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[DOCUMENT 55 1889.]
CITY OF Sfl R BOSTON,
A REPORT
The Twentieth Report of the Record Commissioners is a
continuation, from the Nineteenth Report, of the Proceedings
of the Boston Selectmen, covering the years 1764-1768.
At the beginning of this period, much work to the selectmen
was caused by the prevalence of small-pox. Up to July 1,
1764, it seems that 644 white persons were attacked and
102 died ; 55 blacks were sick and 22 died. Inoculation
was largely resorted to, and of 4,690 whites so treated 43
died ; and of 287 blacks 3 died. The pestilence was, of
course, a severe blow to the prosperity of the town.
Of minor topics, the schools and the fire department fur-
nish some very interesting items. In the cause of morality,
gaming was carefully prohibited ; and in 1764 a luckless show-
man who exhibited the city of Jerusalem in wood-work,
whereby he drew considerable sums from the inhabitants,
was promptly suppressed, "as upon enquiry the Representa-
tion is not esteemed by Judges to be the work of Art and
ingenuity, but rather an imposition on the public."
It seems appropriate to mention here, that during the
present month the Bostonian Society has received, by the
kindness of the Earl of Carlisle and the good offices of Hon.
Edward L. Pierce, three water-color views of Boston as the
town appeared at the date covered by this volume. The
paintings were made by Capt. Richard Byron, R.N., in 1764,
ii CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
and by him sent to his sister, Isabella, wife of Henry, the
fourth Earl of Carlisle. These pictures are respectively,
views, from Fort Hill looking towards Long wharf; from
the foot of Beacon street looking south over the Common to
Dorchester : and from a point near Pinckney street on the
hill, looking north towards Charlestown.
Such a recovery of the appearance of Boston prior to the
Revolution is an event of the greatest interest to every
local antiquary.
W. H. WHITMORE.
CITY HALL, BOSTON, Dec. 1889.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES.
BOOK ELEVENTH.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan y 2 d , 1764.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
M r . Williston having Reported to us that Joseph Bulkly Mate
of Cap'. Dobles Vessell who has been for some time sick of the
Small Pox at his Fathers House died this Morning, the Select
men thereupon gave M r . Williston the following Directions con-
cerning his Funeral, and wrote M r . Bulkley the Father of the De-
ceased relative to his burial, and [121.] The airing and cleans-
ing of the House Clothing &c.
Boston, January 2 d , 1764
M r . Thomas Williston
Information having been given us that Joseph Bulkley who has
been sometime sick of the Small Pox at his Fathers House near
the Sign of the Schooner died there this Morning Our Orders to
you are ; That as soon as may be the Corps be put into a Tarr'd
Sheet and then into the Coffin, and that in the Dead of the Night
you bury the same in a Grave at the North Burying Ground
You must take the utmost care in every particular relative to the
Burial when you take the Corps out, let a Man go before
at same distance to see that no Person liable to take the Infection
be in the Way ; Do not carry the Corps by Cap'. Whites House,
but up the Middle Way opposite D r . Cutlers Church We do not
think it will be prudent to proceed on this Business untill after
12 O'Clock at Night You are to see the Guard still kept up at the
Deceaseds House, and that the People therein continue their care,
you must caution them not to burn those Things where in there is
any infection ; and if M r . Hartley comes up with his Boat this
Day he must in the Night take from the House all the Bedding
and Cloths that have been about or made use of by the Deceased,
and carry the same down to the Island, in order to their being
sufficiently smoked & cleansed under his inspection.
Havin received a Letter from the Select men of Con-
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cord relating 'David Tweed and Wife the following Reply was
given to it.
Gentlemen
We received yours of the 20* of Decem r . last, this Day in answer
thereto we consent that you may send David Tweed and Wife to
this Town, and they shall be admitted here unless upon examina-
tion by us it appears they are not Inhabitants
Your Humble Servants
THQMAS
JOHN SCOLLAY
SAMUEL SEWALL
EZEKIEL LEWIS
Selectmen of Boston
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 7, 1764.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall
Ezekiel Lewis
M r . Young the Keeper of His Majestys Goal for the County of
Suffolk, attended, and acquainted the Selectmen that he had re-
ceived a warrant from M r . Justice Dana relative to Mary Robinson
which is as follows.
Suffolk
To the Keeper of His Majestys Goal for s d . County Greeting
[123.] You are here by permitted to remove Mary the Wife
of William Robinson now detain'd in the Goal upon suspicion of
Theft from out of the said Goal to the Work house in Boston in
the said County there to be safely kept ; she being now pregnant,
and apprehended to be very near the Time of her travail, untill
she be delivered and in a fit Condition to be removed back again
to the said Goal where you are to keep her uutill she be discharged
by due course of Law.
Given under my Hand & Seal this 5'
Day of January in the Fourth Year of
His Majestys Reign Annoque Domini
1764
RICHARD DANA Just. Peace.
In consequence of the above the following Letter was sent M r .
Lazinby Keeper of the Work house by M r . Young
M r . Joseph Lazenby
Sir,
A Warrant for the removal of Mary Robinson now detain'd in
Goal in this Town upon suspicion of Theft, to the Work house
signed by Justice Dana having been shown us by M r . Young Keeper
of said Goal to whom it is directed. With permission of the Over-
seers of the Poor you may receive said Mary Robinson into the
Work house on the Province Acco 1 . she not being an Inhabitant of
any Town within the Province, and being now pregnant & very
near the Time of her travail.
JOHN SCOLLAT
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
two of the Selectmen.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 3
[124.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 9. 1764.
Present
Samuel Hews Esq.
John Scollay Esq
Benjamin Austin Esq
Samuel Sewall Esq
M r . Williston who was sent down to M r . Bulkleys to enquire
what Methods had been taken to cleanse his House and guard
against Infection Reported That the Room where the Sick
lay, the Stair Case & c . had been washed two or three Times, and
well smoked with Brimstone and Frankinsence both before and
after washing
Voted, that the Watch be taken off M r . Bulkleys House, and
that he be Ordered to open the Windows at 12. oClock this Night,
shutting them before Day, and that he repeat the same to Morrow
Night. And that he be cautioned against admitting Persons into
the House till the further Orders of the Selectmen. (A Copy of
the aforegoing Vote was sent to M r . Bulkley p. Williston)
M r . Henderson Inches one of the Overseers of the Poor having
represented to the Selectmen that Jacob Suber a Dutch Man was
in suffering Circumstances, and moved for a-n Order to send him
to the Alinshouse, he not being an Inhabitant of any Town in this
Province An Order was given m r . Procter to receive him ac-
cordingly.
[135.] The following Return was made the Assessors of y e
Town
Gentlemen
The following is a List of those Persons not Inhabitants of this
Town, who are to be Rated, as they carry on Business, and keep
Stores within the same.
Your Hum. Servants
SAMUEL HEWS
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
Selectmen of Boston
James Russell Esq.
M r . John Soley
Ralph Inman Esq.
M r . Thomas Bell
Thomas Goldthwait Esq. who hires Deer Island
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 11, 1764.
Present
Samuel Hews Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Cap*. Hopestill Foster sometime ago apply'd to the Selectmen
for liberty to Erect a Building on the Towns Land, between M r .
Blakes the Sadlers Shop near the Fortification and the Pickets
Mess". Scollay and Austin appointed a Committee [126.] To
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view said Land now Report That as the above said Land lyes
vacant and unimproved they think it adviseable for the Select
men to let it to Cap'. Foster at a certain Quit Rent so long as the
Selectmen may think proper, or till such Time as they may order
any Buildings he may Erect to be removed whereupon
Voted, That Cap 4 . Hopestill Foster have the improvement of
said Land on the Terms above specified, he keeping out the Sea
and paying a Rent of p. annum.
Whereas the Quit Rents for the Towns Lands near the Fortification
improved by Mess rs . Richards & Davis do lay in an uncertain state.
Voted, that Mess". Scollay and Austin be a Committee to
enquire into this Matter and Report as soon as may be
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 13, 1764.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq
Benjamin Austin Esq
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
[127.] It having been Reported to the Selectmen that the
Small Pox had broke out at M r . Adam's House in Fish Street
opposite D r . Mountforths Shop, two of the Selectmen viz 1 . Mess".
Austin and Scollay were appointed to visit said House arid enquire
into this Matter ; who having performed that service Reported,
that M rs . Adams had the Small Pox as was Represented, and hav-
ing endeavoured but in vain to persuade her to consent to her
being removed to the Hospital at New Boston they had ordered
M r . Adams to shut up his House immediately, and to send away
from thence those of his Family who were liable to take the Dis-
temper they also Reported that M. Adams had declared, that
she had not been out of her Chamber for five Weeks past, neither
had she been seen by more than two Persons except those of the
Family during her confinement and could make no conjecture -how
she had taken the Infection.
Mess. Scollay and Austin a Committee appointed the 11*. Instant
relative to the Towns Quit Rent for Lands near the Fortification
Report That they had been on the Spot, and had seenM r . Pier-
point, and do find that he pays Forty Shillings p. annum for the
Towns Land between M r . Davis's Shop, and the Pickets at the For-
tification that the Land at the West side of the Street, improved
in part by M r . Richards and M. Blake, and part as yet unimproved,
is of near the same Dimensions with the Land to the Eastward of
the Street improved by M r . Pierpoint; that M r . Richards [128.]
Pays for the Land he improves but two Shillings and eight Pence
p. Annum ; that M". Blake has not as yet paid anything that it
is the mind of the Committee, the Quit Rent for the Land at the
West of the Street ought to be as much as is that to the Eastward,
and that they had desired M r . Richards to wait on the Selectmen
on Wednesday next in order to have this affair settled.
The Selectmen being informed that Dr. John Perkins had
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 5
visited the Person now sick with the Small Pox, desired his attend-
ance, and when present they made him the offer of attending the
Sick as her Physician, which he thought proper to decline.
The following Orders was given M r . Ichabod Williston relative
to the House where the Small Pox has broke out.
Boston, January 13. 1764
M r . Ichabod Williston
The Small Pox being at M r . Adams's House in Fish Street near
D r . Mountforths Shop Our Orders to you are
That you keep Watch at said House where we have directed a
Flag to be put out ; you are to suffer no Person to go in or out of
the same except the Doctor what Necessaries are wanted for the
Family must be got to them as well as you can you must not
leave the Watch [129.] Untill 1 1 O'Clock at Night nor fail attend-
ing again by Day-break We expect you behave with great care
and faithfulness as the safety of the Inhabitants will much depend
upon it, and upon your so doing, we shall make you a proper allow-
ance for your services.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 14, 1764 A.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
M r . Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq
Information having been given the Select men by D r . Pecker,
that a Negro Gaiii of M rs . Dommetts who dwells in Fish Street
opposite to M r . Bulkleys House has the Small Pox out upon her,
and that two of her Children were complaining Mess". Austin
and Sewall were appointed to wait upon M. Dommett, and use
tbeir endeavors that the sick may be removed to the Hospital at
New Boston, who having from her reported that they could not
persuade her to suffer any one of the Family to be removed, and
that in consequence of this refusal, they had Ordered her to shut
up her House and put [13O.] Out a Flag as a signal of Infection.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 14, 1764, P.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Thomas Anderson came to the Selectmens Chamber & informed
them, that it was supposed his Child, about Seven Years of Age, had
the Small Pox out upon her, that he dwelt in a House near the Old
North Church, lately occupied by Joseph Gardner Esq. where-
upon the Selectmen used many Arguments with the said Anderson
to procure his consent for the removal of his Child to the Hospital,
at New Boston, but in vain. Orders were therefore given him to
shut up his House, and put out a Flag as a signal of Infection ;
6 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Carpenters were also sent to shut and barr up the Passage Ways
to said House as was done to those leading to & from M rs . Dom-
metts in Fish Street.
David Lenox Jun r . Appointed a Watch at M rs . Dommetts House
and Orders given him accordingly.
The Town Clerk was directed to write M r . Justice Ruddock de-
siring him to grant a Permit to M r . Adams the Carpenter for his
working on the approaching Sabbath or Lords Day [131.] That
so Fences and Barrs may be immediately erected and placed to
prevent Peoples passing and repassing the Houses infected with
the Small Pox.
M r . David Osborne appointed a Watch for M r . Andersons House
near the Old North Church, and Orders given him accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 15 J7G4. Sabbath
Evening
Present
Thomas Cashing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Voted, that the following Advertisement be published in all the
News Papers.
The Publick are hereby Notified that the Small Pox is now but
in three Families in this Town. viz'. M r . Benjamin Adams's the
Widow Dommetts and M r . Thomas Andersons all in Fish Street,
in the Neighbourhood of the Old North Church.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
[132.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 16. 1764. A M.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
M r . Warren living in Fish Street came to the Selectmens Cham-
ber, and acquainted them with his Wifes having the Small Pox
that as she had been confined to her Chamber for about two months
past, he could not conjecture how she had taken the Infection, un-
less it was the Night M r . Bulklys Corpse was carried by the house
for Burial, when she was persuaded that she had the Smell of the
Small Pox
The Selectmen not being able to persuade M. Warren to con-
sent to her being removed to the Hospital at New Boston Ordered
the House to be shut up, and a Flag to be put out as a signal of
Infection Carpenters were also sent to Bar and Fence up the
Passages to and from said House.
M r . John Gray appointed a Watch for M r . Warrens House in
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 7
Fish Street, and the Town Clerk is directed to give him his
Orders.
Information was given the Select men b} r D r . Cast, that [133.]
One Hallet who came from Newfoundland a Month past, and
Boards at M". Nicholsons in Fitches Alley, has the Symptoms of
the Small Pox upon him whereupon the Select men endeavour'd
to perswade him to consent to his being removed, and having
obtain'd such consent, he was accordingly removed in the Sedan
to the Province Hospital at New Boston.
Information was given the Select men by D r . Cast that one
Hall in a House at Paddys Alley, near M r . Balls has the Small
Pox out upon him, but not being able to obtain his consent for a
removal Orders were given for the House to be Shut up, and a
Flag to be put out as a signal of Infection Carpenters were also
sent to Bar & Fence up the Passages to said House.
M r . Timothy Deen appointed a Watch for M r . Hall's House in
Paddys Alley, and the Town Clerk is directed to give him his Orders.
Information was given the Selectmen by D r . Pecker that M r .
Labree in a House near the Rev d . m r . Elliots Church was taken
down with the Small Pox whereupon two of the Selectmen viz'.
Mess. Scollay & Austin, went to the House and endeavoured to
persuade him to be removed to the Hospital but in vain, his not
consenting thereto owing chiefly to the advice of the Neighbours,
whose Clamers were great when the [134.] Sedan was brought
to receive him.
The Selectmen Appointed D r . Myles Whetworth to take the
Charge of the Province Hospital New Boston, as Physician to the
Sick that may be sent there from time to time ; and also agreed
with him to provide and furnish the Patients with what Provisions
and Medecines may be necessary, and that he does not suffer the
Sick to want anything for their Comfort while under bis care.
The following Advertisement was this Morning sent to the
several Printers.
The Public are hereby Notified, that the Small Pox is now in
Five Familys in this Town. Viz'. At the Widow Dommetts, M r .
Benjamin Adams's, M r . Thomas Anderson, and M r . Daniel
Warrens, all in Fish Street, in the neighbourhood of the Old
North Church ; and at M r . Benjamin Labrees near the Rev d . m r .
Elliots meeting House.
By order of the Select men
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Information
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 16. 1766 (sic). P.M.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
[135.] Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Information was this Afternoon given the Selectmen that a Son
of the Widow Trefoys next Door to M". Dommetts House, was
8 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
this Morning taken down with the Small Pox and that a Negro
Boy of Cap'. Matchets, who lives next M rs . Trefoys, has the Symp-
toms of that Distemper upon him.
The Select men having received a Message from the Honourable
the House of Representatives now sitting in this Town, requiring
them to Report to the House the true state of the Town relative
to the Small Pox ; in obedience to said Order, made the follow-
ing Report.
That M r . Bulklcy who came from Newfoundland was taken
down at his House near the Sign of the Schooner Decem r . 21. and
deceased 14 Days past.
M". Adams in Fore Street near D r . Mouutforths taken down on
Fryday last.
A Negro girl at the Widow Dommetts in the same Street
near the Sign of the Schooner taken down with the Distemper
on Satturday last, and two Children now complaining in said
House.
[136.] A Boy of about Seven Years old at Thomas Ander-
sons in the same Street at the Corner of the Lane leading to the
old North Meeting House taken with it Satturday last.
M r . Warren in the same Street next door to D r . Clarks taken
down this Morning.
M r . Labree in Middle street a few Doors below the Rev d . m r .
Elliots Meeting House taken down this morning.
M r . Hallet a Stranger in Fitches Alley near the Market removed
this Morning to the Hospital at New Boston on suspicion of hav-
ing the Distemper.
M r . Hall in Paddys Alley near the Draw Bridge taken down
this Morning.
A Lad at the Widow Trefoy's next Door to M. Dommetts taken
this Morning.
A Negro Boy at Cap 1 . Matchets next Door but one to M". Tre-
foys, has the Symptoms of the Distemper.
The above is all that has as yet come to our knowledge.
THOMAS GUSHING
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJ B AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
EZEKIEL LEWIS
NATH L THWING
Select men of Boston.
Boston Jan y . 16. 1764
To the Hon ble . the Speaker of the Hon ble . the House of Repre-
sentatives.
[137.] M r . Michael Ash Appointed a Watch for M r . Labree
House near the Rev d . m r . Elliots Meeting House, and the Town
Clerk is directed to give him the necessary Orders.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan 7 17. 1764.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 9
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Cap*. Deane came to the Selectmens Chamber and informed
them that one of his Children has the Small Pox at his House on
Colemans Wharff, and that he had remov'd his other Children
from said House. As the Select men could not perswade them
to consent that the Sick Child should be also removed, Orders
were given that the House be shut up, and a Flag put out as a
signal of Infection.
M r . Samuel Ober appointed a Watch for Cap'. Deans House,
and Orders given him in the common form.
[Here ends the eleventh volume.]
[NOTE. The Twelfth Volume of the Selectmen's Records be-
gins January 17, 1764, evidently a continuation of the foregoing
meeting. It comprises five parts, each with a separate pagination
and a manuscript index. It closes abruptly, although the volume
was not full. W. H. W.]
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES.
BOOK TWELFTH.
[1.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 17. 1764.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay P^sq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Information was given the Selectmen by D r . Doubt that a
Servant of M r . Braclforcls at his House on Edmons Wliarff had the
Small Pox out upon him. whereupon M r . Lewis one of the
Selectmen went to his House and endeavoured to get his Consent
for the removal of his Servant, but could not obtain it Orders
were therefore given that the House should be shut up, and a Flag
put out as a signal Infection.
M r . Peter Curtis appointed a Watch for M r . Brad fords House,
and the following Orders were given him
Boston January 17. 1774.
M r . Peter Curtis
The Small Pox being at M r . Bradfords House on Colmans
Wharff, We hereby Appoint you a Watch for said House, and
our Directions to you are, that you suffer no Persons to go in or
out of said House except the Doctors ; Any Necessarys that may
be wanted for the Family, you are to get into them as well as you
can. You must not leave [2.] The Watch until 10 O'Clock
at Night, nor fail attending again by Day break. We have
Ordered a Flag to be put out as a Signal of Infection in y e
House ; and we depend on your behaving with great care and
faithfulness in your Watch as the safety of the Inhabitants will
much depend upon it, and on your so doing we shall make you a
proper allowance for your services.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 17. 1764. P.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 11
There having been diverse false Reports propagated relative to
the removal of M r . Bulklys Bed and Bedding, who died of the
Small Pox The following Affidavite of M r . Hartley and Willis-
ton who were employ'd in that service have been taken and are as
follows Viz'.
Boston January 17. 1764.
I Thomas Hartley of lawful Age do hereby Testifie and declare,
that by directions from the Selectmen of the Town of Boston, I
came up to Town on the fourth of this Instant, and about 2
O'Clock on said Day, the Bed & Bedding used by Cap*. Joseph
Bulkley in the Tima of his Sickness of the Small Pox was in the
most careful manner delivered on board of my Boat, and did not
lay at all on the Wharff, but was directly put into the Cuddy of
said Boat, and the Door of said Cuddy was immediately shut, and
the said Boat was immediately put off from the Wharff and made
the best of my way down to Rainsfords Island, and did not stop
at any Wharff or else where
THOMAS HARTLEY.
Suffolk ss. Boston January 17. 1764
Then M r . Thomas Hartley personally appeared and made sol-
emn Oath to the truth of the above deposition subscribed by by
him, taken at the desire of the Selectmen of the Town of Boston
Before me
BELCHER NOYES Justice of Peace
A true Copy
Att. WILLIAM COOPER, Town Clerk
Boston January 17. 1764
I Thomas Williston of Boston and of lawful Age do hereby
testify and declare That by direction from the Selectmen of said
Town on the fourth of this Instant at 2 O'Clock in the Afternoon
of said Day ; the Bed & Bedding used in the Time of the Sickness
of Capt. Joseph Bulkley of the Small Pox being carefully done up
together was delivered by the Watchmen or Guard appointed at
said Buckleys House to two Persons belonging to M r . Thomas
Hartley Keeper of the Pest House on Rainsfords Island, and was
instantly put on board the Boat of said Hartleys sent up for that
purpose, said Bed or Bedding did not lay upon the Wharff, but
was with the utmost dispatch put on board said Boat which could
not in point of Time exceed two Minutes before it was put on board
said Boat ; And the utmost care was taken that the Street and
Wharff at the same Time should be clear of any Persons that might
be exposed by the infection, and there was no one Person in view at
that Time to the best of my knowledge, for all which care and
caution special direction was given for that purpose by the Select-
men. As to the Report that one of M r . Dommetts Family saw the
Bed, said Person was sent into the House before said Bed was
taken out of the House, nor was it carried by said Dommetts Gate,
but down the Town Slip opposite to said Buckleys Door, and in-
stantly put on board the Boat.
THOMAS WILLISTON
Suffolk ss. Boston Jan y . 17, 1764
Then M r . Thomas Williston Personally appear'd and made
12 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Solemn Oatb to the truth of the within written deposition sub-
scribed by him taken at the desire of the Selectmen
before me
BELCHER NOYES Justice of Peace
A true Copy
att. WILLIAM COOPER, Town Clerk
[3.] M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Almshouse was directed
by two of the Selectmen to receive into that Hospital on the Prov-
ince Charge one Patrick Kenally who came from Hailifax in Cap'.
Bean, he having a lame Leg, and nothing where with to support
himself
M r . Foye Keeper of the Hospital at New Boston was Ordered to
receive Elizabeth Carver, sent there on suspicion of having taken
the Small Pox ; she having imprudently made a visit to M r . Labree
who is extreamly ill with that Distemper.
Information was given the Selectmen that it was suspected the
Small Pox was at M r . Jchabod Willistons House, in Marlborough
Street, whereupon one of the Selectmen went to said House taking
D r . Cast with him, and found that one of his Children had the
Distemper, and four others were to have it. The Selectmen
having persuaded M r . Williston to consent that his Wife & Chil-
dren should be removed to the Hospital at New Boston, it was
accordingly done at 12. OClock this Night.
M r . Williston having Reported to us that M. Adams who has
been for a few Days sick of the Small Pox, died this Evening
the following Orders were given him.
Boston, January 17.
M r . Thomas Williston
You having Reported to us [4.] mat
M. Adams who has been for some Days past sick of the Small
Pox, died this Evening, Our Orders are that you get the Corps
into a Tarr'd Sheet and Coffin as soon as may be, and that in the
dead of the Night you bury the same in a Grave take the utmost
care in the burial in every particular let a Man go before the
Corps to give notice to anyone that may be passing those who
carry the Body or enter the House to receive the same must not
fail shifting and cleansing themselves. Tbe Guards must be still
kept up at the House, and those within must take care not to burn
anything that has Infection We shall give you farther directions
as to the Bed, Bedding and Things in the House.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Tuesday Night 11 OClock
At a Meeting of the Select men, Jan y . 18, 1764, A.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Information was given the Selectmen that M r . Pease and two
of his Children were taken with the Small Pox at their House near
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 13
the Rope Walks, and a little above M r . [5.] Paxtons House As
He would not consent to a removal Orders were given that the
House be shut up, and a Flag put out as a signal of Infection ;
and M r . John Ware was appointed a Watch for said House, who
hud Orders given him in the usual form.
