Edwd. Bromfield, Thorn8 Brattle, Paul
Dudley, John Clark, Sam11 Lynd, Thorn' Palmer, & Addington
Davenport Esq™. Justices of the Peace.
And Isaiah Tay, Daniel Oliver, Thomas Gushing, Oliver Noyes,
Joseph \Vadsworth, Addington Davenport Esqr. & Edward Hutch-
inson, Select men.
Voted. That James Meers, Martha Gwin, Sarah Dynly & Richd
Proctor Shall come under consideration for Some Allowance for
their Houses being blown up.
In answere to the Petitions of the Several persons hereafter
named praying Recompence for their Several & respective Houses
wch wr blown up in Order to Stop the progress of the Late Fire
weh hapened on the 2d of October Last, the weh being considered &
the circumstances of each debated. The Sd Justices & Select
men by the major part of each did vote as folio weth viz'.
[27.] Voted. That Thorn' Brattle Esqr. be allowed the Sume
of Thirty pounds.
Voted. That Isaiah Tay be allowed the Sume of Thirty-five
pounds.
Vo'ed. That Eliza Maccarty be allowed the Sume of Sixty
pounds.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 153
Voted. That Eliz* Powning be allowed the Sume of Thirty-five
pounds.
Voted. That James Meers be allowed the Sume of Twenty five
pounds.
Voted. That Martha Gwin be allowed the Sume of Twenty five
pounds.
Voted. That Sarah Dinely be Allowe the Sume of Ten pounds.
Voted. That Richard Proctor be Allowed the Sume of Ten
pounds.
Whereas it is now Objected that at the meeting of the Justices
and Select men the the 14th. of November Last, there did not then
appear a Sufficient Number of the Justices as the Law directs in
ye Laying out, and Stating the Streets and wayes then under their
Consideration.
Wherefore the Justices & Select men at this meeting have taken
that matter into their consideration, and by ye major part of 3'eSd
Justices & Select men have now Voted as followeth viz'.
Voted. That the line then Stated & Laid out on the westerbj
Side of Cornhill, From the [!£8.] corner of Mr Benjamen Walkers
House, to the Corner of Mr Haughs House according as it Stands
Recorded in this Booke page 23, be & is now agreed unto and
Confirmed.
Voted. The line then agreed unto from the corner of Cap1. Tim0
Clark8 Tenant Greenliefe as recorded page 24 be and is now
agreed unto and is confirmed.
Voted That the line then agreed unto from M™ Gil>bs' Corner
where Mr. Kilby Lately dwelt, to Mr. Henry Gibbs" Land as Re-
corded p. 22, be and is disapproved and declared Null & voyd.
Voted. That the line of the High way on ye Westerly Side of
coru-hill Shall run Straight from Mr. Derings corner to Brattle
Street parralel with the line on the Easterly Side of the Said way
as it then was before the Late desolation b}* fire, Thorn8. Brattle
Esqr. (as he hath proposed) giveing out of his own Land an
Alley of five or Six feet in breadth to Lead into Braltle Street.
At a meeting of ye Select men Decr. 24.
Voted. That Dr. Zabdiel Bylston have liberty to Sett his Shop
windows to Stand Sixteen inches into the Townes High way at
ye House where he now dwells in Dock Square, he paying for the
Same, Six pence p. annum, and the Same to continue only dure-
ing the pleasure of the Select men & their Successors.
At a meeting ye Sel. men, the 31th of Dec'.
Voted, by the Sd. Sel. men That upon the [29.] Honble Samuell
Sevvall Esqr. his Executing a Deed agreed for, For Enlargeing
the North burying place, they will pass an Order to the Town
Treasurer for the Sume of fifty pounds remayning due to him for
the purchace thereof, to be paid at or before the nineth day of
May next ensuing, pursuant to a Vote of the Inhabit" of this
Town the ninth day of May Last past.
Voted. That the Treasur be desired to Signifie to the Sev-
eral Constables that it is Expected of them to Collect and bring
154 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
in their Rates in due time, and that it is their opinion that no
abatements ought to be allowed ym for Such as they Shall neglect
to bring in within the time limitted in the Law for their makeing
their payments to ye Treasur.
Ordered. yl the price of wheat be posted at 6. 6d p. bushell.
Voted, an agreement. That the Circular line as it Crosses
the cap-cell of the South side of ye New wharfe at the Lower end
of King Street, is ab' one hundred twenty three feet distant from
a Certaine place in King Street Sixteen foot Northerly of the
Norly part of Docf. Cooks lower Brick ware house, and the Said
place is in a Range with the Easterly end of ye Sd. Ware- House,
the wch ware-house is the Lowermost building on Docf Cooks
wharfe, except a cooper', Shop that Stands below that, w hich is
built wth Brick.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Jan17 7th.
Complaint being made y* the Chimnys of M™ Nancy' Tenements
are defective Voted that Mr. Thomas Gushing be desired to get
ym Survej'ed.
[3O.] Jan'y 14th. At a meeting of ye Sel. men.
Wesu™ Wadsworth, Hutchinson & Prout are desired to consider
& make Report relating to Cap1 Edward Martynes Motion for
planting Trees on the Towns ground before his & Cap'. Pitt'
Houses.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Jan17 21.
Voted. That three groce of pailes Sutable to be used in case
of the breaking out of Fire, be provided at the Townes Charge,
and that Mr. Dauiell Oliver & Cap'. Oliver Noyes be desired to
procure the Same.
Voted. That Mr. Thorn* Gushing be desired to Siguifie to
Cap*. John Ballentine & others who claim a Right in the Draw-
bridge, That the Town is presented for the deficiency of ye Sd.
Bridg, & the Justices in Court of Gen11 Sessions will hear and
consider thereof on Monday next.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Jan17 28th.
Ordered That James Peirson be the Overseer of the persons
Listed to Attend the Water Engines and that they & every of the
persons in ye Said List are required to Attend their duty therein
and to Observe & Attend the order & directions of the Sd. James
Peirson in the mannagem* of the Sd Engines.
Ordered. That Horsman y* Coach maker who came
Lately into this Town be warned to depart with his family out of
this Town.
[31.] At a meeting of Her Majtie' Justices, and the Select men
of the Town of Boston ye 1st day of Febry being present.
The Honble Waite Winthrop Esq. Sam". Sewal, Isaac Addiugton,
Elisha Hutchinson, Pen Townsend, Jer. Dummer, Edwd. Bromfield
Thorn' Brattle, Jn°. Clark, Sam11. Lynd, & Thorn' Palmer, Esqrt.
Justices of ye Peace.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 155
Isaiah Tay, Daniel Oliver, Thorn8 Gushing, Joseph Wadsworth,
Oliver Noyes, Addington Davenport Esqr. & Edward Ilutchinsou
Select men.
Upon the consideration of the Petition of Mr. Joseph Hilliar
being now read.
Voted, by the Major part of ye Sd. Justices and Select men.
That they will Reconsider their vote of the 20th. of Decemb1 Last,
Relating to the Enlargem* of the High way at the Northerly end of
Cornhill.
Voted, by the Sd. Select men that the line of the High way on
ye West Side Shall Run Straight from Mr. Deriugs corner to forty-
foot directly opposite to the North westerly corner of M™ Gibbs
her land as it now is, and from thence to a point five foot westerly
of the North east corner of the Cellar wall of the Lat dwelling
House of Mr Joseph Hillier, and the Alley of five foot wide to go
from thence into Brattle Street, And that Mrs Gibbs8 Corner be
taken of from five feet on each Side. Non concurred by y*
Justices.
Voted. That Cap1. Jn°. Ballentine, Cap'. Timothy Clark, Cap'.
Edwd. Winslow, Cap1 Edwd. Martyn, Mr. Stephn. Minot, Mr. Sam11.
Greenwood, Mr. John Greenough, Mr. Jona Pollard, Mr. Thorn
Lee & Mr. Wm. Lowder be ye Fire-wards for & within this Town.
This meeting is adjourned to monday next at three of ye Clock,
after noon.
[32,] At a meeting of Her Majtie" Justices and the Select
men of yc Town of Boston, holden by Adjournm'. the 4th day of
Febry 1711
being present,
'1 he Houble Waite Winthrop Esqr. Samuell Sewall, Isaac
Addington, Elisha Hutchinson, Pen Townsend. Jer Dummer,
Edwd. Bromfield, Thomas Brattle, Sr. Charles Hohbie, John Clark,
Sam". Lynd, Paul Dudley, & Thorn" Palmer Esq™ Justices of the
Peace within ye Sd. Town.
Isaiah Tay, Daniell Oliver, Thomas Gushing, Oliver Noyes,
Joseph Wadsworth, Addington Davenport Esqr. and Edward
Hutchinson Select men. s~
Voted, by the Major part of ye Said Justices & Select men.
That the High way at the Northly end of Cornhill on the westerly
Side thereof be widened as far as a certaine place or point five
feet farther westerly on the divideing line between ye Lands of Mr.
Joseph llillier & Mr. John Kilby and the line of the Sd. High way to
run Straite from thence to the North East corner of M". Sanders*
Land, And from the Aforesaid place or point on the Sd. dividing
line, to five feet westerly within the North East corner of the
Cellar wall of the Late House of the Sd. Hilliar, or to the wall of
the Cellar now in controversie between Thorn' Brattle Esq'. and
ye Sd Hillier, And that So much of M" Gibbs8 Land on the
Easterly Side of ye Sd. Street, be taken off and Added to the
High way as to make the Same full forty foot wide at ye uarrowist
place.
[33.] Voted, by the Said Justices and Select men, That Mr.
156 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Francis Holmes be allowed Eight pounds in consideration of a
House of his in King street being pulled Town in order to put a
Stop to ye Fire on ye 2d. of Octor. Last.
Voted by the Select men that they are of Opinion that it is
necessary that an Alley be made to pass from ye North end of
Corn hill into Brattle Street.
Vo'ced. by ye Sel. men, That an Alley of five feet in breadth
be made & left open for the use of the Town, from the westerly
Side of the North end of Corn hill as it is now agreed upon &
Stated, abutting on the Celler wall now in controversy, and So
through the Land of Thorn' Brattle Esqr. into Brattle Street.
Joseph Horseman is warned by ye Sel. men to depart with his
family out of this Town w^in fourteen dayes next ensuing.
Mr. Joseph Wadsworth is desired to Prosecute Jon*. Allen for
his Breach of ye Town order, in that he hath Kept fire in a defec-
tive Chimny after warning was given him to forbear So to do.
At a meeting of Her Majtie' Justices within the Town of Boston,
and the Select men of the Same, the 11 day of Feb17 1711/12
being present.
The Honhle Waite "Winthrop, Elisha Cook, Samuel Sewall, Isaac
Addington [34.] Elisha Ilutchinson, Pen Townsend, Jer. Dum-
mer, Kdwd. Bromfield, Paul Dudley, John Clark, Sam". Lynde, Sr.
Charles Hobbie Esq™. Justices of the Peace, &
Isaiah Tay, Daniel Oliver, Thorn8 Gushing, Oliver Noyes. Joseph
Wadsworth, Addington Davenport P^sqr. & Edward Hutchinsou
Selectmen.
Whereas Thomas Brattle Esqr. & Mr. Joseph Hilliar being
present did declare That it is agreed between the Sd Brattle &
Hillier that the Easterly Side of the Alley Voted by the Select men
the 4th of Febry cur1, Shall run Sixteen foot distant from the west-
ermost Side of M" Maccartyes Land Adjoyniug to the Sd. Brattles,
So far as the Cellar in Controversy Extends, and thence through
the Land of the Sd. Brattle into Brattle Street.
Voted, by the Major part of the Sd. Justices & Select men an
Acceptance of the Sd. Agreem'. in Liew of what was proposed in
the afore Sd. Vote of the Sel. men.
Voted. That the north westerly corner of Coll. Pages Land be
So far taken into the High way in Cornhill as that ye Said way on
that Side run Streight, rangeing w"1 the Front of Mr. James Pitts'
House as it is now Staked out at the Sd. corner.
Voted. That the Line of the Highway on the north Side of
Coll0. Paige" Land, Shall run from the Inside of the Cellar wall at
the uper corner [35.] on a Streight line as far down from thence
as a Sett off of two foot, northerly from the North east corner of
Mr. Sam11. Phillips' Laud.
Voted. That in case Mr. Sam11. Phillips (as he hath proposed)
do remove his fence at the Northerhy corner of his Laud, and leave
out of his Land abl three foot & a halfe there, to be added to
Pudden Lane, and continue the line of the High way on that Side,
from thence upon a Streight line to a point as far as the Souther-
most part of his mothers Land. That then So much of the westerly
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1711. 157
side of Mr. Thompsons Land be taken off as to make Pudden Lane
or the passage between his Land and Mr Phillips8 House, twelve
foot, wide, and So on a Streight line into King Street.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Febr. 11th.
Thorn8 Thornton8 request for liberty to build wth. Timbr a Bake
House on the Rear or back side of the Land formerly belonging to
Mr Antho Stoddard, deceaced is disallowed by ye Sel. men.
Whereas his Excey the Govr hath proposed to provide for the
Service of this Town Som feild carriages and hath proposed to the
Sel. men to provide a House to Lodg them in. Voted that
Thanks be returned to his Excellcy for what hath proposed.
Voted. That Major Fitch be desired to cause to be built a con-
venient Shead for ye Sd. carry ages in the Comon nigh to Mr
Cowells Land, and that Cap'. Noyes do propose ye Same to Major
Fitch.
[36.] Voted. That a convenient number of Trees be pro-
vided to plant on the sides of each burying place where it Shall be
thought proper, and that Mr. Dan". Oliver Speak to Mr. Oliver
Wiswa.ll to provide ye Same.
Voted. The Town Troasur do pay unto the Sel. men or Treasur
of Brooklyn their proportion (according to ye Town Vote) of the
two hundred pounds for wch the Lands there was Lately Sold.
Feb17 18 At a meeting of ye Sel. men.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk give out war" to the Constables
to warn ye Inhabit48 to meet at ye Revd Mr. Colmans Meeting House
on monday the tenth of March Next at nine of the Clock in the
forenoon to Chuse Sel. men Constables and other Town Officers.
And to grant money for the relief e of ye Poor & defraying all
neccessary Charges, and also for ye rebuilding ye Town House &
other extraordinary charges ocationed by ye Late Fire.
And to agree & conclude upon any other matter or things weh
Shall be thought needfull for ye benefitt of ye Town.
At a meeting of the Select men, Febry 26th.
Liberty is granted to Deacon John Atwood to break open the
High way in Prince Street for the repairing the Cellar draines of
the neighbourhood there, provided he Attend the directions of the
Law therein, and w"1 all convenient Speed Amend & make good
the Said way againe.
[37.] At a meeting of the Select men March the 3d 1711-12.
Ordered. That the Incumberance on the H. way nigh Mr.
Minots ware House being that wch of Late was Cap1. Davises, be
removed, and that Allexander Sherrar, and Such other persons
who have lucumbered the Same be notified thereof
Ordered. That notice be given to Richard Christophers, that
the Select men do require him forth wilhto remove and carry away
the Dirt and Rubbish wch he hath caused to be Layd in Trea-
mouut Street.
Voted. That a Straight line be drawn from the N. west comer
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of Florence Maccartyes House to ye North East end of Mr. Phillips'
Land, as it was Lately agreed to be brought forward, So that the
Street against the South-East corner of the Town-House cellar,
may be Thirty eight or Forty foot wide.
And the Small Slip of the Townes Land Over ag'. Mr. Adding-
tons, running from a post about the middle of of that Side of Mr
Thompsons Land to a point to the Southerly Corner thereof, be
added thereto, in part of Satisfaction for the Land taken from
him for the Accomodation of the Town-House.
At a meeting of Elisha Cook Esqr., Isa. Addington Esqr.,
Elistia Hutchinson Esqr. Pen Townesend Esqr., Thomas Brattle
Esqr. Paul Dudley Esqr. Sain". Lynd Esqr., Thorn' Palmer Esqr.
& Sr. Charles Hobble, Justices of the Peace within the Town of
Boston, [38.] and Daniel Oliver, Thomas Gushing, Oliver Noyes,
Joseph Wadsworth, Addington Davenport Esqr. & Edward Hutch-
inson, Select men for the Town of Boston.
Voted, by the Major part of ye Said Justices & Select men.
That the line of the Street from the North west corner of Mr.
Mans Brick House in Dock Square Shall run on a Straight line to
the out part of the wall being ye bounds between Cap1. 13arrell &
M™. Gibbs" Land and to continue Straight untill it meets ye other
Line Lately Stated on the westerly Front of the Sd. Gibbs9 Land.
Voted. That Crooked Lane be widened upon a Straight line
from the Post of the Southly corner of Mr. L}'nds Land, to the
Southerly post of the gate in Mr. Mans Land, and that the
enterance at the northerly end of the Said lane be nine feet wide
according to the Antient Deeds.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, March 5th.
Agreed that the Line of the north-Side of King Street against
the Land of Mr. Butler Run from the outside of the Lower post of
M™ Butlers Fence in the Range of the Street, Straight to a Set
off of a foot from the out Side of the Cap cell of the wharf e
where the circular Line was Settled it being foot wide from
the Lower end of Doctr Cooks warehouse.
[39.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men the 10th. of March.
Ordered : That the Severall persons y* assisted ye jury at
ye Laying out ye Streets be paid, viz'.
Sam11. Tyley 5/
Breck 4/
Andr. Walker &
James Smith each three Shillings, and
that Mr Pullen be paid for ye Dinner he provided for the Jury &c.
March the 15th. By Mess" Isaiah Tay, Dan11. Oliver, Joseph
Wadsworth & Coll0. Thorn' Savage, Sel. menn.
Liberty is granted to William Sutton to digg up the H. way in
Comon Street for the repairing his Cellar dra}'n there, Provided
he therein Attend the the directions in the Law.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1712. 159
At a meeting of the Sel. men, March 17th
Liberty is granted to Susanna Wilk'ms to break up the High
•way in Charter Street, for the Repaireing her Cellar draine there,
Provided She therein attend the directions in the Law, and also
make good the Sd. H. way againe wth Speed.
Voted. That Coll0. Savage & Mr. Francis Clark are desired to
take Care of Securing the New peice of Wharfe Lately layd down
in ye Dock.
Agreed. That the Sel. men do meet on the Last monday in each
Moneth at three of the Clock, and of other mondayes at five of
the clock after noon.
At a meeting of y* Sel. men, March 24th.
Voted. That Cap* Tim0 Clark be desired to provide Sutable
Hammers to Stamp the letter B, on ye Cordwood wch Shall be
veiwed & Approved by ye Veiwers.
[4O.] Voted. That Cap4 Tim0 Clark & Mr. Joseph Wads-
worth be desired to take the care of mounting guns &c. & Laying
out the money granted by ye Town at ye Last meetin for that use.
Liberty is granted to Cap'. Thorn8 Hutchinson to digg up the II.
way through Garden Court down into Fleet Street for the repair-
ing his Cellar draine there, Provided he Attend the direction of
the Law therein, and also make good the way againe wth conven-
ient Speed.
Voted. That the Comittee Appointed at the Last Town meeting,
to Consider Ab' Securing ye H. way on the Neck, be desired (if
they See cause) to make abl two Rodd of "Wharf e there for an
Experem' in order to make their report to ye Town.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, March 3.
Voted. That Mr. Isaiah Tay, Mr. Francis Clark & Coll0. Thomas
Savage be desired to take the Care of repairoing the Town wharfe
& to Treat wth the neighbourhood ab' Subscriptions for ye clearing
ye Dock.
Voted. That Paul Dudley Esqr. be desired to Treat wth Dr.
Cook Abl his Incroachmt on King Street in order to prevent his
being at Charge in Setting any building there.
Aprill 7th. 1712. Liberty is granted by the Sel. men, unto
Cap1. Jona. Evans to digg a Cross ye H. way in Ship street for
ye Laying his Cellar draine there, Provided he attend the direc-
tions in ye Law & Town order.
[41.] At a meeting of the Select men, April 14th.
Jn answere to the Petition of Mr. Will™. Paine Signifieing that
difference hath arrisen between him and Mr. Enoch Greenliefe,
Relating to the Cost and Charges of a Partition wall of Brick
carryd up by him the Sd Paine between his and the Said Green-
liefes Landes, Scituate on the Easterly Side of Corn hill in Boston
Praying the Said Select men (as the Law directs) to appoint meet
persons to value the Same.
The Sd Select men have therefore Nomitated and chosen Cap'.
160 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
James Pitts, Mess" S am n ell Durham & Thomas Dawes to veiw and
value the Same, and that as well the Said Enock Greeuliefe as the
*>d. William Payn be notified to be present at the veiwing thereof.
The Select men have Granted Liberty to ye Comittee for build-
ing the meeting House in Corn hill to Sett up one or more Shcads
for their present ocasiou on the Easterly Side of ye Sd Meeting
House not exceeding Six foot on the High way there provided
there be no incumberance left lying on ye Easterly Side of ye Sd
Sheads.
Liberty is granted to Coll0. Elisha Hutchinson to digg across
Fish Street for Laying his Cellar draine there.
[42,] The Select men have now agreed wth. Daniell Berry,
that he the Sd. Berry is to Sett up & and Repaire the outside fence
of the North Burying place, and to have the benefit of the grass
there for this .year, And he the Said Berry to be paid for his
charges in ye Sd Fence and to allow for the benefit of Sd. Grass,
according to an Apprizement thereof to be mad by Indifferent
men.
Agreed by ye Sel. men. That the Bridge over the Creek in Ann
Street be Layd on a frame of Timbr on each end, and the Same to
be wrought up in like manner as the Mill Bridge was done in y*
year past.
Pursuant to an Act Intituled an Act for Regulating the Size of
Bricks.
The Sel. men have Nominated & Chosen Cap'. Tim0 Clark, to be
veiwer of Bricks & veiwer & Sealer of Moulds for ye makeing of
Bricks for the year ensuing.
At a meeting of the Select men, Apr. 15th.
Upon the Request of Mr. Henry Hill who is ab* to carry Out a
Wharfe before his Land where his Still House Stands Next unto
the Town Slip at the. Lower end of South Street, desireing the
Select men to Assign the bounds of the Said Slip in order to his
placeing his Said wharf e wch is to Abutt theron.
The Said Select men, do agree that the [43.] line of the Easterly
Side of the Sd. Street be continued Straite from the uper corner
therof to the Lower corner of that which formerly was Tilly8
Land, and upon the Same line down to a Stake wch the Sel. men
have now caused to be placed down on the Flntts there, and that
forty foot westerly from the Sd Stake Shall be the bounds between
the Sd Slip & the Said Hills wharf e.
Liberty is granted to Majr Thorn" Fitch & others of the Comittee
for the South Church in Boston to make a Toomb in the South
burying place nigh the uper corner therof between the fence next
the comon and Mr Browns Toomb, for the Ministry of that Church.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Aprill 21rt.
Liberty is granted to Michael Shaler to break opn the High way
in Newbery Street for the Laying his Still House draine into ye
comon Shore there, on Condition that he therein Attend the direc-
tions of ye Law and Town Order, and that while the Same is doing
he leave a free passage Sufficient for Horse & cart.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1712. 161
Abram Ruee is appointed to be the Cow keeper for the Ensuing
Summer, And he is to procure Sufficient Assistance, So as due
care may be taken in looking after and Keeping the Cows, duly
(omitted to his Charge, And he is to take care duly to water the
Bulls belonging to the Heard, and to put [44.] them up by night
in Such places as the Select men Shall appoint.
And us a Reward for the Afore Said Servise, He is impowered
to demand and receive of the Owner of each of ye Said Cows, two
Shillings p. head for each Cow.
Mathew Collings and John Wilkie & each of them are appointed
and impowered to impound all and every Horse or horses, dry Cattell,
or Sheep which Shall be found going at Large or feeding on the
Coiiiou Laud, Streets, or Lanes of this Town, contrary to the Town
order or By-Law of this Town, in that Case made and provided, aud
to make Compl' to one of Her Majties Justices against the owner or
owners of Such Horse, dry Cattell or Sheep So found going at
Large as afore Sd. in order to recover the penalty or fine wch in the
Sd By- Law is imposed on Such Owner.
Voted, that the Price of wheat Stated by the Select men for
Regulating the Assize of Bread is five Shillings & Six pence.
Samuel Plumer is by the Select men nominated and Chosen to
be the Wharfinger For the Town wharf e & Dock nigh Dock Square
untill further order.
[45.] Voted. That any three of the present Sel. men are im-
powered to agree wth Mr Henry Hill ab' Regulating aud makeiug
Straight the westerly Side of South Street for the better accomoda-
tion of the Sd. Street.
Voted. That Mr Attorny Gen11 be desired to move the Court of
Gen" Sessions of the Peace either to dismiss or further to continue
the Sever" Presentments of ye H. wayes.
By the Major part of the Sel. men, Apr11 25.
Liberty is granted to Mr Stephen Minot to digg open in the II.
way in Union Street, for the repairing his Cellar draine there,
Provided he Lay the Said draiue w"1 Brick or Stone as the Law di-
rects, and also make good the Sd way againe according to ye Town
order.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Aprill 28th.
Cap' Habijah Savage & Compa hath liberty to digg in the High-
wayes from yc Orange tree in Hanover Street to ye Condit in Ann
Street for the repairing their Condit pipes provided they make
good ye Sd High way.
Agreed wlh Mr. Timothy Thornton that he is to pay into ye Town
Treasur the Sume of eight pounds for his improvement of ye Dock
and wharfe at the North Battrey for ten moneth Last past, and he
is Admitted to improve ye Same untill ye 20th of June next unless
ye Sel. men & Comittee dispose of it sooner.
[46.] The Select men have now Nominated and Chosen Mr
James Thornbery to Oversee and Inform of the breach of the
Law of this Province Intituled An Act Against Intemperance,
Immorality & Prophaness and Reformation of manners.
162 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
And also to Oversee and Inform of the Breach of the Orders and
By laws of this Town, And for his Service therein, the 8d. Sel.
men will take care that he be Allowed a Sutable Recompence.
At a meeting of the Select men, Aprill 30th.
Liberty is granted to Dr. Zebdiel Boylston to to digg open the
High way in Dock square for ye La}*ing his cellar draine in to the
comon Shore there Provided he Lay the Same wth Brick or Stone
and make good the Sd way agine w* Speed.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men and the Assessors of this Town the
30th. Aprill.
Voted, by ye Major part of both that Cap'. Timothy Clark be
one of the two Collectors of ye Rates & Taxes for this year
The Sd. Sel. men and Assessors have agreed to meet at ye Ex-
change Tavern on Monday the 8th of Ma)- at Six of ye (lock after
noon in order to make choyce of one more Collector and in the
Intrim have agreed to Treat w* Some persons whom the)* have
nominated for that Service.
[47.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, May 7th.
The Sd. SeL men have now agreed wth Edward Foster of Dor-
chester abl building a Barn on Deere Island in Such convenient
place there as the Sd. Sel. men Shall direct viz*.
That he the Sd. Edwd Foster is to build the Sd. Barn there of
Forty feet in length, thirty feet wide and fourteen feet Stud, the
frame thereof to be all of Oak Timber Excepting the plates wch are
to be either of Oak or Pine and to finde all materialls for the Sd.
building and Compleatty to finish the Same workemanlike at or
before the Twentieth day of June next ensueing. In consideration
wherof the Sd. Sel. men are to allow unto the Sd Foster all the
Timber boards and Stuff of the Old Barn there now Standing, and
to pay unto him the Sume of Forty Seven pounds in Province
Bills, part thereof before, and the rest fully to compleat the Sd
Sume at the finishing the Sd. building.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men ye 6th. of May.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk give out warts for a Town meet-
ing to Convene at the South meeting House on wednsday ye 14th. of
may Cur*, at Nine of ye Clock in ye fore noon to Chuse 4 Repre-
sentitives and to Consider abl securing ye H. way on ye neck. &c.
& Mr. Pemberton to be desired to be there.
[48.] At a meeting of ye Select men, wft the Assessors of ye
Town of Boston the 9th of May.
Mr. David Farnum is by ye major part of both the Sd. Sel. men
& Assessors chosn to be one of the Collectors of ye Publick Rates
& Taxes for this year.
At a meeting of Her Maj*"* Justices of the Peace within the
Town of Boston and the Sel. men of the Sd Town the 12th day of
May. being present Elisha Cook Esqr, Sam11 Sewall Esqr. Isa
SELECTMEN'S RECOEDS, 1712. 103
Addington Esqr. Elisha Hutchinson Esqr. Pen Townsend Esq,
Jer. Dumraer Esq, Edward Bromfield Esqr. Thora'. Brattle Esq,
Sam" Lynd Esq. Thorn' Palmer Esq, Addiugton Davenport Esq
and Sr Charles Hobbie Kl. Justices of the Peace.
And Mesu™ Isaiah Tay, Daniell Oliver, Joseph Wadsworth,
Edward Hutchiuson. Paul Dudley Esqr, Francis Clark, and Coll*
Thorn8. Savage Sel. men.
The following Votes wr past by y* major part of both. viz4.
For Enlarging and better accotnodating of King Street at the
Lower end of the Town House.
Voted. That a Straight line be drawn from the North East
corner of Mr. Sam". Phillips' Dwelling house, across Mr Thompsons
Laud, to the North west Corner of Florence Maccarty* Dwelling
House, and what that line takes off from Mr. Thompsons Land be
Added to the Street.
[49.] On Consideration That the Justices & Sel. men have
Allowed Mr. Sam11. Phillips, Book Seller to bring out the North
East corner of his Dwelling House now in Building two feet
further into y" Streets and have Accomodated him by Enlargeing
the way betwixt the Easterly end of his Sd House, and the Land
of Mr. Thompson Adjoyning, At the Town Charge, The Sd Mr.
Phillips proposing & freel}' granting to Lay out So much of his
Laud as to leave him Seven feet only from the north westerly
corner of his Timbr Dwelling House Abutting on Pudding Lane,
and from the Sd Seven feet in length Southerly So as to Enlarge
the Sd. Lane to the breadth of fourteen feet at the end of the S4
Thirty feet, and from thence to Enlarge the Sd. Lane to the full
breadth c.f foniteen feet to the Southernmost end of his mother
M™ Mary Phillips her Land
Voted. That the aforesaid Proposal & grant be Accepted, and
that the Sd. Pudding Lane be Enlarged Accordingly.
And the Vote Relating to the Widening the Sd. Pudding Lane
in that part Passed on the 1 1th of Feb17 Last past, be and hereby
is revoked and made Voyd.
Voted. That So much be taken off the Land on the westerly
side of Pudding Lane on a Streight line from the South'7 corner of
Mr. John Campballs Bricke worke of his House now in building
down to Water Street to make the Sd. Pudding Lane of the full
breadth of fourteen feet from thence to ye Sd. Street.
And Mesu™ Cook & Lynde of y8 Justices, and Mesu™ Dudley
Tay & Wadsworth of ye Sel. m are desired to See the whole of y°
work performed.
[5O.] At a meeting of y* Sel. men
Voted. That the lane Leading from King Street into Dock
Square formerly called Crooked Lane, is now named Wilsons
Lane.
Voted. That the Alley which was Lately Layd out passing
from Corn hill into Brattle Street is named Tyngs Alley.
It is mutually agreed between the Sel. in and Simion Stoddard
Esqr, That Mesu™ John Jackson and Joshua Davise wth. Such
Third person as they Shall Chuse, are desired to veiw the House-
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ing and Fences on Deere Isla. and to judg whether the Same be in
Tenantable repaire according to ye Late Lease thereof, and to
Estemate the value of what they Shall Judg necessary to make
the Same So. and to make a report thereof under their hands.
At a meeting of the Sel. men the 14th. of May.
Whereas Simion Stoddard Esqr. hath Signified to Some of the
Select men that he is wholly averss to joyn wth the Select men in
Sending persons to veiw the Houseing and Fences on deere Island
as was agreed to the 12th. cur*.
Wherefore the Sd. Select men do now nomitate and Appoint Mr.
John Jackson and Mr. John Eustice to go and veiw the Same, and
to Estemate the value of what they Shall judg needfull to put the
Same in Tennantable repaire According to Lease.
[51.] The Select men being Sencible of the Great abuse
offered to the Inhabitants of this Town by Hucksters and others
fore-Stalling the market. They do therefore Desire Deacon John
Marion to Inspect, and Endevour to prevent Such abuses, And
they do fully impower him to Prosecute all Such persons whether
Hucksters or others, who Shall Transgress the Orders & By-Laws
of this Town, Relateing to Fore- Stalling and Engrossing Pro-
vision, and For Regulating of Hucksters, &c.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, May 19th
Voted. That in case Mr. John Nicholls do Effect the paving be-
fore his Land in Middle Street, the Sel. men will order payment
for so much thereof as is the Townes part.
Ordered. That the Tresur do demand of Mr John Greenough
Rent for incumbering the Town Slip Since he last pd for 3 year
Ye 17th of jy[ay jyog tnree p0unds to 1" of March 1708-9 and
that he be notified not to Incumbr the Same for ye future but y*
it be Kept free for ye Inhabitants according to ye Town Vote.
Mr Isaiah Tay is desired to procure fencing Stuff for Deere
Island.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, May 26th.
Agreed to by ye Sel. men that where Mr Edwd Foster is obliged
by Covenant to put Oke Timber in the Frame of the Barn at
Deer Island, Chesnut Shall be Accepted in Sted thereof.
Roger Right is impowered to Impound Horses &c. in like man-
ner as Mathew Collings ye 21s of A prill Last.
[52.1 Voted. That on condition That Doctf. Lake & Mr.
Barrat do undertake and Carry on the pavem'. from the North
Side of the Mill Bridge as farr as ye North Corner of Cap' Ballin-
tines House, ye Sel. men will defray out of ye money granted by
the Town in March last, for the charges of So much of 8d. pavem'
as is usuall for ye Town to pay for.
Voted. That the Moulds for makeing of Bricks within this
Town, Shall be Sealed wth the Letter B.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, June the 9th.
Mesu™ Jacob Sheafe & Edwd Goddard are approved by the
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1712. 165
Sel. men as Keepers of Schools in this Town for the Teaching
youth to write &c. as they have heretofore done.
Voted. That the Gentlemen that Represent this Town in the
Great and Gen" Court, be desired to move to the Sd Court, That
whereas the Town Rates for Boston for this present year out of
wch their proportio, towards building the Town House is to be
paid can not reasonably be expected to come into the Town
Treasury untill the latter end of the year, and that So the Sd.
building may not be hendred.
That money out of the Province Treasury may be advanced for
the present carrying on the Same, that So the Townes Propor-
tion mu}- not be required Sooner then the Same can be appor-
tioned & Collected.
On ye 26th of May Last Liberty was granted to Mr. Thorn8 Ban-
ister to digg in ye H. way in Winter 8_treet & Newbery Street for
Laying his Cellar draine into ye Comon Shore he attending ye
Law.
[53.] At a meeting of y* Sel. men, June ye 10th.
Voted. That there be a High way Left open & continued through
the Laud now in the Occupation of Mr. Joshua Gee from Prince
Street down ward, abutting on the westerly Side of Elder copps
Land, and So turning from thence into the Old way leading to the
Water mill.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men ye 16th of June.
Liberty is granted to Mr John Eustice to Sett up a Shead on the
Comon next to ye burying place for his present ocation for Laying
tools &c. dureiug the time of his fitting ye Fram for the meeting
House now in building.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, June 23th.
Hephseba Taylors motion to inhabit in this Town is disapproved
by ye Sel. men, and they declare yl She Stands "warned to depart
out of this Town to Cambridge the place where She belongs.
Ordered. That warning be given to Sash a negro-man formerly
Serv1 to M™ Peggy, that the Sel. men do require him forthwith to
depart out of this Town, to the place whereto he belongs.
Voted. That the Southerly Side of ye High way in Salt Lane be
continued on a Streight line from the North west corner of M™
Mary Hunts dwelling House next to Union Street, to a point four
Inches within the North west corner of a Tenement in Sd Lane be-
longing to Coll0 Thorn' Savage, And that M" Hunt in repairing
her buildings may not exceed, or intrench upon that Line.
[54.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men ye 30th of June.
Liberty is granted to Mr Jonas Clark to dig open the High way
in Bennet Street for the Laying his Cellar draine into y" Comon
Shore there provided that in doing thereof he Attend the direc-
tions in ye Law and make good the Sd way againe wth all conven-
ient Speed.
Liberty is granted to Coll0 Pen Townsend to digg the High way
in Malbrough Street for the Laying his draine into the Comon
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Shoiv there, provided he therein Attend the directions in the Law,
and that he do with all convenient Speed make the way as good,
as before it was.
Ordered that Mr James Maxwell do give notice to Jonathan
Wardell, Thorn' Webber, Hannah Earl, Samuel Tylej', Mary
Smith & Ann Moor, Inholders. And Robert Orrange, Benj*
Dyer, Widd°. Gwin, Retaylors.
That the Sel. men have received Information Against them for
disorders, and unless they give Satisfactory Answeres therto, they
will be Excepted to in their Lycences.
Sash Negro being, present Sayes he belongs to Bridge-water and
y* he came thence into this Town three week Since, ye Sel. men do
now warn him to depart out of this Town to ye place where he
belongs
[55.] Voted, that John Brentnall & Edward Watts at their
Respective Houses at Winisimet be Allowed & Recomended as In-
holders.
Voted. That Nath11 Balston in Milk street
Sarah Cross at ye Lower end of Cross Street.
Sarah Holmes in Ann Street
Znch17 Thayer in Newbery Street
& Mary Gibson in King Street, be Approved & Recomended as
Retaylors.
The respective Petitions of Henry Richmond, Eliza Lyne &
Elisha Odling for Lycence to Sell drinck as Inholders ar dis-
allowed.
The Petitions of Willm. Skinner, Cap1. Thorn8 Gilbert, Sarah
Robe, James Smith, Richd Hancock, Seth Dwite, Thorn8 Marble,
Sam11 Green. & Samu Moor & Edwd Wade are disallowed.
Pursuant to the Law of this Province Intituld An Act for Regu-
lating of Free negros &c.
The Sd Select men do order and Require ye Free Negro's &c. of
this Town hereafter named each one of them to give their Attend-
ance dilligeiitly to worke, on Cleancing & repairing the High wayes
and other Services of this Town, at Such time and place as the
Select men, or Such person or persons whom they Shall imploy
therein Shall direct, for the Space of So many dayes as is here
afer Set down against each of their names Respectively as an
Equivalent to Trainings &c. for this present year. viz1.
dayes
[56.] Robin Rogo Alias Keats
Adam Saffln 3
Mingo Proctor 8
Coffee Hutchinson 4
Papaw Dick 8
Grandee Eliot 8
John Freeman 8
Peter Quaquo 4
Phillip Hutchinson 6
Dick Dudley 6
Tom Rumny Marsh 8
Charles Meneno 8
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1712. 167
days.
Samson Negro 4
Exeter Foxcroft 4
Cubit a free Indian at Jos. Callenders 8
Thomas Mosman 2
Ned Huhbart 4
Mingo Walker . 6
Mingo Quinsey 8
Joseph Jalla 8
Ephr. Boyser now in ye Country 4
Richd Borraau 8
Boston Waite 8
Great John 8
Sebastin Levensworth 8
Dick Patience 8
Mingo Winthrop 8
Tom Cowell 8
Toney at Gee§ 4
At A meeting of ye Sel. men the 7th. of July.
Liberty is granted to Mr. James Grant to break up the High
way in Prince Street for y® Laying his Cellar draine into ye Comon
Shore there Provided that he therein Attend the directions of the
Law & Town order.
William Skinners' Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drinck as
a Retaylor at that his House woh formerly was Gilbert Indecots in
Orange Street is Allowd by ye Sel. men & recomended to y*
Sessions.
Whereas Complaint hath been made to the Sd [57.] Select men,
That ye Chimnyes of a Tenement belonging to Madam Savage in Ann
Street where James Smith now dwells is defective, and dangerous
of Spreading of Fire.
Ordered. That Mr Isaiah Tay together w"1 Mesur* Arthur Hale
and Thomas Dawes be desired to veiw the Same, and make Report
to the Sel. m of there oppinion concerning the Same.
Voted. That in altering, or new makeing ye Bridge over Ann
street, the Same Shall be widened abl Six feet further Easterly on
that Corner next Mr. Bartons wharfe.
Whereas ltichd Peirce a free negro belonging to Cambridg &
now residing in this Town, he & his wife by reason of Illness
being represented to Stand in need of reliefe. Ordered that ye T.
Clerk do by a letter represent ye Same to ye Consideration of y*
Sel. in of Cambridge in order to their Speedy reliefe.
At a meeting of ye Sel men ye 10th. of July.
Whereas the Select men are Informed that the Grantees of the
Flatts at ye end of King Street are carrying out their wharfe towards
the channell. They do hereby order that ye Sd Granttees be
notified and cautioned that the3' do not exceed the bounds and
Limitts of the Sd wharfe in their grant from the Town of Boston.
Note. That on ye Same date Notice thereof w" given by ye T.
Clark, by causcing ye Same to be read in ye hearin of Cap' Oliver
Noyse, Mr. Dan" Oliver & Mr Gooch.
168 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
[58.] At a meeting of ye Select men July 14th.
Voted. That the Sel. men do Except to Rob1. Orrange as a
Retayler, and to Elisha Odling as a comou victualler as unfit to
hold & Exercice their Sd Imploymcnts, and So to be returned to
ye Qr. Sessions.
Voted. That Cap*. Thorn8 Gilbert Nigh Scarlets wharfe
Mary Moulds in Prince Street.
Mary Willard in Union Street
Rebecca Fowl, nigh Scarlets wharfe.
Patience Gibbins Orrange Street, be Approved & Recomended
as Retaylors An Dan11 Stevens to Sell Spirits of his own distilling.
The respective Petitions of Rob' Davise, James Mounteer,
Edward Wade, and Sam" Green, for Lycences to Sell Strong
driuyk as Retaylors wr disallowed by ye Sel. men.
John Lamsons Petition to Sell Strong drinck as an Inholder
disallowed by ye Sel. men.
Voted. That the Ingrosing the vote of ye Sel. men on the 10th of
July Cur4, relating to cautioning the Grantees of ye Flats at ye end
of King Street be Suspended untill Monday next.
"Whereas Samuel Burnel hath presented to ye Select men an
Acco* of the cost and Charge [59.] Expended by him in
digging and Laying one hundred and four foot of Comon Shore or
maine draine Layd with Stone extending from the uper end of
Prince Street down wards in ye Said Street amo'ingto Nine pounds
fourteen Shillings and four pence dated ye 7th. of Apill 1711 wth
the names of Such persons who receive benefit by haveing their
Cellars drained thereby.
With his Petition thereto Annexed praying the Sd. Select men to
judg and Award the respective proportions or Sume wch each of
the Sd. persons benefitted thereby as aforesaid ought- to pay
towards the defraying ye aforesaid charge as the Law directs in
order to his being enabled to demand and recover ye Same.
And accordingly the Select men have considered thereof, and do
award each person hereafter named, to pay as their Proportion
thereof unto the !Sd. Samuell Burnell the respective Sumes as is
here Sett down against each of their names viz'.
Mr. Joseph Wadsworth for his Cellar lk £1.18.11
Cap1. James Pitts for ye Cellar of his Store House £ 1 . 18 . 11
Ditt Pitts for his Cellar next Mr.Mathers £ 1 . 18 . 11
Mr. Daniell Wire for his Cellar £ 1 . 18 . 11
Sam". Burnell for his Cellar £ 1 . 18 . 11
9 . 14 . 4
At a meeting of ye Sel. men July 2lrt.
Ordered that Application be made to y° Qr. Sessions for ym to
direct to a Rule for apportioning the Watch Tax.
[60. ] James Marriners Petition to Sell drink as a Retaylor,
And Andr Mansfeelds Petition to Sell drinck as an InhokT wr both
disallowed by ye Sel. m.
John Langdon" Petition for Lycence to Sell drink as an In-
holder was allowed and ordered by the Sel. men to be recomended
to ye Sessions.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1712. 169
Agreed to meet wth ye mill owners on Wednsday next to advise
Abl a H. way to ye N° Mills.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, July 24th.
Fortune Redcluk being returned by ye Clark of ye Qr. Sessions
as a Ketaylor in ye year Last past was considered by yc Sel. men
& no exception made against him.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, July 28th.
Henry Whitting & Will"1 Everton their Respective Petitions for
Lycence to Sell drink as Retaylors wr disallowed by ye Sel. men.
Agreed by ye Sel. men that they do with draw their Exception
to Elisha Odlings haveing a Lycence to Keep a Coiiiou Victualling
House provided he remove from ye Salutation to Some other Houso
in ye Town y' the Sel. men Shall approve.
In auswr to \vhat hath been Sayd ye behalfe of Rob1 Orrang, the
Sel. men do refuse to wth draw their Exception Ag'. him, Yet do
Consent yl in older ye disposall of his drink, his Lycence may
continue not exceeding to ye Last of Octobr next.
[61 .] In order to Supply ye defect of ye High way to ye North
water mills.
Voted. That the Sel. men will Lay out a new way from Prince
Street to ye Sd mills, and Lay ye Same before the Qr. Sessions for
their confirmation as ye Law directs.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, August 4th.
Ordered. That Mr James Maxwell do give Notice to Robert
Huzzy that ye Sel. men do order him to depart out of this Town to
ye place whereto he belongs.
