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A REPORT
RECOKD COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF BOSTON,
CONTAINING THK
RECORDS OF BOSTON SELECTMEN, 1T36 TO 1742.
BOSTON:
ROCKWELL AND CHURCHILL, CITY PRINTERS,
No. 39 .ARCH STREET.
1886.
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[DOCUMENT 87 — 1886.]
CITY OF m R BOSTON.
A REPORT
RECORD COMMISSIONERS.
The Fifteenth Report of the Record Commissioners being
the acts of the Selectmen from September 15, 1736, to
December 29, 1742.
Although few matters of special importance are therein
recorded, the reader will observe the space given to sanitary
matters as connected with the visitation of small-pox. The
assigning of tombs in ' the Granary Burying Ground was a
natural accompaniment to the increase of deaths, and the
repeated enforcement of quarantine regulations and restric-
tions on immigration are noticeable.
The Sunday laws, then as now, were a matter of conten-
tion between the conservative and progressive elements of
the population. A careful study of the volume will doubt-
less confirm the public belief in the wisdom of this continu-
ance of the publication of our records.
WILLIAM H. WHITMORE,
For the Record Commissioners.
CITY HALL, BOSTON, December 1, 1886.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES.
[BEGINNING OF THE FIFTH BOOK OF MANUSCRIPT.]
[1.] At a Meeting of the Select-Men Sept. 15th. 1736.
Present
Capt. Jonathan Annitage
Mr. Davin Collson
Capt. John Eastwicke
Capt. Caleb Lyman
Mr. Jonas Clarke
Upon Information That the Watch House adjoining to the Town
house, and also that near the North Market, want some Repairs.
Voted That mr. Savell be directed to see the said Repairs Ef-
fected.
According to Order, mr. Jonathan Bowman Attended, and Sig-
nified his desire to Resign his Care and Charge of the North
Engine. And at the same time Recommended mr. Anthony
Underwood, as a Suitable Person to take the Care and Charge of
the same.
Mr. Underwood being present and [2.] Manifesting his Willing-
ness to Accept the said Charge.
Voted, That mr. Anthony Underwood be and hereby is Admitted
in the Room of the said mr. Bowman, And that the Charge of the
said Engine be and hereby is Committed to him. And that he
Attend next Wednesday with a List of his Company, And also
that such Persons as desire to be Admitted, who were not before
Enlisted, do Appear with him, That the Select Men may Approve
of them, if they see Cause, That the Orders for them may be drawn
Accordingly.
At a Meeting of His Majestys Justices of the Peace within the
Town of Boston, together with the Gentlemen the Select Men of
said Town, at the Council Chamber, Sept. 9th. and 15th. 1736.
Present
Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
Joseph Wadsworth Esqr.
The Hon!"e •{ Jacob Wendell Esqr.
Samuel Welles Esqr.
Anthony Stoddard Esqr.
[3.] Samuel Sewall Esqr.
Joshua Winslow Esqr.
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John Fayerweather Esqr. Justices of
the Peace. And
Capt. Jonathan Armitage
Mr. David Collson
Capt. John Eastwicke
Capt. Caleb Lyman
Mr. Jonas Clarke, Select Men
Whereas the said Justices and Select Men are Informed of the
frequent Profanation of the LORD'S Day, by lose vain Persons,
Negro's &c. Unnecessarily Travelling, or Walking to, or from Rox-
bury, with neglect of Attending the Publick Worship of GOD in
either Place.
It is therefore Ordered, by the said Justices, and Select Men,
That from and after the Date hereof, and until the Seventeenth
Day of October next ensuing, The Constables of, and within the
Town of Boston, and every of them by turns, [4.] Do Warn and
appoint Six Meet and Sober Persons, Inhabitants of the said Town,
On each Lord's Day within the said Term, To Ward on the Neck
or High-Way between Boston and Roxbury, at some Convenient
place near the Line of Defence, Three of the said Persons are to
give their Attendance there from Seven o'Clock in the morning,
until half an hour after Twelve at Noon, and then to be relieved
by the other Three, Who are there to Continue upon Duty, until
the Dusk of the Evening.
And such Constables respectively in their Turns as aforesaid,
are to attend also with their Staves, And to give in Charge to such
Ward, That they take due Care to prevent and Suppress such Dis-
orders ; to Examine all Passengers ; to Restrain all Persons from
Disporting, Idle Walking, or Unnecessary Travel, on the Lord's
Day.
And if any Person be refractory, rude or refuse to give a Satis-
factory Account of the Occasion of their Travelling, or other wise
Misbehave the mselves, to take them [5.] up, and Carry 'em be-
fore the next Justice of the Peace, Or return their Names to such
Justice, that so they may be proceeded against, According to Law,
as profaners of the LORD'S Day.
By order of the said Justices and Select Men
SAMUEL GEKRISH, Town Clerk.
It was then (also) Agreed by the said Justices and Select Men,
That they would by turns Walk by Night, as formerly, to Inspect
the Watches, and to Suppress or prevent Disorders within the
Town, for Eight Weeks next following, According to the Assort-
ment then made.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sept. 22, 1736.
Present,
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Eastwicke
Capt. Lyman
[6.] Martin Hughes Informs that he is come into this Town
with his Wife and One Child, that he brought with him the Value
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1736. 3
of Two Hundred Pounds, half of that Sum being in Money, and
desires Liberty to open a Shop and follow his Occupation, being
a Printer of Linnens &c. Accordingly he was Directed to Attend
next Wednesday, and to bring Security for his Wife and Child.
Liberty is Granted to Theophilus Shove to Open a Shop in this
own, and to Exercise his Calling of a Glazier and Joyner. Hav-
ing given Satisfaction to the Select Men.
Mr. Timothy Thornton Proposes and offers to Pave one each
Side of the Mill Bridge to the Satisfaction of the Select Men, for
the Sum of Six Pounds, Which was Accordingly Consented to and
Voted .
[7.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 27, 1736.
Present,
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Eastwicke
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke.
Mr. John Savell promises to give Bond for a Servant, Im-
ported from Ireland in Capt. Arnold, If required.
Mr. James Wimble Informs that George Lucas, and his Wife
and Child, have Lodged at his House Nineteen Days, They came
from Ireland with Capt. Carrall.
The following Persons, Imported lately from Ireland by Capt.
Carall in the Brigantine Salutation are admitted Inhabitants. Mr.
Samuel Waldo and the said Capt. John Carrell having given Bond
for them to Indemnify the Town as the Law Directs.
September, 18, 1736. Viz1.
[8.] Elizabeth Lamb, Wife of William Lamb.
Sally Lamb, Daughter of Ditto.
Betty Lamb ^
Nancy Lamb 1 Spinsters sisters to mr. Lamb.
Nellie Lamb j
Beckee Lamb J
Agnes Procter, Wife of Thomas Procter.
Mary Burton, Single woman
Thomas Howard, Son of William Howard.
Honora Cinae, Wife of Dinish Cinae.
James j Cinae theh. Children
Peter j
Twelve Persons in all.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 29, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Eastwicke
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Martin Hughes Attending According [9.] to Order, (but with-
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oat Bondsmen) He was directed to procure a Bonds man for his
Wife and Child, and to Attend next Wednesday.
Mr. Joseph Kent being Notified to Attend the Select Men, came
accordingly, And having given Satisfaction for his Omitting to
wait on them, for their Approbation, of his Opening a School for
the Mathematicks, Upon his Application therefor, the 28th. July
past.
Voted, That mr. Kent be desired to Attend again next Wednes-
day, And in the meantime, That John Jeffries Esqr. and Mr. Coil-
son, be desired to Enquire of The Rev. mr. Foxcroft and mr.
Chauncey (to whose Church the said Mr. Kent belongs) Concern-
ing his life and Conversation.
Upon Information, That Sarah Marshall, Who has lived for
Three years past at Milton, is come into this Town and resides
here, being Big with Child, having Nothing whereupon to Sub-
sist, and is likely to become a Town Charge, if care be not taken
to prevent it, where [1O.] fore,
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed and Ordered,
to give Warning to the said Sarah Marshall to depart the Town.
Joshua Winslow Esqr. Engaged to Indemnify the Town, from
any Charge that may Arise or happen by means of William Stew-
ard, his Wife and Two Children, Inhabiting in the Town, Who
were lately Imported from Ireland by Capt. Boyd.
A Petition of Hugh Hall Esqr. lor Licence to Erect a Chaise
house, with Timber, as Entred the 28, July past, being Read and
Considered, And the Question put, Whether the Prayer of the
Petitioner Should be Granted.
Voted, In the Negative.
October 5, 1738 (sic)
Liberty is Granted to mr. George Monk to Dig up the Ground
in Orange Street in Order to lay a Drain from his Cellar in Bennets
Pasture so Called into the Common [11.] Shore in said Street,
Upon Condition that he forthwith make good the Ground, and
keep the same in Repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of
the Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, October 6. 1736.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Eastwicke
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Joseph Kent Attending According to Order ; And the Select
Men having maturely Considered of his Request, made the 28th.
July last past.
Voted, That the said Mr. Joseph Kent have Liberty to keep a
School in this Town, for the Teaching and Instructing Youth &c.
in Mathematical Arts and Sciences ; Whilst he continues to behave
himself to the Approbation of the Select Men of the Town for the
time being.
Mr. Josiah Baker, Master of the Copper Engine by the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1736. 5
North Meeting house, Informing That mr. Joseph Pearson (One of
the Men belonging to the said Engine) is removed to the East-
ward. And Proposing mr. Joseph Roberts, as a Sutable Man to be
put in his Room, said Roberts being also Present.
Voted, That Mr. Joseph Roberts be Admitted into Mr. Bakers
Company in the Room of mr. Joseph Pearson. Mr. Baker further
Proposed, That 'twould be of Service to the said Engine to have
a Sled made and fixed at the bottom of it for the more easy and
Convenient transporting it from place to place.
Voted, That be desired to take that Affair into Considera-
tion, and that they would give proper Directions about it.
Mr. Benjamin Russell Attending According to Order, And
having Signified his Desire to Continue in the Gun house in the
Common.
[13.] Voted, That the said Russell have liberty to Improve
the Southerly half part of the Gun-house so Called, in the
Common, Upon his Paying into the Town Treasurer for the time
being, for the Use of the Town of Boston, the sum of Thirty
Shillings every Quarter of a Year, the said Rent to Commence
fiom the first Day of September last past, He the said Russell to
mend the Shingles of the whole House and to deliver up Posses-
sion of the Premises at a Quarters Warning.
At the same time Mr. Russell made a Motion for Purchasing a
Peice of Land belonging to the Town, formerly Leased to mr.
Joseph Belknap Deceased, at the Rent of Kight Shillings p.
annum, which Peice of Land adjoins to Lands of the said Belknap
and is Nigh the School house in Queen Street, there yet remaining
about Sixty Years before the said Lease expires.
Mr. John Bartlet Master of the Sloop Ann, from Philadelphia,
is Ordered to Attend next Wednesday, And to give Bond as the
Law [14.] directs for Sundry Passengers by him Imported.
Ordered, That mr. Anthony Underwood have the Charge of the
Engine which is kept in a House Adjoining to the Old North Meet-
ing house, and he is allowed Sixteen men, besides himself Viz'.
Anthony Underwood
John Smith
Benjamin Snelling
John Brown
Richard Kent
James Dowell
John Beer
Thomas Kyllyng
Thomas Bentley
Thomas Nowell
John Low
William Marshall
Edward Edes
James Clark
John Baker
Joseph Harley, and
Joseph Wakefeild
[15.] And in Case, there should happen any Difference at any
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time among them, That they Should want to put out, or take in
any Man, Anthony Underwood that has the Charge of the
Engine, shall give an Account of the same to the Select Men,
for their Allowance, And Orders for their proceeding.
And at any time, If a Fire should break out, the said Underwood
is Ordered to Improve the said Engine where he thinks he may do
the most Service ; And to take Care, That at no time, the Doors of
the Engine house be Obstructed by Snow &c.
And to Work the said Engine, Once every Month from the first
of April to the first of October ; And to See that the Engine and
Pails be kept in good Order. And for their Care and Diligence
in the same, the Town at their Meeting March 9th. 1735, have by a
Vote freed them from all other Officers, in the Town for this Year.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, October. 13, 1736.
[16.] Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Eastwicke
M'. Clarke
The Select Men took into Consideration the affair of the Rails
on Boston Neck, which Need Repair, And it Appearing from the
Records of the General Court of this Province, August 10. 1723.
That the said Posts and Rails were at first Set up at the Province
Charge, And that the same is to be effectually maintain'd and kept
up, for the future, at the Cost and Charge of the County of
Suffolk.
Voted, That a Remonstrance, relating to this Affair, be presented
to the Court of General Sessions of the Peace next to be holden
for the County of Suffolk.
Mrs. Marshall Appearing, Informs That her Daughter Sarah
Marshall (Single woman) Removed [17.] to Milton about Three
Years ago, Where she has lived (with Nathanael Blake) until the
6th. July last past, when She return'd to Boston, big with Child.
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to Send the
said Sarah Marshall back to the Town of Milton again, She being
properly an Inhabitant of said Town.
Whereas Mehetabel Hatch from Charlestown, lodging at
Nathaniel Packer's, being Warned to depart the Town of Boston,
Saith She is an Indented Servant to said Packer, Wherefore
Voted, That mr. Savell, direct mr. Packer to Attend upon the
Select Men at their Meeting next Wednesday.
Mr. Treasurer Wadsworth being Present Informs That the
Treasury is Empty, and that near Seven Hundred Pounds remain
unpaid of the late Draughts made upon him, And Whereas he
Expects no Money to be paid in to the Treasury until the New
Tax be Collected, He Prays that some [18.] Provision may be
made to Enable him to Pay off the said Arrears.
Voted, That the Collectors of the Taxes be Notified and Ordered
to Appear next Wednesday, In Order to give Bond with Suretys
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1736. 7
for the faithful Dispharge of their Trust in Collecting the Taxes of
the present Year, And that they be Enquired of, relating to any
Moneys they may have remaining in their Hands of the last Years
Tax.
Voted, That John Jeffries Esqr. be desired to Enquire of Col°.
Edward Hutchinson, If he can favour the Town with the Loan of
Four or Five Hundred Pounds, for the Space of Six Months, and
to Report thereon.
The Town Clerk is directed to give mr. Treasurer Wadsworth a
Copy of the Votes for Letting half the Gun House in the Common
to m'. Benjamin Russell.
[19.] Upon Information, That John Tuckerman Junr. has
brought into this Town, from Attleborough, a Young Woman with
a Molatto Bastard Child.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to Enquire into that Affair,
and to Order said Tuckerman to Attend on the Select men next
Wednesday.
Mr. John Savell being Enquired of, relating to a Servant lately
Imported from Ireland, P Capt. Arnold, And for whom said Savell
promised to give Bond when required, As Entred Sept. 27. last
past.
He now Informs the Select Men that the said Young Man is
become a Servant to him, as by Indenture exhibited, Appears.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, October. 20. 1736*
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Eastwicke
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
[2O.] Mr. John Darrell Coroner, Appearing Informs That
One Francis Allen a Sailor Who lately came in from North
Carolina with Capt. Wait, was Drowned the last Night at the
lower end of the Long Wharf, — Praying, That Care might be taken
for his Burial ; And Whereas It Appears That the said Allen had
before his Death Receiv'd his Wages and his Discharge from the
Sloop to \\hich he belonged, And further that he had nothing left
to defray the Charge of his Burial, either here, or at Plimouth,
where he was an Inhabitant.
Voted, That mr. Savell be, and hereby is directed to take Care
that the said Allen be Buried, in the most prudent and frugal
manner, At the Province Charge.
Mr. Bartholomew Sutton, Master of the Water Engine in Queen
Street, Informs That Mr. Green who was One of his Company is
Dead, and that Mr. Peter Ver- [21.] goose is gone to Sea, And
Proposing Mess" William Weare and Isaac Vergoose, as Suitable
Persons to be put in their Room.
The said Weare and Vergoose were Accordingly Approved, and
Admitted.
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Mr. Speakman Informs That the Price of Wheat is risen to
Thirteen Shillings P. Bushell, Praying that the Assize of Bread
may be Altered Accordingly.
The Petition of the Rev. Samuel Checkley of Boston Clerk, for
Licence to Erect a Dwelling house (for his own Use) with Timber
in South Street, of the Dimensions of Forty two, and Thirty Six
feet and about Stud with a Cambering Roof — Read and
Considered, And the Question put, Whether the Prayer of the Peti-
tioner should be Granted.
Voted, in the Affirmative
[22.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, October. 25,
1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries EsqT.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Eastwicke
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Savell Informing That Two Great Guns belonging to this
Town, now lye on Wentworth's Wharf. Mr. Savell was Ordered
to make further Enquiry about them, and to Report thereon to the
Select Men.
Complaints being made, That the Fence on Boston Neck is out
of Repair, the Rails being, many of them, broken, &c. whereby
Travellers may be exposed to danger. And it Appearing to the
Select Men, by the Records of the Great and General Court, That
the said Fence should be kept up, and Maintained [23.] by the
County of Suffolk.
Voted, That the Town Clerk be directed to Wait upon the Court
of General Sessions of the Peace for the said County, now Sitting,
and in the Name and by Order of the Select Men, Enform the
Honourable Court thereof, and to desire they would please to take
the same under Consideration. Who Return'd, That he had
Accordingly deliver'd the Message.
Ordered, That the assize of Bread be now Stated at the Rate of
13/ P. Bushell for Wheat and 3/6 P. Bushell Allow'd for Charges,
Which is as follows, Viz*.
<*. dr.
Of penny White loaf 2/" 13
Wheaten 4/" 3
Household 5/" 9
Six penny Wheaten Loaf l.£ 9/" 4.
Nov. 2. 1736
Liberty is Granted to Mr. Andrew Tyler to Dig up the Pavement
and Open the Ground in Ann Street, in Order to lay a [24.] Drain
from his Cellar into the Common Shore in said Street, Upon Con-
dition, that he forthwith make good the same, and keep it in
Repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select
Men.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1736. 9
At a meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 3. 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt Eastwicke
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Capt. Daniel Pecker One of the Collectors of Taxes for the Cur-
rent Year, being Sworn before the Select Men, by Anthony Stod-
dard Esqr. gave Bond to the Town Treasurer together with Capt.
Bartholomew Cheever and mr. Richard Buckley as Sureties in the
Sum of £8720. for the said Peckers faithful Discharge of that
Office and trust, [25.] as the Law directs, And a Certificate
thereof was delivered him, directed to the Assessors of Boston.
Mr. Nathaniel Barber, another of the Collectors as above hav-
ing been Sworn, Also gave Bond together with Mr. David Farnum,
and Capt. Caleb Lyman as Sureties, in the Sum of £11452. to the
Town Treasurer as aforesaid, Whereof a Certificate was also de-
livered, directed as above.
Mr. William Rand, another of the Collectors for the Year Cur-
rent, having been Sworn as above, gave Bond to the Town Treas-
urer, together with Mr. Samuel Rand and Mr. Thomas Salter, as
Sureties, in the Sum of £.4472. And a Certificate thereof delivered
directed to the Assessors as above.
Whereas the Warehouse belonging to the Town, now in the
Occupation of the Mess™. Dunlop and Crauford will be to be Let
from the 11th. instant.
Voted, That Mr. Savell be directed to post up [26.] a Notifica-
tion thereof over the Door directing Persons to Enquire of the
Town Treasurer for further Information.
Mr. Savell is directed to Notify Mr. Richard Avery to Attend
next Wednesday in Order to give Security for his Daughter who
came a Passenger with Capt. Crocker from London.
At a meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 10, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Eastwicke
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mary Steward, the Wife of William Steward Cooper, and Two
Children lately Imported from Ireland in the Brigantine Bootle
Capt. Robert Boyd master, are admitted Inhabitants, Upon Con-
dition that [27.] Peter Curtice, Carter and Robert Dunlop
Labourer enter into Bond in One Hundred and fifty Pounds to In-
demnify the Town, as the Law directs. (Which was Accordingly
Executed the 12. instant.)
Capt. George Beard being present According to Order, Informed
the Select Men, That Mr. Samuel Waldo, who was now gone to the
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Eastward, had promised him that upon his return home, he would
join with him in giving Security to Indemnify the Town from
Charge by reason of Passengers Imported from Ireland lately by
him the said Beard. Accordingly Capt. Beard was directed to
Attend at the Town Clerks Office on Fryday next, in Order to Ex-
ecute a Bond for that end, on his part.
Mr. Tuckerman Appearing According to Order, upon a Motion
made to him he readily promised to enter into Bond with One other
person, to Indemnify the Town from Charge on Account of a
Woman and her Child, he hath lately bro't into his Family [28.]
from Swanzey. He was Accordingly Directed to Attend at the
Town Clerks Office on Fryday next in Order to Execute the same
in a Sum of One Hundred Pounds.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 17., 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson.
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Eastwicke
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Collson made a Motion, Viz*.
That Mr. Williams be desired to Attend next Wednesday, about
the Price of Grain Sold out of the Granary.
Ordered, That the assize of Bread be Stated at the rate of
14/ p. Bushell for Wheat and 3/6 p. Bushell Allow'd [29.] for
Charges, Which is as follows, Viz'.
oz. dr.
Of Penny White loaf 2. 10.
Wheaten 3" 15.
Household 5" 5.
Six penny Wheaten Loaf I1." 7" 13.
The Select Men having received Information relating to the High
Way in Rumney Marsh which wants repair.
Voted, That mr. Jacob Hasey be and hereby is desired to Effect
the repair of the said High Way and Bridge near the Meeting
house, in the best manner he can for Thirty Shillings, and not ex-
ceeding.
Capt. George Beard, present, Executed a Bond on his part, of
the Penalty of One Thousand Pounds to Indemnify the Town from
Charge on Account of Thirty Seven Passengers Imported by him
from Ireland in the Sloop Hannah.
Mem0. Nov. 18. 1736
Mr. Stephen Kent, Collector for Rumney Marsh, being Sworn,
before Samuel Watts [3O.] Esqr. gave Bond to the Town Treas-
urer together with Samuel Watts Esqr. and Mr. John Brintnall as
Sureties, in the Sum of £.500. And a Certificate thereof delivered
him, directed to the Assessors of the Town of Boston.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1736. 11
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 22, 1736.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries EsqT.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Eastwicke
Capt. Lyman
Upon Advice of the Small Pox prevailing at Philadelphia, and a
Motion made and Seconded for Addressing His Excellency the
Governour upon this Occasion, The Question being put; Voted in
the Affirmative.
Accordingly, An Address was drawn up, in Order to be presented
to His Excellency, as follows Viz'.
[31.] To His Excellency Jonathan Belcher Esq*. Captain
General and Governour in Chief in and over His Majesties Prov-
ince of the Massachusetts Bay in New England.
The Petition of the Selectmen of Boston
Humbly Sheweth. That Your Petitioners having Advice, That
the Small Pox is very prevalent at Philadelphia, and being Appre-
hensive the said Distemper may be brought into this Town by
Vessells that are hourly expected from thence. We humbly pray
your Excellency would please to give Orders, That every Vessell
coming from that port, may be Stopt at the Castle, until the
Master and Men have been Examined ; that so all proper Care
may be taken to prevent the same from coming amongst us.
And your Petitioners as in Duty Bound, [32.] shall Pray &c.
John Jeffries "^
Jona. Armitage
Alexr. Forsyth > Select Men.
John Eastwicke
Caleb Lyman J
Boston, Nov. 22. 1736
Copy of His Excellency's Endorsement on the fore going Petition.
Sir, I have read the Petition on the other Side, and desire you
to Conform to it, by not Suffering any Vessell coming hither from
Philadelphia to pass the Castle, till they have been duly Examined
and Approved to come up to Town.
I am Sir, yor. most Humble Serv*.
J. Belcher
To the Hon Lieu*. Governour Phipps, Command1, of His majes-
ties Castle William.
At a meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 24, 1736.
Present
[33.] The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Eastwicke
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Savell is directed to warn Thomas Fisher, Master of &
12 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Sloop, when he shall Arrive from the Eastward, to Attend upon
the Select Men at their next meeting after his Arrival, to give
Account of One John Lashley, whom he bro't into this Town from
Georges.
Voted, That Capt. Forsyth and Capt. Lyman be a Committee
to Enquire after the Fire Hooks which now are in the Town, See
what Condition they are in, And forthwith to Order more to be
made and prepared for Use (if there should be Occasion) And
it is hereby Ordered, That One of the said Hooks be lodged with
each Fire Engine belonging to the Town, for the Towns use as
need shall require. Agreeable to a Motion made and Entred [34.]
the 29th. July, and 11th. August last past.
Capt. Nathanael Oliver, Present, Informed, That he had finished
the making a New Road or High Way, According to an Agreement
entred into with the Select Men, the 4th. June. 1735. and since,
near the County Bridge so Called in Rumney Marsh ; Praying that
the Select Men, or some of them would come over and view the
same, in Order for his having a Draught on the Treasurer for what
remains unpaid for that Work, if they see cause. Accordingly
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Mr. Collsou, Capt. Forsyth, Capt.
Eastwicke, Capt. Lyman, and Mr. Clarke, be desired as a Commit-
tee to repair to Rumney Marsh, as soon as may be with Conven-
ience. That they view the said High Way or Road, See if Capt.
Oliver has fully Comply'd with his proposals. And make Report
thereon, at the next Meeting of the Select Men.
[35.] Voted, That Capt. Armitage be desired to make Sale
of the Old Led of the Balcony of the Town House, to those who
will give the most for it.
Mem0. Nov. 26. 1736
Capt. James Williams together with Gershom Keyes and Josiah
Flagg gave Bond of the Penalty of Eleven Hundred Pounds to
Indemnify the Town from any Charge on Account of Forty three
Passengers by the said Williams Imported from Ireland in the
Sloop Two Molly's
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 29, 1736.
Capt. Armitage Reported, That According to the desire of the
Select Men, As Entred the 24th. Instant, he had Sold the Old Sheet
Led, belonging to the Town house to Mr. Henry Gibbs at the
rate of £4. 2. 6. p. cw*. The Weight of the whole was 3cwt. 2qr. 71.
[36.] Mr. Savell is to Order Martin Hughes to Attend the
Select men at their Meeting next Wednesday.
At a meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 1, 1736.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Eastwicke
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Martin Hughes Appearing According to Order, but failing to
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1736. 13
bring Sureties to Indemnify the Town, as he was enjoined to do
tho 2i>th. Sept. last, and Whereas also Several Complaints have
been Exhibited against him, as keeping a Disorderly House.
Wherefore,
Ordered, That Mr. Savell be, and hereby is directed to Cause
the said Martin Hughes and his Family to be Carried out of the
Town, forthwith, having had Warning to depart According to Law.
[37.] Voted, That Mr. Savell be, and hereby is directed to
prosecute Robert Kelly for Entertaining One William Jones, in his
House, (which said Jones is a Stranger lately come from Connect-
icut with Capt. John Hedge and is a poor and Sickly Man) with-
out giving Account thereof to the Select Men, or Town Clerk, as
the Law, in that Case provided, directs.
Mr. Savell is to Inform Mr. Rix that the Select men desire him
to make some needful Repairs to the Engine House at the Dock,
that so the Engine may not receive Damage from the Weather &c.
At a meeting of the Select Men, Dec. f>, 1736.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Eastwicke
Capt. Lyman
Mr Clarke
[38.] The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr., Presented to the Select
Men an Order of the Great and General Court, Dated Dec. 2, 1736
which is as follows Viz'.
In the Iious9of Representatives, Dec. 2, 1736.
Ordered, That the Sum of Five Hundred and Seventy Pounds
be Granted and Paid out of the Publiek Treasury to the Honoura-
ble John Jeffries and other Select Men of the Town of Boston by
them to be disposed of for the Consideration Purchase, of a Cer-
tain Island in the Harbour of Boston called Raynsford's Island,
being between Long Island and the Main Land, near the Town of
Hull, to be Used and Improved as a Hospital for the Province, And
that the said Select Men take Care to have a good and lawful Deed
of Sale of the said Island made to William Foye Esqr. Treasurer
and Receiver General of this Province, and his Successor and Suc-
cessors in said Office from the Owners of the said Island [39.] To
and for the only proper Use Benefit and Behoof of the said Prov-
ince, to be Improved for a Hospital as aforesaid, and the said
Mr. Treasurer Foye is hereby fully Authorized and Impowered in
the Name and Behalf of this Province to Pass and Execute in due
form of Law, a Deed of Sale to Richard Bill of Boston Esqr. of All
the Right Title and Estate of the Province to that part of Specta-
cle Island with the Buildings nnd Appurtenances, where the Hos-
pital is at present On the Receipt of One Hundred and Thirty
Pounds which the said Richard Bill is willing to Pay for the same,
And that Mr. Treasurer be further directed to Reimburse the said
Sum of One Hundred and Thirty Pounds part of the Sum of Five
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Hundred and Seventy Pounds the Consideration Purchase of
Raynsfords Island aforesaid
Sent up for Concurrence
J. QUINCY Spkr.
In Council, Dec. 3. 1736. Read and Concurr'd
Consented to. J. BELCHER. SIMON FKOST Dept. Secry.
[4O.] Joshua Henshaw Esqr. being present Informed the
Select Men, That the Owners of the Island called Raynsford Jsland
are come up to Town in Order to Execute a Deed of the same &c.
Wherefore, Voted, That John Jeffries Esqr. Mr. Collson, Cap'.
Eastwicke and Mr. Clarke be a Committee to Transact the said
Affair with them as above, And the said Committee thereupon
Appointed to meet this Afternoon at Two O'Clock at the Exchange
Tavern in King Street And gave Order to Mr. Savell to Acquaint
Mr. Henshaw with the same.
At a meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 15, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Voted, That Mr. Savell be, and hereby [41.] is Directed to
Prosecute Daniel Dupee, for taking in William Smith his Wife and
Children into his House and not Reporting the same to the Select
Men or Town Clerk, as the Law directs.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 22, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
John Lashly is Admitted an Inhabitant of this Town upon
Thomas Fisher's giving Bond in the Penalty of One Hundred
Pounds to Indemnify the Town as the Law directs.
A Motion being made relating to Mr. Samuel Banister, Viz*.
That he had not fulflll'd his Promise made to the Select [425.]
Men, and Entred Aug. 25. last past, of Filling up the Holes, by
his Order, made in the Common, which is Prejudicial to the said
Common.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Lyman, and Mr. Clarke be
a Committee fully Impowered to take some Effectual Method to
have the same Comply'd withal. The said Committee are also
desired to Enquire into the Trespass made in Davie's Lane so
Call'd, Consider what is proper to be done relating thereto And to
make Report thereon.
Capt. Lyman Reported, That he had Jet the Town's Warehouse
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1736. 15
(late in the Occupation of Mess™ Dunlop and Crawford) lo Mr.
Thomas Perkins, for Six Months Certain, from the 18th. Day of
November last past, After the Kate of Forty Pounds p. Annum.
Mr. Clarke Informs, That Mr. Solomon Hewes Acquainted him
that Mr. Ludgate (in their Passage from the [43.] Eastward) In-
f orm'd him of a Law Suit, he with others had depending in August
Court with the Town, and that If he would get himself put up for
a Jury Man to Serve in the Cause, he would give him a Reward of
some Land he had at the Eastward.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 27, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Samuel Adams Esqr. and Mr. Edward Gray, Appearing, In-
formed the Select Men, That they, together with Others, had
lately made a Purchase of Bartons Rope- Walk, so Called with de-
sign to lay open the same for a Publick High Way, or Street, for
the Use of the Inhabitants Proposing to [44.] Offer the same to
the Town for their Acceptance, And also desired the Select Men
would please to take a time to View it, in Order thereto.
At a meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 29. 1736.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lytnan
Mr. Clarke
James Bowler, Upholder, Who Works with Mr. Paine, Appeared
According to Order, And Informed the Select Men. That Some-
time in the Summer past While he was at work with Mr. Lucas lie
Saw Mr. Samuel Banister with Several Labourers Diging up Stonea
in the Common to which he is ready to give his Oath when called
thereto.
[45.] At a meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 30. 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Joseph March, Mate of the Sloop Ann and Abigail John Bartlet
Master, being present, And Sworn by The Hon. Anthony Stoddard
Esqr. Was Examin'd upon Oath, Who Informs as follows, Viz'.
That the said Sloop came from Philadelphia in November hist,
at which time the Small Pox was very rife in that Place -tho' not
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very Mortal; That her Loading Consists of Iron, Flower and
Hemp, which Loading was taken on board about the middle of
November last ; That the Number of Persons on board are Twelve,
Seven of which are Passengers ; That Seven of the said Persons
never had the Small Pox ; And that to the best of his Knowledge,
they never were [46.] near any Infected place ; That they were
all in health, and had been so all the Passage ; That the Distemper
was not nearer than a quarter of a Mile of the place where the
said Sloop lay.
At a meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 31, 1736.
Doctor Davis being present by desire of the Select Men, and
being Enquired of relating to the Sloop above mentioned gave it
as his Opinion, That there may be danger of Infection from them,
if they Should be permitted to come up to the Town at present.
Whereupon
Voted, That the said Sloop Ann and Abigail be not permitted
to come up to this Town 'till further order, But that the said
Master be careful to Air the said Sloop, to put his Hemp, Bedding
and Cloatbs on Shore to be aired, and that he Strictly Observe
and Conform to the Laws of the Province in this Case made and
provided.
[47.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, January 5, 1736.
Present,
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Upon a Motion made by mr. Benjamin Bngnall &c. Owners and
Freighters of the Sloop Ann and Abigail John Bartlet master from
Philadelphia.
Voted, That the said Sloop Ann and Abigail may be permitted
to come up into this Harbour without any danger of Communicat-
ing any Infection to the Inhabitants ; Provided the Passengers
and Sailors, with their Bedding and Cloaths, and also the Hemp
on Board, be all put on Shore below, and not Suffered to be
brought up in the said Vessell.
Whereupon the following Certificate was given, Viz1.
Boston sc.
[48.] These may Certify, That We the Subscribers, are of
Opinion, That the Sloop Ann and Abigail, John Bartlet master
lately arriv'd from Philadelphia, may be permitted to come up to
this Town without danger of Communicating the Infection of the
Small Pox to the Inhabitants. Provided the Passengers and Sail-
ors with their Bedding and Cloaths, together with the Hemp on
board, be all put on Shoar below, and be not Suffered to be
brought up in the said Vessell.
WILLIAM PEPPERELL 1 Just.
SAMUEL WELLES j Pads.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES; 1736-7. 17
JOHN JEFFRIES *|
JON\ ARMITAGE j Select Men
ALEXA. FORSYTH J- of Boston.
CALEB LYMAN
JONAS CLARKE J
Endorsed.
Suffer the above Vessel to pass to Town.
Jan. 6. 1736.
To the Commanding officer
at Castle William. J. BELCHER.
[49.] Whereas, some Inconveniences have arisen by means
of Persons who have been sent to the Alms house on the Province
Charge.
For Remedy whereof,
Voted, That hence forward no Person be sent (by the Select
Men) to the Alms-house before the Consent and Approbation of
Two of them at least, be first had and obtained ; And that the
Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to keep a particular Account
of the Names of the Persons so sent from time to time their Cir-
cumstances, the Place from whence they came, and by whom
Sent.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, January 6th. 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. torsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
[5O.] Mr. John Pulley, Brass-founder lately arrived from
London, Desires he may have Liberty Granted to Open a Shop in
this Town to hang out a Sign, and follow his said Employment.
Voted That the said John Pulley have and hereby has Liberty
Granted him to open a Shop in this Town, and to Exercise his
Calling of a Brass founder and hang out a Sign before his Shop if
he see cause. accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 12, 1736.
: Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Ricks, master of the Fire Engine at the Dock, appearing,
Signified his desire to be dismiss'd from that Service [51.] And
Recommended mr. Ichabod Rogers or mr. Joseph Uran as Suit-
able Pei-sons to Supply his Place.
Mr. Collson making a Motion Concerning the Town's Marsh, on
the Neck, Leased to Col°. Lamb. The said Col°. Lamb ap-
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pearcd with his Lease, and Informs that he Improves no more
of the said Marsh than his Predecessor did.
The Rev. mr. Benjamin Allin of Falmouth in Casco Bay Informs
that One Henry Kerby (Who Sometime Since was maintain'd at
the Alms house in Boston, where he also Died) had an Interest in
the Town of Scarborough, which he thinks might be obtained if
proper means were used therefor, He offers his Service in that
affair, if the Select Men see fit to Employ him therein for one half,
or otherwise to do the best he can to recover the same for the
Town, Or otters to buy out the Towns Claim thereto and will give
Fifteen Pounds for it, and if it shall be obtained without a Law
Suit, [52.] he is willing to allow Twenty Pounds.
Whereupon, Voted, That Capt. Lymaa be desired to make En-
quiry of the Overseers of the Poor, What Charges the Town has
been at on said Keby's account, during the time of his Abode
and Maintenance in the Alms house, as before mentioned.
Francis Curtis Master of the Brig'. Sarah, being Sworn before
the Select Men by the Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr. and being Ex-
amin'd upon his Oath declared.
Viz'. That he Sailed from Philadelphia for this Port the 8th.
Dec. last past, that the Small Pox was then in that Place, that his
Men, are all in health, That his Lading Consists of Flour, Rice
Indian Corn, Butter, and Iron, and that the greater part of his
Provisions were taken on board by Water, out of another
Vessell.
Whereupon the following Certificate was given, Viz*. These
may Certify, That We the Subscribers are of [53.] opinion,
That the Brigantine Sarah, Francis Curtis Master lately Arrived
from Philadelphia (in which Place the Small Pox is) ma}' be per-
mitted to come up to this Town, without danger of Communica-
ting that Infection to the Inhabitants ; Provided the said Master
and Sailors belonging to the said Brigantine (Who have never
had the Small Pox) with their Bedding and Cloaths, be all put
on Shoar below and not Suffered to be brought up in the said
Vessel.
Samuel Welles ) T , T> •
John Metcalfe |Ju8t-Pacis
John Jeffries ^
Jon8. Armitage
Jan. 12, 1736. David Collson I Select Men of Boston
Alex8. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman J
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 19, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jefiries Esq*.
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Clarke
[54.] Mr. William Lee appearing According to Order
Agreed with the Select men to pay Rent for the Town Slip at the
lower end of Cross Street, until May last past.
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At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 26, 1736.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Orange Street being Presented to the Court of General Sessions,
and the Select Men Summon'd to appear before the said Court
next Monday to answer to the same.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, mr. Collson, Capt. Lyman and
mr. Clarke Attend upon the Court of Sessions on Monday next at
9 O'Clock, Accordingly.
Mr. John Dennie desires to Hire the Towns Ware house, in the
present Occupation of [55.] mr. Thomas Perkins, when the said
Perkin's time in it Expires, which will be May 18th. next ensuing.
Capt. Lyman Informing That Sundry Hooks &c. which were
Used at the Dock Market, were now in the Hands of the Widow
Eastwicke.
Voted, That Capt. Lyman be desired to go to m™. Eastwicke's
with mr. Sa,vell and receive the said Hooks, and Secure them in
the Town Clerks Office, for the Towns Use.
Whereas one Catharine Drillingwater alias Davis, is lately come
into this Town from Rhode Island.
Voted, That mr Savell be, and hereby is directed to Warn the
said Drillingwater alias Davis to depart the Town.
Voted, That mr. Savell be, and hereby is directed to prosecute
in the Law John Osgood for receiving and entertaining the said
Drillingwater alias Davis, and not reporting the same to the
Select Men or Town Clerk as the Law directs.
[56.] Mr. Savell is Ordered to Receive of mr. Andrew Lane
the money which he received of Capt. William Pattin by Order of
the Select Men and to pay the same to Doctor Kennady for the
Care of the said Pattiu's Servant.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 31, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Jonathan Loring Informs that mr. Onesiphorus Tilestone
has obstructed the Water course in Long lane so Called Whereby
the Cellars in the Neighbourhood are fill'd with Water, and that
lane made unpassable without great Difficult}', Praying the Select
men's direction in that Affair.
[57.] Voted. That Capt. Armitage, mr. Collson, Capt. Ly-
maii and mr. Clarke be a Committee to View the same, and Report
what they think may be proper to be done therein.
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At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 2, 1736.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Upon Information, That John Boyd and his Wife, are lately
come to reside in Rumney Marsh and are at the House of John
White ; and also Samuel Breeden with his Wife and Children at
the House of Thomas Douglass, Which Persons have not given
Security to Indemnify the Town of Boston — Wherefore
Voted, That mr. Stephen Kent the Constable of Rumney Marsh
be desired to warn the said Persons to depart the Town in Fourteen
Days, as the Law directs.
[58.] Hannah Lamson the Wife of Joseph Lamson and Ben-
jamin Lamson their Son, are admitted Inhabitants, Upon Con.li-
tion that Richard Surcomb and Thomas Barnard give Bond to the
Town Treasurer in the Penalty of Two Hundred Pounds to Indem-
nify the Town of Boston as the Law directs
Stephen Minot Esqr. Appeared and Proposed to take a Lease of
the Town's Tenement and Lands on the Neck which were formerly
Leased to his Father, At the Annual Rent of Fifty Pounds.
Mr. John Harris appeared also on the same Account offering
Forty Pounds Annual Rent for the said Tenem*. and Lauds.
A Motion was made and Seconded, Viz.
That the Gentlemen the Overseers of the Poor be desired to
Exhibit the Accots. of the Province Poor maintained in the Alms
house, unto the Great and General Court for their Allowance an-
nually.
[59.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 9, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Whereas the Annual meeting for the Choice of Town officers
draws near, and by a late Law of this Province, the assessors of
each Town and District are required to lodge with the Clerk of
their respective Towns and Districts, An Attested Copy of their
List and Valuations of Estates and Faculty s, in Order to determine
any Disputes which may happen to arise, respecting the Qualifica-
tions of Persons offering their Votes at the said meeting.
Voted, That the Town Clerk be, and hereby is directed to Wait
upon the Gentlemen the assessors of this Town, and desire them
Seasonably to deliver him [6O.] an attested Copy of such their
List and Valuation for the year currant, as the Law directs, to be
produced for the Purpose aforesaid, as there shall be occasion.
Upon a Motion made and Seconded, The Town Clerk was di-
rected to Cause Advertisements to be posted in Several places.
Viz*, at the Corner near the Swing Bridge, Colo. Wendell's Ware-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1736-7. 21
house, mr. Faneuil's Warehouse, and atm™. Skinner's at the North
end, Notifying such Persons as are desirous to be admitted Porters
in the Town of Boston, to attend upon the Select Men, Who will
meet upon Wednesday in the afternoon for that purpose, accord-
ing to an Act of the Great and General Court in that Case made
and provided.
Voted, That mr. Savcll be directed to Wait upon His Majesties
Justices of the Peace within this Town, and inform them, That
the Select Men desire a meeting with them at the Council Chamber,
on Fryclay next at Five o'Clock in the Evening, [61.] in Order
to Agree upon, and appoint the time for a General Visitation of the
Town, According to Custom.
Voted, That the Select Men do go over and View the Towns
house and Land on the Neck, in order to their Leasing out the same
a New, and also to See whether the Late Lessee has left the said
House, Fences Ditches &c. in good repair, According to the Tenor
of the Lease and that this Service be attended Tomorrow at Three
O'Clock afternoon.
An Acco'. of the Province Poor Maintained in the Alms house to
the 15th. of May last, was this Day Examined by the Select Men,
Signed and Exhibited to the Honble. Committee of Council.
Voted, That William Shirley Esqr. be Allow'd and paid the Sum
of Three Pounds in Consideration of his Attendance on the Court
of General Sessions of the Peace, at the desire of the Select Men,
to defend the Town Against [62.] a Presentment Exhibited
relating to a Nusance at the Town Dock ; And That Capt. Lymau
be desired to advance the money to mr. Shirley accordingly.
Mr, Uran, accompanied mr. John Hood, and propos'd him as a
Proper Person to be Enlisted in the Company belonging to the
Dock Engine, if the Select Men should approve of him for that
Service, and in order thereto the said Hood was directed to seek
for a Dismission from the Company of Trained Bands under
Command of Capt. John Wendell.
Whereas mr. Savell has been ordered to Prosecute Robert Kelly,
Daniel Dupee and John Osgood, for receiving and Entertaining
Persons in their Houses as Inmates without informing the Select
Men or Town Clerk thereof Contrary to an Act directing the
admission of Town Inhabitants, made in the 4th. & 5th. of George
the Second. Which Law expired the Tenth [63.] of November
last past, Therefore
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is Directed to drop the
said Prosecutions, for. the reasons aforesaid.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 16, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
James McCollogh presenting an acco*. for Diet and Nursing
One William Jones, who died at his House ; The Town Clerk is
22 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
hereby directed to Certify to the overseers of the Poor, that the
said William Jones was a Stranger.
Mr. Savell is ordered to go to mr. Draper and desire him to
forward the Printing off The Acts for Regulating the Choice of
Petit .Jurors, and for Regulating the Porters within the [64.]
Town of Boston, with all Convenient Speed.
Whereas by a Law of this Province, made and passed in the la'e
Session of the Great and General Court. The Select Men of Boston
are Impowered to State the Wages of Porters to be admitted and
Employ'd as such within the said Town.
Voted, That rnr. Savell be and hereby is directed to Wait upon
the following Gentleman and others, desiring them to favour the
Select Men with Mem0, of the Wages they usually Pay the Porters
they employ, for their Labour, as particularly as they can and
that he make a report to the Select Men next Wednesday.
The Hon. William Clark Esqr.
The Hon. Ezekiel Lewis Esqr.
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr.
The Hon. John Osborne Esqr.
Samuel Sewall Esqr.
Joshua Winslow Esqr.
Henry Bering Esqr.
Mr. John Wheelwright
Mr. Henry Caswall
Mr. Thomas Hubbard
Mr. Tho". Gushing Junr.
Mr. Edwd. Bromfield
Mr. John Traill
Mr. Joua. Simpson
Mr. Thomas Boucher.
[65.] At a-Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 23, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. -Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
The Select Men having taken into Consideration the Offer made
by Stephen Minot Esqr. as Entred the 2. Feb. instant of Hiring
the House and Lands on the Neck belonging to the Town, lately
Leased to Simon Rogers Deceased, which Lease Expired the 28th.
Day of January last past ; The Leasing out of said House and
Land having been duly advertised according to Order.
Voted, That the said House and Lands be Leased to Stephen
Minot Esqr. for the Term of Seven years Commencing the 28th. of
January last past, at the Annual Rent of Fifty Pounds, to be paid
half yearly, in Bills of Credit on the Province of the Mass*. Bay.
[66.] To the Treasurer of the Town of Boston for the time being,
The said Minot to uphold and keep the said Tenement, Fences
Ditches and Drains, in good tenantable repair ; and also to keep
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the High Way from the little house, on the South east Side of the
Way, to the Boundary line between Boston and Roxbury in good
repair the whole term of Severn years aforesaid, And to pay all the
Taxes, And to make no Alteration, nor take any under tenants
without the Approbation of the Select Men for the time being,
And at the Expiration of the said Term quietly and peaceably to
deliver up the Possession of the Premisses in good tenantablc
repair, without Stroy or Demolishmeut, ExtraordinaryCas ualiies
Excepted, unto the Select Men for the time being. And the Town
Clerk is Ordered to prepare Indentures accordingly.
Capt. Nathanael Oliver informing that he had fulfill'd liis agree-
ment relating to the Making a New Road thro' some part of his
Farm, and desiring the Select Men [67.] would please to appoint
Day to come over and view the same.
Voted, That the Select Men Attend that Service on Fryday next
if the Weather prove Suitable, and if not on Saturday if the
Weather be fair.
John Jeffries Esqr. informs That it is the desire of mr. John
Gibbins to have Liberty to build a Tomb in the South Burying
place.
John Jeffries Esqr. desires to hire the Herbage of the Old bury-
ing place, Capt. Armitage Signifying his Willingness to resign it
in May next.
William Felsted Ironmonger lately arrived from Jamaica, Prays
Liberty to open a Shop and to Exercise his said Calling in this
Town, having bro't Considerable Effects with him.
It happening that His Majesties Justices of Peace could not
Conveniently meet with [68.] the Select Men according to then*
desire as Entred the 9th. instant.
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to Wait upon
them again and to Signify to them, that the Select men desire they
would meet with them on Monday next in the Evening, at the
Council Chamber, in order to agree upon and Appoint a time for a
general Visitation of the Town if they see Cause.
Upon a Motion made, The Question was put, Whether the
Badges of the Porters shall be made upon the Town's Cost and
Charge?
It was Voted in the Affirmative.
Voted, That a Committee be Chosen out of the Select Men to
provide Badges to be made for the Porters to be admitted and Em-
ployed in the Town. Accordingly.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Jonathan Armitage &
Mr. Jonas Clarke
be a Committee for that End.
[69.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 28th. 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
24 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. John Phillips appearing, desired Liberty to put up a Post
before his House in Cornhill Street, in order to haug a Sign thereon,
which was left for Consideration 'till the Select men had view'd
the place
Mr. Elias Parkman Appearing desired that he with mr. Thomas
Stoddard might Hire the Ferry between Boston and Wiiiisimet,
the late Lease expiring this Day.
Ordered, That the assize of Bread be Stated at the Rate of
14/ p. Bushell for Wheat, and 3/6 p. Bushell Allow'd for [7O.J
Charges, Which is as follows, Viz'.
oz. dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 2 10
Wheaten 3 15
Household 5. 5
Six penny Wheaten Loaf llb. 7. 13.
At a Meeting of the Honourable His Majesties Justices of the
Peace, with the Select Men (at their Desire) in the Council
Chamber. Feb. 28. 1736.
A General Walk, or Visitation of the Town was then Agreed
upon According to the following Order or Sortment Viz'. In Twelve
Wards, according to the late Division of the Town, as follows.
Ward, Number One
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
John Ruck Esqr.
Capt. Alexander Torsyth
Mr. Richard Buckley
Mr. John Ludgate Constable
[71.] Ward, Number Two
The Hon. Joseph Wadsworth Esqr.
Samuel Greenwood Esqr.
Mr. Peter Thomas
Mr. William Phillips, Constable
Ward, Number Three
John Fayerweather Esqr.
Capt. Joshua Cheever
Capt. Daniel Pecker
Mr. Ralph Hart, Constable
Ward, Number Four
William Tyler Esqr.
Jacob Royall Esqr.
Capt. Caleb Lymau
Dr. William Rand
Mr. Harbottle Dorr, Constable
Ward, Number Five
The Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esqr.
Capt. Jonathan Armitage
Capt. Daniel Henchman
Mr. Henry Price, Constable
[72.] Ward, Number Six
William Stoddard Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1736-7. 25
Mr. Thomas Hubbard
Mr. John Stamford
Mr. Thomas Phillips, Constable
Ward, Number Seven
Hugh Hall Esqr.
Capt. Jeffery Bedgood
Mr. Joshua Blanchard
Mr. Thomas Clark, Constable
Ward, Number Eight
Henry Bering Esqr
John Walley Esqr.
Mr. Daniel Loring
Mr. Samuel Wentworth, Constable
Ward, Number Nine
Samuel Sewall Esqr.
Joshua W inslow Esqr.
John Hunt Esqr.
Mr. Jonas Clarke
C7 3 . ] Ward , N umber Ten
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esq'i
Francis Borland Esq'.
Mr. Andrew Eliot
Mr. Edward Bulkley, Constable
Ward, Number Eleven
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Major Samuel Sewall Esqr.
Mr. Edward Bromfleld
Mr. Benjamin Goldthwait, Constable
Ward, Number Twelve
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esq'.
Timothy Clarke Esqr.
Samuel Adams Esqr.
Mr. David Collson
Mr. James Gibson, Constable
The Time Appointed for this Visitation is Fryday next, the 4th.
of march, if the Weather be fair at 9 O'Clock in the Morning, And
to meet together in the Evening of the said Day, at the Council
Chamber.
The Town Clerk is desired to give forth Copies [74.] of the
above Order or Sortment accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, March 2d. 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Jonathan Williams desires the Select Men to meet at His
House tomorrow afternoon, in order to Examine the Granary
account.
28 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Voted, That mr. John Phillips have Liberty to set up a Post
before his House in Cornhill Street in order to hang a Sign there-
upon, According to the direction of Capt. Forsyte and Capt. Ly-
man, When they Shall have Viewed the place. As Entred the
28th. Feb. last past.
[75.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, March 4, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyiuan
Mr. Clarke
Voted, That Monday the 14th. of March instant, be appointed
for the Town's meeting, for the Choice of Town officers &c. The
Meeting to begin at 9 o'Clock, in the Morning, and mr. Savell is
ordered to Speak to the Sextons to Ring the Bells accordingly.
Voted, That Doctor Sewall be desired to Open the said Meeting
with Prayer. •,
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esq"r. and Capt. Armitage
be a Committee to Wait upon Dr. Sewall and to desire he would
Attend that Service.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Lyman and [76.] mr. Clarke,
be a Committee to Provide a Dinner for Fifty Persons, on the 14th.
instant, at mr. Ward ells, Who are desired to give Orders Accord-
ingly.
Vot d, That Eight Shillings a peice be and hereby is allowed to
the Constables of the Town of Boston, to provide a Dinner for
themselves, on Mond iy the 14th. instant.
At a meeting of the Honourable His Majesties Justices of the
Peace, with the Select Men of Boston, March 4. 1736
It was then Agreed by the said Justices and Select Men, that
they would once a month or oftner Walk by Night in the Twelve
Wards of the Town, as it is now Divided, to Inspect the Watches,
and Suppress or prevent Disorders, According to the order or
Sortment then made.
[77.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, March 7, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collsou
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth Warrants to the Con-
stables of Boston.
In His Majesties Name requiring them forthwith to Warn all (he
Free holders and other Inhabitants Qualified as the Law directs
to Convene at the Town House on Monday next the 14th. Current
at Nine of the Clock in the forenoon, Then and there to Nominate
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1736-7. 27
and Chuse meet Persons to Serve the Town the Year ensuing, As,
Select Men, Town Clerk, Overseers of the Poor, Constables, and
other Town Officers, as the Law directs. To Grant such Sura or
Sums of money as shall be judged Needful for the Relief of the
Poor, and defraying other necessary [78.] Charges; To Consider
what may be proper to do relating to One of the Tracts of Land
Granted to this Town by the Great and General Court, not as yet
Compleated ; As also of some more Effectual method lor prevent-
ing the Danger of Fire by Chimneys ; Providing the Town with
Wood ; And further to Consider the Affair of Erecting a Work
house ; and to Receive the Reports of Several Committees. To
agree upon. Conclude and finish such other matters and things, as
were under Consideration at former meetings, And Continued to be
further debated at this and also such other matters as may be
proper for their Consideration at this meeting.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Forsyth and
Capt. Lyman, be a Committee to project and provide a Convenient
Box to hold the Tickets, or Names of the Inhabitants, qualified to
Serve on the Petit Jury, Agreeable to an Act of the Great and
General Court, for the Regular [79.] appointment of Petit
Jurors, made and passed in their late Session.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, March 9, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Coll son
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
The Select Men Executed a Lease of the Towns Tenement and
Several Peices of Land upon Boston Neck, to Stephen Minot
Esqr. for the Term of Seven Years Commencing the 28th. of Janu-
ary last past, At the Rate of Fifty Pounds p annum, to be paid at
Two equal Payments, Viz'. Twenty five Pounds part thereof on
the 28th. Day of July, and Twenty five Pounds residue thereof
upon the 28th. Day of January, Yearly and every Year during
the said Term.
[8O.] Jane Dyer the Wife of Christopher Dyer with her
Daughter about Eight years old (from Brookline) are admitted
Inhabitants. Upon Condition that Mr Cornelius Waldo become their
Bondsman, in the Sum of One Hundred and Fifty Pounds, to In-
demnify the Town, as the Law directs
Mrs. Catherine Davis from Newport appearing According to
Order, inform'd that Robert Auchmuty Esqr. would become her
Bondsman to Indemnify the Town According to Law, accordingly
Ordered to attend, next Wednesday.
[81.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, March, 16, 1736.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq .
Capt. Jonathan Armitage
28 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Mr. David Collson
Capt. Alexander Forsyth
Capt. Caleb Lyman
Mr. Jonas Clarke
Mr. Thomas Hutchinson Junr.
Agreeable to an Order of the Select Men, made and Entred the
13th. Day of July, 1736.
Voted, That the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to give
forth to the Constables, Lists of the Names of those that have
lately been Chosen to Serve the Town in Several Offices the year
ensuing, And that they be Ordered to Summon and Warn each
and every of the said officers, Of whom an Oath is by Law re-
quired to Appear before One of His Majesties Justices of the
Peace, at the Town Clerks Office, Upon Monday next the 21". of
March Currant [82.] at Four O'Clock afternoon, In order to
their being Sworn to the faithful Discharge of their respective
offices and Trusts, as the Law directs. And that Major Samuel
Sewall Esquire, be desired to Administer the Oaths to them
accordingly.
William Felsted Iron monger from Jamaica desiring Liberty
to Open a Shop and Exercise his said Calling in this Town,
As Entred the 23d. February last, Having bro't Effects of Con-
siderable Value with him, to the Satisfaction of the Select Men.
Liberty was Granted him Accordingly.
Whereas the Lease of the Ferry between Boston and Win-
nisimet Expired the first instant. And that so it happens the
same has not been Advertised, Nor any Publick Notice given
thereof according to the Order of the Town in that Case provided.
Therefore,
Voted. That the Town be Informed hereof, at their Meeting by
adjournment the 29th. Currant, That so they may give direction in
the Affair, as to them shall seem best.
[83.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, March 23, 1736.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Samuel Adams Esq*. being Present, desiring the Select Men to
run the line, in Order to Ascertain the breadth of Summer Street,
at the lower end thereof, near the Sign of the Bull ; It was agreed,
That the Select Men would meet at the said Place, Tomorrow
Morning, at half an hour after Eight O'Clock, to Attend that
Service.
Colonel William Ward of Southborough being Present, In-
formed that he with his Associates were desireous of making a
Purchase from the Town of Boston, Of the Three Tracts of Land
lately Granted to them by the Great and General Court. And
accordingly Offered to give the Sum of Twenty One Hundred
Pounds [84.] for the said Three Tracts, if the Town should See
Cause to accept thereof.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 29
Mr. Andrew Lane Also appearing Informed, That he was
desirous to Purchase the Three Tracts of Land lately Granted to
the Town of Boston, And Accordingly Offered to give Fifteen
Hundred Pounds for the same.
Upon a Motion made, It was Ordered, That the Town Clerk be
Allow'd to -deliver to the Scavingers of the Town, the By-Law
which relates to the Duty of their Office, Gratis, If he has any
number of the said Laws lying in the office.
Whereas Upon the Petition of Sundry Persons as Entred at
Several times, Liberty was Granted for the Erecting a Number of
Tombs in the South Burying place, Which Work being Compleated
and finished ; The Tombs Allotted and drawn, and a List of them
presented to us for Confirmation.
[85.] Voted, That the Thirteen Tombs lately Erected in the
South Burying place, Numbered from Sixty Eight to Eighty, inclu-
sive be and hereby are Granted and Confirmed unto the Persons
hereafter named, their Heirs and Assigns respectivelv forever,
Viz'.
No. Sixty Eight Mr. Richard Checkley
Sixty Nine Mr. Jonathan Williams Junr.
Seventy Mr. Thomas Hubbard
Seventy One Mr. Benjamin Emmons
Seventy Two Mr. John Indicott
Seventy Three Mr. Joshua Blanchard
Seventy Four Mr. Edward Gray
Seventy Five The Hon. John Osborne Esqr.
Seventy Six Mr. Edmund Quincey
Seventy Seven Mr. Thomas Jackson
Seventy Eight Mr. Isaac Walker
Seventy Nine Mr. John Buttolph
Eighty Mr. Joseph Green
Upon the following Conditions, Viz*. That they, and each of
them, their Heirs and Assigns, Do from time to time forever here-
after, at their own proper Costs and Charges
[86.] Uphold maintain and keep in good repair, the Brick
Wall or Fence with Carts on the Top of the same, as it is now
built, and of the full Breadth of each of their respective Tombs,
to the Satisfaction of the Select Men of the Towns for the time
being, Paying eacli his Proportion for the Benefit of the Drain as
has been Customary.
Mem0. March, 25. 1737
Liberty is Granted to Mess™. Friswell andTorrey to take up the
Pavement and Open the Ground in Water Street in Order to Clear
their Drain, Upon Condition that they forthwith make good the
Ground again, and lay the Pavement, keeping the same in good
repair from time to time, to the Satisfaction of the Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, March, 28, 1737. — Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
30 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[87.] Upon Information that G rover's Bridge so Called, in
Rumney Marsh, near the Entrance upon Capt. Olivers Farm, is
much out of repair by means of the late great Freshets.
Voted, That Capt. Nathanael Oliver be and hereby is desired to
take Care that the said Bridge be Speedily Repaired in the best
and most frugal manner that he can.
Whereas some evil Minded Persons have Saw'd Assunder Sev-
eral of the Posts of the North Market house, whereby the same is
much Weakned, and in danger of falling whereby Persons passing
by, or Children playing therein may be hurt, or their lives lost.
Voted, That Care be Speedily taken to Secure the same, by Nail-
ing on Some Peices of Plank, for the present necessity, and to
prevent the danger aforesaid.
[88.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, March, 30, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth Warrants to the Con-
stables of Boston, In His Majestie's name Requiring them forth-
with to Warn all the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of said
Town qualified as the Law directs to Convene at the Town House,
on Tuesday the 5th. of April next, at Nine of the Clock in the fore-
noon, In order to Chuse a Suitable Person to Succeed mr. Jona-
than Williams (Deceased) in the Care and Oversight of the Gran-
ary. To Consider what may be proper for the Town to do,
relating to the Removal of the said Granary ; as also what may be
further necessary to be done towards the Erecting and Settling a
Work house. To Consider also the Desire of [89.] Sundry In-
habitants for appropriating the markets to some other Use ; and to
Receive the Reports of the Select Men, on Several Affairs. To
agree upon, Conclude and finish such other Matters and things as
were under Consideration at former meetings, and Continued to be
further Debated at this, As also such other matters as may be
proper for their Consideration at this meeting.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hincke, desiring Liberty to keep a School in this
Town, for the Teaching and Instructing Children in Sewing, in
Philligree and Writing. Liberty was Granted Accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 6th. 1737
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 31
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[9O.] Voted, That mr. Savel be directed to Wait upon the
Gentlemen, hereafter Named, desiring them to favour the Select
Men with their Company tomorow at Five O'Clock, at the Town
house, In Order to give their Thoughts relating to the Pay, or
Wages of Porters to be Admitted and Employed in this Town which
by Law, is to be Stated by the Select men, Viz*.
The Hon. William Clark Esqr.
The Hon. Ezekiel Lewis Esqr.
The Hon. Jacob Wendall Esqr.
The Hon. John Osborne Esqr.
Samuel Sewall Esqr.
Joshua Winslow Esqr.
Mr. John Wheelwright
Mr. Thomas Hubbard
Mr. Thomas Gushing Junr.
Mr. Edward Bromfleld
Mr. John Trail
Mr. Jonathan Simpson
Mr. Thomas Boucher
Mr. Jeremiah Rhodes informing, That one Tomlinson, a
Passenger from Eustatia [91.] in the Sloop Capt. Rhodes
Master, came to lodge at his House about Fourteen days since, and
that the said Tomlinson died Suddenly Yesterda}', leaving noth-
ing to Defray the Charge of his Funeral ; Whereupon Capt. Rhodes
was sent for and acquainted therewith, Who Promised to pay the
said Ex pence, and mr. Savell was directed to take Care that it
be done accordingly.
Voted, That the Town Clerk draw up an Advertisement to be
Publish'd in the News Papers next Monday, Giving notice, That
the Select Men are appointed and Impowered to Treat with any
Person or Persons Who may be Enciined to Undertake the Settle-
ment of Three Tracts of Land lately Granted to the Town of
Boston, Upon such Conditions as may be agreed upon ; Or to
Purchase the Grant, And that they meet on Wednesdays in the
afternoon from Three to Five O'Clock for that End, and that he
lay the same before the Select Men for their Approbation on
Fryday next.
[92.] Whereas mr. Frances Willoughby was Chosen, at a
Publick Town meeting the 5th. Currant, Overseer of the Granary,
and Informing that the Hon. John Osborne and Jacob Wendell
Esq™. Offer to become Sureties for his faittual Discharge of the
said Trust, in such Sum as shall be to the Satisfaction of the
Select Men, According to order of the Town at the said Meet-
ing-
Voted, That upon the said mr. Willoughby 's giving Bond, with
the Hon. John Osborne and Jacob Wendell Esquires as Sureties,
unto the Town Treasurer, in the Sum of Two Thousand, Six
Hundred Pounds, the Care and Oversight of the said Granarv n^d
O-,in therein, be Com
32 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
April 12. 1738 (sic)
Liberty is Granted to Capt. Samuel White to dig up the Pave-
ment and open the Ground in Charter Street, in Order to lay a
Drain from his House into the Common Shore in said Street,
Upon Condition that he forthwith make good the Ground and
Pavement again, [93.] and keep the same in good repair from
time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select Men.
At * Meeting of the Select Men, April 13. 1737
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Complaint being made, That some part of the Fence about the
North Burying place is lately blown down.
Voted. That Capt. Forsyth be desired to take Care that the
same be forthwith Repaired.
Voted. That John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Armitage, Capt. Forsyth,
Capt. Lyman, and mr. Clarke, be a Committee to Treat with the
Gentlemen the Attorneys for the Town in the Case now
depending in the Law, between the Town and James Everills heirs,
In Order to a Review [94.] of those Actions, at the Superiour
Court, in August next.
Whereas the Town at their Meeting in March last have desired
the Select Men to take into Consideration, Several Petitions for
Paving in Several Streets, View the Places mentioned in them,
Compute the Charge, and Report thereon.
Voted, to View the Several places or Streets mentioned as
above, on Fryday next the 15th. Currant at 9 O'Clock in the Morn-
ing, and that mr. Savell be directed to notify mr. Thornton of this
Appointment, And desire him to Attend the Select men upon this
Business, and to meet them at the said time.
It was further Agreed to meet the Gentlemen the Mill Owners,
to View the High Way to the Mills at the North which wants
Repair, and after wards View the Market places, Agreeable to the
Town's order the 5th. instant.
Mr. Constable Nathanael Hasey Complaining that he wants a
Staff, and that he has made [95.] Enquiry of the late Constable
mr. Wentworth, in whose Ward he Succeeds, for one, who Ans-
wered that he never had One in his Possession.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed forthwith to make Enquiry
after the said Staff that is missing, and upon finding it that he
deliver the same to mr. Constable Hasey.
Henry Bering Esqr. appearing Informs That mrs. Rebekab
North is come from Piscataqua with a desire to Dwell in this
Town, and that She desires Liberty to Open a School for the In-
struction of Children in Reading, and the Use of the Needle Offer-
ing to give bis Bond to Indemnify the Town for five years next
coming as the Law directs.
Voted, That m™. Rebekah North have and hereby has Liberty
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 33
Granted her to open a School for the teaching of Children in
Reading, and the Use of the Needle, Upon Condition that Capt.
Dering give Bond in the Sum of One Hundred Pounds to indemnify
the Town, as above.
[96.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 15. 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Whereas One Nicholas Buddy an Idle and Poor Man has resided
in this Town for Several Years past, and is in danger of becoming
a Charge to the Town in a Short time, if not Transported. And
there being now an Offer made by some of his Friends of Sending
him to Jersey (his Native Countrey) Provided they might be Al-
lowed the. Sum of Five Pounds towards defraying the Charges of
his Passage thither.
Wherefore
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, and mr. Clarke be desired to Treat
with the Person or Persons making the said offer, and to pay them
a Sum, not Exceeding Five Pounds, Upon Condition that they
forthwith [97.] Cause the said Nicholas Buddy to be Transported
as above.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April, 15. 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Christopher Kilby being present, offer'd a Letter from Capt.
Samuel Waterhouse, directed to William Clark Esqr. dated at
Nantasket, April 15th. Informing That he had been Twelve Weeks
from London, and Seven from Cork ; That they had been Visited
with the Small Pox, Four of his Company having had it, One of
whom he put on Shore in the Downes, Another Died at Sea, and
Two were recovered, And that they have all been well for
Four Weeks past, Since which he had taken all Possible care to
Cleanse his Ship, throwing overboard all the Bedding and Cloathes
[98.] which belonged to the Persons that had been Sick ; That
he had Three Passengers and his Loading was of English Goods
and Hemp.
Voted, That the Ship be brought up from Nantasket to Spectacle
Island, and come to Anchor as near the Hospital there as they
can, That the Select Men will visit the Ship Tomorrow and make
further Enquiry relating to this Affair. And Gave order for the
Master in the mean time througly to Smoke his Letters, in Older
to their being bro't up.
34 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
April 16, 1737.
Upon Information of the arrival of Capt. Waterhouse, as Entred
Yesterday, The Select Men this Day Visited the Ship in Company
with Joshua Winslow Esqr. Who Administred the Oath to Capt.
"Waterhouse in Order to his Examination. Which is as follows,
Viz'.
Off Spectacle Island, Apr. 16, 1737.
Capt. Samuel Waterhouse of the Ship Sarah Galley from London
Declares That [99.] he left the Downes the 29th. of January last ;
That two or three Days before he Sail'd he Sent a Man ashore at
Deal who was Sick of the Small Pox ; and about the 10th. Feb-
ruary, his Boy was taken Sick, and about Three Days afterwards,
the Small Pox came out upon him ; And on the 17th. another Person
was taken ill of the said Distemper, both which Recovered in
about Three Weeks, and are now very well, That about the 14th.
February, George Sherburn was taken 111, and Died the 11th. of
March ; and the next Day the Ship was throughly Clean'd, And
all the Cloathes belonging to the Sick Persons that were Used by
them in their Sickness were thrown overboard ; And further, That
the lower Hatches of the Ship are well Caulk'd and had not been
opened since they came out. That there is Stow'd between Decks,
Nine Bags of White oakham, about Twent}7 Chests of Lemmons,
and one Case of Goods.
Left Directions with the Captain, to get his Cables on Deck and
Cleanse them very well ; And ordered him and his Company to
[1OO.] Continue here till further Orders and Suffer no Person to
come on board.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 20, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Stephen Norwood (with his Wife and Child) being come
from Lynn, to dwell in this Town, and desiring Liberty to Open
a Shop and to Exercise his Calling of a Blacksmith, in the Town.
Voted, That Liberty be Accordingly Granted him upon Condition
that before he Open his said Shop he enter into Bond to the Town
Treasurer with Two Sureties, Viz1. His Grandfather and Father
both of said Lynn, or either of them with mr. Henry Gibbon
[1O1.] of Boston, in the Sum of Three Hundred Pounds, to In-
demnify the Town for Five Years, as the Law directs.
Mr. Anthony Underwood, Master of the Engine kept near the
Old North Meeting house being present, Informed that one of his
Company was dead, Namely John Smith and at the same time
recommended William Stone as a Suitable Person to be put in the
Room of the said Smith, if the Select Men should See cause to
approve thereof. mr. Stone being also present.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, J737. 35
Voted, ThatMr. William Stone be, and hereby is Admitted One
of mr. Anthony Underwood ; Company, in the Room of mr. John
Smith, Deceased.
Mr. William Maccarty being Present desires Liberty to remove
a Chaise house to the Easterly Corner of mr. Thompsons Land in
King Street, under the Care of mr. Thomas Gushing Junr. In Order
to Use the same for a Butchers Shop.
Which motion being Matmely Considered [1O2.] The Ques-
tion was put, Whether the Prayer be Granted? Voted, In the
Negative.
Mr. Charles Coffin appeared, desiring Liberty to Set up a Post
in Ann Street before his House there in order to hang a Sign
thereon, proposing the same to Stand about Six feet off, from his
said House.
Accordingly the Motion being Considered, and the Question
being put*
Whether the Prayer of the Petitioner Should be Granted?
In Consideration of the Narrowness of the said Street, and that
the Setting up a Post there would much incommode it. Voted, In
the Negative.
Upon a Representation of the Insufficiency of the Pound.
Voted, That the same be forthwith put into good repair.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, mr. Collson and Capt. Lyman be
a Committee to See the said Repairs Effected in the best man-
ner.
[1O3.] Complaint being made, That the Windows and Case-
ments of the South Writing School house, Stand in need of Re-
pair ; And also that some Alterations in them would very much
accommodate the said School. Voted, That Capt. Armitage, mr.
Collson, and Capt. Lyman be a Committee to Effect the Repairs
and Alterations needful in said School house, in such manner as
they shall think most proper and Convenient.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, mr. Collson and Capt. Lyman be
desired to take Care of the Trees planted in the Common, to Sup-
ply the Vacancies, if any be, to have them Water'd, &c. as need
shall require for the Yoar ensuing.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, mr. Collson and Capt. Lyman be
a Committee, to take the Care of Repairing the High Way on
Boston Neck, and Also One of the Posts of the Fortification Gate.
It being Represented, That great Numbers of Persons daily
repair to the South end of [1O4:.] The Town Forestalling and
Engrossing Provisions before it is brought into the Town Contrary
to a By-Law in that Case made and provided.
And although Matthias Cowdrey is already Appointed to take
Care to prevent the same, and Also to See that the other By-Laws
of this Town are duly put in Execution, Yet we find by mr. Cow-
drey's Information tliat it's a very Difficult thing for him to Con-
vict any Persons transgressing the said By-Laws for want of
sufficient evidence and where by Offenders often Escape Punish-
ment.
Wherefore Apprehending it might be for the Service of the
Town in general, and a means to prevent the forementioned incon-
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venience in particular if some Suitable Person were Appointed to
join with mr. Cowdrey in the said Business.
Voted. That Ebenezer Winburne be and hereby is appointed to
join with and Assist mr. Cowdrey in taking Care, that the By-Laws
of this Town are duly [1O5.] put in Execution, For the Space of
One Month next coming.
Whereas Catharine Davis from Newport has for some time past
been under Warning to Depart this Town, which Still She neglects
to do ; And it also appearing to us that the said Davis is a Person
of ill fame.
Voted. That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed and Ordered
to Cause the said Catharine Davis to be forth with Carried out of
this Town.
Mr. Christopher Kilby Appearing on behalf of Capt. Mulbery,
Capt. Barlow, and mr. Lawrence, Three Passengers in the Ship
Sarah Galley, Capt. Waterhouse Commander from London (now
detained at Spectacle Island, on Account of the Small Pox having
been on Board her, in the Passage) Praying they may have
Liberty Granted them to come up to Town.
The Select Men having Consider' d the said Motion, Are of
Opinion that the}' the said Mulbery, Barlow, and Laurence may be
permitted [1O6.] to come up to Town without danger of Com-
municating that Distemper; Provided They have fresh Apparel
both of Linnen and Woolen Sent from hence to Shift them, and
that they in no Wise, bring up anjr of their Clothing or Bedding
from said Ship, Or any other tiling likely to retain Infection.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 22d. 1737.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Upon a motion of mr. Christopher Kilby, Praying the Ship
Sarah Galley, Capt. Samuel Waterhouse Commander may be per-
mitted to come up to Town from [1O7.] Spectacle Island,
where she has been detain'd for some time past.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Forsyth, Capt. Lyman and
mr. Clarke be a Committee to go on board the said Ship, to En-
quire into her present Circumstances to give such Directions as
they Shall think further Necessary ; and to report their Opinion to
the Select Men, as soon as Conveniently they May.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 25, 1737.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 37
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
This Day the Select Men receiv'd a Precept from the Sheriff of
the County of Suffolk, for Assembling the [1O8.] Free holders
And other Inhabitants for the Choice of Representatives to Serve
at the Great and General Court or Assembly, appointed to be
held and kept at Boston upon Wednesday the 25th. of May next.
Voted, That the Consideration and Appointment of a Day for
the Town Meeting for this Purpose, be left till Wednesda}' next.
Voted, That the Sum of Eighty Pounds be drawn out of the
Town Treasury, to be paid into the Hands of the Hon. John
Jeffries Esqr. by him to be given to the Attorneys for the Town,
in the Review of the Actions between the Town and mr.
Everills heirs, about the Town Dock.
Mr. Savell Reports, That James Peirce, One of the Watchmen
at the Town Dock being Infirm and not able to attend his Duty
desires to be released therefrom. Voted, That the said James
Peirce be accordingly Discharged, And that Jabez Tuttle be
Admitted a Watchman in his Room.
[1O9.] Mr. William More desires time until Wednesday
next for Consideration, in Order then to make an Offer for Pur-
chasing One of the Townships Granted to the Town of Boston,
and laid out near Deerfield ; Which is accordingly allow'd.
Mr. John Clough (Leatherdresser) Prays for Liberty to Build a
Tomb in the South Burying place, next adjoining to the Tomb,
Number 80, lately Erected there.
Mr. John Earle. Master of the Engine, kept near the New
North Meeting house, Informs that Benjamin Brown One of his
Company is Removed to Charlestowu ; and Presented David
Newell as a proper Person to Supply his place, Provided the
Select Men approve thereof.
Voted, That mr. David Newell be Accordingly admiltcd into mr.
Earle's Company in the Room of said Brown.
Capt. Armitage from the Committee appointed the 22d. Current,
to repair on board [11O.] the Sarah Galley, riding off Spectacle
Island, to Examine into the Circumstances of said Ship. Report
as follows, Viz'. That they had attended that Service this Day,
and find that Capt. Waterhouse has taken all prudent Care in
Cleaning his Ship, taking everything from between Decks, and
Scouring the Ship, that he had carried the Oakum he had there,
on Shore, and had Spread it, As likewise the Lemmons, But that
there remains still on board Two large Cases of Merchandize that
h;ive been between Decks during the Voyage ; And that it is their
opinion, the Ship ma}' be permitted to come up to Town with
Safety.
Provided the said Two Cases are put on Shore at Spectacle
Island, there to remain with the Oakum, And also That the two
Persons who have lately had the Small Pox Continue at the Hos-
pital on said Island until further Order.
Voted, to take the above Report under Consideration, at the
Meeting on Wednesday next.
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[111.1 Upon Information, That the Extraordinary Rains of
late, have damnified the High Ways in Rumne}r Marsh, in Several
Places.
Voted, That Capt. Nathanael Oliver be and hereby is desired
to take under his Care the Necessary Repairs of the said High
Way in the best manner he can, to the Value of about Three
Pounds.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 27. 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Ordered. That the Town Clerk Issue forth Warrants to the
Constables of Boston, In His Majesties Name, Requiring them
forthwith to Warn all the Free holders and other Inhabitants of
the Town of Boston (within [112.] their Precincts) that have
an Estate of Forty Shillings p. Annum, Of Freehold in Land
within this Province or Territority at the least, Or other Estate to
the Value of Fifty Pounds Sterling, to Convene at the Town house
upon Tuesday the Third of May next, at Nine O'Clock in the
forenoon ; then and there to Elect and Depute One, or more Per-
sons (being Freeholders and Resident in the Town) according to
the number set and limited by an Act of the General assembly To
Serve, and Represent them in a Great and General Court,
Appointed lo be Convened held and kept Cor His Majesties Service
at the Court house in Boston, Upon Wednesday the Twenty fifth
Day of May next ensuing, and so De Die in Diem, during their
Session and Sessions According to a Warrant under the Hand
and Seal of Edward Winslow Esqr. Sheriff of the County of Suf-
folk, bearing Date the 21st. Day of April Current, In the Tenth
Year of His Majesties Reign.
They are alike required to Warn all [113.] the Freeholders and
other Inhabitants of said Town duly qualified as the Law directs,
to Meet at the same time and place, To Grant such Sum or Sums
of Money as may be thought needful for the Relief of the Poor,
and Defraying other Necessary Charges ; To Consider some Pro-
posals to be made by the Committee for Erecting the Work house
relating to that Affair ; As also the Petition of Sundry Inhabitants
for laying a Drain from the South burying place into the Common
Shoar in Winter Street; To Consider also the desire of Sundry
Inhabitants, for reviewing the merchants Watch; To Receive the
List of such Inhabitants as are qualified to Serve on the Petit
Jury, and the Reports of the Select Men, on Several affairs.
Voted, That the Rev. mr. John Webb be desired to open the
said Meeting with Prayer.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Forsyth, and Capt. Lyrnan,
be a Committee to Wait upon mr. Webb and Inform him of the
desire of the Select Men, that he would Attend that Service.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 39
[114.] Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Forsyth, and
Capt. Lyman, be a Committee to Provide a Dinner on the Third
of May, at mrs. Wardells for Forty Gentlemen, Who are desired
to give Orders accordingly.
William Moore, John Harper, William Knox and David Browne
in behalf of themselves and Forty or Fifty others, tbeir associates,
Presented their Proposals in Writing for the Purchasing one of
the Townships, lately Granted to this Town and laid out near the
Town of Deerfield, as follows Viz'. To Give the Sum of Fifteen
Hundred Pounds for One of the said Townships (which they Shall
Chuse) Paying in hand Five Hundred Pounds ; Five Hundred
Pounds more the next year, and the remaining Five Hundred
Pounds the Year after; And to Give Personal Security to the
Satisfaction of the Town, for the Payment of the Two last Sums
mentioned, at the Time, but without Interest.
[115.] And Provided the Town Shall see Cause to Accept
the offer, they Propose with all Convenient Speed to View the said
Townships and will give their final answer thereon by the last Day
of June next.
Mr. Andrew Oliver being about to Build a Brick Wall on his
Land, Abutting on Oliver Street desires the Select Men would run
the Line between him and the said Street.
Mr. John Painter Master of the Sloop Humbird, being Sworn
before mr. Justice Fayerweather, Deposeth as follows. Viz1.
That he left Philadelphia the Second of April Currant, And that
when he came away from thence the Small Pox was much abated
And that there were but few ill with it, That he and his three men
have formerly had it, as also Two Passengers that came with him
Viz'. Ambrose Vincent and John Miffey ; and that his Loading
Consists of Bread, Flour and Iron.
[116.] Mr. Joseph Spear, Master of the Sloop Friend Ship,
being Sworn before mr. Justice Fayerweather, Deposeth as fol-
lows, Viz1.
That he left Philadelphia the Third of April Currant, and that
the Small Pox was reported to be almost gone ; That he not hav-
ing had the Small Pox himself was not in the City, Nor, Three
more of his People who never have had it, The other Two had
that Distemper formerly ; That his Cargo Consists of Bread, Flour
Pork and Iron ; And that while he lay there, and on his Passage,
they have all been hearty and well, and so remain.
The above Declarations of mr. John Painter, and mr. Joseph
Spear, having been Considered and We apprehending no Danger
can happen to the Town by reason of their coming up.
Voted, That a Certificate, of Our Opinion that they may be Per-
mitted to come up to Town, be accordingly given lo each of
them. Which [117.] was accordingly done as follows, Viz'.
Boston sc. These may Certify, That We the Subscribers, are
of Opinion, That the Sloop Humbird John Painter Master, from
Philadelphia, may be permitted to come up to Town without
danger of Communicating the Small Pox to the Inhabitants.
April, 27.1737. JOHN FAYERWEATHER ) Justices
JOSHUA WINSLOW ) of the Peace.
40 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
JOHN JEFFRIES
DAVID COLLSON
ALEXE. FORSYTH
CALEB LYMAN
JONAS CLARKE
THO8. HUTCHINSON JUNB. J
A Certificate of the same Tenor was Signed and delivered also
to mr. Spear.
According to Order as Entred the 25th. instant. Having taken
into Consideration the Committees Report relating to the Ship
[118.] Sarah Galley, Capt. Waterhouse Commander, now at
Spectacle Island
Voted, That Upon Condition the said Captain put on Shoar and
leave at said Island the Oakum and Five Cases which he brought
between Decks, with the Two Persons lately Visited with the Small
Pox, namely Silvanus Dogget and Charles Ward, there to remain
till further order. That the Ship and rest of the Company ma}'
come up to Town without danger to the Inhabitants from the said
Distemper; And that a Certificate of Our Opinion, be given to
Capt. Waterhouse Accordingly.
Which was done, and is as follows, Viz'.
Boston sc. These may Certify, That We the Subscribers are of
Opinion, That the Ship Sarah Galley, Capt. Samuel Waterhouse
Commander lately from London, now riding off Spectacle Island
may be permitted to come up to Town without danger of Com-
municating the Small Pox to the Inhabitants. Provided, [119.]
the Two Persons, Namely Silvanus Dogget and Charles Ward,
who were Visited with the Small Pox in their Voyage hither, to-
gether with the Five Cases, and the Oakum, which were brought
between Decks, be left to remain at the Hospital on Spectacle
Island, and not Suffered to be brought up to Town until further
Order.
April, 27, 1737. JOHN FAYERWEATHER ) Justices of
JOSHUA WINSLOW } the Peace
JOHN JEFFRIES
DAVID COLLSON
ALEXANDER FORSYTH
CALEB LYMAN
JONAS CLARKE
THOS. HUTCHINSON JUNB.
Select Men
of Boston
Liberty is Granted to mr. John Welch to Open the Ground in
Green lane, in the Westerly part of the Town and to lay a Drain
from his Cellar into the Common Shoar in said Street, Upon Con-
dition That he forthwith make good the Ground, and keep the
same in Repair from time to time, to the Satisfaction of the
Select men.
[ISO.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 29, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 41
Capt. Jonathan Armitage
Capt. Alexander Forsyth
Capt. Caleb Lyman
Mr. Jonas Clarke
Mr. Thomas Hutchinson
Pursuant to the Vote, and desire of the Town at their Annual
Meeting the 14th. March last. We having taken the Several
Petitions for Paving into Consideration. Viewed and measm-ed
the Places and Computed the Charge, in Order to make Report
thereof to the Town. First, on the Petition for Paving Wood
Lane &c.
Voted, That is Our Opinion, It may be adviseable that the said
Lane be Paved anew, The Town bearing One third part of the
Charge Provided the abutters bear the charge of Paving the other
Two Thirds and keep the same in Repair from time to time ; [121.]
And it is Our Opinion also that the Petitioners have Liberty
Granted them to Build an Open Wharf across the Town's Slip at
the lower end of said Lane, to lye open for the use of the Inhab-
itants, about Eighty or an Hundred feet below the High Way, as
the Town shall direct.
Secondly, on the Petition for Beer Lajie.
Voted. That it is Our Opinion, It is not Adviseable for the Town
to be at the Charge of Paving said Lane for the present, It lying
on a good Descent, and the Passing therein more Commodious
than many other parts of the Town.
Thirdly, on the Petition for Love Street.
Voted, That in Our Opinion, It is not Adviseable for the Town
to be at Charges in Paving said Street at present, it being but
little Improved in Comparison with others in the Town.
Fourthly, on the Petition for Green Lane.
Voted, [122.] That Whereas it does not appear to us, that
the Proprietors of Land abutting on said Lane are fully come in to
Pave their Proportional parts, respectively according to Custom,
and the Boundarys of some rendering the said Street or Lane Ir-
regular, We are of Opinion, In Consideration hereof together with
the heavy Charge it will be to the Inhabitants, It may be advisea-
ble to defer the Paving thereof for the Present.
Fifthly, on the Petition for Orange Street,
Having taken this Petition under Consideration, and Viewed the
said Street, We find the Southerly half there of to be very much
out of Repair, and therefore, Voted, That in Our Opinion It is
Adviseable for the Town to Expend Three Hundred and Fifty
Pounds in Paving the same, Which sum by Computation We find
will pay the Towns part of Paving Sixteen Hundred Yards
thereof.
Upon Condition nevertheless, That some Sufficient [123.]
Person or Persons shall appear to Engage for and in behalf of the
Proprietors and Abutters on the said Street, bearing their Propor-
tionable part of Paving the same.
On the Petition of Samuel Adams Esqr. &c. abutters on Bartons
Rope Walk. Pursuant to the Vote of the Town at their Annual
Meeting the 14th. March last, Having Attended the Service desired
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of us, Considered the Prayer of the Petitioners Viewed the Place
and Enquired into the Circumstances of it.
Voted, That in Our Opinion, It is not Necessary for the Town
to Act any thing thereon, and therefore that the Petition be Dis-
mist.
On the affair of the Markets.
Pursuant to the Vote of the Town the 5th. April last desiring us
to take under Consideration, What other uses the Market place
may be put to, so as may best serve the [124.] Interest of the
Town. And to Report, hereon at the General Town meeting in
may next. Having attended the Service desired of us.
Voted, To Report to the Town as follows Viz'.
First, As to the South Market, That Whereas, Improving the
said Market, by turning it into Shops, may be most for the Interest
of the Town. We are of opinion, It may be Adviseable for the
Town to let it out, during the time of their Lease therein, to such
Person or Persons as may appear to hire it for that End.
Secondl}', As to the North Market. We Apprehend it can't
Conveniently be Improved to any other Use, in the Place where it
now Stands, than by turning it into Shops, But Inasmuch as that
would greatly incommode, ,and might prove inconvenient on Sev-
eral accounts, Not only to the Neighbourhood but also to One of
the Publick Meeting houses for the Worship of God, which Stands
[125.] Very near to it. We can't think it Adviseable to do it;
but rather that the said Building be removed to some more Conven-
ient Place, and Converted to such other Use as the Town shall
think fit.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 3. 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Voted. That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be the moderator of
the Select Men, this Day, And that he be, and hereby is desired
to Act as such, in the name and behalf of the Select men during
the Election of Representatives According to the Laws in that
Case made and provided.
[126.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 4, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Benjamin Russell being present, Desired the Select Mens
Direction for Placing the Pound.
Voted, That We are of Opinion the most Convenient place for
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1787. 43
Erecting the Pound, is on the North east Corner of a Pasture
belonging to the Heirs of the late Hon. Thomas Fitch Esquire,
And order that the same be placed there Accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 6, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchiuson
[127.] Capt. Jonathan Clarke Appearing desired Leave to
bring up from Spectacle Island Two Cases of Hats, and one Case
of Small Arms belonging to him and lately Imported from London
in the Sarah Galley Capt. Samuel Waterhouse Commander.
The Consideration whereof is refer'd to Wednesday next. '
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May. 10, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Capt. Edward Sunderland Master of the Sloop Beginning, being
Sworn before mr. Justice Sewall ; Deposeth as follows Viz1.
That he left Philadelphia Fifteen Days ago, and when he came
away the Small Pox was very much Abated there, and was in but
a few houses. That his Company Consists of [128.] Six, with
Two Passengers, Eight in all. That they are all in good health,
That every One on board have had the Small Pox formerly Except-
ing One Young Man, That none of the Company, to the best of
his Knowledge were in any of the Houses where any Sick Person
was, That the Young Man above mentioned has been from Phila-
delphia Thirty Days, That his Cargo Consists of Flour and Wine.
The above Declaration of Capt. Sunderland on Oath, being
Considered, And apprehending there can be no Danger in their
Coming up to Town.
Voted, That a Certificate of Our Opinion, that the said Vessell
may be permitted to come up to Town be given accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 11, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[129.] Upon Information that Silvanus Dogget and Charles
Ward, were gone off, from Spectacle Island Contrary to the Order
of the Select Men, as Entred the 27th. April last.
Ordered. That mr. Savell be directed to make Strict Enquiry
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after the said Persons, and that he Report his doings therein, to
the Select Men.
Upon the Motion of mr. Cowdrey, Voted, That the Town Clerk
deliver Two Copies of the By-Laws respecting Forestalling and
Engrossing Provision to the said Cowdrey to be posted up in some
Convenient places.
Mr. Jonathan Williams desiring the Select Men to Appoint a
time for Examining and Settling the Granary account, since iiis
Fathers Death.
Voted. That the Select Men will Attend that Service on Friday
next, at half an hour after Two o'Clock, at the Town house and
that mr. Savell give Notice hereof tomr. Williams accordingly.
[13O.] Mr. Savell Informing That Capt. James Gold offers
his Bond for Security on accot. of Edward Salter, a Lad under his
Care for Education, Imported in the Sloop Dolphin, Michael Cou-
tanch, Master from North Carolina. Ordered that mr. Savell ac-
cordingly Notify Capt. Gold that the Select Men Accepting the
same, desire it may be done.
Upon the Motion made by Capt. Jonathan Clarke Entred the 6th.
of May Current and Consideration thereon.
Voted, mr. Savell wait upon Capt. Clark and other Gentlemen
the Owners of Goods left at the Hospital on Spectacle Island by
Capt. Waterhouse, and Inform them he is ready to go down to
said Island with them in Order to See the said Goods taken out of
the Cases &c. and the Oakum out of the Bags, and to See them all
aired if they see Cause Without which the Select Men can't permit
them to be brought up to Town for fear of Infection from them.
mr. Savell to Report to the Select Men his Doings therein, as soon
as may be.
[131.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 13, 1737.
Present .
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Savell having Attended the Service Ordered, as Entred the
11th. instant Reported as follows, Viz'.
Pursuant to the above Order, Informed Capt. Clarke and Capt.
Waterhouse of the Select Mens directions respecting the Goods
left at Spectacle. The said Capt. Clarke and Waterhouse ac-
cordingly sent down Two Men with me in the Light house boat to
Spectacle Island, Where we opened Two Cases of Hats, which We
spread and aired on the Ground in the Sun. and afterwards
pack'd them up in the Cases again, and left them at the Hospital.
May 13, 1737. JOHN SAVELL
[132.] Upon the Report of mr. Savell, that he had been at
Spectacle Island According to Order, and had Aired Two Cases of
Hatts which were Imported in the Sarah Galley Capt. Waterhouse
from London, belonging to Capt. Jonathan Clarke.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 45
Voted, That We do not Apprehend any danger of Infection from
the said Cases of Hatts, and therefore that they may be permitted
to be brought up to Town.
According to Order, mr. Jonathan Williams attended with the
Books of account respecting the Granary, Which accounts being
Examin'd by the Select Men the ballance remaining in the said
Williams's hands due to the Town is found to be One Thousand
Two Hundred and Seven Pounds, Six Shillings and Two pence.
The said Williams left mr. Willoughby's Receipt for Forty
Bushels of Indian Meal and One Hundred and Seventy three
Bushels of Indian Corn.
Mr. John Durrell with Several other [133.] of the Inhabitants
being present, Informed That Capt. liissell in a Sloop is now
bound for Annapolis Royal, and lyes ready to Set Sail, and that
She has laden on board a Considerable Quantity of Indian Corn in
Order to carry the same out of this Province notwithstanding the
Town Stands in great need of it; Praying the Select Men to
Report the same, and to make a proper Application to the Govern-
ment in order to have the same prevented.
In Consideration of the Motion and desire of mr. John Darrell
& others as rbove.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage and Capt. Forsyth be a Committee
to Wait upon His Exeelk-ucy and to present the Petition of the
Select Men to His Excellency respecting the said affair. And
that a Petition be drawn accordingly.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be and hereby is de-
sired to take the Care of Drafting the advertisement to be Publish'd
in the News papers relating to the Sale of the Three Townships,
as Ordered by the Town at their meeting the 3d. Instant.
Mr. Savell is ordered to Enquire after One Cooke who is lately
come into this Town from Bradford & to Report thereon.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 18, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mrs. Mary Hamilton being present Informs That one Margery
Macklure, who is lately come into this Town from North Carolina
did formerly live with her as an Indented Servant, that She bought
her of mr. Clark, that while she lived with her, which was Several
Months, She was guilty of many Crimes for which She was by mr.
Justice Savage Comitted to to Bridewell, where she remained until
She Sold her time to mr. Hope who carried her away to Carolina,
Mrs. Hamilton represents her as a dangerous Person particularly
[135.] with respect to herself, the said Macklure being so well
acquainted with her House, and now residing in the Neighbourhood,
on Wentworths Wharf.
Mr. Clarke Informs that One Ross is lately come into this Town
from Rhode Island by Laud with his Wife, That he is a Journey
Man Barber, and Works some where at the North end. Ordered
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that mr. Savell make Enquiry after the said Ross, & Report
thereon.
Mr. Constable Hickling was sent for, to whom was delivered
the Sheriffs Precept for Choice of Representatives, with the Select
Mens Return thereon, Who was directed to Notify and Summon
the Gentlemen therein named to attend Accordingly and to return
the said Precept into the Hands of the Town Clerk, Who is directed
to deliver the same to mr. Sheriff Winslow.
Margery Macklure Appearing, but without Bonds Men, She
was Ordered to procure Bonds Men Against next Wednesday
[136.] And then to Attend with them Unless She Should be
gone to Sea before that time.
Mr. Savell is Ordered to take Care to put the Scales and Weights
belonging to the Town, into the Hands of the Clerks of the Market
taking their Receipts for the same According to Custom and in
Order thereto, that the Town Clerk deliver the Old Receipts to mr.
Savell.
Ordered, That the Assize of Bread be Stated at the Rate of
14/ p. Bushell and 3/6 Allow'd for Charges, Which is as follows,
Viz1.
oz. dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 2. 10.
Wheaten 3. 15.
Household 5. 5.
Six penny Wheaten Loaf llb. 7. 13.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 25, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[137.] Mr. Benjamin Whitney with his Wife and Eight
Children, being lately come into this Town from Marl borough
Prays for Liberty to Open a Shop in the Town. He was Accord-
ingly Directed to Attend next Wednesday in Order to give Security
to Indemnify the Town as the Law directs, in the Penalty of One
Thousand Pounds, mr. Jonas Clarke offering to become Bound
with the said Whitney. A Bond was Ordered to be prepared
accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May. 30, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutdiinson
Capt. John Wendell being about to Erect a Brick Wall, where
be dwells, Prays the Select Men would please to run the Line
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 47
£138.] Upon Information that the Swing Bridge is brokea
down, &c.
Voted, That mr. Clarke be desired to take Care to have the same
Repaired, forthwith.
Col°. Hatch Presented an account of Carting Street Dirt.
Order'd That mr. Savell notify mr. monk the Scavenger to Attend
on Wednesday next, and that the said Account lye for further
Consideration until mr. monk be Spoken with.
Mr. Willoughby Informing that the Corn in the Granary Cost
9/ p. Bushell
It is ordered that he Sell the Meal out at the rate of Ten Shil-
lings p. Bushell.
Voted, That the Select Men Meet on Saturday next at Ten
O'Clock in the fore noon in order to proceed in the Affair of the
Porters.
Hugh Hall Esqr. Informs that Katharine Davis dwells in One of
his Houses.
[139.] At a Meeting of the Select Men June 1, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Gabriel "Wayne Master of the Sloop Two Brothers Arrived from
Philadelphia, having been fifteen Days from thence, Imported a
Woman into this Town as a Passenger but did not Report her at
the Impost Office, as the Law directs, The said Wayne was ordered
to procure Sufficient Bonds Men to Indemnify the Town according
to Law, and to Attend with them.
Roger Dering Master of Sloop Sally, from Bristol having Im-
ported One Mary Cook and her Child was required to give
Security as the Law directs. The said Dering naming Joshua
Winslow Esqr. and mr. Isaac Winslow for Bonds Men, It is
accepted, if either of those Gentlemen [14O.] join with the Master
in giving Bond as aforesaid, and was Ordered to attend at the
Clerks Office Accordingly tomorrow, Which he also Promised.
Capt. Armitage Reports that he had Discoursed with mr. Perkins
and mr. Dennio and that it was Mutually Agreed. That mr.
Dennies Rent should Commence the 18th. of May last past, for the
Towns Ware house late in the Occupation of the said mr. Perkins,
At the Annual Rent of Forty Pounds p. annum until further
agreement.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage and Capt. Lyman be desired as a
Committee to View the Ware house belonging to the Town now in
the Occupation of mr. John Dennie, and see what, Repairs or
Alterations are needful and to Report as soon as Conveniently
they can.
Voted, That an advertisement be printed in the Publick News
Papers for the Leasing of Winisimet Ferry Agreeable to a Vote of
the Town the 3d. May last.
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[1.41.] Mr. Cowdrev Informs of Several Persons that are
come lately into the Town and have Opened Shops. Viz*. mr.
HincTdey from Brautrey, near mr. Aliens at the South end. mr.
Boylston from Brooklins at the South end, in mr. Haleys house.
An Irish Family at the Widow Caless.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 3, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lvman
Mr. Clarke
John Bartlet Master of the Sloop Sarah from Philadelphia, being
present and Sworn before Anthony Stoddard Esqr. Deposeth,
That he came from Philadelphia the 15th. of May last, That mr.
Joseph March was the Master of the said Sloop, Who being taken
111 the 12th. of May nnd Apprehending his Illness to be the Small
Pox he was Carry'd [142.] on Shoar at Philadelphia and left
there, That the Small Pox had been there for some time but that
very few, if any were Visited with it when he was there, That his
Company Consist of Five Sailors and Two Passengers, that one
only of the Sailors have had the Small Pox. That they have been
all Well during the Voyage, and are now so, That the Cargo
Consists of Flour, Wheat, Iron, and Beer.
Voted, That the said Bartlet be and hereby is directed and
Ordered to go with his said Vessell to Spectacle Island, and that
all the said Company and Passengers take care there to Air them-
selves, their Cloathing Bedding &c. And that they there remain
until further Order.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 4, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[143.] Charles Jeffres Mariner; Informs That he was born
at South Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight ; That he came to this
Town from Philadelphia, ia quality oft a Sailor, in the Sloop
Humbird, John Painter Master about Six Weeks ago ; That about
Three Weeks after his Arrival he was taken ill with the Rheu-
matism. That he remains in a very weak State, by no means able
to provide for himself, and has nothing to Support him, Capt.
Painter Carrying away his Cloaths, and paying him no Wages —
That he resides at One Passrnore's in King Street.
The Select Men having Considered the Premises, Apprehend the
said Jeffries a proper Object for a Province Charge, and Accord-
ingly sent him to the Alms house, Recommending him to the
Care of the Overseers of the Poor.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 49
Upon a Motion made,
Voted, That a Plan of the Town of Boston be provided, for the
Use of the Select Men.
[144:.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 6, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Upon a Motion made by nir. Solomon Isaac desiring the Sloop
Sarah John Bartlet Master from Philadelphia (now detained
below) may be permitted to come up to Town.
In Order thereto,
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to go on
board the said Sloop (mr. Isaac providing a Boat) and that he
make Enquiry what State of Health they are in, and Whether
they have Aired themselves, their Cloathuu; and Bedding, according
to Order, as Entred on Fryday last the 3d. instant, And that he
Report thereon to the Select Men, as soon as possible.
[145.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 7, 1737.
Present
The Hon John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Savell reported According to Order Yesterday as follows,
Viz'.
That he had Visited the Sloop Sarah Capt. Bartlet Master, That
he found the Sloops Company and the Passengers all in good
health, and upon Enquiry was informed That they had taken Care
to Air themselves their Cloathing and Bedding, and had also
Scoured and Aired the said Sloop, according to Order.
The Select Men having Considered the Circumstances of the
said Sloop, and mr. Savells Report, Are of Opinion, that She may
be permitted to come tip to Town without any Hazard of Com-
municating the Small Pox to the Inhabitants, And Ordered a
Certificate to be drawn Accordingly.
[146.] Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth Warrants
to the Constables of Boston, In His Majesties Name requiring
them forthwith to Warn all the Free holders and other Inhabitants
of the said Town, Qualified as the Law directs, To Convene at the
Town house, on Saturday the 11th. of June, Currant at Three
O'Clock in the afternoon ; In order to take under Consideration a
Vote pass'd at a Publick Town Meeting the 4th. of May last,
relating to the Sale of the Three Tracts of Land, lately Granted
by the Great and General Court, to the Town of Boston, and to
do what may then be tho't proper referring thereto, To Chuse
Seven Grand Jurors for the Several Courts of General Sessions of
the Peace to be held at Boston, Successively for One Year ; And
Also to be present at the Drawing the Tickets for Ten Petit
50 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Jurors for July Court, According to the Direction of an Act for the
regular Appointment of Petit Jurors, made in the Tenth Year of
his present Majesties Reign &c. &c.
[147.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 8, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Liberty is Granted to mr. Benjamin Whitney lately come into
this Town, from Marlborough, to be an Inhabitant, and to Open a
Shop, According to his desire as Entred the 25th. May last, He
having given Security to Indemnify the Town, to the Satisfaction
of the Select Men. As the Law directs.
Upon a Motion made, Voted, That the Town Clerk be and
hereby is directed, to keep an Account of Such Persons as shall
from time to time hereafter be Warned to depart the Town, by
Order of the Select Men and of the return of their Officer for the
time being, made thereon.
[14:8.] Liberty is Granted to Susanna Jackson lately Im-
ported from Martha's Vineyard with Two Children, to be an In-
habitant, Having giving Security by Capt. David Lupton and
Alexander Fullerton's Bond in the Penalty of Three Hundred
Pounds to Indemnify the Town from all Charge, As the Law
directs.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 9. 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Fors3-th
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
The Select men having desired a Meeting of the Committee of
the General Court for admitting Settlers in the Three Townships
lately Granted by the said Court to the Town of Boston, The fol-
lowing Gentlemen met them accordingly, Viz*.
[149.] The Hon. Elisha Cooke Esqr.
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr.
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
Mr. Thomas Gushing Junr.
Mr. Timothy Prout
And after some Discourse, It was Unanimously agreed, as most
adviseable, Viz*.
That the Sale of the Three Tracts of Land by Auction on the
30th. instant be not proceeded in. But that when the Select Men
shall have made an Agreement with a Sufficient Number of Per-
sons to Undertake the Settlement of the Three Townships,
According to the Conditions of the Grant, They apply to the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 51
Committee of the Court, as aforesaid, to admit the said Persons
as Settlers Accordingly.
June 10. 1737.
Liberty is hereby Granted to Mess". Thomas Foster and John
Indicott to Dig up the Pavement in Marlborough Street, and to
open the Ground in Order to lay a Drain from their House in said
Street, into the Common Shoar in Summer Street ; Upon Con-
dition, That [15O.] They forthwith make good the Ground and
Pavement, and keep the same in Repair from time to time to the
Satisfaction of the Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 15, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Hutchinson
Ordered, That the Assize of Bread be and hereby is set and
Stated, at 15/ p. Bushell for Wheat, And is as follows, Viz*.
Of Penny White Loaf . 2. 7.
Wheaten 3. 11.
Household 4. 15.
Six penny Wheaten Loaf 1.6. 4.
Ordered, That mr. Savell take Care Speedily to Collect and
receive the Scales and [151.] Weights belonging to the Town
and lately made Use of in the Several Markets, and that he bring
them to the Town Clerk's office, and lodge them there, till further
Order.
Mr. Joseph Brandon and mr. Loriug Appear'd with mr. Sweetser
One of the Scavingers, Complaining That the Water Standing
makes a very bad Slough before their Warehouses in Merchants
Row, on the Dock, which is become a Nusance Praying some Care
may be taken for a remedy. Accordingly,
Capt. Armitage was desired to take Care to Remedy the said
inconvenience as soon as may be.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Daniel Johonnot to Dig up the
Pavement and Open the Ground in Union Street, in Order to Clear
his Drain ; Upon Condition that he forthwith make good the same
again and keep it in Repair from time to time to the Satisfaction
of the Select Men.
Liberty is Granted to inr. Robert Gutteridge [152.] To Dig
up the Pavement and Open the Ground in Fish Street, in Order to
open and Clear his Drain, Upon Condition that he forthwith make
good the Ground and Pavement, keeping the same in Repair from
time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select Men.
Thomas Howard Locksmith with his Wife, were lately bro't into
this Town, by Capt. Vittery, from Georges River (at the Eastward) .
The said Howard appearing Drsires Liberty to Open a Shop and
follow his said Calling in Battery March. In Order thereto, He
was Ordered to appear next Wednesday, with Sufficient Bondsmen
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to Indemnify the Town, as the Law directs, in the Penalty of Two
Hundred Pounds.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 18, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[153,] Nathanael Freeman, Master of the Sloop Yarmouth
from Philadelphia, being Sworn before the Hon. Edward Hutchiu-
son Esqr. and Examin'd Informs as followeth, Vizt. That he leit
Philadelphia the 11th. of June Currant arriving here this Day, The
Sloops Company Consist of Flour. That he brought Two Passen-
gers, That himself and his Three men have never had the Small
Pox, but that the Two Passengers have had it formerly ; That
he was at Philadelphia about Three Weeks, and when he left that
City he Did not hear of One Person that was then Sick of the
Small Pox, That his Loading Consist of 250 Barrells of Flour, and
3 Tons of Barr Iron. Voted, That the said Master repair on
board his said Sloop and there remain with his Men until further
order.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 20, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lymau
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hancock and Capt. Freeman Appearing [154.] and In-
forming, That he the said Freeman with his Company had Obey'd
the orders of the Select Men, as Entred last Saturday, And now
pray'd he might have Libert\" to come to the Wharf and Unlade
his Cargo.
Upon which the Question being put,
It was Voted in the Affirmative. Upon Condition that the said
Sloop and hands be as soon as Conveniently may, dismist and Sent
to the Cape where she belongs.
At a Meeting of the Select Men June 22, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Voted, That the Visitation of the Publick Schools be Attended
on Tuesday next, the 28th. of June instant And that the following
Gentlemen be desired to Accompany the Select Men, on that
Occasion, Viz'.
[155.] The Hon. Elisha Cooke Esqr.
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 53
The Hon. Richard Bill Esq*.
John Read Esqr.
The Rev. mr. Nathanael Williams
The Rev. mr. Thomas Priuce
The Rev mr. John Webb
The Rev. mr. Samuel Checkley
The Rev. mr. William Welsteed
The Rev. mr. Joshua Gee and
Mr. Thomas Gushing Junr.
And that mr. Savell be and hereby is directed and Ordered to Wait
on the Gentlemen aforenamed, and Acquaint them of this Appoint-
ment, and the Select mens desire that they would please to Afford
their Company, and to meet at the Town house, at 10 o'Clock iu
the Morning of said Day, and Also that he Inform the School
Masters of this Appointment.
Voted That Capt. Forsyth and Capt. Lyman be a Committee to
provide a Dinner at the Orange ti'ee, for about Twenty Gentlemen,
on the Day of the Visitation.
Mr. Henry Gibbon Prays the Select Men would Appoint [156.]
a time to run the line betwixt the High Way on the Neck, and the
Salt Ponds &c.
Voted That mr. Collson and mr. Hutchinson be added to the
Committee of the Select Men appointed the 13th. April last, to
Treat with the Gentlemen, the Attorneys for the Town, in the
Case between the Town and James Everill's Heirs, and that they
be desired to Meet at the House of John Jeffries Esqr. tomorrow
at Eleven o'Clock upon that Affair.
Upon a motion of mr. James Townsend Praying for Liberty to
Erect a Tomb in the Old burying place, where are two brick Graves
belonging to his Family.
Voted That Capt. Armitage and Capt. Lymau be desired to
View the Place, Consider the Motion and Report thereon.
Capt. Armitage is also desired to take the Care of some neces-
sary Repairs in the Towns Wall in Queen Street, adjoining to the
Towns house in the tenure of Mess". Henley and Moulin.
[157.] Mr. Edward Bromfield, Appearing, Recommended
John Hooker and Thomas Moulin junr. as proper Persons to be
Employ'd in the Watch call'd the Merchants Watch, Revived by
the Vote of the Town at their Meeting the 3d. of May last past,
and desiring the said Hooker and Moulin may be Approved and
Admitted Accordingly, if the Select Men shall see meet.
Voted, That mr. Savell notify the said Hooker and Moulin to
attend upon the Select Men, at their Meeting next Wednesday.
Mr. Martin Unwin Stationer and Book binder from London desir-
ing Liberty to Open a Shop in the Town and to follow his said
Calling, And it appearing to the Satisfaction of the Select Men
that the said Unwin hath brought with him Effects Sufficient to
Indemnify tlie Town according to Law. Liberty to open a Shop
&c. is Accordingly Granted.
Jonathan Star from Natomy in the Township in Cambridge hav-
ing resided in this Town ever Since last March was Twelve month,
with his Wife and One Child, Informs that they liv'd first [158.]
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with mr. Grainger, and that they live at present in the House for-
merly the Star Tavern in Union Street with Richard Goldsmith.
The said Star Prays for Liberty to Dwell in the Town and to Open
a Shop in Order to Carry on his Business, Viz4, of a Taylor. He
was Ordered to Procure Bondsmen for his Wife and Child to Attend
next Wednesday.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 24, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Whereas by a List of Passengers from the Impost Office, It
appears that Bryan Karrick (a Transport) and Catharine Driscoll
(Spinster) were Imported in the Ship Catharine Robert Waters
Master from Ireland. The said Capt. Waters appear'd, together
with mr. Thomas Gunter Merchant. When mr. Gunter Promised
the Select Men that he would Sufficiently Scare and Indemnify
the Town [159.] From all Charge by reason of the said Karrick
and Driscoll, but as to giving Bond, he pray'd to be Excused for
a few Days.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 27, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Capt. Armitage and Capt. Lyman Reporting upon the Motion
and desire of mr. James Townsend as Entred the 22d. of June
instant, It was Accordingly Voted, That Liberty be Granted to mr.
James Townsend to Erect a Tomb in the Old Burying place, where
there are Two Brick Graves belonging to the Family of Towmsend
and Devenport.
Mr. Thomas Fleet being Sent for, Attended Accordingly, and
after some Discourse with him, It was.
[16O.] Voted, That the said mr. Fleet be Employed as the
Auctioneer in the Sale of the Three Tracts of Land, Appointed to
be sold by Auction, on Thursday the 30th. of June Currant.
Tuesday, June 28th. 1737
This Day the Select Men Visited the Publick Schools within the
Town, Accompanied by the following Gentlemen, Viz'.
The Hon. Edward Hutchiuson Esqr.
The Hon. Richard Bill Esqr.
John Read Esquire
The Rev. mrr Nathanael Williams
The Rev. mr. Thomas Prince
The Rev. mr. John Webb
The Rev. mr. Samuel Checkley
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 55
The Rev. mr. William Welsteed
The Rev. mr. Joshua Gee and
Mr. Thomas Gushing, Junr.
Agreeable to a Vote of the Town at a Publick Meeting the 14th.
of March, last past ; And found the said Schools under a good
regulation.
[161.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 29, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
According to Order, John Hooker, and Thomas Moulin Junr.