M r . Warner living in Fish Street informed the Selectman that
two of his Children were this Morning taken down with the Small
Pox, and that he had one other Child liable to the Distemper,
As he would not consent to their being removed directions were
given, that the House be shut up, and a Flag put out as a signal
of Infection.
Daniel Dounaley Appointed a Watch at the above House, and
the Town Clerk was directed to give him his Orders accordingly.
D r . Doubt this Morning the Selectmen that one Gardner living
at the Widow Jervis's House near the North Battery, was taken
with the Small Pox, He had it bad and is in poor suffering Cir-
cumstances whereupon the House was shut up, and a Flag put
out as a signal of Infection Application was made to M r . Whit-
well one of the Overseers to supply the Necessarys, that may be
required for the Sick Person.
AI r . M c . Larry was Appointed a Watch for M". Jervis's House
and the Town Clerk was directed to furnish him with the neces-
sary Orders.
[6.] John Sergeant Appointed a Watch for M r . Adams House,
and he had Orders given him in the usual form.
Information having been given the Selectmen that an Infant of
M. Adams's who deceased with the Small Pox, was suffering for
want of a Breast immediate enquiry was made for a Wet Nurse,
and one was found at M r . Tuckermans who had a good Breast of
Milk, who at the request of the Selectmen readily parted with her
upon Condition that she should be returned to his Family when
he acquainted them that he svanted her. The Nurse whose Name
was Burnet was accordingly sent to M r . Adams's House to take
the care of his Child.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan 17 . 1764. P.M.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
D r . Cast informed the Selectmen that a Child of M r . Nazaro's
living in Fish Street, has the Small Pox out upon him as He
would not consent that it should be removed to the Hospital ; Or-
ders were given, that the [7.] House be shut up immediately, and
a Flag put out as a signal of Infection James Martin was ap-
pointed a Watch for said House, and the Town Clerk was directed
to give him his Orders.
Ichabod Williston appointed a Watch for the Hospital at New
Boston, and the Town Clerk was directed to give him his Orders.
14 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y 19, 1764.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
The following Advertisement was sent Mess". Drapers this Morn-
ing for a place in his Paper.
Boston, Jan y . 19, 1764. 10 Clock A.M.
The Public are hereby Notified that the Small Pox is now in
fourteen Houses in this Town all of which are situated in Fish
Street near where the first Person who had the Distemper dwelt,
except M r . Labrees by Rev d . Andrew Elliots Church, M r . Halls
in Paddys Alley North of Mill Bridge, M. Jervis's near the
North Battery and M r . Peases at the [8.] Head of Greys Rope
Walk ; at all these Places Flags are put out, and Guards placed to
prevent a further spread of the Infection
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER, Town Clerk.
M r . Edward Ireland appointed an Out-Guard as a further pre-
caution against the spread of the Small Pox, and the following
Orders were given him.
Boston, January 19. 1766. [sic.]
.M r . Edward Ireland.
It being of the utmost consequence that Endeavors should be
still used to prevent the further spread of the Small Pox. We
have appointed you an Out-Guard, and you are to take your Sta-
tion near D r . Clark's House, and our directions to you are that
you examine every Person passing by you, whether they have had
the Small Pox, and if they answer that they have not had it, or
you should suspect that they have not, you are then to prevent
their proceeding by all proper methods. We depend upon your
behaving with great care and faithfulness, in your Watch, and on
your so doing we shall make you a proper allowance for your ser-
vice.
By Order of the Selectmen.
WILLIAM COOPER, Town Clerk.
[9.] M r . M c Near appointed one of the Out-Guards and his
Station ordered to be by Deacon Tnders, and the same directions
were given him, as was the other Out-Guard.
D r . Cast informed the Select men that a Child of M. Brights
living in Fish Street was taken down with the Small Pox. As they
would not consent to its being removed, Orders were given, that
the House be shut up &c. And a Watch was appointed for said
House the Watchmans name, Thomas Demerry.
The Select men being apprehensive that some of the inhabitants
might go upon the practice of Inoculating their Family s, if the In-
fected House should come up to the number of twenty ; it was
thought proper to send the following Letter to M r . Thorn' Gushing
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 15
one of our Representatives, who is now at Cambridge where the
General Court now sets on acco* of the Small Pox, being in Boston.
Boston January 19, 1764.
M r Thomas Gushing
Sir,
We find the Law which obliges the Inhabitants to inform the
Selectmen when the Small Pox breaks out in their Familys, is of
no force so soon as twenty Familys are infected with it ; Now as
this Distemper is but in few Houses except [1O.] the Neighbour-
hood in Fish Street, we apprehend that there should be Twenty
Familys Infected yet it might be at least check'd for some length
of Time should our care be continued, otherwise Persons will im-
mediately go into Inoculation and spread it all over the Town as
soon as that Circumstance takes place. We therefore refer it to
you and the rest of the Boston Seat whether it may not be expe-
dient to have something done by the General Court respecting this
matter immediately. This comes to you by an Express who will
bring us an answer. We are
Your Brethren in Office & Hum. Serv 1 .
JOHN SCOLLAY.
BENJAMIN AUSTIN.
SAMUEL SEWALL.
EZEKIEL LEWIS.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 19. 1764. P.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
The following Letter is in answer to the above wrote M r Gush-
ing
Cambridge, Jan^ 19. 1764
Gentlemen
I have communicated your Letter [11.] to the Boston Members
and they think it not adviseable to m:ike any new Provisions
relative to the Small Pox, unless the mind of the Town was known
on this Head, we earnestly desire your best care to prevent the
Infections spreading
Your Humble Servant
THOMAS GUSHING
To The Select men of Boston.
M r . Petit living in Fish Street informed the Selectmen that his
Child was taken with the Small Pox, As he could not be per-
suaded to consent to a removal He was directed to shut up his
House and put out a Flag as a signal of Infection.
M r . Philip Carrel appointed a Guard for the above House,
and Orders were given him in the common form.
The Town Clerk was directed to give M r . David Osborne one of
the Guard, an Order upon M r . Alexander Boyes for four feet of
Wood.
M". Priscilla Fowle was sent by the Selectmen to M r . Jervis's
16 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
House, as a Nurse for M r . Gardner who has the Small Pox there,
and is in want of proper help.
It having been Reported to the Selectmen that M r . Chase living
in Frog Lane has the Small Pox, and that it was suspected he bad
received the same by Inoculation [12.] D r . Whitworth was im-
mediately sent for & directed to see said Person and examine. into
the Ground of this Report.
D r . Whitworth attended, and acquainted the Selectmen that
agreeable to their Directions he had seen M r . Chase and can assure
them that there is nothing in the Report of his having the Small
Pox or being Inoculated.
D r . Cast informed the Select men that M r . Green in Black Horse
Lane has a Servant Boy sick of the Small Pox ; as he could not
be perswaded to consent to his being removed, the Shop was
ordered to be shut a Flag to be put out as a signal of Infection
and M r . Michael Ryan was appointed a Guard for said House
and Orders given him accordingly.
M r . Whitcomb the Watch at M. Trefoys House having be-
haved in a noisy turbulent manner M r . Williston was directed
to acquaint him, that the Selectmen had dismissed him from that
service.
The following was wrote M r . Gushing in reply to his Letter en-
tred on the other side.
Boston January 19 th 1 764
M r . Thomas Gushing
Sir
We received yours but still we are of the
mind that it is of the utmost importance that something should be
done by the Court concerning what we wrote you, its possible by
the continuance of our [12^.] Power although twenty Families
should be taken down we may yet stop the progress of the Infec-
tion, at least so far as to keep it back for some Time ; the advan-
tage of which to the Town has often been mentioned by the most
approved Physicians. All we aim at is to have the power only for
the present immergency : The situation of the Small Pox now is
very different from what it ever was, it being so much in Families
that are all in a Cluster, and probably they may all get through
without spreading it further, as People are now more cautious
themselves than they were at first, We would have you show both
the Letters, to the Secretar3' and consult him upon them, If any-
thing is done you must do it immediately as there is seventeen
Familys down and People stand ready to Inoculate
Your Humble Serv".
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
EZEKIEL LEWIS
Selectmen of Boston
Boston Jan y . 19. 1764
The Selectmen having taken into consideration the difflcultys the
Inhabitants must be under for want of Wood and other Firing if
the Small Pox should spread before the Spring advances ; ap
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 17
pointed M r . Lewis to visit the several Wharfingers and to desire
them not to let more [12^.] Than four or six Feet of Wood be
carried to any one Person that no such Families as are now in want
may have a present supply.
The Selectmen wrote M r . Gushing the state of the Town with
respect to the Small Pox, and desired him to lay the same before
the General Court now sitting at Cambridge.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 20, 1764. A.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq..
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
M r . Petit attended, and informed the Selectmen, that the Doc-
tors who had just now visited his Child, which was supposed to
have the Small Pox, are of Opinion, that it has not got that Dis-
temper, and that its complaints were wholly occasioned by its
Teeth ; whereupon Orders were given to take down the Flag and
dismiss the Guard.
The Select men having prevailed with M r . Adams to consent
that his Child should be removed from his House to the Hospital
at New Boston, they at about 12. OClock that Night took M r .
Williston and a number of hands with the Sedan to said House,
when they received the Wet Nurse and Child and carried them to
said Hospital [13.] Those who remained of the Famiy were
directed to continue Smoking and cleansing the House, Bed Bedding
&c. uutill the Selectmen are satisfied that they clear of Infection.
Mess". Scollay and Austin went to M r . Greens House to en-
deavor the removal of his Servant to the Hospital, provided it was
the Opinion of the Physicians that it might be done without
endangering his Life. D r . Whitworth and Cast were the Gentle-
men consulted, the latter was of the mind that a removal must
endanger Life, the former declared that if it was a Child of his
own he would remove it, and that the safety of the Town required
its being done Those Gentlemen then waited upon his Honor the
Lieutenant Governor who in the Morning had offered M r . Austin
to issue a Warrant for the removal of the aforesaid Person, and
acquainted him with, the Opinion of the Doctors, and that the Lad
himself as well as his friends were quite averse to his being
removed They then desired his Honors Opinion upon the Case,
but he seemd diffident as to the power of the Selectmen to remove
him under such Circumstances His Honors Opinion was likewise
desired as to the Power of the Selectmen to Impress any House
that may be occupied, or to remove Persons who had not had the
Small Pox, out of their own [14.] Houses to others without their
consent, when they should apprehend, that the safety of the Town
required it. But his Honor declined giving a sudden answer on
this head.
Mess. Ryan & Carrol were appointed a Watch for M r . Greens
House, and the Town Clerk was directed to give them Orders in
writinsr as usual.
18 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Information having been given the Selectmen that M r . Gardner
near the North Battery died this Morning of the Small Pox the
following Orders were given M r . Willistou relative to his buryal.
Boston, January 20, 1764
M r . Thomas Williston
Information being given us that m r . Gard-
ner near the North Battery who had been for some time sick of
the Small Pox, died this morning. Our Orders are that you get
the Corps into a Tarr'd Sheet & Coffin as soon as may be, and that
between the Hours of 12 and 1 O'Clock this Night you bury the
same in a Grave ; let a Man go before the Corps at some distance
to give notice to anyone that may be passing ; Those who carry
the Corps or enter the House to receive the same must not fail
shifting and cleansing themselves The Guard must still con-
tinue their Duty at the House, and you must direct those within
not to burn anything that has Infection Your utmost care is
required in every particular.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
[15.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 20, 1764. P.M.
.Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Mess. Scollay and Austin are Appointed to accompany his
Honor the Lieutenant Governor, this Afternoon at 4 O'Clock, to
M r . Greens House in Black Horse Lane, where he has a Servant
sick of the Small Pox, who cannot be removed in order to per-
suade those who inhabit the Infected House and have not had the
Distemper, to move out of it, to some place of more safety, as
also those in the Neighborhood who may be in like danger of tak-
ing the Infection, to do the same.
Mess. Scollay and Austin Reported to the Selectmen that they
together with His Honor the Lieuetent Governor had been at M r .
Greens House, and prevailed with the People there and in other
Familys exposed, to remove, provided they can be any ways
accommodated with Places to dwell in.
The General Court now sitting at Cambridge having this Morn-
ing in consequence of the Representation made to them by the
Selectmen on the Yesterday ; Enacted a Law to prevent the
immediate spread of of the Small Pox in this Town, by a too
hasty Inoculation. [16.] Voted, that Mess Green and Russell
be desired, that they immediately Print off One Thousand Copy's
of said Law, and that the Constables of this Town, be directed to
disperse the same amongst the Inhabitants on the Morrow.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y 21. 1764. A.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 19
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
M r . Scaramel attended and informed the Selectmen that a Ser-
vant of his had the Small Pox out upon him at his House near
M r . Pembertons Church the Selectmen could not prevail upon
him, to consent that his Negro should be removed, they therefore
Ordered the House to be shut up, and a Flag to be put out as a
signal of Infection, and appointed Edward Dimpsey a "Watch for
said House, who had written Orders given him in the usual form.
The following Writing was delivered M r . James Sherman.
Whereas M r . James Sherman at the desire of the Selectmen
has moved himself a Child for the present out of his Honse in
Black Horse Lane that is infected with y e Small Pox. The Select-
men do agree to pay to said Sherman whatever extraordinary
charge he may be at in so doing
JOHN SCOLLAY
SAMUEL SEWALL
EZEKIEL LEWIS
Selectmen of Boston
Boston Jan 7 . 21. 1764.
[17.] The following Writing was given M r . Isaac Mas-
singham.
Whereas M r . Isaac Massingham has at the desire of the Select
men moved his Family for the present out of the House in Black
Horse Lane that is infected with the Small Pox. the Selectmen
do agree to pay the Rent of the House he goes from untill his
return, and to pay the Expence of his moving his Family and Fur-
niture to and from the House he is going into, and to pay the
Expence of a Doctor, if there should be occasion for one.
JOHN SCOLLAY for himself & the rest of the Selectmen.
Boston Jan*. 21, 1764
This Day the Selectmen inclosed in a Letter to M r . Thomas
Gushing, the present state of the Small Pox in this Town to be
communicated to the General Court still sitting at Cambridge.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan 7 . 21. 1764, P.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq."!
It being thought veiy necessary, for preventing the spread of
the Small Pox, that M r . Scammels Negro be [18.] Removed, the
following Letter was sent D r . John Perkins who attends said Ser-
vant.
Boston, Jan 7 . 21. 1764
Sir.
We received your information concerning M r . Scammels
Servant, his Master is averse to his being removed to the Hospital,
we should be glad of your Opinion whether he may be removed
without endangering his Life, and if its your mind we shall take
20 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
it as a favor if you would use your Influence to persuade M r .
Scammel to it.
Your Humble Servants
THE SELECTMEN.
D r . Perkins.
The Selectmen received a Letter from D r . Perkins in reply to
the above, acquainting them, that he had in cornplyance with their
request endeavoured to perswade M r . Scammell to consent to his
Servant being removed, but without effect, he being still abso-
lutely against its being done.
D r . Doubt attended and informed the Selectmen that a Lad of
M r . Walters in Paddys Alley had the Symptoms of the Small Pox
upon him. The Select men having obtain'd consent for his re-
moval, he was accordingly removed this Day to the Hospital at
New Boston.
Information was given the Selectmen that M>. Andersons Son
in Fish Street who has been some time sick of the Small Pox died
this Day at Noon where upon the following Orders were given
M r . Williston, relative to his Buryal [ 19.} and that of any others
that may decease of the Distemper before the Guards are taken off
the Infected Houses.
Boston. January 21, 17G4.
M r . Thomas Williston.
M r . Andersons Son who has had the Small
Pox for sometime past having deceased this Day & being appre-
hensive it may be the fate of some others now sick of the Distem-
per Our Orders to you respecting the Buiyals Are That you
get the Corps of all such into a Tarr'd Sheet and Coffin as soon :is
may be after their decease, and that between the Hours of 12
O'clock at Night and 4 O'Clock in the Morning you bury the same
in a Grave in one of our burying Grounds, such as die to the
Northward of the Bridge at the North and others at the South
Buryal places. Let a Man always go before the Corps at some
distance to give notice to any One that may be passing those
who carry the Corps, or enter the House to receive the same, must
not fail shifting and cleansing themselves, and you must caution
those who belong to them, not to burn any Thing that has
Infection Your utmost care is required in every particular.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 22 d , 17G4. A.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
[2O.] Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Information was given the Selectmen that a Negro Servant of
M r . Bradfords on Columns Wharff died at 3 O'Clock this Morn-
ing whereupon M r . Willistou was directed to put the Corps
immediately into a Tarr'd Sheet & Coffin, and that the same be
Interred this Night, he observing in every respect the Written
Orders lately given him relative to such Bnryals.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1704. 21
The Select" being informed, that M r . Carrol one of the Watch
appointed for M r . Greens House in Black Horse Lane had behaved
with negligence M r . Sweetser was directed to acquaint him that
they had dismissed him from that service.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 22 d , 1764. Sabbath
Evening.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Consent having been obtained therefor, M". Gardner and her
three Children were by direction of the Selectmen removed the last
Night from M r . Jervis House which was much infected, to the
Hospital at New Boston on supposition that they had taken the
Distemper.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 22 d . 1764
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
The following Advertizemeut was sent the several Printers for a
place in their Papers.
Boston January 23 d . 1764
9 O'Clock A.M.
The Public are herby Notified that there are now but thirteen
Familys in Town in which any are sick of the Small Pox, at all
these places Flags are kept out ; Care is taken that those Houses
in which Persons have died or from which they have been removed,
should be so smoked and cleansed, as to prevent any Infection
being received therefrom.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Ordered, that the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Five Shillings and Nine Pence p. Bushel for Wheat, and
four Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges,
Pains, and Livelihood, which is computed, as follows Viz'.
Of Penny White Loaf 7 -
Wheaten 11 - 4
Houshold 15 -
Two Peny White Loaf 15
Two Peny Wheaten Loaf 1-6-8
Houshold 1 - 14 -
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4-4-8
Houshold 5 - 11 - 8
Of Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 8*9-
Houshold 11 - 6
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1-11
N.B. 7 Biskets must weigh 1-14
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat ) 2-13
^ Rye Meal must weigh j
22 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 24, 1764. P.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
M r . Williston informed the Selectmen that M. Warren who
has had the Small Pox at her House near the Rev d . M r . Pember-
tons Church, died this Afternoon of that Distemper, whereupon
M r . Williston was directed to put the Corps immediately into a
Tarred Sheet and Coffin, and that the same be Interred this Night,
he observing in every respect the written Orders given him relative
to such Buryals.
Information having been given the Selectmen [23.] that at
about 5 O'Clock in the Evening, M r . Labree died of the Small Pox
at his House near the Rev d . M r . Elliots church directions were
given M r . Williston to bury him immediately, agreable in every
respect to his written Orders.
M r . Brick and about ten other Persons all Heads of Fnmilys
dwelling at the North End of the Town, attended this Evening,
when they represented to the Selectmen that they apprehended
from the situation of their Houses in respect of the infected places,
they were greatly exposed to receive the Small Pox in the natural
way, which was now attended with great Mortality, unless they
were permitted to Inoculate their Familys immediately they there-
fore pra3 - ed the Selectmen to take this matter into consideration
and afford them the best advice under their present Circum-
stances.
The Selectmen having considered of the above acquainted M r .
Brick and the others with him, that as there was not that number
of Familys infected with the Small Pox, which the old Law makes
necessary before liberty be given to Inoculate, they could not
especially as by the new Law the number was enlarged, grant
them the liberty pray'd for.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 24. 1764.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
[24:.] Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
M r . Roach living at the bottom of Cold Lane acquainted the
Selectmen that a Child of his about twenty Months old was
taken with the Small-Pox M r . Lewis together with D r . Whitworth
went to the House and used many Arguments to presuade the
Mother to consent to its being removed, but in vain Orders
were then given that the House be shut, and a Flag put out as
a signal of Infection, and Robert McNear was appointed a Guard
for said House, and Directions given him accordingly.
Two Letters were this Morning sent M r Thorn 9 . Gushing by M r .
Green who is imploy'cl by the General Court now sitting at Cam-
bridge, giving the State of the Town with respect to the Small
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 23
Pox, and the following Memorial was inclosed him, to make such
use of as he may Judge proper.
Province of Massachusetts Bay,
To His Excellency Francis Barnard Esq. Cap'. General and
Governor in Chief in and over his Majestys Province afores d .
The Hon ble his Majestys Councils & the Hon ble House of Represen-
tatives in General Court [25.] Assembled at Cambridge in the
County of Middlesex the twenty fourth Day of Jan y . One Thou-
sand seven Hundred & sixty-four.
The Memorial of the Selectmen of the Town of Boston in the
County of Suffolk
Humbly Sheweth
That God in his holy Providence is threatning to visit the said
Town with a contagious and mortal Sickness, the Small Pox, which
in its progress will be very distressing to the multitude of their
Poor and nedy Famitys, and the general Calamity will be greatly
aggravated to them by their want of means to meet the Distemper
in the most salutary way, or to supply themselves with such
Necessaries without which they must suffer it any way that it may
come upon them. Their Neighbors in better circumstances who
must share with them the common distress, cannot afford that
relief they were wont to at such Times, having been overdone
with heavy Taxes, and many of them straightened by heavy losses.
The Town Officers have no Fund to go to for their help, there
being no money in the Town Treasuiy. The Taxes have been
such for years past that what with the difflciency for years past
from Abatements to Persons who have made it appear they were
over rated on the Province Town & County Taxes which all [26.]
Came out of the Town Tax ; and what with the difficulty others
have found in raising Money to pay their Assessment the Town is
above twelve Months short of paying their necessary charges,
whereof a great proportion is the maintenance of their Poor, for a
considerable part of which the Town is now obliged pay Interest.
Under these distressing Circumstances give us leave to ask the
Compassion of your Excellency and Honors to the Poor of the
Town of Boston so far as to grant such a Sum of Mouy to be put
into the Hands of the Overseers of the Poor of said Town for their
Relief as your Excellency and Honors may in your Wisdom Judge
meet and your Memorialists shall in duty bound ever pray &c.
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
EZEKIEL LEWIS
NATHANIEL THWING
Selectmen of Boston
M r . Vose who Leased a Stall in the Market, came this Morning
and acquainted the Selectmen, that being obliged on account of
the Small Pox, he should not hold said Stall any longer.
The following Writing was given the Pebreenes for the Select-
men of Cambridge
Boston Jan y . 20, 1764
Gentlemen
[27.] Charles Pebreen an Accadian his Mother and five
24 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Sisters have been assigned this Town, their fears of the Small
Pox induced them to hire a House in Cambridge. If they should
become a charge while with you we will receive them again or sat-
isfy you for the same.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen of Boston, Jan y . 24. 1764 P.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezckiel Lewis Esq.
On the seventeenth of this Instant one John Gray a Shoemaker
in this Town, employ'd as a Guard at M r . Mon Warren's House
was sent for at half after 10 O'Clock at Night to assist in the re-
moval of a Person to the Hospital, while waiting for that purpose
he suddenly started up and told the Selectmen that he had seen
M rs . Adams who died of the Small that Evening ; jthere was some
resentment express'd against this behavior, and he was questioned,
what could induce him to [28.] Go into an infected Chamber, he
answered that he did it inadvertently upon hearing the Woman
was dead, as he was upon an errand to the said Adams for Balm
while he was thus interrogated M r . Williston and others came in
and give information to the same purpose from whence it was
concluded that he would not have acquainted the Selectmen with
his conduct had he not apprehended, it would be done by those
Persons who had detected him ; He consented to be smoked and
cleansed, and the Watch at the Dock were ordered to take him
and see it done effectually he notwithstanding endeavour'd to
make his escape but was prevented, he pretended that no Victuals
had been given him that Day, and pray'd that he might go home
and refresh himself, but was refused.
The next Day information was given by M r . Thomas AVilliston
that the Nurses at M. Adams's particularly M. Fennisee ac-
quainted him that the said Gray came up into the Chamber where
M rs . Adam Corps lay telling them that the Selectmen had sent
him to see M r9 . Adams, and 'going up to the Corps, he rubbed a
Paper upon the Arm saying these are the Sclectmens Orders,
which behavior of his appeared to them very strange and extraor-
dinary Upon hearing this M r . Sweetser was sent to enquire of
m r . Mon Warren whether he had sent the said Grey to M r . Adama
for Balm and whether he had refused him Victuals the Day be-
fore To which Questions it was returned that the said Gray was
not [29.] Sent for Balm ; and that he had Chocolat in the Morn-
ing and Roast Beef at Noon given him. The said Gra}' coming to
the Chamber for his pay just after this information was given was
again detained, and Complaint made to M r . Justice Dana as fol-
lows Viz'.