Voted. That Josiah Biles is appointed & Impowered to be the
wharfinger of all the Townes wharfe or wharves abutting on ye
Town Dock nigh unto Dock Square for the Space of two moneths
next ensuing, and he is to render unto the Select men a just and
true Acco1. of the income and profflts thereof, and they will allow
him one quarter part of ye Sd income as a reward for his care and
trouble therein.
At a meeting of Her Majties Justices of the Peace within the
Town of Boston and the Select men of the Said Town the 4th. day
of August.
[6!2.] Being present. The Worship11 Elisha Hutchinson,
Samuel Sewall, Isaac Aldington, Pen Townsend, Jeremiah Dum-
mer, Edward Bromfield, Thomas Brattle, John Clark, Addington
Davenport Esqrs. Justices.
Mesu™ Isaiah Tay, Daniel Oliver, Joseph "Wadsworth, Edwd.
Hutchinson, Paul Dudley Esqr. Francis Clark, Thomas Savage,
Select men.
Whereas by an Act of the Great & Gen". Court, Intituled An
Act for keeping of Watches in Townes, It is therein Enacted That
from time to time when and So Often as a Millitary Watch Shall
not be Ordered and appointed to be kept, The Justices of the
Peace together with the Select men of each Town wth in this
170 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Province, are Impowered and Authorized, to direct and order a
Sutable Watch or watches to be Set up & Kept &c.
And also a Ward to be kept every Lords day and other dayos
as they Shall think needfnll and to appoint the Numbers whereof
Such watch and ward Shall consist, and the time of being, and
continuance of the Same, And the Constable or Constables of
ye Town haveing orders given [63.] him or them in writeing by
the Justices and Selectmen &c. Are Jrapowered & required from
time to time, to warn Such Watch and ward Respectively &c.
And whereas the Said Justices and Select men are Informed of
frequent Prophanatiou of the Lords day, by Loose vain persons
nogrose &c unnecessarily Travilling or walking to and from
Boston and Roxbury, with neglect of Attending the Publick
worship of God in either place.
It is therefore Ordered. b}~ the Said Justices and Select men,
That from and after the date hereof, and untill the 15th. day of
October next ensuing, The Constables of & within the Town of
Boston, and every of them by Turns, do warn and Appoint Eight
meet & Sober persons, Inhabitants of the Sd Town on Lords
dayes to Ward on the neck or High way between Boston &
Roxbury, at Some convenient place neer the Line of Defence,
four of ye Sd persons are to give their Attendance there, from
Seven of the clock in the Morning untill halfe an hour after
twelve at noon, and then to be relieved by the other four who are
there to continue upon duty [64.] untill the Dusk of the evening.
And Such Constables are to give in charge to Such ward, to
take due Care to prevent and Suppress Such disorders, and to Ex-
amine all Passiugers, and to Restraine them from disporting, Idle
walking, or unnecessary Travel on ye Lords day.
And if any person be Refractory, Rude, or refuse to give a
Satisfactory acco* of the Occasion of their Travilling, or otherwise
misbehave themselves, to take them up and carry 'em before ye
next Justice of the Peace, or otherwise to return their names to
Such Justice that they may be Convented & proceeded against
according to Law, as Prophaners of ye Lords day.
Aug. 5th. Consented by Paul Dudley Esqr., Isaiah Tay, Dan".
Oliver, & Coll0. Thorn" Savage, Sel. men, that Mr. Zabdiel Boy 1s-
tou may digg in the H. way in Dock Squar for the repairing his
Sellar draine Provided he Attend ye Directions in the Law, and
Also Speedily make good ye Sd way.
At a meeting of the Select men, Aug II4.
Whereas Mr Joshua Gee hath Signified to y* [65.] Select
men the great damage it will be to his Land to have the way to
the North Water mill Layd out according to their vote past the
10th of June Last past. And doth now propose that in case the
Select men will desist their further pursute of that Vote, and pro-
ceed to repaire the Old way formerly used to the Sd. Mills, next
unto the Mill Pond, he will (for the better accomodation of the
Sd Old way) give thereunto out of the Southerly corner of his
owu Land, So much thereof as is contained within five lengths of
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1712. 171
Raylcs on each Side of ye S"5 Corner, and also will give to yc Town
five pounds towards repairing the Sd way. The Sd. Sel. men upon
more mature deliberation of that matter do now to accept the Sd
proposall, and do determine to repair the Sd Old way with all
convenient Speed agreeable to ye Sd proposall, & otherwise in
Such Convenient manner as they Shall hereafter direct. And
they do declare their former vote of the 10th of June Last relating
to a way on ye Westerly Side of Elder Cops Land, to be Null &
voyd.
James Smith' Petition for Lycence to Keep a Coraon victualling
House where he now dwells next to Samuell Mattocks in Ann
Street is disallowed by ye Select men.
[66.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, Aug. 18th.
Liberty is granted to Mesu™ David Demming & Henry Howel
to break up the ground in the South burying place, between Mr
Elias Heaths Toomb & the fence Next to the Coiiion for the make-
ing a Toomb their for themselves & families.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, August ye 25th.
Ordered. That notice be given to Mesu™ Joseph Prillings &
Charles Morrisc, that ye Sel. men do require them forthwith to
repaire and make good ye H. way wch they have broken up in
Hanover Street.
Voted. That Cap1 Joseph Wadsworth & Mr Edward Ilutchinson
be desired to take care of Repairing ye II. way leading to ye North
Water mills.
Sept' 1". The members of Her majties Counceil and Justices ol
the Peace within this Town together wth the Sel. men have now
agreed by turns to walk by night to Inspect the Order of ye Town,
for eight Weeks next following.
At a meeting of Her Majtiei Justices of the Peace within the
Town of Boston. And the Select men of the Sd Town the 5th. of
Septr.
being present. The Honble Sam11 Sewall Esqr, Isaac Addington
Esqr., Pen Townsen.d Esqr, Jer°. Dummer Esqr. Edward Bromfield
Esqr., John Clark Esqr., Samuel Linde Esqr. & AddingtS Daven-
port Esqr. Justices of the Peace.
[67.] Mesu™. Daniel Oliver, Joseph Wadsworth, Francis
Clark & Coll0. Thorn' Savage Sel. men.
Whereas Mr Joseph Hillier hath by his Petition Represented to
the Justices and Select men at this meeting, That in case accord-
ing to the Vote of the Justices and Select men the 4th. of Feb17
1711, Relating to the line of the High way at the Westerly Side of
Corn hill then appointed to run to five feet westerly within the
North East Corner of the Cellar wall of the Late House of the Sd.
Hillier be exactly conformed unto, That then the Same will be
greatly detrementall to the Sd Hilliars Building wch he is now ab4 to
Erect, and also not So comodious for the Town with respect to
the passage into Tyngs Alley.
172 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 75.
And Prayes the Allowance and Consent of the Said Justices
and Select men. That he the Sd. Hillier may Set his Sd building
So as to bring forward the North East Corner thereof, to range
even wth the Westerly Side of yc Euterance into Tyngs Alley.
Voted, by the Major part of the Said Justices and Select men
a Grant of ye Sd. Ililliers Petition. On condition that he pay un-
to the Town Treasur Such Ratable part of the mone\" Allowed him
for Land of his taken to enlarge, ye Sd way, as ye Select men
Shall determine and appoint.
[68.] And that no Shop window neer the North East corner
of the Sd building, be allowed to Stand open there, So as to Ob-
struct or Steighten the passage or enterance into the Said Alley.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Septr 8th.
Libert}' is granted to Edwd. Mills, Owen Harrise, and Hannah
Taper, to Exercice the Keeping of School within this Town.
The Sel. men have agreed w"1 Josiah Bills y* he is to procure the
carrying away out of ye Dock So much Mud;l as he c:m for y'
moueth and his to be paid 10/ for each boat load wch he Shall So
carry away.
Miles Burroughs being Sited before the Select men. They
charged him with Exposing to Publick veiw in this Town, his Art
of Legerdermaiue or Suble Craft, and takeing money of many young
persons and other Inhabit" of ye Town for the Sight thereof, with-
out applying himselfe to ye Select, in for their Approbation, And
that he hath So done Since his being forbidden So to do, by Her
Majtie" Justices of this Town on the 1st of Septr cur*, he hatk fol-
lowed i/e Same Practice. The Sd Sel. men do now warn him to for-
bear that practice in ye Town for }-e future or other wise they will
make compl' against him, in ordr to his being punished as the Law
directs, upon wch he gave his promise accordingly to forbear.
[69.] Septr. 12. Mesu™ Isaiah Tay, Edward Hutchinson,
Francis Clark, & Coll0. Thomas Savage, Select men of Boston.
Have granted to Dr. Rob* Ellis the liberty of digging up the
Ground in Malbrough Street, for the Laying his Cellar draine into
the Cofnon Shore there, Provided that he Lny ye Sd draine with
Brick or Stone as the Law directs, and that wth all convenient
Speed he do Sufficiently amend & and make good, Such part of ye
Sd way as he Shall So digg or break up. And also that in doing
thereof, he leave Sufficient and free passage for both Horse &
Cart.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Sept' 15th.
The Sel. men being of opinion that the Chimney of the House in
wch Thomas Weymouth now dwells Scituate at Wings Lane, is de-
fective and dangerous in that the Same is considerably lower then
the House of a Neighbour neer therto, and Mr. James Maxwell
being present doth declare that by order of ye Sd Sel. men he did
on the 10th of Septr Cur4 warn the Said Thorn9 Weymouth to for-
bear keeping fire in ye Sd Chimney untill the Same was made Suf-
ficient and Secure to ye Satisfaction of ye Sel. men.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1712. 173
Miles Burroughs being present Sa3*eshe came from Road Iseland
into this Town ab' two moueth Since.
The Sd Sel. men do now warn him to depart out of this Town.
[7O.] Liberty is Granted unto Mr. Richd Hall, to Set his win-
dows for his Barbers Shop Seventeen inches and a halfe into King
Street, at ye Tenement wch he hires of Mr. Foy, and So to con-
tinue only during pleasure.
Liberty is Granted to Mr. Peter Butler to Sett a row of Posts in
the High way before his new buildings at the Lower end of King
Street, eight foot & a halfe distant from the range of the Sd build-
ings to the Out side of of the Sd Posts.
And also to Set a window for a Barbers Shop there, to Stand
eighteen Inches distant from ye Side of his Brick wall, into the H.
way, both of which to continue So, only during pleasure.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men. Septr. 22th.
Voted. That Paul Dudley Esqr. As Attorney, be desired to
commence an Action in the Law agl Simion Stoddard Esqr. for
not delivering the Houseing and fences at deere Island in Ten-
nautable Repaire according to Lease.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, Septembr ye 29.
Voted That Consta. Joseph Belcher Shall have the Same Al-
lowance in proportion for Collecting the Rates at Rumny Marsh
as the Collectors are to have for Collecting ye Rates w*11 in ye
Town.
Whereas The Sel. man have had fresh Compl' from the Neigh-
bourhood that the Chimny ofya House in wch Thorn8 Weymouth
dwells is yet [71.] defective and dangerous, notwithstanding ye
warning given to ye Sd Weymouth to forbear 3'° makeing fire in ye
Sd Chimny untill ye Same be made Secure.
Voted. That Mesu™ Ebenr Clough, Arthur Hale, and John
Goldthwaite or any two of them be desired to Survey ye Sd Chim-
ny, and make report under their hands how the}* find ye Same and
give their opinion of what is needfull to be done to prevent Haz-
zard thereby.
Ordered. That John Arnall be dismist from y* watch, and that
Joseph Heath be introduced in his room.
September the 3d. Mesu™ Isaiah Tay, Edward Hutchinson,
Thomas Savage, & Francis Clark Sel. men. Granted Liberty to
Cap'. Newcombe Blague to digg open the High way in Prince
Street for the Laying his Cellar draine into the Comon Shore there,
Provided he lay ye Same with brick or Stone as the Law directs,
and with Spf ed Sufficiently Amend and make good the way where
he Shall So digg.
4th. Mesu™ Isaiah Taj*, Joseph Wadsworth, Thomas Savage and
Paul Dudley Esqr., Sel. men, have granted Liberty to M™. Mercy
Leasonbee to dig open the H. way in wood Lane for the Laying
her Cellar draine into the Comon Shore there, Provided She Lay
the Same wth Brick or Stone as the Law directs, and that She do
174 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
wtb all convenient Speed Sufficiently mak good ye way where She
Shall So digg.
[72.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Octobr. 6th.
Agreed wth Job Ingram that he is to Ring ye Bell at nine & at
Eleven of ye Clock from ye 3d of Octobr Curr' for the Space of
Six irioneths esuing for wch he is to be paid at the Rate of twelve
Shill. p. moneth.
The Sel. men have agreed wth Mr. Jos. Callender & have Lett
unto him the Little Old House on ye Fort Hill where John Wilkie
Lately dwelt, to be improved as a Granary, and a peice of Land
on yc^Sd Hill of Ab' Sixty foot Square for ye Setting a Windmill
On, For him and his Assignes to improve andOccupie for thnt use
for the Space of Seven years next ensuing. And the Said Callen-
der is to Secure and defend the well there and at his own Cost and
Charge to put and keep the Sd. House in good repaire Sutable for
a Granary, and to pay into the Town Treasurer forty Shillings p.
Annum for the Rent thereof and At the end of the Term to deliver
up the premisies w"1 the Sd House in good Repaire unto the Sel.
men of the Town then being.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Octobr. 13th.
Voted. That Coll0. Sam11 Checkly, Cap'. Habijah Savage, and
Mr. Thorn". Gushing be desired and impowered, to undertake and
Effect ye mending [73.] and Repairing the H. way or Street at
each end of the Bridg in Ann Street, So as the water may be
drained away and carryed out of ye Sd Street, and that Curls &c.
may conveniently pass on and off the Sd Bridge for this year or
winter it being too late in the Opinion of ye Sel. men at this time,
to take up and Regulate ye pavement of ye Sd Street; And as to
the way & methode of doing the Same, to advise wth- Mesur" Jsaiah
Tay and Joseph Wadsworth two of ye Sd. Sel. men.
Voted. That Consent of ye Sel. men that Sarah Battersbee
who formerly in ye Name of Phelps had Lycence to Sel Strong
drink as an Inholder, that her Lycence may be renewed to her in
ye name of Battersbee.
Ordered. That notice be given to Mrs Peirson that the Sel. men
do require her forthwth to remove and carry away the Earth wch
She hath caused to be layd next to her building in the H. wayes
nigh the Sign of the Star.
Ordered. That notice be given to Cap' Tim0 Clark that the Sel.
men do forbid his taking away beach or gravell from ye Lower end
of South Street.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Octo. 20th
The Price of Wheat Stated for Regulating ye Assize of Bread is
Six Shill p. bushall.
[74.] James Masman is Allowed to Set posts before his
House in Sumer Street at Such distance into the H. way as any
one of the Sel. men Shall direct.
The Sel. men have directed Mr Edwd Foster to do what is neces-
sary for y* present in repairing the dwelling hou=e on Deere Is-
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1712. 175
land, And to prepare Timb* and Stuff this winter in order to a
further repaire thereof y6 next Spring.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Octor 27th.
Liberty is granted to John Barton to Sett a Row of four posts
on ye H. way in Cow Lane before his House & Land there to
Stand three foot distant into ye Sd H. way.
Liberty is granted to Cap* Jn°. Sunderland to digg open a Cross
the H. way in Fish street provided he attend the direction of y6
Law in Lay ye Sd. Draiue w01 brick or Stone & that he do forth
•with make good ye way againe.
Liberty is Granted to Robert Elise to digg open the H. way for
Laying his draine into the Comon Shore in Sumer street, Pro-
vided &c.
Liberty is granted to Jon* Simpson to Sett the window of his
Barber' Shop in King Street to Stand ten inches into ye H. way.
Liberty is granted to Sett posts in ye H. way So as to Secure ve
paverat nigh ye Mill Bridge.
[75.] Octobr 31. Mesu" Daniel Oliver, Francis Clark, Paul
Dudley Esqr & Coll0 Thomas Savage Sel. men have granted Lib-
erty to Thomas Phillips to digg up the High way from his dwell-
ing House being the Sun Tavern to the Dock wch is ab' thirty foot
in Length for the Laying a thite draine to his Cellar, Provided
that he do the Same wth Expedition, and make the way good
againe.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men Novembr 3d.
Liberty is Granted to Joseph Prout as Gaurdian &c. to digg up
the High way in Prince Street for the Laying his Collar draine
into the comon Shore there, Provided y' he therein Attend the
direction of the Law, and make good that part of ye way woh he
Shall So digg with Speed.
Mesu™ Daoiel Oliver & Francis Clark are desired to take care
to amend & Secure the High way at the northerly end of Trea
mount Street.
At a meeting of ye Sel. m. Novr. the 10th.
The Pound keeper is forbid to improve ye pound to any other
uses then w' the Law directs unto.
Voted that in case the Proprietors of ye Condit in Ann Street
do convey their wast water under ground into ye Dock ye Sel.
m. will order fort}7 Shill. to be pd. towards ye Charge therof.
[76.] Liberty is granted by the Sel. men unto John Barton
to Set up four posts before his House in Cow Lane, to Stand ab1
three foot distant there, being granted 27th Octr. Last.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Novembr 17th.
Voted. That Cap* Thorn8 Hutchinson, Mr Timothy Thornton
and Mr Samu Greenwood be desired to Treat with those persons
whose Lands do border on Battery Alley About "Widening that
Alley So as to make it Comodioua for Carts to pass & repass
through the Same.
176 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
The Select men & Comittee Ab* the North Shool being pres-
ent, do agree that Mr Timothy Thornton Shall continue in his
improvemen' of the Wharfe & Dock at Men-yes point untill the
2Gth day of June next at wch time his year will expire he paying
as he hath proposed the Sume of Ten pounds.
The price of Wheat Stated by ve Sel. men for Regulating the
Assize of Bread is Seven Shillings p. bushell.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men. Novemb1". 24.
Liberty is granted to M™ Dorcas Peggey to dig open the H.
way at ye Lower end of Salem Street for the Laying her Cellar
drniue into ye Comon Shore there Provided &c.
Liberty is granted to Mr Isaiah Tay to plant three or four
Trees in Kanover Street before his Land there.
[77.] Decr. 1". Liberty is granted to Mr Edwd. Mills to digg
open the H. way before his House in Sudberry Street for the Re-
pairing his Cellar draine there, Providd that he forth with repair
& make good that part of the way where he Shall So digg.
At a Meeting of ye Sel. men, Decr. 29th.
Whereas one article contained in the Town grant to the Grantees
concerned in building the Water Mills, being Recorded Lib. 1, page
66, in ye words following viz'.
" That the Sd Grantees Shall make & maintaine forever, a Gate
of Ten foot in breadth to open with the Flood, for the passage of
Boats into the Cove, at Such time as they may Arive at their Or-
dnary Landing places.
And the Select men being now Informed by Sundry of the
Inhabitants whose Lands do border on the Mill pond That the
Flood gates at the North Water Mill, wch was Anciently the place
where Boats did use to pass through into the Sd Pond according
the aforesaid agreem', Hath for Sundry years Last past, been
Streightened both, in breadth and highth So as not to auswere the
Intent of the Sd Agreem1. And that the present Mill owners are
now about to repaire or rebuild ye Sd mills, at the doing whereof
will be a proper Season for them to Enlarge ye Sd Gates for the
free passage of Boats &c.
[78.] Ordered. That the Gentlemen who are the Mill Own-
ers, be notified to Cause the Sd. Flood-Gates, and passage for
Boats into the Mill Pond, to be So made as fully to answere the
true Intent and meaning of the Sd. Agreement.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, Jan77 26th.
Whereas at a meeting of the Justices & Sel. men of the Town
of Boston did then grant to Mr Joseph Hilliar in answer to his
Petition, a Small Strip of ye Land before taken out of his Land,
for the Enlargem' of the High way neer Tings Alloy, that So ye Sd
Hilliars building might be the better accomodated, the Sd Hilliar
paying for the Same in proportion to ye Sume Allowed him accord-
ing to Apprizem'. Wherefore Accordingly, the Sel. men have
now determined that he allow as the just proportion for the Same,
the Sume of three pounds Sixteen Shillings & Six pence.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1712. 177
Whereas the Sel. men did Lett to Joseph Butt, Dearc Island for
the Term of Seven years from the 1st of March 1711-12 as p.
Lease doth appear, and among other things ye Sd Sel. men did
agree to put the feucciug in good & Teuuntable repaire. And
whereas Nathaniel Butt (who became Bound as Surety for the
performance of the Covenants unto wch ye Sd Joseph Butt therein
Stands obliged) being present in ye behalfe of both.
[79.] The present Sel. men and the Sd Nath11 Butt have now
Mutualy agreed as folio weth viz'.
That the Sel. men Shall Supply ye Sd Nath11 But wth money to
ye value of Twenty pounds to be Layd out in fencing upon ye Sd
Island.
And the Sd Nath11 Butt doth Engage & promise So to Lay out
the Same in feuceing thereto the best advantage, and at the end of
ye Term to deliver up to ye Sel. men the Same value of feuceing.
And in like manner for Such Value of fenceing as the Sd Select
men Shall agree to add thereto if need So require.
Whereas there was au Omision at the Last Publick Town Meet-
ing, in not asking their Vote to direct the Auditing the Treasurers
accou for this present year. And in order to prevent any iucon-
venieucy wch may hapen to the Town in case that worke Should
not be performed before the next Gen". Town meeting.
Voted by the Sd Sel. men that they do desire the Several Gentle-
men who were Nominated and Appointed by the Town for the
like Service, the Last year, to Audit the Sd Treasu™ accots for this
present year.
Ordered, that Notice be given by Mr Maxwell to Mary Dove,
Griffice Mr Bowu & Mr Wise who are Lately come to In-
habit here, that they are to depart out of y* Town unless the ol>
taine ye Consent of ye Sel. men for their dwelling here.
[8O.] In order to prevent & Suppress the growth of disorders
in this Town. The Justices & Sel. men have agreed to vissit ye
familyes in ye Sever11 parts of ye Sd Town on Wednesday ye 4'1' of
Feb1* next viz'.
In N°. 1.
Sr Charles Hobbie
Cap1 Thorn8 Hutchinson
Mr Joseph Wads worth
Mr John Ruck
Mr John Frizzell and
Consta James Tileston
In N°. 2.
John Clark Esqr
Coll0 Adam Winthrop
Mr Edwd Hutchinson
Cap* Edwd Martyn
Joseph Prout and
Consta Caleb Lyman
In N°. 3.
Thomas Brattle Esqr
Sam11 Lynde Esqr
Mr Isaiah Tay
178 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Cap' Habijah Savage
Cap' Edwd Winslow
and Consta Sam" Barrat
In N°. 4.
Simion Stoddard Esq*
Paul Dudley Esqr
Mr Thorn8 Cushing
Mr Tim0 Lyndall and
Consta Ez. Walker.
In N°. 5.
Jeremiah Dummer Esq*.
Thomas Palmer Esqr.
Cap' Oliver Noyes
Mr Ezekiell Lewise and
Consta Jn°. Staniford.
In N°. 6.
Pen Townsend Esqr
Mr Elisha Cook junr
Majr Thorn" Fitch
Mr Grove Hirst and
Consta Jn° Green.
[81.] In N°. 7.
Samu Sewall Esqr
Mr Daniel Oliver
Mr Francis Clark
M1 Sam11 Marshall
Coll. Thorn8 Savage and
Consta Sam11 Banister
In N°. 8.
Edwd Bromfield Esqr
Addington Davenport EsqT
Cap' Tim0 Clark
Mr Willm Welsteed and
Consta Henry Bridgham
At a meeting of the Select men ye 16th of Feb17.
The Sd Sel. men do agree to propose to the Town at their Next
meeting, That they do Impower the Sel. men whom they Shall
choose, to Lett out at Intrest upon good Security, their money
being the Produce of Lands Sold, untill an opportunity of Laying
out the Same to best advantage.
The Sel. men pursuant to the Town vote and the directions in
the Law have advised ab' a Master for the Grammar School at ve
North, and Accordingly have Treated wth Mr Recompence Wads-
worth as judging him to be a Sutable person for that Service, and
do accordingly Recomend him to the Town, and do propose that
Sixty pounds p. annum be allowed him for ye Sd Service.
The Sel. men do agree to propose to ye Town that they Raise a
Comittee to consider of Some Expedient for ye more Effectual
preventimg the Poor belonging to other places, from Obtruding
ym Selves on y* Town.
SELLCTMEN'S RECORDS, 1713. 179
[82.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, Feb^ 26th.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk do give out warr" for warning
y* Inhabit18 to meet at ye South Meeting House on Monday ye ninth
of March next at nine of ye Clock in ye forenoon, to Chuse Town
officers, to grant money for defraying the necessary charges of
ye Town, to consider of wl is further needfull to be done ab' ye
line of Defence and to grant money for that, and like wise w' is
ueedfull towards finishing ye Town House.
Agreed. That Edward Foster go on to provide TimbT, Clap-
boards & Shingles Sutable, and that he do what is necessary iu
repairing the dwelling House, on Deere Island, So as to make the
Same Tenantable, and also to get the masons worke also done, &
for ye Labour ab' the Same he is to be pd according to day Labour,
and ye Sel. men are to take ye Care of providing boards & nayles.
he proposes to have 5 Shill. p. day & to find himselfe.
Voted. That Mr Will™ Payn be desired to go on wth y* Finish-
ing worke of ye Town House Cellar at ye Towues Charge.
Agreed y* the Inhabitants be notified at y* Town meeting that
they provid them selves w"1 Ladders according ye Town Law.
And y' there will be 4501. more needl'ull on ye Towues part for
finishing ye T . House.
Sarah Battersby* Petition to keep a Publick House in Ann
Streed disallowed.
[83.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, March 2d 1712-13.
Mr. Watts as attorney to ye heires of Cap' Tho. Lake having
Petitioned ye Sel. men for Rent for part of ye Town House cellar.
The Sel. men Signifie they are of oppiuiou y4 his claim is ground-
less, for y* M™ Mary Lake as Pixecutrix Sold that intrcst to ye
Town, w0'1 She had power to do it being a Chattell.
Agreed to propose to ye Town their being concerned in y* Charge
of a Light House, in ordr to an income.
At a meeting of Mesu™ Daniel Oliver, Joseph Wads worth,
Edwd Hutchinson, Paul Dudley Esqr., Coll0 Thomas Savage and
Francis Clark Sel. men of the Town of Boston the 3d day of
March.
At the motion and Request of Mr Henry Hill who hath Lands
Abutting on each Side of South Street in Boston, praying the
liberty of makeing the Said Street more comodius and Straight,
by takeing in and adding to his own Land a Smal part of ye Sd
Street and Leaving out and adding to the Sd Street, a greater pro-
portion of other Lands partly of his own and partly belonging to
other persons weh he is about to purchace, as is more at Large de-
scribed by a Plan there of by him now given in and lying on file
wth the Records of the Town of Boston, unto which proposall the
Sd. Sel. men for and in behalf e of the Town, have consented and
agreed unto, Provided alwayes, and on condition that the Sd
Henry Hill (at his own charge) be obliged at Some time before
the First day of March next ensuing, [84.] to remove or cause
to be removed and taken away all and every Such fence, building
or part of building wch is now Standing upon any part of the Said
180 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
High way as it is now agreed upon to be So made Straight, and as
is described in y* Sd Plan.
March 6th. "Whereas Mr Banister hath presented to ye Sel. men
an acco' of the Charg of makeing a Drain or Comon Shore in Win-
ter street and Sayes that the partyes concerned have agreed to
bear their parts in ye Charge thereof, desiring that ye Same be
recorded in ye Town Books.
Ordered. That the Same be So recorded Provided ye Several
parties Concerned do Sign ye Sd acco' threby Signifte that they
are So agreed being on file and is as follow*
An Acco1 of the disburstmeuts upon digging and Laying a Stone
draine or Comon Shore from ye Cestern at the corner of Summer
Street up through Winter Street as far as ye House or Teuem1 of
ye Revd Mr Sam11 Willard deceaced, being four hundred & four foot
in length at the proper Cost and Charge of Thorn8 Banister and
Broth1" Execr to Sarah Banister deceaced, Willm Manley, William
Fisher &ye Heires of ye above named Mr. Willard for their mutuall
Service & Advantage to draiue their Cellars being 4 proprietors.
pd. ye T. Clerk for a p'mit to open ye ground . £ 0 . 1.0
pd. Jos Kayner for digging and Stoning Sd
Draine & finding Stone's 404 foot at 2/ . . £40 . 8.0
pd. for boards to Lay in ye bottom in Sundry
places .£0.5.0
pd. Wm Manley for makeing good 12 yds. paveing £0.12.0
pd. Town Clerks fee' for Recording & copie . £ 0 . 4.0
41 . 10 . 0
March 6th, 1712/13. Thorn1 Banister Exer £ part
William Manley
f Benja Banson for ye heires of Mr Sam11
( Willard
William Fisher
[85.] At a meeting of Mesu™ John George, Joseph Wads-
worth, Edward Hutchinson, Francis Clark, John Ruck, John Col-
man, & William Payn Sel. m for ye Town of Boston ye 16th day of
March.
Whereas the Gentm of the Comittee for building the Town-
House, have signified to ye Sd. Sel. m, that there is yet wanting of
ye Town of Bostons proportion towards finishing the Sd Edifficc, the
Sume of four hundred and fifty pounds, the wch Sume the Inhabit-
tants of Boston at their Last Publick Town meeting did grant to be
raised for that Service, and whereas there is no prospect of the
Town Rates being collected and paid in, untill the Latter end of
ye year, and that so the debts already contracted by the Sd Comittee
may be duly paid and the worke carryed On and finished in the
proper Season there of.
Voted. That Application be made to the Great and Gen". As-
sembly, Praying the Loan of the aforesaid Sume in Bills out of the
Province Treasury to be applyed to that use, and to be repaid by
the Treasur for the Town of Boston, by the Latter end of Fob1*
next.
SELECTMEN'S KECOEDS, 1713. 181
Voted, an Acceptance of Josiah Biles his acco* ab* Wharfage,
he paying to ye Trcasur £ 7. 11. 3.
March 21. Mesu™ John George, Edwd Hutchinson, Francis
Clark & Will1" Payu Sel. men have granted Liberty to Simion
Stoddard Esqr. to open ye H. way a Cross Corn hill in to Water
Street for ye Laying a Cellar drayn the: e Provided he Attend y8
directions in ye Laws.
[8G.] March 23th. At a meeting of Addington Davenport
Esqr., Mesu" Daniel Oliver, Oliver Noyes & Thorn8 Gushing of
ye Comittee, To gether wth Mesura John George, Joseph Wads worth,
Edward Hutchinson, Francis Clark, John Ruck, John Colmau &
Will11' Payn present Sel. men of Boston.
Whereas the afore said Coffiittee and Sel. men were by a vote
of the Inhabit^ of Boston at their Last Publick meeting, Impowered
to Lett at Intrest the money being the produce of ye Blue hill
Lands.
And whereas by another vote the Select men wr desired to Pro-
cure money to Supply the Treasury Sufficient to discharge ye debts
of ye Last year, and to defray the growing Charge of ye Town
untill a Sufficiency of the Town Rates can be Collected.
Voted. That at Intrest for the Same, The Treasurer be directed
to apply So much of the Blue hill money as is now in ye Treasury,
togctlier wth what is Shortly to be paid in by ye Brantrey men.
For the discharge of yc debts and growing Charges of ye Town,
until the Sd Comittee and Select men Shall recall the Same.
The Sel. men have agreed to Lett unto Josiah Biles the Town
Wharfe nigh Dock Square, wth the priviledges & benefits thereof,
from the first day of March Cur*, for the Term of one year from
thence next ensuing.
In consideration there of the Sd. Biles doth agree to pay into the
Town Treasuiy the Sume or Rent of Twenty four pounds.
[87.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, March 30Ul 1713.
Mr Dan11 Oliver haveing made report that by a former direction
of the Sel. men he hath Sold the Old house then Standing on John
Mathws8 Land to Peter Wear for three pounds to be pd in Worke.
Ordered that the Treasur do charge the Sd Peter Wear Debtor
for the Sd. Sume.
Agreed w"1 Job Ingram that he continue to ring y" Bell from y'
3d of Aprill next for the Sp;ice of Six moneths to be pd for ye
Same twelve Shill p. m°. at 9 & 1 1 o clock.
Agreed that Mr Recompence Wadsworth do enter upon the
Service of School-master of ye Grammer School at the North on ye
20th. of Aprill next, & to be paid Sixty pound for one year
quarterly.
Whereas William Tilley junr (being present) moves unto the
Sel men for Liberty of makeiug Ropes in South Street where Mr.
Grey formery did use to Occupy the Same for y' use.
Voted. That Liberty is granted to him the Sd Tilley So to ocupy
the Same durcing pleasur and paying for ye Same to ye Town
Treasur at ye rate of twenty Shill. p. annum.
182 Cixy DOCUMENT No. 75.
At a meeting of the Sel. men the 6th of A prill.
Voted. That Paul Dudley Esqr. be desired & Authorized as
Attorney on ye behalfe of the Sd Sel. men, to appear at at any of
Her Majtie" Court or Courts of Comon pleas or Judicature, to
Prosecute and plead to an Action or Sute coSenced & now de-
pending between ye Sd Sel. men of Boston Plantiffs and Simion
Stoddard Esqr. & Dame Eliza. his Wife Defend'8.
[88.] Voted. That Information be given to the Grand jury of
two Timbr buildings Latly Erected at Water Street in Boston con-
trary to Law, one of them on the Land of Enoch Greenlieffe, and
the Other on the Land of Thomas Phillips, both of wch are Said to
be Erected by ye Sd Phillips.
Liberty is granted to Sam11 Greenliefe to Raise and pave that
Side of Spring Lane next to his Brick building and to La}' the
gutter ther to run in the middle of ye Sd Lane.
Ordered. That ye Town Clerk Transcrib in a Smal Booke a List
of Lands Rents and dues belonging to ye Town to lie before ye
Sel. m.
Voted. That Cap*. Tim0 Clark, Mesu™ John Marrion, Joseph
Belknap, Joshua Winsor, Gyles Fyfield, John Oliver, & John
Kicholls are chosen & impowered to be veiwers & Sealers of Cord
wood for yeyear ensuing. And that ye other Sealing hammers &
Staves be brought in to ye Treasur.
[Aprill] 7th. Liberty is granted to Mr Sam11 Wentworth to break
up the ground a Cross Anne Street for the La}-ing his Cellar drain
there, Provided he lay the Same w01 Brick or Stone, & Speedily
make good that part of the Sd way where he Shall So digg.
Mesu™ Joseph Wadsworth, Edwd Hutchinsou, John Ruck and
John Colman have granted Liberty to Mr. John Bourland to break
up the H. way in Hanover Street for ye Laying his Cellar draiue at
y* Star into ye comon Shoar in Union Street, Provided he Lay ye
Same wth brick or Stone, & Speedily make good ye way there.
[89.] At a meeting of the Sel. men y" 14th of Aprill.
Whereas Soloman Brown a Stranger now become a Town
Charge, was brought into this Town on ye 5th of NovT 1711 in
a vessell whereof Joseph Gorhara was then master, and no entry
there of made at the impost office as the Law directs.
Voted. That Mesu™ John Ruck and John Colman be desired
and Impowered to prosecute the Sd. Joseph Gorham for the penal-
tys provided in ye Law in that case made & Provided.
The Sel. men haveing now agreed to a draught of proposals ab'
the worke and duty of Scavengers.
Ordered. That the Town Clark Transcribe a copie there of and
Lay the Same before ye Town at their next meeting.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, ye 21th of Aprill.
The Select men have agreed according to James Williams'
proposalls to Lett unto him the grass of ye South burying place,
he paying for the Same the Sume of Fourty Shillings and to make
good all Such damages wch may happen to the graves by reason
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1713. 183
of his Cows going there, and also he is to gather up & remove the
Stones, and fill up the holes already made or Sunk at any of the
graves there.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Aprill 27th.
Voted. That ye Watch-house nigh ye T. House be removed &
Set by the Easterly end of ye Wrighting School House in Queen
Street and that Mr Francis Clark & Mr John Colman be desired to
get the Same So removed.
[9O.] Voted. That the Town Clerk Issue forth warrants for
a Town Meeting for the Choyce of Representitives, at the Town
House on Wedeusday the thirteenth of May next at two of the
Clock in ye after noon, and also to consider and finish Such other
business as was continued at the Last Publick Town meeting, and
to Chuse one Constable in ye room of Mr John Brockus who re-
fuseth to Serve, and also the room of one or more of ye Overseers
of the Poor who do decline that Service.
And the Printed Tickets be provided, and ye bells to be rung.
Ordered. That Robert Downing be dismist from the watch at
ye South Battree, & that Thomas Pike be introduced to y' Service
in his room.
Pursuant to a Vote of the Inhabit1" at their Last Publiek meet-
ing on the 10th of March Last, The Sel. iii are desired at as mod-
erate a Charge as they can, to procure money to Supply the
Treasury, Sufficient to discharge the debts of ye Last year, and to
defray the growing charge of the Town, untill a Sufficiency of the
Town Rates now granted, are Collected and paid in.
Ordered. " That the Treasur be desired to borrow to the Value of
Three hundred pounds at Intrest, to be applyed for carrying on
the Line of Defence at the Neck, to be repayd & Satisfied out of
the Treasury when the Same Shall be Supplyed by ye coming in
of ye Town Rates.
Voted. That in Case Mr. Thorn' Clark as he hath proposed do
carr}- on and. effect a New pavem' of [91.] the High way, from
the range of pavement already made in Fleet Street in Boston, and
continue the Same as farr down towards the Sea as the grate of
the couion Shoar there, excepting that Side of the way ag' Mr*
Haymans land wch in Eauitity ought to be done at the Charge
of ye Sd M" Hayman.
And also that he New Lay the pavement on the Easterly Side
of Fish Street from the Southerly Side of his own Land as far as
to joyn the former paverat. which is to run down from Fleet Street
to ye afore Sd Grate. Then the Select men will allow and pay
unto him the Sd Clark the SuoJe of Nine pounds as the Townes
proportion of y* Sd Charge.
Voted. That Mr George Thomas be desired to take into his
Custody, the Townes halfe bushells being Six in Number, now
lying at Mr Olivers ware house, to be applyed for the use of
Coasters or others who Shall deliver graine at ye Dock, and for
his care and trouble therein, to receive of the master or owner of
Such vessell who Shall So use the Same not exceeding One Shil-
ling p. Trip of each vessell.
184 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
May 4th Mesuri Jos. Wadsworth, Edwd Hutcbiuson, Francis
Chirk & John Colmau Sel. men have granted liberty to Mr. Fortune
Rudock to dig open the H. way accross Lyn Street for the Laying
his Cellar draine there.
Provided he as Little as may be obstruct ye passage while the
Same is doing, and that he Lay ye Sd draine with brick or Stone
& Speedily make good ye way Where he Shall So digg.
[92.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, May ye 5th.
Hannah Phillips who was formerly Hannah Leager being pres-
ent Sayes She was born in this Town being now ab4 60 year old,
and that She hath dwelt at Swanzey for the Space of ab4 Seven
or eight years Last past, and that She Kept at ye Almes- House in
Boston imediatly before She went to Swanzey.
The Sel. men do now warn her to depart out of this Town to
Swanzie the place where according to Law She doth belong.
Whereas Some difference hath Arisen between Simion Stoddard
Esqr. and Mr. Thomas Creese, relating to the line betwixt their
Lands. Nigh Coruhill, where the Sd Mr. Stoddard is now ab4 Erect-
ing a Brick building
Voted by the Sd. Sel. men, That Mr Samuel Phillips, Cap' Edward
Winslow and Cap1. John Gerrish, are appointed and desired to Lay
out and. State the Sd Line between their Sd Lands.
Ordered. That Mr. Maxwel do warn Hepsiba Taylor to depart
out of this Town to Cambridge, y4 being the place whereto She
belongs
At a meeting of the Sel. men ye 12th of May.
Liberty is granted to John Clark Esqr to dig across the High
way in Ann Street for La}'ing his Cellar drain there. Provided he
Lay ye Same with Brick or Stone & make good ye way as the
Law' requires.
[93.] Agreed w* the wife of James Hughs to Support Hannah
Phillips until further order at three Shill p. week, one week being
already past & She hath reed 5' of ye Treasu1" in part:
Liberty is granted to Mr Thomas Walker to digg open the H. way
at ye uper end of Wood Lane for ye Laying his Cellar draine there
provided he Lay ye Same wth brick or Stone & make good the way.
and y4 the Same be done wth. expedition.
Agreed wth. Uaniell Berry that he is to pay forty five Shillings
for ye grass of ye burying place the Last year. And y4 he's to have
the grass there the ensuing j'ear at y" Same Rate.
Whereas the Gent1" Sel. men of Charles Town have moved to ye
Sel. men of Boston to take the care of Supporting a woman of their
Town known by the name of Eliz* Lobdale.
Voted, by ye Sd Sel. men of Boston that they Look at them-
selves not concerned wth her, neither Shall they receive her as an
Inhabit4 of Boston.
Liberty is granted by Mesu™ Joseph Wadsworth, Edwd. Hutch-
inson, John Ruck & John Colman to Cap4 John Charnock & the
rest of ye Comittee for building a New meeting House, to digg
across ye H. way in North Street for Laying a draine there provided
ye directions in ye Law be therein Attended.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1713. 185
[94.] At a meeting of j" Sel. men, May y* 19th.
Whereas Hepsebah Taylor who belongeth to ye Town of Cam-
bridge and came from thence into this Town Some time in ye
moneth of April 1711 and was by order of ye Sel. men warned
to depart out of this Town on the 30th of July following and at
Sundry lime Since, yet She the Said Taylor contrary to ye Order
and direction of ye Sd Sel. m doth continue to reside here, and is
reported to be a disorderly person.
It is therefore ordered by the Sd. Sel. men yl application be
made to Some one of Her Majtie" Justices in this Town, Praying
that a warrant may be given as the Law directs for ye Carrying
her the Sd Hepsebah Taylor unto Cambridg the place wherto She
doth belong.
The Members of Councel and Justices of the Peace within the
Town of Boston, and the Sel. men of the Sd Town have now
agreed to walke in their Turns by Night to Inspect and prevent
disorders in vc Town, to begin the first week in June next and to
walke at ye Least once in each week.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men. May 25th.
Ordered. That notice be given in writeing to the Sel. men of
Cambridge, that the Sel. men of Boston have resolved to procure
a war1 as ye Law directs to Send away Hephzibah Taylor, that
So if they See Cause in the Intrim they may use any other more
agreeable Methode to get her out of this Town.
[95.] Voted. That John Warrick be the Pound Keeper for
the Insuing year.
Voted. That Mathew Collings and John Wilkie and each of
them are appointed and Im powered to impound all and every
Horse & horses, dry cattell or Sheep wch at any time are found
going at large or feeding on ye Comon Land, Streets or Lanes of
this Town contrary to the Order or By Laws of this Town in that
case made and Provided and to make complaint to any of Her
M:tjties Justices against the owner or owners of Such Horse Dry
Cattc'll or Sheep So found going at Large as afore said, in order
to recover the penalty or fine wch by ye Sa By Law is imposed on
Such Owner So Transgressing, within the year ensuing.
Abraham Rue is appoynted Cow-keeper for the year ensuing,
on the Same Terms as Mentioned the 21st of Aprill 1712.
At a meeting of y8 Sel. men, June 2d.
Liberty is granted to Zebdiel Bileston to dig open the IT. way
in Dock Square for the repairing his Cellar draine there, provided
tliat he repaire the Same with Brick or Stone & make good
ye WMV.
Ordered. That an Advertizm* be printed desiring all persons
uho have any of the Towns Liberary or can give notice of any
bookes or other things belonging to ye Town House before yc Late
fire to Inform }'e T. Treasur thereof in ordr to yr being returned.
[96.] The price of wheat Stated by ye Sel. men for Regulat-
ing the Assize of bread is Seven Shillings & Six pence.
186 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men the 9th of June.
Voted. That in case the Gen11 Court do proceed to the Es-
tablishrn1 of a Light house. The Gentle"1 who represent this Town
be desired after ye rules of dut}* for Light money is Stated, to move
to the Sd Court that the Town of Boston (prcfferabletoany Private
persons) may have the Refusall of bearing the Charge in Erecting
and maintaining the Same.
At the Motion and Request of James Laugdon, Brewer, The
Sel. men have Lett unto him ye Sd Brewer ye westerly Lower
room except one, of House on Fort hill, he paying for the Same
forty Shilling p. Annum from the 10th of June Cur1.
James Baker belonging to great Brittaine being present Sayes
he came into this Town abl eight months Since. The Sel. men do
now warn him to depart out or this Town.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, June 16th.
Agreed wtt Rob'. Farr that he is to keep ont Roxbury Cattel or
others not allowed to go on y* neck, for ye ensuing part of this
Summer for wcl1 he is to be allowed twenty Shillings.
Abrm Rue being before Chosen Cow-keeper and hath refused to
Accept of that Service.
Kichard Virgin is appointed to be Cow keeper for the Ensuing
Summer, and he is to procure Sufficient Assistance So as due care
may be taken in looking after the Cows duly Coiuitted to his care,
[97.] And he is to take care to watter the Bulls belonging to ye
heard as often as is ncedfull & put them up wher ye Sel. m. Shall
order.
And as a reward for that Servise, He is impowered to demand
and receive of the owner of each of the Said Cows, two Shillings
p. head for each Cow under his care.