Attended, Who were named and recommended by mr. Edward Brom-
field as Suitable Persons to be Employed as Watchmen in the
Merchants Watch so Called, as Entred tlie 22d. instant. Aft.r
some Discourse with the said Hooker and Moulin, They were
Accordingly Approved of, and Admitted Watchmen on the sai<l
Watch, Called the Merchants Watch on the Town Dock.
Voted, That the Fifty Pound Allowed by the Town at a
Publick Meeting of the Inhabitants the 3d. of May last past for and
towards the Support of the Merchants Watch, be drawn for
Quarterly, According to former Custom, and [163.] The Draft*
be made on the Treasurer Payable to mr. Edward Brornfield, for
that use.
Voted, That mr. Andrew Lane be desired and Impowered in
behalf of the Town of Boston to Prosecute an Affair formerly put
into his Hands (as appears by the Select Mens Minutes, asEntred
the 5th. Feburay 1734) Viz'. For the recovery of a Debt due to the
Town from the Estate of Edward Alleyn, lying in Wings Lane,
for the Maintenance of Martha Alleyn, at the Almshouse for many
years at the Town's Charge and that he take what Steps he may
think proper in Order thereto, as soon as may be.
Deacon Josias Byles Informs that One Nicholas BLmcher wilh
his Wife and 3 or 4 Children lately come into this Town from
North Carolina with Christopher Filden, now live in a Certain
Tenement of His in the Westerly part of the Town.
Whereas according to Order of the [163.] Town at a Publick
Meeting, on Tuesday the Third of May last, The Sale of the Three
Townships by Publick Auction, is this Day to be Attended. The
Conditions of the Sale being drawn up, and Voted, are Ordered to
be here recorded as follows, Viz'.
The Conditions of the Sale of the Grants made by the
Great and General Court, to the Town of Boston, of Three
Tracts of Land, each of the Contents of Six miles Squares, as
follows, Viz'.
1. That each of the said Tracts of Land be set up to Sale
Single.
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2. That the Townships called Number One, be set up at one
Thousand Pounds.
3. That the Township called Number Two, be set up at Thir-
teen Hundred Pounds.
4. That the Township which is not yet laid out, be set up, at
one Thousand Pounds.
5. That the Bidders advance Twenty Pounds at each Bid.
6. That if two Persons shall happen to Bid together the Tract
then upon Sale, to be put up again.
7. The Highest Bidder to be the Buyer Provided [164.] He
Complys with the Conditions of the Courts Grant, respecting the
Settlement of the Lands &c.
8. That the Highest Bidder for each Township, Pay down the
Sum of Fifty Pounds as Earnest mono}', into the Hands of the
Select Men, which Sum of Fifty Pounds is to be Accounted as part
of Payment ; Provided One third part of the Purchase Considera-
tion (inclusive thereof) be paid at the time of Executing the Deed,
Which shall be performed within the Space of Fourteen Days,
from the Day of Sale, upon the Forfeiture of the said Fifty Pounds
paid as Earnest. That the Buyer also Pay One third part more
of the Purchase Consideration, within the Space of Six Months,
Commencing from the Day of Sale ; and the Residue or remaining
third part of the money within Twelve months from the Day of
Sale, as above.
9. That the Buyer give Bonds for the said Payments to the
Approbation of the Select Men, Or, if the whole Sum be paid upon
the Executing the Deed or Deeds, then in that Case the Buyer
shall receive by way of Discount, so much Money, as the Interest
would come to, [165,] at the times of Payment aforementioned.
Boston, June 30, 1737.
Upon the forementioned Conditions, The snid Sale was pro-
ceeding in, as follows, Viz4.
1. The Grant of the Tract of Land, not yet laid out was Sold,
to the Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr. (he being the highest Bidder)
for the Sum of Thirteen Hundred and Twenty Pounds.
2. The Township called Number One, laid out near the Town
of Deerfield, was Sold to John Read Esqr. (he being the highest
Bidder) for the Sum of One Thousand and Twenty Pounds.
3. The Townships called Number Two, laid out also near the
Town of Deerfield, was Sold to Joseph Heath Esqr. of Roxbury,
(He being the highest Bidder) for the Sum of Thirteen Hundred
and Twenty Pounds.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 4, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
[166.] Capt. John Painter Master of the Sloop Humbird from
Philadelphia, being present, and Sworn before mr. Justice Sewall,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 5-7
Inform'cl the Select Men, That he left that place about a Fortnight
ago ; That According to the best Information he had, The City had
been free 1'rom the Small pox for a Considerable time ; That his
Passengers were Five, Viz1. Three men and Two women That his
Loading Consists of Flour and Two Cases of Linnens.
Upon Consideration whereof, the Select Men Signed a Certificate,
Signifying that in their opinion the said Sloop might be permitted
to come up to Town, without any Danger to the Inhabitants.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 7, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Capt. Samuel Everton Master of the Schooner Betty from
Philadelphia, being present [167.] Informs That he came from
thence the 25th. of June last, and that he made particular Enquiry
relating to the Small 1'ox, and Informs That he understood the City
had been free from that Distemper for a Considerable time. That
his Company Consists of Flour, and he has Bro't one Passenger
and that they are all in good health. Accordingly,
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Armitage and
Capt. Lyman be desired to Wait upon His Excellency, the Gov-
ernour, and to Inform His Excellency That it is their opinion
there is no necessity that the Vessells coming from Philadelphia
should any longer be Stop'd by the Castle on account of the Small
Pox.
Liberty is Granted to mr. James Scollay to take up the Pave-
ment and Dig up the Ground in Water Street, in Order to lay a
Drain into the Common Shoar from his House in said Street, Upon
Condition that he forthwith make good the Ground and Pavement
again, and keep the same in Repair from time to time to the Satis-
faction of the Select Men.
[168.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 7, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. John Johnson Gunsmith from London appearing accom-
panied by mr. John Smith Merchant Desired Liberty to Open a
Shop, in this Town, in order to follow his said Calling. The
Motion being Considered.
Voted, That Liberty be Granted Accordingly.
Liberty is Granted to Peter Boylston late of Brooklin to become
an Inhabitant of this Town, and to Open a Shop, According 1o his
Desire ; Upon Condition that his Brethren, Dr. Zabdiel Boylston
and mr. Thomas Boylstou enter into Bond with him in the Sum
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[169.] of Five Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the Town as the
Law directs, on account of his Wife and Four Children.
Mr. Henry Dyre by order of the overseers of the Poor, Informs
that by their order he has Warned Samuel Dixon and Elizabeth
Paul (on the 6th. of July Currant) to depart this Town.
Deacon Cornelius Thnyer appearing, Pray'd That the Select Men
would please to Employ Andrew Coffin the Sexton of the Old
Church, in Ringing the Bell at Five, Eleven, and Nine o'Clock, in
the room of mr. Chambers, who now performs that Service, Offering
some reasons, and then with drew.
The said Motion being refer'd for Consideration, Ordered, That
mr. Savell notify John Chambers to Attend next Wednesday.
Upon a Motion made for Viewing the New Road in Rumney
Marsh, In order thereto,
Voted, That the Town Clerk be directed to Write a Letter to
Capt. Oliver, Signifying That the Select Men desire to know
whether he has compleatod [17O.] that Work, and if he has not,
Thai they desire he would Speedily finish it, and upon Information
of it's being so done, they are ready to appoint a Day to View the
same, in order to Conclude the whole of that affair.
Upon a Motion made and Seconded,
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Armitnge and
mr. Hutchinson be a Committee to Consider what is to be done in
order to the perfecting the Sale of the Grants of Three Townships
by Auction, the 3(Jth of June last, and passing proper Instruments
of Conveyance of the Towns right in them, to the respective Pur-
chasers, and other matters relating thereto ; and to Report thereon
next Wednesday.
At a Meeting of the Select Men July 13. 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[171.] The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. from the Committee
appointed the 7th. instant, to Consider what was to be done in
order to the perfecting the Sale of the Grants of the Three Town-
ships and passing proper Instruments of Conveyance &c.
Reported as follows, Viz'.
That they had Discoursed with John Read Esqr. who was the
Purchaser of one of the said Townships, on that affair ; Who in-
forui'd them, That by reason of the Court's Sitting he was full of
Business, and therefore could not attend at the time Appointed ;
But that he would prepare the Draft of a Deed, and wait upon the
Select Men with it, within a few Days, for their approbation.
The Committee further Reported, That in their opinion it might
be adviseable to Inform, The Honourable Jacob Wendell Esqr.
John Read Esqr. and Joseph Heath Esqr. That the Select Men
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 59
are now ready to do their part, respecting tbe Executing Deeds of
Conveyance to each of them respectively, according to the Condi-
tions of the Sale. Which Report being accepted ;
Voted, That mr. Richard Hubbard be desired [172.] To Wait
upon The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr., John Read Esqr., and Joseph
Heath Esqr. and Inform them, in the name of the Select Men,
That they are ready to Execute Deeds of Conveyance to each of
them respectively, of the Tract of Land by them Purchased by way
of Auction, on Thursday the 30th. of June last past, According to
the Conditions of the said Sale. And that the Select Men desire the
said Gentlemen to meet them at the Town house, Tomorrow
Afternoon at Six o'Clock in order thereto.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Matthew Leeky, Wool Comber
from London in the New England Galley Capt. Stephen Hall Com-
mander, to Inhabit within this Town and to Open a Shop, in order
to follow his said Calling, It appearing to the Satisfaction of the
Select Men that the said Leeky has brought with him Sufficient
Effects, to Indemnify the Town as tbe Law directs.
John Chambers Attending According to order, was Inform'd of
the motion made [173.] In favour of Andrew Coffin, the Sexton
of the Old Church, Praying that he might be Employed iu Ringing
the Bell at Five, Eleven, and Nine o'Clock.
Mr. Chambers accordingly Signified to the Select TVIen. his Will-
ingness to resign that Office, when the Quarter was Expired, which
would be upon the first of September next.
Several Petitions for Licence as Taverners or Retailers were
Read.
Voted, That the Select Men will take the Petitions for. Licences
under Consideration, in order to the passing upon them, tomorrow,
at Three o'Clock afternoon.
Upon a Motion made and Seconded.
Voted, That Monday next the 18th instant be and hereby is
Appointed to Consider further of, in Order to State the Wages of
the Ticket Porters to be Employed in the Town of Boston, Accord-
ing to a Law of this Province in that case provided, and to transact
other matters relating to that affair.
[174.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 14, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
According to the Desire of the Select Men, as Entred the 13th.
instant.
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr. John Read Esqr. and Joseph
Heath Esqr. were Present. And mr. Read having prepared a Deed
in order to its being Executed, According to his Promise yesterday,
Presented it to the Select Men for their Consideration, Which
60 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
being Read and approved, the same was Executed by all the Select
Men, and Acknowledged before The Hon. Samuel Welles Esq'.,
mr Read at the same time making the first Payment, according
to the Conditions of the Sale, Viz', the Sum of Three Hundred
and Forty Pounds; And gave [175.] Two Bond Viz*, one Bond
for the Payment of Three Hundred and forty Pounds, on or before
the 30th. Day of December next ; and another Bond for the Pay-
ment of the remaining Sum of Three Hundred and Forty Pounds, on
or before the 30th. Day of June next. In the whole making the Sum
of One Thousand and Twenty Pounds, the Purchase Consideration,
for the Township Number One.
The Select men at the same time directed the Town Clerk to
Draw a Deed for the Township Number Two to Joseph Heath
Esqr. (of the same tenor with mr. Read's) in Order to its being
Executed on Wednesday next.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 20, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Liberty is Granted to mr. Walsingham Turner [176.] Peruke
maker from London, in the Ship Industry, Capt. Shepardson
Commander, to Inhabit within this Town, and to Open a Shop
in Order, to follow his said Calling, It Appearing to the Satisfaction
of the Select Men, that the said Turner brought with him
Effects to a Value Sufficient to Indemnify the Town as the Law
directs.
The List of Licences for the year 1730, Exhibited by the Clerk
of the Peace for Suffolk to the Select Men for their approbation,
having been duly Considered, and the Select Men making no Ex-
ception to any as Unfit to hold and Exercise their said Licences,
and having noted against the Names of Persons since married,
Removed or Dead,
Voted That a Copy of the said List be transmitted to the Clerk
of the Peace aforesaid, with a proper Certificate, Endorsed.
The form of the Certificate as follows Viz'.
Boston sc.
A List of the names of Pesons Licensed to Sell Drink according
to [177.] Their Several Licences in the year 173(5. being trans-
mitted to the Select Men of Boston, by the Clerk of the Peace of
the County of Suffolk, for their approbation (Whereof the fore-
going is a true Copy) The Select Men having Considered the same,
They Except to none but such as are noted as Married, Removed
or Dead
By Order of the Select Men
July 20, 1737. * Samuel Gerrish Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 22. 1737.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 61
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lvman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
The Select Men receiving a Venire for the Choice of Jurors, to
Serve at the Superior Court ; to be holden at Boston, for the
County of Suffolk 'the Second Tuesday of August next, mr. Con-
stable Farnum being also present, It was agreed, That [178.]
The meeting of the Inhabitants Cor the Choice of Jurors, should
be on Tuesday next, the 26th. Currant at Three p'Clock Afternoon.
And the Venire was delivered to mr. Constable Farnum, in order
to have the Town Warned, and he was also directed to take Care
that the District of Rumney Marsh be duly Warned also.
Joseph Heath Esqr. being present according to appointment,
and a Deed being drawn according to order, was Read and ap-
proved, and accordingly Executed by all the Select Men, for the
Township Number Two, Sold to the said Heath by Auction the
30th. of June last, and acknowledged bc-for mr. Justice Sewall at
the same time, Col°. Heath made the first Payment Viz', the Sum
of Four Hundred and Forty Pounds, according to the Conditions
of the Sale, and Executed Two Bonds for the other Two Payments,
Viz1. One Bond for the Payment of Four Hundred and Forty
Pounds on or before the 30th. Day of December next, and another
Bond for the Payment of the remaining Sum of Four Hundred and
Forty Pounds [179.] on or before the 30th. Day of June next, In
the whole, making the Sum of Thirteen Hundred and Twenty
Pounds, the Purchase Consideration for the said Township.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 25, 1737.
Present
Capt. armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clark
Mr. Hutchinson
Ordered, That mr. Joseph Uran have the Charge of the Water
Engine, kept in the Engine house at the Dock, and that he be
Allowed Twelve Men (beside himself) Viz*.
(Joseph Uran)
Ichabod Rogers
John Homer
John Durham
Joseph Louden Jun*.
Thomas Atkins Junr.
William Peck
Nathanael Brewer
William Snoden
Benjamin Barnard
62 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Benjamin Eustns
William Enstus and
John Hood
[JL8O.] And in Case there Should happen any Diference at
any time among them, that they {Should want to put out, or lake
in a Man, Joseph Uran, who has the Charge of the Engine, shall
give an Account of the same to ihe Select Men for their allowance
or approbation, and Orders for their Proceeding. And at any time,
if a Fire should break out, the said Uran is Ordered to Improve
the said Kngine, Where he thinks he may do the most Service ;
And to take Care that at no time the Doors of- the Engine house,
be obstructed b}' Snow &c. and to Work the said Engine, Once
every month from the first of April, to the first of October, And
to See that the Engine and Paisl be kept in good order. And for
their Care and Diligence in the same, the Town at their Meeting
the 1 4th. of March last have by a Vote, freed them from all other
Offices in the Town for this year.
Mr. Moulin Complaining that the House which he rents of the
Town, in Queen Street is become Leaky, and wants some Repairs
accordingly, Voted, That Capt. Armitage [181.] and mr.
Collson be and hereby are desired to take Care that the Necessary
repairs of the said House be Effected as soon as may be.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 27, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Richard Baily, Clothier, late of Stoughton, with his Wife
Esther and Seven Children, namely, Esther, Mary, James, Edward,
Richard, Hannah and Henry, are admitted Inhabitants of this
Town, the said Baily having given Bond with Two Suretys,
Viz'. Mess™. John Procter and Benjamin London in the Sum of
Five Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the Town as the Law directs,
And he has Liberty Granted to set up and follow his said Calling.
Thomas Howard, Locksmith, lately come into this Town from
Georges River with his Wife Eliza. are [182.] admitted Inhabi-
tants, And he has Liberty Granted to Open a Shop and Exercise his
said Calling, Upon Condition that ho procure Mess". James Gordon
and John Poyntz to become Bound with him in the Sum of Two
Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the Town, as the Law directs.
Mr. Joshua Child of Brooklin Appeared and Signified his Desire
to Hire a Peice of Marsh on Boston neck, belonging to the Town,
which for some time past has been Improved by Col°. Joshua Lamb,
Accordingly in Order thereto.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, mr. Collson and Capt. Lyman be
and hereby are Desired to View the said Peice of Marsh, on
Fryday next, at 5 o'Clock in the Afternoon, and mr. Child is
desired to meet them at the same time and place.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 63
Capt. Lyman Informs that John Colrnan Esqr. has lately made
an Encroachment upon a Certain Slip or Highway which was
formerly given to Sundry Proprietors by Major Thomas Clark,
which Slip runs from Fish Street near mr. Jonathan Mountforts.
[183.] Ordered, That the Town Clerk Search the Towns
Records as also the Records of the County in order to find how
the Conveyance was made to the Select Men of Boston either by
the said Major Clark, or by mrs. Keayne.
August 3, 1737.
Liberty is hereby Granted to Mess™. Joseph Green and Isaac
Walker to Dig up the Ground in Brattle Street in order to lay a
Drain into the Common Shore, from a House they are Building in
the said Street Upon Condition that they forthwith make good the
Ground again, and keep the same in repair from time to time to
the Satisfaction of the Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug'. 3. 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[184.] The Widow Calef Informs (by mr. Collson) That One
Lovet with her Child lately from Grotou in Connecticut at present
reside at her House
Ordered, That mr. Savell give Warning to Nicholas Blancher to
Depart the Town, with his Wife and Children the said Blancher
came from North Carolina with one Tilden, and lives in a Tene-
ment of mr. Josias Byles as Entred June 29th. past.
Mr. Collson from the Committee Appointed to Let the Marsh on
Boston Neck, as Entred the 27. July past. Reported, That the
Committee had Viewed the said Peice of Marsh, and had agreed
with mr. Joshua Child of Brooklin, That for Four Pounds he is to
have the Crop of Grass growing thereon for this Year.
Capt. Forsyth and Capt. Lyman being sometime since desired
to Wait on the Rev. mr. Gee, and to desire him to give them what
Information he can, relating to the High Way [185.] to Ihe
North Mills ; Reported,
That they had Accordingly Waited on mr. Gee, Who informed
them that he had no Writings relating to that Affair ; But that lie
would wait on them upon the Spot, and shew them the bounds of
the said High Way as he had been Informed by his Father, Which
he accordingly did.
Upon a Motion made,
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be desired to take
Care, That a Petition be prepared and seasonably presented to
His Excellency the Governour and the Honourable Council in
order to obtain the appointment of a Special Judge for the Supe-
64 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
rior Court to be held in Boston the Second Tuesday of August
Currant, upon the Review of the Actions depending, and then to
be tried, between the Town of Boston and the Heirs of James
Everill, In the room of the Hon. Paul Dudley Esqr.
Upon Complaint, that some Repairs are necessary at 'the North
Schools, more Especially the Windows of the North Grammar
School.
Voted, That Capt. Forsyth and mr. Hutchinson [186.] Be
desired to take Care that the said Repairs be Effected in the best
manner they can.
Complaint being made of a Nusance at the lower end of Cross
Street at the Town's Slip there.
Voted, That Capt. Forsyth and Capt. Lyman be desired to take
all Necessary Care that the same be Speedily remedied.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug'. 10, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Whereas mr. Richard Shute was return'd as Removed in the List
of Licences transmitted to the Clerk of the Peace and it happen'd
thro' a Misinformation, The Town Clerk is Order'd to Certify, That
the Select men do approve of the Renewing his Licence as a Re-
tailer for the year ensuing.
[187.] Mr. Joseph Grant Informs That One mr. Campbell
has his Wife and Child come into the Town from New York, and
that they now live in a part of said Grants house.
Ordered That mr. Savell Enquire about them and make report
next Wednesday.
Voted, That mr. Willoughby Sell Rye meal, out of the Granary,
after the rate of 12/ p. Bushel.
William Ames a Sawyer with his Wife and One Child is come
into this Town from Roxbury, and desires to be Admitted an In-
habitant, and in Order there to he was Ordered to procure Bonds-
men and to attend again next Wednesday with them.
Mr. Jonathan Williams Prays the Select Men would appoint a
time for the Settling the Granary account with him as soon as
may be.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 17, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Hutchinson
[188.] Mr. Solomon Kneeland is appointed a Viewer and
Sealer of Cord wood, within the Town of Boston, and to take his
Oath to the faithful Discharge of his said office or Trust, He to be
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 65
Allow'd Two pence p. Cord for so much Wood as be shall View
and Seal, and the same to be paid by the Uuyer.
The said Kneeland's Precinct to be from the South Battery to
the Fortification, and he is carefully to see to it, That the Laws in
that Case made and provided, be duly Observed and kept.
The Regulation of the High Way near Brattle Street Church,
according to the Direction of Several of His Majesties Justices of
the Peace, and the Gentlemen the Select men of the Town of
Boston, is here Recorded, By Order of the said Select men, and is
as follows Viz'.
Boston, Aug. 11, 1737
Whereas, Mess™. Joseph Green and Isaac Walker are about
Erecting a Brick house in Braltle's Close adjoining to a Building
[189.] of Doctor Zabdiel Boylston's and have apply'd to us to
State and lay out the Street or Way Pursuant to an Act of this
Province made in the Fourth Year of the Reign of William and
Mary.
We the Subscribers the Justices for the County of Suffolk
residing in Boston, as also the Select men of said Town, Do think
it most Convenient and best Accomodated for the Neighbourhood
jmd the Inhabitants of the Town, to have it Stated and laid out as
follows, Viz'.
A Strait line to be run from said Boylston's Building now Im-
proved as a Stable, Ranging with Doctor Colman's South West
Corner of the Steeple, there measuring Thirty five feet West which
will make a Street of Thirty three feet between said Corner and
Captain Pollard, and from thence running easterly on a Streight
line to the Buildings called Boylstou's Row, Which We think will
not only Regulate said Street or Way, but Enlarge the same on
that part leading to the Town Dock, and be of [19O.] General
advantage.
Thomas Palmer
Edward Hutchinson
Samuel Sewall
Habijah Savage
William Tyler
H. Hall
Abiel WaUey
Justices for
the County
of Suffolk
Residing
in Boston
John Fayerweather
Samuel Adams
Joshua Winslow
William Stoddard
Jacob Royall
David Collson ^
Jona. Armitage Select men of
Jonas Clarke > the Town of Boston.
Alex*. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 24, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
66 CITY DOCUMENT No. 57.
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyraan
Mr. Clarke
Whereas the Committee for Erecting a Work house in the Town
of Boston, have [191.] Presented to the Selectmen, a Subscrip-
tion made by a Number of Gentlemen to Encourage and assist the
Carrying on that Work, desiring that the same may be entred with
the Publick Records of the Town.
And Whereas We also are of opinion, That the Recording the
said Instrument of Subscription is Necessary and Convenient.
Voted, That the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to Record
the same at large with the Publick Records of the Town of Boston,
accordingly.
Memorandum, That the Bonds given by John Read, and Joseph
Heath Esquires, to the Select Men, (for their Second and Third
Payments, amounting to one Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty
Pounds) are deposited in the Hands of the Hon. John Jeffries
Esquire, Together with the Sum of Seven Hundred and Eighty
Pounds in Bills of Credit, being the first Payments made by the
said Head and Heath, in part of the Purchase Consideration, for
the Townships Number One and Two, Sold by auction on Thurs-
day the 30th. of June last past, as Entred [192.] The 14th. and
22d. of July last.
Mr. Treasurer Wadsworth Complaining That Charles Henley,
who dwells in the Town's house in Queen Street is in Arrears, for
Rent of the said Tenement. Wherefore,
Voted, That Capt. Lyman and mr Clarke be and hereby are
desired forthwith, to give a Quarters Warning to the said Henley
to remove from the said Tenement.
Voted, That the renewing Leases of Two Tenements and Lands
belonging to the Town, Situate in Water Street, in the present
Occupation of mr. Samuel Bass, and the Widow Harvey be ad-
vertised in the News Paper next Week, agreeable to a Vote of the
Inhabitants, in Publick Town Meeting the 12th. March 1732. And
also That an advertisement be Published relating to the South
market, agreeable to a Vote of the Town the 4th of May last
past.
[193.] Upon a Motion made,
Voted, That Capt. Lyman and mr. Clarke be and hereby are
desired to wait upon Colonel Checkley, with the Town Clerk, and
to Enquire if he has none of the Towns Deeds or Leases still re-
maining in his Hands ; there being some of them, not to be found,
in the Offices of the Town Treasurer or Town Clerk, and to desire
him to deliver them (if he has any) to the present Town Clerk.
Boston, Aug. 24, 1737.
Whereas the Petitions of Sundry Persons for Licence to Sell
Strong Drink either as Innholders or Retailers, have been Pre-
sented to the Select Men, and at Several Meetings Considered by
them, A List of their names, and the streets where each Person
Dwells, with the actings of the Select men upon them, is here Re-
corded as follows, Viz'.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 67
Innholdcrs, Approved and Recommended Viz1.
Elizabeth Austin King Street
Elizabeth Cowell Newbury Street
Alexander Cochreau Common Street
[194.] Joseph Pierce Scarlet's Wharf
George Pemberton Ann Street
Jonathan Salter Battery march
Nathanael Shepard Orange Street
John Tuckerman Union Street
Retailers Approved and Recommended Viz*.
Jonathan Bowman Lynn Street
Samuel Green Ship Street
Joseph Goldthwait Marlborough Street
James Green School Street
Elizabeth Kellyng Battery march
William Lackey Cambridge Street
Stephen Minot Esqr. Boston Neck
Joshua Pratt Lynn Street
Ruth Paige Battery alley
John Potter Orange Street
Nathanael Peirse Fish Street
John Ridgaway Middle Street
Benjamin Storer North Street
Thomas Worth Union Street
John Whitternore Sheaf Street
Sendall Williams Cold Lane
Thomas Wallis Cambridge Street
Edward Masters Newbury Street
[195.] Innholders Disallowed, Viz*.
John Ashley Dock Square
William Ireland Newbury Street
Nathanael Wheeler Battery March
Retailers Disallowed, Viz*.
Nicholas Boone Cornhill Street
George Bridge King Street
Margaret Casno Scottows Alley
Charles Dupee Newbury Street
John Fulton Essex Street
John Grainger School Street
Theoclosia Hay Barttle Street
William Ireland Newbury Street
Ebenezer Leadbetter Cambridge Street
Elizabeth Neal Newbury Street
Hannah Piercy North Street
Joseph Stocker Fish Street
William Stedman Union Street
Jonathan Whitney Water Street
Elihu Wardell Middle Street
Mary Winter Marlhorough Street
Sarah Ranger Green Lane
[196.] Retailer of Beer & Ale Allow'd
Jonathan Chandler Cor )
Bei r. Cyder, Ale &c. ) South Street
G8 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 29, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Claike
Mr. Ilutchinson
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. William Maccarty to dig up the
Pavement and to Open the Ground in Milk Street, in order to lay
a Drain into the Common Shore in said Street from his House,
which formerly belonged to Capt. Robert Saunders. Upon Con-
dition that he forthwith make good the same again, and keep it in
Repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select men.
[197.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 31, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Upon a Motion made relating to the present Improvement of
Winisimet Ferry for the Year Currant According a, Vote of the
Town the 3d. May last past.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to Notify mr. Elias Parkman
and others who at present are in the Improvement of said Ferry to
Attend the meeting of the Select Men next Wednesday.
Voted. That Capt. Armitage and Capt. Lymau be desired, and
are hereby Impowered to Agree with mr. Johu Dennie for the rent
of the Towns Ware house in his Occupation, Since the Repair
thereof, Agreeable to order as Entred June 1. last past.
[198.] Capt. Lyman and mr. Clarke Reportv d That on the
24th. of August Currant, according, to the Vote of the Select Men,
then Entred, They went to Charles Henley One of the Towns Ten-
ants in Queen Street, And gave him Warning to remove from the
Tenement wherein he now dwells, within Three Months from the
said 24th. of A ugust.
Voted, That the advertisement Ordered the 24th. instant be
printed in the Weekly News Letter, mr. Boydell's G;izette, the
Evening Post, and the Weekly Journal, and that the same be
repeated in each of said Papers lor Three Weeks Successively.
The form of which advertisement to be as follows, Viz'.
Whereas the Inhabitants of Boston at a publick Town Meeting
the Third of May last, Impowered the Select Men to Let the South
Market in said Town, during the Town's Lease therein, or to Dis-
pose thereof in the best Way and Manner [199.] they can for
the advantage of the Town. .
These are therefore to Inform any Person or Persons, who may
be inclined either to Purchase or hire the same, According to the
said Order, That the Select men are ready to transact such Agree-
ment with them, and may be Spoken with at the Town house every
Wednesday from Three to Five O'Clock in the Afternoon.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 69
These are also to Inform, That two Certain Peices of Land
(with the Buildings thereon) Situate in Water Street Boston, iu
the present Occupation of mr. Samuel Bass and the Widow Harvey,
are to be Leased by the Select Men, the Leases to Commence the
31st. of August 1738, When the present Leases will Expire ; such
Persons as are desireous of hiring the same may apply to the
Select Men for further Information.
Boston, Aug. 31, 1737
By Order of the Select men
Samuel Gerrish Town Clerk.
Whereas it has been Represented to us, That the Indexes, or
Tables of Contents of the Books of Publick Records of the Town
of Boston, have not been carried on for above Thirty Years [2OO.]
last past, which proves a great Inconvenience and hindrance in
Searching the said Records, which there is frequent Occassion
for,
Wherefore, Voted, That the Town Clerk be and hereby is di-
rected to Carry on and Compleat the Indexes of the said Books of
Record, in the best manner and as soon as may be.
Upon Information that One Baker, Master of a Sloop lying at
Graters Wharf, has bro't into this Town a Certain Crazie Man from
Casco Bay, And further that Two Ancient infirm Men are lately
come into the Town by Land, from Connecticut and New York.
Voted, That mr. Sevell be and hereby is directed and Ordered
to make Enquiry after the said Three Persons, and to Report there-
on next Wednesda}*.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 7, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
[2O1.] Samuel Watts Esqr. being present with his Lease of
the Ferry betwixt Boston and Winnisimet, which Lease expiring
the first of March last past, desired the Select Men to Exchange
the same for the Counter part, at the same time Shewing a Receipt
under the Hand of the Town Treasurer for the full Payment of
Rent for said Ferry to the said 1st. of March — the Leases were
Accordingly Exchanged.
The said mr. Watts Informs that Mess™. Elias Parkman and
Thomas Stoddard have Improved the said Ferry from the said first
of March to the Sixteenth of June last, and that from the said
Sixteenth of June to this Time he the said Watts has Improved it.
Mr. Watts further Informs, That the Perquisites of the said Ferry
for some time past have not been Sufficient to Support the Charge,
But is of opinion, If the Ferriage of Single Persons might be raised
to Six pence it might Answer, without augmenting the Ferriage of
Horses, Chaise &c.
Doctor Nazro Informs that William Berry from Ireland, A
Printer of Painted Paper &c. lives in his House, and that he is an
Able Bodied Man, and Single.
70 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
[2O2.] Samuel Adams Esqr. Informs That his neighbour mr.
Dorby has taken down a Chimney even with the Roof of his
House, where a Fire is kept notwithstanding. Praying the Select
men would please to View the same, and give Orders Concerning
it, to prevent the Danger which may ensue.
Capt. Daniel Gibbs Commander of the Ship Sagamore, (with
mr. Ramsey who Charter'd the said Ship) from Ireland,
being present were Examined, and Inform, That during the Voyage,
Several of the Passengers were sick with the Measles, but that
they were sick with the Measles, but that they were all
healthy at present, and had been so for a Month past, Upon
which, it was tho't proper to advise with some of the Physicians
of the Town, Several of whom, by the desire of the Select
men, being present, Examin'd the said Gibbs and Ramsay relating
to the Sickness they had had on board, upon which the said
Physicians Unanimously Gave it as their Opinion, That it would be
very dangerous to the Inhabitants if the said Passengers or Ships
Company were permitted to Come [2O3.] into the Town before
they had for some time Aired them selves, and Cleansed the Ship.
"Where upon the Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr. and Hugh Hall
Esqr. upon the desire of the Select men, met with them, and Capt.
Gibbs being call'd before them, He was directed and Ordered to go
with his said Ship to Spectacle Island, and to carry his Passengers
thither in Order to their Airing themselves, their Bedding Clothes
&c. and to Continue there until further Order.
Sept. 10, 1737.
Liberty is hereby granted to mr. Joseph Belcher to Dig up the
Pavement and open the Ground in North Street, in Order to Repair
the Drain from his House into the Common Shore in said Street,
Upon Condition, That he forthwith make good the Ground and
Pavement again, and keep the same in Repair from time to time
to the Satisfaction of the Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 14, 173Y.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[2O4.] Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth Warrants
directed to the Constables of Boston, In His Majesties Name re-
quiring them forthwith to Warn all the Free holders and other
Inhabitants of said Town (within their Precincts) that have an
Estate of Forty Shillings p. annum of Freehold in Land within
this Province or Territory at the least, or other Estate to the Value
of Fifty Pounds Sterling, To Convene at the Town house upon
Wednesday the Twenty-first of September Currant, at two of the
Clock in the afternoon, Then and there to Elect and Depute (if
they see cause) one Person being a Freeholder and resident in the
Town, To Serve for and Represent them in the Great and General
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 71
Court or assembly to be holdon at Salisbury for His Majesties
Service, Upon Wednesday the Twelfth of October next ensuing in
the Room of the Honourable Elisha Cooke Esqr. Deceased, accord-
ing to a Precept under the Hand and Seal of the Honourable John
Quincy Esquire Speaker of the Honourable House of Representa-
tives bearing date at Salisbury in the County of Essex, the 31st.
Day of August 1737. In the Eleventh Year of His Majesties Reign.
[2O5.~j They are alike Required to Warn all the Freeholders and
other Inhabitants of the said Town, duly Qualified as the Law
directs, to meet at the same time and place, To Consider the Petition
of Sundry Inhabitants respecting the Charge of this Town, in the
Pay of the Representatives ; The Proposal of mr. Thomas Hubbard,
relating to the Cellar under the Granary ; as also a Proposal for
Erecting an Engine for Weighing of Hay And to receive the Select
Metis Report of the Sale of the Three Townships. &c. &c.
Capt. Gibbs Informs That according to Order He carried his Ship
to Spectacle Island with his Passengers &c. and that they have
Cleansed the Ship and Aired themselves, as they were directed to
do, and humbly moves for Liberty to come up to Town with his
said Ship &c. In Order to which mr. Savell is Ordered to go down
with Capt. Gibbs on board the said Ship tomorrow Morning, to see
•what Condition they are in, and Ropurt to the Select Men as soou
as Possible that so they may give direction Accordingly.
[2O6.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 15, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Capt. Gibbs being present Informs That by reason of the bad
Weather to day he was not able to go on board his Ship at Spec-
tacle Island with mr. Savell, as was Ordered last Evening, and do-
sires notwithstanding, he may have Liberty to bring up his Ship
to Town, Upon Consideration of which Motion and upon further
Examination of the said Master, The following Certificate w:\s
drawn and Signed, Viz'.
Boston sc.
These may Certify, That We the Subscribers are of Opinion
That the Ship Sagamore Capt. Daniel Gibbs Com. lately from
Ireland and now lying near to Spectacle Island (by reason that
some Passengers in the said Ship were Sick with the Measles in
the Voyage) may be permitted to [2O7.] come up to this Town,
without Danger of Communicating the said Distemper to the In-
habitants.
Sept. 15. 1737. Wm. Dudley ljustices
J
Anth°. Sioddard
Jona. Armitage
Caleb Lyman
^ , }- Select men
Jonas Clarke |
Tho8. Hutchinson j
Capt. Gibbs was Ordered to give Bond, with Sufficient Sureties
72 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
in the Penalty of One Thousand Pounds, to Indemnify the Town,
on Acco'. of his Passengers.
Mr. Samuel Todd appearing, Offers to give Bond for Passengers
from Ireland, in the Brigantine Elizabeth, William Mills Com-
mander, and Proposes Robert Auchmuty Esqr. mr. Gershom
Keyes and mr. William Hall for his Sureties, Accordingly,
Voted, To Accept of the said Todd, with Two of the said Gen-
tlemen, to Indemnify the Town, on Acco'. of the said Passengers,
by their Bond, of the Penalty of Five Hundred Pounds.
Memorandum, That mr. Watts's Motion [2O8.] Respecting
augmenting the Ferriage, for Single Persons, over Winnisimet
Ferry, as Entred the 7th. Currant, be mentioned at the Opening of
the Town Meeting on Wednesday the 216t instant, for the Towns
Consideration thereof.
The Select Men according to Appointment Having been at
Rumney Marsh, View'd and Surveyed the New road there made,
and lately finished by Capt. Nathanael Oliver, Report thereon as
follows Viz'.
That they find the said Road to be made Eighteen feet Wide,
and in all other Respects finished to their Satisfaction According
to former Agreement.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 21, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be the [2O9.] mod-
erator of the Select Men this Day ; and that he be and hereby is
desired to Act as such in the Name and behalf of the Select Men
during the Election of a Representative, According to the Laws in
that Case provided.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 23, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Whereas the Town at a Publick Meeting the 11th. June, 1736.
Granted Liberty to mr. Thomas Hancock to level the Ground in
Beacon Street (with Gravel) of the breadth of Thirty feet &c.
The said mr. Hancock appearing and desiring he may have Liberty
also Granted him further to level and Gravel the same to the
Eastward of that he has already done, for the better Accomodation
of said Street, Which Motion being considered.
Voted, That Liberty be and hereby is Accordingly Granted him
to level and Gravel the said Street as [21O.] Far as Century
Street, of the breadth of Thirty feet ; Upon Condition That he do
at his own Cost and Charge well and Sufficiently Secure the same ;
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 73
and prevent the Gravel from Washing down upon the Common
and Spoiling the Herbage thereof.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 26, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Whereas Capt. Nathanael Oliver, (by his agreement entered
into, in Writing, lying on file) was Obliged to make a New Road
in Rumney Marsh near the County Bridge so Called, of the breadth
of Twelve feet, and to mend the Old Road to the Northward of
said Bridge &c. for the Sum of Eighty Pounds, as by his said
agreement may appear.
And whereas the said Oliver has for the Better T211.] accomo-
dation of the New road aforesaid made it Eighteen feet broad, and
finished the same to our Satisfaction, Therefore, Voted, That upon
Condition, that the said Capt. Oliver together with bis Son mr.
Nathanael Oliver Junr. shall and do Execute a proper Instrument
in Writing for the Confirmation of the said Road to the Town of
Boston for the use of a Publick Road forever, and to keep the
same in good repair to the Satisfaction of the Select Men of
said Town for the time being for the Space of Five Years next
coming after the said Work was finished, according to said Agree-
ment, That then the said Oliver be allow'd and Paid for his
Addition of the said Six feet in the breadth of the said Road in
the same proportion as was agreed upon for the Twelve feet ;
making up the Sum of One Hundred and Twenty Pounds in the
whole lor the said Work.
And Whereas the Sum of Ninety Pounds has been (at Several
times) already paid to Capt. Oliver.
Voted, That the further Sum of Thirty Pounds be Allow'd and
Paid out of the Town Treasury to the said Capt. Oliver, in full
Payment for the said Work, upon the Conditions aforesaid.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 28th. 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Richard Wattford a Disbanded Soldier from Pemaquid, being
Weak in Body and cxtrenm Poor, Sent to the Almshouse Recom-
mended to the Overseers of the Poor, there to be kept at the Prov-
ince Charge.
Upon Consideration of the Vote of the Town the 21st. Instant
directing and Impowering the Select Men to Lease out the Cellar
under the Granary to mr. Thomas Hubbard.
74 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Voted, That mr. Savell Inform mr. Hubbard That We are ready
to give him a Lease thereof agreeable to the Towns Direction, and
desire him to Attend us next Wednesday1 at 4 o'Clock in Order
thereto.
Mr. Joseph St. Lawrence from Ireland Merchant, [213.] having
imported upwards of Fifty Pounds Sterling, Prays he may be
Allow'd to Carry on his Business in this Town.
On the Petition of Samuel Kneeland Presented to the Town and
refer'd to the Select Men,
Voted, That Capt. Lyman and mr. Clarke be a Committee to
Enquire into the State of said Kneeland's Debt to the Town,
County and Province, and what Security he can give, and Report
to the Select Men at their next Meeting.
Mr. Nathanael Wardell Appear'd and desired to be Exctis'd from
Engaging any further in the Scheme laid before the Town for
Weighing of Hay, and that no Advantage may be taken from his
Proposals lately exhibited to the Town relating thereto.
Voted, That mr. Hasey of Rumney Marsh be Employ'd to
repair the High Ways in that District exclusive of the High Ways
thro' Capt. Olivers Farm.
[214.] At a Meeting of the Select Men Sept. 30, 1737.
Present
Capt armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Ordered, That the assize of Bread be, and hereby is Set and
Stated at 1G/ P. Bushell for Wheat, and 3/6 p. Bushell Allow'd
for Charges, Which is as follows Viz'.
or.. dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 2. 6
Wheaten 3. 9
Household 4. 12
Six penny Wheaten Loaf llb. 5. 6
October 5, 1737.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Daniel Johonnot to Dig up the
Pavement and Open the Ground in Union Street in Order to Clear
the Drain belonging to a Dwelling house in the present Tenure of
George Hughes, and running into the Common Shore in said Street
[215.] Upon Condition That he forthwith make good the Ground
and Pavement again, and keep the same in Repair from time to
time to the Satisfaction of the Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, October 5th. 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 75
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Thomas Hubbard being present According to Order It was
agreed upon, That his Lease from the Select Men, for the Granary
Cellar, for the Space and term of Sixteen Years, should Commence
the first Day of December next. It is further Agreed that the said
Cellar is to be lathed and Plaistercd by mr. Hubbard
Mr. AVilloughby Informs that the Windows of the Granary need
some repair, that there are two Keyes to the Granary, one of
which remains [216.] in the hands of mr. Henry Dyre the Master
of the Alms house, He also Prays to be Allow'd some Charcoal for
the ensuing Winter, accordingly,
Ordered, That mr. Willoughby take Care for the Mending the
Granary Windows, and that he be Allow'd to provide himself with
Coal, And the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. is desired to direct and
Order a Convenient and Safe place for keeping of Coal for the
Use of the Granary And mr. Savell is directed to Notify mr. Henry
Dyre to Attend upon the Select Men next Wednesday.
Mr. Clarke from the Committee appointed to Enquire into the
State of Samuel Kneelands Debt to the Town &c. as En t red the
28th. of .Sept. past, Reported, That the said Kneeland Offers as
Security, a Tract of Unimprov'd Land in Lancaster, which he Says,
he has been Offered Eighty Pounds for, But the Committee Appre-
hend the Value of it to be very Uncertain
Voted, That the Rent of the Towns Ware house in the present
Possession of mr. John Dennie [217.] Shall Commence the l«th.
of November next at Fifty Pounds p. annum. rnr. Dennie being
present was made Acquainted with this Order Accordingly.
Capt. Oliver Informs that a Bridge call'd County Bridge, and
another call'd Clap Bridge in Rumuey Marsh are miu-h out of
Repair, and will need about Three Pounds to put them in Order.
Accordingly Capt. Oliver is desired to take Care to have the said
Bridges repaired and Also to amend the High Way at Shrimptons
Hill.
Capt. Oliver Prays for further Allowance of Twenty Pounds for
his Extraordinary Charge and Care in Building the Causway at
Rumnev Marsh.
October 6th. 1737.
Elizabeth Ray Widow living in Battery March Informs That
Thomas Roach a Sailor, has been ab'. Fourteen Days at her House,
That he came from Virginia with Capt Cross, as a Sailor, but
the Capt. Says he came a Passenger, That he is now very Sick of
a Fever, and has no Effects that she knows of, [218.] she there-
fore Prays the Select Men would please to give Orders concerning
him.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Oct. 12, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
76 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Jonathan Hartshorn Informs That One Robert Williams a
Sailor, who lately came into this Town with Capt. Amos Wadland
from the Bay, is fallen Sick in his House ; That he is destitute of
Friends : that his Apparel may be Worth about Ten or Twelve
Pounds, besides which he has no Effects, that he knows of; and
therefore Prays the Select Men to give orders concerning him, if
they see cause ; Whereupon It is Ordered, That the Town Clerk
Certify the Overseers of the Poor, That they esteem the said
Robert Williams a proper object to be Maintained at the Province
Charge, and therefore that they recommend [219.] him to their
Care to be received into the alms house.
(Which was done accordingly)
Upon the Information of Elizabeth Ray, as Entred the 6th.
Currant, mr. Snvell was directed lo Notify Capt. Cross, that the
Select men desired to Speak with him, Who accordingly came, and
being Questioned concerning Thomas Roach, He Inform'd the
Select men that he was a Passenger with him, from Virginia ; and
it being demanded of him to give Security on Acco'. of said Roach,
He proposed mr. Thomas Hubbard for a Bondsman with him,
Which is accepted, and he was directed to give Bond accordingly.
Mr. Henry Dyre Appear'd according to Order, and being de-
sired, he delivered the Key of the Granary (which he has had for
some time in his Keeping) into the Hands of tho Town Clerk,
(afterwards delivered to mr. Willoughby bv order of the Select
Men.)
Upon a Motion made and Seconded,
Voted, That the Rent of the Ware house [22O.] belonging to
the Town, now in the Occupation of mr. Harrison Gray, be raised
to Fifty Pounds p. annum, from the First Day of November next;
And that Capt. Armitage and Capt. Lyman be desired to Acquaint
mr. Gray with this Order ; and they are also hereby desired to
Secure the Corner of said Ware house from Damage by Carts,
Trucks &c. and to order such Repairs as may be Necessary.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Oct. 19, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
A Report being Spread in the Town that a great Quantity of
Provisions, Especially Flower, has been laden on board the Ship
Venus, Capt. Joshua Pickman Commander, now lying in Boston
Harbour; Which Report has Occasioned Uneasiness in the minds
of many People, in the Town, at such a Time as this is, as appears
by their Complaints [221.] against such proceedings. Where
fore In order to come at the Knowledge of the Truth relating to
that Affair, the said Capt. Pickman was desired to Attend upon
the Select Men, with Several of the Labourers who had all along
been Employed in Lading and Stowing the Goods on board to give
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 77
Information in this Matter, Accordingly the following Persons
Attended, Viz1.
Capt. Joshua Pickman, Commander of the Ship Venus
Mess™ John Turner ") Who have Constantly
John Bovey > Lodg'd on board in the
Robert Harwood ) Night.
Richard Hobbs
John Watkins, and
William Moorin
The Persons abovenamed being Sworn before Joshua Winslow
Esqr. in the Presence of the Select Men upon their Examination,
Do Severally Depose That there has been no more Provisions
laden on Board the said Ship Venus (to the best of their Knowl-
edge) than Thirty Six Barrels of Flour, and Twenty four Barrels
of Beef and Pork. John Turner, John Bovey, and Robert Har-
wood, (who have Constantly lodg'd on board) do further upon
their Oath, declare, That (to the best of [222.'] Their Knowledge)
there has no manner of Lading, or Provisions of any kind what-
soever, been put on board the said Ship in the night time ; but in
the Day time only.
Mr Yardly Lewis, lately from Cork, appearing, desires that
Liberty may be Granted him to set up a Small Still, in the House
of late belonging to mr. Robert Howard Dec'd in Claiks Square.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage and nir. Clarke be a Committee to
View the place, and Report their Opinion, what may be proper to
be done thereon.
Samuel Watts Esqr. Appearing According to the desire of the
Select Men, They Discoursed with him relating to Winnisimet
Ferry, Who agreed as follows, Viz1.
That if he the said Watts should take a New Lease of the said
Ferry commencing from March next then in that Case he will pay
the rent of said Ferry for the current Year, since the Expiration
of the late Lease, at the rate of Twenty Pounds p. annum.
[223.] Mr. Chambers reporting that some small Repairs
are Necessary at the Watch house in King street, He was directed
and ordered to cause the same to be Effected Accordingly.
Oct. 25, 1737.
Liberty is Granted to Mess™ William Speakmnn and Frederick
Hamilton to Dig up the Pavement and Open the Ground in Marl-
borough Street for about One Hundred and Fifty feet, in order to
lay a Drain or Common Shore from their Cellars, Upon Conditions
that they forthwith make good the Ground and Pavement again,
and keep the same in Repair from time to time to the Satisfaction
of the Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Oct. 26, 1737
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
78 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Mr. William Rand, One of the Collectors [224.] For the Year
1735. Appeared and Shew'd his Receipts from the Several Treas-
urers of the Province, the County, and the Town for the Sum of
Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty One Pounds, Eleven Shillings
and Three pence in the whole, And Prays the Select Men would
please to draw upon the Town Treasurer for his Premium for Col-
lecting the same, according to the Towns Vote.
Capt. Armitiige and mr. Clarke being desired to View a place
propos'dby mr. Yardly Lewis for Setting up a Still, as Entred
the 19th. instant, Having accordingly Viewed the place, Report,
That in th^if Opinion it is no wise safe or convenient to set up a
Still there. And the Question being thereupon put, Whether the
Prayer of mr. Lewis be granted, Voted in the Negative.
Upon a Motion made,
Voted That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr., Capt. Armitage and
mr. Clarke be a Committee [225.] to View the Drain which runs
from the South Burying place into the Common, which has been
Obstructed by Building the Cellar under the Granary, and to Re-
port What they shall think best to be done in that Affair.
Thomas Roach lately from Virginia Mariner is admitted an In-
habitant, Capt. William Cross and mr. Thomas Hubbard, being
Bound in the Penalty of One Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the
Town, as the Law directs.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Oct. 81, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Capt. Nathanael Oliver presented a Memorial relating to the
extraordinary Work by him done at Rumney Marsh in [226.]
making the New road there, Praying for a Consideration and
further Allowance therefor. The Consideration where of is refer'd
to Wednesday the 9th. of November next ; And the Instrument for
him and his Son to Sign, to Confirm the same to the Town is to
be drawn against that Day.
Capt. Walmsley attending according to order, The Select men
inforin'd him, They expected he shouM give Security to Indemnify
the Town from Charge which may arise on Acco'. of One Daniel
Cannoe, one of his Sailors, Who receiv'd a Wound in his
Legg, in their Passage hither, by which he is in danger of
lossing it. And who is now in the Alms house in Order to obtain
a .Cure.
Capt. Walmsley propos'd Mess™. Joseph Gerrish and John
Barrel as Bondsmen, Who being present Consented to it, and being
accepted by the Select Men, the Town Clerk was directed to draw
a Bond Accordingly.
[227.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 2, 1737.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 79
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr Savell Informs that two Young Men, who were lately cast
awaj- at the Isle of Sables, having found means to get to Scituate,
have travel'd from thence by Land to Boston, in their Way to
Nutfield, abl. Londonderry ; that one of them was taken ill at mr".
Wardclls so that he could not then proceed on his Journey, and
being destitute of Money, He has taken Care for his Entertainment
at Cramshaws for the present, And has engaged to defray
the Charge of it.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Informs that rnr. Gorham is arriv'd
from Connecticut, that he bro't about Eighty Bushels of Wheat
which was bought up by mr. Coffin in order to send the same to
Piscataqua. Wherefore
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed and ordered [228.] from
time to time to repair on board the Coasting Vessels upon their
arrival here, And in the Name of the Select Men to Desire them to
Dispose of their Wheat and Rye in small Quantities to the Inhabi-
tants of this Town fur the Supply of their Families ; And not to
Sell it to Such as would carry or send it out of the Town.
Whereas at a Meeting of the Select Men, the 26th. of September
last, it was Voted, That tlie Sum of Thirty Pounds be allowed and
Paid out of the Town Treasury to Capt. Nathanael Oliver ; which
Sum together with ninety Pounds paid him before makes the Sum
of One Hundred and Twenty Pounds, and was to be in full for
making a New road in Rumney Marsh ; and upon such Condi-
tions as were then Entred, as by the Record of said Votes may
appear.
Since which he hath presented a Petition for a further Allow-
ance, on acco1. of the Extraordinary Charge he was at, in per-
forming that Work, and in Enlarging the Road, on the north side
of the County Bridge so Called, at least Four feet in Wedth, which
is greatly for [229. J The Service and Accomodation of the Town,
and without which allowance (as he says) he shall be a great Suf-
ferer.
The Select men having Maturely Considered Capt. Olivers Me-
morial, and made Enquiry into that affair and it appearing to them,
that One Hundred and Twenty Pounds is not an Adequate recom-
pence for the said Work. Therefore,
Voted, That the further Sum of Twenty Pounds be allowed and
Paid out of the Town Treasury to Capt. Nathanael Oliver, in full
for that Work Upon his performing the Conditions mentioned in
the fore recited Vote, past the 26th. of September last.
Capt. Gibbs and nir. Ramsey being sent for, appeared, and
were directed to give Security for the Passengers Imported in the
Ship Sagamore from Ireland in September last, rnr. Ramsey
Promised to give Bond with Sureties in One Thousand Pounds
and Capt. Gibbs with mr. Waldo in Two Hundred Pounds, to In-
80 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
demnify the Town according to Law, which was accepted, and the
Bonds Ordered to be drawn Accordingly.
Nov. 7, 1737.
[23O.] Libert}' is Granted to mr. John Vintenon to Dig up
the Pavement in Sudbnry Street and to Open the Ground in order
to lay a Drain from his Cellar into the Common Shore in said
Street. Upon Condition That he forthwith make good the Ground
and Pavement again, and from time to time keep the same in repair
to the Satisfaction of the Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 7, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Upon a Motion made and Seconded,
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr., Capt. Armitage, and
mr. Hutchinson be a Committee to wait upon John Head Esqr.
[231.] to advize with him on the Affair depending with Capt.
Oliver relating to the New road or Causey in Ruinney Marsh, That
they inform him of the State of the Case, and desire him to pre-
pare the Draft of a proper Instrument for Capt. Oliver and his
Son to Sign, whereby to Convey and Confirm the said High Way
to the Town &c. as soon as may be. And that the Town Clerk
be directed to write a Letter to Capf. Oliver to Inform him that
the Select men cannot get ready to Attend him on Wednesday
next According to Appointment, and therefore to desire him to defer
his coming to Town upon that Affair till Wednesday the 1 0th. instant.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Informs That the Gentlemen the
Committee for Erecting the Work house are willing to be at the
Charge of Carrying the Drain (which Conveys the Water from the
Tombs in the South Burying place) to the Westward of the
Granary, the same Number of feet as they would be Obliged to do,
in order to meet again with the Drain, which has been obstructed
by removing the Granary and diging the Cellar under the same.
Wherefore [232.] Apprehending it may be mo-t Convenient and
advantagous to have the Drain carried according t«> the proposal
above mentioned, as it will remove a Nusance, which was Occa-
sioned by its venting itself in the street or High Way, and be of
Service to the Herbage of the Common.
Voted, That the said Drain be Accordingly Carried along on the
Westward Side of the Granary. And that the Extraordinary Charge
which may accrue by carrying it further than the said Committee
are Obliged to do in Order to the Spreading the Water upon the
Herbage, be defray'd out of the Town Treasury.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. mr. Collson and Capt.
Lyman be a Committee on the part of the Town to Agree for, and
to see the same Effected.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 81.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to take Effectual Care to pre-
vent Spoil and Damage to the Trees and Fencing in the Common
this Night for making Bonfires &c.
Nov. 8, 1737.
[233.] Liberty is Granted to the Hon. John Jeffries EsqT. to
Dig up the Pavement and Open the Ground before his House in
Treamount Street in order to clear his Drain ; Upon Condition that
he forthwith make good the Ground and Pavement, and keep the
same in repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the .Select
Men.
Hugh Bamsey, John Weire, and William Moore, Executed a
Bond, of the Penalty of one Thousand Pounds to Indemnify the
Town from Charge on acc°. of Three Hundred and Eighty One
Passengers Imported by Capt. Daniel Gibbs in the Ship Sagamore
from Ireland, Sept. 15. 1737.
Capt. Daniel Gibbs and Samuel Waldo Executed another Bond
of the Pennlty of Two Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the Town on
acco1. of Twenty Seven Passengers Imported by the said Gibbs
from Ireland in the said Ship Sagamore.
Capt. James Finne}- Mess". John Karr and William Hall Exe-
cuted a Bond of the Penalty of Six Hundred Pounds to Indemnify
the Town on Acco*. of One Hundred and Sixty two Passengers
[234.] Imported by the said Finuey in the Snow Charming Molly
from Ireland, Nov. 7. 1737.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 9, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collsou
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to Notify the
Gentlemen Chosen Collectors of Rates and Taxes for the Current
year, of the Choice so made, and to desire them to Attend upon
the Select men at their Meeting next Wednesday, in order to qualify
themselves for the Execution of that Office and Trust, as the Law
directs.
Solomon Davis Master of the Sloop Neptune from Philadelphia,
and mr. Prince Sturgis a Passenger in the said Sloop, being Sworn
by the Hon. Joseph Waclsworth Esqr. before the Select men, and
by them Examin'd [235.] on Oath, Do Depose as follows, Viz'.
That they Sail'd from Philadelphia in the Sloop Neptune the
21st. of October last, bound for Boston, Loaden with about Two
Hundred and Eighty Barrels of Flower, Thirty firkins of Butter,
Seventy Bushells of Wheat, Fifteen Hundred Weight of Hemp,
Six Barrels of Linseed oyle, with some Iron The Company Consist-
ing of Five Persons (Sailors) with Two Passengers, That they
know not of the Small Pox being in Philadelphia ; but about a
Week before they Sail'd from thence a Bilander arrived there with
Palatine Passengers, of whom Thirty Persons had died of the
Small Pox during the Voyage as the Master inform'd them, That
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the Bilander lay along side the Sloop One night, in which time the
People were often on board the Sloop, but that all their Company
continued very well until a Day or two before they arrived at
Martha's Vineyard (which was the 31st. of October last) When a
Boy named Francis Craft complain'd of a Pain in his Head and
Back, Upon their arrival at the Vineyard the Boy went on Shore
and the Small Pox appearing and breaking out upon him he was
sent on board again, Since which time [236.] neither they the
Deponents, nor (to their knowledge any of the Sloops Company
have been on board, having never had the Small Pox, That the Boy
lay in the Fore Castle, That before they came away from the Vin-
yard, the Master procured a Pilot and Three Hands who had all
had the Small Pox, to bring the Sloop round to Boston, and had
given Order to them to come to Anchor near the Province Hospital
at Spectacle Island.
Capt. Davis was directed to See that his People took Lodging
together where the Family had had the Small Pox. and to give
Notice at the Clerks Office, where they are lodg'd and if any of
them should Complain of Disorder or Sickness, immediately to
give information thereof also, and mr. Savell hereby is directed.
daily to See them. Capt. Davis afterward return'd to the Office,
and Informs of his and his Companj-s Lodgings According to the
above Order, as follows, Viz'.
1 at m'' JosePh Greeu>s in Queen Street.
Ben ja. Haws ")
Jabez Bacon >• at mr. Eleazar Flagg's at the Town Dock.
John Taylor j
[237,] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 11, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyte
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. - Cole of Martha's Vinyard, Pilot of the Sloop Neptune
from thence, Solomon Davis Master now at Anchor near Spectacle
Island, being present Informs that he came up to this Town from
the said Sloop Yesterday, and that one John - came up with
him in the Boat and bro't his Chest with him also, he further In-
forms that the said John - was the Person who Attended the
Bo}- on board the said Sloop who has been Sick of the Small Pox,
on whose Acco'. the Sloop is now detained below.
The Select men Apprehending there may be great danger of the
said John - Communicating the Small Pox to such as he may
convene with by means of his residing in the Town made their
Application to the Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr. [238.] and John
Fayerweather Esqr. to Obtain a Warrant for taking up the said
John - and Sending him down on board the Sloop Neptune with
his Chest and whatsoever else might retain Infection, Who Granted
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a Warrant for that end, Accordingly, mr. Savell was directed to
take Care and see that the same be duly Executed.
The Hon. Jacob. Wendell Esqr. Appearing, desires he may have
Libert}' to take the Flour, Wheat, Butter, and a few Loaves of
Sugar, out of the Sloop Neptune, now detained at Spectacle
Island on Account of the Small Pox, as above, and the Selectmen
taking the same into Consideration are of Opinion that Col°. Wen-
dell may have Liberty Accordingly, Provided the Paper &c. which
covers the Loaves of Sugar, be first taken off and burnt. A Cer-
tificate whereof was given, being Signed by the Hon. Samuel
Welles Esqr. and John Fayerweather Esqr., as Justices of the
Peace and by the Select Men.
Whereas the Hon. Benjamin Prescot Esqr. is appointed by His
Exellency the Governour [239.] And the Honourable the
Coancil, to be a Special Justice of the Superiour Court of [ndica-
ture, in the County of Suffolk, on an Action of Review of a Case
uow depending between the Town of Boston and the Heirs of
James Everill, and mr. Savell is going to Groton with a Letter
from mr. Deputy Secretary to inform him thereof.
Voted, That the Town Clerk be directed to Write a Letter to
Col°. Prescot also ; And in the Name of the Select Men, earnestly
to desire he would not fail of attending that Service ; And also to
Inform him that they will readily defray the Charges of his Journey
on that Occasion.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 16, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Eleazar Flagg being present, Informs That Jabez Bacon,
(a Lodger at his House, one of the [240.3 Sailors belonging to
the Sloop Neptune Solomon Davis Master, lately from Philadel-
phia) was taken ill the last Night, Complaining of Pain in His
Head and Back, Which he is Apprehensive may be the Symptoms
the Small Pox, Praying the Select men would please to give Speedy
Orders concerning him.
Whereupon, Dr. Davis, Dr. Cutler, and Dr. Bultinch were de-
sired to Visit the said Jabez Bacon, and Report their Opinion
thereon.
The Gentlemen above mentioned having Visited the Sick man,
According to the desire of the Select men, Reported, That it was
their Opinion the said Jabez Bacon was Sick of the Small Pox,
according to the best Judgment they could at present make Irom
the Symptoms that are on him. They also gave, it as their opinion,
that he might with Safety be removed to the Province Hospital, or
else where without endangering his Life.
Voted, That the said Jabez Bacon be removed to mr. William
Waters at Rainsford Island ; and that Capt. Lyman and inr. Clarke
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be desired to See that he be sent thither Accordingly [241.]
With all his Cloathing and Bedding ; And that they provide neces-
sarys for him.
Mr. Flagg was also directed and Ordered to Confine his Children
to their Chamber, to keep his Lodgers within, and his Doors shut,
And that he suffer no body to come into his House, or to go out
of it until further Order ; and Upon an}- Complaint of Sickness or
disorder, that he forthwith give Notice thereof to the Select men,
that they may give necessary Orders thereon.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 16, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Samuel Danforth Esqr. from the Select men of Cambridge In-
forms us that the Eev. mr. John Adams is come to reside in that
Town that they apprehend he is an Inhabitant of Boston, and desire
to know if We will Indemnify the Town of Cambridge [242.] Pro-
vided any Charge should happen to arise by reason or means of
his Continuing there.
William Beauford alias aged about Sixty Years Informs
That he was born at Blanford in from whence he went to
Newfoundland and follow'd the Fishery, thnt about Five years ago
he came into this Town with Capt. Giles Hall, that he tarried here
about a Week, and then went into the Countrey where he has
wrought for his living whilst he was capable of Working, some-
times at One place, sometimes at another ; hut that he is now fallen
Lame in his Hands whereby he is rendered unable to Support him-
self by Labour any longer ; That he came into this Town the last
Night from where he had been about One month, lie fur-
ther Says that about Two years ago he was entertain'd in the Alms
house in this Town for the Space of a Year, and Prays he may be
Admitted into the Almshouse again.
Complaint being made, That notwithstanding the Orders given
to mr. Flagg in the forenoon, as then Entred, Yet he Allows and
[243,] admits Persons to come in and go out of his House, by
which Means We apprehend there may be danger of Spreading the
Small Pox, Wherefore,
Voted, That some Suitable Person be Set as a Guard upon the
said Flaggs house for the present, to prevent People frequenting
the same. And the Honourable Joseph Wadsworth and Samuel
Welles Esquires were desired to Issne forth a Warrant for that
purpose. Which they did Accordingly.
Nov. 18, 1737.
Liberty is Granted to Abiel Walley EsqT. to Dig up the Pave-
ment, and open the Ground in Hanover Street from his Cellar to
the Common Shore in said Street, in Order to Clear his Drain, Upon
Condition that he forthwith make good the Ground Pavement again
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 85
and keep the same in Repair from time to time to the Satisfaction
of the Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 21, 1737.
Nathanial Welch Master of the Sloop Dolphin, Saith, That about
the first of November he came [244.] From Burlington, where he
took in a Considerable part of his Loading, ani that in coming
down the river he Stopt about Six Days at Philadelphia,
where he took in the remainder of his Loading, and that whilst he
was there he heard not of the Small Pox, being there, nor in those
parts, That his Cargo consists of Five Hundred and One Barrels
of Flour ; And his Company of Five Sailors besides himself who
have been all well on their Voyage, and formerly have liad the
Small Pox, and that he arriv'd at Tarpaulin Cove, where he heard
that the Small Pox had been on board the Sloop Neptune Capt.
Davis Commander, which was the only time he had heard any
thing mentioned of the Small Pox.
Nov. 22, 1737.
Nehemiah Carter from Casco Bay is Admitted an Inhabitant,
William Wright and James Carter having given Bond, this k'2d.
November 1737, to the Town Treasurer in the Penalty of Fifty
Pounds to Indemnify the Town.
[245.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 28, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Capt. John Wendell Appear'd, and Prays Liberty for the Sloop
Neptune to be bro't up to Town.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to go on board the said
Sloop, Enquire what Care has been taken to Cleanse her, by
Washing, Airing, Smoking &c. And to report thereon.
The Charge of his going down to be born by the Owners
Mr. Jacob Hasey presented an Acco'. amounting to the Sum of
£. 20. 11.6. for mending High Ways at Uumney Marsh.
Voted, That Capt. Armitoge and Capt. Lyman be a Committee to
go to Rumney Marsh and View the said High Ways, and Report
thereon before the next Draft Day.
[246.] Voted, That the Sum of Fifteen Pounds be advanced
to mr. John Savell towards providing necessarys for Jabez Bacon,
who lies Sick of the Small Pox at Rainsford Island, and that inr.
Savell be accountable for the same.
Voted, That Ebenezer Winburn be dismist from Attending as a
Guard upon mr. Flaggs house.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 30, 1737.
86 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Savell Reporting that he had been on board the Sloop Nep-
tune lying near Spectacle Island, and made strict Enquiry about
her, and was InfortnM, That the Boy who has been sick of the
Small Pox on board said Sloop was Carried to Rainsfoid Island
with his Chest, his Bedding and Clothes ; That the Sailors Bedding
had been [247.] Carried on Shore at Spectacle Island and well
Aired ; That they had carefully cleansed and Smok'd the said Sloop
According to Order. Wherefore,
Voted, Tuat it is our opinion the said Sloop Neptune may be
permitted to come up to Town without Danger to the Inhabitants ;
Provided the Oyle and the Hemp part of her Loading, Together
with the Bedding of the Sailors &c. be still left at Spectacle Isl-
and until further Order, and a Certificate was delivered to Capt.
Davis Accordingly.
Upon Information that Jabez Bacon died last night at Ruinsford
Island of the Small Pox.
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to cause a
C >ffi i to be forthwith made for the said Jabez, And that Ebenezer
Winburn with two more persons be sent down to said Island to
take care of Burying the said Jabez, at a remote part of the Isl-
and, who are Ordered to make the Grave Six feet deep at the
least.
Voted, That mr. Hutchinson be desired to go in the Morning to
the Clerks Office with some Person concerned on the other Side, in
Order to Separate the Papers given into the Jury upon [248.]
The Tryal Yesterday, And to get the Copy of the Case, with those
Papers which were Added a new by the Select men, In Order to
another Tryal, the Tryal Yesterday being set aside.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 1, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Whereas on Tuesday last, the Cause between the Town of
Boston and James Everills Heirs, came upon Trial at the Superiour
Court, and after a long hearing was Committed to his Jury ; but
by renson of one of the Jury Men's Separating from his Brethern,
and Absenting for a few minutes, before they had agreed upon a
Verdict.
The Court deem'd it a Mis-trial
And whereas the said Trial must be begun De novo, and in
order thereto the Attorneys Fee'd anew, Therefore [249.] Voted,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 87
That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be desired lo present to John
Read and William Shirley Esquires, to each of them Twenty five
Pounds, out of the Money which is in his Hands belonging to the
Town, and Rec'd in part for the Townships hold to Moss18. Read
and Heath the 30th. of June last past, and that the said Sums be
drawn out of the Town Treasury, and put into the Hands of mr.
Jeffries again, as soon as the said Treasurer shall be in Cash.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Dec. 5, 1737.
Capt. Nathanael Barber One of the Collectors of Taxes for the
year Currant having been Sworn to the faithful Discharge of his
office by the Hon. Joseph Wadsworth Esqr. and having also given
Bond to the Town Treasurer, together with mr. David Farnum
and Capt. Caleb Lyman as Sureties in the Sum of Fifteen Thou-
sand Two Hundred and Sixty nine Pounds for the faithful Dis-
charge of that Office, as the Law directs, A Certificate thereof
was delivered him directed to the Assessors of the Town of
Boston.
Capt. Daniel Pecker another of the Collectors [25O.] as above,
having been Sworn, by John Ruck Esqr. and having also given
Bond, together with Mess". Bartholomew Cheever and James
Halsey, as Sureties, in the Sum of Eleven Thousand Six Hundred
and Twenty Six Pounds ; to the Town Treasurer, as aforesaid. A
Certificate thereof was also deliver'd him, directed to the Assessors
as above.
Doctor William Rand, another of the Collectors being Sworn
by (majr.) Samuel Scwall Esqr. and having Given Bond to the Town
Treasurer in the Sum of Fice Thousand Nine Hundred and Six'y
two Pounds, together with Capt. Samuel Rand, and mr. Thomas
Salter as Sureties, A Certificate thereof was given him directed to
the Assessors as above.
At a meeting of the Select men, Dec. 7, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lymau
Mr. Clarke
[251.] Mr. Benjamin Whittemore Collector of the Taxes in
Rumncy Marsh in Boston the year Currant, being Sworn by the
Hon. Joseph Wadsworth Esqr. and gave Bond to the Town Treas-
urer together with Samuel Watts Esqr. and mr. John Chamberlain
as Sureties, in the Sum of Six Hundred and Sixty Six Pounds, for
his faithful Discharge of the snid office, A Certificate thereof was
delivered him directed to the Asessors of Boston.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Informs that Agreeable to the
Vote of the Select men at their Meeting the 1st. instant, and then
entred. He had presented John Read and William Shirley Esq™.
with the Sum of Twenty-five Pounds each, as a Fee from the Town
in the Trial of the Cause (by Review) between the Town and the
88 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Heirs of James Everill, the Trial on the 29th. of Nov. last being
set aside.
The Rev. mr. Joshua Gee, and mr. Grafton Feveryear appear'd
and gave Bond to the Town Treasurer in Two Hundred Pounds to
Indemnify the Town of Boston from all manner of Charge on acco1.
of James a Negro Man, formerly a Servant to mr. Samuel Burnell,
and lately [252.] Manumitted by the Order of the Great and
General Court.
Upon a Motion made and Seconded,
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be desired to present
the Sum of Ten Pounds to nr". Andrew Lane as a retaining Fee
(on Acco'. of the Town of Boston) in the Review of the Cause
between the said Town, and the Heirs of James Everill.
Mr. Savell is Ordered to Acquaint rnr. Scammel who has Open'd
a Mathematical School at the North end of the Town, as appears
by his printed Advertisements, That his so doing before he has
Obtain'd the Approbation of the Selectmen, is Contrary to Law.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 8, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[253.] Upon the Petition of Nathanael Holmes for Liberty to
Set up a Still, in the House lately Used by mr. Holyoke as a Brew
house in Back Street.
The Select men have Viewed the place mentioned in his Petition,
and are of Opinion that the said Holmes may be Allowed to set up
a Still there, upon Condition that lie Erect a Brick Wall at each
end of the said House intended to be Used as a Still house, and
that he carry the said Wall two or three feet above the Roof of the
said House.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 14, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsvth
Mr. Clarke
Mess™. Thomas West and Hezekiah Dunham, both belonging to
Martha's Vinyard, being sent for, Appeared, And Inform, That
they came from Homes's hole on Martha's Vineyard on the 12th.
and 13th. instant, that before they came from thence [254.] They
were credily iuform'd that the Small Pox was broke out at Edgar
Town, or Old Town Harbour so Called, and had spread into Nine
Families in that Town, that One Matthews a Physician had died
of that Distemper, that they heard the Infection was received
from Soloman Davis's Sloop, who touch'd there in her passage
from Philadelphia, They also Say there are Pilots Appointed at
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737. 89
Homes's hole to give Information thereof to all Vessels as they
pass by, in Order to prevent their going in to that Harbour.
Upon the Information of the Small Pox being broke out at
Martha's Vinyard, as above, A motion was made and Seconded,
for Addressing His Excellency the Governour that all Vesseils
coming from the Old Town Harbour may be Stopt at the Castle
till they have been Examin'd &c. Accordingly the Question being
put.
Voted in the Affirmative.
An Address being drawn up was Signed in order to its being
presented to the Governour, accordingly.
[255.] Upon a Motion made Dr. Rand was sent for to give
an Account of what he knows relating to any Effects belonging to
Jabez Bacon, Who was taken Sick of the Small Pox in this Town,
and sent down to Rainsford Island to the Hospital there and of
which Distemper he died.
Dr. Rand being present Informs as follows Viz*.
That the said Jabcz Bacon told him in the time of his Sickness,
that he had left in the Hands of Eleazar Flagg the value of Thirty
One Pounds in Flour and Butter, but that he owed some small
matter (out of it) to the said Flagg ; That when he died he had
Gold Buttons in his Shirt (and as he thinks) a Gold ring or two,
with Shoe buckles and Knee buckles of Silver.
Dr. Rand further Informs that Francis Craft the Boy who was
first tii ken with the Small Pox on board Capt. Davis, and who was
afterwards sent to Rainsford Island, and there Attended upon
Bacon in his Sickness Said that he heard the said Bacon Say that
he had due to him from other Persons Twenty Nine Pounds, besides
Several small Debts, as by his Books would Appear, which Books
were left at the Hospital.
Mr. Eleazar Flagg being also sent for, came before the [256.]
Select men, and Informs them, That he has now in his Hands
Five Barrels Containing, 900 w'. of Flour and 3l2lb Neat of
Butter ; One third part of which Flour and Butter belongs to the
Estate of Jabez Bacon Deceased. He further Says that said
Bacon was Indebted to him ; but that One John Taylor Owed said
Bacon Money, and he had engaged to Discharge the Debt due to
said Flagg.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 19, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Informing that the Heirs of mr.
Everills had presented a Petition to the General Court, to have the
Superior Court removed from Boston to some other part of the
County, for the Tryal of the Causes depending between them and
this Town for reasons [257] in their Petition mentioned ; That
the Court had been pleased to Order that the Selectmen cf Bos-
90 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
ton, should be served with a Copy of said Petition, that they
might Shew cause if any they have why the Prayer of the Petition
should not be granted, Whereupon,
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. and Capt. Armitage be
a Committee to Wait upon the Council for the Town with the said
Petition to have their Advice thereon, and to do what may be
proper to be done in the Affair.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 21, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsylh
Capt. Lyrmm
Mr. Clarke
Mi. Hutchinson
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. and Capt. Armitage a Committee
Appointed to wait upon the Town's Council on the Affair of the
Petition of Abraham Francis and others as entrcd the 19th. currant
[258.] Reported, That they had attended the Service desired of
them, and that they had Obtained of John Read Esqr. the Draught
of an answer to the said Petition of Francis &c. which was Read,
and the same being accepted, The Town Clerk was directed to
Draw a fair Copy of the said Answer, for the Selectmen to Sign,
and present to the Court &c.
Capt. Armitage and Capt. Lyman Reported that they had
According to Order (as Eutred the 12th of October last pus*-)
Waited on mr. Harrison Gray the 15th. of the same month, And
had given him Notice of the determination of the Select men, to
raise the Rent of the Towns Ware house now in his Occupation, to
Fifty Pounds p. Annum, the same to Commence the first day of
Novr. then next ensuing.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 26, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[250.1 Mess". Clothier Feirce Master of the Schooner Hope
from Rhode Island ; Edward Vittery, Master of the Sloop Trial,
and Ebem-zer Selew Muster of the Sloop Whale, both from North
(. arolina, Arriving on Saturday last were Stopt at the Castle upon
Account of their having- touch'd at Martha's Vinyard, Agreeable
to the Petition of the Selectmen to His Excellency as Entred the
14th. currant, the Small Pox being there, The said Masters being
Sworn by mr. Justice Sewall in presence of the Select men, were
by them Examin'd respecting the Small Pox, Who Severally on
their Oath Say, That in their Passage from the aforementioned
Ports to this place they put in at Homes's hole ; that they were not
nor any of their People at old Town Harbour at all, hearing the
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Small Pox was there, and that about Twenty Persons were, or
had been Sick of that Distemper, and about Five had died of it.
Capt. Vittery further Informs that a Vessell from Barbadoes
touch'd at martha's Vinyard bound for Marble head, who inform'd
that the Small Pox was rife in that Island.
The Select men having Considered the above and being of
opinion the said Vessells may be [26O.] Permitted to come up to
Town without any danger to tlie Inhabitants. Gave a Certificate
Accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 26, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Whereas Capt. Nathanael OKver has this Day presented a Deed
or Instrument in Writing to Confirm the New road or Causey
which he has lately made thro' some part of his Farm, in Rumney
Marsh to the Select men, for a Publick High Way &c.
Voted, That the Sum of Fifty Pounds be drawn upon the Town
Treasury payable to Capt. Nathanael Oliver, in full Consideration
of his time and expences in making the said Causey &c. Agree-
able to the Votes of the Select men, as Entred the 26th. of Sep-
tember and 2d. of November last past [261. J Which Sum together
with ninety Pounds before paid him, Amounts to One Hundred and
Forty Pounds for the whole or that Work.
A.t a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 28, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Peter Pelham presented a Petition, Praying for Liberty to
Open a School in this Town for the Education of Children in Read-
ing, Writing, Needle work, Dancing and the Art of Painting upon
Glass &c. Read.
Voted, That rar. Pelham have Liberty Granted him to keep such
a School Accordingly, While he Continues to regulate the same in
Conformity to the Laws of this Province and has the Approbation
of the Select men of the Town for the time being.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 30, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Hutchinson
92 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Mr. Constable Hiclding bro't a Venire facias for the return of
Ten Petit Jurors to serve at the next Inferiour Court &c. to be
holden at Boston for the County of Suffolk, on the first Tuesday
of January next.
Accordingly the Select men &c. Agreed that Saturday the 31st.
of December currant, at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon, should be the
time for drawing the said Tickets, And Ordered the Constable to
Notify the Town thereof, in the Way and manner as by Law pre-
scribed.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 2, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Collson
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[263. ] Mess™. Joseph Lathrop Master of the Sloop Trial from
New London ; Abraham Gibant Master of the Sloop May Flower,
from Jamaica ; and Robert Hunter Master of the Sloop Friends
Adventure from North Carolina, arriving Yesterday, were Stopt
at the Castle, on Acco*. of their having touch'd at Martha's Vin-
yard. The said Masters being present, were Sworn before the
Select men by the Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr. and being on
their oath Examiu'd, Say, That they touch'd at Homc-s's hole, but
wore not at Old Town Harbour, They heard the Small Pox was in
about Ten Families at Old Town, that 'twas broke anew only in
One Family, and that it was not Spread within about Eight Miles
of Homes's hole, and that none of their Men had been at Old Town
Harbour.
The Select men having Considered the above Report, and being
of Opinion the said Vessells may be permitted to come up to Town
without any clanger to the Inhabitants. Gave a Certificate Accord-
ingly.
[264.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 4, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Ann Roberts and Winefred Bisby, are admitted Inhabitants,
upon Condition that Capt. Andrew Newell, and mr. Gershom
Keyes, become bound in a Bond of Two Hundred Pounds to In«
demnify the Town, as the Law directs.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jany. 7, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Mr. Collson
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737-8. 93
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Elkanah Cushman Master of the Schooner Unity from
Jamaica, being Sworn [265.] By the Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
was Examin'd by the Select men Who Informs that in their Pas-
sage hither, they touch'd atHomes's hold, where they Stay'd about
Twelve hours, That they Understood the Small Pox was not within
Five miles of said Place, That none of his Men were at the Old
Town Harbour, but they lodg'd on board the Schooner, and are all
in good health, their loading Consists of about Twelve Hogs heads
of Sugar only.
The Select men having Considered the above Report, and being
of Opinion that the said Vessell and Company, Passengers, Goods,
and every thing on board, According to the best of their Judgment
are clear of Infection, And therefore that She may be permitted to
come up to Town ; Gave a Certificate Accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 11, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Uutchinson
[266.] Upon a Motion made respecting the Warlike Stores
at the South Sconce, which lye much exposed to be Embezell'd.
Voted, That mr. Clarke be desired to take Care that the same be
secured in such a manner as to him shall seem meet.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 18, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Upon Information That One Trap (a Pilot) is come hither from
Edgar Town, on Martha's Vinyard, where the Small Pox is preva-
lent.
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed and ordered
forthwith to Wait upon the Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esqr. One of
His Majesties Justices of the Peace, And in the name of the Select
men to Inform him thereof. That so proper Care may be taken
in Order to prevfent the bringing that Distemper to this Town.
[267.] Voted, That Capt. Armitage and Capt. Lyman be
de=ired to Dispose of the Butter and Flour belonging to the Estate
of Jabez Bacon lately Deceased of the Small Pox at Rainsford
Island left by said Bacon in the Hands of mr. Eleazar Flagg, and
make report of their doings therein.
Mr. Sumner, One of the Select men of the Town of Roxbury
Informs that m". angier, the Wife of mr. Ames Angier, is resident
94 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
in the Roxbury, and in a very weak and low Condition, and has
not where with to Support herself, And Prays, that Whereas tho
said m™. angier belongs to the Town of Boston that there may be
due Care taken of her Accordingly ; The Select Men of Boston
having some Years since, Viz', in the year, 1728. Given from
under their Hands so to do.
Upon a Motion made the Town Clerk was desired to prepare the
Leases for the Granary Cellar, to mr. Thomas Hubbard, According
to former agreement, Entred the 5th. of October last past.
[268.] At a Meeting of His Majesties Justices of the Peace
together with the Select men, Jan. 19, 1737.
Present
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
The Hon. Joseph Wadsworlh Esqr.
Justices of
the Peace
The Hon. Antho^- Stoddard Esqr.
Samuel Sewall Ksqr.
Abiel Walley Esqr.
John Fay er weather Esqr.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. "|
Capt. Jonathan Armitage
Mr. David Collson ^ Select men
Capt. Caleb Lyman
Mr. Jonas Clarke
Whereas, We have receiv'd Information That a Certain Negro
Man, is taken Sick of the Small Pox. at Rainsford Island, and that
Several Persons dwelling on said Island are liable to that Distem-
per, and may soon be taken ill with it. And whereas there is
Provision made whereby Persons may be prevented or restrained
from going to, or coming from said Island, by means where of
[269.] There is the greatest Danger of bringing and Spreading
the Infection among the Inhabitants of this Town, or other places ;
And Whereas also the Hospital, formerly Erected at Spectacle
Island for the reception of Persons Visited with the said Distemper
or any other Contagious Sickness, or coming from any Place or
Places where such Sickness prevails, is lately Disposed of b}- the
Province, And another Built and provided for the Ends aforesaid
at Rainsford Island, but as Yet no Act is pass'd Impowering any
Person or Persons to Send any Person or Persons that Shall be so
Visited to it. Therefore,
Voted, That the Hon. Edward Hutchinson, Anthony Stoddard
and John Jeffries Esq™. and Capt. Jonathan Armitage be, and
hereby are desired to Wait upon His Excellency the Governour
and to Acquaint him of the Hazard the Town -is in. And to Pray
His Excellency to Call a Council on the Morrow (if he please) to
Consider of the Affair, and to give such direction and Orders re-
lating thereto, as to His Excellency and Honours shall seem meet
and expedient on such an Occasion.
[27O.] The following Order was presented to the Select men,
by mr. Deputy Secretary Frost, Viz'.
At a Council held at the Council Chamber in Boston, upon
Fryday Jan. 20, 1737.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737-8. 95
Upon Application made by John Jeffries Esquire, in behalf of
divers Justices of the Peace and of the Select men of the Town of
Boston, Informing that a Negro Man at Rainsfords Island was
taken ill of the Small Pox ; and that divers Persons at the said
Island are liable to the same Infection ; And also that there is
danger of the Small Pox Spreading by the Coming of Persons
privately into said Town from Martha's Vinyard or other places
infected, and Praying the Direction of this Board thereon.
Ordered, That the Justices and Select men of the Town of
Boston be Impowered to Send down all Infected Persons, or
Persons coming from places infected, to the Hospital at Rains-
ford Island, in the same manner they might by Law have Sent
them to the Hospital on Spectacle Island ; and to take Effectual
[271.] Care to keep them there, till they be clear of Infection ;
As also to Send any Goods to the said Island that may be in
Danger of Spreading the Infection, And to do all other things Neces-
sary for preventing the Small Pox from coming into, and Spread-
ing in the Town of Boston. The Charge to be born as the Law
directs.
J. BELCHER
A true Copy Examin'd
P. SIMON FROST Dep1. Sec17.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 20, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth.
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Whereas the Small Pox is broken out at Rainsford Island, and
there are Several Persons there liable to that infection, In order
to prevent (if possible) the Spreading of it in the Town [272.]
Of Boston or else where, It is tho't Necessary to Set a Guard upon
said Island, to hinder persons from Landing there, and also from
going off said Island during the Continuance of the Small Pox there.
Accordingly mr. Ebenezer Winborn was sent for, and Appeared,
And upon the Motion made, He accepted to go down to Rainsfords
Island upon the Business above mentioned, and to Continue there
until further Order, for which Service the Select men agreed to
Allow him Eight Shillings P. Diem, and his Diet.
The following is Copy of a Warrant impowering the said
Winburne Accordingly.
Suffolk sc. Boston Jan. 20, 1737.
Whereas Complaint is made to us the Subscribers that there is
One Person now Sick of the Small Pox and Sundry others in danger
of being Sick there of at the Hospital at Rainsford Island, Where
by without Special Care His Majesty's good Subjects in the Town of
Boston as well as other Towns may be [273.] Exposed in their
Health.
96 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Pursuant therefore to the Direction of the Law in that Case
made and provided, and the Order of the Governour and Council
of this Day, You are here by Directed and required forthwith to
repair to the Hospital aforesaid, And Carefully to Watch the same
by night and Day in such manner as to prevent all Persons coming
on or going off said Island until further Order from proper Au-
thority, for which this shall be your Sufficient Warrant.
Edwd. Hutchinson ) Justices of
Sam. Sewall j the Peace
John Jeffries ^
David Collson
Caleb Lyman
Jonas Clarke J
To Mr. Ebenezer Winburn.
^ Select men
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 25, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
[274.] The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Informs that John Read
Esqr. has made the Second Payment, Viz'. Three Hundred and
Forty Pounds, being part of the Purchase Consideration for the
Township, Number One, Sold to him by Auction the 30th. of June
last past, Which money lies in his hands.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 30, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Whereas We are informed that One Nicholas Donneval is now
dangerously Sick at the House of John Keeffe having nothing to
Support himself, nor Friends to relieve him, the said Keeffe Pray-
ing that he may be removed from his House, for that he is not able
to Support him at his own Charge, And Whereas We Apprehend
the said Donneval is (under his present Circumstances) a proper
[275. J Object of the Publick Charity, The Town Clerk is here by
directed in the Name and by Order of the Select men to Certify the
same to the Gentlemen the Overseers of the Poor, and to recom-
mend the said Donneval to be received and Supported at the Alms
house at the Charge of the Province. A Certificate was given
Accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 6, 1737.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737-8. 97
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchiuson
The Leases for the Granary Cellar being drawn According to
Order, they were Executed and Mutually Exchanged by the Select
men, and mr. Thomas Hubbard, Agreeable to the Vote of the Town
1 in powering the Selectmen thereto.
[276.] At a Meeting of the Honourable His Majesties Justices
of the Peace, with the Gentlemen tbe Select men of Boston, in the
Council Chamber. Feb. 6. 1737.
Present
The Hon Edwd. Hutchinson Esqr. ~) Justices of
Samuel Sewall Esqr. (Major) [• the Peace
Samuel Adams Esqr. )
Mr. David Collson ")
Capt. Alexr. Forsyth
Capt. Caleb Lyman }• Select men
Mr. Jonas Clarke
Mr. Thos. Hutchinson Junr.
A General Walk or Visitation of the Town was then Agreed upon,
to be the Twenty first of February Currant to Meet at Nine o'Clock
in the Morning if the Weather be fair. According to the Order or
Sortment then made.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 8, 1737.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Hutchiuson
[277.] The Town Clerk is directed to write a Letter to the
Hon. Judge Prescott, in the Name of the Select men, to put him in
mind of the Sitting of the Superiour Court next Tuesday, When
the Case is to be Tried between the Town and mr. Everills heirs,
and to desire he would not fail of being in Town on that Occa-
sion.
And by the same Messenger to write a Letter to Col°. Tyng at
Dunstable, in the Name of the Select men, desiring the favour of
him to Search the Papers of his Grand father, in his Hands, for
any papers that may give light in the Case depending between the
Town of Boston, and mr. Everills heirs ; and if he finds any to
Send 'em to them, Who will readily pay all Charges that may
arise there by, and cheerfully Satisfy him for his time and
trouble.
98 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 10., 173T.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutehiuson
[278.] The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Informs, That upon the
Motion and According to the desire of the Select men, He had pre-
sented mr. Andrew Lane with the Sum of Ten Pounds as a Fee
from the Town in the Trial of the Cause depending between the
Town and James Everills heirs, which is to come on at the Supe-
riour Court the 14th. Current.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 13, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Whereas the Sum of Fifty Pounds has been lately given to John
Read and William Shirley Esqr". as a Fee from the Town in the
Trial of the Cases depending in the Law between the Town and
the Heirs of James Everill, which is to come on at the next
[279.] Superiour Court, As Entred the 7Ih. of December last.
Voted, That the further Sum of Thirty Pounds be presented to
the said Gentlemen in equal halves to make their Fees for this
Trial equal to the Fees given them at the Former Trial, which was
Forty Pounds apeice ; And the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. is desired
to advance the said Sura of Thirty Pounds out of the Moneys lying
in his Hands belonging to the Town, received for the Townships
Sold the 30th. of June last.
And that the said Sum be drawn out of the Town Treasury and
put into the Hands of mr. Jeffries again, in the next draught made
upon the Treasury.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 15, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Capt. Armitage Informs That mr. William [28O.] Waters
came Yesterday from Rainsford Island and informs that the
People there are all in good health, and that mr. Winborn desires
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737-8. 99
tlie Select men to give Orders for his coining up to Town, if they
see meet.
Voted, That mr. Ebenezer Winburn be directed to come up to
Town by the first Opportunity, taking all possible Care of his
Clothes, and everything else that may retain Infection, and that he
be Notified of this Order as soon as may be, And also
Voted, That the Town Clerk be desired to write to mr. Waters
at the Hospital on Rainsford Island, and to inform him that the
Scbct men he would exhibit to them an acco'. of the Wearing
Apparel and other Effects now in his Hands of late belonging to
Jabez Bacon lately Deceased of the Small Pox at said Island.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 16. 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries. Esqr.
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[281.] The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Informs that according
to the Vote pass'd by the Select men, as Entred the 13th. instant
he had presented to Mess". Read and Shirley the Sum of Thirty
Pounds, in addition to what was Ordered to be given them the I8t.
of December last past, Viz'. Fifteen Pounds to John Read Esqr.
and Fifteen Pounds more to William Shirley Esqr.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 20. 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Whereas on the late Trial had between the Town and Everills
heirs the Jury found a Special Verdict, which of Necessity will
require further pleading, or arguing on a point of Law, Therefore
in Consideration thereof.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be [282.] And
hereby is desired to present the Attorneys, Viz'. John Read and
William Shirley Esq™. with the further Sum of Forty Pounds, (out
of the Money lying in his Hands received for Townships Sold &c.)
to be equally divided between them for their Encouragement in
prosecuting the said Affair, And that a Draft be made on the Town
Treasurer for the said Sum, to be repaid to the Hon. John Jeffries
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 22, 1737.
100 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Ebenezer Winburn Informs, That mr. Jabez Bacon who
lately died of the Small Pox, at the Hospital on said Island has
left in the Hands of One Francis Craft [283.] Servant to Capt.
Davis, One pair of Silver Shoe Buckles, one pair of Gold buttons,
a Small parcel of Silver and Gold, and Sundrys of Wearing
Apparel.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 27, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Upon Consideration of the Services of mr. Gerrish the Town
Clerk in Attending the Select men's Meetings the Year past, and
his other Service in the Town Affairs.
Voted, That he be Allowed the Sum of Twenty five Pounds.
March 1, 1737.
Whereas the Pipes Conveying Water from the Orange Tree to
the Conduit in Ann Street [284.] Are Stopt and Application is*
made to the Select men for liberty to Open the Ground where it
may be Necessary, in Order to remove the said Obstruction.
Liberty is Accordingly Granted to Habijah Savage and William
Tyler Esqr. to Dig up the Pavement, and to Open the Ground in
Hanover Street, Wings Lane or Ann Street as Occasion shall
require. Upon Condition that they Open the Ground for the
length only of Two pipes at the same time, and that they then forth-
with make good the Ground again, before they open in another
place, that so the Inhabitants may not be incommoded thereby,
And that they keep the same together with the Pavement in
good repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select
men for the time being.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Mar. 1, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737-8. 101
[285.] Whereas another Trial is to come on tomorrow by
Review, between the Town and Everills Heirs.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be and here by is
desired to present the Sum of Forty Pounds to the Two Attorneys
for the Town, Viz'. Twenty Pounds to John Read Esqr. and Twenty
Pounds to William Shirley Esqr. in addition to the Fees Already
given them. That he Advance the same out of the Moneys lying
in his Hands received for Townships Sold, and that the said Sum
of Forty Pounds be drawn out of the Town Treasury payable to
mr. Jeffries in the next draught made thereon.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Mar. 6, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth Warrants to the
Constables of Boston [286.] In His Majesties Name requiring
them forth with to Warn all the Free holders and other Inhabitants
Qualified as the Law directs, to Convene at the Town house on
Monday next the Thirteenth of March Current, at Nine o' Clock in
the forenoon, Then and there to Nominate and Chuse meet Persons
to Serve the Town the Year ensuing, as Select men, Town Clerk,
Overseers of the Poor, Constables and other Officers as the Law
directs ; To Grant such Sums of Money as shall be judg'd Needful
for relief of the Poor and defraying other Necessary Charges ; To
receive a further list of Persons qualified to Serve on the Petit
Jury, as also the Reports of Several Committees. To Agree upon,
Conclude and finish such other Matters and things as were under
Consideration at former Meetings, and Continued to be further
debated at this, and also such other Matters as may be proper for
their Consideration at this Meeting.
Voted, That the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to Wait
upon the Assessors for an Attested Copy of their List and Valua-
tion of Estates and faculties for the Currant Year [287.] To be
lodg'd with the Town Clerk as the Law directs, To be produced if
occasion shall require to determine any disputes which may happen
to arise respecting the Qualification of Persons offering their Votes
at Publick Town Meetings.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Mar. 13, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
102 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Tins Day the Select men Executed a Deed to the Hon. Jacob
Wendell Esqr. of a Tract of Land of the Contents of Six Mile8
Square, not as yet laid out, but to be laid out in some Suitable
place in the Unappropriated Lands of this Province, Agreeable to a
Grant made by the Great and General Court the 28. May 1735 to
the Town of Boston, Sold at a Publick Auction the 30th. of June
last past, to the said [288.] Wendell, The Deed was Acknowl-
edged the same Day before Samuel Sevvall Esqr. Justice of Peace.
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr. at the same time Executed Two
Bonds to the Select men Viz'. '
One for the Payment of the Sum of on or before
the .
The other for the Payment of the Sum of on or before
the . Which said Two Bonds are deposited in the Hands of
the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
[289.] At a Meeting of the Select men, March 15, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Jonathan Armitage
Mr. David Collson
Capt. Alexander Forsyth
Capt. Caleb Lyman
Mr. .Jonas Clarke
Mr. Thomas llutchinson
Whereas the Inhabitants in Town Meeting Assembled the 14th.
Instant, Voted and Ordered that the Openings or Gaps which lead
into the Common be made up with Posts and a Rail on the Top,
to prevent Carts &c. from going over it, and spoiling the Herbage.
Voted, That mr. Collson be and hereby is desired to cause the
same to be forthwith Effected, leaving only One Gap or inlet near
the Granary to go up along by the Work house to Beacon Street,
Agreeable to the said order.
Mr. Samuel Smith, Informs, That Henry [29O.] Lindsey a
Sailor, has been Sick for the Space of Six or Seven Weeks at his
House, at the lower end of Summer Street that the said Lindsey's
Father lives at Saco, that having been at Considerable Charges
already for his Subsistence, He now prays the Select men would
please to ease him of such a burden and charge if they see Cause.
Upon Consideration thereof,
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to inform the said Smith,
that they Apprehend they cannot According to Law, lay the Charge
upon the Town, for that he should have given seasonable Notice
thereof, but Neglected so to do.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Mar. 16, 1737.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1737-8. 103
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Whereas another Trial of the Causes [291.] Between the Town
and mr. Everills Heirs, is to come on tomorrow.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be desired to present
the Sum of Twenty Pounds to the two Attorneys for the Town,
Viz4. Ten Pounds to John Read Esqr. and Ten Pounds to William
Shirley Esqr. in Addition to the Fees already given them ; That he
be desired to Advance the said Money, out of the Moneys lying in
his Hands which is received for the Townships Sold, and that the
said Sum of Twenty Pounds be drawn out of the Town Treasury,
payable to mr. Jeffries, in the next draught.
At a Meeting of the Select men, March 27, 1738
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Hutchinson
A Venire being Issued out from the Clerks Office, for returning
Ten Petit Jurors to Serve [293.1 At the Inferiour Court of Com-
mon pleas, and Court of General Sessions of the Peace to be
holden at Boston for the County of Suffolk on the first Tuesday of
April next, It is here by Ordered that the Tickets be drawn Ac-
cordingl}', on Wednesday next the 29th. Currant, at Three o'Cloek
Afternoon, And mr. Savell is directed to deliver the Venire to One
of the Constables of Boston, that he may Notify the Inhabitants
in the Way and Manner as is by Law prescribed, that so they may
be present, if they see cause.
At a Meeting of the Select men, March 29, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Thomas Inches, bro't before the Select men One John Mc.
Neal, a Young [293.] Man blind, Who had been at his House for
about a fortnight past, Mc. Neal Says that he came from Scotland
to Philadelphia about Three Years a<jo, and from Philadelphia
came to New York, and from New York travel'd to this Town by
Land.
The said Mc. Neal was Ordered to Depart the Town, within Ten
Days, or else that he must expect to be sent out of the Town, in
manner as the Law directs.
The Select men having perused an acco'. of the Overseers of the
Poor, of Charges on Sundry Persons not belonging to any Town
in this Province.
104 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Ordered That the Town Clerk draw Two Copies of said acco*. in
Order to have the same presented for payment out of the Province
Treasur3*, Exclusive of the Articles respecting John Lashley, for
whom Bond was- given to the Town Treasurer (to indemnify the
Town) by Thomas Fisher, who imported him.
Complaint being made that the Fence of the South burying place
at the North [294.] End of the Alms house is broken clown,
whereby the Tombs &c. are in danger of receiving damage by
Horses &c. which get into the Burying place.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage be desired to cause the said Fence
to be forthwith repaired.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 5, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Thomas Baker being present Signified his intention of Open-
ing a School in the Town, for Reading, Writing and Arithmetick,
Praying the Select men to Allow and Approve of him for that Ser-
vice ; Which Motion being Considered ;
Voted, That the said Baker be and [295.] Here by is approv'd
of, and has Liberty Granted him Accordingly to keep a School
within this Town for Teaching Reading Writing and Arithmetick,
so long as he Continues to behave himself to the Approbation of the
Select men of the Town for the time being.
Liberty is hereby Granted to Doctor William Douglass to Dig
up the Pavement and Open the Ground in Hanover Street, in order
to Clear the Drain from his Cellar, into the Common Shore in said
Street. Upon Condition that he forthwith make good the Ground
and Pavement again, and keep the same in repair from time to
time to the Satisfaction of the Selectmen.
Voted, That the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to draw
an Order to mr. Eleazar Flagg. in the Name of the Select men
desiring him to deliver to mr. John Savell, the Flour and Butter
remaining in his Hands, belonging to the Estate of Jabez Bacon,
Who lately died of the Small pox at Rainsfords Island.
[296.] Mr. Increase Blake, Sealer of Weights and Measures
Informs, That One half Hundred Weight, and a Nest of Troy
Weights wah Beam and Scales are Wanting, and that without them
he cannot perform the Duty of his Office, required in the Law,
And therefore Prays the Selectmen would please to give Order
that so he may be provided with them. He likewise Informs that
he has in his Hands belonging to the Town, and Old Brass Half
Bushel, but being broken is of no service.
Upon Consideration of mr. Blake's Motion,
Voted, That mr. Blake be and hereby is desired and impowered
to dispose of the Old Brass Half Bushel, for the most he can get
for it, And that he also procure One half Hundred Weight at the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 105
best and cheapest rate that he can, and One Wooden Bu shell, and
got them proved & Sealed by the Standards in the hands of the
Province Treasurer, and that he keep the same for the Use of the
Town as the Law directs, and that he report his Doings herein to
the Select men.
Whereas upon a report made by the [297.] Select men to the
Town, at the Annual Meeting the 13. of March last past, relating
to present State of the Ferry between Boston and Wiunisimet,
The Inhabitants did by their Vote then past, Desire and Impower
the Select men to Lease out the said Ferry for a Term of Years, or
from Year to Year in the best manner they can for the Advantage
of the Town.
Pursuant to the said recited Order. •
Voted, That the Town Clerk cause the same to be Speedily Ad-
vertised in the Publick News Papers, that so it may be Effected
as soon as may be.
Mr. Collson and Capt. Lyman a Committee Appointed the 29th.
March last to make Enquiry after a Suitable place whereon to Set
the South Engine &c. Reported, That they had treated with the
Trustees of Trinity Church in Summer Street for liberty to Set the
Engine house on the back side of said Church land, near to mr.
Gooch's Barn, and that they had Obtained Liberty accordingly,
upon Condition the same should be removed again when the said
Church should desire the same [298.] and at the Town's Charge.
Ami Presented a Copy from the Record thereof made in the said
Churches Book. Attested by mr. Thomas Greene One of the
Trustees.
Thereupon, Voted, That mr. Collson and Capt. Lyman be and
hereby are further desired and Impowered to Cause the said Engine
House to be removed from the place where it now stands, and to
fix it upon the Place mentioned in their Report, The same being
accepted by the Select men upon the Condition propos'd.
Capt. Jonathan Armitage Desires Liberty to Erect a Tomb in
the South burying place, on the North line. His former desire
made in the Year 1734. being Omitted Entring at time.
Capt. Beekmau appearing according to order, Informs That one
Smith and his Wife came as Passengers with him from New
York in Order to their getting a Passage to London, He also Prom-
ises that in Case they do not go for London in a short time, He
will give Security for them to the [299.] Satisfaction of the
Select men as the Law directs, He further informs, That the other
Persons who came Passengers with him also, are already gone to
the Eastward, where they live.
The Selectmen have Nominated and Chosen The Hon. John
Jeffries Esquire, Capt. Jonathan Armitage, mr. David Collson,
Capt. Alexander Forsyth, Capt. Caleb Lyman, mr. Jonas Clarke,
mr. Thomas Hutchinson Junr. (Select men) with Samuel Watts
Esqr. Capt. Nathauael Oliver, Mess". John Floyd, Jacob Hasey,
Thomas Berry, Thomas Pratt, and Samuel Floyd, or any Two of
them, to Run the lines and renew the Bound Marks betwixt the
Town of Boston, and the Towns of Maiden, Lynn and Reading, in
Conjunction with such Persons as shall be Chosen and appointed
106 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
to that Service by the Selectmen of each of the said Towns re-
spectively, The said Work to be Attended and performed, on
Monday the Seventeenth of April Currant. And the said Select
men do propose and direct, that those Gentlemen, Who for and in
the behalf of the Town of Boston shall join in running the line
next to the Town of Maiden [3OO.] Do meet at the House of
mr. John Rachel tit Eight of the Clock in the Morning of said Day.
That those who arc to run the line next to the Town of Lynn, do
meet at the House of the late Capt. Elisha Beunet, at Nine O'clock
in the Morning, And that those who are to run the line next to the
Town of Reading, do meet at the Three County-heap of Stones, at
Two O'Clock in the Afternoon of said Day. But, if the Weather
on the said Seventeenth of April should prove wet, and apparently
Unsutablc for the performance of this Work, Then and in that
Case, the Select men do propose and appoint the same to be
Attended and performed on Tuesday the Twenty fifth of April
current, and to meet at the Hours before mentioned.
It is also hereby Ordered That the Town Clerk do by Letters
(in the name of the Select men) give notice here of to the Select
men of the Towns of Maiden, Lynn, and Reading, Accordingly.
And further, That mr. Savell do seasonably notify the Gentelmen
of the Committee, Who live at Rumney Marsh, to meet at the House
of rnr. John Rachel at [3O1.] Half an hour after Seven o'Clock
in the Morning, of the said Day, In order to Consider and determine
how to Divide. N.B. Letters were accordingly written, and sent
sent (sic) to the Select men of the Towns of Maiden Lynn and Read-
ing, Of which the following is Copy, Viz4.
The Select men of Boston
To
The Select men of Maiden
Boston, April 5th. 1738.
Gentlemen
These are to -give you notice that this present Year is
the Time wherein, according to Law, We are required to
Run the Boundary line betwixt this Town and the Town of
Maiden.
You are therefore desired to Appoint and Impower a Committee
to .loin with that of Ours for the Performance of the said Service ;
and that they meet us at the House of mr. John Rachel, on Monday
tl-e Seventeeth Day of April Current, at Eight o'Clock in the Morn-
ing. The Persons Appointed in [3O2.J Behalf of this Town, are
os loliows Viz'.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esquire, Capt. Jonathan Armitage, mr.
David Collson, Capt. Alexander Forsyth, Capt. Caleb Lyman, mr.
Jonas Clarke, mr. Thomas Hutchinson Junr. (Selectmen). Samuel
\v atts Esqr. Capt Nathanael Oliver, Mess". John Floyd, Jacob
Hasey, Thomas Berry, Joshua Pratt and Samuel Floyd, and they,
or any Two of them are Impowered to run the line and renew the
Bound marks, between the Towns of Boston and Maiden, But if
the weather, on the said Seventeenth of April should prove wet,
and apparently unsutable for the performance of this Work, Then
and in that case, We do propose and appoint to Attend the same
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on Tuesday the Twenty fifth of April current, to meet at the Hour
and Place above mentioned
By Order of the Select men of Boston
SAMUEL GERRISH Town Clerk.
The same Letters were sent to Lynn and Reading changing only
the time and place of Meeting.
[3O3.] At a Meeting of the Select men, April 12, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John JeffriesEsq'.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. John Harris One of the Constables of Boston, Informs That
by Order of lawful Authority he lately carried down to Rainsford
Island Two Men belonging to the Brig1. Sarah, Richard Williams
Master, namely Benjamin Cook and Cradock Charito who came
from Barbadoes, where the Small pox is very rife. And that rnr.
Waters who lives at the Hospital there, desired him upon his return
to Boston to inform the Selectmen that his Provision was expended,
so that he could not Subsist the Persons so sent to him, unless
some care be taken to Send them Supplies, And Prays the Select
men to take it into Consideration' and give Orders there on as they
shall think meet; The Selectmen Accordingly [3O4.] taking said
Message into Consideration.
Voted, That the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to write
a Letter to mr. Waters in the Name of the Select men, Desiring
him to take Care to provide for the Subsistence of the Two Men
lately sent down to him, during there Stay there, and to inform
him that he shall be Allow'd and Paid after Uie rate of Twenty
Shillings p. Week for each Man, for the same.
Mr. Samuel Bass and the Widow Harvey Appearing, Informed
the Select men, That as they are the present Occupants of the
Lands in Water Street belonging to the Town, which were formerly
Leased to Mess™. John Joyliffc and Jonathan Briclgham, and as
ihose Leases are near upon expiring, and New Ones to bs made,
They desire they may have the preference, in taking Leases, each
One for the past they are in Possession of, provided th-y can agree
as to the Rent.
Mr Francis Willoughby the Overseer of the Granarys, Informs,
that there is now in [3O5.] the Granary a Considerable Quantity
of Old Corn, that lies upon Spoil, That the Price of Indian Corn
at the Granary (as last Stated by the Select men) is Ten Shillings
the Bushel, and of Rye Sixteen Shillings, And further, that the
Price of Indian Corn as Sold at the Mill, is Nine Shillings the
Bushel, and Rye Fifteen Shillings, Praying the Select men s Con-
sideration and Order thereon.
In Consideration of mr. Willoughby's Motion,
It is Voted, that he be, and is hereby directed to Sell the Indian
Corn at Nine Shillings p. Bushell ; and provided, it' does uot go
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off at that price, then to lower it to Eight Shillings and Six pence ;
and Also that he have Liberty to dispose of Two or Three Bushels
of said Corn at One lime, to any of the Inhabitants of the Town.
Whereas frequent Complaints are made by the Inhabitants, that
in several parts of the Town, the Pavements before the Houses are
pitch'd so steep that People passing upon them often fall down,
and are in great danger of breaking their Limbs &c. [3O6-]
Particularly in Fish Street at the North end near before Capt.
Nicholas Davis's house in Cornhill, and Major Mascarene's in
School Street.
The Select men taking the said Complaints into Consideration,
Voted, That the Pavements at the several places aforementioned,
are an Nusance.
Voted, That the said Pavements be forthwith taken up and
regulated.
Voted, That the Select men do all join as a Committee to see
the said regulation, as soon as may be, Effected.
The Select men taking into Consideration a Motion made by mr.
John Ilooton, Complaining of a Nusance in Fish Street.
Voted, That the Select men do meet upon the Spot next Fryday
at Eleven o'Clock in order to View the same.
Upon a Motion made,
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to go to Dor-
othy Watson and to Enquire whether She is upon removing
out [3O7 .] Of the Town with her Child, and if not, That then he
take the Course the Law prescribes to send them out of Town
forthwith. And Further, Mr. Savell is hereby directed to take
the same Course with Martin Hughes and his Wife, and Children.
They having been warned to depart According to Law.
Whereas mr. William Lorkin is lately come into this Town, And
has Open'd a Shop, not having had the Approbation of the Select
men for his so doing, Which is Contrary to the Law in that Case
provided, Therefore,
Voted, That mr. Savell be, and he is hereby directed and Ordered
to prosecute the said Lorkin for the same, according to Law.
Voted, That the Select men will meet upon Tuesday next at
Three o'Clock in the Afternoon upon the Affair of regulating the
Porters.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 19, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Lyman
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Clarke
[3O8 .] Mr. James Thompson a Taylor from London (in Capt.
Shepardson) Prays for Liberty to Open a Shop in this Town for
the carrying on his said Calling and for the Sale of English Goods.
He informs that he Las brought with him Sufficient Effects to In-
demnify the Town, as the Law directs.
Mr. Richard Hall, late of Roxbury has been in this Town about
Two Mouths, and now lives at mr. Jenkins's lately the Widow
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How, He desires Liberty to Open a Shop and to carry on his Calling
and Offers to give Security to Indemnify the Town as the Law
directs. He was Accordingly Ordered to Attend next Wednesday,
and to bring his Suretys with him.
Mr. Patrick Fitz-Gibbon, Victualler in behalf of himself and his
Partner Henry Dunworth, Desires Liberty to Open a Butchers
Shop, in Cornhill, where mr. Debuke lately kept his Shop, He was
also Ordered to attend next Wednesday.
Mr. Savell is directed to take up the [3O9.] Receipts given by
the Clerks of the Market, who serv'd in that Office the last Year,
and to receive of them the Scales and Weight?, belonging to the
Town and that he deliver to the Clerks of the Market newly chosen,
the said Scales and Weights for the Towns service, taking their
Receipts for the same, as is customary.
Ordered, That the assize of Bread be, and hereby is Stated at
the rate -of Sixteen Shillings p. Bushell for Wheat, and Three
Shillings and Six pence p. Bushell Allow'd for Charges, which is
as follows, Viz*.
or. dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 2. 6.
Wheaten 3. 9.
Household 4. 12.
Six penny Wheaten Loaf 1 Ib. 5. 6.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 26, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lymau
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[31O.] Richard Hall Cordwainer and Sobiah his Wife are
Admitted Inhabitants, upon Condition that Capt. Samuel Stevens
and mr. Thomas Gobbet, both of Roxbury, do give Bond in the
Sum of Two Hundred Pounds, to Indemnify the Town, as the
Law directs
Upon Consideration of the Motion or desire of James Thompson,
Taylor, for Liberty to Open a Shop, in Order to carry on his Call-
ing, and for Sale of English Goods, as Entred the 19th. of April
current, Liberty was* accordingly Granted
William Wallace a Pedlar, and his Wife, being lately come into
this Town from Philadelphia, Appearing, He informs That he has
resided for about Three Weeks last past at One James Mc.Cul-
lough's, and before that, he Says He lodg'd at One Craig's for
about One Month. He was directed to Appear next Wednesday
with Sufficient Sureties to Indemnify the Town as the Law directs.