Boston January 18, 1764.
Sir,
We the Subscribers Selectmen of Boston enter our complaint
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 25
against John Gray of this Town Shoemaker for that when he had
offered himself as a Guard to prevent any Person entring into M r .
Daniel Mon Warrens House in which his Wife was sick of the
Small Pox, did in direct violation of our written Orders leave his
Station and enter into M r . Adams House Just after his Wife de-
ceased of said Distemper, and took hold of her Corps and as the
Nurses say took his written Orders and rubbed them on the
deceaseds Arm, and all as we apprehend with a malicious design
to spread the Infection of the Small Pox
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEW ALL
EZEKIEL LEWIS
Selectmen of Boston
To M r . Justice Dana
In consequence of the above the said Gray was sent to and now
confined in the Stone Jayl.
At a Meetinglbf the Selectmen, Jan y . 25. 1764.
[SO.] Present
John Scollay Esq
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
M r . Williston acquainted the Selectmen that a Child of M r .
Briglits in Fish Street which had been sick of the Small Pox some
Days past, died this Morning whereupon M r . Williston was
directed to proceed in the buryal &c. agreeable to his Written
Orders.
M r . Abel Badger living near Charlestown Ferry informs the
Selectmen that he had taken into his House as a Tenant one God-
frey and Wife.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 26 1764. A.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
The following Advertisement was this Morning sent Mess".
Draper for a place in their Papers.
Boston January 26, 1764 9 o'Clock A.M.
Publick Information is hereby given that there are now but
Eleven Familys in Town in which are any sick [31.] Of the Small
Pox ; at all these Places Flags are kept out, Care is taken that
those Houses in which Persons have died, or from which they have
been removed, should be so smoked and cleansed as to prevent
any Infection being received therefrom
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
This Morning a Letter was sent M r . dishing at Cambridge giving
26 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
him on a'ccount of the state of the Small Pox, in order to be com-
municated to the General Court.
M r . Sergeant who had been imploy'd as a Guard at M r . Adams's
House in Fish Street was this Morning dismissed from that ser-
vice, it being apprehended that from the care taken to smoke and
cleanse the House the keeping up the Watch would be a needless
expence.
M r . Curtis who had been eraploy'd as a Guard at M r . Brad-
fords House in Fish Street was this morning dismissed from
that service, the House having been sufficiently smoked and
cleansed.
M. Labree whose Husband died lately of the Small Pox, was
this Morning with her children removed to the Hospital at New
Boston, she consenting thereto and the House having been well
smoked and cleansed, M r . Ash who had been imploy'd as a Guard
was dismissed that service.
[32.] M r . Williston informed the Selectmen that a Negro of
M r . Scammeis living near the Rev d . M r . Pembertons Meeting
House died last night of the Small Pox, whereupon the proper
Directions were given for the Burial, of the Corps this Night.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 27, 1764 a.m.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis, Esq.
M r . Dunn, employed as a Guard at Cap*. Halls House in
Paddys Alley informed the Selectmen that the said Hall had
just died in a very sudden manner, whereupon M r . Williston
was directed to see that the Corps was put into a Tarr'd Sheet
and Coffin, and that the same be buried this Night, agreable to
the Written Orders given him for such Funerals. [Note in margin
"M r . Dunn Dead of the Small Pox," probably a clerical error.
W. H. W.]
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y 27, 1764. P.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
[33.] The Selectmen being informed that a Child of M r . Ben-
jamin Eustis's who went with his Family to Cambridge that he
might escape the Small Pox, was just brought to Town on suspi-
cion of having that Distemper. M r . Williston was sent to said
Eustices's to enquire into the truth of the above Report, and
found it to be as was represented, and that he would not suffer his
Child to be removed from his House situated near the Mill Pond
the said child was removed from Cambridge to this Town by a
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 27
"Warrant from Governor and Council. A Flag was ordered out as
a signal of Infection, and Nicholas Murphy was appointed a
Watch for said House and Orders given him accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y 28. 1764.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
This Morning the State of the Town with respect to the Small
Pox, was forwarded to our Representatives at Cambridge to be
laid before the General Court.
M r . Thomas Hartley Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Is-
land, having agreable to Order, brout up his Boat. M r . Williston
was directed to deliver to M r . Hartleys People [31:.] At 12
O'Clock at Night the Beds Bedding &c. from Mess". Labree
Gardner, Anderson, Bradford, Adams & Scammels Houses, that
the same may be carried down to the Island for a more thorough
airing and cleansing, all which were delivered the last Night in
the most careful manner.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of John
Sergeant for Two Pounds eight Shillings and eight Pence being
for his Wages as a Guard at the Houses infected with the Small
Pox p. Account.
A Draft on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Peter Curtis for
Two Pounds, six Shillings and Eight pence being for his Wages as a
Guard &c. at the Houses Infected with the Small Pox p.
Account.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Michael
Ash for Two pounds twelve Shillings being in full of his Wages
as a Guard at the Infected Houses p. Account.
A Draft was made on m r . Treasurer Jeffries in favour fo Thomas
and John Williston for Seven Pounds ten Shillings and eight pence
being for Services in the Small Pox p. Account.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of David
Lenox, for two Pounds, it being for digging ten Graves, for Per-
sons who deceased with the Small Pox p. Account
[i5.] A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of
John llolbrook for One Pound, six Shillings lawful Money, being
for services in the Small Pox p. Acco 1 .
Orders were given Mess". Gardner, Scammel, Labree, Bradford,
Anderson and Adams to open the Windows of their Houses this
Night at 12 O'Clock and that they be shut again before Day.
Patrick M c .Lary was directed to leave the Watch at M r . Gard-
ners House, it being apprehended the same is now free from
Infection.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 29 l . 1764. Sabbatb
Evening.
28 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Last Night died and was buried M r . Roachs Child whose House
is at the bottom of Cold Lane, those precautions was taken in the
Burial, by M r . Williston which are enjoin'd him in his written
Orders.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 30. 1764. A.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
[36.] Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
The following Advertisement was sent the Printers this Morning
to be published in their Papers of this Day.
Boston January 30. 1764 9 OClock A.M.
Publick Information is hereby given, that there are now but nine
Familys in Town, in which are any sick of the Small Pox ; at all
these Places Flags are kept out. Care is taken that those Houses
in which Persons have died, or from which they have been removed,
should be so smoked and cleansed as to prevent any Infection
being received therefrom.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
This Morning the Selectmen received a Letter from D r . John
Perkins acquainting them that M r . Eustiss Child which was brought
into this' Town from Cambridge on Fryday last on suspicion of
having the Small Pox, had not that Distemper, but only the
Chicken Pox.
Upon the above information the Clerk was directed to make an
alteration in the Advertisement sent the several Printers relative
to the Small Pox, and they were accordingly altered in Mess".
Fleets and Green and Russells Papers, but Mess". Edes and Gills
Paper being before that struck off, it could not be done there.
The Advertisement in Green & Russells Paper [37.] Was Dated
January 30 th . 1764. 10 OClock and the number of Familys in
which were any said to have the Small Pox was reduced from
Nine to Eight being all that are now visited with that Distemper.
The Person who was admitted into Cap*. Halls House as an
Assistant while he lay sick of the Small Pox having been smoked
and cleansed, and a fresh shift of Cloaths provided for him, was
dismiss' d from that service.
It having been Reported to the Selectmen that M r . Brick had
Inoculated his Child, he was sent for and examined, but denied
that any of them had been Inoculated.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Patrick
McLary for three Pounds six Shillings being for services in the
Small Pox. p. Account
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 29
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Nicholas
Murphy for Nine Shillings and four Pence being for services in
the Small Pox p. Account.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of David
Osborne for Four Pounds two Shillings being for services in the
Small Pox p. Account.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Edward
Ireland for One Pound, three Shillings being for services in the
Small Pox p. Account.
[38.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 30 1764. P.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor Priscilla
Fowle imploy'd as a Nurse to one of the sick of the Small Pox, for
One Pounds, p. Account.
Passed upon several Accounts brought in against the Town
for which the Town Clerk was directed to give his Drafts on the
Treasury.
Information was given at the Selectmen by M r . Williston that
M rs . Adams Infant at the Hospital at New Boston died there of a
Fever this Morning, where upon he was directed to bury the
Corps this night.
It being apprehended by the Selectmen that Mess. Adams's
Labrees Gardners and Bradfords Houses have been so smoked
and cleansed, as that there can be no danger of Infection The
Flags were ordered down, and the Guards dismissed from their
service at said Houses.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 31. 1764. A.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
[39.] Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of M.
Mary Jarvis for Thirteen Shillings and eight Pence being for sun-
drys supply'd the Sick of the Small Pox- p. acco'.
M r . Procter who keeps the Schooner Tavern in Fish Street
acquainted the Selectmen that a Maid in his House was supposed
to have the Small Pox, upon which he was urged by the Select
men to consent that she should be removed, and his answer is
expected in the afternoon.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 81. 1764 P.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
30 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
M r . Proctor this Afternoon sent the following Letter to the
Selectmen.
Gentlemen,
I have thought upon the affair, and am determined, not to have
my Children moved upon any account
Your Most Obed'. Hum. Serv*.
EDWARD PROCTER
[4O.] Upon M r . Procters refusing to have his Children moved
out of his House ; Orders were given that the same should be shut
and a Flag put out as a signal of Infection- and Edward Denesey
was appointed a Guard and Directions given him for his conduct.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 1, 1764
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin P^sq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
D r . Pecker came to the Selectmens Chamber & acquainted them
that all M rs . Doinmitts Children which had been sick of the Small
Pox, were now well and free from that Disorder where upon
Directions were given that the House Bedding &c should be
immediately well smoked & cleansed that so no Infection may be
received therefrom.
M r . Warren acquainted the Selectmen that one of his Children
had the appearance of the Small Pox upon him, upon which the
Guard had Orders not to let any Person but the Doctors enter
the House, and to take the same care in all respects as when the
Mother was sick of that Distemper.
[41.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 2 d . 1764.
Present
The following Advertisement was sent Mess. Drapers, for a
place in their paper- Viz*.
Boston Feb y . 2 d . 1764
9 O Clock A.M.
Publick Information is hereby given, That there are now but Nine
Families in Town in which are any sick of the Small Pox ; At
all these places Flags are put out- Care is taken that those
Houses in which Persons have died or from which they have been
removed, should be so smoked and cleansed, as to prevent any
Infection being removed therefrom.
By order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb y . 3 d . 1764
Present
Information was given the Select men that one Barber a Ser-
vant of M r . Newells the Cooper being near D r . Archibalds was
brought this Afternoon from Charlestown on suspicion of having
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 31
the Small Pox D r . Pecker was thereupon desired to visit said
Person, and Report to the Selectmen his Opinion who accordingly
Reported, that having examined his Symtoms he was satisfied that
he had not that Distemper, but an eruptive Disorder of another
kind.
[43.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb*. 4 1764
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Towing Esq.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of John
Hamburry for Two Pounds sixteen Shillings and one Peny, being
for services in the Small Pox, as p. his Account on File.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 5, 1764.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
D r . Whetworth having acquainted the Selectmen that one Clark
a Servant of his Excellency the Governors had the Symptoms of the
Small Pox M r . Cooper was directed to wait on his Excellency
and ask his consent for the removal of said Servant, which from a
regard to the safety of the Inhabitants was granted and said
Clark was accordingly removed this Afternoon to the Hospital at
New Boston.
[43.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, February 6, 1764.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
The following Advertisement was sent the several Printers for a
place in their Papers.
Boston February 6*. 1764, 9 o'Clock a.m.
Publick information is hereby given, that there are now but
Nine Familys in Town in which are any sick of the Small Pox ;
At all these Places Flags are kept out. Care is taken that those
Houses in which Persons have Died, or recovered, or from which
they have been removed should be so smoked and cleansed as to
prevent any Infection being received therefrom.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
M r . Paul Revere living near Dr. Clarks in Fish Street acquainted
the Selectmen that a Child of his has the Small Pox out upon it,
they could not prevail on him to consent to its being removed, there-
32 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
fore Ordered a Flag to be put out, and appointed Nicholas Mur-
phy as a Guard for said House who had Directions given him for
his Conduct in Writing.
[44.] Mr. Hartley the Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsford's
Island, attended and informed the Selectmen that one George
Baston who has had the Small Pox is now recovered, but so poor
that he cannot defray the Charge of his sickness &c. upon
which the Selectmen directed m r . Hartley to let the said Baston
leave the Island when he thought proper.
Voted, that the Town Clerk have a Draft on the Treasury for
Twenty-five Pounds on account of what is due to him for his ser-
vices in that Office.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Feb 7 7, 1764.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
M r . Bayes living near the North Battery, acquainted the Select
men that one of his children has taken the Small Pox ; he would
not consent to its removal, therefore Orders were given that a Flag
be put out of his House as a signal of Infection ; and Patrick
M c Lary was appointed a Watch, and Orders given him accord-
ingly-
At a Meeting of the Hon ble His Majesty's Justices of the Peace,
the Gentlemen the Selectmen, and the Overseers of [45.] The
Poor within the Town of Boston on Tuesday the 7th Day of Feb-
ruary A.D. 1764.
Present
The Hon ble Samuel Wells Esq.
Belcher Noyes Esq.
Edmund Quincy Esq.
John Tuder Esq.
William Story Esq.
Justices of the Peace.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Selectmen.
Isaac Smith Esq.
M r . Henry Bromfield
M r . William Whitwell
Cap*. Benjamin Hammatt
M r . Henderson Inches
John Barrett Esq.
Overseers of the Poor.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 3764. 33
A General Walk or Visitation of the Town, was then Agreed
upon to be attended on Fry day the 10th Day of February at 9
O'Clock in the Morning if the Weather [46.] Be suitable, if not
then on the Tuesday following being the 14th Instant and it is
also Agreed to meet at the Selectmens Chamber at 5 O'Clock in
the Evening of said Day to Report the State of the Town &c.
The Order or Sortment is as follows, Viz'.
Ward N. 1
John Steel Esq.
Cap'. Benjamin Hammett
Edmund Quincy Esq.
John Tuder Esq.
M r . Nathaniel Holmes
M r . Benjamin Harrod
Cap'. Sylas Atkins
Deacon Brown
John Welds Constable
Ward N. 2.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . William Whitwell
Cap'. Nathaniel Greenwood
M r . John Grant
Cap'. Fortesque Vernon
M r . Alexander Hill
M r . Jonathan Waters
Elisha Byles, Constable
Ward N. 3.
[47.] Foster Hutchinson Esq.
Joseph Gardner Esq.
M r . James Halsey
M r . Joseph Bradford
M r . Nathaniel Loring
Newman Greenough Esq.
James Thomas Constable
Ward N. 4,
John Barrett Esq.
John Scolla}^ Esq.
Samuel Grant Esq.
Ezekiel Goldthwait Esq.
M r . David Jeffries
John Cogswell Constable
Ward N. 5
Joshua Winslow Esq.
M r . Benjamin Dolbear
Thomas Tyler Esq.
M r . Henry Newman
M r . Alexander Chamberlain
34 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Cap*. William Holmes
M r John Kneeland
Matthew Wakefield Constable
[48.] Ward N. 6.
Belcher Noyes Esq.
Isaac Smith Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Grant Esq.
M r James Jackson
M r . John Smith
M r . Samuel Parkman
M r . Joseph How
Cap*. Benjamin Andrews
Augustus Hail, Constable
Ward N 7.
M r . Ebenezer Storer
M r . Joseph Waldo
M r . William Fairfield
M r . Timothy Newell
Samuel Sewall Esq.
William Darrington Constable
Ward, No. 8
William Story Esq.
Koyal Tyler Esq.
M r . Sam. Philips Savage
M r . Jonathan Pay son
M r . Joseph Edwards
Cap*. Samuel Downe
Nathaniel Thayer Constable
[49.] Ward N. 9
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Thomas Daws Esq.
Thomas Gushing Esq.
William Phillips Esq.
M r . John Mico Wendell
John Kinney Constable
Ward N. 10 & 11
John Hill Esq.
M r . Henry Bromfield
M r . Samuel Adams
M r . John Winslow
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Joseph Dowse Esq.
Jeremiah Green Esq.
M r . Nathaniel Gardner
M r . Thomas Gray
Edward Baker Constable
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 35
Ward N. 12
The Hon ble . Samuel "Wells Esq.
M r . Henderson Inches
M r . Soloman Kneeland
M r . Thomas Foster
M r . Peter Johonnett
[5Q.] M r . Samuel Demming
Deacon Benjamin Church
Francis Salmon Constable
And the Town Clerk is directed to give forth Copies of the above
Order or Sortment accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 8. 1764.
Present
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
This Afternoon there was a Constables Meeting &c. for the
choice of Jurors agreable to a warning for this purpose but
having received an Order from the Chief Justice not to proceed to
a choice at this Time, the Meeting was dissolved.
The Selectmen being informed that the Small Pox was again
broke out at M r . Halls House A Flag was ordered out as a
signal of Infection, and Michael Dun was appointed a Guard for
said House, and Orders given him of the common tenor.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of David
Lenox Jun r . for Six Pounds, being for services in the Small Pox
p. Account.
M r . Burdick having left the Town House M r . Timothy Ireland
was appointed Constable of said Watch [51.] And the Town
Clerk is directed to give him his Orders accordingly.
Complaint being made by a number of the Inhabitants that the
Chimnies of a House near the Green Dragon occupied by M rs .
Horskins and others are defective and dangerous Mess rs . Davis
and Fairfield were impower'd by Warrant to convey the same and
make return as soon as may be.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 9, 1764, A Draft was
made on M r Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Robert McNear for Four
Pounds Nine Shillings and four Pence, being for Services in the
Small Pox p. Acco*.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of
Mess". Thomas & John Williston for Twenty Pounds eighteen
Shillings and eight Pence being for service in the Small Pox p.
Account.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Timothy
Dunn for Seven Pounds eight Shillings and eight Pence, being for
Services in the Small Pox p. Acco*.
The following Advertisement was this morning sent Mess.
Draper, for a place in their Papers.
[52.] Boston February. 9, 1764. 9 O'Clock A.M.
Pnblick Information is here by given that there are but Nine
Families now in Town in which are any sick of the Small Pox ; at
36 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
all these Places Flags are kept out; Care is taken that those
Houses in which Persons have died or recovered, or from which
they have been removed, should be smoked and cleansed as to
prevent any Infection being received there from.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER
Town Clerk.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, February 10, 1764
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
M r . Williston was directed to dismiss the Guards from the
several Houses Viz*. M r . Matchets M r . Warners M r . Brights,
and M r . Deans ; those who have had the Small Pox in said
Persons Familys being recovered, and those Houses smoked and
cleansed.
James Martin who is a Guard at Nazaros had a 50 / of M r .
Sewall.
[53.] There having been a General Walk or Visitation of the
Town this Day, the Gentlemen that Attended met and Reported
the State of their several Wards, which was that they were
generally in good Order.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 11. 1764
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
M r . Ichabod Williston came to the Selectmens Chamber and
informed them that a Child of his at the Hospital which had been
sick of the Small Pox, died of that Distemper the last Night
whereupon Orders were given for its being buryed as soon as
possible.
Voted, that the Town Clerk have a Draft on M r . Treasurer
Jeffries for Thirteen Pounds six Shillings and eight Pence in part
for his service in the Small Pox.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 13- 1764.
Present
John Scolla}" Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
[54.] Ezekiel Lewis Esq
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
An Advertisement relative to the Small Pox, of the same Tenor
with the last dated the 9' Instant excepting that it mentioned
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 37
Eight instead of Nine Familys as having that Distemper, was this
Morning sent to all the Printers for a place in their Papers.
Information was given the Select men by D r . Kast that a Young
Woman who lived in Cap*. Deans House in Fish Street when the
Small Pox was there, and who had removed from thence to the
South part of the Town, having some Complaints on the Yester-
day, returned to the said Deans House, and that having seen her
this Da}* he is of the Opinion that she has the Small Pox.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb*. 15. 1764.
Present
Samuel Hews Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Complaint being made by a number of Inhabitants that the
Chimnies of a House in Ann Street occupied by M r . Leechman and
others are defective and dangerous
[55.] Mess. Williston Fairchild and Thomas Atkins were
impowered by Warrant to survey the same and make Return as
soon as may be.
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
Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston, duly
qualified and rateable at Twenty Pounds Estate to a single Rate, be-
side the Poll, to Convene at Faneuil Hall on Monday the twentyeth
Day of February Instant at 10. OClock in the Fore Noon, then
and there to consider of the Petition of a number of the Inhabi-
tants, setting forth the present difficultys of the Town by reason
of the Small Pox, and Praying that the Inhabitants may be forth-
with called to gether, that so the Town may come to such resolu-
tions in this matter as shall be thought most prudent ; As also
that the sense of the Town may be taken respecting the expediency
of permitting Inoculating Hospitals.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 17. 1764.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
[56.] Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
The Committee Appointed to survey M r . Leechmans Chimnies,
Reported as their Opinion that the Complaint was Just, and the
House in danger of being burned if any more is made ; Copys of
said Warrant & Return are as follows Viz'.
38 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston, February 14. 1764
Sirs
Complaints being made to us that the Chimnies of a House in
Ann Street Occupied by M r . Leechman and others, are insufficient
and dangerous, We do desire and impower you to survey the
same, and Report to use your Judgment concerning them
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
EZERIEL LEWIS
Selectmen of Boston
To Mess. William Fairfield and Thomas Atkins.
Boston Febuary 14. 1764
Agreable to the above we have view'd the Chhnnies Occupied
by M r . Leechman and others, find them very bad, and the House
in danger of being burned if any more fire is made.
WILLIAM FAIRFIELD
THOMAS ATKINS
To the Gentlemen Select men
[57.] Boston February 17. 1764
M r . Leechman
Upon Complaint made by a number of the Inhabitants of the
Town of defects in the Chimnies of the House Occupied by you we
issue our Warrant for a survey, a copy of the said Warrant you
have above.
Agreable to the directions of the Law in that case made and
provided, we hereby warn you not to make any Fires in said
Chimnies till the defects are cured either by amending repairing or
rebuilding said Chimnies, as you would avoid the penalty of said
Law.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
The House where M r . Dean and Family has the Small being
supposed to have considerable Infection, it was thought proper
for the safety of the Town to appoint David Lenox Jun r . as an
additional Guard, and the Clerk was directed to give him written
Orders M r . Townsend Constable of the North Watch was also
directed to relieve the Guard at 11. O. Clock at Night, and to
keep watch till Day break at which Time the other Guards are to
return.
The Committee appointed to survey M. Harskins Chimnies,
Reported, that they had before the Date of their Warrant at the
desire of M r . John Boreland view'd the House and Chimnies
Occupied by M rs . Harskins, found them much defective & Reported
the same to M r . Boreland who promised to repair them.
[58.] The following Advertisement was sent the several
Printers for a place in their Papers.
Boston, February 16. 1764
10 OClock A.M.
The Public are hereby informed, that those Persons who had
the Small Pox in Mess". Nazaros, Procter and Manwarrens
Familys in Fish Street, M r . Booths at the North Battery, and M r .
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 39
Peases at the Head of m r . Grays Rope Walk, are now well, and
the Houses are smoked and cleansing to prevent any Infection
there from. After the strictest enquiry and examination, it
appears that there are now but four Fainilys in which any are
sick of that Distemper, or that have the Symptoms of the viz'.
M r . Dean & M r . Rivers in Fish Street, a Child at M r Greens in
Black House Lane, and a Child of M r . Halls in Paddys Alley ;
so that the Reports of its being in other Places in Town are
without Foundation
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPEB Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb y . 18. 1764.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwiug Esq.
[59.] Information was given the Selectmen that a Child at
M. Glentworth near the Old North Meeting House was taken
with the Small Pox. As she could not be prevailed on to permit
the Childs being moved to the Hospital Order were given that the
House be shut up and a flag put out as a signal of Infection ; and
Daniel Donelly was appointed a Guard, who had Orders given
him in Writing of the common tenor.