Ordered That ye Town Clerk do write a Letter unto the Sel.
men of Swanzie, that they take care abk y8 Support and return of
Hannah Phillips who Lately came from thence into this Town and
is under warning to depart hence.
Mr Sana". Bridge and Cap*. Thomas Barnerd and each of them
are by ye Sd Select men appointed and Impowered to Inspect the
Observeance of the By-Law or order of this Town, for Keeping
Ladders to each House, and to prosecute, and recover the penalty
of all or any Such persons who have or Shall Transgress yc Sd
Order.
Agreed wth John Wilkie that he is to Level the earth Lrvtely
carryed and put at y* entrance of ye CouTon to the Satisfaction of
ye Sel. men & his to have 20' for his Labour.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, June 23th.
Ordered. An application to ye Sessions, SigniQeing y* the Town
is in the practice of upholding a Select watch according to ye vote
of ye members of Councell, Justices and Sel. men ye 21 Aprill
1708 and y1 y* Town at their meeting in March Last Voted 300".
for one years Support, Praying the Sd. Court to direct and order
the rule for apportioning & Leveying ye Same.
[98. J John Filbery being present Sayes he belongs to
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1713. 187
Concord & came from thence wth his wife into this Town ab' two
moneths Since, the Sel. men order him that in case he intends to
resiile here, he must bring into ye T. Treasurer one or more bonds
men to Indempnifie j'e Town.
Agreed wth Mr John George that he .is to remove and carry
away the earth below the Stone wall by Cap' Southacks House,
and upon his So doing, to yc Satisfaction of ye Sel. men he is to
have five pounds pd. him out of ye Town Treasury.
June 24th. Mcssu™ Joseph "VVadsworth, John Ruck, Edwd.
Ilutchinson & Wm 1'ayn have granted to Thomas Barncrd junr,
Liberty to digg open in the II. way in Salem Street for the Laying
his Cellar draine into ye Cofiton Shore there, on Condition that he
lay the Same wth Brick or Stone and that he forthwith make good
the way where he Shall So digg.
At a meeting of y* Sel. men ye 30th of June.
The Several Petitions of the persons hereafer named Petitioning
for Lycence to Sell Strong drink as Retaylors viz. Thomas Peison,
Rebecca Racket, John Welch, William Everton, George French,
Sam" Green, Cooper, John Buttolph, James Peirson, Cap' Richd
Ilanise, John Mills, Richd Whiteridge, Thorn' Messenger, Thorn*
Waters, Richd. Hancock, Robert Orrangs, wr distinctly voted
disallowd by ye Sel. men.
[99.] The Severall Petitions of Edward Gellings and of
Mercy Alkin widd° praying for Lycence to Sell Strong drink as
Inlanders were distinctly voted disallowed by ye Select men
Sam" Green, Barbour9, Petition to Sell Strong drink as a Re-
laylor at his House in Middle-Street was Voted Allowed by ye
Sel. men and to be accordingly Recommended to ye Qr. Sessons.
Ann Hreck, Widdow of John Brcck, her Petition that the Lycence
formerly allowed to her Late husband to Sell Strong drinck as a
Rctaylor, may be now renewed to her in her own name, Voted,
allowed by ye Sel. men.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, July 7th.
James Smith, Barbour, and James Gibson, Marrinr, their respec-
tive Petitions to Sell drinck as Inholders wr disallowed by ye Sel.
men.
John Rangers Petito to Sell drink as a Rctaylor disallowed by
Vc Sel. men.
William Skinners Petition for Licence to Sell Strong drink as
an Inholder at the North end of North Street Allowed by ye
Sel. men and recommended to ye Sessions.
Mary Chandler intending to Lay down her Lycence for Selling
drink as an Inholder. Her Petition to Sell as a Rctaylor at his
House in Lyn Street is allowed by ye Sel. men & to be Kecomended
to ye Sessions.
[1OO.] Agreed w* Elder David Copp for a Trianuglur peice
of Land La}-d out of the Land belonging to his Sons Children nigh
his Brick House in Prince Street wch at the request of ye Sel. men
he hath Added to the High way there, for the better accomodation
188 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
of the H. way Leading to the Water Mills the Select men allow-
ing him for the Same the Six pounds which he declares his Accept-
ance of as full Satisfaction for the Sd Land.
The Sel. men have now Lett to Mr. Samuel Turel the "Westerly
room in ye Cellar under ye T. House for the Space of one year
comenceing the 10th. of June Last for wch he is to pay fourteen
pounds Rent.
In compliance wth directions from His Excy the Govr, Ordered.
That the T. Clerk do Publish Notifications desircing Such of ye
Inhnbit'9 whose Relations or friends belonging to this town have
been taken in the Last Warr and not yet returned, to make re-
port of their names Sex & age and as neer as they can Lcaru
where they now are ; unto Sel. men or Town Clerk, that So
Sutable methodes may be taken for their release.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, July 14th.
Whereas it was proposed (by Cap'. Oliver Noyes and Compa.)
to the Sel. men to carry ye desent of the Pavement at the Lower
cud of King Street, gradually from Mr. Dummers House, as far
down as the Circular Line, thereb}1 to carry the wast water above
ground .
[1O1.~| Considering the raising the Sd Street to that higth may
be a great damage to Some of the Proprietors on each Side of y*
fcd Street.
Voted. That two Cestcrns be placed by ye Propritors of the
Long wharfe, viz one of each Side of eight foot Long and three
foot wide, to the Satisfaction of the Selectmen, Provided
That Doctr Cook, M'Elisha Cook & Mr Peter Hutlcr do within five
dayes next ensuing, oblige them Selves their heires and Succes-
sors, from time to time to keep clear the Sd cesterns, both the In
Sides thereof, and five foot Rownd them above ground.
Voted. The Sd Sel. men do Object to the Renewall of the
Lycences of the persons hereafter named viz1.
of Inholders
Oliver Atwood as not Sutably provided for the Lodging of
Strangers.
Thomas Phillips for the Same.
Francis Holmes as not keeping good Rule and order in his
House.
Sarah Hunt for the Same.
of Retaylors
John -Wass as Exceeding his Lycence in Selling Strong drink
within doors
Thomas Phillips for the Same.
Mary Willard for the Same.
Andrew Mansfeeld for the Same.
Daniel Epes as Selling Strong drink to Indians.
The other persons Lycenced to Sell Strong drink in 1712 &
mentioned in ye List returned to ye Sel. men [IO2.] by the
Clerk of the Peace for the County of Suffolke and Lying on
file, was considered by the Sel. men and no Objection Made to
the Reuewall of cither of their Sd Lycences.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1713. 180
Thomas Loyd is by the Sel. men allowed as a Comon victualer
(Exclusive of Liberty of Selling Strong drink) at ye house he
hires of Mr John Carnball in Pudding Lane.
Robert Rudgate and John Wallise in partenesship are allowed
by ye Sel. men as an Inholder at Some convenient House where
the Sel. men Shall approve.
Cap1 Thomas Gilbert is by the Sel. men allowed as an Inholder
at house nigh Scarlets wharfe.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, July the 21st.
James Smith is allowed as a Comon Victualler at his House in
Cross Street, Exclusive of the liberty of Selling of Strong drink.
George French is againe disallowed as a Retayler.
Mary Mansfeeld her Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drink
as an Inholder at her house on Pools wharfe is allowed by ye Sel.
men.
Mary Bull Widdow of John Bull deceaced is by ye Sel. m.
allowed to have her Sd Husbands Lycence renewed to her to Sell
Strong drink as an Inhold. at her House at ye South.
Eliza Meers Widdow of James Meers deceaced is allowed to her
husbands Lycence renewed to her to Sell Strong drink as a Re-
tayler at yc Lower end of King Street.
[1O3.] Edward Wades Petition to be allowed as a Comon
Victualer, and as a Retayler is disallowed by ye Sel. men.
Cap*. William Evertons Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drink
as a Retaylor at his House nigh the Mill bridg is allowed by ye Sel.
men.
Richd Hancock* Petition to Sell drinck as a Retayler is againe
disallowed.
James Peirsons Petition to Sell drink as a Retayler is againe
disallowed.
The Sel. men have now Voted to with draw their objections to
the renewall of the Renewal of the Lycences of the Severall persons
following viz1.
Francis Holmes
Thomas Phillips
Sarah Hunt
Oliver Atwood
as Inholders
Daniel Epes
Thomas Phillips, Black smith
John Wass
Mary Willard
as Retaylers
At a meeting of ye Sel. men the 27th of July.
The Several Petitions of Francis Carwithin, and Sarah Worm-
wall to Sel drink as Inholders is disallowed by ye Sel. men.
James Peirson & Joseph Hillier their resptive Petitions for
Renewal of their Lycences to Sel drink as Retaylors, approved by
ye Sel. men.
[1O4.] Whereas Application was made by the Sel. men to
190 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Some one of Her Majties Justices on the 19th. of May Last, for a
warr' to Send away Hephzibah Tayler who belongs to the Town of
Cambridge, and not withstandin the Sd Sel. meiis order and warning
given to her to the Contrary, yet She had then for Some time
continued her abode in Boston. And Accordingly pursuant to a
War' from Justice Dummer She was by Const* John Hunt in the
begining of June Last carryed out of this Town to the Constable
of Charlestown in order to her being carryed to Cambridge.
And whereas the Sd Hephzibah Tayler is againe come into this
Town and Continues her abode here without the Approbation and
consent of the Sel. men.
Ordered. That complaint thereof be made to One of Her Majaei
Justices praying that a war' may be given forth for her being pro-
ceeded wth as the Law directs.
Ordered, the Lewis Loveridge, Exiter, a negro man of Cap*
Foxcrofts, Theophelus Carter and Widd° Arnall, be notified to
appear before the Sel. men at their meeting on Tuesday Next or to
depart out of Town.
Whereas Mr William Payn hath Signified to the Sel. men that
he hath Lett the middle Cellar undr ye Town House to Mr
Guneo at fourteen pounds p. anum beginin ye 20th of July Cur*.
Vote the Sel. mens Approbation of Sd Agreem'.
[1O5.] Aug. 3d. Mesu™ Joseph Wadsworth, Edw4 Hutchin-
son, John Ruck and John Colman have Signified their Consent
that Mr Jon" Mountfort may digg up a Cross the H. way in Fish
Street for new makeing his Cellar draine there, provided that
in his So doing he Attend ye directions in ye Law and Town
order.
At a meeting of y* Sel. men the 4th of August.
Voted. That Mr Willm Payn & Mr John Colman be desired to
procure of Mr Secretary or Some other meet perst, a Projection or
draught of an Act Sutable to Lay before ye Gen11 Court, Relating
to the Town of Bostons being concerned in Erecting and main-
tyning a Light House agreeable to a Scheme thereof drawn up by
a Comittee of the Sd Court.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, August 5th.
Whereas Cap* Habijah Savage and others of the Neighbourhood
have proposed to take up and New Lay the pavement in Anne
Street, from the Midle of the Alle}' Lying before Madm Savages
Shop, as far as the Coudit in Union Street, So as that the
Crown of yc worke and gutters thereof may conform to ye pave-
ment now made and makeing in yc Sd Street from ye bridge as
far as the middle of ye afore Su Alley.
Voted. That in case they do Effect the Same the Sel. men will
allow ym fifteen pounds as ye Towns part of ye Sd Charge.
[1O6.] At a meeting of the Sel. men ye 11th of August.
Pursuant to the vote of the Inhabit*8 of ye Town of Boston on
the 13th of May Last past.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1713. 191
The Sd. Sel. men have now agreed upon a distribution of the
Town into distinct Wards or Precincts, as Set forth in a Scheme
or draught thereof in writeing Attested by ye Town Clerk, and
Lying on file wUl the Records of this Town.
Dorcas Eggleston her Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drink
as a Retayler, disallowd by ye Sel. m.
At a meeting of Her Majties Justices of y8 Peace within y6 Town
of Boston and y" Select men of ye Sd Town the 14th of August.
Being prent
The Honble Waite Winthrop Esqr.
Elisha Hutchinson
Samu Sewall
Isaac Addington
Pen Townsend
Jeremiah Dummer
Edward Bromfeeld
John Clark
Thomas Palmer
Addington Davenport y
Sr. Charles Hobbie Kn*.
Justices of ye Peace.
[1O7.] And Mesu™ John George
Joseph Wadsworth
Edward Hutchinson
Francis Clark
John Ruck Selectmen.
John Colman &
William Payn
Voted. That a ward on ye neck on Lords dayes, as was agreed
to by je Justices and SeL men on ye 4th of August 1712. be
againe revived and continued untill the 15th day of October next
ensuing.
Whereas Cap* Thomas Hutchinson hath by his memorial Now
given in writeing, proposed to make more comodious and wider the
High way agl his Land in Ship Street, by Adding thereto part of
that Land where Mr Vials House Lately Stood, So as to make ye
Easter most Sid of ye Sd Street to range Straite, provided he may
have liberty to take into his own laud So much of ye uper Side
where ye way formerly went So as to conform wth the Rest of ye
Street. The wch proposal Seems Acceptable to ye Sd Justices and
Sel. men.
And the Sd Justices have agreed to Advise ye Sel. men to Lay
out the High way from thence North ward as far as M". Gills
Brick House So as to conform to ye Afore Sd Proposal.
[1OS.] At a meeting of the Select men, Aug. 18.
The Sd Sel. men have agreed to Recommend the care and In-
spection of the Respective Wards or Precincts of ye Town to the
Several Gentlemen chosen by ye Town to Serve as Scavingers for
this present year, in manner following, viz'.
192 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Mesu™ Eneas Salter for South Ward
Coll0. John Ballintine for Newbery Ward.
Cap1. Nath11 Oliver for Battree Ward
Benj" Emmoiis for Cornhill Ward
Stephen Minot for Sudberry Ward
Samu Wentworth for Mill Bridg Ward
Willm Shepreeve for Ship- Ward
Cap' James Pitts for Broughtons Ward.
Honour Arnal Widd° being present Sayes She came from Pensil-
vania into this Town wth Mr Jonah Grose in or ab' the moneth of
June Last, and that She was Sent for from thence by her Son and
daur who are Inhabitants of Dorchister, and that She hath been
enterrained there by them & that her things are there, and that
She intends to return to them in a Short time, only desires for the
present to abide in Boston where She finds imployment to get
Some money. The Sel. men do warn her to depart out of this
Town unless She forth with proccure Sufficient Sucurity for ye In-
dempnifieing this Town from charge by reason of her being here.
[1O9.] Whereas Mr John Barnerd Late of Salem, was by the
Sel. men Invited to be ye Master of ye Gramar School at the North
end of Boston, in ye Room of Mr R. Wadsworth deceaced and on
ye Same Terms untill the Gen11 Town meeting in March Next, he
being now present doth Signifie his willingness to Accept thereof
and to enter upon y' Service on the 27th of August cur'.
Voted. That Mesu™ Edward Hutchinson and John Ruck be
desired then to Introduce the Sd Mr Barnerd into ye Sd School as
ye Master thereof.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, August 31rt.
Liberty is granted to Coll0. Thomas Savage to digg open the
High way in Union Street for the repairing his condit pipe for the
conveying of Water underground into his Tenement there, Provided
he Sufficiently Sucure the Same from hazzard to ye Inhabitants
while the Same is doing, and also forthwith make good that part
of ye Sd way where he Shall So digg.
Ordered. That the Town Clerk do Signifie by a Lr. to Francis
Foxcroft Esqr that ye Sel. men are determined to Send his negro
man Exiter home to him, and that they desire him to call him home
or they must take Some other course ab' his removcall from hence.
[11 0.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Sept1 ye 8th.
Henry Coles Petition for Lycence to build wth Timber in Garden
80 foot disf from Mr Dyers barn diallowed.
Whereas there are Several Tirnbr buildings begun, and ab' to be
Erected in Addition to the New brick buildings Lately built
within this Town and other Instances of Such as have Trans-
gressed the Law, in building wth Timber wth out Lycence So to do.
Ordered. That Complaint be made to Some of Her Majties
Justices ag' the persons So Transgressing viz' ag'.
Rand, Sam11 Bridge, Seth Dwight, Zabdiel Boylstone, Joseph
Hillier, Peter Butler, Timothy Breed, Jonathan Wardell.
For y° better Regulating of Ship Street from Mra Gills South
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1713. 193
westerly corner of her Brick House, to the Northerby corner of
Cap* Thorn' Hutchinsons House (as it now Stands) w011 he
Lately purchased of Mr John Vial.
It is ordered That the line run direct w01 the Front of M™ Gills
House, twenty nine foot & eight inches Southerly from her House
and from thence to run on a Streight line to the Northly corner of
Cap* Hutchinsons House afore Sd. And that the Sd Cap* Hutchin-
son & Cap' Thorn8 Richards be permitted to bring down their re-
spective fences on the upper Side of ye way in conformity thereto,
So as that the High way there be left full twenty two foot broad.
[111.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Septemb1 15th.
Lett Sarah Brinno yc chamber over ye westerly end of ye House
on Fort hill untill the 25th of March next, for ye rent thereof She
is to pay fifteen Shillings.
Ordered, that a cage be made & placed at ye nper end of Queen
Street, and the Whiping post an Stock be placed there also.
At a meeting of the Select men of the Town of Boston the 22th
of Septembr.
The Sd Select men have nominated appointed & irapowered Mr
James Robinson of Boston Housewright to Inspect and En-
devour to prevent, the abuses of Hucksters and others, in Fore
Stalling ye market and Engrossing Provisions, and to Prosecute
all Such persons as Shall Transgress the By-Laws and orders of
this Town Reating thereto.
And also to Inspect and prevent the breach of the Law of this
Province Relating to Measures p. 192, and to Inform against and
prosecute all Such persons as Shall transgress ye Sd Law.
And in case he dilligeutly attend and perform the Sd. Service
hence forward untill the 25th of March next, the Select men Shall
allow him the Sum of Ten pound as a reward for the Same.
The Sel. men do now agree that from and after the Last Mon-
day in Aug. Last Mr James Maxwell be allowed for Such Service
as he Shall do for ye Town at the Rate of 4" p. Annum, and his
Son Sam11 at ye Rate of eight pounds p. annum.
At a meeting of yc Sel. men, Septr. 28th.
Voted. That Cap' Timothy Clark be desired to Send the Townes
Powder (now in his Custody) to the Powder house now under the
care of Mr Daniel Powning.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, Septr 30.
Whereas the Collectors for y° Town of Boston in the year 1712,
have represented to us that there arc Several Surnes of money, of
that years Rates yet out Standing, and due from Sundry persons
that are at Sea, and others that are Poor, Several of which they
fear they Shall not be able to get in, and must therefore of Nec-
essity be abated.
Voted, by ye Sd Select men that it is their opinion that the
Assessors for that year make Such further abatements as they
Shall Judge necessary.
194 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Whereas the Select men have nominated and Chosen Cap' Tim-
othy Clark and Mr Edwd Proctor to be the Collectors of the Rates
& Taxes Apportioned & to be Apportioned on the Inhabit'3 of
this Town, they ye Sd Collectors have this day given & executed
bonds wth Securities for their true & faithfull discharge of yc Sd
Trust.
[113.] Octor 5th. At a meeting of Addington Davenport
Esqr, Mesu™ Oliver Noyes & Thorn8 dishing, Togethr wth
Mesu™ John George, Joseph Wadsworth, Francis Clark, John
Ruck, John Colman & William Payn Select men, who are Im-
powerd to Lay out the Townes money, being the produce of the
Blue hill Lands in Some Real Estate.
Voted. That in order thereto they are of Oppiniou that the
matter relating to the Erecting a Light House be further pursued
according to the projection of an Act now Layd before them,
under Such Emendati5 as they have now agreed unto.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Octo* 6.
Agreed. That Job Ingram do continue as formerly to Ring y°
Bell at nine & Eleven a Clock, at ye Rate of twelve Shill. p.
moneth from ye 3d cur1 for the Space of 6 moneths ensuing, unless
in the Intrim he be otherwise ordered.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Octob* 14th.
At the motion of Consta Joseph Belcher.
Voted, that upon his collecting the Rates \v& in the district of
R. Marsh, at his compleating his accou in due Season, he is to be
allowed three pence on the pound for So much as he Shall Collect
and pay in, as ye Other Collectors are allowed.
[114.} At a meeting of ye Sel. m. Octobr 14th.
Voted. That the following Memorial be Signed by the Town
Clark and presented to ye Gen11 Court viz'.
To his Exceicy ye Govr and ye Honble ye Council & and Repre-
sentitives in Gen11 Court assembled.
The Memorial of ye Sel. mof ye Town of Boston. Sheweth.
That wee think it or duty to Lay before your Excy & Honours, the
threatning Scarcity of Provisions, especially bread througout ye
whole Province, but more Especially in this Great & Popolous
Town, where it is advanced to those Extravagant prizes that ye
necessityes of the Poor in the approaching Winter must needs be
very Pressing, if Speedy care be not taken to prevent the
exportation thereof, wch wee fear too many will be encourraged to
do by the prospect of the great Markets abroad especially in yc
Western Islands, from whence they write wth ye utmost earnistness
for a Supply, hopeing you will take Speed}' care to prevent it, by
prohibitting y° Exportation of all Sorts of bread corn, Flower &
Rice &c. And wee humbly offer it to your consideration, whether
the forbiding the maulting any Barley (of wch God hath given a
plentifull crop in most places) unill Aprill next, as also the pre-
venting ye Stilling any moLlasses, w0*1 might Supply ye Want of
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1713. 195
mault in this time of Scarcity may not be of Service, or whether
means may not be taken wth the neighbouring Govmts to prevent
exporting their graine to [115.] Forraigne parts untill wee are
Supplyed all wch wee Submit to yr great wisdome.
Liberty is granted to John Lane to digg open the II. way in
Long Lane, for the Laying his cellar draiue there into ye Comon
Shore, provided that he Lay ye Same w* brick or Stone & Speed-
ily make good yc H. way where he diggs.
Octobr 15th. Mesu" John George, Edwd Hutchinson, John Ruck
and Wm Payn, Sel. men. Have granted to Mr Charles Shepreeve
Liberty to break up the High way in Church Square, for the Lay-
ing a Cellar draine from his House there, into the Land of Mr
Thorn8 Creese, Provided he Lay the Sd draine w111 Brick or Stone
as the Law directs, and also that he do sufficiently make good tha,t
part of the H. way where he Shall So digg.
At a meeting of ye Scl. men Octor 26.
Voteded. by ye Sel. m. Their Consent that Allex1" Millar do
remove from Long Lane, and improve his Lyccnce to Sell Strong
drink as a retaylor on Scarlets wharfe.
The Sel. men haveing reconsidered the Petition of John Bucanau
entered in page 12, They Haveiug now been Informed y* The
draine of Mr. Wm. Clarks House did then joyn to ye Sd Maine
draine, They do award that 308 be paid to ye Sd Bucanan for y"
Same, and ye other who wr assessed 1. 12. G. each be reduced to
oO Shillings each to be pd. by ye coupler or owner of y° Respective
Cellars.
[116.] The Sel. men haveiug reconsidered the Motion and
acco' of Joseph Prout relateiug to Severall parts of ye Comon
Shore in Wood Lane made by him as in page 13. 14 and it now
appearing that yc draine of ye Cellar of Mr Willm Clark was then
adjoyniug thereto they do award that he be pd. for ye Same Seven
Shill. for yc uper part, & that those who wr assess 7/9d are re-
duced to 7/3d. And also that he be pd for the Sd Celler five
Shillings as ye proportion to the Charge of ye draine he made be-
low in ye Slip and that those who wr assessed 5/3d each be now
reduced to 5 Shill. each to be pd by y° occupier or owner of the
Respective Sellers.
Voted that the Price of wheat now Stated for Regulating y*
Assize of Bread is Eight Shill. p. Bushel.
At a meeting of y° Sel. men, Novr 3d.
Mr Thomas Walker having presented to ye Sel. men an Acco*
of his disburstm'% in new makeing a comon Shore of Stone in
Wood Lane in Boston, extending from Mr Nicholas Cocks draine
up wards, as as farr as the enterance of Mesu" Cole & Hendly8
draines Thirty feet, and from thence to a litle above the uper
end of the Sd Lane twenty feet wth a return there of ten feet more,
wch is in the whole 62 feet, wch comes to 3p/l°/8 p. foot amo" in
ye whole to £ 9. 12. 0. as p. acco' on file.
The names of the persons whose Cellars arc benefitted by being
196 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
drained through the Same, wtb their Respective proportions of ye
Charge, according to y8 Rules prescribed in ye Law are as folio w-
eth viz'.
[117.] Joseph Prout for M" Heulyes Cellar } part
of £ 4. 13. 0. being the Cost of 30 feet 0. 13. 4
Martha Cole for the Same proportion 0. 13. 4
Widd° Jones ^ of 8. 5. 4 being ye Reminder 1. 13. 1
William Clark for ye Same proportion 1. 13. 1
Peter Leech for ditto 1. 13. 1
Francis Pumery for ditto 1. 13. 1
Widd° Goold for ditto 1. 13. 1
9. 12. 1
And the Sd Thorn8 Walker doth by his Petition pray the Sd Sel.
men to judg and award that each of the above Sd persons, or the
Occupiers of the Respective Cellars wch are So benefitted or
drained do pay unto him the Sd Thorn' Walker, their respective
proportions as is above exprest.
The w011 aco1 & Petition was considered allowed and granted by
y* Sd Sel. men the day above Sd.
At a meeting of the Select men, Novr 24.
Pursuant to a Proclamation of His Excelcy the Govr, Relating to
the present Scarcity of Graine, and in order to y° necessary Supply
of the Inhabit'" of Boston.
The Sd Sel. m do accordingly order & direct That the Master of
each Sloop or other vessell, Importing into this Town the quantity
of fifteen hundred Bushells of Graine, Do Supply each person who
[118.] Shall come or Send to buy for ye relief of their respective
families, not exceeding two bushells & an halfe, thereof for each
family, and out of vessells w& a thousand bushells, two bushells to
each, and out of vessells w"1 five hundred bushells, one bushel to
each family & of flower 1 baru to each family.
And they do hereby Signifie the present moderate accustomary
Prices thereof to be as followeth viz'.
Sim.
Of good Winter Wheat
Sumer Wheat 7
Rhy 6
Indian Corn 5
And they have Accordingly Nominated and appointed, to be one
of those persons who are desired to abide upon any one of Such
Sloops or vessells to See the delivery thereof accordingly.
The persons now nominated to y' Service are,
Mesu™ William Grigg, Rob1 Boucher, Allexr Sherrar, Job Ingram,
Sam11 Green, Coopr. Joseph Thorn, John Wyat, Sam11. Oker, Cap'
Tim0 Clark.
At a meeting of ye Sel. m, Dec1 8th.
Whereas Mr Sam11 Weutworth w°* ye Advice of ye Sel. men hath
added two foot of his Land So far as his Brick house, extends, to
be and continue as an enlargem' to Elbow Alley, The Sd Select-
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1713. 197
men do Accept & approve thereof, and do orddr that ye Same be
So recorded.
[119.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Decr. ye 10th.
Whereas there is Lately imported into this Town 320 bush" of
wheat now on board a vessell wher of Mr Stephen Payn is master.
The Sel. m pursuant to ye Gov™ Proclamation do now ord. and
direct the Sd Mr. St. Payn to deliver to ye Severall Bakers here-
after named ye respective quantities thereof as is here Set down
ag' each of their names they paying for ye Same viz*.
busbll
Cap*. Nath Oliver 140
Lately Gee 50
Wield0. Grey 20
Thorn" Thornton 30
John Buchanan 80
And whereas Nathu Harrise hath imported four hundred bushall
of wheat, they do in like maner order and direct him to deliver
to.
Mesu™. Hen Emms 30
Joseph Brisco Sen* .... 50
Nichu. Moorcok .... 20
Hum. Richards .... 70
Jos. Brisco Junr .... 20
SamllWillise 40
Richd Hall 50
John Harwood ..... 40
Bryant Parrot ..... 40
James Barnes ..... 40
And the Sd Bakers are likewise directed to bake the Same into
bread (and as prudently as they can) therewith to Supply the
necessities of the Privaie familyes of this Town with bread for
there money.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Dec*. 28.
Complaint being made. That the condit reputed to belong to
Cap' John Ballintine lying next the High way nigh the Mill Bridg,
doth lie open & dangerous to the Inhabit" that pass that way.
Ordered, that notice be given to ye Sd Cap1 Ballintine that y"
Sd Sel. men do require him forth with to [12O«] cover and keep
covered the Sd Conduit, or or other wise to place Battlements
round y6 Same So as to prevent danger.
Ordered. That Mr Maxwell do warn Mackmete a man
who Lodges at John Mullegans and two women in Mad™ ChecUley
Tencm" whose names are Howard, (being all new comers into this
Town) forth with to depart out of this Town unless they Obtaiue
liberty from the Sel. men for their continuance here.
At a meeting of y* Sel. men, Jan17 5th.
John Mackmarsh being present Sayes that he was brought by
Sea from Road Island into this Town abl four mons past, by on
Wilson belonging to N. York whos ye master.
198 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
The Sd Sel. men do now warn him y* Sd Mackmash to depart out
of this Town.
Voted. That Andr. Willet be dismist from the Service of Ring-
ing ye Bell, and digging Graves at ye North.
And James Townsend be Introduced to that Servise & to begin
y" Sd Service on Monda}r ye 11th. of Jan17 cur*, his Sallery being
after wards Stated on ye 27th of Septembr 1714.
At a Meeting of ye Sel. men, Jan1* 13.
Whereas there is Lately Imported into this Town abl four hun-
dred bushells of of wheat now on board a Brigganteen whereof
Indego Potter is at present the master.
The Sd Select men Pursuant to ye Goven™ Proclamation do now
order and direct the Sd Master Indego Potter, to deliver out
thereof to each of the Severall Bakers hereafter named the
quantity of Thirty Bushells they paying for y* Same. Viz4.
Humphry Richards
John Buchanan
Thorn8 Thornton
Jos. Briscow Senr
Sam11 Willise
Willra Briggs
James Barnes
John Harwood
Lately Gee
- Sherwood
Richd Hall
Bryant Parrot
Henry Emms
And the Sd Bakers are like wise directed to Bake the Same
into Bread (and as prudently as they can) there with to Supply
ye Necessities of the private familyes of this Town with Bread
for their money.
At a meeting of y* Sel. men, Janry 19.
The Sel. m do agree to Admitt - Hicks into a room at y8
House on Fort hill 'at 40s p. annum.
The Sel. men do Advise ye Treasur now to pay into the Com-
ittee for ye Line of Dcffence on hundred pounds more for ye
discharge of Sundry debts.
[122.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, Febry 17th.
upon Complaint made unto them that a Chimney of a Tenement
at Elbow Alley in Boston where Abraham Rewey now dwells, is
defective and danger the Sd Sel. men have thrcfore Nominated
and desiered Mesuercs ..... or any two of them to be
a Committee to veiw and inspect the Said Chimney and in case
the Same do So appear to them to be defective and danger8, then
to veiw the Occupant therof , to forbare makeing or keeping fire
therin, untill the Same be Sufficiently amended and Repaired on
penelty of forfeiting as the Law in that case directs.
Voted, that John Braman is to have the Towns wharfe and
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1713-14. 199
Dock formerly Lett to Josiah Biles he Paying for the Same,
Twenty eight Pounds, Forty Shillings of which to be Laid out at
his Descretion in Clearing the mouth of the Dock, to facilitat the
Boats comeing to ye wharfe.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men ye 22th of Feb".
It is now mutually agreed by and between ye Sd Sel. men of
the one part, And Nathan11 Butt the present Leassee of Deer
Island of ye other part in manner following viz.*
That the Sd Sel. men will allow and pay unto the Sd Nathan11
Butt out of the Treasuiy of this Town the Sume of Twenty four
pounds in Cur1 money or Bills of Credit of this [123.] Her Majtie"
Province, for and to wards fenceing done or to be done upon the
Sd Island dureing his present Lease. And the Sd Nath11 Butt for
him Selfe & Successors doth promise & Ingage at the Expiriation
or determination of ye Said Lease, to pay unto the Sel. men or
Treasur for the Town of Boston (then being) the Sume of Thirty
pounds in like cur' money or Bills of Credit, in liew of the Sd
twenty four pounds afore mentioned, and the fence and fenceing
Stuff of the Townes wch was there before ye Sd Lease began. And
it is further agreed that upon the fulfilment of this agreement the
Sd fence Shall belong and appertaiue to the Sd Nath11 Butt and be
at his dispose, and that this agreement being complyed wth Shall
conclude and determine any former agreem1 either by ye Sd Lease
or other wise, relating to makeing or repairing of Fence, or of
Leaveing the Same in Tenantable repaire.
Voted. That the T. Clerk do Isue forth warte for a T. meeting
ou Monda3* the 8th of March next at 9 of the Clock in ye for
noon, to choose Town officers as ye Law direct to Rayse
money for the reliefe of the poor & the defraying the other
charges of y° Town And to a gree upon any other matters
or things wch Shall be tho' needfull for ye good & benefit of y°
Town.
And that ye Revd Mr Pemberton be desired to be present a y°
opening of yc Sd meeting
[124.] 1713-14 March 18th- At a meeting of Mesu1"8 John
Marion, Joseph Wadsworth, Edwd. Hutchinson, John Ruck, Wm.
Welsteed, Grove Hirst & Cap1 Edwd Winslow.
Pursuant to a Notifies from y° Sel. men of Charlestown and the
directions in ye Law. The Sd Sel. men have Nominated & chosen,
Mesu" John Brentnell, Thorn8 Prat & Jcnath" Eustice or any two
of them to joyn wth ye Gentm appointed by ye Sel. m of Charles-
town in ruuing the Line & renewing the bound marks, between
their Town and ours, they haveing agreed to meet at Dauil White-
mores at ye head of ye South River on the Last Tuesday of March
Inst' at eight of ye Clock in ye morning.
The above Sd Gentlemen, together with the Gentm appointed by
ye Sel. men of Charlestown did accordingly Attend and perform ye
Sd worke, on the 30th. of March 1714. as appears by their return
lieing on file.
John Center being also there present.
200 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Voted. That Cap' Joseph Wadssworth and Mr Wm Welsteed be
desired to take ye care of receiveing and Houseing ye two Thousand
bushalls of Indian Corn proposed at ye Last Town meeting.
Liberty is Granted by Mesu™ Joseph Wadsworth, John Ruck,
Grove Hirst, & Edwd. Winslow Sel. m. unto Mr Wm Welsteed to
digg open ye H. way before his House in Sudbury Street for the
repairing his Cellar draine there provided he Attend yc Law & T.
ordr therein.
[125.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, March 23th.
Pursuant to the motion of Judg Sewall ab' adjusting the Fence,
next to Hull Street, and Erecting a fence between his Land and
ye north burying place.
Mesu™ Joseph Wadsworth, Edwd. Hutchinson and John Ruck
are desired to get ye Same Effected.
Liberty is granted to Widd° Parkman to digg open the High way
ag' her House at the Lower end of North Street & a cross Lyn
Street for the Laying her Cellar draine into the Town Slip there,
She attending the directions of ye Law therein.
Liberty is granted to Samuel Clark to digg open the New Street
w°h Leads from North Street to Ship Street, for the Laying his
Cellar draine from thence down into the Sea. Provided he Attend
ye Law.
Liberty is granted to Mr John Ruck to digg open the High way
in Salem Street for the Laying his Cellar draine, to convey his
watter into the comon Shore in Prince Street. Providd he therein
attend ye Directions in ye Law.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, March 29th. 1714.
Liberty is granted to Mr Benja Simpson to Sett the windows of
his Barber8 Shop Ten inches into the Townes H. way on ye two
Sides of that his Shop wch he Hires of Mr Sam11 Bill, abutting on
corn hill & on King Street in Boston, and the Same So to continue
only during pleasur.
Mr Joseph Belknap haveing Signified his desire to be dischared.
In whose room Mr Sam" Plummer is Nominated & appointed to
Serve as one of the viewers & Sealers of Cord wood for y6 year
ensuing. 6 more.
Ordered that Josiah Biles be allowd £1. 14. 3 f or £ o ye Rates
of ye wharf e 1713.
[126.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, April 6th.
Cap'. Timothy Clark, Mesu™ John Marion, Joshua Winsor,
Gyles Fyfield, John Oliver and John Nicholls, are Nominated and
chosen to be veiwers and Sealers of Cord wood for the year
ensuing.
The Sd. Select men have now nominated and chosen Mesu™ John
Ruck, William Welsteed, Grove Hirst & Cap1 Edw* Winslow,
John Floyd, William Hasie, Elisha Tuttle, Sam11. Breeden, Thorn"
Berry, Edwd Tuttle junr., Abrm. Hasie, & Jonath" Townsend, to run
the Lines and renew the Bound markes between Boston, and Lyn,
Reading & Maiden in conjunction wth Such persons as they re-
SELECTMEN'S RECOJRDS, 1714. 201
spectively Shall Chuse & Send for that Service, and that ye Sd
worke, be Attended on Tuesday the twentieth of Aprill cur', and
that they or any two or more of them do joyn wth those Gent"1,
who are or Shall be appointed to attend the Sd. Service, by the
Sel. men of either of the 8 Townes above mentioned.
And they do propose and direct that those Gent™, who for and
on the behalfe of Boston Shall joyn in Runing the line next to
Maiden are to meet at the House of Mr. Wm. Ireland in Rumny
marsh at eight of the Clock in the morning.
And those who are to run ye Line Next Lyn are to meet at ye
House where Thomas Marble Lately dwell now in the Tenure of
Lamson in R. marsh at nine of ye clock in ye morning.
[127.] And those who Shall jo3-n in Runiug the line next to
Reading are to meet at the Three County heap of Stones at two
of the clock in the after noon of ye Sd 20th. of April.
And in case the weather on that day happens to be wett, and
Apparently Unsutable, for the performance of the Sd worke, that
then and in that case, the Sd. Sel. men do propose that the Sd
worke be Attended on the Tuesday next following.
And the Town clerk is directed, to give notice thereof by
Letters to ye Sel. men of afore said three Townes accordingly.
And like wise to notifie the Constable of Rumny Marsh to warn
and give notice accordingly to the afore named persons wch dwell
in Rumny Marsh.
Boston, 14th April. Pursuant to ye within appointment, Simion
Stoddard Esqr & Mr Lemuel Gowen being both present, we
Stretched a line betwixt them from the South west Angle of Sd
Stoddards House South ward to a Notch in the coping of his
garden wall, And are of Opinion that Sd Gowens Land for Six-
teen feet South ward from Sd Stoddards House, Extends five
Inches East'7 beyond Said Line. Thorn" Fitch, Beuja Walker,
Sam" Phillips, Eze. Lewis, John Gerrish.
The respective lines next to Maulding, Lyn & Reading wr
according to ye above appointm1 Run, & the bound marks renewed
the 20th of April 1714 as by ye Severall comittees return under
their hands lying on file doth more fully appear.
[128.] At a meeting of the Select me, April 13.
Whereas Mr Lemuel Gowen hath by his Petition to the Sd Sel.
men Signified that he is now about Erecting a Building with
Brick, on his Land Abutting on King Street and next adjoyuiug
to the Land of Simion Stoddard Esqr in Boston, And that Some
difference hath Arisen between the Sd Mr Stoddard and him the
Sd Gowen, Abl the runing of the line between their respective
Lands, Praying the Sd Select men to appoint meet persons to Lay
out the Sd line as the Law directs (See Comittees Return page 1 '21)
In answere there unto the Sd Select men have nominated, desired
and Appointed, Major Thorn8 Fitch, Cap1 John Gerrish, Mcsu™
Samu Phillips, Benja "Walker, & Ezekiel Lewise, or any three of
them as a Comittee, to Lay out the line between the afore Sd
Lands, and that as well the Sd Simion Stoddard Esqr., as the t>J
202 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Lemuel Gowen have notice given them to be present at the Laying
out of the Sd line.
Liberty is granted to Henry Hill, to make a wall or wharfe in
the Town Slip against the end South Street to Extend twenty foot
from the Beach bank down wards, of convenient highth So as to
prevent the washing down of the Beach wcl1 annoyes his wharfe,
Scituate on the westerly Side of ye Sd Slip, provided that it exceed
not above twenty four foot of ye breadth of ye Sd Slip, and that
the Same Shall So continue, only during the Townes pleasure.
[129.] Whereas it is judged needfull for the Accomodation
of Passengers, from Prince Street to Bennet Street, and for the
conveniency of Laying a Cofnon Shore there, That there be an
open Alley of Six foot in breadth, through the Land of Mr
Boyce abutting on Prince Street, and to extend from thence thro'
other Lands as far as Bennet Street.
Voted. That Mesu" Joseph Wadsworth, Edward Hutchinson
and John Ruck be a Comittee to Lay out the Said Alley as afore
Sd.
Ordered. That it be recorded. That Mr. Jacob Sheafe as
Successor to Mr John Cole entered upon that Servise as master of
ye Free writeing School in Queen Street ye 12th of April cur'.
Ordered. That the veiwers of Cord wood be directed, not to
Seal any cord wood other then Such as is So piled up, as that they
may conveniently come at, and veiw the Same.
The return of ilie comittee appointed the 13th of April for the
Laying out an Alle\' from Prince Street to Bennet Street is as
follows viz1.
Aprill 1 7th. Pursuant to the vote of ye Sel men the 13th of April
curr' Wee the Subscribers have Veiwed the Place, and Layd out
an Alley Six feet wide, Extending from Prince Street to Bennet
Street, bounded on the Easterly Side at Prince Street, by the back
or Westerly Side of the Brick-wall of the House belonging to John
Tuttle of Rumny Marsh, and from the northerly Side of Sd Brick
wall, extending [13O.] on a Streight Line Northerly to Henry
Sharps Land, Six feet easterly from the fence that is between
Gyles and Sharps Lands, aud from thence Northerly on a Streight
line to Benet Street, all along Six feet dist' from yc fence that
parts the Sd Gyles and Sharps Lands, takeing the whole wedth of
the Alley out of Sharps Land, and bounded westerly at Prince
Street by a Stake wee Sett down Six feet dist' from the South
west corner of the afore Sd Brick wall of John Tuttle, and extend-
ing from thence, Northerly through the Land that lyeth to the
House that is in the present Occupation of William Champney and
Jonath" Getchell, on a Streight Line to the before mentioned fence
between ye the Laud of the before mentioned Gyles and Sharp,
the Southerly end of Sd fence, and from thence northerly the Sd
fence is on a Streight line to Bennet Street & is the westerly bound
of Sd Alley.
Given under our hands
JOSEPH WADSWORTH
JOHN RUCK
EDW. HUTCUINSON.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1714. 203
At a meeting of ye Sel. men ye 19th of Aprill, The Sd Sel. men
did then accept and Aprove of the afore mentioned Return.
April 21th. Mesu™ Joseph Wadsworth, John Ruck, William
Welsteed & Grove Hurst Sel. men have Granted to Mark Day, the
liberty of Digging open the High way in Back Street, for the
Laying a Cellar draine from a Tenement of his in Back street,
in to the coraou Shore in Prince Street. [131.] Provided he
Lay the Sd Draine with Brick or Stone as the Law directs : and
also that (with all convenient Speed) he make good that part of
the Sd H. way where he Shall So digg.
At a meeting of the Sel. men the 26th of April.
John Warrick is nominated and appointed to be the Pound
Keeper for ye year ensuing.
John Wilkey, Mathew Ceilings & Roger Right are nominated
and appoynted to Inspect and Prosecute all Such as Shall Trans-
gress the Town order or By -Law relating to any Horse dry
Cattle or Sheep found going at Large on the comon Lands, Streets,
or Lanes of this Town, and to impound Such horse neat Cattle or
Sheep So found transgressing for ye year ensuing.
Richard Virgin is nominated an chosen to Serve as Cowkeeper
for ye year ensuing, and he is to procure Sufficient Assistance, So
as due care may be taken in Looking after & Keeping ye cows duly
comitted to his Charge, and he is to take due care to water the
Bulls belonging to the Heard, and to put them up by Night in Such
places as the Select men Shall appoint. And as a reward for the
afore said Service, he is impowered to demand and receive of the
Owner of each of the Sd cows the Suffie of two Shillings p. head
for each Cow.
The Sel. men do agree as an encourragem' to Mr Stephen Minot
in Keeping the Bulls to wch he Stands obliged, that he Shall
receive what Income they Shall make for the grass in y° burying
place.
[132.] Order. That Mr Sam" Maxwel do notifie Mr
Thompson. Thorn" Trott, & Anthony a negro man who are lately
come to reside in this Town, that they are to appear before the
Sel. men on Tuesday next being the 4th of may at five of ye Clock
in the afternoon.
And to desire Mr John Greenough to be there at the same
meeting.
And to warn Mr Zachry Triscot forthwith to remove and carry
away his Timber and Chips from off the Comon.
Ordered. That the Town Clerke do Isue forth warrants to the
Constables, to warn a T. meeting at the Town House on Monday
the 17th of May next at two of the Clock in the after noon, to
Chuse Representitives, and also to consider and finish Such other
business as was continued at ye Last Publick Town meet, and any
other matters or things wch Shall be judged needfull.
And that Printed Tikets be provided and distributted as hath
been usual.
204 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
The Sel. meii haveing desired the Gent™, of Her Majties Counceil,
and Justices of the Peace w"1 in this Town, to meet wth them at
the Town House on Thursday the 29th of April 1714 to advise
ab< Settleing ye Watch within ye Sd Town.