[311.] At a Meeting of the Select men, May, 3, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Eeqr.
Capt. Armitage
110 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Capt. Armitage and mr. Clarke Appointed a Committee to treat
with Jonas Mace, Who desires to Hire the Shop Adjoining to the
South Market. Report, That they have accordingly attended that
Service And have Agreed with the said Mace, to Let the said Shop
to him for One Year Commencing the 27th. of April last past, at
the Rent of Eight Pounds p. annum, the same to be paid Quarterly*
Voted, That this Report be Accepted.
Mr. Harrison Gray being present, The Select men, discoursed
with him respecting the Rent of the Towns Warehouse in Mer-
chants Row now in his Occupation, and Jt was mutually agreed
between the Select men and the said Gray as follows, Viz'.
That the said Ware house [312.] Be Let to him the said Gray,
for the term of One Year to Commence the first Day of May
Current, at the Rent of Fifty Pounds p. annum, to be paid to the
Town Treasurer, at Four Quarterly Payments.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth Warrants directed to
the Constables of Boston.
In His Majesties Name Requiring them forthwith to warn all the
Freeholders and other Inhabitants of said Town (within their
Precincts) that have an Estate of Forty Shillings p. annum, of
Free hold in Land within this Province or Territory at the least,
or other Estate to the Value of Fifty Pounds Sterling, To Convene
at the Town house, upon Wednesday the Tenth of May Current,
at Nine o'Clock in the forenoon Then and there to Elect and Depute,
One or more Persons (being Free holders and resident in the Town)
According to the number Set and limited by an Act of the General
Assembly, To Serve for and Represent them in a Great and General
Court, appointed to be Convened held and kept for His Majesty's
Service at the Court house in Boston, Upon [313.] Wednesday
the Thirty-first of May Current, and so De Die in Diem during
their Session and Sessions, according to a Warrant under the Hand
and Seal of Edward Winslow Esqr. Sheriff of the County of
Suffolk, bearing Date the 24th. Day of April anno Domini 1738. In
the Eleventh Year of His Majesties Reign.
They are alike required to Warn all the Free holders and other
Inhabitants of said Town duly Qualified as the Law directs, to
Meet at the same time and place, To Grant such Sum or Sums of
Money as may be thought needful for the relief of the Poor, and
defraying other Necessary Charges ; To Chuse Two Assessors,
and Two Constables, with such other Officers as may be wanting ;
and to receive the Reports of Several Committees, &c. &c.
At a Meeting of the Select men, May. 9, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. llutchinson
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. Ill
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. made a Motion [314.] That
some Loads of Dirt or Mould might be Carried into the Common,
to fill up several large holes that are there made, and also to Dig
a small Trench to draw off the Water in a Pond at the bottom of
the Common, below the Powder house.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be desired to see the
same Effected.
Memorandum. May 13, 1738.
Upon Information that Capt. Spear who lately Arriv'd from
Philadelphia, is taken ill with the Small Pox, at mr. Warden's
house, on Poole's Wharff , — The Hon. Jacob Wendell and An-
thony Stoddard Esqrs. Two of His Majesties Justices of the Peace,
and Capt. Armitage and mr. Hutchinson, Two of the Select men
of Boston, Signed the following order. Viz'.
Suffolk so. Boston, 13. May. 1738.
Whereas We have received Information that Capt. Joseph
Spear lately arrived from Philadelphia is now Sick of the Small
Pox in this Town. For preventing the Spreading [315.] Of the
said Infectious Distemper.
You are hereby Required forthwith to Cause the said Joseph
Spear, together with his Bed and Bedding, and all his Cloathing,
and whatever else belongs to him, from whence any Danger of
Spreading said Infection may arise to be removed to the Hospital
at Rainsfords Island, there to remain until further Order shall be
given by proper Authority for his removal thence.
of the Peace
Tuo8. HUTCHINSON JUNB. ) c ,
JONATHAN ARMITAGE } Select men
To mr. KICHD. HUBBARD
At a Meeting of the Select men, May, 24. 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Increase Blake the Sealer of Weights and Measures, In-
forms that One of the Brass [316.] Half Hundred belonging to
the Town, is wanting, in its Weight, and that it cannot be re-
paired, unless it be new Cast.
Voted, That mr. Blake, be directed and desired to get the said
Weight cast a new, as soon as may be, and in the best Way, he
can, and that he get the same proved by the Province Standard, in
the hands of mr. Treasurer Foye.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Desires he may have the Herbage
of the Old Burying place for the Year Current.
Upon Complaint that the Pavements in many parts of the Town
arc broken, and want some repair.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Lyman and mr. Clarke be a
118 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Committee to View the said Pavements, and cause the necessary
repairs to be made Accordingly.
Mr. James Nichols Barber, who has for some time past hired
a Shop of Charles Henley, which belongs to the Town, Situate in
Queen Street. Prays he may have Liberty [317.] To hire the
said Shop of the Town.
Voted, That mr. Collson, Capt. Lynaan, and mr. Hutchinson be
desired to treat with the said Nichols about the same, and are hereby
Impowered to Let the said Shop to him, or to any other Person
with whom they may Agree, for the best advantage of the Town
And they are also Desired to make Enquiry into the Circumstances
of the said Charles Henley, and know what Ai rears are due to the
Town, and what prospect their is of his Discharging the same,
and to report thereon as soon as Conveniently they can.
Mr. Constable Boardman being sent for Appeared to whom was
delivered the Sheriffs Precept for the Choice of Representatives,
with the Select mens Return thereupon, Who was Directed to
Notify and Summon the Gentlemen Elected, and therein named,
to attend accordingly, and to return the Precept to the Town
Clerk, who is directed to deliver the same to mr. Sheriff Winslow.
[318.] At a Meeting of the Select men, May, 29, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr. appearing in behalf of himself
and others, the Proprietors of the Long Wharf, Prays that Liberty
may be Granted them to Frame a Crane in the Common where the
Timber lyes for that Use.
Voted, That Liberty be and hereby is Granted them Accord-
ingly.
The Orders for regulating and Ascertaining the Wages of Com-
mon Porters, being several times Read,
Voted, That the same be Accepted.
Voted, That the Town Clerk be directed to prepare and post up
Advertisements, Notifying all such Persons as are inclined to
[319.] Undertake the Business of Porters within the Town of
Boston, to attend upon the Selectmen, at their Meeting, upon
Wednesday the 7th. of June next.
Andrew Coffin being present desires to be Admitted a Watchman,
in the room of John Clark. Deceased. The said Coffin being well
recommended.
Voted, That Andrew Coffin be and here by is Admitted a Watch-
man, at the South Watch house in the room of John Clark lately
Deceas'd.
Upon the Motion of the Hon. John Jefferies Esqr. Entred,
may 24th.
Voted, That the Herbage of the Old Burying place be, and hereby
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is Let to the said John Jeffries Esqr. at the rent of Thirty Shillings
p. Annum.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June, 2. 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke.
Mr. Hutchinson
[32O.] Mr. Hutchinson Informs that 'tis the Desire of some
of the Members of the Hon. House of Representatives, that the
Select men would not yet take off the Guard from mr. Warden's
House, which has been Ordered there, on Account of the Small
Pox. It was Accordingly Order'd that mr. Winburn be continued
to Guard the said House a few Days longer.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 6, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Mr. Clarke
Whereas mr. Savell Informs that m™. Warden, who was feared
to be taken ill of the Small pox, is now again recovered of her
illness, and no Symptoms of that Distemper remaining, it is tho't
not necessary to continue a Guard at mr. Wardens house any
longer — Accordingly mr. Savell is here by Directed and ordered
to Dismiss mr. VVinborn from any further Attendance on that
Service.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 7, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Erasmus Stevens being present Informs that mr. John
Charnock who ia Appointed a Sealer of Cord Wood at the North
end of the Town, is often out of Town, or by reason of other
Business, does not Attend upon that Employment so constantly as
is Necessary - and therefore Prays the Select men would please
to place some other suitable Person in his room -- and Recom-
mends mr. John Courser as a proper Man for that' Office, if the
Select men shall think fit.
Upon a Motion made, relating to the Nusance in Fish Street,
Complain'd of by mr. John Hooton.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Forsyth, Capt. Lyman, and
mr. Hutchinson do meet upon the Spot tomorrow Morning at Eight
O'Clock, in order to View the same and Consider what [322.] may
be best to do in that Affair, and that mr. Savell be directed to
notify mr. Hooton to be present, and likewise order mr. Thornton
the Pavier to Attend upon the Select men there, at the time -
114 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Aud the Committee are desired to report thereon, as soon as may
be.
According to Order, Several Porters appeared before the Select
men And the Orders agreed upon by the Select men for their
regulation, and the Wages for their Labour as Stated were
Read to them Who proposed some Amendments therein ; Which
were Minuted for Consideration And they were Ordered to
appear again next Wednesday, and to propose their Bondsmen
for the Select men's Approbation* that so their Bonds may be
prepared &c.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 14, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collsou
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Hutchinson
[323.] Mr. Hubbard Informing that the Corners of the Town
house at the Westerly end, are broken by Carts or otherwise
Voted That Capt. Armitage be desired to Order a good and sub-
stantial Post to be set at each of the said Corners of the Town-
House, in Order to prevent the like Damage for the future.
The Committee Appointed the 24th. of May last to Enquire into
the Circumstances of Charles Henley, Report, That they have
made Enquiry accordingly and find that the said Henley has clear'd
his Arrearages of Rent with the Treasurer, within Five Pounds, or
thereabouts, Whereupon
Voted, That the Committee be desired, and are hereby Im-
powered to Let the House and Shop in Queen Street, in the present
Occupation of the said Charles Henley, either to him, or to any
other Person, so as may be most Advantagous to the Town
and they are desired to report their doings thereon, to the Select
men.
The same Committee also Report, That [324:.] They have
according to Order treated with mr. James Nichols Barber, about
the Shop in Queen Street adjoining to the Shop in the present
Occupation of Charles Henley, and that they have let the said Shop
to the said James Nichols for the term of One Year Commencing
ihe first of May last past at the Annual Rent of Fourteen Pounds,
to be Paid Quarterly, accordingly,
Voted, This this (sic) report be Accepted.
Upon a Motion made and Seconded,
Voted, That the Visitation of the Pnblick Schools within this
Town be Attended on Monday the 26th. of this Instant June, And
that the following Gentlemen be desired to Accompany the Select
men upon that Occasion, Viz'.
The Hon. Thomas Hutchinson Esqr.
The Hon. Adam Winthrop Esqr.
The Hon. Ezekiel Lewis Esqr.
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esq'.
The Rev. Joseph Sewall D.D.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 115
The Rev. mr. Charles Chauncy
The Rev. mr. William Hooper
The Rev. mr. Samuel Mather
The Rev. mr. Mather Byles
[325.] And that mr. Savell be, and hereby is directed and
Ordered to Wait on the said Gentlemen, and to Acquaint them of
this Appointment, and that the Select men, desire they would please
to Afford their Company, and to meet at the Town-house at Ten
O'Clock in the forenoon of said Day. Mr. Savell is also directed
to Inform the School master of this Order.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 21, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
The Committee Appointed the 7th. of June to View the Nusance
in Fish Stieet Complained of by mr. John Hooton Having met
upon the Spot, Viewed the same, and Considered the Circumstances
of it. Report thereon as follows, Viz'. That it is their Opinion, the
eaid [o/£C5.] Nusance can no otherwise be removed, than by car-
rying the Water to the Northward into the Towns Slip at the
IOWIT end of Wood Lane, And having Advised with mr. Thornton
the Pavier respecting the Charge of doing it, find it will Cost
Forty Pounds or thereabouts Which Charge the Committee Appre-
hend ought to be born by the Town.
Daniel Rea (late of Salem Vilage) with his Wife Rebekuh and
Six Children, Namely Nathan, Eunice, Elizabeth, Emma, Isaiah,
and Jeremiah, are admitted Inhabitants, upon Condition that his
Son Daniel Rea and Jacob Griggs become Bound in a Bond of
Four Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the Town as the Law directs.
Hugh Hall Esqr. Presented a Petition for Liberty to Erect a
Timber Chaise house in Hanover Street which being Read
Voted, That the Select men will View the Place propos'd, to-
morrow Moiuing at Eight O'Clock, that so they may be better
able to determine what may be proper to [337.] Be done thereon.
Upon a Motion made and Seconded,
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esquire and Capt. Lyman
be desired to Wait upon His Excellency the Governour, and to
Inform him, That the Select men desire His Excellency would
please to favour them with his Company, Upon their Visitation of
the Publick Schools in the Town, next Monday.
Voted, That the Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esquire, be also de-
sired to Accompany the Select men on the same Occasion.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, and Capt. Forsyth be desired to
t;ike cure, that a Dinner be provided for about Thirty Gentlemen,
at the Orange Tree next monday.
Voted That the Town Clerk be directed to give a List of the
116 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Clerks of the Market Chosen for the Current Year, to mr. Savcll,
and that he be directed to Notify the Gentlemen so Chosen to outer
upon the Duty of their office [328.] and that he, in Order
thereto, see that the Scales and Weights be deliver'd to them,
taking their Receipt for the same and lodge them with the Town
Clerk.
Deacon Parker and mr. Blanchard Appear'd and desired that
Liberty might be Granted for Building Four New Tombs in the
South Burying place in the same manner, and adjoining to those
which were built there in the year, 1736. being Thirteen in
Number, on Ihe Northerly side of the said Burying place.
Voted, That Liberty be Granted accordingly to the said Mess™.
Parker and Blanchard to Open the Ground in the said Burying
place for the Erecting Four Tombs, to be disposed of by the Select
men as they shall think fit.
Upon a Motion made for Erecting a Brick Wall on the North-
westerly line of the Old Burying place with Tombs under the
same.
Voted to meet upon the Spot tomorrow morning at Seven o'Clock,
to View the same, in order to Consider and determine what to do
on the Affair.
[329.] At a Meeting of the Select men, June 23, 1738.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Hutchinson
Upon the Motion and Desire of mr. David Collson to Hire the
Towns peice of Marsh on Boston Neck which was Let the last Year
to mr. Joshua Child.
Voted, That the said Peice of Marsh be and hereby is Let unto
mr. David Collson for the Current year, at the Rent of Four Pounds
p. annum
Pursuant to Writts of Venire Facias for the Choice of Grand
Jurors, and the Return of Petit Jurors to Serve at the Inferiour
Court of Common Pleas and Court of General Sessions of the
Peace to be holden at Boston the first Tuesday of July next.
The Select men have Appointed Tuesday the 27th. of June Cur-
rent at Three o'Clock afternoon [33O.] For the same, — And
the Constables are to Warn the Town to meet at the Usual place
for that End, as the Law directs.
The following Order of the Great and General Court was pre-
sented to the Select men, by mr. Secretary Willard, Viz'.
In the House of Representatives, June 21. 1738.
Ordered, That the Select men of the Town of Boston be, and
hereby are fully Authorized and Impowered to Agree with some
Suitable Person to keep the Hospital lately Built by Order of this
Court at Rainsfords Island for the Reception of Sick and Infectious
Persons, and that the said Person be desired and impowcred to
take all proper Care of such Persons as may be sent to the said
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 117
Hospital, and that the said Selectmen be Impowered to Agree with
the Person who may take Care of the Sick &c. for his time and
Service therein by the Year.
Sent up for Concurrence
J. QUINCY, Spkr.
[331.] In Council, June 21, 1738. Read and Concur'd.
J. WILLAKD, Secry
Consented to, J. BELCHER
Copy Examin'd, p. J. WILLARD, Secry.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 24, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Hutchinson
The Select men having Considered the Petition of Hugh Hall
Esqr. for Liberty to Erect a Chaise House upon Land belonging
to His House in Hanover Street, and view'd the Place propoe'd in
the said Petition, Do approve and Allow thereof and do order a
Certificate of their approbation to be Endorsed thereon Accord-
ingly-
The Selectmen at their Meeting Yesterday taking under Con-
sideration the Qualifications [33S.] of Sundry Persons Offering
to take up the Business of Carrying Goods Wares and Merchan-
dizes for Pay or Wages as Common Porters, And also their Rec-
ommendation, under the Hands of Several Principal Merchants.
The following Persons were approved of, and accordingly ad-
mitted to be Common Porters.
Viz'.
Samuel Sharp
James Gardner
John Legg
Joshua Williams
George Bickmore
John Fling
Joshua Cross
Peter Curtice
Hugh Andersen
Ebenezar Hayward
Timothy Haruey
Who were directed to Appear at the Town Clerks Office on Tues-
day next, in Order to give in Bond as the Law directs.
[333.] At a Meeting of the Select men, June 28, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
118 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Ordered, That the Assize of Bread be and is Set and Stated, at
Fifteen Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat, and Three Shillings and
Six pence p. Bushel is allow'd for Charges, and is as follows,
Viz'.
oz. dr.
Of Penny White Loaf . . . . 2. 7
Wheaten .... 3. 11
Household . . . . 4. 15
Six penny Wheaten Loaf . . . lb. 6. 4.
Capt. Armitage made a motion, Viz'. That the Herbage of the
South and North Burying places ought to be set at a higher Rent.
Ordered That mr. Savell Notify the Gentlemen who hire the
same, to meet the Select men at the Town house, next Wednes-
day.
[334.] Mr. John Earle, Master of One of the Fire Engines
Informs, That Isaac Russell desires to be dismiss'd from his Com-
pany, being unable to perform the Service Expected from him —
And at the same time presented Phillip Howell and Recommended
him as a Suitable Person to Supply the said Russell's place — Ac-
cordingly,
Voted, That mr. Phillip Howell be and is hereby Admitted into
the Company of nir. John Earle in the room of Isaac Russell, who
is also hereby Dismiss'd from that Service, and that the Town
Clerk C ertify the same accordingly.
Mr. Earle also informs that it will be much for the service of
the Engine under his Care to have Three new Screws made for it,
Whereupon,
Mr. Earle was desired to procure the said Screws to be made
for the Use and Service of said Engine in the best manner he can.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 12, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Mr. Collson
Mr. Clarke
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Hutchinson
[335.] The Select men taking into Consideration the Report
of a Committee, respecting the Nusance in Fish Street, Com-
plain'd of by uar. John Hooton, Entred the 21st. of June last, and
after some Debate thereon.
Voted, That the Pavement in Fish Street, at the Place where the
said Nusance is, be forthwith taken up, and new laid and mended
that so the said Nusance may be thereby removed, and that Capt.
Armitage, C'apt. Lymau and mr. Clarke be a Committee to take
Care to See the same Effected Who are also hereby desired
and Impowcred to Vindicate and Defend the Town of Boston
against any Presentment now lying before the Court of General
Sessions of the Peace on Account of said Nusance — And Report
their Doings on this affair, to the Select men.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 119
The Committee Appointed the 14th. of June last to Let the
Town's House and Shop Situate in Queen Street in the Occupation
of Charles Henley, Report, That the}' have Let, the said House and
Shop to Charles Henley Cordwainer, for One Year, Commencing
the First Day of May last past, at the Rats of Thirty [336.]
Pounds p. annum to be paid to the Town Treasurer Quarterly.
Voted, That this Report be Accepted.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 14, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyruan
Mr. Clarke
Whereas a Committee of the Select men were Appointed the 1 2th.
Currant to Cause the Pavement in Fish Street (where there has
been a N usance for some time past) to be dug up and new laid and
mended, since which some Debate has arisen respecting the said
Vote, — and upon a Motion made, The following Question was put.
Viz1.
Whether the said Committee should be des:red to Repair the
Pavement in Fish Street where the said Nusance is, so as to curry
the Water as heretofore?
[337.] It appeared a Tye, — Three being for and Three
against it, — Whereupon
The following Question was put, Viz'.
Whether the Body of the Select men would go immediately upon
the Spot — View the said Nusance, Consider of the Affair — an. I
give direction for further proceeding therein, as they should think
fit?
Voted in the Affirmative. And mr. Savell is Ordered to desire
mr. Htitchinson to Meet the Select men at the place immec>ately,
if hia Business will Admit of it.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 19, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Thomas Hancock being present Prays he may have liberty
Granted him (under [338.] The direction of the Select men) to
take away the Mould or Mud at the hottom of the Pond in the
Common, by which the said Pond is become Miry and dangerous
to the Cattel and Horses in Watering there — He proposes to do
it at his own Charge, And Whereas the said Pond is now almost
Dry, he thinks it a Convenient time to do it, before it fills again
120 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
with Water — And therefore Prays the Select men would sooii
Consider his Motion, if they see meet — Accordingly
Voted, That the Motion of mr. Hancock be Accepted ; And that
Liberty be and is hereby Granted him to remove and take away
for his own Use and at his own Charge the Mud or Mould from the
bottom of the said Pond — And the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. and
Cap1. Armitage, are hereby desired to give such Directions for the
doing it, as to them shall seem Meet.
Whereas John Pierpont of Roxbury is come into this Town,
and has resided for some time at Alexander Cochreans at the Three
Horse Shoes in Common Street, And there being danger [339.]
of his becoming a Charge to the Town, if he should Continue in
it — Therefore — Voted That mr. Savell be and here by is directed
and Ordered, to Warn the said John Pierpont to Depart the Town,
and to proceed therein as the Law directs.
Upon a Motion made,
Voted, That mr. Collson be desired to Order some Iron hooks
to be lastned on the Gates at the Fortification to keep them Open,
to prevent their being Damaged by Carts &c. passing thro' them.
Whereas it is Notorious that the High Way upon the Neck near
the Fortication, and the Herbage near the Gallows is Annoy'd and
Encumber'd by the laying of Great Quantities of Timber there,
Contrary to the Law in that Case provided ; Therefore
Ordered, That the Town Clerk cause Notifications to be posted
up at Several places hereafter mentioned Directing and Warning
the Owner or Owners of the said Timber, to remove the sa:ne with-
in Fourteen Days next after [34O.] The Date of the said Notifi-
cations — And also to warn all Persons against Encumbering the
said High way or Common in like manner for the future, upon
pain of prosecution in the La*y for their so doing. Two of said
Notifications to be posted at the Fortification Gate, One at the
Sign of the Lamb in Boston, One at mr. Jeremiah Richards's in
Roxbury, One at mr. Goddard's in Dorchester.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 20, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchiuson
Upon a Motion made, and for reasons mention d, Voted, That
the Town Clerk defer posting up Notifications respecting the Tim-
ber that Encumbers the High Way on the neck &c. uutil further
Order.
[341.] Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. and Capt.
Jonathan Armitage be and hereby are desired to take Care that the
Easterly Stairs of the Town house, be Repaired.
The List of Licensed Persons in the Year. 1737. Transmitted to
the Selectmen by the Clerk of the Peace for the County of Suffolk,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 121
having been Considered by them, They have noted in the Margin
thereof, against the Names of such as are since Removed or Dead
— And they Except to James Collison's renewing his Licence, as
being a Person not of sober Conversation.
At a Meeting of the Select men July 21, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Voted, That the following Orders relating to the Porters, the
Rates for their Work and [342,] Service, the Number of their
Tickets, and the Names of such as are Admitted and hnve given
Bond, according to Law, be here Recorded.
Boston, 21, July 1738
Pursuant to an Act of the Great and General Court, Author-
izing and Impowering Us, the Select men of the Town of Boston,
to Order Who, and what Number of Persons shall be Employed as
Common Porters in the said Town, and also to Order, limit and
Rate the Allowance for their Work and Sendee.
We have Ordered and Appointed the Twelve following Persons
to be Porters as aforesaid, and hnve taken Security According to
Law for their good behaviour in said office, Viz'.
No. of Ticket.
Samuel Sharp One
James Gardner ...... Two
John Legg Three
John Fling Four
Hugh Anderson Five
Ebenezer Hayward Six
Joshua Cross . Seven
Rowland Power ...... Eight
[343 ] Peter Curtice Nine
Joshua Williams ...... Ten
Lnngdon Baker ...... Eleven
James Fnirservice ...... Twelve
And the Rates for their Work and Service, which they may
Demand, and shall not Exceed, shall be as follows, Viz*.
For Carrying a Trunk or Barrell, or Wheelbarrow load of
Goods, from any Ware house or place on the Dock or Long
Wharfe, to any other Ware house or place on said Dock or Wharfe
or to, and from any other place, of any less Distance than Ten
Rods. — One Shilling.
From the Dock or Long Wharf, to Milk Street, School Street,
Treamount and Hanover Street, and Northward as far as Cross
Street, and all places of like Distance — One Shilling and Six
pence.
From the Dock or Long Wharfe, to Pond Street, West Street.
122 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87. .
and to the West and North ends of the Town ; and other places
like of [344.] Distance — Two Shillings.
And From the Dock or Long Wharf, aforesaid, Southward
beyond Pond Street — Two Shillings and Six pence.
For Porterage of Powder to, or from the Powder House — Two
Shillings for a Single Half Barrell, and for Two or more — One
Shilling and Six pence, Each.
For Housing and Stowing away Barrels in any Ware house or
Cellar — Sixteen pence p. Ton.
For Unhousing, or removing the same — Sixteen pence
p Ton.
For Housing Iron, and Coils of Cordage — One Shilling and Six
pence, p Ton.
For Porterage and Housing Salt — Two Shillings p. Ton.
For measuring Salt — One Shilling p. Ton.
[345.] For Lowering down, and Stowing away Wine in any
Cellar — Twelve pence, p. Pipe.
For Unstowing and Hauling up the same — Twelve pence,
p. Pipe.
For Housing Rum, Molasses and other Liquors — Sixteen pence
p. Hogshead.
For Housing Sugar — Nine pence p. Hogshead.
For Weighing Turpentine, and marking if required — Two
Shillings and Eight pence p. Ton.
For Weighing a Hogshead of Sugar, above Twelve Hundred —
Two Shillings.
For Weighing a Teirce from Five Hundred upwards — One
Shilling and three pence.
For Wt ighing all Barrels — Four pence p. Barrel.
For Weighing Iron, and Coils of Cordage — One Shilling
[346.] arjd Six pence p. Ton.
For Weighing Logwood, Fustick and Lignum Vitae — Two Shil-
lings p. Ton ; For Braziletto — Three Shillings p. Ton.
Which Rates and Allowances shall continue as long as they are
found reasonable, and until it shall be orcler'd otherwise.
And as a Badge of their Office, And in order to Distinguish
the • said Porters from other Labourers, thoy each of them
wear upon their upper Garment, A round White Mettal Plate
or Ticket, Number'd, with a Pine Tree for the Device, and
this Inscription round it, Viz'. MASSACHUSETS BAY. BOSTON N.
KXGLAXD.
And Whereas the Select men have Power by virtue of said Act
to remove such and any of said Porters, Who shall Misbehave in
said office, We do herein- give Notice, That We shall not only look
upon their Refusal to Undertake any Jobb, when not before Em-
ploy'd, and all Unfaithfulness [347.] in the Performance and
Discharge of their office, when Employ'd, to be a Sufficient Cause
for their removal ; But likewise all Profane Cursing and Swearing,
Drunkenness, Gaming, Fighting, Quarrelling and other Rude and
Disorderly Carriage, on the Dock and wharves, or in any of the
Streets of the Town ; of which the Common Porters have here-
tofore been too Notoriously Guilty — And therefore, If they
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 123
Expect a Continuance in said Office, they must demean themselves
Accordingly.
JOHN JEFFRIES
JONATHAN ARMITAGE
DAVID COLLSON
ALEXANDER FORSYTE
CALEB LYMAN
JONAS CLARKE
THOMAS HUTCHINSON JUNB.
Voted, That Three Hundred Copies of the foregoing Orders
relating to the Porters be forthwith Printed for the Service of the
Town, and that they be Distributed as the Select men shall direct.
[348.] At a Meeting of the Select men, July 26. 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Mess™. Green & Walker appeared. Praying the Selectmen would
please to View and to give Direction for their placing some Posts
before their Ware house lately Erected near Brattle Street Church,
Accordingly.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Forsyth, and Capt. Lyman
be a Committee to Attend that Service.
Mr. John Compton appear'd, Praying the Select men would
please to View the Street before His House in Fish Street, and
give Direction relating to the Pavement thereof — Accordingly.
Voted That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Lyman and mr. Hutchinson
be a Committee for that Service.
[349 •] Mr. William Lorkin, appeared Praying Liberty may
be granted him to Open a Shop in Orange Street at the South end
of the Town.
Voted, That Liberty be and hereby is given him to Open a Shop
in this Town Accordingly.
Ordered, That the assize of Bread be and hereby is Stated and
Set, at the rate of Fourteen Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat, and
Three Shillings and Six pence p. Bushel is allow'd for Charges,
•which is as follows, Viz'.
oz. dr.
Of Penny White loaf 2. 10
Wheaten 3. ] 5
Household 5. 5
Six penny Wheaten Loaf 1"". 7. 13
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 31, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
124 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[35O.] Mess™. John Eliot and Jonathan Willis Informs that
mr. John Clough Obstructs a New High Way, latel}' laid open at
the South end of the Town, Praying the Select men would Afford
them Direction and Assistance in the affair, if they shall see meet.
A Venire Facias Issuing from the Clerks Office, for the return
of Sixteen Jurors to Serve at the next Superiour Court to be
holden at Boston the Second Tuesday of August Viz*. Six on the
Grand Jury, and Ten on the Jury of Trials. The Select men
direct and Appoint Fryday next the 4th. of August at Three o'Clock
Afternoon at the Town house to Attend the same, and mr. Savell
is directed to deliver the said Venire to the Constables of Boston,
that so they may seasonably Warn the Inhabitants to meet at the
time and place Accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, August 2, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[351.] Mr. Willoughby being present Informs, That he
Apprehends the Tarr under the Granary heats the Grain that lyes
on the lower floor, and damnifies it. — Also that the Wevils have
taken the Corn — That the Mice annoy the Corn much, being
very Numerous — And further that the lines for Opening and
Shutting the Windows of the Granary want repair — Humbly
Praying the Select men would pleace to take the same under Con-
sideration.
Accordingly, Voted, That Capt. Armitage, mr. Collson, Capt.
Lyman,, and mr. Clarke be a Committee to Consider of these
Matters, and to take a View, and give Orders to mr. Willoughby
as Occasion shall require.
Mr. William Haislup Appearing Informs that he is ready, to
Undertake the Business of Sweeping of Chimneys, and to give
Security, as the Law directs, And Prays he may Qualify himself
Accordingly, If the Select men shall see meet to Admit him, and
that he has several hands ready to enter upon that Employment.
Mr. Haislup was directed to bring his Bondsmen next Wednes-
day.
Mr. Ichabod Higgins appearing Informs That [352.] He has
paid mr. William Waters Twelve Pounds for him self and three
others, Who have been for some time past kept and detained at
the Hospital on Rainsford Island, in full of his acco'. as Appears
by mr. Waters Receipt — But thinks it Unreasonable that they
should bo Obliged to pay Three Pounds, part of the Twelve Pounds,
aforesaid which mr. Waters has Charged for the Nurse, for Three
Weeks, after She was Dismiss'd from the Hospital and came up to
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 125
Boston (She being sent back again to the said Hospital Notwith-
standing). Whereupon the following Question was put, Viz'
Whether it be reasonable that mr. Waters refund to the said
Ichabod Higgins Three Pounds, which he received for the Attend-
ance of a Nurse, Three Weeks after she had been Dismiss'd from
any Service for them? And it Pass'd in the Affirmative.
The Committee Appointed the 26th. July last on the Motion
of Mess". Green & Walker for placing Posts &c. — Reported,
That they had attended the Service they were Appointed to, and-
were of Opinion that it might be Con- [353.] vcnient to Grant
Liberty to the said Green and Walker to Set up Two posts, Viz'.
One of each Side of their Warehouse door, fronting Brattle Street
Church, not exceeding Three foot from the Wall of the said House,
and another at the North Corner of the said Ware house, to prevent
Carts, Trucks, &c. from Damnifying the Wall.
The Committee Appointed the 26th. of July last on a Motion of
Capt. Compton, Praying the Select men to View and give Direc-
tion respecting the Pavement before his House in Fish Street. —
Reported, That they had Viewed the place, and are of Opinion,
That there is no need of Altering the said Pavement by raising it,
According to Capt. Comptons desire.
At a Meeting of the Select men, August 4, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
The Committee Appointed the 2d. Instant [354.] To repair to
the Granary and consider the Complaints of mr. Willoughby as
then Entred — and give Orders thereon as Occasion should require
— Report That they have Accordingly Attended that Service this
Day, And finding the Corn in a Perishing Condition, have given
Direction to mr. Willoughby to procure a Sufficient Number of
Hands to Winnow the said Corn out of Doors, and to procure a
Sail and Spout for that purpose — the Charge thereof to be born
by the Town.
The Committee Apprehending the Corn on the lower floor is
heated and Damnified by the Tarr in the Cellar — have also given
Orders to mr. Willoughby to get the Corn removed from thence to
an Upper room — And the mouse holes to be Stop'd with Mortar —
and to wait on Capt. Armitage for lines for the Windows, who
offers to Supply him with them.
Several of the Constables of Boston appearing with the Venire
for the return of Jurors for the Superiour Court — But the Inhab-
itants of the District of Rumney Marsh having not had any Warn-
ing, by the [355.] Neglect of the Constables, the Meeting could
not be regular — Wherefore the Constables were directed to Warn
the Inhabitants to meet for the purpose abovementioned, On Mon-
day next the Seventh of August Currant, at Ten of the Clock in
the forenoon.
126 CITY DOCUMENT Ko. 87.
Upon the Sorrowful Tidings of the Death of the Hon. Col0.
Prescott, one of the Justices of the Superiour Court, Appointed
Specially for the Trial of the Causes depending between the Town
of Boston and the Heirs of James Everill, John Read and William
Shirley Esquires were desired to meet with the Select men- — Who
being present Accordingly, It was Proposed to Petition to His Ex-
cellency the Governour in order to have the Vacancys in the Bench
of Judges fill'd up — Which Proposal being advised to, and agreed
•upon — mr. Read was desired to draw up a Petition to His Ex-
cellency Accordingly, to be ready tomorrow at Ten O'clock in the
Forenoon.
Memorandum, On Saturday, Aug. 5, 1738.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esquire, Capt. Lyman and mr. Hutchm?
son being present together with John Read and William Shirley
Esquires [356.] inr. Rand presented the draft of a Petition to His
Excellency Agreeable to the Vote and desire of the Select men as
Entred Yesterday, which is as follows, Viz1.
Province of the Massachusetts Bay.
To His Excellency Jonathan Belcher Esquire, Captain General
and Governour in Chief of this Province.
The Select men of Boston, Humbly Shew,
That they have Five Actions of great Importance depending be-
tween the said Town, and the Heirs of James Everill Deceased,
and to be finally tried and Issued upon Writs of Review at the
Seperiour Court in Boston next Week, That two of the Judges of
that Court, Viz*. Paul Dudley Esqr. and Thomas Greaves Esqr. by
reason of their Interest in the Causes cannot Sit as Judges therein,
and Col°. Benjamin Prescot heretofore Appointed specially for the
Trial of these Causes is lately Deceased, so that now there remains
but a bare Quorum to try these Causes of such Importance.
Wherefore they humbly Pray your [357.] Excellency with the
advice and Consent of the Council to Nominate and Appoint Two
other Judges to make a full Court for the Trial of these Causes as
Boon as may be in this Term.
And Your Petitioners, as in Duty Bound shall ever Pray &c.
JOHN JEFFRIES
CALEB LYMAN
THOMAS HUTCHINSON JUN*.
in behalf of themselves and the Rest of the Select men.
Boston, Aug. 5. 1738
At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 9, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
William Brown from London, Cordwaiuer desires Liberty to
Open a Shop in this Town and to follow his said Calling — The
said Brown being present — And it Appearing to the Satisfaction
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 127
[398.] of the Select men that he brought into this Town with
him Effects of Value Sufficient to Indemnify the Town, According
to Law.
Liberty was Granted him to Open a Shop as he Desires.
The By-Law of the Town of Boston " For making Effectual
Provision for the regular and seasonable Sweeping the Chimneys
of this Town " having had the Allowance Approbation and Con-
firmation of His Majesties Justices in Quarter Sessions.
Voted, That 200 Copies of said By-Laws be, and hereby are
Ordered to be forthwith Printed.
The Select men receiving a Warrant under the Hand and Seal
of the Honourable Josiah Willard Esquire Judge of Probate &c.
Desiring & Impowering them to Enquire into the State of the
Mind of John Snelling, Blockmaker, Represented Non Compos
Mentis
The Select men Agreed to Attend that Service forth with, in
order to report thereon.
Which being Accordingly done, The following Report was En-
dorsed on the said Warrant Viz'.
[359.] Boston, sc. Pursuant to the within Direction, We
have made Enquiry into the State of the Mind of the within named
John Snelling — And do Report it as Our Opinion, That the said
Snelling is so far wanting of reason and understanding as to belJn-
capable of Managing his own affairs.
A. B. ) c .
r« T^ jf r Selectmen
C. D. &c. J
At a Meeting of the Honourable His Majesties Justices of the
Peace, and the Select men of the Town of Boston, Thursday the
10 August 1738
Present
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
The Hon. Joseph Wads worth Esqr.
Habijah Savage Esqr.
Justices
Abiel Walley Esqr.
Samuel Sewall Esqr.
William Tyler Esqr.
John Fayerweather Esqr.
{Capt, Jonathan Arrnitage
Capt. Alexander Forsjtb
Capt. Caleb Lyman
Mr. Jonas Clarke
[36O.] Whereas by an Act of the Great and General Court,
Pass'd in the Eleventh Year of the Reign of His late Majesty
King William III Intitled An Act for keeping of Watches in Towns
— It is therein Enacted — That from time to time, When and so
often as a Military Watch shall not be ordered and Appointed to be
kept, The Justices of Peace together with the Select men of each
Town within this Province, are Impowered and Authorized to direct
and Order a Suitable Watch or Watches to be set up and kept
&c. — And also a Ward to be kept every Lords Day and other
Days, as they shall think needful ; and to Appoint the Members
128 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
whereof such Watch and Ward shall Consist, and the time for the
beginning and Continuance of the same, And the Constable or
Constables of the Town, having orders accordingly given him or
them in Writing by the Justices and Select men are hereb}r Im-
powered and required from time to time to Warn such Watch and
Ward respectively, and to see that all Persons so Warned by them
do attend and Observe their duty in that regard.
And Whereas the said Justices and Select men are Informed of
frequent Profanations of the [361.] Lords Days especially at
this Season of the year, by loose, vain Persons, Servants, Negroes
&c. Unnecessarily Travelling or Walking to and from Boston and
Roxbury, with Neglect of Attending the Publick worship of GOD in
either place — And bringing from the Neighbouring Towns, Corn,
Apples, and other Fruits of the Earth, to the great Disturbance of
the Publick peace, and Scandal of our Christian Profession.
It is therefore Ordered By the said Justices and Select men,
That from and After the Date hereof, and until the Fifteenth Day
of October next ensuing, The Constables of and within the Town
of Boston, and every of them by turns Do Warn and Appoint Eight
meet and sober Persons Inhabitants of the said Town on the
Lords Days to Ward on the Neck or Highway between Boston and
Roxbury, at some Convenient place near the Line of Defence,
Four of the said Persons, are to give their Attendance there, from
Seven O'Clock in the Morning, until half an hour after Twelve at
Noon, and then to be relieved by the other four who are there to
Continue upon Duty until the Dusk of the Evening. [362.] And
such Constables are to give in Charge to such Ward, to take due
Care to prevent and Suppress such Disorders, And to Examin all
Passengers and restrain them from Disporting, Idle Walking, or
Unnecessary Travel on the Lords Day.
And if any Person or Persons be Rude, Refractory, or shall
refuse to give a Satisfactory Account of the Occasion of their
Travelling — Or otherwise misbehave themselves, to take them up
and carry them before the next Justice of the Peace — or otherwise
to return their Names to such Justice that they may be Convented
and proceeded against according to Law, as Profaners of the Lord's
Day.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 11, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
A Venire Facias for the return of Six Petit Jurors to Serve at the
Superiour Court [363.] of Judicature now holden at Boston,
being read. It is hereby Ordered that the Tickets be drawn
Accordingly, Tomorrow at Eleven O'Clock — And that the Inhabi-
tants be Notified hereof as the Law directs.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. John Dolbeare to dig up the
Pavement and Open the ground before his Shop at the lower end
of Cornhill, in Order to Clear his Drain — Upon Condition that
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 129
he forthwith make good the Ground and Pavement, and keep the
same in repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select
men.
At a Meeting of the Select men, August 14, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
Upon a Motion made
Mr. Cowdrey is Ordered to take proper Care [364.] To prevent
any Damage being done to the Trees in the Common (it being
Training Day) and to Watch them in the Evening.
At a Meeting of the Select men, August 16, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchiuson
Mr. Ebenezer Swan appearing, Prays that Liberty may be
Granted him to Open a School in this Town, for Teaching Writing,
Arithmetick and Merchants Accounts —
Which Motion being Considered and Approved,
Voted, That Liberty be Granted Accordingly.
Boston, August 17, 1738.
Whereas the Petitions of Sundry Persons for Licence to Sell
Strong Drink, either as [365.] Innholders or Retailers, have
been Presented to the Selectmen and at Several Meetings by them
Considered — A List of their Names and the Streets where each
Person Dwells, with the Acting of the Selectmen on said Petitions,
is here Recorded As follows, Viz'.
Innholders, Approved and Recommended, Viz'.
Abigail Boyes Fish Market
Jonathan Brown Prince Street
George Gray Ship Street
Andrew Halyburton Dock Square
Richard Hunniwell North Street
Edward Lutwyche King Street
Susanna Pemberton Ann Street
Nathanael Wheeler King Street
Retailers Approved and Recommended, Viz*.
Abijah Adams George Street
John Arbuthuot P^ssex Street
Benjamin Bickner Middle Street
Edward Ball Henchman's Lane
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Nicholas Boone
[366.] Joseph Bill
Philadelphia Boardman
Anthony Caverley
Thomas Child
Priscilla Clark
Abigail Deal
Charles Dupee
Grace Budding
Jeremiah Green
Elizabeth Grimes
_ Richard Gridley.
John Hilt
Thomas Hill
James Hodgson
John Helyer
Kezia Harvey
Samuel Henshaw
Nathanael Holmes
John Hamock
Thomas Jackson Jar/.
William Jepson
Ebenezer Lowell
Lawrence Lutwyehe
Stephen Lapiere
Hannah Martin
[367.] Ann Norman
James Oliver & John Weadell
Grace Pitcher
Mehetabel Robie
William Randle
Tarosen Rogers
Mary Sharrow
Elizabeth Townsend
Joshua Thomas
Mary Timberlake
Cornhill
Clarks Wharffe
Dock Square
Orange Street
Essex Street
North Street
Middle Street
Newbury Street
King Street
Atkinsons Street
Sudbury Street (near)
Merchants Row
Essex Street
South Street
Wings Lane
Allen Street
Water Street
Essex Street
Back street
Shrimptons Lane
Sudbury Street (near)
Paddeys Alley
King Street
Union Street
Hanover Street
Cambridge Street
Cross Street
Battery March
Charter Street
Union Street
Hanover Street
Pierces Alley
Wentworths Wharf
King Street
King Street
Anne Street
Essex Street
Sudbury Street (near}
Charter Street
Fish Street
Newbury Street
Gilbert Warner
Francis Wells Esqr. & Cord Cordis
Isaac White
Martha Winter
Elizabeth Waldo
One Innholder Disallowed Viz1.
Jemima Debuke Cornhill
Retailers Disallowed Viz'.
John Ashley Newbury Street
Thomas Butler J Battery march
David Belcher Orange Street
[368.] Elizabeth Edwards Anne Street
Rebekah Foster Wentworths Wharf
Samuel Green
John Harper Hill's Wharf
Elizabeth Haistop Newbury Street
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 131
John Haldain Queen Street
Mary Leverage Beacon Street
William Lorkin Orange Street
Sarah Marshall Cambridge Street
Jeffry Milward Cambridge Street
Elizabeth Randal Newbury Street
David Snoden Salem Street
John Wass Orange Street
Mary Ward Barton's Rope Walk
Dorothy Wheeler Orange Street
At a Meeting of the Select men, August 22, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Hutchinson
[369.] Whereas the Trial of Five Actions, depending be-
tween the Town of Boston and the Heirs of James Everill, is
coming on, at the Superiour Court now sitting.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be desired to present
the Sum of Fifty Pounds to the two Attorneys for the Town — Viz'.
Twenty five Pounds to John Read Esqr. and Twenty five Pounds
to William Shirley Esqr. — That he be desired to Advance the said
Sum out of the Moneys lying in his Hands receiv'd for Townships
Sold, And that the same be drawn out of the Town Treasury in
the next Draught, payable to mr. Jeffries.
SIXTH BOOK
[!•] At a Meeting of the Select men, August, 30, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Jonathan Armitage
mr. David Collson
Capt. Alexander Forsyth
Capt. Caleb Lyman
mr. Jonas Clarke
mr. Thomas Hutchinson Junr.
Complaint being made by mr. Hutchiuson of Sundry Persons
Carrying Ballast from Deer Island — . Ordered That the Town
Clerk in the name of the Select men do Notify (by an Advertise-
ment in the Publick Papers) All Lightermen and others to desist
from Carrying any Stones from said Island, Or they must ex-
pect to be prosecuted for the same.
Mr. John Checkley Junr. Paid the Select men, in part of the
Bond of John Read Esqr. [3.] To the Town, One Hundred and
Seventy Pounds, Principal and Two Pounds as Interest for the
said Sum to this Day — Which Sum of £.172, was delivered into
the Hands of the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. and is part qf the Pur-
chase Consideration for the Town ship Number One Sold the said
Read by auction the 30th. June 1737.
Capt. Armitage Reports that the Committee on the Affair of
Charles Henley s Chimney, had been with the said Henley and or-
dered him to desist from Carrying up said Chimney, and to Cover
the roof of his House again — Which Orders he promised to Com-
ply with.
Upon a Motion made,
Voted, That mr. Cowdrey be and is hereby directed and Ordered
to take a List of the Free Negro's, Indians, and Molatto's in the
Town that are capable of Service, and to lay it before the Select
men, in order to their being Employ'd in the Service of the [3.]
Town, according to Law.
Upon a Motion made,
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Armitage, mr.
Collson, Capt. Lyman and mr. Hutchiuson be a Committee to treat
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 133
with mr. Waters or other suitable Person to take Care of the Hos-
pital at Raiusfords Island, on the most advantageous Terms to the
Province, as soon as conveniently may be, and Report their doings
therein.
James Bryant from New York, a Sailor now belonging to a Vessell
of mr. Perkins, has broke his Leg, is in a Miserable Condition,
having no Friends and Poor, at the House of Roger Passmore —
Said Passmore's Wife desiring he may be taken Care of as the
Select men shall direct.
Voted, That the said Bryant is a proper Object of Charity, to
be relieved at the Province Charge according to Law — And the
Town Clerk is order'd to Certify the Gentlemen the overseers of
the Poor Acordingly.
[4.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 5, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Upon a Motion made in the name and behalf of mr. Peleg
Wiswall, Master of the North Grammar School, Praying the Select
men would please to Appoint an Usher in said School, for that
the number of Scholars are lately increased &c.
Voted That mr. Wiswall be desired to Attend upon the Select
men on Thursday next in the afternoon.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sept. 7, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
mr. Hutchinson
[5.] Mr. Peleg Wiswall, Master of the North Grammar School,
appear'd and Recommended mr Jonathan Helyer as a suitable Per-
son for an Usher in the said School — The Select men accordingly
sent for the said Helyer and being Satisfied of his Capacity, they
approved of him, and appointed him to be Usher of the said School
for One Year next ensuing — Agreeable to the Power given them
by the Town, at their Meeting the 17th. of May last past.
Voted, That the Sum of Ninety Pounds p. annum be Allow'd
and paid to mr Jonathan Helyer, for his Salary as Usher of the
North Grammar School ; To Commence the 28th of September
Currant.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 8, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqf
Capt. Armitage
134 Crrr DOCUMENT No. 87.
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. is desired to [6.] Pay Five Pounds
out of the Money received for Townships Sold — being towards
defraying the Charges of the last Tryal of the Cause between the
Town and the Heirs of James Everill — the said Sum to be drawn
for, the next Draught Day.
At a meeting of the Select men, Sept. 13. 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Upon Information that the Gentlemen to whom was Granted
the last Thirteen Tombs, built in the South Burying place, and
Number'd from G8 to 80 inclusive, have not yet paid their Money
for the Use and Benefit of Drain, according to Custom and the
Condition of the Grant — Therefore,
Voted, That mr Joshua Blanchard be and hereby is desired and
impower'd to Collect the said Money from the said Proprietors,
and [7.] That part thereof be applied to and for the Building a
small peice of Brick Wall, at the North Corner of the said Burying
place, against which part of mr Joseph Green's Tomb stands,
Viz' Number 80. and that the Over plus of the said money so to
be Collected be by him paid into the Town Treasury.
It being Represented to the Select men that the Draw Bridge
(so called) in Ann Street is mui-h out of repair.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage and mr. Collsou be desired to view
the same and Report thereon at the next Meeting. Vide Sept. 16th
Whereas this Year is the time appointed by Law for Perambulat-
ing the Bounds betwixt Town and Town.
It is therefore Agreed upon and ordered, That Fryday the
Twenty second of September Current be the time for running the
Line, and renewing the Bound marks between the Town of Boston,
and the Town of Roxbuiy. And That the Select men, Viz* The
Hon. [8.] John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Jonathan Armitage, mr. David
Collson. Capt. Alexander Forsyth, Capt. Caleb Lyman, mr. Jonas
Clarke and mr. Thomas Hutchinson Junr. or any Two of them be a
Committee for, and in behalf, of the Town of Boston fully author-
ized and Impowered to join with such Persons as the Select men
of Roxbury shall appoint and Impower to Attend and Perform the
same. And that all Persons concerned therein be, and here by
are desired to meet, at the House of mr. Richard Smith, at the
Sign of the Grey hound, in Roxbury, at Ten of the Clock in the
Forenoon of the said Day, in order to attend the said Business —
And the Town Clerk is hereby Directed to give seasonable Notice
(by a Letter) to the Select men of Roxbury of this Appointment,
Desiring them to appoint and Impower a Committee in behajf of
the Town of Roxbury to join with us in that service accordingly.
But if the Weather should prove wet and apparently unsuitable
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 135
for the performance [9.] of the said Work on the Day above
mentioned, Then the same to be attended and performed the next
Day, Viz' On Saturday the Twenty third of September Current to
meet at the Place and Time above mentioned.
(Copy of the Letter to the Select men of Roxbury).
The Select men of Boston ~)
to [• Boston, Sept. 13. 1738
The Select men of Roxbury )
Gentlemen,
These are to give You Nolice that this Year is the time wheroin,
according to Law, We are required to ruu the Boundary Line
betwixt this Town and the Town of Roxbury.
You are therefore desired to Appoint and Jmpower a Committee
to join with that of Ours for the performance of that Service, and
that they meet us at the Houso of mr. Richard Smith, at the Sign
of the Grey-Hound in Roxbury, on Fryday the Twenty Second
Day of September Current, at Ten O'Clock in (he forenoon.
[1O.] The Persons appointed in behalf of this Town are the
Selectmen. Viz'. The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. .Jonathan
Arraitage, mr. David Collson, Capt. Alexander Forsyth, Capt.
Caleb Lyman, mr. Jonas Clarke and mr. Thomas Hutchinson Juur.
and they, or any Two of them, are Impowered to run the Line,
and renew the Bound mnrks between the said Towns of Boston
and Roxbury, accordingly.
But if the Weather on the said Twenty second Day of Septem-
ber should prove wet, and apparently Unsuitable for the Perform-
ance of this Work, then We do propose and appoint to Attend
the same on the next Day following, Viz1. On Saturday the
Twenty third of this instant September, to meet at the place and
hour above mentioned. By Ordr. of the Select men,
SAMUEL GEURISH
Town Clerk
Purusuant to the Directions of a Law of this Province For the
regulating of Free Negroes &c.
[11. J The Select men do Order and require the Free Male
Negroes or Molattoes within the Town of Boston hereafter named
each one of them to give their Attendance faithfully and dili-
gently to Work in repairing the Iligli Ways, Cleansing the Streets,
or other service for the common benefit of the Place, at such time
jvnd Hace as the Select men, or such Person or Pel sons by them
Appointed and imployed therein shall direct and Order for the
S[>ac«. of so many Days, as is hereafter set against each of their
Names respectively, as an Equivalent to the Services performed
by oiners in Trainings, Watchings, &c. for the present year.
Names. N. of Days
John Beard 2
James Lancashire 2
Charles Cole 2
Prince Holmes 2
Mingo 2
Primus Dyer 2
Tully Saul 2
136 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
John G randy 2
Thomas Grandy 2
Onesimus Mather 2
John Wood by 2
Felix Doctor 2
Anthony Black 2
John Lcasenby 2
Walley Harris 2
Brackets Indian 2
Peter Melrose . 1
Fortune Bilker 1
Robin Saco 1
Thorn. Culley 1
Titus Rumney Marsh 1
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 16, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
dipt. Forsyth
Capt. Lym;m
mr. Hutchinson
Capt. Armitage and mr. Collson Report [13.] That they have
View'd the Drawbridge, so Call'd, according to Order as Entred
the 13th. instant, and that they find the said Bridge gone to decay
and incapable of a good repair it being so late in the Year. — They
Judge it will be best to prepare Timber for a New Bridge, to be
Built in the Spring.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 20, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
inr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Hutchinson, Informs that Henry Metcalfe a Yorkshire man
having a Dangerous Fever Sore in his Breast, applying for Relief
— Was by him sent to the almsliouse the 14th. inst. At the Prov-
ince Charge.
Mr. Daniel Bell Desires Liberty of a Tomb [14.] In the Old
Burying place, amongst the New Tombs there to be made and also
that he may have liberty of Building it himst-lf.
Mr John Jennings lately from London Sadler, appear'd, Praying
for Liberty to Open a Shop in order to follow his Calling — Upon
his Informing that he bro't his wife and One Child with him, he
was directed first to appear at the Office on Monday next in the
afternoon, with Sufficient Sureties to Indemnify the Town as the
Law directs.
Upon Report respecting the Repairs at the North Writing
School,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 137
Voted, That Capt. Forsyth and mr. Hutehinson be desired to
Cause the Cellar Doors and Platform at the said School house
to be repaired.
Capt. Armitage and mr. Collson, (upon a Motion made) are
desired to View, and to give Order for the necessary repair of the
Cellar Doors and Stairs, of the Towns [15.] House where mr.
John Lovell now dwells in School Street.
A Petition of mr. Isaac Greenwood, Praying leave to open a
School in this Town for the Instructing of Youth and others in
the Mathematicks, and other parts of Learning, Read, approved
and accordingly.
Voted, That mr. Isaac Greenwood have, and hereby has Liberty
Granted him to keep such a School — Whilst he continues to regu-
late the same in Conformity to the Laws of this Province in that
Case made and provided, and to the approbation of the Selectmen
for the time being.
Upon a Representation rmide by mr. — Warden that in a
Deed of Sale for a Certain house and Land in Beacon Street,
made and Executed the 20th. may 1723, by the then Selectmen, to
Francis Warden, there is a Manifest Omission of the Bounds on
One Side of said Land, and Praying for Relief in that affair.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. [16.] Armi-
tage, mr. Collson and Capt. Lyman be a Committee to View the
said Land, and that they desire the Hon. Ezekiel Lewis Esqr. to
accompany them, who was one of the Select men in the Year,
1723, and that they Report thereon.
Boston, Sept. 21. 1738
Liberty is Granted to Habijah Savage Esqr. Henry Dering Esqr.
mess". William Price, Peter Faneuil and others, to Dig up the
Pavement and Open the Ground in Cornhill Street, in order to re-
pair and mend the Common Shoar in said Street, and to Clear
their Drains which run in it. — Upon Condition, that they forth with
make good the Ground and Pavement, and keep the same in re-
pair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 22, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
Capt. armitage
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Hutehinson
[17.] The Select men of Boston in Concert with the Select
men of Roxbury, attended the Perambulation betwixt the Two
Towns, this Day ; A Report whereof is here Recorded, as follows,
Viz1.
Pursuant to agreement, We the Subscribers met at the time
and place appointed and run the line and renewed the Ancient
Bound marks between the Town of Boston and the Town of Rox-
bury — Beginning at the Mouth of the Creek which opens into the
Bay leading to Cambridge, and so goes as the Creek runs, until it
138 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
comes in a range with the Fence and Trees which parts between
John Richardson Esq1"'8 I/and, formerly mr. Nathanael Brewers, And
Samuel Welles Esq" Land, formerly called mr. Minots, then cross
the Street or Hi;z;h Way till it comes t > a Stump with a heap of Stones,
about Eighty feet from the High Way, and from thence Straight
to a little Nowl upon the Edge of the Creek, a Corner of the
Bounds, and from thence Easterly as the Creek runs, till it comes
to a Stake with a heap of Stones in Colonel Lamb's Dam, nnd from
thence as the Creek runs into the Bay between Boston aud Dor-
chester. Dated the 22 [18.] Day of September, 1738
John Jeffries ^
Jona. Armitage
David Collson
Alexander Forsyth
Select men
of Boston
Caleb Lymau
Thorn'. Ilutchinson Junr
Joseph Heath
Ebenezer Pierpont
Joseph Weld L Select men of
JohnHolbrook Roxbury
Nathanael Brewer
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 25, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
Mr. Henry Howell Master of the Water Engine in Summer
Street, appearing Informs, That One of his Company Viz'. William
Cowell is lately Dead, and another of them Viz'. Eleazar Dorby is
abroad at Sea. And Prays the Select men would please to appoint
[19.] Two men to Succeed them ; at the same time recommended
Joseph Birch and Thomas Foster Junr. as sutable Persons, if the
Select men, think fit — Accordingly the Selectmen approving of
them,
Voted, That mr. Joseph Birch and mr. Thomas Foster Juur. be and
hereby are admitted into mr. Howells Company in the room of
mess1"9. William Cowell and Eleazar Dorby.
Upon a Representation that the South Grammar School house
in School Street wants some Repairs — Voted, That Capt. Armi-
tage and mr. Oollson be a Committee to View the said School house,
and Consider what repairs are needful, and cause the same to be
done in the best and most frugal manner they can.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 4, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 139
mr. Colson
Capt. Lyrnan
mr. Hutchinson
[2O.] Mr. Hol3*oke Complaining that part of the Fence about
the .School house in Queen Street is blown down.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage and mr. Colson, be desired to cause
the same to be repaired.
Upon Information that a certain Woman named Fuller is come
iu this town from Newton, and at present resides at the South
end, in Gibbins's Court so Called, mr. Savell is ordered to make
Enquiry after her and to give her Warning to depart the Town as
the Law directs
Mr. Collson informs that One Jane Jusey, from Roxbury is
come into this Town, and resides at Hewes's in Frog lane, who is
also reputed a disorderly Person, mr. Savell is Ordered to give her
Warning to depart the Town, as the Law directs.
Mr. Hutchinson in behalf of mrs. Alice Norwood, informs that a
Certain Woman belonging to Marshfleld whose Name is [21.]
Sarah McLucas is lately come into this Town, and now lyes Sick
at the said m™. Norwood, at the Sign of Ihe Dolphin, Praying the
Select men would please to give Directions concerning her.
Voted, That the said Sarah mcLucas be recommended to the
Overseers of the Poor, as a proper Object of th3ir Care, at the
Province Charge.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 11, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
Ordered, That the Assize of Bread be, anrl hereby is set' and
Stated after the rate of Thirteen Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat,
and Three Shillings and Six pence Allow'd for Charges, Which is
as follows, Viz'.
Of Penny White Loaf °2. 13
Wheaten 4. 3
Household 5. 9.
Six penny Wheaten Loaf 1} 9. 4.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 25, 1 738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
Whereas the Select men of Boston, Anno 1678. Did L"t nn(o
inr. John Joyliffe a Parcel of Land, formerly Let unto Thomas Batt,
and by said Batt Assigned and made over to the said Joyliffe, lying
140 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
near the Spring in Boston Butted and Bounded as by the said
Lease appears, for the full Space and Term of Sixty Years, Com-
mencing the last Day of August 1678, He Paying the annual Rent
of 7'/0. and at the Expiration of said Lease the Land with what
Buildings should be Erected thereon, to be left free- for the Town
of Boston, Which said Lease, or term of Sixty Years expired the
31st. of August, last past.
[23.] As Also another Peice or Parcel of Land, Adjoining to
the Land aforementioned, was by the said Select men Leased unto
Jonathan Bridgham for the same Term of Years, at the Annual
Rent of 20/ at the Expiration of which Term the said Land with
the Buildings which should be Erected thereon to be left free for
the Town, Which Lease also Expired the 318t. of August last.
Voted, That the Select men on Fryday next at Three O'Clock
Afternoon, will go and take Possession of the Premisses for the
Town of Boston.
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to go to Kath-
arine Davis (who came into this Town from Rhode Island some
time since) [24.] And Inform her, that it is the Direction and
Order of the Select men, that Unless She shall appear to give Suf-
ficient Security to Indemnify the Town by the first Wednesday in
November next, she be sent forth of the Town, as the Law in that
case made and provided, does direct.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 27, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
The Select men according to Appointment as Entred the 25th.
instant "Went to mr. Samuel Bass, and view'd and measured the
Peice of Land belonging to the Town in Water Street in the said
Bass's Possession, and on part whereof he has lately set part of
his Kitchen, Viz1. About Five feet in Breadth and about Twenty
feet in length — And the ancient [25.] Lease being Expired,
Viz*, on the 31st. of August last past, mr. Bass did then and there
Yield and deliver Possession of the said Peice of Land &c. unto
the Select men of Boston, in Presence of John Savell and Samuel
Gerrish, Witnesses.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 1, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries, Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
Mr. William Haislup appearing, He was informed, that some
Complaints had been made against him, for not giving due Attend-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 141
ance on the Business of Chimney Sweeping which he had un-
dertaken.
Mr. Haislup Answers and Says, That when he has had any
Information of an}- Persons wanting to have their Chimnies Swept,
he has never }-et failed of Attending and doing the Work accord-
ing to Law. He further Informs that he [26.] Has now Five
Persons constantly ready to be Employ'd in that Service, and if it
be found they are not sufficient for the Business of the Town, he
will Augment the Number.
Mr. Winborn Complains that the Watch house at the South end
of the Town is so out of repair, that he can't take in his Coles &c.
Voted, That mr. Collson be and hereby is desired to view the
said Watch house, and to direct and Order the necessary repair
thereof, as soon as may be.
Mr. Savell is directed to go to Capt. Sigourney and inform him
the Select men desire he would send them an acco1. of what may
be due from him to the Estate of William Holland, one of his
Sailors who lately Died at tlie Province Hospital, in order to have
the Debt which is due to Doctor Rand on his acco'. Discharged as
the Law directs.
Memorandum, Nov. 2, 1738.
Capt. Charles Sigourney appearing in [27.] The Office, Exhib-
ited an Account with William Holland, One of his Sailors who
lately Died of the Small Pox at the Province Hospital, by which
Account there remained due to the said Holland the Sum of Nine-
teen Pounds Ten Shillings and Seven pence, which he paid into
the Hands of the Town Clerk, in the presence and by Order of the
Select men then present — Which money is to be paid to Doctor
William Rand in part of his Bill for his Attendance &c. on the
said Holland during his Sickness at the Hospital — Capt. Sigourney
knows of nothing further due to said Holland, but informs that his
Chest and Cloaths of some Value were left at Raiusford Island.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 6th. 1738.
Present
The lion. John Jeffries Esqr.
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
rnr. Clarke
Ordered, That mr. Savell take care, for the preservation of the
Trees in the Common this Night.
[28.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 8, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Savell is ordered to acquaint Catharine Davis that unless
She appears to give Bond to Indemnify the Town as the Law
142 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
directs, with Sufficient Sureties on or before next Wednesday,
that She must depart the Town, and mr. Savellis enjoined to See
this Order Complied with, or in default, to cause her to be sent
out Accordingly.
Voted, That the Selectmen do meet tomorrow at Three O'Clock
p. m. in order to go and take Possession of the Towns Land &c.
formerly Leased to Jonathan Bridgham, now in the Occupation of
the Widow Harvey, the Lease being expired.
Mr. Sheriff Winslow informs that one [29.] Richard Still has
Undertaken the Business of a Wliipper for the County, for which
reason his Landlord has turn'd him out of Doors, and that he is
destitute of Shelter and Lodging, being" very Poor ; Praying the
Select men to take his Case under Consideration, he being an In-
habitant of the Town.
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to go to the
Towns house on Fort Hill, and see if there be an Empty room
there, and if there be, he is to put the said Still and his Wife into
it, until further Order.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 9, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
According to Appointment as Entred Yesterday the Select men
attending, They went and measured the Towns Land in Water
Street, in [3O.] The present Possession of the Widow Harvey and
find One Peice of Land formerly Let to Matthew Coy and then to
John Joyliffe as p. Lease in the Town Clerks office, bearing Date
the 28th. February 1069, appears, Containing as follows, Viz'.
Westerly, on Joyliffs lane, 27 feet in length
Northerly, on Water Street, 26 feet, Front
Easterly 25 feet, in length
Southerly 32 feet, Rear.
Another Peice of Land let formerly to John Joyliffe, as p. Lease
in the Town Clerks Office, bearing Date the 4th. July 1678,
Appears, measuring
Easterly - - - 29 feet
Southerly - - 38£ feet
Westerly 25 feet
Northerly on Water Street - 42 feet
Which Peices of Land with the Buildings thereon were delivered
up to the said John Jeffries Esqr. Jonathan Armitage, Alexander
Forsyth, Jonas Clarke, and Thomas Hutchinson Select men for
the Town, in the Presence of, John Savage, and Ebenezer Win-
born, [31.] Mrs Harvey at the same time desiring to Hire the
Premisses.
Elizabeth Eliot alias Manning with her Child has Liberty to Im-
prove a room in the House at Fort Hill, until further order.
Mr. Waters Attending according to Order, The Select men
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738.
treated with him about his keeping the Hospital at Rainsford
Island, Who proposes that Upon Condition the Province will
Allow him one Hundred Pounds p. annum with the Improvement
of the Island and Use of the House — He will allow the Use of
his House hold Goods for the accommodation of the Sick from time
to time as Occasion shall require — But that Dyet, Nursing &c. be
found at the Charge of the Province, And that he will not under-
take it upon any other Terms — and as for the time he has been
at the Island already, he leaves the Consideration thereof to the
Select men.
The above Proposals not being Approved by the Select men,
They ^acquainted him that he might Continue at the Island until
further [32 „] order And that they should look out for some Per-
son or Persons to live on said Island on more easy and reasonable
Terms.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 15, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
mr. Hutchinson
Whereas the Town Clerk lately received of Capt. Charles
Sigourney the Sum of Nineteen Pounds Ten Shillings and Seven
pence as the Ballance of an Account between the said Sigourney
and William Holland, One of his Sailors, who lately Died of the
Small Pox at the Province Hospital, by means of whose Sickness
considerable Charges have arisen —
Voted, That the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to
p&y the said Sum of Nineteen Pounds Ten Shillings and seven
pence into the Town Treasury, to be towards the defraying
the said Charges — taking the Treasurers [33.] Receipt for the
same.
Mr. Hutchinson is desired to cause the Water Course before the
Ware houses in Merchants Row, to be Cleared Complaint being
made that it is at present a nusance.
Upon a Motion made —
Voted, That the Select men at their next Meeting will Consider
of some methods to prevent the firing of Chimneys in this
Town.
Ordered That the Town Clerk Issue forth Warrants directed to
the Constables of Boston.
lu His Majesties Name requiring them forthwith to Warn all the
Free holders and other Inhabitants of said Town duly Qualified
as the Law directs to Convene at the Town house, on Tuesday
next the Twenty-first Day of November Currant, at Two O'Clock
Afternoon, then and there to take under Consideration A Petition
of Sundry of the Inhabitants of the District of Rumney Marsh, to
the Great and General Court, to be set off, and Erected a District
and Separate [34.] Township ; And also to do what may be tho't
further necessary, relating to the Affair between the Town and the
Heirs of rnr. James Everill, &c. &c.
144 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 20, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
mr. Hutchinson
Upon a Motion made,
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to wait upon the Gentlemen
the Overseers of the Poor for an Account of the Expences on
John Lashley who was sent to the Alms house where he Died —
that so the Town may be reimbursed by Thomas Fisher his Bonds-
man.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 23, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
[35.] Doctor Douglass informs that One Jonathan Wilkins, a
Journey man with Jonathan Foster, Cordwainer, living near the
Green Dragon has got the Small Pox very full, which lias been out
upon him Three Days, that he apprehends it will be at the utmost
hazard of his Life to remove him out of the House where he is, he
is apprehensive also, that the Distemper may be communicated to
several in the Family who have never had it Viz*, m". Foster's
Sister, and Child, who has constantly been in the room with, and
attended the said Wilkins, Wherefore,
Voted, That a Guard be forthwith set upon the said Fosters
House, in Order to prevent any Persons from coming out or going
into it without Order Accordingly mr. Winborn was 'sent for and
proper Orders and Instructions given him for this end.
The Select men took into Consideration what might be proper
to do with the Woman and Child at mr. Fosters in danger of having
receiv'd the Infection of the Small Pox — and it being tho't neces-
sary for the preservation of the Town that they be removed to
some Convenient place [36.] Application was made to the Hon.
Jacob Wendell Esqr. Samuel Sewell Esqr. and Joshua VViuslow
Esqr. three of His Majesties Justices of tlie Peace, for a Warrant
to remove them accordingly, They declared it to be their opinion,
That they had no power by the Law to do it.
Whereupon Application was made to His Excellency the Gov-
ernour for farther direction with the advice of His Majesties Coun-
cil, upon this emergency.
Upon which His Excellency appointed a Council the 24th. — •
Who pass'd the following Vote, Viz'.
Read and Voted That it be recommended to Edward Hutchiuson,
Jacob Wendell, Anthony Stoddard and Samuel Welles Esquires,
Justices of the Peace for the County of Suffolk, or any two of them
to assist the Select men in pursuing the Law of this Province for
the County of Suffolk, or any two of them to assist the Select men
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 145
in pursuing the Law of this Province for the safety of the Town in
the Case above mentioned
[37.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 24, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lymau
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
"Whereas the Small Pox is broke out on Jonathan Wilkins, in the
House of Jonathan Foster near the Mill bridge — and there being
in said House a Sister and Child of said Foster who have been
constantly in the room with the said Wilkius, by reason where of
its very probable they may have taken the Distemper.
It is therefore tho't Necessary for the preservation of the Town
that the said Woman and Child — together with James and Thomas
Hudson who have attended the said Sick Person, be removed to a
House of mr. Benjamin Clough at the Westerly part of the Town
— Wherefore,
Voted, That Application be made to Two of His Majesties Jus-
tices of the Peace, for their Assistance according to Law.
[38.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 25, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Whereas the Select men have taken up a House of mr. Benjamin
dough's at the Westerly part of the Town to be improved as an
Hospital, and are going to remove the Persons from mr. Fosters
who are Apprehended in danger of being infected with the Small
Pox, into it.
Voted, That mr. Clarke be and hereby is desired to Order Wood,
and other things Necessary for their Comfortable Subsistance there,
to be forthwith sent up to the said House.
Mr. Sheriff Winslow came before the Select men (the Hon.
Anthony Stoddard Esqr. [39.] being present with them) and
bro't with him his Deputy mr. Nath1. Hasey, and then he delivered
to the Select men the Warrant for removing the Persons from
Fosters House, which had been left with him, and withal told
them, mr. Hasey was there present, Who would Obey their Orders
— And then Spake to mr. Hasey to take the Select mens direc-
tions in the Affair.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 28, 1738.
Present
The Hon John Jeffries Esqr.
146 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Coll son
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinsou
Voted, That mr. Savel be directed to haug a red Flag at the
House now taken up for an Hospital at the Westerly part of the
Town — According to Law. mr. Savell is further Ordered to
Send up half a Cord of Wood more to the said House.
[4O.] Memorandum, The Select men took Possession of mr.
Benj". Cloughs House, for an Hospital, on Saturday the 25th. Nov.
Current.
Nurse Maccoy was sent to the said Hospital on Monday the
27th Current, and a Girl sent to Assist mr8. Foster in nursing at
her House, the same Day. And a Jersey man was ap-
pointed as a Watchman at the Hospital on the Lords Day, Nov.
26th.
Mr. Richard Buckley One of the Assessors Appeared and in the
name of the Assessors desires the Select men would take speedy
Care that the Collectors of Taxes for the Year Current, be Quali-
fied to Officiate in the said Office, the Books being near ready to be
delivered to them, Whereupon,
Mr. Savell is directed to notify the said Collectors to attend the
Select men tomorrow, at Three O'Clock.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 30, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
mr. Hutchinson
[41.] Mr. Savell having According to Order visited Mortimer
Mac Kan Sic1! at Robinsons in Wings lane, And Reporting there-
on to the Select men — They apprehend him to be a proper Person
1o be taken Care of at the Province Charge, And Accordingly
Ordered the Town Clerk to Certify the same to the Overseers of
the Poor, and recommend him to be received into the Alms house.
Capt. Daniel Pecker being present, Who was Chosen One of
the Collectors of Taxes for the Year Currant took bis Oath to the
faithful Discharge of said Office before mr. Justice Sewall.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 1, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Memorandum, The Select men having Signed the Answer of
the Town of Boston to the Rumney [42.] Marsh Petition, it
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 147
was delivered with the several Copies refer'd to therein, to the
Representatives of the Town, in Order to their presenting it to the
General Court according to the Vote of the Town the 27th. of
Nov. Current.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 6, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Mrs. Kezia Harvey being present — The Selectmen then agreed
with her as follows, Viz'. To Let to her upon Lease for Seven
Years, the Land belonging to the Town with the Buildings Erected
thereon Situate in Water Street, and lately in the Occupation of
her Husband John Harvey Deceased which was taken into the
Towns [43.] Possession by the Select men as entred the 9th.
ult. (and there described). The said Lease to Commence the
first Day of September last past, at the Annual Rent, of Twenty
Pounds to be paid Quarterly, She to be Prohibited from assigning
her Lease, without the Approbation of the Select men, and upon
Failure of Payment of the Rent for the Space of Ten Days after
the same becomes due as above, the Select men may Re-enter the
Premisses, and hold the same for the Town — And at the Expira-
tion or other determination of the Lease mrs. Harvey to deliver
up the Premisses to the Selectmen of the Town — quietly and
peaceably and in goodt enantable repair.
Jonathan Chandler Appearing presented a Certificate Signed by
the Select men of Dorchester Signifying that they had received the
said Chandler and his Family, and shall look upon them as Inhab-
itants of the Town of Dorchester, According to their Promise
made to the Town of Boston the 26th. August 1736.
Whereas Jonathan Wilkins who was taken [44:.] With the
Small Pox at Jonathan Fosters House near the Mill bridge, is in
a good measure recovered, A Motion was made for removing
him with his Bedding &c. to the Hospital in the Westerly part of
the Town, Accordingly Doctor Douglass was sent for, Who being
present, upon the desire of the Select men, He gave it as his
Opinion that the said Wilkius, with Care, might be removed safely
to the said Hospital, without any danger to him as he apprehends
— And further he reports That the said Wilkins is free and willing
to be removed thither, if the Select men think fit — Whereupon,
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to cause the
said Jonathan Wilkins to be removed and carried with all possible
Care in the best manner he can, with his Bedding &c., tomorrow
night, if the Weather be suitable and to do the same in the Dead
of the Night to prevent Danger to the Inhabitants.
Whereas mr. Obadiah Ayres, has been [45.] In this Town for
some time, and may perhaps become Chargeable should he con-
tinue here, Therefore,
148 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Voted, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed according to
Law to give Warning to the said mr. Ayres to depart the Town.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 13, 1738.
Present
Capt. Ar milage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Capt. Nathanael Montgomery and mr. Nath1. Bethune Executed
a Bond, of the Penalty of Five Hundred Pounds, to the Town
Treasurer, Conditioned to Indemnify the Town from Charge on
Acco*. of Eighty two Passengers imported in the Ship Eagle,
William Acton Master from Ireland.
James Fitzgerald appearing, Informs that he came from Phila-
delphia in March last, that he has travelled from thence to this
Town by Land, [46.] that he came hither about Four mouths
ago, that for Six Weeks or more next after his coming to Town
he lodg'd at the House of John Keeffe, that he is by Trade a
Leather breeches maker But being fallen Sick he is not ;;ble to
work as he did formerly for his living, that he has no Friends to
help him, and has expended what money he earned in the time of
his Health — Praying the Select men to take his distressed Circum-
stances into their Compassionate Consideration — Which being
Accordingly done —
Voted, That We apprehend the said James Fitzgerald is a proper
Object of Publick Chanty, and that he be recommended (by a
Certificate) to the Overseers of the Poor, to be entertained in the
Alms house at the Charge of the Province.
Whereas William Thorp was lately a Tenant in a House belong-
ing to mr. Benja. Clough at the Westerly part of the Town which
House was taken up by the Select men for an Hospital — Th;it for
the accomodation of the Town, he readily removed his Family
[47.] out of said House, for which he was promised some Con-
sideration by the Select men.
The said Thorp now appearing Informs that his Child who was
Sick when he removed, is since Dead, and Prays the Select men
would please to advance a small matter to him, in his present
Necessity to Assist him in its decent burial — Accordingly.
Ordered, That mr. Savell pay to the said Thorp Forty Shillings,
towards what may be hereafter Allow'd him in Consideration of his
removing as above.
Whereas the Town Clerk represents to us, that the Papers be-
longing to the Town in his Office, are very numerous, that the files
have been of late put out of Order, and are mix'd, so that the
Searching them, as Occasion calls for, is render'd tedious and un-
certain, and that at present there are no Convenient places pre-
pared in the Office to receive and hold them, they being at present
kept in Chests — Praying the Select men would please to give
directions (if they see" Cause) for the making a Case or two with
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 149
Partitions in them, sutable to hold the said Files [48.] upon Con-
sideration of the said motion,
Voted, That the Town Clerk be directed to procure such Case or
Cases to be made, as may be Sufficient and Sutable for the Service
and end above mentioned.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk prepare the Leases from the
Selectmen to the Widow Harvey of the Land &c. in Water Street,
according to the agreement made with her, as Entred the Sixth
instant. The Bounds and measures are as follows, Viz*.
Fronting Northerly on Water Street and there measuring Sixty
Eight feet.
Easterly on other Land belonging to the Town late in the Occupa-
tion of Samuel Bass, and there measuring Twenty-nine feet.
Southerly on Land of the said Widow Harvey and there measur-
ing Seventy feet and One half foot.
Westerly on Joyliff's Lane, and there measuring Twenty Seven
feet.
Capt. Daniel Pecker Collector Appearing proposes Capt. Bar-
tholomew Cheever [49.] And mr. Nathanael Hay ward, for his
Sureties, Who was Accepted.
Capt. Nathanael Barber proposes Joshua Winslow' Esqr. and
Capt. Lyman for his Sureties, Who are also Accepted.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk take care to have the said Bonds
duly Executed, as soon as may be.
Memorandum, December, 14. 1738
Capt. Daniel Pecker one of the Collectors of Taxes for the Year
Current, appeared iu the office, and having been Sworn to the faith-
ful Discharge of his office — Gave Bond to the Hon. Joseph Wads-
worth Esqr. Town Treasurer, together with Bartholomew Cheever
and Nathanael Hayward as Sureties, in the Sum of Eleven Thou-
sand Six Hundred and Fifty four Pounds ; And Accordingly a
a Certificate thereof was given him directed to the assessors.
Capt. Nathanael Barber One of the Collectors of Taxes for the
year Current appeared also, and hav [5O.] ing been duly Sworn
— Gave Bond to the Town Treasurer, together with Joshua Wins-
low Esqr. and Capt. Lyman, as Sureties in the Sum of Four
Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty Six Pounds. A Certificate
thereof as usual was also given him, directed to the assessors.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 20, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries, Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
Mr. Jacob Sheafe, One of the Collectors of Rates, and Taxes
within the Town of Boston for the Year Current, Appeared, and
having been Sworn to the faithful performance of that Office,
Gave Bond to the Hon. Joseph Wadsworth Esq1. Town Treasurer,
together with mess". Robert Patteshall and Rowland Houghtou as
Sureties in the Sum of Thirteen Thousand Seven [51«] Hundred
150 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
and Twenty two Pounds — A Certificate whereof was deliver'd him,
directed to the Assessors of Boston.
Capt. Armitagc in the name and Behalf of mr. John Dennie,
Informs that he is greatly incommoded by the Smoke of the
Chimney belonging to the Warehouse he Hires of the Town, And
Prays it may be remedied if possible.
In answer to his Motion,
Voted, That Capt. Armitage and Capt. Lyman be and hereby
are desired to take Effectual Care that the inconveniency Com-
plain'd off be remedied, as scon as may be.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 21, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
The Select men this Day Executed the Lease of the Town &
[52.] Land in Water Street with the Buildings thereon, late in
the occupation of John Harvey Deceased unto m™. Kezia Harvey
Widow, for the Term of Seven Years, Commencing the first of
September last past, at the Annual Rent of Twenty Pounds, to be
paid Quarterly to the Town Treasurer or his Successors, Viz*. The
Sum of Five Pounds upon the first Day of December, March,
June and September, in each and every Year during the said
Term &c.
Whereas mr. Treasurer Wadsworth has represented to us, that
thro' the Deficiency of the Collectors, the Treasury is in great
want of money to answer the Draughts that are from time to time
made on it — Where by the School masters, Watchmen and other
Officers are put to great straits and a motion being made and
Seconded, The following Question was put, Viz*. Whether a Certain
Sum of money, part of what has been receiv'd by the Select men
for the Townships Sold, and now lying in the Hands of the Hon.
John [53.] Jeffries Esqr. Shall be Lent to the Town Treasurer for
the Use of the Town under its present difficulties, and to be re-
funded to the Select men out of the first Moneys receiv'd in to the
Treasury. Voted, In the Affirmative.
Voted, That the Sum of Five Hundred Pounds, part of the said
money belonging to the Town, lying in the Hands of the Hon.
John Jeffries Esqr. be accordingly Lent to the Hon. Joseph Wads-
worth Esqr. Town Treasurer, for the present use and Service of
the Town of Boston, the said Sum to be return'd again into the
Hands of the Select men or their Successors, out of the first
moneys received into the Treasury, ns above.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be, and hereby is
desired to deliver the Sum of Five Hundred Pounds (part of the
Towns Money lying in his Hands which has been receiv'd for
Townships Sold) unto the Hands of the Hon. Joseph Wadsworth
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738. 151
Esqr. Town Treasurer Accordingly, Taking his Receipt for the
same.
[54.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 25, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
The Hon. Joseph Wadsworth Esqr. Town Treasurer being
present, the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. delivered to him the Sum of
Five Hundred Pounds, pursuant to the Votes of the Select men,
Entred the 21st. of December currant.
Mr. Constable Read presenting a Venire Facias for the return
of Ten good and lawful men to serve on the Petit Jury for Tryals
at the next Inferiour Court of Common pleas and Court of General
Sessions of the Peace to be holden at Boston for the County of
Suffolk on the first Tuesday of January next.
The Select men do Appoint Wednesday next the [55.] 27th. of
December at Three O'Clock afternoon, to be the time for drawing
the Tickets, and the Constable is hereby ordered to Notify the
Inhabitants thereof as the Law directs.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 27, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
Mrs. Kezia Harve}' Appeared and Executed the Counterpart of
the Lease of Land and Buildings in Water Street which She has
Hired of the Select men as Entred the 21st instant —
Mr. Samuel Bass being present — It is mutually Agreed
between the Select men, and the said Bass, and there is Accord-
ingly Let unto the said Samuel Bass, A Certain Peice [56.] or
Parcel of Land in Water Street Adjoining to the said Bass's Land,
late in his Occupation (and of which he delivered Quiet and peace-
able Possession to the Select men, as Entred the 27th of October
last past) for the Space and Term of One Year Commencing the
first Day of September last past, At the Annual Rent of Six
Pounds, to be paid to the Town Treasurer for the time being at
four equal Quarterly Payments, That is to Say the Sum of Thirty
Shillings on the first Day of December, March, June and Septem-
ber, yearly.
Mr. Savell is directed and Ordered to Notify mr. Samuel Floyd
Collector of Taxes for the District of Rummey Marsh to Appear
next Wednesday at the Clerks Office in order to his being Sworn,
and to give Security as the Law directs.
Mr. Josiah Baker Appearing Informs that mr. Richard Goodwin
152 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
desires to [57.] Be Dismiss'd from the Service of the Engine
under the said Bakers Care and mr. Baker recommends mr. New-
man Greenough as a suitable Person to be put in his room if the
Select men see fit.
Accordingly the said Newman Greenough was accepted, and Ad-
mitted into mr. Bakers Company — And Upon a Motion made
by mr. Baker, that the Town Clerk might be directed to give a
new List of his Company and Orders thereon, because his former
Orders were Obscured by the many Erasements that were alreadj
made thereon.
The Town Clerk was Ordered to give a New List of the Com-
pany and orders of the Select men accordingly. Which is as follows,
Viz'.
Boston sc. At a Meeting of the Select men, December, 27, 1738.
Ordered, That mr. Josiah Baker have the Charge of the Copper
Engine by the [58.] North Meeting House — and he is allow d
Ten men (besides himself) Viz*.
(Josiah Baker)
Joseph Roberts
Elias Robinson
Samuel Pousley
John Waters
Newman Greenough
Jonathan Tarbox
Hucstable Baker
Joseph Glidden
Walter Edmonds and
Zephaniah Basset
and in Case there should happen any Difference at any time
among them, that they should want to put out or take in any Man,
Josiah Baker that has the Charge of the Engine Shall give an ac-
count of the same to the Select men for their Allowance, and
orders for their proceeding.
And at any time, If a Fire breaks out, the said Josiah Baker is
Ordered to Improve the said Engine, where he thinks [59.] He
may do the most Service, And to take care that at no time the
Doors of the Engine House be Obstructed by Snow &c. And to
Work the said Engine Once every mouth from the first of April to
the first of October and to see that the Engine and Pails be kept
in good Order.
And for their Care and Diligence in the same the Town of
Boston at their annual Meeting the 13th of March Anno Domini
1737. have by a Vote Freed them from other Town offices for the
Year Currant By order of the Select men &c.
At a meeting of the Select men, Jan. 3, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738-9. 153
Capt. Armitage and mr. Collson, appointed a Committee to view
the Draw Bridge so called in Ann Street, And to make an Esti-
mate of [6O.] the Charge of Rebuilding the same. —
Reported, That they had attended that Service, advized with
Skilful Workmen, Computed the Quantity of Timber and other
materials necessary &c. and find that the Charge for Timber and
other materials with the Labour of Workmen &c. Will be about
One Hundred and Twenty two Pounds as appears by an Estimate
on file —
The Select men having Maturely Considered the Necessity of
proceeding in the said Work, and the foregoing Report of the
Charge &c.
Voted, That the same Committee, Viz*. Capt. Armitage and mr.
Collson be and hereby are Desired and Impowered to proceed
therein, Viz*.
Capt. Armitage and mr. Collson be and hereby are Desired and
Impowered to proceed therein, Viz*, in Rebuilding the said Bridge
as soon as ma}* be with Convenience, That they Agree with and
Employ Skilful Workmen, and undertake the Oversight thereof
until it shall be finished — And that they give direction for
Cutting the Timber to be used in said Work in the best Season.
Ordered, That the assize of Bread be [61.] and hereby is Set
and Stated after the Rate of Thirteen Shillings p. Bushel for
Wheat, and Three Shillings and Six pence Allow'd for Charges,
The Computation of which is as follows, Viz*.
oz- dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 2. 13.
Wheaten 4. 3.
Houshold 5. 9.
Six penny W'heaten Loaf I1- 9- 4.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 6, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Memorandum, That mr. Coroner Morey did this Day, by Virtue
of Writs of Execution, to him directed, Issuing from the Clerks
Office of the Superiour Court, deliver Possession unto the Select-
men of Boston, as they are Agents [62.] for the said Town,
Viz1.
Two Third parts of Three Brick Messuages Situate in Dock
Square in Boston aforesaid in the present Occupation (lrt.) of
m". Abbot, (2Iy.) of mess™. Samuel Butler and Thomas
Bromfield ; and (3ly.) of mr. Thomas Hubbard. One Third part
of Eight Wooden Shops Situate in Dock Square aforesaid, Ad-
joining to the Shop or Messuage of the said Hubbard. and
One Third part of the Market House and Land, in Dock Square
aforesaid, and one Third part of another Peice of Land, whereon
154 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
lately stood Three Old "Warehouses or Shops With all Priviledges
and appurtenances to the Premisses belonging.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 10, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
mr. llutchinson
[63.] Mr. Samuel Floyd Appearing According to Order,
Major Sewall administred the Oath of Collector of Taxes within
the District of Rumney Marsh for the current Year, to him ; and
he was directed to procure Sureties, and to appear to give Bond
as soon as may be.
Whereas, upon the Motion and request of Sundry Persons, as
enlred at several times, — Liberty was Granted by the Select
men, for Erecting Five Tombs in the South Burying place, Which
Work being finished the Tombs Allotted and drawn, And a List
presented for Confirmation.
Voted, That the five Tombs lately Built in the South Burying
place, Numbcr'd from 81. to 85. inclusive, be and hereby are
Granted to the Persons hereafter named their Heirs and assigns
respectively forever, — Viz1.
N°. Eighty One, to Deacon Jacob Parker
Eighty two, to Deacon John Clough
Eighty three, to the Heirs of Sam1. Greenleaf Deced.
Eighty four, to Capt. Jonathan Armitage
Eighty five, to Doctor John Gibbins
[64.] Upon the Conditions following. Viz4.
That they, and each of them, their Heirs and assigns, Do, from
time to time forever hereafter, at tlieir own proper Cost and
Charge, Uphold, Maintain, and keep in good repair, the Brick
Wall or Fence, with Cants on the Top of the same, as it is now
built, and of the full breadth of each of their respective Tombs to
the Satisfaction of the Select men of the Town for the time being
Paying each his Proportion for the Benefit of the Drain, as has
been Customary.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 17, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
Mr. Samuel Floyd Chosen Collector of the Taxes in the District
of Rumuey Marsh [65.] for the Current year, appeared in the
office, And having been Sworn to the faithful Discharge of that
Office, Gave Bond to the Hon. Joseph Wadsworth Esqr. Town
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738-9. 155
Treasurer, together with Thomas Pratt as Surety, in the Sum of
Six Hundred Pounds — And a Certificate thereof, directed to
the Assessors, was deliver'd him accordingly.
Upon a Motion made —
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Forsyth, Capt Lyman, and
mr. Clarke be a Committee to Repair to the Hospital in the West-
erly part of the Town, And to Inquire into the Circumstances of
the Persons, who have lately been Visited with the Small Pox
there, and Report thereon next Fryday.
Upon Reading the Petition of James Barnard, recommended by a
Number of Inhabitants in the Neighbourhood, respecting the
making some Alteration at the lower end of Snow Street, as the
same runs into Prince Street, for better accommodation of the
said Street.
[66.] Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Forsyth, Capt.
Lyman and mr. Clarke be a Committee to View the same, to Con-
sider what may be proper to be done in the affair, and to Report
thereon, next Fryday.
Mr. Collson Desires to Hire, for the Year ensuing, A Certain
Peice of Marsh on Boston Neck, formerly Improved by Col°. Lamb
and which he hired of the Select men the lust Year, and offers to
pay Ten Pounds for the same.
Major Hill Informs that Sarah Squire from New York has been
for sometime past in this Town, that her Husband is gone to Sea,
and left her with One Child, and big with another, that She is
very poor and in a Suffering Condition, having no friends to re-
lieve and help her —
The Select men Considering the above Information Are of Opin-
ion that the said Sarah Squire and her Child are proper Objects of
the Publick Charity — and accord [67.] ingly directed the Town
Clerk in their Name and by Order, to recommend her to the Care of
the Overseers, to be Supported in the Alms-House at the Province
Charge.
Upon a Motion made —
Ordered That the Assize of Bread be Stated after the Rate of
Twelve Shillings p. Bushell for Wheat, And Three Shillings and
Six pence Allow'd for Charges, the Computation whereof is as
follows, Viz1.
Of Penny White Loaf °2. 15
Wheaten 4. 8.
Household 6.
Six penny Wheaten Loaf I1. 10. 15
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 19, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Fovsyth
mr. Clarke
The Committee Appointed the 1 7th. Current [68 . ] To View Snow
156 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Hill Street, &c. Having Attended that Service — Report as follows,
Viz*. That it is their opinion, It may be Convenient to Allow the
Alteration (Proposed by mr. Barnard) to be made, at the lower
end of said Snow Street, as the same enters into Prince Street,
between the lands of mr. James Barnard, and mr. Thomas Jones
— Provided the said Street be left of the full breadth of Twenty
feet, upon a Square at the lowor end of it, and to Continue the
same breadth, the whole length of the said Barnard's Land.
The Committee to repair to the Hospital in the Westerly part
of Boston, Having Attended that Service, Report, That the Per-
sons who have been lately Visited with the Small Pox, are all
well recovered, and that they have been so for above a Month
passed.
Whereupon it is,
Ordered, That the same be Certified in the Several News
Papers, for the [69.] Information of the Publick.
(Which was done as follows, Viz1.)
For the Information of the Publick, These may Certify, That
the Persons who were lately Visited with the Small Pox in
Boston, And have been kept in a remote House in the Westerly
part of the Town, are all well recovered, and in good health, and
have been so, for above a Month past.
By order of the Select men
Jan. 20. 1738 SAMUEL GERRISH Town Clerk
Ordered, That the following Advertisement for Letting Win-
nisimet Ferry be Printed in the several News Papers, Viz*.
To be Let, upon Lease for Years or otherwise, the Ferry be-
twixt the Town of Boston and Winnisimet — Any Person or
Persons Inclined to Hire the same, may treat with the Select men,
every Wednesday in the Afternoon, with whom they may Agree
upon reasonable Terms.
By Order of the Select men of Boston
Jan. 20. 1738 SAMUEL GERRISH Town Clerk
[7O.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 24, 1738.
Present
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
Whereas Jonathan Chandler from Dorchester often resides in
this Town, and may be likely to become a Charge if care be not
taken to prevent it.
Ordered, That mr. Savell give Warning to the said Chandler to
depart the Town.
Jan. 26, 1738.
Memorandum, mr. Benjamin Babbidge Deputy Sheriff, Notified
the Select men, of the Desire of William Wilson, now detain'd in
His Majesties Gaol, upon Execution — to take the benefit of the
Act for the Relief of poor Prisoners for Debt — Agreeable to a
Notification under the Hands and Seals of Habijah Savage and
William Tyler [71.] Esquires Two of His Majesty's Justices of
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738-9. 157
the Peace, this 26, Jan. 1738. NB. — 41 Days end the 8. Marck
next.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 29, 1738. a.m.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
A Venire Facias Issuing from the Clerks office, for the return
of Sixteen Jurors to Serve at the Superiour Court to be holden at
Boston the Second Tuesday of February next Viz'.
Six on the Grand Jury, and Ten on the Jury of Tryals — The
Select men direct and appoint Fryday next, the Second of Feb-
ruary, at three O'Clock afternoon, at the Town-house, to Attend
the same, And mr. Savell is directed to deliver the Venire to the
Constables of Boston, that so they seasonably Warn the Inhabi-
tants to meet at the time and place Accordingly.
[72.] At a Meeting of the Select men Jan. 29, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lym..n Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Mr. Savell Report, that the following things, which were bought,
for the use of the Sick Persons at the Hospital in the Westerly
part of the Town, were deliver'd by him, at the Alms house, to mr.
Henry Dyre — And are as follows, Viz'. 2 Blankets, 1 Coverlet, 1
Tubb, 1 Pail, 2 Pans, 1 Earthen Dish, 1 Earthen Plate and Por-
ringer, 18 Course Towells, 1 Frying Pan, 2 Chairs, 1 Chamber Pot.
Whereas mr. John Kneeland has exhibited an Account of Dis-
bursements for the Use of the Persons lately Visited with the
Small Pox at the Hospital in the Westerly [73.] part of the
Town, and their Nurses, and other Attendants.
Ordered, That the Sum of One Hundred Pounds be now drawn
upon the Treasury payable to the said Kneeland in part of Pay-
ment of the said Account — And that the accompt lye for farther
Consideration until the next Draft Day.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 31, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esq'.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
158 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Whereas mrf. Katharine Ellard is already come from New
London to dwell in this Town, with four Children, namely John,
Mary, Elizabeth and Helen with a Servant named Patrick Lane —
and Says She expects her [74.] Husband mr. Benja. Ellard also
in a Short time — Praying for Liberty to open a Shop at the
Southerly part of the Town — The Select men inform'd her that
they expected Security to he given to indemnify the Town as the
Law directs. Accordingly, She proposed, either Joshua Winslow
Esqr. or m*. Joseph Gerrish, as Bondsmen, which was approved
by the Select men, and She was directed to get the same Exe-
cuted.
The Select men taking under Consideration the Report of the
Committee, relating to the Alteration to be made at the lower end
of Snow Street, as propose'd by mr. James Barnard — Entred the
19th. instant — and after some Debate thereon — It was Agreed
by the Select men, that they will take the first convenient Oppor-
tunity to regulate the same.
[75.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 6, 1738.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries, Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman, Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Upon Information that the Court of General Sessions had
Approved and Confirmed a Town Order or By-Law for Weighing
of Hay bro't to Market
Ordered, That the Town Clerk, Obtain an Attested Copy thereof
from ihe Clerks Office.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 7, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries, Esqr.
Capt. Armitnge
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman, Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Capt. William Pattin, Appearing Prays [76.] For Liberty to
Open a Shop in Cornhill — Liberty is Granted to him to Open a
Shop accordingly.
Mr. Read being present the Select men desired he would t;ike
care that the Towns Causes with Everills heirs might be Entred
as the first Actions for Tryal at the Superiour Court to be hokU-n
next Week.
Who Promised that he would take the Care of it, according to
their Desire.
Upon a Motion made and Seconded,
Ordered, That the Town Clerk write Letters to the Hon. Seth
Williams Esqr. and William Ward Esqr. the Two Special Superiour
Judges in the Towns Causes with Everills Heirs, to put their
Honours in mind of the said Courts Sitting next Week, And that
those Cases were Entred to come upon Tryal first, after the Open-
.SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738-9. 159
ing of the Court and in the Name and by order of the Select men
to desire earnestly they would not fail of Attending on that Occa-
sion [77.] And mr. Savell is ordered to take Care seasonably
to Convey the said Letters accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 14, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hutchinson
Upon Consideration of the Motion and desire of mr. Ephraim
Turner, for Liberty to keep a School for Dancing, in the House
whore mr. Brownell lately kept his School, who is since Deceased,
and his Widow remov'd, the said Turner being wall recom-
mended.
Voted, That Liberty be accordingly Granted to mr. Ephraim
Turner to open a School in Tfeamount Street, for the Instructing of
Children and others in Dancing — While he Continues to Govern
and regulate the said School in an Orderly manner to the approba-
tion of the Select men of the Town for the time being.
[78.] Upon the Petition of mr. James Barnard for regulating
Snow Street, as Entred the 17 Ult. The Selectmen having Con-
sidered said Petition and View'd the Street, find that it ought to
be Twenty feet Wide thro'out, and that mr. Barnards House on
the , Stands so far back that it renders the Street irregular — .
And the said Barnard being now about to repair his House,
proposes and Offers to procure a Strip of Land on the for the
Accommodation of the said Street, to b» laid out, and Confirmed
to the Town forever, from the Corner Four feet and half wide at
the to ran, Twenty four feet until it come to a point; Pro-
vided he may have Liberty to bring forward his House on the
Street so far as to make the same streight.
Voted, That Liberty be Accordingly Granted to the said Barnard
to set his House forward so .far as to make the Street Strait
upon Condition that he first procure a good Deed from the said
Jones to the Town of Boston, of the aforementioned [79.] Strip
of Land, to the Satisfaction of the Select men, and Provided
also, that the said Street be left full Twent}- feet Wide, upon a
Square.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk desire the assessors to exhibit to
the Select men, a List of such Persons as arc become Qualified and
lyiible to Serve on the Petit Jui1}7, since the last List was given, ia
Order to have the same approved by the Town at their Approach-
ing Annu;il Meeting, that their Names may be put into the Jury
Box, as the Law directs.
At a Meeting of the Honourable His Majesties Justices of the
Peace, and the Gentlemen the Select men of the Town of Boston,
in the Council Chamber in Boston, upon Thursday the 15. Feb.
1738.
16t CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Present
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr.
The Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esqr.
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
[8O.] Habijah Savage Esqr.
Samuel Sewall Esqr.
Major Samuel Sewall }• Justices of the Peace.
Hugh Hall Esqr.
William Stoddard Esqr.
Joshua Winslow Esqr.
John Fayerweather Esqr.
Caleb Lynian Esqr.
Daniel Henchman Esqr.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. ~)
Capt. Alexander Forsyth >• Selectmen
mr. Jonas Clarke )
A General Walk or Visitation of the Town was then Agreed upon
according to the following Order, Viz4.
Ward, Number, One.
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
John Ruck Esqr. Overseer of Poor
Capt. Alexr. Forsyth, Select man
mr. Richard Buckley, Assessor
mr. John Flowers, Constable
[81.] Ward, Number Two
The Hon. Joseph Wadsworth Esqr.
Abiel Walley Esqr.
Samuel Greenwood Esqr. Overseer of Poor.
mr. Thos. Hutchinson Junr. Select man
Capt. William Thomas, Assessor
mr. John Jenkins, Constable
Ward, Number Three
Habijah Savage Esqr.
John Fayer weather Esqr.
Joshua Cheever Esqr. Overseer of Poor
Mr. Peter Thomas, Assessor
inr. Benj*. Babbidge, Constable
Ward, Number Four
William Tyler Esqr. Overseer of Poor
Jacob Royall Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr. Select man
mr. John Hams, Constable
Ward. Number Five
The Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esqr.
Daniel Henchman Esqr. Overseer of Poor
[82.] Capt. Jonathan Arrnitage, Select man
Capt. Daniel Pecker, Collector
mr. John Pullin, Constable
Ward, Number Six
William Stoddard P]sqr.
Thomas Hubbard Esqr. Overseer of Poor
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738-9. 161
mr. John Stamford, Assessor
mr. William moore, Constable
Ward, Number Seven
Hugh Hall Esqr.
Capt. Jeffery Bcdgood, Overseer of Poor
mr. Joshua Blanc-hard. Assessor
mr. Thomas Valentine, Constable
Ward, Number Eight
Henry Deriug Es(ir. Overseer of Poor
Joshua Winslow Ksqr.
mr. William Salter, Assessor
mr. Edward Winter, Constable
Ward, Number Nine
Samuel Sewall Esqr.
Capt. William Downe, Overseer of Poor
mr. Jonas Clarke, Select man
Mr. Aaron Boardrnan, Constable
Ward, Number Ten
The Hon. Jacob Woudell Esqr. Overseer of Poor
Francis Borland Esqr.
mr. Jacob Parker, Assessor
mr. Henry Dyre, Master of the Almshouse
mr. Jonathan Read, Constable
Ward, Number Eleven
The Hon. John .Jeffries Esqr. Select man
Major Samuel Sewall
mr. Edward Bromfield, Overseer of Poor
mr. Jacob Sheafe, Collector
mr. Moses Eayres, Constable
Ward, Number Twelve
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
Samuel Adams Esqr.
mr. David Collson, Select man
Major John Hill, Overseer of Poor
mr. John Barker, Constable
[84.] The time Appointed for this Visitation is Monday the
Twenty Sixth of February Currant, at Nine O'Clock in the Morn-
ing, if the Weather be fair — And if not then to be Attended the
next fair day — And it is Also Agreed to meet together in the
Evening of said Day at the Council Chamber, to Report the State
of the Town. &c.
Memorandum Feb. 19. 1738
Pursuant to Writ of Venire Facias issuing from the Clerks
Office, for the return of Six Petit Jurors, to serve on the Jury of
Tryals, at the Superiour Court of Judicature, Court of Assize and
General Goal Delivery, now holden at Boston for the County of
Suffolk.
The Select men direct that the Inhabitants be duly Notified as
the Law directs to meet and to be present if they see Cause at the
drawing the Tickets for Jurors Accordingly, on Tuesday the Twen-
tieth Instant, at Eleven o'Clock in the forenoon.
162 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
i
[85.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 21, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Mr. William Bryant Blacksmith his Wife, two Children, two
White Servants and a Negio Servant, are admitted Inhabitants,
Upon Condition that he the said Bryant together with Joseph
Fitch give Bond to the .Town Treasurer in the Sum of Three Hun-
dred Pounds, to Indemnify the Town as the Law directs, (which
is done.)
Mr. Nathanael Wardell Attending — after some Discourse with
him relating to the Erecting an Engine near to the Fortification at
the South end of the Town for Weighing of Hay bro't to Market
in Carts and other Land Carriages — The said Wardell proposed
and Offered to Erect a proper Engine for that end, and keep it,
[86.] In good repair to the Approbation of the Select men for
the time being, at his own proper Cost and Charges, and Attend
upon the Duty and Office of Weighing of Hay, from Sun rising to
Sun setting. Conformable to the Order or By-Law of the Town
of Boston in that case lately made and provided.
Upon Condition, That he the said Wardell and his Heirs (be-
having well in that Office, to the Approbation of the Select men)
may have the benefit and Improvement of the said Engine for the
space and term of Seven Years, Commencing from the Erecting
said Engine and his being appointed and approved as the Weigher
of Hay according to the said By-Law. And the said Wardell
further Covenants and agrees That at the end of the said Seven
Years He or his Heirs will quietly and peaceably Surrender and
deliver up the said Engine and the Appurtenances to the same be-
longing unto the Select men of the Town of Boston for the time
being [87.] for the Use and improvement of the said Town for-
ever.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 26, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Whereas Doctor William Rand in his Ace*, of his Attendance
on sundry Persons Passengers &c. Sick of the Small Pox at the
Province Hospital on Rainsfords Island (in or about the Month of
August last, Who came in the Sloop Dove) Capt. Charles Sigour-
ney Master) amongst other Charges the Sum of Twenty Six Pounds
fifteen Shillings for Medecine and attendance on the Family of mr.
Joshua Scottow of Charlestown. The said Scottow appearing
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738-9. 163
before the Select men according to Order several times together
with his Father, Declares, That he is not. able to [88.] Discharge
the said Debt, being poor &c. accordingly, Voted, That the said
Charges on the said Scottows Family ought to be defray 'd by the
Province, as in such Cases is, by Law, provided — But if in any
time hereafter mr. Scottow be enabled and does pay the said Sum
of Twenty Six Pounds Fifteen Shillings into the Treasury of the
Town of Boston that in that Case, the Town Treasurer ought to
pay the same into the Province Treasury, the Province being now
made Debtor for it.
Whereas Doctor William Douglass has Exhibited an Acco1.
amounting to the Sum of £. 41. 9. G. for Medeciue and Attendance
on Sundry Persons lately Visited with the Small Pox, amongst
whom he has Charged for Jonathan Wilkins the Sum of £. 9. 17. G.
And Whereas the said Wilkins was his Patient before the Select
men took the Care of the other Persons, at the Hospital in the
Westerly part of the Town, Therefore,
Voted, That the Sum of Nine Pounds [89.] Seventeen Shil-
lings and Six pence, be according deducted, and struck off from
the said acco'. and that the same ought to be paid him by the
Person or Persons employing him, —
Voted, Also that the Charge in said Acco'. for Thomas Hudson,
being a Stranger from Newfoundland and Poor, is according to
Law a province Charge, and that the Draft on the Town Treasurer
be made accordingly.
In Consideration of mr. Savell's Extraordinary Services in the
Year past, Occasioned by the Small Pox in the Town with many
and long Journyings, and Attendance on Courts in the Causes
between the Town and mr. Everills Heirs.
Voted, That he be Allowed the Sum of Forty Six Pounds in full
for the same.
Voted, That the Trees in the Common which are Dead be re-
moved, and others Planted in their room in the Spring, and Capt.
Armitage and mr. Collson are desired to Agree with some proper
Person to Effect the same in the fittest Season.
[9O.] Upon a Motion made — And in Consideration of the
Extraordinary Service of the Town Clerk in the Year past, in his
Attendance on the Courts from time to time in the Tryals had
between the Town of Boston and the Heirs of mr. James Everill
with the Books of Record both of Town and County.
Voted, That the Sum of Fifteen Pounds be Allowed and paid
to mr. Samuel Gerrish in full for the Services before mentioned.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 28, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
i Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
164 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Ordered, That mr. Savell receive of the Several Persons to whom
the Scales and Weights lately Used in the Market houses [91.]
were Lent, the said Scales and Weights, and bring them there —
and that he Report his Doings therein, to the Select men.
Ordered, That the Sum of Nineteen Pounds Ten Shillings and
Seven pence, Paid unto the Hands of the Town Clerk 03- Capt.
Charles Sigourney, on acco'. of William Holland One of his
Sailors, who Died of the Small Pox nt t!ie Province Hospital on
Rainsfords Island, And by the Town Clerk put into the Hands of
the Hon. Joseph Wadsworth Esqr. Town Treasurer, by Order of
the Select men be now paid by the Town Treasurer to Dr.
William Rand in part of Payment of the said Rands acco'. ex-
hibited and pass'd upon the 26 Feb. current, Exclusive of the
Sum of Thirty Seven Pounds Twelve Shillings and Six pence then
drawn for, And that the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to
Certify the Town Treasurer of this Order accordingly.
[92.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Mar. 1, 173S.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
mr. Clarke
mr. Hntchinson
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. informing That the Commission
which was granted the 21st. of August last past to the Hon. Seth
Williams and William Ward Esqrs. Constituting and appointing
them Special Justices of the Superiour Court, for the Tryal of the
Causes then depending in the Law between the Town of Boston
and the Heirs of James Everill, did not Comprise, include or take
in, an Action of Review, between the said partys, for the recovery
of a small part of a Certain Wooden Shop or Shops on the Town
Dock in the Possession of John and Richurd Billings; leave for
which was Granted by the Great .and General Court at their
Session in November last, [93.] and Intended to be bro't to
Tryal in this Town, Wherefore —
Voted, That a Petition be presented to His Excellency the
Governour, and the Hon. His Majesties Council Praying that the
said Special Justices may be farther Impowered for the Determina-
tion of this last mentioned Writ of Review also — or such other
Provission in this Case be made, as His Excellency and their
Hon". in their Wisdom and Goodness shall see meet.
Which Petition is as follows, Viz*.
To His Excellency Jonathan Belcher Esqr. Captain General and
Governour in Chief of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay in
New England, and the Hon. the Council of the said Province.
The Petition of John Jeffries Esqr. and others the Selectmen of
the Town of Boston, and agents for the Inhabitants of the said
Town.
Humbly Sheweth
That Whereas Your Excellency with [94.] The Advice and
Consent of the Council, on the Twenty first of August last, waa
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738-9. 165
pleased to nominate and appoint Seth Williams and William Ward
Esq™. to be Two of the Justices of the Superiour Court of Judica-
ture of this Province to be held for the County of Suffolk for hear-
ing, trying and determining Several actions in Our said Court then
depending by Review between the Inhabitants or Proprietors of
the said Town of Boston in the County aforesaid and the Heirs of
James Everill Deceased, being Actions of Ejectment of Houses and
Shops Lands and Tenements in said Town Originally Commenced
by the Heirs of said James Everill against divers Inhabitants or
Proprietors of the said Town of Boston to be in the room of Paul
Dudley and Thomas Greaves Esq™. two of the Standing Justices
of the said Court.
And since that time Your Petitioners finding that they had
Casually Omitted to bring one Writ of Review for a Moiety of a
Third part of two small Shops recovered [95.] Of them by the
Heirs of the said James Everill Prefer'd their Petition to the
General Court in their last Session on the 29th of November, last
and obtained Liberty and Power to Review that action at the Su-
periour Court of Judicature now sitting in Boston aforesaid — And
have thereupon brought their Writ of Review Accordingly. But
Altho this Writ of Review is between the same Parties and for a
small part of the same Premisses in dispute between them. Yet
not being depending at the time of the Nomination and appointm*.
aforesaid is not Comprised within the Terms and Provission of that
Commission.
Wherefore, Your Petitioners humbly Pray they may be farther
Impowered for the determination of this last mentioned Writ of
Review also, or such other Provission in this Case made as Your
Excellency and Honours in Your great Wisdom and Goodness shall
think fit ; and your Petitioners, as in Duty bound shall ever pray
&c.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. and [96.] mr. Clarke
be a Committee, Who are here by desired to wait upon His Excel-
lency and present the same.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Mar. 2, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Whereas a Petition to the Governour and Council, was last night
drawn, in Order to be presented this Morning ; And the Hon. John
Jeffries Esqr. making the following motion — That Whereas it
is probable, when the said Petition of the Select men comes to be
Read in Council it ma}- be moved there, to Notify the adverse
party thereof — Whether it may not be best in that Case to
crave Liberty to with draw the same? Which Motion being Con-
sidered and the Question [97.] Accordingly put — Voted in the
Negative.
After a Short time.
166 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. returning Inform'd That the
Select men's Petition to the Governour and Council was Granted ;
And there upon made a Motion that it might be proper to acquaint
the Hon. Seth Williams and William Ward Esqrs. of the same,
and to desire them, if they please, to Attend next Tuesday in
order to Qualify themselves upon this new Commission for that
the Jury were to be Impannell'd in the Afternoon of that Day
And the Tryal to be proceeded in the next Day.