M r . Tuckerman informed the Selectmen that be had in his
House a Child of M. Steven's who has for some Time been em-
ployed as a Wet Nurse at the Hospital ; and that he was very
desirous of having the Child with her, not being in Circumstances
to maintain it abroad, and being fearful of its taking the Small
Pox while she was there employ'd, whereupon
Voted, that the said M rs . Stevens be permitted to take her Child
to the Hospital, if she continues of the mind she is now in.
M r . Hartly Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island at-
tended and was Ordered by the Selectmen to take down to the
Island in his Boat the Bed M r . Pease made use of during his sick-
ness with Small Pox, in order for its being cleansed, smok'ed and
air'd.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in [6O.] Favor
of Thomas Demerry for Five Pounds ten Shillings being for ser-
vice in the Small Pox, as by his Account of particulars on File.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 18. 1764. P.M.
M r . Flag living near the Old North Meeting House acquainted
the Selectmen that one of his Children was taken with the Small
Pox they endeavoured to persuade him to consent to its being re-
moved, but in vain.
Ordered, that M r . Zachary Fowle have the Printing of the Noti-
fications for the Town Meeting to be held the 20' Instant.
40 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 19, 1764.
Sabbath Evening.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Voted, that the Rev d . D r . Sewell be desired to open the en-
suing Town Meeting with Prayer.
M r . Hitchburne acquainted the Selectmen that he apprehended
a Child of his had the Small Pox upon it, at his House near the
Rev d . M r . Pembertons Church.
[61.] It being Reported to the Selectmen that Mess". Flagg
& Hitchburnes Children had been Inoculated, they were both or-
dered to attend, when they declared, that they had not Inoculated
them, and if it was disputed they were freely willing to submit
them to an examination whereupon D r . Gardner was sent for
who with M r . Lewis went to their Houses, and upon Examination,
could not find that they were Inoculated.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 20. 1764.
Present
Ordered, that Thomas Demerry be appointed a Guard for M r .
Flaggs House, and he was furnished with written Directions for
his Conduct.
Robert M c Near was appointed a Guard for M r . Hitchburnes
House, and Orders were given him in Writing.
M r . Hartley Keeper of Rainsfords Island was directed to de-
liver M r . Boyer the Bed taken from M r . Buckleys House he hav-
ing Reported to the Selectmen that the same was sufficiently
smoked and air'd.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, February 21., 1764.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
[63.] Information was given the Selectmen by D r . Whet-
worth, that M r . Richard Ellingwood and M r . Thomas Raymond
who lodge at M r . Hitchburnes House had the Small Pox upon
which M r . Williston was directed to acquaint them, that the
Doctor having said they were willing to be moved to the Hos-
pital the Sedan would be sent for them this Afternoon
M r . Willistou Reported that he saw Raymond, but not the other
Person being told that he was sick in Bed ; and that they both
absolutely refused leaving the House and going to the Hospital.
The Selectmen were informed, that M r . Reviere and M r . Flagg
were seen to go in and out of their Houses, contrary to Orders as
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 41
they are infected with the Small Pox, upon which they were sent
for M r . Reviere attended and promised the Selectmen that he
would not in future enter any one Appartment of his House M r .
Flagg also attended, and assured the Selectmen that he had taken
up Lodgings in another House, and should not enter his own
Dwelling until he had first obtained Liberty there for.
M r . Lewis one of the Selectmen went to M r . Hitchburnes House
and having prevailed on the Mess". Ellingwood & Raymond to
consent to a removal from thence M r . Williston as ordered at-
tended with the Sedan, in which they were carried to the Hospital
at New Boston.
[63.] The following Advertisement was sent to the several
Printers for a place in the Monday Papers.
Boston February 20. 1764 9 O'Clock A.M.
The Publick are hereby informed that on Satturday last a Child
of M. Glentworths near the Old North Meeting House, and one
of M r . Hitchburnes near the Rev d . M r . Pembertons Meeting House,
were taken with the Small Pox, these with the Sick at M r . Deans
and M r . Revieres Familys in Fish Street are the only Persons in
Town who have the Small Pox, excepting those who are in the
Hospital at New Boston
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb*. 22 d . 1764. A.M.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
It having been possitively asserted, to the great uneasiness of
many Persons, that M". Glentworth who has a Child sick of the
Small Pox, had left her House on the Yesterday, and was seen at
D r . Sewalls Meeting House while the Rev d . M r . Whitefield was
preaching there M r . Austin went to the House & [64.] Saw
the Woman of the Family who with the Guard were ready to swear,
that they had not left the House, and their Opinion was, that the
Person seen was a Sister of M". Glentworths, who had been in the
Family since the Small Pox entred it.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb*. 22 d . 1764, P.M.
Present
Samuel Hews Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
The Selectmen by consent of M r . Gorden the Owner have taken
42 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
a House of his near the Pest House for M r . Fethergill and Family
who are to remove there this Afternoon, from the House they now
occupy ; said Fethergills Dwelling is to be made use of as a Well
House for the Hospital ; and Ichabod Willistons Children being
recovered of the Small Pox, are ordered into the same, with all the
Things they brought with them into the Hospital.
The following is an Inventory of the Things which were found
in M r . Gordens House, lately Occupied by the Robertsons and
other French Neutrals.
[65.] In the Cellar Viz 4
3 Old Barrells, a Spinning "Wheel
a Wood Horse and about 1% Cord Wood
In the lower Room Viz'
1 Spining Wheel
an old Barrell & a Stool
In the Chamber Viz'.
1 pair Old Cards, a small Case
an old Bedstead, 1 Earthen Pot
In the Garret Viz'
1 large Loom 1 old Barrell
2 Spining Wheels 2 Linen Wheels
1 p r . Old Cards 1 p r . ditto Cards
1 old Box Iron 2 Bones of Homer Ivor}'.
Mem , the above are housed in y e upper Appartment of Faneuil
Hall Market
Att. WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
A Draft wns made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Robert
Beny for Seven Pounds Eighteen Shillings and eight Pence being
for services in the Small Pox p. Account.
A Draft on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Patrick Lary for
Four Pounds sixteen Shillings being for services in the Small Pox
p. Account on file
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Peter
Jervis for Seven Pounds sixteen Shillings & eight Pence [66.]
Being for Services in the Small Pox as p. Account on file.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Samuel
Ober for Five Pounds sixteen Shillings and eight Pence, being for
Services in the Small Pox as p. Acco'. on File.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen February 23 d . 1764. A.M.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq. -
John S coll ay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Edward Dempsy and Michael Ash appointed a Guard for M r .
Nathan Spears House this Evening, situated at the back of Ann
Street near the Mill Creek, he having the Small Pox and not con-
senting to be removed the Town Clerk was directed to furnish
the Guard with the necessary Orders.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 43
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb y . 24, 1764. P.M.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
M r . Williston informed the Selectmen, that M. Labree who had
the Small Pox at the Hospital died this Afternoon whereupon
[67.] He was directed to put the Corps immediately into a Tarr'd
Shret and Coffin, and that the same be interred this Night, lie ob-
serving in every respect the Written Orders given him relating to
such Burials.
M r . Gyles living in Middle Street, informed the selectmen that a
Child of his has the Small Pox, broke out upon her, and as he
could not be prevail'd with to let her be removed, D r . Doubt having
giving it as his Opinion that it could not be done but at the hazard
of her Life Orders were therefore given that a Flag be put out
as a signal of Infection, and Edward Dempsey was appointed a
Guard, and Orders were given him accordingly.
D r . Doubt acquainted the Selectmen that a Child of one
Wharffs living behind Cap'. Vernons House, has the Small Pox,
with consent of the Parent, she was this evening sent in the Sedan
to the Hospital at new Boston.
M r . Nathan Spear, having with much difficulty consented to
his being sent to the Hospital at New Boston, was accordingly
removed there last Evening
The following Advertisement was published in the last Thurs-
days Paper.
Boston, February 23 d . 1764
9 O'Clock a.m.
Publick Information is hereby given, that the Person who broke
out with the Small Pox near the mill Creek on Yesterday has con-
sented to be removed this Forenoon to the Hospital ; and after a
strict Examination and Enquiry, it appears that the [68.] Small
Pox is now but in Five Familys in this Town ; viz 1 . M r8 . Glentwortb
and M r . Flags near the Old North Meeting House, Mess". Deans
and Revieres in Fish Street ; and M r . Hitchburnes near the Rev d .
m r . Pembertons Meeting House ; as most of the sick in those
Houses are in a fair way of recovery, there is a prospect that
through the favor of Providence, the measures taken to prevent
the spread of the Disease, will soon have the desired success
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb y . 26. 1764.
Sabbath Evening.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
44 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Information was this Day given to the Selectmen by M r . Jen-
nings living in Fish Street, that a Child of his was taken with the
Small Pox having refused his consent to its being removed ; he
was ordered to put out a Flag as a signal of Infection, and the
Guard at M r . Deans, was directed to take the Charge of m r . Jen-
nings House.
The following Advertizment was this Morning sent to the sev-
eral Printers for a place in their papers on the Monday
Boston February 27. 1764
9 O'Clock a.m.
The Publick are hereby informed that after a [69.] strict
Enquiry and Examination it appears that the Small Pox is in no
more than Seven Familys in this Town- Viz*. M. Glentworth ;
M r . Flaggs ; M r . Gyles ; near the Old North Meeting House ; M r >
Deans ; M r . Jennings and M r . Revieres in Fish Street, and M r .
Hitchburnes near the Rev d . m r . Pembertons Meeting House ; as
most of the sick in these Houses have the Distemper very favor-
ably, it is still hoped through the favor of Providence the meas-
ures taken to prevent the spread of the Disease will have the
desired success.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, February 27. 1764.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
D r . Sprague acquainted the Selectmen, that a Child of M r .
Gardners at New Boston near Coll. Jarvis's House was taken
with the Small Pox, as the Child could not be removed the three
Children in the House were sent to the Hospital at New Boston,
M r . Dun was placed as a Guard at said House.
M r . John Grant having produced the Treasurers Receit for his
part of Street Tax, committed to him to Collect Anno 1761. being
by the Assessors Accounts 2693-17-3- at 12 d . [7O.] on the
Pound, amounts to 134-13 his Quarter part 33-13-3 d . for
which a Draft was ordered in his favor.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Fet/. 28 1764 A.M.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
M r . Flagg this Day informed the Selectmen, that a Young Man
in his House was taken with the Small Pox, but as the infection
was still in his Family, it was not thought proper to remove said
Person.
D r . Kast informed the Selectmen that a Child of M r . Fosters,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 45
near Gliddens Ship Yard in Fish Street had the Small Pox broke
out upon it as they would not consent to a removal, a Flag was
ordered out as a signal of Infection, and Michael Ash was ap-
pointed a Guard for said House.
Passed upon M rs . Mills Province Account amounting to
.15-18-5 a Copy of which is on File.
[71.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb*. 28. 1764. P.M.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall P^sq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Jonathan Payson Esq. One of the Collectors of Taxes for the
Year 1761 having produced the Town Treasurer Receits, for his
part of the Street Tax committed to him to Collect, being by the
Assessors Accounts .2693.17 3 at 12 d . on the Pound amounts to
. 134-13 \ his Quarter part .33-13-3- a Draft was ordered in his
Favor accordingly.
M r . Sainual Adams one of the Town Collectors for 1761 having
produced Receipts from the several Treasurers in full for the
Taxes committed to him to Collect for that Year.
Voted, that a Draft be made on the Town Treasurer to pay him
the Premium allowed for Collecting the same.
Information was given the Selectmen by D r . Nathaniel Perkins,
that a Sister of M r . Pembertons at his House on the Hill near the
Orange Tree, was taken with the Small Pox As she was not in
Circumstances to be removed Orders were given for a Flag to
be put out as a signal of Infection [72. J And Thomas Sergeant
was appointed a Guard for said House.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb y . 29. 1764.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin A\istin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Michael
Ryan for Ten Pounds sixteen Shillings being for services in the
Small Pox, as p. Acco'. on file.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Five Shillings and Nine Pence p. Bushell for Wheat, and
Four Pence p. Bushel is allow'd to the Bakers for their Charges,
Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz'.
Of Peny White Loaf 7 - 8*
Wheaten 11-4
Houshold ------ 15-
46 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
oz- dr.
Two Peny White Loaf
Wheaten 1-6-8
Houshold
[73.] Six Peny Wheaten Loaf - - - 4-4-8
Houshold 5-11-8
Twelve Peny Wheateu Loaf
Houshold
Four Peny Brick Loaf
N.B. 7 Biskets must weigh
A 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread f Wheat
Rye Meal must weigh 2 - 13 -
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of John
Handbury for Sixteen Shillings, being for services in the Small
Pox as p. Acco'. on File
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Martha
Barrett for .1,, 4\ being for services in the Small Pox as p.
her Account on File.
D r . Pecker came to the Selectmens Chamber and informed
them that a Negro Fellow belonging to M r . Payne the Miller liv-
ing near Charlestown Ferry has the Small Pox, and is now almost
well they were ignorant of their Servants Disorder to this Day.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Daniel
Donally for Five Pounds twelve Shillings as p. Account of partic-
ulars on File.
[74.] A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of
Dennis Glissin for fifteen Shillings, being for services in the
Small Pox as p. his Account on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Robert
M c Elroy for Five Shilling and four pence being for services in the
Small Pox as p. Account on File.
A Draft was made on M r Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Samuel
Sewall Esq. for One Pound nine Shillings & 10 d being for
Disbursments in the Small Pox- p. Acco'. on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Philip
Carrol for One Pound two Shillings and eight pence, being for
services in the Small Pox, as p. Accot. on File.
The following was wrote Coll. Williams of Roxburv relative to
M. Choate Viz*.
Boston February 29, 17G4
Joseph Williams Esq.
Sir
M. Choate who by virtue of your War-
rant was about six weeks past brought to this Town, has been in
the Almshouse ever since ; she was admitted in Ihere not as an
inhabitant of this Town, but entirety upon the compassionate list,
for it being an extreme cold day wlien she was sent, her life would
have been in danger had [75.] We not have received her She
has been ver}" sick ever since, and not at any time in such a state
of health as to have admitted of her removal to Roxbtiry she ia
now something better, but from the apprehension of a general
spread of the small pox slie is in great terror, and it is thought she
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 47
will die very soon unless speedily removed. We are well satis-
fied upon enquiry, that she is not an Inhabitant of this town, and
must consequently be returned to Roxbury. We have not time to
take the legal steps towards her removal without greatly endan-
gering her life We thought fit therefore to give you this infor-
mation, and doubt not you will immediately receive her especially
as affairs are now circumstanced with us we are
Your Humble Servants
THOMAS GUSHING
JOHN SCOLLAT
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
EZEKIEL LEWIS
. THWING
Selectmen of Boston
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 1, 1764.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
[76.] Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nath 1 . Timing Esq.
Information was given the Selectmen by M r . Emmons living in
Paddys Alley that a Child of his was taken with the Small Pox
as he would not consent to its being removed being an Infant in
the Cradle ; a Flag was ordered to be put out, and M r . Wales ap-
pointed a Guard for said House.
Dr. Sprague acquainted the Selectmen that a Moletto Girl of
Cap 1 . Phillips at New Boston was taken with the Small Pox hei
Master consenting to her being removed, she was accordingly sent
to the Hospital at that part of the Town.
Information was given the Selectmen that a Man on board a
Rhode Island Sloop lying at Greens Wharf had the Small Pox out
upon him whereupon M r . Williston was sent with the Sedan to
take him, who accordingly received him and carried him to the
Hospital at New Boston.
The following Advertisement was this Day sent to Mess.
Draper for a place in their Paper Viz 1 .
[77.] Boston, March 1, 1764
The Publick are hereby informed, that the Small Pox is now in
ten Family s In the Town viz 4 . M". Glentworths and M r . Flags
near the Old North Meeting House ; M r . Gyles and M r . Hitch-
burnes in Middle Street, Mess". Deans, Jennings, Revieres & Fos-
ters in Fish Street ; M r . Pembertons on the Hill near the Orange
Tree, and M r . Gardners at New Boston. At all these places Flags
are kept out, and Guards placed to prevent a further spread of the
Infection
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
48 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
11 O'Clock A.M.
Since the above was sent to the Press, Information is given that
the Small Pox is in three other Familys in Town Viz 1 . Cap 1 .
Philips New Boston M r . Emmons in Paddys Alley and M r . Paiues
near Charlestown Ferry ; the Person taken with that distemper on
board a Vessell, was this Morning removed to the Hospital.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 3 d . 1764.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
[78.] Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
M r . Fethergill attended and acquainted the Selectmen that a Child
of his in his House at New Boston was taken with the Small Pox
upon which Dr. Whetworth was desired to visit the said Child,
and endeavor to persuade the Parents to consent to a removal
At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 4, 1764. Sabbath
Evening
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
M r . Fethergill having desired that his Child which is taken with
the Small Pox, might be sent to the Hospital at New Boston the
Sedan was sent there to take the Child and carry it to the Hospi-
tal, which was done this morning.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 5. 1764.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
[79.] John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
A Letter was this Morning received from D r . John Perkins
acquainting the Selectmen that a Child of M. Shillcocke by
Halseys Wharff was broke out with Small Pox, and that she had
two other Children exposed to the Distemper whereupon Orders
were given for a Flag to be put out, and a Guard was appointed
for said House.
D r . Kast informed the Selectmen that he apprehended a
Child of M r . Lorings near the North Battery was taken with the
Small Pox.
The following Advertisment was sent several Printers for a
place in their Papers. Viz 4 .
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 49
Boston March 5. 1764
11 O'Clock A.M.
Publick Information is hereby given that the Small Pox is now
in ten Familys in this Town, and in others some Persons have the
Symptoms of said Distemper upon them Wherefore the Selectmen
advise all who design to remove out of Town, to do it immedi-
ately, as the Guards will be taken off Infected Houses next Thurs-
day ; and it is expected [8O.] That no Person will presume to
Inoculate till after that Time
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
M r . Williston having acquainted the Selectmen of the Death
of M r . Smith at the Hospital at New Boston ; Orders were given
for his Funeral this Night with the precaution used with those
who have deceased of the Small Pox.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 6. 1764.
Present
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Information being given the Selectmen that a Child of M r .
Deven's in Paddys Alley, had the Small Pox broke out upon it
this Morning A Flag was ordered out and a Guard placed at the
House.
D r . Kast informed the Selectmen that a Child of M r . Brecks near
the Old North Meeting House, had the Small Pox, broke out upon
it A Flag was ordered and a Guard placed at the said House.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 7. 1764.
Present
[81.] Thomas Cushing Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
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 Freeholders and other Inhabitants of
the said Town duly qualified and Rateable at Twenty Pounds
Estate to a single Rate (beside the poll) to Convene at Faneuil
Hall on Monday the 12 th Day of March Instant at 9 O'clock in
the Forenoon, then and there to Nominate and Choose meet Per-
sons to serve the Town the year ensuing, as Selectmen, Town
Clerk, Overseers of the Poor, Wardens, Fire Wards, Constables,
and other Officers as the Law directs ; To grant such Sums of Money
and in such manner as may be Judged needful for the Payment of
Schoolmasters, for the relief of the Poor and defreying other
necessary Charges ; To receive the Reports of the Town Commit-
tees on several Affairs ; To act upon the List of Jurors ; To ap-
point a Committee to visit the Schools ; To choose Auditors of the
Town Treasurer and Overseers of the Poor; To determine [82.]
50 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
What Premium shall be allowed the Collectors of Taxes, and the
Time the Assessors may sit to make Abatements thereof ; To re-
ceive and examine the Accounts of the Granary ; To consider the
Petition of James Day, that a balance due from him to the Town
when a Collector of Taxes, may be Remitted him for Reasons set
Forth in said Petition. To choose a Committee to examine the
nccorupts of the Managers of the Managers [s/c] of Faneuil Hull
Lotteries; To determine what number of Collectors shall be
chosen to Collect the Taxes of the ensuing Year ; Whether they
will take on their Risque such Tickets in Faneuil Hall Lotteries,
as may remain unsold on the Days that may be Assigned by the
Managers for drawing said Lotteries ; Whether they will take any
Measures to prevent Strangers coming into the Town, or any of
the Inhabitants, to be Inoculated after a certain Time, allowed for
that purpose ; Whether they will accept of the Grant of Three
Thousand Pounds made to the Town by the General Court at
their last Session, which together with what has been already
advanced, was Voted in full consideration for what they have over
paid in the publick Taxes for Years past ; To consider the Request
of a number of Inhabitants, that a peice of Land in Fish Street
may be Paved [83.] To choose Jurors for April Court ; And also
Act upon all such matters and Things as stand referred over to
said Meeting.
Voted, that the Rev d M r . Andrew Elliot be desired to open the
Town Meeting on Monday next with Prayer, and that M r . Gushing
and m r . Scollay be a Committee to acquaint him therewith.
Voted, that Mess. Edes and Gill, and Mess' Green and Russell
have the printing of the Notifications tor the next Annual Town
Meetings in March and May.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 7. 1764. P.M.
Present
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Information was given the Selectmen that M r . Heath living
near D r . Cutters Church has a child taken with the Small Pox-
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 10. 1764.
Present
Thomas Gushing Esq.
[84.] Samuel Sewall Esq.
Ezkiel Lewis Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of John
Vail, for Eighteen Shillings being for services in the Small Pox-
as p his Account on Kile
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of John
Sergeant for Two Pounds eleven Shillings and four Pence being
for services in the Small Pox- as p Acco'. on File.
A Draft was made for M r . Dennis Glisson on Treasurer Jeffries
for five Shillings and four pence being for services in the Small
Pox- a p Acco'. on File.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 51
M r . Williston was directed to acquaint M r . Massingham that the
Selectmen expect he returns to his own House as they have no
further occasion for the same, and shall not pay any Rent there-
for, after Monday next.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Edmund
Fitz. Patrick for ten Shillings and eight pence being for services
in the Small Pox. as p Acco'. on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of James
Rotch for five Shillings and four pence, being for services in the
Small Pox as p Acco'. on File.
[85.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 10. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Thomas Betterly attended, and acquainted the Selectmen
that he had received into his House, last Fryday as Lodgers three
Dutch Persons all single men their Names are Thomas Myers,
Godfrey Aderholz. & August Newman?- who came to this Town
with design to carry on the Business of Baking Ginger Bread,
provided they can obtain the approbation of the Selectmen.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Isaac
Massingham for One Pound two Shillings & ten pence - as p.
his Account on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Robert
McNear for Four Pounds four Shillings, being for services in the
Small Pox, as p. his Acco'. on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor [86.] of
Thomas Williston for Eleaven Pounds, being for services in the
Small Pox, as p. his account on File.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 21. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Voted, that Mess". Henshaw and Scollay be a Comm te to agree
with Samuel Sumner of Roxbury to lay a quantity of Gravel on
Boston Neck, and spread it agreably to the directions he may
receive from the Selectmen, at Nine Shillings Old Tenor p. Load.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of James
Martin for Fourteen pounds nine Shillings and nine pence being
for services in the Smull Pox, as p. acco'. on File.
52 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of David
Lenox Jun r . for .6 12 \ being for services in the Small Pox: as
p. Account on File.
[87.] A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of
David Dooally for Six Pounds twelve Shillings being for services
in the Small Pox- as p. on Acco'. on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Thomas
Demerry for Six Pounds six Shillings being for services in the
Small Pox as p. his Acco'. on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Katha-
rine Tayler for One Pound, One Shilling & 4 d . being for services
in the Small Pox- as p. Acco'. on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Joseph
Glidden for thirteen Shillings and four Pence being for supplys in
the Small Pox.- as p. Account on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries iu favor of Michael
Ash for Five Pounds nine Shillings and four Pence, being for ser-
vices in the Small Pox as p. Acco'. on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Timothy
Dun for Ten Pounds Three Shillings and 4 Pence being for ser-
vices in the Small Pox as p. Accot. on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Ichabod
Williston for Eleaven Pounds Nineteen Shillings and four Pence,
being for services in the Small Pox, as p. Account on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor [88.] Of
Timothy Pease for Two Pounds, four Shillings, being for services
in the Small Pox, as p. Acco'. on File.
Passed upon M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Almshouse, his
Province Accounts amounting to 250-9-5 and 18-16-9 Copys
whereof are on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Edward
Dempsey for -11 -4-8 being for services in the Small Pox. as p.