At wch meeting wr then Present The Honble Waite Winthrop
Esqr. Elisha Hutchinson Esqr. Isaac Addiugtou Esqr. Pen Town-
send Esq and Edward Bromfield Esqr, of ye Counceil.
[133.] John Clark Esqr. Samuel Lynde Esqr. Adington
Davenport Esqr., and Samuel Checkley Esqr. Justices.
Mesu" John Marion, Joseph Wadsworth, Edward Hutchinson,
William Welsteed, and Edward Winslow. Sel. men.
Voted. That the}7 are of opinion, That (during Such time as
a Millitary Watch Shall not be ordered and appointed to be Kept)
It is most for the benefit and Safety of this Town, That a Watch
be kept within the Same by a Competent number of men chosen
and appointed to that Service, agreeable to the Last Parragraph
in ye Act Intituled an Act for keeping of wathes in Townes p.
154, and under the Regulation and direction of an Act for Ex-
planation and in Addition to the afore Sd. Act p. 382.
The Question being proposed whether they are of oppinion
(That besids the Two watch Houses that now are) it be best for
the Town that a Third watch be now assigned.
Voted. In the negative.
Voted. That two more watch men be added to the number of
watchmen that now arc, So as to make up Twelve in Number.
And that besides and over and above them, One more Sober dis-
creet able bodyed House holder be chosen & Appointed to take
the Charge and comand thereof, and to See that the watch men
do their duty.
[134.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, April 29th.
Liberty is granted to David Norton to digg open the H. way
in Price Street for the Laying his Cellar draine into the comon
Shore there,.
Provided. That he Lay the Same with Brick, or Stone, and
that he do forthwith make good Such part of the Street where he
Shall So digg.
Liberty is granted to Thomas Chamberline to digg open the H.
way in Orrauge Street for the Laying a Coraon Shore from his
House there, down as farr as the Sea.
Provided that he lay the Same with Brick or Stone as the Law
directs, and that he forthwith make good Such part of the Street
where he Shall So digg, and that in doing thereof, he leave Suffi-
cient passageway for horse and Cart.
At a meeting of the Sel. men. May ye 4th.
Liberty is granted to Mr Isaiah Tay to digg open the H. way in
Hanover street for the Laying his cellar draine into the Comon
Shore there.
Provided he Lay the Same wth Brick or Stone and that he forth-
wth make good that part of the Sd way where he Shall So digg.
Anthony a negro man being present Sayes y' he bought his
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1714. 2C5
Freedom of his roaster John Gore of Roxbury, and that Since yl he
came into this Town & hath dwelt in here a year & Eleven
moneths. The Sel. men do warn him to return to his Late
master.
The Price of wheat now Stated by ye Sel. men for Regulating
ye Assize of Bread is Nine Shill. p. Bushel.
[135.] May the 7th. Mesu™ John Marion, Edwd Winslow,
Wm. Welsteed and Grove Hirst Sel. men.
Have granted to Mr. Joseph Hillier the liberty of Digging open
the II. way in Corn-hill, for the Laying his Cellar draine into the
Coinon Shore there, Provided that he lay the Same with Brick or
Stone as the Law directs and also that he do forthwith make good
that part of the Sd H. way where he Shall So digg.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, the IIth of May.
Thomas Trott being present Sayes that for Several years past
he hath removed from one Town to another and unsettled untill he
Settled at Roxbury and dwelt therefor more the one year together,
and that Ab' five moneth Since, he came from thence and hath
Resided here in Boston.
The Sel. men do now warn him to remove w* his family out of
this Town to ye place where he belongs.
Voted. That each of the Select men, and also the Town Clerk
Singly, as they or either of them have opportunity, are desired,
Impowered, and appointed to warn any Stranger whom they Shall
know or find Obtruding themselves on this Town to leave the place,
and depart out of Boston.
Jacob Keyes being admitted as a Tennant in on of the Rooms
of ye House on Fort-hill and came into the Same the 21 day of
Janry Last, for wcl> he i3 to pay 10 Shill for ye I6t quarter, and
Eleven Shill for each quarter following.
There is Lett unto James Langdoa one more of ye Rooms in Sd
House at 20 Shill p. annum, and at his own charge he is to deffend
it Iroin yc wether.
[136.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, the 25th of May.
Liberty is granted to Widd° Mary Davise to digg open the H.
way in .North Street for the Laying her cellar draine into the
Comon Shore there, Provided that She Laye the Same with Brick
or Stone as the Law directs, And forthwith malie good that part
of the Sd. H. way where She Shall So digg.
Liberty is granted to Benjamen Williams to digg open the II.
wa}r a cross Lyn Street, for the laying his Cellar draine there.
Provided that he lay the Same with Brick or Stone as the Law
directs, and in doing thereof he make provision for the Safe pas-
sage of Such who Shall then have Occation to pass that way. And
also that he forth with make good that part of ye Sd way where he
Shall So digg.
In answer to the Petition of John Brand Attorney to George
Cabbot, Signifieiug that a difference hath Arrisen between the Sd
George Cabbot and Samuel Rand, Relating to the cost and charge
206 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
of a Partition wall of Brick, carryed up at the cost and charge of
him the sd George Cabbot on the line between his Land, and yf
Land of the Sd Samuel Rand, Scitnate on the Northerly Side of
King Street in Boston, Praying the Sd Select men (as the Law
directs) to appoint meet persons to veiw and value the Snme.
The Sd Select men there fore. Have Nomitated & Chosen
Mesu™ William Payn, Nathaniel Goodwin and William Dawes, to
veiw and value the Same partition wall of Brick and do advise and
direct that as well the Sd Samuel Rand us the Sd Cabbot or attor-
ney be notified to be present at the Veiwing thereof.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men ye 28th of May.
Ordered. That warr' be given for a T. meeting on June
ye 1". at nine in 3** morning to cuse one Representitives in ye
Room of Tho» Hutchinson Esq, and to grant money.
[137.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, May 31th.
Cap' Elisha Bennet is desired to Inspect the H. wayes at
Rumny Marsh, and cause to be amended what is needfull, and in
case there Shall want to be done anything wch will require consid-
erable charge then his directed first to advise wth y* Sel. men
ab* ye Same.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, ye I6t of June.
Whereas the Sel. men did on the 28th of May Last order
wan>ts to be given to ye Constables to warn ye Inhabit" to convene
in a T. meeting at ye Town House on ye first of June next
at nine of the Clock in the fore noon, to choose One Reprcsenti-
tive in ye Room of Thomas Hutchiuson Esqr. who is chosen one of
ye Counceil and to Grant money to defray ye Charge of ye Town,
& other business wch may then offer.
And whereas by a Gen" Failure of ye Constables that meeting
was dropt, and did not proceed.
It is now Ordered that Fresh warrants be given forth for a
Town Meeting on Fryday the 4th of June Cur1 at nine of ye Clock
in ye forenoon to attend ye Same Service.
Voted. That Complaint be made unto Paul Dudley Esqr one of
Her Majtiei Justices of the Peace for the County of Suffolke.
Against Mesu™ Daniel Berry, Nathaniel Coney, Soloman Blake,
James Pemberton, Francis Wainright, Benja Bird, John Lothrop
and James Blyn', and every of them being the Present constable
of the Town of Boston, For that on Saterday the 29th of May Last
the Sd Constables had war*9 of ye same Tener given to them under
ye Hand of ye T. Clerke by order [138.] of the Sel. men of
ye Sd. Town and in due form as the Law directs, dated the 28th
day of May Last, Requreing them & every of them forth with to
warn the Inhabit" of Boston to Convene in a Town meeting at the
Town House on this day being the first of June, at nine* of the
clock in the forenoon, to chuse, one Representitive for this Town,
to Attend her Majtie> Service in ye Gen" Court on the Second day
of the Same, and to make return of their Sd warr" wth their doings
therein into the Town Clerks office before the Sd time of meeting.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1714. 207
Yet Such hath been their neglect, that neither of the Sd warrants
was So returned, nor did any one of the Sd Constables appear at
the time and place for the Opening of Sd meeting. So that
finally after about two hours delay it not appearing that the
Inhabitants were So warned the Sd meeting was wholly disapointed
and defeated.
Wherefore the Sd Complainants do pray the Sd Justice to hear,
Judg and determin in the Sd Case as the Law directs, that So
constablee for the future, may be cautioned against Such defficiency
in their duty.
Ordered that complaint be made to one of Her MajKe> Justices
Ag' Thorn" Debuke for breaking up ye High way in Corn hill and
placeing posts there wth out the Leave & approbation of ye Sel. m.
At a meeting of y* Sel. men the 8th June.
Liberty is granted to Cap' Joseph White to digg open ye H. way
in Middle Street for Laying his Cellar draine into the Comon Shore
in Fleet Street Provided he attend y* directions in the Law & T.
order.
[139.] Liberty is granted to M" Susanna Stoddard to digg
open the H. way in Wings Lane for the Laying her Sellar draine
into the Comon Shore there provided She Attend the directions of
ye Law & T. Order relating thereto.
Whereas the Comittee Imploj'ed in building the Town House,
have Signified to the Sel. men, That there is yet wanting the
Sume of £235. 14. 8 as the Town of Bostons proportion towards
defraying the debts contracted for perfecting ye Sd worke. and the
Inhabit'8 of the Sd Town at their Publick meeting in March Last,
being apprized thereof did then grant the Sd Sumc to be leveyed
on the Inhabit" for that Service.
But in as much as that Tax cannot be collected and paid in to
the Treasury, untill the Latter end of this present year, and it
may be esteemed a hardship for the workmen to continue unpaid
untill ihen.
Voted. That the Representitives of this Town be desired to
move to the Gen" Assembly, Praying the Loan of the Sd Sume in
Bills of Credit out of the Province Treasury, for defraying of that
Charge, and to be repaid by the Treasurer of this Town at or
before the Last day of Feb1"7 next.
Voted, that ye T. Clerk do Isue forth war" for a Town meeting
to chuse one Ropresentitive, on Thursd the 10th of June Cur1 at
four of ye Clock afternoon, Agreeable to a Precept from ye House
of Representitives, dated 3d June cur1.
[14O.] Voted. That Mr Henry Bridgham junr be appointed
and Impowered, to Inspect and prosecute the breach of the By-
La w relating to Hucksters, and also Such other penal orders of
this Town as he can attend the Prosecution of.
And to be allowed by ye Sel. men, a Sutable Recompence for
Such his Service for So long time as the Sel. men Shall direct him
to Attend the Same.
Voted, an Addition to Sam11 Maxwells Sallery of Forty Shill. p.
Annum beginning the Last of May past.
208 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, June 14th.
Mr Edward Hutchinson is desired to Imploy one or more meet
persons to find out the thousand Acres of Land on the North Side
of Merimeck a River, formerly Granted by ye Gen" Court to this
Town wth Refference to ye Free School, and to make return to the
Sel. men in order that they may know where to find the Same
hereafter.
Voted. That Mesu™ Richard Proctor & John Cookson be ap-
pointed and Impowered to Proscute all Such persons who Shall
Sweep Chimnyes, contrary to the Town order or By- Law, For Reg-
ulating of Chimny Sweepers.
Voted. That Mesu" Thomas Lee, John Coser & Rob* Gutridge
junr be desired forth with to Collect and pay in to ye T. Treasur
the money Subscribed towards the charge of an Alley from Prince
Street to Ben net Street.
[141.] Whereas Sarah Yarrow Widdow who Sayes She belongs
to Saletr. and came from thence into this Town ah' the begining
of Last Aprill, and was by direction of the Sel. by Jos. Wadsworth
Sel. man & Joseph Prout T. Clerk on ye 11th of June Cur', warned
to depart out of this Town to the place whereto She belongs.
Voted, the Sd warning be here Recorded.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, June the '22th.
Whereas William Adkinson Iron monger wtb his wife and Sam11
Ward Cutler who came lately from Eugld have signified their de-
sires respectively to reside and dwel in this Town & do propose
Mr Peter Butler as their Security to Save the Town harmless.
Voted. That they eacli of them be admitted on condition that y*
Sd Mr Butler be bound for each in the Sume of Fifty pounds.
Ordered. That Aplication be made to the Court of Gen" Sessions
of the Peace Signifieing that this Town is in the Practice of
upholding a Select watch as was agreed to by the members of
Counceil, Justices of the Peace and Select men of the Sd Town the
29th of April Last. And that the Inhabitants at theirPublick Town
Meeting on the 17"' of March Last did grant the Sume of £375
to be Taxed on them for the Support of the Sd Watch for one
year ensuing, Praying the Sd Court to direct and order the Rule
for apportioning and Leveying the Same as the Law directs.
[142.] Whereas the Sel. men have thought it necessary for
the accomodation of the Inhabit" of this Town, to Lay out a H.
way or passage from Prince Street to Bennet Street.
Accordingly they did on the 17th of April Last, Lay out an Alley
of Six foot wide, extending from Prince Street to Beunet Street,
Taken out of ye Land reputed to belong to Sam11 Boyce & Jn"
Tuttle at that end of the Sd Alley next to Prince Street, and out
of the Land of Henry Sharp at that end next to Bennet Street,
and whereas they cannot agree wth the Several partyes concerned,
abf the value of the Sd Land, and the damage by them Sustained
by Laying out of the Same. Ordered. That ye Town Clerk, make
Application to the next court of Quarter Sessions, Praying them to
appoint a Jury to value the Same.
Whereas Thomas Trot was by the Select men on the 1 1th of May
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1714. 209
Last, warned to depart w"1 his family out of this Towii to the
place wherto he belongs. Ordered. That application be made to
one of Her Majtic" Justices of the Peace, Praying a Warr' directed
to one of the constables of Boston, to remove and carry away the
Sd Thomas Trot with his family out of this Town in manner as the
Law directs.
Voted. That Mesu™ Joseph Wadsworth, Wm Welsteed, & Cap'
Edward Winslow be desired to prolong the Stone wall, & make
the High way comodius at the end of Trea mount Street by Cap'
Southacks and Mr Stamfords Lands.
[143.] Boston in New England May 11th 1714.
Whereas wee the Subscribers being appointed by the Select men
to Increase the number of Bound marks, in the line between
Maiding and Boston, where they are at too great a distance, did
accordingly this day meet at Mr Pratts in Rumny Marsh, and with
us wee had a Surveyor, namely, Mr Joseph Burnap, of Reading,
in order to perform the Same rightly, and did begin and Set down
a Stake in a Stump root of an old Tree, wch was formerly a bound
Tree, and is about four feet East ward from a White Oak Tree
marked B. M, and Stands ueer the west Side of the High way,
within the fence of Simon G rovers Land, which was formerly
Recoued by ye pambulators the Sixth bound mark, and from
thence riming on a Straight line ueer N. Eb N. to a crooked
white oak tree, which wee marked B M, a little to ye Norrd of a
Miry Brook, and then to a Stake wee Sett w"1 Stones about it. in a
low Swampey ground, And thence to a young white Oak Tree by the
Edg of the marsh to the Southward of the Brook wee marked it B
M and thence to a young white Oak Tree neer the marsh
above the Bridg that goes by the name of the county Bridg, at Some
distance from Sd Bridg mark' B M and thence to a Small young
\v' oak Tree wee mark' B M, which is ab' West from the afore Sd
Bridg, And thence to a Stake wee Sett up in the East Side of the
High waj" and Lay el Stones About it, and thence to a Small Stake
wee Set up close to a fence on the west Side of the High way and
layd Stones about it, it Stands about four Rod and three feet from
the north or north west corner of the Barn belonging to the House,
where hangs the Sign of the Lamb, [144.] And Still prosecuting
the Same Straight line to the Stump of an Old Pine Tree wth a
heap of Stones, on the South Side of the Top of a hill of Rocks
beyond the Biidg at the End of Col° Paige9 farm, which was
formerly called a Pine Tree.
Joseph Wadsworth, John Ruck, Select men of Boston
John Greenland, Nathan1 Atkam, Sel. men of Maiding.
Voted by the Sel. men of Boston their approbation of of the
foregoing return of the Sd Comittee, wth their order that the Sd
Return be here recorded.
Upon the Selectmens veiw of Spring lane the 16th of June Cur',
they did then Order. That the Pavement be Layd Regularly
from one end to the Other, wth out any Break, That the gutter at
the uper end therof be at eight foot, one & a halfe Inch8 from
Greenliefes corner, and at the lower end of Sd. House, nine foot
& nine Inches from the B>%;cks of it, And from the fence of Sd
210 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Greenliefs, opposit to y* Pump, the Sd Gutter to be Six foot
eight Inches, and three foot from Sd Pump, and So to Continue
on a Straight line to the end of Diuelyes Laud where it Termi-
nates exactly in the midle between that and Mr. Oborus Laud.
Whereas Cap' Wadsworth and Cap' Winslow did on ye 10th of
May last Lett to Thomas Hooper the Easterly lower room of the
House on Fort hill, at forty Shill p. annum to be pd quarterly,
and James Laugdou gave his promise as Security for ye payment
of ye Rent. The Sel. men do approve of the Sd agreem* and order
the Same to be here recorded.
Liberty is granted to James Peueman to Sett two posts in ye
H. way before his House to range wth Mr Marions posts Seven foot
north ward of ye corner of his House.
[145.] At a meeting of the Select men the 28th of June
Pursuant to the directions in the Law Relating to Free negro's
&c.
The Sd Sel. m do order the Free negro's molattos &c. within
this Town, hereafter named, each one of them, dilligently to
attend, and worke, on cleaning or repairing the H. wayes, and
other Services, of this Town, at Such time and places as the
Select men or Such person or persons whom they Shall appoint,
Shall order and direct, for the Space of So many dayes as is here
after Set down against each of their names respectivel}' , as an
equivalent to Trainings Watchiugs &c. viz1.
dayea
Robin Rogo Alias Keats 8
Adam Saffin ........ 2
Mingo Proctor ....... 6
Coffee Hutchinson 2
Papaw Dick ........ 7
Grandy Eliot ........ 8
John Freeman ....... 8
Peter Quaquo ........ 4
Phillip Hutchinson ...... 6
Dick Dudly ' . 6
Tom Rumny marsh ...... 6
Charles Meneno ....... 8
Samson Negro ....... 2
Exeter Foxcroft 8
Thomas Masman ....... 0
Ned Hubbert . . 4
Mingo Quinsey . . . . . . .8
Mingo Walker 6
Joseph Jalla ........ 8
Ephraim Boyser ....... 6
Boston Waite ....... 8
Great John ........ 8
Sebastin Levensworth ...... 6
Dick Patience ....... 8
Mingo Winthrop ....... 8
Tom Cowel ........ 8
Toney at Gee* 4
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1714.
211
who moved to sell drink
as luholders.
who move to Sell drink
as Retaylera.
[146.] At a meeting of yfl Sei. men, July y* 9th.
The Several Petitions of the persons hereafter named being
read, were considered & disallowed by y* Sel. m. viz1.
Thorn' Loyd
Richd Hancock
James Smith
Mercy Alkin
John Minzes
Wm. Payn Bl. Smith
Daniel Stevens
Hanah Wade
Rob* Gutridge
John Ranger
Henrj' Bridgham
James Mountier
Elijah Kendiick
Capt'. Jn° Sunderland
Eli* (.'alley
John Brown
Thorn' Wan-in
John Lothrop
Bcnja Mountford
Thorn' Burnet
Eliz* Coombs
Nath11 Shepherd
Sam" Green Coopr
Ann Gibbius
Sam" Peck
John Minzes
Jabez Negus
John Roberts
^147.] Jeremiah Cushings Petition to Sell drink as an In-
holder nigh ye Bridg in Ann Street, allowed by ye Sel. men.
David Copp' Petition to Sell drink as an Inholder at his House
at ye Lower end of Prince Street, allowed by the Sel. men, and
accordingly they are to be recomended.
Robert Guttridge & Daniel Stevens are by the Sel. m allowed to
Sell Coffee, Tea & Chocolat. Exclusive of Strong drink.
At a motion of Mr Thorn' Gushing for himselfe and Mr Samu
Wcutworth. The Sel. men do agree, that in case they do under-
take for the Neighbourhood there to defray the Charge of paveing
nine foot on each Side of the High way in Ann Street from the
Bridg as far northerly as Mrg Tomlins, that then the Sel. m. will
defray the Charge of pavein y8 Townes part in the middle of the
Sa way.
At a meeting of the Select men the 12th. of July.
Inholders allowed by ye Sel. men. viz'.
Rebecca Watts Widd° at her House at Winisimet.
John Langdon Senr. at his House at Fish Street.
Retaylors Allowed by ye Sel. men, viz1.
212 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Joseph Hilier at his House in Cornhill.
Thomas Peirson at his House in Prince Street.
Ann Leblond at Trea mount Street.
Inholders disallowed by ye Sel. men.
William Patten at the Green Draggon.
John Langdon junr & Eliza Hinks at ye Salutation.
Richd Pullens Petition to Sell as a Retayler disallowed
Daniell Stevens is allowed to keep a Coffee House as above
entered the 9th cur'.
[148.] The Sel. men do agree to Object ag*. the Renewall
of Lycences to the persons hereafter named viz*.
Of the Inholders
Daniel Allen
Sarah Battersby
Thomas Phillips
Rob4 Rudgate &
Jn° Wallise
Mary Thwing
Jonath" Wardell
Thomas Webber.
Of Retaylers
Rebecca Fowle
Eliza Lowle mard
Thomas Phillips
The other persons named in the List of Such who wr Lycenced
to Sell Strong drink in the year 1713 as Returned to ye Sel. men
by the Clerk of the Peace, and now Lying on file, was Considered
by the Sel. men, and no objection mads to the renewall of their
L3'cences.
At a meeting of the Members of Councel Justices of Peace and
Select men of this Town ye 16th of July.
being Present. Isaac Addington, Esqr, Pen Townsend Esqr,
Edward Bromfield Esqr, Addington Davenport Esqr, of ye Couu-
ceil.
Jer. Dumer Esqr, Thomas Palmer Esqr, Sam11. Checkly, Esqr
Justices of ye Peace.
John Marion, Joseph Wadsworth, Edward Hutchinson, Will™
Welsteed, Cap* Edwd Winslow, Sel. men.
[149o] Voted. That a ward on the Neck in the like manner
as was agreed to by ye Justices & Sel. men the 4th of agust 1712,
be againe Revived, to begin the 8th of August next and to contine
untill the 15th of October following, viz* on Lords dayes.
Voted. A revivial of an agreement of the Members of Counceil,
Justices of ye Peace, and Sel. men on ye 1st of Sepf 1712 & on the
19th of May 1713 that they in their Turns walk by night to Inspect,
prevent, & Suppress disorders in ye Town, and to walk once or
oftener in their respective weeks.
At a meeting of the Sel. men July 23th.
Mr Thorn8 Savage Goldsmith his Petition for Lycence to Sell
Strong drink as a Retayler is disallowed by ye Sel. m.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1714. 213
Several persons haveing revived their Petitions to Sell Strong
drink as Retayler viz1.
John Roberts, Thomas Warrin, John Brown, Cap* John Sunder-
liue, Samuel Peck, Eliz" Coombs, James Mountier & John Rainger,
wr by the vote of the Sel. men, Severaly disallowed.
Benja Johns his Petition to Sell drink as an Inholdr at his House
at or nigh Summer Street disallowd by ye Sel. m.
.lames Smith & Mercy Alkins haveing revived their Petitions to
Sell as In holders are disallowed.
Sarah Hunt her Petition for Lycence to Sell drink as an Inholder
as formerly allowed by ye Sel. men.
Phillip Bougarden his Petition that ye Lycence granted the Lst
year to M" Lowle now his wife, as a Retayler may be renewed to
him, allowed by ye Sel. men.
Rowland Dike' Petition to Sell as an Inholder is disallowed by
ye Sel. men.
[15O.] Upon further Enquiry made, and a hearing of the persons
concerned. The Sel. men have now Voted to with draw their
Objections to the Renewall of the Lycences to the Several persons
following viz'.
Jonathan Wardell
Thomas Webber
Daniel Allen
as Inholders.
Thomas Phillips, as Retayler
The Petition of Sarah Battersbee for Renewall of her Lycence
to Sell drink as an Inholder at ye Lower end of King Street. And
of Mary Thwing to Sell as an Inholder at the Lower end of Cross
Street are Allowed by the Sel. men.
At a meeting of the Sel. men July 26th.
John Lamsons Petition for Lyceuce to Sell as an Inholder at R.
marsh disallowed by ye Sel. m.
Roger Earls Petition to Sell drink as an Inholder disallowed by
ye Sel. men.
Upon a hearing of Thomas Phillips Inholder, the Sel. men have
Voted to withdraw their Exception ag' the Renewall of his
Lycence.
The Reasons given by the Sel. men of their Objections ag1 the
Renewall of Robert Rudgate and John Wallises Lycence, the Sd
Rudgate" being gon, and the Sd Wallis his not keeping good Rule
and order, and not being Sutably provided as the Law directs.
Thomas Selby his Petition to Sell Strong drink as an Inholder at
the Crown Coffee house at the Peer or Long Wharf e in Boston is
allowed by ye Sel. men, and to be Recomended by them, So farr
as they know, or hath by enqury understood.
John Lothrop & John Ranger their Petitions to Sell as Retaylers
is againe disallowed.
[151.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, July the 28th.
Whereas Sarah Yarrow by order of the Select men was on the
11th of June Last warned to depart out of this Town, who then
214 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Snyd She belonged to Salem and came from thence into this Town
nb1 the begiuiug of April Last past. And whereas the Sd. Sarah
Yarrow not withstand ye Sd warning, doth Still continue her abode
here without the approbation and consent of the Sd Select men.
Ordered. That Application be made by ye T. Clerk to one of
Her Maj"e" Justices of, the Peace, Praying y* a warrant may be
given out directed to one of the Constables of Boston, requireing
them, to remove and carry away the Sd Sarah Yarrow in manner
as the Law directs.
Aug. 3d. Mr. James Sherman being present Sayes that he dwelt
Last at Salem and came from thence into this Town abl five weeks
Since.
The Sel. men do now Signifie to him that in case he continues his
abode in this Town he must find Security to Indempnifie this Town
from charge wch may hapen by his continuance here.
At a meeting of the Sel. men Aug 3d.
Liberty is granted to Deacon John Barnerd to digg open the
High way from his House in Clarks Square, and from thence down
wards a cross Fish street, for the Laying his Cellar draiue or
Comon Shore there, Provided he lay the Same wth Brick or Stone
as the Law directs, and that he forth with make good that part of
the High way where he Shall So digg.
Aug Gth. Cap1 Edwd Winslow & Cap4 Edwd Martyn are desired
to provide poles wth Hooks, and Axes Sutable for Extinguishing
of lire, and to consider of places to Lodg powder in according to
ye Town vote, & of ye numbr & bigness of ye Powder cask & of
persons to Attend carrying of powder, & to enquire of ye numbr of
ye Townes pailes & where they are Lodged.
[152.] At a meeting of Addington Davenport Esqr. , Mesu™
Daniel Oliver & Cap' Oliver Noyes of y* Comittee.
Mesu" John Marion, Joseph Wadsworth, Edward Hutchinson,
William Welsteed, John Ruck, &Cap'Edwd Winslow of the present
Sel men.
Pursuant to a Vote of the Town ye 9th of March 1712-13. Im-
poweriug the Sd Comittee & Sel. men to Lett at Intrest the fifteen
hundred pounds being the produce of ye Blue hill Lands or any
part there of untill they have opportunity to Lay out the Same in
Some Real Est'.
And their Vote the 17th of March 1713. 14 Impowering the Sel.
men to take up money at Intrest for the purchaceing a Stock of
Indian Corn.
Voted. That the Treasu* be directed to apply Six hundred
pounds of the afore said money for the purchace of Corn as afore
Sd, The Select men Obligeing themselves & Successors to return
the Sd money, to ye Comittee wn they Shall See Cause to Call for
the Same, allowing the Intrest thereof, untill it be so returned.
At a meeting of the Sel. men the 10th of August.
Hannah Wades Petition for Lycence to Exercise the Imploym' of
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1714. 215
a Comon Victualler at her House at ye Lower end of Wings Lane.
Allowed by ye Sel. m.
Voted. That Mr Henry Bridgham currier, is Nominated and
appointed to prosecute ye Town orders or By- Laws, Relateing to the
Keeping of Ladders, Swabbs & Tubbs of water, for the Speedy
extinguishing of fire.
[153.] At a meeting of y* Sel. men, Aug. 17th.
Samuel Pennock a Taylor being present Sayes he came w"1 his
wife & three Children from London as passengers wth Cap' Moses
Thomas & arrived into this Town in April Last & Sayes he intends
to remove & Settle at Lyme where a Brother of his doth dwell.
The Sel. in do now warn him to depart vf^ his family out of this
Town vr* in 30 dayes next ensuing, unless he finde Security to
Indempnifie the Town.
At a meeting of y* Sel. men the 24th of August.
Liberty is granted to James Tilestone to digg in the High way
in Bennet Street, for the Laying his Cellar draine into the Comon
Shore there, provide he Attend the direction of ye Laws in the
doing thereof.
Voted. That Ezekiel Cleasby is nominated & appointed to
Prosecute the Breach of ye Town orders or By-Laws, Relating to
the Keeping of Ladders, Swabbs & Tubbs of water, for ye Speedy
Extinguishing of Fire.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, the 30th. of Aug.
Agreed. That in Case Simion Stoddard Esqr & partners do
carry on the pavem' in Corn hill as they propose, The Sel. men
will allow them Sixty pounds besides the paveing Stones there,
towards ye Charge of the Towues part.
Rowland Dike* Petition to Sell drink as an Inhold* at ye Exch.
Tavern is consented to by y* Sel. m.
Thorn8 Savage* Petition to Sell drink as a Retayler is approved
& Recomended by ye Sel. m.
[154-] The Price of Wheat now Stated by ye Sel. men for
Regulating the Assize of Bread is Eight Shillings p. bushel.
Mr Will"1 Payn* Acco1 wherein he is Indebted to ye Town £3.
15. 4. is Approved by ye Sel. m.
At a meeting of y' Sel. men the 7th. of Septemr.
The Sel. men have agereed wth Will™ Custin & James Gelstis dc
have Lett to them ye Cellar as it is now inclosed undr the North
east corner of the Town House for one year ensuing from ye 13th
of September currat, they paying Rent for the Same Nine pounds
p. annum quarterly.
Ordered. That Mr. Jn° Flegg to warn Susanna Walters of
Salem, who is Lately come here & keeps a Hucksters Shop to
depart out of this Town to the place whereto She belongs.
And Likewise to warn John Anderson wig makr to depart un-
less he obtaine liberty of ye Sel. men for his dwelling here.
Liberty of ye Sel. men is granted to Ben Johns to Keep a
Victualing House at his House at Summer Street.
216 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Voted. That Mr Hen Bridgham be allowed four pounds five
Shillings p m° for the Service he is upon according to a vote of
ye Sel. men the 8th of June Last.
The Sel. men have now agreed to Allow unto James Williams
& James Townesend forty Shillings p. annum each in addition to
their Sallery for ringing ye Bells viz'. 20 for ye 5 a clock & 20 for
ye 9 a clock.
See more ye 27th of Septr.
[155.] Voteed. That there be an addition made to the
Townes part of paveing on ye neck.
At a meeting of the Sel. men ye 14th. of Sept'.
Mr John Flagg haveing certified that he did on ye 8th cur' warn
Susanna Walters to depart ye Town.
And that on ye 10th cur' he warned Ju° Anderson to depart out
of this Town. ye Sel. ffi do approve thereof.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, ye 27th of Septr.
Ordered. That the Bell ringers Salleryes as Stated the 7th Cur*
Shall comence as followcth viz'.
That ten Shillings be allowed to each of them for their Service
proceeding the first of Septr Cur'.
And that whereas the former Settlement was to James Town-
send as Sucessor to And1" Willet 50 p. annum for ye 5 a clock
bell. 50 Shill for ye 9 a clock & 40 Shill for Attending the Clock,
And to James Williams 50 Shill. for ye 5 a Clock, 50/ for the 9 a
Clock & 40 Shill for ringing ye bell at 11 a clock, So that from
the 1st of Sepf Inst', following they are each of them to be pd.
9" p. annum.
At a meeting of the Sel. men of Boston Sepf 30.
Ordered, that ye Town Clerk do Notifie the Sel. men of Rox-
bur}T desireing them to appoint persons on behalfe of their Town,
to meet at ye House of Mr Samuel Meers Nigh Roxbery gate in
Boston on Wednesday the 6th of Octor Next at three of the Clock
in the afternoon at wch time & place the Sel. men of Boston or
any two of them are Impowered & appointed to meet, and joyu
[156.] wth the Sd. Roxbury_Geutra. in riming the line and
renewing the bound markes betw Boston and Roxbury, in manner
as the Law directs.
the wch was accordingly don as p. ye Return lying on File.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, October ye 2d.
The Sd. Sel. men do declare That pursuant to the Town Vote,
they have Endeavored to procure Su table persons to Serve as
Collectors of the Rates and Taxes for this present 3*ear.
And that their Endevours therein have proved In effectual.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, Octobr ya 5th.
Ordered. That Mr John Flegg do Signifie to Mr Thomas Banis-
ter & Mr Henry Gueno. That the Sd Select men do require them
& each of them respectively forth wth to remove and carry away
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1714. 217
the Earth and other Incumberance Layd & lying upon the High
way before their respective dwellings, or House in Newbery
Street in Boston.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, Octobr ye 7th.
Liberty is granted to Mesu" Thorn8 Grose & William Tyler
Wardens of the Conduit in Ann Street, to digg open the High way
or wayes for the Repaireing the Conduit pipes wch are now Stoped.
Provided that they do the Same wth Speed, and forth with repaire
and make good the Sd H. way or wayes where the Shall So digg.
[157.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, the 25th of Octobr.
Voted. That the Gentlemen who are chosen and appointed to
Serve as Fircwards within this Town, be desired and Impowered
for the j'ear ensuing & untill further order to take under their
care, the Several Water Engines belonging to this Town, And in
case of ye breaking out of fire, to give Such necessary orders and
directions for the use and Working of the Sd Engines as may best
Serve the Sd. Town in Suppressing & Extinguishing of Fire.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, Novr 2d.
Voted. That the Representitives of this Town be desired to
Address His Excy. the Govr, Members of Councel, & House of
Representitives now Sitting in G'. and Gen11 Assembly, Relateing
to a numlier of ab' fifty persons, lately dismist from His Majties
Service at Annapalis Royal and now arived into this Town,
diverse of whom are So circumstanced as to Stand in need of a
present Supply for their Suport, and Some among them, aged or
otherwise Infirm, So as in likely hood they may become a further
charge. Praying them So to order & direct that the burthen of
that charge may not lie upon ye Inhabit'8 of Boston.
Voted. That any One or more of the presen Sel. men are de-
sired & Impowered to 1'rosecute Mr Tho8 Banister for Neglecting
(after due warning given him) to remove & carry away ye Earth
& other Incumberance by him or his Predecessors Layd & now
lying on ye II. way before his dwelling house or houseing in New-
bery Street, And to Sue for & recover of him the Penalty wch by
ye T. Order or By-Law in yl case is made & provided.
[158.] George Aliens Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong
drinck as Retayler is disallowed by ye Sel. m.
Will"1 Patten Late of Charles town is admitted to dwell as an
Inhabit' of Boston on Condition (as he proposeth) that Mr Fr.
Thresher & Mr Hum Richards become bound in yeSume of 100uas
Sureties.
William Pattens Petition to Sell Strong drink as an Inholder at
ye Green Drnggon in the Room of Richd Pullen who as he Saith
hath quitted his Lycence there.
The Sd. Sel. men have nominated & appointed Mr John Flagg,
and he is by them fully Impowered to Prosecute every Such person
or persons who are found Culpable of Transgressing the Town
ordr or B3"-law relateing to chimnyes wch hapen to take fire So as
to flame out at ye Top thereof.
218 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
And the Scl. men Shall allow and order paym' to be made to
the Sd John Flngg five Shilling for each Such fine Imposed by
Law wch he Shall recover & procure to be pd into the Town
Treasurer.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, the 9th of Nov*.
Liberty is granted to M™ Hulclah Ransford to Sett up five posts
in the high wa}- before her Laud, viz', four in North Street, and
one in Charter Street, the wch posts are to Stand Six feet & an
halfe dist' from her Land.
James Pitson Late of London, Cyderman, his Petition to Sell
Cyder as a Retayler in Boston is disallowed by y* Sel. men.
[159.] In uuswere to the Petition of Soloman Townsend,
Joseph Hood, William Condey & Fortune Ruddock who have
therein Signified that in case the Town will prolong the pavem1
from the Land of the above named Joseph Hood in North Street
down wards to the end of the Su Street, that they the Sd Petitioners
will undertake the Effecting thereof, and defray the Charge of
Nine feet in breadth on each Side of the whole.
Voted by the Select men That in Consideration that ye makeing
good that part of the High way will tend to prevent future Charge,
and on the conditions above mentioned they will come into the
charge of paveing the Middle part thereof.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, Novembr 16th.
Libert}' is granted to Enoch Greenliefe to Sett his windows for a
Barbers Shop twelve Inches into y* Street at one of his Shop of
his Abutting on Cornhill in Boston, and to continue So dureing
pleasure.
Liberty is granted by y* Sel. men unto Jon* Waldo to make a
Toorab for his family in the Old burying place to Stand next to
Docf Cooks fence.
James Pitson Late of London Cyderman his Petition to Sell
Cyder as a Retaylor at his House w** he hires of Coll0 Ballintine in
Marchalls Lane in Boston.
Approved by y* Sell, m So as he Sell Cyder only, he being a
Stranger comes well recomencled, the motive to ye is y' y8
Skilfull managem' of Cyder may prove a Comon benefit.
[16O.] Pursuant to a Precept under the hand & Seal of Wm.
Dudey Esqr. Sheriff.
Ordered. That ye Town Clerk in the name of the Sel. m do Issue
forth warru directed to ye Sever11 constables requireiug them to
warn a T.' meeting at ye T. House on Tuesday ye 30th of Novembr
next at nine of the Clock in the fore noon to choose four Repre-
sentives to Serve for the Sd Town in the G' & Gen" Court or
assembly to be convened upon Wednesday the 15th of Decemb'
next.
And that Dr. Cotton Mather be desired to be there at the Opening
of the Sd Meeting to begin wfh Prayer.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, Novembr 23.
Ordered. That in Addition to the War1 for y* T. meeting all
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1714. 219
persson qualified to Vote in Town affaires be also warned then to
meet, to consult and agree ab' any other matters or things weh shall
be then moved & thought needfull to promote the benefit and
Safety of the SdTown meeting.
Voted. That John Roberts is nominated and appoynted. To
Inspect and prosecute the breach of the Town order or By-Law
Relating to the keeping Ladders, Swabbs & Tubbs of water for
the Speedy Extinguishing of Fire.
At a meeting of the Sel. men the 21th of Decr.
Whereas at a meeting of the Inhabi"' of Boston the 9th of March
1712.13. It was by them Voted. That the Comittee formerly
appointed viz1. Addington Davenport Esqr., Mesu™ Isaiah Tay,
Daniel Oliver, Thomas Gushing, Oliver Noyes, Joseph Wadsworth
& Edward Hutchiuson, Together wth the Select men for the time
being, are Impowered to Let at Intrest the fifteen hundred pounds
being the produce of the Blue hill Lands or any part thereof upon
good [161.] Security, untill they have opportunity to Lay out the
Same in Some Real Estate.
And where as by another Vote of ye Inhabit8 of the Sd Town the
30th of Novr 1714. they have agreed that at the next Season for
granting of money, they will grant the Sume of one hundred
pounds, for the purchace of a water Engine, already by the Sel.
men Secured for the Service of the Town, And in the Interem the
Sel. men are directed & Impowered to borrow money to Satisfy
lor the purchace thereof untill the Said Sume Shall be raised and
collected.
It being Signified under the hands of Addiugton Davenport
Ksqr , Mesu™ Isaiah Tay, Daniel Oliver, & Thomas Gushing, four
of the S'1 Committee', That they do agree That the Treasu'of the Sd
Town be directed to apply one hundred pounds of the afore said
money for the purchace of the Said Engine, The Select men oblige-
ing themselves & their Sucessors in the Same office to return the
S'1 money to the Sd Comittee when they Shall See cause to call for
the Same, allowing ye Intrest thereof untill it be returned.
The Sel. men being now present, Joseph Wadsworth, Edward
Ilutchinson, John Ruck, William Welstecd, Grove Hirst & Cap'
Edward Winslow have now voted their concurrauce to wl is above
written.
Voted. That Mr Daniel Oliver be desired & Impowered to take
under his care the Improvement of the Several Tenements of the
range of Houseing belonging to ye Sd Town Scituate on Fort-hill
iu Boston, and to remove or put in Teunants there as he Shall
think best for the benefitt and Advantage of the Town.
[16*3.] Whereas Deacon John Barnerd hath now presented to
the Sd. men an acco'of his disburstmeuts in new makeing a Comon
Shore of Stone, from the House of him the Sd Barnerd iu Clark
Square in Boston, extending from thence a Cross Fish Street &
through Shingle Alley into the Dock, being two hundred twenty one
feet & a halfe in length and the whole Sume of the charge thereof
doth by his Sd acco* amo' to £33. 4. 6. With the names of the
Severall persons whose Cellars are heuefitted by beiug drained
220 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
through the Same wth their respective proportions of the Charge
according to the Rules prescribed in the Law wch are as followeth
viz'.
John Farnum J? of 75 feet at 3/ p. foot . £ 0. 18. 9
Jonathn Mountfor T'T of 85 feet . . . £ 1. 3. 3
JeT\ Condey ^ of 120 feet . . . . £ 1. 16. 0
Moses Peirse of 145 feet . . . . £ 2. 8. 4
6. 6. 4
w"* Sume being deducted out of £33. 4. 6. there remayns
£26. 18. 2 wch divided into 8 parts as there is 8 cellars benefited
thereby viz*.
Deac. John Barnerd for 1 Cellar | £ 3. 7. 3J
Mr. Robert Howard for 2 Cellars £ 6. 14. 7
Cap1 John Sunderland for 1 Cellar £ 3. 7. 3£
Cap' Edward Martyn for 1 Cellar £ 3. 7. 3j
Cap' James Pitts for 2£ Cellars
viz' his dwelling house, his Brew-
House & £ ye Cellar of ye House
wch was M™ Kinds £ 8. 8.
Mr John Parker for £ ye Ce'lar
formerly M™ Kinds £1.13. 7|
33. 4. 8
And the Sd Deacon John Barnerd haveing by his Petition
desired the Sel. men to Inspect & Examine premisies, and to
judg & award that each of the [163.] above Sd. persons, or the
occupiers of the above Sd. Cellars, do pay unto your Petitioner
their respective proportions to the Charge of the Sd Comon Shore
as is above Set forth and Exprest.
The Sd Sel. men have now considered the premisies & they do
approve and allow of the Sd Deacon Barnerds acco' of his dis-
bursm" in makeing the Sd Comon Shore, and do judg and award
that the Several persons mentioned in the foregoing distribution,
do pay unto the Sd Deacon Barnerd the Respective S nines as is
therein Sett down against each of their names.
At a meeting of the Sel. m, the 4th of Jan17.
Liberty is granted to Sara" Salter to Set a Row of posts ag* his
Land on the North Side of Summer street to Stand not exceeding
Six foot dist' from his Land into the Said Street.
Ordered. That Mr John Flagg do forth with PublisheTowu
order or By-Law (For preventing Strangers Obtruding themselves
on this Town) by posting up twenty of the Sd Printed By-Laws on
Several Publick places in the Sd Town.
At a meeting of the Sel. men Jan17 25th.
Jarvice Bethell, sho maker Late of Ireland who wth his wife
came by way of New found Land into this Town in August Last is
admitted an Inhabit' on condition, he finde Suretj'es to ye Satis-
faction of ye Sel. men to ye value of 100", Since its consented y*
Mr. Shannons bond Shall Suffice.
SELECTMEH'S RECORDS, 1714-15. 221
Eugin Linch who Sayes he came from Virginia in a vessell
belonging to Bcverl}' where he hath Since that married a wife, &
came 1'rom Beverly into this Town Ab' ye 20th of Novr Last. The
Scl. men do now warn him to depart out of this Town to Beverly
the place from whence he came.
[164.] David Melvel being present Sayes he came last from
Road Island where he hath been an Inhabit' ab' five years Last
past, and that he came wth his wife & Children into this Town
ab' four moueths Since, the Sel men do now direct him to fiude
Suretyes to Indempnifie ye Town from Charge.
Charles Pym Distillar who lately came into this Town from
Jamaca,is Admitted An Inhabit' on Condition (as he proposes)
That Mr Sam11 Wentworth & Mr Wm Randoll be come bound in
ye Sume of 100".
At a meeting of the Sel. men Janry 26th.
They being Seucible of the great perplexity that the Inhabit"
of this Town Labour under by reason of the Frequent Attempts
Lately made of Robbery in Several parts of ye Town. In Order
to the discovery & detecting Such Crime. The Sel. men have
agreed to move to his Exceley the Govr wlh the Honble Members of
Counceil That a Proclamatto may be Isued forth v/^ a proposall
of Such Encourragem' as they Shall think proper to be given to
any person or persons as Shall be Jnstrumcutall to make dis-
covery of Such Robbers or any of them. And that His P^xcelcy
if he thinks fitt to Pardon any One or two of Such criminalls who
Shall forth with make discovery of the rest, So as that they be
br' undr conviction.
For the more effectuall discovery of the Combination or Knotts
of Robbers wth wch the Town hath been of Late distressed.