Which Motion being agreed to, the Town Clerk was directed by
a Letter in the Name and by Order of the Select men to give
Notice Accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Mar. 6, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
[98.] Order'd, That the Town Clerk Issue forth a Warrant
directed to the Constables of the Town of Boston, and every of
them, In His Majesties Name Requiring them forthwith to Warn
all the Free holders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston
duly qualified, Rateable at Twenty Pounds Estate to a single Rate
(beside the Poll) to Convene at the Town House on Monday the
Twelfth of March current, at Nine o'Clock in the forenoon, Then
and there to Nominate and Chuse meet Persons to Serve the Town
the year ensuing, as Select men, Town Clerk, Overseers of the
Poor, Constables, and other Town officers, as the Law directs ;
To Consider the Ways and means for recovering any Donations
to the Poor of the Town ; To Grant such Sums of Money as shall
be judg'd needful for the relief of the Poor, and defraying other
Necessary Charges ; To receive a further List of Persons qualified
to serve on the Petit Jury; As also the Reports of several Com-
mittees. To agree [99.] Upon Conclude and finish such other
matters and things as were under Consideration at former Meet-
ings, and continued to be further Debated at this, As also such
other matters as may be proper for their Consideration at this
Meeting.
Voted, That the Rev. mr. Welsted be desired to Open the Town
Meeting with Prayer. On Monday next ; And Capt. Forsyth and
mr. Hntchinson are desired to wait on him, and desire He would
Attend that Service.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage and Caleb Lyman Esqr. be a Com-
mittee to take care that a Dinner be provided for Forty five
Gentlemen on Monday next at the Orange tree, Who are desired
to give directions Accordingly.
Ordered, That mr. Savell give seasonable Notice to the several
Sextons, to Ring the Bells of the Town for the Town Meeting on
Monday next, at the Hours of Plight and Nine O'Clock in the
morning.
[1OO.] Voted, That Eight Shillings a peice be and here by
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1738-9. 167
is Allow'd to the Constables of the Town of Boston, in order to
provide a Dinner for themselves, on Monday next, the Day Ap-
pointed for the Town Meeting.
Voted, That the Town Clerk be desired to wait upon the Assesors
for an Attested Copy of their list and valuation of Estates and
Faculties, for the Current Year to be lodg'd with the Town Clerk
as the Law directs ; To be produced if Occasion snail require to
determine any Disputes which may happen to arise respecting the
qualifications of Persons offering their Votes at Publick Town
meetings.
[1O1.J At a Meeting of the Select men, March 19, 1738
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Jonathan Armitage
mr. David Collson
Capt. Alexander Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Jonas Clarke
mr. Thomas Hutchinson Junr.
Major Hill Informs that Andrew Williamson a Sailor from
North Carolina, having been Cast away was taken up and bro't
hither by George Bishop — that he now resides in Mr. Gibbon's
Buildings at the South end, that he is poor and sick, and a
Stranger having no Friends to relieve him.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Certify the Overseers of the
Poor, That the Selectmen recommend the said Andrew William-
son to be received into the Almshouse, at the Charge of the
Province, apprehending him a proper Object of such a Charity.
riO3.] At a Meeting of the Select men, March 21, 1738.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Colson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Ordered, That the Assize of Bread now Stated for Direction to
the Bakers and Clerks of the Market be as follows, Viz'.
oz. dr.
Of Penny White loaf 3. 3.
Wheateu 4. 13.
Household 6. 6.
Six penny Wheaten loaf 1*. 12. 12.
Computed at Eleven Shillings p. Bushell for Wheat, and Three
Shillings and Six pence p. Bushell Allow'd for Charges ; and the
several Bakers within this Town are Ordered to mark their Bread
which they bake for Sale, with the first letters of their Christian
Names and with the first and [1O3.] last letters of their Sur-
names ; And the Clerks of the Market are directed to mako
168 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
allowance for Bisket well baked, three quarters of an Ounce for
each Bisket.
Ordered, That mr. Savell Notify and Warn Rowland Power One
of the Ticket Porters to Appear before the Select men next
Wednesday, Complaint being made of his disorderly Carriage.
Upon the Petition of John Keeffe to be Admitted One of the
Ticket Porters, he being also Recommended by sundry merchants,
as a proper Person, and Offering Security to the Satisfaction of
the Select men.
Ordered, that he be and hereby is accordingly Approved, and
Admitted One of the Ticket Porters He giving Bond with mr.
John Savell, in the Sum of Fifty Pounds, according to Law. And
Whereas Langdon Baker, was admitted One of the Ticket Por-
ters (giving Bond with rnr. Nicholas Boylston) and is since gone
out of the [1O4.] Country.
Ordered, That upon mr. Boylston's returning the said Bakers
Ticket, Viz1. Number 11 that the Town Clerk deliver up his Bond,
and that the Ticket Number 11, be deliver'd to the said Keeffe.
Whereas a Petition of sundry Inhabitants was presented to the
Town, at their Annual Meeting, the 12th. of March currant —
Praying for Liberty at their own Cost and Charge to Erect and
Build a Row of Tombs, and raise a good Brick Fence in the Front
of the Old Burying place, abutting on Treamount Street — they
and their Heirs or Assigns always keeping the Tombs and Brick
fence in sufficient Repair. The Prayer whereof was accordingly
Granted, Upon Condition that the said Work, be carried on and
Effected in a Way and manner agreeable to the Select men.
Who are also to Assign the Tombs when Erected to the Grant-
ees taking Caution, for their performance as [1O5.J above — And
mess™. Blanchard, Parker, and Kneeland, Appearing, desire the
Select men would please to give them Directions for their proceed-
ing in the said Work that it may be begun as soon as may be.
The Select men taking the Motion under Consideration, They
direct and order as follows, Viz4.
That the Street be not broken up, or dug, for carrying on the
Work, more than One half of tlie length of the Brick Wall pro-
posed, at One time, the Work of which half shall be finished and
the Street made good again before tlie other half be dug up.
That the same be inclosed witu a Fence while the said Work is
doing. That the Dirt or Earth dug up every Day, shall be Carryed
away the same Day. That the Bricks and Lime be laid so as not
to incumber or incommode the Street. That a sufficient Number
of Hands shall be employ'd in the Work, so as to Compleat and
finish the said half within Four Weeks, and the whole wilhin Two
mouths from the Time [1O8.] when the Work shall be begun —
And When the Work shall be begun, it shall not be left until the
whole of it be finished to the Satisfaction of the Select men. That
the Foundation of the Brick Wall or Fence be laid with Stone,
and continued One Course above the Pavement of the Street the
said Brick Wall to be Thirteen Inches thick, with Pillars on the
inside thereof between every Tomb, That a good Stone Wall be
made on the back of the Tombs, the Arches of the Tombs t) be
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 169
turn'd with a "Wall of Thirteen Inches thick, the top whereof is to
lye One foot at the least below the Top of the Pavement. The
Heighth of the Wall to be as the Committee of the Select men
shall direct.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Armitage and
mr. Clarke be a Committee to take the Oversight of the said Work,
until the same shall be Compleated and finished.
[1O7.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Mar. 26, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
A Venire facias issuing from the Clerks Office for the Return of
Ten Petit Jurors to Serve at the Inferiour Court of Common Pleas,
and Court of General Sessions of the Peace, to be holcleu at Bos-
ton for the County of Suffolk on the first Tuesday of April next
Presented and Read.
Ordered That the Tickets be drawn accordingly on Wednesday
next the 28th. current at Three O'Clock Afternoon — And that a
Notification be posted up in the manner as by Law is prescribed
that so the Inhabitants may be present, if they see cause.
TICS.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Mar. 29, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman EsqT.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Capt. Armitage and Capt. Lyman being Appointed a Committee
to Enquire into, and Report on a Complaint made by James Nicoll
Barber, of a Nusance which is Occasion'd by the Furnace of
One Haldain, who keeps a Brazier's Shop next adjoining to him,
in Queen Street — Having Attended the Service desired of them,
and Discoursed with mr. Charles Henley who Rents the Tenement
of the Town, Inform that said Henley has promised the nusance
Complained of shall forthwith be removed.
Upon the Motion of mr. Francis [1O9.] Willoughby the Master
of the Granary.
Ordered, That he have Liberty to Sell out of the Granary
Indian Cora at Seven Shillings p. Bushel, and Rye at Nine Shil-
lings p. Bushell — mr. Willoughby is Also Directed to receive the
Key of the North Granary or Meal-house, and to take the Care of
all that is therein, and to keep the Key thereof 'till further Order,
Agreeable to the Vote of the Town at their Meeting the 19th. Cur-
rent impowering the Select men to give directions relating to the
said Granary.
Mr. Cowdrey being sent for, and Appearing, He was directed
170 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
and Ordered to take especial Care to prosecute all Persons who
shall be found transgressing the By-Law for preventing the Selling
of Butchers Meat by Steelyards. The like orders were also given
to mr. Savell. — Agreeable to the Order of the Town at their Meet-
ing the 19th Current.
[HO.] Complaint being made against Rowland Power, One
of the Ticket Porters, for his disorderly behaviour, quarelling and
fighting. — He was Notified to Attend, as Entred the 21 Current,
and being present according to Order, And Acknowledging his
fault, Craving Pardon, and Promising to be more Circumspect for
the future, he is permitted to Continue in his said Employment.
Whereas at a Publick Town Meeting the 12th Current, upon a
Motion made — It was refer'd to the Select men, and. they were
desired to Care to set a Row of Posts and Rails from Common
Street up to Beacon Street to prevent Carts &c. from spoiling the
Herbage of the Common.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt Armitage and
mr. Collson be a Committee to take the Care and oversight of the
same, and to cause it to be effected with all Convenient speed,
either with Posts and Rails, or Posts only, as they shall judge
best, having regard to a good and sufficient High Way for the
Passing of Carts &c. from Common Street to Beacon Street afore-
said.
The same Committee are also desired to take care for Repairing
the Fence of the South Burying place, near the Alms-house.
Voted, That the Herbage of the South Burying place be let for
the Year ensuing at the rate of Six Pounds p. Annum, And that
the Gentlemen who hired the same the last year be Notified of this
Order.
Whereas Liberty was Obtained of the Trustees of Trinity Church
in Summer Street, for placing the Engine House on the back side
of said Church near mr. Gooch's Stable, Upon Condition the same
should be removed again at the Town's Charge, when the said
Church [112.] should desire it, And mr. Howell the Master of
the Engine informing that the said Trustees desire the said Engine
House may be removed.
Voted, That the Select men will take it into Consideration to
provide a place whereon to set the same that so it may be re-
moved will all convenient speed.
Mr. Savell having Business in the Countrey, Prays he ma}* have
Liberty for the Space of One Week to be absent from Business of
the Town.
Liberty is Accordingly Granted.
At a meeting of the Select men, April 4, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Mess". Brintnall, Cheever, and Pratt, [113.] three of the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 171
Select men of the Town of Chelsea, late the District of Rumney
Marsh appearing — Represented that their High Ways and
Bridges are much out of Repair, and that they Apprehend, as
they are Obliged to pay the Rates and Taxes Assessed on them
for the Year 1738. to the Town of Boston, so the Necessary
Repair of their High Ways and Bridges for the year, 1738 ought
also to be borne by tlie Town of Boston, and their Poor provided
for, thro' the Year — And that the Salary of their School Master
ought to be paid by the Town of Boston to the 21et. of March last
past.
Whereas Complaint is made that some evil minded Persons have
lately presumed to dismantle the Towns House on Fort Hill, in
part.
Voted, That the Selectmen will meet at the said place on Fryday
next the Sixth Current at Nine O'Clock in the morning, in order
to view the same, and to Consider what may be proper to be done
in the affair, to prevent [114.] further Mischief, and for securing
the Towns Estate there.
Upon a Motion made,
Ordered, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to take care
forthwith that all the Scales and weights belonging to the Town,
and Used by the Clerks of the Market in the Town's Service be
carried to the Sealer of Weights &c. by him to be Adjusted, and
then, that mr. Savell deliver them to the Clerks of the Market for
the year 1739. taking their Receipts for them, and lodging the
said Receipts with the Town Clerk.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, rnr. Collson and Caleb Lyman
Esqr, be desired, as soon as may be, to provide a Convenient
place at the Southerly end of the Town, for placing the Fire
Engine and Engine House, and in the best manner they can.
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. and mr. Clarke [115.] be
desired to go to the Clerks office of Superiour Court, to get the
Bills of Cost Taxed, on the Causes, lately tryed at the Superiour
Court, between the Town of Boston and James Eveiills Heirs,
and take out Writs of Execution for Possession of the Premisses
recovered by the Town.
Whereas at the late general Town Meeting upon a Motion made
for filling up Wheelers Pond in Pond Street. It was referr'd to
the Selectmen to Consider the Circumstances thereof, and to Report
thereon. Therefore
Voted, That the Select men do meet on Fryday next the Sixth
Currant, in order to View the same and that the Town Clerk be
desired to get ready an Extract of the Deed, of Instrument of
Release which pass'd between the Select men and Giles Dyre Esqr.
in the year 1710, relating thereto, for the Select men's guidance in
the Affair.
Upon a motion made,
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. and mr. Jonas Clarke, [116.]
be a Committee to wait upon the Executors of the late Col. Check-
ley, and to desire them, that in their overlooking the Papers of
their late Father, they would Collect and lay aside the Papers or
Books which may belong to the Town of Boston (if any such there
172 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
be) in order to their being deposited (with his Successor) in the
Town Clerk's Office.
April 10, 1739.
Liberty is hereby Granted to Dr. John Clark to dig up the
Pavement and Open the Ground in Fish Street, in Order to clear
the Drain running from his Wooden Tenement in said Street, into
the Common Shoar — Upon Condition that he forthwith make
good the Ground and Pavement, and keep the same in repair
from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 11, 1739.
Present
[117.] The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
mr.Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr,
mr. Hutchinson
Odrian Dupee Appearing, Informs that he came to dwell in this
Town in February last, from New York where he had dwelt Two
years, That he took Lodging at mr. James Packnets, That he is
by Trade a Watch Maker and Works at present with mr. Bagnall,
and designs to embrace the first Opportunity of going to St.
Thomas's. He was directed to give Security to Indemnify the
Town according to Law, or to remove out of Town again.
Mr. John Leddel presented his Petition for Liberty to open a
School in this Town, for Writing, arithmetick, Geometry, Algebra
&c. Read.
Voted, That mr. John Leddel have Liberty [118.] granted him
to. Open a School in this Town, for the Instructing of Children and
others in Writing, Arithmetick, Geometry, Algebra &c.
while he Continues to Govern and Regulate the said School in
as orderly manner to the Approbation of the Select men for the
time being.
Upon a Vote pass'd by the Select men for raising the Rent for
the Herbage of the South Burying place as Entred the 29, March
last. The Hon. Ezekiel Lewis Esqr., appearing in behalf of him-
self and others who had for Several Years past hired the same, and
Represented to the Select men the Circumstances thereof. Which
being Considered — It was thought proper not to raise the Rent of
the said Herbage this Year, but that it be Let at Four Pounds as
formerly.
Mr. Isaac Casno Appeared, and desires Liberty to raise the Roof
of his Shop on the Town Dock which he hires of the [119.] Town,
for his Convenience and at his own Cost and Charge.
Whereupon it was Resolved That the Selectmen will view the
same in Order to further Consideration.
Upon a Motion made by Selectmen of Chelsea, late Rumney
Marsh in the Township of Boston respecting the last Quarter's
Salary due to mr. Belcher Hancock their School Master, ending
the 21 of March last past, Praying the same may be paid to him
to that time, for reasons mentioned.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 173
In Consideration, that the Tax assessed upon the District of
Rumney Marsh was for the Charges of the Year 1738, whidi
Ended in March last, and Whereas mr. Hancock was Entred into
the last Quarter, before the said District was set off by the General
Court, as a Distinct and separate Township,
Therefore,
Ordered, That the Sum of Twenty Pounds be drawn upon the
Town Treasurer in the next draft, payable to mr. Belcher Hancock
[12O.] in full for his Service as School master at Rumney Marsh,
from the 21st. of December to the 21st. of March last past.
Mr. Benjamin Stanbury a Glover, late from Bristol, having pre-
sum'd to Open a Shop in this Town before he had obtained Licence
for it. He was sent for, and accordingly appear'd. — at which
time he pleaded his Ignorance of the Law in that Cuse provided.
And Pray'd the Select men woul 1 please to Grant him Liberty of
opening a Shop and carrying on hid said Business — Liberty was
accordingly Granted.
Mr. Cowdrey appearing, Informs that the Storms have damni-
fied the Brick Wall at each end of the Fortification on Boston
neck, and that many of the Bricks are fallen — Whereupon,
Voted, Th:it the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Armitage, mr.
Collson, and Caleb Lyman Esqr. be a Committee to View the
[121.] Said Fortification, Consider what is needful to be done,
and Report thereon.
The same Gentlemen are desired also to View the Laud at the
South end of the Town, sometime since taken by the Town Treas-
urer in Execution for part of Moneys owing to the Town from
Samuel Kneelaud a late Constable, and Report thereon.
Upon Complaint made that the stocks are out of repair.
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. be and hereby is directed to
Cause the said Stocks to be fully Repaired forthwith.
Upon Complaint that the Gate and Fence about the North Burj--
iug place, want to be repaired.
Voted, That Capt. Forsyth and Capt. Lyman be and hereby are
desired to Cause the Repairs that are necessary there to be speed-
ily Effected.
Whereas, about the latter end of November [122.] last, the
Small Pox was suffered to brenk out in this Town, near to the Mill
Bridge, just at the beginning of the Fall Sessions of the Great and
General Court ; And the Select men Apprehending the great
difficultys that would accrue, by holding th-j said Court in any of
the Neighbouring Towns in the Winter Season, took all possible
care to prevent the Spreading of that Infection ; by hiring a House,
in the remote part of the Town for an Hospital, Removing the In-
fected Persons thither, providing them with all sorts of Necessa-
ries, Nurses and Attendants and Confining them there during the
whole Session of the Court — All which has brought a very heavy
Charge upon the Town of Boston.
In Consideration whereof and upon a Motion made.
Voted, That mr. Hutchinson be desired to prepare the draft of a
Petition, to be presented to the General Court at their next Ses-
sion, That the great Expences the [123.] Town of Boston have
174 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
been at, upon this Occnsion, may be defray'd out of the Province
Treasury — And that he report the same next Wednesday.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 19, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
inr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Upon Information receiv'd that the Small Pox is rife at the
Island of Jamaica, and apprehending there may be great Danger
of that -Distemper being bro't into this Town by Vessels coming
from thence — For preventing the same if possible.
Ordered, That an Address be drawn to His Excellency the Gov-
ernour, and Signed by the Select men, Desiring His Excellency
would [124.] please to give orders for the Stopping all Vessels
coming hither from that Island, until the Master and Men, have been
duly Examin'd relating to that Sickness or any other there, and
that Capt. Armitage and mr. Clarks be desired to wait upon the
Governour with the said Petition.
The Draft of a Petition to the General Court, Praying that
the Town of Boston may be reimbursed out of the Province
Treasury the Charges they have been at for preventing the Small
Pox from Spreading in the Town while the General Court was
Sitting — Read, — and the same being approved by the Select
men, was Signed, and delivered to mr. Hutchinson, in order to be
presented &c.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 25, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Capt. Forsythe
mr. Collsou
mr. Clarke
[125.] The Hon. Col. Wendell appearing presented a Letter
which he received from Capt. William Beekman, who was Arrived
below, from New York and Stop'd by the Castle from coming up
to Town Praying he may be permitted to come up to Town himself,
in Order to his being Examiu'd by the Select men, if they see cause
relating to the Small Pox.
Ordered That Capt. Beekman have liberty to appear before the
Select men accordingly.
The Hon. Col. Wendell, Prays the Select men would please to
appoint a time to take a view of some Land belonging to the Town,
Adjoining to Land of the said Wendells upon Fort Hill — in order
to his making some Proposals to the Town relating thereto.
Voted, That the Select men will Attend on that Business on
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 175
Fryday next, at Ten o'Clock, And at the same time will make
Enquiry who are the abutters on the said Hill, in Order to find out
what Encroachments have been made on the Town's Land there.
[J26.] Mr. Bartholomew Sutton, Master of One of the Fire
Engines appearing, Informs that Capt. John Wendell has caused
Isaac Vergoose to be Arrested for his Fines for Delinquencies on
Training Days ; Notwithstanding the said Vergoose belongs to the
said Engine, admitted by the Select men, and as he Apprehends,
ought to be freed from Trainings, as well as from Serving in
Town offices, agreeable to the Town Votes, from time to time, in
that Case made and passed — Praying for Relief in the Case, and
that he may lie Excused accordingly.
Col. Joseph Heath, the Vendee of the Boston Township, Num-
ber Two, appear'd and Prays the Select men would please to re-
ceive a Sum of Money which he is ready to pay, being part of the
Purchase Consideration, And that he may be permitted to renew
his Bond for the remaining part, for reasons mentioned.
[127.] AVhereas there are frequent Complaints that the
number of Ticket Porters already admitted, are not sufficient for
the Business of the Town.
Voted, That Six more suitable Persons be added to the number,
which will make the Number to be Eighteen in all.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April, 27, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth a Warrant Directed,
to the Constables of Boston, In His Majesty's Name, Requiring
them forthwith to Warn all the Freeholders and other Inhabitants
of the said Town (within their Precincts) that have an Estate of
Forty Shillings p. [128.] annum of Freehold in Land within this
Province or Territory at the least, or other Estate to the Value of
Fifty Pounds Sterling, to Conveneut the Town-house upon Wednes-
day the Second of may next at Nine o'Clock in the forenoon ;
Then and there to Elect and Depute One or more Persons (being
Free holders and Resident in the Town) according to the number
set and limited by an Act of the General assembly, to serve for,
and Represent them in a Great and General Court or Assembly
appointed to be Convened held and kept, for His majesties Service
at the Court House in Boston, upon Wednesday the Thirtieth Day
of May next ensuing, and so, De Die in Diem, during their Ses"-
sion and Sessions, according to a Warrant under the Hand and
Seal of Edward Winslow Esqr. Sheriff of the Comity of Suffolk,
bearing Date the Twenty Seventh of April, in the Twelfth year of
His Majesties' Reign, annoq Domini 1739.
[129. j They are alike Required to Warn all the Freeholders
176 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
and other Inhabitants of the said Town, Qualified as the Law
directs, to meet at the same time and place, to Chuse Two Con-
stables, One Clerk of the Market, One Hogreve, and to receive
the Reports of several Committees.
To agree upon, Conclude and finish such other Matters and
Things as were under Consideration at former meetings, and Con-
tinued to be further debated at this, and Also such other matters
as may be proper at this meeting, &c. &c.
Voted, That the Rev. mr. Gee be desired to Open the Town
Meeting on Wednesday next with Prayer, and that Capt. Forsyth
and mr. Hutchinson be desired to wait upon him, and Inform him
of the Desire of the Select men, that he would Attend that service.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Forsyih and Capt. Lyman,
be a Committee to Provide a Dinner at the Orange Tree on
Wednesday [J3O] next, the 2d. of May, for Thirty five Gentle-
men, Who are desired to give Orders accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 30, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
The Select men having agreeable to the Vote and desire of the
Town, at their annual Meeting the 12th. March last past, Con-
sidered the motion then made for preventing the Water which
comes out of the Common from running down thro' Winter Street,
View'd the place &c. Are of Opinion,
That Whereas in time past the Water from Beacon Street
principally run across the Common, and so took its Course into
Winter Street, the same is [131.] Now intirely prevented, As
We apprehend by raising the Ground in the Common near the
Entrance into the said Street — So that now, the Water from
Beacon Street will spread over the Common — and as little run
down thro' Winter Street, as thro' most Streets in the Town.
Ordered, that a Report be accordingly drawn to be presented
to the Town at their Meeting next Wednesday.
Whereas it was also refer'd to the Select men to Consider the
Motion made by Dr. Stuart relating to the safe Carriage of
Powder to and from the Powder House, to project Ways and
means therefor and to Report thereon — And they having Accord-
ingly Considered that Affair, are of opinion, Viz'.
That the safest Way for Conveying Powder to the Powder
House is to do it by water, at all times while the River remains
open ; and therefore that all Persons [132.] Importing Powder
be obliged to Convey it, from on board Ship, in Cover'd Boats, to
the Bottom of the Common, near the Powder house, and that it
be carried from the said Boats to the Powder house in a Cover'd
Cart or Carts, unshod ; and in order thereto, that the Gentlemen
•who may be Elected to Represent this Town in the Great and
General Court approaching, be desired and directed to use theii
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 177
Endeavours that a Law may be Enacted for this end, with a
Penalty annexed, and in the Winter Season, while the River re-
mains frozen, that it be brought from on board Ship in Cover'd
Boats to Bull Wharf at the South end of the Town, and from
thence Convey'd to the Powder house in Cover'd Carts as afore-
said.
As to carrying Powder from the Powder house thro' the Town,
We apprehend the Law already made and provided to prevent
danger by careless Persons carrying it thro' the Town uncover'd,
if duly observed, may be sufficient.
[133.] Mr. \V inborn appearing Complains that Peter Ran-
dal, One of the Watch men at the South Watch house proves a
disorderly Person, being often Drunk, when he should be upon
Duty, Which he thinks is his Duty to Inform the Select men of,
According to their order — and Prays that he may therefore be
dismissed from the Service, and a sober Capable Person put in
his room.
Voted, That Peter Randal be accordingly dismis'd from further
serving the Town as a Watchman. —
And that William Sample be Admitted in his room upon proba-
tion, until the next Draft day.
At a Meeting of the Select men, May 2, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Ilutchinson
[134.] Whereas upon a Motion made at the Annual Meeting
of the Town the 12th. of March last, It was refer'd to the Select
men, to Enquire into the Circumstances of Wheelers Pond, and
consider the agreement formerly made between the Select men and
Giles Dyer Esqr. relating to it's lying open for a Watering place
forever ; They having accordingly Attended the service, and taken
advice thereon — are of opinion —
That it is with the Town to give leave for filling up the said
Bond, if they see fit — And that it may be Convenient to have it
so clone Accordingly.
Ordered, That a Report be drawn to present to the Town at
their meeting this Day.
At a Meeting of the Select men, May 9 ; 1739.
Present
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
[135.] Upon a motion made by mr. Lodowick mc. Gown,
178 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Praying for Liberty to open a Shop at the North end of the Town,
for Grocery &c. It appearing to the Satisfaction of the Select
men that the said mc. Gown brought with him into the Town,
Effects sufficient to indemnify the Town, as the Law directs.
Voted, That Liberty be Granted accordingly.
John Boyd is admitted One of the Ticket Porters, having been
well recommended. Upon Condition mr. Charles Apthorp becomes
Bound with him to the Town Treasurer, as the Law directs.
Patrick Burck is admitted One of the Ticket Porters being well
recommended — upon Condition that mr. Joseph Calef becomes
Bound with him to the Town Treasurer, as the Law directs.
Jonathan Neley, being well recommended is admitted One of
the Ticket Porters, Upon Condition that Capt. Forsyth becomes
Bound [136.] With him, to the Town Treasurer, as the Law
directs.
Timothy Harney being well recommended is admitted One of the
Tickets Porters, Upon Condition that mr. Luce, mr. marshall or
mr. Pitts become Bound with him, to the Town Treasurer as the
Law directs.
Mr. Nathaniel Wardell junr. being present Informs That, ac-
cording to the Vote and order of the Town, at their annual Meet,-
ing the 12th. of March last past, and being thereto appointed and
Impowered, at his own Cost and Charge, He lias Erected an
Engine for Weighing of Hay bro't to Market, at the South end of
the Town, and Orange Street, and made a Tryal of it, having
already Weigh'd several Carts with their loads of Hay, and finds
it to answer the end well, and that the same is performed with
Ease and Expedition — And therefore Prays, that if there any
further agreements to be enter'd [137.] into, or directions to be
given him, by the Select men, in order to his proceeding in the
Business of Weighing of Hay to which Office, he was Appointed
as aforesaid, that he may receive them.
At a Meeting of the Select men, May 11, 1739.
Present
Capt. Armitnge
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
mr. Clarke
Mr. Nathanael Wardell Junr. Appeared before the Select men
— and having been Chosen and appointed to be Weigher of Hay,
by the Inhabitants at a Publick Town Meeting, the 12 March last
past, he was now Sworn to the faithful Discharge of that Office,
by mr. Justice Lyman.
Ordered, That the By-Law for Weighing of Hay bro't to Mar-
ket, which was approved by the Court of General Sessions of the
Peace for the County of Suffolk the 0th. of Feb. 173* [138.] He
printed, And that One Hundred Copies thereof be lodg'd in the
Town Clerks office, to be disposed of according to the Direction of
the Select men.
Whereas, mr. Nathanael Wardell JunT. according to his own
proposal and agreement with the Select men relating to the Erect-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 179
ing an Engine for weighing of Hay, as Entred the 21'*. of Feb.
last, is quietly and peaceably to Surrender and Deliver up the said
Engine and Appurtenances to the same belonging unto the Select
men of the Town for the time being, for the Use and Improvement
of the said Town forever, at the Expiration of the Term of Seven
Years, Commencing from the Erecting the said Engine, and his
Appointment as the Weigher of Hay, or other sooner Determina-
tion of his Officiating in that Office, by reason of his Misbehaving
therein.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk prepare a Bond of the Penalty
of Two Hundred [139.] Pounds, to the Town Treasurer, for the
faithful performance of his said Engagement entered into with the
Selectmen, as aforementioned.
At a Meeting of the Select men, May 16. 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
mr. Hutchinson.
The Select men present, having Signed the Return on the Sher-
iffs Precept for Choice of Representatives, Order that mr. Savell
carry it to the other Gentlemen to be Signed by them also — And
that he take care to deliver it forthwith to a Constable in Order to
his Warning and Summoning the Gentlemen Elected to Attend
the Service, and to return the Precept to the Town Clerk, by him
to be delivered to the Sheriff.
This Day was Let to mr. Solomon Kneeland [14O.] Felmonger,
A Certain Peice of Land, at the South end of Boston, Bounded
Westerly on Orange Street, Sixteen feet ; Northerly on said Knee-
lands Land, One Hundred and fourteen feet ; Easterly on James
Day's Land, Sixteen feet ; Southerly on the House and Land of
Samuel Haley, One Hundied and fourteen feet; for One Year
next ensuing commencing this Day for Four Pounds p. annum to
be paid to the Town Treasurer — which said peice of Land was
taken by Execution upon Judgment recovered, at the Inferior
Court of Common pleas for Suffolk ; Recorded in the Registry of
Deeds for said County the 7th. August 1736 Lib 52, folio 230.
Mr. William Owen Appearing Complains of the Nusance near
to his Shop -in Dock Square — and Prays that the same may be
removed as soon as possible.
Liberty is Granted to mr. Richard [141.] Barnard to dig up
the Ground in Hull Street at the North end of the Town, in Order
to lay a Drain from his House there into the Common Shoar run-
ning from the North Burying place into the Mill Pond ; Upon
Condition that he forthwith make good, the Ground again and
keep it in good repair to the Satisfaction of the Select men from
time to time.
At a Meeting of the Select men, May 23, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
180 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Capt. Armftage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
tnr. Hutch in son
Whereas Complaint is made, that the Gutters of the Pavement
at the Head of School Street are laid so low, that it renders the
Passage of Carts, Coaches, &c. across the same, very difficult,
and is very inconvenient for the Inhabitants, and it being moved
that the [142.] Same be remedied.
Voted, That the said Pavement be Alter'd, so as to make it
more Commodious for Passengers, Carts &c. and that the Hon.
John Jeffries Esqr., Capt. Armiiage and mr. Collson be a Committee
to take care that it be effected us soon as may be.
Mr. Nathanael Wardell Juur. being present Executed a Bond
to the Town Treasurer of the Penalty of £200, for surrendering
quiet and peaceable Possession of the Engine lately Erected in
Orange Street for Weighing of Hay, to tho Select men for the
time being at the Expiration of Seven years — agreeable to his
Proposals, as Entred the 21, Feb. last.
Thomas Phelan being well recommended is admitted One of the
Ticket Porters, upon Condition that mr. Edward Langdon, becomes
Bound with him, as the Law directs.
Mi*. Cowdrev, W inborn and Chambers [143.] appear' d in
behalf of themselves and others the Watchmen of the Town —
Informing that the Town is considerably in Arrears for their
Wages, there being no Money in the Town Treasury — And
Whereas their dependance is much upon their Monthly Allowances
They Humbly Pray the Select men would please to take their d ffi-
culties under Consideration, in Older to find out some Way for
their relief in the Premisses.
Ordered, That mr. Savell Notify the Collectors of Taxes to
Attend next Wednesday.
William Weeks with his Wife and Three Children being come
into Town from Dorchester in Order to dwell here and has Open'd
a Shop, without leave first had — being sent for appear'd — and
Says he has been here nbout Eight Weeks, tmd lives in a House
of Deacon dough's at the South end, He was directed to procure
sufficient Bonds men to Indemnify the Town, to the Satisfaction
of the Select men at farthest on Wednesday the 6. June next.
[144.] Whereas the Committee of the Select men appointed
to set Posts and Rails from Common to Beacon Street, as Entred
the 29th. March last, have begun to lay Dirt to prevent the Waters
running a cross the High way, and have fill'd up several holes, and
low places in the Common.
Voted. That the said Committee be desired to proceed further
therein, as they shall think fit.
At a Meeting of the Select men, May 28, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 181
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutcbinson
Capt. Pethuel Whiting Commander of the Brig Industry being
present Informs that One John Smith a Sailor, born in England,
to whom he gave his Passage from the Island of Spanish Town for
his Work [145.] is fallen sick, in his Voyage hither that he is in
a very weak Condition, has no Effects No Wages due, Nor Friends
to relieve him And Prays the Select men would please to take his
Case into Consideration, and give orders thereon — Accordingly —
The Select men Apprehending the said John Smith to be a
proper Person to be received into the Almshouse at the Province
Charge Recommended him by their Certificate to the Gentlemen
the Overseers of the Poor.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an assize of Bread, at the
rate of Eleven Shilling p. Bushel, and Three Shillings and Six
pence p. Bushel, Allow'd for Charges, Which is as follows, Viz1.
Of Penny White loaf 3 S
Wheaten 4. 13
Household 6. 6
Six penny Wheaten loaf I1. 12. 12
[146.] At a Meeting of the Select men, May 29, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Amitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Capt. Ephraim Jackson Commander of the Ship Barwick,
together with rnr. Samuel Dowse gave Bond to the Town Treasurer,
in the Sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Pounds, to Indemnify the
Town of Boston from all Charges which rnay arise on acco' of
Forty Six Passengers, Imported in the Ship Barwick from
Ireland.
Juen. 2. 1739.
Liberty is Granted to rnr. James Dolbeare to dig up the Pave-
ment and open the Ground In Union Street in order to Clear the
Drain running from his House in said Street into the [147.]
Common Shore there — Upon Condition that he forthwith cause
the Ground and Pavement to be made good again, and keep the
same in repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select
men.
June 6, 1739.
Liberty is Granted to mr. Jonathan Williams to dig up the Pave-
ment in Cold lane, and to Open the Ground, in Order to Clear and
repair the Drain running from his House into the Common Shore
in the said Lane — Upon Condition that he forthwith cause the
Ground and Pavement to be made good again, And that he keep
the same in repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the
Select men.
182 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87. :
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 6, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
[148.] Voted, That mr. Treasurer Wadsworth be desired to
draw out the Province Acco'. of Money due to the Town, in order
to its being presented for Payment.
Elizabeth Fisher, Widow of Benjamin Fisher late of Maiden,
Miller Deceased, being present, Informs, that her Husband the
said Benjamin Fisher and family lived at Maiden about Two Years,
•where he follow'd his Calling, and was unfortunately Drowned,
Since which, Viz', in April last She with her Family Viz'. Six
Children came to dwell in this Town, and has hired a House of
mr. Clough, at the upper end of Long lane, She was directed to
procure Surety's and give Bond according to Law to Indemnify the
Town from Charge ; and Whereas She proposes, mr. Stokes mr.
Gold and mr. Chandler, for Bondsmen — The Select men accept
of either Two of them — and the Town Clerk directed to prepare a
Bond accordingly.
[149.] Whereas mr. Thomas Fisher gave Bond to the Town
Treasurer, the 22, Dec. 17:36. to Indemnify the Town on acco'. of
John Lashley, A Person bro't by him from St. Georges to this
Town — Which Person became a Charge to the Town to the Sum
of as appears by the Overseers acco'. And mr. Fisher being
present according to Order He has Promised the Select men to
defray the said Charge as soon as he possibly can ; and in Order
thereto lo Supply the Town with Fifteen Cord of good Fire Wood,
for the Almshouse, in August next in part.
Mr. Samuel Tyley presented Two Executions Viz'. One against
Ichabod Paddock, and another for Possession of part of the
Wooden Shops on the Town Dock, recovered of the Heirs of James
Everill at the Supcrionr Court in 1738 — and Also an account
amounting to £. 18. 3 — clue to him for Writings &c. which
Caleb Lyman Esqr. was desired to Discharge.
[15O.] At a Meeting of the Select men, June 7, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Select men take Possession of Shops &c. on the Dock,
(marginal note — minute of the affair being omitted)
[151.] At a Meeting of the Select men, June, 8, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 183
Capt. Forsytk
Capt. Lyman
mr. Clarke
Upon Information receiv'd, that the Small Pox Is broke out at
Newport on Rhode Island, and is likely to prevail there — Upon a
Motion made.
Voted, That a Petition be drawn to His Excellency the Govern-
our desiring that he would please to give orders to the Com-
manding Officer of the Castle to Stop all Vessells from coming up to
Town, who shall arrive from thence, before the Masters or others
have been Examin'd relating to the said Distemper.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 11, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
mr. Collson
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
[152 •] The Select men being informed that a Vessell is
arriv'd from Rhode Island having the Small Pox on board, and is
now at Anchor off Rainsford's Island.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk be directed to Write a Letter to
mr. Waters in the name of the Select men, Desiring him strictly to
Observe the Law respecting Persons coming to that Island, and to
prevent Persons from coming oflf the Island to this or the neigh-
bouring Towns, while the Small Pox is there, without leave from
lawful Authority. And also to Caution him to take care that all
Persons occasioning an}7 Charge at the Hospital, Pay and Dis-
charge the same themselves.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 12, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinsou
[153.] Upon application made to us by Capt. Samuel Forst
Master of the Schooner Whalefin, Viz1, by mr. Ebenezer Austin a
Passenger with the said Forst from the Island of St. Christophers,
who was present, and Informs that the said Vessel is Stop'd below
by His Majesty's Castle on acco*. of the Small Pox at that Island,
and the said master is not permitted to come up to Town, Praying
he may be permitted to come up in order to his being Examin'd
&c.
And Two of Hia Majesty's Justices being present with the
Selectmen, and Apprehending no Danger of Infection, they Signed
a Certificate, for permitting the said Master to come up to Town
in Order to his being Examined on Oath relating to the said Dis-
temper.
184 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 13, 1739.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
[154.] Whereas Complaint is made, that the Trench made
for Canning the Water before the Water houses in Merchants
Row, doth not answer the End propos'd, but rather proves a nu-
sauce, by reason of it's not being Paved — And Whereas the Pav-
ing the same will cost Considerable, and not fully Answer the End,
as We apprehend, Unless the Abutters will also join and Pave
their parts — Therefore,
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Armitage, mr.
Collson, and mr. Hutchinson be a Committee to take the Care of
this Affair, Who are desired to treat with the Gentlemen who are
the Abutters, about the same — And Provided those Gentlemen
will Agree with the Select men to do their part of the said Pave-
ment — That then and in that Case, the other part be also done at
the Charge of the Town, so far as to carry the Water into the
Town Dock.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. armitage, mr.
Collson, & mr. Hutchinson [155.] Be a Committee, who are
hereby desired to treat with the lion. Thomas Palmer Esqr. and
others about Conve3'ing the Water running before their Warehouses
in Corn Market, so as may best accommodate the Town and the
abutters, and prevent the nusance Occasion'd by the Stoppage of
the Water before the Sun Tavern.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Ksqr. Capt. Armitage, Capt.
Forsyth, Capt. Lyman, mr. Clarke, and mr. Hutchinson be a Com-
mittee to Settle the Accounts with the Towns Tenants in Dock
Square, in order to a full adjustment with them, and also to Con-
sider what Rent may be proper to be set upon each of those Tene-
ments, when they come to be Let or Leased anew, and for how
long a time — And to Report thereon, as soon as may be.
Upon a Motion made and Seconded,
Voted, That the Visitation of the Publick Schools within the
Town, Pursuant to a Vote and order of the Inhabitants at a
Publick meeting the 12th. of March last, be attended on
Monday the 2oth. of June [156.] Current, and that Caleb Lyman
Esqr. and mr. Clarke be desired to wait upon IJis Excellency the
Goveruour, and to inform him, it is the desire of the Select men
that His Excellency would please to Honour them with His Com-
pany in the said Visitation.
The other Gentlemen Chosen to Accompany the Select men on
that Occasion, are as follows Viz'.
The Hon. William Dummer Esqr.
The Hon. John Osborne Esqr.
The Hon. Josiah Willard Esqr.
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES. 1739. 185
The Rev. Joseph Sewall, D.D.
The Rev. mr. Thomas Prince
The Rev. mr. Charles Chauncy
The Rev. mr. Mather Byles
The Rev. mr. Ellis Gray
William Weeks and Mary his Wife with their Three Children,
Namely Elizabeth, Lemuel, and Hezekiah Weeks, are admitted
Inhabitants, Edward Capen of Dorchester having given Bond, to
the [157.] Town Treasurer in the Sum of Three Hundred
Pounds to Indemnify the Town from any Charge on their Ac-
count, according to Law.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 20, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Ordered, That the Town Clerk obtain a List of the Persons
Licensed as Inuholders and Retailers the last Year within the
Town of Boston, from the Clerk of the Peace, and lay the same
before the Select men next Wednesday.
Voted, That the Marsh on Dost on Nock formerly Improved by
Col. Lamb, and the last Year was Let to mr. David Collson, be
and hereby is Let to the snid Collson for the year Current, He
Paying to the Town Treasurer for the Use of the [158.] Town,
the Sum of Ten Pounds for the same, According to his Desire as
Entree! the 17th. January last.
Upon a Motion made —
Voted, That the Town Treasurer and Town Clerk be desired to
lay before the Select men a List of the Leases of the Towns
Estate, which are Expired or are near Expiring, that so seasonable
Advertisement may be given, according to the Direction of the
Town for the Leasing them anew.
Upon a Motion made,
Voted, That the Rev. mr. Cooper and mr. Checkley be desired
to accompany the Select men in their Visiting the Publick Schools
on Monday next, in the room of the Rev. mr. Byles and mr. Gray.
Voted, That mess™. Thomas Cushing Junr. and mr. Edward
Bromfield be also desired to accompany the Select men in their
said Visitation.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. [159.] Be desired to
acquaint the Hon. Gentlemen of His Majesties Council who are
Chosen to accompany the Select men in their Visitation of the
Schools, of the said Select mea's desire.
Voted, That mr. Cowdrey wait on the Gentlemen, the Ministers
Chosen to accompany the Select men in the Visitation, with mr.
Cushing and mr. Broinfield and Acquaint them of the Selectmens
desire, And that he be directed to Notify the Several Schoolmasters
of the time appointed for the Visitation, and that he Invite the
186 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
said Schoolmasters and Ushers to dine with the Select men oa
that Day.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage and Capt. Lyman be desired to
provide a Dinner for about Thirty Gentlemen at the orange tree
on Monday next.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 21, 1739.
T resent
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt Armitage
mr. Collson
mr. Clarke
[16O.1 Capt. Nathanael Richards Master of the Sloop Young
Club from New York, being present was Sworn by mr. Justice
Henchman, and Declares, That he Suil'd from New York about
Eleven Days ago ; That the Small Pox was then in the City in
some places ; That his Company are Eight men and a Boy, Who
have all had the Small Pox formerly, and are all in good health,
That his Cargo Consists of Cotton Wool, Rice Bread Flour, Pease,
Plunk, Brazilleto and Mehogony Wood, That all the Cotton came
out of a Vessel which airiv'd th^re from St. Thomas's, Two Days
before he took it on board.
Ordered That Ciipt. Richards lye off in the Road, and keep his
Men on Board until further Order, and attend on the Select men
011 Saturday next at Ten o'clock, in the Forenoon.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 23, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchiuson
[161.] Capt. Nathanael Richards appearing according to Order,
and desiring Liberty to come to the Wharf in order to Unlade —
The Selectmen not apprehending any danger — Gave Liberty
accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 27, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Daniel Henchman Esqr. in behalf of the Overseers of the Poor,
desires Liberty to open the Ground in the Common, in order to
lay a Drain from the Alms house.
Memoradum July 2, 1739.
Mary Fisher Widow of Benjamin Fisher late of Maiden, Miller
Deceased, is admitted an Inhabitant with Six Children, namely,
Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary, John and Mercy, Joseph Wilson
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 187
of Maiden, and Jonathan Chandler of [162.] Boston, having
given Bond to the Town Treasurer in the Sum of Three Hundred
Pounds to Indemnify the Town, as the Law directs.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 5, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Upon a Motion made by Daniel Henchman Esqr. as Entred the
27 June last.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Armitage, mr.
Collson, Caleb Lyman Esqr. and mr. Clarke be a Committee, to
Consider what may be proper to be done in answer to the said
Motion, and Report thereon.
Mess™. Parker and Blanchard appear'd and Informs That
Deacon Samuel Bridgham desires Liberty to Erect a Tomb within
the [163.] Old Burying place, in Order to Interr therein his
Relatives which now lye buried near together in said Burying
place.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Armitage, mr.
Collson, and mr. Clarke be a Committee to Consider of this affair,
to View the place, and to give Liberty therefor, Provided they do
not see any inconvenience therein.
^ At a Meeting of the Select men, July 10, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
mr. Clarke
John Robinson, Master of the Schooner Mermaid from the Coast
of Guinea, being sent for appear'd, and was Sworn by mr. Justice
Lyman and being Examin'd, on oath, Declares, as follows, That
he came from the River Gambo, Two and Forty Days ago, with
Eleven White men on board, and Fifty Slaves ; That they had the
[164.] Small Pox, on board, five Months ago, for about Ten
Weeks, one Hundred and Forty leagues up the River Gambo ;
that he buried Two Whites and One Black ; that afterwards he
burnt Brimstone in the Vessel and Cleansed her with all possible
care Viz1, in February last, Since which no Person has been Sick
of that Distemper, but that they have had the Measles, and Flux
on board, that the Flux continues among the Slaves, but the
measles is not now among them, That they have lost Fifteen
Slaves of the Flux, in said River and in their Passage and that
they buried two in Sight of Capo Cod, Yesterday ; That 3 Whites
and 4 Blncks have had the Small Pox, that all the White men
on board have had the Small Pox ; That the negroes are all
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young under Twenty years of age ; That he took out all his
Water Casks and Cleansed them, but the Ballast had not been
Shifted.
The Select men having Considered the above Declaration, are
of Opinion it is [165.] Convenient the said Vessell be visited,
and,
Therefore Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Forsyth, Caleb
Lyman Esqr. and mr. Clarke be and hereby are desired to take a
Doctor, with them, and to go on board said Schooner, Now in the
Road, and to make a Strict Enquiry into the Circumstances of
said Vessel, and Slaves, and that 'they Report thereon as soon as
may be.
The Gentlemen above named, accompanied by Doctor Davis and
Doctor Rand having Visited the said Schooner, They Report as
follows, Viz*.
That they found about Twelve of the Slaves on board Sick of
the Fever and Flux, and that there is a very dangerous Stench on
board, and 'tis their Opinion, It is necessary for the safety of the
Town, that the said Vessell be not permitted to come to the
Wharf, for the present, but that she be sent down to Rainsford
Island, or some other Convenient place, in order for the Airing and
Cleansing the vessell, and Shifting her Ballast, and for airing and
taking Care of the Slaves, and that they put on Shore all their
Casks.
Accordingly a Number of His Majesties Justices [166.] being
present, a Warrant was drawn for carrying the said Schooner
down to Rainsfords Island &c. there to remain until further order
from lawful Authority; Signed by the Hon. William Dudley and
Anthony Stoddard Esq™. Samuel Sewall, Samuel Adams, Caleb
Lyman and Daniel Henchman Esq". with the Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 11, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Mary Mordock lately from Brunswick being present according to
Order, She was directed to appear again next Wednesday, with
sufficient Bondsmen, to Indemnify the Town as the Law directs.
July 16, 1739.
[167.] Liberty is granted to Thomas Smith Esqr. to Dig up
the Pavement and open the Ground before his House in Dock
Square, in order to repair the Boxing and Stop the Tides from
flowing into his Cellar — Upon Condition that he forthwith make
good the Ground and Pavement again, and keep the same in
repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 20, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 189
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
mr. Clarke
Capt. Armitage, mr. Collson, Capt. Lyman and mr, Clarke being
desired by mr. James Hornb}' to inspect and view a defective
Chimney in Fish Street, in a House adjoining to him belonging to
Gwin, in the present Tenure [168. j and Occupaiion of
John Brewster, — They having attended that Service, Accom-
panied by mr. John Wells a Mason, Report thereon as fol-
lows,
That they found the said Chimney, very defective and in danger
of falling — and therefore Ordered that the same be forthwith taken
down or Repair'd and amended if it may be done, and Warned
the occupier mr. John Brewster against making or keeping Fire
therein upon Penalty of the Law in that Case made and pro-
vided.
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr. Major Sewall and Capt.
Henchman, three of the Gentlemen appointed a Committee ifor
building the Work house, appeared, and Inform that the said
Work house is now Compleatly finished, and ready to be offered to
the Town, for the Use intended and mr. Edward Bromfield also
One of the Overseers of the Poor, appearing with them Informs that
there is also prepared a Body of By Laws or orders for regulating
said House [169. J drawn up which tiiey are ready to lay befo-e
the Town for their Consideration, and approbation, if they see
cause — And the said Gentlemen desire that these Two Articles
may be inserted in the next Warrant for Calling a Town Meet-
ing. As Also the Choice of one overseer of the Poor, in the
room of Henry Dering Esqr. who has declined serving in that
office.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth a Warrant, directed
to the Constables of Boston, In His Majesty's Name, Requiring
them forthwith to Warn all the Free holders and other Inhabitants
of the said Town, duly Qualified as the Law directs, to Convene at
the Town house, on Fryday the Twenty Seventh of July Current,
at Three O'Clock Afternoon, then and there to Chuse one Overseer
of the Poor, and Two Collectors of Taxes, to Receive a Report of
the Committee for Building the Work house ; to Consider of orders
for Regulating the same, and to do what may then be thought
Necessary and proper to be done thereupon ; to receive the Reports
of Committees on other affairs ; and to agree upon [17O.] Con-
clude and finish such other matters and things as were under Con-
sideration at former Meetings, and Continued to be further debated
this, and also such other Matters as may be proper for their Con-
sideration at this meeting, &c. &c.
The List of Licensed Persons within the Town of Boston in the
year, 1738, transmitted to the Select men by the Clerk of the
Peace for the County of Suffolk, having been Considered by
them, They have noted in the margin thereof, against the Names
of such as are since Removed, married and Dead.
190 CITY DOCUMENT JNTo. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 25, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Colonel Joseph Heath being present [171.] Informs, That he
is ready to pay part of the Money due to the Town of Boston, for
the purchase of one of the Townships, and that Joshua Winslow
Esqr. is also ready to pay a part of the said money, with the Inter-
est due to this Day.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. be desired to Receive
the Money they are ready to Pay, and Endorse the same on Col.
Heath's Bond, in his Keeping.
Samuel Adams Esqr. and mr. Edward Gray appear'd and pre-
sented a Petition to the Select men, that they would please (by
vertue of the authority vested in them by Law) to lay out Bar-
ton's Rope Walk formerly so Called, fora High Way for the Town,
for reasons mentioned. Read.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 27, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
[172.] Upon application made by George Cradock Esqr.
Praying the Select men to view a Building he had Erected on his
Wharf at the South end of the Town, near Orange Street, with
design of using and Improving the same for Distilling Rum &c.
Desiring they would approve thereof, and assign it for that use,
Agreeable to the Law, in that Case provided,
Whereupon,
The Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esqr. and Samuel SewallEsqr. Two
of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace, together with the Select
men, having View'd the said place — Do approve of and Allow the
same.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 30, 1 739.
Present
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman EsqT.
mr. Clarke
Pursuant to the Vote and order of the [173.] Town at a Pub-
lick Town Meeting, on Fryday last, the 27th. Current, Impowering
the Select men thereunto — .The following Advertisement was this
Day Printed in the Publick News Papers, by order of the Select
viz'.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 191
" Whereas Sundry Tenements belonging to the Town of Boston,
Situate in Dock Square, are to be Let — Notice is hereby given
that the Select men of said Town, will meet at the Town house
every Wednesday between Three and Six o'Clock afternoon, until
the Twentieth Day of August next, in order to agree with such
Persons who shall appear to hire the same."
By order of the Select men
" Dated the 28th. July 1739." " Samuel Gerrish Town Clerk."
Upon Publishing the foregoing advertisement mr. Joseph
Brandon, appear'd and Desired to Hire the Two Shops next
adjoining to the Tenements in the Occupation of Thomas Hub-
bard Esqr.
[174.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 1, 1739.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Sundry Persons who are in the present Possession of the Towns
Shops on the Dock, being sent for, Several of them appear'd —
and they were inform'd of the Arrears of Rent which are due to
the Town, from them respectively — and they were Notified and
desired to appear again next Wednesday, and to pay the same to
the Town Treasurer — That the Select men might seasonably treat
with such of them as desired to take Leases of any of the said
Shops.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 8. 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Collson
mr. Clarke
[175.] Mr. Samuel Butler Sadler, Desires to hire upon Lease
the Brick Tenement in his present occupation in Dock Square,
Viz1. N°. 2.
Mr. Robert Browning Brazier, Desires to hire One of the Towns
Shops in Dock Square, Viz*. N°.
Mr. Richard Cotta Peruke maker, Desires to hire one of the
Town's Shops in Dock Square in his present Occupation, Viz*.
N°. 5
Mr. John Davis Taylor, Desires to hire One of the Towns Shops
in Dock Square, Viz*. N°. 6.
Whereas Several Butchers in this Town have put up Rails on the
Tops of Posts before their Shops, to which they have fastned
Hooks for hanging out their Meat, which the Select men deem a
nusance and dangerous, Especially, in the Night Season.
Ordered, That mr. Cowdrey inform them that 'tis the Select
mens Order that they forthwith Remove the said Rails and Hooks.
[176.] Mr Cowdrey returning Reported, that according to
192 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
order he had Notified and "Warned the following Persons, accord-
ing to the Select men's Directions as above, Viz*.
Mess". John Johnson, Thomas Webb, Francis Marshall, Henry
Dunworth and Patrick Fitz Gibbons.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 11, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Upon Information made to the Selectmen, by Doctor Cutler and
Doctor Douglass, that the Small Pox was broke out upon a young
man in the Family of Capt. Edward Tyng (in Milk Street) Namely
Thomas Lawrence, who lately came into this Town from New
York.
It is therefore thought Necessary, for the [177.] Preservation
of the Inhabitants, and for preventing the Spreading the said Con-
tagious Distemper, that the said Laurence be forthwith Removed
from the said Tyng's House, to the House of mr. Benjamin Clough
at the Westerly part of the Town, and that suitable preparation
be there made for his reception, and also for the Safe and Con-
venient Transporting him thither, Accordingly.
Mr. Clough was sent for, Who readily gave his Consent, for
using his House for an Hospital on the present occasion.
The Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esqr. and Caleb Lyman Esqr. Two
of His Majesties Justices of the Peace Granted a Warrant for set-
ting a Guard upon the said Hospital — Upon the application of
the Select men. Also,
A Guard was set at Capt. Tyng's House, for preventing Persons
passing in and out of it, 'till further order. And the said Law-
rence was accordingly removed from Capt. Tyng's to the said
Hospital.
[178.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 15, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Mr. Thomas Hancock being present, Informs, That since the
Common or Training Field has been Rail'd in, the Street or High-
way leading along before his House, Called Beacon Street has
been so much Used by Carts, Horses &c. passing in it (which use
and Improvement is likely to be Continued) that he Apprehends
what he has done to make the said High Way Convenient, and for
securing the same, will be greatly damnified, & the said High Way
Spoiled and soon become a Nusance, unless some means be taken
to prevent the same ; And Whereas he is Willing to do what may
be thought proper on his part to be done — He Humbly Prays the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 193
Select men would [179.] Please to View the same, and to give
such directions relating thereto, as they shall judge meet and Con-
venient.
Mr. John Nichols appear'd and Proposes Deacon Solomon Town-
send as a proper Person to be appointed a Sealer of Cord Wood,
at the Westerly part of the Town (where one is wanted) if the
Select men think fit.
The Widow Boylstone desires to Hire the Shop which her late
Husband Leased of the Town, Viz*. N°. 4 in Dock Square.
Mr. Richard Billings, in behalf of himself and his Brother John
Billings, Desires to hire the Two Shops in Dock. Square, in their
present occupation, Viz'. N°. 10 and 11.
Whereas the laying of Timber in the High- W ay on the Neck &c.
is a Nusance — Upon a motion made.
Voted That the following advertisement be Published in the
Boston News Papers — and [18O.] That two of them be posted
at the Fortification Gate Viz'. Whereas the High Way of Boston
neck has of late been incumber'd and annoy'd by the laying of
Timber there, whereby Travellers are endunger'd, especially in the
Night, and great Quantities are also Spread upon the Grass between
the Rails and the water, on each Side of the said High Way where
by the Herbage is Spoiled and much damage done — Contrary to
the Law in that Case made and provided.
These are therefore to Notify and Warn all Persons whom it
may Concern, speedily to Cause the said Timber to be removed out
of the High Way, and from off the Feeding places above men-
tioned, and also to Caution all Persons against the like Practice
for the future, as they would avoid the Penalty s by Law Annexed
to such Offences.
Dated in Boston the 20th. Aug. 1739.
By Order of the Select men
SAMUEL GERKISH Town Clerk.
[181.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug 22, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Upon a Motion made, for a Meeting to be had with His Majesty's
Justices of the Peace within the Town, in order to Consider and
agree upon Setting a Ward upon the Neck on the Lords Days, as
the practice has here to fore been.
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. be desired to mention the same
to the said Justices, now Sitting in Quarter Sessions, and in the
name of the Select men, to Desire them to afford their Company,
in the Council Chamber, at Six O'Clock, this Evening, if they see
fit.
Mr. Anthony Underwood Master of the Fire Engine at the Old
North Meeting house, Informs that Thomas Kelling One of his
Company is gone out of the County and proposes Elijah Double
194 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
day as an able and Sutable Person to Supply his [182.] Place,
if the Select men shall think proper ; at the same time informs
that Capt. Rand has released him from his Attendance on Military
dutys for this Service — and the said Doubleday appearing was by
the Select men admitted, accordingly.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Informs, That according to the
Vote and desire of the Select men as Entred the 25, July last —
He had receiv'd of Col. Heath the Sum of £440 — Principal and
the Sum of ----- 28. 12 Interest
In the whole - - - 468. 12
At a Meeting of the Honourable His Majesties Justices of the
Peace, and the Selectmen of the Town of Boston, Wednesday,
August, 22. 1739.
Present
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
The Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esqr.
Samuel Adams Esqr.
John Fayerweather Esqr.
[183.] Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Daniel Henchman Esqr. Justices
of the Peace
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Jonathan Armitage
mr. Jonas Clarke Select men
Whereas by an act of the Great and General Court, Pass'd in
the Eleventh year of the Reign of His late Majesty King William,
III. Intitled, an Act for keeping of Watches in Towns — It is
Enacted — That from time to time, when and so often as a Military
Watch shall not be Ordered and appointed to be kept, The Justices
of Peace together with the Select men of each Town within this
Province, are Impowered and authorized to direct and Order a
Suitable Watch or Watches to be set up and kept &c. — and also
a Ward to be kept every Lords Day, and other Days, as they shall
think Needful ; and to appoint the number, whereof such Watch
and Ward shall Consist, and the time for the beginning and
Continuance of the same, and the Constable or Constables of the
Town having Orders accordingly [184.] Given him or them in
Writing by the Justices and Select men are thereby Impowered
and Required from time to time to Warn such Watch and Ward
respectively and to see that all Persons so Warned by them do
attend and observe their Duty in that regard.
And whereas the said Justices and Select men are informed of
frequent Profanations of the Lord's Days (especially at this Sea-
son of the Year) by loose, vain Persons, Servants, Negroes, &c.
unnecessarily Travelling, or Walking to and from Boston, and Rox-
bury with Neglect of Attending on the Publick Worship of God
in either place — and bringing from the Neighbouring Towns, Corn,
Apples and other Fruits of the Earth, to the great disturbance of
the Publick Peace, and Scandal of our Christian Profession.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 195
It is therefore Ordered, bjT the said Justices and Select men,
That from and after the Date hereof, and until the Twenty first
Day of October next ensuing (inclusive) the Constables of and
within [185.] The Town of Boston and every of them by turns
do Warn and appoint Eight meet Sober Persons, Inhabitants of
the said Town on the Lords Days to Ward on the neck or High
Way between Boston and Roxbur}-, at some Convenient place near
the Line of Defence ; Four of the said Persons are to give their
Attendance there, from Seven o'Clock in the Morning until half an
hour after Twelve at noon, and then to be Relieved by the other
Four, who are there to Continue upon Duty, until the Dusk of the
Evening.
And the Constable or Constables are to take Care in Warning
thereof, that such Ward, do not Consist of, all, or the greatest
part, youths, but that some able House holders, or other sufficient
Persons be joined with them, and the said Constables are hereby
Enjoined to give in Charge to such Ward, to prevent and suppress
such Disorders, to Examin all Passengers, and restrain them from
Disporting, Idle Walking, or Unnecessary Travel, on the Lords
Day.
And if any Person or Persons be Rude, Refractory, or shall
refuse to give a Satisfactory account of the Occasion of their
Travelling or [186.] otherwise misbehave themselves, to take
them up and carry them before the next Justice of the Peace, or
return their names to such Justice, in order to their being Exam-
ined and proceeded against, according to the Nature of their of-
fence, as profaners of the Lords Day.
EDWARD HCTCHINSON
JOSEPH WADSWORTH
ANTHONY STODDARD
HABIJAH SAVAGE
SAMUEL WELLES
SAMUEL SEWALL
HUGH HALL
JOHN FAYERWEATHER f
JOSHUA WINSLOW
SAMUEL ADAMS
WILLIAM TYLER
DANIEL HENCHMAN
THOMAS HUBBARD
ABIEL WALLEY
JOHN JEFFRIES
JONAS CLARKE
At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 27, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Clarke
196 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
[187.] Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an assize of
Bread at the rate of Eleven Shillings p. Bushel, for Wheat, und
Three Shillings and Six pence allow'd for Charges, which is as
follows
oz dr
Of Penny White louf 3 3
Wheaten 4. 13
Household 6. 6.
Six penny Wheaten loaf I1. 12. 12.
August 28, 1739.
Liberty is Granted to mr. William Bant, and m". Abigail
Gregory to Dig up the Pavement and Open the Ground in Cross
Street, iu Order to Clear their Drain, running from their Cellars
into the Common Shoar there — Upon Condition that they forth-
with make good the same, and keep it in repair to the Satisfaction
of the Select men from time to time.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 29, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
[188.] Mr. Mark Trecothick, Desires to Hire of the Select
men, The Townships in Dock Square N°. 4. where he has been a
Tenant for some time past under mr. Thomas Boylston, Deceas'd.
Upon the Representation and Motion of mr. Thomas Hancock,
as Entred Aug. 15, relating to Beacon Street, and no by him
revived.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. and Capt. Armitage
be and hereby are desired to view the said Street, Consider his
Motion and give direction thereon accordingly.
Mr. Josias Byles Appeared, Informing tbat the Pavement in
Union Street near his House wants to be repaired.
Voted, That Capt. Lyman and mr. Clarke be desired to View
the same, and Report thereon.
[189.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 5, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
inr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lymau Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Capt. Edward Tyng appear'd, and Prays the Select men would
please to Consider the present state of Thomas Laurence (a Young
Man lately Visited with the Small Pox, and who was removed
from his House to the Towns Hospital in the Westerly part of the
Town) and Whether they judge it proper to dismiss him from the
said Hospital.
Upon a Motion made and seconded,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 197
Voted, That the Sum of Eight Pounds be Allowed and paid out
of the Town Treasury, to mr". Mary Sharrow, for a Feather Bed,
with which She furnished the Town, the last Fall, when the
Small pox broke out in her House, [19O.] In full, and that a
Draft on the Treasury be made accordingly the next draft Day.
Whereas Caleb Lyman Esqr. stands Obliged by a Note under
his Hand, to pay to mr. Samuel Tyley, Clerk of the Superiour
Court the Sum of Eighteen Pounds Three Shillings for Sundry
writings &c. in the Service of the Town ; Ordered, That the said
Sum of £.18. 3, be drawn upon the Town Treasurer, the next
Draft Day in Discharge thereof.
The Select men having adjusted the Accounts of Several of the
Town's Tenants on Dock Square. It appears the following
Sums are owing to the Town upon the Ballance of their Several
Accounts, unto the first Day of this instant September, Viz'.
From mr. Samuel Butler - - - - N°. 2. — 68. 6. 8
mr. Thomas By Is tone Deced. 4 — 53. 6. 8
mr. Richard Cotta 17. 1. 8 ) . «« iq A
mr. Timothy Barren 19. 11. 8 j
[191.] From mr. John Edwards N°. 6 —48. 6. 8.
mr. Isaac Casno "j 7 — 53. 6. 8
mr. John Welch 10. 16. 8 I ft .~ in
mr. Peace Casno 10.
mr. Benja. Bunker 21. 13. 4 J
mr. John Welch 9 43. 6. 8
mess™. John & Richard 1 10
Billings j 11. 66. 13. 4
Total Sum £.412. 10.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk deliver to the Hon. Joseph Wads-
worth Esqr. Town Treasurer, a Copy of the above, together with
the Accounts which have been drawn out, and adjusted, by which
it appears, the severall Ballances above mention'd are justly due
and owing to the Town, that so he may demand, and receive the
respective Sums into the Town Treasury accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 6, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Collson
mr. Clarke
[199.] The Petition of William Tyler, and sundry others
presented to the Select men, Read, Representing That the Work-
men or those who have the Management of Repairing the Bridge,
formerly called the Draw bridge, in Ann Street, are raising the
Bridge uear about the same height it was last made — which has
been found by Experience to be too high for Carts and Trucks to
pass over conveniently, and that considerable Loss has hap'ned by
means thereof in the oversetting and Staving of Molasses &c. and
that 'twill be more commodious for the passing of Carts, Trucks
198 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
&c. over the said Bridge to have the same laid lower — Praying
the Select men to Consider the Premisses, and that they would be
pleased to Remedy the inconvenience &c.
The Select men having Maturely Consider'd this Petition, and
also the Convenience of the Bridge, with respect to the Town in
General, and the abutters on the Creek above the Bridge, in par-
ticular, and finding upon Examination that the Bridge is laid some
[193.] Inches lower than it was before, and the Work being so
far proceeded in, Therefore,
Voted, That it is not for the Service of the Town to have any
Alteration made as to the Height of the said Bridge, but that the
"Work be carried on, as it is begun, and finished with all convenient
speed.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 7, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Upon Information that Nathan Bangs from Rhode Island was
come up to Town with his Sloop, and was not Stop'd by His
Majesty's Castle, as other Vessels from thence have of late been —
And the said Bangs being sent for before the Select men, Appear'd,
with his Pilot, and upon Examination Says, that when he pass'd
by the Castle, they hail'd him, and asked them, Of whence your
Sloop? and that he answer'd of Casco Bay, and further [194.]
Declare that thu following Usual Question, Viz*. Whence came you
nowf was not put to him at all.
Whereupon Capt. Armitage was desired to write a Letter to
Capt. Larrabee to make Enquiry into the Truth hereof, and to
Report to the Select men, that so they may Consider what may
be proper to done, to prevent the inconvenience which may
ensue such practices for the future.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 10, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
Whereas Information is made that several of the French Nation
are lately arriv'd into this Town from Foreign parts, and do reside
here, having had no Licence therefor, from the Governour and
Council — which is Contrary to an act of this Province in that
[195.] Case provided — It is therefore,
Ordered, That mr. Savell make strict Enquiry after them, and
Notify them to attend upon the Select men next Wednesday, at
four o'Clock afternoon, and that he then Report their names, and
from whence they came ; that so proper Information or Complaint
may bo made thereupon as the Law directs.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 199
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 12, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Araiitage
mr. Collson
mr. Clarke
Upon a Motion made by Capt. Edward Tyug, and Entred the
5th. instant the Select men visited the Hospital at the Westerly part
of the Town, and find the young man, namely Thomas Lawrence,
to be well recovered from the Small Pox that he has been Physick'd,
and the House well Cleansed and Aired, and therefore are of
Opinion the said Lawrence (upon Condition that [196.] He shift
his Cloaths) may be removed to some other Convenient House, in
a remote part of the Town.
Mr. Robert Hewes, Tanner, Desires Liberty to put up a Stall,
on the Towns Land, in "Water Street (where the Tan heap formerly
was) for the Sale of Meat, as formerly, if the Select men, see
cause — refer'd for Consideration.
Whereas on Fryday last the 7th. Current, a Petition Signed by a
Number of the Inhabitants, directed to the Select men of the Town
of Boston, was presented to them by mr. Shem Drowne, Request-
ing them forthwith to Warn the Inhabitants of the Town to Con-
vene — To Consider what may be most proper for the Town to act
in order to Fortifying the same, on Monday the 10th. Current, at a
Meeting of the Select men, the said Petition was read — and they
took the same under Consideration, and thereupon were of Opinion
— That Whereas, the Calling a Town Meeting, whilst there is One
Subsisting by adjournment, was New, [197.] and without a
Precedent — it was adviseable to desire the Petitioners, if they saw
fit, to insert in the said Petition, in the 6th. line, after the Word
Enemy (as the Session of the General Court is near at hand) We
&c. the which mr. Clarke offered to get done — Hut on the 11th. in-
stant, mr. Clarke informed the Select men. he had indeavoured to
have those Words inserted, but that it wa*s refused — and this
Day mr. Drowne appearing, desires the Select men would please
to let him know their Resolution in the affair.
The said Petition was Read again and after Considerable Debate
thereon.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth a Warrant directed to
the Constables of Boston.
In His Majesties Name, Requiring them forthwith to Warn all
the Free holders and other Inhabitants of the sail Town duly
Qualified as the Law directs, to Convene at the Town House on
Fryday the Fourteenth of September Current at Three o'Clock in
the afternoon, To Consider the Petition of sundry of the Inhabi-
tants, relating to the Defenceless State of the Town, and what may
be proper [198.] for their Consideration at tin's Meeting, &c. &c.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 14, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
200 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
mr. Collson
mr. Clarke
Whereas Thomas Laurence, lately Visited with the Small Pox,
is recover'd and has been Physick'd &c. as Entred the 12th. in-
stant— In order to prevent his being further Chargeable — The
Select men Consent to his Removal from the Hospital, to mr. Sam-
uel Banisters, in Beacon Street, at the lower part of the Common,
Shifting his Cloathes according to Order.
The Select men have this Day let the Towns Shop in Dock
Square, late in the Tenure of Thomas Boylston Deceased, Called
[199.] Number Four, to mr. Joseph Brandon, for the Term of
Five Years, Commencing the first of September Current, at tlie
annual Rent of Thirty Pounds, to be paid Quarterly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 13, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
rnr. Clarke
Whereas Several of the French Nation are lately come into this
Town, and Orders were given to mr. Savell to Notify them to at-
tend upon the Select men as Entred the 10th. instant — They ac»
cordingly Attended this Day in the Council Chamber where were
present by the Select men's desire Viz'.
The Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esqr.
Samuel Sewall Esqr. and
Daniel Henchman Esqr.
Three of His Majesties Justices of the Peace, and mr. Daniel
Johnnot, who was desired to be the Interpreter — The said French
men were accordingly [2OO.] Examin'd, and severally declare as
follows Viz*.
John Tuulon — That he came from Cape Breton, about Two
Months ago, that his*Business was to recover a Considerable Debt
due to him from mr. Beauehamp — but found the said Beauchamp
gone to Sea ; has tarried in expectation of his return home ; but
he not coming, he now intends to return to Cape Breton by the
first opportunity — that he lodges at m™. Bonyet's
Soudvier Rober. The he came from Cape Breton, has been
here about Six Weeks, the End of his coming was to get into
acquaintance with some Gentlemen here in order to Carry on a
Trade with them ; That about Ten Weeks ago, he was at Quebeck,
and came from thence to Cnpe Breton by Water; He now waits
for an opportunity to return to Cape Breton again, and lodges at
mrs. Bonyets.
James Gaston, That he came from Cape Francois to Rhode
Island, where he staid only Two Days, and from thence he came
to [2O1.] this Town about Twelve Days ago, intending to go
from hence to Cape Breton the first Opportunity — He says there
was another Person who came with him from Cape Francois to
Rhode Island, whom he left there — that he was at Cape Breton
about Three years ago, and now lodges at mri. Bonyots.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 201
Henry Judevine, That he came from St. Eustatia, by the Way of
Rhode Island, that he was here about Three Years ago, and came
hither now, in Order to perfect himself in the English Tongue, and
has no other Business, He lodges at m™. Bonyot's.
(NB. These four are Roman Catholicks).
Christopher Courprie (a. Protestant) That he has been here
about Fifteen Days, came from Cape Breton, That his end in
Coming was to get his Passage to London, He lodges also at m".
Bonyot's
The Select men (by the Interpreter) Inform'd them of the Law
relating to the Residence of any of the French Nation within this
Province, and advised them if they should have occasion to tarry
here longer, that [2O2.] They would obtain Licence there for of
the Governour and Council, as the Law directs.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sept. 15, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
mr. Clarke
Upon Information that the Small Pox is rife at the Island of St.
Thomas, The Select men Address'd, His Excellency, to Order all
Vessels coming from thence to be Stop't from coming up to Town
before they have been Examin'd according to Custom.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 24, 1739.
Present
Capt. Armrtage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
[2O3.] Whereas on the 5th. of September Current the Select
men directed and ordered that the Sum of Eight Pounds should be
allow'd and Paid out of the Town Treasury, to m™. Mary Shar-
row for a Feather Bed, which was made Use of at the Town's Hos-
pital at the Westerly part of the Town, among those who were
sick of the Small Pox there the last Fall — inr. Savell now Informs
that She is Willing to receive the said Feather Bed again, upon
some allowance to be made her for the Use of it, Wherefore,
Voted, That Forty Shillings be allow'd and paid out of the Town
Treasury to m™. Sharrow for the Use of the said Feather Bed aa
aforesaid, in full — and that the Clerk make a draft accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 26, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
mr. Clarke
The Select men have this Day let the Towns [204.] Two Shops
in Dock Square in the present Tenure and Occupation of mess".
202 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
John and Richard Billings, Called Number Ten and Eleven, Unto
the said John and Richard Billings for the Term of Five years,
Commencing the first of September Current, at the Annual Rent of
Sixty Pounds, to be paid to the Town Treasurer, in four equal
Payments Quarterly.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk prepare the Leases accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 27, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
tnr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Upon a Motion made, that in as much as the Small Pox is wholly
abated at South Carolina — it may be proper to address His Ex-
cellency the Governour, that he would [3O5.] please to take off
the Embargo which for some time pac-t has been laid on Vessells
coming from thence to this Town — accordingly,
A Petition was drawn, and Signed by tlie Select men, for that
end.
Boston, Sept. 28. 1739.
Whereas the Petitions of Sundry Persons for Licence to Sell
Strong Drink, either as Inhabitants or Retailers, have been pre-
sented to the Select men, and at several Meetings considered by
them. A List of the names of the Petitioners, and the Street
where each Person dwells, with the Actings of the Select men upon
them respectively is here Recorded as follows Viz1,
lunholdcrs, approv'd and Recommended, Viz'.
Joseph Lowden - - - - Barton's Rope Walk
John Maylem School Street
Nathanael Shepard Orange Street
Anne Seward King Street
John Tuckerman Union Street
Nathanael Wheeler King Street
[2O6] Retailers, approv'd and Recommended, Viz4.
Hannah Boone I'ornhill Street
Thomas Butler Brattle Street
Joseph Brisco Queen Street
Joseph Blake Middle Street
Mehetable Buttolph Leverett's Lane
John Buttolph Shippen's Crane in Dock Square
George Cvadock Esqr. Orange Street
Grace Dudding King Street
Susanna Dechezeau Newbury Street
Jonathan Farnum Clark's Wharf
Sarah Fisher Sea Street
Isaac Gamberto Short Street
Kezia Harvey Water Street
Elizabeth Jarvis Fish Street
Daniel Johonnot Long lane
Samuel Marshall Junr. Mackeral lane
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739.
203
Hannah Orange
Hannah Pitson
John Parker
William Rand
Sarah Randal
Joseph Savell
[2O7.] Soloman Townsend
Abigail Whitney
Elias Williamson
Jonathan Williams
Cornelius Waldo
Abigail Wheeler
Innholders, Disallowed, Viz*.
Joseph Bill
John Charnock
Eleazar Flagg
William Smalledge
Retailers Disallow'd, Viz'.
Ann Ashley
Elizabeth Clements
Joseph Curtis
Peter Cotta
Elizabeth Fisher
Content Gordon
John Grainger
Joseph Harris
John Henshaw
[2O8.] Mary Jenkins
Elias Langsfbrd
Joseph Lewes
Jeffry Milward
Benjamin Neal
Jonathan Neal
Grace Pitcher
Abigail Potts
Elizabeth Spurrier
Mary Stewart
John Sowersby
Samuel Sharp
Alice Weaver
Eicon er Wells
Rachel Welch
Allen Wilde
Fish Street
Long Wharf
Fish Street
Essex Street
Ship Street
King Street
Allen Street
Newbury Street
Orange Street
Cornhill Street
Bartons Point
Frog Lane
Clark's Wharf
Fish Street
Corn Market
Battery March
Brattle Street
Essex Street
Newbury Street
Shippen's Crane in Dock Square
Cow Lane
Mailborough Street
School Street
Back Street
Wcntworth's Wharf
Union Street
Cow Lane
Dock Square
Cambridge Street
Orange Street
Orange Street
Charter Street
Cambridge Street
Back Street
Fish Street
Cross Street
Marlborough Street
Ann Street
Round Lane
Essex Street
Green Lane
At a Meeting of the Select men, October 3, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
[3O9.] Mr. William Wheeler is hereby appointed a Viewer
204 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
and Sealer of Cord Wood within the Town of Boston, and has
been duly Sworn to the faithful Discharge of the said office as the
Law directs — And he is to be allow'd Two pence p. Cord for so
much Wood as he shall View and Seal, and the same to be paid by
the Buyer.
The said Wheeler's Precinct to be from the South Battery to the
Fortification, and he is carefully to see to it, that the Laws in that
Case made and provided, be duly observed and kept.
Mr. Treasurer Wadsworth, Informs that Stephen Minot Esqr.
who hires the, Towns messuage with several peices of Marsh land,
on Boston neck, is behind hand in the Payment of his Rent —
That he has already Sued him, and obtain'd Judgment and taken
out Execution for the Sum of Fifty Pounds &c. Since which,
Twenty five Pounds more is become clue, which he can't get of him
— and therefore desires the Selectmen to give Direction what to
do in the affair.
The Select men have this Day Let the Towns Shop [21O.] in
Dock Square, called Number Six to mr. John Davis, Taylor for the
Term of Five years, Commencing the first Day of September last
past, at the Annual Rent of Thirty Pounds, to be paid Quarterly.
Upon a Motion made and seconded,
Voted, to Settle the Affair relating to the Hospital at Rainsfords
Island on Tuesday next, at Three o'Clock afternoon — and mr.
Savell is order'd to Notify the Select men absent, of the intended
meeting accordingly.
October 9, 1739.
Liberty is hereby Granted to the Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
mess™. Ephraitn Wheeler, John Gridley and William Butler and
John Blake to dig up the Pavement and to Open the Ground in
Orange Street, in order to lay a Drain across the said Street from
Walkers Street — Upon Condition, that they don't obstruct or hin-
der the passing and repassing of Carts &c. and do forthwith make
good the same again and keep it in repair from time to time, to the
Satisfaction of the Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select men, October 9, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Whereas the Great and General Court, at their Session, the
21rt. June 1738. Did by their Order, Authorize and Impower the
Select men of Boston, to agree with some suitable Person to keep
the Hospital lately built by order of the said Court at Rainsfords
Island, for the reception of Sick and Infectious Persons, and for
their time and service, in taking Care of the Sick &c. who may be
sent to the said Hospital, by the Year.
Pursuant to the said order, The Select men, have this Day
agreed with mr. William Waters, to keep the Province Hospital on
liainsford's Island, accordingly ; Who is to take all proper Care
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 205
of such Sick Persons as may from time to time be sent [212.] To
the said Hospital, finding and providing, Nurses, Assistance and all
things necessary for their Comfort and Relief, to save the Province
harmless from till Charges that may arise on Account of any poor
and indigent Persons — who may be sent to the said Hospital,
Doctors Bills Excepted, and to follow the Orders of the Select
men respecting Persons and Goods coming on or going off the said
Island, and he is not to take off, or suffer to be taken off from the
sai 1 Island any Stones or Ballast whatsoever.
In Consideration whereof, He the said Waters is to have the
use and Improvement of the Island and Housing thereon, for Two
Years, Commencing the Twenty first Day of June 1738. And to
be allovv'd and paid out of the Province Treasury the Sum of Fifty
Pounds p. annum, and is also Intitled, as by Law is provided, to
demand and Ueceive Pay from such sick Persons, as may from
time to time be sent thither, as aforesaid, for his attendance and
Expences on them during their being at the said Hospital. And
it is further agreed, that the Select men, shall [213.] And Will
afford their assistance to the said Waters in the Premisses from
time to time, as need shall require.
At a Meeting of the Sclent men, October 10, 1739.
Present
The lion. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collsou
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lymau Esqr.
mr. Clarke
The Select men Execu'ed a Lease of Two Shops on Dock
Square, Viz1. Number Ten and Numlier Eleven to mess™. John
and Richard Billings Taylors, for the Term of Five Years, Com-
mencing the first of September last past, for the annual Rent of
Sixt}' Pounds to be paid to the Town Treasurer at four Payments
Quarterly, and upon such other Conditions, as in the said Lease
is Expressed.
The Select men Executed another Lease of Two Shops in Dock
Square aforesaid, Viz*. Number Eight and Number Nine to mr.
John Welch Carver [214.] For the Term of Five Years Commenc-
ing the first of September last past, for the annual Rent of Sixty
Pounds, to be paid to the Town Treasurer at four Payments
Quarterly — and on such other Conditions as are Expressed in the
said Lease.
The Select men also Executed another Lease to mr. John Davis
Taylor, of one Shop in duck, aforesaid Viz'. Number Six for the
Term of Five Years, Commencing the first of September last past,
for the annual Rent of Thirty Pounds, to be paid to the Town
Treasurer at four Quarterly Payments in each Year, and on such
other Conditions as in the said Lease is Expressed.
Mr. James Brintnal Informs thut he remov'd out of Boston about
Two years ago, to Churlestown, where he has been kept under
Warning — and being now return'd to Boston with his Wife and
206 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Three Children, lives in a House of Samuel Huntings — Where he
has been about Fourteen Days.
Mr. John Dakin Informs that Laurence Clee [215.] who came
from Jamacia about Six Years ago, and Work'd with him as a
Journey man for Four years last past excepting about Ten Months
that he was gone to Rhode Island, from whence he came hither
again, has lost the use of his Limbs, and has not where withal
to Support himself — and Praying the Select mens direction in the
affair, that Care may be taken of him.
Mr. Samuel Holyoke informs that the Towns House wherein he
dwells, wants Repairs — And Prays the Selectmen would please
to Consider and give Orders thereon.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage and mr. Collsou be desired to View
the same, and Consider what is proper to be done, and Report
accordingly.
Mr. Carter Cowell, the Haward for the Current Year Complains
that in the night between the 7th. and 8th. instant, the Pound was
broken open, and two Horses belonging to mr. Samuel Banister,
then in the Pound were loosed.
[216.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 11, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Capt. Thomas Cornuch, and Capt. Hoar from Bristol, accom-
panied by mr. James Griffin Merchant appeare'd before the Select-
men— and the said masters having Imported a number of Con-
victs, they and also mr. Griffin to whom they are Consigned did
Promise that none of the said Convicts should be permitted to
come on Shoar, but that they should all of them be Ship'd off to
the Bay or North Carolina, as soon as possible may be.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Thomas Salter to Dig up the
Pavement and open the Ground in Leverett's Lane in order to
Clear his Drain running into the Common Shoar in said Lane ; and
also to repair the said Common Shoar if need be, upon [217.]
Condition, that he do forthwith make good the Ground and Pave-
ment again, and keep the same in repair from time to time to the
Satisfaction of the Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 12, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lymau Esqr .
mr. Clarke
Ordered That several Copies of the following advertisement be
drawn, and posted up at the Granary, Horse shoe Tavern &c.
Viz*.
Whereas the Town of Boston at a Publick Meeting the 11th. of
March 1738, did commit the Care of the Trees, then planted, or
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 207
which should afterwards be planted in the Common, to the Select
men, and also gave direction for the Setting up of Posts and Rails
there ; and in order to prevent the Cutting down or despoiling any
of the said Trees. Voted, That there should be allow'd and paid out
of the Town Treasury [218.] A Rewaid of Forty Shillings to
any Person that should inform against and Convict any Person or
Persons of Cutting down or despoiling any of the said Trees —
and also the same Reward of Forty Shillings to those who should
Convict any Person or Persons of breaking any of the Posts or
Rails that should be put up in the Common as aforesaid ; Notwith-
standing which, several of the said Rails have lately been broken,
by some evil minded Persons.
These are therefore to give Notice, that Whosoever shall Inform
the said Select men, of any of the Persons, who have already, or
may hereafter Offend as aforesaid (so as that they may be Con-
victed thereof) they shall be Intitled to, and receive out of the
Town Treasury, the Rewards above mentioned.
Dated, in Boston the 15th. of October, 1739.
By Order of the Select men
SAMUEL GERRISH Town Clerk.
[219.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 17, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Benjamin Bailey appeared and Prays he may be Admitted an
Inhabitant, and have liberty to Open a Shop in this Town ; Informs
that he has lived at Rhode Island about Three Years past — In
order to which the Select men inform'd him he must procure suffi-
cient Security to Indemnify the Town from all Charge on Acco4.
of his Wife and Three Children, and was directed to appear again
next Wednesday for that end.
Whereas the Select men, on the 14th. of Sept. last, did let the
Towns Shop in Dock Square Called Number Four, to rnr. Joseph
Brandon, the Leases being also drawn and ready for Execution,
mr. Brandon appearing Prays he may be [12O.] Released there
from, for that he has no Occasion at present to Occupy the same
himself — Which motion of mr. Brandon's being Consider'd was
agreed to, by the Select men.
Whereas mr. Mark Trecothick Enter 'd his Desire of hiring the
Town's Shop, Number Four, the 29th. of August last — He was
sent for, and appearing, Informs that he has Alter'd his mind,
being Bound to Sea, and therefore relinquishes his Claim to the
said Shop.
Mr. Increase Blake Appearing desires to Hire the Town's Shop
in Dock Square Called Number Four — Accordingly,
The Select men have this Day Let the Town's Shop in Dock
Square, Called Number Four, to mr. Increase Blake, for the Term
208 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 87.
of Five Years, Commencing the first Day of September last past,
at the Annual Rent of Thirty Pounds to be paid Quarterly.
The Select men Executed a Lease to [221.] mr. Richard Cotta,
Peruke maker, of One Shop in Dock Square, Viz*. Number Five,
for the term of Five years, Commencing the first Day of Sep-
tember last past, for the Annual Rent of Thirt}" Pounds to be
paid to the Town Treasurer, at four Quarterly Payments in
each year, and on such other Conditions as in the said Lease is
Expressed.
Mr. Samuel Butler Informs that the Towns Tenement in his
Occupation, is out of repair. — and that he Apprehends the Rent
which is proposed for it, in the new Lease, is out of proportion
with other of the Towns Tenements — and Prays the Select men
would view the same, if they see cause.
Voted, That the Select men, will Attend that Service tomorrow
in the Forenoon, at Ten O'Clock — and at the same time take a
View of the Shop Leased to mr. Cotta, upon his desire.
Upon a Motion made by Samuel Adams Esqr. and others —
The Select men took into Consideration their Petition, presented
to them (as Entred the 25th. of July last past) Relating to a High-
way from Summer [222 0] Street to Fort hill, part of which was
Bartons Rope Walk, for the Purchase whereof the Petitioners
have raised and paid the Sum of Eight Hundred Pounds Praying
the Select men (l>y vertue of the Authority which the Law in such
Cases gives them) would lay out the aforesaid Passage, from Sum-
mer Street to Fort hill, as a Way that the Town, and the Inhabi-
tants the owners of the Lands adjoining and abutting there on
may securely enjoy the full benefit of it.
And Whereas the Petitioners did, on the 14th. March 1736. lay
this affair before the Town at a General Meeting then had. Setting
forth, that the laying open the said High Way or Street would
accomodate the Inhabitants in General, and Praying the Town
would please to assist thjem in the Payment of the Two Hundred
Pounds then behind and unpaid — notwithstanding — which, the
Town tho't it not necessary to Act any thing thereon.
And whereas it does not appear to the Select men, that any
thing further has [223.] been since done by the Petitioners re-
lating to that Affair — and the Selectmen Apprehending it will
be Attended with great Charge, are of opinion its not Convenient
for them to transact an affair of such Importance before the same
has been laid before the Inhabitants at a general Town meeting,
for their Consideration and orders thereon — Which the Select
men are ready to do, upon proper application to them made, for
that end.
October, 19, 1739.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. John Potter to dig open
the Ground in Orange Street, in order to Clear a Drain, run-
ning from his House, in said Street, to Bennets Pasture so
Called.
Upon Condition that he forthwith make good the same again,
and keep it in repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the
Select men.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 209
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 19, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
inr. Clarke
[224.] Whereas the Committee Appointed by the Great and
General Court for Building an Hospital on Rainsford's Island,
upon finishing the same, did on the 27th. of October 1737. place mr.
William Waters on the said Island, Appointing him to take Care
of the said Hospital until further order — and no further orders
did pass the General Court n lating thereto, until the 21st. of June,
173«. when the said Cou it Authorized and Im powered the Select
men of Boston to agree with some suitable Person, by the Year, to
keep the said Hospital, and to take care of such Persons as may
from time to time be sent thither.
Wherefore, the said Select men of Boston, having had Experi-
ence of the Care and Conduct of ihe said mr. Waters, and approv-
ing of the same, have agreed with the said Waters to keep the
Hospital as aforesaid for the Sum of Fifty Pounds p annum,
Commencing the 21st. June 1738. as by the said agreement entred
the 9"*. of October Current may appear And for as much as his
Care and Trouble [225.] there for the Space of Eight months
before, was Extraordinary — It is agreed, to Allow him for the
same, the Sum of 'I hirty Pounds.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 24, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqf.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Mr. John Davis appearing Desires he may have leave to admit
mr. Robert Bonning Pewterer. an under tenant, in the Shop he
hath lately Leased from the Select men, Viz1. Number Six in Dock
Square who desires to hire of him the Chamber over the same,
and,
Mr. Bonning appearing also at the same time Desires the Select
men would please to give him leave at his own Cost and Charge,
to raise the Front part of the Roof of said Shop, the better to
accoraodate him in setting up his Wheel [226.] for carrying on
his said Business, He proposing to do the same according to the
Direction of the Select men, and to leave the same in good repair
when he shall remove there from.
The Select men taking into Consideration the Proposals before
mentioned, and Approving them.
Voted, That Liberty be Granted to the said Davis to admit mr.
Bonning a Tenant under him according. — and that the said
Bonning have Liberty Granted to raise the roof of the said Shop
for his better Accomodation ; Provided he follow the direction of
210 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
mess™. Collsou and Clarke therein, and Oblige him self to leave it
in good repair, when he shall remove.
Capt. Armitage and mr. Collson being desired, upon the motion
of mr. Holyoke Entred the 10th. instant to View the School house
in Queen Street — Report, that they have done so, and find some
Repairs necessary, particularly in the Window frames &c. accord-
ingly,
Voted, That Capt. Armitage and mr. Collson be desired to
Cause the necessary [237.] Repairs to be made, in as frugal a
manner as may be.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt Forsyth, Capt. Lyman and
mr. Clarke be desired to acquaint Pease Casno Hat maker that the
Shop N°. 8. where he now exercises his Calling, is Leased by the
Select men to mr. John Welch and they are desired to see that
Possession be deliver'd by the said Casno, to mr. Welch accord-
ingly.
The same Committee are also hereby desired to Acquaint Timo-
thy Ban-on Cordwainer, that the Shop N°. 5. where he exercises
his Calling, is Leased by the Selectmen to Mr Richard Cotta —
And they are desired to see Possession thereof given to Mr. Cotta
accordingly.
Mr. David Collson, having paid the Town Treasurer for the
hire of some Peices of Marsh which he hired of the Select men the
last year Viz'. 1739.
Prays he may have it also the next year.
Voted, That the Marsh on Boston Neck, formerly Improved by
Col. Lamb and which was the Year Current, let to mr. David Col-
son, be [228.] and hereby is Let to the said Collson until the
17th. Day of January, which will be in the year 1740, He paying
to the Town Treasurer, the Sum of Ten Pounds for the same.
Mr. Joseph Savell Desires to Hire the Two Cellars under
the Town house, which have for several years past been in the
occupation of Deacon Jonathan Williams, and mr. James Town-
send, both Deceased, their Executors having resigned them, and
paid the Rent to the Treasurer to the 20th. of October Current.
Upon the Motion made by mr. Samuel Butler as Entred the 1 7th.
instant — The Select men have View'd the tenement in his Posses-
sion, Viz*. N°. 2. in Dock Square, and having Considered his
motion.
Voted, That in new Leasing the said Tenement the annual Rent
be set at Fifty Pounds and no more.
The Select men Executed a Lease to mr. Isaac Casno Sadler,
for One Shop in Dock [229.] Square Viz'. Number Seven, for the
term of Five Years, Commencing the first of September last past,
for the annual Rent of Thirty Pounds to be paid to the Town
Treasurer, at four Quarterly Payments in each year, and on such
other Conditions as in the said Lease is Expressed.
The Select men also Executed another Lease to mr. Increase
Blake, Tin plate Worker, for one Shop in Dock Square, Viz*.
Number Four, for the Term of Five years, Commencing the first of
September last past, for the annual Rent of Thirty Pounds to be
paid to the Town Treasurer, at four quarterly Payments in each
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739. 211
Year, and on such other Conditions, as in the said Lease is Ex-
pressed.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 29, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
[23O.] Whereas the Hon. Benjamin Prescot Esqr. Seth Wil-
liam Esqr. and William Ward Esqr. were appointed Special Jus-
tices of the Superiour Court of Judicature, for the Tryal of several
Causes between the Town of Boston, and the Heirs of James
Everill, Who were put to considerable Expences in their Journey-
ing from time to time to Boston, to Attend the said Tryals and
spent much time therein.
Ordered, That the Sum of Fifty-five Pounds be drawn upon the
Town Treasury, Payable to the lion. John Jeffries Esqr. to be by
him presented to the said Gentlemen or their Heirs, towards de-
fraying their Charges as above, in the Name of the Select men,
Viz1.
To the Heirs of Benjamin Prescot Esqr, ) OQ
Deceased, the Sum of j
To Seth Williams Esqr. - - 10.
To William Ward Esqr. 15.
£.55. - -
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 31, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
[231.] The Select men Executed a Lease to mr. Samuel But-
ler, Sadler, for a Certain Brick Tenement in Dock Square, Viz'.
Number Two, for the Term of Five Years, Commencing the first of
September last past, for the Annual Rent of Fifty Pounds, to be
paid to the Town Treasurer, at four quarterly Payments in each
year, and on such other Conditions as in said Lease is Expressed.
The Select men have Let to mr. Joseph Savell Wine Cooper,
Two Cellars under the Town house, which were lately in the Occu-
pation of mess". Jonathan Williams and James Townsend, Viz*,
one at the South West Corner, and the other the North east Cor-
ner of the Town house at the Rent of Thirty Pounds p. annum,
to be paid to the Town Treasurer to Commence the Twentieth
Day of October Current, for the term of One Year.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an assize of Bread, at
the rate of Eleven Shillings p. Bushell fo'* Wheat, and Three
212 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Shillings and Six pence p. Bushell, allow'd for Charges, "Which is
Computed as follows, Viz'.
[232.] Of Penny White Loaf °3*. 3.
Wheaten 4. 13.
Household 6. 6.
Six penny Wheaten Loaf llb. 12. 12.
November, 3. 1739.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Barrat Dyre to Dig up the
Pavement and Open the Ground in Marlborough Street, in order
to Clear his Drain, running from the Cellar of his House in said
Street into Milk Street upon Condition that he forthwith make
good the Ground and Pavement again, and keep the s:ime in re-
pair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 7, 1739.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. llutchinson
[233.] Capt. Armitage and mr. Clarke having Viewed tho
Well on Fort hill, and making Report thereon — They were de-
sired to See the said Well put into such Repair, as that there may
be no danger to Children, or others.
Mr. Savell is directed to see the Bed at the Hospital on Rains-
fords Island bro't up to Town, to be disposed of as the Select mei
shall direct.
Capt. Lyman and mr. Hutchinson are desired to adjust tbe
Rent, with inr. Dolbeare and mra. Abbot.
Whereas Odriau Dupee (or Dupue) came into this Town in April
last from New York, and being before the Select men, he was
directed to procure sufficient Bondsmen to Indemnify the Town as
the Law directs — Which he has neglected to do, since which his
Wife and her mother, and his Daughter, have been Imported by
Capt. Albertus Bosch.
Ordered That m". Savell take care that Security be given, before
Capt. Bosch departs the Town, in the Sum of Three Hundred
Pounds.
[234.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 8, 1739.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Whereas Four Persons that are Convicts have been Imported
from Bristol in the Snow Unity William Dennison Master — the
said Master was sent for — Whoappear'd, together with mr. James
Griffin (to whom they are Consigned) who Promised the said Con-
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victs should be sent to Piscataqua by the first Opportunity, and
that they should not be permitted to Land here.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 14, 1739.
Present
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Ilutchinson
[235.] Mr. Hutchinson Reported on the affair of mr. Dol-
beare's Rent, Viz*. That they had discoursed with mr. Dolbeare,
and mr". Abbot and find the Rent was paid tomr. Ludgate for Two
years and half, Viz1, from Sept. 20, 1735. to the 20th. March 1737/8.
That rnrs. Abbot paid mr. Dolbeare the Rent of the House and
Land, from the said 20th. of March, to the 20th. of December next,
in their Presence, — and the Committee agreed with mr. Dolbeare,
that instead of making him Allowance for the time mr. Ludgate
receiv'd the Rent, His Lease shall Continue Two years and half
beyond to term mentioned therein — Which, Considering the
present pressing difficulties of the Town, they Apprehend most for
their Advantage. Voted, that this Report be accepted.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 26, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
[236.] Margaret Russ who came into Piscataqua about Four
months ago, and lives in a Tenement of Dr. Boylston's Complains
that her Husband Benjamin Russ, a Person of ill fame, and a
Vagabond, whom She was Obliged to quit at New Hampshire is now
come to her House in this Town ; Whereupon mr. Savell was di-
rected to Warn the said Russ out of Town, and also to require
Security of his Wife that She and her Family shall be no Charge
to the Town.
November 28, 1739.
Liberty is Granted to mr. Thomas Wallis to Dig np the Ground
in Pond Street, in order to lay a New Drain across the Street, from
his House there ; Upon Condition that he forthwith make good the
same again, and keep it in repair from time to time to the Satisfac-
tion of the Select men, and that he do not obstruct or hinder the
Passage in said Street, while the Work is doing.
[237.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 28, 1739.
Present,
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
214 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Upon a Motion made — Ordered, That mr. Savell Notify the
several Constables of the Town to meet the Selectmen, next
Wednesday, in order to Confer with them, relating to their Col-
lecting the Taxes of the Current year &c.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 5, 1739.
Present
Capt. Aimitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
The Constables Attending according to order, the Select men
discoursed with them relating to their Collecting the Taxes for the
year Current [238.] Who Say, they had no apprehension, when
they accepted of the Office of Constables, to be Charg'd with the
Collecting of Rates, because the Town came into a Vote to Chuse
Collectors of Taxes distinct from them, And Altho' the Select
men propos'd to them to Undertake it as Collectors, and to re-
ceive the Premium upon their giving Bond — yet they severally
refused to accept of that Office on any terms proposed to them.
Ordered, That rnr. Savell warn margaret Russ to depart the
Town with her Children.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an assize of Bread, at
the Rate of Twelve Shilling p. Bushell, and Three Shillings and
Six pence p Bushell, allow'd for Charges — which is as follows,
Viz*.
Of Penny White Loaf 2. 15
Wheaten 4. 8
Household- ------- 6. - -
Six Penny Wheaten Loaf - - - - llb. 10. - 15
("239.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 6, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth a Warrant, directed
to the Constables of Boston, In His Majesty's Name, Requiring
them forthwith to Warn all the Freeholders and other Inhabitants
of the said Town (within their Precincts) that have an Estate of
Forty Shillings p. annum of Freehold in Land within this Province
or Territory at the least, or other Estate to the value of Fifty
Pounds Sterling, to Convene at the Town house upon Monday the
Tenth Day of December Current, at Nine o'Clock in the forenoon,
Then and there to make Choice of and Depute (if they see cause)
One Person being a Free holder and Resident in the Town, to
Serve for and Represent them in the Great and General Court or
Ass -nobly, now Convened, [24O.] held and kept for His Maj-
esiy's Service, at the Court house in Boston, in the room of mr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 17C9. 215
Christopher Kilby, who is gone Agent for the House of Represen-
tatives to the Court of Great Britain, According to the Precept
under the Hand and Seal of the Hon. John Q;iincy Esqr. Speaker
of the Honourable House of Representatives, bearing Date the
Fifth Day of December, In the thirteenth Year of His Majesties
Reign. — A.D. 1739.
Also, Requiring them to Warn all the Freeholders and other
Inhabitants of the said Town, duly Qualified as the Law directs,
to meet at the same time and place to receive the Report of the
Select men relating to the Collectors of Taxes, and to do what
may be thought proper to be done thereon. To Agree upon,
Conclude and finish such other Matters and things as were under
Consideration at former meetings, and Continued to be further
debated at this, as also such other Matters as may be proper for
their Consideration at this meeting.
[241.] Voted, That Capt. Armitege and Capt. Lyman be a
Committee to wait upon the Rev. mr. William Hooper, and in the
Name of the Select men to Desire him to open the Town Meeting
on Monday next with Prayer.
Ordered, That a Report be drawn to be presented to the Town
at their Meeting the 10th. Current relating to the Conferrence had
Yesterday with the Constables about their Collecting the Taxes.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 12,1739.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
„ mr. Hutchinson
Mrs. Salter, the Wife of Malachy Salter Informs that One
William Weymouth a Sailor has lodg'd for Fourteen Days past at
her House that he was Sick when he first came there that he was
bro't into this Town from [242.] Nantucket by Daniel Paddock,
that lie was Cast away with One Bryant, in Coming from
North Carolina — And Whereas the said Weymouth is a Stranger,
and as she Apprehends, not likely to live — She prays the Select
men would take Order for his Removal, if they see fit.
The Select men having Maturely Considered the above Informa-
tion, and Apprehending the said Weymouth to be a proper Object
of Publick Charit}'.
Ordered, That he be recommended to the Overseers of the Poor,
to be received into the Alms house at the Province Charge and
that the Town Clerk Certify the overseers of the same Accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 13, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman KsqT.
mr. Clarke
Whereas m™. Bryant and her Child [243.] Imported
from Philadelphia to Martha's Vinyard in the Sloop Dolphin John
216 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Welch Master as appears by the Examination of Elias Dilarue the
mate of the said Vessel, taken on Oath the 10th. instant, are since
bro't into this Town from Martha's Vinyard by mr. Thomas Beney ;
and the Small Pox breaking out upon the snid Child, in a House
near the Mill Creek, where the said Bryant had taken lodging
The Select men, in order if possible to prevent the Spreading of
Infection, have this Day caused the said Bryant and her Child to be
removed from thence to the Hospital at the Westerly part of the
Town, Viz4. A House of mr. Benja. Clougli ; And have ordered a
Guard to be set on the said House, to prevent People going out
and in at the said House.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 14, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lymau Esqr.
mr. Clarke
[244.] One Wou'dbe a Negro Woman appear'd who lives in
the House taken up for an Hospital — And the Select men pro-
posed to her, that her Husband should take lodging elsewhere for
the present, and might follow his Business abroad as Usual — And
that she should keep her House, do her own Business, and find her
own provisions &c. and not be suffered to go forth of her House,
until further Order — In Consideration whereof She should be
allow'd and paid after the rate of Fifteen Shillings p. Week during
her Confinement as aforesaid — Which agreement She Consented
to.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 18, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyrnan Esqr.
mr. Hutchinson
Whereas some evil rnindrd Person or [245.] Persons the last
Evening set fire to a House belonging to the Town, on Fort hill
which was burnt down.
Ordered, That mr. Savell and mr. Cowdrey make diligent Enquiry
after the Actors therein, or any of them — or afler any Person or
Persons who have taken and Carried away any of the Timber —
or where it is laid and that they Report to the Select men to-
morrow.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 19, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lytnan Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Information is made that Richard Walkins and his Wife
Katharine are come into this Town from New York by Land —
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thnt they lodg'd first at one Leggs — and since that, at m".
Deshons, where they have lodg'd near Five Weeks.
Ordered, That mrs. Deshon be notified to [246.] attend next
Wednesday.
Memorandum, December 20, 1739.
John mc. Guire Appear'd in the office and Informs that he has
four Persons who have lodg'd at his House for some time past,
Viz'. Daniel Griffith Mariner, belonging to Capt. mc.Kew —
about Fourteen Days.
John Welch Mariner belonging to Capt. mc.Kew — about Eigh-
teen clays.
James Murfey Mariner and Joyner, from Newfoundland, about
Fourteen Days.
Cornelius Fling Victualer from Philadelphia or Virginia, about
Fourteen Days.
They have no Effects in his House that he knows of, but their
Cloaths
At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 31. 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries EsqV
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
[247.] Upon a Motion made by mr. Thomas Hancock.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Capt. Armitage and
Capt. Lyman be a Committee to View the Bank lately made near
mr. Hancocks house in Beacon Street — Consider what may be
proper to be Allow'd by the Town towards the defraying the
Charge thereof — and Report thereon, before the next Draft Day.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 2, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Mis Deshon appear'd according to Order and Says, That Rich-
ard Walkinsand his Wife from New York had lodg'd at her House
Three Weeks and Three Days befcre She gave any Information
thereof to the Select men, or any of them, as the Law directs.
A Petiiion of John Baker Sugar Baker for [248.] Liberty to
Erect a small Building, adjoining to his Sugar house in Back
Street, of the Dimensions therein mentioned, with Timber. • •• •
Read, and
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Lyman, mr. Clarke, and mr.
Hutchinson be a Committee to View the place propos'd by mr.
Baker for the said Building tomorrow at 10 O'Clock a.m. Consider
218 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
the Circumstances thereof and Report what may be proper to be
clone thereon.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan. 9, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsylh
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Ilutchinson
The Committee appointed last "Wednesday, on the Petition of
mr. John Baker for Liberty to Erect a Building adjoining to his
[249.] Sugar house in Back Street, with Timber — Report as
follows, Viz'.
That they have View'd the place propos'd to Erect the said Tim-
ber Building upon, and Considered the Circumstances thereof —
and are of Opinion, it will be very dangerous to have a Wooden
Building Erected there, and therefore that 'twill be in no wise
proper to Grant the Prayer of the said Petition.
Voted, That this Report be Accepted, and the Petition be accord-
ingly dismiss'd.
Whereas mr. Treasurer Wadsworlh Informs that Stephen Minot
Esqr. is in Arrears for Rent due to the Town for the House and
Lands on Boston neck Leased to him. And Whereas it is appre-
hended, that it will be most Convenient and agreeable to mr. Minot
to Surrender the Premisses to the Select men, and to put an End
to the Lease.
Order'd, That the Town Clerk write a Letter to mr. Minot in the
Name of the Select men, to make the Proposal to him, and to de-
sire his answer thereto, as soon as may be.
[25O.] Ordered, That an advertisement be prepared and
Printed, in three of the News letters, for Four Weeks succesivcly,
for Leasing out, A Certain Island, Commonly Called and known
by the name of Deer Ishmd, lying within the Massachusetts Bay,
belonging to the Town of Boston, and that notice be therein given
that the Select men will attend at the Town house every Wednes-
day until the 27th. of Feb. next, from Three to Five o'Clock in the
alternoon &c.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 16, 1739.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Upon a Motion made and Seconded,
Ordered, That inr. Savell Notify and Warn the Watchmen who
were assaulted and Wounded on Saturdav Night, the Instant
[251«] to Attend the Select men next Wednesday afternoon.
Whereas Capt. Timothy mc. Daniel lately from London Imported
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739-40. 219
into Ibis Town Ann Levingston and has not attended Ins Duty in
giving Bond to Indemnify the Town from Charge on her acco1.
altho' he has been several times Notified and warned so to do,
Therefore,
Ordered, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed forthwith
to prosecute the said mc. Daniel, for his said neglect or refusal,
as the Law directs, and to Report to the Select men his doings
thereon.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 23, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Ksqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Ann Leviugston from London in the Ship Mary, Timothy
mc. Daniel, Master, is admitted [252.] an Inhabitant of this Town,
the said mc.Daniel together with mr. Charles Aplhorp having giving
Bond, to Indemnify the Town of Boston as the Law directs.
Ordered, That the Guard at the Hospital in the Westerly part
of Boston — and the Negro Confined to his House there, be Dis-
charged from any further Service, or pay after this Day, — And
that inr. Savell Notify them hereof, accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 28, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Voted, That the Herbage of the Old Burying place be Let to
the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. for the year ensuing, Viz1. 1740.
[253.] At the price it was let for the last year, Viz4. Thirty
Shillings.
Voted, That the Herbage of the South Burying place be not Let
for less than Six Pounds for the next year, Viz'. 1740, and mr.
Savell is directed to Inform the Gentlemen who hired the same the
last year with this order.
Voted, That the Sum of Fifteen Pounds be allowed and paid
out of the Town Treasury to Phillip Quonyear, for himself and
his Wife's attendance for Six weeks at the Hospital, Viz', to him
at 30/ p. W^eek, and his Wife at 20/.
And to Woodbe (negro) for Six Weeks at Fifteen Shillings
p. Week, which makes the Sum of Four Pounds Ten Shillings —
and that a Draft be made upon the Town Trea". accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan. 30, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Eaqr.
220 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
[254.] Upon a motion made by the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. be desired to Inform the Justice
of the Peace within the Town of Boston, in the Name of the Select
men, that it is their desire that they would give them a Meeting,
at the Council Chamber, next Monday in the Evening after their
Sessions are ended — In order to Consult together and agree upon
a Walk or General Visitation of the Town as has been Customary.
Voted, That the time for Choice of Jury men for the Superiour
Courts in February be "Wednesday next, at Three O'Clock after-
noon, and mr. Savell is to Notify the Constables accordingly, and
take Care that the Bells be rung as usual.
Mr. Jacob Sheafe Collector, appearing Proposes mr. Robert
Patteshal and mr. Rowland Houghton for his Sureties, if the.
Select men shall accept of them and
[255.] Mr. John Staniford, another of the Collectors Pro-
poses mr. Francis Righton and rar. Jacob Parker for his Sureties,
and
Mr. John Goldthwait another of the Collectors proposes mr.
Thomas Hutchinson, and mr. Joshua Blanchard, for his Sureties.
Voted, That the Sureties abovenamed, be accepted, and that
B*onds be given Accordingly.
Memorandum
That on the Thirty first of Jan. 1739. mr. Jacob Sheafe One of
Collectors of Taxes for the Year current, Appeared in the office,
And having been Sworn to the faithful Discharge of his said
office, Gave Bond to the Town Treasurer, together with mess™.
Robert Patteshall and Rowland Houghton' as. Surety's in the Sum
of Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred' Pounds. And a Certificate
thereof was given him directed to the Assessors of the Town *of
Boston.
Mr. John Staniford, another of the Collectors of Taxes for the
Year Current, appeared, and [256.] having been Sworn to the
faithful discharge of his said Office, Gave Bond to the Town
Treasurer together with mess". Francis Righton and Jacob Parker,
as Suretys in the Sum of Thirteen Thousand Two hundred Pounds,
Certificate whereof was also given him directed to the assessors of
the Town of Boston. Also,
Mr. John Goldthwait, another of the Collectors of Taxes for the
Current Year appear'd, And having been Sworn to the faithful
Discharge of his said Office, Gave Bond to the Town Treasurer,
together with mess". Thomas Hutchinson and 'Joshua Blanchard
as Suretys in the Sum of Five Thousand Seven Hundred and a
Certificate thereof was given him directed to the Assessors of the
Town of Boston,. as usual.
At a Meeting of the Honourable His Majesties Justices of the
Peace, the Gentlemen the Select men, and Overseers of the Poor,
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within the Town of Boston, at the Council Chamber, Monday the
4th. of February, 1739.
Present
[257.] The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
Samuel Sewall Esqr.
Samdel Adams Esqr.
William Tyler Esqr.
Major Samuel Sewall
John Fayerweather Esqr.
Daniel Henchman Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Justices of the Peace
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Jonathan Armitage
Capt. Alexander Forsyth
mr. Jonas Clarke
Select men-
mr. Edward Bromfield
Capt. Jeffry Bedgood
Andrew Oliver Esqr.
mr. Samuel Hunt
Overseers of the Poor.
A General Walk or Visitation of the Town was then agreed
upon, to be Attended on Fryday [258.] The Eighth of February
Current, at Nine o' Clock in the Morning, if the Weather be fair ;
If not then on Monday following the 1 1th. instant. And it is also
Agreed to meet at the Council Chamber in the Evening of the said
Day of Visitation, to Report the State of the Town &c. The Order
is as follows, Viz*.