Account of particulars on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Nicho-
las Murphy for Five Pounds sixteen Shillings & eight pence, being
for services in the Small Pox. p. Acco'. of particulars on File
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of John
Ilandbury for Ten Shillings and eight Pence being for services in
the Small Pox as p. Acco'. on file.
Voted, that the several Sextons be directed to attend the Select-
men next Monday Afternoon on affairs of the Small Pox.
Voted, that all such Persons as may die of the Small Pox be
buried between the Hours of 9. and 10. OClock at Night, and have
no Bells shall be tolled on the occasion.
[89.] A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries March 17
in favor of James Sherman for Three Pounds thirteen Shillings
and four Pence being for services in the Small Pox as p. Ac-
count on File.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 26 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 53
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
M r . William Sutton Master of Engine N. 7. apply'd to the Select
men for the Premium allowed by the Town, for bringing their
Engine to work first upon the Fire which lately broke out at D r .
Gardners House.
Voted, that a Draft be made on the Town Treasurer for thirteen
Shillings and four pence, the Sum they are entitled to by a Vote
of the Town.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 28. 17G4.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
[9O.] Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Voted, that the Selectmen attended at their Chamber for the
Dispatch of the Town Affairs, precisely at 3 O'Clock P.M. during
the Summer months.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk, Post up an Assize of Bread at
Rate of Five Shillings and nine Pence p. Bushel for Wheat, and
four Shillings p. Bushel is allow'd to the Bakers for their Charges,
Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows, Viz'.
1. oz- dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 7-8
Wheaten 11-4
Houshold 15
Two Peny White Loaf 15
Wheaten 1-6-8
Houshold 1-14
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf ---- 4-4-8
Houshold 5-11-8
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf - - - 8 - 9
Houshold 11-6
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1-11
NB. 7 Biskets must weigh ------1-14
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat
Rye meal must weigh - - - - 2 - 13
[91.] Voted, thai M r . Ruddock be desired to make Application
to the Court of Sessions that the Clerk of said Court may be di-
rected, hence forward to keep a Book of Record of all the Persons
that shall be warned out of this Town, whose Names may be re-
turned to the Selectmen
Passed upon M r . Thomas Hartleys Province Account amounting
to Twenty four Pounds and ten Pence, a Copy whereof is on File.
The following Orders were by direction of the Selectmen given
to each and every of the Sextons and Grave Diggers in this Town.
Viz'.
Mess". Thomas Williston
John Williston
54 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
David Lenox
John Roulston
Nathaniel Bond
Robert Vox
Isaac Tovvnsend
Abiali Holbrook
James Clarke
John Brooks
John Holbrook
John Roustead
[93.] Boston March 28'. 1764.
M r . Thomas Williston
As the Small Pox now prevalent in this Town is a Distemper
that has occasioned more frequent Deaths and Funerals, than in
the common course of Providence has otherwise happened ; The
Selectmen Judging it necessary for many Reasons, that such Per-
sons as die of it should immediately after their decease be put into
a Tarred Sheet and buried the same Evening between 9 and 10
O'Clock without the usual Solemnities of a Funeral ; The Select-
men also apprehending it will serve very good ends that an ac-
count of the Deaths in this Town, by said Distemper, should be
taken.
Orders are therefore hereby given to the several Sextons and
Grave Diggers that they as soon as they hear of any Persons die-
ing of the Small Pox, go to the Houses where the deceased lived,
and inform the Relations or those who have the care of them, that
the Corps must be directly put into a tarred Sheet, and buried
without the usual Solemnities of a Funeral, and the Sextons and
Grave Diggers are also hereby Ordered to keep an account of the
Persons dying with the Small Pox, either by Inoculation or the
other way that they may be ready to give it into the Selectmen
when called for
By order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER, TOWN CLERK.
[93.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 4, 1764.
Present
Joshua Ilenshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq. .
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Richard Dana Esq. acquainted the Select men that Elizabeth
Clewby a Widow Woman from Roxbury of 76 years of Age, has
been in his Family as a Nurse since the 15'. of last Month.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Mar-
garet Stevens for Four Pounds five Shillings & four pence, being
for service in the Small Pox as per Acco'. on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of M r .
John Bois for Thirty Pounds two Shillings and eight Pence, being
for Wood &c. supply'd in the Small Pox, as per his acco'. on File.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 55
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of John
Holbrook for Five pounds fourteen Shillings & 8 d . being for ser-
vice in the Small Pox, as p. his Ace 1 , on file.
[94.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 11. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
This Day the Selectmen Agreed with Mess. Fosdick, Thorn-
ton and Putham, Pavers, for what paving Work the Town may
have to do this Year at 12 d . p. yard, they finding every Thing but
Gravel and Stones.
M r . Thomas Millikea presented a Petition to the Selectmen,
praying that he may be approbated by them as a Taverner in the
House known by the Name of Green Dragon Tavern ; M r . War-
den who lately kept the same having left said House ; whereupon.
Voted, that the said M r . Milliken be approbated accordingly.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries for five Shillings
and four Pence in favor of William Barrett, being for service in
the Small Pox ; as p. his Account on File.
[05.] The Selectmen at their last Meeting, approved of M r .
Joseph Bradford and M r . Josiah Flagg as Bondsmen for Franke a
Negro Woman, lately Manumitted by M r . Hawks, that she shall
become no charge to this Town, the penalty of the Bond to be
100 lawful money.
The Selectmen passed upon John Scollay Esq. his province
Account amounting to .29-19-9 but no Copy has been lodged.
At a Meeting of the Select men, April 18. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Joseph
Gardner Esq. for Two Pound Eight Shillings, being for Sup-
plys in the Small Pox p. Acco 4 . on File.
M r . William Sutton Master of the Engine N. 7. appear'd and
informed the Selectmen that William Snowton & Samuel Shed
had left the Engine service, and proposed Edward Ranger and Ed-
ward Bassett as proper Persons to fill up their places whereupon-
[96.] Voted, that the said Ranger and Bassett be admitted
as P^ngine Men in his Company accordingly
M r . John Baker Master of the Engine No. 1 informs that the
same was brought to work at the Fire that broke out at M r . New-
56 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
ells Barn, before any other Engine, and desires the Premium
granted by the Town may be allowed them.
Voted, that the Premium of thirteen Shillings and four pence be
allowed them accordingly.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of M.
Mary Stride for Six Shillings lawful Mony being for service in
the Small Pox as p. Acco'. on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Thomas
Mayor for Eight Pounds eight Shillings & 1\ being for Suppiys
in the Small Pox, as p. Acco*. on File.
Voted, that Mess". Benjamin and Edward Davis have agrea-
ble to their proposal the improvement of the Towns Interest on
the South side of the Dock, at the Rate of Five Pounds lawful
money p. Annum, the Rent to commence from April 19 th .
Boston, April 19, 1764
M r . Samuel Proctor
You having represented to us that the fol-
lowing Persons Viz*. John Mortal, Abraham Matthews, William
Hudslon, Patrick Connolly, Thomas Murphy [97.] and John
Cahill, who have been for sometime in the Almshouse on the Prov-
ince Account, are now well, it is therefore our desire, that you do
dismiss them from under your care
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
Selectmen of Boston
M r . Henshaw is desired to get Cap 1 . Daws to Whitewash Mas-
ter Lovels House as soon as may be.
Ordered that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Five Shillings and four Pence p. Bushel for Wheat and
Four Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges,
Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows. Viz'.
1. oz. dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 8-2
Wheaten 12 - 3
Household 1 - - 4
Two Peny White Loaf 1 - - 4
Wheaten 1-8-6
Household 2-0-8
Six Peny W r heaten Loaf 4-9-2
Household 6 - 13 - 11
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 9-2-4
Household 13-1-4
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1-13-8
[98.] NB. 7 Biskets must weigh 2-0-8
A 4 d Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat \
R} 7 e meal must weigh --3 -0-12
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Nathaniel
Thwing Esq. for Six Pounds one Shillings and eight Pence, being
for Supplys of Bread in the Small Pox p. Account on File.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 57
Cap*. Henshaw is desired to get Turn pikes fixed in Hog alley
agreable to a Vote of the Town at tlieir late Meeting.
The following Advertisement was sent mess. Drapers for a
place in their Paper, by order of the Selectmen.
Boston April 18. 1764
The Town having suffered considerable damage from Persons
passing over the Common with Horses & Carriages, and breaking
down the Rails and Inclosures ; The Selectmen are determined to
prosecute any Persons who presume to do the same for the future ;
and engage to pay two Dollars to any one, who will inform in such
manner, that Trespassers may be convicted thereof
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Select men April 19, 1766 [sic]
Present
[99.] Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
The following Advertisement was sent the several Printers, for
a place in their Papers viz*.
Boston April 19, 1764
The Time for the permission of Inoculation in this Town by a
Vote of the Inhabitants at a General Town Meeting being limitted
to the 20*. of April ends to Morrow, therefore the Selectmen ex-
pect that no Person will presume to come in for Inoculation after
the 20'. Da}' is past, and they hereby inform the Publick, that the
Gentlemen Physicians belonging to or now in the Town have en-
gaged in conformity to said Vote, that they will not Inoculate any
Person after the Time limitted.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
The Time for the permission of Inoculation in this Town, end-
ing to Morrow, the Gentlemen Physicians belonging to or now in
the Town, were desired to attend the Selectmen, who accordingly
attended, when they engaged that they would not Inoculate any
Person after the Time [1OO.] Limited by the Town The Phy-
sicians who came into this Agreement are as follows viz*.
John Perkins
James Pecker
John Clark
Nyot Doubt
James Llyd
John Spragne
Henry Will : Crozier
Hall Jackson
Joseph Warren
John Peck
M r . Mather
Nathaniel Perkins
58 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Thomas Bulfinch
Myles Whitworth
Sylvester Gardner
Benjamin Church
M r . Lord
M r . Williams
Charles Pyncheon
M r . Tamer
M r . Thomas
M r . Roberts
Gadfred Cast for himself and M r Wells.
Joseph Gardner for himself and M r Barrett
Mem
The Physicians sent to who did not attend the Selectmen are
Samuel Marshall
Samuel Gilston
M r Smith
M r Mather
M r William Perkins
The Town Clerk was directed to publish an Extract from the
Province Law relative to packing Fish Pork Beef &c. in the
several Monday Papers, and to introduce it in the following
manner viz 1 -
Boston April 23 d 1764
[1O1.] For preventing all Fraud and Deceit in packing of
First Beef and Pork for Sale so injurious to particular Persons as
well as the Trade in general, the following Extract of an Act of
the General Court is in this manner published, that all concerned
may strictly conform themselves thereto, and avoid the Penalty
which will be incurred by a neglect thereof, for which every de-
linquent may expect to be prosecuted.
By Order of the, Select men
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 22 d 1764
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq
Joseph Jackson Esq
John Scollay Esq
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewnll Esq.
Nathaniel Timing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Dr Pyncheon from Springfield applied to the Selectmen for
liberty to Inoculate M r Morton's two Sons at his House the Sign
of the White Horse S. End. said Morton having moved his
Family to Plymouth on account of the Small Pox prevented their
being InoeuLited in season This request of D r Pyncheous hav-
ing been well considered by the [1O2.] Selectmen
Voted unanimously, that Liberty will not be granted ; and that
the Selectmen expect the Doctor will strictly adhere to his late
engagements not to Inoculate in this Town after the expiration
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 59
of the Time limitted by a Vote of the Inhabitants at their late
Meeting
Coll. Jackson having acquainted the Selectmen, that a young
Man from Piscataqua, who was Inoculated by Dr Jackson at
Chaiiestown, had contrary to said Doctors Injunctions come into
this Town, and taken up Lodgings at M r - John Colbourns Voted,
that M r Williston be directed to go to M r - Colbourns House, and
acquaint said young man whose name is Stephen Perkins that
they expect he immediately returns to Charlestown where he was
Inoculated, as he will not be suffered to pass through the Dis-
temper in the Town.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 24, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Shubael Hews attended, and requested of the Selectmen liberty
to open a Drain from his House across Marlboro Street near the
South Meeting House at his [1O3.] Own Charge whereupon
Voted, that he have liberty to open said Drain provided he makes
good the Ground and repaves the same immediately after to the
satisfaction of the Selectmen.
M r . John Greenlaw appeared and informed the Selectmen, that
he had received into his House as a maid, about six Weeks past
one Esther Fore who was lately a Servant to D r< Jennison of
Menden Mem , suppose her Christian name to be Elizabeth, and
not Esther.
M r . Foye Keeper of the Hospital at New Boston having repre-
sented to the Selectmen, that the late Storm and high Tides had
done considerable damage &c. to the Walls of the House.
M r . Scollay and M r . Austin were appointed to view the same and
order such Repairs as they should Judge proper.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 30, 1764, the following
Letter was wrote to the several Physicians in Town
Gentlemen.
The Selectmen hearing that you have declined to
Inoculate Persons, who had not moved out of Town as you appre-
hend your selves restrained by your Engagements with them, do
hereby inform you that they do not so understand your Engage-
ments [1O4.] But would recommend to you the Inoculating all
those Inhabitants, who may now incline to be Inoculated who
were in Town at or before the 20'. of April.
By Order of the Selectmen,
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 2 d . 1764.
Present
Joshua Heushaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
60 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Ordered that the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Five Shillings and four Pence p. Bushel for Wheat and
four pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges,
Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz'.
Of Peny White Loaf S - 2
Wheaten 12-3
Houshold 1 - " -4
Two Peny White loaf 1 - " -4
[1O5.] Two Peny Wheaten Loaf 1-8-6
Houshold 2-0-8
Six Peny Wueaten Loaf 4-9-2
Houshold 6 - 13 - 11
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 9-2-4
Houshold 13-1-4
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1-13-8
N. B. 7 Biskets must weigh 2-0-8
allowance to be made for drying.
A 4 d . loaf Brown Bread Wheat Rye
Meal, must weigh 3 e - 12
The following Letter was sent Doctors Nathaniel Perkins and
Lloyd, in answer to theirs on File.
Boston, May 2 d . 1764
Gentlemen
You having signified to us that you expect a
number of your Patients out of the Country and desire leave to
Inoculate at Noddles Island, we consent to your Inoculating on
said Island, for the present notwithstanding your Engagements
to us that you would not Inoculate in this Town after the 20 th . of
April.
Your Humble Servants,
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
Select men of Boston.
[106.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 5. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 61
The Selectmen having received Information that a number of
those People called French Neutrals, had come from Neighboring
Towns to this in order to receive the Small Pox Inoculation ;
agreed to visit those Persons having performed that service
they found three of the Neutrals at M". Walcuts who had been in
Town forty eight Hours, being sent from Cambridge by Briggan-
dine Brattle, one of them was broke out with the Small Pox the
others complaining they also went in to M r . Chapmans at the
South Part of the Town, where they found one Buckley belonging
to Colchester in Connecticut, and that he had been Inoculated
Eight Days under these Circumstances and considering the great
Infection still in Town, it was not thought proper to take any
Method for their removal
[1O7.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 7, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
D r . Kneeland of Cambridge appeared and acquainted the
Selectmen, that there was a number of French Neutrals at that
Town ; some belonging to Boston, and other Neighboring Towns ;
and the Selectmen having considered what was mentioned to them.
Voted, that the following Letter be sent to D r . Kneeland in an-
swer thereto.
Sir.
The Affair you mentioned to us we have fully
considered and are of Opinion that we shall interfere with the
Overseers of this Town if we meddle with the Neutrals now at
Cambridge ; they have already taken some steps with respect to
them, know best who are the Poor of this Town, and to whom
they have given certificates
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston May 7, 1764
To D r . Kneeland
[1O8.] At a Meeting of the Select men, May 9, 1764
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Major Green appeared, and desired liberty of the Selectmen to
open a private Drain of his near his House in Atkinson Street, in
order to enter the same into the Common Shore whereupon
62 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Voted that Liberty be ac-
cordingly granted, provided the Ground be as soon as may be
made good, and the Pavement restored to the Satisfaction of the
Selectmen
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 10, 1764 A. M.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Co n . Joseph Williams one of the Selectmen of Roxbury ap-
peared at the Selectmens Chamber, and acquainted them, that a
Young "Woman of that Town and living in the Main [1O9.J Street
being taken down with the Small Pox, the Town were very desi-
rous of, and therefore pray'd that liberty might be granted them,
to remove said Person to the Hospital at New Boston, or some
other part of the Town that is still infected.
Voted, that Liberty be granted accordingly for the sending
said Woman to the Hospital, provided the Town of Roxbury,
immediatately provide a Place that may serve in case of any fu-
ture immergences
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 10. 1764, P.M.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Joseph
Foye for Fourteen Pounds being for services in the Small Pox
as p. Account on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Esther
Foye for Four Pounds fifteen Shillings being for services in the
Small Pox, as p. Acco'. on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of M r .
Thomas Procter for Twenty five Pounds fourteen Shillings and
seven Pence being for Supplys in the Small Pox as p. his
Account of particulars on File.
[HO.] A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor
of Elizabeth Williston, (Wife of Ichabod Williston) for 3-6
being for services in the Small Pox, as p. Account of particulars
on File.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, and Overseers of the Poor
at the desire of the Selectmen, May 10, 1764.
It was proposed whether it would be expedient to visit the Town
with a view to know the state of it respecting the Small Pox.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 63
Voted in the Affermative.
It was further Voted, that the enquiries should be
1. The name of the Head of each Family.
2 d . How many are sick of the Distemper it his or her Family.
3 d . How many are now exposed to & liable to take y e . Infection.
4 d . What Strangers, they have in their Families under Inocu-
lation.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 10, 1764
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
[111.] Ordered that the Town Clerk issue forth a Warrant
directed to the Constables of Boston In his Majestj's Name re-
quiring them forthwith to warn all the Free holders and other In-
habitants of the Town of Boston (within their Precincts) that
have an Estate of Forty Shillings p. annum of Free hold in Land
with in this Province or Territory at the least, or other Estate to
the value of Forty Pounds Sterling to Convene at Fanenil Hall
on Tuesday the fifteenth Day of May Current at 9. 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 limitted by an Act of the General Assembly,
to serve for and represent in a Great & General Court or Assembly
appointed to be Convened, held and kept, for his Majesty s service
at the Court House in Concord upon Wednesday the thirtierth
Day of said May, and so de Die in Diem, during their Session
and Sessions according to a Precept under the Hand & Seal of
Stephen Greenleaf Esq. Sheriff of the County of Suffolk bearing
Date the first Day of May in the Fourth year of his Majestys
Reign Annoque Domini 1764
And alike requiring them to Warn all the Freeholders and
other Inhabitants -of said Town, qualified as the [112.] Law
directs to meet at the same Time and place to determine on the
Petition of a number of the Inhabitants for paving part of Moon
Court ; The Petition of John Hill and Samuel Wentworth Esq.
relative to the damage that part of the Neck Leased to them has
sustained in the late Storm ; Of M r . John Vinal that an allow-
ance may be made him, for Reasons set forth in his Petition; Of
sundry Inhabitants for paving part of Cambridge Street ; To con-
sider what measures may be proper for the preservation of Bea-
con Hill ; Whether a further Time shall be allowed the Assessors
to set for the abatement of such Persons Taxes as by the Small
Pox have been prevented from applying in season ; Whether any
Methods shall be taken for the better regulating the Market and
Land Adjacent ; Whether Instructions shall be given to the Rep-
resentatives that may be chosen ; Whether any thing farther can
be done towards clearing the Town of the of the present Infec-
tion ; Whether Application shall be made to the General Court for
64 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Relief under the present distressed Circumstances of the Town, by
means of the Small Pox ; To receive the Reports of Town Com-
mittee on several Affairs ; To choose such Officers as may be
wanting ; And to act upon all such matters and Things as stand
referred over to said Meeting.
[113.] N. B. The Poll for the choice of Representatives will
be closed at Twelve O'Clock, and a strict scrutiny made as to the
Qualifications of the Voters.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 12, 1764. A.M.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jacksou Esq.
John Scolla}- Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
It being Reported to the Selectmen, that two Persons who are
Strangers, and came into Town since the 20'. of April, were Inoc-
ulated by D r . Joseph Gardner in a House near Colmans Wharff
M r . Williston was directed to desire the Doctor to give his
attendance at the Selectmens Chamber ; who attended accord-
ingly ; and acknowledge that he had Inoculated said Persons, as
was Reported, but that they were to go down to Point Sherley im-
mediately, in order to pass through the Small Pox at the Hospital
at that place.
M r . Draper the Publisher of the Thursdays News Papers was
sent for, and attended accordingly ; The Selectmen then desired,
that so long as the Small Pox should continue in Town, he would
not publish any thing in his Paper relative to that [114:.] Dis-
temper, but what shall come from themselves M r . Draper was
also desired to acquaint the other Printers that the like Conduct
was expected from them.
The Town having at their May Meeting chose Four Fire Wards
in addition to the former number of twelve ; M r . Cutler was di-
rected to make four Badges ; and M r . Williston was ordered, that
as soon as they are finished, he carry one to each of those
Fire Wards.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 12, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The following Advertisement was sent the several Printers for
a place in their Papers to be published Monday next.
The Selectmen have heard that many Persons are coming into
Town from the Country for Inoculation, under a notion that lib-
erty has been granted there for, where fore they inform all Persons
whatsoever, that no such liberty has been or will by them be given
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 65
and if Persons [115.] Do persist in their intrusion upon the Town
the}" cannot answer for the effects of that resentment which has
risen and is still rising in the Breasts of Multitudes of the Inhab-
itants against those who attempt so grossly to abuse them as to
make this Town a Hospital, not withstanding proper Hospitals are
provided conveniently situated to receive such as incline to take
the Distemper. The Select men and Overseers are now visiting
the Town for the information of the Inhabitants at their meeting
tomorrow, by which will be discovered the state of the Town with
regard to the Infection, and what Strangers or others do intrude
upon us.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
It being Reported that Capt. Thomas Procter had one Person
and M r . Robert Jenkins two Children, at their Houses who came
in lately from the Country, and have been Inoculated ; the latter
by D r . Joseph Gardner ; where upon he and the other D r . was sent,
for, who came and assured the Select men that the Inoculated
should be immediately sent out of Town.
Voted, that Mess". Edes and Gill have the printing of the
Notifications for the ensuing Town Meeting.
[11&.] Voted, that Mess". Henshaw and Jackson be a Com-
mittee to wait on the Rev d . M r . Cooper, and desire him to open
the approaching Town Meeting With Prayer.
Mess rs . Schollay and Ruddock appointed a Committee to inspect
the North Buryal Ground, and to Report the state thereof.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Ebenezer Lovel living in King Street appeared and made
application to the Selectmen, for liberty to Inoculate and send
to the Hospital at New Boston, a Negro Servant of his Son in
Law M r . Emmerson, who is come here from Marble[head?] the
Select men having considered said Request Voted, unanimously,
that the same be not granted.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 21. 1764.
Present
[117.} Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
William Clouston Master of the Briggandine Hound, appeared,
and informs that he has been from Cork in Ireland, thirty four
Days ; that about fourteen Days after he left said place, A Person
66 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
on board broke out with the Small Pox, and since that Time four
others have had the Distemper, two of whom have deceased,
That his Cargo consists of Beef, Pork and Butter ; and there are
two Persons on board beside a Lady Passenger, liable to take the
Infection.
In consequence of the above Report the following Letter was
sent M r . Hartley the Keeper of the Pest House.
Boston May 21. 1764.
Sir.
You having Reported to us that Cap*. Clouston in the Brig-
gandine Hound from Cork has stopt at Rainsford Island with
the Small Pox, and that said Vessell is much infected, having
three Persons now sick on board Our Orders are that so soon as
those People who are sick can be moved with safety, you do take
them on [118.] Shore-cleanse the Vessell, and Report to us your
doings the Passengers who are not sick you may permit to come
to Town.