Voted. That the Sume of Twenty five pounds Shall be given
and paid out of yc Town Treasury as a reward to Such person or
persons who [165.] Shall make discovery of any Such Robbers,
ivo as that they be Apprehended & br' undr conviction.
At a meeting o the Sel. men, the 31th of Jan17.
Voted by the Sel. men that couipl' be made to the Court of
Gen" Sessions of the Peace now Sitting ag' R Stanhope
for Keeping a Pnblick Danceing School in Boston without allow-
ance & approbation of ye Sel. men.
Jn order to prevent & Suppress disorders.
The Justices and Sel. men do now agree to vissit y" Familyes
in the Several parts of this Town on Tuesday the 8th of Feb17
next. To Inspect disorderly persons, New-comers, And the
Circumstances of the Poor & Education of thir children, and to
meet at ye Town House ab' 5 of ye Clock in ye Evening of the
Same day.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, ye 8th of Feb17.
"Whereas Mr John Flag by order of the Sel. men did on y" lrt of
Feb^ cur' warn Mary Sanders (who is Lately come into this Town
from Piscatiqua) to depart out of this Town to Piscatiqua, the
222 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
place whereto She belongs, Ordered that y* Sd warning be here
recorded.
Fcb17!!"1. Liberty is granted by Mesu™ Joseph Wadsworth,
Kdward Hutchinson, John Ruck and William Welsteed Gent'"1.
Sel. men of ye Town of Boston, To Thomas Jones of Boston
House wright, for him to digg open the High wa}' in Prince Street
for the Laying his Cellar draine into the Comon Shore there.
Provided he Lay the Same with Brick or Stone and that he forth
with make good that part of ye Sd H. way where he Shall So
[166.] At a meeting of y« Sel. men, Feb^ 15th.
Ordered that William Perkins Taylor Lately come from Gl.
Brittaine do give in Security to ye T. Clerk.
Sarah Hinks Single woman belonging to Salem who Sayes She
came Last from thence into this Town Ab1 Sixteen dayes Since,
and is at the House of Widdow Warren at y* South end of Boston,
and is reputed to be w'h Child & nigh ready to lye in. being this
day by Mr John Maryon at the direction of ye Sel. men, warned to
depart out of this Town to Salem the place where She belongs.
Widd° Prudence Swan belonging to Roxbury who doth at
present reside in this Town, is allowed by ye Sel. in to continue
wth her Children to reside here on condition (as She proposes) that
Paul Dudley Esqr. & Mr Jon* Wardell become bound in ye Sume of
150U to Indempnifie the Town from Charge.
Febr 8th. - Sowerbut a woman belonging to Charlestowu
who Sayes She came from thence into this Town ab' Eight moneths
past
Thomas Dennis, Martha Topping, both at Mr Griggs* House
who Say they came from Annapalis into this Town ab' fifteen
weeks past, William Elliot & wife & three Children at Mr Eliots
House who came heither from thence ab1 the Same time, were by
order of the Sel. m warned to depart out of this Town to the
place or places where they do respectively belong.
Feb. 12th. Prudence Swan Widdow who Sayes She came from
Roxbury into this Town ab' Eight moneths past, is by order of the
Select men Warned to depart out of this Town to the place where
She belongs.
Feb17 18th. Aaron Ingram who Sayes he came wth his wife &
three Children from Newberry into .this Tow ab' 4 m° past is in like
manner warned to depart.
[167.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, Feb^ 21.
Mr Edward Enstones Petition for Liberty of keeping a School
as a Master of Musick & a Danceing Mastr, in this Town is dis-
allowed by ye Sel. men.
Mr Johr Marions Motion for further allowance for Service in y*
year 1712 is disallow* by ye Sel. men,
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1714-14. 223
Sam" Sowerbut & Hanna his wife late of Charlcstown are
admitted to dwell in this Town (in case as She proposeth Mean™
Mathew Nazzaro & Jacob Peirse become bound as Suretyes to
indempnify ye Town in Forty pounds bond.
Voted. That Mr Flagg do notifie Thorn' Phillips Inholder forth
with to remove & carry away the heap of Dirt lying in the H. way
before Or nigh his House at the Enterance of Corn market wch
hath been made by dirt from his yard.
Ordered. That ye T. Clerke do Issue forth war4' for a Town
meeting on Monday the 14th of March Next at Nine of ye Clock in
the fore noon, for choyce of Town Officers & granting monc}1 &c.
And that y* Revd Mr Sewall be desired to be present to begin y"
meeting wth prayer.
And the Bells be ordered to ring as is usual.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, Feb. 28th.
Liberty is granted to Mr Thomas 'Down to digg open the H. way
in Orange Street, for the Laying his Cellar draiue into the Cove
there, on condition that he Lay the Sd draine wth brick or Stone,
and that in doing thereof he leave a Sufficient way for the passage
of Horss and Cart, and that he forth with make good that part of
ye Sd II. way where he Shall So digg.
Francis Baxter is added to ye South watch.
Daniel Mackdaniel is added to ye north watch.
[168.] At a meeting of the Select men, ye 8th of March,
1714. 15.
Whereas Mr Richard Proctor hath presented to the Select men
an Acco' of the charge and expences wch he hath Lately been at in
Repaireing the Pump Standing in the Townes Laud in Corn hill
Comonly Known by the Name of the Town pump, amounting in y°
whole to the Sume of Six pounds & ten Shill. Praying the Select
men pursuant to the Town order or By-Law in that case made &
provided, to Assess the Several persons who are coironly Known
to make use of the Sd Pump for their Supply of Water for their
Ordinary Family Occasions their respective proportions therof.
The Sd Sel. men have accordingly Assessed as follow' viz*.
Mesu" Samuel Bill £ 2. 0. 0
R5chd Proctor £ 1. 5. 0
Epaphras Shrimpton . . . . £ 0. 10. 0
John Hunt £ 0. 10. 0
Andrew Eliot £ 0. 10. 0
Thomas Price £ 0. 10. 0
Robert Sharp £ 0. 10. 0
Samu Rand £ 0. 5. 0
Ben ja Walker for himself e & Tennants . £ 0. 10. 0
£ 6. 10. 0
And the Sd Richard Proctor is hereby directed and Impowered to
collect and receive of the afore named persons the respective Sumee
as is Sett down in this List against each of their names, And if any
of the Sd persons Shall refuse or neglect to pay in ther respective
224 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
proporsions according as is Sett down in the Sd Assessm', to prose-
cute an}- Such according to the directions of ye afore mentioned
Town order or By- Law.
[169.] Liberty is granted to Mr John Ruck to Set a Row of
Posts before his Laud in Salem Street to Stand not exceeding five
foot distant from his fence into ye Sd Street.
The Sel. men have imployed Mr Isaac Williams to repaire ye H
way on ye neck viz' the Long cause way on ye North Side of ye
Horse pond.
Agreed that the Kit-chin Chamber of ye House in wch Mr Nath"
Williams dwells be ceiled over head, and a deffence to his Kitchin
door.
Ordered to be here Recorded that John Negro belonging to Lex-
iuton who Sayes he came from thence into this Town. Ab' four
moneth Since, Was on ye *2d Cur* by order of the Sel. men warned
to depart out of this Town.
Voted, that Mr Thorn8 Gill be allowed Ten pounds for payles cf
his taken for ye Townes Service at ye two fires in Octohr & Novembr
Last.
Voted, that Mr Wm Griggs be Allowed for one year Service in
Attending the Granary to ye 17th of April next . £ 30. 0. 0
for 61 dayes Service at ye Dock . . . £ 9. 3. 0
for his Sons Service at ye Granery . . £ 3. 13. 6
42. 16. 6
. Rent for ye Granery to be allowed Cap' David Mason at £10 p.
annum.
Some disbursts for repaires is included in Mr Welsteeds aceo".
At a meeting of the Sel. men y* 11th of March.
Agreed. That the Succeedin Select men be desired to move the
Court of Gen11 Sessons of the Peace (in the Proper Season thereof)
for a more equall Rule in Apportioning the Watch Tax, In as
much as by the Rule, for the Last year, eight Shillings was the
Highest Sum limitted to be Assessed on any one person of the
Highest Estate, to 375" Tax, wcllthcy presume was to great a hard-
ship to those of farr lesser abillity.
[17O.] Whereas ab'Six moneths past, the Sel. men did Treat
wth Mr Edward Hutchinson, ab' his leaving out Some of his and Mr
Wilcots land for ye enlargem' of the High way ngainst their Land
in Fish Street and the Sd Mr Hutchinson, did then express his &
Mr Wilcots Willingness to part with Some of ther land for that
use, provided the Sel. men would come into the charge of rernoveing
Mr Wilcots buildings, and Since Mr Hutchiusons doing thereof, the
charge appears to be about Twenty pounds or more.
Voted. That the Sd Mr Edward Hutchinson be allowed by the
Sel. men towards the defraying of that Charge the Sume of Ten
pounds.
Agreed. That Mr John Flagg be allowed at ye rate of Ten pounds
p. annum for his Service for ye Town, being ye Same as was for-
merly agreed w01 Sam11 Maxwell.
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SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1715. 225
At a meeting of the Sel. men, the 22th of March, being present.
Mes"™ John Marion
Joseph Wadsworth
William Welsteed
Cap1 Habijah Savage
Sam" Greenwood
Cap' John Charnock
John Baker
The Price of Wheat for Regulating ye Assize of Bread now
Stated by the Select men is Six Shill. p. Bushel.
Voted. That each of the Sel. men, & ye Town Clerk Severally
as they have opportunity are desired to Inspect Strangers who
Shall Attempt to Obtrude themselves on this Town, And each of
ym are appointed & Jmpowered to warn any Such to depart out of
this 'lown to ye places where the belong.
[171.] At a Meeting of the Select men the 28th of March,
1715.
Whereas James and Richard Manson two Children of James
Manson of Boston one of them Ah4 Seven & the other Ab' Nine
years of age are by their friends placed out to Nuiss or board wth
John Blake of Dorchester.
Ordered. l>y the Sd Select men that notice be given to the Select
men of Dorchister, that not withstanding the Sd Childrens being So
placed out to Continue their abode in their Town untill each of
them arive to the age of fourteen years, yet the Sd Children & each
of them untill they arive to the afore Sd age of fourteen years,
Shall be accounted to belong to the Town of Boston, and as Such
Shall be received into the Sd Town againe by the Sd. Sel. men and
their Successors ju the Same place & office.
Voted. That John Tuckerman is appointed to be the Cow
keeper for this Town, for the Summer next ensuing.
And he the Sd Cow keeper is to procure Sufficient Assitance,
So as due care be taken in Looking after & Keeping the Cows
comitted to his Charge, and he is to take care abl watering the
Bulls belonging to the Heard, and to put them up by night, in
Such place or places as the Select men Shall appoint. And as a
Reward for the aforesaid Service he the Sd Cow keeper is
impowered to demand and receive of the owner of each of the Sd
Cows the Sume of two Shillings p. head for each cow.
John Tuckerman is likwise Appointed & impowered to Inspect
and Prosecute all Such persons as Shall Transgress ye Town order
or By-Law, relateing to any Horse, Cattell. or Sheep found going
fit Large on ye comon, or on ye Streets or H. wayes in this Town
for ye year ensuing, & if need be to impound any Such Horse or
Cattell So found going at Large, contrary to Sd ordr.
[172.] At a Meeting of the Select men, April ye 5th.
Whereas. Constable John Lothrop (who continues dangerously
111) hath desired Consta James Scolley to Collect the rernaineing
part of the Rates comitted to him wch are yet out Standing.
Voted. That the Select men (agreeable to the Town vote) do
226 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
approve thereof. And do advise and direct the Sd Constable
Scolley to be Speedy in perfecting the Sd Collections & paying in
the Same to the respective Treasurers.
Sarah an Indian Woman belonging to Roxbury who came from
thence into this Town (as She Sayes) Some time in May last,
Said to be married to a Molatta man in this Town, was by
order of 3'* Sel. men on ye 4th cur' warned to depart out of this
Town.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, April ye 19th-
In aswere to the motion & request of Joseph Prout, Liberty is
granted to him to digg about afoot into y9 High way at the uper
end of Wood Lane for the carrying up the Skirt of his wall of a
well or Cestern wch he is about to make in his Land next adjoyn-
ing thereto, provided he forth with make good that part of the H.
way where he Shall So digg, and not to Streighlen or Lessen the
Sd Lane in its breadth.
Liberty is granted to James How to digg open the High way
in Prince Street for ye Laying his Celler draine into the comou
Shore there, Provided he lay the Same wth Brick or Stone as the
Law directs, And that he forth with make good that part of the
Sd High way where he Shall So digg.
William Robinson Cabbinet maker being present Sayes he
came over from London into this Town wth Cap1 Beard in Sep-
ternl/ Last & br' his wife wth him.
The Sel. men do now warn him to depart.
[173.] Mesu™ Joseph Wadsworth, Cap' Habijah Savage,
Cap' Ju° Charnock, Mr Sam" Greenwood, & Mr John Baker or
either of them are desired and Impowered to Prosecute the
Several Ship wrights who have Transgressed the Town order by
incumbering the High way wth Laying of Timbr there.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, the '25th of April.
Ordered that warrants be Isued forth to the constables to warn
the Inhabit1* to Meet on Tuesday the 17th of May next to C'huse
Representitives to Serve at ye next Gen" Court according to Pre-
cept.
And also to choose two Constables in ye room of Mesu" Ezc-
kiel Cravath, who being chosen to that Office is Since dcceaced
& Mr Wm Lowder who is dicharged by ye Justices in Court of
Gen11 Sessions of the Peace, And to Advice, agree and conclude
Ab' any other matters or things wch may be thought beneficial to
this Town.
Ordered That Printed Tickets be prepared & given out as
is usual, & that the bells be rung.
Mesu™ Welsteed, Charnock & Baker are desired to request
Dr. Mather Senr to be present at ye Opening of ye Sd Meeting.
April 25th. At a meeting of His Majties Justices within the
Town of Boston. Being present Elisha Hutchinson Esqr, Pen
Townsend Esqr., Jeremiah Dummer Esqr, Edward Bromfield
Esqr., Acldingtou Davenport Esqr, Sam". Lynd Esqr, & Samu
Checkley Esqr. Together wth the Select men of the Sd Town.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1715. 227
Voted. That Mr Daniel Oliver be the Master, and the rest of
the present overseers of the Poor, be the Wardens of the Work
house in Boston for this present year.
[174.] April 26th. Mesu™ William Welsted, Cap' Habijah
Savage, ,8am11 Greenwood, & John Baker Sel. men. Have
Granted liberty to Mr Jonathan Wardcll, to break up the High
way at the Entrance of Cambridge & Sudbury Streets for the
Laying his Cellar draine there, Provided he lay the Same wth Brick
or Stone as the Law directs, and that he fill up agaiue On halfe of
the breadth of the Street before he Opens the Other, and that he do
forth with make good that part of the Sd way where he Shall So
digg.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, April 30th.
Voted. That Mesu™ William Welsteed & Cap* Habijah Savage
be desired (by the best means they can) to procure from the West-
ward, two thousand bushels of Indian Corn for the use of this
Town, at the cheapist rates they can not exceeding two Shill-
ings & Six pence there.
At a meeting of the Select men, May 3d.
Ordered, that Sarah Lewis of Cambridge, who came from
thence ye 12th of April Last be warned to depart this Town & was
•warned ye Gth of May.
William Cutlove a Distillar who arrived here the Last week from
London.
Ordered, that he be warned to depart in as much as more of
that Imploym' is not needfull in this Town. Read to him ye 10th
of may in presence of ye Sel. men.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, ye 10th of May.
Liberty is granted to Thorn8 Townseud to digg open y* H. way
in Charter Street & N° Street to Lay his Cellar draiue in to ye
comon Shore there, he laying y* Same wth Brick or Stone & forth
>vth make good ye way where he diggs.
[175.] Ordered. That it be here Recorded the Sebasten
Hodges who came Lately from Barbadose w' Cap' Huutington was
on yc 3d Cur' by order of ye Sel. men warned to depart out of this
Town within 14 dayes ensuing, or unless in the Intrim he give in
Security to ye Acceptance of ye Sel. men.
And that Hugh Stone belonging to Andover who w'h his wife
and two Children came into this Town ye 26th of April Last was
like wise on the 4th of May cur' warned to depart w"1 his family.
And the Benja Fevor year who belongs to Salem and hath been
in this Town at times for ab' Seven moneth past, was like wise
on yc 6th of May cur', warned to depart.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, the 16th of May.
Liberty is granted to Major Thomas Fitch to make a Toomb
for his family in the Old burying place on ye Easterl}' Side Next
to Docf Cooks Land, & next adjoyuiug to yc Toomb of Isaack
Addiugton Esqr. Deceaced.
228 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, the 23th of May.
Whereas Some difference hath Arisen between Major Thomas
Fitch and Mr Hopestill Foster relateing to the line betwixt their
Lands lying betwixt King Street and Corn Market in Boston,
where the Sd Major Fitch is now ab' to Erect a Brick building,
and they haveing now desired the Sd Sel men to appoint meet
persons to State the Sd line betwixt their Sd Lands.
Where fore the Sd Select men Pursuant to the direction in the
Law, have Nominated and appointed Mesu™ Isaiah Tay, Richard
Draper, Thomas Gushing, Coll0 Stephen Minot, & Ezekiel Lewis
attend that Service, and they are desired to make return unto ye
Sd Sel. men of their doings therein.
[176.] At a meeting of the Sel. men the 30th of May.
Voted. That the T. Clerk give a Copie of ye Town vote at
their Last meeting ab1 limiting the quantity of Gun Powder, to
be kept in ye Houses of Such as Sell ye Same by Retayle, unto
the Representives of this Town, desireing them to move in that
behalfe.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, y* 7th of June.
Hannah Bartlet & Mary Bartlet, Single women belonging to
Newbery being present Say the belong to Newbery & came from
thence into this Town ab1 a week past, desire to Sojourn here for
a moneth or two. The Sel. men do now warn them to depart
hence to the Town where they belong.
Voted. That Notice be given to ye Sel. men of Pembrook,
That whereas William Ridgell junr wth his wife & Child arc
ab' to remove to Pembrook the Sel, men of Boston for themselves
& their Successors do acknowledge them as Inhabit'8 of Boston
and will receive them as Such at any time within five years next
ensuing.
Orderd. That Warrts be given out for a Town meeting on ye
13th of June cur* at nine of the Clock in the forenoon to Consider
Ab' paveing at ye South end of the Town & the Enlargem' of ye
School House in Queen Street, & to Raise money for that Charge
& for purcaceing two water Engines wch are Sent for and to con-
sult & agree ab' any other matters wch may be tho' beneficial.
Ordered. That returns be made to the Clerk of ye Qr. Sessions
ye persons warned to depart.
[177.] June 14th. Thomas Ragget who w'h his wife & 4 chil-
dren came into this Town from G'. Brittaine wth Cap' Porter
ab' ten dayes Since. And Samu French wth his wife and two
Children came in the Same vessell at ye Same time, both of ym
Joyners were on the 11th of June cur' by order of ye Sel. men
warned to depart out of this Town. & now have time given them
untill y° Last of July next.
James Perry of Scituate who came thence into this Town ab' 1 2
days Since, was ordered on ye nineth cur' to depart.
The Sel. men do advise ye T. Treasur to Suspend his Suit Ag*
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1715. 229
Sam" Millar, Consta. Coney & Consta. Pemberton untill OctT
Court.
Richd Hcden being present Sayes he belongs to G' Brittaine &
came into this Town in Octo' Last, is now warned to depart out of
this Town.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, the 21* of June.
Liberty is granted to Mr Thomas Walker to make a Tomb in the
Old burying place, at the Easterly Side there of between the
Tombs of Major Thorn8 Fitch & Mr Jona Wald°.
Humphry Scarlet Butcher being present Sayes he came from
Engld wth Cap' Atwood & Arived into this Town' the 29th of April
Last he haveing Lodged Ed\vd Stevens' ever Since ye 9th of May
last, his now warned to depart out of this Town.
Mr James Sherman beloning to Salem who came from thence
into This town ab* two moneths Since was on the 18th of Ma}'
Last by order of ye Sel. men warned to depart out of this Town.
[178.] June 27th. Whereas it is thought convenient to Lodg
one of the Water Engines at the South end of the Town, and Samu
Sewal Esqr haveing Signified his C'onsent that the Town may have
the liberty of a peice of Land of his abutting on Suuier Street to
Sett a shead on to House the Same untill he or his Shall See cause
other wise to improve the Sd Land.
The Sel. men do agree that a Shead be there Erected for the
houseing the Dock Engine there.
Voted. That Cap1 Timothy Clark, Mesu™ John Marion, Joshua
Winsor, Gyles Fyfield, John Oliver, John Nicholls & Samuel
Plummer be further continued as Viewers and Sealers of cord wood
for ye year ensuing.
At a meeting of the Select men, July 5th.
John Lamsons Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drink as An
Inuholder at a Tenem* he hires of Coll0 Paige at Rumny Marsh is
allowed by ye Sel. men.
Mathew Jones, Sarah Tomlin, John Hobbs, Mary Ireland, &
Nathaniel Emons, their Respective Petitions to Sell Strong drinck
as Retaylers wr disallowed by ye Sel. men.
Henry Biidgham & Richard Hancock their respective P3titions to
Sell Strong drink as Innholders wr disallowed by ye Sel. men.
At meeting of ye Sel. men, July ye 6th
Benja Dyer* Petition that his Lycence ay be renewed to Sell
drink as a Retayle at his House to wch he is removed next to
his Father Audlings House in Newbery Street allowed by ye Sel.
men.
Thorn' Savage is allowed to Sell Strong drink as an Inholder at
his House Next ye Line of Deffence.
[179.] Daniel Allen his Petition for the Renewall of his
Lycence to Sell Strong drink as an lnholdr at the House unto wch
he is now removed, be a House he hires of Cap1 Belcher neer unto
the House where he formerly dwelt, Allowed by the Sel. men.
230 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Salmagrave Claxtou, Thomas Jones, Katheriue Everton, Henry
Dickison, James Addison, Charles Man, John Sunderline, Mary
Evans, John Jarvise, John Simkins, Benjamen Peck, Richd White,
John Ranger, George Allen & Lately Gee, their Respective Peti-
tions for Lycence to Sell Strong drink as Retaylers are disallowed
by ye Sel. m.
Edward Durant, John Smalpeice, James Mountier, Eliz* Clark,
Thomas Loyd, John Wass, Thorn' Potts & Rowland Dike, their
respective Petitions for Lycence to sell strong drink as Inholders
wr disallowed by y" Sel. m.
Henry Rolts Petition for Lycence to keep a Comon victualling
House is disallowed by ye Sel. men.
Andrew Minot Sayler who wth his wife and two children came
into this Town from Engld abl a m° Since was by order of ye Sel.
me, Warned one 15th of June last todpart w^his family out of this
Town.
Michael Paccanet Seaman who w111 his wife, & a daur who hath
Lost her eye Sight, came from North Carolina into this Town
nbl a moneth Since, Was by order of the Sel. men Warned on y6
16th of June Last to depart w111 his family out of this Town.
John Wentworth of Puncapaug in Dorchester who Sayes he
came lately from thence into this Town was this day warned to
depart.
[ISO.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men, July 12th.
Liberty is granted to Edwd Loyd Esqr, Mesu™ Jonathan Waldo,
John Dolbear & Ambrose Vincint, to digg open the High from the
uper end of Wings Lane downwards as far as the Town Dock for
the Laying a draine or Comon Shear there for the draining the
Cellars of that Neighbourhood, Provided they attend the directions
of the Law in Laying the Same, and also that they forthwth make
good that part of the High way where they Shall So dig.
Pelatia Whitemore of Kittery who Sayes he came from thence
into this Town abl Six moneth Since, w* his wife and three Children
was on the 23th of June Last by order of the Select men warned
to depart out of this Town.
Elizabeth Cravath for the Renewall of her husband Ezek" Cravath"
Lycence to her, to Sell Strong drink as a Retayler at her house
nigh Olivers Dock is approved by ye Sel. men.
Ruth Everton for the Reuewall of her Late husband William
Evertons Lycence to her to Sell Str Drink as a Retayler at Her
House Nigh ye Mill Bridge Approved by ye Sel m.
A list of persons warned by ye Sel. men to depart out of this
Town Since ye 17th Aug 1714 given into ye Clerk of Qr Sessions on
the 16th of July 1715.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men ye 19th of July.
Benja Johns9 Petition to Sel drink as an Inholder disallowd by
ye Sel. men.
Eliza Kelley, John Simkins, Joseph Bramhall, their Petitions to
Sell as Retaylers disallowed.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1715. 231
[181.] At a meeting of ye Sel. men the 25th of July.
The Respective petitions of John Hobbs, Sarah Tomlin, John
Jarvis, Susanna Grey, Thomas Jones, & Salraagrave Claxton, to
Sell drink as Retaylers wr Severally disallowed.
Henry Wright8 Petition to Sell drink as an Inholder disallowed.
William Patten8 Petition, that Richard Pullens Lycence to Sell
Strong drink as an Inholder at ye Green Dragon may be renewed
to him, approved.
The Justices of the Peace, and Sel. men of the Town of Boston
being now assembled, being present.
Coll0 Pen Townsend Esqr, Jeremiah Dummer Esqr., Thomas
Palmer Esq, Paul Dudley Esq, Sam" Lynd Esq, & Coll0. Samu
Checkley Esqr, Justices of the Peace.
Together wth Mesu™ John Marion, Joseph Wadsworth, Willm
Welsted, Cap'. Habijah Savage, Sana" Greenwood, John Charnock,
& John Baker. Sel. men.
Voted. That a ward on the Neck be revived, in like manner as
was agreed by ye Justices & Select men the 4th of August 1712, to
begin the Gth of August next and to continue for the Space of eight
weeks next following.
Agreed. That the Members of Counceil, Justices of the Peace &
Sel. men of this Town, by Turns do walk by night to Inspect the
Orders of ye Town for the Space of Eight weeks ensuing.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, the 2d of August.
Liberty is granted to Sam" Adams to digg open the H. way in
Cross Street for y6 Laying his Cellar draine into the comon Shore
there, Provided he lay the Same wth brick or Stone, and that he
forth with make good that part of the Sd way where he Shall So
digg.
[182.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, the 5th of August.
John Minzes his Petition for Lycence to keep a coffee house or
Victualling House disallowed by y* Sel. men.
George Allen8 Petition for Lycence to Sell drink as a Retayler
or InhokF disallowed by ye Sel. men.
John Jarvice, Cap' John Suudcrland, John Simkins, Salmagrave
Claxton, their respective Petitions to Sell Strong drink as Re-
taylers disallowed by ye Sel. men.
Henry Wright & John Wass their respective Petitions for
Lycence to Sell Strong drink as Retaylers disallowed.
Where as on the 6th of July Last the Sel. men did object ag' the
Renewall of Lycences to Thorn9 Phillips Iuholdr, Thorn9 Phillips
Retayler, Mary Willard, Mary Mould Retayler & John Wass,
retayler, James Sims th Victualler. The Sd Sel. men have now
reconsidered thereof and do withdraw their Sd Objections.
Several persons named in the List Transmitted to ye Sel. men
by the Clerk of the Peace for the County of Suffolke as Lycenced
in the }'ear 1714 viz'.
Thomas Loyd as a Comon Victualler, Sarah Cross as a Re-
tayler.
The Sd Select men do hereby oject to the renewall of their
232 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
respective Lycences, Esteeming them as persons unfit to hold and
Exercis Such imployments, by reason of their not Keeping good
Rule & order in their houses.
Mary Morley Widd° formerly Mary Mansfield Lycenced ye Last
year to Sell as an Inhold' at Pools Wharfe her Petition that her Sd
Lycence may be renewed to her by the Name of Morlej*. Allowed
by ye Sel men.
Monk her Petition that ye Lycence granted ye Last year
to her daughf Richardson who is Since marrd to Sell drink as a
Retayler in \* house formerlj' Woodmansies, may be renewed to
her, Allowed by ye Sel. men.
[183.] Henry Bridghams Petition for Lycence to Sell Coffee
beer Ale and Cyder at a Tenemen' Nigh the Town House next to
Mr Gerrishes now in building, wch he is ab4 to Hire of Cap'
Nath" Oliver. Allowed by ye Sel. men.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, the 9th of August.
Peirsie Tekel is appointed and Impouered to Inspect and
Prosecute all Such persons as Shall Transgess ye Town order or
By- Law, Relateing to any Horse Dry Cattell or Sheep, found going
at Large in the Common, or on the Streets or High wayes in this
Town, for the Remayning part of this Present year, and if
need be to Impound any Such Horse dry Cattell or Sheep So found
going at Large as afore Sd.
Liberty is granted to Mr Adina Bulfinch to diggopen the High
way in Marsh Lane & in Marshells Lane for the repairing his
Conduit pipes wch wr formerly Layd from the Conduit nigh the
Mill Bridg to y* Sd Bulfinch' dwelling House Provided that he
forthwth repaire and make good Such part of the Sd High way
where he Shal So digg.
Pursuant to the directions in the Law Relating to Free Negros.
The Sd Select men do now order the Free Negros, Malattos &c.
of this Town, here after named and each of them dilligeutly to
attend and worke at cleaning or repairing the High wayes, and
other Services of this Town at Such time and places as the Select
men or Such person or persons, whom they Shall therto appoint.
Shall order and direct, for the Space of So many dayes as is here-
after Sett down against each of their names as an [184.]
equivalent to Trainings, Watchings &c. viz'.
daycs.
Robin Rogo, Alias Keats ...... 6
Adam Saffin ........ 1
Mingo Proctor . . . . . . . .4
Coffee Hutchinson ....... 1
Papau Dik . . . . . . 6
Grandy Eliot ........ 6
Peter Quaquo . .3
Phillip Hutchinson ....... 5
Dick Dudley ........ 4
Tom Rumny marsh ....... 4
Samson Negro ........ 1
Exeter Foxcroft • .... 6
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1715. 233
dayei
Ned Hubbert 3
Mingo Quinsey 5
Mingo Walker ........ 4
Joseph Jalla ........ 6
Ephraim Hoyser ....... 5
Boston VVuite 6
Great John ........ 6
Sabastin Levensworth ...... 4
Dick Patience ........ 6
Miugo Winthrop ....... 6
Tom Cowel ........ 6
Toney at Gee* ........ 3
Jo. Black Nann* husbd ...... 5
At a meeting of the Select men y* 16th of August.
Pursuant to the Town vote the 25th of March Last impowering
the Select men to purchace & Lay in a Stock of graine, and ye
Town Votes the 13th of June for applying the Appropriated Bills So
much as is needfull for the pnrchace of Corn or other Provisions.
Voteded. That the Town Treasu' do pay unto Mr W"1 Welsteed
& Cap' Habijah Savage out of y* Appropriated Bills, So much
as they Shall have occasion to draw out for the purchaceing of
Graiue not exceeding five hundred pounds.
Aug. 18th. Messu™ Joseph Wadsworth, Habijah Savage, Samuel
Greenwood & Jn° Baker Sel. m. have granted liberty to Mr Thorn*
Cushing to digg open the H. way in Water Street, for the lle-
pairin ye water pipes there Provided he make good y' part of ye !Sd
Way where he Shall So digg.
[185.] At a meeting of the Selet men the 23th. of August.
The Sel. men haveing heard and Considered the Petition of
Thomas Loyd who had Lycence in the yeare 1714 to Keep a Coition
Victualling Mouse.
Praying the Sel. men to withdraw the objection by them given
in to the Court of Gen" Sessions of the Peace ye 5th of August
against the renewall of his Said Lycence.
Voted, that the Sd Select men do withdraw their Sd Objection,
And do consent that his Sd Lycence may be Renewed.
The Price of Wheat for Regulating the Assize of Bread is five
Shillings and Six pence.
Thomas Jent is admitt a Watch man & the North in the Room
of Joseph Heath, & Rob1 Downing in the Room of Vincint Wil-
liams & at ye South William Ridgell in the Room of Nath" Pulman
deceaced.
Pursuant to a Vote of the Sel. men the 7th of Septr Last.
Voted, that it be left wth Cap* Joseph Wadsworth & Cap' Tim0
Clark to Set men at worke to prolong the pavem' Nigh the line of
DefT'ence So as to make the two pavem" thereto joyn, and also to
carry on a pavem' on the South'7 Side of the gate bo -as they
Shall think Necessary.
CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Upon the Motion and Request of Mr Benja Walker.
Voted. That Liberty is granted to him the Sd Benj* Walker to
Sink a Well on the South Side of Queen Street next adjoyning to
his Row of Shops or houseing there and to place a Pump in ye Same to
Stand as Nigh the Sd buildings as may be, the wch Pump is to lye
open for ye use of the Inhabitants there, Provided he at all times
Secure and make good the High way next adjoyning to and ab'
the Sd Well.
[186.] At a meeting of the Select men, ye 6th of Sept'.
Ordered. That the Town Watch men whereof Mr Exercice Conant
is at present the Overseer do each morning for the Space of Six
moneth ensuing, give Seasonable notice to James Williams Hell
ringer, to Ring the Bell at five of the clock, in as much as at
present there is no Town clock, Where by otherwise he might have
notice. And the Sd. Over seer is directed to give order y' ye Same
be attended.
Whereas there are three of ye Gent"1 who wr by ye Town chosen
to Serve as Scavengers for this year who were not in that office
when the Others were assigned to their respective Wards.
The Sd Select men do now recommend to their care as followeth
viz1.
Mr Fortune Ruddock for Broughtons Ward
Mr William Down for Mill Bridge Ward
Mr Sam" Plummer for Newbery Ward.
At a meeting of the Select men 13th of Septr.
Voted. That ye T. Clerk do Isue forth War" for warning a Town
Meeting on Tuesday ye 20th Cur1 at 2 of y* clock in ye after noon ab'
granting a peice of Land for ye Erecting a New Meeting House
on, ab' Selling thier peice of Land formerly John Mathews", ab'
Letting a Strip of Land Nigh Cap' Soutliiaks, ab' Abateing Some
Rates in Cap' Clarks Lists in 1712 & 13 wch he Sayes are yet out
Standing & can not be gotten in, and ab' any other business wch
Shall be thougt for ye benefit of ye Town.
[187.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, the 26th of Septr.
Ordered. That application be made to the Court of Gen" Sessions
of the peace, holden for ye County of Suffolke at their first Sitting
in Octobr next. Signifieing that this Town is in the practice of
upholding a Select watch, as was agreed upon by the members of
Councel, Justices and Sel. men of this Town the 29th. of April in
y* year 1714. And that the Inhabit" at their meeting in Marsh
Last did Grant the Suirie of Two hundred & fifty pounds to be
raised by a Tax for the Support of the Sd Watch for one year
from thence next ensuing.
Praying the Sd Court to direct and order a Rule for apportioning
and Leveying ye Same as the Law directs, praying also that in
Stating thereof, the Assessors may be left in a capacity of easing
the poorer Sort of persons who according to ye former rules
espcshally y' of the Last year) wr Obliged to pay but a little less
then those of ye most plentyfull Estates.
. SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1715. 235
A
Ordered, to be here Recorded, That on the 2Glh. of July Last.
That Elias Brigden belonging to Char'estow who had then wth
his wife come Lately into this Town.
And Also Sam" Cutler of yc Same who had then come lately
into this Town.
were both by ye Sel. men warned to depart out of this Town.
[188.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, the 4th. of Octobr.
George Maulle who Lately came from Engld wth Cap' Bond, and
Kow in the Service & Imploym' of Mr David Stoddard as a Gar-
dener at Nodles Island.
The Select men do Allow him ye Sd Maulle to Reside & Inhabit
in-this Town, in case ye Sd Mr Stoddard do become obliged in One
hundred pounds to Indempnify ye Town from his being a Charge.
Walter Brown a Barber being present Sayes he came Lately
from London & Arived in this Town Ab' Seven weeks Since.
He is now by ye Sel. men warned to depart out of this Town.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, the 5th of Ocober.
The Sel. men pursuant to the grant of ye Town have Now
Staked outye Land on Church Green for the Setting a New
Mettiug House on viz'.
The westerly Side thereof to Stand thirty feet dist' from the
land formerly belonging to William King and to run parralel there
unto.
The North East corner of the Sd building to Stand thirty eight
foot & nine Inches dstat' Southerly from William Ing' Brick
House.
And the South east corner thereof to Stand thirty five foot &
a halfc dist'. from the North west corner of Benjn. Johns' House.
Voted. That Mr John Smith be desired to repaire the Pump in
Bock Square.
[189.] At a meeting of the Sel. men, the 6th. of October.
Klisha Odling junr his Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drink
as an Inholder at a House hires of Mr John Langdon, being the
Salutation House Nigh Mary' Point. Allowed by the Sel. men &
to be reconiended to the Sessions as Sutably qualified.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men the 11th of Octobr.
Thomas Perks Late of London is admitted to dwell here and
Also John Shipee & in case Mr Tho. Selby & Tho. Phillip be
bound in 10011 bond for each of them.
Elias Brigden of Charlestown is admitted in Case Mrs Mary
Hough & M™ Abigail Jarvise be bound in 10011 as Suretyes.
Voted. That Mr Zach17 Triscot be & hereby is Appointed &
impowered to prosecute all Such persons who Shall Transgress
the Orders or By Laws of this Town Relating to Erregular con-
veying Water from Houses, And that Ab' keeping of Ladders.
Voted. That Mr Jonathan Farnum be appointed & Impowered
to Oversee and Inform of any Breach of the Laws of this Province
according to the Directions in the Law (For Reformation of
236 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Manners). And also to Inspect and Inform of the Breach of
any of the Peuall orders or By-Laws of this Town.
At a meeting of the Sel. men the 18th of October.
The Price of Wheat now Stated by the Sa Sel. men for Regulat-
ing the Assize of Bread is five Shill. p. Bushell.
[19O.] Voted. That Notice be given by Mr John Flaggnnto
Mr Caleb Thomas or Such others who are in the occupation of the
Wind mill on Fort-Hill yl The Select men do require him or them
forth with to Surrender and deliver to them the Possession of the
Land and Houseing there, belonging to the Town of Boston and
of Late improved for the accomodation of ye Sd Wind mill, and
untill the Same be So Surrendered the Sd Select men do Set the
Rent therof at the Rate of four pounds p. annum
Mary Brock being present Sayes She belongs to Scituate and
camu from thence into this Town abl five weeks past, and desires
to continue in here abl a quarter of a year in order to Learn a
Trade.
The Sd Select men do now give her warning to depart out of this
Town to the place where She belongs.
Voted. That one of the New Water Engines be Lodged at Some
convenient place at the North end of this Town.
And that Cap1 Charnock be desired to provide a House Su table
for the Same on the North west Side of the Old N° Meeting
House.
At a meeting of the Sect men, the 25th of Octobr.
Richd Lock Butcher being present Sayes he came Lately from
Engld wlh Cap1 Bond and Arived in this Town the 13th of June
Last. The Sd Sel. men do now warn him to depart out of this
Town.
Voted. That' Thomas Gyles8 Lease for ye Ferry be renewed for
3 year Longer, at ye Same Rent he at his own Charg doing as ye
Law directs ab' Ferry es. See Novr 8.
[191.] Voted. That the Town Clerk in the name of the
Select men to present a Complaint to Session agl Rivers Stanhope,
for Setting up & Keeping School in the Town of Boston for the
Teaching & Instructing of youth to dance etc. in time past without
the allowance & Approbation of the Sel. men of the Sd Town.
And in like Manner to make Complaint ag' Edward Enstone for
Setting up & keepin a School for Teaching Mussick &c.
A lyst of persons warned by ye Sel. men from the 2Gth. Octor to
this day was given to ye Clerk of the Peace the 31th cur'.
Whereas Richard Honowel hath presented to ye_Sel. men an
Acco1 of his disburstments in New makeing a Comon Shore of
Stone at the requst of Sundry persons of that Neighbourhood, of
three hundred and fourteen feet in Length, extending from the
Comon Shore or Maine draiue in North Street, from thence through
Charter Street as far up as to joyn the Cellar draine of Cap'
Thomas Chittey, Amounting in the whole to the Sume of £35. 7.
Od.
With the Names of the Several persons who receive benefit by
haveiug their Cellars drained through the Same viz'.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1715. 237
Thomas Townsend, Jane Chamberln, Joseph Snelling, Sam1
White, William Letherbee, Deac. John Barnerd, William Thomas,
James Smith, Rob4 Sears, Richd Fyfield, John Pullen, Silvanus
Vickers, Eliza Porter, Susanna Wilkings, Thorn' Chittey.
[192.] And the Sd Richd Honeywell haveing by his Petition
desired the Sd Selectmen to Examine the Sd acco1 and to Judg and
award that each of the aforenamed persons or the owners or occu-
piers of the respective Cellars, do pay unto your Petitioner, their
respective proportions to the charge of the Sd Comon Shore in
manner as the Law directs.
The Sd Sel. men have now considered ye premises and do ap-
prove and Allow the Sd Richd Honeywells acco1 of his disburstments
as afore said.
And do judg and award that the Severall persons afore mentioned,
do pa}' unto ye Sd Richd Honeywell as theif proportions the re-
spective Sumes as is hereafter Sett down ag' each of their names
viz.
Thomas Townsend
Jane Chamberline . . . • .
Joseph Snelling . .
Sam11 White . -
William Letherby .....
Deac. John Barnerd . .
William Thomas ......
James Smith ......
Robert Sears . . . . . .
Richd Fyfield . . . . . .
John Pullen .......
Silvanus Vicars ...
Eliza Porter . . . .
Susanna Wilkins
Thomas Chittey ......
35. 7
[193.] At a meeting of the Select men, Octor 81.
Edward Watts his Petition for Lycence to Sell Strong drink as
an Inholder at his House at Winesimet. Allowed by ye Sel. men
and accordingly recomended.
Mercy Abbot wife of John Abbot being present Sayes y* her
husband is gone to Enland ab' an Estate befaln him there, and that
She hath dwelt at Pembrook for a year & halfe Last past, and
came from thence into this Town ab' 14 days Since.
The Select men do now warn her to depart out of this Town to
the place whereto She belongs.
Ordered. That Mr Jn° Flagg do give notice to Mr Emms
Stone Cutter, that ye Sel. m. do require him forth with to remove
& carry away the Stones where with he hath Incumbrd ye H. way
in Corn hill.
% At a meeting of y* Sel. men the 8th of Novr.
238 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Ordered, to be Recorded. That Benjamen Dalstone of G*
Brittaine who Sayes he dwelt at Maryland ab' a quarter of a year,
and came from thence to Dorchistr in N. E. the 17th of Sepf Last,
and from thence to Boston the 20th of Octobr.
By order of the Sel. men he was on ye lrt of Novr Cur1 warned
to depart out of this Town.
The Sel men haveing reconsidered their Vot ye 25th Octor Last.
Voted. That Thorn' Gyles' Lease of ye ferry at the Same rent as
formerl}* be renewed for Seven years.
[194.] At a Meeting of the Sel. men, Nov1. 15th.
Phillip Gardener, Perewig maker, Jorney man to Dr Nazaro,
being present Sayes that he dwelt Last at New York & came from
thence into this Town by Land ab' nine weeks Since, is now by }e
Sel. m warned to depart out of this Town.
Benja Roumage Tayler being present Sayes he came from Eng-
land into this Town wth Cap1 Thomas ab' Six moneths Since, & yl
He Hires a Chamber of Wilks in Dr Cooks Rents in Corn-
hill.
he is now by y* Sel. men warned to depart from this Town.
At a meeting of the Select men, Novr 22th.
Ordered to be here Recorded viz'.
That in the moneth of June Last past. The Sel. m being
Enformed That Evan Davise (a Seman belonging to the Ship
Mercury, Samuel Brisco Master) being brought in Sick and put on
Shore here & Liable to become a charge to this Town. The Sd
Select men did then order & requir the Sd Master, & Cap1 Gilbert
Bant (unto whom the Sd Ship was consigned) they or either of
them to take the care of the Sd Evan Davise and provide for him
both Medicine & Subsistance and Save ye Sd Town from that Charge
as in Law and equity they are obliged.
On the 22th cur1 James Thompson of ye lsld of Jamaca who Sayes
he came thence into this Town in June Last past, and follow
carying of books- into ye country to Sell was by order of ye Sel.
men warned to depart out of this Town.
[195.] Liberty is granted to M" Mary Wilson to digg open
the H. way in Lyn Street for the Laying her Cellar draine into the
Comon Shore there, Provided She Lay the Same wth Brick or Stone
to the Satisfactio of the Select men, and that She forth with make
good Such part of ye Sd H. way where She Shall So digg.
Dorothy Acland being present Sayes y' She belongs to Dover in
Piscatiqua, and that She came from thence into this Town in ye m°
of Septr Last, and that She is entertained at ye House of Mr William
Randoll Jappaner in Queen Street.
She is now by ye Sel. men warned to depart out of this Town.
At a meeting of ye Sel. men, the 3d Decr.
Voted. That y* Town Clerk Isue forth Warrants to Warn y*
Inhabit" qulified to Assemble in a Town meeting ye 7th. of Dec1
cur' at nine of the clock in y* fore noon, to chusc one Hcpre-
sentitive in y* room of Coll". Wiuthrop. And also to Direct &,
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1715. 239
T»powr meet persons to dispose of y" Townes Graine at Such tfcne
as Shall be thought convenient.
and to consult & agree ab' any other thing ueedfull for ye Town.
ye bells to be Rung.