Ward, Number One
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esq*.
Capt. Alexander Forsyth
mr. Samuel Hunt
mr. Richard Buckley
mr. Ebenezer Simpson, Constable
Ward, Number Two.
The Hon. Joseph Wadsworth Esq'.
Abiel Walley Esqr.
Samuel Greenwood Esqr.
mr. Thomas Hutchinson
Capt. William Thomas
mr. Joseph Greenwood, Constable
Ward, Number Three
[259.] Habijah Savage Esqr.
John Fayerweather Esqr.
Joshua Cheever Esqr.
mr. Peter Thomas
mr. John Baker, Constable
Ward, Number Four
William Tyler Esqr.
Jacob Royall Esqr.
222 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
mr. Jacob Goldthwait
mr. John Tudor, Constable
Ward, Number Five
The Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esq*.
Daniel Henchmen Esqr.
Capt. Jonathan Armitage
Capt. Daniel Pecker
mr. Jonathan Hartshorn, Constable
Ward, Number Six.
William Stoddard, Esqr.
Thomas Hubbard, Esqr.
mr. John Staniford
mr. John Russell, Constable
[26O.] Ward, Number Seven
Hugh Hall Esqr.
Capt. Jeflery Bedgood
mr. Joshua Blanchard
mr. Cord Cordis, Constable
Ward, Number Eight
• Joshua Winslow Esqr.
Capt. William Downe
mr. William Salter
mr. Joseph Lewes, Constables
Ward, Number Nine
Samuel Sewall Esqr.
Andrew Oliver Esqr.
mr. Jonas Clarke
mr. Joseph Gale, Constable
Ward, Number Ten
Caleb Lyman, Esqr.
Francis Borland Esqr.
mr. Jacob Parker
mr. Henry Dyre
mr. Francis Betsilke, Constable
[261.] . Ward, Number Eleven
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Major Samuel Sewall
mr. Eward Bromfield
m*. Jacob Sheaf e
mr. John Wheatle}*, Constable
Ward, Number Twelve
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
Samuel Adams Esqr.
mr. David Collson
Major John Hill
mr. John Clear, Constable
The Town Clerk is desired to give forth Copies of the above
Order or Sortment accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 6, 1739.
Present
Capt. Armitage
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739-40. 223
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutohinson
[262.] Mr. Benjamin Clough, Appearing, Desires the Select
men would please to Consider what may be proper to be allow'd
him in Consideration of his House being taken for an Hospital in
the Westerly part of the Town, for some time past, and of the
Damages he has Sustained there by. Whereupon,
Voted, That the bum of Six Pounds be Allow'd and paid out of
the Town Treasury to mr. Benjamin Clough in full for the Use of
his said House as an Hospital to this Day ; and that a Draft be
made on the Treasury accordingly.
John mc. Guire is admitted a Ticket Porter upon Condition, that
he gives Bond to the Town Treasurer, as the Law directs and mr.
Laurence Lutwyche Distiller, is Approved and Accepted as his
Surety. The Town Clerk is also directed to deliver to him the
Ticket, Number 17 upon their Executing a Bond accordingly.
Memorandum,
Mr. Dolbeare paid his last Rent, to [263.] Sometime in May,
1735. mr. Ludgate took Possession in September, 1735. and kept
till Mar. 1737/8. Two years and half; In Consideration thereof,
the Select men Agree, that mr. Dolbeare's Lease shall Continue
Two Years and half beyond the Term first Leased. The Ground
Rent due from mr. Dolbeare December, 20. 1739. Amounts to
Thirty Pounds, besides what was due when Ludgate took Posses-
sion ; But in Consideration of Sundry Repairs and Additions. mr.
Ludgate promised the Tenants, but never perform'd, and for other
reasons, the Select men have received Fourteen Pounds only of
mrs. Abbot, in full of the Ground Rent due to the said 20th. of
December, Except what was due before Ludgate had Possession ;
and from the 20th. December mr. Dolbeare's Rent again goes on,
at Twenty Pounds p. year.
The Town Clerk is directed to Certify the Overseers of the Poor,
that Richard Tupbell is in their Opinion a proper object of Public^
Charity, And that they Recommend him to be receiv'd into the
Alms house, to be maintained at the Province Charge accordingly.
[264.] Whereas mr. William Parkman pays a Quit Rent to
the Town of Boston of Twelve pence p. annum, for the priveledge
of a Shed near, the North Battery and desires the same may be
transferred to Alexander Parkman, who is ready to undertake the
Payment thereof,
Voted, That the said Quit Rent be transferr'd to the said Alex-
ander Parkman, and that the Town Treasurer be Notified there of
accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 13, 1739.
Present
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
224 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
The Widow Le Moine lately come into this Town from Dedham
Appeared Desiring to be admitted an Inhabitant — and proposes
her Son Capt. Charles Le Moine [265.] for Security — Who is
Accepted, and the Town Clerk is directed to prepare a Bond ac-
cordingly, of the Penalty of One Hundred Pounds.
Mr. Richard Billings Informs that the Shop Windows, of the
Tenements which he and his Brother Leases of the Town are out of
Repair, and prays the Select men would please to View and give
Orders thereon.
Voted, That Capt. Armitage and mr. Collson be a Committee to
view the same, and to give Orders for such Repairs to be made as
they shall think necessary.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 20, 1739.
Present
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Capt. Armitage Reports, that the Committee Appointed last
Wednesday to view & to give [266] Orders, for the Necessary
Repairs to be made at mess™. Billings's Shop, as then Entred —
Have agreed with the said Billings's that they get the said Repairs
effected ; for which the Town is to Allow them Fifty Shillings.
John Whalan is Admitted a Ticket Porter in the room of James
Gardner, Upon Condition that he give Bond, to the Town Treasurer,
as the Law directs — and mr. James Pitts is Accepted as his
Surety ; The Town Clerk is also directed to receive the Ticket
N°. 2. of said Gardner, and to deliver the same to Whalan, upon
his giving Bond as aforesaid.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 25, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
[267.] Capt. Armitage Informs, that a Ship is lately set
upon the Stocks near the South Sconce, on Land Suppos'd to
belong to the Town of Boston, Where upon
Voted, That Capt. Armitage, Capt. Lyman, mE. Clarke and mr.
Hutchinson be a Committee to Enquire into that Affair, and to
Report thereon next Wednesday.
At a meeting of the Select men, Feb. 27, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
mr. Collson
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739-40. 225
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutcbinson
This Day the Select men Executed a Lease of a Certain Island,
Commonly Called or known by the Name of Deer Island, lying
within the Massachusetts Ba}7, and belonging to the Town of
Boston, for the full term of Seven Years [268.] Commencing the
first Day of March next, unto mess". Josiah Langdon and Na-
thanael Langdon of Boston Victuallers They Paying to the Town
Treasurer, for the time being, the full Rent or Sum of Eighty Six
Ounces, Eighteen Pennyweight of Coined Silver, Troy Weight of
Sterling alloy, p. annum — or so much in Bills of Credit on the
Province of the Massachusetts Bay, as is Equivalent to, and will
Purchase the same Quantity of Silver at the respective time of
Payment.
Viz1. Forty three Ounces Nine pennyweight of said Coined Silver
of Sterling alloy, or so much in said Bills of Credit as is Equiva-
lent thereto, on every first Day of September and March Yearly
and in every Year Successively during the said Term ; and upon
such other Conditions as in the said Lease is Expressed.
Bernard Clements from New York ap*peared, And informs that
he has brought with him a Horse which he has (with [269.]
great labour) taught to perform many Uncommon Actions, which
are not taught Horses in this Countrey. — As also a Dog, whom
he hns taught to ride the said Horse — Praying the Select men
would please to permit him to Shew the said Horse and Dog, for
the diversion of the Inhabitants, as is Customary in other parts of
the World — And having produced a Certificate under the Hands
of Certain Gentlemen in Authority in New York of the said
Clements good Behaviour while he was in that City, The Select
men Granted him Liberty Accordingly.
Mrs. Curtis the Wife of Capt. William Curtis Mariner, now
at Sea, Appear'd, and informs that She has lived in this Town
five months, and desires she may have the Priviledge of Educating
her Children in the Free Schools of the Town — In Order to which
she was directed to procure Bondsmen to Indemnify the Town,
According to the Law, in that Case provided, in the Sum or Pen-
alty of Two Hundred Pounds.
[27O.] It being mov'd that Considerable Inconveniences
arose to the Common, from the Country People's laying great
Quantities of the Street Dirt there.
Voted, That mr. Collson be dosired to cause the said Dirt to be
removed from time to time in such manner as he thinks most for
the Town's Advantage.
The Committee appointed the 25th. instant, to Enquire into the
Encroachments made on or near the Sconce, having Attended that
Service, Report that they found Considerable Quantitys of Timber,
Plank &c. there. And further that mr. Brattle Oliver being
present with them, said, that he Owned the said Timber, and Also
that the Land whereon it lays is his — and this in the Presence of
Daniel Ingersole and John Savell, Witneasea.
226 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb. 29, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
Capt. Armitage
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hutchinson
[271.] Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth a Warrant,
directed to the Constables of Boston,
In His Majesties Name, Requiring them forthwith to Warn all
the Free holders and other Inhabitants of said Town, duly Quali-
fied, Rateable at Twenty Pounds Estate to a Single Rate (beside
the Pole) to Convene at the Town house on Monday the Tenth of
March next, at Nine O'Clock in the forenoon ; Then and there to
make Choice of meet Persons to Serve the Town the Year ensuing,
As Selectmen, Town Clerk, Overseers of the Poor, Constables,
and other Town officers, as the Law directs ; To Grant such Sum
or Sums of Money, as shall be judg'd Needful for the Relief of the
Poor, and Defraying other necessary Charges ; To Consider the
State of the north and South Batterys ; and also what may be
thought proper to be done* in Order to Securing and maintaining
the Towns Right on and about Fort-hill, and to receive the Re-
ports of several Committees. To agree upon Conclude and finish
such other matters and things as weie under Consideration at
former meetings [272.] and Continued to be further Debated at
this, and also such other matters as may be proper for their Con-
sideration at this meeting.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk deliver the Deed of Rainsfords
Island to mr. Treasurer Foye.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Mar. 5, 1739.
Present,
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Armitage
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
Voted, That the Rev. mr. William Hooper be desired to Open
the Town meeting on Monday next, with Prayer, And that Capt.
Forsyth and mr. Hntchinsou wait on him, and Desire he would
Attend that Service.
Voted, That Capt. Forsyth and mr. [273.] Hutchinson be a
Committee to take Care that a Dinner be provided for Forty-five
Gentlemen on Monday next at the Orange tree — Who are desired
to give directions accordingly.
Voted, That Eight Shillings a peice be and hereby is allowed to
the Constables of the Town of Boston, in order to provide a Din-
ner for themselves on Monday next, the Day Appointed for the
Town meeting.
Voted, That it be reported to the Town at the next Town Meet-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739-40. 227
ing, That the Select men are of Opinion that Considering our
present Circumstances, the Moneys which the Townships Sold for,
cannot be Apply'd to a more necessary use, than Repairing the
Fortifications of the Town.
[274.] At a Meeting of the Select men, March 12, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Alexander Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Jonas Clarke
mr. Thomas Hutchinson
mr. Thomas Hancock
mr. middlecot Cooke
Whereas Matthias Cowdrey was several Years past Appointed
by the Select men, to prevent the forestalling the Market, and
to See that the other By-Laws of this Town are put in Execu-
tion.
Upon a Motion made and Seconded,
The Question was put, Whether mr. Cowdrey should be Contin-
ued in that Service, after the Thirty first Day of March Current?
And it Pass'd in the negative, And that he be seasonably Notified
hereof.
Whereas the Inhabitants of this Town at their Meeting the 10th.
Currant, Did desire [275.] the Select men to give it in Charge to
their officer, to prosecute all such Persons who shall be found Sell-
ing of Coals, by other measures than such as are known and Ap-
pointed in the Law.
Voted, That the following advertisement be Printed, posted up,
and also distributed, in Order to prevent the abuse which this Town
suffers iu the measure of Couls, Viz1.
Whereas the Inhabitants of this Town for many Years past have
suffered great Abuse by reason of the Country People's Selling
Coal in Baskets commonly called Two Bushel Baskets, Which is
not only Contrary to Law, but also the said Baskets are Seldom
found to Contain two Bushels ; And the said Abuse having a long
time prevail'd.
Publick notice is therefore given, That the Select men have now
appointed an Officer, and have given him Directions, that from and
after the Twenty fifth Day of this instant, he strictly observe and
prosecute all Persons whatsoever, who shall Sell any Coal or other
Commodity, except in a Bushel, Half Bushel, or such other measures
as is known and Appointed [276.] in the Law. Dated in Boston,
Mar. 12. 1379. By Order of the Select men,
SAMUEL GEBRISH Town Clerk
Ordered, That the Printers be desired to publish the foregoing
advertisment in their News Papers, and rnr. Hancock is desired to
see the same effected.
Upon a Motion made by mr. Savoll for putting into Repair, A
Sedan, or Chair belonging to the Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
which the Town has had the loan of for a considerable time.
Voted, That mr. Hancock and mr. Coofce be desired to take care
228 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
that the same be effectually Repaired, and made fit for Use, in the
best and most frugal maner they can.
Whereas the Select men did agree with mr. Thomas Pain, to Let
to him the North Granary or meal house, for One year, Commencing
the Eleventh of August last past, at the Rent of Four Pounds p.
annum to be paid to the Town Treasurer — but no Entry was
made thereof [277.] in the Season of it — It is therefore Ordered
to be made here Entred, and that the Town Treasurer be Certified
accordingly.
Upon a Motion made, The Select men View'd the Fire Arms be-
longing to the Town and finding they want Cleansing &c.
Voted, ThatCapt. Lyman and mr. Clarke be Desired to take care
of that matter, and to see they are put into good Order, and fitted
for Service — And also to Order them to be Stamped with BOSTON
on the Stock of each of them.
Complaint being made that the Rails about the Common are fre-
quently thrown down, mr. Hancock is desired to take care to see
them put up again, as there shall be Occasion.
At a Meeting of the Select men, March 19, 1739.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Cooke
[278.] Whereas mr. Jonathan Foster, Cordwainer some time
since built a Small Shop upon the Platform in Dock Square at his
own Charge, Whilst the Suit in Law was depending between the
Town, and the Heirs of James Everill, and is now in Possession of
it.
Upon a motion made by said Foster, and his desire to Continue
in it, at such a rent as the Select men shall judge meet.
The Select men accordingly Agreed to Let the said Shop to him for
One Year Commencing the first Day of September next at the Rent
of Eight Pounds p. annum, to be paid to the Town Treasurer.
Mrs. Nelson, the Wife of William Nelson, Informs that
She has lived in this Town about Seven months with Children,
that she came hither from Glocester. and it Appearing that she
brought no Substance with her, she was directed to procure Sufficient
Bondsmen to Indemnify the Town from all Charge on Acco'. of
herself and Children as the Law directs.
[279.] Information being given by Capt. Bedgood, That One
John Sharp Mariner, lately from the Bay, is now Sick, that he is a
Stranger, having no Relations to take care of him — As also that
he has about Twenty Pounds due to him for Wages,
The Select men Considering hereof, Apprehend the said Sharp
to be an Object proper to be Maintained at the Province Charge
— and therefore Order that the Town Clerk by a Certificate recom
mend him to the Overseers of the Poor, to be receiv'd into the
alms house on the Province Charge accordingly.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1739-40. 229
Upon a Motion made,
Voted, That mr. Hancock and mr. Cooke be and hereby are
desired to take care, that mr. Griggs seasonably plant Trees in
the Common, where they are wanting, agreeable to his Engage-
ment on file.
Mr. Anthony Underwood appearing Informs that mr. Benjamin
Snelling, One of the Company belonging to the Fire Engines, under
his Care [280.] is lately Dead — and proposes mr. Francis Mar-
shall, as a Suitable person to be admitted in his room if the Select
men shall think fit.
Which Motion was Approved, and mr. marshall accordingly Ad-
mitted. And the Town Clerk ordered to Certify the same, on the
List or Orders belonging to said Company — the said marshall
having had a dismission from the Captain to whose Company he
belonged, for the Service aforesaid.
March 20, 1739.
Liberty is Granted to mr. Josiah Langdon to dig up the Pave-
ment and Open the Ground in Ship Street, in Order to Clear the
Drain running from the Salutation tavern to the Common Shore in
said Street — upon Condition that he forthwith make good the
Ground and Pavement again and keep it in repair from time to
time to the Satisfaction of the Select men.
March 25, 1740.
[281.] Liberty is Granted to John Hunt Esqr. to Dig up the
Pavement, and Open the Ground in Lynn Street, in Order, to
Clear the Drain running from his House, across the said Street —
Upon Condition that he forthwith make good the Ground and
Pavement again, and keep it in repair from time to time, to the
Satisfaction of the Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select men, March, 26, 1740.
Present
The Hou. Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mess™. Edward Richards and Edward Moberly Two of the
Surveyors of Shingles, being present, Inform that a Quantity of
Shingles have lately been bro't into this Town from Hingham by
Thomas Loring and offered to Sale — That being call'd to survey
them, they found them not Merchantable [282.] altho' branded by
Josiah Beale a Sworn Surveyor for said Town, as is said And
Whereas they have formerly met with difficulty in the Execution
of their office, in Seizing Unmerchantable Shingles — They desire
the Select men would please to Advize them what they had best to
do in the affair.
The Select men Considering this Complaint and Motion, are of
Opinion, That it is Convenient and most adviseable, that the Sur-
veyors of Shingles strictly adhere to, and follows the steps of the
Law of this Province, in this Case made and provided.
230 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Mr. William Salter, the keeper of the Powder house, Informs
that some time ago, the Fire Wards Seised Six half Barrels of
Gun Powder in the House of mr. Obadiah Cookson Junr. and
Three half Barrels in the House of mr. John Carnes.
Upon a Motion made,
Ordered, That the Town Clerk write a Letter to Stephen Minot
Esqr. in the name [283.] of the Select men, Informing him that
they are determined to proceed with him as the Law directs, at
the Court in July next, in Order to Eject him off the Premisses
Leased to him, Unless he shall pi-event such a procedure by
delivering Possession quietly according to tenor of his Lease —
and also by paying the Rent now due, or which shall become due
— to the Town Treasurer — And mr. Savell is directed to Carry
the Letter to mr. Minot, and to bring his Answer.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Mar. 31, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Ordered, That the Assize of Bread be now Stated for Direction
to the Bakers and Clerks of the Market, as follows, Viz*.
[284.] Of penny White Loaf °3~ 7
Wheaten 5. 2.
Household 6. 14
Six penny Wheaten Loaf llb" 14- 14
Computed at Ten Shillings p. Bushell for Wheat and Three
Shillings and Six pence p. Bushel allow'd for Charges ; and the
several Bakers within this Town are Ordered to mark their Bread
which they Bake for Sale, with the first letter of their Christian
Names, and with the first and last Letters of their Surnames And
the Clerks of the Market are directed to make Allowance for Bisket
well baked, three quarters of an Ounce lor each Bisket.
Complaint being made that Sundry Persons make it their
Practice to bring the Street Dirt, and lay it in heaps along by the
Rails in the Common whereby the same is become a Nusance, —
Therefore,
Voted, that mr. Hancock and mr. Cooke be desired to cause the
said heaps of Dirt to be Carried on the Common and Spread there,
or to fill up holes.
[285.] Voted, that Wednesday next at Nine O'Clock in the
forenoon, be appointed to View the High Ways, Consider of a
Suitable Place for a Burying place &c.
Upon Information that the Fence about the North Burying
place wants some Repair.
Voted, That Capt. Forsyth and mr. Hutchinson be desired to
cause the necessary repairs to be made Accordingly.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 231
April 2, 1740.
Liberty is Granted to mr. Zachariah Johonnot to Dig up the
Pavement in Orange Street, in Order to lay a Drain from his
Laud lately Purchased on the Westerly Side of said Street, to run
across the same, into a Common Shore in Hollis Street Upon
Condition that he forthwith made good the Ground and Pavement,
and keep the same in repair from time to time to the Satisfaction
of the Select men — And does not Obstruct the Passage in the
said Street, while the same is performing.
[286.] At a Meeting of the Select men, April 2. 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Upon the Petition of mr. William Salter keeper of the Powder
hoase — The Consideration whereof was left to the Select men,
and having Discoursed with mr. Salter on that Affair.
The Select men are of Opinion that 'tis adviseable to Allow the
said Petitioner mr. Salter, the Sum of Twelve Pounds, in full for
his Service in taking Care of the Towns Stock of Powder in the
Powder house for the time past, And that a Report be drawn
accordingly.
Mr. Joseph Flood Junr. Desiring to Purchase the Bricks which
remain at Fort hill [xJ87.] of the House that was there lately
burnt down, which belongs to the Town.
Voted, That mr. Clarke and mr. Cooke be desired and are
hereby Impowered to Dispose of the said Bricks for the most they
will fetch, and of whatsoever else may be still remaining there, of
the said House.
Mr. Savell is directed to Order Andrew Coffin and John Stringer,
to Attend the Select men next Wednesday, being two of the
Watchmen and two of the Sextons of this Town, to answer some
Complaints made against them.
Mr. Savell is also directed to Order John Chambers and the
other Grave diggers to Attend at the same time, Upon some Com-
plaints exhibited against them.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 4, 1740.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Cooke
[288.] Mr. Hutchinson, Reported, That he had View'd Love
Lane, Several of the Abutters, and mr. Thornton the Pavier being
present, and is Opinion, that the Paving of it is Necessary,
otherwise the Town must be at a great Charge in Gravelling or
Repairing it, in order to save themselves from a presentment, It
232 CITT DOCUMENT No. 87.
measures about Six Hundred Square yards to the West end of
the School house, but it will be much more Convenient to Pave as
far as the Street which goes across into Bennet Street, and then
the whole will Contain near Six Hundred and Ninety ; The Schools
part of the Abutment is about Thirty three Square Yards, And
the Water can be Conveyed no other Way, but thro' the Yards of
the two Schools, into Bennet Street, the whole Charge of a Gutter
may be Fifteen Pounds, the abutters Expect the Town pay a third
of it.
Ordered, That a Report be Accordingly prepared to lay before
the Town, on Tuesday next.
Ordered, That the following Report be made to [289.] the In-
habitants at the Meeting by adjournment on Tuesday next, Viz'.
Pursuant to the Vote of the Town, upon the Petition of Samuel
Kneeland —
We the Subscribers have Attended the Service of us — Have
seen mr. Kneeland the Petitioner — and his Father, who is Surety
for the Debt. And are of Opinion.
That Sufficient Estate can be found to Satisfy ; And that this
Affair has been Carried on with so much Obstinacy on their part,
that they do not deserve the Compassion of the Town, but, that
the}' ought by all lawful Ways to be Compel'd to Discharge the
Debt.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 5, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hntchinson
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[29O.] Upon Complaint, that the Road or High way over
Boston Neck is much out of Repair —
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr., Caleb Lyman Esqr.
and mr. Middlecott Cooke be and hereby are desired to take Speedy
Care to have the Necessary made, in the most prudent manner
they can.
Liberty is Granted to mr. Joseph Flood Junr. to Dig up the
Pavement, and Open the Ground in Summer Street, at the lower
end, thereof, in Order to lay a new Drain from his Cellar, to run
into the Common Shore in said Street — Upon Condition that he
forthwith make good the Ground and Pavement again, and keep
the same in repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the
Select men.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 9, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hutchinson
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 233
mr. Clarke
mr. Cooke
[291.] Mr. Hutchinson Informs that the Chains belonging to
the Great Fire Engine (under the Care of mr. Underwood) are too
short for the drawing it, and Prays that Orders may be given to
have them lengthned — Accordingly,
Mr. Hutchinson is desired to take care that the same be
effected.
Upon reading the Votes of the Town at their Meeting Yesterday
Appointing a Committee to wait upon the Captain General, relating
to the Battery near Fort hill.
Voted, to wait upon the Captain General on Fryday next, at
Ten O'Clock in the forenoon, — and that mr. Savell be directed to
Notify the Gentlemen of the Committee, not here present, with
this Appointment, Desiring them to meet at the Town house, at
that Hour, in order to Attend the Service.
Upon the Vote of the Town Yesterday, relating to the Ejecting
off and Prosecuting in the Law, such Person or Persons as shall
be found Trespassers, and have made Encroachments on the Towns
Eights in the Lands on and about Fort hill
[292.] Voted, That mr. Hutchinson and mr. Cooke be a
Committe to Enquire into the Circumstances of that Affair — And
to get what light they can therein, and Report to the Select men,
in Order to farther Proceedure.
Mr. Chambers One of the Grave Diggers appeal d according to
Order, and was Informal that Complaints had been made that they
neglect their Duty in the Burying of Negroes Indians &c. and
having given answer to the said Complaints to the Satisfaction of
the Select men — They gave him Orders for the time to Come,
Strictly to observe the Laws relating to the Burying of Negroes &c.
Mr. Nathanael Gay of Dedham Appear'd and Informs that be
has several large Peices of Oak Timber lying on the neck of
Boston, about which he has a Suit now depending in the Law,
that by reason of their largeness it is very difficult removing them
— and therefore Prays the Select men would please to indulge him
[293.] So far as to let them lye there three or four Months longer,
in which time he hopes the Affair will be determined.
Voted, That this request be Granted, Provided he turns them
within the Fence, and lays them Close together.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 16. 1740.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Cooke
Mr. Joseph Hubbard Complains that the High "Way, from the
upper end of Bartons Rope Walk so Called, leading up Fort hill
is so miry at some Seasons of the Year, as it is impracticable for
loaden Carts Trucks &c. to pass and repass, that for many Years
past he has been at Considerable Charges thereon, And Prays that
234 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
the Select men would now lend their Assistance in mending the
said Waj', that so he may not lose the benefit of [294.] Letting
his "Ware house, Building Yard and Wharf lying near the same
which he is in danger of, while the said Way lyes in the Condition
it is now in — And therefore Prays the Select men would please
to View the place, Consider his Motion and Act thereon, as in their
Goodness they shall think Convenient.
Voted, That the Select men will View the said High Way, and
Consider what may be proper to be done in the Affair.
Mr. Speakman &c. appear'd and Informs that the Wheat, that
is now, and of late has been Sold, is lighter than Usual, Upon
which Consideration they humbly apprehend the Assize of Bread
last Stated is too large, Praying the Select men to Consider thereof,
and Order the assize to be alter'd if they see fit.
Upon a Motion made by mr. John Earle, Master of the Fire
Engine Praying that mr. Gibbins Sharp may be Admitted into
his Company in the room of [295.] mr. Thomas Listen Deceased,
and recommends him as a Suitable Person if the Select men shall
Approve of him. The said Sharp appearing also, and Informing
he had obtained a Dismission from Capt. Lyman, for this Service.
Voted, That he be approved of, and admitted accordingly.
Upon a Motion made,
Ordered, That mr. Savell Notify the Original Grantees, of Land
and Flatts near the Fortification on Boston neck, or their Succes-
sors that the Select men, desire they would give them a Meeting
next Wednesday, on the affair of their Engagement to keep off the
Sea from Damnifying the High Way.
According to the Vote of the Town, the Select men and Com-
mittee, Appointed to wait upon the Captain General, Attended that
Service on Monday last the 14th. April, Requesting His Excellency
to Give Order for removing the Encumbrances on the Battery
Ground near Fort hill, that so the Artillery and Stores may be
preserved and put in a proper Condition for Service.
[296.] To which His Excellency was pleased to Answer that
he would give an Order to the Select men concerning the same, the
next morning.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 18. 174.0.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Cooke
Whereas in Answer to the Request of the Select men, in behalf
and by Order of the Town, Praying His Excellency the Governour
to Give Order for removing the Encumbrances on the Batter}'
Ground on Fort hill, and putting the Artillery and Stores in a
proper Condition for Service, His Excellency has been pleased to
direct Capt. Edward Tyng to See the same Effected, And to
Attend the Select men for their Assistance, and for defraying the
Charge, Therefore,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 235
Voted, That the Select men will be Assisting [297.] to the
said Capt. Edward Tyng, and will defray all such Charges as he
shall expend therein, with Our Advice and Consent.
Upon a Motion made by Capt. Tyng for some Powder to Scale
the Guns &c.
Voted, That an Order be drawn upon mr. William Salter,
keeper of the Powder house, to deliver One Barrel of Gun Powder
to Capt. Edward Tyng and another to Lieut. Isaac White, Out of
the Stock belonging to the Town of Boston, for the Use above
mentioned.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 23, 1740.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
mr. Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Ordered, That the Assize of Bread be Stated at Eleven Shil-
lings p. Bushel for Wheat and Three Shillings and Six pence
allow'd for Charges, Computed as follows, Viz*.
oz- dr
[298.] Of Penny White Loaf 3. 3.
Wheaten 4. 13.
Household 6. 6.
Six penny Wheaten Loaf llb. 12. 12
Upon the Complaint of Major Hill, and others, respecting South
Street. The Select men having View'd the same.
Voted, That mess™. Jonas Clarke and Thomas Hancock be and
hereby are desired to take care to have the Necessary repairs made
in South Street in the most prudent manner they can.
Voted, That mess™. Clarke and Hancock be and hereby are also
desired to take care for Repairing the High Way, at the Upper
end of Bartons Rope Walk, leading up Fort hill the same being
Complain'd of, by mr. Joseph Hubbard, as Entred the 16th.
instant, and that they do it in the most prudent manner they
can.
Major John Hill one of the Overseers [299.] Of the Poor,
Appeared and Informs, that the Overseers, about the Month of
September last, Received for the Use of the Work house, Fifteen
Cord of Fire Wood, at Forty two Shillings p. Cord, amounting to
Thirty One Pounds Ten Shillings, That they received it of Thomas
Fisher, who became Bound to Indemnify the Town, on Acco'. of
John Lashley, whom he Imported into this Town, and who Died in
the Alrnshouse.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April, 28, 1740.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman EsqT.
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
236 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Whereas Mary Boyd from Rhode Island has for some time past
been under warning to Depart the Town which as yet she refuses
to do — and now lodges at mr. Kents the Carpenter.
Ordered, That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to
follow the Steps of the Law in [3OO.1 that Case made and
provided.
Upon Sundry Complaints exhibited against John Stringer —
according to order he Appear'd before the Select men, But uot
being able to give Satisfaction to them concerning the faults
Alledged against him.
Voted, That the said John Stringer be and hereby is Discharged
and Dismissed from any further Service as a Watch man of the
Town.
Ordered, That mr. Savell take care to Supply his place for the
present ; until a Suitable Person Appear, and be Approved by the
Select men to be put in his room.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 30, 1740.
Present.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth a [3O1.] Warrant
directed to the Constable of Boston.
In His Majesties Name Requiring them forth with to Warn all
the Free holders and other Inhabitants of the said Town (within,
their Precincts) that have an Estate of Forty Shillings p. annum
of Free hold in Land within this Province or Territory at the least ;
Or other Estate to the Value of Fifty Pounds Sterling, to Convene
at the Town house, upon Wednesday the Seventh of May next at
nine o'Clock in the forenoon, then and there to Elect and Depute
One or more Persons (being Freeholders and resident in the
Town) according to the Number Set and limited by an Act of the
General Assembly, to Serve for and Represent them in a Great
and General Court or Assembly, appointed to be Convened held
and kept for His Majesties Service at the Court house in Boston
upon Wednesday the Twenty eighth Day of May next ensuing ;
and so De Die in Diem during their Session and Sessions, accord-
ing to a Precept under the Hand and Seal of Edward Winslow
Esqr. Sheriff of the County of Suffolk bearing Date the Twenty
Ninth Day of April [3O£.] In the Thirteenth Year of His
Majesties Reign annoq Domini 1740
And in like manner, Requiring them to Warn all the Freeholders
and other Inhabitants of the said Town qualified as the Law
directs, to meet at the same time and place, to Chuse One Clerk
of the Market ; to Consider the Petition of Sundry Inhabitants for
Liberty to Inclose a part of the Towns Land on Fort hill, for a
Bowling Green, during the Towns Pleasure ; and to receive the
Reports of Several Committees.
To Agree upon Conclude and finish such other Matters and
things as were under Consideration at former Meetings and Con-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 237
tmued to be further debated at this, and also such other matters
as may be proper for their Consideration at this meeting.
Voted, That the Rev. mr. Samuel Mather be desired to Open
the Town Meeting on Wednesday next, with Prayer ; and mr.
Hutchinson is desired to wait on mr. Mather to Inform him hereof.
[3O3.] Voted, That mr. Hancock and mr. Cooke be Desired
to give Necessary directions and orders to mrs. Wardell to provide
a Dinner for Thirty-five Gentlemen, on Wednesday next.
Upon the Complaints of mr. Savell and others against Andrew
Coffin, One of the Watchmen of the Town, for his Unfaithfulness
and negligence in that office &c. the said Coffin having made his
appearance before the Select men according to Order, but not
giving them Satisfaction.
Voted, That the said Andrew Coffin be and hereby is dismiss'd
and Discharged from any further Service as a Watchman.
Voted, That Abia Holbrook be admitted a Watchman in the
room of Andrew Coffin — and that mr. Savell take care that a
Suitable Person Supply mr. Holbrooks place, until One shall be
approved of and Admitted by the Select men.
Mr. Underwood appear'd and Informs that the Engine under his
Care was bro't to Work first at the Fire which broke out last Week
at the House of mrs. Rawlings — and [3O4.] mr. Earl Informs
that the Engine under his Care was first bro't to Work on the Fire
which broke out the same Day at the House of mr. Jacob Holyoke.
and they desire that the Premium Granted by the Town at their
Meeting the 10th. of March last, may be drawn for accordingly.
Voted, That the Drafts be accordingly made on the Town
Treasury the next Draft Day.
Mr. Haislup appear'd and Desires the Select men, would please
to Appoint a Person to inform of the breach of the By-Law, re-
specting the seasonable Sweeping of Chimnies.
Mrs. Dyre appear'd and Prays the Select men would please to
Appoint a time to run the line between the Town and her Land at
Bull's Wharf so Called.
Voted, to Attend that Service next Fryday at Ten o'Clock in
the forenoon.
[3O5.] At a Meeting of the Select men, May. 14, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mary Glasire and her Child, from Newport Rhode Island, are
Admitted Inhabitants, mr. John Breck, having given Bond to In-
dt-mmfy the Town from all Charges on their account as the Law
directs.
Mr. Nathanael Gardner is hereby Appointed a Viewer and
Sealer of Cord Wood within the Town of Boston ; and has been
duly Sworn to the faithful Discharge of the said Office, as the
238 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Law directs ; And he is to be Allowed, Four pence p. Cord for so
much Wood as he shall View and Seal, the same to be paid by the
Byer.
The said Gardner's Precinct to be the Long Wharf mr. George
Tilley's and mr. Israel [3O6.] Hearsey's Wharves. And he is
Carefully to see to it, that the Laws in that Case made and pro-
vided, be duly Observed and kept.
Mrs. Mary Glasire has Liberty Granted her to Open a Shop in
this Town.
Mr. Josiah Baker, Master of the Small North Engine informs
that the Horse of said Engine is rotten and unfit for Use, Praying
for a new one.
Voted, That Capt. Forsyth be desired to View the same, and if
it be Needful to have a New One, that he give directions and
orders therefor, that the same be done in the best manner, as soon
as may be.
Mr. William Maccarty being about to take down an Old Wooden
house in half Square Court (formerly the Estate of the Hon.
Isaac Addington Esqr.) Prays for Liberty to set his new House
which he intends to Build there, further into the Street, in Order
to make it more uniform with [3O7.] his other Brick house, and
proposes that he will in Exchange therefor, give in some part of
his Land where a Barber's Shop now Stands, into the said High
Way, both which lines to run according to a Draft or Plan Exhib-
ited to the Select men.
And having taken the affair into Consideration and also Dis-
coursed with mr. Thomas Gushing Junr. Attorney to mr.
Thompson of London whose Land is on the other Side of the
Street Who Opposes the Motion, as it will be a great Damage to
mr. Thompson's Estate — The Select men are of opinion, That
what Land is offered by mr. Maccarty by way of Exchange is in
no wise equal to what he desires to have given to him ; And fur-
ther that the Street will be much Straitned thereby, And there-
fore,
Voted, That mr. Maccarty 's Petition, as above mentioned, be
not Granted.
Upon Complaint that mr. Alexander Hunt has Stop'd the High
Way leading from Fort hill to his Ship Yard.
Voted, That mr. Clarke and mr. Hancock be [3O8.] a Com-
mittee to See that the said High be laid open again, and that they
Report thereon, next Wednesday.
At a Meeting of the Select men, May 21, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Samuel Butler, Desires Liberty to admit a Taylor, as an
Under tenant to him, in the Chamber of the Tenement which he
Leases of the Town, Viz'. Number Two in Dock Square.
SELECTMEN'S MIXUTES, 1740. 239
Voted, That the Select men will Consider this Motion when mr.
Butler informs them of the Person to be so Admitted.
The Select men having Signed the Return on the Sheriffs Pre-
cept for Choice of Representatives — Deliver'd the same to mr.
Constable [3O9.] Hastings, in Order to his Notifying the Gentle-
men Elected, and to Summon them to Attend that Service, and to
return the Precept to the Town Clerk, by him to be delivered to
the Sheriff.
The Petition of Thomas OBrj'an, to be Admitted a Ticket Por-
ter — Read, together with a Recommendation from Several Mer-
chants — the said Bryan being also present.
Voted, That the said Thomas OBryan be and hereby is approved,
and admitted one of the Ticket Porters within the Town of Bos-
ton Upon Condition that he give Bond with Sufficient Surety as
the Law directs. And that he have the Ticket Number 8.
Whereas frequent Complaints have been made against Rowland
Power (a Ticket Porter N°. 8) as being Disorderly and given to
Drink.
And Whereas he has been Once and Again Admonished there-
of, but no Reformation appearing — Therefore,
Voted, That the said Rowland Power be and hereby is dismiss'd
from that Employment [31O.] and thatrnr. Savell be directed to
receive his Ticket and lodge the same with the Town Clerk — and
that his Bond be delivered up, if desired
Mr. Josias Byles Junr. is hereby appointed a Viewer and Sealer
of Cord Wood within the Town of Boston, And having been duly
Sworn to the faithful Discharge of the said office as the Law di-
rects, He is to be Allowed Four pence p. Cord for so much Wood,
as he shall View and Seal, to be paid by the Buyer, —
The said Byles's Precinct to be Wentworths Wharf and the
Town Dock.
And he is Carefully to see to it, that the Laws in that Case
made and provided, be duly Observed and kept.
Mr. Nathanael Barber is hereby appointed a Viewer and Sealer
of Cord wood within the Town of Boston, And has been duly
Sworn to the faithful Discharge of the said Office as the Law
directs — And he is to be allowed Four pence p. Cord for so much
Wood [311.] As he shall View and Seal, — and the same to be
paid by the Buyer — The said Barbers Precinct to be mr. Hutch-
insons, mr. Halsey's and mr. Colman's Wharves. And he is Care-
fully to See to it, that the Laws in that Case made and provided,
be duly Observed and kept.
At a Meeting of the Select men, may 26, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke.
240 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Florentia the Wife of Odrian Dupee, Dorothy Butler and Agnea
Fettes. lately Imported into this Town from New York by Albertua
Bosch in the Sloop Wheel of Fortune — Are admitted Inhabitants,
mr. Benjamin Bagnall having given Bond to the Town Treasurer
in the Sum of Three Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the Town, as
the Law directs
[312.] Whereas Several Gentlemen, who are Original
Grantees or Proprietors of Land and Flatts near the Fortification
on Boston Neck, upon the Desire of the Select men, did give them
a Meeting some time since, At which time it was Represented them,
that it was Expected of them, to fulfill the Conditions of the
Original Grant of the Town, by keeping out the Sea &c.
Whereupon the Gentlemen promised they would speedily en-
deavour a Meeting of the said Proprietors, in Order to come into
some measures to prevent the Damage Complain'd of — Since
which nothing has been done there in — Wherefore.
Voted, That mr. Clarke and mr. Hancock be a Committee to
wait upon the said Proprietors, or some of them, and in the Name
of the Select men to move them — that something effectually may
be done therein, as soon as may be — And that they Report there-
on, at the next Meeting.
According to Order, as Entred the 21st. Instant, mr. [313.]
Savell having received of Rowland Power his Ticket N°. 8. and
lodg'd the same with the Town Clerk — Ordered that the Bond
given by him and the Hon. William Clark Esqr. be delivered up
to mr. Clark who became Surety for him.
Mr. Joseph Clarke is hereby Appointed a Viewer or Sealer of
Cord wood within the Town of Boston and having been duly Sworn
to the faithful Discharge of his Office as the Law directs, He is to
be allowed Four pence p. Cord for so much Wood as he shall
View and Seal, to be paid by the Bu}-er.
The said Clarke's Precinct to be Clarkes Wharf and Scarlets
Wharf, at the Northerly end of the Town.
And he is carefully to See to it, that the Laws in that Case
made and provided be duly observed and kept.
Mr. Jonathan Chandler is hereby Appointed a Viewer and Sealer
of Cord wood, within the Town of Boston, and having been duly
Sworn to the faithful Discharge of the said office, he is to be
Allowed Four pence p Cord for so much Wood as he shall View
and Seal, to be paid by the Buyer
[314.] The said Chandler's Precinct to be the Wharves of
Major John Hill, mr. Thomas Hill and mr. William Wheeler Junr.
at the Southerly end of the Town. And he is Carefully to See
to it, that the Laws in that Cose made and provided, be duly
observed and kept.
Mr. Solomon Townsend is hereb}- Appointed a Viewer and
Sealer of Cordwood, within the Town of Boston, And having been
duly Sworn to the faithful Discharge of the said Office, he is to
be allowed Four pence p. Cord for so much Wood as he shall
View and Seal, to be paid by the Buyer.
The said Townsend's Precinct to be the Wharves of mess™. Lee,
Waldo, Byles and Blanchard, at the Westerly part of the Town.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 241
And he is Carefully to See to it, that the Laws in that Case
made and provided, be duly observed and kept.
Mr. John Nichols is hereby appointed a Viewer and Sealer of
Cord wood, within the [315.] Town of Boston, and having been
duly Sworn to the faithful Discharge of his Office, he is to be
allowed Four pence p. Cord, for so much Wood as he shall View
and Seal, to be Paid by the Buyer.
The said Nichol's Precinct to be from Verins "Wharf at the North
end of the Town and so round to the North Mills, inclusive. And
also the Wharves not as yet assigned to any Sealer from Colmana
Wharf to Wentworths Wharf exclusive.
And he is Carefully to See to it, that the Laws in that Case
made and provided, be duly Observed and kept.
Mr. Hopestill Foster, Ilousewright, is hereby appointed a Viewer
and Sealer of Cordwood within the Town of Boston, And having
been duly Sworn to the faithful Discharge of the said Office, he is
to be Allowed Four pence p Cord, for so much Wood, as he shall
View and Seal, to be paid by the Buyer.
The said Foster's Precinct to be the Wharves Southward from
Major John Hill's Wharf to- the Fortification on Boston neck.
And he is Carefully to See to it, that the Laws in that Case
made and provided be duly observed and kept.
[316.] At a Meeting of the Select men, June 2, 1740.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Doctor Douglass and Dr. Clarke Informs that One Elizabeth
Quonyear, at the Sign of the Hawk in Summer Street near mr.
Checkley's Meeting house is Sick of the Small Pox, according to
the best of their Judgment — And further gave it as their Opin-
ion, that if the Select men inclin'd to remove her to the West
part of the Town, it might be done with Safety, provided it be
done immediately. Wherefore,
Voted, That it is Necessary for preservation of the Town from
the said Infection, that the said Quonyear be removed to the
House of mr. Benjamin Clough, at the Westerly part of the Town,
formerly used as an [317.] Hospital on like Occasions.
And that Capt. Forsyth, mr. Clarke, mr. Hancock and mr.
Cooke be and hereby are desired, to take Order for her Safe re-
moval thither, with all Convenient Speed.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 4, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
242 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Upon Complaint that the Negroes, Indians &c. take Liberty to
Walk the Streets, after Nine O'Clock at Night, and often behave
in a rude and disorderly manner. — Contrary to the Laws of this
Province in that Case made and provided.
The Heads of the several Watches were sent for and appeared
accordingly —
And were directed and Ordered to take Care that their Several
Companys should Attend, and [318.] the Watch be Set at
Nine o'Clock in the Evening until further Order, and that they
exert themselves to restrain the Disorders among the Negroes &c.
Complain' d of, following the Steps of the Law therein.
Mr. Stephen Greenleaf, Blacksmith, is admitted One of the
Company belonging to the Fire Engine under the Care of mr.
Henry Howell, in Summer Street, in the room of mr. John Taylor,
who has the Charge of the Work house.
Capt. Josiah Sheldon, lately come from Suffield with his Family
Appeared before the Select men, and made known his Desire to
Dwell in this Town, and be admitted to the Priviledges of other
Inhabitants.
Voted That Capt. Sheldon be and hereby is Admitted accord-
ingly with his Family upon giving Bond to the Town Treasurer in
the Penalty of Five Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the Town as the
Law directs, and mr. Ebenezer Hinsdell of Deerfield, and mr.
Benja. Sheldon of Northampton are [1519.] Accepted as Bonds
men.
Mess". Clarke & Hancock being Appointed a Committee to wait
upon the Proprietors of the Land and Flatts near the Fortification,
as Entred the 26th. may List — Reported as follows.
That they had attended that Service — and that the Gentlemen
have Promised, that the High way, Shall be Secured from Damage
by the Tides, according to their Obligation by the Original Grant of
the Town, as soon as was possible.
Michael Turpin, A Tenant of mr. Benjamin Cloughin the House
lately taken up for an Hospital — Appear'd and Informs that upon
the Desire of Several of tlie Select men, and for the Accomoda-
tion of the Town in the present necessity, he had removed from
his Family, and had taken Separate Lodgings, for which he had
agreed to Pay Thirty Shillings p. Week.
[32O.] At a Meeting of the Select men, June 11, 1740.
Present —
The Hon. John Jeffries, Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Cooke
John Theobald being Ordered to be present, appear'd accord-
ingly, and Informs that he came into this Town from some
time in February last, with his Wife and One Child, and his Wive's
Mother, he was ordered to procure Bondsmen to Indemnify the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 243
Town as the Law directs, in the Sum of Three Hundred Pounds,
& to appear with them next Wednesday.
Upon Information that the Platform at the Town Dock is in
danger of falling if something be not Speedily done to prevent it,
and the Shops now Standing thereon.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. Caleb Lyman Esqr. mr.
Clarke and mr. Hancock be a Committee to View the same, and to
[321.] Order the doing what they may think proper to be done,
for the Security of the said Platform and Shops.
Upon a Motion made and Seconded
Voted, That the Visitation of the Publick Schools within the
Town, Pursuant to the Vote, and Order of the Inhabitants, at
their Annual meeting the 10th. of March last, be Attended on
Monday the Twenty third of June Current — and that the follow-
ing Gentle men be desired to accompany the Select men in the Sd.
Visitation, Viz'.
The Hon. Adam "Winthrop Esqr.
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
The Hon. Ezekiel Lewis Esqr.
The Hon. Samuel "Welles Esqr.
The Rev. mr. John Webb
The Rev. mr. Joshua Gee
The Rev. mr. Mather Byles
The Rev. mr. Jeremy Condy
The Rev. mr. Ellis Grey
mr. Thomas Cushing Junr.
mr. Edward Bromfleld
mr. James Allen
[322.] Ordered That mr. Savell give Seasonable Notice to
the Reverend Ministers of his appointment, and that they be
desired to meet at the Council Chamber on said Day, at Ten
o'Clock in the fore noon.
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr., and mr. Cooke be desired to
give directions to mrs. Wardell to provide a Dinner for Twenty
Gentlemen on that Day.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 18, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hutchinson
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Upon the Motion of mr. Samuel Butler, as Eutred the 21rt. of
May last, mr. Jeffries Esqr. & mr. Cooke having View'd the Tene-
ment in the occupation of the said Butler, & Consider'd his Motion,
They Report it as their opinion [323.] That it is adviseable to
Grant Liberty to the said mr. Butler, at his own Charge, to make
an Entry and Door, thro' his Shop to go to his Chamber for the
accomodation of an Under Tenant. — Upon Condition, that at the
end and expiration of his Lease, he leave the Partition and Door
244 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
&c. which he shall make as aforesaid standing — Or else take them
away, and put the Shop &c. in the same State and Condition as it
is now in, as shall be judg'd most Convenient by the Select men,
for the time being.
And that upon these Conditions he may admit an Under Tenant,
provided he be first Approved by the Select men.
Voted, That this Report be Accepted.
Abraham Tuckerman is Admitted a Watch man, in the room of
John Stringer, who was lately dismissed from that Service.
Upon Information that the Doctors, are of Opinion, That it
may be probable that mrs. took the Small Pox from a Bed
in the House of mrs. Bryant, which was [324.] In use at the
Hospital last Winter, when that Distemper was there.
Voted, That it is for the Safet}' of the Town that the said Bed
and Quilt be removed from said Bryants to the Hospital at the
Westerly part of the Town, and that another Bed be sent to her in
lieu thereof — And that mr. Hancock be desired to take care the
same be affected forth with.
John Wood'by a free Negro man, appear'd and Complains, that on
the 10 Instant, he was taken up in the Street by John Rice One of
the Watchmen as he was going from his Day labour in the Evening
to his Lodging, was Bound and Imprisoned, and Obliged to pay
Thirteen Shillings before he could gain his Liberty, and all without
any legal process — Which he humbly Apprehends is against Law
and Justice, and Prays the Select men would advise him how to
act in the affair.
Voted, That mr. Savell. be directed to Notify and Warn John
Rice, to attend on the Select men, [325.] next Wednesday, in
the afternoon, to make answer to the Complaints exhibited against
him as above.
John Thebault Weaver from Dedham, with his Wife and
Daughter, and his Mother in Law Ann Le Moyne are admitted
Inhabitants, Samuel Foster and William Wardell having given
Bond with the said Thebault to the Town Treasurer to Indemnify
the Town, as the Law directs.
Paul Bryan is hereby Approved & Admitted One of the Ticket
Porters within the Town of Boston, mr. Richard Gridley and mr.
John Clarke, having given Bond according to Law.
Ordered That the Ticket Number 18, be delivered him.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 20, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Ccoke
[326.] Mr. Savell Informs that Mrs. wife of a
Tenant of mr. Benja. Clough in the House now Used for an
Hospital, is Dead, and that it is humbly desired the Select men
would assist in giving her decent Burial. — being very poor.
Voted, That mr. Savell be Impowered and directed to take Care
of her Burial, And that he give an Accoe. of the Charge of digging
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 245
a Grave, and of the Porters in Carrying the Corps — That the
same may be paid out of the Town Treasury.
At a Meeting of the Select men, June 25, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Cooke
Mr. Joseph Birch is hereby appointed a Viewer and Sealer of
Cord Wood within the Town of Boston, and having been [327.]
duly Sworn to the faithful Discharge of the said office, He is to be
Allow'd Four pence p. Cord, for so much Wood as he shall View
and Seal, to be paid by the Buyer. The said Birch's Precinct to be
the Bull Wharf so Called at the lower end of Summer Street, and
mess". Grays & Parkers Wharves, at the Southerly end of the Town.
And he is Carefully to See to it, that the Laws in that Case
made and provided, be duly Observed and kept.
Benjamin Hatch and Mary his Wife, and their Daughter Ruth
Hatch, lately from Harwich are admitted Inhabitants, mess".
Samuel Sturgis and Enoch Freeman having given Bond to the
Town Treasurer together with the said Hatch to Indemnify the
Town, as the Law directs, in the Sum of Two Hundred Pounds.
John Rice One of the Watchmen appear'd upon the Complaint
exhibited against him by John Woodby a free Negro Man, as
Entred the 18 June Current, and gave the Select men an acco'. of
his proceedings in that Affair [328.] But Woodby not appearing
according to Order, the said Rice was dismiss'd, with a Caution to
Act prudently in all such matters for the future.
Major John Hill Appear'd, and made a Proposal praying the
Select men to take the same into Consideration — Which is as
follows Viz'. That if the Select men think fit, He will hire the Salt
Marsh belonging to the Town, on Boston Neck (which for Several
years past has been let to mr. David Collson) for the terra of
Five years, at the Rent of Fifteen Pounds p. annum and that he
will Drain the said Marsh Ground, which he apprehends will be of
great advantage to the Town hereafter.
On Monday last the Twenty third Currant The Select men
Visited the Publick Schools in the Town, Pursuant to the Vote of
the Inhabitants at their annual meeting, in March last, being
accompanied by [329.] The following Gentlemen Viz'.
The Hon. Adam Winthrop Esqr.
The Hon. Edwd. Hutchinson Esqr.
The Hon. Ezekiel Lewis Esqr.
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
The Rev. Doctor Sewall
The Rev. mr. Welsteed
The Rev. mr. Byles
The Rev. mr. Condy
mr. Thomas Gushing
mr. Edward Bromfield and
mr. James Allen
246 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
And found the said School under a good Regulation , the Num-
ber of Scholars in each School were found as follows Viz4.
In the South Grammar School in School Street — 85
In the North Grammar School in Benuet Street — 60
In the middle Writing School in Queen Street — 83
In the South Writing School in Common Str — 53
In the North Writing School in Love Lane — 270
551
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 30, 1740.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Thomas Hutchinson Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[33O.] On Fryclay last the 27th. of June Current, The Select
men met at Bulls Wharf, the lower end of Summer Street, upon
the Desire of mrs. Dyre and run the line between the Town
and Said Dyre, and Staked out the High Way, taking the Meas-
ure from the Well on the North Side of the said High Way, which
is agreeable to the Record thereof made in the Year, 1G83.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 2, 1740.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Joseph Savell Informs that the Steps of the Cellar under the
Town house in his Improvement are out Repair.
Whereupon, mr. Cooke is Desired to get them Repaired.
Ebenezer Winborn who has Attended [331.] at the Hospital
in the West part of the Town — during the Sickness of Eliz*.
Conyer, of the Small Pox, informs that mrs. Swane, said Conyer's
Mother, Desires to be released from her Confinement there —
Whereupon,
Ordered, that mrs. Swane be accordingly dismiss'd, taking Care
to be well Cleansed, & go forth with fresh Cloaths, and that She
keep with her Sister Neal in Long Lane until further Orders.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 4, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
The Petition of a Considerable Number of the Inhabitants of
this Town, presented to the Selectmen, Setting forth the Generous
offer made by Peter Faneuil Esqr, of Erecting a Market house at
his own Cost and Charge, if the Town [332.] Shall give leave
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 247
therefor — And Desiring that a Meeting of the Inhabitants may
be Speedily Warned, in order to Consider of and determine upon
that matter — Read and Accordingly
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth a Warrant directed
to the Constables of the Town of Boston,
In His Majesty's Name Requiring them forthwith to Warn all
the Free holders and other Inhabitants of the said Town, duly
Qualified as the Law directs to Convene at the Town House, on
Monday the fourteenth of July Current, at Nine o'Clock in the
Morning, then and there to Consider the Petition of Sundry of the
Inhabitants, that the Town would give leave for the Erecting a
Market house on Dock Square, for the Town's Use and Service,
at the Cost and Charge of Peter Kaneuil Esqr. (who, as is repre-
sented in said Petition, has generously Offered to Erect the same)
And that the By Law Establishing a market, so far as it respects
Buying [333.] Provissions out of the Market, may be repealed,
that so, all Persons may be at Liberty at all times to Buy in any
part of the Town ; And also to do what may be thought proper to
be done thereon. &c. &c.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 11, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries P^sq*.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Clarke and mr. Cooke having been at the Hospital at the
West part of the Town this Day — finding that Elizabeth Conyer
who has lately had the Small Pox there, is well recovered —
Report as follows, That they think it Adviseable that Ebenezer
Winborn and Phillip Conyer who have attended at the Hospital
be dismiss'd from further Service there — and that the said
Elizabeth Conyer Continue there, under the Care of Betty Woodby,
who lives in the House, until further Order, the [334.] Said
Woodby having offered to Board her for Thirty Shillings p. Week.
Voted that this Report be accepted.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 16, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Thomas Hutchinson Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Hugh Hall Esqr. Desires Liberty to Rebuild a Tomb in the
South Burying place, and to bring in his Bricks &c. by the Alms-
house, Whereupon,
The Question was put,
And it pass'd in the Affirmative — Provided he takes Care for
putting up the Fence again in good Order.
248 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
[335.] At a Meeting of the Select men, July, 23. 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Speakman and others, Bakers, Appear'd, Informing that
the Price of Wheat is risen, & therefore pray the assize of Bread
may be Alter'd accordingly.
Upon Consideration of the Petition of Richard Bill Esqr.
Hugh Hall Esqr., and Sundry others, Inhabitants of the West
part of the Town of Boston, presented to the Town at their
annual Meeting in March last, for placing a Fire Engine in that
part of the Town, — and the Vote of the Town thereon.
Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr., Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hancock and mr. Cooke be a Committee to View an Engine
that is offered to Sale in the hands of mr. Jonas Clarke [336.]
Enquire into the Circumstances thereof, and the price of it, or of
any other and Report thereon.
Mr. Savell Informs he has Warned Mary Baker to Depart the
Town, the said Mary coming lately into this Town by Land from
Long Island.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 28. 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Thomas Hutchinson Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Elisha West Appear'd and Informs that Jane Gibbs Single
Woman is come lately from Sandwich, and Resides at his House.
Ordered, That the Assize of Bread be Stated at Thirteen Shil-
lings p. Bushel [337.] for Wheat and Three Shillings & Six
pence allow'd for Charges ; Computed as follows, Viz', of
oz
Penny White Loaf 2. 13.
Wheaten 4. 3.
Household 5. 9.
Six penny Wheaten Loaf 1"". 9. 4.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July, 30, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Thomas Hutchinson Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Upon Application made by mr. William Maccarty Praying the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 249
Select men to Reconsider their Vote, pass'd the 14th. of May last —
Denying him the Liberty of Setting his new Building further on
the Street than the Old house stood in half Square Court, which he
has lately taken down, for Reasons mentioned — The Select men
[338.] went again upon the Spot, & View'd the same, and have
agreed with the said Maccarty as follows, Viz*. That in Considera-
tion of his going Back, Two feet and Eight Inches at the Corner
of his Brick Shop or Office, and leaving the same for an High
Way, he should have Liberty to Stretch a line from the South
West Corner of his House fronting on King Street, where mr.
Henry Laughton now Dwells, to the North East Corner of his
Brick house fronting on said half Square Court, where the said
Maccarty now Dwells, and that the said Line shall be the bounds
of said new Building upon the Street or High Way
Mr. James Stevens Mariner, from Glocester with his Wife
Elizabeth, and Two Servants Namely John Ware and William
Nason, are admitted Inhabitants, the Sd. Stevens together with
Joseph Hiller and Benjamin Bickner having given Bond to the
Town Treasurer, in the Penalty of Two Hundred Pounds to In-
demnify the Town, as the Law directs.
[339.] Mr. Clarke is Desired to See the Bridge at Olivers
Dock Repaired as soon as may be.
Mr. William Scott desires leave to Set up a Shop of Eight feet
Square, on the Platform at the Town Dock — which being Con-
sider'd, It's thought inconvenient to Let out any part of said Plat-
form at present.
Mr. Savell is Ordered to Notify John Mc. Guire One of the
Ticket Porters to Attend next Wednesday, to make Answer to a
Complaint made against him for Abusing mr. Wendell &c.
Whereas John Fling and Peter Curtice Two of the Ticket
Porters having Inlisted themselves as Voluntiers, and James Fair
Service, another of them following other Business.
Mr. Savell is Order'd to demand and receive their Tickets, and
return them to the Clerks Office.
[34O.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 6, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Cooke
Mr. Richard Smith Wheelwright from Roxbury with his Wife
Sarah, and four Children, namely Luke, Edward, Lucretia, and
Mary Smith, are admitted Inhabitants ; The said Smith, together
with mess". Joseph Marion and Henry Laughton having given
Bond, to the Town Treasurer in the Penalty of Two Hundred
Pounds, to Indemnify the Town as the Law directs.
Mr. Winborn Informs that William Rillow One of the Watch
men, in the South Watch house, has left that Service, and Desires
some proper Person may be put in his room —
Ordered That mr. Savell be and hereby is directed to remove
Abia Holbrook from the Dock Watch, and put him into the
250 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
[341.] South Watch in the room of said Rillow — and that he
place some proper Person in the Dock Watch to Supply said Hoi-
brooks place, till further Order.
Betty Woodby the Negro Nurse at the Hospital at the West part
of the Town, Informs that Eliza. Quonyear who lately had the
Small Pox there has been well for Five Weeks past, and being
thoroughly Cleansed and Aired Desires Liberty now to return
home.
Voted, That the said Eliz*. Quonyear have Liberty to go home
accordingly, She leaving behind her the Cloaths she had on when
she was Sick.
Mr James Nicols who hired the Towns Shop in Queen Street
desires to quit it, his Quarter ending the first Instant, to which
Day he had paid the Treasurer his Rent in full.
And mr. Daniel Tuckerman Taylor being present Desires to
hire the same, Where upon
Voted, That the Shop belonging to the Town, in Queen Street
late in the Occupation [342.] of James Niccols Barber, be and
hereby is Let to Daniel Tuckerman Taylor, for the Space of One
Year Commencing from the first of August Current, He Paying to
the Town Treasurer Fourteen Pounds p. annum, at four Quarterly
Payments clear of all Charges.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 13. 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Cooke
Mr. Savell is Ordered forthwith to take Care that Capt. Benj*.
Kent give Bond to Indemnify the Town from any Charges that
may arise on Acco4. of One mrs. Ann Brown, whom he Imported
lately from Jamaica.
Complaint being made of a Breach in the Pavement in King
Street before the [343.] Bunch of Grapes — mr. Savell is
directed to take Care the same be repaired, at the Charge of the
Proprietors.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 20. 1740.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Thomas Hutchinson Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. William Waters the keeper of the Province Hospital on
Rainsfords Island, Appeared and Informs that the time of his liv-
ing on said Island according to his Agreement with the Select men
expired the 21st. June last ; And Desires to know the Mind of the
Select men relating to his Continuance there longer — at the same
time upon Discourse had with him — He the said Waters Declared
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 251
tbat he would not Continue on said Island, unless he had the same
Allowance which was formerly agreed upon, Viz'. Fifty Pounds p.
annum [344.] With the Improvement of the Island.
Mr. Samuel Holyoke School master in Queen Street Informs
that the Town House wherein he lives and keeps his School, is
leaky and wants repair.
Voted, That mr. Clarke and mr. Hancock be a Committee to
View the same, & to Cause the Necessary Repairs to be made
accordingly.
Mr. Cooke made a Motion that the free Negroes and Indians
might be Warned to Work on the High Ways according to Law,
Wherefore,
Ordered, That mr. Savell Notify and Warn the said Free
Negroes and Indians to attend at Boston Neck accordingly next
Tuesday being the 26th. of Aug. Current
At a meeting of the Honourable His Majesties Justices of the
Peace, and the Select men of the Town of Boston, Aug. 19, 1740.
Present
The Hon. Joseph Wadsworth Esqr.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
[345.] The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
Hugh Hall Esqr.
John Fayerweather Esqr.
Jacob Royall Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Daniel Henchman Esqr.
Thomas Hubbard Esqr.
mr. Thomas Hancock
A Ward on Boston Neck, upon the Lords Bays, was then
Ordered and Appointed, from and after the Date hereof, until the
nineteenth Day of October next ensuing, inclusive — As has been
Customary heretofore — and a Warrant was Issued accordingly
directed to the Constables of the Town of Boston.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 25, 1740.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[346. ] Mr. Joseph Uran, Appeared & Informs that the Engine
whereof he is Master, (call'd the Dock Engine) was first at Work
on the Fire which broke out near the MU1 Bridge — And Prays
the Premium or Bounty allow'd by the Town may be accordingly
drawn for on the Town Treasury.
Voted, That a Draft be made upon the Treasury payable to the
said Joseph Uran, for himself and his Company, for the Sum of
Five Pounds.
Ordered, That the Assize of Bread be Stated at the Rate of
Fifteen Shillings p. Bushel, for Wheat, and Three Shillings and
252 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Six pence is allow'd for Charges. The Computation is as follows,
Viz1.
Of Penny White Loaf 2. 7.
Wheaten 8. 11.
Household 4. 15
Six penny Wheaten Loaf I1. 6. 4
Mr. Middlecot Cooke is Chosen Moderator for the month ensu-
ing.
[347.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 2, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Thomas Hu'chinson Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Joshua Blanchard presenting a Plan, from Peter Faneuil
Esqr., of a House for a market, to be built ou Dock Square,
(Agreeable to his Proposal to the Town at their Meeting on
Monday the 14th. of July last, and their Votes thereon) Desiring
the Select men would lay out the Ground in Order to begin the
Foundation ; The Select men accordingly met, went on the place
in Order to View the same, Mark'd and Stak'd out a Peice of
Ground for that use, measuring in length from the lower or East-
erly end fronting the Ware houses in Merchants Row, One Hundred
feet, and in Breadth Forty feet, which leaves a Passage Way of
Thirty feet Wide [348.] Between the Town's Shops and the
Market House to be built.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 10, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
A Petition was brought by mess™. Jacob Parker, William Fair-
field & David Cutler, Signed by One Hundred and Ninety two, of
the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston, Praying that a meeting of
said Town may be duly Called to Consider Whether they will ad-
here to their former Vote (on the 14th. of July last) for the Erecting
of a market house on the Conditions then proposed.
The Select men having Several times [349.] Discoursed with
mr. Benja. Clough about Hiring his House at the Westerly part of
the Town, which has often been made Use of for an Hospital — It
is now agreed to Hire the sd. House and Land Shop and Appurte-
nances thereto belonging, at the Rate of Twenty five Pounds, p.
annum, beginning from the Eighth Day of August 1740
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 253
Upon a Motion made,
Voted, That no more Petitions for Granting Licences be Con-
sidered by the Select men for this Year.
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. with mr. Jonas Clarke wait on
the Gentlemen the Proprietors of the Land and Flatts on each Side
the High Way, leading to Roxbury within the Fortification, and
Inform them, that unless they immediately repair the same accord-
ing to the Original Agreement with the Town, the Select men will
be Obliged to prosecute the Affair in the Law.
[35O.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 24, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Sutton Byles Informs that mr. Warner, the Distiller, by
Building a House at the South end, of the Town, has obstructed a
Water Course, which Occasions a great annoyance to the High
Way, Where upon, mr. Clarke and mr. Cooke were desired to
View the same, & to Report thereon.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Sept. 29, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
Thomas Hutchinson Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[351.] Upon Considering the Petition brought by Jacob
Parker and others, Signed by Joseph Grant and One Hundred and
Ninety One Inhabitants desiring a Town meeting may be Called,
to Consider Whether they will Adhere to their former Vote on the
fourteenth of July last for the Erecting a Market house on Dock
Square — The Question was put, Whether the Select men will now
Order a Warrant for a Special meeting in answer to said Petition?
And it pass'd in the Negative.
Mr. Chambers Informing that John Russell One of the "Watch
men is Uncapable of the Office, by reason of some Infirmity —
and Clement Parchard appearing, and being Recommended by
said Chambers as a proper Person to be admitted in his room —
He was admitted accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 8, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
254 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
[352.] Mr. Cooke informing, that Sundry Inhabitants of this
Town desire Liberty may be Granted for Planting Trees on
Boston Neck on both Sides of the High Way, at the Cost and
Charge of the said Inhabitants and others who may be inclined
to Encourage the same by further Subscriptions to be under the
Direction of the Select men.
Voted, That Liberty be Granted accordingly.
Upon a Motion made by mr. Drowne for Setting a Post before
his Shop Door in Cornhill, The Committee, Viz'. John Jeffries
Esqr. and mr. Cooke, having View'd the place, Report, that it will
much Straiten the Street, and therefore Inconvenient to Grant
his Request.
Where upon the Question was put, And it pass'd in the
Negative.
Mr. Timothy Thornton informs that the Paving of Love Street,
and Prince Street, is finished, A.nd therefore Pi-ays the Select men,
[353.] would please to See the samo measured, in Order to know
the Towns part thereof, — Voted, That the Hon. John Jeffries
Esqr. mr. Clarke and mr. Hancock be a Committee to See the
Measure thereof on Fryday next at 10 o'Clock, a. m. and to
Report there on.
Mr. Savell is ordered to go to the Masters of the Fire Engines,
and direct them to give in to the Town Clerk, perfect Lists of
their respective Companys, that so a list of all Persons in that
Service may be produced upon all Occasions, that they may be
Excused from Serving as Jury men.
Boston, October, 13, 1740.
Whereas the Petitions of Sundry Persons for Licence to Sell
Strong Drink, either as Innholders or Retailers have been
presented to the Select men, and at Several meetings Considered
by them. — A List of the names of the Petitioners, and the
Street where each Person dwells, with the actings of the [354.]
Select men upon them respectively, is here Recorded as follows,
Viz'.
Innholders, approved & Recommended, Viz'.
Joseph Bill Clarks Wharf
Increase Blake Merchants Row
Jonathan Dwight Newbury Street
Abigail Jarvis Lynn Street
Samuel May Fish Street
Richard Smith King Street
Josiah Sheldon Newbury Street
James Stevens Fish Street (Dolphin)
Retailers, Approved & Recommended, Viz4.
John Bell Ann Street
Edward Burt Lynn Street
Susanna Dechezeau Shrimptons Lane
Susanna Deschares Wood Lane
Elizabeth Fisher Cow Lane
Joseph Gilbert Hanover Street
Mary Hayes Ship Street
Thomas Inches Marlborough Street
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740.
255
[355.] Dorothy Kidder
Ralph Mayar
Mary Nazro
Hannah Orange
Katharine Peartree
Nathaniel Pearse
William Rillow
John Ridgaway
John Simpson
Mary Souther
Mary Winter
Dorothy Wharton
William Winter
Retailers, Disallowed. Viz*.
Peter Boylston
John Holt
Richard Kent
Robert Kenton
Thomas Lawlor
Phillip Marlow
John Nicols
John Nicholson
[356.] Elizabeth Pothecary
Tamson Rogers
Moses Shalley
William Smalledge
Wigglesworth Sweetzer
Alice Weaver
Elihu Wardell
John West
Retailer of Beer, Cyder &c.,
Viz1.
Phillip Marrett
Lynn Street
Lynn Street
Fish Street
Fish Street
Middle Street
Fish Street
Summer Street
Shrimptons Lane
Middle Street
Winter Street
Marlborough Street
Orange Street
Orange Street
Orange Street
Bartons Rope Walk
Middle Street
Queen Street
Ship Street
Hawkins Street
Cambridge Street
Orange Street
Newbury Street
Peirces alley
Battery March
Battery March
King Street
Shrimptons Lane
Middle Street
Middle Street
Approved and Recommended,
Hanover Street
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 15, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jefferies Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Arthur Noble and his Wife and their Two Children, From
George Town, are admitted Inhabitants, upon Condition that
[357.] He with John Noble give Bond to the Town Treasurer in
the Sum of Two Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the Town from
any Charge on their Account, according to Law.
Mr. John Morey, Appearing, Prays a Consideration of Twelve
Pounds, may be allowed him, for his Serving the Executions and
delivering Possession of the Shops &c. on Dock Square to the
Town.
Voted, That the Consideration thereof, be refer'd to Wednesday
next.
256 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Voted, That mr. Treasurer Wadsworth be desired to render a
List of all the Houses Lands &c. with an Account of all the Rents
belonging to the Town.
Upon the Petition of mr. Cornelius Linch, Praying that Liberty
may be Granted him to Open a School in this Town, for the
teaching of Reading, "Writing, Arithmetick Navigation &c.
Voted, that this Petition be refer'd for further Consideration.
[358.] Mr. Savell is Ordered to direct Mrs. Collings to
Attend the Select men next Wednesday, in Order to give Infor-
mation concerning a Blind Man She has taken into her House as
a Lodger.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 20. 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Upon Reading a Letter from Capt. John Aves, Master of Ship
Olive Branch to Thof. Hubbard Esqr. acquainting him of his
arrival from New Castle in about Nine Weeks, and that they have
had the Small Pox on board in the Passage, One man Died,
another recovered who has been Well Six Weeks, And that there
is no Person on board now to have it — And further that he has
Cleansed the Ship &c.
Voted. That Capt. Forsyth, mr. Hancock & mr. [359.] Cooke
be a Committee, to Visit the said Ship, this afternoon Examine
into the Circumstances thereof, and Report thereon as soon as
may be.
At a Meeting of the Select men, October 22, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
mr. Clarke
nir. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Bowdoin presented a Letter from James Fluker, Master of
the Ship 1'rom New Castle, Informing that he left New Castle
the 26th. of July last, and that the Day after, his Mate was taken
Sick with the Small Pox and Died in Nine Days, And that he has
Four men on board, that has not had it, that he threw over
board all the Bedding &c. belonging to his mate, and that they
have all Continued well ever Since, and Prays that some Order
may be given for his coming up with his Vessell.
[36O.] Voted, That mr. Clarke and mr. Cooke be desired
to go on board at the Charge of the Owners and Enquire into the
Circumstances of the Vessell and Company and Report thereon as
soon as may be, that further Orders may be given.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 24, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 257
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
mr. Cooke
The Committee appointed the 22d. Instant, to Visit Capt.
Flukers Ship, Report that they have Attended that Service and
Examin'd Capt. Fluker upon Oath, & find that on the 4th. of
August last, he Buried his Mate of the Small Pox, and with him
all his Bedding, And had throughly Cleansed the Ship by Smoak-
ing &c. And that since that time, and now, all are well on board.
Voted, That the Select men don't apprehend [361.] Any
Danger will Accrue to the Inhabitants of the Town by the Ship's
coming up & that a Certificate be given accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 27, 1740.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr Hancock
mr. Cooke
Voted, That Eight Pounds be allowed and Paid out of the Town
Treasury, towards Thomas Kerby's Passage to Jersey, as Entred
3d. of Sept. last, in Case he goes.
At a meeting of the Select men, Oct. 29, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Upon Representation made that the [362.] Eight Pounds,
Voted the 27th. Instant, towards the Carrying Thomas Kerb}* to
Jerse}' is not Sufficient to Obtain that end, and being Apprehensive
if he should not go he would become a great Charge to the Town,
Therefore,
Voted, That Forty Shillings more be Allowed to make it Ten
Pounds, to be pd. after his Sailing.
Upon a Motion made by inr. Clarke — that mr. William Mer-
chant, Desires to hire or Lease the Building Yard near the North
Battery.
Voted, That mess™. Waters & Glidden to whom it was Let,
Sept. 10, 1735. be desired to attend the Select men next Wednes-
day.
Mr. Josiah Baker, Master of the Copper Engine at the North
end, Appearing Informs That one of his Company, Viz4. John
Waters is a broad at Sea, and another, Viz*. Newman Greenough
has loft them — and Prays the Select men would please to Appoint
Two Persons to Succeed them ; at the same time recommended
John Newell & Henry Neu-ell [363.] as Suitable Persons, if the
Select men think fit, they having Obtained a Dismission from their
respective Captains.
Voted, That mr. John Newell and mr. Henry Newell be &
258 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
hereby are admitted into mr. Baker's Company in the room of
mess". John Waters & Newman Greenough.
Mr. Anthony Underwood Master of the Fire Engine at the Old
North meeting house, Informs that Richard Kent, One of his Com-
pany is lately Dead, and another Viz'. Joseph Harley is uncapable
of Service — And Prays the Select men would please to Appoint
Two men to Succeed them, at the same time recommended
Timothy Brown and Oliver Luckis Junr. as Suitable Persons if the
Select men think fit.
Voted, That mess™. Timothy Brown & Oliver Luckis Junr. be
admitted in to mr. Underwoods Company in the room of mess".
Richard Kent and Joseph Harley.
Upon Consideration of a Petition of Richard Bill Esqr. and
Eighty Six others to the Town [364.] At their Meeting in May
last, Praying that they may have an Engine for the Extinguishing
of Fire at the Westerly part of the Town, representing that mr.
Jonas Clarke had One to Dispose of, And that the Select men
may be Impowered to Purchase the same — And the Town Voting
the Select men to be a Committee for that end, And that they are
desired to Act and do thereon as they shall think most for the
Interest of the Town.
The Select men having Considered the affair and Viewed and
Tryed the Engine of nm Clarke's and being of Opinion that it may
be of Benefit to the Town to have an Engine placed there, and that
mr. Clarke's is a Suitable One for that Use.
Voted, That, if it may be Purchased for One Hundred & Thirty
Pounds, it be procured & placed there as the Select men shall
direct.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 5, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esq'.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[365.] Mr. Savell Informing that Capt. Joseph Hubbard
was arrived below from Bristol and had the Small Pox on board,
& that One Pasmore, & others Passengers in him was come up to
Town — Ordered, That mr. Pasmore be sent for.
Roger Pasmore being Sworn by mr. Justice Lyman declares,
Viz'. That he came Passenger in the Ship Industry Joseph Hubbard
Master from Bristol, & that they left that place, Sept. 20th. last,
that Capt. Cowley, be with Fourteen of the Ship's Company, were
all that came in her and that in Five or Six Days after they came
out One Jona. Underwood was taken down with the Small Pox &
recovered, & about Fourteen Days since John Rocket a Serv*. to
the Captain was taken ill about a Week or Ten Davs since the
Small Pox came out full upon him & that he lyes in the Steerage,
& that he the sd. Pasmore lay in the Cabin, & that Bowman
is now Complaining, Farther Says (hat the Captain the last Night
came to anchor off of Spectacle Island as he the Declarant Appre-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 259
bends on account of the [366.] Distemper, And that the Captain
he & two Sailors namely, Dumore & Thompson, came up last night
from the Vessell.
Roger Pasmore. Voted, That a Warrant be forth with taken
out in order to Send them on board again, which was accordingly
done, Signed by Samuel Sewall and Caleb Lyman Esq". Justices
of the Peace.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 5, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hancock
inr. Cooke
Mr. Glidden Appearing According to Order, presented an
Account of Charge that he had been at, on the Wharf, hired Sept.
10, 1735. of the Town, and now in his Possession, Praying that
the Select men would View the same and Allow him what they may
think proper — and now desires to resign it to the Town.
[367.] Voted, That the Select men will View the same, on
the morrow at 3 o'Clock in the afternoon.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to Send a Watch into the
Common this Evening to prevent any Damage to the Rails & Trees
there — it being the 5th. of Novr. when large Numbers of Persons
meet there.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 7, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lymau Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Jacob Wendell Junr. Informs that Capt. Lothrop is arrived
below from New Castle (with Thirty Souls on board) but has the
Small Pox on board, And Prays that a Doctor and Nurse may be
permitted to go down to him —
Voted, That Dr. Clarke be permitted to go down he taking all
possible Care (by Changing his Cloaths at the Island) to prevent
bringing [368.] The Distemper into the Town — And that Mary
Floo.l go down as a Nurse.
Voted, That a Petition be presented to His Excellency, that he
would please to give Orders for the Stopping Capt. Hubbard from
Bristol, & Capt. Lothrop from New Castle who have the Small Pox
on board & all other Vessels coming from those parts that may
have had the Small Pox or any other Malignant Distemper in their
Passage — And that Capt. Forsyth and mr. Hancock be desired to
present the same, (Which was done accordingly.)
Whereas Several Ships are Stop'd at Rair.sfords Island, having
the Small Pox on board by reason of which Sundry People must
be put on Shoar, & to prevent fieir coining off the said Island,
or others coming to the Island.
Voted, That Henry Gibbins and be sent down there
260 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
to prevent the same, and that application be made [369. J
to the Justices of the Peace, for a Warrant therefor — Which was
Accordingly Granted, Signed by Samuel Sewall and Daniel Hench-
man Esq™. with the Select men.
Whereas Capt. Joseph Hubbard Master of the Ship Industry
on the 4th. Instant, arrived from Bristol at Spectacle Island, &
having the Small Pox on board, Contrary to the Law, — made &
provided in that Case came up to Town & brought up One of his
Passengers, Viz1. Roger Pasmore, & two Men more to the en-
dangering of the Town.
Voted, That the said Hubbard be prosecuted according to Law,
And that mr. Savell Inform the Province Treasurer thereof, be
being Appointed by the Law to prosecute the same.
The Hon. John Osborne Esqr. Presented a Letter from Stephen
Hall Commander of the Ship New England Galley from London,
Informing that on the 7th. of October he Buried John Barker, with
the Small Pox, & that [37O.] on the 24th. Capt. Benja. Wanton,
Died with the same Distemper, And that Samuel Rose's Pox
turned the 24th. of October, that he had Cleaus'd his Ship &c. —
The Pilot also Informs that he had bro't up in his Boat Two Bags
of Letters from on board Capt. Hall.
Voted, that the Letters be Carried to the Hospital at the West-
erly part of the Town and there thoroughly Smoak'd & air'd, and
that Caleb Lyman Esqr. and mr. Cooke be desired to See the same
done.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 11, 1740.
Present
The lion. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hancock
Information being given that Capt. William Hinckley in the
Schooner Charlestown from South Carolina, brought James Hen-
derson with him who now lyes Sick [317.] In the House of John
Hinds at Pitts's Wharf, & that the master is now going away &
leave said Henderson on the Town.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to Notify Capt. Ilinckley to
Attend the Select men, To morrow at 3 o'Clock afternoon.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 12, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
The Rev. mr. Samuel Osborne, Appeared according to Order, &
Informs that he his Wife & One Child came to this Town with
Sylvauus Snow, and has hired part of a House of mrs. Jenkins
where he now lives.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 261
The Select men Informed bim that he must in Conformity to the
Law give Bond with Suret'ys to Indemnify the Town for Five
[372.] Years from any Charge that may arise by their residing
here — Fourteen Days was Allowed him to procure the same.
The Committee Appointed Yesterday to go down to Rainsford's
Island, Reported, that they found Capt. Cowley and mr. Willard
well Cleansed with Change of Raiment and bro't them up. — and
Capt. Hubbard Informed them that he had sent his Goods from
between Decks on Shoar & Cleans'd & Aired his Vessel, & that
his Passengers were on Shoar — and that on board Capt. Hall they
found Capt. Stanney, Capt. Gibbs & his Sister, Capt. Cramp &
Passengers — that between Decks there was Hemp, And the
Steeridge and between Decks in a very Nasty Condition, that they
advised the Captain to Send his Passengers on Shoar to Air them-
selves & put the Hemp on Shoar & Cleanse between Decks, — That
they found the Hospital in good order but that they wanted Fire
Wood. Accordingly, mr. Savell [373.] was directed to Send
down Four Cord of Wood in a Lighter going on board Capt. Hall,
to be put on Shoar at the Island.
Mr. John Hinds, Informs that John Henderson came to his
House Sick with the Fever & Ague & that he came in Capt.
Hinckley from So. Carolina.
The Committee appointed to View the Engine of mr. Clarke's
Report that they have Viewed the same & finding it in good Order,
are of Opinion That it may be adviseable for the Town to give One
Hundred and Thirty Pounds for it — mr. Clarke being present
Accepted the same.
Voted, That One Hundred and Thirty Pounds be given for the
same, and that the Select men, Acquaint the Petitioners with the
same & that they will Attend on Fry day next in order to appoint a
proper place to put it in, which when done it be removed there
accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 14, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[374.] Mr. Jones, appearing on acco*. of Capt. Hoar and
Acquaints that Capt. Hoar has on board Sixteen Convicts from
Bristol, but promiseth that not One of them Shall be Suffered to
come on Shoar, but that he will keep them in Irons until an oppor-
tunity offers to Transport them to Virginia.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 17
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
262 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
The Committee appointed to Enquire into the Circumstances of
the Vessels & Passengers at Rainsfords Island, Report, that they
have Yisited the Ship Industry, Joseph Hubbard Master, & find
that he hath put John Rocket Bowman and Jona. Underwood
on Shoar with all the Glass &c. between Decks, on the Island, &
that he had thoroughly Wash'd and Cleansed the Vessell by
Smoaking &c. & [375.] That all his men on board had
Cleans'd and Aired themselves, So that they Apprehend, that he
leaving Rocket Bowman and Underwood with the Glass &c. on
the Island he may be permitted to come to Town with his Vessell
without any danger to the Inhabitants
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 19, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mrs. Rebekah Young, Appearing Informs that She with One
Child is lately come into this Town, from Harwich to Visit her
Sister, that She intends to return in the Spring, & that She hath
brought with her to the Value of Two Hundred Pounds in Money
and Household Goods.
Liberty is Granted her to tarry until the Spring and then to
return to Harwich with her [376.] Child, or give Security to
Indemnify the Town.
Mess". Speakman & Furnass, appearing Informs that mr.
Thomas Green haih bought up Twelve Hundred Bushels of Wheat
in Order to Ship off, mr. Speakmau Says that he hath but Seven
Hundred Bushel by him, which is more than all the rest of the
Bakers have And if this Wheat i-s Ship'd off the Town will Suffer
thereby — And Also Inform that they are willing to give the money
for it at the rate it was Purchased.
Capt. Osborne Complains that it is Impracticable for Capt. Hall
to put his Hemp on Shoar at Rainsfords Island, by reason there is
no Wharfe to Land it on, nor Shed to receive it in, and therefore
proposes to have it hoisted on Deck, in Order to have it Aired as
much as possible they can in that place.
Voted, That the Select men do by turns, Inspect the Several
"Watches within this Town.
[377.] Whereas by an Act of the Province made at their
Sessions in May, 1738. Obliging all Vessels coming from Sea,
where an}' Infectious Distemper is or hath lately been to come to
anchor as near Rainsfords Island as may be, in Order to put the
Sick Persons and infected Goods on Shoar — and it being imprac-
ticable to get any Bulky Goods on Shoar for want of a Wharfe to
Laud them on & what niny be got on Shoar is liable to receive
Damage for want of a Shed to House them in.
Voted that John Jeffries Esqr. be desired to draw up a Petition
to lay before the General Court, Praying that a Wharfe & Shed
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 263
may be Erected there — and that he lay the same before the Select
men at their next Meeting.
Upon the Petition of mr. Corn Linch — Praying as Entred the
15th. of Oct. last, being fully Considered —
Voted, That the said Linch be & hereby is approved of, & has
Liberty granted him accordingly, to keep a School within this
Town for teaching Reading Writing Arithmetick [378.] Naviga-
tion &c. so long as he Continues to behave himself to the Appro-
bation of the Select men for the time being.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 21, 1740.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Thomas Hubbard Esqr. Appearing made Application on behalf
of Capt. Hubbard that his Vessel may be permitted to come up to
Town — and the Select men taking into Consideration the Com-
mittees Report, as entred the 17th. instant, having fully Con-
sidered the same.
Voted, That upon leaving John Rocket & Jona. Underwood the
Persons that have been Visited with the Small Pox, and also
Joseph Bowman wth. their Bedding Cloths &c. & all the Glass
that was between Decks, behind at the Island, the Vessel may be
permitted to come up to Town without any danger to the Inhabi-
tants.
A Certificate was given Accordingly.
[End of the Sixth Book of the Selectmen's Minutes. — W. H. W.]
SEVENTH BOOK
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES.
[1.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 22, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Jonas Clarke
mr. Thomas Hancock
mr. middlecott Cooke
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth a Warrant, directed
to the Constables of Boston — In His Majesty's Name, Requiring
them forthwith to Warn all the Freeholders and other Inhabitants
of the said Town (within their Precincts) that have an Estate of
Forty Shillings p. annum of Freehold in Land within this Province
or Territory at the least, or other Estate, to the Value of Fifty
Pounds Sterling to Convene at the Town house upon Tuesday the
Twenty fifth Day of November Current, at Nine [2.] o'Clock in
the forenoon, Then & there to make Choice of & Depute (if they
See Cause) One Person being a Free holder & Resident in the Town,
to Serve for & Represent them, in the Great & General Court or
assembly, now Convened held & kept for His Majesty's Service,
at the Court House in Boston in the room of Thomas Hutchinson
Esqr. who is Sail'd for Great Britain According to a Precept under
the Hand & Seal of the Hon. John Quincy Esqr. Speaker of the
Honourable House of Representatives, bearing Date the Twenty
first Day of November, In the Fourteenth Year of His Majesties
Reign A.D. 1740
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. be desired to Wait upon the
Rev. mr. Mather Byles & in the Name of the Select Men to Desire
him to Open the Town Meeting with Prayer on Tuesday next.
The John Jeffries Esqr. according to [3.] Order presented a
Draft of a Petition to the General Court, Praying that a Wharfe &
Shed may be Erected on Rainsfords Island for the Convcniency of
Landing Goods which was Accepted and Signed by the Select
Men and Ordered to be delivered to the Representatives of Boston
to present.
It being represented that the Cloaths of the Persons that was
bro't up from Rainsfords Island are thoroughly air'd (Except
Capt. Forbes's) Voted, That mr. Sifvell be directed to deliver them
they Paving the Charge — and that the Watchman be Dismissed.
264
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 265
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 24, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[4.] Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an Assize of
Bread, at the Rate of Sixteen Shillings p Bushel for Wheat, &
Three Shillings and Six pence p Bushell Allow'd for Charges, which
is Computed as following Viz*.
oz. dr.
Of Penny "White Loaf 2. 6
Wheaten 3. 9.
Household 4. 12.
Six penny Wheaten Loaf llb. 5. 6.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 1, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke.
The Committee Appointed to Visit the Circumstances of the
Vessels & People below, Reported, that they went down to Rains-
fords Island, & on board the Ship King George, [5.] Capt.
Thomas Lothrop, and the New England Galley, Capt. Stephen
Hall that at the Hospital, there is the Five Persons that have had
the Small Pox, Viz'. Jon". Underwood, & John Rocket that came
in Capt. Hubbard are well Clean'd & Physick'd, that said Rocket
wants Change of Raiment, & that Joseph Bowman who was put
on Shoar is Cleans'd & Aired. A Certificate was given for the
Said Underwood & Bowman to come up to Town.
And from on board Capt. Lothrop, the Captain & Benj*. Lam-
bert who have been Clean'd & Physick'd but not thoroughly
Cleans'd from the Scabs, & that Walter Edwards One of his hands
(whose Wife is with him) has never had the Small Pox, & that
they have Visited Capt. Lothrops Vessel, & the Sailors Chests, &
find that they have been thoroughly Cleans'd & Aired, So that
they don't Apprehend any danger by the Vessels coming up to
Town, Provided they put the Captains Desk with the Linnen &
Books & a Picture that hung near where the Captain lay, on Shoar,
[6.] and leave the Capt. Lambert & Edwards with his Wife at
the said Island.
Voted, That a Certificate be given accordingly.
And on board Capt. Hall find that he has sent Samuel Rose on
Shoar, & that between Decks they found Eight Bundles of Hemp,
Several Cases of Linnen & Casks, & that the Capt. had taken four
Bundles of the Hemp upon Deck, and air'd them as much as the
Convcniency he had would allow of, & had Cleans'd the Steerage
206 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
& Cabin & put the Bed that Capt. "Wanton Dyed on, a Shoar, &
the other Beds that the Sick Persons lay on he threw over at Sea,
and that they Apprehend it Impracticable to put the Hemp on
Shoar at the Island to be air'd — as it ought to be, for want of a
wharfc to Land it on and a Shed to put it in.
Dr. Clarke being present & being asked his opinion respecting
the Infection being Conveyed by the Hemp if it should be Lauded
in the Town — Answered lhat he Apprehended there would be
danger — mr. Justice Stoddard [7.] and Henchman beiug present
& the Affair being Considered it was proposed that the Ship be
permitted to come up to Bird Island, upon Condition that the Capt.
take his Hemp out there as soon as possible and Carry it by water
to the Westerly part of the Town to a place Called the Copper
Works & there Land & Air it, until further order, & that the Capt.
Suffer no Persons to come on board the mean while & after the
Hemp is removed, he take Care, thoroughly to Smoak & Cleanse
the Vessel — Capt. Osborne being present engaged that the above
should be Coinplyed with — Thereupon.
Voted — That a Certificate be given for permitting the Vessel
up as far as Bird Island ; upon the Conditions aforesaid, & that
Samuel Rose be permitted to come up in the Vessell at the same
time.
The Rev. mr. Samuel Osborne, appearing according to Order,
as Kntred Nov. 12th. last, and offers mr. John Darrell for his [8.]
Bondsman which being Accepted,
Voted, That the said Osborne, his Wife & one Child be ad-
mitted Inhabitants, Upon Condition that he with the said John
Darrel give Bond to the Town Treasurer in the Sum of Two
Hundred Pouuds to Indemnify the Town from any Charge, on
their account for Five Years according to Law.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 3, 1740.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqp.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Oliver Luckis Appearing, Desires Liberty to Build a Fish
house of about Ten foot long and four feet Wide on the Towns
High Way, near the New Ferry place at the North end, to Stand
there, during the pleasure of the Select Men for the time
being.
[9.] Voted, That Capt. Forsyth, Caleb Lyman Esqr. and mr.
Cooke be desired to View the place proposed & Report thereon,
next Wednesday.
A Motion being made concerning the Convicts Imported from
Bristol by Capt. Dennison & Capt, Hoar & for whom as yet they
have not given Bond.
Ordered, That mr. Savell be directed to Notify the said Capt.
Dennison & Capt. Hoar to Attend the Select Men, & that that he
also be directed to go on board the sd. Denuisous Vessell & See
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 267
what Number of Convicts he hath now on board, having Imported
Thirteen in Number.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 5, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Clarke
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[1O.] Capt. Hall, Informed that he had Landed his Hemp
&c. & in all other respects Complyed with the directions given him
— And there fore desires Liberty that his Vessell may be permitted
to come up to Town — The Select Men Apprehending there will
be no danger thereby.
Voted, That a Certificate be given for his Ship to come up
accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 6, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries EsqT.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Hall, Informing that according to Orders he had carried
his Hemp to the Westerly part of the Town to the Copper works,
but that mr. Benjamin Colman who hires the House there refuseth
to take it in.
[11.] Mr. BenjV Colman being Sent for, gave Liberty for the
Housing of it in said Store.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 10, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Treasurer Wadsworth, presented an Account of Stephen
Minot Esqr. where by it Appears that there will be due to the
Town for Rent of the House & Lands on Boston Neck Leased to
him, One Hundred & Fifty Pounds the 28th. Jan. next— Which
Jonas Clarke Esqr gave his Promise to Pay.
Samuel Sellon Blacksmith from London Appearing Desires
Liberty to Open a Shop in Marlborough Street.
It Appearing to the Satisfaction of the [12.] Select Men that
the said Sellon brought with into the Town, Effects Sufficient to
Indemnify the Town as the Law directs.
Voted, That Liberty be granted accordingly.
Doctor Clark Informs that it is now near Three Months Since
the Small Pox broke out on board Capt. Lothrop & Twenty One
2G8 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Days Since the Capt. who was last taken was Sent on Shoar, &
that Walter Edwards who came in the Ship Supposed not to have
had the Small Pox has been kept below under an Apprehension
that he might have it, he now Offers it as his Opinion that there
may be no danger from his coming up to Town with his Wife.
Upon which with the Consideration of the loss of time & Charge
it has been to said Edwards whilst there.
Voted, That the said Edwards & his Wife & Benja. Lambert, the
Person who was Visited with the said Distemper, & Henry Gibbins
the Person Sent down to keep Guard there, may be permitted to
come up to [13.] Town without any danger to the Inhabitants —
A Certificate was given Accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 18, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Upon Consideration of the Desire of Capt. Lothrop, that he
may be Admitted up to Town, And also the Report of Dr. Clark
who gave it as his Opinion, that the said Lothrop was free from
any Infection, & might be permitted to come up to Town —
without any danger to the Inhabitants.
Voted, That Capt. Lothrop, & Mary Flood the Person Sent
down for a Nurse, be permitted to come up to Town accordingly.
A Certificate was given accordingly.
[14.] Isaac Peirce Appearing according to Order, upon Com-
plaints made against him for Disorderly Ringing the North Bell,
& being Reprimanded, promised reformation in that Matter.
Upon a Motion made & Seconded,
Voted, That Application be made to the next Quarter Sessions,
that the Paragraph in the By-Law forbidding Selling any Provi-
sions out of the Market may be repealed, that so all Persons, may
be at Liberty to Carry their Marketing wheresoever they please
about the Town, in order to dispose of the same in Conformity to
a Vote of the Town of the 14th. July last, in accepting the Pro-
posal of Peter Faneuil Esqr. for Erecting a Market on Dock
Square.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 22, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[15.] Mr. Joseph Hubbard, One of the Owners of the Ship
Industry Joseph Hubbard Master from Bristol desires that the
Glass &c. landed at Rainsford Island may be permitted to be
brought up to Town, And Also desires that John Rocket who was
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 269
put on Shoar at the said Island the 17th. of Nov. last, by reason
of his having been Visited with the Small Pox may have leave to
come up, being impaired in his Health by reason of the Difficulties
he there Undergoes — Dr. Clarke who has Visited the Persons
put on Shoar there, being Sent for & Acquainted with the Circum-
stances of the said Rocket, gave it as his opinion that he may
come up to Town without any danger to the Inhabitants.
Voted, that the Glass be permitted to be brought up to Town,
& also the said Rocket, Upon Condition that he put fresh
Cloaths on & leave those he has Wore at the Island until
further Order.
[16.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 24, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Richard Furnace is Admitted a Ticket Porter, upon Condition
that he gives Bond to the Town Treasurer as the Law directs, and
mess™. Joseph Calef & Patrick Burck is Approved & Accepted to
deliver him the Ticket Number, 20. upon their Executing a Bond
accordingl}'.
Mr. John Buttolph, Appeared & renewed his Request for hiring
the Cellar under the Town house which was in the Occupation of
his late Father as Entred the 4th. of June last — Voted, That the
said Cellar be & here by is Let to the said John [17.] Buttolph
for the Space of One Year, Commencing the 7"1. of April last, at
the Rate of Fourteen Pounds p. annum.
Mr. George Beekmore, Informs that about Fourteen Days since
he took into his House as Tenants Gershom Holden his Wife &
One Child who lately came from Dorchester, that they brought
no Effects with them (except House hold Goods) to his know-
ledge.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to make Careful enquiry
about them, & Report thereon next Wednesday.
M™. Grace Lewes, Informs that about Eleven or Twelve Daya
Since, She took into her House as an Inmate a Young Man who
came from Mary land with Capt. Kidder, that he is Sick, & hath
Nothing to Support himself.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to make enquiry about him,
& Report thereon next Wednesday.
Capt. Nath1. Cunningham, Informs that [18.] One Adam
Dixou was a Tenant in his House at Bartons point, that about a
Week or Ten Days since, he with his Wife went off, (& hath not
been heard of, since) & left two Small Children in the House with-
out the least Subsistence, & also Informs that the said Dixon &
his Wife some Years ago came into this Town in Capt. Orrok
Voted, That the Town Clerk be directed to See if there was any
Bond given to Indemnify the Town from any Charge by the said
Dixon & his Wife, when they came first into this Town.
270 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Robert Mc.Millian & his Wife Jane lately from Hopkinton, are
Admitted Inhabitants, Upon Condition that mr. John M°.Clelau
with him, give Bond to the Town Treasurer to Indemnify the
Town from any Charge upon their Account for Five Years, in the
Sum of One Hundred Pounds.
Robert McMillion is Admitted a Ticket Porter [19.] upon Con-
dition that he gives Bond to the Town Treasurer as the Law
directs, and mr. Sam1. Gerrish Junr. is Approved & Accepted as
his Surety — The Town Clerk is directed to deliver to him the
Ticket N°. 19, upon their Executing a Bond accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 29, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to Order the Butchers to
take down the Rails they Use in the Streets to hang their Meat
upon, the Inhabitants being much incommoded there by in Walk-
ing the Streets — and if any should persist so to do, that he Prose-
cute them in the Law.
[SO.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 31, 1740.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Forsyth Informs of One Abiah Sherborn from Maiden, &
one mrs. Crosman, that they have lately come into this Town, and
now dwell in a House of mr. Thomas Goodwin.
Information being also given of One Downing with his
Family, in Wings Lane, And also Abigail Richardson a Woman,
said Do wing hath taken into his House with him.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to Warn all the above Per-
sons to depart the Town according to Law.
Capt. Forsyth, Caleb Lyman Esqr. and [21.] mr. Cooke being
Appointed a Comtee. to View the place proposed by mr. Oliver
Luckis to build a Fish house upon, as Entred the 3d. of Dec.
instant — Report that they are of Opinion, that Liberty may be
Granted to the said Luckis accordingly, he Paying to the Town
Treasurer for the time being, Ten Shillings p annum for the Use
of the said Ground, to Commence the 1st. of January next, the
said Shed to Stand there during the pleasure of the Select men for
the time being.
Voted, That this Report be accepted, & that the said Luckis
have Liberty accordingly, he Paying the Rent & performing the
Conditions above mentioned
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740. 271
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 7, 1740.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[22.] Mr. Savell Informs of One Abigail Richardson, who
came Passenger in Capt. Carnel last August & is now with One
Downing in Wings Lane, that she is said to be now in Travel & is
likely to be come a Charge to this Town — mr. Savell is directed to
look out for said Masters Return.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an assize of Bread, at the
rate of Twenty Shillings p. Bushel for wheat, and Three Shillings
& Six pence p. Bushel, Allow'd for Charges, which is Computed as
follows, Viz'.
Of Penny white Loaf 2. 0.
Wheaten 2. 15
House hold 3. 15
Six penny Wheaten Loaf ln. 1. 12
Major John Hill, Appeared & renewed his Proposal for Hiring
the Salt Marsh belonging to the Town on Boston Neck, as Entred
the 25th. of June last, & Prays that it may be Speedily Considered
& Determined.
[23.] Ordered, That mr. John Peirce, have the Charge of the
Copper Engine, at the Westerly part of the Town — & he is al-
lowed nine men — besides himself — Viz1.
(John Peirce)
Samuel Sprague
Ebenezer Messinger
Thomas Crafts
John Brown
William Russell
Samuel Emmes
Thomas Kimball
Richard Surcomb and
Thomas Barnard
And in Case there should happen any differences at any tim«
among them — that they should want to put out, or take in any
man, John Peirce that has the charge of the Engine, shall give an
acco'. of the same to the Select men for their Allowance & Orders
for their proceeding — And at any time if a Fire should break out
the said Peirce is Ordered to Improve the said [24.] Engine,
where he thinks he may do the most Service, and to take Care,
That at no time, the Doors of the Engine House be Obstructed by
Snow &c. And to Work the said Engine, Once every month,
from the first of April to the first of October ; and to See that
the Engine and Pails be kept in good Order.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 8, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. *
972 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
m*. Hancock
mr. Cooke
M*. Joseph Peirce, Informs that there is an Indian Man
belonging to Capt. Underwood, Sick with the Small Pox, at
Rainsfords Island, that there is another Indian Man & Henry
Carter a Boy there, which never had the said Distemper. There-
fore,
Voted, that Application [25.] be made for a Warrant to Im-
power Eben Winborn to be Sent down as a Guard to keep Persons
from coming on or going off said Island, which being granted by
Edwd. Hutchinson & Anth°. Stoddard Esqr. Two of His Majesty's
Justices of the Peace, & Signed by the Select Men, said Winborn
was Sent down accordingly, also
Voted, That Mr. Savell or bis Son, go down to the said Island,
& enquire into the Circumstances of the People there.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 10, 1740.
Present
Caleb L}Tman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke.
Mr. John Savell Junr. who was Sent down to Rainsfords Island
to inquire into the Circumstances of the People there, as entred
the 8th instant, Reports, That there was an [26.] Indian Man,
named Josiah, Sick with the Small Pox who is very bad, also
that there is a Boy who did belong to Capt. Underwood, but
now belongs to Capt. William Minck, Mr. Savell also Informs
that they "want Provissions Wood Physick &c. for the People
there.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to procure & Send down to
the said Island all Necessaries for them Accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 14, 1740.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Complaint being made that the Engine lately Erected at the
Southerly part of the Town, for the Weighing of Hay, is not
true, that thereby the Buyer is much [27.] Wronged — Mr.
Nath11. Wardell Junr. the Officer appointed for the weighing of
Hay being Sent for & Informed thereof, he desired that a time
might be Appointed when the Select Men or Some of them might
be present to see the sd. Engine tryed. Therefore —
Voted, That Jonas Clarke Esqr., & mr. Cooke be a Committee
to See the said Engine tryed as aforesaid.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740-41. 273
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 21, 1740.
Present.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. John Earle, Master of the Fire Engine near the New North
Meeting house, Informs that Jeremiah Gushing One of his Com-
pany is Uncapable of Service & desires to be Dismissal therefrom
— Prays the Select Men, would ploase to appoint One Person to
[28.] Succeed him — at the same time recommended Sam1.
Brown as a Suitable Person, if the Select Men think fit.
Voted, That mr. Samuel Brown be & hereby is admitted into
mr. Earle's Company in the room of mr. Jeremiah Gushing
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 26, 1740.
Present.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Thomas Hubbard Esqr. his Acco'. relating to the Ware house on
the Town Dock in his Occupation, by which it Appears there if
due to the Town for the Ground Rent, Ninety four Pounds to the
first of January, 1740, being Examined by the Select Men, was
Accordingly Allowed.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an [29.] assize of
Bread, at the rate of Twenty Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat, and
Three Shillings Six pence p. Bushel Allow'd for Charges, which is
Computed as follows, Viz'.
oz.
Of Penny White Loaf 2. 0.
Wheaten 2. 15.
House hold 3. 15.
Six penny White Loaf llb. 1. 12.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 28, 1740.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Information being given that Reuben Higgins with his family,
are lately come into this Town, from Truro in Order to reside
here — Ordered, that mr Savell Notify the said Higgins to be here
next Wednesday.
[SO.] Mr. Phillip Abbot Painter, Prays he may be Admitted
a Tenant to the Town in the Small Shop, lately Occupied by mr.
Jonathan Foster on the Town Dock, when the same is to be Let
again.
The Several Collectors of Taxes for the Year Current, Viz*.
274 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
mess™. Jacob Sheaf e, John Stamford and John Goldthwait, Ap-
peared and Proposed to the Select Men for their respective Bonds-
men, the following Persons, who was Approved of by them ac-
cordingly, Viz*.
Mr. Jacob Sheafe, for the Sum of Nine Thousand Pounds, mr.
Kobert Patteshall and Thomas Lambert Esqr. Sureties.
Mr. John Stamford, for the Sum of Seven Thousand Pounds,
mr. Francis Rightou & Deacon Jacob Parker Sureties.
Mr. John Goldthwait, for the Sum of Five Thousand Pounds,
mr. Joshua Blanchard, and mr. Thomas Goldthwait, Sureties.
[31.] Memorandum,
Mr. Jacob Sheafe One of the Collectors of Taxes for the Current
Year, having been duly Sworn to the faithful Discharge of the
said Office, Appeared & gave Bond together with mr. Robert
Patteshall & Thomas Lambert Esqr. Sureties to the Town Treas-
urer, in the Penal Sum, of Eighteen Thousand Pounds A Certifi-
cate thereof was given him, directed to the assessors of the Town
of Boston.
Mr. John Staniford, another of the Collectors of Taxes for the
Year Current, having been duly Sworn to the faithful Discharge of
the said office, Appeared & gave Bond together with mess™. Francis
Righton and Jacob Parker Sureties, to the Town Treasurer in the
Penalty of Fourteen Thousand Pounds — A Certificate thereof
was given him, directed to ihe Assessors accordingly.
Mr. John Goldthwait, the other Collector of Taxes for the
Year Current, having been [32.] Also duly Sworn to the faith-
ful Discharge of the said office, appeared, & gave Bond
together with mess™. Joshua Blanchard and Thomas Gold-
thwait Sureties, to the Town Treasurer in the Penalty of Ten
Thousand Pounds —
A certificate thereof was given him, directed to the Assessors of
the Town of Boston.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 4, 1740.
Present.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Ordered, That mr. Savell wait on His Majesties Justices of the
Peace, & the Gentlemen the Overseers of the Poor, within the
Town, and acquaint them that the Select Men Desire they would
please to give them a Meeting at the Council Chamber on Fryday
next, at five o'Clock in the Afternoon, in Order to agree upon a
Visitation of the Town, [33.] And upon a Motion made,
Voted, That it be desired, that the Vacancy s in the Fire Wards,
might be filled up at the same time.
At a meeting of the Honourable His Majesties Justices of the
Peace, the Gentlemen the Select men and Overseers of the Poor
within the Town of Boston, at the Council Chamber, Fryday,
February, 6th. 1740.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740-41. 275
Present.
The Hon. Edwd. Hutchinson Esqr.
The Hon. Anth°. Stoddard Esqr.
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
John Fayerweather Esqr.
Joshua Winslow Esqr.
Jacob Royall Esqr.
Justices of the Peace
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Thomas Hancock
mr. Middlecott Cooke
Select Men
[34.] The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr.
William Tyler Esqr.
Joshua Cheever Esqr.
Andrew Oliver Esqr.
mr. Edward Bromfield
Major John Hill
Capt. William Downe
mr. Samuel Hunt
mr. Isaac White
Overseers of the Poor
A General Walk or Visitation of the Town was then Agreed
upon to be Attended on Monday the Ninth of February Current,
at Nine o'Clock in the Morning, if the Weather be fair, If not then
on Wednesday following the 11th. instant, and it is also agreed to
meet at the Council Chamber in the Evening of the said Day of
Visitation, to Report the State of the Town &c.
. The order is as follows, Viz1.
[35.] Ward Number, One
The Hon. Edwd. Hutchinson Esqr.
Capt Alexander Fors3-th
mr. Samuel Hunt
mr. Richard Buckley
Ward, Number Two
The Hon. Joseph Wadsworth Esq*.
Abiel Walley Esq'.
mr. Isaac White
Capt. Nathanael Barber
mr. Samuel Holland, Constable
Ward, Number Three,
Habijah Savage Esqr.
John Fayerweather Esqr.
Joshua Cheever Esqr.
m*. Peter Thomas
mr. Benja. Babbidge
Ward, Number Four
William Tyler Esqr.
Jacob Royall Esqr.
276 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
[36.] Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Capt. Daniel Pecker
inr. Andrew Symmes Constable
Ward, Number Five
The Hon. Anth°. Stoddard Esq'.
Daniel Henchman Esqr.
mr. Middlecott Cooke
mr. John Staniford
mr. John Sailler, Constable
Ward, Number Six
Thomas Hubbard Esqr.
Ozenbridge Thacher Esqr.
Deacon John Phillips
mr. Robert Duncan, Constable
Ward, Number Seven
Hugh Hall Esqr.
Capt. Jeffery Bedgood
Deacon Jacob Parker
mr. Thomas Eyre, Constable
[37.] Ward, Number Eight
Joshua Winslow Esqr.
Capt. William Downe
mr. Jacob Sheafe
mr. Samuel Hastings, Constable
Ward, Number Nine
Samuel Sewall Esqr.
Andrew Oliver Esqr.
mr. Joshua Blanchard
mr. William Crowell, Constable
Ward, Number Ten
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr.
Francis Borland Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Henry Dyre
mr. John Decoster, Constable
Ward, Number Eleven
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Major Samuel Sewall
mr. Edward Bromfield
[38.] mr. William Salter
mr. Stephen Winter, Constable
Ward, Number Twelve
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
mr. Thomas Hancock
Major John Hill
mr. John Taylor
mr. Stephen Rogers, Constable
The Town Clerk is desired to give forth Copies of the above
Order or Sortment accordingly.
Mr. Henry Berry, Capt. Benja. Pollard and mr. John Games,
were Chosen Fire Wards within the Town of Boston, in the room
of Stephen Minot Esqr. mr. Andrew Tyler, and mr. John Lee.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740-41. 277
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 11. 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[39.] Information being given that Elias Trask with his Wife
and Three Children are lately come into this Town from Brantrey,
in Order to reside here.
Ordered, That mr. Savell, Notify the said Trask to be here
next Wednesday.
Information being given by Thomas Hubbard Esqr. that Abigail
Richardson lately Imported from Ireland by Capt. Carnell, is now
Sick at James Downings in Wings Lane & near her time of Tra-
vail, that She is a Stranger, & hath neither Friends nor Money to
Support her.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Certify to the Overseers of the
Poor, That the Selectmen Apprehending her to be a proper object
of Publick Charity Recommend her to be taken Care of at the
Charge of the Province.
f4O.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 18, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Hancock, Informs, That there is a Negro Man, who is very
Poor & now Sick belonging to Grover at the South end,
that the said Grover hath freed the said Negro, & will now take
no Care of him.
Ordered, That mr. Savell Notify the said Grover to Attend next
Wednesday.
Mr. William Merchant Appearing & Renewing his Request for
Hiring the Ship Yard formerly in the Occupation of mess™. Glid-
den & Waters near the North Battery, as Entred Jan. 28th. last —
The Select Men not knowing but that the Town at their Meeting in
March next may have Occasion to Improve part [41.] Of it —
think it may be Convenient to defer the Affair until that Meeting is
over, And that if the Town doth not Improve it, he Shall then
have it, as the}* shall Agree, and in the meantime mr. merchant
have Liberty to Improve part of said Yard so as to put the Town
under no Inconveniency if they want it.
Mr. William Salter, Informs that some time since the Fire
Wards within this Town, Seized Nine half Barrels of Powder,
Viz'. Six half Barrels from mr. John Cookson and three half Bar-
rel from mr. John Cams, and that the Money arising for the Fines,
part of which belongs to the Town, is in the hands of mr. Sheriff
Winslow.
Voted, That the Town Treasurer be desired to wait on Col.
Winslow in Order to Obtain the Towns part thereof of him.
278 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
[42.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 19, 1740, a.m.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Information being made by mr. Isaac Gridley, That Henry
Nickerson a Servant in his House, was taken with the Small Pox,
& desired there might be Suitable Provission made for his removal
to a proper place — And Dr. Clarke, Dr. Cutler, & Dr. Bulfinch
upon Visiting, the said Person gave it, as their opinion, that it
was the Small Pox.