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALI,
NATHANIEL THWING*
Selectmen of Boston
The Selectmen having received a Petition from a number of
the Inhabitants, praying that a Meeting of the Town may warned
to be on Thursday next, that the sense of the Inhabitants ma}' be
taken respecting Inoculating at Noddles Island, and that such steps
may be taken as will effectually prevent any Inoculating Hospitals
being Erected in this Town or the limits of it where upon
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 Freeholders and other Inhabitants of
Boston aforesaid, duly qualified and Rateable at Twenty Pounds
Estate to a single Rate beside the Poll, to Convene at Faneuil
Hall on Thursday the twenty fourth Day of May Current at
Four O'Clock in the Afternoon, then and there to consider of the
Petition of a number of the Inhabitants, that [119.] The Sense
of the Town may be known respecting Inoculating at Noddles
Island ; and that such steps may be taken as will effectually prevent
any Inoculation Hospitals being Erected in this Town, or the
Limits thereof.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 23 d . 1764
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq
M r . Williston was directed to carry the Sealing Irons he had
received from M r . Hews House, unto M r . Cromby one of the new
Sealers of Leather.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 67
Mess"- Scollay and Austin appointed a Commttee to view the
Houses, belonging to Dr. Sprague and M r . Gordon, which were
taken up by the Selectmen, for the service of the Town in the
Small Pox.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 25. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
[ISO.] Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The Town Clerk is directed to give an attested Copy of the In-
structions Voted, by the Town, to each of the Representatives, as
also to the several Printers, in order for their being published in
the several News Papers
Coll . Henshaw and Coll . Jackson, are added to the Committee,
for the Repairs of the Hospital at New Boston.
Voted, that an attested Copy of the Vote of Thanks, (passed at
a late Town Meeting) , to the several Doctors of the Town for In-
oculating and carrying thro' the Distemper Gratis, a number of
the Inhabitants be published in all the News Papers.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 28. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Ordered that the Town Clerk post up an [121.] Assize of
Bread at the rate of Four Shillings and eight pence ty Bushel for
Wheat and four pence $ Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges, Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as
follows viz*.
lb. oz . dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 9-4
Wheaten 13-14
Houshold 1-2-9
Two Peny White Loaf 1-2-9
Wheaten 1-11-13
Houshold 2-5-1
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 5-3-7
Houshold 6 - 15 - 4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 10 - 6-13
Houshold 13 - 14 - 7
Four Peny Brick Loaf 2-2-1
Bisket of a Copper price 6-2
N. B. a 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bre*d Wheat
Rye Meal must weigh 3 - 7-10
A proper allowance to be made for the
drying of Bisket
68 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 1. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
[122.] Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Tbvving Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Upon a Motion made, the Selectmen took into consideration
the Allowance which has been given the Bakers for a considerable
Time past in the Assize of Bread ; for their Charges, Pains and
Livelihood when it was ordered, that the sum of Six pence $j
Bushel on Wheat baked by them be allowed in the Assizes here-
after to be set and made out by the Clerk ; which is two pence
more than the former allowance.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 1. 1764
Nathaniel Oliver Esq. lately come to this Town from Falmouth
apply'd to the Selectmen for liberty to open a private School in
this Town for the Education of Youth, in such Arts and Sciences
as are within his Capasity ; and under such directions, and re-
strictions, as the Selectmen for the Time being shall enjoin him
M r . Olivers request being back'd with the recommendation of a
considerable number of Inhabitants, and approved of by the
Ministers at the North part of the Town, where said Oliver lives.
[123.] Voted, that liberty be accordingly granted M r . Oliver
for opening a School in this Town for the purposes aforesaid.
Ordered! that there be a new Assize of Bread, and the Town
Clerk Post up one at the rate of Four Shillings & eight Pence p.
Bushel for Wheat, and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the
Bakers for their Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed
as follows, Viz'.
Of Peny White Loaf 9 -
W beaten 13-8
Houshold 1 - 2 -
Two Peny White Loaf 1-2
Wheaten 1-11
Houshold 2 - 4
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 5 - 1
Houshold 6-12
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 10-2
Houshold 13-8
Four Peny Brick Loaf 2-1
Bisket of a Copper price 6
N.B. a 4 d . Loaf brown Bread f Wheat
Rye meal must weigh according
to Law 3 - 0-12
A proper allowance to be made for the drying of Bisket & such
Bread as is not well baked or that shall be made of different
Grains a proportion from the Assize must be seized.
[124.] The Selectmen having received a Precept from the
Hon ble . Samuel White Speaker of the House of Representatives
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 69
dated 31 st . May 1764, for choosing a Representative in the room
of the Hon bl . Royal Tyler Esq. chosen iuto his Majesty's Council.
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
Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston (within
their respective Precincts) that have an Estate of Forty Shillings
$? Annum in Freehold in Land within this Province or Territory
at the least, or other Estate to the value of Forty Pounds Sterling
to Convene at Faneuil Hall on Wednesday the Sixth Day of June
Current at 10. O'Clock in the Forenoon, then and there to Elect
and Depute one Person being a Freeholder and resident in the
Town) to serve for and Represent them at the Great and General
Court in their present Session at Concord, and so for the re-
maining part of this Year in the room of the Hon ble . Royal Tyler
Esq. chosen into his Majestys Council according to a Precept
under the Hand and Seal of the Honourable Samuel White Esq.
Speaker of the Hon ble . the House of Representatives bearing date
the thirty first Day of May last.
[125,] Voted, that the Rev d . M r . Samuel Checkley Jun r . be
desired to open the Town Meeting on Wednesday next with
Prayer, and that M r . Ruddock be desired to acquaint him there-
with .
Voted that Mess". Di apers have the printing of the Notifications
for the ensuing Town Meeting.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 2 d . 1764.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Upon Complaint made of several Persons coming up from Point
Shirley quite Green with the Small Pox and very infectious, and
at the same time information being given, that the Inhabitants
resented this conduct so much, that there was danger of their
taking some extraordinary steps to prevent it the Selectmen
Judged it proper to send for D r . Gardner one of the Physicians
that attends the sick at that place ; He not being at home, the
following Letter was wrote D r . Barnet then at Point Shirley.
Sir.
We are informed that several [126.] Persons who have
been inoculated at Point Shirley have lately come into this
Town with the Small Pox green upon them, and that a great
number are in a few Days coming from thence ; such proceedings
will continue the Distemper in this Town, and consequently be
very detrimental to it ; as there are not many familys in Town
down with the said Distemper, and in some parts of it we are en-
tirely clear of the Small Pox ; Wherefore we do desire and must
insist upon it that the Gentlemen concerned at the Point do take
proper care that no Person came thence into Boston untill they
70 CITT DOCUMENT No. 55.
are quite well of the Distemper, thoroughly cleansed, their Cloths
properly aired, and their Persons quite free from any infection.
Unless a speedy stop be put to the above maimer of conduct we fear
it will be the occasion of some unhappy event as it is much resented
by the Inhabitants of the Town D r . Sylvester Gardner not
being in Town we thus write to you
Your Humble Servants
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAT
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen of Boston.
Boston June 2 d . 1764.
D r . Barnet.
[127.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 4. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwiug Esq.
M r . William Daws apply'd for liberty from the Selectmen to re-
move a Child of his Sister Goldthwaits from his House to the
Hospital at New Boston An Order was accordingly given M r .
Foye the Keeper, to receive said Child when sent there, as also a
Person to attend it in the course of its sickness.
D r . Sylvester Gardner attended by desire of the Selectmen,
when they discoursed with him relative to those infectious Persons
who had come from Point Shirley into this Town whereupon D r .
Gardner engaged to take all possible care to prevent such practices
for the future
Cap'. Ruddock having acquainted the Selectmen that M r .
was about erecting an House at the South End Corner of Beer
Lane ; it was agreed that the Selectmen take a view of the place
in order to adjust and preserve the Bounds of the Street.
[128.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 5. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Information being given the Selectmen that one Dorr a Fisher-
man, belonging to Roxbury was taken down with the Small Pox
at a House in this Town near the Rev* 1 . M r . Byles's Meeting
House Coll . Henshaw went to said House and the Man con-
sented to be moved to the Hospital, but upon examination his
Circumstances were found to be such, as would not permit its
being done without risque of his Life.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 71
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 6. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
It being thought proper by the Selectmen that [129.] The
state of the Town with respect to the Small Pox should be again
taken, the following Letter was wrote the Gentlemen, Overseers
of the Poor. Viz'.
Gentlemen
Many People are urging that the several "Wards, in this Town
should be again visited in order to discover the state of the
Town with regard to the Small Pox It appears adviseable
to us to undertake it this Weeks, that we may Advertise the
same in the Monday News Papers. "We shall be together
'till the Evening if it suits you to Join us at the Hall in order
to set the Time ; you will be pleased to let us have your answer
by the Bearer, whether we may expect you or not.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston June 6, 1764.
Gentlemen, the Overseers of the Poor.
M r . Foye Keeper of the Hospital at New Boston was directed to
dismiss from thence M r . Fethergills three Children, as their Cir-
cumstances will now allow of their leaving the Hospital.
The Draft for last Month not being given in
Voted, thatM r . Cooper have a Draft therein of Twenty Pounds
being an account of his services as Town Clerk.
[13O.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 7. 1767 [szc in
original.]
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The Constables were directed to attend this Afternoon at the
Selectmens Chamber.
The Selectmen havimg received from the Overseers of the Poor
in answer to what was wrote them ; on the Yesterday, that they
could not accompany them in a visitation of the Town this Week
for reasons mentioned in their Letter (on file) and the Constables
being present according to order.
Voted, that the Constables be directed to go through their
respective Wards from House to House and enquire.
1 st . The Name of the Head of the Family
2 d . Whether any therein are sick of the Small Pox
3 d . Whether any of their Family s are liable to the Distemper
72 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
and what number And that they make return to the Selectmen
of their doings on Satturday next 3 O'Clock P. M. when they may
expect a suitable reward for their trouble.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 9. 1767. (sic.)
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
[131.] Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddofck Esq.
M r . Samuel Procter was directed by two of the Selectmen to
receive into the Almshouse on the Province Charge Elizabeth
Utinock and her two Children, she being a Stranger and not an
Inhabitant of any Town in this Province, nor having wherewithall
to support herself and Children.
The Several Constables of the Town attended, and gave in
their Return of the State of the Town with respect to the Small
Pox ; by which it appears that there are 33 Familys in Town
which have the Small Pox among them, in which are 41 Persons
still sick of that Distemper and that 178 Familys are yet ex-
posed to the Infection, in which are 291 Persons liable to the
Disorder.
The following Letter was sent D. Nathaniel Parker & Loyde
Gentlemen
Above is an attested Copy of the Town Vote relative to In-
oculating at Noddles Island, & whereby you'l perceive that we
follow the Orders of the Town, when we acquaint you, that we
now [132.] Withdraw our leave for Inoculating at said place.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston June 9. 1764
D. Nath 1 . Perkins & Loyd
At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 11 1767 (sic.)
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
The following Advertisement was this Day publish'd in the
several News Papers
Boston June 9, 1764.
Upon enquiry into the state of the Town with regard to the
Small Pox, it appears that it is now in only thirty three Familys,
which encourages the Selectmen to hope that the Town may be
cleared of said Distemper in ten Days or a Fortnight provided
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 73
those who moved into the Country to avoid it will forbear coming
in, till they may do it with less danger than at present, In the
mean Time we would advise all Persons who have had the Infec-
tion in their Familys immediately to smoke [133.] Cleanse and
air their Houses and all such Things as may retain Infection, that
our Friends from the Country may not be exposed when they
return to us, Also all Persons who have been Inoculated for
the Small Pox at Point Shirley, are warned against coming
up to this Town without producing a Certificate from their
Doctors, or in their infected Garments, or untill they are
thoroughly air'd and cleansed, and entirely clear from Infection as
the} r would avoid the resentment of the Town which runs too high
to be long restrained As to the Physicians of the Town the
Gentlemen will not violate their Obligations to us, or be so re-
gardless of the Interest of this Community, as to Inoculated a
single Person in the Town after this Time.
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen
The Deacons of the New North Church having requested of the
Selectmen liberty to bring their Tower about four Feet beyond
where the Porch now stands on the Street, and the same being
considered
[134.] Voted, That no such Liberty can be granted by the
Selectmen
At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 13, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay P^sq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
William Frankland Master of Engine N. 9, informed that the
Engine under his care was the first brought to work on the Fire
that broke out at M r . Pitmans Tirpentine House on Blowers
Wharff ; and desired that the Premium of thirteen Shillings and
four Pence granted by the Town may be ordered them where-
upon
Voted, that said Frankland & Comp 7 . have an Order on the
Town Treasurer, for the Sum of thirteen Shillings and four
Pence, the next Draft Day.
[End of Book 12.]
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES.
BOOK 12, A.
[1.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 13*. 1764.
Present
Joshua Hcnshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Al r . Jonathan Jenkins appeared, and desired liberty to break
Ground in Wood Lane, in order to carry a Drain into the
Common Shore.
Voted, that liberty be granted him accordingly, provided, he
make good the Ground, and restore the Pavement as soon as the
Drain is finished, to the approbation of the Selectmen.
Mess. Henshaw and Scollay are appointed to take a view of
Mr. Lovels School House &c. and to Report what Repairs they
apprehend to be necessary.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 15. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
[2.] Nathaniel Thwiug Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The following Advertisement was sent Mess. Drapers for a
place in their Paper Viz'.
Boston, June 16'. 1764
The Selectmen hereby inform the Public, that no more than
twenty three Persons, and those in Eighteen Familys, are now
sick with the Small Pox in Town, and most of them upon the
recovery, they have there fore directed that Red Flags be hung
out at those Houses, and they expect and require, that the Per-
sons in whose Familys that Distemper may hereafter break out,
give them immediate notice thereof, as they would avoid the
penalty of the Law
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 75
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 18. 1764.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Information having been given the Selectmen that one of Cap'.
Moultons People bound to Philadelphia, whose Name is Lewis, was
taken down with the Small Pox at the House of one Davis near
the Mill Creek ; D r . Whetworth was sent there to [3.] Examine in-
to the truth of said information, and dispose the Person for a
removal to the Hospital, who Reported that the Man had really got
the Distemper, and expressed a willingness to be removed where
upon
Voted, that M r . Williston be directed to carry him to the
Hospital immediately, and that D r . Whetworth be disired to At-
tend him as a Physician
At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 19 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
A Draft was made on the Treasurer in favor of Joseph Foye for
Eleven Shillings one farthing, being for Services in the Small Pox,
as p. his Account on file
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 20. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
[4.] Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Me" : Sewall & Thwing appointed a Committee to view Daffrons
Wells, and Report what is best to be done.
M r . Alexander Jenkins having informed the Selectmen that a
Child of Samuel Ross at his House near D r . Cutlers Church has the
Small Pox broke out upon it, M r . Williston was directed to put
out a Red Flag at said House as a signal of Infection
The following Letter was sent the Clerks of the Market.
Boston, June 20. 1764
Gentlemen
The Selectmen have ordered that M r . Calls Brown Bread shall
be considered by you as Household and weighed accordingly, pro-
vide it does not exceed one half Indian meal
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
7(> CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
lb. oz.
N.B. A 4 d . Loaf must weigh 4 8
Information was given the Selectmen by M r . Adams that a
Child of M r . Woodlands at Whentworths Wharff is taken with the
Small Pox said Woodland refusing his consent to its being sent to
the Hospital, a Flag was ordered out as a signal of Infection
The following Advertisement was sent to Mess". Draper for a
place in their News Papers.
[5.] Boston June 21'. 17G4
The Publick are hereby informed that several of the Families
enumerated in our last Advertisement, as being infected with the
Small Pox, are now clear of that Distemper since which two
Persons one at M r . Rosses near D r . Cutlers Church, the other at M r .
Woodlands on Whentworths Wharff have been taken with it ; at
those Places Flags are hung out as well as at the others
still visited We again desire of the Inhabitants, that they
would immediately smoke and cleanse their Houses, and also
clear their Yards of what may be like to retain Infection, that
we may be soon able to certify our Friends in the Countiy,
it has been done, and that they may return to us with safety All
Persons are advised strictly to conform themselves to the Laws
now in force for preventing the spread of infectious Distempers,
among us, as they would avoid the penaltys thereof
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 21'. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . William Russell of Providence and Mess. Shapely [6.] Haw-
ley and Thomas Martin of Marblehead, appeared, and informed the
Selectmen that they had been inoculated at Point Shirley about a
Month past, and produced Certificates from D r . Barnets, that they
had sufficiently cleansed before they left the Point at the same
time those Gentlemen declared that before they came from thence
they were washed all over, had received fresh Cloathing, and left
behind the Gavmeuts worn while the Distemper was upon them.
The Selectmen having received information that a Negro Boy
was this Day taken with the Small Pox at the House of the Widow
Fellows near the Fortification he was with the consent of his
Mistress immediately sent to the Hospital at the West Part of
Boston.
Coll . Williams of Roxhury appeared and acquainted the Select
men that one Frances Dagle a French Neutral belonging to Boston
was broke out with the Small Pox ; at the same time praying, that
as that Town was not infected, they would consent to her being
removed to this Place The Selectmen having satisfied them-
selves by enquiry of M r . Tyler an Overseer, that she did belong
to this Town Gave their Orders to M r . Joseph Foye to
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 77
receive her into the Hospitals, and also sent her a Nurse from
the Almshouse.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 22 d . 1764.
Present
[7.] Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing.
John Ruddock Esq.
Information being given the Selectmen that a Child of M r .
Whitlys in Hanover Street was taken down with the Small Pox,
and that he would not consent to its being removed M r . Williston
was directed to put out a Flag as a signal of Infection, and a
Guard was placed at said House.
M. Allen living near M r . Barrels House being this Day taken
down with the Small Pox, and having consented to be removed,
she was accordingly sent to the Hospital at New Boston.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 22 & 23 d .
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The Selectmen agreed to go through the several Wards on the
Morrow in order to take the present state of the [8.] Town with
respect to the Small Pox
D r . Church attended, when the Selectmen consented that he
should visit M r . Fellows Negro now sick of the Small Pox at the
Hospital.
Ordered, that the late Act respecting Infectious Distempers
be published in all the News Papers, as also an Extract from a
Law of George the 2 d . which enjoins those Persons who have the
Small Pox in their Houses to put out Flags &c.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 23 d . 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The following Advertisement was sent to the several Printers
for a place in their Papers Monday next
78 CITT DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston June 25 th . 1764.
The Public are hereby informed that after a strict examination
and enquiry made by the Selectmen it appears that there is no
more than twelve Persons now sick with the Small Pox in this
Town, and these in Eleven Families viz'. M r . Bakers near M r .
Elliots Church, M r . Rosses near D r . Cutlers Church, M r . Bennets
and M r . Clarks in Fish Street [9.] M r . MMullins near M r .
Pembertons Church, M r . Woodlands at Wentworths Wharff ; M r .
Cheeseman at the back of Ann Street ; M r . Willys opposite Cold
Lane, M r . Rlxes at Wind Mill Point ; M r . Hubbards at the Head
of M r . Grays Rope Walk, and M r . Evans's near Deacon Hills
Distill House ; at all these places Flags are hung out ; We again
desire of the Inhabitants that they would immediately smoke &
cleanse their Houses, and also clear their Yards of what may be
like to retain Infection, that we may be soon able to Certify our
Friends in the Country it has been done, and that they may return
to us with safety All Persons are advised strictly to conform
themselves to the Laws now in force for preventing the spread of
Infectious Distempers among us ; as they would avoid the Pen-
altys thereof
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 25, 1764.
Present
Joshua Heushaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk post up an Assize [1O.] of Bread
at the rate of Four Shillings and Six Pence p. Bushel for Wheat
and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood which is computed as follows Viz 1 .
Of Peny White Loaf *9 - 4
Wheaten 13 - 14
Houshold 1-2-9
Two Peny White Loaf 1-2-9
Wheaten 1 - 11 - 3
Houshold 2-5-1
Two Peny White Loaf
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 5-3-7
Houshold 6 - 15 - 4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 10 - 6-13
Houshold 13 - 14 - 7
Four Peny Brick Loaf 2-2-1
Bisket of a Copper price 6-2
N.B. a 4 d . Loaf brown Bread Wheat
J Rye meal, must weight 3-2-4
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian 4 - 8 ,-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 79
According to Law, Allowance should be made for the drying of
Biskets, and such Bread as is not well baked, or that shall be
made of different Grains from the Assize must be seized.
A Draft on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of M r . Sampson
Salter for Three Pounds seven Shillings, being [11.] For services
in the Small Pox p. account on File.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Cap'.
Richard Tripe for Two Pounds sixteen Shillings being for Supplys
in the Small Pox as p. Account on file.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Joseph
Badger for Two Pounds four Shillings & five Pence being for
work done in the Small Pox p. Account on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 27, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scolla} 7 Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Information was given the Selectmen that a Negro Child whose
Mothers Name is Humphreys, living in a House opposite Grenoughs
Mast Yard, has the Small Pox out upon her ; but as the Distemper
was upon the turn, it was not thought adviseable to move her, and a
Flag was there fore order'd to be put out as a signal of Infection.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Isaac
Massingham, for twelve Shillings and nine Pence [12.] Being for
services in the Small Pox, as p. his Account on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 29. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Voted, that Robert Gibbs of Providence Esq. have a Draft on
the Treasury for Thirty three Pounds six Shillings and eight pence
lawful Money, being the Sum the Town of Boston was Assessed
by a Jury appointed by two of His Majestys Justice of Peace, as
their proportion of cost of the Land taken from said Gibbs to enlarge
Street by Faneuil Hall Market, laid waste by a late Fire.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 30. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
80 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
The following Advertisement was sent the several Printers for
a place in their Papers.
Boston June 30'. 1764
The Public are hereby informed, that on Tuesday & [13.]
Wednesday last, the Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor within
the Town of Boston, accompanied by several of the principal In-
habitants, visited every Family in the several Wards, and took
an exact account of the Number of Persons that have had the Small
Pox, either in the Natural Way, or by Inoculation, since it first
broke out in December last ; and thereby it appears that 644
White Persons and 55 Blacks have had it the Natural way, of
whom died 102 Whites and 22 Blacks ; and that 4690 Whites and
287 Blacks have had it by Inoculation of whom 43 Whites and 3
Blacks died ; It also appears that no more than 8 Persons in 6
Familys are now sick with that Distemper in Town and most of
them upon the recovery ; 1537 Person removed into the Country,
and 519 Persons are still exposed to it, some of whom are In-
fants, born since it began to spread, others who were in Town the
last Time it was here, but do not remember to have had it, though
its probable they have, but the most are such who had removed
to avoid the Infection, but have returned since the decline of
the Distemper. (See on the other Page.)
At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 1, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
[14.] The following addition was made to the Advertisement
on the other side, and published in all the Papers, Viz 1 . The Select
men further inform that of the above Number Inoculated about 40(>
were Inhabitants of other Towns, and that Guards are placed and
Flags hung out at the several Houses still Infected ; They again
call upon all Persons who have had the Distemper in their Familys .
to smoke cleanse and air their Houses, Beds, Cloths, Linen, and
every thing that can retain Infection, and to bring the Dirt and
filth of their Yards into the streets, as measures will be imme-
diate^ taken to remove it to distant and safe places ; Such Per-
sons as do not strictly conform themselves to the Laws in force for
preventing the spread of infectious Distempers, may depend upon
being prosecuted to the vigor of the Law
By order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 2 d . 1764.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 81
The following Persons were this Morning placed as Guards to
the several Houses still infected with the Small Pox Viz'.
William Rose at M r ". Hubbard near Grays Rope walk.
[15.] Lawrance Collins At M". Evans's near Deacon Hills
Distill house
Philip Mockland at M r . Rixs, near Wind Mill Point
William M c .Alpin at M r . M c .Mullins in Kneelands Lane.
John Hyder at M r . Bakers, near M r . Eliots Church.
Orders were delivered each of the above named Guards of the
following tenor
Boston July 2 d . 1764
M r .
The Small Pox being at M r . House near we hereby
appoint you a Guard for said House, our Directions to you are,
That you suffer no Persons to go in or out of said House except
the Doctors ; Any Necessary s that may be wanted for the
Family you are to get to them as well as you can ; you must not
leave the Watch untill 11 O'Clock at Night nor fail attending
again by Day break ; We have ordered a Flag to be put out as
a signal of Infection in said House, and we depend on your behav-
ing with great care and faithfulness in your Watch, as the safety
of the Inhabitants will much depend upon it, and on your so
doing we shall make you a proper Allowance for your care and
service
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 2 d . P.M. 1764.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
[16.] Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Information was given the Selectmen by M r . Cheeseman who
lives near the Mill Creek, that two of his Children were broke out
with the Small Pox, and being unwilling to have them removed,
Orders were given that his House be shut up, and a Flag hung out
as a signal of Infection ; and Adam Artwick, was appointed a
Guard therefor
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 3 d . 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Information was given the Selectmen that a Child of M r . Silsbeys
near Charlestown Ferry has the Small Pox out upon him, and
that he was willing to have it removed to the Hospital to Morrow
Morning
John Mortell was appointed a Watch for that Night.