At a meeting of ye Sel. m the 7th of Decr.
Voted. That according to y* Town Vote war* be Isued out for a
Town Meeting the 12th curr'. Then to know ye Towns mind whethr
they are for a Publick or Private Bank.
[196.] At a meeting of the Select men ye 14th Decr.
Voted. That it be reconlended to y* Representitives of this
Town to Endevour to procure An Act to prevent Stage playes £c.
w0!1 may have a Tendancy to corrupt youth &c. and that ye Town
clerk give the Same in writing.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, ye 26th Decr.
Ordered. That Mr William Griggs do Expose the Graine under
his care to Sale, viz1 Indian Corn at Three Shill. Re}- at four Shill-
ings & Wheat at five Shillings p. bushel, on Mondayes, Wedns-
dayes & Frydayes, and that he imploy the Over to give Publick
notice therof.
At a Meeting of the Select men ye 24th of Jan17.
The Sd Select men do approve of Mr Cooksons negro man
named Tobie to be Imployed under him ye Sd Cookson for ye
Sweeping of Chimnycs in this Town.
Mesu" Richard Proctor & John Cookson being present together wth
the Select men, have agreed that the Sd. Mr Cooksons care for the
Sweeping of Chimnyes be limitted to the Bounds of the four North
Millitary Companyes as they are now bounded.
Wheras Mr James Pecker hath presented to the Selct men an
Acco' of his disburstments in New makeiug a comon Shore or
draine of Stone of Ninety-five feet in .Length, Extending from the
Comon Shore in Prince Street, to the Enteranceof the Said Peckers
cellar draine in Salem Street, amounting [197,] in the whole
to the Sume of £9. 10. 0. with the names of the Several persons
who receive benefit by haveing their Cellars drained through the
Same viz'.
Thomas Bnrner Junr, James Pecker, Dorcas Peggee, Nath"
Henchman, Daniel Berry, Nathu Aires, & John Ruck.
And the Sd James Pecker haveing by his Petition desired the Sd
Select men to Examine the Sd Acco' and to Judg and Award that
each of the afore named persons do pay unto him the Sd James
Pecker their respective proportions to the Charge of the Sd Cofnon
Shore or main draine in manner and proportion as the Lawdirect*.
The Sd Sel. men have now considered thereof & do approve &
allow the Sd James Peckers acco' as afore Sd.
And do judg that ye Several persons do pay unto ye Sd James
Pecker as their proportions thereof the respective Sunics here after
Sett down ag1 each of their names as followeth viz'.
240 CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Thorn" Barnerd junr. 1/7 of 80 foot . . . £ 1. 3. 0
Dorcas Peggee 1/6 of £ 8. 7. 0 . . . . £ 1. 7. 10
Nath" Henchman 1/6 of ditto . . . . £ 1. 7. 10
Daniel Berry 1/6 of ditto £ 1. 7. 10
Nath" Aires 1/6 of ditto £ 1. 7. 10
John Ruck 1/6 of ditto £ 1. 7. 10
James Pecker 1/6 of ditto £ 1. 7. 10
£ 9. 10
At a meeting of ye Sel. in, Jan17 30th.
Ordered. That L. Cursus Mathamaticns be deld to Mr Miles it
appearing y' ye 8d booke belongs to y* Church Liberary.
A List of persons warned by ye Sel. men Since ye 26th Octor.
Last is given into ye Clerk of ye Peace.
Mr Benj" Bronsdons Petition to build wth Timbr disallowed.
[198.] At a meeting of his Majtie* Justices of the Peace,
within the Town of Boston. And the Selectmen and Overseers
of the Poor for the Sd Town ye 1" of Feb17.
Voted. That there be a division made of this Town into eight
distinct Wards, in order to their inspecting each respective Ward.
Voted. That it be left wth the Select men to make Such division
Sutable to that occasion.
Voted an Adjournment of this Meeting to Wednesday the 8th
of Feb17 next at five of the Clock in the afternoon.
At a meeting of the Sel. men, ye 7th of Febr.
Whereas the Select men did on the 7th of Septr Anno 14, Lett
unto William Custin, & James Gelchrist a Celler under N° Easterly
corner of the Town-House at Nine pounds p. annum to be pd.
Quarterly and the Sd Custin & Gelcrist haveing signif their agreem'
to Part. The Sel. men do agree that the Sd James Gilcrst be
continued as Tennant there he paying the rent now behind as what
Shall become due for the future, and that the Sd William Custin
be dismist.
The Select men have now Lett to Mr John Greenough that the
Townes wharf e lately built at the North end of North Street, and
the Sd Greeno agrees to pay as the rent thereof five pounds p.
annum, comenceing the Rent from the first day of Novr Last.
[199.] At a meeting of His Majtic8 Justices of ye Pence within
the Town of Boston, and the Select men and Overseers of the Poor
of the Said Town the 8th day of Fein-nary.
Pursuant to their Resolve at ye Last meeting on the first day of
Feb17 cur*. The Select men haveing Projected a distribution of
this Town into distinct wards, the wch being now read, is as foi-
loweth viz*.
North-ward
N° 1. Bounded Northerly by Charles River, and South by the
North Sides of Fleet-Street & Bennet Street.
SELECTMEN'S RECORDS, 1715. 241
2. Fleet-ward
Bounded Northerly by the South Side of Fleet Street
aud Bennet-Street, and Southerly by Wood & Beer
Lanes.
3. Bridge-ward
Bounded Northerly by Wood & Beer Lanes and South-
erly by the Mill Creek.
4. Creek- Ward.
Bounded Northerly by the Mil-Creek, and Sotherly by
the North Side of Wings Lane, from the uper end
there of, the North Side of Hanover Street, to the Orange
Tree, and the North East Side of Cambridge Street.
[2OO.J N° 5. Kings- Ward
Bounded Northerly by the South Side of Wings-Lane
from the uper end there of the South Side of Hannover
Street, and the South westerly SMe of Cambridge Street,
and Southerly byye north Side of Kiug& Queens Streets
to the South ward of the writeing School House, Mr
Cottons House the Southermost House.
6. Change- ward
Bounded Northerly by the South Sides of Kings and
Queens Streets, and Southerly by the North Side of
Milk-street, thence the West Side of Malbrough Street
as far as Rawsons Lane, the North Side thereof, and
the north Side of the Coinon.
7. Pond- Ward
Bounded Northerly by the South Side of Milk Street,
thence the East Side of Malbrough Street as far as
Rawsons Lane, the South Side thereof, Southed}' by the
North Side of West & Pond Stieets, blind Lane, and
thence the North Side of Summer Street.
8. South- Ward
Bounded Northerly by the South Side of Summer Street
as far down as Church Green, the South Side of Blind
Lane, of Pond & West Streets And Southerly by the
Townes Southern bounds.
Voted an agreement to the aforementioned Promotion.
[2OI.] For the maintaining of Good Rulf and order.
The Sd Justices, Sel. men and overseers of the Poor, have now
agreed to vissit Such and So many, of the familyes withing the
respective wards as they Shall think needfull, and to repeat their
vissits at discrection, begining their first Vissit on Tuesday the 14th
of Febry cur', viz'.
In N° 1. North-Ward
Adam Wiuthrop }
Edwd Hutchinson )
Mr John Baker Sel. m.
Cap' Ed. Marty n O. P.
James Smith Mario1 Consta.
242 GITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
In N° 2. Fleet- Ward
John Clarke )
Samu Checkley j
Mr Sam11 Greenwood Sel. m.
Cap4. Tho' Smith O. P.
John Sunderland, Consta.
In No 3. Bridge- Ward.
Edw* Loyd j E
William Harris j
Cap' Hab. Savage. Sel. r
Mr James Gooch 3 . P.
Consta Noah Chapney
In No 4. Creek Ward
Samu Lynde > „
Wm Hutchinson j *
Mr Joseph Wadsworth Sel. Hi,
Consta. John Dixwell
In No 5. Kings- Ward
Oliver Noyes ^
David Jefferyes V Esq™
Anth° Stoddard J
Mr John Charnock Sel. m.
Mr John Legg, O. P.
Consta James Smith junr
In No 6. Change-Ward
Elisha Cook ~)
Capt Sam" Keeling £• Esq™
Grove Hirst )
Cap4 Edwd Winslow
Mr Wm Welsteed
Consta James Scolley
[2O3.] In No 7. Pond- Ward.
Thorn' Palmer
Thorn' Newton
Mr Dajiiel Oliver O. P.
Consta Zachry Thayer.
In No 8. South- Ward
Samu Sewal ~\
Pen Townsend >• Esq™
Edwd Bromfeeld )
Mr John Marion Sel. m
Cap4 Tim0 Clark. O. P.
Consta Caleb Edey.
At a meeting of the Sel men the 14th of Feb17.
Liberty is Granted to James Wright of Boston Barber to Jett
his Shop windows at his House wch he hires of Mr Robinson in Ann
Street, not exceeding twelve inches into the Street, and So to con-
tinue during the Townes pleasure.
SELECTMAN'S RECORDS, 1715. 243
At a meeting of the Sel. men y" 21(h Feb17.
Mr John Sale haveing Occupied a Cellar under the Town House
(Late in the Tenure of Mr John Ruck) from the 22th of may to y8
7th of Octobr Last past for wch he now agrees to pay into ye Town
Treasury £5.5.0.
The Sel. men do now Lett to Mr Jon* Williams the afore Sd
Cellar from the 7th of October Last at 14U p. annum & ys Sd
Williams being present doth agree thereto.
Memorandum there is owing from Mr Jn° Greenough. Rent of
ye Slip at North Street from 1* March 1711-12, to ye l"Novr. 1715
according to agreem' entered the 29th. Novr 1708, is 2 year 9mo at
30/
[2O3.] At a meeting of the Select men, the 27th. of
Ordered. That the Town Clerk do Issue for warr" for warning
the Inhabit*' to Assemble in a Publick Town Meeting at the Town-
House on Monday the 12th of March next at nine of the clock in the
fore noon, then and there to choose Select men and other Town
Officers to Serve for the year Ensuing, & to Grant money to defray
necessary charges, and to agree ab* any other matter or tiling wch
Shall be thought needfull for the benefit of the Town. And that
ye Rd Dr. Cotton Mather be desired there to begin vf^ prayer at the
Opening of Sd Meeting.
March 17th. Cap' Habijah Savage, Mesu" WilItn.Welsteed, John
Charnock & John Baker being the Majority of the Sel. men of
Boston have Granted to Mr. Jer Allen the Liberty of digging open
the H. way from the Sd Mr Aliens Cellar (now makeing) nigh Mr
Colmans Meeting House from thence as far as Wings Lane for the
Laying his cellar draine into the Coulon Shore there, Provided he
Lay ye Sd draine w* brick or Stone as the Law directs, and also
that he forth*"1 make good Such part of the Sd H. way where he
Shall So digg.
[End of the Second Book of Selectmens' Records. — w. H. w.]
INDEX.
INDEX OF PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Abbreviations: A, house; I, land; to. A., warehouse.
Adkison's lane, 17.
Adkinson's, alia* Long lane, 93.
dock, 63.
Alme* or Workhouse, 77, 85, 109, 110, 118,
184.
fence and building,
20, 27.
pump, 25.
(See also, Work-
house.)
Ammunition. (See Powder.)
Andover, 227.
Ann (Anne) street, 110, 125, 128, 160, 166, 167,
171, 179, 182, 184, 211.
repairs, 174.
paving, 81, 190, 211.
conduit, repairs, 143, 161,
217.
•waste water, 175.
projection into, 242.
bridge over. (See
Bridget.)
Annapalis, 222.
Annapolis Royal, 120, 121, 128, 217.
Assembly or Court, General, 22, 31, 83, 90,
108, 111,206,218.
address to, 101, 149, 151,
165, 180, 186, 194, 207,
217, 228, 239.
Attleburough, 120.
Back street, 105.
old water course in, 87.
drain, 203.
Bank, public or private, proposed, 239.
Barbadose, 38, 50, 227.
Battery, North, repairs, 58.
damage at, 94.
land at, let, 98.
•wharf and dock at, 161.
(See also Merry's Point.)
South, 9, 26, 31, 98.
watchman at, 99, 118, 148,
183.
(See also Sconce.)
Battery alley, proposed widening, 175.
Battree ward, 192.
Beacon, the, 91.
street, 82, 109, 140.
Beer lane, 241.
Bells, ringing of, 148, 174, 181, 194, 197, 216,
234.
tolling of, 29, 30, 129.
Bendall's cove, 40.
(See also Dock.)
Bennet (Benet) street, 202, 208, 240, 241.
sewer, 165, 215.
Beverly, 221.
Rilrica (Billericat), 72.
Bill of costs from Mrs. Whetcombe, 14.
Bills allowed, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
22,23,24,25,27,28,29,57.
records of drafts for, 27.
Bills of credit, 16, 21.
to promote raising of, 5.
not to be taken, 31.
loaned, 141.
appropriated, 148.
Births, record of, 3.
deaths and marriages, records, 95.
Black Horse lane (so called), 30.
Blind lane, 241.
Blue mil lands. (See Lands.)
Boston marsh. (See Lands.)
Bounds. (See Perambulations.)
Bowling green, 28.
Brantree (Brantry), 13, 28, 30, 36, 37, 39, 43,
47, 64, 78, 80, 84, 85,
97, 101, 10«, 123, 131,
181.
Brattle street, 153, 155, 156, 163.
Bread, assize of. (See Wheat.)
Brew house, 122, 220.
Bricks, viewers of, 160.
moulds, sealing of, 164.
Brick-kilu, dangerous, 93.
and lime, liberty to burn, 17, 42.
Bridgewater, 25, 166.
Bridge, the county, near Maiden, 209.
on highway to Lyn, 28.
at Rumney Marsh, 107.
nigh Oliver's dock, 34, 87.
by Oliver's brew house in Water
street, 122.
over creek in Mackrill lane, pre-
sentment of, 94.
to erect, 105 ; securing of, 110.
over creek in Ann street, 110, 174,
190, 211.
dangerous, 124, 125; to be made
fast, 123.
repairs, 160; width, 167.
draw, 39, 142; presentment, 155.
mill, 47, 54, 110, 128, 130, 143, 160,
164, 175, 189, 197, 230, 232; sub-
scriptions for widening, 137.
over Mill Creek, complaint, vs., 40.
at lower street, to make safe, 44.
nigh Sam'll Wentworth's house,
45; to be secured 65; new,
width, 76, 77.
swinging, 84.
Ward (No. 3), 242.
bounds, 241.
Bristol!, 57.
Brook, next to Braintree, 78, 101.
near Maiden line, 209.
Brooklyn (Brookline, formerly Muddy
River), money to be paid to, 157.
Broughton Ward, 192, 234.
Building*, wooden, permits to build.
Joshua Hewes, jr., 3.
Wm. Burroughs, 3.
Capt. John Wing, 5.
John Beard, 7.
Eneas Salter, 8.
Christopher Sanders, 20.
Joshua Winsor, still-
house, 20.
William Brown, still-
house, 24.
Robert Qibbs, still-
house, 27.
timber, built contrary to law, 99,
182.
to prosecute for, 192.
250
CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Fires, water engine, repairs, 25, 41.
company organized, 29,
63, 154.
service of, 86.
to procure from Eng-
land, 41.
two new, equipments
for, 56.
house, location, 59.
placed in charge of fire
wards, 217.
new, procured 219.
two, payment, for, 228.
houses, locations, 229,
236.
Fire wards, appointed, 155.
Fish street, 96, 113, 146, 160, 175,211,214,219.
drain in, 190.
paving in, 142, 183.
widened, 224.
Flats. (See Lands).
Fleet street, 95, 159, 240, 241.
common sewer In, 207.
encroachment, 95.
paving in, 96, 183.
Fleet Ward ( Ward 2) , 242.
bounds, 241.
Fort Hill, 27.
houses on, 3, 23, 105, 219.
let 23, 91,174.
rooms in, let, 186, 193,
198, 205, 210.
to be used as hospital,
145.
isnd at, let for windmill, 174.
land and houses at to be surren-
dered to town, 236.
Fortifications, 51, 98.
on the neck, 83, 80, 141, 143,
148, 170, 179, 183, 198, 229,
233.
new, 76.
at Merry's Point, old, 67.
new, 67.
French prisoners, restraint of, 42.
French Protestants. (See Meeting IToutes.')
Funerals, tolling of bells for, 29, 30, 62.
Gallop's point, 40.
Gallows, at the Neck, 34.
Garden court, 159.
George Tavern, 65.
Globes, town's, to be returned, 14.
Governor, 29, 31, 42, 54, 55, 64, 89, 96, 141,
157, 188,196.
and Council, 34, 61, 90, 94, 106,
122,143,194,217,221.
representatives de-
sired to meet
with, 89.
(See also Council.)
Governor's spring, cistern at, repairs, 26.
pump at, 26.
Grain, petition for law concerning measure-
ment of, 15. (See also Provision*.)
Granary, the, near the Common, 19.
rent and services at, 224.
Graves, fees for digging, 3, 4, 107.
digaer, at N'orth Burial Ground, 198.
(See Burin lit.)
Great Brittaine, 188, 222, 228, 229, 238.
Green Dragon, the, 49, 66, 75, 212, 217, 231.
Greenlief Enoch, petition for judgment vs.,
124.
Greenough's alley, claim to, 74.
Guns, mounting of, 159. (See also Field
Carriaffet.)
Hanover (Hannover) street, 150, 171,182,241.
paving, 90, 107, 113,114,
115, 129. 144.
conduit, 90, 16T.
width, 102, widened,
109, 126.
Hanover (Hannover) street, shade tree*, 176.
sewer, 204.
Hartford, 8.
Haverill, Havrill (Haverhill), 41, 90.
Hemp, to promote raising, 5.
Hill, the 92.
before Capt. Dyer's, 72.
in Treamount street, 134, 135.
Hingham, 70.
Horse pond on the Neck, 224.
Houses. (See Landu.)
Hucksters, regulation of, 164, 193, 207.
Hudson's Poiut, 8i, 149.
Hull street, fence on, 200.
Tmpost office, 60, 182.
Incorporation of town and its nffairs, pro-
posals for, 83; committee to meet 84.
Indian corn. (See Provisions.)
Inhabitants admitted, 1, 2, 8, 10, 25, 26, 78,
118, 139, 140.
conditionally, 131, 208,
217, 2-20, 221, 222,
223, 235.
admission of, proposed act, 120.
new list to be taken 7 ; allowance
for 10.
Inmates warned out, 8, 9, 13, 16, 23, 25, 28, 31,
33, 35, 37, 38, 41, 42,
46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53,
64, 57, 58, 69, 61, 63,
64, 6«, 72, 76, 7*, 80,
90,91,99, 100, 101,107,
110, 117, 120, 121, 122,
123, 124, 126, 128, 120,
135, 140, 141, 154, 156,
165, 166, 169, 173, 177,
184, 186, 187, 190, 192,
197, 198, 205, 208, 215,
216, 221, 222,224,226,
227, 228, 2-29, 230, 235,
236, 237, 238.
proceedings against, 26,
29, 58, 59, 67, 68, 70,
78,81,84,100,101,130,
134, 185, 186, 190, 209,
214.
not to publish, 8.
list filed, 228, 230, 236,
240.
from abroad by vessels, to ascertain,
60.
to appear before selectmen, 137.
not admitted, proceedings against,
182.
to find security, 214.
by-law against strangers, to post,
Intemperance, immorality, profanity, etc.,
law, informer against breach of, 161.
Ireland, 220.
Jamaca (Jamaica), 107, 221.
island of, 238.
Jersle (Jersey), East, 7.
Johnson galley (vessel), 99.
Jurors, 58, 59.
Jury, grand, 39, 31, 182.
Justices of the Peace, 18,20, 44, 50, 58. 59, 67,
68, 70, 71, 77, 78, 84, 98, 99, 104, 107, 113,
116, 125, 130, 134, 151, 152, 153, 155, 156,
158,161, 162, 163,169, 171, 172, 177,185,
186, 190, 191, 192, 204, 206, 207, 208, 209,
212, 214, 221, 226, 231, 234, 240, 241.
King street, 98, 100, 104, 105, 106, 141, 143,
149, 156, 157, 166, 189, 201,206,
213,228,241.
encroachments, 100, 123, 124, 150,
159.
common sower, 107, 110, 111,
117, accepted; 124.
ornamental direction for (sign7),
ISt.
INDEX OF PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
251
Clng street, line, 158 ; at town house, 163.
extended and laid out to low
water mark, 130.
waste water at lower end, 134.
flats belonging to, 135, 167,
168.
circular line at foot of, 117, 135,
158, 188.
agreement relative to,
154.
projections Into, 173, 175, 200.
pavement, 188.
jfings Ward (No. 5), 242.
bounds, 241.
Kittery, 47, 230.
Ladders, to enforce town order, 186.
(See also Fire».)
Lamb, sign of the, near Maiden line, 209.
Lamb's dam, in the Neck, 81.
(See also Dams.)
Lauds, rents and dues, list to be made,
182.
town's, quit rent for, 6.
lower end of Common, en-
croached, 9.
let to Henry Hill, 11.
laid out to Benja. Emons, 4.
& flats near Deacon Allen, let,
10.
formerly let to Richard Cook,
dec'd, 32.
In Cornhill, 86.
in South street, 87.
at North Battery, let, 98.
at slip at Wood lane, 103.
In Peirse's alley, 105.
nigh the Mill bridge, en-
croached, 130.
nigh the town house, let,
134.
In Treamount street, 135.
on Fort Hill, let, 174, to be
surrendered to town, 236.
formerly John Mathews, con-
cerning letting of, 234.
nigh Capt. Southiak's, con-
cerning letting of, 234.
at Merry's Point, let, 67.
belonging to Burying place,
bounds and let, 78, 79.
near the Alms house, 109;
encroached, 85.
next the Watering place
(Wheeler's pond), 78, 79,
80.
on the Neck, improvement,
63; let, 67.
to be sold, 133, 145.
near Roxbury gate, let, 32,
33, to stake out & fence in,
46.
beyond the salt pond (Neck),
and bull pasture, lot 65.
for new meeting house
(Church Green), 234 ; staked
out 235.
General Court's prant of 1000
acres to free school, to pro-
cure copy, 14 ; on north side
Merimcck river, to ascertain
location, 208.
at Muddy River, 132, to be
sold; 133; produce of, 150,
157.
Muddy Iliver marsh, 65.
Boston marsh, 80.
Roxbury marsh, 81.
flats, southerly end of town,
38.
by the Neck, 80.
foot of King street, 130,
135, 167, 168.
grant of, 106.
Lands, town's, flats, foot of South street,
160.
before tho town and
plan of, settlement
asked for, 151.
at Blue Hills, Brantree (Mt.
Wolliston), 28; to assert
town's interest in!3; granted
to town for schools and to
the Cannoneer, 30, 31 ; to se-
cure, 31 ; settlement of con-
troversies, concerning, 36,
37 ; improvement, 39 ; propo-
sal to lease portion, 43; let,
46, 47 ; to settle contests con-
cerning, 64, 65.
abatement of rent, 76; Scruf-
fln's meadow, 78.
Improvement of, 80 ; disposi-
tion, 84; to let, 85.
lines and bounds, to run, 97,
101.
plan 101 ; to be sold, 128.
money from, disposition,
106.
concerning sale, 106; sold,
131.
money received for, let, 135.
proposed loan, 178; let, 181.
investment of, 194, 214, 219.
Towns (houses,) formerly John
Matbews, to secure title to,
7 ; let, 37.
where Cheever dwelt, agree-
ment to erect new, 11.
formerly occupied by Mrs.
Whetcomb, let, 15.
possession taken 8 ; to vacate.
32.
formerly occupied by Ed-
mund Ranger, 33, 36.
near Mrs. Whetcomb, 58.
in Beacon street. 109, 110, 123,
140; occupied by Seth
Smith, given up 81; let,
82.
occupied by Nath'l Williams,
224.
on Fort Hill, 3, 23, 91, 105,
145, 174, 186, 193, 198, 206,
210, 236.
Improvement of, 219.
Lands or buildings. Owners —
Adams, Samuel, h., 231.
Addington, Mr., 1., 158.
Isaac, h., 35.
Adkins, Thomas, h., 84.
Adkinson, Mrs., 1., 129.
Alfords, Capt., 1., 81.
Allen, Deacon (dec'd), h., 10.
Rev., James, bakeshop,
19.
Jeremiah, 1., 133, h., 243,
Jonathan, h., 150.
Joseph, 1., 42.
Aires, Nathaniel, h., 240.
Alden, John, h., 22.
John, jr., h., 10.
William, 1., 132.
Antram, Win., h., 81, 98.
Apthorp, Mr., h., 117,
Armitage, Mrs., 1., 133.
Arnalt, Mrs. H., 137.
Atwood, John, h., 136.
Oliver, h., 113.
Audlings, h., 229.
Baxter, Nicholas (formerly),!.,
42.
Battles, Thomas, 1., 79.
Bartles, Edward, h. and 1., 85.
Baley, Samuel, h., 68.
Ballontine, Capt., h., 181.
Ballemine, Col., h., 218.
252
CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Lands or buildings. Owners. — Continued.
Balston, Mr., 1. 133.
Jonathan, (dec'd), h.,
62, 1., 133.
John, h., 26.
Bant, Gilbert, h., 68.
Baker, Leah, h., 14.
Bannister, Thomas, h., 165, 180,
216, 217.
Barrell, Cnpt., 1., 158.
Barton, John, h., 175.
James, h., 44.
Bamerd.Dea. John, h., 136, 214,
219, 220, 237.
Thomas, jr., h., 187, 240.
Barbour, Peter, h., 68.
Belcher, Capt., h., 229.
Andrew, w. h., 10.
Belknap, Mr., h., 134, 135.
Bernard, James, 1. and w. h., 82.
Bennet, Mr., 1., 67.
Berry, Daniel, h. 240.
James, h., 136.
Bill, Richard, h., 136.
Samuel, shop, 200, 223.
Billing, Joseph, h., 150.
Blague, Capt. Newcomb, h., 173.
Borland, John, 1., 17.
Bourland, John, h., 182.
Bordman, William, h., 76.
Boon, Mr., h., 118.
Boyce, Samuel, 1..202, 208.
Boylston, Zabdiel, shop, 153; h.,
162, 170, 185.
Brattle, Thomas,!., 153, 155, 156;
h., 151, 152.
Bream, Benj., h., 136.
Brentnall, John, h., 166.
Bridge, Samuel, 1., 82.
Bridgbam, Joseph, h., 68.
Brown, , of Roxbury, 1., 80.
William, h., 136.
Broughton, Mr., w. h., 30.
Bucanan, John, h., 74, 124, 146.
147.
Buckmaster, Joseph, h., 19.
Bulfinch, Adina, h., 232.
Bull, Mary, widow, h., 189.
Bunnell, Samuel, jr., h., 125.
Burnell, Samuel, h., 136, 168.
Butler, Mr., 1., 158.
Peter, b'ld'g, 173.
Buttolph, , barn, 133.
Burrington, Lydia (formerly
of), h., 142.
Cabbot, George, 1., 205, 206.
Calef, Robert, jr., h, 68.
Calefe, Robert, 1., 145.
Callender, Ellas, h., 87.
Campbell (Camball) John, h.,
163,189.
Carter, Ralph (dec'd), h., 39.
Carworthy, Francis, widow, 1.,
56.
Chaffins, , h., 85.
Chandler, Mary, h., 187.
Chancey, Mr. (occupied by), h.
and 1., 63.
Chamberline, Jane, h., 237.
Thomas, h.,79, 204.
Charnock, John, h., 136.
Checkley, Madam, h., 197.
Cheever, Ezekiel, h., 8, 11, 79.
Thomas, h., 85.
Chittey, Thomas, h., 237.
Clark, Madam, 1., 117.
John.h., 184.
Jonas, h., 165.
Thomas, 1., 183.
Capt. Timothy, 1., 109; h.,
151, 153.
Samuel, h., 200.
William, h., 195.
Lands or buildings. Owners. — Continued.
Clinch (Clench), Susannah (oc-
cupied by), h., 124,147.
Cobbet, goodman (formerly), h.,
123.
Cock, Nicholas, b., 140, 146, 147.
Robert, h., 143.
Cole, Martha, h., 196.
William (dec'd), h., 138,
147.
Coleman, John, et al., w. h., 84.
Condey, Jeremiah, h., 136, 220.
Cook, Deacon, 1..20.
Dr. Elisha, 1..218, 227 ;w.
h.,117, 135, 149, 154,158;
shop, 124; h., 118, 120,
238.
Copp, Elder, h., 30, 51.
Elder David, 1., 165, 171,
187, 211.
Elder David, grandchil-
dren, h., 187.
Copp, William (dec'd), h., 30.
Cotton, Mr., h., 241.
Cowell, Mr., 1., 157.
Cravath, Elizabeth, h., 230.
Creese, Dr., h., 74.
Thomas, 1., 184, 195.
Dafforn, Mrs., b., 24.
Davise, widow Mary, h., 205.
& Mattox, h., 68.
Day, Mark, h., 203.
Dereing , h., 100.
Mr., 1., 151, 153, 155 ; h,,
142.
Dinelyes, , land, 210.
Downs, Thomas, h., 13.
Draper, Richard, h., 57.
Dummer, , 1..48.
Mr., h., 188.
Dyer, Mr., barn, 192.
Benj., h., 63, 229.
Gyles, 1., 78; h., 44, 78.
Dynly, Sarah, h., 152, 153.
Edwards, Mrs. Mary, h., 145,
146, 147.
Eldridge, Joseph (dec'd), son's
estate., 1., 83.
Eliee, Robert, h., 175.
Ellis, Dr. Robert, h., 172.
Eliot, Mr., h., 222.
Andrew, h., 223.
Etnons, Benj., 1., 4.
Evans, Capt. Jonathan, h., 159.
Everton, widow Ruth, h.,230.
Capt. William, h., 189.
Fairwether, John, w. h., 83.
Farnum, widow, h., 136.
John, h., 47, 220.
Jonathan, h., 136.
Fanuel, Mr., w. h., 105; h., 117.
Fenno, Ephraim, h., 68.
Fisher, William, h., 180.
Fitch, Benjamin, h., 122.
Thomas, 1., 227; h., 16, 32.
Flagg, John, 1., 126.
Foster, Mr., h., 35.
Hopestill, 1., 227.
John, w. h., 19.
Foy, Mr., b'ld'g, 173.
Frances, Abram, h., 122.
Frankling, Henry, h., 39, 113.
Frary.Theophilus (dec'd), 1., 80.
French Protestants, 1., 43.
Fyfield, Richard, 1., 145; h., 237.
Gallop, Benjamin, h., 68.
Gardener, Mrs., 1., 102.
Priscllla, 1., 113, 114.
Gates, widow, b., 19.
INDEX or PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
253
Lands or buildings. Owners. — Continued.
Gee, Joshua, 1., 51, 87, 165, 170;
h., 51, 1U3; shop, 96.
George tavern, the, 1., 65.
Gerrish, Mr., h., 232.
Gibhoon, , h., 151.
Gibbs, Mr., h., 86.
Mrs., h., 151, 153, 155,158.
Henry, 1., 151, 153.
Kobcrt, I., 27.
Gill, Mrs., h., 191, 192, 193.
Gillam, , h., 75.
Given, Martha, h., 152, 153.
Glover, Mr., I., 77, 78.
Goold, Experience, h., 147, 196.
Gowuii, Lemuel, 1., 201.
Grant, James, h., 136, 167.
Green, Samuel, h., 187.
Greenliefe, , h., 209.
Enoch, 1., 99, 182;
shop, 218; b'ld'gs,
105; h., 123, 124,
159, 160.
Samuel, b'ld'g, 151;
h.,182.
Greeves, Samuel, father of, h.,
56.
Grice, Samuel, h., 146, 147.
Griggs, Mr., 2.'2.
Grover, Simon, 1., 209.
Gueno, Henry, h., 216, 217.
Gutridgc, , 1., 133.
Gyles,
Robert, h., 86.
-, 1., 202.
Hallnway, William, shop, 75.
llahvel, Mr., shop, 133.
Hare, Mrs., 1., 129.
Harris, Capt. Richard, h., 108.
Harrise, William, h., 12'J.
Harwood, John, h., 119, 136.
Haugh, Samuel, 1., 43; h. 151,
153.
Hauksworth, Mrs., h., 75.
Hayman, Mrs., 1., 183.
Henchman, isalhanicl, h., 240.
Henley, Hannah (successor to),
h., 147, 196.
Hill, Henry, 1., 160, 179; h., 87.
Hillier, James, 1., 176.
Joseph, 1., 155, 156; h,
113, 155, 171, 172, 176,
205, 212.
Holland, Thomas, shop, 196.
Holmes, Francis, h., 156, 183.
Capt. Nathaniel, b.,
101.
Hood, Joseph, 1., 218.
Samuel, h., 136.
How, James, h., 226.
Howard, Robert, h., 220.
Hudson, Francis (dec'd), 1., 42.
Hunt, Ephraim, h., 136.
Mrs. Mary, h. 165.
Sarah, h., 188.
John, h., 223.
Hutchinson, Edward, 1., 224.
Eliakim, 1., 63;
w.b., 103.
Elisha, h., 160.
Capt. Thomaa, I.,
191; b., 159, 193.
Ings, William, h., 235.
Ireland, William, h., 19, 69, 70,
127, 201.
Jackson, Thomas, h., 105.
Jefferyes, David, 1., 78.
Jepson, William, h., 54.
Johns, Benjamin, h., 151, 213,
215, 235.
Johnson, Margaret, h., 60.
Lands or buildings. Owners. — Continued.
Joles, widow, h., 136.
Jones, widow, h., 79, 19<5.
Hannah, 1., 0.
Matuew, h., 147.
Thomas, h., 222.
Keen, William, h., 10, 32.
Kilby, John, 1., 155.
Kinds, Mrs., h., 220.
King, William (formerly of), 1.,
235.
Knight, Sarah, h., 68.
Lablond, James, h. and 1., 48;
h., 46, 132.
Lamb, Mr., 1., 81.
Lane, John, b., 195.
Langdon, John, sen., b., 211,
235.
Leasonhee, Marcy, b., 146, 147.
173.
Leblond, Ann, b., 212.
Leech, Peter, h., 147, 196.
Letherby, William, h., 237.
Lillies, riamuel, 1., 68.
Lynd, Mr., 1., 158.
Lyndes, Justice, 1., 132.
Maccarty, Elizabeth, h., 151,
152, 156.
Florence, h., 158, 163.
Malam, Joseph, 1., 43.
Man, William, h., 151, 158.
Manley, William, h., 180.
Mansfeeld, Mary, b., 189.
Marble, Thomas, h., 119, 127,
199.
Marion, Mr., b., 210.
Marshall, , 1., 129.
Samuel, 1., 133, 141,
142.
Martyn, Capt. Edward, h., 154,
220.
Masman, James, h., 174.
Mason, Arthur (granary), 19.
David (granary), 224.
Mather, Cotton, h.,«8, 129.
Mr., h., 168.
Mathews, John, 1., 181, (for-
merlybf), h.,7, 37.
Mattock, Samuel, h., 171.
Meers, James, h., 142, 152, 153.
Samuel, h., 128, 143, 218.
Middlecot, , (pasture), 132.
Madam, h., 51, 121.
Richard (dec'd), h.,
75.
Mills, Edward, h., 176.
Miles, Captain, 1., 63.
Minot, Mr., w. h., 157.
1., 133.
Stephen, 1., 65; h., 15, 35,
69, 85, 161.
Morrise, Charles, h., 150.
Morss, Mrs., h., 102.
Mountford, William, h., 87.
Mountfort, Elizabeth, h., 40.
Benjamin, h., 35.
Jonathan, h., 47, 68,
129, 190, 220.
Mould, Samuel, h., 68.
Mullegan, John, b., 197.
Nancy, Mrs., h., 154.
Nash, , (shop), 82.
Nichols, or Nicholls, John, h.,
138; 1., 164.
Norton, David, h., 138, 204.
Noyse, Mr., h. and 1., 133.
Noyes, Capt. Oliver, h., 85.
and partners,
1., 148.
254
CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Lands or buildings. Owners. — Continued.
Obbinson, William, h., 68.
Oborn, , 1., 210.
Odling, Elisba, Jr., h., 142.
Oliver, Mrs., 1., 133.
Daniel, 1., 133.
Capt. Nathan, b., 232.
Owen, William, h., 19, 22.
Paige, Colonel, 1., 28, 69, 156,
209; b., 119, 229.
Paine, Richard, 1., 42.
William, h., 160.
Parker, John, b., 220.
Parkman, widow, h.. 200.
William, Jr., b., 98.
Parrise, , (R. M.), h., 69.
Paxton, Capt., w. h., 75.
Payn, William, h., 123, 151, 159.
Pecker, James, h., 136, 239, 240.
Peggey, Dorcas, h., 176.
Peggee, Dorcas, h., 240.
Peirse, Moses, h., 129, 220.
Peinjon, Mrs. (b'ld'g), 174.
Thomas, b., 212.
Peneman, James, b., 210.
Perram, Joseph, h., 136.
Phelpb, Sarah, h., 142.
Phillips, Mary, (mother of
Sarnl.),!., 156, 163; h.,
49.
Samuel, 1., 156, 158;
shop, 5, 6; b., 157, 163.
Thomas, 1., 182; h., 75,
223; "Sun Tavern,"
175.
Pitta, Ditt, h., 168.
Capt. James, h., 101, 119,
120, 136, 151, 156; store-
bouse, 168, 220.
Capt., h., 154.
Porter, Elizabeth, h., 237.
Pownlng, Eliza, h., 151, 153.
Powell, Mr., 1., 76.
Proctor, Obadiab, h., 52.
Edward, h., 142.
Kichard,h.,86,152,153,
223.
Pratt, Mr. (B. M.),h.,209.
Price, Thomas, h., 223.
Prout, Deborah, h,, 147.
Jobn, h., 147.
Joseph, 1., 226; h., 147
(guardian), b., 136,175.
Timothy (dec'd), h., 122.
Pullen, John, h., 237.
Pumey, Francis, h., 147, 196.
Rand, Samuel, 1., 205, 206; h.,
223.
Randall, William, b., 238.
Ransford, Huldah, 1..218.
Rayner, John.b., 124.
Reed, Obadiah, 1., 148; h., 136.
Rewey, Abraham (occupied by),
b. 198.
Richards, Thomas, 1., 193.
Richardson, Amos (formerly
of),h., 26.
Margaret, b., 95.
Mercy, b., 136.
Roberts, Jobn, jr., b., 121.
Robie, William, h., 147.
Robinson, Mr., h., 242.
Ruck, John, 1., 224; h., 68, 200,
240.
Rudock, Fortune, h., 184.
Russell, Jobn, b., 24.
Banders, Mrs. 1., 155.
Baiter, widow, h., 26.
Samuel, 1., 220.
Lands or buildings. Owners. — Continued,
Savage, Madam, b., 167 ; shop,
190.
Epbriara,l.,151;b.,120,
121.
Habijah, 1., 48; h., 95.
Col. Thomas, h., 122.
123, 165, 192. 229.
Sears, Robert, b., 121, 237.
Bewail, Judge Samuel, I., 153,
200,229; h.,64.
Bhaler, Micbael, 1., 77; still-
house, 160.
Samuel, 1., 76, 78 ; b., 78,
Sharp, Henry, 1., 2u2, 208.
Robert, h., 223.
Sbepreeve, Charles, 1\-. 195.
Bherrine, widow, h., 136.
Shrimpton, Epaphras, h., 223.
Shripton, Madam, 1., 81.
Colonel (dec'd), h.,
105.
Simpson, Jonathan, shop, 175.
Skinner, William, b., 113, 167.
Smith, James, h., 189, 237.
Snelling, Joseph, h., 237.
Southack, Cyprian, 1., 134, 135,
209; h. and 1., 42; b., 143, luO,
187.
Bouthiak, Capt., 1., 234.
Souther, John, h., 109.
Btaniford, John, h., 131, 135.
' , Jonathan, 1., 134, 135,
209.
Stoddard, Mrs., h., 105.
Anthony (dec'd), I.,
:•'..• 157.
?>•. Simeon, 1., 151, 184,
201; h., 181, 201.
•Widow Susannah, h.,
57, 207.
Story, Elisba, 1., 132.
Strieker, widow, h. and 1., 25.
Sunderland, John, h., 175, 220.
Button, William, h., 158.
Tartarion, John, h., 51.
Tay, Isaiah, 1., 133; barn, 133;
h., 151,152, 176,204.
Thare, Robert, h., 89.
Thatcher, Mrs., h., 144.
Thomas, William, h., 6*, 237.
Thompson, Mr., 1., 157, 158, 163.
Thomson, Mr., 1., 134.
Thorn, Samuel, h., 132.
Thornton, Timothy, h., 125.
Thwing, William, h., 64.
Tilestone, James, h., 215.
Tiley, Mr., h., 35.
Tilly, , I., 160.
Tomlin, Mrs., h., 211.
Townsend, Col. Pen., h., 165.
Solomon, h., 123.
Thomas, li., 227, 237.
Travers, Daniel, (dec'd) h., 30.
Turner, Hannah, h., 74.
Sergt. Robert (former-
ly), b., 101.
Tuttle, John, h., 136, 202, 208.
Usher, John, h., 120.
Varney, James b., 78.
Veach, Colonel (in tenure of).
b., 123.
Vials, Mr., h., 191, 193.
Vicars, Silvanus, h., 237.
Wade, Edward, b., 144.
Hannah, h., 214, 215.
Wadllng, Mrs., h., 136.
Wadsworth, Joseph, h., 136, 168.
Timothy, w. h., 74,
b. 103.
INDEX OF PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Lands or buildings. Owners. — Continued.
Wakefleld, Deliverance, h., 79.
Wakfield, Obediah, h., 47.
Waldo, Mr., h., 81.
Jonathan, b, 144.
Walker (Newbury st.), 1., 80.
Benjamin, h., 100, 104,
121, 151,153, 223,234.
Tbomas, h.. 184.
Water Mills, (formerly granted
to), 1,44.
Wardell, Jonathan, b , 227.
Warren, widow, h., 222.
Watts, Edward, h., 166 (at Win-
nissimit), 237.
widow, Rebecca, h., 211.
Welcome, Peter (formerly of),
h., 133.
Welsteed, William, b., 200.
Wear (Wire), Daniel, h., 136.
Wenlworth, Samuel, b., 45, 182,
196.
Weyraonth, Thomas (tenure of),
h., 172, 173.
Wbarton, Madam, 1., 79.
Wheeler, Joseph (formerly of) ,
1., 68.
Whetcomb, Mrs., b., 58.
Elizabeth (formerly
of),h., 8, 15.
White, Capt. Joseph, h., 207.
tiamupl, h., 237.
Whittemore (Wbitemore, Witte-
more), Daniel, b., 18,69,127,
199.
Whitwell,Mrs.,b., 136.
Wilcot, Mr. b., 224.
Josinh. h., 95. (See
Woolcot.)
Wilklns, Susannah, b., 159, 237.
Willard, Samuel (heirs of), h.,
180.
Simon, h., 41.
Williams, Benjamin, h., 205.
Nathaniel, 1., 133.
Wilson, Mary, h., 238.
Winslow, widow, 1., 63.
Witherly , h., 63.
Wire (Wear), Daniel, h., 168.
Woodmansies' (formerly of), h.,
232.
Woolcot (Wilcot), Josiah, b.,
35.
Latin School. (See Schools.)
Legacy of Major Thomas Clark, 21.
Legerdemaine or subtle craft, forbidden, 172.
Letters, cautionary, sent, 131, 132.
Lexington, 2:24.
Library, town's, catalogue to be made, 26.
set in order, 37.
lost books, 185.
church, 240.
Licenses, for sale of wines, liquors, etc., pub-
lic houses, victuallers, etc., ap-
proved, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 1ft, 17,
2-2,24,25,31,33,34,35,39, .16,51,
53, 54, 58, 60, 62, 63, 69, 74, 75, 76,
77, 93, 95, 96, 101, 105, 112, 113,
114, 116, 119, 120, 124, 129, 138,
140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 148, 166,
16S, 169, 171, 174, 187, 188, 189>
195, 211, 212, 213, 215, 218, 229,
230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 237.
disapproved, 10, 14, 22, 24, 33, 34,
35, 38, 39, 40, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51,
62, 53, 54, 56, 60, 61, 63, 64,65, 66,
75, 76, 77, 79,80, 91,92, 93, 94,
99, 104, 106, 108, 109, 110, 112,
113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 141,
142, 143, 166, 168, 169, 171, 179,
187, 188, 189, 191, 211, 212, 213,
217, 218. 229, 230, 231.
Licensed persons Informed against, 166.
Light-house, proposed, 179, 186, 194.
proposed act for, 190.
Lime and brick, liberty to burn, 17, 42.
Line of defence, oil the Neck. (See Fortifi-
cations.)
Lists. (See Polls and Estates.)
Loan, for paving, 60.
proposed, from money received for
lands sold, 178, 181, 214, 219.
temporary, from Province, asked for
180, 207.
to secure, 183.
London, 215, 218, 226, 235.
Long Island, 126.
lane, obstructions hi 145.
sewer, 195.
alia? Adkinsons lane, 93.
Lord's day, profaneness of, to prosecute,
170, 191, 212.
Love street, 120.
Lyme 215.
Lyn (Lynn), 28, 76.
perambulation of lines, 19, 22,
45, 69, 70, 127, 200, 201.
Lyn street, 149, 187, 200.
width, 84.