Voted, That said Henry Nickerson be directly with all prudent
Care removed to the House at the Westerly part of the Town,
hired by the Town for that purpose, and that mess™. Hancock
and Cooke be desired to see the same effected &c.
[43.] February, 19, 1740, pm.
Mr. Hancock and mr. Cooke, Reported that the Person Visited
with the Small Pox as above, was Accordingly Removed to the
said House, And that they had agreed with Betty Wou'dbe a Negro
Woman in sd. House, to be there as a Nurse for him. And that
mr. Gridley Informed them, that there is about Three Hundred
Weight of Hemp, (the remains of all that was betwixt Decks
which came in Capt. Hall) in his Hands. Which he promised to
keep in a private place by it self, & take all proper Care about
it.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 23, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
mr. Grover, appearing according to [44.] Order relating
to a Negro Man, named Primus by him freed without giving
Security to the Town, as the Law directs, (which Negro is now
very Sick & Infirm.) The Select Men read over to mr. Grover
the Law in that Case made & provided, upon which he Promised
to take Care of & Provide for said Negro, so as to Save the Town
harmless from any Charge by him.
Information being given, that Remick Cole lately from London,
is now Sick, And that he hath neither Friends nor Money to Sup-
port him, being a Stranger.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Certify to the Overseers of the
Poor, that the Select men Apprehend him to be a proper Object
of Publick Charity — and Recommends him to be taken Care at
the Alms-house at the Charge of the Province.
The Select men Agreed whh John Wou'dbe, a [45.] Negro
Man to Attend as a Watchman at the Hospital at the Westerly
part of the Town for Thirty Shillings p. Week And Thirty Shil-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740-41. 27!)
lings p. Week for Betty his Wife as a Nurse for the Young man
now Sick of the Small Pox there.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 25, 1740
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Whereas mr. March, some time ago, bought the Bricks on
Fort hill, & was to give an Acco1. of Work done for the Town
Amounting to Four Pounds fifteen Shillings Therefore
Voted, That the acco'. be Ballanced therefor.
[46.] Andrew Coffin Appearing according to Order upon
Complaints made against him for his Neglect in Ringing the 5 &
9 o'Clock Bell, and being Reprimanded therefor Promis'd ref-
ormation in that Matter upon which the Select Men agreed
to Continue him sometime longer in that Service
Voted, That the belect Men meet on Fryday next, in Order to
Grant a Warrant for the Annual Meeting for the Choice of Town
Officers for the Year ensuing.
Voted, That the Town Clerk be desired to wait on the Assessors
for an Attested Copy of their List and Valuation of Estates and
Faculties for the Current Year, to be lodg'd with the Town Clerk,
as the Law directs ; to be produced, if Occasion shall require, to
determine any disputes which may happen to Arise, respecting the
Qualification of Persons offer- [47.] ing their Votes at Publick
Town Meetings.
Mr. Savell Informs that upon enquiry after Capt. Hoar who
bro't into the Town a Number of Convicts, the said Hoar had
carried Two Women away with him to South Carolina.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 27, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Cooke
Ordered, That the Town Cleric Issue forth a Warrant directed
to the Constables of Boston In His Majesty's Name, Re-
quiring them forthwith to Warn all the Free holders and other In-
habitants of said Town, duly Qualified, Rateable at Twenty Pounds
Estate to a Single Rate [48.] (Beside the Poll) to Convene at
the Town House on Monday the Ninth of March next, at Nine
o'Clock in the forenoon, Then and there to make Choice of meet
Persons to Serve the Town the Year ensuing, as Select Men, Town
Clerk, Overseers of the Poor, Constables and other Town officers,
as the Law directs ; To Grant such Sum or Sums of Money as
shall be judg'd Needful for the Relief of the Poor, & Defraying
other Necessary Charges ; To Consider of some proper Method for
280 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Supplying the Town with Fire Wood ; And to receive the Reports
of Several Committees.
They are alike Required to Warn all the Freeholders to meet at
the same time and place in Order to give their Votes for a Reg-
ister of Deeds for the County of Suffolk — &c. &c.
Voted, That the Rev. mr. Mather B} les be desired to Open the
Town Meeting on Monday the 9th. of March, with Prayer — and
that [49.] Caleb Lyman and Jonas Clarke Esqr. Wait on him, &
desire he would Attend that Service.
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. & mr. Cooke be a Committee
to take Care that a Dinner be provided for Forty five Gentlemen
on Monday the 9th. of March next at the Orange Tree, who are
desired to give Directions accordingly.
Voted, That Eight Shillings a peice, be and hereby is Allowed to
the Constables of the Town of Boston In order lo provide a
Dinner for themselves on the Day — appointed for the Town
meeting.
At a Meeting of the Select men, March 5, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
[5O.] The Select Men, having Examined Mr. Francis Wil-
loughby's Acco'. of the Granary, find by the Adjustment of the
same, that there remains due to the Town for Ballanee Nine Hun-
dred and Tea Pounds Fourteen Shillings and Ten pence. Consist-
ing of Seven Hundred Eighty Seven Bushels of Corn Thirty one
Bushels of Rye and Five Hundred Forty One Pounds, One Shilling
and ten pence in Cash, which they have Agreed to Report to the
Town accordingly.
Mess™. John Indicott & William More having made application
for Liberty to frame two Stores for Admiral Vernon at the bottom
of the Common near Banisters Wharf, Promising not to hurt the
Herbage & to Clear off the Chips.
Voted, That Liberty be granted them accordingly.
[51.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Mar. 11, 1740.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Thomas Hancock
mr. middlecott Cooke
Capt. John Steel
Mr. James Townsend Informs that he hath removed his Wife
Rachel to Roxbury on acco'. of her Health. & that the Solect Men
of Roxbury will not Suffer her to reside there, unless the Select
Men of Boston will Certify to them, that She is an Inhabitant of
this Town, & will receive her as such when thereto required — and
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1740-41. 2b'l
therefore desires the Select Men would give a Certificate accord-
ingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Mar. 18, 1740.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[52.] Major John Hill Appeared & renewed his request for
hiring the Marsh on the Neck, and according to the Vote of the
Town, at their Meeting the 9th. instant Impowering the Select Men
to Lease the same, the Vote of the Town the 13th. Mar. 1732. re-
quiring the Advertising any Lands Let to any Persons Twelve
Months before hand Notwithstanding.
Voted, That the said Marsh be Accordingly Leased to Major
John Hill, for the term of Seven Years Commencing the 25th. of
March Current, at the annual Rent of Fifteen Pounds, to be Paid
half Yearly to the Town Treasurer, he well & Sufficiently to Drain,
the said Marsh to ihe Satisfaction of the Select Men, for the time
being, and leave the same at the Expiration thereof, according to
their Directions, and the Town Clerk is Ordered to prepare Indent-
ures accordingly.
Mr. John Earle Informs that the Engine [53.] under his Care
was first bro't to Work on the Fire which broke out in Love Street
the 12th. instant, And desires that the Premium granted by the
Town, may be drawn for accordingly.
Voted, That a Draft be made on the Town Treasury the next
Draft Day accordingly.
According to the Desire of mr. James Townsend as entred the
11th. instant, to give a Certificate to to the Select Men of Roxbury,
that his Wife Rachel whom he hath removed there for her Health
is an Inhabitant of this Town and that they will receive her as
such when desired.
Voted, that the following Certificate be given him accordingly.
Boston, mar. 18, 1740.
Whereas mr. James Townsend represents to us the Subscribers
Select Men of the Town of Boston, that he hath removed Rachel
his Wife to Roxbury for her Health, & that the [54.] Select
Men of Roxbury not being Willing to receive her, least She be
look'd upon as an Inhabitant there We therefore hereby Cer-
tify that We will at any time receive said Rachel as an Inhabitant
belonging to this Town.
A. B. C. D. &c. Select Men.
A Letter from Nath1. How of Pembroke, Informing that his
Sister Elizabeth Starr who is an Inhabitant of this Town, is now
under his Care, and Uncapable of Supporting herself — Desiring
that the Select Men would take some Care that he may not come
to any Charge by reason thereof.
282 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Mar. 25, 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[55.] Information being given that a Child of about Six years
of Age, of mr. Harmon's living near Scarletts Wharf in Bakers
Alley has got the Small Pox, Dr. Douglass, Dr. Rand, and Dr.
Clarke having Visited the said Child, Are of Opinion that it may
be removed to the Hospital at the Westerly part of the Town, with
Safety, provided it may be done immediately — as also the two
other Children who are in the same House which the}- apprehend
have taken the Infection.
Voted, That it is Necessary for the preservation of the Town
that the sd. Children be removed to the Hospital at the Westerly
part of the Town,
accordingly
Voted, That application be made to Two of His Majesties Jus-
tices of the Peace for their assistance according to Law upon
which Edward Hutchinson Esqr. and Joseph Wadsworth Esqr.
granted a Warrant for their Removal accordingly.
[56.] Voted, That mr. Hancock, mr. Cooke, and Capt.
Steel be a Committee to See the said Persons removed accord-
ingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Mar. 26, 1741.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
The Committee Appointed Yesterday to remove the Child,
Visited with the Small Pox, at Harmans, Report that accord-
ing to the Directions in the Warrant they have removed the
Child taken with the Small Pox with the M other and two other
Children to the Hospital at the Westerly part of the Town
with the Bed and Bedding, and Shut up the Doors of the
House, where the Child was [57.] Taken — and have agreed
with John Wou'dbe as a Watchman there for Thirty Shillings
p. week, & Thirty Shillings p. Week, for Betty his Wife as
a Nurse at said Hospital.
Voted, That the Woman who tended mr. Gridley's Young Man
that was Visited with the Small Pox be discharged from the said
Hospital, the Select Men Apprehending there is no danger by her
going, She putting on Fresh Cloaths and leave her Old Cloaths
at the House to be well aired.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 283
At a Meeting of the Select Men, March 30th, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr Cooke
Capt. Steel
Ordered, That the Town Clerk lay [58.] Before the Select men
at their Weekly Meetings, an acco'. of what Bonds are from time
to time by them ordered to be taken, & what of them hath been
Com ply ed with.
Upon the Petition of mr. John Morey presented to the Town at
their last Meeting, Praying an allowance for delivering Possession
of the Shops &c. on the Dock to the Town & other Services
which was refer'd to the Select Men to do therein as they shall
think proper.
Voted, That the Sum of Twelve Pounds be allowed him in full
for his said Services, he Discharging the Town from any further
Demands.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 1 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cook
Capt. Steel
[59.] The Town at their last Meeting having refer'd the
Petition of mr. Zachariah Hicks Usher of the North Writing
School, for raising his Salary, to the Select Men to make enquiry
into the Circumstances of the same, and Report at the next Gen-
eral Town meeting.
Order'd, That mr. Savell, desire mr. Hicks to be here next
Wednesday at 5. p.m.
Order'd, That tnr. Savell, direct John Chambers, Isaac Peirce
and John Hooker to Attend the Select Men next Wednesday.
Whereas for many Years past there has been Erected a Beacon
on Beacon hill, which in the Winter past was blown down, The
Question was put, Whether it would not be for the benefit of the
Town to have a New One Erected on the same place ?
It pass'd in the Affirmative, Therefore
Voted, That John Jeffries Esqr. mr. Hancock & mr. Cooke be
desired to treat with some proper Persons about doing the same,
& Report thereon.
[6O.] Ordered, That mr. John Peirce, have the Charge of the
Copper Engine, at the Westerly part of the Town, and he AS
allow'd Nine Men besides himself, Vis1,
mess™. (John Peirce)
Samuel Sprague
Ebenzer Messinger
284 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Thomas Crafts
John Brown
William Russell
Samuel Emmes
Thomas Kimball
Richard Surcomb and
Thomas Barnard
And in Case there should happen any Difference at any time
among them, that they should want to put out, or take in any Man,
John Peirce, that has the Charge of the Engine, shall give any
account of the same to the Select Men for their Allowance, and
Orders for their proceeding — And at any time, if a Fire should
break out, the said Peirce is order'd to Improve [61.] The said
Engine, where be thinks he may do the most Service ; and to take
Care That at no time the Doors of the Engine House be Obstructed
by Snow &c. and to Work the said Engine, Once every Month,
from the first of April, to the first of October ; And to See that the
Engine & Pails be kept in good Order, and when at any time it
shall happen that any thing is out of Order or wanting for the
Engine, they apply directly to the Select Men for their direction
in the Affair.
And for their Care and Diligence in the same, the Town, at
their Meeting March, 9th. 1740, have by a Votu freed them from
all other Offices in the Town, for this Year, and Also granted a
Premium of Five Pounds to the Kugine tliat shall be first brought
to Work at a House or other Building that shall be on Fire, to be
paid out of the Town Treasury.
[62.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 8, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Caleb Lyman Esqr. from the Committe to View the place desired
by Capt. Cowley to Set up Two Posts before his House in
Cambridge Street, &c.
Reports, That they are of Opinion, it will be of no Damage to
the Town if Liberty be granted him, Provided he Set them at the
end of his lower Step.
Voted, That this Report be Accepted, & that Liberty be granted
him accordingly.
Ordered, That mr. Savell, desire mr. Joshua Blanchard & Com-
pany, who Undertook the Building of the Tombs in the Old
Burying place, in Tre:i mount Street to [63.] be here next Wednes-
day in Order to the Settling and disposition of the Tombs.
John Chambers &c. Grave Diggers Attended according to Order,
& having been heard fully on the Affair, as to the prices of Digging
Graves &c. were Ordered to attend again on Wednesday next, the
which time the Select Men have taken to Consider of the affair.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 285
Major John Hill, Complains that this Day he Employed Thomas
Pheland, a Ticket Porter, N°. 16, who he Apprehends imposed
upon him for carrying a Quintal of Fish from Dyers Wharf as far
as the Golden Ball for which he made him Pay Eighteen pence,
which is more than the price Allow'd by the Select Men.
Ordered, That mr. Savell direct the said Pheland to Attend the
Select Men next Wednesday.
The Select men Executed a Lease [64.] of the Salt Marsh
upon Boston Neck, to John Hill Esqr. for the term of Seven
Years, Commencing the 25th. of March last, at the Rate of Fifteen
Pounds p. annum, to be paid at Two equal Payments, Viz'. Seven
Pounds Ten Shillings on the Twenty-fifth of September and March,
Yearly and every Year during the said Term.
mr. Zechariah Hicks, Attended according to Orders, and having
been fully Discoursed c n the matter of his Petition.
Voted, That mr. John Procter be directed to be here next
Wednesday at 5 p. m.
The Rev. mr. Spear Informs that he with his Wife and
One Servant, hath lately removed from Cape Cod into this Town,
and Desires he may have Liberty to tarry here for some time.
Mr. Joseph Shed, Appearing, Informs that for some Years past,
he has Carted the Grain [65.] Purchased by the Town for the
Granary, for which he has been allowed Two pence p. Bushel car-
rying to Mill, and two pence carding it back, at which price he
can't longer attend that Service, and therefore Prays a further
Allowance of One penny p. Bushel, or that some other Person may
be provided and employed therein.
Whereas the Season of the Year being now Advanced for the
Cows going on the Common but there being no Cow keeper, pro-
vided, and it being represented that John Warrick now in the
Work house may be a proper Person for that Service.
Voted, That mr. John Tayler, the keeper of the Work house be
desired to be here next Wednesday in Order to treat with him
upon the affair.
Ordered, That mr. Henry Howell have the Charge of the Engine,
which is kept in a House near Trinity Church — [66.] He ia
Allowed Twelve men besides himself, Viz',
mess™. (Henry Howell)
John Beaudre (Bcawdry)
Johnson Jackson
William Wheeler Junr.
John Lawson
Jonathan Chandler
Joseph Wheeler
Sol0. Kneeland Junr.
. George Ray
Jonathan Wheeler
Joseph Birch
Thomas Foster Jun*. and
Stephen Greenleaf
And in Case there should happen any Difference at any time
among them, that they should want to put out, or take in any Man,
286 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Henry Howell that has the Charge of the Engine, shall give an
account of the same to the Select Men, for their Allowance find
Orders for their proceeding — And at any time if a Fire should
break out, the said Howell is [67.J ordered to Improve the said
Engine, where he thinks he may do the most Service, And to
take Care, That at no time, the Doors of the Engine house be
Obstructed by Snow &c. And to Work the said Engine, Once
every Month from the fir>t of April to the first'of October ; And to
See that the Engine & Pails be kept in good Order, And when at
any it shall happen that any thing is out of Order or wanting for
the Engine, they Apply directly to the Select Men for their direc-
tion in the Affair.
And for their Care and Diligence in the same the Town at their
Meeting March, 9th. 1740. have by a Vote freed them from all
other offices in the Town for this Year, And also Granted a Premium
of Five Pounds to the Engine that shall be first brought to Work
at a House or other Building that shall be on Fire, to be paid out
of the Town Treasury.
[68.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, April, 15, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Matthew Campbell, Tobacconist from Nutfield, Appearing, De-
sires Liberty to Open a Shop and Exercise hia Calling in this
Town.
Voted, That Liberty be Granted, upon Condition that he with
William More, give Bond to the Town Treasurer in the Sum of
Fifty Pounds, to Indemnify the Town from any Charge for Five
Years.
The Select Men taking into Consideration the Petition of John
Hooker and Abia Holbrook, desiring to be Admitted as Grave
Diggers, together with the Proposals and [69.] Petition of
Thomas Moulin, Isaac Peirce and John Chambers in answer there-
to, presented to the Town at their Meeting in March last, which
was refer'd to the Select Men for their Consideration, and by them
Impowered to Appoint such further obligations Restrictions and
Regulations about the Premisses as they shall think Convenient
and having heard them fully thereon.
Voted, That Three meet Persons be Appointed to take Care of
the Old and South Burying places ; and that the Perquisites there-
of be equally divided among them.
Voted, That Thomas Moulin
John Chambers and
Nathanael Band
be appointed for that Service, at the prices and under the Re-
strictions & Regulations hereafter mentioned, during their good
behaviour in that Office Viz'.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 287
I. That one of the said Three Persons with One Assistant at
the least, do Always attend the Funeral of every White Person
[7O.J at the Gate of the Burying place to Conduct the Corps to
(he Grave, and to See the same Covered up.
II. That the Gates of the Burying places be kept Constantly
lock'd, Excepting at such times as they are Opened to receive the
Corps, And in the Winter time that the Passage to the Burying
places, and to the Graves be kept clear of Snow — And that in
Digging the Graves, they so perform it as that the Top of the
Coffins, be Three feet under Ground at the least.
III. That they take Care that the By-Law of the Town made
29th. July 1723. respecting the Burial of Negroes be Strictly
Observed, And that they acquaint the Persons by whom they are
Employed to Dig the Graves for, and Carry the Corps, of the By-
Law of the Town made in 1701, that the time for Carrying out
the Corps shall not exceed, one hour from the Tolling of the
Second Bell, upon Penalty of Twenty Shillings.
[71.] IV. That the Prices for Opening Tombs & Digging
Graves, be as follows, Viz'.
For Digging a Grave for a white Person, man or woman, Nine
Shillings.
For Ditto, for Children carried by Hand, Four Shillings.
For Ditto for a Negro Man or Woman, Six Shillings.
F'or Ditto, to Twelve Years of age, Five Shillings.
For Opening the New or Wall Tombs, Twelve Shillings.
For opening the Old Tombs, or those that Stand in the midst of
the Burying places, Fourteen Shillings.
For Carrying the Corps of a grown Person, and Attendance
from Eleven o'Clock in the forenoon, to the return from the Grave,
Five Shillings a peice.
Mr. John Earle, Master of one the Five Engines, Informs that
the Axel-tree and Wheels, with the Spear of the said Engine is
[72.] Wore and broke, so that the same is render'd useless.
Voted, That Capt. Forsyth and Capt. Steel be desired to View
the same and give directions for the repairs thereof, in the best
manner they can.
Mr. John Taylor is appointed to take the Charge of looking aftei
the Cows on the Common and to drive them on the neck by Eigh;
o'Clock in the Morning and there to keep them until Six o'Llocl
in the Evening and then to drive them off the Common to tnt
head of School Street from the first of April to the first of Novem
ber — , and to receive Eleven Shillings of the Owner of each Cow
going on the Common, Viz1. Six Shillings and Six pence, towards
providing Bulls, and Three Shillings and Six pence for the Cow
keeper and one Shilling for giving a Certificate to the Persons
Paying the same.
Mr. Isaac Gridley, Applying for [73.] leave for his Servant
Charles Nickerson and the Nurse (who was Sent the 19th. of Feb.
last, to the Hospital at the Westerly part of the Town, to Nurse
him with the Small Pox) may now have Liberty to return, he hav-
ing been well about Five Weeks.
Voted, That the said Charles with the nurse, be permitted to
288 Crrr DOCUMENT No. 87.
ratnrn home, provided they be first thoroughly wash'd & Cleans'd
and have fresh Cloaths to Shift them with and leave their other
Cloaths &c. behind at the said House until further Order, to be
Complied with to the Satisfaction of mr. Hancock.
Mr. John Procter, Master of the North Writing School, Appear-
ing at the Desire of the Select Men and being fully Discoursed with
upon the Complaint of his refusing to take Children of some
Families of low Circumstances in the World, and insisting on large
Demands for Firing & Entry [74.] money &c. — to which he
Informed that as to Firing, he had not more than Five Shillings a
peice, one with another (some Paying and some not Paying) and
as to the Entry Money, he has not Demanded any of the Town
Inhabitants, but of Strangers, of which he has now about Ten in
his School, And that he has refus'd none of the Inhabitants
Children, but such as could not Read in the Psalter ; and being
Discoursed with relating to his Ushers having some part with him
in his Perquisites, especially that of Fire Wood, he utterly refus'd
it, Saying if he had not the whole of the Perquisites, he could not
keep the School, being now at the Charge of One Hundred Pounds
p. annum, for one to Assist him therein.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 22, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries E~:qr.
Capt. Forysth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[75.] There being want of Compleat Books of the By-Laws,
that so the Inhabitants of the Town may be Acquainted with them.
Voted, That Jolm Jeffries Esqr. and mr. Hancock be desired to
treat with mr. Benja. Eliot in Order to get reprinted those Laws
that are wanting to Compleat the Books at the best rate they
can.
Andrew Craigie and his Wife Elizabeth and Elizabeth Wood-
Imry lately from Charlestown are Admitted Inhabitants, upon Con-
dition that Capt. Alexander Fors}'th with him, give Bond to the
Town Treasurer to Indemnify the Town from any Charge upon
their account for Five Years in the Sum of One Hundred and
Fifty Pounds.
Capt. Forsyth, Informs that Capt. Farrington has bro't a
Woman from Bermudas which is likely to be a Charge to the Town
— mr. Savell is directed to Notify him to attend [76.] next
Wednesday —
Mr. Savell is also directed to Notify mr. Mitchel who bro't a
Number of Men Women and Children from Casco Bay.
Elias Trask from Bran trey with his Wife and Three Children
Appearing, was directed to Attend next Wednesday with a Bonds-
man to Save the Town from any Charge upon their Account foi
Five Years, as the Law directs.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 289
Information being given that William Haislup who was Ad-
mitted the Chimney Sweeper for the Town, is Negligent of his
Duty, and not provided with Sufficient help to Serve the Town.
Mr. Savell is directed to Notify him to Attend next Wednesday
to Answer to the Complaint, and at the same time its proposed to
Consider of some proper Persons to Prosecute the Persons who
Suffer their Chimnies to Fire.
[77.] Voted, That the Cellar under the Town House be and
hereby is Let to mr. John Buttolph for the Space of One Year,
Commencing the 7th. of April Instant, at the rale of Twenty two
Pounds p. annum to be paid Quarterly.
It being represented that the Cellar Doors are out of Re-
pair.
Voted, That mr. Hancock and Capt. Steel be desired to get the
same repaired in the best and Cheapest manner they can.
Capt. Forsyth Informing that the Fence of the North Burying
place is broken down in some places. —
Voted, That Capt. Forsylh and Capt. Steel be desired to get the
same repaired as soon as may be.
Liberty is Granted to mr. Richard Salter to dig up the Pave-
ment and Open the Ground, in Fish Street in Order to repair his
Drain which runs across the [78.] Said Street, or lay a New
One if need be, upon Condition that he doth it with as Little lu-
conveniency to the Town as possible and that he forthwith make
good the Ground and Pavement again, and keep the same in re-
pair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April, 29, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
Capt. Steel
Mr. Jacob Parker desires the Select Men would View his House
at the Westerly part of the Town and give direction for carrying
his Water, so os may be least prejudicial to the Neighbours.
Capt. William Farrington, Appearing on the acco'. of his bring-
ing Sarah [79.] Landon a Widow (of low Circumstances) with
him from Bermudas and offers to give Bond with mr. James Rus-
sell in the Sum of One Hundred Pounds to the Town Treasurer to
Save the Town harmless from all manner of Charge upon her
acco*. for Five Years as the Law directs, which being Accepted, a
Bond was given accordingly.
Thomas Pheland one of the Ticket Porters, appearing according
to Order upon the Complaint of Major Hill as entred April 8th.
and declares that he carried the Fish for Major Hill from Pitts's
Wharf to Coffins Ware house for which he Apprehends the Law
entitles him, to Eighteen pence, the Price which he took of Major
Hill.
Mr. John Brown belonging to the Engine kept near the Old
North Meeting house under the Care of mr. Anthony Underwood,
Informs that Thomas Nowell One of the Company is Dead — and
290 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
[8O.] Recommended Eleazer Newhall as a Suitable Person to
Succeed him if the Select Men think fit, he having a Dismission
from Trainings by Capt. Henchman.
Voted, That the said Eleazer Newhall be Admitted into mr.
Underwood's Company accordingly.
William Haislup, appearing according to Order upon the Com-
plaint of his not being provided with Sufficient help to Sweep
Chimnies, by reason of which Several Chimnies have lately Fired ;
in Answer to which he Saith he has Always punctually attended all
that have sent to him, and that he has not Work Sufficient for the
hand he Employs — and if the Business requires more help he'l
get it, and he Apprehends the best method to prevent Chimnies
taking Fire will be to appoint a proper Person to prosecute those,
whose Chimneys catch on Fire.
Voted, That mr. Savell be directed to See the By-Laws of the
Town prosecuted [81.] Respecting Chimneys Firing.
Jonas Clarke Esqr. made a Motion in behalf of mr. Collson, thai
the Watch house at the South end of the Town, Standing on his
Ground may be removed, he wanting to Improve his Ground.
The Select Men taking into Consideration the Motion made by
mr. Joseph Shed relating to the price of Carting Grain.
Voted, That he be Allowed for this Year Two pence half penny
p. Bushel for Carting Grain to the Mill &c. and back again.
Mr. Joseph Uran, Master of the Dock Engine Informs that one
of the Hoses belonging to the Engine is unfit for Service, prays
that he may be provided with a New One.
Voted, That mess™. Clark & Hancock be desired to View the
same and Report what may be proper to be done thereon.
Mr. Treasurer Wadsworth Informs that mr. [82.] Charles Hon-
ly One of the Town Tenants is very backward in his Rent — and
that mess18. Waters & Glidden has not Paid nor Settled their accots.
for the Hire of the Wharf at the North Battery.
Mr. Cooke Informs that mc. Gregor with his Wife and
Two Children have lately come into this Town from Bruns-
wick.
Mr. Savell is directed to Notify him to be here next Wednes-
day.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 1, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clark Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mT. Cnoke
Capt. Steel
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Issue forth a Warrant, directed
to the Constables of Boston — In His Majesty's [83.] Name Re-
quiring them forthwith to Warn all the Free holders and other In-
habitants of the said Town (within their Precincts) that have an
Estate of Forty Shillings p. Annum of Free hold in Land within
this Province or Territory at the least, or other Estate to the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 291
Value of Fifty Pounds Sterling ; To Convene at the Town House
upon Fry da y the Eight of May instant at Nine o'Clock in the Fore-
noon, Then and there to Elect and Depute One or more Persons
(being Free holders and resident in the Town) according to the
Number set and limited by an act of the General Assembly, To
Serve for and Represent them in a Great and General Court or As-
sembly, appointed to be Convrued held and kept for His Majesty's
So.rvice at the Court house in Boston, upon Wednesday the Twenty
Seventh Day of May Currant, and so De Die in Diem, during
their Session and Sessions, according to a Precept under the Hand
& Seal of Edward Winslow Esqr. Sheriff of the county of Suffolk
bearing Date the [84.] Twenty Seventh Day of April, In the
Fourteenth year of His Majesties Reign, Annoq Domini, 1741.
And in like manner, Requiring them to Warn all the Free-
holders and other Inhabitants of the said Town, Qualified as the
Law directs, to meet at the same time and place ; To Grant such
Sum or Sums of Money as may be needful for the Relief of the
Poor, and defraying other Necessary Charges, to Choose such
officers as may be wanting, and to do what may be thought Neces-
sary for providing a Suitable house, for the reception of Persons
that may be Visited with any Malignant Distemper, As also to
receive the Reports of Several Committees. To agree upon
Conclude and finish such other Matters and things as were under
Consideration at former Meetings, and Continued to bo further
Debated at this, and Also such other Matters as may be proper
for their Consideration at this Meeting.
[85.] Mcin°. Boston, May 5, 1741.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. David Collson, to Dig up the
Pavement and Open the Ground in Orange Street, in Order to lay
a Drain from his Land in said Street, to the Common Shore, Upon
Condition that he forthwith make good the Ground and Pavement
again & keep the same in repair from time to time to the Satis-
faction of the Select Men, & does not Obstruct the Passage in the
Sd. fetreet, while the same is performing.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 6, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Smith, appearing on the Acco*. of bringing with him from
London — — Robinson and his Wife with her Mother and [86.]
Martha Smith, Wife to a Coachman of Peter Faueuil Esqr. they
having bro't no Effects with them — he was Informed of the Law
made in that Case to Save the Town harmless, and was Ordered
to attend next Wednesday in Order to Comply there with.
Capt. Cunningham appearing, was directed to attend next
Wednesday, in Order to give Bond for Daniel Dickey his Wife and
Two Children.
Mr. William Merchant, Appearing Desires that the Bounds of
292 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
the Land, he is about to Hire of the Town, by the North Battery,
may be described to him, in order to his agreement for the Kent
of it.
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. mr. Cookeaud Capt. Steel be a
Committee for that purpose.
Mr. John Buttolph being acquainted with the Vote of the
Select Men of the 22d. [87.] May last, that the Rent of
the Cellar under the Town house now in his Occupation, is
Set at Twenty two Pounds p. annum, has agreed to take the
same at that Rent, to begin the 7th. of April last, to l»e paid
half Yearly.
A Petition of mr. Abia Ilolbrook Junr. desiring Liberty to Open
a School, to teach Writing and Arithmetick (he being bro't Up
thereto by Mr. John Proctor and by him Recommended) —
Read.
Voted, That the said Holbrook be & hereby is Approved of,
and has Liberty granted him accordingly, to keep a School within
this Town for teaching Writing and Arithmetick so long as he
Continues to behave himself to the approbation of the Select men,
for the time being.
Mr. Savell, Informing that the Three Children of mr. Harinau's
at the Hospital at the Westerly part of the Town, have been Phys-
ick'd and are now \\ell [88.] Enough to go home, but they have
no Cloathiug lo Charge nor can get nor borrow any — the Charge
of their tarrying being great.
Voted, That mr. Hancock be desired to provide some Cloathing
for them, that they may go home not to exceed Five Pounds, and
that John Wou'dbe the Watchman there, be Dismissed from any
further Attendance.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, may 18, 1741.
Present
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Ordered, That the Select Men Issue forth a Warrant directed to
the Constables of Boston In His Majesty's Name Requiring
them forthwith to Warn all the Free holders and other Inhabitants
of the said Town, duly Qualified [8D.] Rateable at Twenty
Pounds Estate to a Single Rate (beside the Poll) to Convene at
the Town house, on Fryday the Twenty Second Current, at nine
o'Clock in the forenoon, To Choose a Town Clerk for the year c>n-
suing in the room of mr. Samuel Gerrish Decd. To Consider what
may be proper to be done about Erecting a Writing School in the
Center of the Town, as also to Consider that part of the Commit-
tee's Report relating to an Additional Building at the alms house,
and the Granting of Laud, whereon to Erect the same, To He-
ceive the Reports of Several Committees, and to Choose Jurors for
July Court. To agree upon Conclude and finish such other mat-
ters and things as were under Consideration at former Meetings,
ard Continued to be further debated at this ; and also such other
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 293
matters as may be proper for their Consideration at this Meet-
ing.
And in like manner requiring them to "Warn all the Free hollers
of the sd. Town to meet at the same time and place, in order
[9O.] To proceed to the Choice of some meet Person qualified as
the Law directs to be Register of Deeds, &c. for the County of
Suffolk, Pursuant to a Warrant under the Hands and Seals of
William Dudley and Anthony Stoddard Esq". Two of His Majes-
ty's Justices of the Quorum for the said County, bearing Date
the Twelfth Day of May, anno Domini, One Thousand Seven
Hundred and Forty one, In the Fourteenth Year of His Majesties
Reign.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 20, 1741.
Present
Jonas Clarke Esq*.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Information being given that Josias Byles One of the Sealers
of Wood, now follows the Business of a Wharfinger.
Ordered, That mr. Savell Notify him to Attend the Select Men
next Monday.
[91.] Voted, That mr. John Stamford have a Draft on the
Town Treasurer the next Draft Day, for Collecting £. C826. 8. 5.
at Five p. Cent, being £.341. 6. 5. for the year, 1739 it appear-
ing by his Receipts that he had made up with the Several Treas-
urers according to his Warrants from the Assessors.
It is Proposed that a Suitable Person be appointed to Enquire
after Strangers that comes into Town with Effects, in Order to
their being Assessed.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 25, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
m*. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Mr. Josiah Byles Appearing according to [92.] Order, and
declares that he is not, nor has any tho'ts of being Concerned as
a Wharfinger of any Wood Wharf whatever.
Andrew Lane Esqr. appearing Informs that Crooked Lane lead-
ing from the Town house to Coruhill is much out of Repair in the
Pavement, by means of which the said Lane is render'd almost
Useless, And Praying that it may be mended, the abutters being
willing to Pay their Proportionable part of the Charge.
Voted, That Jonas Clarke Esqr. mr. Cooke and Capt. Steel be
desired to draw up some proper Method for Regulating the
Charges of the Town Clerk in Writing in said office, for the
Town.
294 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 3d 1741.
Present
The Hen. John Jeffries Esq*.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hancock
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[93.] Capt. Steel, Informs that Capt. Mitchell bro't into this
Town, Daniel Orr his wife and Six Children from North Yar-
mouth abl. Two months ago, & that they are now at the Mouse of
mr. Clark the Nailer at the North end — and that there is an other
Family lately come from Maiden, living at mrs. Blewets near the
North Burying place — mr. Savell is directed forthwith to Warn
the said Persons to depart the Town, as the Law directs.
Mr. William Waters appearing Informs. — that he did not
Charge the People that was at Rainsfords Island the last Fall,
with the Four Cord of Wood that was Sent down to him, Altho'
by them Used, and therefore desires that he may not be Charged
therewith.
Mrs. Mary Hamilton, appearing according to Order, upon a
Complaint made of her being about to Set up a Tallow Chandlers
Work house at the Southerly part of the [94.] Town, without
Liberty so to do, The Laws of the Province relating to that affair
was Read to her, and the Select Men forbid her proceeding there-
in.
Ordered, That mr. Savell, Notify Nehemiah Wilkins the present
Occupier of the Shop on Dock Square, which was Let to mr. Jona.
Foster to be here next Wednesday -— As also mess". Glidden and
Waters in order to Settle their acco*. about the North Battery and
also Notify mr. Merchant to be here next Wednesday.
Capt. Steel Informs that mr. Corsseris about to Build a House
or Shed with a large oven in it for a Bake house near the North
Writing School which will much darken the said School.
Voted, That the Select Men View the same tomorrow Morning
at Nine o'Clock a. m.
[95.] At a meeting of the Select men, June 10 — 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
The Select Men on Thursday last, according to Appointment,
Viewed the place where mr. Corsser was about to Build a Shed —
with a large Oven under it for a Bake house near the North Writ-
ing School, & judg'd it would be very Inconvenient & much
prejudice the said School, And therefore forbid his proceeding
therein.
Mr. John Perry, appearing, Desires Liberty to Set a Fish house
SELECTMEM'S MINUTES, 1741. 295
on the Town High Way near the New Ferry place at the North
end, to Stand there, during the pleasure of the Select Men
for the time being, and Informs that mr. Oliver Luckia
[96.] hath removed his Fish house from the place where the Se-
lect Men order' d it to be placed.
Voted, That John Jeffries Esqr. Caleb Lyman Esqr., and Capt.
Steel be desired to View the said Fish houses from the places
where they now Stand.
Mess". Waters & Glidden appearing according to Order, pre-
sented an acco'. of Charge on the Wharf, they hired of ths To.vn,
near the North Battery amounting to £. 130. 16 — for making
an addition to the same &c. which being tho't very large, It was
agreed to refer it to mess". Joshua Thornton and John Demerry to
Value the same, who are desired to Attend there for that end to-
morrow at 3 p. m. and that the above Committee be desired to be
with them at the same time.
Mr. John Peh'ce, Informs that the Engine under his Care, was
first bro't to Work on the Fire which lately broke out [97.] at
mr. Box's Rope Walk, And desires the Premium grantsd by the
Town may he drawn for the next Draft Day.
Voted, That a Draft be then made on the Town Treasurer, ac-
cordingly.
Mr. Nehemiah Wilkins, Appear'd accordingly to order, and In-
forms that he hath Occupied the Shop Let to mr. Jona. Foster on
Dock Square, since the fir*t of Sept. 1740, time said Foster left it
and desires he may be Continued therein still.
Voted, That the said Shop be and hereby is Let to the said
Wilkins for the Space of One year, Comm"njing Sept. 1 1740,
he Paving to the Town Treasurer, Eight Pounds p. annum for
the same.
Mr. David Collson Informs that he is about Building on his
Laud fronting to Orange Sti'eet at the South end, & desires the
Select Men would run the line.
Voted, That John Jeffries Esqr. Jonas Clark Esqr. and Capt.
Steel be desired to Attend that Service.
Order'd, that the Town Clerk post up an assize of Bread, at the
rate of Twenty Four Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat and Three
Shillings and Six pence p. Bushel, Allowed for Charges, which is
Computed as follows, Viz4.
oz. dr.
of Penny white Loaf 1 . 11
Wheaten 2. 8
House hold 3 6
Six penny Wheaten Loaf 15 3
Ordered, That mr. John Brown have the Charge of the
Engine which is kept in a House adjoining to the Old North
Meetinghouse — And he is allowed Sixteen men besides himself,
Viz'.
John Brown
James Dowell
John Beer
William Marshall
296 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Thomas Bentley
Edward Edes
James Clark
John Baker
[99.] William Stone
Elijah Doubleday
Francis Marshall
Timothy Brown
Oliver Lnckis Junr.
Eleazar Newhall
Daniel Barker
Benja. Luekis and
Ebenzer Brown
And in Case, there should happen any Difference at any time
among them, that they should want to put out, or take in any
Man, John Brown that has the Charge of the Eagine, shall give
an Account of the same to the Select Men, for their Allowance aud
Orders for their proceeding. — and at any time if a Fire should
break out, the said Brown is Ordered to Improve the said Engine,
where he think she may do the most Service ; And to take Care,
That at no time, the Doors of the Engine house be Obstructed by
Snow &o. And to Work the said Engine Once every Month, from
the first of April to the first of October. And to See that the En-
gine aud Pails be kept in good Order — And when at any time it
shall happen that anything is out of Order, or [1OO-] wanting
for the Engine, they apply directly to the Select Men for their
direction in the Affair
And for their Care and Diligence in the same, the Town at
their Meeting, March 9th. 1740. have by a Vote freed them from all
other offices in the Town for this Year, and also granted a
Premium of Five Pounds to the Engine, that shall be first
brought to Work at a House or other Building that shall be on
Fire to be paid out of the Town Treasury.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Issue forth a Warrant directed to
the Constables of Boston — In His Majesty's Name. Requiring
them forthwith to Warn all the Free holders and other Inhabi-
tants of the said Town (within their Precincts) that have an Es-
tate of Forty Shillings p. annum of Free hold of Land within this
Province or Territory at the least, or other Estate to the Value of
Fifty y Pounds Sterling ; to Convene at the Town [1O1.] house
upon Tuesday the Sixteenth of June Currant at Three o'Clock in
the afternoon, Then and there to Elect and Depute One or more
Persons (being Free holders and Resident in the Town) according
to the number Set and limited by an Act of the General Assembly,
to Serve for and Represent thorn in a Great and Gcneial Couit
or Assembly, Appointed to be Convened held and kept for his His
Majesty's Service at the Court house in Boston upon Wednesday
the Eight Day of July next, and so De Die in Diem, during their
Session and Sessions, according to a Precept under the Hand and
Seal of Edward Winslow Esqr., Sheriff of the County of Suffolk,
bearing Date the Ninth Day of June In the Fourteenth Year of
His Majesties Reign, Aunoq Domini, 1741.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 297
Voted, That the Visitation of the Publick Schools within this
Town, Pursuant to the Vote and order of the [1O2.] Inhabitants,
at their Annual Meeting the 9th. of March last, be attended on
Wednesday the 17th. of June Currant and that the following Gen-
tlemen be desired to accompany the Select Men in the said Visita-
tion — Viz'.
The Hon. Josiah Willard Esqr.
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr.
The Hon. William Foye Esqr.
The Hon. John Read Esqr.
Peter Faneuil Esqr.
The Rev. mr. Thomas Prince
The Rev. mr. John Webb
The Rev. mr. William Cooper
The Rev*, mr. Thomas Foxcroft
The Rev. mr. Joshua Gee
The Rev. mr. Ellis Gray
Doctr. William Douglass
mr. Thomas Gushing
mr. Timothy Prout
mr. Edward Bromfield
mr. James Allen
Ordered, That mr. Savell give Seasonable Notice [1O3.] to
the Gentleman Of this appointment, and that they be desired to
Meet at the Council Chamber on said Day, at Nine o' Clock in the
forenoon .
Voted, That Jonas Clarke Esqr. and mr. Hancock be desired to
give directions to mrs. Wardell to provide a Dinner for Twenty-
live Gentleman on that Day.
Mem0. June 16, 1741.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Henry Price to Dig up the
Pavement & Open the Ground in Queen Street in Order to lay a
Drain from his Land in sd. Street to the Common Shore, upon Con-
dition that he forthwith make good the Ground and Pavement
again and keep the same in repair from time to time to the Satis-
faction of the Select men, and does not Obstruct the Passage in
the said Street while the same is performing.
[1O4.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 17th. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an assize of Bread, at the
Rate of Twenty Six Shillings p. Bushel, for Wheat, and Three
Shillings and Six pence p. Bushel, allow'd for Charges, which ia
Computed as follows, Viz'.
298 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
ox- dr.
Of Penny white Loaf 1- 9-
Wheaten 2- 5g
House hold 3- 2-
Six penny Wheaten Loaf 14- 2
At a Meeting of the Select Men June 24, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyrmm Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[1O5.] Voted, That the Town Clerk be directed to make an
Alphabetical Book or Index to enter the Names of all Persons
giving Bond to the Town Treasurer for Persons Admitted In-
habitants, for Five Years past, with the Dates of the Bonds & the
Names of the Persons for whom given.
Robert Henry, Appearing Informs that about Six Months ago, he
came into this Town in Capt. Blacklock from Ireland, and desires
to be Admitted an Inhabitant & have Liberty to Open a Shop
and Exercise the Calling of a Blacksmith & Farrier in this Town
and proposes mess". Green and Walker for his Bondsmen.
Voted, That he be Admitted an Inhabitant Accordingly and
& have Liberty to open a Shop & Exercise his said Callings
Upon Condition that h-3 with mess". Green and Walker give Bond
to the Town Treasurer in the Sum of One Hundred Pounds to
Indemnify the Town from any Charge upon his acco'. for Five
Years as the Law directs
[1O8.] Mr. Cooke in behalf of Major John Hill, Desires that
the Select Men would View the Mash on the Neck which is Let to
the said Mill, & give directions for Draining the same according
to his Lease.
Voted, That John Jeffries EsqT. Caleb Lyman Esqr. mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke & Capt. Steel be a Committee for that purpose
The Select Men on Wednesday last the 17th. instant, Visited the
Publick Schools within the Town, Accompanied by the following
Gentlemen Viz1.
The Hon. Joshia Willard Esqr.
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr.
The Hon. Richard Bill Esqr.
The Hon. William Foye Esqr.
Major Samuel Sewall
The Rev. Joseph Sewall D.D.
The Rev. mr. Thomas Prince
The Rev. mr. John Webb
The Rev. mr. William Welsted
mr. Edward Bromfleld &
mr. James Allen.
[1O7.] And found the said Schools under good regulation.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 29D
The Number of Scholars in each School were as follows, viz'. In
the South Grammar School, Eighty Seven, In the Writing School
in Queen Street, Seventy four; In the North Grammar School,
Sixty five ; and in the North Writing School Two Hundred.
Mem0. July 8, 1741.
Mr. William Waters appeared and Informs that he will not
longer keep the Hospital on Rainsfords Island, for Fifty Pounds
p. Annum, finding Nurses Utensils &c. as in his former agreement,
and therefore shall quit the same unless the Province allow him
One Hundred Pounds p. annum.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 15 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr*
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[1O8.] The Select Men Agreed with mr. William Merchant
Shipwright, and let unto him the Ship Yard near the North
Battery (lately Improved by mess". Glidden & Waters) for the
Term of Seven Years Commencing the 1st. of April la-t, at the
Annual Rent of Thirty five Pounds, to be paid half Yearly to the
Toun Treasurer, he to keep the same in Tenantable Repair during
said Term (Extraordinary Casualtu-s Excepted )
Whereas William Waters, keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords
Island, Declines keeping the same any longer on moderate terms
— Therefore
Voted, That the same be advertised in the Publick News Papers
in order to Settle some Suitable Person thereon.
Liberty is Granted to mr. Richard Smith to Set down a Sign
Post before his House in King Street.
[1O9.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 22, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke I£sqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. John Dabney, Informs, That Joseph Dogan a Taylor and
Mary his Wife, were lately Imported from Annapolis by Benj"*
Donill, and about Ten Days Since came to lodge at his House.
Alexander Muitt his Wife and Three Children and Ann
Anderson, who were lately Imported from Scotland by David
Wallace, are admitted Inhabitants, the said Wallace together with
mr. Benja- Col man having given Bond to the Town Treasurer in
the Sum of Two Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the Town from any
Charge upon their Acco'. for Five Years ; as the Law directs.
[11O.] The Committee to whom was refer'd the Erecting of a
Beacon on Beacon hill, Report that they have Agreed with William
300 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Bowen and others to do the same the Pole to be Inches
thick and feet in length, the Cells to be Inches of
White Oak, And the to be of white Oak, the Workmen
to be paid by the Days Work.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 27 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman, Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Complaint being made, that the Pavement at the upper end of
the Long Wharf is out of Repair, and also at the bottom of Cross
Street, and [111.] near the Mill Bridge.
Voted, That mr. Thornton forthwith Repair the said Pavements
in the best & Cheapest manner he can.
At a meeting of the Select men, July 29. 1741.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke, Esqr.
mr. Hancock
Capt. Steel
Ordered . That mr. Savell Notify Robert Henry to give Bond to
the Town Treasurer with mess™. Green & Walker, as directed June
24th. last.
Mr. George Til.ey Appeared & Declared that he Designs to
Open an High Way or Street of Thirty five or Foity feet in Wedth
thro' his Land at the Bottom of the Common in said Boston, the
sume beginning at the End of the Land that is opened [112.] In
mr. Bennetts Land & from thence to run & Continue thr6 his the
said George Tilleys Lnnd till it comes into the Common being
about Eight or Nine Hundred feet in Length, & that he was
willing to give the same to the Town for their Use forever — and
desired that his Motion may be inserted in the next Warrant for a
Town Meeting.
Ordered, That mr. Savell Notify Thomas Robinson to Appear &
give Bond with Sufficient Sureties to the Town Treasurer he
having lately come into this Town from London to Dwell here.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an assize of Bread at the
Rate of 26/ p. Bushel for Wheat, and 3/6 p. Bushel Aliow'd for
Charges, which is Computed as follows, viz1.
oz. dr.
of Penny White Loaf 1. 9
Wheaten 2. 5|
House hold 3. 2
Six penny Wheaten Loaf 14. 2
[113.] Ordered, That mr. Savell wait upon mr. William
Speakman & acquaint him that the Select Men, Expect he forth-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 301
with put the Pavement in Maryborough Street in good Repair,
which he formerly broke up to make a Drain there Or he may
Expect to be proceeded against as the Law directs.
Ordered, That mr. Savell notify Capt. Jones to appear & give
Bond to the Town Treasurer for himself & Wife, as the Law
directs, having come to dwell in Town.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 5 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel.
[114.] Upon a Motion made & Seconded, Voted, That Caleo
Lyman aud Jonas Clarke Esqrs. in the Name of the Select M.en
desires His Majesties Justices of this Town to Afford their Com-
pany in tlie Council Chamber, the Tenth instant, at Six o'Clock,
in Order to Consider of & agree upon the time for Setting a Ward
upon the Neck, on the LORDS Days, as has been Customary at
this time of the Year.
Voted, That the lion. John Jeffries Esqr, Caleb Lyman Esqr.
and mr. Cooke be a Committee to See what further Repairs may be
wanted to be done upon the Neck &c. and cause the Repairs thereof
to be effected.
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. and Capt. Steel be desired to
wait upon John Read Esqr. for a Writ against such Persons as
refuse to Secure the High Ways on the Neck in this Town, agree-
able to [115.] the Town Vote of the 2'2d. of May last, and that
they take with them such Papers and Copys as they shall think
necessary in order for mr. Read to Advise thereon.
Robert Henry is admitted an Inhabitant, he having given Bond
to the Town Treasurer with mr. James Mayes in the Sum of Fifty
Pounds, to Indemnity the Town from any Charge upon his acco'.
for Five Years as the Law directs.
and Liberty is Granted him to Open a Shop in this Town.
At a Meeting of the Honourable His Majesty's Justices of the
Peace, and the Select Men of the Town of Boston, August 10,
1741.
Present
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
The Hon. Jacob Wendell Esqr.
The Hon. Anth°. Stoddard Esq'.
[116.] Samuel Sewall Esqr.
Hugh Hall Esqr.
John Fayerweather Esq*.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Daniel Henchman Esq'.
Thomas Hubbard Esqr.
302 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Thomas Hancock.
A Ward on Boston Neck upon the Lord's Days was then ordered
& appointed from and after the Date hereof, until the Sixteenth
Day of October next ensuing inclusive, as has been Customary
heretofore, And a Warrant was Issued accordingly directed to the
Constables of the Town of Boston, and is in the Words following
Viz'.
Boston 88. To each and every of the Constables of the Town
of Boston, Greeting —
Whereas by an Act of the Great and General Court, pnss'd in
the Eleventh [117.] Year of the Reign of Ilis late Majesty King
William III, Intitl'd an Act for keeping of Watches in Towns. It
is Enacted, That from time to time, when & So often as a Military
Watch shall not be Order'd & appointed to be kept, the Justices
of the Peace, together with the Select Men of each Town within
this Province are Impowered & authorized to direct and order a
Suitable Watch or Watches to be set up and kept &c. And also a
Ward to be kept every LORDS Day, and other Days r.s ti.ey shall
think needful, and to appoint the Number wherepf such NVatch
and Ward shall Consist, and the time for the beginning and Con-
tinuance of the same, and the Constable or Constables of the
Town, having Orders accordingly given him or them in Writing by
the Justices and Select Men are thereby Impowered & required —
from time to time to Warn such Watch and Ward respectively, and
to See [118.] That all Persons so Warned by them do Attend
and Observe their Duty in that regard, And Whereas the said
Justices and Select Men are Informed of frequent Prophauations
of the Lords Day (Especially at this Season of the Year) by loose
vain Persons, Servants, Negroes &c. unnecessarily Travelling or
Walking to and from Boston and Roxbury with neglect of Attend-
ing on the Publick Worship of God in either place, and bringing
from the Neighbouring Towns, Corn, Apples, and other Fruits of
the Earth to the great Disturbance of the Publick peace & Scandal
of our Christian Profession.
It is therefore Ordered by the said Justices & Select Men, that
from & after the Date here of & until the Sixteenth Day of
October next ensuing (Inclusive) the Constables of and within the
Town of Boston & every of them, by turns do warn & appoint
Eight meet & Sober Persons Inhabitants of the said Town on the
[119.] Loids Days to Ward on the Neck or High Way between
Boston and Roxbury at some Convenient place near the Line of
Defence ; Four of the said Persons are to give their Attendance
there, from Seven o'Clock in the Morning until half an hour after
Twelve at Noon, and there to be relieved by the other Four, who
are there to Continue upon Duty until the Dusk of the Even-
ing.
And the Constable or Constables are to take Care in Warning
thereof that such Ward do not Consist of all or the grentest part
Youths, but that some able House holders, or other Sufficient
Persons be joined with thtm, and the said Constables arc here by
enjoined to give in Charge to such Ward to prevent and Suppress
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 303
Buch Disorders to Examine all Passengers and Restrain them from
Disporting Idle Walking or unnecessary Travel on the Lords Day.
and if any Person or Persons be Rude [ 12O. ] Refractory or shall
refuse to give a Satisfactory Account of the Occasion of their Trav-
elling or otherwise Misbehave themselves, to take them up and carry
them before the next Justice of the Peace or return their Names
to such Justice in order to their being Examined & proceeded
against according to the Nature of their offence as Prophaners of
the Lords Day.
Given under our Hands and Seals at Boston the Tenth Day of
August In the Fifteenth year of His Majesties Reign Annog
Dom. 1741.
EDWD. HUTCHINSON
JACOB WENDELL
ANTH°. STODDARD
SAMUEL SEWALL
H. HALL ^ Justices
JN°. FAYERWEATHER
DAN1-. HENCHMAN
Tno8. HUBBARD
JOHN JEFFRIES ^
CALEB LYMAN 0 , . ,,
JONAS CLARKE f Select Men
THO". HANCOCK J
To each & every of the Constables of the Town of Boston.
[121.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 12, 1741.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Voted, That mr. Savell make Enquiry after Ann Davis, Wife
to a Ship Carpenter, whom Capt. Hoar lately Imported into thia
Town from Bristol, and Report their Circumstances next Wednes-
day.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 18, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esq1".
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Voted, That mr. Savell forthwith Remove or cause to be re-
moved, All mr. Welch's Timber, [122.] lying before the Market
house on Dock Square.
Ordered, That mr. Haislup be Notified to attend on Wednesday
next, in order to answer some Complaints made against him, that
he hath not a Sufficiency of Hands for the sweeping of Chim-
nies.
304 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 19, 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Mr. William Waters appearing, offers to keep the Province
Hospital upon Eainsfords Island for Fifty Pounds p. annum as p.
former agreement bearing [123.] Date October, 9. 1739, he Ex-
pecting the Province provide for the Poor & Indigent as the
Law directs.
It appearing to the Select Men that upon the arrival of Gov-
ernour Belcher to this Government they Addressed His Excellency
in behalf of the Town to Congratulate him upon that Occasion.
Therefore, Voted, That the Select Men wait upon His Ex-
cellency William Shirley Esqr. to Congratulate him upon his ad-
vancement to the Government, and that the Hon. John Jeffries
Esqr. and mr. Cooke be desired to prepare an address to His
Excellency upon the Occasion, and that the Select Men meet
tomorrow at Three o'Clock to receive the same.
mr. George Featherston Appearing, Informs that he hath lately
come into this Town with his Wife from Holland, in order to
reside here, and desires to be admitted, [124.] an Inhabitant
and have Liberty to Open a Shop.
It Appearing to the Select Men that he hath brought with him
Effects Sufficient to Indemnify the Town as the Law directs.
Therefore, Voted That the said Featherston and Wife be and
hereby are admitted Inhabitants and he hath Liberty Granted him
to Open a Shop in this Town.
Capt. Norwood appeared according to order upon acco*. of John
Kirkland — whom he Imported from Barbadoes, and Informs that
he Sblp't him not above an hour before he Sailed, after which he
fell Sick in a few Days and was not able to do his Duty on board
during the Voyage.
It Appearing to the Select Men that the sd. Kirkland is a Stran-
ger and very Poor and Indigent, apprehend him to be a proper
object of Publick Charity — They Directed the Town Clerk in their
[125.] name to Recommend him to be received into the Alma
house at the Charge of the Province.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 20. 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 3)5
The Select Men Executed a Lease of the North Battery Wharf to
mr. William Merchant for the term of Seven Years commenein jj
the 1st. of April last, at the Rate of Thirty live Pounds p. annum
to be paid at two equal Payments, Viz'. Seventeen Pounds Ten
Shillings on tlie first Day of October and April Yearly and every
Year during the said Term [126.] mr. William Merchant, Desires
that the Select Men would run the Line between the North Battery
Wharf and mr. Parkmaus Land — Voted, That the Select Men meet
on Tuesday next in order to run the said Line, and that mr. Park-
man be Notified hereof.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. from the Committee appointed to
Draw up an address to be presented to His Excellency Govr.
Shirley — Presented the Draft prepared, which was Read & is a8
follows. Viz'.
To His Excellency Wm. Shirley Esqr. Captain General Governour
and Commander in Chief in & over His Majesties Province of the
Massachusetts Bay in New England.
May it Please Your Excellency
We the Select Men of the Town of Boston now wait on Your,
[127.] Excellency to Congratulate you on your advancement to
the Head of this Government. We look upon it as a Special
Smile of Providence, that our most Gracious Sovereign has phicod
over us a Person who has among us, so many Pledges of his
Attachment to Our Welfare and whose long abode with us has
given him such a Knowledge of Our Laws Liberties and Interests,
of whose affection and Integrity this Town both had such Strong
Proofs while in a private Station, and whose Personal Accom-
plishments for Government are such that We can't but Reflect on
Your advancement with Singular Joy and Satisfaction, & Esteem
it as an happy Presage of our future Welfare. That Your Excel-
lency may always have the Divine Assistance and Blessing through
Your whole administration, and be greatly instrumental in pro-
moting Religion, good Order and Trade, among us, and that
[128.] this Town (the Metropolis of the Government) may be
under Your Paternal Smiles in all its Interests is the hearty desire
of
Your Excellencys
Most Obedient Servants.
Voted, That the same be accepted, and that the Select Men wait
on His Excellency and present the same, tomorrow at Nine o'Clock
in the forenoon and that the Town Clerk wait on His Excellency
to Acquaint him with the Select Men's Intentions.
Mem0. Aug. 21 1741
According to the Vote of the Select Men as entred Yesterday,
they Waited upon His Excellency William Shirlej" Esqr. to Con-
'gratulate him upon his advancement to the Government, with the
Address as then Entred, To which His Excellency was pleased to
make the following Answer viz'.
[129.] Gentlemen,
I return you thanks for this Obliging Address ; It gives me a
Singular Pleasure that I have had it in my Power to give the
Town of Boston Proofs of my Affection for it, and you ma}- ever
306 Crrr DOCUMENT No. 87.
depend upon my best Endeavours to promote Religion, good Order
and Trade among You, and that I will Consult the Towns Interest
upon all Occasions
W. SHIRLEY
Boston, Aug. 21. 1741
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 26 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
After some Discourse upon the State of [13O.] Winnisimet
Ferry, a Motion was made that Samuel Watts Esqr. who has the
Improvement of it be desired to Attend the Select Men upon that
Affair, who Accordingly came & Said be does not Expect to
Pay any Rent to the Town for the same, from the time his Lease
expired.
A Motion made by John Jeffries Esqr. that a List of the Pumps
and Wells &c. belonging to the Town, be taken that so those of
the Inhabitants who improve them, may Pay some acknowledg-
ment to the Town for the same.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 31. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[131. ] Mr. Matthias Cowdrey Appearing Informs that James
Frazier, one of the Persons belonging to the Dock Watch hath
been taken of from his Duty for some time past by Sickness and
that he is not likely ever to recover his Health, And therefore
desired some proper Person might be put in his room, and recom-
mended Joseph Policy as a Suitable Person if the Select Men
think fit.
Voted, That the said Joseph Policy be Admitted into the said
Watch, in the room of the said James Frazier.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 2d. 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lymau Esqr.
Jonas Clarke' Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Stoel
Mr. Jonathan Dwight Informs that [132.] He is in Posses-
sion of the Ground at the White horse Tavern & is willing
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 307
to give a place for the Watch house at the Southerly Corner of
his Land.
Voted That John Jeffries Esqr. mr. Hancock and mr. Cooke be
a Committee to agree with mr. Dwight ab*. removing the Watch
house there.
Daniel Ruddock Informs that he came into this Town from
Philadelphia sometime in June last, & hath lodg'd at Collops
at the South end of the Town ever since.
Ordered, That mr. Savell Prosecute the said Collop for Enter-
taining the said Ruddock in her House, without giving Notice
thereof to the Select men as the Law directs.
Whereas Information is given to the Select Men that the Yellow
Fever is very brief in Philadelphia, therefore
[133.] Voted, That Advice be Asked of the Physicians of
the Town, Whether that Distemper is of such a Nature as will
require the Vcssells coming from thence to be Stop'd from coming
up to Town until Examined for the Safety of the Town.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread, at
the rate of Twenty four Shillings p Bushel, for Wheat and
Three Shillings & Six pence p. Bushel, Allowed for Charges,
and which is Computed as follows, Viz'.
oz ' dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 1- 1 1
W beaten 2- 8
House hold 3- 6
Six penn}- Wheaten Loaf 15- 3
Mem0. Sept. 8. 1741.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Benjamin Babbidge to Dig up
the Ground in Hull Street in order to lay a Drain from his House
in said Street [134.] To the Common Shore, Upon Condition that
he forthwith make good the Ground again and keep the same in
repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 9th. 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr,
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. William Waters Appearing this Day, Offered to keep the
Province Hospital on Rainsfords Island for Fifty Pounds p
Annum as p. a former Agreement made October 9th. 1739. for the
Space of One Year Commencing from the 29th. of June last, and to
receive Orders from the Select Men to keep a Sufficient Guard to
[135.] Hinder all Persons from coming or going off the said Island
without their leave and to receive from all Persons coming on
Shore whether Sick or well after the Rate of Twenty five Shillings
p. Week
According to the Information given to the Select Men respecting
the yellow Fever being very brief in Philadelphia as entred on
Wednesday last, having Asked the Advice of Several of the Physi-
308 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
clans they think it adviseable to take all proper Care that the said
Distemper be hindred from coming among us, Therefore, —
Voted, That Application be made to his Excellency the Gov-
ernour for an Order to the Commanding officer at Castle William
to carefully Examine all Vessels coming from thence, and to hin-
der them from coming up to Town until further Order.
Accordingly a Petition was drawn Signed [136.] & presented
by the Select Men
Mr. Chambers Informs that the Watch house by the Town house
is much out of repair.
Voted, That John Jeffries Esqr. mr. Hancock, & mr. Cooke
be desired to See the same repaired as soon as possible.
Whereas the Law for regulating of Porters in the Town of
Boston made in the Year 1736. is now expired, and a New One
made at the Session of the General Court in July last.
Voted, That Notifications be posted up to direct all Persons
willing to be Employed as Porters on the Dock and else where in
the Town that they make Application to the Select Men at the
Town house, on the three Succeeding Wednesdays at three o'Clock
in the Afternoon, in Order to be under the Regulation the Law re-
quires.
[137.] Boston, Sept. 10, 1741
Whereas the Petitions of Sundry Persons for Licence to
Sell Strong Drink, either as Innholders or Retailers have been
presented to the Select Men and at Several Meetings by them Con-
sidered, A List of their Names & the Street where each Person
Dwells, with the actings of the Select Men, on sd. Petitions is
here Recorded, as follows, Viz1.
Innholders, Approved and Recommended, Viz*.
Mary English Fish Street
Pelatiah Glover Common Street
Joseph Hiller Fish Street
Mary Lambert Cross Street
Samuel Wethered King Street
Retailers, Approved & Recommended Viz1.
Elizabeth Bettesly Sudbury Street
Margaret Clark Milk Street
[138.] John Downing Fish Street
Mary Flagg Back Street
Susanna Grainger Orange Street
Katharine Harratt Orange Street
James Hughes & Sam1. Sloan West of Boston
Isaac Herault Sudbury Street
Samuel Hunstable Sudbury Street
William Ivers Back Street
Sarah Kimball Cambridge Street
William Lackey Cambridge Street
Benjamin Mason Dock Square
Samuel May Newbur}r Street
James Nelson Fish Street on Clark Wf '.
Hannah Orange Middle Street
Margaret Rush Black horse Lane
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 309
Samuel Smith Purchase Street
Elizabeth Shepard Newbury Street
Mary Soper Sun Street
John Watkins Fleet Street
Abigail Willis Ship Street
Retailers, Disallowed, Viz*.
Margaret Allen Merchants Row
[139.] Dorcas Campbell Cold Lane
Elizabeth Everton Days Lane
Thomas Eyre Fish Street
William Haislup Union Street
Abigail Mc.Collo Ship Street
Tamson Rogers Peines Alley
Wigglesworth Sweetser King Street
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 16. 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lymaii Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Whereas Wilsons Lane is much out of repair, & the Pavement
wanting to be new laid, and the Proprietors being willing to Pay
their proportionable part It is therefore Voted, That Caleb Lyman
[14O.] Esqr. and mr. Cooke be a Committee to treat with some
Workmen about Paving the same in the best & Cheapest way they
can, Upon Condition the Workmen take the Abutters for to Pay
their Two third parts.
Edward Cowell Informs that he with his Wife and three Children
— came into this Town from Cape Cod, about three Months past
& hired a House of James Halsey, and keeps Boarders he not
being Acquainted with the Law pleaded Ignorance thereof, other-
wise he would have followed the Steps therein prescribed, and now
desires to be admitted an Inhabitant & to Open a Shop in this
Town.
Whereas the Pavement in Back Street and many other places in
the Town are very much out of repair,
Voted, That the Select Men, View the [141.] Several places
and Report what is proper to be done.
John Wetherell Informs that he with his Wife and two Children
came into this Town from Eastham the 23d. of July last, lives at a
House in Minots Court which he hires of mr. Butler and keeps
Lodgers — and that Mercy Clark his Daughter with Two Children
came into Town last Spring, he desires to be Admitted an Inhabi-
tant.
Mr. Savell is directed to Notify some of the Neighbours to
appear next Wednesday in order to Say what they know concern-
ing the Order kept by the said Wethrell in his House.
Whereas, the Select Men are Impowered by a Law of this Town
310 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
to Appoint Suitable Persons to be Chimney Sweepers and agree
with thorn for Sweeping the same. — Voted, That advertisements
[142.] be Printed in the Publick News Papers to inform any
Person or Persons inclining to Undertake that Business that they
Appear at the Town House on the three Succeeding Wednesdays
that they may have an opportunity of Agreeing with the Select
Men.
The Committee Appointed to View the Watch house at the
South end of the Town and find a proper place in Order to Set the
same on, Reported That they had Attended that Service and
Treated with mr. Dwight who was willing (o have the same put on
his Ground, provided they would take it away when he should
desire it, And also remove a Shed which is now Standing thereon,
and build it again, whrch they Apprehend would be so Uncertain
as to time & the Charge of removing the Shed and building it
again so great, that they are of Opinion [143,] that it will not
be proper to place it there.
'1 he Select Men having endeavoured to find a Suitable place to
move the Watch house at the South end to, and not finding any
Convenient, made Application to John Jeffries Esqr for leave to
Set it, on his Laud at the South end, which he Consented to upon
Condition that it be placed as he shall direct, and that no Dirt or
Trash be thrown into his Ground, & that it be removed, when he
shall desire ihe same, & the Fence be put in repair.
Therefore Voted, That the said Watch house be placed on the
said Peice of Land, and that the Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. mr.
Hancock and mr. Cooke be n Committee to See the same removed
agreeable to the Leave given by mr. Jeffries.
Whereas this Year is the time Appointed by [144.] Law for
Perambulating the Bounds betwixt Town and Town.
It is therefore Agreed upon & Ordered, That Fryday the Twenty
fifth of Sept. Current be the time for running the Line and renew-
ing the Bound marks between the Town of Boston, & the Town
of Roxhury.
And that the Select Men, Viz4. The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Alexander Forsyth, Caleb L^'man Esqr. Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Thomas Hancock, mr. Middlecott Cooke and Capt. John Steel,
or any two of them be a Committee for and in behalf of the Town
of Boston, fully authorized and Impowered to join with such Per-
sons as the Select Men of Roxbury shall Appoint and Impower to
Attend & perform the same, and that All Persons concerned —
therein be & hereby are desired to meet at the House of mr. John
Graton at the Sign of the Greyhound in Roxbnry, at Two of the
Clock in the afternoon of the [145.] said Day, in Order to Attend
the said Business — And the Town Clerk is here by Directed to
give Seasonable Notice (by a Letter) to the Select Men of Rox-
bury of this Appointment, Desiring them to Appoint and Impower
a Committee in behalf of the Town of Roxbury, to join with Us in
that service accordingly.
But if the Weather should prove Wet & apparently Unsuitable
for the performance of the said Work on the Day above mentioned,
then the same to be Attended & performed the next Day, Viz'. On
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 311
Saturday the 26th. of September Current to meet at the sd. place al
Ten o'Clock in the forenoon.
(Copy of the Letter to the Select Men of Roxbury)
Boston, Sept. -16. 1741
The Select Men of Boston to
The Select Men of Roxbury,
Gentlemen,
These are to give You notice [146.] that this Year is the time
wherein according to Law, We are required to run the Boundary
line betwixt this Town & the Town of Roxbury.
You are therefore desired to appoint & Impower a Committee
to join with that of Ours, for the performance of that Service, and
that they meet us at the House of mr. John Graton at the Sign of
the Grey hound in Roxbury, on Fryday the Twenty-fifth Day of
September Current, at Two o'Clock in the afternoon —
The Persons Appointed in behalf of this Town are the Select
Men, Viz*., The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. C'apt. Alexau ler Forsyth,
Caleb Lyman & Jonas Clarke Esq". mr. Thomas Hancock, mr.
Middlecot Cooke and Capt. John Steel, & they, or any two of
them, are Impowered to run the Line & renew the Bound Marks
between the said Towns of Boston and Roxbury accordingly. But
if the Weather on the said Twenty fifth Da3" of Sept. [147.]
Should prove Wet & apparently Unsuitable for the Performance
of this Work, then We do propose and Appoint to Attend the same
on the next Day following, Viz', on Saturday the Twenty Sixth of
this instant September, to meet at the said place at Tea o'Clock
in the Forenoon —
By order of the Select men
EzEE.1- GOLDTHWAIT Town Clerk.
This Day the Select Men & mr. William Waters interchange-
ably Signed an agreement for keeping the Province Hospital on
Rainsfords Island, which is as follows. Viz*.
Whereas the Great & General Court at their Session, the 21st.
of June, 1738. Did by th;-ir Order, Authorize and Impower the
Select Men of Boston to agree with soma Suitable Person to keep
the Hospital — lately Built by Order of the said Court at Rains-
fords Island, f«>r the reception of Sick and Infectious Persons &
for their time & Ser [148.] vica in taking Care of the Sick &c.
who may be sent to the said Hospital by the Year.
Pursuant to the said order, the Selectmen have this Day agreed
wich mr. William Waters to keep the Province Hospital on Rains-
fords Island accordingly ; who is to take all proper Care of such
Sick Persons as may from time to time be Sent to the s:iid Hos-
pital, finding & providing Nurses Assistance and all things Neces-
sary for their Comfort and Relief, to Save the Province, harmless
from all Charges that may arise on Account of any Poor &
Indigent Persons who may be Sent to the sd. Hospital (Doctors
Bills Excepted) and to follow the Orders of the Select Men
respecting Persons (and Goods) coming on or going off the said
Island, And to keep a Sufficient Guard to hinder all Persons
from coming on or going off said Island, without the leave of the
Select men ; and he is not [149.] To take off or suffer to be
312 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
taken off from the said Island any Stones or Ballast whatso-
ever.
In Consideration whereof, he the said Waters is to have the Use
& Improvement of the said Island & Housing thereon, for One
Year, Commencing the Twenty-first Day of June last, & to be
Allowed and Paid out of the Province Treasury the Sum of Fifty
Pounds p. annum, and is also to Demand & receive Pay from
such Persons as may from time to time be Sent thither, as afore-
said for his Attendance and Expences on them during their being
at the said Hospital, after the Rate of Twenty five Shillings p.
Week, and it is further Agreed that the Select Men shall and will
Afford their Assistance to the said Waters in the Premisses from
time to time as Need shall require.
[15O.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 23 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Mr. Edward Cowell Appeared and renewed his request to be ad-
mitted an Inhabitant of the Town, and to have Liberty to Open a
Shop.
Voted, That the Consideration thereof be refer'd till Wednes-
day next.
Voted, That mr. Benja. Albuoy be Prosecuted in the Law for
Importing into this Town One Ocane Briant from Bermudas, & not
giving Bond to the Town Treasurer to Indemnify the Town for
Five Years from any Charge upon [151.] his Aeco*. as the Law
directs & that mr. Goldthwait make out a Writ, against him.
Voted, That mr. James Halsey and mr. Samuel Butler be
Prosecuted for receiving Persons into their Houses as Tenants &
not informing the Select Men thereof as the Law directs.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 25. 1741. according to
Order as Entred the 16th. Current —
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
Capt. Steel
The Select Men of Boston in Concert with the Select Men of
Roxbury Attended the Perambulation betwixt the two Towns
[152.] this Day; A Report whereof is here Recorded, as fol-
lows, Viz1.
Pursuant to agreement, We the Subscribers Met at the time and
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 813
place appointed, and run the Line, & renewed the ancient Bound
marks between the Town of Boston & the Town of Roxbury.
Beginning at the Mouth of the Creek which Opens into the Bay
leading to Cambridge and so goes as the Creek runs, until it
comes in a range with the Fence and Trees which parts between
John Richardson Esq™. Land, formerly mr. Nath1. Brewers, and
Samuel Welles Esq™. Land, formerly called mr. Minots, then cross
the Street or High Way till it comes to a Stump with a heap of
Stones about Eighty feet from the High Way and from thence
Streigbt to a little Knowl upon the Edge of the Creek, a Corner of
the Bounds, & from thence Easterly as the Creek runs, till it comes
to a Stake with [153.] a heap of Stones in Col°. Lamb's Dam,
and from thence as the Creek runs into the Bay between Boston &
Dorchester.
Dated the 25th. Day of September, 1741.
JOHN JEFFRIES ")
ALEX. FORSYTH
CALEB LYMAN [ Select Men of
JONAS CLARKE | Boston
Tno8 HANCOCK
JOHN STEEL j .
JOSEPH WELD \
JOSEPH RUGGLES a i L-MT e
SAMDEL GR.DLEY ^ Select Men of
JOHN RCGGLES Roxbury
JOSEPH WILLIAMS J
Mem0, on the Day above mentioned the Select Men fixed a Stake
on the West Side of the Creek running into the Dam marked B, on
the one Side & R on the other.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 28. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[154.] Ordered, That a Draught be made on the Town
Treasurer for Three Pounds to each of the Watch houses in Order
to Purchase Charcoal.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 30. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Whereas Several of the French Nation are now about Town, &
having no Licence from the Governor & Council there for, which is
Contrary to a Law of this Province, Therefore!
314 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Ordered, That mr. Savell make Enquiry after them & Notify
them to Attend the Select Men next Wednesday at four o'Clock
in the Afternoon in order to be Examined as to the reason of
[155.]their residing here.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread, at
the rate of Twenty four Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat, and Three
Shillings & Six pence p. Bushel allow'd for Charges which is Com-
puted as follows, Viz*.
Of Penny White Loaf 5*.' 1 1 .
W beaten 2. 8
House hold 3. 6
Six penny Wheaten Loaf 15. 3
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Deliver mr. John Stamford, the
Bond given by him to the Town Treasurer, for his faithful Collect-
ing & Paying in the Taxes for the Year, 1739, he having performed
the same & gotten Discharges "from the Several Treasurers.
[156.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Oct. 7. 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
. Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Mr. Alexander Hunt Appeared & Desires to Hire the Flatts
Fronting & adjoining to the South Battery.
Voted, That the Select Men View the same Tomorrow at Nine
o'Clock in the forenoon & then give him his answer.
Lovis Deinonl'ne & John De lauire of the French Nation, Ap-
peared according to Order & upon Examination, Declare that they
came from St. Christophers a few Days past in Capt. Mirick in
OrdiT to get a Passage from hence to Lewis burg and that they
lodge at the Widow Bonyats & [157.] that they had been with
His Excellency the Governour. acquainting him of their Arrival
here, & had Obtained his verbal Permission, to Endeavour to get
their Passage
Malachiah Woodward appeared according to Order, & Informs
that he came from Truro. last April that he lives at Went worths
Wharfe, has a Wife and Three Children and is a Labouring man.
Ordered, That mr. Savell Notify Capt. John Seymour & Capt.
William Palmer to Appear & give Bond to the Town Treasurer for
the Passengers they have Imported from Ireland.
Voted, That Twelve Pounds be Allowed to mr. William Bowen
& Compa. for Expence at raising the New Beacon on Beacon hill
on Fry day next.
[158.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Octobr. 10, 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lymau Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 315
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Whereas Sundry of the Merchants & Inhabitants of Boston
having Complained to the Select Men that Notwithstanding the
Advertisement Published by Capt. Edward Hawke Commander
of II is Majestys Ship the Portland soon after his arrival here,
that he would not Impress any Sea Men or Land Men for His
Majesty's Service during his Stay here, Yet he hath Impressed
several Sea men & Continues so doing, which greatly Terrifyes
the Coasters and other Vessells bringing Grain, Wood &c. to this
Town.
Voted, That the Select Men forthwith Wait [159.] upon His
Excellency the Govcrnour desing his Assistance in this affair, and
Protection of all Coasters & Vessells that Import Grain Provision
Wood &c. for the Support of the Town, from the Impress of the
Couiander of any of His Majesty's Ships in this Harbour which
the Select Men accordingly did & His Excellency was pleased to
Answer that he would take effectual Care to prevent any such
farther Impress of men, & that if any men were wanting on
board His Majesty's Ships for His Majesty's Services they should
be immediately found and Supplyed by the Government.
Mem0. October, 13. 1741.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mrs. Love Rawlings to Dig up the
Pavement & Open the Ground in Wood Lane in Order to repair
her Drain running from her 'House into the Common Shore, Upon
Condition that She forthwith make good the Ground & Pavement
again & keep the [16O.] same in repair from time to time to the
Satisfaction of the Select Men.
Mem0. October, 16. 1741.
Liberty is here by Granted to mr. Thomas Wallis to Dig up the
Pavement & Open the Ground in Summer Street in Order to lay
a Drain from his House into the Common Shore there Upon Con-
dition that he forthwith make good the Ground & Pavement
again & keep the same in repair from time to time to the Satis-
faction of the Select Men & doth not Obstruct the Passage of
Carts &c. while the same is performing.
Liberty is here by Granted to John Hunt EsqT. to Dig up the
Pavement & open the Ground in Lynn Street in Order to lay a
Drain from his House into the Common Shore, Upon Condition
that he forthwith make good the Ground & Pavement again &
keep the same in repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of
the Select men.
[161.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Oct. 21. 1741
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
316 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread at
the rate of Twenty Six Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat & Three
Shillings & Six pence p. Bushel allow'd for Charges which is
Computed as follows, Viz'.
oz. dr.
of Penny White Loaf 1- 9
Wheaten 2- 5|
House hold 3- 2
Six penny Wheaten Loaf 14- 2
Mr. James Read, Appearing, Desires Liberty to Set up a Fish
house at Olivers Bridge, to Stand there during the Town's
Pleasure.
Voted that mess™. Clark Hancock & Cooke be desired to view
the place & report thereon.
[162.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Oct. 28. 1741.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
The Select men this Day taking into Consideration the affair of
Admitting a Number of Persons to be Employed as Porters with-
in the Town of Boston to Carry Goods Wares & Merchandize for
Pay or Wages.
The following Persons were approved of and accordingly admit-
ted to be Common Porters, Viz*.
Samuel Sharp Suretys Andrew Frizwell
John Whaland James Pitts
Paul Bryan Richard Gridley
Robt. mc. Million Samuel Gerrish
Thomas O'Bryan Jos'. Laurence
Peter Curtice Wilfred Fisher
Richard Furnace Joseph Calef
John Keeffe John Savell
Thomas Pheland Edwd. Langdon
[163.] Jon". Neley Alexander Forsyth
James Collins John Wood house
who were directed to appear at the Town Clerk's office, in order
to give in Bond as the Law directs.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Oct. 31. 1741
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Whereas a Sloop from Ireland with a number of Passengers on
board being arrived in this Harbour & apprehending danger may
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 317
acrue to the Inhabitants by reason of the Hardships the People
have Suffered in their Passage being obliged to Eat some of
their People to Sustain Life, Voted That the Select Men View the
State [164.] of the Persons on board with Doctr. Clarke & Re-
port what Circumstances they are in.
Whereas the Sloop Sea-flower this Day arrived into this Har-
bour from Belfast, Ebenezar Clark late Master with Sixty five
Passengers on board, & being Informed that many Persons Died
on board said Vessell in the Voyage by Hunger, The Select Men
went on board 'the said Vessell, & by Enquiry found that the said
Vessell on the Tenth Day of July last, Sail'd from said Belfast
with One Hundred & Six Passengers on board, bound to Philadel-
phia on the 25th. of July the Master Disci, noon after which the
mate was taken Sick, & they having Sprung their Mast, & Expended
all their Provisions & Water, vare reduced to puch Miserable
Circumstances that they wsro Obliged jr Order tc Sustain Life to
feed upon the Bodys of SLj Persons that Died in the Passage
that as they were Cutting up the Seventh, they Espied the Suc-
cess. [165.] Man of "vfar Capt. Thompson Commander who came
up to them & Supplied them — with Men & Provisions sufficient
to bring 'em into this Port the/ h?ving been out Sixteen Weeks
Forty vSix People having Diec. on the Passage The Select Men
also find that taerc is now about Thirty Persons that are in very
low Circumstances and not Capable of taking Care for themselves
but require the Speediest Care to be taken of them to preserve
Life, & they earnsstly Pray suitable Provision may be made for
them or Else they must Perish.
*
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 2d. 1741
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jouas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
The Select Men taking the affair of the Sloop [166.] Sea-flowei
from Ireland into Consideration relating to the deplorable Condi-
tion of the Passengers now on board, thought proper to wait on
the Governour & Counci! & acquaint them with the State of the
Vessell & Passengers & wait their Directions ; whereupon the
Governour with the advice of the Council gave the following
Orders, Viz'.
At a Council held at 4Ji3 Council Chamber in Boston upon Mon-
day, Novell'. 2. 1741
Whereas the Select Men of Boston have informed His Excetkr.cy
& this Board that the Sloop Sea flower of New haven in the Colouy
of Connecticut Ebeuezer Clark late Master from Belfast in Ireland
having lost the Master & other Officers of the aa?d Vesseil & about
Forty Passengers by Hunger & want of Provision in their Voyage
Arriwd at this Port of Boston the Thirty first of October last with
Sixty five Passengers most of them in a Sickly & weak Condition
318 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
who [167.] Desire suitable Provision to be made for them &
Praying to advisement of His Excellency & this Board thereon.
It is there fore Ordered by Ilis Excellency the Governoui- by and
with the advice & Con sent of the Council that the Select Men afore-
said immediately Secure the Papers belonging to the Owners & late
Master with tbe Goods on board said Vessell, dispose of the
Servants & Passengers aforesaid in the Hospital at Rainsfords
Island in Boston aforesaid to Support Nurse & recover them to a
State of Health & also to Secure them for the Use & Service of
the Owners of the said Sloop & thereof speedily Advise the said
Owners that they may immediately repair to Boston pay the
Charges herein expended & take all further Care in the Pivmisses
as shall be Necessary & upon the refusal and Neglect of the Owners
then to icceive their Satisfaction of the Charge aforesaid of the
Passengeir aforesaid or Soli their Service for a reasonable time for
the Payrr.^rt thereof or [168.] Seasonably Advise this Board for
further direction herein.
W. SHIRLEY.
Copy, Examd. p. J. WILLARD Secry.
In Consequence whereof the Select Men ordered an Express to
be immediately dispatched to mr. Thompson the Owner of the
Vessell to desire he would as soon as possible come to Town &
take the Charge of his Vessell & Servants & directed the Town
Clerk to Write a Letter to him to Inform him thereof.
Voted, That Capt. Forsyth & Capt. Steel be a Committee to go
on board the Sloop & take an Account of the Papers &c. belong-
ing to the Capt. lately Deced & Secure then according to the
directions of the Governour & -Council, and also that mr. Savell
take Care that the People on board be Supplied with all things
Necessary & Comfortable till the Vessell be carried to Rainsfords
Island and [169.] that mr. Ball be directed to Transport the Ves-
sell to the said Island as soon as possible.
Voted, That Capt. Forsyth mr. Cooke & Capt. Steel be desired
to See the said Vessell carried down tomorrow Morning & the
Passengers taken Care off in the best manner the}" can for their
Comfortable Support while there.
Accordingly on Tuesday Morning the Vessel with all the Pas-
sengers were Carried down to Rainsfords Island with the help of
Capt. Tyng & his People who came in tbe long Boat & other
Persons, the Committee Saw the Passengers all carried on Shore &
lodged in Several Rooms in the Hospital & Doctr. Clark gave
•m™. \Valors partiirilur directions how to manage with the Sick
People, and as to the Charge of the Vessel! & Stores belonging
to her they left in Charge to Feretcn & Jackson two
men who Capt. Tyng recomr:<;uded to them to be honest and Care-
ful & not to Suffer any thing to be taken out, nor any of the People
to go from off the Island till further Order.
[17O.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Novr. 4. 1741.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 319
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Whereas Several Complaints have been made that the lower end
of Milk Street is much out of Repair & wants to be new Paved.
Therefore
Voted, That Fifteen Pounds be Allowed to Pay the Towns part
thereof, Provided the abutters Pay the rest of the Charge.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Novr. 11. 1741.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mrs. Lewis appearing Complains that mess™. Alex*. Park-
man and Alex'. Hunt [171.] have Obstructed the Street called
Battery March leading from Hallowells Corner to the lower end of
Gibbs's Lane so Called, so that she hath not a Convenient Way to
the Front of her House, & Desires the Select Men would grant her
some relief in the Premisses.
Joseph Brown Informs that he came into this Town about a
Month ago, from North Carolina in Capt. Bunn that in July last
he was taken by the Spaniards off of the Capes of Virginia, & was
by them sent on Shoar to Carolina where he lay exposed to the
Weather Several Days & Nights & endured great Hard ships for
want of Provisions &c. & thereby got a great Cold which hath fell
into one of his Leggs & renders him unable of getting a Main-
tenance, that he hath no Money nor Friends to Support him — The
Selectmen Considering the Premisses Apprehend the said Brown a
proper object of Publick Charity & Directed the Town Clerk in
their Name to Recommend him to the Overseers of the Poor to be
taken Care [172.] of in the Almes-house at the Charge of the
Province.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Novr. 16th. 1741. —
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
Capt. Steel
Mr. Joseph Thompson of Newhaven Appearing & Informing
that he was Owner of Three Quarters of the Sloop Sea flower and
Ebenezer Clark Deced the late Master Owner of the other Quarter
part and Desired that the Papers &c. that was Committed by Order
of the Governour & Council to the Care of the Selectmen the 2d.
instant, until he appear'd might be delivered up to him, which was
accordingly done, he the said Thompson & Capt. John Steel
giving under their Hands to Pay to the Select men, all the
Charges that they had been or should be at on the said Vessell &
People.
320 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
[173.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov'. 18. 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
Caleb Lynian Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Cooke
Mr. Samuel Butler Informs that Carr a Passenger in the
Sloop Sea-flower Ebenr. Clarke Master from Belfast in Ireland is
come to Work with him in his Shop as a Journey man.
Application having been made by Capt. John Goldthwait & mr.
"William Merchant in behalf of Sundry Inhabitants of the North
part of the Town for Liberty for mr. Samuel Mather to Preach on
the Lords Days at the North Writing School.
Liberty was accordingly granted by the Selectmen.
[174.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec. 2. 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Hezekiah Barber from Dorchester Informs that he cama
into this Town with his Wife Two Children a White Servant and
Four Negroes and has taken a House of Capt. Josiah Sheldon at
the Sign of the Lamb at the South end.
Mr. Barber was directed to Attend again next Wednesday.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec1. 9. 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[175.] Mrs. me. Daniel Informs that One Alexander Ross
with his Wife and three Children are lately come into this Town
from Andover, that they lived sometime at her House, but are
now removed to a House at the North end, near the Sign of the
Globe & that they are very poor.
Mr. Savell is directed to make enquiry after them and Warn
them to depart the Town as the Law directs.
Voted, That Martha Hooker with her two Children who were
lately Imported into this Town in the »Ship Leghorn Thomas
Templer Master from London be admitted Inhabitants, Upon Con-
dition that mr. Roger Hardcastle give Bond to the Town Treasurer
in the Sum of Three Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the Town from
any Charge upon their Acco*. lor Five years.
Ordered That the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Twenty Eight Shillings' p. Bushel for Wheat and Three
[176.] Shillings and Six pence p. Bushell Allow'd for Charges,
wfcich is Computed as follows, Viz1.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 321
OB- dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 1- 7£.
Wheaten 2- 3.
House hold 2- 15.
Six Penny Wheaten Loaf 13- 4.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec'. 16. 1741.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Capt. Haslom Appeared according to Order to give an Account
of two Women Passengers lately by him Imported into this Town
from New Castle, Lie was directed to Attend again the 30th. instant
in Order to give Bond or other Satisfaction to the Select men.
[177.] Mr. Joseph Savell Appeared & gave up the Keyes of
the two Cellars under the Town House which he Hired of the
Town, his Year being up the Twentieth of October last.
mem°. Dec'. 21. 1741.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Ebenezer Storer to Dig up the
Pavement and Open the Ground in Union Street in Order to repair
his Drain running from his House into the Common Shore Upon
Condition that he forthwith make good the Ground and Pavement
again and keep the same in repair from time to time to the Satis-
faction of the Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec1. 23. 1741
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
m'. Hancock
m'. Cooke
Capt. Steel
fl78«] Upon a Motion made by the Assessors of this Town
that the Select Men would appoint some Suitable Person to Enquire
after Strangers coming into this Town and doing Business & In-
form the Assessors thereof that so they may be Taxed according
to Law.
Voted, That there be such a Person Appointed who shall be paid
for his Trouble & Service therein as the Selectmen shall think fit.
Voted, That mr. John Staniford be desired to perform the Service
before mentioned & that he bring from the Assessors a Certificate
of what he shall so Inform them off.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec'. 30. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esq'.
m'. Hancock
m'. Cooke
322 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
[179.] The Select-Men have Let to mr. Samuel Wentworth,
One Cellar under the Town House at the South west Corner, lately
in the Occupation of mr. Joseph Savell at the Rent of Twenty-five
Pounds p. annum to Commence the Twenty fifth Day of December
Current for One Year to be paid half Yearly.
The Select Men have Let to mr. John Gooch One Cellar under
the Town house at the North east Corner, lately in the Occupa-
tion of mr. Joseph Savell at the Rent of Twelve Pounds Ten Shil-
lings p. Annum to Commence the Twenty fifth Day of December
Current, for One Year to be paid half Yearly.
At a Meeting of the SelectMen, Jan. 6. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
[18O.J Whereas mr. John Staniford is Appointed to Enquire
after Strangers coming into Town and doing Business here, that
so they may be assessed according to Law.
Voted, That the Town Clerk give a Certificate to mr. Staniford
of his Appointment Agreeable to the Select Mens Vote of Decr. 23
last.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 13. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
Jane Leeds is Admitted an Inhabitant Capt. Benj*. Harslom &
Elkanah Leonard Esqr. having given Bond to the Town Treasurer
to Indemnify the Town from any Charge upon her Account for
Five Years as the Law directs in the Sum of One Hundred
Pounds.
[181.] Phillip Jones is Admitted One of the Ticket Porters,
Upon Condition that mr. Peter Stone becomes Bound with him to
the Town Treasurer as the Law directs.
Mr. Savell is directed to Warn Wright Bartlet to Attend next
Wednesday, who lately came into this Town from Bridgewater and
now lives in Gibbins's house at the South end with One Elizabeth
Basset.
Samuel Watts Esqr. in behalf of the Select Men of Chelsea In-
forms that Martha Willis an Inhabitant of the Town of Boston
about Six Weeks past came to dwell at Chelsea aforesaid, And
therefore desires the Select Men of Boston would Secure them from
any Charge upon her Account.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 18. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1711-42. 323
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
[182.] Mr. Savell is directed to Warn Matthew Adliut'on hia
Wife and three Children who lately came into this Town from
Rehoboth, and now live in Gibbins's Court to depart the Town as
the Law directs.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 19. 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
The Collectors of the Taxes for the Year Current Viz*, mess".
Jacob Sheafe John Staniford and John Goldthwait — appeared
and proposed to the Select Men for their respective Bonds Men,
the following Persons who were Approved of by them accordingly,
Viz1.
Mr. Jacob Sheafe for the Sum of Six Thousand Five Hundred
Pounds, mess™. Robert [183.] Patteshall and Samuel Foster Sure-
ties.
Mr. John Staniford for the Sum of Five Thousand Two Hun-
dred Pounds, mess". Francis Righton and Jacob Parker Sure-
ties.
Mr. John Gol;lthwait for the Sum of Four Thousand Three
Hundred Pounds Thomas Hutchinson Esqr. & mr. Joshua Blau-
chard Sureties.
Memorandum Jan. 20. 1741
Mr. Jacob Sheafe One of the Collectors of Taxes for the Cur-
rent year, having been duly Sworn to the faithful Discharge of
the said Office Appeared and gave Bond together with mess".
Robert Patteshall and Samuel Foster in the Penal Sum of Thirteen
Thousand Pounds.
A Certificate thereof was given him directed to the Assessors of
the Town of Boston.
Mr. John Staniford, another of the Collectors of Taxes for the
Year Current having been duly Sworn to the faithful Discharge
of the said Office Appeared [184.] and gave Bond together
with mess™. Francis Righton and Jacob Parker Sureties to the
Town Treasurer in the Penalty of Ten Thousand Four Hundred
Pounds.
A Certificate thereof was given him directed to the Assessors
accordingly.
Mr. John Goldthwait, the other Collector of Taxes for the
Year Current, having been also duly Sworn to the faithful Dis-
charge of the said Office, Appeared and gave Bond together with
Thomas Hutchinson Esqr. & mr. Joshua Blanchard Sureties to the
Town Treasurer in the Penalty of Eight Thousand Six Hundred
Pounds.
324 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
A Certificate thereof was given him directed to the Assessors of
Boston.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 20th. 1741 —
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[185.] Mr. Peleg Wiswall Master of the North Grammar
School, Appearing Informs that mr. Jonathan Helyer, who has for
some time past been an Usher with him in the said School, hath
now resigned that place, And there fore desires the Select Men
would appoint some proper Person to Supply that place if they
think fit.
And upon Reading the Petiton of mr. Samuel White, desiring the
Select Men would please to appoint him as an Usher for the said
School in the room of mr. Jonathan Helyer, and mr. Wiswell Rec-
ommending the said White as a Suitable Person for that Service.
Therefore Voted, That the said mr. Samuel White be and here-
by is appointed an Usher of the School in the room of mr. Jon".
Helyer who hath resigned that Service.
Robert Wood is admitted One of the Ticket Porters, Upon Con-
dition that mr. [186.] Benja. mason becomes Bound with him to
the Town Treasurer as the Law directs.
Edward Kelly is admitted One of the Ticket Porters, Upon Con-
dition that mess™. Timothy murfey & martin Kelly become
Bound with to the Town Treasurer as the Law directs
At a meeting of the Selectmen, Jan. 25, 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
•mr. Hancock
mr. Clarke
mr. Ebenezer Winborn in behalf of the Watchman Appearing
Prays a farther Allowance for Coal for the Watch houses to make
up the usual Allowance of Four Pounds Ten Shillings each.
[187.] Voted, That Thirty Shillings more be allowed to
each Watch house for Coal.
mr. Samuel Wentworth Informs that Capt. Thomas Blower
lately brought into this Town as a Passenger with him, One Penny
money, who is now Sick at a House upon the Long Wharf
where mr. moberly lately dwelt, And therefore desires the Select
men would Recommend him to the Overseers of the Poor to be
taken into the Alms-house at the Charge of the Province.
mr. Savell Informs that William Tyler Esqr. One of the Over-
seers of the Poor, on the Sixth instant, Sent One George Berry
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741-42. 325
who came from the Bay, to the alms-house on the Province
Charge And desires the Select men would give a Certificate of his
being a proper Object of Publick Charity.
[188.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Jan. 27. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread at
the Rate of Twenty four Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat and
Three Shillings and Six pence p. Bushell Allow'd for Charges,
which is Computed as follows, Viz'.
Of Penny White Loaf 1- 11
Wheaten 2- 8
House hold 3- 6
Six penny Wheaten Loaf 15- 3
It being the Usual time for Visiting the Town,
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. be desired to acquaint His
Majesties Justices of the Peace within this Town, that the [189. J
Select Men desire the}* would please to give them a Meeting at the
Council Chamber on Monday next, at five o'Clock in the after-
noon, in order to agree upon a Visitation of the Town.
At a Meeting of the Honourable His Majesty's Justices of the
Peace, the Gentlemen the Select men and Overseers of the Poor
within the Town of Boston at the Council Chamber on Monday,
February 1, 1741.
Present
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esqr.
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Justices of the Peace
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
mr. Thomas Hancock
mr. middlecott Cooke
Select Men
mr. Edward Bromfield
Col°. John Hill,
Capt. William Downe
Andrew Oliver Esqr.
mr. Samuel Hunt
Overseers of the Poor.
[19O.] A General Walk or Visitation of the Town was then
agreed upon to be Attended on Tuesday the Ninth Day of February
Current at Nine o'Clock in the Morning, if the Weather be fair
if not then on Wednesday following the Tenth instant, And it is
also Agreed to meet at the Council Chamber in the Evening of the
sd. Day of Visitation to Report the State of the Town &c. The
order or Sortment is as follows, Viz*.
326 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Ward, Number One
The Hon. Edward Hutchinson Esq*.
Capt. Alexander Forsj'th
mr. Samuel Hunt
mr. Richard Buckley
mr. Astar Stoddard Constable
Ward, Number Two
The Hon. Joseph Wads worth Esq'.
John Fayerweather Esqr.
mr. Isaac White
mr. Nathanael Barber
mr. John Ruddock, Constable
[191.] Ward, Number Three
Habijah Savage Esqr.
Abiel Walley Esqr.
Joshua Cheever Esqr.
mr. Peter Thomas
mr. Richard Gooding, Constable
Ward, Number Four
William Tyler Esqr.
Jacob Royall Esqr.
Capt. John Steel
Capt. Daniel Pecker
mr. Jonathan Lowder, Constable
Ward, Number Five
The Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esq*.
mr. Thomas Hancock
mr. John Staniford
mr. Joseph Lascnby
mr. Henry Wethered, Constable
Ward, Number Six
Thomas Hubhard Esqr.
Oxenbridge Thacher Esqr.
Deacon, John Phillips
mr. Sendall Williams, Constable
[192 . ] Ward, Number Seven
Hugh Hall Esqr.
Capt. Jeffery Bedgood
mr. Jacob Parker
mr. William Menzies, Constable
Ward, Number Eight
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Capt. William Downe
mr. Jacob Sheafe
mr. Richard Gridiey, Constable
Ward, Number Nine
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
Andrew Oliver Esqr.
m'. Joshua Blan chard
mr. Alexander Young, Constable
Ward, Number Ten
The Hon, Jacob Wendell Esq'.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741-42. 327
Francis Borland Esqr.
mr. Nathanael Gardner
mr. Henry Dyre
mr. John Tucker, Constable
[193.] Ward, Number Eleven
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Samuel Sewall Esqr.
mr. Edward Bromfield
mr. William Salter
mr. John Davis, Constable
Ward, Number Twelve
The Hon. Samuel Welles Esq'.
Joshua Winslow Esqr.
mr. Middleoott Cooke
Col°. John Hill
mr. John Taylor
mr. John Smith, Constable
The Town Clerk is desired to give forth Copies of the above
Orders or Sortment accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 3d. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[194.] Application being made by mr. Samuel Wentworth,
that Robert Penny money a Sailor lately Imported by Capt. Blow-
ers into this Town from Jamacai who is a Stranger and very Sick
& Infirm might be taken care of at the Province Charge.
The Select Men apprehending him a proper Object of Publick
Charity.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Certify the Overseers of the Poor
here of & that they Recommend him to be taken Care of in the
Alms house at the Charge of the Province.
Voted, That mr. James Curley who lately came into this Town
from Marlboro' have Liberty to Open a Shop and Exercise the
Calling of a Butcher in this Town, and to attend again upon the
Select Men when his Family comes to Town in Order to give Bond
that they shall be no Charge to the Town for Five years.
[195.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 10. 1741.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Patrick Bourke is Admitted One of the Ticket Porters, Upon
Condition that mr. John Wheelwright becomes Bound with him to
the Town Treasurer as the Law directs.
328 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 22d. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Mr. Bartholomew Sutton Appeared & Informed that the Engine
under his Care was first brought to Work on the Fire — which broke
out the 30th. of Jan. last in mr. [196.] Deacons Work house, and
desired that the Premium granted by the Town therefor may be
allowed to him and Company.
Voted, That a Draft be made on the Town Treasurer accord-
ingly.
The Select Men Apprehending the Persons hereafter named
(who were lately Imported into this Town from Ireland in the
Sloop Seaflower & were in their Passage hither, brought into very
great Distress for want of Provisions &c. which brought many of
them into much Weakness and Sickness) to be proper Objects of
Publick Charity and therefore Ordered that the Several Draughts
hereafter mentioned be made on the Town Treasurer, for their
Nursing Diet &c. on the Charge of the Province.
For Boarding & Nursing Nathaniel Mc. Kenlcy, Six Pounds.
To Ebenezer Lawrence for Boarding & Nursing Rob'. Mc. Cor-
mick, Eleven Pounds.
[197.] For Burying Thomas Trowbridge who Died on board
the said Sloop, after her arrival here, and also for Burying Robert
Mc. Cormick who Died at Laurences, Four Pounds Eight Shillings.
Samuel Greenwood Esqr. Capt. John Goldthwait & others, their
Petition for Licence to Erect a Meeting house at the head of Ben-
nit Street at the Northerly part of Boston with Timber, was Read
and Approved by the Select Men.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an assize of Bread, at
the rate of Twenty two Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat, and Three
Shillings and Six pence p. Bushell Allow'd for Charges, which is
Computed as follows Viz*.
Of Penny White Loaf 1. 13
W beaten 2. 11£
Household 3. 10
Six penny Wheaten Loaf I1. 0. 5J
[198,] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Feb. 24. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Whereas November 21, 1736 by Order of the Select Men there
was provided for and delivered to each Engine, a Fire hook to bo
Carried with the Engine in Order to pull down any House or other
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742-42. 329
Building that shall be found Necessary to put a Stop to the Fire,
which lias been found of Excellent Service, but of late the Carry-
ing of them has been Neglected, which has proved prejudicial.
Therefore Voted, That from this time forward every Engine
carry with them to the Fire which may at any time happen to
brake out the Fire Hook so provided And that the Care of it be
[199.] Committed to One of the Company and as by Experience
it has been found very Necessary to have an axe to cut down
Buildings on Fire to put a Stop to the same.
It is hereby Ordered, That a good axe be provided for and
delivered to each Engine marked with the Letter B, on the Eye,
which they are obliged to carry with them as above, and that two
men be added to each Engine for the said Services — And Jonas
Clarke Esqr. and mr. Cooke are desired to take Care that it be
done, as shall be Approved of by the Select Men.
Ordered, That tho Town Clerk issue forth a Warrant directed to
the Constables of Boston, In His Majesties Name, Requiring them
forthwith to Warn all the Free holders and other Inhabitants of
said Town, duly Qualified Rateable at Twenty Pounds Estate to a
Single Rate (besides the Poll) to Coim-ne the Town House on
Monday the Eight of March next at Nine o'Clock in the forenoon ;
[200.] Then and there to make Choice of meet Persons to Serve
the Town the Year ensuing, as Select Men Town Clerk Overseers
of the Poor, Constables and other Town officers as the Law directs ;
To Grant such Sura or Sums of Money as shall be judg'd needful
for the relief of the Poor and defraying other Necessary Charges
and to receive the Reports of Several Committees &c. &c.
Voted, That the Revd. Dr. Joseph Sewall be desired to Open the
Town meeting on Monday the Eight of March next, with Prayer,
and that John Jeffries and Caleb Lyman Esqra. wait on him and
desire him to attend that Service.
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. mr. Hancock and mr. Cooke be
a Committee to take Care that a Dinner be provided for Forty five
Gentlemen on Monda}' [201.] the Eight of March next at the
Orange Tree, who are desired to give directions accordingly.
Voted, That Eight Shillings a peice be & hereby is allowed to
the Constables of the Town of Boston in Order to provide a Dinner
for themselves on Monday the Eight of March next, the Day ap-
pointed for the Town Meeting.
Complaint being made to the Select Men that John Deacon was
about to Erect a Building with Timber at the upp -r end of School
Street, Contrary to the Law in that Case provided, Voted, That
mr. Savell go forthwith to the said Deacon and forbid him to Erect
the said Building without following the Steps of the Law respect-
ing the same, mr. Savell accordingly Reported that he went to the
said Deacon & forbid his proceeding any further in Erecting the
said Building.
[2O2.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, March 3d. 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
330 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Voted, That Forty Shillings be Allowed to mr. John Savell in
order to carry out of Town One Bryan Collony and Wife they being
poor People and Nothing to help th-jmselves with.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, March 10. 1741
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Thomas Hancock
mr. Middlecot Cooke
Capt. John Steel
Asbal Grimes appeared & Desired that he with [2O3.] his
Family may be admitted Inhabitants of this Town, and that he may
have time until Wednesday next to procure Bonds men to In-
demnify the Town from any Charge upon their acco*. for Five
Years as the Law directs.
Jeremy Maccarty is Admitted One of the Ticket Porters, Upon
Condition that mess™. Peter Oliver and John Savell becomes Bound
with him to the Town Treasurer as the Law directs.
Voted, That the Masters of the Several Fire Engines within this
Town be informed of thj Votj of the Town for providing of axes
and Fire hooks and the addition of Two men for each Engine to
take Care of the same, and that they attend the Select Men on
Wednesday next with such Persons as they shall think Recom-
mendable for that Service.
Complaint being made that Nath1. Wardell Juur. [2O4.] the
Officer appointed for the Weighing of Hay, neglects his Duty in
that Office — Oidered that mr. Savell Notify him to attend the Se-
lect Men on Wednesday next, in Order to answer to the said Com-
plaint.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, March 15. 1741.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. mr. Hancock and Capt. Steel
be desired to wait upon John Read Esqr. and mr. William Bollan
and give unto each of them Ten Pounds as a retaining Fee in all
Causes wherein the Town shall be hereafter Concerned.
[2O5.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Mar. 17. 1741.
Present
The Hon. Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 331
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Mr. Josiah Baker, One of the masters of the Fire Engines, Ap-
peared according to Order, and Offered for the Acceptance of the
Select Men mess". William Burbank & Nath1. Woodward as Suit-
able Persons to be Admitted as Engine Men (being Discharged
from Military Exercises by their respective Officers). Voted,
That the said William Burkauk and Nath1. Woodward be admitted
Engine Men in mr. Bakers Company accordingly.
Mr. John Brown, Master of One of the Fire Engines, Appeared
& Recommended to the Select Men mess". William Edes [2O6.]
and John Ballard as Suitable Persons to be admitted Engine men
(they having a Dismission from iheir Military Officers.
Voted, That the said William Edes and John Ballard be admit-
ted Engine Men into mr. Browns Company accordingly.
Mr. John Earle Master of One of the Fire Engines Appeared &
Recommended mess". John Thwing & Thomas Lawlor as. Suitable
Persons to be Admitted Engine men (if the Select Men shall think
fit) in the said Company (they having a Dismission from their
Military officers). Voted, That the said John Twing and Thomas
Lawlor be admitted Engine men into mr. Earles Company accord-
ingly-
Patrick Goffe is admitted One of the Ticket Porters, Upon Con-
dition that mr. William Nichols becomes Bound with him to the
Town Treasurer as the Law directs.
[2O7.] Patrick Bourke is admitted One of the Ticket
Porters, Upon Condition that mess". John Bright and Patrick
Burke become Bound with him to the Town Treasurer as the
Law directs.
Mr. John Holliman (who lately with his Family came from
Salem to Dwell in this Town) having not given Security to Indem-
nify the Town as the Law directs.
Ordered, That mr. Savell Warn the said Holliman and Family
to depart the Town according to Law.
Mr. Nathaniel Waixlell appeared according to Order, and being
Examined as to the Complaints made against him in Neglecting
his Duty in Weighing of Hay, gave Satisfaction to the Select Men
about the same.
Abraham Shaw Appearing Informed that he had lately brought
into this Town from Weymouth his Wife & Three Children
[2O8.] In Order to reside and dwell here — He was Ordered to
give Bond with Sufficient Suretys to Save the Town harm less
from any Charge upon their acco4. for Five Years or depart the
Town in Fourteen Days as the Laws directs.
Caleb Lyman Esqr. from the Committee appointed to Engage
mess". Read and Bollau as Stated Lawyers k»r the Town Repoited,
that they had treated with the said Gentlemen, who Informed
them, that they were engaged some time past to Jacob Wendell
Esqr. respecting the Difference between the Town and the said
Wendell.
Voted, That the said Committee wait 011 John Overing Esqr. *
332 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
mr. Jeremy Gridley and engage them as Lawyers for the Town in
the said Case.
Mr. John Shaw Appeared & Informed that he had lately come
into this Town [2O9.] with his Wife and Two Children from
Weymouth in Order to dwell here, and has taken a House of Wm.
Wheeler Junr. He was directed to attend again next Wednesday.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, March 29th. 1742
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Mr. Jonathan Salter is Admitted master of the Marlborough
Engine kept under the Town house, in the room of mr. James
Read who being present Desired to be Dismist from that Service.
Mr. Thomas Crafts Appeared and presented a Petition, Praying
Liberty to Erect a Wooden Building in Back Street, — [21O.]
which being Read.
Voted, That Jonas Clarke Esqr. mr. Hancock and Capt. Steel
be a Committee to View the place and Report thereon next
Wednesday.
Ordered, That the assize of Bread now Stated for direction to
the Bakers and Clerks of the Market be as follows Viz*.
oz. dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 2- 0
Wheaten 2- 15
House hold 3- 15
Six penny Wheaten Loaf llb. 1. 12
Computed at Twenty Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat and Three
Shillings and Six pence p. Bushel Allow'd for Charges, and the
Several Bakers within this Town are Ordered to mark their Bread
which they Bake for Sale with the first letters of their Christian
Names & with the first and last Letters of their Sir Names, And
the Clerks of the Market are directed to make Allowance for
Bisket well Baked.
[211.] The Select Men this Day Settled the acco'. of John
Waters & Company, for Work and Stuff done on the North
Battery Wharf which they hired of the Town and Mutually
Agreed to Allow them Fifty Pounds in full Discharge of the same.
Mr. Henry Howell, Master of One of the Five Engines Appeared
and Recommended mess™. Jona. Simpson Henry Allen and
William Beairsto as Suitable Persons to be admitted Engine
men (if the Select Men shall think fit) having a Dismission from
their Military officer.
Voted, That the said Jon*. Simpson, Henry Allen and William
Beah-sto be admitted Engine Men into Mr. Howell's Company
accordingly.
Gabriel Folke a Stranger, who lately came into this Town, and
is likely to be a Town Charge, and having been Warned March 3d.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 333
to give Security to Indemnify the Town from any Charge upon his
Acco'. [212.] or depart the Town in Fourteen Days as the Law
directs which he having not done.
Voted, That mr. Savell Acquaint him with the Vote of the Town
for his being Sent out and that he See the same effected.
Mem0. March, 30th. 1742
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. John Tuckerman to Dig up
the Pavem'. and Open the Ground in Orange Street in Order to lay
a Drain from his House into the Common Shore, Upon Condition
that he forthwith make good the Ground and Pavement again &
keep the same in repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the
Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, March 31. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyinan Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[213.] The Committee appointed to Consider of the Petition
of Thomas Crafts for Erecting a Wooden Building in Back Street,
Report that they had Viewed the place (on which Stands a large
Shed) And are of Opinion that the Prayer of the Petition may be
Granted, the Neighbours having Consented thereto, Provided that
the Building be Set Two feet from the Street to the Satisfaction of
the Select Men.
Voted, That this Report be accepted & that Liberty be granted
accordingly.
Memorandum.
On the Fifth Day of April, 1742 — the Select Men gave a Cer-
tificate to the Province Treasurer that there had been paid out of the
Town Stock to Sundry Persons for Three Thousand Four Hundred
& Fifty Rats killed in or near this Town since the Tenth Day of
April last, Fifty Seven Pounds & four pence & desired him to Pay
the same to Joseph Wadsworth Esqr. Town Treasurer.
[214.] At a Meeting of the Select Men April 7th 1742.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
Jonas Clarke Esq*.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Mr. Cooke made' a Motion that the Trees that are wanting in the
Common might be recruited.
Voted, That mess™. Hancock & Cook be desired to See that the
Trees wanting in the Common be filled up accordingly.
Voted, That the Committee appointed to run the Line between
the North Battery Ground and mr. Parkmans Land be desired to
Attend that Service on Monday next the Twelfth instant at Ten
o'Clock in the forenoon.
334 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Information being given that mrs. Mortimore [215.] and
Hooper, two Women of a bad Character have lately come into
this Town from Rhode Island.
Ordered, That mr. Savell Warn the said Mortimore & Hooper to
Attend the Select men next Wednesday.