82 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 4'. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
[17.] Nathaniel Th wing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Ordered that M r . Joseph Foye have a Draft on the Town Treas-
urer for Four Pounds lawful Money, being in part for services in
the Small Pox
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 5, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of John
Mortell for Six Shillings it being for services in the Small Pox
as p. his Account on file.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Philip
Mockland for Sixteen Shillings lawful Money, being for Services
in the Small Pox, as p. his Account on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 6. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
[18.] John Ruddock Esq.
We the Subscribers hereby engage with the Gentlemen the
Selectmen of the Town of Boston, that if they will order the Well,
late the Estate of Isaac Daffins which is now in Street, to
be cleared at the Charge of the Town, we on our parts will put in a
Pump in said Well, and keep the same in constant repair for the
benefit of the Inhabitants near it, and to serve in case of Fire.
JOHN COTTON
ANDREW LEPEAR
JOHN WHITTEN
ISAAC AUDIBERT
JOHN RICE
JOHN JOT
ROBERT WILLIAMS
WILLIAM ANDREWS
Boston July 1, 1764
The aforegoing is a true Copy of the Original Agreem'. made
with a Number of the Inhabitants relative to the Repairs of a Well
late of M r . Daffins.
Alt. WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 83
The following Advertisement was sent for the several News
Papers Viz'.
Boston, July 9, 1764
The Selectmen acquaint the Public, that no more then Six
Persons are now sick with the Small Pox in Town and those in
four Familys, viz 4 . M". Hubbards near Grays Rope Walk, M r .
Cheesemans near the Mill Creek [19.] M r . M c . Mullins in Kneelands
Lane leading into Sudbnry Street, and M r . Bakers near M r . Elliots
Church. The Houses Bedding &c. of those who have had the Dis-
temper are smoking and cleansing, and the Carters are dayly em-
ployed in carrying the Street Dirt to Places of safety Guards
are fixed and Flags hung out at the Houses infected ; and a.uy
Persons belonging to them who through carelessness or presump-
tion should mix with the Inhabitants, and thereby expose them to
infection ; and such others as do not in every respect conform
themselves to the Acts in the force for preventing the spread of
contagious Distempers, may expect being prosecuted to the rigor
of the Law.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Voted, that the Selectmen visit the public Schools in this Town
on Tuesday the 10. Instant and that the following Gentlemen be
desired to accompany them therein Viz'.
The Hon ble . Andrew Oliver Esq.
Hon ble . Thomas Hubbard Esq.
The Hon ble . James Bowdoin Esq.
The Hon ble . Thomas Hancock Esq.
The Hon ble . Thomas Flucker Esq.
The Hon ble . Harrison Gray Esq.
[2O.] The Hon ble . Royal Tyler Esq.
The Gentlemen the Representatives of Boston
The Gentlemen the Overseers of the Poor
The Rev d . Joseph Sewall D.D.
The Rev d . Charles Chauncey D.D.
The Rev d . Jonathan Mayhew D.D.
The Rev d . M r . Samuel Checkley
The Rev d . M r . Samuel Mather
The Rev d . M r . Ebenezer Pemberton
The Rev d . M r . Mather Byles
The Rev d . M r . Andrew Elliot
The Rev d . M r . Samuel Cooper
The Rev d . M r . Samuel Checkley Jun r .
M r . Samuel P. Savage
John Rowe Esq.
M r . John Lane
Thomas Tyler Esq.
M r . George Bethune
Joshua Winslow Esq.
James Pitts Esq.
John Tudor Esq.
Zach 1 . Johannott Esq.
Co 110 . Whiting of Connecticut
84 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Samuel Fitch Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Samuel Hews Esq.
William Phillips Esq.
[21.] Ezekiel Goldthwait Esq.
M r . Treasurer Jeffries
Cap 1 . Nathaniel Greenwood
M r . Rufus Green
Samuel Wentworth Esq.
D r . John Sprague
M r . Edward Foster
M r . Nathaniel Coffin
Cap'. Ichabod Jones
M r . Francis Shaw
M r . Williston is directed to acquaint the several Gentlemen there-
of, and to Notify them to attend at Faneuil Hall 8 O'Clock in the
Morning of said Day.
Voted, that a Dinner be provided at Faneuil Hall for about 50
Gentlemen on the Day for visiting the Schools and that M r . Bal-
lard shall have the dressing thereof, and also furnish the Liquors
that may be wanted.
The Selectmen on the 4' of July Ins', passed upon the List of
Persons licensed the last Year to sell strong Drink as Retailers and
Inholders within this Town, which was approved excepting such
as are removed or married, as therein noted.
And also passed upon the Petitions of Licenses for [S3.] the
Year ensuing ; and the following Persons were approved and rec-
ommended Viz*.
Elizabeth Bracket, Widow at her House in School Street as an
In holder
Francis Warden, at his House in Cushings Lane as an Inholder
John Colman at his House on the Dock Ditto
William Campbell at his House called the Salutation Ferry as
an Inholder
James Clemmens at the Head of Vernorns Wharff as an In-
holder
Joseph Ballard, at his House near the Hay Market as a Re-
tailer
Edward Perce at a House on Boston Neck over against the
George Tavern - - - - as a Retailer,
see July 18
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 11. 1764.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The Select men on the Yesterday being the 10'. of July Visited
the public Schools according to their Vote of the 6'. Instant Accom-
panied by the following Gentlemen Viz 4 .
[23.] The Hon ble . Thomas Hubbard Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 85
The Hon ble . Andrew Oliver Esq.
The Hon ble . Thomas Flucker Esq.
The Hon ble . Harrison Gray Esq.
The Hon ble . Royal Tyler Esq.
The Gentlemen the Representatives of Boston
The Gentlemen the Overseers of the Poor
The Rev d . M r Ebenezer Pemberton
The Rev d . M r . Samuel Mather
The Rev d . M r . Mather Byles
The Rev d . M r . Andrew Elliot
The Rev d . M r . Samuel Cooper
The Rev d . M r . Samuel Checkley Jun r .
M r Samuel P. Savage
Joseph Green Esq.
Thomas Tyler Esq.
A Gentlemen from the Jerseys
Joshua Winslow Esq.
John Tuder Esq.
Zach . Johonnott Esq.
Coll . Whiting of Connecticut
Samuel Fitch Esq.
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Samuel Hews Esq.
William Phillips Esq.
[24.] Ezekiel Goldthwait Esq.
M r . Treasurer Jeffries Esq.
Samuel Wentworth Esq.
D r . John Sprague
M r . Edward Foster
M Nathaniel Coffin
Cap . Ichabod Jones
M r . Fancis Shaw
And found the South Gammar School had 120 Scholars the
North Grammar 47 Scholars. The South Writing School 230
Scholars the North Writing School 163 Scholars the Writ-
ing School in Queen Street 148 Scholars all in very good order.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Lawrance
Collins for Two Pounds lawful Money being for Services in the
Small Pox, as p. his Account on file.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasuer Jeffries in favor of William
M c . Alpine for Two Pounds four Shillings lawful Money, being for
services in the Small Pox as by his Account on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 18. 1764.
[25.] Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Adam
86 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Hartwick for Three Pounds four Shillings lawful, being for watch-
ing at M . Cheesmans House as p. his Account on file.
The following Persons were this Day approved and recommended
by the Selectmen as Inholders and Retailers
M r . Sarah Checkley, at her House near
Deacon Barretts ------ as a Retailer
Joseph Ingersol Esq. at his House called
the Bunch of Grapes - - as an Inholder
M r . Caleb Davis, at his Shop near the
Fortification - - as a Retailer
see July 6.
The Selectmen having received an Account from M r . Barrett
one of the Overseers of his supplys for one [26.] Sarah Eather-
ton of Lancaster during her sickness with the Small Pox &c.
amounting to Fourteen Pounds three Shillings & four Pence ; an
Account was made out for the Town of Lancaster, and delivered
M r . Treasurer Jeffries to forward and receive the Money due.
NB. The said Person was duly warned out of Town and Cau-
tion entred as p. Certificate on file.
The following Advertisement had a place in the last Mondays
Prints
Boston July 16 l . 1764
The Public are informed that one of the Persons mentioned in the
last Advertisements as having the Small Pox is now well, the other
three are almost recovered, no one has been taken down with it
since, and the two Persons who have the Distemper at the Hospi-
tal are in a fair way of doing well ; Guards are set and Flags
hung out at the places infected, for the information and security
of those who are dayly coming into Town. Care has been taken
that the Houses Beds Clothing &c. of those who have had this Ill-
ness should be sufficiently smoked and cleansed, and the Dirt and
filth of the Streets removed to places of safety It is hoped, that
not only a fear of incurring the severe [27.] Penalties of the
Law, but a tender regard to the Lives and safety of our return-
ing Friends, will prevent any one from mixing himself with the
Inhabitants untill he is satisfied, that he is entirely clear of
the Infection.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
The following Advertisement was published in the last Thursdays
News Papers Viz.
Boston July 19, 1764
The Public are hereby informed that last Monday a "Woman in
Cap'. Strouds House at the back of Fort Hill was taken with the
Small Pox, but is now so well as to be about her Chamber ; Flags
are kept out and Guards continued at M r . Bakers House by the
New North Church, and M r . Hubbards House near M r . Grays Rope
Walk, it being apprehended that they are not yet free from Infec-
tion : Those Persons are recovered who had the Distemper in the
Hospital at New Boston, and at M r . Chapmans at the bottom of
the Common Such of the Inhabitants as do not in every re-
spect conform themselves to the Act in force, for preventing the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 87
spread of Contagious Distempers, may expect [28.] Being
prosecuted to the rigor of the Law
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 23 d . 1764.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The following Advertisement was sent to the several Printers
for a place in their Papers Viz*.
Boston, July 23 d . 1764
The Public are informed that since our last Advertisement,
two Children who about a fortnight past were removed from our
Infected House to the Hospital at the bottom of the Common,
were last Thursday taken with the Small Pox ; but have it in the
most gentle manner ; no one in either of the Hospitals is now
liable to that Illness ; M". Stroud in her House behind Fort Hill,
where a Flag is hung out and a Guard placed, with those men-
tioned above are the only Persons in Town now sick with the Dis-
temper [29.] Or that have the Symptoms of it
By order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Ordered that Adam Artwick be appointed as an Assistant to the
Guard placed at M r . Hubbards House near M r . Grays Rope Walk,
it being an House of 111 fame.
At a Meeting of the Select men July 25. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The two Children with the Small Pox at M r . Chapmans at
the bottom of the Common, where on the Yesterday together with
the Mother that attends them removed from thence to the Hospi-
tal at New Boston.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of John
Hyder for Four Pounds lawful Money, it being for watching at M r .
Bakers House.
[3O.] The following Advertisement was sent for a place in
Thursdays Paper Viz'.
Boston July 25. 1764.
The Public are hereby informed that no Person in Town is now
sick of the Small Pox or has the Symptoms of it, except two Chil-
dren at the Hospital at New Boston, and M r . Strouds, at a House
behind Fort Hill
By order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
88 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 26, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Cap*. Benjamin Smith in the Briggandine Hope from Liverpool,
last from Plymouth N. E. where he is owned, arrived at Rains-
fords Island this Day. M r . Hartley informs, that the said Cap-
tain and four of his hands have had the Small Pox, two of which
[31.] Number deceased at Sea, one other he left at Plymouth
himself and Boy now on board his Vessell is loaded with Salt
Cod and English Goods all under Decks and Crates of Ware
and Cordage between Decks None of his Hands nor of the
Six Passengers who came in him are liable to the Distemper.
The following Directions were given M r . Hartly Keeper of the
Hospital at Rainsfords Island respecting Cap*. Smiths Brigg. Viz*.
Boston July 26, 1764.
M r . Thomas Hartley
Sir.
The Briggandine Hope Cap*. Benjamin Smith from Liverpool,
last from Plymouth where she is owned, being stopt at Rainsfords
Island on account of having the Small Pox on board Our Direc-
tions are that you immediately receive the Passengers on shore, and
not permit them to come up to Town untill they are sufficiently
aired, and you have our further Orders you must also receive
all the Cloths Bedding &c. and air and cleanse them ; as also
the Crates of Ware, and other Goods between Decks, which
the Captain shall deliver you ; and Report to us the Circum-
stances of the Briggandine and [32.] Cargo &c. as soon as
may be.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
The following Letter was sent Cap'. Smith Master of the Brig-
gandine Hope Viz'.
Boston July 26, 1764.
Cap*. Benjamin Smith
A Letter you this Day wrote M r . Otis has been shown us, the
account it con-tains of the state of your Vessell relating the
Small Pox, does not altogether correspond with the Account
we have from M r . Hartley, we therefore require you to send
us up immediately such a one as when you are called upon you
will swear to, that you be very particular as to the Time when
you left your Port, at what Time the Small Pox first appeared on
board your Vessell, when each Person that has had it were taken
down ; how many have died, and when they died, whether the
others are well, or in what situation they are in, what has been
done as to cleansing and smoking your Vessell and Goods.
Whether you have now on board other Passengers or others
that are liable to the Small Pox. In the mean Time we would
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. . 89
inform you that your Vessell must not leave the Island untill
she and her Cargo &c. are sufficiently aired, and M r . Hartley
can Certify as that they are so ; in order to effect this we have
ordered m r . Hartley to receive from 3-011 any [33. J Goods, Cloth-
ing, Passengers &c. you may put on Shore on the island under his
care in order to be aired.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the- Selectmen, July 27. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John S coll ay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Hartley brought a Letter from Cap'. Smith in which is inset-
ted the state and circumstances of his Vessell & Cargo relating the
Small Pox M r . Hartley at the same Time Reported that the Pas-
sengers were sufficiently aired, and had fresh Clothing to put on, and
that they might depart the Island with safety to the Inhabitants.
The following Letter was wrote M r . Hartley Viz'.
Boston July 27, 1764.
M r . Thomas Hartley
Oar Orders to you respecting Cap'. Smiths Vessell and Cargo
are, that you see the Vessell be thoroughly aired and cleansed,
and whatever Goods & Clothing [34.] Cap' Smith shall deliver
you, do you take on shore at the Island, and air them, and then
Report to us, what you have done. You having represented
to us, that Cap'. Smiths Passengers may leave the Island with
safety, you may permit them to go first taking particular care,
that they are well aired, and that the Clothing they put on be
fresh and free from any Infection.
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAY
SAMUEL SEWALL
NATHANIEL THWING
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen of Boston.
At a Meeting of the Select men, July 27, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
90 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
The Selectmen having taken into consideration the Order of the
Town, relative to the preservation of Beacon Hill, and also view'd
the Premisses it was
Voted, That a Board Fence be run between M r . [35.] Hancocks,
and the Towns Lands on Beacon Hill also
Voted, that the Avenues leading to said Hill be shut up and that
proper Manure be put on, and the same sown with Hay Seed, so
far as may be Judged necessary also,
Voted, that Coll . Jackson M r . Austin and Coll . Thwing be a
Committee to carry the above Vote into execution.
It is agreed that the Select men go upon Beacon Hill in order to
see the Six Rod of Ground belonging to the Town measured off,
before the Fences are erected.
M r . Hancock appeared, and agreed with the Selectmen to pay
one half the Charge of erecting a Fence between his and the Towns
Lands on Beacon Hill.
It is determined by the Selectmen, to keep open the Passage
Way at the Head of the Dock ; and that the said Passage Way
shall be continued of the same width round the Dock to a Post
parallel with the Posts round the East end of the Market
At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 30. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
[36.] Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk post up an Assize of Bread, at the
Rate of Four Shillings and Six pence p. Bushel for Wheat, and
Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
Pains and Livelihood which is computed as follows Viz'.
lb. oz. dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 9 - 4
Wheaten 13 - 4
Houshold 1 - 2 - 9
Two Peny White Loaf 1 - 2 - 9
Wheaten 1 - 11 - 3
Houshold 2 - 5 - 1
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 5 - 3 - 7
Houshold 6 - 15 - 4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 10 - 6-13
Household 13 - 14 - 7
Four Peny Brick Loaf 2 - 2 - 1
Bisket of a Copper price 6 - 2
NB. a 4 d . Brown Loaf Wheat Rye
Meal must weigh 3 - 2 - 4
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian a 4 - 8 -
According to Law Allowance should be made for the Drying
[37.] of Biskets and such Bread as is not well baked, or
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 91
that shall be made of different Grain and proportion from the
Assize is to be seized.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of William
Ross, for Five Pounds Eight Shillings lawful Money, being for
services in the Small Pox, as p. Account on file.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Adam
Art wick for One Pound lawful Money, being for services in the
Small Pox as p. Account on file.
M r . Peter Johonnett appeared, and acquainted the Selectmen
that his Wife was taken with the Small Pox at his House in
Orange Street, South end, and that he consented to her being re-
moved to M*. Chapmans Hospital at the bottom of the Common
to Morrow Morning, but utterly declined permitting her being re-
moved to the Hospital at New Boston.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 31. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Boston, July 31. 1764
M'. Thomas Hartley ^
[38.] Sir
We do not apprehend Cap'. Smiths Briggaudine can come
up to Town with safety untill Saturday next, at that time
if you think she has been sufficiently cleansed you may per-
mit her to depart, keeping on shore the Crate of Ware or any
other Goods wherein here may be danger untill further Orders ;
the Bale Goods that are now on board must every Day untill
that Time, the Weather being fair, be taken on Deck and
aired We depend on your care
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 31. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Mess". Henshaw and Austin two of the Selectmen went this
Morning to M'. Johonnetts House in order to remove his Wife to M r .
Chapmans at the Bottom of the Common agreeable to the Promise
made on the Yesterday, when M r Johonnett acquainted the Select
men that he received the last Night a Letter from M'. Sheriff
Greenleaf , intimating, if not threatening an opposition to her being
removed to M r . Chapmaus by stopping the Chaise &c. which hints
had [39.] Made such impressions on M". Johonnetts Mind, that
a removal under these Circumstances must be attended with the
risque of her Life. Great pains were taken by M'. Johonnett, the
Selectmen and others to compose and satisfie the Lady that her re-
92 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
moval would be attended with no danger but their endeavors
proved inefectual.
The following is a true Copy of the Letter wrote M r . Johonnett
by the Sheriff, which was referred to above.
Monday Evening
M r . Peter Johounett
Sir
After parting with you I met the Selectmen, but fear that
my expostulations, with them have not been sufficient to con-
vince them of the great injustice which will be done to a
number of the Inhabitants living near the Common by suffering
M. Johonnett to be brought there I have seen many of
the Neighbors and they are extremely uneasy ; and we are all of
Opinion that you have no power to remove an Infected Person
from one Neighbourhood to another, nor do I imagine that
while there is a public Hospital in the Town (every way conven-
ient for the reception of the Sick) that the Selectmen have any
power to remove the Infected Person to any other place. I am
as much concerned both for you and the Public as they can be, but
as there is two other Passages into Town than that by your House
I see no necessity for any removal at all [4O.] But if there be any
it ought certainly to be to the proper Hospital If the other
should be attempted, and an opposition should be raised so as to
stop the Chair in its passage, you cannot blame those who are
deeply interested I should be excessive sorry to have M.
Johonnett frightened, but as I find the People bordering on the
Common so uneasy, I wont answer for the consequence, and there-
fore give you this friendly notice I am Sir,
Your most obed'. serv*.
S. GREENLEAFF
The following is a true Copy of M'. Willistons Deposition re-
specting Sheriff Greenleaff
Boston August 1, 1764
Thomas Williston of lawful Age testifys and declares that he
was attending upon the Selectmen at their Chamber on Monday
Evening last, that the same Evening he saw M r . Sheriff Green-
leaff at one of the Doors of the Market, when he said to him, M r .
Williston if you should be at the moving the Woman (meaning as
he supposed M. Johonnet) and should meet with any interruption,
take no notice of it, upon which the Deponent said I do not know
whether I shall move her.
THOMAS WILLISTON
Suffolk ss. Boston August 1, 1764 Then the above named
Thomas Williston personally appeared and made [41.] Solemn
Oath to the truth of the above written as subscribed by him be-
fore me.
BELCHER NOTES Justice Pacis
In consequence of the above mentioned conduct of Sheriff
Greenleaff respecting M". Johonnott the Selectmen presented the
following Memorial to the Governor and Council
To His Excellency Francis Bernard Esq. Captain General and
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 93
Governor in Chief in and over His Majestys Province of the Mas-
sachusetts Bay and the Hon ble . His Majestys Council.
The Memorial of Joshua Henshaw, Joseph Jackson, John
Scollay, Benjamin Austin, Samuel Sewall, Nathaniel Thwing, and
John Ruddock, Selectmen of the Town of Boston.
Humbly Sheweth
Your Memorialists in the Capacity afores d . have exerted them-
selves to remove the remainder of the Infection with which this
Town has been visited, that our own Inhabitants who moved from
it might return in safety, and our Neighbours from the Country
round us come freely in to trade with us ; We have so far succeeded
that we encouraged our selves and the Public to think the danger
in a good measure over ; But it is so ordered in Providence that M rs
Johonnott the wife of M r . [42.] Peter Johonnott living in Orange.
Street one of the main Streets leading into y e . Town, was two Days
since found to have the Small Pox Your Memorialists consid-
ered that should the infected Person continue in a place so public
& a Neighbourhood where it is said fifty Persons are near who have
not had the Distemper, it might be the means of continuing the In-
fection much longer in the Town ; entirely stop the intercourse again
between Town and Country, or at least alarm all around us so much
as would be of bad consequence to the Community : We therefore
determined to move the said M. Johonnott, and both she herself
and her Husband agreeing, that she should be removed to M r .
Chapmans at the bottom of the Common, which has been many
Times used for an Hospital the removal which would have been
effected Yesterday, had it not been for the interposition of
M r . Sheriff Greenleaff in a manner which the Letter and Affi-
davit accompanying this will discover to your Excellency and
Honors.
Your Memorialists beg leave to complain to your Excellency
and Honors of this extraordinary Conduct in a Public Officer,
which has prevented the design'd removal, continues the Infection
in a situation which threatens this Town with a continuance of our
Calamity and Distress and not only encourages Persons to Coun-
teract and [43.] Frustrate our faithful Endeavors for the In-
terest of this Town, but tends to countenance an opposition to
lawful Authority where its Exertions are imagined to interfere
with private Convenience.
We humbly submit the matter to your Excellency and Honors
wise Consideration, and shall as in Duty bound ever pray &c.
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
NATHANIEL THWING
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen of Boston.
The following is what passed at Council when the above Me-
morial was taken under Consideration
94 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Council held at the Council Chamber in Boston upon
Wednesday the 1". of August 1764.
Present
His Excellency Francis Bernard Esq. Governor &c. His Excel-
lency and the Board took under Consideration a Complaint of the
Select men of y e Town of Boston that they had been defeated in
their Intentions of removing M. Johonnott lately taken ill of the
Small Pox to a separate House, by [44.] the interposition of
Stephen Greenleaff Esq. to the great damage of the Town ; the
Selectmen and the said M r . Greenleaff being personally pres-
ent, and heard upon the subject matter of the said Complaint.
It appears that the Selectmen were acting in the due execution of
the Law, in their attempt to remove M. Johonnott, and that it was
the Duty of his Majestys Subjects to assist and encourage them
therein, but the said M r . Greenleaff declaring before his Ex-
cellency and the Board that he was ignorant of the Law impowering
the Selectmen to remove Persons to any other place than the es-
tablished Hospital, and that if he had known the power of the
Select men, or they had declared to him they had such power he
would not have used any Measures to discourage the Person to be
removed from consenting thereto. It further appearing that the
said M r . Greenleaff apprehended his own Family exposed by the
intended removal.
Advised That His Excellency accept the excuse and Acknowl-
edgment of the said M r . Greenleaff.
A. OLIVER, Secy.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 81. 1764. P. M.
Present
[45.] M r . Samuel Procter, was directed by two of the Select
men, viz . Coll . Jackson and M r . Sewall, to receive into the Alms-
house on the Province Charge Ishmael Bamfort and Wife, who are
Strangers and not Inhabitants of any Town in this Province, nor
having where with all to support themselves.