•ewer or drain, 121, 18-1, 205,238.
Mackrill (Mackrell) lane, 94, 105, 110, 133.
encumbered, 06.
(See also Bridges.)
Majdon (Maulden, Maiding, Maulding),
perambulation of lines, 19, 22, 44,
69, 70, 127,200, 201,209.
Manners, law for reformation of, Inspection,
235, 236.
Marblehead, 70, 78, 81.
Malbrough (Marlboro'?), street, 74, 241.
incumbrances, 90.
common lewer,
165, 172.
Malbrow (Marlboro'?), 57.
Market, forestalling of, to prosecute, 164,
193.
Marriages, records. (See Births, etc.)
Marsh lane, conduit pipes, 232.
Marshalls (Marshell's) lane, 218.
obstructions, 74.
conduit pipes, 232.
Maryes point. (See Merry's point.)
Maryland, 238.
Mast fleet (vessels ?), 118.
Match, town's (?), 72.
Measures, loaned, 183.
law, to enforce, 193.
(See also Weight* and Measures.)
Meadford (Medford), 109, 124.
Meeting bouses or churches.
FirstChurch In Boston to use
Latin School-bouse, 152.
In Summer street, 117.
New, at Church green, grant-
ing of land for, 234 ; land
staked out, 235.
near the Common, now build-
ing, 165.
in Cornhill, sheds allowed at,
160.
Old, 85, 102, 109.
North, 28, 40, 98, 118, 152.
Old North, 236.
New, allowed to dig North
street for drain, 184.
South, 162, 179.
tomb for minister, 160.
Mr. Pembertons (Old South),
148, 152.
Mr. Colmans (Brattle street),
148. 150,152, 157,243.
Church of England, enlarge-
ment of lot, 115.
French Protestants, school-
house granted to for use
as, 42.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Meeting houses or churches. — Continued.
petition to erect; disap-
proved. 43.
at Rumney marsh, erection,
97.
Merchants row, 142. '
Mercury, ship, sick seaman, 238.
Merimeck (Merrimac) river, 208.
Merrys (Merryes, Maryes) Point, 54, 67, 83,
98, 102, 109, 132,
235.
old battery at,
83.
wharf and dock
at.wharflnger,
63; to be let,
81; let, 81, 176.
Middle street, 122.
paving, 75, 128, 129, 132, 164,
187.
drain, 116, 132,207.
Military companies, limits, 239.
Milk street, 75, 166, 241.
drain, 119.
paving, 129.
widening and width, 133, 141, 142.
Mills, the 102. (See also Wind Mills.)
grist, scales, and weights, 95.
water, owners, orders to, 44, 45, 65,
76, 77, 165, 176.
North, 169, 170, 171.
flood-gates at 176.
Mill bridge. (See Bridges.)
creek or stream, 40, 44, 45, 76, 84, 241.
(See also, Bridges, Creek).
pond, 113, 170, 176.
bridge ward, 192, 234.
Milton, 13, 63, 131.
Molasses, law to prevent distilling asked for,
108.
Montrosses, the, 101.
Muddy River, 7, 23, 48, 63, 132, 133, 145, 150.
(See also, Brooklyn).
marsh, 65.
Music school, complaint rs., 235.
and dancing-school, disallowed, 222.
Narraganset, 99.
'Neck, highway at. (See Ways).
watch established at on Lord's days,
170,191,212,231.
Negroes, lists to be taken, 34.
and Mullattoes, free, to repair
highways, 60, 72, 73, 74, 115, 116,
137, 138, 144, 166, 167, 210, 232,
233.
Newbery (Newberry), 134, 222, 228.
street, 166, 229.
grade, 76, 77.
paving, 77, 80.
sewer, 160, 165.
incumbrances, 217.
Newbery "Ward, 192, 234.
New Found Land, 220.
New settlements on the Neck, 148.
Newtown, 66.
perambulation of lines, 19, 22.
New York, 59, 80, 128, 197, 238.
Noddles (Nodles) island, 235.
camp at, 141.
North Burial place. (See Burial placet.)
Carolina, 230.
Meeting House. (See Meeting
Houses.)
•treet, 81, 82, 83, 102, 184, 187, 200, 218,
240, 243.
drain or sewer, 108, 200, 205,
227, 236.
paving, 129, 218.
Ward (No. 1), 241.
bounds, 240.
Oliver's dock, 87, 142, 230.
street, width, 133.
Orange tree, the, 161, 241.
street, 79, 148, 167, 168^223.
width, 132, 133.
sewer, 204.
Order of the town, H. M. Council, Justicei
and Selectmen to inspect by night, 171.
185, 212, 231.
Orders, Town, Burials, 16, 51, 126.
fire, 23.
weighing with steelyards, 24,
chimneys, 66, 86, 125, 142,
156, 20S, 217.
ladders, 67, 82, 186, 215, 235.
pumps, 8>>.
water from houses, 235.
cattle, etc.. at large, 43, 71,
106,161,203,225.
dogs, 92.
forestalling market and reg-
ulating hucksters, 164, 193.
against strangers, to post,
2-20.
informers against breach of,
appointed, 61, 63, 66, 67,
82, 94, 126, 129, 162, 164,
186, 193, 203, 207, 208, 215,
217, 219, 2-25, 232, 235, 236.
Oven, bakers', forbidden, 57.
Partition wall, appraisal of, 83, 84.
lines determined, 201, 228.
Passengers arriving, lists to be obtained,
60.
law concerning, violated, 61.
Peirse's alley, encroachment, 105.
Pembrook (Pembroke), 228, 237.
Pensylvania, 64, 192.
Perambulations, bills for, 16, 21. (See Cam-
bridge, Charlfttown, Lynn, Maiden,
fffwlown, Reading, Roxbury.)
Philadelphia, 99, 135.
Phillips, Hannah, agreement for board of,
184.
Pirates, trial of, 38.
Piscatiqua, 26, 221,238.
Plays, stage, immoral, to petition for act to
prevent, 239.
Polls and estates, 7,23, 24, 28, 34, 47, 48, 52,
53,92,110, 111.
payment for taking, 27.
to prepare for apportion-
ing town tax, 37. (See
also Rates.)
Pond street, 79, 145, 241.
Ward (No. 7.) 242.
bounds, '241.
Poor, spinning wheels, etc., for, 20.
appropriation, 23.
provision for, 31.
from other places, concerning, 178.
Port Royal 1, 62.
Pound, repairs, 3, 27; fence, 20, use of; 175.
keeper, 71, 91, 106, 109, 131,175, 185,
2u3.
Powder, etc., 18, 20.
to be procured, 5.
care or storage of, 10, 19, 23, 152,
193, 228.
for fires, 57, 214.
belonging to Province, used at
fire, 149.
houses, 23, 29, 193.
bullets, 16, 18, 36, 148.
Precincts. (See Wardx.)
Prince (Price) street, 87, 157, 165, 168, 169,
202, 204, 208, 211,
212.
sewer or drnin, 113,
116, 119, 125, 143,
167, 173, 175, 187,
200, 203, 222, 226,
239.
assessments for, 135,
136, 168.
INDEX or PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
257
Province galley (a vessel) , 26.
tax, 10, 25,34, 41,47, 48,53,93, 113.
abatement, asked for, 23,
law for assessment, 57.
Provisions, exportation, 5, 94, 95, 101, 102,
106, 143, 194, 195.
law for purchase of supply, asked
for, Iu8.
for camp at Noddle's Island, 141.
scarcity of, and supply, 196.
supply of wheat, disposition, 197,
198.
Indian corn, care of, 200, pay-
ment, 214.
to procure supply,
227,payment,233.
grain, disposal of, 239.
Pudding, (Pudden) lane, 99, 122, 156, 189.
lines, 157, 163.
Pumps, nigh North Meeting-house, 28.
at Governor's spring, 26.
In conduit by the dock, 33.
at parting of two ways, nigh North
Meeting house, 40.
in Cornhill, assessments for, 86, 223.
in Spring lane, 210.
in Queen street, 234.
in Dock square, 235.
(See also Ci sterns. Wells.)
Puncapaug (in Dorchester), 230.
Quarter sessions. (See Courts.)
Queen street, 121, 238, 241.
projection into, 98.
•width, 100.
well allowed in, 234.
school-house in, 183 202. 228,
241.
stocks, cage, and whipping-
post in, 193.
Hates, abatements, 3, 4, 6.9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 20, 21, -J4, 25, 27,
28,36,83, 134, 193,234.
records of, 27.
time for allowing, 84.
disallowed, 11, 15, 16.
collection, 8, 26, 149, 153, 154, 173, 194,
225.
delinquent constables, to prosecute, 7,
34, 46, 78, 83, 131.
collectors appointed, 162, 194.
not to be obtained, 216.
town, to repeal law relative to, 5.
(See also County Tax, Province Tax.)
Rawson's lane, 241.
Reading, 209.
perambulation of lines, 19, 22, 44,
69, 70, 127, 200, 201.
Records, book for permits to build, 3.
of Births, etc. (See Births.)
of abatements, 27.
ancient, 30.
town book, 82.
Suffolk County, 95, 107.
of Boston, 101.
Great Book of, 128.
Country, 130.
Liber one, 176.
of lands, rents, and dues, to be
made, 182.
copies, fees allowed for, 85
Rents, date of payment, 74.
of lands and dues, list to be made,
182,
due from Mrs. Wheteome, 18.
Richard Conk (dcc'd), 32.
Morto and Syms, 32.
Seth Smith, 74.
Samuel Millar, 74; abate-
ment, 76.
ElisbaCook, 78, 132.
(See also Lands.)
Representatives, payment, 4, 10, 16, 22.
House of. (See Assembly.)
Reserve, H. M. ship, S8.
Reward for robbers, 221.
Road (Rhode) Island, 25, 28, 126, 135, 173,
197, 221.
Roebuck, sign of the, 26.
Rook galley (a vessel), 37.
Ropemaking allowed in highway, 70, 71.
South street, 181.
Rose and Crown tavern, 49.
Rowley, 107.
Roxbury (Roxbery), 63, 78, 89, 119, 135, 170,
205, 222, 226.
perambulation of line, 19,
44,79, 123,143,144,216.
description, 80.
cattle belonging to, 89,
186.
gate, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15,32,
33, 35, 46, 49, 50, 69, 79,
123, 143, 216.
Marsh, 81.
Rumney Marsh, 7, 13, 22, 23, 48, 53, 69, 85,
92,97, 101, 107, 110, 111, 118, 119, 121, 126,
127, 141, 173, 194, 201, 202, 206, 209, 213,
229.
(See also Schools, Meeting houxe,and Ways.)
Salaries, allowed John Smith, 3.
John Cole, 3, 7, 9, 21, 25,
36.
Richard Henchman, 4, 10,
22, 36.
James Maxwell, 5, 8, 12, 16,
23, 27, 193.
•widow Margery Williams,
8, 16, 26.
Thomas Verney, 8, 16, 26.
Ezekiell Lewis, II, 17,27.
Nathaniel Williams, 36.
Samuel Maxwell, 207.
Henry Bridghara, 216.
John Flagg, 224.
(See also Cow-keeper, Keprexentatives.)
Salem, 49, 63, 99, 192, 208, 214, 215, 222, 227,
229.
street, 200, 224.
sewer, 176, 187, assessments,
239, 240.
Salt lane, lines, 165.
ponds (on the Neck), 65, 74, 80, 119, 121.
lease to be recorded, 107.
Salutation, the, 142, 169, 212.
Flouse, the, 235.
alley, encumbrance, 82.
Scavengers, work and duties, 182, 234.
Schools, to ascertain location of 1,000 acres
belonging to 207.
teaching of poor children, 33, 221.
non-resident scholars, compensation
for, 137.
teachers approved, 164, 165, 172.
payment of, 49.
houses, rent, 4, 8, 10, 17,
22, 32, 36.
agreement for erec-
tion. 11, payment
for, 13, 23, 24, 27,
28.
raising of, 23, 24.
(Latin masters), 17;
location 20.
fence, gate, etc., 28,
old house, 20,
house, new, erection, 38, 39, 40;
wood house and fence, 41 ; use
granted to French Protestants, 42.
Latin, 58, 61, 61.
teachers, temporary, 91 ; new,
to provide, 98.
assistant, 33, 39;
desk and seat fur,
34.
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GITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Sdbools, Latin, teachim? of latin, memorial,
126, 127.
writing, master, 21.
bouse (King street), 104.
Queen street, bouse, 183;
241.
enlargement, 228; mas-
ter, 202.
North, 176.
Grammar at the North, master, 178,
181, 192.
at Rumney Marsh, teacher and sal-
ary, 85, 101, 126.
School street, 150.
house street, 59.
lane, 43.
Scituate, 120, 130, 228, 236.
Sconce, 14, 29, 105. (See also Battery} .
Scruffin meadow. (See Lands at Srantree).
Sealer of weights and measures. (See
Weights and Measures.)
Selectmen, dinners, 12.
meetings, delinquents, fines, 14,
51, 60, 70.
as assessors, delinquents, fines,
48, 91, 111.
Sessions. (See Court*.)
Sewers. (See Drains.)
Sherborn, 57, 61.
Shingle alley (out of Fish street), sewer and
assessments, 219, 220.
Ship street, 124, 200.
drain, 116, 159.
straightened, 191, 192, 193.
Ship Ward, 192.
Shooting, at marks or pigeons, to ask for
law against, 111.
Shops, forbidden to be opened, 8.
to fit up under town house, 85.
Slaughter-house, objected to, 107.
Slavery, abolition of, and encouragement of
white servants, 5.
Slips, town's, 74.
between Budd's and Nash's
wharves, encumbrance, 69;
complaint, 65.
lower end Wood's lane, 84, 96,
97, 107, 146; to be laid open,
81.
encumbrance, 83, 117; bounds
and encroachment, K>3.
end of North street, 200; en-
cumbrances, 81, 102, 164,
bounds 82 ; delivered up, 82 ;
let 82, 83; rent due, 243.
end of Fleet street, width, 95.
on entrance of old road, east-
erly side of Orange street, 1 33.
lower end of South street, 160 ;
wharf at, 202. (See also
Wharves.)
Small-pox, 23, 24, 25, 28, 28, 105, 122.
Impressment of house for, 23.
house assigned for, 26. (See
also Diseases Infectious.)
Smith's shop, allowed, 50.
complained of, 105.
Snow hill, 57.
South Burial places. (See Burial Places.)
river, 18, C9, 127, 199.
street, 87, 202.
lines, 160, 161, 179.
beach or gravel at lower end,
174; plan, 179.
ropemaking allowed in, 181.
(See also Way nigh Lt.
Holmes.)
Ward, 192 (No. 8.), 242.
bounds, 241.
Spendthrift, complaint vs., 17.
Spring lane, paving, 182, 209.
pump in, 210.
Star, sign of tbc, 174, 182.
Slills, allowed, 14, 17.
Still-house, 160.
the great, 19.
approved, 20, 24, 27.
Stocks, cage and whipping-post, 193.
Strangers. (See Inmates, Inhabitants.)
Stratford, 110.
Streets. (See \Vayx.)
lanes and alleys, as now named and
bounded, to be recorded, 73; to
be printed, 73.
Strieker, widow, to aid in asserting her
right to house and land, 25.
Sudbury (Sudberry), street, 227.
drain, 176, 200.
Sudberry Ward, 192.
Suffolk County, 151, 188, 234.
(See also Records.).
Suits, 27.
vs. William Keen, to prosecute, 20.
delinquents, to prosecute, 7, 34, 46.
Samuel Millar, 76.
Samuel Duchan, 123.
Cook, 14 », 150.
Simeon Stoddard, 173, 182.
Joseph Gorham, 182.
Thomas Banister, 217.
certain, to be suspended, 228, 229.
Summer street, 117, 123, 174, 180, 213, 215,
220, 241.
sewer, 117, 120, 175.
engine-house, 229.
Sun tavern, 130, 175.
Swanzey (Swanzie), 184, 186.
Tar, pitch, turpentine, and resin, viewer of
casks, 50, 72.
Taunton, 67, 68.
Three County heap of stones, 19, 127, 201.
Tipplers. (Bee Drunkards.)
Town, distress of, 22, -23.
houses or lands belonging to. (See
Lands.)
House, 7, 12, 21, 24, 34, 35, 37, 43, 48,
49, 50, 53, 54, 58, 67, 63, 72,
83, 85, 86, 92,96,100,111,121,
126, 130, 134, 158, 163, 183,
185, 203, 204, 206, 218, 232,
243.
repairs, 6, 15.
preservation of, 20.
accommodations for selectmen,
84.
alterations forbidden, 89.
shops in, 131 ; rent due, 8; to fit
up, 85, 102; let, 33, 87, 104,
129, 131, 140; to vacate, 125.
room in cellar, let, 188, 190, 215,
240, 243.
rebuilding of, 149, 150, 157, 165,
179, 180, 207.
Clock. (See Clocks.)
strect.14, 48?
meetings called, 4, 8, 17, 21, 23, 29, 30,
31, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 45, 50,
51, 56, 58, 67, 63, 70, 71, 83,
88, 87, 97, 102, 106, 114, 126,
132, 141, 143, 150, 157, 162,
179, 183, 199, 203, 2 >6, 207,
218, 219, 22:i, 226, 228, 234,
233, 239, 243.
to consider corporation of
town, 83.
warning of inhabitants to at-
tend, 72.
Pond or watering place (Wheler's
pond?), 78, 79.
Stock, 33,36, 148.
Training, enKinemen exempt from, 29, 64.
field, 29, 87.
Tre* mount street, 212.
incumbrances, 90, 97, 157.
agreement for security of,
131, 135.
wall in, 143, 209.
INDEX or PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
259
Tre»raount street, pavement, 144.
repairs, 175.
Treasurer, Committee to audit accounts, 18,
177.
records of drafts on, 27.
Trees, shade, allowed in highway nigh North
Meeting-house, 118.
in town ground front of Marty n
and Pitts houses, 154.
to be planted on Rides of bury-
ina; places, 157.
on Hanover street, 176.
Turell, Daniel, money due from, 12.
Turkic cock, the, l>6.
Tyugs alley, 171, 172, 176.
(Cornhill to Brattle street), laid
out, 153, 155, 156 ; named, 183.
Uuion street, 122, 168.
drain in, 123, 161, 182.
conduit in, 190, 192.
Virginia, 28, 33, 72, 221.
War, soldiers billeted, 90.
scarcity of provisions, 94.
hospital at Fort Ilill, 145.
prisoners in the late, to make list of,
188.
persons discharged from service, not to
become burden on town, 217.
Wards or Precincts, division of town into,
191, 192.
names of, 192,
inspection by scaven-
gers, 191, 192.
new division, bounds
and names, 240, 241.
Warning of inhabitants or inmates, officer
appointed for, 13.
Watch, 79, 234.
military, 54, 71 ; suspended, 55, 96.
select, formed, 54, 55, 71, 96, 103,
118,119, 12«, 148, 170,204.
support of, 6, 61, 71.
taxes for, 24, 27, S6, 107, 119, 142, 168,
186, 208, 224, 234.
payment, 3, 21, 123.
bills, to provide, 5.
instructions, 5.
orders concerning, 65.
coal for, 9, 11,57,97.
candles for, 9,25.
coais and candles, disallowed, 36.
rate of pay, 26, 55, 96.
dismissal and appointment, 173, 233.
enginemen exempt, 29, 64.
law, con.-*' ruction of, 108.
abuse by Her Majesty's sailors, 98.
forbidden to beg New Year gifts, 123.
bouses, 65, 97, 119.
to be built, 9.
okl, by the dock, to remove,
33.
at north end, 59, 62; repairs,
46.
lanthorn for, 99.
let, 150, 152.
nigh town-house, to remove
to Queen street, 183.
or ward. Lord's day on the Neck,
170,191,212,231.
Water street, 163, 181, 182.
encumbrances, 97.
w>iter-pipesin, 107, 233.
bridge in, 122.
Watering-places, 61, 68, 73, 80.
at Gyles Dyers, 78.
by side of Pond street, 79.
(See also WheUr't Pond.)
Watortown, 68.
Ways, streets, lanes, and alley«, at now
named and bounded, to be recorded,
72; to be printed, 73.
Ways, presentment on account of, 129, 16t.
encumbrances or obstruction* in, to
be removed, 149.
encumbered by shipwrights, 2z6.
laying out of, assistants to Jury, pay-
ment, 158.
near Town-House (King St.?), encum-
bered, 96; encroachment, 7, 50.
below Town-house, great street,
paving, 48, 53, 54.
from Town-house to Isaac Addington,
repairs, 35.
noar South Battery, 9, 31.
to the Sconce, 29.
at Merry's point, 67, 81, 109.
near Deacou Allen's (dec'd), 10.
Thomas Downs, 13.
at South End, repairs, 9, 13 ; paving,
228.
to the watering place,
78; bounds, 63.
on th« Neck, near Rosbury gate,
50, 119, 170.
repairs, 34, 41, 49, 64,
67, 81, 89.
paving, 33, 108, 110,
216.
drain, 38.
securing of, 132, 159.
the long causeway
north of horse-
pond, repairs, 224.
highway at the foot-
way to Salt ponds,
repairs, 107 ; pre-
sentment on ac-
count of, 119; dan-
gerous, 121.
to new fortifications, encumbrances,
76.
at line of defence, paving, 233.
repaired by William Ireland, 13.
alley, from the Town-house street to
the dock, obstructions, 14.
alley, between William Keen and
Thomas Fitch, concerning, 16, 32.
near Latin School-master's house 20.
near Governor's spring, water pipes
in,2«.
before John Balaton's house, 26.
eastward from Bowling Green;
widened, 28.
from Black Horse lane to Charles-
town, ferry, laid out and bounds,
30.
by the Dock, paving, 33 ; encroach-
ment, 98.
encumbrances, 118.
between the Dock and Sun Tavern,
175.
Bendall's cove to Gallop's point, 40,
41.
alley by Foster's and Mountfort's
houses; laid out and bounds, 35.
encroachment by Josiah Sanders, 37.
between drawbridge and Ralph Car-
ter's house, encroachments, 39.
from conduit to Simon Willard's
bouse, 41.
over Mill creek, lower street, 44.
by Samuel Went-
worth's, 45.
at the bridge, 76, 77.
lane, near Hill bridge, 54.
at the Mill bridge, 143.
from Mill bridge toCapt. Ballentine's,
paving, 164.
to Winnisimet ferry,
the broad street,
47.
nigh Mill bridge, unsafe, 197; pave-
ment, 175.
nigh North Meeting-house, IIS.
the two, well und pump in, 40.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Ways, front of Capt. Southacks, encumbered,
42.
north-west of North Burial place,
widened, 42.
front of James Lablond, 46, 48 ; pav-
ing, 138.
at John Farnum's, 47.
from School-house street towards
Giles Dyers, paving, 59, 60, 72.
near Samuel Sewall's house, paving,
64.
near house of old Mr. Balaton (dec'd) ,
repairs, 62.
south side Adkinson's dock, bounds
staked out, 03.
by Thomas Plat's shop, 65.
from Scarlet's wharf to Jonas Clark's,
paving 70 ; lanes from above street,
70.
nigh Lt. Holmes (South St., see p. 181),
granted for ropemaking, 70, 71.
Common to Centry hill, to be laid
open, 72.
encroached by Capt. Bant, 73.
Hallawaye's corner to Milk street and
beyond, staked out, 75.
Glover's land to Mr. Shalcr's house,
line altered, 77, 78.
front of Mrs. Deliverance Wakefeeld,
79.
passage to Edward Battle's next to
Chaffen's (near Almshousc), 85.
at Snow Hill, encroachment, 87.
Melyne's corner to entrance to Train-
ing field, paving of, 87.
slip at lower end of Fleet street, width,
95.
behind old Meeting-house, 102.
at Nathaniel Henchman's, 106.
at the old Burial place, 111.
south of gate of Burial place next the
Common, paving, 116, 121.
before Mrs. Middlecot'a house, 121.
between Summer and Winter streets,
123.
at entrance to Corn market, width,
130.
before John Staniford's house, 131.
entrance of old road, easterly side of
Orange street, 133.
before house of William Cole (dec'd),
paving, 138.
before house of John Nicholls, paving
138.
at Mrs. Peirse's, near sign of the star,
174.
alley out of Ann street, front of
Madam Savage's, 190.
new, North street to Ship street, 200.
alley, Prince street to Bennet street,
laid out and bounds, 202 ; subscrip-
tions for, to collect, 208; land dam-
ages, 208.
front of Peneman and Marion, 210.
the two rod highway, between Aclkins
and Hudson's point in Lyn street,
149.
nigh Mr. Minot's ware-bouse, 157.
from Hanover street to Ann street,
conduit in, 161.
from Prince street, to the old way
leading to Water Mills laid out, 165,
169; void, 171.
new way from Prince street to North
Water Mills, to lay out, 169; old
way altered, 187, 188; to repair,
170, 171.
Mr. Colman's meeting-bonse (Brat-
tle street) to Wing's lane, sewer,
243.
at Rumney Marsh, repairs, 13, 53, 110,
118,121,141,206.
through Col. Paige's farm to Lyn,
28.
Way§, at Simon Grover's land, near Maiden
line, 209.
to Blue Mill land, at Brantry, 47.
Weights, triangle- and wheelbarrow, for seal-
ing, 21.
and scales, at grist mills, 95.
measures, adjustment and in-
ventory, 5.
sealer, appointed, 20, 44.
(See also Measures.)
Weighing with steelyards, informer against
breaches of town orders, 24.
Well, at parting of two ways nigh North
Meeting-house, 40.
in street from Mill bridge to Winni-
simet ferry, allowed, 47.
in street, at John Faruum's, allowed,
47.
in highway, rear of old Meeting-house,
to sink deeper, 102.
at tenement in Beacon street, to sink,
108, 109,110.
in land nigh the Almshouse, to sink,
109,110, 111, 114, 118.
on Fort Hill, repairs, 174.
adjoining Wood lane, 226.
in Queen street, allowed, 234.
West street, 241.
Western islands, 194.
Wharves, repairs, 98.
at lower end of Cross street, quit-
claimed to town, 94; wharfinger
at, 96.
at lAwer end of Fleet street, 98.
at lower end of King street, 98,
130,135, 14:!. 158.
line of, 105, 117, 120, 135, 154,
167, 168.
proposals concerning, 100.
Long (same as above), 213, cistern
at, 188.
and slip, end of North street, let,
82, 83; rent due, 243; wharf let,
240.
at town's slip, end of South st.,
202.
below the conduit at the Mill
bridge, 110.
at Merry's point, 54, 63, 67, 83; to
be let, 81, 98, 109 ; let, 81,
176, 181, 198, 199.
improving or selling of, 132.
wharfinger, 102.
and dock, formerly BendalPs, 103;
repairs, 108.
wharfinger, 105, 106,
161, 109; accounts ap-
proved, 181.
by Dock square, 136, 159, 200.
to repair, 149,
159; to let, 149.
hollow, over town's slip at Budd's
wharf, complaint vs., 65.
at North Battery, 58, 161.
Bendall's (formerly), see above.
Barton's, 167.
Budd's, Edward, 59, 65, 82.
Bernard's, James, (bought of
Budd) 82.
Cook's, Dr. (King st.), 154.
Gee's, 103.
Hill's, 82.
Hill's, Henry, 160, 202.
Mountfort's, John, 103.
Nash's, 59, 82.
Pool's, 189, 232.
Savage's, (formerly Anderson's),
48.
Scarlet'*, 35, 70, 74, 168, 189,
195.
Upshall's, 103.
Welcome's, 133.
repairs, 29, 73, 83.
records concerning, 78.
INDEX OF PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
261
WTieat, middle price of, 4, 21, 29, 31, 34, 36,
37, 41, 42, 45, 46, 50, 52, 54, 57, 64, 70, 83,
92, 94, 95, 96, 99, 102, 104, 109, 126,
130, 140, 141, 150, 154, 161, 174, 176, 1H5,
195, 205, 215, 225, 233, 236. (See also
Provi»wn»).
Wheeler's (Wheler's) pond, 78.
encroachment, 61.
town's right's in, 73.
(See also Watering-places.')
Whipping-post, 193.
Wilkie, John, to prosecute, 118.
Wilson's la IK- (name changed from Crooked
lane), 163.
Winchester, Mr., bond, 95.
Windmill, 23.
on the Common, approved, 36.
on Fort Hill, 174, 236.
(See also Mills.)
Wing's lane, 144, 172, 215, 241, 243.
sewer, 141, 207, 230.
Winnisimet (Winisimit, Winesimet), 141,
166, 211, 237.
Ferry, 47.
to be let, 82.
leased, 21, 82, 238.
Winnlsimet Ferry, lease signed, 83; letting
of, 236.
•water ways for, 83.
ferry way, 84.
additional boat at, 150, 151.
Winter street, 123.
iucumbrances, 117.
sewer, 165, 180.
Wire-drawing, 58.
Wolves, allowance for, 9.
Wood, to be stamped, 159.
corders of, 41.
Cord, Viewers of, 145, 148, 182, 200, 229.
directions to, 202.
lane, 74, 81, 83, 84, 97, 103, 107, 117,
124, 173, 184, 226, 241.
drain or sewer, 116, 140,145; as-
sessments for, 146, 147, 195,
196.
Wooliston, Mount, 30. (See also Lands.)
Work house, Master and Wardens, ap-
pointed, 44, 50, 58, 88, 227.
(dee also Almes/iouse.)
Wrentham, 123.
York, 60, 61.
INDEX OF NAMES.
[Look at all possible variants of names. — ED.]
Abbersbam, Id.
Abbot, 237.
Acland, 238.
Adams, 20, 31, 148,231.
SAddinston, 18, 35, 93, 152, 154, 155, 156, 158,
163, 16'J, 171, 191, 204, 212, 227.
Adington, 148.
Addison,230.
Adkins, 15, 49, 84, 126, 131, 149.
Adkinson, 208.
Aires, 230, 240.
Alcock, 17, 21.
Alden, 10, 22, 132, 140.
Alford, 2, 48, 81.
Alkin, 187,211, 213.
Allen, 4, 7, 10, 16, 19, 25, 42, 63, 72, 90, 106,
126, 128, 133, 150, 156, 212, 213, 217, 229,
230,231,243.
Allesset, 15.
Alley Battery, 175.
Elbow, 196, 198.
Ore-enough's, 74.
Peirecs, 105.
Salutation, 82.
Shiugle, 219.
Tings, 176.
Tyngs, 163, 171, 172.
Anderson, 48, 215, 216.
Andover, 227.
Andrews, 35, 38.
( Aunapalis, 222.
Royal, 217.
( Annopolis Royall, 120, 128.
Antram, 81, 98.
Apthrop, 117.
Armitage, 133.
I Arnal, 192.
) Arnall, 137, 173, 190.
i Arnald, 96.
) Arnold, 5, 23, 77.
Aspiuwall, 44.
Asteu, 69.
Atkam, 209.
Attleburough, 120.
At wood, 2, 113, 136, 157, 188, 189, 229.
Audiings, 229.
Audly, 99.
Baker, 8, 9, 14, 17, 82, 186, 225, 226, 227, 231,
232, 241, 243.
Balcy, 68.
Ballard, 2.
Ballintine. 45, 59, 72, 110, 125, 128, 143, 154,
155, 164, 192, 197,218.
Balston, 26, 62, 133, 166.
Bancks, 34.
< Banister, 59, 60, 62, 117, 165, 178, 180, 216,
217.
I Bannister, 120.
Banson, 180.
Bant, 68, 94, 73, 137, 238.
Banum, 31.
Barbadose, 38, 50, 227.
Barber, 17, 27, 64.
Barbpur, 37, 68, 96.
Bargiers, 17.
Earned, 13, 45.
Barner, 239.
Barnerd, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 33,
34, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45, 46, 50, 55, 82, 136,
186.214,219,220,227,237.
Barnes, 10, 13, 18, 21, 45, 54, 56, 57, 75, 88,93,
100, 104, 197, 198.
Barnet, 7, 11, 18, 19, 28.
Barns, 3, 4, 7.
Barrat, 25, 164, 178.
) Barrel, 46.
( Barrell, 20, 46, 158.
Barry, 28, 92.
Bartles, 71, 82, 85.
Bartlet, 228.
Barton, 24, 44, 99, 165, 175.
Bason, 55.
Basset, 62, 60, 75, 77.
I Battersbee, 174.
} Battersby, 179, 212.
Battery, The, 81, 148.
North, 58, 94, 98, 161.
Old, 83.
South, 9, 26, 96, 98, 99, 118, 183.
Batteson, 2, 64.
Battles, 79.
Baxter, 42, 223.
Bayley, 139.
Bay of Compecha, 61.
Beacon, 91.
Beard, 7, 226.
Becket, 82.
Beers, 136.
Beetle, 9.
Belcher, 2, 10, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 22, 23, 30, 36,
4:1, 44, 47, 69, .71, 145, 173, 229.
Belknap, 79, 129, 134, 135, 139, 140, 145, 182,
194, 200.
Bell, 108.
Bendall, 103.
Beudall's Cove, 40.
Benmore, 10, 38.
Bennet, 38, 45, 67, 121, 139, 141, 206.
Bentou, 49.
Beruado, 1.
Bernerdo, 10.
Berry, 45, 69, 127, 136, 160, 184, 200, 206, 239.
Bcrstow, 19.
Bethel, 220.
Beverly, 221.
Bickner, 124.
Biles, 1, 169, 181, 199, 200.
Bileston, 185.
Bill, 45, 136, 139, 172, 200, 223.
BiKings, 12, 25, 150.
Bilrica, 72.
Bird, 206.
Bissell, 125, 131.
Bithin, 87, 104.
Blague, 173.
Blake, 206, 225.
Blish, 62.
Blount, 1, 25.
Blyn,20S.
Bod win, 72.
Bolt, 62.
Bond, 235, 236.
( Bongardeu, 213.
) Bongardon, 112, 114.
Boon, 87, 88, 118, 148.
Bordman, 76.
Borland, 14, 17, 56.
Bosquaiu, 1, 8.
BOBIOU Marsh, 80.
Neck. 80.
Boucher, 2, 196.
INDEX OF NAMES.
263
Bould, 125.
Boult, 88, 104.
Bound, 68, 77.
Bourland, 182.
Bowling Green, Ye, 28.
Bown, 177.
Boyce, 130, 131, 202, 208.
Boyes, 90.
I Boylston, 33, 153, 162, 170, 122.
I Boylstoae, 192.
Bramixn, 198.
Brame, '27.
Bramhall, 230.
Bramley, 122.
Brand, 139, 205.
Branrey, 28.
Brantree, 30, 39, 43, 47, 64, 78, 80, 85, 97,
131.
Brantrey, 181.
vBrantry,31,128, 13.
Brattle, 06, 62, 71, 88, 104, 144, 151, 152, 153,
154, 155, 156, 168, 163, 169, 177.
Bream, 17, 13B.
Breck, 114, 158, 187.
Breed, la2.
I Breeden, 44, 69; 127, 200.
) Breedend, 69.
Breedon, 43.
I Brentnall, 13, 69, 166, 199.
| Brentnell, 69.
Brewer, 61, 80, 140.
Brick, 74, 112.
Bridg, 53, 107, 118.
Bridge, 11, 58, 64, 67, 82, 186.
Bridge draw, 124, 125, 142, 154.
mill, 54, 65, 76, 110, 130, 137, 143, 160,
164, 175, 197, 230, 232.
Bridg New, 110.
Bridge, Swinging, 84.
Bridge, water, 166.
Bridg, waiter, 25.
Bridgen, 140.
Bridgham, 25, 26, 27, 34, 68, 178, 207, 211,215,
216, 229, 232.
Brigden, 235.
Brigdon, 2.
BrisrgB, 198.
Brisco, 197, 238.
Briscow, 198.
Bristol!, 57.
Britton,139.
Brock, 236.
Brockus, 183.
Bromfeeld, 56, 62, 89, 104, 191, 242.
Bromfleld, 145, 151, 152, 154,155,156,163,169,
171, 178,204,212,229.
Bronsdon, 240.
Brook, 11, 16, 101.
Brooklyn, 157.
Broughton, 30.
Brown, 2, 8, 24, 33, 66, 126, 128, 138, 160, 182,
211,213,235.
Browncl, 139.
Brumfield, 18.
Brunno, 193.
Bucanan, 31, 40, 60, 74, 121, 124, 140, 145,
146, 147, 195.
Bucanas, 146.
Buchanan, 197, 198.
Buck, 2, 100.
Buckman, 44.
Buckmaster, 9, 19, 24, 61.
Budd, 59,65,82.
Bulflnch, 232.
Bull ,46, 90, 189.
Burges, 63.
Burnap, 209.
Burneby, 40.
Burnt), 136, 18S.
Burnell, 12">, 168.
Burnet, 211.
Burrell, 9.
Burrinscto, 90.
Burrington, 35, 142.
Burroughs, 3, 172, 173.
Butler, 7, 72, «J9, 140, 158, 173, 188, 192, 208.
Butt, 149, 150, 152, 177, 199.
Buttolph, 37, 133, 187.
Cabbot, 205, 206.
( Calef, 68, 72.
j Calefe, 145.
Callender, 2, 87, 118, 167, 173, 174.
Calley, 211.
Cambridg, 131, 150, 167, 185.
Cambridge, 19, 22, 76, 129, 137, 165, 16T, 184,
185, 190, 227.
I Camball, 189.
j Campball, 34, 99, 122, 163.
Cape Ann, 72.
Carolina, 48.
Carter, 39, 190.
Carthew, 5.
Carvath, 141.
Carwithin, 189.
Cavcrly, 21.
Center, 18, 19, 21, 22, 45, 199.
( Chafen, 24.
( Chaffen, 85.
Chamberline, 51, 61, 79, 204, 237.
Champney, 202, 242.
Chancey, 63.
Chandler, 187.
Charlestown, 18, 21, 42, 44, 46, 66, 67, 69, 91,
127, 139, 141, 184, 190, 199, 217, 222, 223,
23.J.
Charnock, 136, 184, 225, 226, 231, 236, 242, 243.
Chauncey, 104.
t Checkiy, 55, 72, 90, 99, 98, 143, 174, 212, 226.
I Check-ley, 6, 51, 57, 59, 197, 204, 231, 242.
Cheever, 39, 79, 85, 101, 126.
Chelmsford, 49.
Chever, 3, 8, 10, 11, 22, 27, 32, 33.
Child, 28.
Chipp, 86.
Chittey, 236, 237.
Christopher, 1, 8, 157.
Church, First, 152.
Green, 235, 241.
of England, 114.
South, 160.
Clark, 4, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 25, 30,
31, 33, 34, 39, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 49, 54, 55,
56, 57, 58, 62, 63, 64, 65, 70, 71, 72, 80, 88,
89, 91, 93, 94, 97, 98, 101, 102, 103, 104,
107, 108, 109, 110, 113, 116, 117, 118,
125, 126, 144, 145, 148, 151, 153, 154, 155,
156, 159, 160, 162, 163, 165, 169, 171, 172,
173, 174, 175, 177, 178, 179 ISO, 181, 182,
183, 181, 191, 193, 194, 195', 196, 200, 204,
229, 230, 233, 234, 242.
Clarke, 11, 44, 110, 118, 242.
Claxton, 230, 231.
Clay, 24, 48.
Cleasby, 55, 84, 126, 129, 130, 134, 215.
Cleer, 72.
Cleesbee, 59, 62.
Clemans, 89, !>6, 105, 119.
Clench. 122, 124, 146.
Clough, 13, 15, 24, 27, 66, 72, 124, 173.
Cobbet, 23.
Cock, 2, 140, 143, 146, 147, 195.
Cogswell, 122.
Cole, 3, 7, 9, 15, 21, 25, 36, 41, 55, 96, 118, 138,
195, 196, 202.
. Coles, 146, 147, 192.
Coleson, 87, 89.
Colleson, 59, 62.
CoWngs, 16, 109, 131, 161, 164, 185, 203.
Colman, 30, 8t, 86, 107., 113, 115, 126, 14S,
150, 152, 157, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 190,
191, 194, 243.
Colmer, 61, 131.
Conant, 6, 27, 51, 52, 55, 96, 126, 234.
Concord, 187.
Condey, 136, 218, 220.
I Condit, Ye, 81,161, 175, 1WO.
I Conduit, Ye, 122, 143, 197, 217, 220, 232.
264
CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Coneticotl, 81.
Coney, 12, 206, 229.
Confers, 25
Oonnet, 27.
{Cook, 18, 20, 32, 38, 44, 64, 65, 76. 78, 117,
IIS, 119 120, 121, 123, 124, 132, 145,
149, 150, 151, 156, 158, 159, 162, 163,
178, 188, 218, 227, 238, 242.
Cooke, 37, 65, 76.
Cookson, 140, 208, 239.
Coombs, 8,211, 213.
Cooper, 13, 49, 56, 65.
Copp, 22, 30, 51, 187,211.
Corner, Gardeners, 102.
Hallawayes, 75.
Melynes, 87.
Cornhil], 75, 86,90, 97, 99, 101, 113, 114, 118,
119, 121, 122, 123, 151, 153, 155, 156, 159,
160, 163, 171, 181, 184, 205, 207, 212, 215,
218, 223, 237, *38.
Cornish, 61, 62.
Coser, 208.
Cotta, 139.
Cotton, 241.
County of Suffolk, 66, 95, 112, 188, 206, 231,
234.
Court Garden, 159.
Cove, 44, 223.
Bendall, 40.
Co well, 92, 93, 157.
Crafts, 44.
Crane, 37, 42, 43, 78.
Cravath, 226, 230.
Creek, 105, 110.
Mill, 44, 76, 241.
Creese, 74, 184, 195.
Creeses, 74.
Croad, 2.
Crostet, 1.
Crosthet, 8.
Cross, 166, 231.
Crouch, 28, 41.
Cullever, 14.
Curtice, 54, 118.
Curwithy, 56.
Cuehing, 50, 56, 62, 64, 65, 71, 80, 127, 134, 135,
141, 144, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155,
156, 174, 178, 194, 211, 219, 228, 233.
Custin, 215, 240.
Cutler, 44, 235.
Cutlove, 227.
Dafforn, 24, 116, 138.
I Daille, 8.
I Dallie, 1.
Dalstone, 238.
Danford, 1, 26.
Darnton, 24, 34.
Dasset,4, 87, 88.
Davenport, 101, 112, 127, 129, 130, 139, 143,
145, 151, 152, 155, 156, 158, 163, 169, 171,
178, 181, 191, 194, 204,212, 214, 219,226.
Davies, 7.
Davis, 6,17.
Davise, 10, 12, 16, 25, 68, 118, 157, 163, 168,
205, 238.
Dawes, 160, 167, 206.
Eay, 13, 203.
ebrose, 80.
Debuke, 207.
Decoster, 29.
Deering, 25, 29, 56, 94, 100, 131, 142, 151, 153,
155.
Demming, 171.
Denman, 122.
Dennis, 222.
Dexter, 44.
Dickison, 230.
Dike, 213, 215. 230.
Pillorock, 20, 128, 128,
Diiiely, 152, 153, 210.
Dinnis,16.
Dinsclalc, 14,46, 61.
Divan, 22.
Diver, 45.
Dixwell, 242.
Dobbins, 24, 34.
Dobney, 140.
Dock, 14, 33, 98, 106, 118, 122, 159, 172, 175,
176, 199, 219.
Adkinson's, 63.
Bendall's, 108.
Miles, 18.
Olivers, 142, 230.
Square, 122, 136, 149, 153, 158, 161, 162,
163, 16i, 170, 181, 235.
Town, 81, 105, 108, 132, 136, 161, 169,
230.
Dolbear, 230.
Dolbeer, 16.
Dorchester, 59, 67, 68, 81, 84, 101, 150, 162,
225 230
Dorchister, 77, 92, 225.
Dorchistr, 238.
Dorrell, 90.
Dove, 177.
Dover, 238.
Dowding, 6, 16, 122.
Down, 13, 223, 234.
Downing, 148, 183, 233.
Dows, 44, 69.
Draper, 5, 7, 10, 20, 22, 23, 25, 28, 30, 57, 88,
93, 97, 98, 101, 106, 123, 228.
Drawbridge, 40.
Drew, 16, 20.
Drewery, 13.
Drewreys, 17.
Druce, 19, 21, 44.
Ducham, 123.
Dudey, 218.
Dudley, 56, 62, 88, 104, 139, 140, 144, 151, 152,
155, 156, 158, 159, 163, 169, 170, 173, 175,
178, 179. 182, 206, 222, 231.
Dummer, 16, 18, 25, 34, 48, 56, 62, 71, 88, 104,
145, 151, 152, 154, ]55, 156, 163, 169, 171,
178, 188, 190, 191, 212, 231.
Dunckling, 33.
Dupee, 43.
Durant, 230.
Durham, 52, 84, 160.
Dwite, 166.
Dyer, 5, 7, 10, 18, 20,22, 23, 27, 30, 31, 33, 34,
39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 59, 61, 63, 72, 78, 79, 80,
86,91, 93, 105, 143, 166, 229.
Eades, 2, 46.
Eadey, 75,
Earl, 142, 143, 166, 213.
Eaton, 3, 12, 14, 20.
Edey, 242.
Edwards, 40, 46, 61, 64, 80, 145, 146, 147.
Eggleston, 191.
Ela, 90, 101.
Eldridge, 83.
Eliot, 33, 86, 222, 223.
Elise, 175.
Eliston, 6.
Ellen, 92.
Elliot, 222.
Ellis, 172.
Elliset, 41.