Mr. Thornton the Paver, Appeared and Informed that he and
mr. Fosdick had Computed the Charge of Paving orange Street
from the End of the present Pavement to that which joins to the
Fortification and found the Towns part to Measure Two Thousand
Six Hundred & Eighty Yards, And if they found Work & Stuff,
they could not do it under Seven Shillings p. yard which will
amount to Nine Hundred and Thirty Eight Pounds, And if they
did the Work only at Three Shillings and Six pence, amounts to
Four Hundred & Sixty Nine Pounds, and for Pitching of the Pave-
ment at Two Shillings amounts to Two Hundred and Sixty Eight
Pounds.
[316.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 21. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Voted, That the following Orders relating to the Porters, the
Rates for their Work and Service, the Number of their Tickets,
and the Names of such as are admitted, and have given Bond ac-
cording to Law, be here Recorded.
Boston, April 21. 1742
Pursuant to an Act of the Great and General Court Authorizing
& impowering the Select Men of the Town of Boston to Order
who and what number of Persons shall be Employed as Common
Porters in the said Town, and also to Order Limit and Rate the
Allowance [217.] for their Work and Service.
The Select Men have Ordered and Appointed the Seventeen fol-
lowing Persons to be Porters as aforesaid and have taken Security
according to Law for their good Behaviour in said Office, Viz1.
Number of Tickets.
Samuel Sharp ------ Owe
John Whaland - - - - - Two
Robert mc.Million ----- Three
Patrick Goffe - - - - - Four
Richard Furnace ----- Five
Robert Wood - - - - - Six
Paul Bryan -...-- Seven
Thomas O Bryan ----- Eight
Patrick Bourke - .... Nine
Patrick Bourke ..... Ten
John Keeffe ...... Eleven
Phillip Jones ----.- Twelve
Jeremiah Maccarty ..... Thirteen
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 335
Number of Ticket*.
Timothy Harney - Fourteen
Edward Kelly - Fifteen
Thomas Pheland ----- Sixteen
James Collins ------ Seventeen
[218.] And the Rates for their "Work & Service which they may
Demand in Lawful Money of this Province & Shall not exceed,
shall be as follows, Viz1.
For Carrying a Trunk or Barrell or Wheelbarrow Load of Goods
from any Warehouse or place on the Dock or Long Wharf to any
other Warehouse or place on said Dock or Wharf or to and from
any other place of any less Distance than Ten Rods, Three
pence.
From the Dock or Long Wharf to Milk Street Treamount &
Hanover Street & Northward as far as Cross Street and all places
of like Distance, Five pence.
From the Dock or Long Wharf to Pond Street, West Street and
to the West and North Ends of the Town, and other places of like
Distance, Six pence.
And from the Dock or Long Wharfe aforesaid Southward beyond
Pond Street, Eight pence.
For Porterage of Powder to or from the Powder house Six pence
for a Single [219.] Half Barrell and for two or more, Five pence
each.
For Housing and Stowing away Barrells in any Warehouse or
Cellar, Four pence p. Ton.
For Unhousing or removing the same Four pence p. Ton.
For Housing Iron and Coils of Cordage Six pence p. Ton.
For Porterage & Housing Salt, Six pence p. Ton.
For Measuring Salt, Three pence p. Tonn.
For Lowering clown and Stowing away Wine in any Cellar, for
a Single Pipe Nine pence, for Two pipes Six pence, each Pipe, and
for Three or more, Three pence p. Pipe.
For Unstowing & Hawling up a Single Pipe Nine pence, for
Two Pipes, Six pence each, & for Three or more Three Pence p.
Pipe.
For Housing Rum Molasses & other Liquors Two pence p. Hogs-
head.
For Housing Sugar, Two p. pence p. Hogshead.
For Weighing Turpentine & Marking if required, Eight pence
p. Tonn Weight.
For Weighing a Hogshead of Sugar above [22O.] Twelve
Hundred Weight, Six pence.
For, Weighing a Teirce from Five Hundred upwards, Four
pence.
For Weighing all Barrells, One penny p. Barrell.
For Weighing Iron and Coils of Cordage Eight pence p. Tonn.
For Weighing Logwood Fustick & Lignum Vita, Six pence p.
Tonn, For Braziletto, One Shilling p. Tonn.
For Housing a Cask of Nails or Shot, One penny.
For Housing Loose Cables Viz4, from Five Hundred Weight to
336 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Eight Hundred, One Shilling, from Eight Hundred to Twelve
Hundred One Shilling and three pence, from Twelve Hundred to
Sixteen Hundred, One Shilling and Six pence, from Sixteen Hun-
dred to Two Thousand, Two Shillings, from Two Thousand to
Three Thousand Two Shillings and Six pence.
Which Rates & allowances shall Continue as long as they are
found reasonable and until it shall be ordered otherwise. And
[221.] as a Badge of their office, and in order to distinguish the
said Porters from other Labourers, they each of them Wear upon
their upper Garment a round White metal plate or Ticket Nuin-
ber'd, with a Pine tree for the Device, and this Inscription round
it, Viz*. MASSACHUSETTS BAY, BOSTON, N. ENGLAND.
And Whereas the Select Men have power by virtue of said act, to
remove such and every of said Porters, who shall misbehave in
said office.
They do therefore hereby give Notice, that they will not only
look upon their refusal to Undertake any Jobb when not before
Employed and all Unfaithfulness in the performance & Discharge
of their office, when Employed to be a Sufficient Cause for their
removal ; But likewise all Prophane Cursing & Swearing, Drunk-
enness, Gaming, Fighting, Quarrelling and other Rude and Dis-
orderly Carriage on the Dock and Wharves or in any of the Streets
of the Town of which the Common Porters have heretofore [222.]
been too Notoriously Guilt}1, and therefore if they expect a Con-
tinuance in said office they must demean themselves accordingly.
By Order of the Select Men
EZEKL. GOLDTHWAIT Town Clerk
Voted, That Three Hundred Copies of the foregoing Orders
about the Tickets be forthwith Printed and that the Town Clerk
See that the same be done accordingly.
Mr. Cooke (in behalf of himself and several others) Desires
Liberty at their own Charge to Build a Seat at each End of the
Walk between the Trees in the Common — Voted, That Liberty
be granted accordingly.
The Committee appointed to run the Line between the North
Battery Ground and mr. Parkmans Land, Reported that they had
Attended that Service and measured the said Battery Ground as
follows, Viz1. Westerly on the High Way [223.] From the Cor-
ner of Mears's House measuring Forty Eight feet running North-
erly and there they marked the Bounds and continuing the same
Breadth down to Low water mark, mess™. Parkman & Shute on
the Northerly Side owning Four feet in breadth of the said Forty
Eight feet and that they accordingly run the Line and made Bound
Marks in Several places between the Battery Ground and the said
Parkman's Land, and that they found that the said Parkmans Shed
Stands about Eighteen Inches on the Towns Land, and from a
Stump of a Post Standing on the North Side of the Passage Way
going to the Battery is Twelve feet and four inches to Parkraan's
Land.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Nathl1. Woodward to Dig up
the Pavement and Open the Ground in Charter Street m Order to
repair his Drain running from his House into the Common Shore,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 337
Upon Condition that he forthwith make good the Ground & Pave-
ment again and keep the same in repair ffom time to tune to the
Satisfaction of the Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 26th 1742
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr
Caleb Lymon Esqr
Jonas Clarke Esqr
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
At the Desire of His Excellency the Governour, the Select Men
waited on him, Who acquainted them that he had been informed
that Several of the French Nation were now in this Town upon
some illegal Trade &c. which he apprehended to be greatly to the
hurt of the Town and Navigation, Desiring that they would Use
their best Endeavors to enquire after those of the French Nation
in the Town & their Business & inform him of the same.
Voted, That mr. Savell make careful Enquiry [225.] of the
Names & Circumstances of the French Nation in the Town &
make Report next Wednesday And that the Select Men likewise
make Enquiry.
Voted, That the Town Clerk desire the Assessors to Let the
Select Men have their Books next Wednesday in order to See what
Persons are Qualified to Serve as Jury Men .according to a late Act
of the Province.
Ordered, That mr. Henry Howell have the Charge of the
Engine, which is kept in a House near Trinity Church — And he
is Allowed Fourteen men besides himself Viz'
Henry Howell
John Beaudry
Johnson Jackson
Willm. Wheeler Junr.
John Lawson.
Joseph Wheeler
Sol0. Kneeland Jun'.
George Ray
Jonathan Wheeler
Joseph Birch
Thomas Foster Junr.
Stephen Greenleaf
Jon* Simpson
Henry Allen &
William Bearsto
[226.] And in Case there should happen any Difference at
any time among them that they should want to put out, or take in
a Man, the said Henry Howell that has the Charge of the Engine
shall give an ace' of the same to the Select Men, for their Allow-
ance & orders for their proceeding. — And at any time if a Fire
should break out, the said Howell is Ordered to Improve the said
Engine where he thinks he may do the most Service, And to take
Care, That at no time the Doors of the Engine House be
338 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Obstructed by Snow &c. And to Work the said Engine Once
every month from the first of April to the first of October ; and to
See that the Engine and Pails be kept in good order, And when at
any time it shall happen that any thing is out of order or wanting
for the said Engine, they apply directly to the Select Men for their
Direction in the affair, And that at all Fires they bring with them
an axe and Fire Hook and Commit the same to the Charge
[227.] of two of their Company who shall be appointed to Man-
age the same by the Select Men, And in Case either the Hook or
axe be not brought they are not to be Entitled to the Bounty of
Five Pounds, as by the Towns Vote —
And for their Care & Diligence in the same the Inhabitants of
the Town at their Meeting the Eighth of March last, have by a
Vote freed them from all other offices in the Town for this Year,
and also Granted a Premium of Five Pounds to be paid out of the
Town Treasury to the Engine that shall be first brought to Work
at a House 01- other Building that shall be on Fire.
Orders of the same Tenour were given to the following Persons,
Viz'.
To mr John Earle to have the Charge of the Engine which is
kept near the New North Meeting house in mr. Ilutchinsons Build-
ings, and he is Allowed Twelve Men besides himself, Viz*
[228.] John Earle
Joshua Atwood
Joseph Belcher
Daniel Merrett
Edwd Dumaresq
Nathaniel Brown
William Clark
David Newhall
Phillip Howell
Gibbon Sharp
Samuel Brown
John Thwing
Thomas Lawlor
To mr Josiah Baker to have the Charge of the Copper Engine
by the North Meeting house, and he is allowed Twelve Men beside
himself, Viz*
Josiah Baker
Joseph Roberts
Elias Robinson
Samuel Ponsley
John Newhall
Henry Newhall
Jona Tarbox
Joseph Glidden
Walter Edmunds
Zephaniah Basset
William Richards
William Burbank
Nath1 Woodward
To mr John Brown to have the Charge of the Engine which is
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 339
kept in a House Adjoining to the Old North Meeting House, And
he is Allowed Eighteen Men besides himself, Viz'.
[229.] John Brown
James Dowell
John Beers
Willm Marshall
Thomas Bentley
Edward Edes
James Clark
John Baker
William Stone
Elijah Doubleday
Francis Marshall
Timothy Brown
Oliver Luckis Junr.
Eleazer Newhall
Daniel Barker
Ebenezer Brown
Benj* Luckis
William Edes
John Ballard
To mr. Jonathan Salter to have the Charge of the Engine which
is kept in the Cellar under the Town House, And he is allowed
Fourteen Men besides himself, Viz1.
Jonathan Salter
Robert Price
Edward Potter
Anthony Bracket
Samuel Hallowell
John Foster Junr.
Samuel Ellis
John Wise
Thomas Read
Ebenezer Knap
Petter Cotta
Bracldey Read
Thomas Hartley
Edward Potter Jun*.
Thomas Palfrey
[23O«] To mr. Joseph Uran to have the Charge of the En-
gine kept in the Engine House at the Dock, and he is allowed
Fourteen Men, beside himself Viz'.
Joseph Uran
Ichabod Rogers
Joseph Putnam
John Durham
Joseph Lowder Jun'.
Thomas Atkins Jun*.
William Peck
Nathaniel Brewer
William Snoden
Benja. Barnard
340 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Benj*. Eustus
William Eustus
John Hood
To mr John Peirce to have the Charge of the Engine at the
Westerly part of the Town, and he is allowed Eleven Men besides
himself, Viz*.
John Peirce
Samuel Sprague
Ebenezer Messinger
Thomas Craits
John Brown
William Russell
Samuel Emmes
Thomas Kimball
Richard Surcomb
Thomas Barnard
[231.] To mr Bartholomew Sutton to have the Charge of the
Engine kept by the Prison in Queen Street, And he is allowed
• Men besides himself Viz1.
Bartholomew Sutton
(Names of men not given.)
At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 28th. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Information being given that mrs. Dyar had [232.] removed
her Fence Three feet into Sea Street near Bulls Wharf She being
sent for appeared & Promised to remove the same back again to
the place where it Stood before.
Mr. Samuel Allen Master of the South Writing School Appeared
& Informed that he was very much impaired in his Health and
could no longer serve the Town as Master of the said School, and
Desired that some Suitable Person might be Appointed to Supply
his place.
Voted, That Tuesday the Eleventh of May next, be the Town
meeting for the Choice of Representatives, according to the Precept
under the Hand of Edward Wiuslow Esqr. Sheriff of the County
of Suffolk, Dated the Twenty Sixth instant.
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. mr. Hancock & mr. Cooke be
desired to agree with mrs. Wardell to provide a Dinner [233.] For
Forty-five Gentlemen on the Day appointed for the Town Meet-
ing/
Mr. Savell Reported, That upon enquiry he found that the fol-
lowing Persons of the French Nation were now residing in this
Town, Viz', mess™. Le Port, Le Dwiet, Josatt Monveile and Con-
oneie.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 341
Mr. Savell is directed to Warn the said Persons to attend the
Select Men tomorrow Morning in the Council Chamber.
The Select Men taking into Consideration the Petition of Joseph
Simpson & John Hooker two of the Sextons of the Town, Praying
Liberty to Dig Graves for the Persons of their respective Congre-
gations as refer'd to them by the Town in March last, thought it
would not be for the Interest of the Town, to grant the Prayer
thereof.
Therefore Voted, That the same be Dismissed.
[234.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, April 29* 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jefferies Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Ordered That the Town Clerk issue forth a Warrant, directed to
the Constables of Boston.
In His Majestys Name Requiring them forthwith to Warn all the
Free holders and other Inhabitants of the said Town (within their
Precincts) that have an Estate of Forty Shillings p. annum of
Freehold in Land within this Province or Territory at the least,
or other Estate to the Value of Fifty Pounds Sterling. To
Convene at the Town House upon Tuesday the Eleventh of
May next, at Nine of the Clock in the forenoon, then and there to
Elect and Depute One or more Persons (being Freeholders & Resi-
dent in the Town) [335.] According to the Number Set & Limited
by an Act of the General assembly, To Serve for and Represent
them in a Great and General Court or assembly Appointed to be
Convened held and kept for His Majesty's Service at the Court
House in Boston upon Wednesday the Twenty Sixth Day of May
next ensuing, and so De Die in Diem, during their Session and
Sessions, according to a Warrant under the Hand and Seal of
Edward Winslow Esqr. Sheriff of the County of Suffolk bearing
Date the Twenty Sixth Day of April In the Fifteenth year of His
Majesty's Reign Anno Domini, 1742.
And in like manner, Requiring them to Warn all the Free holders
& other Inhabitants of the said Town, qualified as the Law directs,
to meet at the same time & place, To Grant such Sum or Sums
of Money as may be needful for the relief of the Poor and defray-
ing other Necessary Charges ; To Consider of the Grant made by
the General Court for Erecting a Brest Work of Twenty Guns,
And a List of Persons qualified [236.] for Jurors, and also a Peti-
tion of John Lovells ; To Chuse a Master for the South Writing
School, One Constable and One Clerk of the market ; To Receive
the Reports of Several Committees as also Sundry Petitions — To
agree upon Conclude & finish such other matters & things as were
under Consideration at former Meetings and Continued to be fur-
ther debated at this, And also such other matters as may be proper
for their Consideration at this Meeting.
342 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Apr. 30. 1742.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Several French Gentlemen Attended according to Order & mr
Lovell being Interpreter., they were Examined as followeth
[237.] Peter Cossett being Asked from whence he came,
Answered, That he came from New York has been in town about Six
Weeks, that he was bound from St. Domingo to France, and in the
Passage the Vessell f ounder'd, they were taken up by a Vessell bound
to New York & there, Carried and so came here, and did design to
return home as soon as he could, the reason he came here from
New York was because he was in a bad State of Health and being
informed that the Air in these parts was very Agreeable and Healthy
he came in hopes to recover his Health that he designed to tarry
here not more than a Month or Six Weeks, that when he carne he
waited upon His Excellency the Governour who gave him Leave to
tarry a while provided he behaved well that he was no Trader but
lived upon his own Estate.
Monsr. Leport Exarnd. was Asked how long he had been here,
and from whence he came, Answered that he had been here about
a month, that he came from Eustatia [238.] To Rhode Island,
and so here for his Health that he brought Sufficient in Money to
Maintain, that he was here about Fourteen months since, and went
home to St. Eustatia (whore he lives* by the Way of St. Chris-
tophers as a Passenger being asked Whether he had Waited on the
Governour since he came, Answered that he had not, but should
have done it, if he had known the Laws of the Province, that he
carrys on no Trading but brought only some Moneys for his
Expences.
Monsr Morwoyle Examd. — He was Asked how long he had been
here answered that he had been here about Four Months that he
came from Lewisburgh in an English Vessell, the Masters Name,
he forgot that he came with a Design only to Learn the English
Tongue, that he Waited upon the Governour when he firs4" came,
who permitted him to tarry a while which he thought Sufficient
that he designs to tarry about Three or Four [239.] months till
he has learnt the English Tongue, that he brought Sufficient in
Money to Maintain him — that he is an Inhabitant of St. Domingo,
& Carrys on no Trade here.
Monsr. Dudwoit Examd. being asked how long he had been here,
answered a Fortnight, that he came as a Passenger from St. Eu-
statia by the way of St. Kitts to Cape Ann in One Capt. Baker
and so to Town, his design in coming is to perfect himself in the
English Tongue that he was here about Ten Months ago & went
from hence to Canso and so to Cape Breton in Capt. Lefavre as a
Passenger, that he had not yet been to wait on the Governour but
designed to do it — The Law of the Province was then Read to him
in English (which he Understood) he said thereupon that he did
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 343
not know the Law before, if he had, he should have Comply'd
with it, that he now lodges at mrs. Bonyats that he brought with
him some mone}' for his Support, and when he wants more [24O.]
he draws Bills on some Gent at Bourdeaux, that he designs to go
to the West Indies in about a fortnight, that he has not been any
Ways Concerned in Business since he has been here, but only
Purchased a few Small things for himself, Being asked who he
left his affairs with when he went away last time he was here,
answered, that he finished all his Affairs himself and was not then,
nor is now Concerned with any Person whatsoever in any Trading
or Business.
They were then all told that they must Wait upon His Excel-
lency the Govr. for leave to tarry here Agreeable to the Law, that
had been Read & Interpreted to them — They said they would do
it immediately and then were Dismissed.
Notwithstanding the afore Declarations the Select Men are
very Apprehensive that mess™. Le port & Dudwoit came
with a design to Trade, and do now carry on some private
Trade.
[241.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 3d. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mess™. Le port & Dudwoit appeared — according to order, &
were told that they must Depart the Province by Thursday next,
agreeable to the Act of this Province.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 5th. 1742
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
Mess™. Thornton & Fosdick the Pavers appeared & after some
Discourse with them as to Paving Orange Street, they agreed to
Pave the Towns part of the said Street for One Shilling & Nine
pence Bills of the late Emission p. yard, and to take the Abutters
for their Pay for Nine feet of each [342.] Side of the Way,
and the Town Clerk was directed to prepare a Writing accord-
ingly.
Mem0. May 6. 1742.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mess1*. Jon*. Loring & John
Lawsonto Dig up the Pavement & and Open the Ground in Water
Street in Order to repair their Drain running into the Common
Shore upon Condition that they forthwith make good the Ground
& Pavement again & keep the same in repair from time to time to
the Satisfaction of the Select Men.
344 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 12. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr*
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Cowdrey Informs that Joseph Polley One of the Watchmen
with him at the [243. J Town Dock, is removed out of the Town,
and offers John Scott as a Suitable Person to Supply his place if
the Select Men think fit.
Richard Eliston Master of the Sloop Dolphin being Prosecuted
for bringing into this Town from Maryland One Mary Harvey &
not giving Bond according to Law — appeared and Said that the
said Mary Harvey had Indented herself as a Servant for Four
Years to One Richard Evans who will carry her out of the Prov-
ince within a fortnight or give Bond to the Satisfaction of the
Select Men, & Desired the Prosecution might be drop'd.
Voted, That the said Prosecution be drop'd he the said Eliston
paying the Charge thereof.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread at
the Rate of Twenty two Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat and Three
Shillings and Six pence p Bushel allow'd for Charges, which is
Computed as follows [244. J Viz',
Of Penny White Loaf T- 13
Wheaten 2- ll£
Household 3- 10
Six Penny Wheaten Loaf I1 0. 5£
Memorandum, On the 13th of May instant The Select Men put
mr. Zechariah Uicks into Possession of the South Writing School
as Master thereof according to the Vote of the Town the Eleventh
instant.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 19th. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke EsqJ.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Ordered, That the Town Clerk issue forth a Warrant directed to
the Constables of Boston. In His Majesty's Name Requiring
them forthwith to Warn all the Free holders & other Inhab-
itants of said Town, duly qualified Rateable at Twenty Pounds
Estate [245.] to a Single Rate (besides the Poll) to Convene at
the Town House on Monday the Twenty fourth instant at Three
o'Clock in the afternoon to Consider of a Petition of Abraham
Francis & John Jones & Hannah His Wife to His Majesty in
Council, for an Appeal from a Judgment Obtained by the Town
of Boston against James Everills' Heirs, To Choose Jury Men for
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 345
July Court ; & do such other Matters as are ref er'd to said meet-
ing &c.
Jemima Smith & her Child was Sent to the Almshouse to be
taken Care of at the Charge of the Province, by the Consent of
the Select Men.
The Select Men received a Venire for the Choice of Grand
Jurors & Petit Jurors to Serve at the Inferiour Court of Common
pleas & Court of General Sessions of the Peace on the first Tues-
day of July next.
Ordered, That Monday the Twenty fourth instant at
Three o'Clock afternoon be the time for the Choice of the
said Jurors.
[246.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 27. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Ordered That the Town Clerk issue forth a Warrant directed to
the Constables of Boston. In His Majesty's Name — Requiring
them forthwith to Warn all the Free holders & Other Inhabitants
of the said Town (within their Precincts) that have an Estate of
Fort}- Shillings p. annum of Free hold in Land within this Prov-
ince or Territory at the least, or other Estate to the Value of Fifty
Pounds Sterling to Convene at the Town House upon Monday the
Thirty first of May Current, at Nine o'Clock in the forenoon, Then
& there to make Choice of aad Depute (if they see cause) One
Person being a Free holder and Resident in the Town to Serve for
and Represent them in the Great and General Court [247.] or
Assembly now Convened held and kept for His Majesty's Council
According to a Precept under the Hand & Seal of the Honourable
Thomas Cushing Speaker of the Honourable House of Represen-
tatives bearing Date the Twenty Seventh Day of May, In the
Fifteenth Year of His Majesties Reign, A.D. 1742
At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 31. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*
Caleb Lyman Esqr
Jonas Clarke Esqr
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Complaint being made that George Featherston had Set up a
large Sign Post in Marlborough Street, where he lives in Capt.
Blairs Buildings and carried out his Cellar Doors so far as to Dis-
commode [248.] the Street —
Ordered, That mr. Savell Notify him to Attend next Wednes-
day
346 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 2d. 1742 —
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Joshua Cross is Admitted One of the Ticket Porters, Upon
Condition that mr. Shem Drowue become Bound with him to the
Town Treasurer as the Law directs.
Michael Molineaux is Admitted One of the Ticket Porters Upon
Condition that mr. James Gardner become Bound with him to the
Town Treasurer as the Law directs.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread at
the Rate of Twenty three Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat and Three
Shillings & Six pence p. Bushell [249.] Allow'd for Charges
which is Computed as follows Viz*.
oz. dr.
of Penny White Loaf 1- 10
W beaten 2- 8
Household 3- 7
Six penny Wheaton Loaf 15- 7
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 4. 1742.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
One James Williams a Stranger, that is very poor & Sick &
lately released from Captivity from the Spaniards was Sent to the
Almshouse by the Select Men, at the Charge of the Province.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 9th 1742.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[25O.] Robert Williams Appearing Informs that some time
in May last he came into this Town with his Wife from &
has lived in a House of mr. Gibbins's this Ten Days — He was
Ordered to give Bond to Indemnify* the Town as tie Law directs
or Depart the Town within Fourteen Days.
Voted, That the Visitation of the Publick Schools within the
Town pursuant to the Vote & Order of the Inhabitants at their
Annual Meeting the Eighth of March last, be Attended on Wednes-
day the Twenty third of June Curr1. And that the following
Gentlemen be desired to Accompany the Select Men in the said
Visitation — Viz*.
His Excellency William Shirley Esqr.
The Hon. Ezekiel Lewis Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 347
The Hon. John Read Esqr.
The Hon. Samuel Waldo Esqr.
The Re\d Charles Chauncy D.D.
The Rev. mr. William Cooper
The Rev. mr. Samuel Checkley
The Rev. mr. Joshua Gee.
The Rev. mr. William Hooper
The Hon. Thomas Cushing
Thomas Hutchinson Esqr.
mr. Timothy Prout
mr. Edward Bromfield
Peter Faueuil Esqr.
Doctr. William Bulfinch
mr. Charles Apthrop &
mr. Jeremiah Grid ley
Ordered, That mr Savell give Seasonable notice to the Gentle-
men of this appointment & that they are desired to meet at the
Council Chamber on each Day at Nineo'Clock in the forenoon, and
that he give Notice hereof to the Several School Masters.
Voted, That mr. ( ooke & Capt. Steel be desired to give Direc-
tions to mrs. Wardell to provide a Dinner for Twenty five Gentle-
men on that Day.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 16. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr. •
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr Hancock
mr Cooke
Capt. Steel
[252.] Mr. George Featherston Appearing according to Or-
der to make Answer to the Complaint against him about putting
up a Sign Post before his Door' in Marlborough Street without
Leave, And after some Discourse with him, he Promis'd to take
the said Post down immediately.
Ordered, That mr. Savell warn William Higgins who lately came
into this Town from Medfield with his Family to depart the Town
as the Law directs.
Mr. Savell Informs that mrs. Norton near Olivers Bridge has
Entertained in her House a Woman & two Children that are not
Inhabitants of this Town for a Considerable time without giving
Notice thereof to the Select Men as the Law directs — Ordered,
That the said mrs. Norton be prosecuted in the Law for Entertaining
the said Woman and Children without Informing the Select Men
thereof.
Information was given that James Robins Master of the Sloop
Experiment [253.] Brought Stephen Eastwick Mariner & a Mo-
latto Woman called Mary & two Children into this Town in the said
Vessell & never Reported them at the Impost Office.
The Revd- mr Samuel Mather with the Committee of the New
meeting house lately Erected for the said mr. mather, Appeared
348 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
and returned the Thanks of that Society for the Use of the North
Writing School to meet in for the Public Worship on Lords Days,
in the Words following, Viz1-
mr Moderator
We the Minister & some other members of the North Church &
Congregation revived, wait on you the Select Men of the Town as
a Committee from Our Brethren, to thank you for the Use of the
Publick School house, which you so readily allowed & have Con-
tinued so long unto us.
Little did that Honourable & Worthy good Gentleman mr.
Hutchinson think, when he advanced such a Sum of Money towards
Building that School house, that it, [254.] would prove an
Assylum or City of Refuge to no inconsiderable part of his Family,
from them that Troubled them ; But We See herein such a Retali-
ation of Providence as is Worthy of some Regard and Notice
•with us.
We hope, Sirs, You will go on, and as you have Opportunity
relieve & help the Sorrowful & Oppressed, and never be Weary
in Well doing, for in due Season you shall reap if you faint
not.
We heartily pray for your doing so ; We Wish with all Our
Souls that the Blessing of Almighty God may descend & rest on
You, and your Families also ; And We pray that the Town may
always be Served with such honest, faithful, prudent & kind Offi-
cers as your Solves ; for whom We have & hope We always shall
have the most becoming Respect & Affection.
inasmuch as We are & acknowledge Our Selves Your most
Obliged Friends & humble Servants.
In Our own Name & in the behalf of the [255.] Society who
have Sent on this Grateful & Acceptable Errand.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 24. 1742—.
Present.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Yesterday the Select Men according to their Vote Visited . the
Publick Schools in this Town, accompanied by the following Gen-
tlemen, Viz'.
His Excellency William Shirley, Esq*.
The Hon. Ezekiel Lewis Esqr.
The Hon. Nath1. Hubbard Esqr.
The Hon. John Head Esqr.
The Hon. Samuel Waldo Esqr.
The Rev. Joseph Scwall, D.D.
The Rev. mr. Samuel Checkley
The Rev. mr. William Hooper
Jeremiah Gridley Esqr. &
Dr. William Bulfinch
[256.] And found the said Schools under good Regulation, The
Number of Scholars in each School were as follows, Viz'.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1741. 349
la the South Grammar School, Ninety four,
In the South Writing School, Seventy three,
In the Writing School in Queen Street Seventy three
In the North Grammar, School Sixty five, And in the North
Writing School, Two Hundred & Thirty.
Mr. Richard Hunnewell Desires Liberty to Build a Tomb in
the North Burying place for mr. Samuel Clark on the North
east Side of the sd Burying place Adjoining to mr. Cooksons
Tomb.
Voted, That Liberty be accordingly Granted, they performing
the Conditions enjoined in former Grants.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 28th, 1742.
Present.
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr'.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[257.] Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an Assize of
Bread at the Rate of Twenty Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat &
Three Shillings & Six pence p. Bushel Allowed for Charges,
which is Computed as follows, Vizt'.
oz. dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 2- 0
Wheaten 2- 15
Household 3- 15
Six penny Wheaten Loaf I1. 1- -12
At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 30th 1742.
. Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Cooke
mr. Hancock
Capt. Steel
Mr. John Osborn Appeared & Informed that he had lately come
into this Town from Rowley with his Wife Two Children & Two
Negro Servants & a White maid & Desires they may be admitted
Inhabitants of this Town.
[258 . ] Mr. John Procter, Master of the North Writing School
Appeared & Informed that the Business of the said School was so
great that he could not carry it on without an Usher in the room
of mr. Hicks, & that mr. Abia Holbrook was willing to Undertake
that Service.
Ordered, That mr. Savell Notify mr. John Grover to Attend
next Wednesday to answer a Complaint that he has Set Free his
Negro Man named Primus (who is now in the Almshouse) & hath
not given Security to the Town as the Law directs.
350 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 2d 1742.
Present
Caleb Lyman EsqT.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Benj" Hatch Informs that he has taken into his House One
William Guy [259.] And Wife who lately came into this Town
from Philadelphia.
Capt. Steel is desired to procure Three New Leather Buckets
for the Engine at the Old North Meeting house, mr. Brown Master.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 9th 1742 —
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq1.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Liberty is hereby Granted to Capt. John Comrin & Capt. John
Hamock to Dig up the Pavement & Open the Ground in Shrimp-
tons Lane in order to repair their Drain running into the Com-
mon Shore there, Upon Condition that they forthwith make good
the Ground and Pavement again and keep the same in repair from
time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select Men.
[26O.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 14th 1742.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esq'.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Katharine Watt who was lately Imported into this Town in the
Snow, Ogleby Master from Scotland is admitted an Inhab-
itant, mr. Robert Watt having given Bond to the Town Treasurer
in the Sum of One Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the Town from
any Charge upon her Acco'. for Five years as the Law directs.
Imported in the Brigantine Mary, Hugh Hill Mastc-r from Phila-
delphia, Samuel Deshee his Wife and One Child,
Ordered, That the said Hugh Hill give Bond to the Town Treas-
urer with Sureties, to Indemnify the Town from any Charge upon
their accou. for Five years as the Law directs.
[261.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 16. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries E&qr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742.
Mr. Hezehiah Barber Appeared & Informed that he had lately
with his Wife, Two Children & Several Servants, came into tkia
Town from Dorchester, in Order to Dwell here & Desires they
may be admitted Inhabitants, & Informs that he has an Estate in
Dorchester which he Values at Two Thousand Pounds.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 19th. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Upon the Motion made by mr. John Procter for an Usher with
him in the North Writing School
[262.] Voted, that mr. Abia Holbrook be Usher in the said
School under mr. Procter, to Enter the first of August next & that
he be paid at the rate of mr. Hicks's Salary when an Usher there,
until he be further fixed by the Town.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 21. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Mr. Hezekiah Barber & his Family who lately came fVom Dor-
chester, Are admitted Inhabitants of this Town, they having
brought Effects with them Sufficient to Indemnify the Town as the
Law directs.
Caleb Lyman Esqr. Informs that Edward Stone a Stranger, who
came as a Sailor from Lon [263.] don in Capt. Prince, was taken
with Distraction therefore by him Committed to Bridewell to be
taken care of.
Seth Gushing and his Family, Vis*, his Wife & Three Children
who lately came from Hingham are Admitted Inhabitants. Adam
Gushing of Weymouth Esqr. having become Bound with him to
the Town Treasurer in the Sum of Two Hundred Pounds ; to In-
demnify the Town as the Law directs.
Samuel Sever, Informs that he with his Wife have lately Re-
moved into this Town from Dorchester & hired a House the 22d of
June last of mr. Benj*. Russell.
Ordered, That mr. Savell prosecute in the Law Capt. Hugh Hill
for Importing into this Town One Samuel Deshee his Wife & Child
& not giving Security to Indemnify the Town from any Charge
upon their Acco'. for Five years as the Law directs.
Mr. Ezekiel Goldthwait the Town Clerk Informing that he was
Invited to wait upon [264.] His Excellency the Governour to the
Eastward & desired the Leave of the Select Men therefor.
352 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Voted, That Leave be given accordingly provided he leave some
Person to take Care of his Business as Town Clerk in his Ab-
sence
Mem0. July 22. 1742.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Thomas Pearson to Dig up the
Pavement & Open the Ground in Wings Lane in Order to repair
his Drain running into the Common Shore, Upon Condition that he
forthwith make good the Ground & Pavement again & keep the
same in repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select
Men.
t
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 28. 1742.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[265.] This Day the Select Men & mr William Waters inter-
chargeabty Signed an agreement for keeping: the Province Hospital
on Rainsford Island, which is in the Words following, Viz*.
Whereas the Great & General Court at their Session the 21st of
June 1738, Did by their Order, Authorize & Impower the Select
Men of Boston to Agree with some Suitable Person to keep the
Hospital lately Built by Order of the said Court at Rainsfords
Island, for the reception of Sick & Infectious Persons & for their
time & Service in taking Care of the Sick &c. who may be Sent to
the said Hospital by the Year.
Pursuant to the said Order the Select Men have this Day Agreed
with mr. William Waters to keep the Province Hospital on Rains-
fords Island accordingly who is to take all proper Care of such
sick Persons as may from time to time be Sent to the said Hos-
pital, finding & providing Nurses Assistance & all things necessary
for their Comfort & Relief to Save the Province harmless from all
Charges that may arise on acco1 of any Poor & Indigent [266.]
Persons who may be Sent to the said Hospital (Doctors Bills
Excepted) And to follow the Orders of the Select Men respecting
Persons (& Goods) coming on or going off the said Island, And
to keep a Sufficient Guard to binder all Persons from coming on
or going off said Island without the Leave of the Select Men ; And
he is not to take off or Suffer to be taken off from the said Island
any Stones or Ballast whatsoever.
In Consideration whereof he the said Waters is to have the Use
& Improvement of the said Island & Housing thereon, for One
year Commencing the Twenty first of June last, & to be Allowed
& paid out of the Province Treasury the Sum of Twelve Pounds
Ten Shilling Lawful Money of the Province p. annum, And is also
to Demand & receive Pay from such Persons as may from time to
time be Sent thither as aforesaid for his Attendance & Fxponces
on them during their being at the Hospital after the? Ra'e of Six
Shillings & three pence Lawful money as aforesaid p. Week. An<?
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 353
it is [267.] further Agreed that the Select Men shall & will
afford their Assistance to the said Waters in the Premises from
time to time as need shall require.
Caleb Lyman Esqr. Reported that according to Order he had
Viewed the Towns House in the Occupation of mr. Charles Henly,
& found there was Several repairs Necessary to be made —
Voted, That Caleb Lyman Esqr. be desired to See the same put
into such Repair as he shall think necessary.
Upon a Motion made & Seconded,
Voted, That mr. Savell desire His Majesty's Justices of this
Town to Afford the Select Men their Company in the Council
Chamber the 29th instant at Six o'Clock in the afternoon, in Order
to Agree upon the time for Setting a Watch upon the Neck on the
Lords Da}'s, as has been Customary at this time of the year.
Mr Beuj*. Russell Appearing Informs that he has no further
occasion to Improve the Gun house in the Common.
Voted, That he Account with the Town Treas[268.]urer for
the Rent of the same to the first Day of June last, & that he
deliver up the Key to the Select Men.
Complaint being made that Robert me. Million One of the Ticket
Porters, neglects his Duty as a Porter.
Voted, That mr. Savell Notify him to Attend the Select Men
next Wednesday.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 29. 1742.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr
Jonas Clarke Esqr
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread at
the Rate of Eighteen Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat & Three
Shillings & Six pence p. Bushel allow'd for Charges, which is
Computed as follows, Viz'.
of Penny White Loaf 2. 2£
Wheaten 3. 3|
Household 4. 5.
Sixpenny Wheaten Loaf I1 3. 6
[269.] Daniel Henchman Esqr & mr. John Walker Desire
Liberty to Build each of them a Shed to Improve as a Stable upon
the Laud Adjoining to the Prison, on such Conditions as the
Select Men may think proper.
At a Meeting of the Honourable His Majesty's Justices of the
Peace & the Select Men of Boston, July 30. 1742.
Present
The Hon. Edward Hutchinsou Esqr.
The Hon. Joseph Wads worth Esqr.
The Hon. Anthony Stoddard Esqr.
John Fayerweather Esqr.
Thomas Hubbard Esqr.
33Gt CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Caleb Lyman Esq*.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Thomas Hancock Esq'.
mr. Middlecott Cooke
A Ward on Boston Neck upon the Lords Days was then Ordered
& appointed from & after the Date hereof, until the Eleventh
Day of October next ensuing inclusive, as has [27O.] been
Customary heretofore and a Warrant was Signed & issued accord-
ingly directed to the Constables of the Town of Boston, & is in
the Words following, Vis*.
Boston, ss. To each and every of the Constables of the Town
of Boston, Greeting.
Whereas by an Act of the Great and General Court, pass'd in
the Eleventh year of the Reign of His late Majesty King William
the Third, Intitled an act for keeping of Watches in Towns, It is
Enacted That from time to time, when & so often as a Military
Watch shall not be Ordered & appointed to be kept, the Justices
of the Peace together with the Select Men of each Town within this
Province, are Impowered & authorized to Direct & order a
Suitable Watch or Watches to be Set up & kept &c.
And also a Ward to be kept every Lords Day, & other Days as
they shall think needful, & to appoint the Number whereof such
Watch and Ward shall consist & the time for the beginning &
Continuance of the same and the Constable or Constables of the
Town having Orders accordingly given him or them in Writing by
the Justices & Select Men are thereby Impowered & required
from time to time to Warn such Watch & Ward respectively & to
See that all Persons so Warned by them do attend & Observe their
Duty in that regard.
And Whereas the said Justices & Select Men are Informed of
frequent Prophanations of the Lord's Day (Especially at this
Season of the Year) by loose vain Persons, Servants, Negroes &c.
Unnecessarily Travelling or Walking to & from Boston & Roxbury
with Neglect of Attending on the Publick Worship of God in either
place, and bringing from the Neighbouring Towns Corn, Apples &
other Fruits of the Earth to the great Disturbance of the Publick
peace & Scandal of Our Christian Religion.
It is therefore Ordered by the said Justices & Select Men, that
from & after the Date hereof & until the Eleventh Day of October
next ensuing (Inclusive) the Constables of & within the Town of
Boston & every of them by turns do Warn and appoint [272.]
Eight meet & Sober Persons, Inhabitants of the said Town on the
Lords Days to Ward on the Neck or Highway between Boston &
Roxbury at some Convenient place near the Line of Defence Four
of the said Persons are to give their Attendance there, from Six
o'Clock in the Morning until half an hour after Twelve at Noon, &
there to be relieved by the other Four who are there to Continue
upon Duty until the Dusk of the Evening.
And the Constable or Constables are to take Care in Warning
thereof that such Ward do not Consist of all or the greatest part
Youths, but that some Able Householders or other Sufficient
Persons be joined with them, And the said Constables are hereby
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 355
enjoined to give in Charge to such Ward to prevent & Suppress
such Disorders, to Examine all Passengers & Restrain them from
Disporting Idle Walking or Unnecessary Travel on the Lords
Day, and if any Person or Persons be Rude Refractory or Shall
refuse to give a Satisfactory Account of the [273.] occasion of
their Travelling or otherwise Misbehave themselves, to take them
up and carry them before the next Justice of the Peace or return
their Names to such Justice in order to their being Examined &
proceeded against according to the Nature of their Offence as
Prophaners of the Lords Day. Given under our Hands & Seals
at Boston the Thirtieth Day of July, In the Sixteenth year of His
Majesties Reign, Annoq Domini, 1742.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 4. 1742.
Present
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Capt. Forsyth Desires Liberty to Build a Tomb in the North
Burying place on the Easterly Side thereof next that now Build-
ing for mr. Samuel Clark
Voted, That Liberty be accordingly Granted, he performing the
Conditions enjoined in former Grants.
[274.] Mr. Josias Byles Junr. appeared & Desired the
Select Men would please to appoint him Sealer of the Wood
Landed at Dr. Clarks Wharf, in the room of mr. John Nichols
lately Deceased.
Information being made that Several of the French Nation is
now in Town and having no Licence from the Governour &
Council therefor which is Contrary to a Law of this Province.
Therefore Ordered, That mr. Savell make enquiry after them,
And Notify them to Attend the Select men on Fryday next at
Four o'Clock in the afternoon, in Order to be Examined as to the
reason of their residing here.
Mr. Thomas Goodwill Appearing Desires Liberty to Build a
Tomb in the North Burying place on the Easterly Side thereof
next that Granted to Capt. Forsyth.
Voted, That Liberty be accordingly Granted he performing the
Conditions enjoined in former Grants.
[275.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 6. 1742.
Present
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Several French Gentlemen attended according to Order, & being
Examined Informed as follows Viz1.
John Baptist Arnault, That he came into this Town from Canso
about Ten Days ago, that he is Recommended to Francis Borland
Esqr. & is going out of Town to Guadalupa in about Ten Days,
356 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87. .
That he has not Waited upon His Excellency the Goveruour,
because he intended to .tarry in the Town but a Short time.
John Holland Darnard Esqr. That he came, from Cape Francois
to Cape Breton & so to Canso from thence about Ten Days ago he
came into this Town, That he has a Suit in the Law here & knows
not how long that may keep him here.
John Muell, That he came into Town about Ten Days ago from
the Leeward Islands & is going away [276.] again in about
Three or Four Days.
Andrew Versers. That he came into this Town from the Leeward
Islands about Ten days ago, & that he intends to go away again
in about Ten Days.
The Law of the Province relating to the French Nation, was
Read & Interpreted to them, & they were directed to Conform
themselves thereto.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 11. 1742.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Caleb Lyman Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Mr. Samuel Butler hath Liberty Granted him to admit mess".
Green Bushel & Allen as Under Tenants to carry on the Printers
Business in the Chambers over the Shop which he Hires of the
Town.
[277.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 20. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Ordered that mr. Savell Notify Thomas O'Bryan One of the
Ticket Porters to attend next Wednesday to answer some Com-
plaints made against him.
Mr. Hancock informing that Peter Faneuil Esqr Sent for him
Acquainting him that the Market house was now finished (except
some small Trifles which should be done) desiring that he would
Acquaint the Select Men with the same that thoy might take Care
for having the same Opened & Improved under such proper Regu-
lations as they should think fit —
Upon which,
Voted, That mr. Goldthwait wait upon Peter Faneuil Esqr. with
the Select Mens Service & acquaint him that mr. Hancock had
acquainted them with his1 message [278.] Referring to the
Market, and if he would Let them know when he should be at
Leizure they would Wait on him to receive his Directions relating
to the same — Who returned for answer that he Left the whole
affair to the Selectmen, but if they inclined to See him on the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 357
Affair he (being now very Busy) would in a few Days Let them
know when he was at Leizure.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 25. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Thomas O'Bryan Appeared according to Order the Select men
Informed him that they had received Several Complaints against
him, as being Suspected of Receiving Stolen Goods & of Profane
Cursing & Swearing.
Therefore Voted, That he be Dismist from [279.] being a
Ticket Porter, And that mr. Savell Demand his Ticket of him and
the Town Clerk deliver up his Bond.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug 27. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
His Excellency Governour Shirley Informed the Select Men, that
a Number of the French nation was now in Town, The Select Men
told his Excellency that in his Absence from Boston at the East-
ward, they received the knowledge of it And had sent for, Exam-
ined and Read the Law of the Province to them which he was well
pleased with and then His Excellency desired the Select Men
further to acquaint said French Gentlemen, that his Orders were
that they should all Depart this Town by "Wednesday next, and to
keep their Chambers till said time affixed for their Departure, Ex-
cept such who has his Liberty [28O.] to Stay — Therefore
Voted, That mr. Savell go to said French Men & Deliver them
the Governours Orders, & that it's Expected they Conform them-
selves accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Aug. 30. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Upon Application made by Henry Dering Esqr. for Liberty to
Set up Posts at his Door in Queen Street.
Voted, That Liberty be accordingly Granted.
Capt. John Indicott Desires to Hire the Market house at the
South end, or such part of it as th^ Select Men may think proper
358 Crrr DOCUMENT No. 87.
to Let him & that he will Oblige himself to deliver it up at any time
when [281.] Called for.
Upou Reading the Petition of Samuel "Welles, Joshua Winslow
Esqr. & others for Paving of Shriraptons Lane.
Voted, That Twenty five Pounds Old Tenor be Allowed to the
Proprietors on said Lane .n Order to take up the Pavement and
put it into good Repair to the Satisfaction of the Select Men, and
that the Money be paid them out of the next Money raised by the
Town for Pavement.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread at
the Rate of Seventeen Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat and Three
Shillings & Six pence p. Bushel Allowed for Charges, which is
Computed as follows, viz*.
oz. dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 2. 4.
Wheaten 3. 6.
House hold 4. 8.
Six penny Wheaten Loaf I1. 4. 5.
[282.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 1. 1742.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Joans Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
The Petition of mr. James Hovey who came from Bristol into
this Town to Dwell, desiring to be admitted an Inhabitant & have
Liberty to Open a private School to teach Grammar Arithmetick &
divers Sorts of Writing, being Read.
Voted, That mess™. Clark & Hancock be desired to enquire
into mr. Hoveys Character & Report thereon next Wednes-
day.
. The Select Men gave a Certificate that there had been paid out
of the Town Stock to Sundry Persons for Four Thousand Nine
Hundred & Sixty Eight Rats killed in or near this Town since the
fifth Day of April last, Eighty two Pounds Sixteen Shillings Old
Tenor & desired him to Pay the same to Joseph Wadsworth Esqr.
Town Treasurer.
[283.] Mr. Thomas Pemberton appearing & Informing that
mr. Josiah Byles who was Appointed a Sealer of Wood has now
Hired a Wharfe & keeps a Cart in Order for Carrying Wood &
desires he may be Appointed a Sealer of Wood in his room.
Ordered, That mr. Byles Attend next Wednesday.
Mess". John Dennie & Harrison Gray who Hire One of the
Ware houses on the Dock belonging to the Town Inform that
their Ware house is so much out of Repair as they Suffer much
Damage thereby and therefore Pray that something may be
done as to Secure their Goods which lye very much exposed to
the Weather.
Voted, That mess™ Jeffries Hancock & Cooke be a Committee
who are Desired to Effect the same in the prudentest and best
manner thev can.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 859
[284.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 6. 1742
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
The Select Men having been informed by a Letter from mr.
Kilby directed to mr. Hancock that mr. Faneuil was desirous of
Seeing them — accordingly they Waited on him at his House where
he Signified that the House designed for a Market was now finished
excepting a Small addition which would not hinder the Improve-
ment of it & desired that the}' would now receive it & put it under
some proper regulation, Upon which they Acquainted him that
they would call the Town together & inform them of his Generous
Donation & Desire and accordingly, Ordered,
[285.] That the Town Clerk issue forth a "Warrant directed
to the Constables of Boston.
In His Majesty's Name Requiring them forthwith to Warn all
the Free holders & other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston duly
Qualified as the Law directs to Convene at the Market House
lately Erected by Peter Faneuil Esqr. on Dock Square on Monday
next the Thirtieth of September Current at Nine o'Clock in the
forenoon in Order to Consider of some proper Method for Settling
& Improving the said House being the Generous & free Gift of
Peter Faneuil Esqr. to the Town, and to Choose Jurymen for
October Court &c. &c.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 8. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke EsqT.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[286.] Mjr. Jeremiah Allen Informs that he has taken into
his House as a Tenant William Spencer from Berwick with his
Wife & Three Children.
Mr. Josias Byles who was Sealer of Wood on Wentworths
Wharf & the Town Dock, has now hired a Wharf & Carts Wood,
Upon which the Selectmen think him not a proper Person for Sealer
of Wood and is therefore Dismist from said office. And mr.
Thomas Pemberton is appointed in his room the said Pembertons
Precinct to be from the Southward of Colmans Wharf to the Town
Dock — And he is to See that the Laws relating to Wood be duly
Observed & kept.
Mr. Thomas Cradock of Milton who has hired One Thomas
Skinner to Work with him Says that the Man came from this
Town near a Twelve Month past & was Warned to Depart the
Town of Milton he therefore Desires the Select men would Indem-
360 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
nify the Town of Milton from any Charge that may arise to them
from the said [287.] Skinner —
Voted That a Certificate be given to the Select men of Milton to
Inform them, We will receive the said Person any time within a
Twelve month.
Mr. Cowdrey who had the Charge of the Dock Watch being Dead
— mr. Thomas Williston appearing & Desiring to be a Watchman
in the Town.
Voted, That the «aid Williston be Improved as a Watchman,
and have the charge of the Dock Watch.
John Lucas, a Stranger, who came from Rhode Island by Land,
& being Bound to the Bay in Capt. Davis hurt his Leg on board
by a fall, was by the Select Men Recommended, to the Overseers
of the Poor to be taken into the Almshouse on the Province
Charge.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 10. 1742.
Present
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[288»~j Mr. Samuel Ruggles who was Employed in Building
the Market house this Day Waited on the Select men by order of
Peter Faneuil Esqr. & delivered them the Key of said House which
they accordingly received.
Boston Sept. 10. 1742.
Whereas the Petitions of Sundry Persons for Licence to Sell
Strong Drink, either as Innholders or Retailers have been presented
to the Select Men & at Several Meetings by them Considered — A
List of their Names & the Street where each Person Dwells, with
the Acting of the Select men on said Petitions is here Recorded, as
follows, Viz4.
Inn holders, Approved & Recommended Viz'.
Hezekiah Barber Newbury Street
William Clear Newbury Street
John Osborne Cross Street
Thomas Shepard Newbury Street
[289.] Retailers Approved & Recommended Viz*.
John Arbuthnott Essex Street
James Collins North Street
Anthony Caverly Orange Street
Edward Cowell Fish Street
James Day Orange Street
Benja Emraons Junr. Town Dock
Mary Flagg Ann Street
Joseph Goldthwait Marlboro' Street
Robert Gutteridge Fish Street
Mary Graham Salutation Alley
Johnson Jackson Orange Street
Gyles Jeffries Brattle Street '
Dorothy Kidder Orange Street
Abel Kedgell Orange Street
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 361
William Lytherland Cambridge Street
Sarah Peake Ship Street
Elizabeth Ray Newbury Street
Wigglesworth Sweetzer King Street
Rachel Sowersby Cross Street
Sampson Sheafe Marlboro' Street
William Taylor Middle Street
Mary West Middle Street
[29O.] Innbolder, Disallowed, Viz*.
Phillip Gatcomb Marlboro' Street
Retailers, Disallowed, Viz*.
Ann Brown Cambridge Street
Thomas Bonus Summer Street
Elizabeth Carver Milk Street
Mary Foreland Milk Street
Richard Barnard Sheafe Street
Richard Knox Hanover Street
J)aniel Heal Newbury Street
Margaret Ruth Clarks Square
Joanna Stroud Fish Street
Mackerel
Marshalls Lane
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 15. 1742.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Ordered, That — — Hickman with his Family be Warned out of
Town.
[291.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 22. 1742.
Present
* The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
The Law for Appointing Measurers of Grain in the Town begin-
ning the first of October next, the Sessions have Nominated Several
Persons for that Service, who have Desired that measures may be
provided for them — accordingly,
Mr. Blake is desired to provide One Dozen of half Bushels ac-
cording to the Directions of the Law.
Mess". Jon". Davis & Moses Davis appeared & desired they might
have Stalls fixed for them in the market house.
Mess". Clark & Hancock who were desired to enquire into the
Character of mr. Hovey, Report that the Gentleman is of a good
Character & Reputation and Qualified [292.] to keep a School as
Petitioned for & be Admitted an Inhabitant.
362 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Voted, That this Report be accepted, & that the said mr. Hovey
be admitted an Inhabitant & have Leave to keep a School accord-
ingly-
Complaints being made of Posts Set up Contrary to Law in
Shrimptons Lane & one before mr. Hortons House near Olivers
Bridge.
Ordered, That mr. Savell make enquiry into the Affair & Prose-
cute the Person who put up the Post in Shrimptons Lane & Order
the Owner of the House at Olivers Bridge to Appear next Wednes-
day.
Voted, That the Select Men meet at Faneuil Hall on Fryday next
at Ten o'Clock before noon.
Information being made of a man from Marblehead who is like
to prove a Charge —
Ordered, That mr. Savell forthwith Send him to his Home.
[293.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Sept. 29. 1742.
Present *
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Voted, That the Town Clerk acquaint the Proprietors of Land
on each Side of the Way leading to the Fortification that as the
Town have now Carried on the Pavement from the End of the
former Paving unto that which extends to the Fortification of
the same Breadth with the former The Select Men Expect they
Speedily Comply with their agreement to Pave the Remainder of
the said Street on each Side of the Way.
Voted, That John Jeffries & Jonas Clarke Esq™. be desired to
Order the Mending of the Posts at the Gate leading out of the
Town at the Fortification.
[294.] Ordered That the Town Clerk post up an assize of
Bread at the Rate of Seventeen Shillings p. Bushel for Wheat and
Three Shillings & Six pence p. Bushell Allowed for Charges, which
is Computed as follows, Viz'.
of Penny White Loaf 2. 4
Wheateu 3. 6
House hold 4. 8
Six penny Wheaten Loaf I1. 4. 5
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Oct. 6. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 363
Mr. Fosdick Informs that he has finished the Paving at the South
end & Prays that the Select Men would See it measured.
Voted, That the Select men Attend that Service on Wednesday
next, at Nine o'Clock before noon.
[295.] In Conformity to a Vote of the Town for removing
the Towns Books & Papers to Faneuil Hall.
Voted, That the Town Clerk remove said Books & Papers
belonging to the Town directly & that mr. Savell provide Coal &c.
for the Select Men at their meeting there on Wednesday next.
At a Meeting of the Select Men in Faneuil Hall Oct. 13, 1742.
(being the first time of Meeting there)
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr-
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Hancock
Capt. Steel
Mr. Thomas Jackson Appearing & being Acquainted of his being
Chosen Clerk of the Market & the Votes of the Town relating to
the same being Read to him he desired a Weeks time to Consider
of the same in Order to give his Answer,
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr- Acquainted the Select [296.] men
that he bad received of Jacob Wendell Esqr- Five Hundred Pounds
old Tenor, in part of his Bonds given for the Township he bought
of the Town.
Voted That Capt Steel be desired to Pay the same to Treasurer
Wadsworth and take his Receipt for the same for the Use of the
Fortifications.
Voted, That mr. John Savell Strictly observe the Province Law
page 22. for warning Persons out of Town.
Thomas Hubbard Esqr- Informs that on the Sixth of August last
he Warned mr. Nathan Prince out of Town (as one of the Over-
seers of the Poor) As also on the 13th of February last
Wetherell from Cape Cod.
Information being given that William Pelsne a Painter from
Salem is come into this Town from thence being a Person of a
Bad Character.
Ordered That mr. Savell Warn him out of Town.
[297.] Eleazer Higgins with his Wife & Two Children being
come into this Town from Truro — Ordered That mr. Savell Warn
them out of Town, unless he gives Security.
As Also Eleazer Vickery & five Children from the same place.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Oct. 20. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr-
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Mr. Joseph Uran Informing that he & Company with their En-
gine was the first at the Fire the last night in Ann Street with the
364 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Axe & Hook, Desired he might have the Premium allowed by the
Town.
Mr. Lovell Master of the South Grammar School Informing that
the Stove belonging to the School wants repairing.
Mr. Cooke is desired to See that such Repairs be made to it as
is necessary.
[298.] John Jeffries Esqr- Informing that with mr. Hancock
& some Gentlemen, they Visited the Town & Watch houses, &
found the "Watchmen in most of them very Negligent of their Duty
especially the Merchants "Watch on the Long Wharf where they
found there had been for Several nights only One Arthur Hill who
they found a Sleep in his Cabbin.
Voted, That mr. Savell Order all the "Watchmen to Send in (on
monclay next) their Names & the acco* of the Methods they pro-
ceed in, in their Watching.
Voted, That Capt. Haslom give Bond to the Town Treasurer
for Jane the Wife of William Taylor who he brought from S'.
Christ0, in the Sum of One Hundred Pounds to Indemnify the
Town f i'om any Charge for five years as the Law directs (and
mr. Peter Cade is Accepted for his Bondsman.
(a Bond was given accordingly.)
Voted, That mr. Savell provide Two pair of Brass Candlesticks
with Steel [299.] Snuffers and a Poaker for the Town Use.
Whereas the Select Men arc Impowered by a Law of this Town
to appoint Suitable Persons to be Chimney Sweepers in the Town
& agree with them for Sweeping the same,
Therefore Voted, That the Town Clerk put an Advertisement in
the Publick news Papers to inform any Person or Persons inclining
to Undertake that Business that they appear at the Select Mens
Chamber at Faneuil Hall, on either of the Three Succeeding
Wednesda}*s in order to agree with them Concerning the same.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Octr 25. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
Capt. Steel
Mr. Thomas Jackson having been Acquainted with the Vote of
the Town, appointing him Clerk of the Market until March next,
having Considered of the same [3OO.] Desires Liberty until
monday next to finish some affairs of his own & then he will
Undertake that Service.
William Pelsne, Informs that he came into this Town from
Watertown last June, and took Lodging at the Widow Rush's &
about Fourteen Days since, removed to mr. Haycock's, has left
his Wife & Children at Salem, He was directed to Attend next
Wednesday.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Octr. 27. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 365
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esq*.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Complaint being made by mr. Cooke that the Pavement before
Capt. Jos. Henderson's new House at the South end, being much
Sunk Occasioned by the Drain of his Cellar, which makes it very
Dangerous [3O1.] for Carts &c. to pass — Ordered, That mr.
Savell Warn him to Repair it immediately.
Mr. Francis "Wardell, Appeared Desired that the Select Men
would appoint some of their Brethren to Run the Line between
the Towns Land in Beacon Street and his.
Voted, That messrs. Jeffries Hancock & Cooke be desired to
Attend that Service.
Capt. David Vickery Appeard & Said he had lately come from
Truro on Cape Cod & Desired to be Admitted an Inhabitant of this
Town, he informed he had brought to the Value of Five Hundred
Pounds Old Tenor with him in Household Goods Chiefly, and that
he is Employed as a Master of a Vessell out of this Town in the
Virginia Trade and hired a House about Sixteen Days ago in mr.
Stamfords Buildings at New Boston.
Refer'd to next Wednesday for Consideration.
Thomas Gibson appearing Said he came from Jamaica in a Scow
Four Days past, has been a Soldier there about Three years was
[302. ] Born at Long Island, & being very Sick & Weak Desires
some Assistance, he has no knowledge of the Masters name he came
in being Sick all the Passage.
The Select Men Apprehending him an object of Charity, ordered
that he be Recommended to the Overseers of the Poor to be taken
Care of in the Almshouse at the Charge of the Province.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Seventeen Shillings p. Bushell for Wheat & Three Shil-
lings & Six pence p. Bushell Allowed for Charges which is Com-
puted as follows, Viz*.
Of Penny White Loaf 2. 4
Wheaten 3. 6
Household 4. 8
Six Penny Wheaten Loaf I1. 4. 5
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 3. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esq'.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[3O3.] William Pelsne a Painter from Salem appeared to
know if he might be Admitted an Inhabitant of this Town, Upon
which it was Voted in the Negative And Ordered that mr. Savell
Warn him out of Town according to Law.
566 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Capt. Vickery Appeared according to Appointment last Wednes-
day to know if he' might be Admitted an Inhabitant of this Town,
And it was Voted in the affirmative, Provided he gave Bond with
Sufficient Suretys to Indemnify the Town as the Law directs.
Voted, That the Town Clerk Copy out the Towns Vote for
Removing all the Papers &c. belonging to the Town & give it to
the assessors, and acquaint them that the East most Chamber in
the upper Story in Faueuil Hall is appointed for them.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 10, 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[3O4.] Capt. Eleazer Darby appeared & Desired that the
Select Men would View his Fence near Bull "Wharf which is now
down and is going to be Erected anew.
Voted, That mess™. Jeffries Clarke & Cooke be a Committee to
View the same and make Report thereon.
Complaint being made by mr. Cooke that mr. Samuel Cooliclge
formerly Chaplain at the Castle, is now in this Town & in a Dis-
tracted Condition & very likely to be a Town Charge.
Voted, That mr. Savell Warn him out of Town according to
Law.
The Select Men taking into Consideration that the Watch of the
Town requires some Alterations for the Benefit of the Town.
Voted, That mr. Jeffries be desired to draw up some Instructions
for the Watch men against next Wednesday.
The Watch houses at the Dock & Town House being out of
Repair — Voted that mess™. Jeffries & Cooke be desired to get them
repaired.
[3O5.] David Watts Wife & Two Children from Topsham at
the Eastward have been in Town about a Month, keeps at mr.
Glins a Taylor is like to become a Town Charge.
Voted That mr. Savell Warn the said Watts and family to
Depart the Town, And that he Prosecute the said Glin for not in-
forming of his receiving them into his House according to Law.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 15. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq*.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
His Excellency the Governour informing the Select Men that
One Leport a French man, that was formerly here is Returned to
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 367
this Town again, and has no Liberty from him, Desired that he
might be taken up upon [3O6.] The Law of the Province.
Mr. Justice Hall & Hubbard being Complained to of the same
issued out their Warrant for Apprehending him to answer thereto.
This Day was Sent to the Alms house by mr. Cheever, by Order
of the Select men Anthony La Craw a Spainard, who came from
New found land in Capt. Tripe — having no Substance being Lame
to be taken Care of at the Province Charge.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 17. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Mr. Joseph Treat Gunsmith Appeared & Informed that Eleazer
Higgins with his Wife and Six Children came from Truro about
Five Weeks past and Live in Capt. Dowricks House, that he has
no Substance but House hold Goods [3O7.] and desired that he
might be admitted an Inhabitant, and the said Treat would be his
Bondsman.
Information being given that Capt. Nath1. Welch Master of the
Brig'. Eagle from Newfoundland had lately Imported Several Pas-
sengers from thence among whom One William English was One
& had not Reported them at the Impost office.
Voted, that the said Welch be Prosecuted for not Reporting his
Passengers according to Law.
Mem0. Nov. 15. 1742.
Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Peter Pelham to Dig up the
Pavement & open the Ground in Leveretts Lane in Order to repair
the Drain running from the House wherein he Dwells into the Com-
mon Shore, Upon Condition that he forth with make good the
Ground & Pavement again and keep the same in repair from time
to time to the Satisfaction of the Select Men.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Novr. 24. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[3O8.] Mr. Thomas Jackson Clerk of the Market Appeared
& presented Joseph Gray for the Acceptance of the Select men to
Sweep the Market, who was willing to do that Service for Ten
Pounds until that time.
The Select Men left it to the said Jackson to agree with him on
the best terms.
Mr. Ebenezer Winborn appeared in behalf of the Widow Dj-er
& Desire .1 he might be Impowered in her behalf to receive the Bull
money of the Inhabitants of the Town.
368 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk give him a Certificate to receive
the same.
James Hamilton a Soldier from Rhode Island came from there
about Twenty Days since is very poor, & not, able to help himself
has been a Soldier Twenty years.
Ordered, That mr. Savell procure him a pair of Shoes & Thirty
Shillings Old Tenor upon Condition that he depart the Province.
[3O9.] At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov'. 29. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Capt. Tripe appeared according to appointment & Said that the
Spaniard named Le Craw Sent to the Almshouse the 15th. instant
on the Province Charge by Capt. Cheever was Ship'd by him here
in Boston to go to Newfoundland & back to Boston again the 10th.
of July last, & on his Return here, paid him his Wages.
Mr. John Peirce Master of the Engine at the Westerly part of
the Town Informs that he & his Company was only the Engine
at the Fire at mr. Sigourney's Distill House & Desired that they
might have the Bounty Allowed by the Town
Mr. Andrew Halyburton by his Petition to the Selectmen, Ac-
quainting them that he was Obliged to remove from the Sun
Tavern where he was Licenced, Praying their Recommendation
[31O.] To the Justices of the County of Suffolk for Liberty of
keeping a Tavern in the House the late Doctr. Boylston lived, until
the time of Granting Licences by Law — They having Considered
the same with the Pet™. Circumstances make no Objection to its
being Granted.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up as Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Nineteen Shillings Old Tenor p. Bushel for Wheat and
Three Shillings & Six pence p. Bushell Allowed for Charges,
which is Computed as follows, Viz*.
Of Penny White Loaf 2- 1
Wheaten 3- 1
Household 4- 2
Six penny Wheaten Loaf I1- 2- 8
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec1. 8. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[311,] The Representatives of this Town, having Acquainted
the Select men with the Desire of the Honourable House of Rep-
resentatives, that the Town would give them an acco1. of the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742.
369
Number of Houses Ware houses Negroes Horses and Cows in.
the Town the doing of which its thought will be of Service to the
Town in the present Valuation.
Voted, That the Assessors & Collectors of the Town be desired
to take a List of the same as soon as they can and return it to the
Town Clerk.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec'. 14. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esqr.
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
The Assessors & Collectors according to Desire having taken an
Exact View of the Town [312.] Have presented the following
acco'. Viz'.
Souls.
Houses.
Wharves.
Negroes.
Horses.
COWB.
N*. 1
1028
106
44
44
8
7
2
1483
147
0
76
5
5
3
1255
127
11
105
16
4
4
1135
110
0
84
21
4
5
1328
132
12
109
31
4
6
1363
142
15
115
31
5
7
1204
127
8
124
37
21
8
1216
146
99
136
45
7
9
1264
139
8
165
47
9
10
1857
197
4
167
61
26
11
1365
138
5
115
40
15
12
1884
208
0
134
76
34
16382
1719
166
1374
418
141
Mem0. The Negroes are Included in the Number of 16382,
Souls but not 110 in the Alms house & 36, in the Work house.
And the Town Clerk was directed to make out a fair Copy
which was accordingly done & the Assessors & Collectors Signed
the underwritten acco'. thereof, Viz*.
We the Subscribers have taken an Acco'. of all the Souls,
Houses, Ware houses, Negroes [313.] Horses & Cows within
the Town of Boston & find they amount in Number as is
respectively Set in the above Columns including the familys of His
Excellency the Governour & the Ministers & Grammar School
Masters in the Town. We also Apprehend there is about 1200
370 CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Wfflows included in the above number of Souls One Thousand
whereof are in low Circumstances & a great Number of other
Persons so poor that thev are not Taxed. Witness Our hands Dec*.
14. 1742
Signed JACOB SHEAFE
JOHN STAMFORD
RICHARD BUCKLE*
JOSHUA BLANCHARD
WILLIAM S ALTER
JACOB PARKER
DANIEL PECKER
JOHN GOLDTHWAIT
NATHL. BARBER'
NATHL. GARDNER
WILLIAM FAIRFIELD
Which was given to the Representatives who with the Assessors,
Waited on the Com4**, of Valuations & laid it before them for
their Information.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec'. 22. 1742.
Present
The Hon. John Jeffries Esq'.
Capt. Forsyth
mr. Hancock
Jonas Clarke Esq'.
mr. Cooke
[314.] Mr. Anthony Hodgson appearing Praying Liberty to
Improve One Stall in the Market for Selling Cheese Butter &
Flour Three Days in the Week in Order to Supply the Inhabitants
of the Town in Small Quantitys as Cheap as they can Buy by
Whole sale The Select men having Considered the same & Ap-
prehending it may be of Service to the Town
Voted That Liberty be & hereby is Granted to the said Anthony
Hodgson to make a tryal of the above Commodities for one month
provided they be Imported by him or his Friends so as not to
break in on the Laws of the Market, Paying Twenty Shillings Old
Tenor to the Town p month, & that he Improve Number Eight.
Col°. Hill Informs that a Negro man belonging to mr. John
Grover of Pullen point but now of this Town, whom the said
Grover has freed, hath been in the Alms house for a year past at
the Towns Charge, The Select men advise that the said Grover
be Prosecuted in the Law for the Charges that hath Arisen upon
the said Negro in the Almshouse
[315.] Eliza. Young who came into this Town about Three
Weeks past, from Rhode Island & belongs to New York being very
poor & big with Child and her Husband gone to Sea — Voted That
She be Recommended to the Overseers of the Poor to be taken
into the Almshouse at the Charge of the Province being a Stranger.
Mr. Samuel Wethered presented a Petition to the Selectmen,
Praying that they would Recommend him to the Governour &
Council for Licence to keep a Tavern in the House of Gillam
Phillips Esqr. on the North Side of the Town House (being Obliged
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1742. 371
to remove from the place where he was last Licenced) until the
Usual time for Granting of Licences — The Select men having nc
Objection thereto.
Voted That a Certificate be given accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select Men, Dec'. 24. 1742.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esqr.
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
[316.] Upon Reading the Petition of Peter Faneuil Esqr. &
Thirty five others received this Day Desiring a Town Meeting to
be called to farther Represent to the Honble. House of Representa-
tives now Setting the Distressing Circumstances of the Town &
their inability to Pay the Tax now Apportioned by them in Order
to obtain some Relief in the Affair.
Ordered, That the Town Clerk issue forth a Warrant directed
to the Constables of Boston, In His Majesty's name Requiring them
forthwith to Warn all the Free holders and other Inhabitants of the
Town of Boston duly Qualified as the Law directs to Convene at
Faneuil Hall upon Monday the Twenty Seventh Day of December
instant at Two o'Clock in the afternoon then & there to Consider
of a Petition of Several of the Inhabitants of said Town for
making a further Representation of the Distressing Circumstances
of the Town & their Inability to Pay the Tax now laid on them by
the HonbkJ. House of Representatives in Order to Obtain some
Redress in the Affair.
[317.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec'. 29. 1742.
Present
Capt. Forsyth
Jonas Clarke Esq*.
mr. Hancock
mr. Cooke
Capt. Steel
Ordered, That the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Nineteen Shillings Old Tenor p. Bushel for Wheat & Three
Shillings & Six pence p. Bushell allowed for Charges, which is
Computed as follows, Viz*.
Of Penny White Loaf 2- 1
Wheaten 3- 1
House hold 4- 2
Six penny Wheaten Loaf I1- 2- 8
[The printed volume is closed at this point for convenience. —
W. H. W.J
INDEX OF NAMES.
Abbot, 153, 212, 213, 228, 2T3.
Acton, 148.
Adams, 15, 25, 28, 41, 65, 70, 84, 97, 129, 161,
188, 190, 194, 195, 208, 221, 222.
Addington, 238.
Adlington, 323.
Albuoy, 312.
"Allen, 7, 48, 243, 245, 297, 298, 309, 332, 337,
340, 356, 359.
Alleyn, 55.
Allin, 18.
Alley, Bakers, 282.
Battery, 67.
Paddeys, 130.
Peines, 309.
Peirces, 255.
Pierces, 130.
Salutation, 360.
Scottows, 67.
Alleyn, see Allen.
Allin, see Alleyn.
Ames, 64.
Angier, 93, 94.
! Andersen, 117.
Anderson, 121, 299.
Andover, 320.
Annapolis, 299.
Annapolis Royal, 45.
Apthorp, 178, 219.
Apthrop, 347.
Arbuthnot, 129.
Arbuthnott, 360.
Armitage, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 33,
39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51,
62, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63,
64, 65, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77,
78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89,
90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100,
101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106,107,108.109,
110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119,
120, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129,
131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139,
140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148,
149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157,
158, 159, 160, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167,
169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177,
178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186,
187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195,
196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204,
205, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214,
215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223,
224, 226.
Arnault, 355.
Arnold, 3, 7.
Ashley, 67, 130, 203.
Atkins, 61, 339.
Attleborough, 7.
Atwood, 338.
Auchmuty, 27, 72.
Austin, 67, 183.
Avery, 9.
Aves, 256.
Ayres, 147, 148.
Babbidge, 156, 160, 275, 307.
Bacon, 82, 83 85, 86, 89, 93, 99, 100, 104.
Bagnall, 16, 172, 240.
< Bailey, 207.
| Baily, 62.
Baker, 4, 5, 69, 104, 121, 151, 152, 168, 217, 218,
221, 238, 248, 257, 258, 296, 331, 338, 339,
342.
Ball, 129, 318.
Ballard, 331, 339.
Band, 286.
Bangs, 198.
Banister, 14, 15, 200, 206.
Bant, 196.
Barbadoes, 91, 107, 304.
Barber, 9, 87, 114, 149, 239, 275, 320, 326, 301.
360, 370.
Barker, 161, 260, 296, 339.
Barlow, 36.
Barnard, 20, 61, 155, 156, 158, 159, 179,271,
284, 339, 340, 361.
Barrel, 78.
Barren, 197, 210.
Bartlet, 5, 15, 16, 48, 49, 322.
Bass, 66, 69, 107, 140, 149, 151.
Basset, 152, 322, 338.
Batt, 139.
Battery, The, 234.
North, 223, 226, 257, 277, 290, 292,
294, 295, 299, 333, 336.
South, 65, 204, 226, 314.
Bay Casco, 18, 69, 85, 198, 288.
Massachusetts, 122, 218, 225, 336.
( Beairsto, 332.
i Bearsto, 337.
Beale, 229.
Beard, 9, 10.
Bearsto, see Beairsto.
Beauchamp, 200.
I Beaudre, 285.
I Bcaudry, 285, 337.
Beauford, 84.
Bedgood, 25, 161, 221, 222, 228, 276, 828.
Beekman, 105, 174.
Beekmore, 269.
J Beer, 5, 295.
/ Beers, 339.
Belcher, 11, 14, 17, 70, 95, 117, 120, 130, 104,
304,338.
Belfast, 317, 320.
Belknap, 5.
Bell, 136, 254.
Beney, 216.
I Bonnet, 106.
I Bennett, 300.
Bentley, 5, 296, 339.
Bermudas, 288, 289, 312.
Berry, 69, 105, 106, 276, 324.
Berwick, 359.
Bethune, 148.
Betsilke, 222.
Bettesly, 308.
Bickmore, 117.
Bickner, 129, 249.
Bill, 13, 53, 54, 130, 203, 248, 254, 258, 298.
Billings, 164, 193, 197, 202, 205, 224.
Birch, 138, 245, 285, 337.
Bisby.92.
Bishop, 167.
Bissell, 45.
Blair, 345.
Blake, 6, 104, 111, 202, 204, 207, 210, 254, 301.
374
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Blanchard, 25, 29, 116, 134, 181, 168, 187, 220,
222, 240, 252, 274, 276, 284, 323,326,370.
Blanchcr, 55, 63.
Blauchard, 323.
Stanford, 84.
Bluwcts, 294.
Blowers, 324, 327.
Boardman, 112, 130,161.
Bollan, SCO, 331.
Bonning, 209.
Bonus, 361.
Bonyat, 314, 343.
Bonyet, 200.
Bonyot, 200, 201.
Boone, 67, 130, 202.
Borland, 25, 161, 222, 276, 327, 355.
Bosch, 212, 240.
Boston, 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18,
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31,
34, 37, 38, 40, 49, 50, 55, 56, 59, 60,
61, 63, 64, 6-i, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73,
76, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89,
92, 94, 95, 97, 101, 102, 103, 105,
106, 107, 110, 111, 112, 116, 118,
120, 121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 1'27,
128, 129, 131, 134, 135, 137, 138,
139, 140, 143, 146, 147, 149, 150,
151, 152, 153, 156, 157, 159, 161,
1C2, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 169,
171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 179, 181,
185, 187, 189, 190, 191, 193, 194,
195, 199, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207,
209, 211, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221,
2-23, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 233,
235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241,
244, 245, 247, 248, 251, 252, 254,
264, 274, 276, 279, 280, 281, 290,
2D1, 292, 296, 300, 301, 302, 303,
305, 306, 308, 310, 311, 312, 313,
315, 316, 317, 3!8, 322, 323, 324,
325, 328, 3-29, 334, 336, 341, 344,
345, 352, 353, 354, 355, 357, 359,
360, 368, 3ti9, 371.
New, 365.
Boucher, 22, 31.
Bourdeaux, 343.
Bourke, 327, 331, 334.
Bovey, 77.
Bowdoin, 256.
Bo wen, 300, 314.
Bowler, 15.
Bowman, 1, 67, 258, 262, 263, 265.
Boyd, 4, 9, 20, 178, 236.
Boy dell, 63.
Bfn es, 126.
Boylsion, 48, 57, 65, 168, 196,200, 213, 255,
368.
Boylstone, 193.
Bylstone, 197.
B'racket, 339.
Bradford, 45.
Brandon, 51, 191, 200, 207.
Brantrey, 48, 277, 288.
Breck, 237.
Brceden, 20.
Brewer, 61, 138, 313, 339.
Brcwstc-r, 189.
( Briant, 312.
j Bryant, 133, 162, 215, 216, 244.
Bridewell, 45, 351.
Bridge, 07.
Clap, 75.
County, 12, 73, 75, 79.
Draw, 134, 136, 153, 197.
Grover's, 30.
Mill, 3. 145, 147, 173, 251, 300.
Oliver's 316, 347, 362.
Swing, 20, 47.
Bridgewater, 322.
Bridgham, 107, 140, 142, 187.
Bright, 331.
I Brintnal, 205.
) Brintnall, 10, 1*0.
Brisco, 202.
Bristol, 47, 173, 206, 212, 258, 259, 260, 261,
266, 268, 303, 358.
Bromfield, 22, 25, 31, 53, 55, 153, 161, 185, 189,
221, 2-22, 243, 245, 275, 276, 297, 298, 325,
327, 347.
( Brookline, 27, 48.
} Brooklin, 57, 62, 63.
Brown, 5, 37, 126, 129, 250, 258, 271, 273,
284, 289, 295, 296, 319. 331, 338, 339, 310,
350, 361.
.Browne, 39.
Browning, 191.
Brownell, 159.
Brunswick, 188, 290.
Bryan, 244, 316, 334.
Bryant, see Briant.
Buddy, 33.
Buckley, 9, 24, 146, 160, 221, 275, 326, 370.
Bulfinuh, 83, 278, 347, 348.
Bulkley, 25.
Bunker, 197.
Burbank, 331, 338.
I Burck, 178, 269.
I Burke, 331.
Burlineton, 85.
Burnefl, 88.
Burt, 254.
Burton, 3.
Buryingplace, North. 32, 118, 173, 179, 230,
289, 294, 349, 355.
Old, 23, 53, 54, 111, 112, 116,
136, 168,187,219,284,286.
South, 23, 23, 37, 38, 78, 80,
104,105, 116,118, 134, 154,
170,172,219,247,286.
Bushel, 356.
Butler, 130, 153, 191, 197, 202, 204. 208, 210,
211, 238, 239, 240, 243, 309,312, 320, 356.
Buttolph, 29, 202, 269, 289, 292.
Byles, 55, 63, 115, 185, 198,239, 240, 243, 245
253, 264, 280, 293, 355, 358, 359.
Bylestone, see Boylston.
Cade, 364.
Calef, 63, 178, 269, 316.
Calces, 48.
Cambridge, 53, 84, 137, 313.
Campbell, 64, 286, 309.
Cannoe, 78.
Canso, 342, 355, 356.
Cape Ann, 342.
Breton, 200, 201, 342, 356.
Cod, 187, 285..309, 363, 365.
Francois, 200, 356.
Capen, 185.
( Carall, 3.
\ Carrall, 3.
( Carrell, 3.
( Camel, 271.
j Carnell, 277.
\ Carnes, 230, 276.
| Cams, 277.
Carolina, 45, 319.
Carolina, North, 7, 44, 45, 55, 63, 90, 92, 107,
206,215,319.
South, 202, 260, 261, 279.
Carr, 320.
Carnill, see Carall.
Carrell, see Carrall.
Carter, 85, 272.
Carver, 361.
Casno, 67, 172, 197, 210.
Castle, William, 11, 17, 308.
Caswall, 22.
( Caverlcy, 130.
| Caverly, 360.
Chambers, 58, 59, 77, 180, 231, 233, 253, 283,
284, *86, 308.
Chamberlain, 87.
Chandler, 67, 147, 156, 182, 187, 240, 285.
Charito, 107.
Charlestown, 6, 37, 162, 205, 288.
Cbarnock, 113, 203.
INDEX OF NAMES.
§75
< Chauncey, 4.
] Chauncy, 115, 185, 347.
Checkley, 8, 29, 53, 54, 66, 132, 171, 185, 241,
347, 348.
Cheever, 9, 24, 87, 149, 160, 170, 221, 275, 320,
367, 363.
Chelsea, 171, 172,322.
Child, 62, 63, 116, 130.
Church, Brattle Street, 123, 125.
Church, North, 348.
Old, 53, 59.
Trinity, 105, 170, 285, 337.
Cinae, 3.
f Clark, 5, 22, 25, 31, 33, 44, 45, 61, 63, 112,
130, 172, 174, 240, 267, 268, '290, 294, 295,
296, 30^, 309, 316, 317,318, 319, 3.i8, 339,
349, 355, 358, 361.
\ Clarke, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, '22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 2S, 80, 31, 32, 3:5, 34, 36, 37, 38,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 43, 49, 50,
52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 5S, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63,
64, 65, 66, 68-, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75,
76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86,
87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92,93,94,95,96,97,
98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106,
107, 108,109,110,111,112, 113, 115,118,
119, 120, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128,
129, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 133, 139, 140,
141, 142, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150,
151, 152, 153. 154, 155, 156, 157,158, 160,
161, 162, 163, 16t, 165, 166, 167, 160, 170,
171, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 180, 181, 18'2,
183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 183, 189,190,191,
Ij2, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, ^00,
201, 202, 203, 204,205, 206,207,2u9, 210,
211,212,213,214,215,216,217,218,219,
H20, 221 , 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228,
229, 230, 231, 232, 233,234,235,237, 238,
266, 267, 268, 269, 270,271,272, 273, 274,
275, 276, 277, 278,279,280,231, 282, 283,
284, 286, 288, 289, 290, 231, 292, 203, 2*4,
297, 298, 2'J9, 300, 301,302, 303, 304, 306,
307, 309,310,311,812,313,314, 315, H16,
317, 318, 319,320,321,322, 323, 324, 325,
326, 327, 32"*, 3-29,330,332, 333, 334, 337,
340, 342, 343, 344,345, 346, 347, 348, 349,
350, 351, 352, 353,354, 355. 356, 3.37, 358,
359, 360, 361,362, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368,
369, 370, 371.
Clear, 222, 360.
rice, 206.
Clements, 203, 225.
Clough, 37, 124, 145, 146, 148, 154, 180, 182,
192, 216, 223, 241, 242, 244, 252.
Cobbet, 109.
Cochrcans, 120.
Cochreau, 67.
Coffin, 35, £8, 59, 79, 112, 231, 237, 279, 289.
Cole, 82, 278.
Collings, 256.
Collins, 316, 335, 380.
Collison, 121.
Collson, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 1 8, 19, 20, 21 , 22, 23, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, .'>3, 54, 55,
57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68,
69, 73, 74, 75, 76, 80, 81, 82, 85, 87, 88,
91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 93, 99, 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 110, 112, 114, 115,
116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, 124, 126,
129, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139,
140, 141, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152,
15:3, 154, 155, 156, 157, 161,162, 163, 164,
167, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 177,
178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 133, 184, 185, 186,
187, 189, 190, 191, 196, 197, K'9,200, 201,
202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211,
213, 222, 223, 224, 22C, 245, 290,291, 295.
Colson, 139, 167,210.
Collony, 330.
Collop, 307.
Colraau, 63, 65. 239, 267, 299.
Colsoa, Bee Colison.
Common, The, 5, 7, 14, 15, 35, 73, 78, 80, 81,
102, 111, 112, 119, 129, 141, 163, 170, 176,
180, 183, 192, 200, 207, 225, 228, 229, 330,
259, 230, 285, 287, 300, 333, 336, 353.
Compton, 123, 125.
Com riu, 350.
Condy, 243, 245.
Connecticut, 13, 63, 69, 79, 317.
Cououeie, 340.
Conyer, 216, 247.
I Cook, 47, 107, 283, 333.
} Cooke, 45, 50, 52, 71, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231,
232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 24 1 ,
242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250,
251, 252, 25:1, 254, 255, 2.')6,2,>7,25S,25'J,
260, 261 202, 263, 264, 2(35, 200, 207, 263,
2ti9, 270, 271, 27^, 273, 274,275,276,277,
278, 279, 2 SO, 231, 282, 2S3, 234, 286, 233,
29U, 291, 2.<2, 203, 294, 297,298,299,300,
301, 303, 304, 306,307, 308,309,310,311,
312, 313, 314, 315, 310, 317, 318,319,32",
321 , 3-23, 324, 325, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331,
332, 333, 334, 336, 337, 310, atl , 342, 34:;,
344, 345, 34(5, ::47, 348, 349,350,351,352,
353, 354, 355, 356, 337, 358, 539, 360, 361,
302, 3G3, 364, 365, 366, 367, 363, 363, 370,
371.
Cooksou, 230, 277, 349.
Coolidge, 336.
Cooper, 185, 297, 347.
Cordis, 130, 222.
Cork, 33, 77.
Corner, Ilallowell's, 319.
Cornhill, 108, 109, 128, 130, 158, 254, 293.
Cornuch, 206.
Corsser, 294.
Cossett, 342.
Cotta, 191 , 197, 203, 208, 210, 339.
County of Essex, 71.
Suffolk, 6, 8, 37, 38, 60, 61, 65, 83,
92, 103, 110, 120, 144, 151, 161,
165, 169, 175, 178, 179, 189, 236,
280, 291, 293, 296, 340, 341, 368.
Courprie, 201.
Courser, 113.
Court Gibbins's, 139, 323.
half Square, 238, 249.
Minot's, 309.
Coutanch. 44.
Cove, Tarqualin, 85.
Cowdrey, 35, 30, 44, 48, 129, 132, 169, 173,180,
185, 101, 216, 227, 306, 344, 360.
Cowell, 07, 138, 206, 309, 312, 360.
Cowley, 258, 261,284.
Coy, 142.
Cnidock, 190, 202, 359.
I Craft, 8-', 89, 100.
j Crafts, 271, 284, 332, 333, 340.
Craig, 109.
Craigie, 288.
Cramp, 261.
Cramshaw, 79.
J Crauford, 9.
I Crawford, 15.
Creek Mill, 216.
Crocker, 9,
Crosman, 270.
Cross, 75, 76, 78, 117, 121, 346.
Crowcll, 276.
Cunningham, 269, 291.
Curley, 327.
I Curtice, 9, 117, 121, 249, 316.
j Curtis, 18, 203, 225.
Cushing, 22, 31,35, 50, 53, 55, 185, 238, 243,
245, 273, 297, 347, 351.
Cushman, 93.
Cutler, 83, 192, 252, 278.
Pabney, 299.
Dakin, 206.
Danforth, 84.
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Darby, 386.
Barnard, 356.
I Barrel, 266.
| Barrell, 7, 45, 266.
Bavis, 16, 19, 27, 36, 47, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 88,
89, 100, 108, 140, 141, 188, 191, 204, 205,
209, 303, 327, 361.
Bay, 179, 860.
Beacon, 328, 329.
Beal, 34, 130.
Bebuke, 109, 130.
Bcchezeau, 202, 254.
Becoster, 276.
Bedhara, 224, 233, 244.
Beerfteld, 37, 39, 56, 242.
Be lauire, 314.
Bemerry, 295.
Demoul'ne 314.
Bonnie, 19, 47, 68, 75, 150, 358.
Bennison, 212, 266.
Bering, 22, 25, 32, 33, 47, 137, 161, 189, 357.
Bescbares, 254.
Beshee, 350, 351.
Beebons, 217.
Bevenport, 54.
Bickey, 291.
Bilarue, 2 16.
Bison, 68, 269.
Dock, The, 13, 17, 51, 61, 121, 122, 182, 191,
283, 308, 335, 339, 358, 366.
Oliver's, 249.
Town, 21, 37, 55, 65, 82, 164, 172, 182,
184, 239, 243, 249, 273, 344, 359, 360.
Dogan, 299.
Bogget, 40, 43.
Bolbeare, 128, 181, 212, 213, 223.
Bonill, 299.
Bonneval, 96.
Borby, 70, 138.
Borcbester, 120, 138, 147, 156, 180, 185, 269,
313, 320, 351.
Dorr, 24.
Boubleday, 193, 194, 296, 339.
Douglass, 20, 104, 144, 147, 163, 192, 241, 282,
297.
Bowell, 5, 295, 339.
Bowing, 270.
Bowne, 161, 222, 275, 276, 325, 326.
Bownes, The, 33, 34.
Bowning, 270, 271, 277, 308.
Do wrick, 367.
Dowse, 181.
Braper, 22.
Brillingwater, 19.
Briscoll, 54.
Browne, 199, 254, 346.
Budding, 130, 202.
Dudley, 64, 71, 126, 165, 188, 293.
Budwoit, 342, 343.
Buraaresq, 338.
Bummer, 184.
Duinore, 259.
Duncan, 276.
Dunham, 88.
Duulop, 9, 15.
Dunstable, 97.
Dunworth, 109, 192.
( Dupee, 14, 21, 67, 130, 172, 212, 240.
j Duque, 212.
Burham, 61, 339.
Bwight, 254, 306, 307, 310.
(Byar, 340.
Byer, 27, 177, 367.
Byre, 58, 75, 76, 157, 161, 171, 212, 222, 237,
246, 276, 327.
( Earl, 237.
j Earle, 37, 118, 234, 273, 281, 287, 331, 338.
Eastham,309.
Eastwick, 347.
Eastwicke, 1, 2, 3, 4, «, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13,
14, 19.
Eayres, 161.
Edcs, 5, 296, 331, 330.
Edgar Town, 88, 93.
( Edmonds, 152.
i Edmunds, 338.
Edwards, 130, 197, 265, 268.
Eliot, 25, 124, 142, 288.
Elision, 344.
Ellard, 158.
Ellis, 339.
Emmes, 271, 284, 340.
Emmons, 29, 360.
England, 181.
English, 308, 367.
Eustatia, 31, 342.
Eustus, 62, 340.
Evans, 344.
Everill, 32, 37, 53, 64, 83, 86, 88, 89, 97, 98,99,
101, 103, 126, 131, 134, 143,158, 163, 164,
165, 171, 182, 211, 228, 344.
Everton, 57, 309.
Eyre, 276, 309.
Fairfleld, 252, 370.
Fairscrvice, 121, 249.
Falmouth. 18.
Faneuil, 21, 137, 246, 247, 252, 268, 291, 297,
347, 356, 359, 360, 371.
Farnum,9, Cl, 87,202.
Farrington, 288, 289.
Fayerweather, 2, 24, 39, 40, 65, 82, 83, 94, 127,
160, 194, 195, 221, 251, 275, 301, 303, 326, 353.
Featherston, 304, 345, 347.
Felsted, 23. 28.
Fereton, 318.
I Ferry, Winislmet. 47, 68.
Winnisimet, 72, 77, 156, 306.
Fettes, 240.
Foveryear, 88.
Filden, 55.
Finney.81.
Fisher, 11, 14, 104, 144, 182, 186, 202, 203, 235,
254, 316.
Fitch, 43, 162.
Fitzgerald, 148.
Fitz-Gibbon, 109, 192.
Flagg, 12, 82, 83, 84, 85, 89, 93, 104, 203, 308,
360.
Fleet, 54.
Fling, 117, 121, 217, 249.
Flood, 231, 232, 259, 268.
Flowers, 160.
Floyd, 105, 106, 151, 154.
Fluker, 256, 257.
Folke, 332.
Forbes, 264.
Foreland, 361.
Forst, 183.
(Forsytb.S, 6,7, 8,9, 10,11,12, 13, 14, 15,16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42,
43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53,
54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65,
6fi, 68, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 79, 80,
82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91 , 92, 93, 95,
96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105,
106, 107, 109. 110, 111, 113, 115, 116, 117,
118, 119, 120, 121, 123, 124, 126, U7, 129,
131, 132, 133, 134, 13">, 13rt, 137, 138, 139,
140, 141, 142, 145, 146, 147, 148, 150, 151,
154, 155, 157, 158, 159, 100, 162, 163, 166,
167,172,173, 174,175, 17C, 177,1:8,180,
183, 181, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190,191,
192, 195, 196, 198, 201, 205, 207, 209. 210,
214, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224, 225,
226, 227, 229, 230, 232, 233, 2 !4, 235, 237,
238, 239, 241, 245, 247, 248, 250, 251, 252,
253, 255, 256, 257, 238, 239, 26.), 262, 265,
266, 268, 269, 270, 272, 27.<, 275, 277, 278,
280, 282, 287, 288, 289, 290, 297, 298, 299,
300, 303, ::04, 306, 309. 310, 31 1 , 312, 313,
314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 321, 323, 324, 326,
340, 341, 343, 350, 331, 352, 305, 336, 337,
358, 359, 361, 362, 363, 365, 366, 368, 370,
371.
.Forsythe, 174.
INDEX OF NAMES.
377
frosdick, 334, 343, 383.
faster, 51, 130, 138, 144, 145, 146, 147, 228,
241, 244, 273, 285, 294, 295, 323, 337, 339.
Foxcroft, 4, 297.
Foye, 13, 111, 228, 297, 298.
France, 342.
Francis, 90, 344.
Frazier, 306.
Freeman, 52, 245.
I Friawell, 29.
j Frizwell, 316.
Frost, 14, 94, 95.
Fuller, 139.
Fullcrton, 50.
Fulton, 67.
j Furnace, 269, 316, 334.
I Furnagg, 262.
Gale, 222.
Oamberto, 202.
Gardner, 117, 121, 224, 237, 238, 327, 346, 370.
Gaaton, 200.
Gatcomb, 361.
Gay, 233.
Gee, 5:s, 55, 63, 88, 176, 243, 297, 347.
Georges, 12.
George Town, 255.
Gerrish, 2, 60, 69, 78, 100, 107, 135, 140, 156,
158, 163, 191, 193, 207, 227, 270, 292, 316.
Glbant, 92.
Gibbina, 23, 154, 259, 21 8, 322, 346.
Gibbon, 34, 53, 167.
Gibbs, 12, 70, 71, 79, 81, 248, 261.
Gibson, 25, 365.
Gilbert, 254.
Glasire, 237, 238.
Glidden, 152, 257, 259, 277, 290, 294, 295, 299,
338.
Glin, 366.
Gloccster, 228, 249.
Glover, 308.
Goddard, 120.
Goffe, 331, 334.
Gold, 44, 182.
Goldsmith, 54.
Goldthwait, 25, 67, 220, 222, 274, 311, 312, 320,
323, 328, 336, 351, 356, 360, 370.
Gooch, 105, 170, 322.
Gooding, 326.
Goodwill, 355.
Goodwin, 151, 270.
Gordon, 62, 203.
Gorham, 79.
Graliam, 360.
Gralngt-r, 54, 67, 203, 308.
Granary, The, 10, 25, 30, 31, 44, 45, 47, 84, 71,
73, 75, 76, 78, 80, 94, 97,
10-2, 107, 1*4, 125, 169, 206,
280, 285.
North, 189, 228.
Grant, 64, 253.
Graton, 310, 311.
( Gray, 15, 29, 78, 90, 110, 129, 185, 190, 297,
358, 367.
( Grey, 243.
Great Britian, 215, 264.
Greaves, 126, 165.
( Green, 7, 29, 63, 65, 67, 82, 123, 125, 130,
134, 262, 298, 300.
( Greene, 105.
Greenleaf, 154, 242, 285, 337.
Greenough, 152, 257, 258.
Greenwood, 24, 137, 160, 221, 328.
Gregory, 196.
Grey, eec Gray.
Gridley, 130, 204, 244, 278, 283, 287, 313, 316,
320, 332, 347, 348.
Griffin, 208, 212.
Griffith, 217.
Griggs, 115, 229.
Grimes, 130, 330.
Groton, 63, 83.
Grover, 277, 278, 349, 370.
Guadalupa, 355.
Guinea, 187.
Gunter, 54.
Gutteridge, 51, 360.
Guy, 350.
Gwin, 189.
Haislup, 124, 130, 140, 141, 237, 289, 290, 303,
309.
Haldain, 131, 169.
Haley, 48, 179.
Hall, 4, 25, 47, 59, 65, 70, 72, 81, 84, 108, 109,
115, 117, 160, 161, 195,222,247,248,251,
260, 261, 262, 265, 267, 276, 278, 301, 303,
326, 367.
Hall, Faneull, 362, 363, 364, 366, 371.
Hallowcll, 339.
HaUey, 87, 239, 309, 312.
Halyburton, 129, 368.
Hamilton, 45, 77, 294, 368.
Hamock, 130, 350.
Hancock, 62, 72, 119, 120, 172, 173, 192, 196,
217, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 235, 236,
237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 246,
247, 248, 260, 251, 252,253,254, 255,256,
257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265,
266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274,
275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283,
284, 28«, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294,
297, 298, 299, 300, 301,302,303,304,306,
307, 308, 309, 310, 311,312,313,314,315,
316, 317, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325,
326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 3'i4,
337, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347,
348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356,
357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365,
366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371.
Hardcaatle, 320.
Harley, 5, 258.
| Harman, 282, 292.
I Harmon, 282.
Harney, 117, 178, 335.
Harper, 39, 130.
Harratt, 308.
Harris, 20, 107, 160, 203.
I Ilarslom, 322.
} Haslom, 321, 364.
Hart, 24.
Hartley, 339.
Hartshorn, 76, 222.
Harvey, 66, 69, 107, 130, 142, 147, 149, 180,
151, 202, 344.
Harwich, 245, 262.
Harwood, 77.
Hasey, 10, 32, 74, 85, 105, 106, 145.
Haslom, see Ilarslom.
Hastings, 239, -'76.
Hatch, 6, 47, 245, 350.
Hawke, 315.
Haws, 82.
Hay, 67.
Haycock, 364.
Hayes, 264.
Hayward, 117, 121, 149.
Head, 348.
Heal, 361.
Hcarsey, 238.
Heath, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 66, 87, 138, 175, 190,
194.
Hedge, 13.
Helyer, 130, 133, 324.
Henchman, 24, 160, 188, 187, 188, 189, 194,
195, 200, 221, 251, 260, 266, 276, 290, 301,
303, 353.
Henchmen, 222.
Henderson, 260, 261, 365.
I Henley, 53, 60, 68, 112, 11.4, 119, 132, 160.
I Henly, 290, 353.
Henry, 298, 300, 301.
Henshaw, 14, 130, 203.
Herault, 308.
Hewes, 15, 139, 199.
Hicka, 283, 285, 344, 349, 351.
Hickling, 46, 92.
Hickman, 301.
378
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Higsrfas, 124, 125, 273, 347, 36^ 367.
Highway, The, 2, 10, 12, 23, 32, 35, 38, 41, 53,
03, 65, 74, 75, 80, 85, 120, 138, 180, 234.
Hill, 130, 155, 161, 167, 222, 235, 240, 245, 271,
275, 276, 28!, 28 3, 289, 298, 325, 327, 350,
351,364,370.
mil, Beacon, 283, 299, 314.
Fort, 142, 171, 174, 208, 212, 216, 226, 231,
233, 234, 235, 236, 238, 279.
Shrimptons, 75.
Hillcr, 249,308.
Hincke, 30.
Hinckley, 48, 260, 261.
Hinds, 260,261.
Iliugham, 229, 351.
Hiusdell, 242.
Hoar, 206, 261, 266, 279, 303.
Hobbs, 77.
Hodgson, 130, 370.
Holbrook, 138, 237, 249, 250, 286, 292, 349,
351.
Iloldcn, 269.
Hcliand, 141, 143, 164, 275, 304.
Uolliraan, 331.
Holmes, 83, 130.
Holt, 255.
Holyoke, 88, 139, 206, 210, 237, 251.
Homer, 61.
H,,>mes's Hole, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93.
Hood, 21, 6J, 340.
Hooker, 53, 55, 283, 286, 320, 341.
Hooper, 115, 215, 226, 334, 347, 348.
ITootoii, 103, 113,115, 118.
llope, 45.
Uopkiuton, 270.
Hornby, 189.
ILmon, 362.
Hospital, i'rovlnce, 82, 83, 141, 143, 162, 164,
204, 230, 304, 307, 311, 352.
Houghton, 149, 220.
House, Almen, 319.
Alms, 17, 18, 20, 21, 48, 55, 73, 75, 76,
78, 84, 98, 104, 136, 144, 146, 148,
155, 157, 167, 170, 181, 18.', 186,
215, 223, 228, 235, 247, 278, 292,
301, 324, 325, 327, 345, 346, 349,
360, 3ti5, 367, 368, 369, 370.
Court, 38, 110, 175, 214, 236, 264, 291,
2J6, 341.
Gun, 5, 7, 353.
New Meeting, 347.
New North Meeting, 37, 273, 338.
North Market, 30.
Meeting, 5, 152, 338.
Old North Meeting, 5, 34, 193, 258,
239, 295, 339, 350.
Powder, 111, 122, 176, 177, 233, 231,
.35, 335.
Town, 1, 12, 26, 30, 31, 38, 44, 49, 53,
59, b8, 70, 101, 110, 114, 115, 118,
120, 124, 143, 157, 166, 175, 139,
li'l, 199, 210, 211, 214, 218, 226,
233, 2',6, 246, 217, 261, 269, 279,
28;», 291, 292, 29 J, 296, 308, 310,
329, 341, 344, 345, 366, 370.
"Watch, 1, 77, 141, 290.
South, 112, 177,249, 250.
Work, 38, 63, 80, 102, Is9, 235, 242,
28 >, 369.
Oovey, 353, 361, 362.
HJW, 109, 231.
li..w.ird, ;:, 51, 62, 77.
liuwell, 118, 1^8, 170, 242, 285, 286, 332, 337,
333.
Hubbard, 22, 25, 29, 31, 59, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76,
78, «4, 97, 111, 114, 153, 160, 191, 196,
22-2, 213, 235, 251, 256, 258, 259, 26u, 261,
262, 20:!, 265, 268, 273, 276, 277, 301, 303,
323, 348, 333, 363, 367.
Hudson, 145, 163.
Unshoe, 2, 3, 12, 13, 74, 108, 308.
Hull, l.°>.
) Hunnewell, 349.
) Hunniwell, 129.
Hunstable, SOS.
Hunt, 25, 221, 229, 238, 275.
326.
Hunter, 92.
Hunting, 206.
Uutcliinsou, 1, 7, 24, 28, 30,
40,41,42,43,44, 46,48,
54,55, 57,58,59,60,61,
70, 71, 72. 73, 74, 75, 77,
86, 88, 89,90, 01, 92,93,
99, 100, 101, 102, 103,
110, 111, 112, 113, 114,
119, 120, 121, 123, 124,
129, 131, 132, I.i3, 134,
139, 140, 141, 142, 143,
148, 150. 151, 152, 153,
162, 163, 164, 165, 16S,
174, 175, 176, 177, 179,
184, 1*6, 187, 189, 194,
215, 216, 217, 218, 219,
22-'), 226, 227, 228, 230,
23o, 238, 237, 238, 239,
247, 243, 250, V52, 2o3,
301, 303, 323, 325, 326,
314, 315, 319, 325,
31, 34, 36, 37, 38,
49,50, 51, 52, 53,
62, 63, 64, 6.3, 08,
78, 80, 82 83, S5,
94, 95,06. U7, 98,
105, 106, 107, 109,
115, 116, 117, 118,
125, 126, 127, 128,
135, 136, 1117, 138,
144, 145, 146, 147,
154, 157, 159, 160,
167, 169, 172, 173.
180, 181, 1S2, 183,
195,211,212,213,
220,221,223,224,
231, 232, '233, 234,
241,213,245, 246,
2i>4, 272, 275, 282,
338, 347, 348, 353.
Inches, 103, 254.
Indicott, 29, 51, 280, 357.
Indies, West, 343.
Inai-rsole, 225.
Ireland, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 54, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72,
74, 79, 81, 148, 181, 277, 298, 314, 316, 317,
320, 328.
Isaac, 49.
Island, Bird, 266.
L>ecr, 132, 218, 225.
Long, 13, 248, 365.
of Spanish Town, 181.
Bt. Thomas, '201.
Rainsford.bS, 85, 86, 89, 93, 91, 95, 98,
99, 104,107, 111, 116,124,133, 141,
143, 162, 164, 183, 188, '204, 209, 212,
226, 2.30, 239, 261, 262, 204, 265, 268,
2T2, 294, 299, 304, 3' 7, 311, 318, 352.
Raynsford's, 13, 14.
Spectacle, 13, 33, 34, 36, 37, 40, 43, 44,
43, 70, 71, 82, 83, 86, 94, 95, 258,
260.
St. Christopher's, 183.
Islands, Leeward, 356.
Isle of Sables, 79.
Wight, 48.
Ivers, 308.
Jackson, 29, 50, 130, 181, 285, 318, 337, 360,
363, 364, 367.
Jamaica, 23, 28, 92, 93, 174, 206, 250, 327, 365.
Jarvis, 202, 254.
Jefferies, 112, 255, 341.
Juffres, 48.
Jeffries, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, IS, 16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27,
20, 30, 32, 33, 31, 36, 37, 38, 40, 4:, 43,
44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,
55, 53, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 66, 6<, 70,
72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83,
84, 35, 86, 87, 83, 89, 90, 91, '..2, 93, 94,
95, 93, 07, U8, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104,
105, luff, 107, 103, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113,
114,115. 116, 117, 118,119,120, 123, 125,
126, 12U, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135,136,137,
138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146,
149, 150, 131, 153, 154, 155, 157, 153, 159,
160, 16!, 162, 163,164, 165, 166, 167, 169,
170, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 179, 180,
181, 132, 183, 184. 185,186, 187, 1SS, 190,
191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197,198, 199,
200, -iOl, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209,
211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, '217, 213,219,
220, 221, 222, 224,226, 227, 228, '229, 230,
231, 232, 237, 238, "239, 241, 242,243,244,
215, 216, -24f, 248, 249,250,251,252,253,
254, 256, 257, 258, 259, 26:>, '261,262, '264,
265, 207, 268, 263, 270, 271, 27-3, 2i6, 277,
278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 233, 284, 286, 288,
INDEX OF NAMES.
379
289, 200, 291 , 293, 294, 295, 297, 293, 299,
300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 306,307,308,309,
310, 311, 312, 313, 314,319, 320, 321, 322,
323, 324, 325, 327, 328, 329, 330, 332, 833,
334, 337, 340, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347,
349, 350, 351, 356, 357, 358, 359, 3fiO, 361,
362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370.
Jenkins, 108, 160, 203, 260.
Jennings, 136.
Jepsou, 130.
Jersey, 33, 257.
( Johnnot, 200.
j Johonnot, 51, 74, 202, 231.
Johnson, 57, 192.
Jonee, 13, 21, 22, 156, 159, 261, 301, 322, 334,
344.
Joy li flu, 107, 139, 142.
Juduvinc, 201.
Jusey, 139.
Karr, 81.
Karrick, 54.
Keayne, 63.
Keby, 18.
Kedsell, 360.
Keeffe, 96, 148, 168, 318, 334.
I Kelling, 193.
| Kellyng, 67.
Kelly, 13,21,324,335.
Kfllyng, see Kelling.
Kennady, 19.
Kent, 4, 5, 10, 20, 236, 250, 256, 258.
Kenton, 255.
Kerby, 18,257.
Keyea, 12, 72, 92.
Kidder, 255, 269, 360.
Kilby, 33. 36, 215, 359.
Kimball, 271, 284, b08, 340.
Kirkland, 304.
Knap, 339.
Kneeland, 64, 65, 74, 76, 157, 168, 173, 179,
232, 285, 337.
Knox, 39, 361.
Kyllyng, 5.
Lackey, 67, 308.
La Craw, 367, 368.
Lamb, 3, 17, 62, 138, 155, 185, 210, 313.
Lambert, 265, 268, 274, 308.
Larnson, 20.
Lancaster, 75.
Landon, 289.
Lane, 19, 29, 65, 88, 98, 158, 293.
Lane, Boer, 41.
Black horse, 308.
Cold, 67, 181, 309.
Cow, 203, 254.
Crooked, 293.
Davie's, 14.
Hays, 309.
Frog, 139, 203.
Gihbs's,319.
Green, 40, 41,67, 203.
Henchman's, 129.
Joyliffs, 142, 149.
Leveretts, 202, 206, 367.
Long, 19,182,202,246.
Love, 231,246.
Mackeral, 202.
Mackerel, 361.
Marshall, 361.
Round, 203.
Shrimptons, 130, 254, 255, 350,358, 362.
Wilsons, 309.
Wings, 55, 100, 130, 146, 270, 271, 277,
35.!.
Wood, 41, 115, 264, 315.
Langdon, 180, 226, 229, 316.
Langsford, 203.
Lapi'.-rc, 130.
Larrabee, 198.
Lascnby, 326.
) Lashley, 12, 104, 144, 182, 236.
I Laahly, 14.
Lathrop, 92.
Langbtoo, 249.
J Laurence, 36, 192, 106, 200, 316, 328.
I Lawrence, 36, 192, 199, 328.
Law lor, 255, 331, 338.
Lawrence, see Laurence.
Lawson, 285, 337, 343.
Lcadbetter, 67.
Leddcl, 172.
Le Dv.iet, 340.
Lee, 18, 240, 276.
Leeds, 322.
•Leeky, 59.
Lcfavre, 342.
Legg, 117, 121, 217.
J Le Moine, 224.
I Le Moyne, 244.
Le Port, 340, 342, 343, 366.
Leonard, 322.
Lcvingston, 219.
Lewes, 203, 222, 269.
Lewis, 22, 31, 77, 78, 114, 137, 172, 243, 245,
319, 346, 348.
( Lewlsburg, 314.
j Lewisburgh, 342.
Linch, 256, 263.
Llndsey, 102.
Listen, 234.
London, 9, 17, 33, 34, 36, 40, 43, 44,53, 57,59,
60, 105, 108, 126, 136, 201, 218, 219, 238,
260, 2G7, 278, 291, 300, 320, 361.
Londonderry, 79.
Loriug, 19, 25, 51,229, 343.
Lorkin, 10*, 123, 131.
Lothrop, 259, 265, 267, 268.
j Louden, 61.
j London, 62.
Lovell, 137, 341, 342, 364.
Leverage, 131.
Lovet, 63.
Low, 5.
Lowden, 202.
Lowder, 326, 339.
Lowell, 130.
Lucas, 3, 15, 360.
Luce, 178.
Luckis, 266, 270, 295, 296, 339.
Ludgate, 15, 24, 213, 223.
Lukis, 258.
Lupton, 50.
Lutwyche, 129, 130, 223.
Lyman, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 17, IS, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, .39, 40, 41, 42,
43, 44, 45,- 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 63, 54, 55,
66, 67, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69, 69,
70, 71 , 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 7'.), 80, 81 , 83, 84,
85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 , 92, 03, 94, 95, 96,
97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 1U3, 101, 105, 106,
107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115,
116, UT1, 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, 124, 125,
126, 127, 128, 129, 131, 132, 133 134, 135,
136, 137, 133, 139, 140, 141, 143, 144, 145,
146, 147, 143, 149, 150, 151, 152, 133, l5t,
155, 156, 157, 159, lod, 160. 162, 163, 165,
166, 167,169, 170, 171, 172, 17:!, 174,175,
176, 177, 178, 1.81, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186.
1V7, 18S, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195,
196, 197, 193, 202, 203, 204, 20">, 20(3, 207,
209,210, 211, 212, 213, 211,215,216,217,
218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226,
227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235,
236,239, 241, 242,243, 244. '245,246, 247,
248, 249, 250, 251, 25'.', 253. '257, 258, 259,
260, 261, -262, 263, 264, 265, '266, '267, £68,
270,271, 272, 273,271,275, 276, 278,279,
280, 231, 282, 283, 284, 286, 2a3, 291, '292,
293, 294, 295, 297, 238, 299, 3uO, ."01, 303,
304,306, 307, 309,310. 311,312, 313, 314,
815, 316, 317,318, 319, 320, 321,322, 3'23,
3-24, 325, 326, 827, ."28, 3'29, 330, 331, 832,
333, 334, H37, 340, 341, 342, 34 i, 344, 345,
846, 347, 348, 349, 350, 361, 352, 353, 354,
355, 356.
380
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Lynn, 34, 105, 10«, 107.