Emmes, 1, 25, 26.
Emms, 197, 198, 237.
Emmons, 9, 24, 192.
Emons, 4, 6, 44, 229.
Endecot, 90.
England. 41, 54, 99, 118, 122, 235, 237, 238.
Enstone,212, 236.
) Epes, 138, 188, 189.
( Eppes, 87, 89.
Eutice, 15, 44, 69, 127,164, 165, 199.
Evans, 159, 230.
I Everden, 60.
I Everdines, 52.
Everton, 75, 169, 187, 189, 230.
Fairbanks, 2.
INDEX OF NAMES.
265
Fairewcther, 19, 83.
Fairfeeld.3, 16,22,24.
j Fanuel, 105, 117.
) Fanuell, 117.
Farfecld, 3.
Farnum, 40, 41, 136,162,220, 235.
P'arr, 15,186.
Farrise, 46.
Favpr, 78, 126, 227.
Fenix,92.
Fenno, 68.
Ferry Charlestown, 30.
Way, 84,113.
Wiiiisimet, 47, 81,82, 83, 141.
Field Training, 19, 87.
Filbery, 1*6.
Fisher, 30, 36, 180.
Fitch, 4, 0, 16, 17, 23, 32, 34, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43,
44, 45, 46,50,51, 57, 59,72, P2, 103, 122,
123, 145, 157, 160, 178, 201, 227, 228, 229.
Fitchue, 48.
Flagg, 109, 126, 216, 215, 217, 218, 220,221, 223,
224, 236, 237.
Flats, 3S, 80, 124, 130, 151, 160, 166, 168.
Flint, 50, 76, 78, 85.
Floyd, 1, 22,25,44, 69, 107, 110, 127, 200.
Fortification, The Old, 67.
Fosdick, 2.
Foster, 18, 19, 35 38, 44, 55, 62, 71, 88, 104, 121,
162, 104,174, 179,228.
Fowle, 139, 168, 212.
Fox, 139.
Foxcroft, 190, 192.
Foy, 173.
Frances, 122.
SFranckling, 39.
Franklin, !', 112.
Frankting, 1, 25, 26, 39, 90, 113.
Frary, 80.
French, 187, 189,228.
Frizzell, 177.
Fuller, .'3, 7, 10.
Fullertons, 52.
Fyfield, 145, 182, 200, 229, 237.
Gaines, 2.
Gallaway, 110.
Gallond, 14.
Gallop, 31, 68, 145.
( Gambarton,112, 114.
I Gambcrton, 33.
( Gambertoo. 35.
Garden Court, 159.
Gardener, 4, 21, 113, 238.
Gate, Adkinson's, 129.
Gates, 19.
Flood, 176.
Gaud, 55,96, 103.
Gee, 15, 51, 84, 87, 96, 103, 113, 165, 167, 170,
197, 198,230.
Geland, 14.
Gelchrist, 240.
Gellings, 187.
Gclstis, 215.
Gent, 9.
George, 7, 10, 139, 180, 181, 187, 191, 194, 195.
Gen-Hi, 21, 31, 50, 184, 201,232.
Getchell, 202.
Gibbins, 1, 168,211.
Gibbons, 28.
Gibboon, 151.
Gibfe, 3, 5,7, 10, 12, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 27, 69,
86, 91, U3, 151, 153, 155, 158.
Gibson, 161, 187.
Gifford, 8.
Gilbert, 106, 16S, 189.
Gilchrist, see Gelchrist.
Gill, 21, -27,191,192, 193,224.
Gillam,21.
Giilam's Porch, 75.
Glover, 77,78.
Goddard, 92,128, 164.
Goff, 2.
Gold, 1, 25, 38.
Goldthwaite, 84,173.
Gooch, 17, 167, 24-2.
Goodwin, 12, 13, 21, 27, 87, 88, 123, 150, 206,
Goold, 92, 146, 147, 196.
Gore, 203.
Gouge, 75, 112.
Govenors Spring, 26.
Gowen, 201, 202.
Grabey, 24.
Granary, 19, 174, 224.
Grant, 55, 72, 96, 109, 110, 111, 118, 136, 167.
Gray, 20, 70. (See Grey.)
Great Brittaine, 186, 222, 228, 229, 239.
Greek, 128.
Green, 2, 8, 22, 70, 72, 73, 115, 143, 148, 166,
168, 178,196,211.
Greenhill, 77, 78, 126, 131.
( Greenlef, 124.
I Greenleife, 97.
Greenlief, 123, 210.
Grecnliefe, 75, 90, 99, 105, 151, 153,159, 160,
182, 209, 218.
Greenlieffe, 182.
Greenland, 209.
t Greeno, 240.
1 Grecnough, 1, 2, 74, 82, 83, 102, 155, 164, 175,
( 203, 240, 243.
Greenwood, 10, 21, 50, 51, 53, 175, 225, 226,
227. 231, 233, 242.
Greetian, 13.
Grey, 181, 197,231.
Grice, 121, 146,147.
Grifflce, 177.
Grigus, 3, 5, 6, 12, 20, 21, 145, 196, 222, 224,
239.
Grils, 9.
Grose, 192, 217.
G rosviners, 4.
Grovers, 209.
Gueno, 190, 216.
I Guile, 1.
\ Guilie, 8.
Giitridgc, 59, 62, 133, 208, 211.
Guttridge, 86, 211.
Gwiun, 6, 112, 142, 152. 153, 166.
Gyles, 82, 83, 150, 202, 2S6, 238
Hacket, 187.
Hale, 167, 173.
Haley, 15.
Hall, 87, 88, 173, 197, 198.
Ilallam, 10.
Hal la way, 75.
Halwel, 133.
Ilaraelion, 54, 96, 109, 110, 111.
( Hancock, 31, 35, H8, 51, 61, 75, 168, 187, 217,
I 229.
| Hancocks, 189,
[llancok, 103,113.
Hands, 51, 113.
Hare, 129.
( Harris, 242.
I Ilarrisc, 108, 109, 129, 172, 187, 197.
Harrison, 2,99.
Hartford, 8.
Harvey, 1, 25.
Harwood, 119, 136, 197, 198.
\ Masie, 19, 69, 127, 200.
| Hascy, 11, 15,22.
Haugh,43, 74, 151,153.
Hnuksworlb, 44, 75.
Haverill,41,90.
Hawkins, 46,52.
Hay man, 183.
Heath, 45, 46, 171, 173, 233.
lied, 8.
IIeden,229.
Henchman, 3, 4, 10, 17, 22, 36, 106, 239, 240.
Hendersons, 39, 49.
( Henlyes. 147, 166.
} Henlys, 146, 195.
Herridsfe, 5.
4 Hetchbon, 4.
j Hetchbone, 38, 47, 52, 53, 75, 77, 93, 112, 115.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Hetchings, 13.
Hewes, 3, 63.
Hicks, 198, 212, 222.
Highway, Town, 26.
Hill, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 22, 34, 60, 77, 87, 109,
112, 118, 114, 134, 135, 141, 160, 161, 179,
202.
Hills, 17, 77, 82, 160.
II ilia Blue, 64, 97.
Ilill, Gentry, 72.
Fort, 3, 23, 27, 91, 105, 145, 174, 186, 193,
198, 205, 210, 219, 236.
Snow, 87.
Windmill, 39.
Hill, Yc, 92.
(Ilillard, 49.
Hilliar, 155, 156, 171, 176.
4 miicr, 212.
I Ilillicr, 2, 113, 114, 155, 156, 171, 172, 189,
I 205.
Hillikt-n, 2.
Ilingham, 70.
Uinks, 212, 222.
Hipsley, 28.
Hirst, 88, 104, 145, 178, 199, 200, 205, 219, 242.
lliskct,49, 94.
Hitchcock, 261.
Hobble, 59, 155, 156, 153, 163, 177, 191.
Hobbies, 36, 72.
Hobbs, 229,231.
Hodson, 24.
Holland, 12, 13, 96.
Holmes, 2, 42, 90, 101, 148, 156, 166, 188, 189.
Holt, 99.
\ Honeywell, 237.
I Honowel, 236.
Hood, 2, 135, 136, 218.
Hooper, 13, 63, 118, 210.
Hopkins, 140.
Horseman. 154, 156.
n»rsenond, 224.
Hough, 1,235.
House Almes, 27, 77, 79, 85, 109, 110, 118, 1M.
Alms, 20, 25.
Chaffens, 85.
Column* Meeting, 343.
Cnuio, 103.
Crown Coffee, 213.
Free School, 42.
Latin School, 152.
No. Mix-tin, 28.
Meeting, 40, 98, 118, 152.
New School, 43.
No. Wntch, 59, 99.
Old Meeting, 85, 102, 109.
No. Meeting, 236.
Watch, 33.
Olivers Brew, 122.
Powder, 29, 193.
Salutation, 235.
Slauler, 107.
Town. 20, 21, 24, 33, 35, 37, 43, 48, 49,
50,53, 54, 58. 64,67, 63, 71, 72, 83,
84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 92, 96, 100, 102,
104, 111, 121, 126, 129, 131,134,140,
149, 15S, 163, 165, 179, 180, 183,185,
188, 203, 204, 206, 207, 215, 218, 221,
232, 240, 243.
Towncs, 7, 91, 148.
Watch, 48, 62, 65, 150, 183.
Work, 50, 88.
Worke, 44.
Wnytuing School, 183.
Writcing School, 104.
How, 226.
Howard, 8, 28, 30, 31, 33, 84, 39, 40, 139, 197,
220.
Howel, 171.
Hubbcrt, 58.
Hudson, 14, 17,42.
nnggeuii, 7.
Hughs, 184.
Humphreys, 12.
Hunewel, 108.
Hunt, 86, 112, 114, 136, 165, 18S, 189, 190, 213,
223.
Hunting, 34, 112.
Huntiugton, 227.
Hurst, 203.
Hutchcns, 15.
Hutchinson, 18, 21, 37, 44, 55, 56, 62, 63, 71,
86, 88, 103, 104, 105, 121, 127, 132, 134, 135,
144, 148, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 156, 158,
159,160,163, 169, 171, 172, 173, 175, 177,
179, 180, 181, 182, 184, 187, 190, 191, 192,
193, 195, 1!»9, 200, 202, 2U6, 208, 214, 219,
222, 224, 226, 241, 242.
( Huzzcy, 99, 100, 117.
} lluzzy, 169.
Indecot (Endicot), 90, 91, 93, 94, 109, 112, 113,
142, 167.
Ingerson, 2,
Ingram, 8, 72, 148, 174, 181, 194, 196, 222.
Ings, 16, 60, 62, 106, 235.
Ireland, 13, 18, 19, 21, 22, 27, 44, 51, 53, 69, 70,
127, 201. 220, 229.
Iseland, Long, 126.
Noddles, 140, 235.
Road, 23, 126, 135, 173.
Island, Deare, 177.
Deer, 164, 199.
Deere, 145, 149, 152, 162, 164, 173, 174,
179.
Road, 197,221.
Islands Western, 194.
Jacklin, 73.
Jackson, 40, 43, 45, 51, 104, 140, 163, 104.
Jamaca, 107,221,238.
( Jarvice, 15, 231.
< Jarvis, 231 .
(. Jarvise, 25, 140, 230, 235.
Jefleryes, 78, 242.
Jenkins, 24, 44.
Jenner, 35.
Jepson, 6, 21, 22, 54.
Jersie East, 7.
Johns. 8, 33, 46, 90, 112, 114, 139, 152, 213, 215,
230, 235.
Johnson, 7, 21, 45, 60, 112, 114, 126, 131, 145.
Johnson, Galley, 93.
I Johonnot, 61.
I Johonot, 2.
Joles, 136.
Jones, 9, 79, 93, 146, 147, 196, 222, 229, 230,
231.
Jorden, 43.
Judd, 61, 63.
Keats, 2.
Keeling, 59, 62, 72, 242.
Keeley, 230.
Kelton, 13.
Keen, 16,20,32,105.
Kendall, 48, 49.
Kendrick, 211.
Kenney, 2, 43.
Keyes, 205.
Kilby, 151, 153, 155.
Kinds, 220.
King, 235.
Kittery, 47, 230.
Kitto, 28.
Knceland, 49, 133.
Knight, 68.
Lablond, 39, 46, 48, 90, 97, 112, 114, 132, 212.
Lake. 130, 164, 179.
Lambs, 81.
Lamson, 168, 201, 213, 229.
Land at Brantree, 36, 37, 39, 43, 64, 65, 84, 101,
106.
Blew Hill, 13.
Lands, Blue Hill, 31, 36, 47, 76, 78, 84, 85, 97,
101, 106, 128, 131, 135, 181, 194, 214,
219.
Lane, 6, 50, 194.
INDEX OF NAMES.
Lane, Adfeinsons, 93.
Beer, 241.
Black Horse, 30.
Blind, 241.
Cow, 175.
Crooked, 158, 163.
Long, 93, 145, 194, 195.
Mackrell, 105.
Mackrill.94, 96, 110, 133.
Marchalls, 218.
Marsh, 232.
Marshalls, 74.
Marshelle, 232.
Pudden, 156, 157.
Pudding, 99, 122, 163, 189.
Rawsons, 241.
Salt, 165.
Scholl-hons, 43.
Spring, 182.
Wilsons, 163.
Wings, 141, 144, 172, 207, 215, 230, 241,
243.
Wood, 74. 81, 83, 84, 97, 103, 107, 116,
117, 124, 140, 145, 173, 184, 195, 226,
241.
Langdon, 82, 168, 186, 205, 210, 211, 212, 235.
Larkin, 18, 21.
Lash, 3, 4.
Lathrop, 110.
Lattanire, 80.
Leager, 184.
Leasonbee, 146, 147, 173.
Lee, 28.95, loo, 208.
Leech, 146, 147, 197.
Leechmere, 141.
Legg, 242.
( Lcthcrbee, 237.
I Letherby, 237.
Leveret, 100.
( Lewis, 11, 17, 27, 201, 227, 228,
I Lewise, 62, 79, 145, 178.
Lexington, 224.
Linch, 221.
Lindall, 144.
Liosey, 86.
Little, 139.
Lobdale, 184.
Lock, 236.
London, 215, 213, 227, 236.
Long, 17, 27.
Lotlirop, 206, 211, 213, 225.
Loveridge, 190.
Lowden, 24.
Lowder, 156, 226.
Lowlc, 59. 62, 140, 144, 212, 213.
Loyd, 139, 189, 211, 230, 231, 233, 242.
Lyd, 56.
Lyde, 62, 88, 104, 144.
Lyman, 177.
Lyme, 215.
Lyn, 19, 28, 46, 69, 70, 76, 92, 127, 141, 200,
207.
Lynd, 62, 71, 92, 104, 151, 152, 154, 156, 158,
163, 226, -231.
Lynde, 63, 56, 70, 88, 104, 1'13, 132, 144, 156,
163, 171, 177,204, 242.
Lyndall, 178.
Lyne, 93, 1 66.
Lynn, 19, 22.
Maccarty, 1, 151, 162, 156, 168, 163.
Mackdnnicl,223.
Uacknutnhi is>7, 198.
Mackmcte, 197.
Kloinard, 50
Mnlam, 43, 46, 52, 77.
Malbrow, 67.
Maiden, 10, 22, 44, 127, 200, 201.
Maiding, 69, 70, 209.
Mallet, :;0, 91.
MalyncH, 121.
Man, 3, 18, 90, 113, 151, 158, 230.
Mauley, 75, 110, 117, 121, 144, 180.
Manning, 93, 131.
Mansel! , 113.
Mansfeeld, 142, 168, 188, 1S9, 232.
Manson, 225.
Marablc, 112, 115.
Marble, 118, 119, 127, 166, 201.
Marblebead, 70, 78, 81.
Market, Corn, 130, 228.
Mariou, 105, 1(54, 199, 200, 204, 205, 212, 214,
225, 229, 231 , 242.
Marions, 210, 222.
Marrion, 7, 17, 21, 25, 32, 34, 37, 43, 89, 93,
182.
Marryon, 4, 5, 10, 14, 20, 33, 34, 39, 40, 117.
Maryon, 30, 32, 105, 125, 145, 223
Marriner, 168.
Marsh Boston, 80.
Roxbury, 81.
Rumny, 7, 13, 21, 23, 48, 53, 69, 85, 92,
97, 101, 107, 111, 118, 119, 121, 126,
127, 140, 173, 194, 201, 202, 206, 209,
213, 229.
Marshall, 89, 93, 103, 104, 105, 108, 110, 119,
122, 129, 133, 141, 142, 145, 178.
Martin, 122.
Martlne, 118.
Martyn, t8, 104, 108, 109, 110, 125, 144, 154,
155, 177, 214, 220, 241.
Maryland, 238.
Maryon. (See Marlon.)
Madman, 174.
Mason, 19, 41, 224.
Mast fleet, 118.
Mather, 17, 31, 68, 102, 129, 168, 218, 226, 243.
Mathewe, 3, 7, 37, 181, 234.
Matteson, 75.
I Mattock, 10, 75, 91, 93, 104, 109, 171.
1 Mattox, 68, 86.
Maulden, 19.
Maulding, 201.
Maule, 140, 235.
Maverick, 92, 93.
Maxwel, 101, 184, 203.
Maxwell, 3, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 26,
27, 44, 45, 46, 49, 53, 57, 59, 61, 66, 67, 71,
72, 73, 74, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 86, 89,
90, 91, 92, 95, 99, 110, 117, 118, 119, 121,
122, 123, 124, 128, 130, 132, 106, 169, 172,
177, 193, 197, 207 224.
May, 80.
Maylem, 46.
Mayo, 80.
Meadford, 104, 124.
Meadow, Scruffe, 78.
Medcalfe, 2.
Meers, 69, 128, 142, 143, 152, 153, 189, 216.
Meerrion, 3.
Mellins, 33.
Melvel, 221.
Mcndham, 57.
Meriam, 45.
Mero, 14, 28.
Messenger, 92, 187.
Mico, 141.
Middlecot, 51, 75, 111, 132.
Midwinter, 33.
Miles, 18, 63, 240.
Millar, 13, 43, 46, 47, 74, 76, 195, 229.
Mill Creek, 76.
Mill, Wind, 238.
Mills, 172, 176, 187.
North, 169.
Water, 76, 165, 169, 170, 171, 176.
Water, 176, 188.
Milton, 13, 43, 53, 131.
Minot, 3, 4, 14, 15, 28, 32, 33, 35, 68, 62, 64,
65, 69, 71, 74, 79, 80, 85, 133, 166, 157,
161, 192, 203, 2^:8, 230.
Minzes, 211,231.
Moinzea, 31.
Mirick, 17.
Mouck, 12, 34, 95.
Monk, 18, 232.
Moonden, 2.
Moor, 51, 114, 149, 100, 1M.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Moorcok, 197.
Wore, 17, 46,112.
Moream, 19, 63.
Morcy, 2, 14.
Morley, 232.
Morrise, 150, 171.
Mortcmore, 46, 91, 93.
Morto, 9, 15, 32, 59, 119, 131, 148, 149.
Morton, 119. 131.
Morss, 90, 102.
Mosely, 74.
Moseman, 55, 96.
Mosmau, 119.
Mossct, 12.
Would, 63, 76, 78, 112.
Moulds, 168.
Mountier, 1, 10, 61, 91, 93, 168, 211, 213, 230.
Mountfor, 220.
Mountford, 87, 211.
Mountfort, 2, 14, 35, 38, 40, 47, 61, 68, 75, 103,
129, 134, 190.
Muddy Kiver Marsh, 65.
Mulbery, 12, 14.
Mullegan, 197.
Nancy, 154.
Nash, 59, 82, 109.
Narraganset, 99.
SNazaro, 233.
Nazro, 139.
Nazzaro, 223.
Neck, 80, 89, 110, 133, 159, 170, 183, 186, 231.
Needham, 15, 139.
Negus, 99, 104, 131,211.
Newberry, 22, 76, 134, 222, 228.
Newell, 2, 22.
New England, 209.
New found Land, 220.
Newland, 75.
| Newton, 12, 14, 73, 242.
I Newtowu, 19, 22, 66.
New York, 59, 80, 128, 197.
Nickerson, 16.
Nicbolls, 1, 2o, 37, 92, 93, 96, 138, 164, 182,
200, 229.
Nicholson, 99, 114.
North, 35, 90, 112, 114.
North Carolina, 230.
Norton, 94, 136, 204.
(Noyes, 71, 73, 76, 80, 85, 97, 100, 127, 139,
143, 145, 148, 149, 151, 152, 154, 155, 156,
157, 158, 178, 181,188, 194, 214,219,242.
Noysc, 76, 77, 80, 83, 103, 106, 107, 117, 133,
107.
[Noys, 133.
I Obbinsow, 68.
i Obison, 2.
Oborns, 210.
j Odliu, 130.
j Odling, 92, 93, 110, 113, 130, 141, 142, 166,
16S, 169, 235.
Ogle, 9.
Oker, 196.
Okes, 14, S8, 39.
Oliver, 10, 31, 34, 37, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 45, 46,
49, 5n, 51, 56, 62, 70, 71, 79, 80, 82, 87, 107,
117, 122, 127, 133, 136, 145, 151, 152, 154,
155, 150, 157, 158, 163, 187, 169, 170, 171,
175, 178, 179, 181, 182, 183, 192, 197, 200,
214, 219, 227, 229, 232, 242.
Olton, 72.
Orms, 134.
SOrrang, 134.
Orrange, 108, 166, 168.
Orrangs, 187.
Ovington, 64.
Owen, 19, 21.
Paccanet, 230.
Page, 7, 39, 156.
Paige, 23, 23, 69, 119, 156, 209, 229.
Palmer, 40, 56, 57, 62, 71, 80. 88, 104, 139, 145,
151, 152, 154, 155, 158, 163, 178, 191, 212,
231,242.
Parker, 220.
Parkman, 59, 65, 81, 82, 98, 102, 200.
Parrise, 69.
Parrot, 197, 198.
Pastree, 6.
Patten, 140. 212, 217, 231.
Patteson, 92, 109.
Patcy, 2, 41.
Paulcy, 75.
Paxtons, 75.
Paine, 42, 131, 159.
Payn, 98, 123, 151, 160, 179, 180, 181, 187, 190,
191, 194, 195, 197, 206, 211, 215.
!Pearcc, 74.
Pearse, 131.
Peck, 76, 211,213,230.
Pecker, 130, l:,0, 239, 240.
Peggee, 239, 240.
Peggey, 99, 176.
. Peggy, 165.
Pcirse, 4, 10, 129, 139, 220, 223.
Peirson, 154, 174, 187, 189, 212.
Peison, 187.
Pell, 86.
Perabcrton, 30, 62, 148, 152, 162, 199, 206, 229.
Pembrook, 228, 237.
Pendexter, 139.
Peneroan, 42, 126, 128, 210.
Pennock, 215.
Pensilvania, 64, 192.
Peream, 75 , 77, 79, 136.
Perkins, 75, 122.
Perks, 140, 235.
Perry, 20, 96, 228.
Phelps, 55, 96, 09, 142, 174.
Pbilcdelphia, 135.
Philadelphia, 99.
Phillip, 235.
Phillips, 2, 5, 6, 35, 39, 49, 75, 87, 90, 104, 131,
140, i42, 156, 157, 158, 163, 175, 182, 184,
186, 188, 189, 201, 212, 213, 223, 231.
Philpot, 5, 24, 61, 113.
Phipps, 58.
Phips, 57.
Pickworth, 63.
Pierson, 154.
Pike, 183.
I Pilkinlon, 28, 131.
I Pinkenton, 14.
Piscatiqua, 26, 221, 238.
Pitcher, 53.
Pitson, 109, 218.
Pitts, 8, 54, 56, 101, 116, 118, 119, 122, 136, 151,
154, 156, 160, 108,192,220.
Place, Almcs Hous liurrying, 27.
Burial, North, 3, 4.
Burying, 74, 79, 82, 87, 91, 121, 148, 165,
184, 203.
North, 42, 160.
Old, 111, 130, 132, 137, 148,
218, 227, 229.
South, 3, 4, 33, 160, 171, 182.
( Plats, 2, 64, 92.
I Platts, 21.
Plumer, 145, 161.
I Plummcr, 50, 200, 229, 234.
Point, Gallops, 40.
11 udsons, 84, 149.
Mary's, 235.
Merryes, 98, 102, 132, 176.
Mcrrys, 81, 83, 98.
Pollard, 155.
Policy, 124, 130, 131.
Pollord, 90, 129.
Pond, Horse, 224.
Mill, 113, 170, 176.
Ponds, Salt, 65, 74, 80, 107, 119, 121.
Pond, Townes, 78.
Wheelers, 61, 73, 80.
Pool, 130.
Porter, 29, 22?, 237.
INDEX OF NAMES.
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Port Royall, 62.
Potter, 198.
Potts, 230.
Powell, 2, 76, 90.
Powin, 88.
Powning, 45, 50, 56, 68, 62, 71, 79, 93, 98, 103,
104, 107, 109, 110, 114, 151, 153, 193.
Poynt, Hudsons, 84.
Maryes, 109.
Merrys, 54, 63, 67, 81.
I Prat, 18, 19, 21, 22, 44, 53, 57, 68, 127, 199.
I Pratt, 209.
Price, 24, 149, 223.
Prillings, 171.
( Procter, 40.
{ Proctor, 52, 86, 140, 142, 152, 153, 194, 208,
( 223, 239.
Pront, 7, 10, 12, 18, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 34, 37,
39, 40, 42, 43, 45, 50, 05, 62, 64, 104, 116,
118, 122, 136, 144, 146, 147, 152, 154, 175,
177, 194, 195, 196, 208, 226.
Province, 101, 102.
Gaily, 26.
Pullen, 66, 75, 90, 124, 158, 212, 217, 231, 237.
Pulman, 13, 55, 96, 233.
Pumery, 6, 146, 147, 196.
Puncapuag, 230.
Pym, 140, 227.
Quinsey, 97.
Ragget, 228.
Rand, 66, 192, 205, 206, 223.
Randoll, 140, 221, 238.
Ranger, 32, 33, 36, 46, 123, 187, 211, 213, 230.
Rankin, 112.
Ransford, 86, 218.
Rayner, 2, 91, 93, 124, 141, 180.
Read (Reed), 77, 135, 136, 148.
Reading, 19, 22, 44, 69, 70, 127, 200, 201, 209.
Reddock, 142.
Redduk, 169.
Rewey, 198.
Reynalls, 17.
Richards, 116, 140, 193, 197, 198, 217.
Richardson, 26, 91, 95, 136, 232.
Richmond, 166.
Ricks, tee Rix.
Rickston, 1.
Ridgell, 228, 233.
Right, 112, 164, 203.
Ripley, 3, 12, 20, 32, 37, 43, 59, 71, 105, 130,
132.
River, 101.
River, Charles, 240.
Merimeck, 208.
Muddy, 7, 23, 48, 145. 150.
South, 69, 127, 199.
RU, 55, 59.
Robe, 109.
Roberts, 21, 82, 121, 211, 213, 219.
Robie, 146, 147.
Robinson, 2, 4, 24, 46, 51, 53, 67, 148, 193, 226,
242.
Roebuck, Ye, 261.
Rogers, 24, 92, 103.
Rolston, 90.
Rolls, 230.
Rook Galley, 37.
Roumage, 238.
Rouse, 1, 8.
Row, Merchants, 142.
Rowley, 107.
Roxbury, 4, 19, 32, 44, 50, 64, 78, 79, 80, 89,
119, 128, 135, 143, 144, 170, 186, 205, 216,
222 226.
Roxbur'y Gate, 3, 11, 14, 15, 32, 33, 35, 46, 49,
65, 69, 79, 128, 143, 216.
Rubine, 135.
Ruck, 62, 68, 88, 104, 144, 177, 180, 181, 182,
184, 187, 190, 191, 192, 194, 195, 199, 200,
202, 203, 209, 214, 219, 222, 224, 239, 240,
243.
Ruddock, 184, 218, 234.
Rudgate, 139, 189,212, 213.
Rue, 185, 186.
Ruee, 132, 161.
Ruey, 41.
Ruggles, 80.
Russell, 24, 40.
Rutter, 61.
Ryall, 8, 13.
Sale, 243.
Salem, 49, 63, 99, 192, 208, 214, 215, 222, 227,
229.
Salsbury, 141.
Baiter, 8, 26, 53, 54, 59, 60, 63, 64, 72, 73, 81,
116, 144, 192, 220.
Sanders, 9, 20, 29, 31, 37, 46, 92, 155,221.
Savage, 3, 23, 27, 33, 34, 37, 44, 48, 59, 72, 88,
91,93,95,98,104, 106, 110, 111, 120, 121,
122, 123, 125, 137, 139, 144, 151, 158, 159,
161, 163, 165, 167, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173,
174, 175, 178, 179, 190, 192, 212, 215, 225,
226, 227, 229, 231, 233, 242, 243.
Savel, 2.
Savery, 35.
Scarlet, 229.
{School, Free, 36.
House, Lattin, 58, 152.
Lattin, Free, 61.
North, 176.
The Latten, 17, 33, 39, 64.
Scituate, 130, 228, 236.
Scolley, 226, 242.
Sconce, 29, 105.
Scribener, 126.
Sears, 121 ,237.
Selby, 2, 100, 139, 140, 213, 235.
Serevener, 128.
{Sewal, 154, 229, 242.
Sewall, 18, 33, 37, 56, 62, 64, 65, 88, 104, 145,
151, 152, 153, 155, 156, 162, 169, 171, 178,
191, 200, 223.
Seward, 37.
Shaler, 76, 77, 78, 160.
Shannon, 76, 220.
Shardon, 2.
Sharp, 25, 34, 35, 53, 54, 56, 58, 00, 112, 114,
116, 118, 202, 208, 223.
Shaw, 9.
Sheafe, 29, 164, 202.
Shepherd, 211.
Shepreeve, 192, 195.
( Sberar, 72.
I Sherrar, 157, 196.
Sherborn, 57, 61.
Sheriffe, 42.
Sherman, 214, 229.
Sherrine, 81, 83, 107, 136.
Sherwood, 198.
Shipee, 235.
Sbippen, 140.
Shore, 2.
Shrimpton, 86, 220.
Shripton, 81," 105.
Slggernee, 61.
Signal, 2.
Sill, 91, 93.
Simkins, 230, 231.
Simpson 21, 175, 200.
Skinner, 3, 90, 113, 166, 167, 187.
Smalpiece, 230.
Smith, 2, 3, 14, 16, 23, 24, 25, 33, 35, 59, 65,
66, 68, 74, 80, 81, 82, 90, 92, 112, 113, 114,
120, 123, 132, 141, 158, 166, 167, 171, 187,
189, 213, 288, 235, 242.
Snelling, 237.
Snow, 9.
Southack, 42, 92, 134, 135, 139, 143, 150, 187,
209, 234.
Souther, 109.
Sowerbut, 139, 222, 223.
Square, Church, 195.
Clark's, 214, 219.
Squire, 52, 53, 93, 145.
Stanhope, 221, 236.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Stanifor , 97, 131, 134, 135, 178, 209.
Stanley, 120.
Stebbens, 110.
Stedman, 20.
( Stephens, 140.
\ Stevens, 19, 139, 188, 211, 212, 229.
Stoddar, 13.
Stoddard, 44, 50, 56, 57, 58, 62, 71, 88, 99, 104,
105, 118, 140, 144, 149, 151, 157, 163, 164,
173, 178, 181, 182, 184, 201, 207, 215, 235,
242.
Stone, 18, 21, 91, 93, 112, 227, 242.
Story, 132.
Stratford, 110.
Street, Ann, 160, 161, 166, 167, 171, 174, 175,
184, 211, 217, 242.
Anne, 81, 110, 125, 128, 143, 182, 190.
Back, 87, 105, 203.
Beacon, 82, 109, 140.
Bennet, 165, 202, 208, 215, 240, 241.
Brattle, 153, 155, 156, 163.
Cambridge, 132, 227, 241.
Gentry, 81, 88.
Charter, 121, 125, 159, 218, 227, 236.
Common, 87, 158.
Cross, 75, 94, 96, 140, 166, 189, 213, 231.
Drawbridg, 41.
Fleet, 96, 97.
Fish, 96, 113, 142, 146, 160, 175, 183,
190, 211, 214, 219, 224.
Fleet, 95, 96, 97, 98, 159, 183, 207, 240,
241.
Great, the, 48.
Hanover, 90, 102, 107, 109, 114, 115,
125, 129, 144, 150, 161, 171, 176,
182, 204, 241.
Hull, 200.
King, 98, 100, 104, 105, 106, 107, 110,
111, 117, 120, 124, 125, 130, 134,
135, 141, 143, 149, 150, 154, 156, 157,
158, 159, 163, 166, 167, 168, 173, 175,
188, 189, 200, 201, 206213, 228, 241.
Love, 129.
Lynn, 84, 121, 149, 184, 200, 205, 238.
Malbrough, 74, 90, 165, 172, 241.
Middle, 75, 116, 122, 128, 129, 132, 164,
187, 207.
Milk, 75, 119, 129, 133, 141, 142, 166,
241.
Newbery, 80, 160, 165, 166, 217, 229.
No., 227.
North, 81, 82, 83, 102, 108, 129, 184,
187, 200, 205, 218, 236, 240, 243.
Orange, 79, 132, 133, 148, 167, 168, 204,
223.
Pond, 75, 145, 241.
Price, 119, 204.
Prince, 87, 113, 116, 125, 135, 143, 157,
165, 167, 168, 169, 173, 175, 187,
200, 202, 203, 208, 211, 212, 222,
226, 239.
Queen, 98, 100, 121, 183, 193, 202, 228,
234, 238, 241.
Salem, 176, 187, 200, 224, 239.
School, 150.
House, 59.
Ship, 116, 124, 159, 191, 192, 200.
South, 87, 160, 161, 174, 179, 181, 202.
Sudbury, 176, 200, 227.
Summer, 117, 120, 123, 174, 175,180,
213, 215, 220, 229, 241.
Townhouse, 14.
Treamount, 90, 97, 134, 143, 144, 157,
175, 209, 212.
Union, 122, 123, 161, 165, 168, 182, 190.
"Water, 97, 107, 122, 181, 182, 233.
West, 241.
Winter, 117, 123, 165, 180.
Stratford, 110.
Stream, Mill, 84.
Strieker, 25.
Stroug, 3.
Stndson, 2.
Sugers, 6, 53, 75, 112.
Sunderland, 175, 211, 220, 231, 242.
Sunderline, 11, 213, 230.
Button, 129, 158.
Swain, 22.
Swamp, Ceader, 101.
Swan, 140, 222.
I Swanzey, 184.
) Swanzie, 184, 186.
Swift, 25.
Byrne, 32.
Taper, 172.
Tartarion, 51.
Taunton, 57, 68.
Tavern, Exchange, 161, 162.
George, 65.
Green Dragon, 49, 66, 75, 212, 217, 231.
Orange tree, 161, 241.
Rose & Crown, 49.
Turkie cock, 96.
The Salutation, 142, 169, 212.
Sun, 130, 175.
Tay, 4, 88, 91, 93, 94, 98, 103, 104, 108, 110,
114, 120, 124, 125, 127, 130, 133, 136, 137,
138, 141, 144, 151, 152, 155, 156, 158, 159,
163, 164, 167, 169, 170, 172, 173, 174, 176,
177, 204, 219, 228.
Taylor, 2, 17, 137, 140, 165, 184, 185, 190.
Teams, 1, 26.
Teduaan, 15, 52, 60.
Tekel, 232.
Tenny, 26.
Thatcher, 144.
Thaxter, 97.
Thayer, 89, 166, 242.
Thomas, 9, 68, 113, 183, 215, 236, 237, 238.
Thompson, 157, 158, 163, 203, 238.
Thomson, 134.
Thorns, 124.
Thorn, 28, 81,132, 196.
Thornberry, 9, 10, 11, 55, 96, 119, 161.
Thornton, 2, 50, 51, 63, 67, 76, 81, 99, 109, 125,
157, 161,175,176, 197.
( Thrasher, 20, 25, 27, 33, 38, 64, 65.
) Thresher, 2, 58, 70, 77, 78, 80, 140, 217.
Thwiug, 54, 212, 213.
Tileston, 177, 215.
fTiley, 35,90.
JTillet, 2,118.
1 Tilley, 181.
(.Tillys, 160.
Titcome, 116, 117.
Tites, 17.
Toker, 1, 28, 29.
Tolman, 139.
Tomlin, 211, 229, 231.
Topping, 222.
Tortree, 43.
Toterdale, 100.
Tout, 21.
I Townesend, 69, 158, 216.
j Townseud. 6, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 44, 56, 69, 71,
88, 104, 123, 127, 145, 151, 152, 154, 155,
156, 163, 165, 169, 171, 178, 191, 198, 200,
204, 212, 216, 218, 226, 227, 231, 237.
Town Treasury, 85.
Towt, 7.
Travas, 30.
Triscot, 105, 203, 235.
I Trobridg, 2.
I Trobridge, 78.
Trot, 2, 50, 07, 101, 105, 208, 209.
Trott, 203, 205.
Tucker, 80, 131.
Tuckerman, 225.
Tufts, 44.
Turell, 12, 24, 34, 46, 61, 90, 93, 188.
Turlf, 69.
Tumor, 6, 70, 74, 101, 130.
( Tuthill, 9, 19, 59.
\ Tutle, 22.
( Tuttle, 22, 69, 72, 127, 136, 200, 202, 208.
Tyler, 217.
Tyley, 112, 114, 142, 158, 166.
INDEX OF NAMES.
271
Upshall.103.
Usher, 15, 120.
Varney, 78.
j Vcach, 123.
) Vecch, 128.
k Verin, 7,
I Verine, 59, 62.
Verney, 4, 8, 16, 26.
Vial, 193.
Viall, 90.
Vials, 191.
Vicars, 2.37.
Vickers, 126, 128, 237.
( Vincent, 2, 139.
I Vinciut, 230.
Virgin, 49, 180, 203.
Virginia, 28, 33, 72, 221.
Wade, 122, 144, 166, 168, 189, 211, 214.
Wadling, 136.
Wadsworth, 22, 34, 40, 41, 74, 88, 89, 91, 93,
94, 97, 98, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 108,
110, 113, 118, 121, 122, 125, 127, 131, 132,
134, 135, 136, 137, 144, 151, 152, 154, 155,
156, 158, 159, 163, 168, 169, 171, 173, 174,
177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 184, 187, 190,
191, 192, 194, 199, 200, 202, 203, 2(4, 208,
209, 210, 212, 214, 219, 220, 222, 225, 231,
233, 242.
Wainright, 206.
Waite, 16, 22.
"Wakefeeld, 47, 79.
Waldo, 81, 143, 144, 218, 229, 230.
Walker, 13, 15, 80, 84, 86, 91, 100, 104, 112,
121,. 151, 153, 158, 178, 184, 195, 196, 201,
223, 234.
Wallace, 28.
I Walley, 50, 62, 88.
j Wally, 145.
< Wallice, 11.
1 Wallis, 9, 213.
( WaJlise, 139, 189, 212, 213.
Walters, 215, 216.
Ward, 139, 208.
Battery, 192.
Bridge, 241, 242.
Broughtons, 234.
Change, 241, 242.
Cornhill, 192.
Creek, 241,212.
Fleet, 241, 242.
Kings, 241, 242.
Mill Bridg, 192.
Bridge, 234.
Newbery, 192, 234. •
North, 241.
Pond, 241,242.
South, 241.
( Wai-del, 139.
i Wardell, 47, 140, 166, 192, 212, 213, 222, 227.
Warner, 57.
t Warren, 222.
I Warrin, 211, 213.
Warrick, 185, 203.
War row, 58.
Wass, 139, 188, 189, 230, 231.
Watchouse, 119.
Waters, 108, 187.
Watts, 66, 150, 160, 211, 237.
Wear, 136, 181.
Weaver, 1:59.
Webb, 2, 9, 44, 85, 95.
Webber, 2, 11, 46, 47, 49, 91, 106, 212, 213.
W.-listcr, 6, 87, 88, 123.
Wceler, 139.
Welch, 18,21,187.
Welcome, 133.
Weld, 80.
( \\Vlsted, '., 2J7, 231.
I Welsteed, iifi, 63, 8'.», 104, 145, 178, 199, 200,
203, 20t, 2.i5, 209, 212. 214, 218, 219, 222,
224, 2-25, 220, 227, 233, 242, 243.
Wentworth, 14, 45, 122, 182, 192, 211, 221, 230
Weymouth, 172, 173.
Wharf, Scarlets, 35,
Town, 161.
Wharfe, Gee's, 103.
Hills, 82.
Long, 188, 213.
New, 54, 135, 154.
Pool's, 189, 232.
Scarlet's, 70, 74, 168, 189, 195.
The, 105, 176, 199.
Town, 159, 161, 181.
Townes, 81, 83, 90, 109,132, 136, 149,
169, 198, 240.
Upshall'e, 103.
Welcom's, 133.
Wharton's, 79.
Wheeler, 68, 107.
Wheteomb, 8, 14, 15, 18, 58.
Whippo, 2.
White, 15, 22, 25, 207, 230, 237.
Whiteborn, 140.
. Whitemore's, 69, 127, 199, 230.
Whiteridge, 187.
Whitten, 139.
Whitting, 169.
Wbitwell, 136.
Wilcot, 95, 224.
Wiidey, 142.
( Wilke, 118.
I Wilkie, 91, 109, 118, 131, 161, 174, 185,186.
( Wilkey, 203.
j Wiikings, 237,
? Wilkins, 159, 237.
Wilks, 238.
Willard, 40, 107, 139, 148, 168, 180, 188, 188,
189, 231,
I Willet, 41,55, 198, 216.
J Willit, 131.
Williams, 3, 4, 8, 16, 26, 33, 34, 36, 39, 44, 63,
74, 79, 87, 88, 91, 93, 98, 107, 133, 135, 148,
182, 205, 216, 224, 233, 234, 243.
( Willis, 27, 36.
| Willise, 197, 198.
Williston, 17,
Wilson, 8, 17, 27, 61, 106, 109, 145, 197, 238.
Winchester, 19, 95.
Wind Mill, 23.
Wins, 5, 27.
( Winisimet, 151, 16«, 211, 237.
{ Winisimit, 141.
( Winnisimet, 21.
Winslow, 63, 155, 178, 184, 199, 200, 204, 205,
209, 210, 212, 214, 219, 242.
Winsor, 20, 64, 75, 112, 145, 157, 182, 200, 229.
Winter, 46.
Winthrop, 6, 19, 22, 59, 72, 151, 154, 155, 156,
177, 191,204,238,241.
Wire, 58, 59, 168.
Wise, 177.
Wiswall,26, 157.
Withcrly, 63.
Whittemore, 18.
Woodraansies, 232.
Woods, 16.
Woolcot, 35.
Woolliston, Mount. 30.
Worm wall, 2, 142, 189.
Wrenthani, 123.
Wright, 35, 33, 53, 112, 116, 141, 142, 231, 243c
Wyat, 196.
Wyborn, 37.
Yarrow, 208, 213, 214.
York, 50, 61.
Young, 131, 139.
Negrocx.
Anthony, 203, 204.
Bettey, 2, 73.
Borraau, 115, 138, 167.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 75.
Boyser, 138, 167, 210, 233.
Budd, 73, 115.
Chambers, 137.
I CoweJ, 210.
| Cowell, 73, 115, 138, 167, 233.
Cubit, 167.
Dick, 73, 115, 137, 166, *232.
Dudly, 210.
Eliot, 73, 115, 137, 166, 210, 232.
Exeter Foxcroft, 167, 210, 232.
Exiter, 190.
Freeman, 166, 210.
Gee, 210, 233.
J Georg, 115.
) George, 73.
Grandey, Firkins, 73.
Great John, 73, 115, 138, 167, 210, 233.
< Hubbart, 137, 167.
) Hubbert, 73, 115, 210, 233.
Hutchinson, 73, 115, 137, 166, 210, 232.
Indian, 73, 115.
Jalla, or Jollow, 73, 115, 138, 167, 210,233.
Jeffery, 42, 73.
Jo. Black, 233.
John Negro, 224.
Kates, 137.
Keats, 73, 115, 166, 210, 232.
Levensworth, 74, 116, 138, 167, 210, 233.
Masman, 210.
( Menen, 76.
i Meneno, 74, 116, 137, 166, 210.
Monck, 73, 115, 138.
( Moseman, 73, 115.
{ Mosman, 137, 167,
Mailings, 59, 84.
Nan, 233.
Papan, Dik, 232.
Patience, 138, 167, 210, 233.
Perkins, 116, 122.
Phillip, 73.
Phipps, 73, 115.
Proctor, 73, 115, 137, 166, 210, 232, 239.
| Quaque, 73.
j Quaquo, 115, 137, 166, 210, 232.
j Quinsey, 167, 210, 233.
) Quinsie, 73, 115, 137.
Ramshed, 74, 115.
Richard, Peirse, 129, 167.
Price, 131.
Robin, Roger, 166, 210, 232.
Russell, 137.
Baffin, 73, 115, 137, 166, 210, 232.
Samson, Negro, 116, 137, 167, 210, 232.
Sash, 163, 166.
Baylor, 74, 115.
Tobey, 239.
Tom, 115.
Tom Rumny Marsh, 73, 116, 137, 166, 210,
232.
Toney, 74, 167.
Walker, 73, 74, 115, 137, 167, 200, 233.
Warrow, 57, 58.
Winthrop, 115, 138, 167, 210, 233.
Sarah an Indian woman, 226.
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