Lytherland, 361.
Maccarty, 35, 68, 238, 248, 249, 330, 334.
Maccoy, 146.
Mace, 110.
Mac Kan, 146,
Mack lure, 45, 46.
Maiden, 105, 106, 182, 186, 187, 270, 204.
Manning, 142.
Marblebead,91, 362.
March, 15, 48, 279.
Marion, 249.
Market Corn, 184, 203.
Dock, 19.
Fish, 129,
North, 1, 42.
South, 42, 66, 68, 110.
t Marlboro, 327.
I Marlborough, 46, 60.
Mar low, 255.
Mam-ti, 255.
Marshall, 4, 5, 6, 131, 178, 192, 202, 229, 295,
296, 339.
Marshfield, 139.
Marsh, Ilumney, 10, 12, 20, 30, 38, 58, 61, 72,
73, 74, 75, 78, 79, 80, 85, 87, 91, 106, 125,
143, 146, 151, 154, 171, 172, 173.
Martin, 130.
Maryland, 269, 344.
Mascarene, 108.
Masou,308, 324.
Masters, 67.
Malher, 115, 237, 320, 347.
Matthews, 88.
May, 254, 308.
Mayar, 255.
Mayes, 301.
Maylem, 202.
McClclan, 270.
McCollo, 309.
McCollogh, 21.
. McCullough, 109.
McCortnick, 328.
McCullougb, see McCollogh.
McDaaiel, 218, 219, 320.
McGown, 177, 178.
McGreaor, 290.
McGuire, 217, 223, 249.
McKcnley, 328.
McKew, 217.
McLucas, 139.
( McM illian, 270.
I McMillion, 270, 316, 334, 353. .
McNeal, 103.
Mcars, 336.
Medfleld, 347.
Mcnzics326.
Merchant, 257, 277, 291, 294, 299, 305, 320.
Merrett, 338.
Messinger, 271, 283, 340.
Metcalfe, 18, 136.
Miffoy, 39.
Mills, 72.
Milton, 4, 6, 359, 360.
Mil ward, 131, 203.
Minck, 272.
Miuot, 20, 22, 27, 67, 138, 204, 218, 230, 267,
276, 313.
( Mitchel, 288.
I Mitchell, 294.
Moberly, 229, 324.
Molineaux, 346.
Monk, 4, 47.
Montgomery, 148.
Monvel le, 340.
j Moore, 39, 81, 161.
| More, 37, 280, 286.
Mooriu, 77.
Mordock, 188.
More, see Moore.
Morcy, 153, 255, 283.
Mortiraore, 334.
Morwoyle, 312.
Moulin, 53, 55, 62, 280.
Mountfort, 63.
Muell, 356.
Muitt, 299.
Mulbery, 36.
Murfey, 217, 324.
Nantasket, 33.
Nantucket, 215.
Nason, 249.
Natorny, 63.
Nazro, 69, 255.
Neal, 67, 203, 246.
Neck, The 2, 17, 20, 21, 22, 63, 120, 128, 192,
195, 233, 281, 287, 298, 301, 302.
353, 354.
Boston, 6, 8, 27, 35, 62, 63, 67, 118, 155,
173, 185, 193, 204, 210, 218, 232,
234, 240, 241 ,245, 251, 254, 267, 271,
285, 302, 354.
Neley, 178, 316.
Nelson, 228, 308.
New Castle, 256, 259,321.
Newell, 37, 92, 257.
New England, 11, 122, 164, 305, 336.
Newfoundland, 84, 163, 217, 367, 368.
Newhall, 290, 296, 338, 339.
New Hampshire, 213.
Haven, 317, 319.
London, 92, 158.
Newport, 27, 36, 183, 237.
Newton, 139.
New York, 64, 69, 103, 105, 133, 155, 172, 174,
186, 192, 212, 216, 217, 226, 240, 342, 370.
( Niccols, 250.
{ Nichols, 112, 114, 193, 241, 331, 355.
( Nicoli, 250, 255.
Nicholson, 255.
Nickerson, 278, 287.
Nicoli, 169.
Nicola, see Nichols.
Noble, 255.
Norman, 130.
North, 32.
Northampton, 242.
Norton, 347.
Norwood, 34. 139, 304.
Nowell, 5, 289.
Nutfield, 79, 286.
O'Bryan, 239, 316, 334, 356, 357.
Ogleby, 350.
Old Town Harbour, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93.
Oliver, 12, 23, 30, 38, 39, 58, 72, 73, 74, 75, T8,
79, 80, 91, 105, 106, 130, 221, 222, 225, 275,
276, 325, 326, 330.
Orange, 203, 255, 308.
Orr, 294.
Orrok, 269.
( Osborn, 349.
| Osbornc, 22, 29, 31, 184, 260, 262, 206, 360.
Osgood, 19, 21.
Ovcring, 331.
Owen, 179.
Packer, 6.
Packnets, 172.
Paddock, 182, 215.
Paige, 67.
I Pain, 228.
> Paine, 16.
Painter, 39, 48, 56.
Palfrey, 339.
Palmer, 65, 184, 314.
Parchard, 253.
Parker, 116, 154, 161, 168, 187, 203, 220, 222,
252, 253, 274, 276, 289, 323, 326, 870.
Parkman, 24, 68, 69, 223, 305, 819, 383, 336.
< Pasmore, 258, 259, 2«0.
j Passmore, 48, 133.
Pasture, Bennet's, 4, 208.
( Pattcshal, 220.
/ Pattcshall, 149, 220, 274, 328.
Pattin, 19, 158.
INDEX OF NAMES.
381
Paul, 58.
Peake, 361.
{I'earse, 255.
Peirce, 37, 90, 268, 2T1, 2T2, 283, 284, 286,
295, 340, 368.
Peirse, 67.
Pierce, 67.
Pearson, 5, 352.
Peartrce, 255.
Peck, 61,339.
Pecker, 9, 24, 87, 146, 149, 160, 222, 276, 326,
370.
Peirce, see Pearse. •
Peirse, see Peirce.
Pelham, 91, 367.
Pelsne, 363, 364, 365.
Peraaquid , 73.
Pcmberton, 67, 129, 358, 359.
Pembroke, 281.
Pennymoney, 327.
Pepperell, 16.
Perkins, 15, 19,47, 133.
Perry, 294.
Phel:m, 180.
Pheland, 285, 289, 316, 335-
Philadelphia, 5, 11, 15, 16, 18, 39, 43, 47, 48,
49, 62, 56, 57, 81, 83, 85, 88, 103, 109, 111,
148, 215, 217, 307, 317, 350.
Phillips, 24, 25, 26, 276, 326, 370.
Phipps, 11.
Pickman, 76, 77.
Pierce, see Peirse.
Picrcy, 67.
Pierpont, 120, 138.
Piscataq.ua, 32, 79, 213.
Pitcher, 130, 203.
Pitta, 178,224,316.
Pitson, 2U3.
Plimouth, 7.
Point, Barton's, 203, 269.
Pullcn, 370.
Pollard, 65, 273.
Policy, S06, 344.
Pond, Mill, 179.
Wheelers, 171,177.
Ponsley, 338.
Pothecary, 255.
Potter, 67, 208, 339.
Potts, 203.
Pousley, 152.
Power, 121, 168, 170, 239, 240.
Poyntz, 62.
Pratt, t)7, 105, 106, 155,170.
I Prescot, 83, 126, 211.
I Prescott, <J~, 126.
Price, 24, 137, 297, 339.
Prince, 53, 64, 185, 297, 298, 363.
I Procter, 3, i>2, 2Sa, 288, 349,351.
| Proctor, 292.
Prout, 50, 297. 347.
Province of the Massachusetts Bay, 11, 22,
126, 164, 225, 305.
Pulley, 17.
Pullin, 160.
Putrnan, 339.
Quebeck, 200.
i Quincey, 29.
fQuincy, 14, 71,117, 215, 264.
Quonyear, 219, 241, 250.
Rachel, 106.
( Ramsay, 70.
( Ramsey, 70, 79, 81.
Rand, 9, 24, 78, 87, 89, 126, 141, 162, 164, 188,
194, 203, 282.
(Randal, 131, 177,203.
| Randle, 130.
Ranger, 67.
Rawlinirs, 237, 315.
Ray, 75; 76, 285, 337, 361.
Rea, 115.
Read, 63, 54, 68, 58, 50, 60, 66, 80, 87, 90, 86,
83, 90, 101, 103, 126, 131, 132, Ml, 153,
161, 297, 301, 316, 330, 331, 33.!, 339, 347.
Reading, 105, 106, 107.
Rehoboth, 823.
Rhode Island, 19, 45, 80, 140, 183, 198, 200,
201, 206, 207, 236, 237, 334, 342, 360, 368
370.
Rhodes, 31.
Rice, 244, 245.
Richards, 120, 186, 229, 338.
Richardson, 138, 270, 271, 277, 313
t Ricks, 17.
I Rix, 13.
Ridgaway, 67, 255.
Righton,'220, 274, 323.
Rillow, 219, 250, 255.
River, Gambo, 187.
Georges, 51, 62.
Rix, see Ricks.
Roach, 75, 76, 78.
Rober, 200.
Roberts, 5, 92, 152, 338.
Robie, 130.
Robins, 347.
Robinson, 146, 152, 187, 291, 300, 338.
Rocket, 258, 262, 263, 265, 208, 269.
Rogers, 17, 22, 61, 130, 255, 276, 309, 339.
Rope-Walk, Barton's, 15, 41, 131, 190, 202,
208, 233, 235, 255.
Box's, 295.
Rose, 260, 265, 266.
Ross, 45, 46, 320.
Row, Boylston's, 65.
Merchants, 51, 110, 130, 143, 184, 252,
2J4, 309.
Rowley, 349.
Roxbury, 2, 23, 56, 64, 93, 94, 108, 109, 120,
123, 134, 135, 137, 139, 194, 195, 249, 253,
280, 231, 302, 310, 311, 312, 313, 354.
Royall, 24, 65, 160, 221, 251, 275, 326.
Ruck, 21,87, 160.
Ruddock, 307, 326.
Ruggles, 313, 360.
Rush, 303, 364.
Russ, 213, 214.
Russell, 5, 7, 42, 118, 222, 253, 271, 284, 289,
340,351,353.
Ruth, 361.
Saco, 102.
Sailler, 276.
Salem, 3 il,363, 364, 365.
Salisbury, 71.
Salter, 9, 44, 67, 87, 161, 206, 215, 222,230, 231,
235, 276, 277, 289, 327, 332, 339, 370.
Sample, 177.
Sandwich, 248.
Saunders, 68.
Savage, 45, 65, 100, 127, 137, 142, 156, 160, 195,
221,275,326.
I Savel, 31, 146.
j Savell, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 21,
22, 23, 26, 31, 32, 36, 37, 43, 44, 45, 46,
47, 49, 51, 53, 58, 63, 64, 68, 71, 74, 75,
76, 79, 81, 82, 83. 85, 86, 88, 93, 102, 103,
It. 4, 106, 108, 109, 113, 115, 116, 118, 119,
120, 124, 139, 140, 141, 142, 144, 146, 147,
148, 151, 156, 157, 159, 163, 164, 166, 168,
170, 171, 180, 198, 200, 201, 203, 204, 210,
2! 1, 212, 213, 214, 216, 218, 219, 220, 225,
227, 230, 231, 233, 231, 236, 237, 239, 240,
243, 244, 246, 248, 249, 250, 251, 254, 256,
258, 259, 260, 261, 264, 266, 269, 270, 271,
272, 273, 274, 277, 279, 283, 284, 285, 288,
289, 290, 292, 293, 294, 297, 300, 3J1, 303,
307, 309, 314, 316,318, 320, 321, 322,323,
324, 329, 330, 331, 333, 334, 337, 340, 341,
345, 347, 349, 351, 353,355,356, 357,382,
363, 364, 365, 366, 368.
Scammcl, 88.
Scarborough, 18.
School, Middle Writing, 246.
North, 60.
North Grammar, 64, 133, 246, 299,
324, 349.
382
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
School, North Writing, 136, 248, 2«3, 2«8,
291, '299, 320, 348, 349, 351.
Bouth Grammar, 138, 246, 299, 349,
364.
Writing, 35, 246, 340, 341, 344,
349.
Writing, The, 299, 349.
Sdtuate, 79.
Bcollay, 57.
Sconce, The, 225.
South, 93, 224.
Scotland, 103, 299, 350.
Scott, 249, 344.
ycottow, 162, 163.
8elew,90.
fiellon, 267.
Bevel), 69.
Sever, 351.
{Sewall, 1, 22, 25, 26, 28, 31, 43, 66, 61, 65,
87, 90, 94, 96, 97, 102, 114, 127, 146, 154,
160, 161, 185, 188, 189, 190, 195, 200,
221, 222, 245, 259, 260, 276, 298, 301,
303, 327, 329, 348.
Sewell, 144.
Bcward, 202.
Bewell, see Sewall.
Seymour, 314.
Bhalley, 255.
Sharp, 117, 121, 203, 228, 234, 316, 334, 338.
Bbarrow, 130, 197, 201.
Bbaw, 331, 332.
Bheafe 149, 161, 220, 222, 274, 276, 823, 326,
361, 370.
Shed, 285, 290.
Sheldon, 242, 254, 320.
Bbepard, 67, 202, 309, 360.
Shepardeon, 60, 108.
| Sherborn, 270.
| Sherburn, 34.
Bhirley, 21, 87, 98, 99, 101, 103, 126, 131, 304,
30d, 306, 318, 346, 348, 357.
Shove, 3.
Bbute, 64, 336.
Sigourney, 141, 143, 162, 164, 368.
Simpson, 22, 81, 221, 255, 332, 837, 341.
Skinner, 21, 359, 360.
Bloat), 308.
Bmal ledge, 203, 255.
Smith, 5, 14, 34, 35, 57, 102, 105, 134, 135, 181,
188, 249, 254, 291, 299, 309, 327, 345.
Bnelling, 6, 127, 229.
Bnoden, 61, 131,339.
Snow, 260.
Boper, 309.
Soutbborough, 28.
Souther, 255.
Sowersby, 203, 361.
tipeakman, 8, 77, 284, 248, 262, 300.
Spear, 39, 40, 111, 285.
Spencer, 359.
Sprague, 271, 283, 340.
Spurrier, 203.
Square, Clarks, 77,361.
Dock, 67, 129, 130, 153, 179, 181, 188,
191, 193, 196, 197, 200, 201, 202,
203, 204, 205, 207, 208, 209, 210,
211, 228, 238, 247, 252, 253, 255,
268, 294, 295, 303, 308, 359.
Squire, 155.
Stanbury, 173.
St. Christophers, 314, 842, 364.
Domingo, 342.
Eustatia, 201 , 342.
Georges, 182.
Kitts, 342.
Lawrence, 74.
Thomas's, 172, 186.
Staniford, 25, 161, 220, 222, 274, 278, 293, 314,
321, 322, 823, 826, 865, 370.
Stanney, 261.
I Star, 63, 64.
( Starr, 281.
BU'dman. 67.
Steel, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 286, 287, 288,
289, 290, 292, 293, 294, 235, 297, 298, 299,
300, 301, 304, 306, 309, 310. 311, 312, 313,
314,315,316, 317, 318, 319, 321, 324, 326,
327, 328, 3)0, 331, 332, 333, 334, 340, 341,
345, 340, 347, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 355,
356, 357, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365,
366, 367, 368, 369, 371.
Stevens, 109, 113, 249, 254.
Steward, 4, 9.
{ Stewart, 203.
I Stuart, 176.
Still, 142.
Stocker, 67.
Stoddard, 1, 9, 15, 24, 48, 65, 69, 71, 93, 94,
111, 115, 144, 14*, 160, 188, 190, 192, 194,
195, 200, 228, 2bt5, 272, 275, 276, 293, 301,
303, 326, 3i8.
Stokes, 182.
Stone, 34, 35, 296, 322, 339, 351.
Storer, 67, 321.
Stoughton, 62.
Street, Allen, 130, 203.
Ann, 8, 35, 67, 100, 129, 134, 153, 197,
203, 254, 360, 363.
Anne, 130.
Atkinson, 130.
Back, 88, 130, 203, 217, 218, 308, 309,
332, 333.
Barttle, 67.
Battery March, 51, 67, 75, 130, 203,
255,319.
Beacon, 72, 102, 131, 137, 170, 176, 180,
192, 196, 200, 217, 365.
Bennet, 232, 246.
Bennit, 328.
Brattle, 63, 65, 125, 202, 203, 360.
Cambridge, 67, 130, 131. 203, a55, 284,
308, 361.
Century, It.
Charter, 32, 130, 203, 336.
Common, 67, 120, 170, 180, 246, 308.
Cornhill, 24, 26, 67, 137, 202, 203.
Cross, 18, 64, 121, 130, 196, 203, 300,
308, 335, 360, 361.
Essex, 67, 129, 130, 203, 360.
Fish, 51, 63, 67, 108. 113, 115, 118, 119,
123, 125, 130, 172, 189, 202, 203,
254, 255, 289, 308, 309, 360, 361.
Fleet, 309.
George, 129.
Hanover, 84, 100, 104, 115, 117, 121,
130, 254, 255, 335, 361.
Hawkins, 255.
Hollis, 231.
Hull, 179, 307.
King, 14, 3.'., 48, 67, 77, 129, 130, 202,
203, 249, 250, 254, 255, 299, 308,
309, 361.
Love, 41, 254, 281.
Lynn, 67, 229, 254, 255, 315.
Marlboro, 360, 361.
Marlborough, 61, 67, 77, 203, 212, 254,
255, 2 7, 301, 345, 347.
Middle, 67, 129, 130, 202, 255, 308, 361.
Milk, 68, 121, 192, 212, 308, 319, 335,
361.
Newbury, 67, 130, 131, 202, 203, 254,
253, 308, 309, 360, 381.
North, 67, 70, 129, 130, 360.
Orange, 4, 19, 41, 67, 123, 130, 131,
178, 179, 180, 190, 202, 203, 204,
208, 231, 255, 291, 295, 308, 333,
334, 343, 360.
Oliver, 39.
Pond, 121, 122, 171, 213, 335.
Prince, 129, 155, 156, 254.
Purchase, 309.
Queen, 6, 7, 63, 62, 66, 68, 82, 112,
114, 119, 131, 139, 169, 202, 210,
246, 250, 251, 255, 297, 29J, 340,
349, 357.
Salem, 131.
School, 07, 108, 121, 137, 138, 180, 202,
205, 246, 237, 32«.
INDEX or NAMES.
383
Street, Sea, 202, 340.
Sheaf, 67.
Sheafe, 361.
Ship, 67, 129, 203, 228, 254, 25o, 309,
361.
Short, 202.
8now, 155,156, 158,159.
Bnow Hill, 155.
South, 8, 67, 130, 235.
Sudbury, 80. 130, 308.
Summer, 28, 51, 102, 105, 138, 170,
208, 232, 241, 242, 245, 246, 265,
315, 361.
Sun, 309.
Treamount, 81, 121, 159, 168, 284, 335.
Union, 51, 54, 67, 74, 130, 181, 196,
202, 203, 309, 321.
Walkers. 204.
Water, 29, 57, 66, 67, 69, 107, 130, 140,
142, 147, 149, 150, 151, 199, 202,
343.
West, 121, 335.
Winter, 38, 176, 255.
Stringer, 231, 236, 244.
Sluart, see Stewart.
Sturgis, 81, 82, 245.
Stroud, 361.
Sufficld, 242.
Suffolk, 60, 95, 111, 179.
Sumner, 93.
Suuderland, 43.
Surcomb, 20, 271, 284, 340.
Button, 7, 175, 328, 340.
Swan, 129.
Swane, 246.
Swanzey, 10.
' Sweetser, 51,309.
Sweetzer, 255, 361.
mmes, 276.
Tarbox, 152, 338.
Tavern, Dolphin, 254.
Exchange, 14.
Horse-shoe, 206.
Orange Tree, 53, 100, 115, 166, 176,
186, 226, 280, 329.
Salutation, 229.
Star, 54.
Sun, 184, 368.
White horse, 306.
\ Tayler, 285. '
j Taylor, 82, 89, 242, 276, 287, 327, 361, 364.
Templer, 320.
Thacher, 276, 326.
Thayer, 58.
J Thebault, 244.
? Theobald, 242.
The Bunch of Grapes, 250.
Golden Ball, 285.
Green Dragon, 144.
Shippen's Crane, 202, 203.
Sign of the Bull, 28.
Dolphin, 139.
Globe, 320.
Greyhound, 134, 13S, 310,
311.
Hawk, 241.
La.ul, 120, 320.
Three County-heap of Stones, 106 .
Horse Shoes, 120.
Theobald, see Thebault.
Thomas, 24, 130, 160, 221, 275, 326.
Thompson, 35, 108, 109, 238, 259, 317, 318,
319.
Thornton, 3, 32, 113, 115, 231, 254, 295, 300,
334, 343.
Thorp, 148.
Thwing, 331, 338.
Tilden, 63.
Tilestone, 19.
Tilley, '238, 300.
Timber-lake, 130.
Todd, 72.
Tomlinson, 31.
Top sham, 366.
Torrey, 29.
Torsyth, 24.
Toulon, 200.
Townsend, 53, 54, 130, 193, 203, 210, 211, 240,
280, 281.
Town's Slip, 18, 41, 64, 116.
J Trail, 31.
I Traill, 22.
Training Field, 192.
Trap, 93.
Trask, 277, 288.
Treat, 367.
Trecothick, 196, 207.
Tripe, 368.
Trowbridge, 328.
Truro, 273, 314, 363, 365, 367.
Tucker, 327.
Tuckerman, 7, 10, 67, 202, 244, 250, 333.
Tudor, 222.
Tupbell, 223.
Turner, 60, 77, 159.
Turpin, 242.
Tattle, 37.
Twing, 331.
Tyler, 8, 24, 65, 100, 127, 156, 160, 195, 197,
221, 275, 276, 324, 326.
Tyley, 182, 197.
Tyng, 97, 192, 196, 199, 234, 235, 318.
Underwood, 1, 5, 6, 34, 35, 193, 229, 233, 237,
258, 262, 263, 265, 272, 289, 290.
Unwin, 53.
Uran, 17, 21, 61, 62, 251, 290, 339, 363.
Valentine, 161.
Vergoose, 7, 176.
Vcrnon, 280.
Verserse, 356.
Vickery, 363, 365, 36«.
Vilage, Salem, 115.
Vincent, 39.
( Viuoyard, Martha's, 50, 82, 88.
| Vinyard, Martha's, 82, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93,
95, 215, 216.
Vintenon, 80.
Virginia, 75, 76, 78, 217, 261, 319.
Vittery, 51, 90, 91.
Wadland, 76.
Wadsworth, 1, 6, 7, 24, 66, 81, 84, 87, 94, 127,
149, 150, 151, 154, 160, 164, 182, 195, 197,
204, 218, 221, 251, 256, 267, 275, 282, 290,
326, 333, 353, 358, 363.
Wait, 7.
Wakefeild, 5.
Waldo, 3, 9, 27, 79, 81, 130, 203, 240, 347, 348.
Walker, 29, 63, 63, 123, 125, 298, 300, 353.
Walkius, 216, 217.
I Wallace, 109, 299.
I Wallis, 67, -J13, 315.
Wallcy, 25, 65, 84, 94, 127, 160, 195, 221, 275,
326.
Wallis, see Wallace.
Walmsley, 78.
Wanton, '260, 266.
Ward, 28, 40, 43, 131, 158, 164, 165, 166, 211.
Wardell, 26, 39, 67, 74, 79, 162, 178, 180, 237,
243, 244. 255. 272. 297, 330, 331, 340, 347,
365.
Warden, 111, 113, 137.
Ware, 249.
Warner, 130, 253.
Warrick, 285.
Wass, 131.
Watch, Dock, 249, 250, 306, 360.
Merchants, 38, 53, 55, 364.
South, 250.
Waterhouse, 33, 34, 36, 37, 40, 43, 44.
Waters, 54, 83, 98, 99, 107, 124, 125, 133, 142,
152, 183, 204, 205, 209, 250, 257, 258, 277,
290, 294, 295, 299, 304, 307, 311, 312, 318,
332, 352, 353.
Watertown, 364.
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Walking, 77, 309.
Watson, JOS.
Wattofrd, "3.
Watt, 350.
Watts, 10, 69, 72, 77, 87, 105, 106, 306, 322,
366.
Wayne, 47.
* Weare, 7.
j Weire, 81.
Weaver, 203, 255.
Webb, 38, 53, 54, 192, 243, 297, 298.
Weeks, 180, 185.
Weire, see Weare.
Welch, 40, 85, 197, 203, 205, 210, 216, 217, 303,
367.
Weld, 138, 313.
{Welles, 1, 16, 18, 25, 50, 60, 82, 83, 84, 93,
133, 144, 160, 161, 184, 194, 195, 204, 221,
2J2, 243, 245, 251, 275, 276, 313, 325,
327, 358.
Wells, 130, 189, 203, 361.
) Welsted, 166, 298.
| Welsteed, 53, 55, 245.
fWendall, 31.
Wendell, 1, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 31, 46, 50, 56,
4 68, 59, 83, 85, 102, 111, 112, 114, 130,
144, 160, 161, 174, 175, 249,259, 275, 276,
297, 298, 301, 303, 326, 331, 363.
Wentworth, 25, 32, 322, 324, 327.
West, 88, 248, 255, 361.
Wethered, 308, 326, 370.
t Wetherell, 309, 363.
| Wethrell, 309.
Weymouth, 215, 331, 332, 351.
I Whalan, 224.
MVhaland.316,334.
Wharf, Banisters, 280.
Bulls, 177, 237, 245, 246, 340, 366.
Clarkes, 240.
Clark's 202, 203, 254, 308, 355.
Colmans, 241, 359.
Dyers, 285.
Graters, 69.
Gray, 245.
Hill's, 130, 241.
Long, 7, 112, 121, 122, 203, 238, 300,
324, 335, 364.
North Battery, 305, 332.
Parkers, 245.
Pitt'a, 260, 289.
Scarlet's, 67, 240.
Scarletts, 282.
Venn's, 241.
Wentworth's, 8, 45, 130, 203, 239,
241, 359.
Wharfe, Long, 121.
Wentworth's 314.
Wharff, Pool's, 111.
Wharffe, Clark's, 130.
Wharton, 255, 361.
Wheatley, 222.
Wheeler, 67, 129, 131, 202, 203, 204, 240, 285,
332, 337.
Wheelwright, 22, 31, 327.
White, 20, 32, 130, 235, 275, 324, 326.
Whiting, 181.
Whitney, 46, 50, 67, 203.
Whittemore, 67, 87.
Wilde, 203.
Wilkins, 144, 145, 147, 163, 294, 206.
Willard, 116, 117, 127, 184, 261, 297, 298, 318.
Williams, 10, 12, 25, 29, 30, 44, 45, 53, 54. 64,
67, 76, 107, 117, 121, 158, 164, Ifio, 166,
181, 203, 210, 211, 313, 326, 346
Williamson, 167, 203.
Willis, 124, 309, 322.
Williston, 360.
Willoughby, 31, 45, 47, 64,75, 76, 107, 124,
125, 169, 280.
Wilson, 156, 186.
Wimble, 3.
{Winborn, 95, 98, 113, 141, 142, 144, 177, 180,
246, 247, 249, 272, 324, 367.
Winburn, 85, 86, 96, 99, 100, 113.
Winburne, 36, 95.
( Winisimet, 24.
} Winnisimet 28, 69, 105, 156.
Winslow, 1, 4, 22, 25, 31, 34, 38, 39, 40, 46, 4T,
65, 77, 110, 112, 142, 144, 145, 149, 158,
160, 161, 175, 190, 195, 222, 236, 275, 276,
277, 291, 296, 327, 340, 341, 358.
Winter, 67, 130, 161, 255, 276.
Winthrop, 114, 243, 245.
Wise, 339.
t Wiswall, 133, 324.
? Wiswell, 324.
Wood, 324, 334.
Woodbury, 288,
Woodhouse, 316.
Woodward, 314, 331, 338, 338.
Worth, 67.
Wright, 85.
Yarmouth, North, 294.
Bouth, 48.
Young, 262, 326, 370.
NEGROES.
Baker, 136.
Beard, 135.
Black, 136.
Cole, 135.
Culley, 136,
Doctor, 136.
Dyer, 135, 278, 349.
Grandy, 136.
Harris, 136.
Holmes, 135.
Indian, 136.
James , 88.
Lancashire, 135.
Leasenby, 136.
Mather, 136.
Melrose, 136.
Mingo , 135.
Primus, 278, 349.
Rumney Marsh, 138.
8aco, 136.
Saul, 135.
Woodbe, 219.
Woodby, 136, 245, 247, 250.
Wood'by, 244.
Wou'dbe, 216, 278, 282, 292.
John
Josiab, 272.
SURNAMES OMITTED.
,82.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS,
Absence, leave of, petition of town clerk for,
170, 301, 352.
Act for relief of poor prisoners for debt, 156.
limiting numberjof representatives, 175.
for keeping watches, 127-8, 194-5.
concerning habitation, violation of,
198.
concerning vessels from ports where
infectious diseases prevail, 2(32.
Af?ent to Court of Great Britain, 215.
Aliens or foreigners, 3, 4, 6, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13,
14, 19, 20, 21, 198, 200, 321, 322, 342-3,
35.5-6, 357, 367-8.
Allen street, 203.
Almshouse, 17, 18, 48, 55, 73, 76, 78, 84, 96,
104, 136, 144, 146, 148, 155, 157,
167,170,181, 182, 186, 215, 223,
228,235,278, 292, 304, 319, 324,
325, 345, 346, 349, 300, 365, 367,
36S, 369, 370. (See also Work-
bouse.)
accounts of, to be examined, 20,
21.
additional building to, proposed,
292.
master of the, 75, 76, 157, 161.
Andover, 320.
Ann and Abigail (sloop), 6, 15. (See also
Ships, Vessels, etc.)
"A »»» I street. 8. 35> 67> 100» 129« 130> 203> 254>
Anne >
360.
draw-bridge in, 134, 136, 163, 197-8.
(See aUo Bridge.)
Annapolis Royal, 45, 299.
Armories, 235.
gun bouse on the Common, 5, 7,
111,353.
powder-house, 122, 176, 177, 230,
335.
keeper of the, 231.
Arms, ammunition, etc., 43, 176-7, 234, 335.
to cleanse, 228.
to stamp, '.28.
Arts and Sciences, Mathematical. (See
Schools.)
Assembly or Court, General, 6, 8, 13, 20,
21, 22, 27, 28, 37,
38, 49, 50, 51, 55, 68,
70-1,89, 102, 110, 116,
121,127, 143, 164,165,
173, 175, 194, 199, 204,
209,214,236,262, 264,
291,296,302,308,334,
341, 345, 352, 354.
petition to,
to prepare
draft, 173.
to present,
174.
Assessors, 10, 20, 87, 101, 146, 149, 150, 160,
161, 220, 274, 293, 321, 323, 324,
337, 3G6, 369-70.
list, 101, 167, 279, 369. (See also
Census, Statistics of.)
books, 146, 337.
Assize of Bread. (See Breadstuff's.)
Atkinson's street, 130.
Attleborough, 7.
Back street, 88, 130, 203, 217, 218, 308, 30»,
832, 333.
Baker's alley, 282.
Ballot-boxes, to provide, 27.
Banister's wharf, 280. (See also Wharfs.)
Barbadoes, 01, 107, 304. (See also Islands.)
Barber, 45. (See. also Trades.)
Barton's Point, 203, 269.
Barton's Uopewalk, 15, 41, 131, 190, 202,
208, 233. 23.% 255.
Barwk-k (ship). 181. (See also Ships, Ves-
sels, etc.)
Battery alley, 67.
Battery March, 51, 67, 75, 130, 203, 255, 319.
Battery, 2J3, 234, 336.
south, 6:., 204, 224, 225, 226, 314.
north, 223, 226, 257, 277, 290, 292,
294, 299.
wharf near, 290, 295, 305,
332.
grounds, 233, 234. (See alto For.
titications.)
" Bay, The," 7b, 206, 228, 325, 360.
Beacon, the, 283, 299, 300, 314.
bill, 283, 299, 300, 314.
street, 102, 131, 137, 170, 176, 180, 192,
196, 200, 217. 365.
to level, 72.
Beer, 48.
Beer lane, 41.
Beginning (sloop) , 43.
Belfast, 317, 320.
Bells, ringing of, 26, 58, 59, 166, 220, 268.
tolling of, 287.
ringers, 268, 279.
Bennet's Pasture, 4, 208.
Bennet > Btrppt 03, <?oa
Bennit } 8Ueet, &i, 6i\
school in, 246. (See also
Schools.)
petition to erect meeting,
house on, 328. (See also
Meeting-houses.)
Bermudas, 288, 289, 312. (See also Islands.)
Berwick, 359.
Betty (schooner), 57. (See also Ships, Ves-
sels, etc.)
Bills of credit, 22, 66, 225.
the last emission, 343.
Bird Island, 2G6. (See aluo Islands.)
Black Horse lane, 308.
Blacksmith, 34, 162, 267, 298. (See alto
Trades.)
Blanchard's wbarf, 240. (See al»O
Wharves.)
Blanford. 84.
Blockmaker, 127. (See also Trades.)
Bonds. (See Sureties.)
Book binder. (See Stationer and Book
binder.)
Bootle, 9. (brigantine.) (See also Ship*,
Vessels, etc.)
386
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Boston, 1,2, 5, 6, 8,9,10,11, 13,17,18,20,21,
22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 31, 34, 37, 38, 49,
50, 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66,
68, 69, 70, 73, 76, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84,
86, 87, 88, 89-90, 92, 94, 95, 97, 101,
102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 110, 118, 118,
121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 128, 131, 134,
135, 13.7-8, 139, 140, 143, 146, 147, 149,
150, 151, 152, 153, 156, 157, 159, 161,
162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 169, 171,
172, 178, 174, 175, 179, 181 , 185, 187,
189, 190, 191, 193, 194, 195, 199, 202,
204, 205, 206, 207, 211, 214, 218, 219,
220, 221, 223, 224, 225, 235, 236, 237,
239, 240, 241, 245, 243, 251, 252, 264,
274, 276, 279, 280, 231, 290, 291, 292,
296, 300, 30'.', 303, 305, 312, 313, 315,
317, 318, 322, 323, 324, 325, 329, 334,
336, 341, 344, 345, 352, 354, 355, 357,
359, 368, 369, 371.
boundary line between Roxbury and,
23, 134-5, 310, 311. (See alto Per-
ambulations or Surveys.)
Boston Harbor. (See Harbor, the.)
Boston Neck. (See Neck, the)
Bounds. (See Perambulations or Surveys.)
Bordeaux, 343.
Bowling green. (See Fort Hill.)
Box's Ropewalk, 295.
Boylston's row, 65.
Bradford, 45.
Brantrey (Braintree), 48, 277, 288.
Brassfounder, 17. (See. also Trades.)
Brattle street, 63, 202, 203, 360.
church, 65. 123, 125. ( See alto
Meeting-houses.)
Brazier, 169, 191. (Se<> aluo, Trades.)
Brazilletto, 122, 186, 335. (See also Wood,
Mechanical.)
Breadstuff*, 16, 39, 43, 47, 48, 52, 57, 64, 81,
83, 89, 93, 107, 108, 124, 125,
186, 230, 235, 248, 280, 285,
302, 307, 314, 315, 316. 821,
325, 328, 332, 344, 346, 349,
353, 354, 358, 362, 365, 368,
370, 371.
assize of bread, 8, 10, 24, 46, 51,
74, 109, 118, 123, 139, IK, 155,
167, 181, 211,212,214, 230, 234,
248, 251-52,265, 271, 273,295,
297-8, 300, 307, 314, 316, 320-1,
325, 328, 332, 344, 346, 349, 353,
358,362,365,368,371.
to prevent removal of, from
town, 45, 76-7, 79, 262.
Bridewell. (See House of Correction.)
Bridge, mill, 145, 147, 173,251, 300.
to pave, 3.
at Runmey Marsh, to repair, 10,
171.
county, 12, 73, 75.
swing, 20, 47.
G rover's, 30.
Clap, 75.
draw, in Ann street, 134, 136, 153,
197-8.
at Oliver's dock, 249, 316, 347, 362.
Bridgewater, 322.
Brimstone, 137. (See alto Disease, infec-
tious, prevention of.)
Bristol, 47, 173, 206, 258, 259, 260, 266, 268,
303, 35H.
Brooklin. (See Brookline.)
Brookline, 27, 48, 57, 62, 63.
Brunswick, 188.
Building, petition to erect, 115, 217, 266, 294,
332, 333.
rejected, 4, 218, 329.
allowed, 8, 117, 270, 280,
328, 3:i3.
additional, at Almshouso,
292.
BuM, Sign of the, 28. ( See also Taverns.)
Bulls. (See Cattle )
Bull's wharf, 177, 237, 245, 246, 368. (Set
also Wharves.)
Bunch of Grapes, 250. (See also Taverns.)
Burial places, 23, 86, 111, 118, 2*7, 289, 294.
Old, 23, 53, 54, 111, 112, 113,
116, 136, 168, 187, 219, 284,
286.
South, 23,29, 37, 38, 78,80,104,
105, 116, 118, 134, 154, 170,
172, 247, 286.
North, 32, 173, 179, 230, 289,
294, 349, 355.
herbage of, to lease, 111, 112,
113, 118,170, 172,219.
site for, to select, 230.
price for digging graves in, 287.
charges for burying sundry
persons, 328.
Burlington, 85.
Butchers, 191, 270, 327. (See alto Trade*.)
Butter. (See Dairy Produce.)
By-laws. (See Orders, town.)
Byles' wharf, 240. (See also Wharves.)
Cambridge, 53, 84, 137.
bay leading to, 313.
street, 67, 130, 131, 203, 255, 284.
308, 361.
Canso, 342, 355, 356.
Cape, the, 52.
Capo Ann, 342.
Cape Breton, 200, 201, 342, 356.
Cape Cod, 187, 285, 309, 363, 365.
Cape Francois, 200, 356.
Capes of Virginia. (See Virginia.)
Carpenter, 236. (See also Trades.)
Carts, trucks, etc., 76, 114, 120, 125, 182, 1TO,
177, 178, 192, 197, 204, 233, 365.
Casco Bay, IS, 69, 85, 198, 288.
Castle, the, 11, 17, 89, 9J, 174, 183, 308. (See
also Fortifications.)
former chaplain of, 366.
Castle William. (See Castle, the.)
Catherine (ship), 54. (See also Ships, Ves-
sels, etc.)
Catholics, 200, 201.
Cattle, 1 19, 285, 287, 369.
prices for care of, 287.
bulls, 287.
money, for, 367-8.
horses, 369.
Census, statistics of, 369-70.
Century street, 72.
Charcoal, for use of granary, 75. {See olio
• Granaries).
for use of Watch-houses, 313. ( SM
also Watch.)
Cbarlestown, 6, 37, 162, 205, 288.
Charlestowu (schooner), 260. 'See also
Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Charter street, 32, 130, 203, 336.
Cheese. (See Dairy Produce.)
Chelsea, 171,172, 322.
Cbimnies, 27, 132, 150.
sweepers, 124, 140, 289, 290, 310,
364.
sweeping of, 124, 127, 141, 303.
concerning dangerfrom, 70, 189.
firing of, to prevent, 143.
to prosecute, 289, 290.
law concerning sweeping of,
breach of, to inform against,
'237. (See also Orders, town.)
Clap bridge, 75. (See also Bridge.)
Clark's square, 77, 361.
wharf, 130, 202, 203, 240, 254, 308, 355.
(See also Wharves.)
Clerk of the Peace, 63, 64, 120, 185, 189.
Clothier, 62. (See also Trades.)
Coal, for use of granary, 75.
safe place for keeping same, to provide,
75. (See a/xo Granaries.)
for Watch-houses, 324. (See alto
Watch.)
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
387
Coal, selling of, otherwise than according to
law, to prosecute, 227.
for use of Faneuil Hall, 363.
Cold lane, 67, 181, 309.
Collateral, offer of land as, for debt of Samuel
Kneelaud to town, 75.
Collectors. (See Taxes.)
Colman's wharf, 239, 241, 359. (See al*b
Wharves.)
Committees, reports of, to receive, 27, 189,
228, 238, 280, 291, 292, 3J9, 341.
Common, the, 78, 112, 180, 186, 192, 225, 259,
280, 285, 300.
trees on, 35, 81,129, 141, 163,
206-7, 229, 254, 239,333, 336.
fun- house on, 5, 7, 353.
erbage,73, 80,102, 170, 280.
repairs on, 14, 102, 111.
trespass on, 15, 81, 228, 230.
pond on, 111,119, 120.
seals iij, to build, 336.
powder-honse on. 111. (See
also Armories.)
•water from, to prevent run-
ning through Winter street,
176.
to raise ground in the, to pre-
vent water running into
Winter street, 176.
posts and rails to set up, 207.
shore, i.e., eewer. (See Drains.)
street, 67, 120, 170, 180, 308.
school in, 246. (See alto
Schools.)
Connecticut, 13, 63, 69, 79.
colony of, 317.
Convicts, 279.
imported, not to be allowed to
(and, 206, 261, 266-7.
to send away, 212, 213.
Copper works, 268, 267.
Cordage, 122, 335.
Cordwainer, 120, 144, 210, 228. (See aUo
Trades.)
Corners: — Hallowell's, 319.
Cork, 33, 77.
Cornhill, 103, 128, 130, 158,254,293.
street, 24, 26, 67, 137, 202, !"03.
Corn market, 184, '203. ( See also Market.)
County, debt of Samuel Kueelarul to the, 74.
bridge, 12, 73, 75. (See alto
Bridge.)
treasurer of tbe, 78.
Council, the, 83, 90, 64, 96, 144, 198, 201, 317,
318,319,344,355.
members of, 164, 370.
petition to, 63, 164-6.
chamber, 1, 21, 23, 24, 25, 94,
fl7, 159, 161, 193, 200, 220, 221,
243, 274, 297, 301, 317, 325,
341,347,353.
Court, General. (Sfe Assembly.)
of general or quarter sessions, 19, 21,
49, f03, 118. 127, 151, 158, 169, 178,
193, 268, 345.
house, 38, 110, 175, 214, 238, 291,
296, 341.
- nuperior, 32, «1, 63-4, 83, 86, 89, 97,
98, 124, 125, 128, Ml, 153, 157,
158-9, 1«1, 184, 1«5, 171, 182, 197,
211,220.
clerk of the, 197.
Inferior, 92, 103, 11«, 151, 169, 179,
345.
of Assize and General Gaol Deliv-
ery, 161.
Cow-keepers, 260.
appointed, 203, 285, 287.
Cow lane, 203, 254.
Crooked lane, 293.
Croaa street, 18, 121, 130, 19«, 203, 300, 308,
335, 380, 361.
nuisance at Jowe- end of, to
abate, 64.
Dairy produce, 370.
Dancing, school for. (See Schools.)
Dave's iane, 14.
Day's lane, 309.
Debt, prisoners for, 156.
Dedham, 224, 233, 244.
Deeds, 56, 102.
of sate, 13, 14,137.
of conveyance, 58, 59, 60, 61.
register of. (See Register of Deeds.)
town's, 66.
or agreement by writing, 73, 78,80,91.
of release, 171.
Registry of, 179.
of Kainsford Island, 226.
Deer Island, 132, 218, 225. (See alto
Islands.)
Deertield, 242.
township laid out near, 37, 56.
Defence, Jine of. (See Fortifications.)
Disease, infectious, prevention of, 11, 16, 18,
33, 34, 36, 37, 40, 44, 48, 49, 52, 70,
71, 81-2, 83, 84, 80, 86, 89, 90, 93,
94, 95,99, 111, 113, 144, 145, 147,
173, 174, 183, 186, 137, 188, 192,
216, 241, 244, 246, 250, 259, 260,
265, 282, 287, 307-8. (See also
Small-pox, Measles, Yellow
Fever, etc.)
to provide house for per-
sona afflicted with, 291.
Distilleries and distilling, 77, 78, 88, 190, 253,
368.
Dock, the, 13, 21, 37, 51, 65, 82, 121, 122, 184,
243, 249, 306, 308, 335, 336, 359,
366.
engine at, 17,21,61, 290,339.
men, 01-2, 339.
orders concerning, 62.
watchmen at, 37, 53, 65, 30«, 344,
306. ( See alto Watch.)
shops, etc., at, 164, 165, 172, 182,
191, 243, 273, 2 S3, 294, 295, 358.
Dock Square, 67, 129, 130, 153, 179, 184, 188,
193, 200, 201, 202, 203, 228,
268, 303, 308.
tenements to lease, 191.
town's shops at, 196, 200, 204,
205, 207-8, 209-10, 211, 238,
255.
accounts of tenants of, 197.
market-house in, Peter Faneuil
to erect, 246-7,
253.
plan of, 252.
completion of,
356-7, 359.
del i vered to
town, 360.
(Seealto Mar-
ket.)
Dolphin (sloop), 44, 85, '/15.
Master of, 344. (See also
Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Dolphin, Sign of the, 139, 254. (See also
Taverns.)
Dorchester, 138, 147, 156, 180, 269, 313, 320,
351.
Dove (sloop), 162. (See alto Ships, Vessels,
etc.)
Downes, the, 33.
Drains, 4, 8, 22, 29, 38, 51, 57, 63, 68, 70, 74,
77, 78, 80, 81, 84, 104, 128, 137, 172, 179,
181, 188, 196, 204, 208, 212, 213, 229, 231,
232, 289, 291. 297, 301, 307, 315, 321, 336,
343, 350, 352, 365, 367.
Dunstable, 97.
Dyer'w wharf, 285. (See alxo Wharves.)
Dye-woods, 122, 335.
Eagle (brigantine), 367. (See alto Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Eagle (whip;, 148. (See aluo Ships, Vessels,
etc.)
388
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Eastham, .",09.
Edgar Town, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93.
Elizabeth (brigantinc), 72. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Emigrants, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 69, 81, 148, 181, 277,
311-18, a-JO, S2S, 347.
reception of, town notified, 3.
names of, admitted as inhabi-
tants, 3, 6, 9. (See also Ire-
land.)
England, 181.
Entertainment, for town officials, public
dinner to provide, 26, 39, 53, 115, 166, 167,
176, 186, 226, 237, 243, 280, 297, 329, 340,
347.
Essex street, 67, 129, 130, 203, 360.
Eustatia (St.) (See Saint Eustatia.)
Evening Post, 68. ( See alto Newspapers.)
Exchange Tavern, 14. (See also Taverns.)
Experiment (sloop), 347. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Exports, 45, 76-7.
Falmonth, 18.
Faneuil Hall, 362, 363, 364, 366, 371.
coal for, to provide, 363.
first meeting held in, 363.
Fees, retaining, 37, 88,98, 99, 101, 103,131,
330, 331-32.
Ferries, 47, 68, 69, 77, 105, 156.
improvement of, 69, 306.
perquisites, 69.
ferriage to augment, 72. (See also
AVinnisimet.)
Fevers. (See Disease, infectious.)
Fines, 277.
Fire, water engines, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 17,
21, 105, 138, 171, 229, 233, 234, 237.
238, 248, 258, 261, 271, 281, 28:!-4, 285,
287, 289, 295, 296, 328, 329, 330, 331,
337-40, 350, 368.
men, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 17, 21, 34, 35, 37, 61,
118, 138, 152, 175, 193-4, 229, 234, 238,
*42, 251, 254, 257-8, 271, 273, 281, 283-
4, 285, 289-90, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332,
337-40, 303-4, 368.
list of, 152, 254, 271, 283-4, 285,
295-6,331,337-10.
to be free from other town offi-
ces, 6, 21, 62, 152, 284, 286, 331,
332, 338.
allowance, 6, 271, 284, 296, 337.
premiums, 237, 284, 286, 328, 338,
364, S61.
houses, 6, 61, 105, 170, 171, 337.
orders, 271, 328-9, 337-8.
prevention of, 70.
town's building on Fort
Hill consumed by, 216.
Fire wards, 230, 277.
vacancies in, to fill, 274.
appointed, 2>6.
Fish, 285, 289.
market, 129.
house at Oliver's bridge. (See Bridge.)
(See also Market.)
•treet, 51, 67, 108, 113, 115, 118, 123, 125,
130, 172, 189, 202, 203, 254, 255,
28 J, 303,309, 360-1.
slip running from, encroachment
on, 63.
Fisheries, 84.
Fleet street, 309.
Flour. (See Breadstuff's.)
Fort Hill, 142, 171, 174-5, 208, 212, 233, 234,
236,258.
town's house on, 142, 171.
consumed by fire, 231.
well on, to repair, 212.
town's rights on, 226.
bricks at, to purchase, 231.
Infringement of town's rights at, to
prosecute, 233.
bowling green at, 236.
Fortifications, 11, 65, 89,00, 120, 162, 173, 174,
183, 193, 204, 233, 234, 240,
241, 242, 25B, 314, 334, 362,
363, S60.
line of defence, 2, 128, 195, 302,
3-34.
repairs at, 35.
moneys received for townships
to be used in repairing, 227.
or breastwork, to erect, 341.
France, 342.
Frenchmen. (See Inhabitants.) (See also
Aliens or foreigners.)
Friends Adventure (sloop), 92. (See also
Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Frog lane, 139, 203.
Fustick, 122, 336. (See also Dye-woods.)
Gallows, the. (See Neck, the.)
Gaol or jail, 353.
imprisoned in, for debt, 156.
in Queeu street, engine by, 340.
Gambo River, 187. (See also Slave traffic.)
Gazette, Mr. Boydell's, 68. (See n/*oNew»-
papers.)
Georges, 12.
Georges River, 51, 62.
George street, 129.
George Town (Georgetown), 255.
Gibbins' court, 139.
Gibbs' lane, 319.
Glass, 268, 269. (See also Imports.)
Glazier and joiner, 3. (See also Trades.)
Globe, Sign of the, 320. ( See also Taverns.)
Glocester (Gloucester), 228, 249.
Glover, 173. (See also Trades.)
Golden Ball, the, 285. (See also Taverns.)
Governor, 11, 83, 96, 115, 1S4, 198, 201, 202,
233, 234, 314, 317, 318, 319, 337,
34-2, 351, 355, 356, 357, 3>i6, 369,
370.
petition to, 45, 63, 64, 90, 126, 164-5,
163, 183, 259.
address to, 11, 89, 174, 304, 305.
reply, 305-6.
appiication to, concerningquaran-
tine, and prevention of spread of
disease, 5?, 94, 144-o, 308.
application to, to prevent impress-
ment of sailors, etc., 315.
Order Irom concerning the " Sea-
flower," 3''8
Grain, 10, 31, 124, 285, 315, 361. (See also
Breadstuffs.)
injury to the, 124.
price of carting, 290.
measurers of, 361.
Granaries, 10, 47, 64, 76, 80, 102, 107, 124, 169,
285.
accounts of, to examine, 25, 44.
45,64.
choice of keeper of, 30, 31.
removal of, to consider 30.
cellar under, 71, 73-4, 75, 78, 94,
97.
repairs of, 75, 124, 125.
charcoal for, 75.
coal, 75.
safe place for same, to pro-
vide, 75.
overseer of, 107, 169.
accounts, 280.
North, 169.
to lease, 228.
Notice to be posted at, 206.
Gray's wharf, 245. (See also Wharves.)
Great Britain, 215.
Green Dragon, the, 144. (See also Taverns.;
Green lane, 67, 203.
paving of, to defer, 41.
Greyhound, si^n of the, 134, 135, 310, 311.
(See. aluo Taverns.)
Groton,63, 83.
Grover's Bridge, 30. (See also Bridge.)
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
389
Ghiadalupa, 355.
Guinea, coast of, 187. (See also Slave traffic).
Gunsmith, 57, 367. (See also Trades.)
Hairdresser, 60,191, 208. (See also Trades.)
Half Square court, 238, 249.
Halsey's wharf, 239. (See also Wharves.)
Hannah (sloop), 10. ( See also 8hips,Ves-
sele, etc )
Hanover street, 84, 100, 104, 115, 117, 130, 254,
335, 361.
Harbor, the, 13, 76, 315.
Harwich, 245, 262.
Hatmaker, 210. (See also Trades.)
Haward (hayward.) (See Cowkeeper.)
Hawk, Sign of the, 241. (See also Taverns.)
Hawkins street, 255.
Hay, weighing of, etc. (See Weights, etc.)
weigher of, appointed, 162, 178, 179.
Hearsey'swharfe, 238. (See also Wharves.)
Hemp, 16, 81, 261, 262, 265, 26tj, 267, 278.
Henchman's lane, 129.
Hill's wharf, 130. 240. (See also Wharves.)
Hingham, 229, 351.
Hogreves. (See Swine, regulating of.)
Holland, 304.
Hollis street, 231.
Homes's hole (Holmes' Holl) , 88, 89, 90, 92,93.
Hope (schooner), 90. (See also Ships, Ves.
sels, etc.)
Horseshoe Tavern, 206. (See also Taverns.)
Horses. (See Cattle.)
Hospitals, 13, 37, 40, 44, 82, 83, 85, 86, 89, 94,
99, 100, 107, 111, 116, 124, 125,
133, 141, 142-3, 145, 147, 148, 155,
156, 157, 162, 163, 164, 173, 192,
196, 200, 201, 204, 209, 212, 216,
219, 223, 241, '242, 244, 246, 247,
250, 252, 260, 261, 265, 278, 279,
282, 287, 292, 299, 304, 307, 311,
312, 352.
wood for, 261, 294.
keeper of Province, 116-17, 133,
142-3, 209, 250-1 299, 304, 307,
311,352.
red flag at dough's house (now a
hospital), to display, 146.
guard at, 95, 96, 146, 192, 216, 219,
124-5, 272, 278, 262, 292, 311.
nurses, 14ti, 173, 250, 259, 268, 278,
279, 2S2, 287-8, 299, 311, 352.
House of Correction, 45, 351.
Hull, 13.
Hull street, 179, 307.
Humbird (sloop), 39, 48, 56. (See also
Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Hutchinson'n wharf, 239. (See also
Wharves.)
Imports, 16, 18, 34, 37, 39, 40, 43, 44-5, 48,
52, 57, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 86, 93,
186, 268.
Impost Office, 47, 54, 347, 367.
list of passengers at, 54.
Impressment, 315.
Incendiarism, 216. (See also Fire.)
Indexes for public records. (See Records.)
Indian meal or corn (See Breadstuff's.)
Indians, 272.
free, list of, to take, 132, 251.
law concerning burial of, neglect
of by sextons, 233.
Industry (brig), 181. (See also Ships, Ves.
sels, etc.)
Industry (ship), 60, 258, 260, 262, 268. (See
also Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Inhabitants, 280, 315, 320.
admitted as, 3, 14, 20. 27, 50, 57,
59, 60, 62, 78, 85, 92, 109, 115,
162, 185, 180-7,219, 224,237,
240, 24.!, 244, 245, 249, 255, 266,
270, 288, 301, 304, 320, 322,
350, 351, 362, 366. (See also
Emigrants.)
Inhabitants, transferred from Boston to Dor.
cheater, 147.
petition to ba admitted as, 207,
312,330,349,351,361, 367.
Index of names of persons giv-
ing bonds for inhabitants ad-
mitted, to make, 298.
French, not qualifed as, 198,
200-1, 313-14, 337, 340-1, 342,
355, 356.
law concerning admission as,
to observe, 201.
Innholders, licenses as, petition for, 59, 370-1.
allowed, 60, 64, 67, 129-30, 202-3,
254, 308, 360-1.
disallowed, 67, 130-1, 255, 309,
361.
list of, 129-31, 185, 189, 202-3,
254-5, 308-9. (See also Li-
censes.)
Insane, 69, 127, 351, 366.
Intemperance, immorality, profanity, etc.,
2, 4, 6, 13, 36, 122, 128, 168, 170, 194, 213,
242, 334, 336, 354, 355, 357, 363.
Ireland, 71, 72, 74, 298, 314, 316-18, 320.
emigration from, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, 54,
69. 70, 79, 81, 148, 181, 277, 314,
316-18, 320, 328. (See also Emi-
grants.)
Iron, 16, 39, 48, 52, 81, 122, 335.
Ironmonger, 23. (See also Trades.)
Islands. ( See the following) : —
Rainsford's, Spectacle, Isle of Sables,
Isle of Wight, Martha's Vineyard,
Barbadoes, Deer, St. Thomas, Span-
ish Town, St. Christopher's, Nan-
tucket, Long, Bird, Bermudas, Santo
Domingo or Hayti, West Indies, Lee-
ward.
Isle of Sables, 79. (See also Islands.)
Isle of Wight, 48. (See also Islands )
Jamaica, 23, 92,93, 174, 206, 250, 327, 365.
Jersey, 33, 257.
Joiner, 217. (See also Trades.)
Joylift's lane, 149.
Jurors, 125, 157, 169, 292, 341, 344-5.
petit, choice of, 22, 27, 38, 49-50, 62,
101, 103, 128, 151, 161, 345, 359.
grand, choice of, 49, 61, 116, 124, 157,
220, 345.
on trials, 124, 157, 161.
list of persons eligible as, to submit,
159, 166.
Justices, 1, 2, 21, 23. 24, 26, 28, 39, 40, 65,
71, 83, 93. 94, 95, 96, 97, 102, 111,
126, 127, 128, 144, 145, 156, 159-60,
164-5, 183, 185, 188, 190, 192, 193,
194, 195, 200, 211, 220, 251, 272,
274, 275, 282, 293, 301-2, 303, 325,
353, 354, 355, 368.
King George (ship), 265. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
King street, 14, 35, 48, 77, 129, 130, 202, 203,
249, 250, 254, 255, 299, 308,
309, 361.
Lamb, Sign of the, 120, 320. (See also Tav-
erns.)
Lancaster, offer of land in, as collateral for
debt of S. Kneeland to town, 75.
Lands, etc., lease of, by town, 5, 9, 15, 18, 20,
21, 22, 27, 47, 62, 69, 73, 75, 107, 110,
112, 114, 119, 139-40, 147, 148, 151,
179, 190, 200, 202, 204, 205, 207, 218,
224, 225, 228, 285, 305.
purchase of, by town, 13.
sale of, by town, 13, 39, 54, 55-6, 58,
69, 60, 61, 71, 96,
132.
to settle, 31, 50, 56.
lease of herbage of Old burying place,
23.
390
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Lands, granted to town, 27, 28, 29, 37 49, 60,
55-6, 58, 66, 102.
list of leases of town's estate, 185, 207-8.
to submit, 185.
lease of, to advertise, 218.
quit-rent for, 223.
grant of, to Almshouse, 292.
marsh on the Neck, 62, 116, 185, 210,
245, 271,281,285, 298.
cellar under the granary, 71, 73, 75, 94,
97.
in Lancaster. (See Lancaster.)
Lands or buildings, town's, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15,
17, 19, 21, 22, 31, 37, 39, 47, 49, 50,
53-54, 58, 59, 62, 66, 68, 69, 71,
73-4, 75, 76, 87, 90, 98, 99, 101, 103,
107, 110, 114, 116, 119, 124, 131, 137,
139-40, 142, 150, 151, 153-4 164,
165, 169, 171, 172, 174-5, 179, 184,
196, 197, 199, 201 , 204, 205, 206, 207,
209, 210, 216, 218, ?30, 231, 232,
233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 242,
243-4, 246, 247, 249, 250, 251, 252,
255, 257, 267, 269, 270, 271, 273,
277, 283, 289, 290, 292, 294, 295,
299, 314, 336, 353, 356, 358, 365.
list of all, to submit, 256, 369.
Lands or Duildings —
Owners : —
Adams, Samuel, 1. (Barton's
Rope walk), 15.
Ailen, Jeremiah, h., 359.
Allen, , h., 48.
Alleyn, Edward, 1., 55,
Babbidge, IJeujamin, b., 307.
Baker, John, e. h., 217.
Banister, .Samuel, h., 200.
Bant, William. 196.
Barnard, James, 1., 156, 159,
b., 159.
Barnard, Richard, h., 179.
Bass, Samuel, 1., 151.
Beekmori-, George, h., 269.
Belcher, Joseph, h., 70.
Bclknap, Joseph, 1., 5.
Bennet, Cant. Elisha, b.,
106.
Bennet, , 1., 4, 208.
Benuett, , 1., 300.
Bill, Richard, 1., 13.
Blair, Capt. , b., 345.
Bonyat, Widow, , h., 314,
343.
Boston Neck, grantees of
lands & flats at, 1., 234.
Box, , r. w., 295.
Boylston, Dr. Zabdiel, b., 65
213.
Bryant, Mrs. , h., 244.
Butler, , h., 309 312.
Byles, Josias, b., 55, 63, 196.
Calef, Widow, , h., 63.
Caless (Calef?), Widow ,
h.,48.
Carnes, John, h., 230
Clark, Dr. John, b., 172.
Clark, , h , 294.
Clougb, Benjamin, h., 145,
148, 180, 192, 216, 223, 241,
242, 252.
Clough, Deacon, , h., 180.
Cochrean, Alexander, h.,120.
Coffin, Charles, h., 35.
Coffin, , w.,h., 289.
Collings, , h., 236.
Collson, David, h., 291, 295.
Colson, 1., 290.
Compton, John, h., 123, 125.
Comrin, Capt. John, h.,350.
Cookson, Obadiah, jr., h.,
230
Cowley, Capt. , h , 284.
Cunningham, Capt. Nathl.
h., 269.
Lands or Buildings —
Owners : —
Davis, Capt. Nicholas, h.,
108.
Day, James, 1., 179.
Deacon, , sh., 328.
Dering, Henry, h., 137, 357.
Dolbeare, James, h., 181.
Dolbeare, John, sh., 128.
Douglass, Thomas, h., 20.
Douglass, Dr. William, h.,
104.
Dowrick, Capt. ,h., 367.
Drowne, , sh., 254.
Dupee, Daniel, h., 21. .
Dwight, Jonathan, 1., 307,
310.
Dyre, Barrat, h., 212.
Dyre, ( Mrs. ,1., 237, 246.
Dyar, { 340.
Faneuil, Peter, h., 359.
Faneuil, Peter, 1 1 al., h., 137.
Faneuil, , b., 21.
Fitch, Hon. Thomas, heirt
of, 1., 43.
Flood, Joseph, jr, h., 232.
Foster, Jonathan h., 144-5,
146, 147.
Foster, Thomas, h., 51.
Friswell, , h., 29.
Gibbins, , h., 322, 346.
GibboDe, ,b., 167.
Glin, , h., 366.
Goddard, , h., 120.
Gooch, , h., 105, 170.
Goodwin, Thomas, h., 270.
Grant, Joseph, h., 64.
Graton, Jolin, h., 310, 311.
Gray, Edward, 1., (Barton's
Rope Walk), 15.
Green, , h., 63, 123, w.
h., 125.
Gregory Mrs. Abigail, h.t
196.
Gutteridge, Robert, h., 51.
Gwin, , h., 189.
Haley, Samuel, h. & b., 179.
Haley, , h., 48.
Hall, Hugh, h. &1..117.
Hallowell, , 1., 319.
Halsey, James, h., 309, 312.
Hamilton, Frederick, b., 77.
Hamock, Capt. John, h.,350.
Hancock, Thomas, b., 192,
217.
Hartshorn, Jonathan, h., 76.
Harvey, Widow, , 1.,
149.
Hatch, Benj., h., 350.
Heath, Joseph, 1., 56, 59, 60,
61.
Henderson, Capt. Jos., h.,
365.
Hinds, John, h., 260.
Holyoke, Jacob, h., 237.
Horton, , h., 36i.
Howard, Robert (late), h.,
77.
Hubbard, Joseph, 1. & whf.,
234.
Hunt, Alexander, sh. yd.,
238.
Hunt, John, h., 229, 315.
Hunting, Samuel, h., 206.
Hutcbinson, , b., 338.
Inches, Thomas, h., 103.
Indicott, John, h., 51.
Jeffries, John, h., 53, 81, 1.,
310.
Jenkins, Mm. , h.,260.
Jones, Thomas, 1., 156.
Johonnot, Daniel, h., 51.
Johonuot, Zacbariah, 1..231.
Ke'ly, Robert, h., 21.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
391
Lands or Buildings—
Owners: —
Knecland, Solomon, 1., 179.
Lamb, Col. , 1., 138, 313.
Lewes, Mrs. Grace, h., 269.
Lewis. Mrs. , h., 319.
Maccarty, William, h., 68,
238, 1., 238, 249.
Mascarene, Major , h.,
108.
McDamel, Mrs. , h., 320.
Monk, George, h., 4.
Mountfort, Jonathan, h., 63.
Nazro, Dr. , h., 69.
Norton, Mrs. , h., 347.
Oliver, Andrew, )., 39.
Oliver, Brattle, 1., 225.
Oliver, Capt. Nathanael, 1.,
23, 30, 74, 91.
Osgood, John, h., 21.
Palmer, lion. Thomas etal.,
w. h., 184.
Parker, Jacob, b., 289.
Parkman, , 1., 305, 333,
336.
Phillips, Gillam, h., 370.
Phillips, John, h., 24, 26.
Potter, John, h., 208.
Price, Henry, 1., 297.
Price, William, h., 137.
Rachel, John, h., 106.
Rawling, Love, h., 315.
Rawling, Mrs. , h., 237.
Bay, Elizabeth, h., 75.
Read, John. 1., 56, 59, 60.
Richards, Jeremiah, h., 1JO.
Richardson, John, 1., 138,
313.
Russell, Benj., h., 351.
Baiter, Richard, h., 289.
Baiter, Thomas, h., 206.
Savage, Habijah, h., 137.
Scolley, James, h., 57.
Sheldon, Capt. Josiah, h.,
320.
Bhute, , 1..336.
Sigourney, , d., h., 368.
Skinner, Mrs. , h., 21.
Smith, Richard, h., 134, 135,
299.
Smith, Samuel, h., 102.
Smith, Thomas, h., 188.
Speakman, William, h., 77.
Stamford, , b., 365.
Storer, Ebenezer, h., 321.
Thompson, , 1., 35, 238.
Tilley, George, 1., 300.
Torrey, , h., 29.
Trinity Church, 1., 105.
Tuckerman, John, h., 333.
Tyler, Andrew, b., 8.
Vintenon, John, h., 80.
Walker, , h., 63, 123, w.
h., 125.
Walley, Abiel, b., 84.
Wnllis, Thomas, h., 213, 315.
Wardell, Francis, h., 365.
Warden, Francis, heirs of,
1. 85 h., 137.
Warden, , h., 113.
Welch, John, b., 40.
Welles, Samuel, 1., 138, h.,
313.
Wendell, Hon. Jacob, 1., 56,
59, 102.
Wendell, Capt. John, 1.,
46.
Wendell, Col. ,b.,20,21,
1., 174.
West, Elisha, h., 248.
Wheeler, William, jr., h.,
332.
White, John, h., 20.
White, Capt. Samuel, h., 32.
Lands or Buildings —
Owners: —
Williams, Jonathan, h., 25,
181.
Wimble, James, h., 3.
Language, English, to study, 201, 342.
Laws, breach 01, 217, 278, 301, 343.
to prosecute, 2, 170, 189,
193, 227, 233, 290, 303.
to suppress, 2rf, 35, 207, 242.
to be enforced, 36, 183, 195, 201, 204,
207, 227, 236, 238, 239, 241, 287, 294,
3^1, 322, S31, 333, 355, 356, 357, 359,
303, 367.
Leases. (See Lands.)
Leather-breeches maker, 148. (See also
Trades.)
Leathc-rdresi-er, 37. (See also Trades.)
Leu's wharf, 240. (See alxo Wharves.)
Leeward Isl.mds, 356. (See also Islands.)
Leghorn (ship), 320. (See also Ships, Ves-
sels, C'tC.)
Lemons, 34, 37.
Letters, 260.
written or to write —
town clerk to lion. Judge Benja-
min Prescott, 83.
to Mr. Waters, 183.
to Col. Tyng, 97.
to selectmen of Lynn,
Maiden, and Read-
ing, 106.
to lion. Seth Wil-
liams and William
Ward, 15S-9.
to Joseph Tompaon,
318.
from Capt. William
Beekman to lion.
Col. Wendell, 174.
Capt. Armitage to
Capt. Larrabee,
198
clerk to selectmen of
Roxbury, 135, 310,
311.
to town clerk, 166.
clerk to Stephen
Minot, 218, 230.
Capt. John Aves to
Thomas Hubbard,
256.
Capt. Fluker to Mr.
Bowdoin, 256.
Stephen Hall to
lion. Jobu Os-
borne, 260.
Mr. Kilby to select-
men, 359.
Leverett's lane, 202, 206, 367.
Lewis burg (Louisbourg), 314, 342.
Licenses, 368.
petition for, as taverners or re-
tailers, 59, 370-1.
allowed, 60, 64, 129-30, 202-3, 254,
308, 360-1, 368, 371.
disallowed, 121, 130-1, 255, 309,
361.
list of, 60, 121, 185, 189, 202-3, 254-5,
308-9.
form of, 60.
names of persons granted, 67,
129-30.
of persons refused, 130-1.
no more, to allow for the year, 253.
Lightermen, 132.
Lignum Vitas, 122, 335. (See also Wood,
mechanical.)
Linen, printer of, 3. (See also Trades.)
cases of, 57, 265.
Linseed oil, 81, 86.
Locksmith, 51, 62. (S?e also Trades.)
Logwood, 122, 335. (See also Dyewoods.)
392
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
London, 9, 17, 33, 36, 40, 43, 53, 57, 59, 60,
105, 103, 126, 136, 201, 218, 219, 260, 267,
278, 291, 300, 320.
Londonderry, 79.
Long Island, 13, 248, 365. (See aluo Islands.)
Long lane, 182, 202, 246.
Long wharf, 7, 112, 203, 238, 300, 324, 335,
364. (See aluo Wharves.)
Lord's Day, 194-5, 348, 353.
concerning profanation of, 2, 128,
194-5, 302, 303, 354, 355.
Watch on the, 127-8, 193, 194-5,
251,301,302,353,354,
355.
at hospital, on, 146.
traffic upon the, 128, 194, 302, 303.
to preach on, at North Writing
School, 320.
Love lane, 231.
school in, 246. (See also Schools.)
street, 41, 254, 281.
Lynn, 34, 105, 106, 107.
street, 67, 229, 254, 255, 315.
Mackeral lane, 202, 361.
Mail matter, 260.
to fumigate, 260.
Maiden, 105, 106, 107, 182, 186-7, 270, 294.
Maps and Plans, 49, 252.
Market, 30, ,'52, 42, 246-7, 268, 370.
property of, 19.
North, 1, : 0.
South, 42, 66, 68, 110, 357-8.
to lease, 42.
weights and scales at, 109, 116.
to collect, 51,
164, 171.
fish, 129.
clerks of, 116, 167-8, 171, 176, 230,236,
332, 341, 363, 364, 367.
in Dock Square, 153, 246, 252, 253,
268, 303, 356-7, 359.
corn, 184, 203.
forestalling the, 227.
house, Peter Faneuil to erect, 246-7.
plan of, 252, 268.
completion of, 356-7, 359.
delivered to the town, 360.
stalls in, 361, 370.
Marblehead, 91, 362.
Marlborough, 46, 50, 327.
engine. (See Fires.)
street, 51, 67, 77, 203, 212, 254,
255, 267, 301, 345, 347, 360-61.
Marshall's lane, 361.
Marshfleld, 139.
Martha's Vineyard, 50, 82, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92,
93, 95, 215. 216.
Mary (brigantine), 350. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Mary (ship), 219. (See also Ships, Vessels,
etc.)
Maryland, 269, 344.
Mason, 189. (See also Trades.)
Massachusetts Bay, J22, 218, 225, 336.
Province of, 6, 11, 13, 16,
17,- 20, 22, 59, 65, 70,
91, 94, 96, 102, 110, 126,
133, 137, 144-5, 164-5,
175, 201, 205, 225, 229,
236, 242, 262, 264, 299,
305, 337, 341, 342, 343,
344, 345, 354, 355, 356,
357.
records of general court of, 6.
debt of Samuel Kneeland to,
74.
treasurer of, 78.
May Flower (sloop), 92. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Measles, 70, 187. (See also Disease, infec-
tious.)
Meat, dealer in, 199. (See also Trades.)
Medtteld, 347.
Meeting bouses, 10, 347-8.
Rev. Messrs. Foxeroft's and
Chauncy's, 4.
North, 5, 152, 338, 348.
Old North, 34, 25S, 289, 295,
339.
New North, 37, 273, 338.
Old church, 58, 59.
Brattle street, 65, 123, 125.
Trinity church, 105, 170, 337.
Mr. Checkley's (Summer
street), 241.
petition to erect, on Bennet
street, 328.
Mehogony (Mahogany) Wood. (See Wood,
mechanical.)
Merchants and Inhabitants. (See Inhab-
• itants.)
Merchants' Row, 51, 130, 143, 184, 254, 309.
town's warehouse in, 110,
252.
watch. (See Watch.)
Mermaid (schooner), 187. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Middle street, 67, 129, 130, 202, 255, 308, 361.
Milk street, 68, 121, 192, 212, 308, 319, 335,
361.
Mill bridge, 145, 147, 173, 251, 300.
to pave, 3. (See also Bridge.)
pond, 179.
creek, 216.
Mills, North, 241.
owners, 32.
highway at, 63.
to survey, 32.
Milton, 4, 6, 359, 360.
M mot's court, :!09.
Molasses, 122, 197, 335.
Nantasket, 33.
Nantucket, 215. (See also Islands.)
Natomy (in township of Cambridge), 53.
Neck, the, 67, 233, 234, 240, 241, 251, 254.
watch at, 2, 128, 193, 195, 251, 301,
302, 3o3, 354.
rails on, 6.
fence, etc., 8.
land, etc., leased, 20, 21, 22, 27, 63,
116,218,267.
highway on, 301.
to repair, 35, 232.
line between highway and salt
pond." at, 53.
marsh on, 62, 6^, 116, 155, 185,
204,245,271,281,285,295.
gallows on, 120.
fortifications on, 173, 195.
highway at, incumbrance to re-
move,' 193.
herbage at, damage to, 193.
Needle-work, school for. (See Schools.)
Negroes and Mulattoes, 2, 7, 83, 94, 95, 128,
194, 216, 219,
242, 251, 277,
278, 302, 320,
347, 349, 354,
370.
laws concerning,
2.
emancipation of a,
83, 349.
free, 244, 245, 370.
list of, to
take, 132,
135.
to*act as scaven
gers, 135, 1U6.
law concerning
burial of, neg-
lected by sex-
tons, 233.
list of cattle be-
longing to, 369.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
393
Neptune (sloop), 81, 82, 83, 85, 86. (See also
Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Newbury street, 67, 130, 131, 202, 203, 254,
255, 308, 309, 360, 361.
Now Boston, 365.
New Castle (Newcastle), 258, 259, 321.
New England, 11, 122, 164, 305, 336.
New England Galley, 59, 260, 265. (See
also Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Newfoundland, 84, 163, 217, 367, 368.
New Hampshire, 213.
New Haven, 31 7, 319.
New London, 92, 158.
New North Meeting house, 273.
engine near, 33S.
men, 37.
273, 338.
(See also Meeting houses.)
Newport, 27, 36, 183, 237.
Newton, 13D.
New York, 64, 69, 103, 105, 155, 172, 174, 186,
192, 212, 216, 217, 225, 342, 370.
Newspapers. See the following: —
Evening Post,
Gazette, Mr. BoydelPs,
"Weekly Journal,
Weekly News Letter.
Northampton, '242.
North burying place, 32, 173, 179, 230, 289,
294, 349, 355.
herbage of, to lease,
118. (See also
Burial places.)
North Carolina, 7, 44, 45, 55, 63, 90, 92, 167,
206, 215, 319.
End, 21,45, 88, 108,122, 178,179,257,
266, 294, o20, 335.
Market, 1.
trespass at, 30.
to remove, 42. (See alto
Market.)
Meeting house, 348.
engine by, 5, 152, 338.
(See also Meeting
houses.)
street, 67, 70, 129, 130, 360.
Yarmouth, 294.
Nurses and nursing. (See Hospitals.)
Nutfleld, 79, 286.
Oakum, 34, 37, 40, 44.
Oath, administrated, 34.
Old burying place (Tremont street), 23, 53,
54, 112, 116, 136, 168,
187, 219, 284, 'J86.
herbage of, to lease, 111,
112-13, 219. (See also
Burial places.)
Old church, 58, 59. (See also Meeting
houses.)
Old North Meeting house, engine near, 34,
258,289,295, 339, 350. (See also Meeting
houses).
Old Town Harbour. (See Edgar Town.)
Olive Branch (ship), 256. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Oliver's dock, bridge at. (See Bridge.)
street, line of to run, 39.
Orange street, 19, 67, 123, 130, 131, 178, 180, 190,
202, 203, 204, 208, 231, 255,
291, 295, 308, U33, 334, 360.
drain in, 4.
paving of, 41, 343.
Orange Tree, the, 53, 100, 115, 166, 176, 186,
226, 280, 329. (See also Taverns.)
Orders, town, 35.
books of, to reprint, 288.
concerning fires, 152, 271,
323-9.
enlistment of fire-
men, 1, 6.
profanation of the
Lord's Day, 2,
128, 195.
Orders, town, concerning duties of scaven-
gers. 29.
forestalling pro-
visions, 35, 227.
copies of, to post, 44.
to print, 127.
concerning prevention of
spread of infectious disease,
94-5.
to be enforced, 36, 194.
for regulating and ascertain-
ing the wages of common
porters, 112, 114, 121-3, 308,
334.
concerning keeper of hospital
on Ha in sford
Island, 116, 117.
encumbering high-
way at the Neck,
120.
sweeping of chim-
neys, 127, 237.
firing of, 290.
weighing of hay,
153, 162, 178.
transgression of
law concerning
selling of meat
by steelyards,
170.
for roles to be observed in
transporting powder, 176-7.
regulation of the Workhouse,
189.
concerning watch upon the
Lord's Day, 127-
8, 194.
burying of negroes
and Indians, 233,
287.
buying provisions
out of market, to
repeal, 247, 268.
visitation of town,
by wards, 275-6.
Ordnance, 8, 234, 235, 341.
Paddey's alley, 130.
Painter, 273, 363,364,365. (Seealso Trades.)
Painting, school for. (See Schools.)
Papers, etc. (See Records.)
Parker's wharf, 245. (See also Wharves.)
Pease, 186. (See also Imports.)
Pedlar, 109. (See also Trades.)
Peines alley, 309.
Pea broke, 281.
Pemaquid, 73.
Penalties. ( See Laws, breach of.)
Perambulations or Surveys, 53, 63, 65, 72,
105-6, 134-5.
between Boston and Rox-
bury, 134,310,311.
between Boston and the
towns of Maiden, Lynn,
and Reading, to run, 105-6.
of land in Beacon street be-
longing to Warden,
137.
bounds of land in Water
street, 149.
bounds of land at the South
End, 179.
line between Mrs. Dyre's
land and that of town, to
run, 237, 246.
Maccarty's land, 249.
land laid out for market-
bouse, 252.
line of Love and Prince
streets, 254.
of land near North Battery,
292, 305, 333, 336.
land fronting Orange street,
295.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Perambulations, town's land and that of Fran-
cis Wardell, 365.
Philadelphia, 5, 11, 15, 16, 18, 39, 43, 47, 48,
49, 52, 56, 67, 81, 83, 85, 88, 103, 109, 111,
148,215,217,307,317,350.
Pierce'8 alley, 130, 255.
Pilots, 88, 93.
Piscataqua, 32, 79, 213.
Pitts' wharf, 2»50, 289. (See also Wharves.)
Plank. (6>eWood.)
Plane. (See Maps and Plans.)
Plimouth, 7.
Pond street, 121, 122, 171, 213, 335.
Poor, 17, 18, 21, 33, 48, 69, 73, 75, 76, 84, 93-4,
96, 133, 142, 146, 148, 155, 163, 167,
171, 205, 244-5, 277, 304, 311, 319,
320, 324, 325, 327, 329, 330, 346, 352,
360, 370.
to preveut pauperism, 4. 6, 33, 205.
reimbursement to obtain for, 18, 19,
55, 144, 182.
appropriation for, 27, 38, 85, 101, 110,
166, 226, 279, 291, 329, 341.
Poor, Overseers of, 18, 20, 22, 27, 48, 58, 73,
76, 96, 101, 103, 133, 139, 144, 146, 148,
155, 160, 161, 106. 167, 181, 1S2, 186, 189,
215, 220, 223, 226, 228, 235, 274, 275, 277,
278, 279, 319, 324, 325, 327, 329, 360 363,
365, 370.
Pork, 39. (See aluo Provisions.)
Porters, common, 22, 23, 31, 69, 112, 114,
117, 121-23, 168, 170,
180, 2-23, 224, 239, 240,
244, 249, 269, 270, 285,
308, 316, 322, 324, 327,
330, 331, 334, 335, 346,
353, 356.
allowance or rates of charge, 121-22,
335-6.
badges for, 122, 336.
disorderly conduct of, 168, 170, 357.
number of, insufficient, 175.
Portland (Man-of-war), 315. (See also
Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Pound, the, 206.
Powder, 235, 335.
house. (See Armories.)
seizure of, 230, 277.
stock of, town's, 231.
porterage of, 335.
Prince street, 129, 1 >5, 156, 254.
Printers. (See Printing, etc.) (See also
Trades.)
Printing, udvertisemente, 83, 132, 315.
to be posted, 20,
21, 112, 120, 169,
193, 206, 207, 227.
of Acts, 22.
tickets, 123, 336.
sale of townships, 45.
in public newspapers, 31, 47, 66,
68, 105, 156, 190-1, 193, 218, 227,
299, 364.
printers, 227, 358. (See alto
Trades.)
300 copies of orders concerning por-
ters, to print and distribute 123.
200 copies of order concerning
sweeping of chlmnies, to print
and distribute, 127.
100 copies of order concerning
weighing of hay, to print and dis-
tribute, 178.
expiration of leases to advertise, 185,
Prison. (See Gaol or Jail.)
Probate, Judge of, 127.
Province, the. (See Massachusetts Bay,
Province of.)
Treasury, 104, 163 174, 205, 352.
charge, 6, 17, 21, 73, 76, 133, 136,
139, 146, 148, 155, 161, 167, 181,
215, 223, 228, 277, 278, 304, 319,
3 4, 325, 327, 328, 345, 346, 360,
365, 867, 363, 370.
Province, Treasurer. (See Treasurer, Pror
IBM.)
hospital, 82, 83, 141, 162, 164,
204-5, 250, 299, 304,
307,311,352.
keeper of, 116-17, 133,
142-3, 204-5, 250, 307,
311, 352. (See also
Hospitals.)
warning to depart the, 343, 368.
law for, to
enforce,
3<S.
Provisions, 39, 76-7, 81, 83, 89, 93, 104, 107,
128, 272, 315, 317, 319, 323, 354.
forestalling aud engrossing, 35.
out of the market, 247, 268.
(See also Imports.)
Pullen Point, 370.
Pumps and Wells, 306.
Purchase street, 309.
Quarantine. (See Disease, prevention of.)
Quebec, 200.
Queen street, 7,82, 112,131, 202, 255, 297, 357.
school house in, 5, 139, 210,
2-16. 251, 299. (See also
Schools.)
town's wall in, to repair, 53.
house in, 62,68,114,119.
shop in, 260.
nuisance in, to abate, 169.
engine near Gaol in, 340.
Ralnsford Island, 13-14, 83, 85, 86, 89, 93, 94,
95, 98, 99, 104, 107, 111,
116-17, 124, 133, 141,
142-3, 162, 183, 138, 204,
212, 259, 261, 262, 263,
264, 265, 268-9, 272, 294,
299, 307, 311-12, 318, 352.
nurses at, 124-5, 311, 352.
watchman at, 272.
keeper of hospital at, 142-3,
250-1,299, 307.
to appoint, 116-17, 133,
142-3, 299, 304, 307,
311,352.
guard at, 95, 307, 311, 352.
deeds of, 226. (See also
Deeds.)
(See also Islands.)
Rates, 9, 23, 371.
collectors of, 10, 81, 87, 146, 149, 150,
151,154,160,161,180,
189, 215, 220, 273-4,
323, 369.
to qualify, 146. (Seealso
Taxes.)
concerning the collecting of, 214.
Rats, extermination of, 333, 358.
liaynsford Island. (See Rainsford Island.)
Reading, 105, 106, 107.
Records, 86, 105, 163, 171-2.
of general court, 6, 8.
town's, 63, 6«, 148-9, 163, 171-2.
to remove to Faneuil Hall,
363, 366.
Indexes, to resume, 69.
County, 63, 163.
and papers belonging to Col. Tyng'g
grandfather, bearing on case in
court, 97.
Index of names of persons giving
bonds for persons admitted as in-
habitants, to make, 298.
ships' papers. (See Ships, etc.)
Register of Deeds, choice of, 280, 293.
Rchoboth, 323.
Rents, records of lands, etc., 5, 15, 22, 27, 47,
63, 61), 75, 77, 90, 110, 114, 116, 119,
140, 147, 150, 205, 206, 210, 211, 213,
223, 228, 250, 252, 267, 269, 270, 273,
281, 285, 289, 292, 295, 2<J9, 305, 306,
322, 353.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
395
Rents, arrears In, 66, 191, 204, 218, 230, 290.
of warehouse (town's) increased, 76.
of stall in market, 370. (See also
Market.)
quit-rent, 223.
list of all, to submit, 256.
Representatives, 37, 38, f 13, 147, 368.
choice of, 37, 38, 42, 46, 70-1,
72, 110, 112, 175, 179, 214,
236, 239, 284, 291, 340, 341,
345, 370.
allowance, 71.
House of, 113, 116, 215, 264,
345, 368-9, 371.
agent, to Court of
Great Britian,
215.
speaker of the, 71,
215, 264, 345.
Rhode Island, 19, 45, 90, 140, 183, 198, 200,
201, 206, 207, 236, 237, 334, 342, 360, 368,
370.
Rice bread flour. (See Breadstuff*.)
River Gambo. (See Gambo river.)
Round lane, 203.
Rowley, 349.
Roxbury, 2, 56, 64, 93-4, 109, 120, 128, 139,
J95, 249, 253, 280, 281, 302, 310,
311, 354.
boundary line between Boston
and, 23, 134-5, 137-8, 310, 311,
312, 313.
Rum, 122, 335.
Rumney Marsh, 20, 61, 85, 87, 106, 125, 146-7,
151,154, 171,172-8,
highway, to repair, 10, 38.
bridges at, to repair, 30, 75.
( See also Bridge.)
new road at, 58, 72, 73, 78,
01.
causeway at, 75, 80.
petition of, to be set off, 143.
Rye meal. (See Breadstuff's.)
Saco, 102.
tadler, 191, 210, 211. (See also Trades.)
Sagamore (ship), 70, 71, 79, 81. (See also
Ships, Vessels, etc.)
' Sailers, lodging in town, notice of, 217.
Saint Christopher's, 183, 314, 342, 364. (See
also Islands.)
Eustatia, 31, 201,342.
Georges, 182.
Thomas, 172, 186, 201. (See also
Islands.)
Salaries or allowance —
allowed Capt. Nathaniel Oliver, 73.
Mr. Jonathan Helyer, 133.
John Kneeland, 157..
Mr. Savell, 163.
Mr. Samuel Gerrlsh, 163.
Dr. William Hand, 164.
Mm. Mary Sbarrow, 197,
201.
William Waters (keeper
of Province Hospital),
205, 209.
William Shirley, 21.
Nathaniel Oliver, 73, 79.
Mr. Gerrish, 100.
Mr. Belcher Hancock, 173.
lion. Benlamin Prescott
(heirs of), ill.
Beth Williams, 211.
William Ward, 211.
Philip Quonyear, et ux.,
219.
— — Woodbe, (negress) ,
219.
Benjamin Clough, 223.
William Baiter, 231.
for Thomas Kerby's pas-
sage, 257.
John Morey, 283.
Salaries or allowance —
allowed William Bowen, et al., 314.
Ebenezer Lawrence, 328.
John Savell, 330.
John Waters et al., 332.
Joseph Wadswortb, 333,
358.
Salem, 115, 331, 363,364,365.
Salem street, 131.
Salem Vilage (Village). (See Salem.)
Salisbury, general court held at, 71.
Sally (sloop), 47. (See also Ships, Vessels,
etc.)
Salt, 122, 335.
Salt Ponds. (See Neck, the.)
Salutation (brigantine) , 3. (See alto Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Salutation alley, 360.
Tavern, 229. (See alto Taverns.)
Santo Domingo, 342. (See also Islands.)
Sandwich, 248.
Sarah (brigantine), 18, 107. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Sarah (sloop), 48, 49. See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Sarah Galley, 34, 36, 37, 40, 43, 44. (See also
Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Scarborough, 18.
Scarlet's wharf, 67, 240. (See alxo Wharves.)
Scavengers, work and duties of, 29, 47, 51,
225.
free negroes to act as, 135, 136.
School street, 67, 108, 121, 137, 138, 180, 202,
203, 329.
school in, 246. (See also
Schools.)
Schools, 129, 172, 2o6, 263, 292, 358, 361, 369.
- for matbematlcks, 4, b8, 137.
for teaching Merchants' accounts,
129.
in Queen street, 5, 139, 210, 246, 299,
349.
for sewing, " Philligree " and writ-
ing, 30.
reading and sewing, 32, 33.
Writing, 30, 35, 91, 104, 246, 292,
299.
middle, 246.
south, 246, 340, 341, 344,
349.
north, 248, 283, 288294,
299, 320, 348, 349, 351.
In School street, 2J6.
Bennct street, 246.
Common street, 246.
Love lane, 246.
wood for, 288.
Visitation of the, 52-3, 64, 65, 114,
115, 184, 185, 243, 245-6, 297, 298,
346-7, 348.
statistics, 246, 299, 348.
masters, 53, 115, 133. 150, 171, 172-3,
185-6, 251, 324, 340, 341, 344, 349,
301, 369.
ushers, 133, 283, 324, 349, 351.
North, repairs at, 64, 136-7.
grammar, 64, 133, 246, 299,
324, 349.
dancing, 91, 159.
needlework, 91.
painting on glass, 91.
South Grammar, 246, 299, 349.
repairs, 13S, 364.
in Treamount street (dancing) , 159.
free, 226.
Scituate, 79.
Sconce, South. (See Battery, south.)
Scotland, 103, 299, 350.
Scottow's alley, 67.
Sea-flower (sloop), 317,319, 320,328. (See
also Ships, Vessels, etc.) (See a/«o Em-
igrants.)
Sea street, 202, 340.
Sedan, repair of, 227-8,
396
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Selectmen, meetings of, 1,2, 3, 4, fl, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 1:!, 13, U, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,
22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 3-1, 3S,
38, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51,
52, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 6i, 62, 63, 64, 65,
68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79,
80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91,
02, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102,
103, 104, 106, 107, 108,109,110, 111, 112,
113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121,
125, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 131, 132,
1S3, 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142,
143, 144, 145, 146,147,1-18,149, 150, 151,
152, 153, 154, 105, 156, 157, 158, 159, 162,
163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 169, 170, 172, 174,
175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183,
184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 190, 191, 192, 193,
194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202,
203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 211, 212, 213,
214, 215, 210,217,218,219, 220, 221, 222,
223, 221, 225, 226, 227, 2.'8, 229, 230, 231,
232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 241,
242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250,
251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 237, 258, 259, 260,
261, 262, 263, 204, 265, 26rf, 267, 268, 269,
270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 277, 278, 279, 280,
281, 282, 28 !, 2S4, 286, 288, 289, 290, 291,
292, 293, 294, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 303,
304, 3U6, 307, 309, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316,
317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, S23, 321, 325,
327,328,329,330, 332, 333, 334, 337, 340,
341, 342, 3-13, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349,
350, 351, 352, 353, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359,
360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 315, 366, 367, 368,
369, 370, 371.
Bostons or grave-diggers, 26, 58, 69, 86, 166,
231, 233, 284, 286, 287, 341.
Sheaf street, 67, 361.
Ship carpenter, 303. (See also Trades.)
Ship street, 67, 129, 203, 229, 254, 255, 309, 361.
Shippen's Crane, in Dock square, 202, 203.
Shipping. (See Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Ships, vessels, etc.. 3, 5, 7, 9, 1 1, 12, 15, 16, 18,
34, 36, 37, 39, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 4»,
66, 57, 59, 69, 70, 71 , 72, 76, 7< , 79, 81,
82,83, 85,83, 89, 90, 91, 92,93,107,
148, 162, 1"4, 176-7, 181, 183, 180,
187, 188, 198, 201, 202, 212, 215-16,
240, -'56, 237, 258, 259, 260, 261, 26',
263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 304, 307,
308, 314, 315, 316-18, 319, 320, 328,
342, 347, 350, 351, 360, 365, 367.
building, 224.
yard, 238, 277, 299,
papers, 318, 319.
Shops, permits to open. (See Trade.)
Short street, 202.
Shows, travelling, permit to exhibit, 225.
Shrimpton's hill, highway at, to repair, 75.
lane, 130, 254, 255, 350, 358, 362.
Slave traffic, 187. (See alto Guinea, coast
of.)
Slaves, 45, 187.
Slip, town's, 18, 41.
running from Fish street, 63. (See also
Wharves.)
Small-pox, 11, 15, 16, 18, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39,
40, 43, 48, 52, 57, 81, 8'i, 83, 85,
86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95,
99, 100, 104, 105, 113, 141, 143,
144, 145, 147, 155, 156, 162-3,
16J, 173, 174, 183, 186, 187, 192,
196, 197, 199, 200, 201, 202, 216,
241, 244, 248,247, 250/256, 257,
258, 259, 260, 263, 265, 267, 268,
269, 272, 278, 279, 282, 287.
Snow (vessel), 350. (See also Ships, Ves-
sels, etc.)
Snow (also called Snowhlll) street, lower
end of, 155, 156, 153, 159.
Snow charming ifolly (vessel), 81. (See
also Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Snow Unity (vessel), 212. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Soldiers, 73.
sent to Almshouse, 73.
South burying place, 23, 29, 37,38, 78, 80, 104,
105, 116, 134, 170, 28fl.
tombs in 29, 37, 80,
116,134,154,247,287.
drain in, 29, 38, 78,
134, 154.
permit to erect tombs,
105, 116.
herbage of, to lease,
111, 170, 172, 219.
brick wall in, to build,
1*1.
to keep in repair, 154.
South Carolina, 202, 260, 261, 279.
End, 35, 48, 123, 139, 167, 177, 179, 180,
19", 253, 277, 307, 320, 322, 363,
365.
highway at, 124.
fire engine for, to provide, 171.
watch house at, 141, 290, 310.
(See also Watch.)
engine for weighing hay at, 162,
178.
land at, to view, 173, 295.
market, 66, 110.
to lease, 42, 68. (See alto
Market.)
Sconce. (.See Battery, South.)
street, 8, 67, 235.
Yarmouth, 48.
Southborough, 28.
Spanish Town, 181. (See also Islands.)
Specie, coined silver, 225.
Spectacle Island, 13, 33, 36, 37, 40, 70, 71, 82,
83, 86, 94, 95, 258, 260.
escape from, 43.
to convey goods from, 43,44,
48. (See alto Islands.)
Star Tavern (formerly), 54. (See also Tav-
erns.)
Stationer and book-binder, 63. (See also
Trades.)
Stocks, the, 173.
Stoughton, 62.
St. Christophers. (See Saint Christophers.)
St. Domingo. (Sfe Santo Domingo.)
St. Eustatia. (See Saint En«tatia.)
St. Georges. (See Saint Georges.)
St. Kill's. (See Saint Christopher's.)
St. Thomas. (See Saint Thomas.)
Stranger*, appointment of person to inquire
as to, 321, 322. (See also Aliens or for-
eigners.)
Streets, 163, 170, 176, 180,202-3,235, 242, 270,
308-9, 321, 332, 333, 33a, 336, 340,
343,350, 352,360-1.
line of, 39.
to cleanse, 135, 225.
pavement of, 32, 41, 74, 108, 111-12,
119, 137, 184, 196, 231,250, 254, 300,
301, 309, 319, 334, 343, 358, 362, 363.
common sewers, 4, 32,- 3S, 51,57, 70,
77, 80, 84, 104, 172, 179, 181, 184,
196, 206, 229, 231, 232, 307, 315, 321,
333, 333, 343, 350, 352.
refuse, 225, 230. 367.
(See atxo the following): —
Ana, Atkinson's, Back, Baker's alley,
Battery alley, Beacon, Beer lane, Black-
horse fane, Brattle, Cambridge, Century,
Charter, Clark's square, Cold lane, Com-
mon, Cornhill, Cow lane, Crooked lane,
Cross, Day's lane, Dock square, Essex,
Fish, Fleet, Frog lane, George. Gibbin'a
court, Gibb's lane, Ilalf Square court,
Hanover, Hawkin's, Hencbnmn's lane,
Hollis, Hull, Joyliflfa lane, King, Lev-
crett's lane, Long lane, Love lane, Lore,
Lynn, Mackeral lane, Marlborough,
Marshall's lane, Middle, Milk, Minot's
court, Newbury, North, Oliver, Orange,
Paddey's alloy, I'oine'a alley, Pierce'*
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
397
alley, Pond, Prince, Purchase, Queen,
Round lane, Salem, Salutation alley, Sea,
School, Scottow's alley, Sheaf, Ship,
Snow, South, Sudbury, Summer, Sun,
Treamount, Union, Walker's, Water,
West, Wilson's lane, Wing's lane, Win-
ter, Wood lane.
Success (Man of war), 317. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Sudhury street, 80, 130, 308.
Suffield, 242.
Buffolk county, 6, 8, 37, 38, 60, 61, 65, 83, 92,
103, 110, 120, 144, 151, 161,
165, 169, 175, 178, 179, 189,
236, 280, 291, 293, 296, 340,
341, 368.
sheriff of, 37, 38,46, 110, 112,
175, 179, 236, 239, 291, 296,
340,341.
Sugar baker, 217. (See also Trades.)
Suits, 330, 344.
vs. Robert Kelly, 13, 21.
Daniel Dupee et ux., 14, 21.
Ludgate, et al., 15.
John Osgood, 19, 21.
Collop, 307.
James Everill's heirs, 32, 37, 53, 64,
83, 86, 88, 89-90, 97, 98, 99, 101,
103, 126, 131, 134, 143, 158-9, 163,
164, 165, 171, 182, 211, 228, 344.
"William Lorkin, 108.
Estate of Edward Alleyn, 55.
Ichabod Paddock, 182.
Stephen Minot, 204.
Capt. Timothy McDaniel, 219.
Nathaniel Gay, 233.
Capt. Joseph Hubbard, 260.
Benj. Albuoy, 312.
James Halsey, 312.
Hugh Hill, 351.
Samuel Butler, 312.
Jacob Wendell, 331-2.
Mrs. , Norton, 347.
, Glin, 366.
Nathl. Welch, 367.
vs. Town, concerning Fish street nui-
sance, 118.
Summer street, 28, 51, 102, 105, 138, 170, 208,
232, 241, 242, 245, 246, 255, 315, 361.
Sun Tavern, 184, 368. (See also Taverns.)
Sun street, 309.
Sureties, bonds to be given as, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 12, 13, 14, 20, 27, 1, 32, 33, 34,
39, 44, 46, 47, 50, 51-52, 54, 56, 57-8,
60, 61, 62, 64, 71-2, 76, 78, 79-80,
81, 85, 87, 88, 92, 102, 104, 109, 115,
117, 121, 124, 132, 136, 140, 141-2,
148, 149-50, 151,154-5,158,162,168,
172, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 185,
187, 188, 190, 207, 212, 213, 219,
•220, 223, 224, 225, 228, 235, 237,
240, 242, 244, 245, 249, 250, 255,
26i, 262, 266 269, 270, 274, 278,
286, 288, 289, 291, 298, 299, 300,
301, 314, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324,
327, 330, 331, 334, 346, 349, 350,
351, 364, 366, 367.
index of names of persons acting
as, to make, 298.
names of persons acting as, 316, 323.
Surveys. (See Perambulations or Surveys.)
Swanzey, 10.
Swine, regulating of, hogreves, choice of, 176.
Swing bridge, 20.
to repair, 4T. (See also
Bridge.)
Tailor, 54, 108, 109, 191, 238, 299, 366. (See
also Trades.)
Tarpaulin Cove, 85.
Taverns : —
Bunch of Grapes, 250.
Exchange, 14.
Taverns: —
Golden Ball, the, 285.
Green Dragon, the, 144.
Horse Shoe, the, 206.
Orange tree, the, 53, 100, 115, 166,
176, 329.
Salutation Tavern, 229.
Sign of the Bull, 28.
Sign of the Dolphin, 139.
Sign of the Globe, 320.
Sign of the Greyhound, 134.
Sign of the Hawk, 241.
Sign of the Lamb, 120, 320.
Star (formerly) Tavern, 54.
Sun Tavern, 184, 368.
Three Horse Shoes, the, 120.
White Horse, the, 306.
Taxes, 6, 23, 171, 371.
collectors of, 6, 7, 9, 10, 78, 81,87, 14«,
149, 150, 151, 154, 160,
161, 180, 189, 215, 220,
273-4.
to qualify, 146.
concerning collecting of, 214. (See
also Rates.)
Three Horse Shoes, the, 120. (See also Tav-
erns.)
Tilley's wharf, 238. (See also Wharves.)
Tobacconist, 286. (See also Trades.)
Tombs, 134, 168.
drain from, 29.
brick wall, to erect, 29, 168.
permit to build, 23, 29, 37, 54, 116,
136, 186, 247, 349.
petition to erect, 53, 105, 116, 154,
168.
injury to, 104.
list of tombs, 154.
rules to be observed in building,
168-9.
price for opening, 287. (See also
Burial places.)
Topsham, 366.
Town, houses or lands belonging to. (See
Lands.)
House, 1, 12, 26, 30, 31, 38, 44, 49, 53,
59, 68, 70, 101, 110, 114, 115,
118, 120, 124, 143, 157, 166,
175, 189, 191, 199, 210,211,
214, 218, 226, 233, 236, 246,
247,264, 279, 291, 292, 293,
296,308, 310,329, 332, 341,
344, 345, 366, 370.
eellarsunder, leased, 210, 211,
269, 283, 292, 321, 322, 339.
meetings, 6, 26, 30, 110, 166, 170, 176,
190, 340.
officers, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13,14, 19,20,
22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 38,
46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 58, 60, 63, 66, 69,
70, 76, 78, 86, 87, 90, 94. 96, 99, 100,
101, 104, 107, 110, 112, 115, 116, 117,
119, 124, 125, 134, 141, 142, 143, 146,
148,149, 150, 152,155, 158, 160-62, 164,
166, 175, 176, 179, 181, 182, 185, 189,
191, 197, 202, 205, 208, 210, 211, 220,
221, 222, 224, 226, 239, 242, 244, 245,
249, 250, 275-6, 279, 28:i, 292, 293,
299, 300, 302. 303, 313, 316, 319, 324,
325-7, 329, 340.
public dinner to provide, 26, 39, 53,
115, 166, 167, 176, 186, 226, 237, 243,
280, 329, 340, 347.
allowance, per head, to constables for
a dinner, 26, 226, 280, 329.
warn inhabitants to attend meetings,
26, 30, 49, 70-1, 110, 116, 124, 125,
143, 151, 157, 166, 175-6, 189, 199,
214, 218, 226, 236, 247, 264, 279, 280,
290-1, 292, 293, 296, 329, 341, 344,
345,359, 371.
fire-arms, to cleanse, 228
stamp, 228. (See also
Arms, Ammunition, etc.)
398
CITY DOCUMENT No. 87.
Town, warning to depart the, 4, 6, 13, 19,
20, 36, 58, 63, 103, 108, 120, 139, 148,
156, 213, 214, 236, 248, 270, 294, 320,
323, 331, 333, 347, 357, 361, 363, 365,
366.
list kept of persons warned to depart
the, 50.
visitation of, 21, 24, 25, 97, 160, 161,
220,221,274,275,325-7.
defenceless state of, 199.
debt of Samuel Kneeland to the, 74,
75, 173.
loans to, 7.
dock. ( See Dock.)
slips, 18, 41.
pound, 42, 43.
supply of wood for the, 27.
stock of powder, 231.
candlesticks, etc., for use of, 364.
Townships, 27, 28, 29, 31, 37, 39, 45, 49, 55,
58, 87, 98, 99, 101, 103, 131,
143, 150-1, 172, 173, 190, 363.
No. One, 56, 60, 66, 96, 132.
No. Two, 56, 60, 61, 66, 175.
conditions of sale, 56, 60.
report of the sale of, 71. (See
also Lands.)
money received for, 194, 227.
Trade, 343.
petition to be allowed to exercise, 2,
3, 17, 23,34,51, 74,207.
liberty to exercise trade, 3, 17, 28, 34,
50, 53, 54, 57-8, 59, 60, 62.
liberty to open shop, 123, 127, 158,
173, 178, 199, 238, 267, 286, 298, 301,
304,309,327.
Trades, 2, 3, 17, 23, 28, 34, 45, 51, 53, 54, 57,
59, 60, 62, 74, 108, 109, 126-7, 148, 162,
169, 172, 173, 189, 191, 208, 209, 210, 211,
217, 225, 228. 236, 267, 273, 286, 298, 299,
303,327,366, 367.
Traffic, 128, 194. (See also Lord's Day, the.)
Training field. (See Common, the.)
Travel, late and unseasonable, 2, 128, 194,
195, 302, 303, 354, 355.
Treamount (Tremont) street, 81. 121, 168,
284, 335.
dancing-school
in, 159. (See
also Schools.)
Treasurer, Province, 105, 182, 312, 333.
Treasury, depleted condition of, 6.
Trees on the Common, 35,81, 129, 141, 163,
259, 333, 336.
notice concerning, to
post, 206-7.
to plant, 229, 254.
Trial (sloop), 90, 92. (See also Ships, Ves-
sels, etc.)
Trinity church, 105, 170, 285, 337. (See also
Meeting houses.)
Truro, 273, 314, 363, 365, 367.
Turpentine, 122, 335.
Two Brothers (nloop), 47. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Two Mollys (sloop) 12. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Union street, 51, 54, 67, 74, 130, 181, 202, 203,
309, 321.
Unity (schooner), 93. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Valuation." (See Census, statistics of.)
Valuations, committee of, 370.
Venus (ship), 76-7. (See also Ships, Ves-
sels, etc.)
Verin's wharf, 241. (See also Wharves.)
Victuallers, 109, 217, 225. (See also Trades.)
Virginia, 75, 78, 217, 261, 365.
capes of, 319.
Voting, concerning.
assessors to prepare list, of real es-
tate, etc., afl'ecting, 101, 167, 279.
"Waldo's wharf, 240. (See also Wharves.)
Walter's street, 204.
Wards or Precincts, division of town into,
24, 25.
Justices and selectmen to patrol,
26, 160-1, 221-2, 275-6, 326-7.
Warrants, 95-6, 127, 143, 144-5, 166, 175, 188,
19-2, 259, 260, 272, 282, 293, 302, 354, 367.
Watch, 366.
houses, 1, 77, 112, 141, 249-50, 306, 307,
310,313, 366.
near North Market, 1.
charcoal for, 313.
inspection of, 26, 262.
at the Neck, 2, 128, 193, 195, 251, 301,
302, 353, 354.
on the Lord's Day, 2, 127-8, 193, 194-
5, 251, 301, 302, 353, 354, 355.
selectmen and justices to form a, 26.
private (called Merchants'), 364.
to review, 38.
persons chosen on, 53.
at Rainsford Island, S'5, 96.
at hospital (dough's house), 216, 219,
282, 292.
men, 112, 150, 177,180,218, 231,236,
237, 242, 244, 245, 249-50, 253, 259,
364, 366.
at Mr. Warden's house, 113.
military, 127, 194, 302, 354.
house adjoining Town House, to re-
pair, 1, 308.
house in King street, to repair, 77.
in Milk street, 192.
south, 112, 249-50, 290.
at Jonathan Foster's house, 144.
at hospitals, 146, 192, 264, 268, 278.
houses, coal for, 324.
at Dock, 249-50, SOS, 344.
on Long wharf, 364.
Watch-maker, 172. (See also Trades.)
Water from the Common. (See Common,
the.)
Water street, 29, 57, 199, 202, 343.
town's houses in, 66, 69, 147, 150,
151.
lands in, 107, 140, 142,
147, 149, 100, 151, 199.
Watertown, 364.
Ways, mill bridge, to pave, 3.
to cleanse, 135.
Ways, high, 251.
to view, 230.
Orange street, drain, 4.
to pave, 41.
Rumney marsh, to repair, 10, 12, 38,
58, 73, 74, 85, 171.
Davie's lane, trespass on, 14.
Barton's Ropewalk, 15, 41, 190, 233,
£35.
Long lane, obstructions, 19.
highway on Neck, 23, 35, 53, 232, 234,
301.
Summer street, to ascertain breadth,
28.
Water street, to clean drain, 29.
Charter street, drain in, 32.
to the Mills, 32.
Oliver street, line of, to run, 39.
Wood lane, to pave, 41.
Fish street, slip running from, en-
croachment, 63.
nuisance in, 108, 113, 115,
118.
to North Mills, 63.
Cross street, nuisance to abate, 64.
Brattle street church, highwa3' near,
65.
Beacon street, to level, 72.
encroachments, 192-3.
Union street, to repair drain, 74.
highwa}- at Shrimpton's Hill, 75.
Rumney Marsh to con-
firm, 80, 91.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
399
Ways, pavements at North End, to Improve,
108.
highway on Neck, encumbrance to re-
move, 120, 193.
new highway at South End, obstruc-
tion to remove, 124.
Merchants' Row, nuisance in, to abate,
143, 184.
Snow street, lower end of, to alter,
155, 156, 158, 159.
Queen street, nuisance in, to abate,
169.
Common street to Beacon, line of
posts, etn., to set, 170, 180.
Dock square, nuisance in, to abate,
179.
Corn market, nuisance in, to abate,
184.
highway from Summer street to Fort
hill, to lay out, '208.
battery ground, to recover from en-
croachments, 225, 233 , 234.
Highway at Fort Hill, incumbered,
238.
Half Square Court, land in, 249.
highway at South End, obstruction at,
253.
town's highway near new ferry place,
266 295
market house, before, incnmbrance to
remove, 303.
Milk street, to pave, 319.
Battery March, obstruction of, 319.
Orange street, to pave, cost of, 334.
Weekly Journal, 68. (See also News-
papers.)
Weekly News Letter, 68. (See also News-
papers.)
Weights, measures, etc., 46, 51, 104, 105, 109,
111,164, 171.
weighing of hay, 74, 158, 162, 178,
179, 180, 330, 331.
engine for, 71, 162,
272.
sealer of. 104, 105, 111, 272, 330, 331.
weighing, etc., 122, 178,335.
Wells. (See Pumps and Wells.)
Wentworth's wharf, 8, 45, 130, 203, 239, 241,
314, 359. (See also Wharves.)
West (End) of Boston, 308.
West End, 122, 335.
engine at, 340.
men, 340.
West Indies, 343. ( See also Islands.)
West street, 121,335.
Weymouth, 331,332.
Whale (sloop), 90. (See also Ships, Ves-
sels, etc.)
Whalefln (schooner), 183. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Wharves, 238, 259, 290, 300, 336, 369.
Long, 7, 112, 121, 122, 824, 364.
Wentworth's, 8, 45, 130, 203, 239,
241,314,359.
town's slip, 18,41, 64, 115.
slip near Fish street, 63.
near North Battery, 290, 295, 305,
332
Scarlet's, 67, 240, 282.
Grater's, 69.
Clark's, 130, 202, 203, 240, 254, 308,
355, 361.
Hill's, 130, 240, 241.
Bulls, 177, 237, 245, 340, 366.
Cradock's, 190.
Tilley's, 238.
Wharves, Hearsey's 238.
Ilutchiuson's, 239.
Halsey's, 239.
Wheeler's, 240.
Lee's, 240.
Waldo's, 240.
ISyles', 240.
Blanchard's, 240.
Verin's, 241.
Colman's, 239, 241, 350.
Gray's, 245.
Parker's, 245.
Pitts', 260, 289.
Banister's, 280.
Dyer's, 285.
wharfinger, 293.
Wheat. (See Breadstuffs.)
Wheel of Fortune (sloop), 240. (See also
Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Wheeler's Pond, to Jill, 171, 177.
wharf, 240. (See a Iso Wharves.)
White horse Tavern, 306. (See also Taverns.)
Wigmaker. (See Hair dresser.)
Wilson's lane, 309.
Wing's lane, 55, 100, 146, 270, 271, 277, 352.
Wine, pipes of, 335.
cargo of, 43. (See also Import*.)
cooper, 21 1. (See alao Trades.)
carriage of, 122.
Winnisimet Ferry, 24, 68, 105.
leasing of, 47, 69, 77, 106,
156, 306.
Whiter street, 38, 255.
common sewer in. (See
Drains.)
to prevent water running into,
from Common, 176.
Wood, 315.
cord, 145, 146, 182, 235, 261, 272, 280,
288, 294.
viewer and sealer of, 293, 358.
choice of, 64, H3, 193, 203-4,
237, 239, 240, 241, 245, 355,
359.
allowance, 65, 204, 238, 239,
240,241,245.
precincts of, 65, 204, 238,
239,240,241,245,359.
laws concerning, 65.
shingles, surveyors of, 229.
damaged, to reject,
229.
barrels, 122, 335.
(timber) for building, 153, 225,
233, 3d3.
dye. (See Dye-woods.)
for mechanical purposes, 122,
186, 335.
Wood lane, 41, 254, 315.
to pave, 115.
Wool comber, 59. (See also Trades.)
Wool, cotton, 186. (See also Imports.)
Workhouse, 102, 242, 285, 369.
to erect a, 27, 30, 38, 66.
keeper of, 285.
completion of, 189.
wood for, 235.
Writs, 126, 165, 301.
Yarmouth (sloop), 52. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Young Club (sloop), 186. (See also Ships,
Vessels, etc.)
Yellow fever, 307-8. (See also Disease,
infectious.)
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