M r . William Ross appointed a Watch for M r . Peter Johonnotts
House in Orange Street South end, and Orders given him accord-
ingly-
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August l rt . 1764
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Tliwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Cap*. John Bradford appeared and desired liberty of the Select
men to break Ground, by his Dwelling House in Cold Lane, in
order to carry a Drain into the Common Shore.
Cap'. Bradford has Liberty so to do provided he make good the
Ground and restore the Pavement as soon as may be to the ap-
probation of the Selectmen.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 95
[46.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 3 d . 1764
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
My it please your Excellency
The Briggandine Hope Benjamin Smith Master from Liverpool,
being stopt at Castle William on account of the Small Pox, having
been sufficiently smoked and cleansed, we are of Opinion said Ves-
sell may be permitted to come up to Town without endangering the
Health of the Inhabitants, if your Excellencj 7 thinks proper
We are
Your Excellencys most Obed'.
Hum. Serv'.
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN -
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen of Boston
Boston August 3 d . 1764.
His Excellency Francis Bernard Esq.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 7. 1764.
[47.] Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
A Motion was made for taking off the Guard from M r . Johonnotts
House in Orange Street, M". Johonnott being free from the Small
Pox, as appeared by a Certificate from her Physician D r . Nathan-
iel Perkins.
The Selectmen having duly considered of the same Judged it
not to be expedient to give into it ; and therefore Ordered that the
Guard be kept up, and the Flag continued out untill further Di-
rections be given.
John Burk late a Soldier who came here from New York, and
being at Times disordered in his Senses, was sent to the Alms-
house on the Province Charge, but the Regiment he belonged to
having been at Hallifax, where he was discharged Mess r8t Scollay
and Austin are appointed a Committee to procure him a passage
thither soon as possible.
It having been represented to the Selectmen that the School
house in Queen Street, was out of Repairs [48.] Mess.
96 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Scollay and Austin are appointed a Committee to see what is
necessary to be done, and to get the same effected as soon as
possible.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 8, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Henshaw who had been at M r . Johonnotts House, having Re-
ported that the same was sufficiently smoked and cleansed, and
that M rs . Johonnott was well, and free from any Infection ; The
Selectmen gave Orders for striking the Flag, and taking off the
Guard.
M r . James Burdet Constable of the "Watch placed at the Town
House, who was obliged to leave his Charge some months past
on account of the Small Pox, being now returned The Select
men consent that he again take upon himself the trust of Con-
stable of said Watch.
Thomas Read Master of the Engine that is kept under the Town
House appeared, and having represented the expediency of having
another Man added to his Company ; and at the [49.] Same rec-
ommended Shubael Hews as a suitable Person for the place.
Voted, that there be one Man added to M r . Reeds Company, in
addition to his former Number, and that they approve of M r .
Hews for that place.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of M r .
William Ross for One Pound sixteen Shillings lawful Money, being
for watching Nine Days at M r . Johonnotts House, as p. account ou
file.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Law-
ranee Collins for Three Pounds twelve Shillings lawful Money,
being for services in Small Pox as p. Account on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 9. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Upon representation and complaint made by the Bakers that
price of Wheat was set at a lower rate in the last Assize than
the Flour can now be purchased for it was Voted that the Assize
be altered also
[5O.] Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of
Bread at the Rate of Four Shillings and eight pence p. Bushel for
Wheat and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges, Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows, Viz'.
SELECTMEN'S MIXUTES, 1764. 97
oz.
Of Peny White Loaf 9 -
Wheaten 13 - 8
Houshold 1 - 2 -
Two Peny White Loaf 1 - 2 -
Wheaten 1 - 11 -
Houshold 2 - 4 -
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 5 - 1 -
Houshold 6 - 12 -
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 10 - 2 -
Houshold 13 - 8 -
Four Peny Brick Loaf 2 - 1 -
Bisket of a Copper price 6 -
N.B. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat
^ Rye meal must weigh 3 - 0-12
a 4 d . Ditto, not above J Indian d to . 4 - 4 -
According to Law allowance should be made for the drying of
Bisket, and such Bread as is not well baked or that shall be made
of different Grain & proportion from the Assize must be seized.
[51.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 10. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
M. Henderson Phillips appeared and informed the Selectmen
that he has let an House of his near Clarks Wharff to one William
M c .keen, who came from Charlestown.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue forth a Warrant directed to
the Constable of Boston.
In His Majestys Name requiring them forthwith to Warn all
the Freeholders, and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston
duly qualified and rateable at Twenty Pounds Estate to a single
Eate besides the Poll, to Convene at Faneuil Hall on Monday
the thirteenth Day of August Instant at 3. O'Clock in the After-
noon, then and there to consider of the Petition of a Number of
the Inhabitants, representing that the Usher of the South Grammar
School is about leaving the Town for want of a competent support ;
and therefore praying that some Measures may be taken by raising
his Salary or otherwise to retain in the service of the Town a
Person so well qualified for the Education of Youth ; To receive
the Report of the Selectmen respecting the Terms upon which
Samuel Wentworth Esq. will give up to the Town his Lease of
the Lands upon Boston Neck [52.] And to act upon all such
other Matters as may properly came before said Meeting.
Mess. Thomas and John Fleet, are to have the printing of the
Notifications for the ensuing Town Meeting.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 13. 1764
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
98 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The Constable having failed of their Duty in not warning the
Inhabitants of their several Wards according to Law of a Town
Meeting this Da} 7 and said Meeting having been therefore set
aside by the Selectmen.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue forth a "Warrant directed
to the Constables of Boston.
In His Majestys Name requiring them forth with to Warn all
the Free holders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston
duly qualified and rateable at Twenty Pounds Estate to a single
Rate besides the Poll, to Convene at [53.] Faneuil Hall on
Thursday the sixteenth Day of August Instant at 3. 0' Clock in
the Afternoon, then and there to consider of the Petition of a
number of the Inhabitants representing that the Usher of the
South Grammar School is about leaving the Town for want of a
competent support ; and therefore praying that some Measures
may be taken by raising his Salaiy, or otherwise to retain in the
service of the Town a Person so well qualified for the Education
of Youth ; To receive the Report of the Selectmen respecting
the Forms upon which Samuel Weutworth Esq. will give up to
the Town his Lease of the Lands upon Boston Neck ; To deter-
mine what steps shall be taken in order to comply with the
Conditions upon which the late Hon ble . Thomas Hancock Esq.
has left a Legacy to the Town of Boston, towards Erecting a
House for the reception of such unhappy Persons as it shall
please God in his Providence to deprive of their Reason ; And to
Act upon all such other Matters as may properly come before
said Meeting.
Ordered that Mess rt . Daniel Kneeland & Brother have the
Printing of the Notifications for the evening Town Meeting.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Esther
Buccannan for Eighteen Shillings [54.] Lawful Money, being for
service in the Small Pox as p. her Account on file August 15.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 15. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Cap*. Peter Brown having made Application to the Selectmen,
to take a view of the Land in which he was about Erecting a
Wooden Building, to see whether a Foundation can be obtained
without great charge.
Mess. Sewall and Ruddock was appointed a Committee for
that purpose.
Some evil minded disorderly Persons, having carried off the
Stocks which had been placed near the Town House Cap'.
Andrews was directed to make a new pair, as soon as may be.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 99
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Joseph
Foye Keeper of the Hospital at New Boston for Ten Pounds law-
ful Money in part of what is due to him for services in the Small
Pox, as p. his account on file.
[55.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 20. 1764
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Information was given the Selectmen last Satturday Evening
that a Negro Man belonging to Cap'. James of New Port was
taken with the Small Pox at the Crown Coffee House near the
Long Wharff whereupon M r . Williston was directed to take him
in the Sedan, and carry him to the Hospital at New Boston,
which was accordingly done that Night.
The Guard placed at Cap'. Strouds House was sent for who
appeared and Reported, That the said House had been well
smoked, cleansed and white washed, agreable to the directions
he had received from the Selectmen he was further Ordered to
see that the Nurse had a Shift of Cloths provided for her, and that
her other Cloths together with those of the Persons deceased, be
thoroughly smoked washed &c. after which he might leave the
Guard this Evening first directing the Flag to be struck.
[56.] The Selectmen having received a Warrant from the
Hon 1 * 5 Judge of Probate, for the County of Suffolk bearing date
the 14 th . Instant, empowering and desiring them to enquire into
the Circumstances and Conditions of Daniel Silsby of this Town
Inholder, Represented to him by his friends, to be a Person Non
Compos Mentis. Enquiry & examination was accordingly
made, and the following return given into his Honor.
Viz'.
Boston, August 20. 1764
In Compliance with the within Warrant we have visited M r .
Daniel Silsby, and find him to be a Person Non Compos
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
NATHANIEL THWING
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen of Boston
To the Hon w *. the Judge of Probate
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of John
Hyder for Three Pounds Eight Shillings lawful Money, being for
services in the Small Pox as p. his Account on file.
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[57.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen August 22 d . 1764
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Cap 1 . Jonathan Clark applied to the Selectmen that some
Person might be appointed to sweep the Chimnies, there being
such a neglect thereof, as must endanger the Town whereupon
Voted, that an Advertisement be published calling upon any Person
disposed to undertake the business of Chimney Sweeping, that
they apply to the Selectmen who are readj r to contract with a
suitable Person for that purpose agreeable to the Vote of the
Town.
Mess. Sewall and Ruddock having view'd the Place Capt. Bourn
is about to Erect a Wooden Building upon agreable to his appli-
cation the 15 Inst. Report That no solid Foundation for a
Building with Stone or Brick can be obtained there without great
Expence.
M . Thomas Hubbard informed the Selectmen that he was
going to move into Admiral Vernons Tavern in King Street, and
desires the Selectmen would favor him with their approbation.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 27. 1764
Present
[58.] Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Syms Constable of the South Watch came to the Select
men and informed that last Fryday Night being 24 Inst. a Negro
Fellow named Dick came to the Watch House in his Shirt, and
complained of a number of young Fellows were breaking into his
House, upon which the Watch went down from Starr Lane towards
the said Dicks House, when they met a Gang runing up said Lane
calling out past two O'Clock. The Watch haled them, they
answered, ask my Arse, the Watch then made up to them, they
ran and the Watch running after them came up with them by D'.
Gardners Shop. The Watch made some attempt to stop them,
upon which one of them flourish'd a naked Sword over the
Watchmens Head threatning if lie did not go about his Business,
he would run him through upon which the Watchman struck at
him with his Pole which three of the Company laid hold of and
endeavoured to rest out of his Hand at the same Time running
the Sword near his Face, One of the Watchmen being very much
affrightened cryed out Murder, the other two having no assistance
quitted the Young Men and they made off.
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[59.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 29. 1764
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Examined a Number of Persons relating to the Riot on Beacon
Hill Fryday Night last, when the Fence lately Erected to prevent
the passing and Repassing untill the Way could be repaired was
cut down Those Depositions are minuted in the last Page of
the rough Minute Book
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 30. 1764
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The following Persons agreed with the Selectmen, to take
Leases, for Stalls in Faneuil Hall Market, which are to bear Date
the 1'. of August Instant, and agreeable to the rates affixed to the
several Numbers, Viz 4 .
[6O.] John Bryant for Stall N. 15 (a) 10/ p. Month
Stall 19 (a) 6/3 p. ditto
John Shirley for Stall 14 fa) 10/ p. ditto
Stall 20 fa) 6/3 p. ditto
Simon Howard Stall 17 (a) 10/ p. ditto
Stall 15 fa) 6/3 p. ditto
Stall 6 fa) 6/3 p. ditto
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, September 5, 1764.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Hannah
Robishan for Three Pounds four Shillings lawful Money, being for
services in the Small I'ox as p. her Account on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem r . 6, 1764.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
[61.] Voted that M r . Cooper the Town Clerk have a Draft on
102 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
the Town Treasury for Twenty Five Pounds lawful Money, being
in part of what is due to him.
Ordered that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Five Shillings and four Pence p. Bushel for Wheat, and
Six Pence p. Bushell is allowed to the Bakers for thier Charges,
Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz'.
lb. ox* dr
Of Peny White Loaf - 7-14
Wheaten - 11 - 13
Houshold 15-12
Two Penny White Loaf 15-12
Wheaten 1 - 7-10
Houshold 1 - 15 - 8
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 6-14
Houshold 6 - 10 - 5
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 8-13-12
Houshold 13 - 4-10
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 12 - 8
Bisket of a Copper price - 5 - 4
N. B. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat
Rye Meal must weigh 2 - 12 - 4
4 d . Ditto, not above Indian Meal 4
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying
2.] Of Bisket and such Bread as is not well baked, or that
shall be made of different Grain and Proportions from the Assize
must be seized.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem 1 . 8, 1764
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
His Honor the Chief Justice having desired of the Selectmen
liberty for the Superior Court to set at Faneuil Hall the next
Week for the tryal of some Criminal Cases Liberty was accord-
ingly granted upon Condition that all damages that may happen,
be made good by the County.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, September 17. 1764.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Coll . Jackson is appointed with the Town Clerk to get the Leases
for Stalls at Faneuil Hall Market signed immediately.
The Selectmen this Day Certified the Assessors of [63.] The
Town of Boston, that the Town is now wholly free from the
Small Pox.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 103
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem 1 . 19, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Issue forth a Warrant directed to
the Constables of Boston.
In His Majestys Name requiring them forth with to Warn all
the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston duly
qualified and rateable at twenty Pounds Estate to a single Rate
besides the Poll, to Convene at Faneuil Hall on Monday the
twenty fourth Day of September Instant at 9. O'Clock in the Fore-
noon, then and there to receive the Report of the Selectmen re-
specting the terms upon which John Hill and Samuel Went-
worth Esq. will give up to the Town their Leases of the Land,
upon Boston Neck ; and in case the Town came to any Agreement,
with the said Lessees, to consider what is necessary for the Town
to do on said Lands, & whether they will take any Methods for
raising such sums of Money as they shall agree to give them ; To
choose a meet [64.] Person or Persons as Agent or Attorneys
to prosecute for or defend the Town in such cases wherein there
is not yet any Person or Persons legally vested with authority for
that purpose ; To Consider what is proper to be done respecting
the Petition Benjamin Hall Esq. has presented the Great and
General Court at their last Session for an alteration of the run of
Bread Street &c. a Copy whereof has been served the Clerk of
the Town, that a cause may be shown if any there be the next
sitting of the Court, why the Prayer thereof should not be granted;
To choose Jurors for October Court, and to act upon all such other
Matters, as may properly come before said Meeting.
Ordered, that M r . Samuel Kneeland have the printing of the No-
tifications for the ensuing Town Meeting.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem*. 20. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M*. Jenkins Master of Engine N. 3 informed the Selectmen
that said Engine was first brought to work at the Fire which lately
broke out at M r . Scannels House near the Rev d . M r . Pembertons
Church, and desired that the Premium of thirteen Shillings and
four Pence granted by the Town may be [65.] Allowed them,
whereupon Voted, that a Draft be made on the Town Treas-
urer for the same accordingly.
M r . Frankland Master of Engine N. 9. proposed Benjamin Bur-
104 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
dick as an Engine Man in the room of M r . Greenleaff who has
resigned.
Voted, that the said Burdick be and hereby is admitted an
Engine Man in said Company.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem r . 24. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Tudor Esq. came to the Selectmens Chamber and informed
them, that he had let a Shop near his House, to M r . Benjamin King
from Salem.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Thomas
"Williston for Eight pounds one Shilling & five Pence two farthings,
being for services in the Small Pox, as p. his 2 Accounts on file.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor [66.] Of
John Williston for Two Pounds and four Pence lawful Money
being for services in the Small Pox, as by his Acco' on file.
The following Ordeis were delivered M r . Abijah Adams Clerk of
the Market viz*.
Boston, September 24 1 1764
Sir,
You being by the Town of Boston chosen to act as Clerk of
Faneuil Hall Market, It is our desire that you observe that the
Butchers that hire the Stalls do conform to their Leases. Viz*.
That they bring into the Market all the Hydes Skins and Tallow
of all such Creatures as they shall kill, and that they keep their
respective Stalls clean & that at the shutting up of the Market at
One O'Clock they carry out all the Hydes Skins and Tallow, and
also all the Beef that shall be cut up that is less than a Quarter,
and all other Meat of what kind soever ; that those Butchers that
occupy the Stalls do not bring into the Market any kind of Poultry
other than of their own raising to sell. Observe that every Person
that Erects a Stall or put their Panyers or Carts within the Limits
of the Market do pay for the same as follows Viz'. For every
Stand or Stall from the middle West Door on each side down to
the Street Eight Shillings p. Month or Eight Coppers p. Day for
each For each Stand or Stall in the other parts of the West end
of the Market Six Coppers p. Day For each Cart with Beef or
[67.] Sauce or any other Articles for Sale that stands in any other
place within the Limits of the Market. Four Coppers p. Day
For each pair of Panyers two Coppers p. Day.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem r . 26. 1764
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 105
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Cap'. Nicholas Lobdell was approbated by the Selectmen as an
Inholder, he having lately hired the Tavern on Minots "Wharff.
Voted that Mess". Thornton and Putham have a draft on the
Treasury for Fifty Pounds lawful Money, on Account of Paving
work they have done for the Town.
Passed upon M r . Samuel Proctor Keeper of the Alms house his
Province Accounts amounting to . 282-2 and . 21-4-3 Copys
of which are on file.
[66.] M r . Seth Blodget was approbated by the Selectmen to
keep a Tavern at the Royal Exchange near the Town House he
have lately hired the same.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at
the Rate of Five Shillings and one Peny p. Bushel for Wheat, and
Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
Pains and Livelihood which is computed as follows Viz*.
lb. oz. dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 8 - 3
Wheaten 12 - 4
Houshold 1-0-6
Two Penny White Loaf 1 - - 6
Wheaten 1-8-9
Houshold 2 - 0-12
Six Penny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 9-11
Houshold 6 - 2-4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 9-3-6
Houshold 12 - 4 - 8
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 13 - 12
Bisket of a Copper price 5 - 8
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat
| Rye Meal must weigh 2 - 13 - 8
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian. 4 -
According to Law Allowance should be made for the [67.]
Drying of Biskets and such Bread as is not well baked or that
shall be made of different Grains and Proportions from the Assize
must be seized.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 3 d . 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
One John Stonny came to the Selectmens Chamber and being
questioned by them it appears, he came from Middleton in Con-
106 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
necticut, and that he lives with his "Wife and two Children in
Gibbins' Court.
Coll . Jackson and M r . Austin appointed a Committee to view
the "Warehouse improved by Mess r . Thompson and Gridley, and
report what Repairs or alterations are necessary.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 4. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
[68.] John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Roger M c .Knight applied to the Selectmen in behalf of the
"Widow Hervey for leave to break up the Street in order to lay a
Drain from M. Herveys House at the bottom of Jolliffs Lane
into the Common Shore in "Water Street Liberty was accordingly
granted provided the Ground and Pavement be restored as soon
as the Drain is finished to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
M r . Moses Gill applied for leave to break up the Street in
Wings Lane in order to repair the foundation of his House there
Liberty was accordingly granted upon condition that he restore
the Ground and Pavement as soon after as possible, and to the
approbation of the Selectmen.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 8. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
[69.] Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . "William Jackson apply'd for leave to take up the Town
Pump at the Northwest Corner of the Town House in the Main
Street, and undertake to the same himself provid the Selectmen
will assess such Persons as are benefited there by to pay their pro-
portion.
Voted, that His Request be granted.
At a Meeting of the Select men, October 10. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Abraham Putnam appeared, and asked the favor of the Select
men that he might be restored to his place in the Company of
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 107
Engine Men, under the Direction of M r . Jenkins who is Master of
Engine N. 3.
Voted, that the said Putnam be again received as an Engine
Man in the Company aforesaid.
M r . Henshaw appointed to treat with M r . for the Ground
Rent of a Shop on the Towns Lands near Fortification.
[7O.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 17. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Samuel Grant Esq. acquainted the Selectmen that he has re-
ceived into his Family as a maid one Amy Allen from old York.
The following Advertisement was sent to the several Printers for
a place in their Papers
Boston September 1764
Any Persons inclined to hire or purchase the Land on the
"West side of Boston Neck lately Leased to Samuel Wentworth
Esq. are desired immediately to send their proposals to the
Selectmen who are also ready to treat with any Persons who
would undertake to repair the Drain on said Land.
Passed upon Cap 1 . Tripes Province Account amounting to 2-
15. 8. 4 /s Copy of which is on file.
Passed upon Thomas Hartleys Province Account am*, to 13-
13-4 Copy of which is on File.
[71.] Cap 1 . Thomas Marshall apply'd to the Selectmen for
liberty to open the Ground in Cow Lane in order to lay a Drain
into the Common Shore through Jacob Knodles Drain.
Liberty was accordingly granted upon Condition the Ground
and Pavement be made good to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
Passed upon Mess. Champny and Hollands Province Account
amounting to .30-2-4 as p. Acco'. on file.
Passed upon Thomas Willistons Province Account amounting
to .3-11-4 Copy of which is on file.
Passed upon M r . John Brocas's Province Account amounting to
.4-19-10 Copy of which is on file.
Passed upon M r . Robert Durants Province Account amounting
to .3-4 Copy of which is on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 19. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
108 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
[72.] Complaint having been made to the Selectmen by the
Town Tanner8, that the Butchers who hold Stalls in the Market,
do not bring their Hides to Town for Sale, notwithstanding their
Obligation so to do, but instead thereof dispose of them to the
Country Tanners, whereby ours are disinabled from carrying on
their business ; which is a general disadvantage to the Town, the
Butchers were sent for. Upon discoursing with them they pre-
tended, the Reason they did not bring the Hides, was, that the
Country Tanners allow them a Premium for each Hide over and
above the Two Pence p. Pound, which the Town Tanners refuse
to give them But the Selectmen having heard what the Parties
had to offer are of opinion that little doubt can be made of the
intentions of the Butchers, and that the only way to prevent them
from evading the Terms of their Leases for the future, is for the
Selectmen to set the price of Hides from Time to Time, making a
reasonable allowance for carting the same to Market.
It is accordingly Voted, That the Tanners shall give the Butch-
ers two Pence p. Pound for Green Hides, and one Shilling p.
Hide for Carting to the Market untill further Orders, also
Voted, That the Tanners shall give the Butchers two Pence p.
Pound for Green Hides, and one Shilling p. Hide for Carting to
the Market untill further Orders also Voted, That such Butcher
or Butchers as shall neglect bringing their Hides, to this Market,
on the above terms, shall not be permitted to hold their Stalls any
longer It was further Voted, That M r . Adams the Clerk of the
Market, be directed to take an Account of the Beef each Butcher
[73.] Holding a Stall in the Market brings in; and also to note
whether they bring in Hides equivalent thereto ; also on Account
of the Hydes purchased by the Tanners from Day to Day, and of
whom they are bought and that he Reports to the Selectmen
immediately those Persons who do not comply with the above
Terms.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 22 d . 1764.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
' Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Boston October 19. 1764
M r Abijah Adams
Sir,
You are desired to take an Account of
the Beef each Butcher holding a Stall in the Market brings in,
and you must observe whether they bring the Hydes equivalent
thereto You are also to take an Account of the Hides the
Tanners purchase from Day to Day, and of whom purchased.
If any of the Butchers should omit bringing their Hides and offer-
ing them to sale at the price the Selectmen have stated, which is
two pence p. pound for Green Hides, and one shilling for Carting
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 109
each Hide to the Market, you must Report the same immediately,
that they may be proceeded with accordingly By Order
W. COOPER T. C.
[74.] The Select men this Day Agreed with M r Young the
Keeper of the County Jayls, that he shall be allowed Nine
Shillings and four Pence p. Week for the Board of John Burk a
Stranger, sick & disordered in his Head & not having wherewithall
to support himself ; as also to satisfie for the Charge he may be
at in finding him Candles and Charcoal ; (Mem. said Burke was
late a Soldier in his Majestys service)
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Oct r 24. 1764.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq. ^
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
A Draft was made on M r - Treasurer Jeffries in favor of John
Gray for Eighteen Shillings lawful Money, being so much allowed
him for watching in the Small Pox as p. Account on file.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Samuel
Sewall Esq. for Sixteen Shillings [75.] and Six Pence lawful
Money, being for supplys in the Small Pox as p. his Account
on File.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octo r . 29. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Ordered that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Four Shillings and ten pence p. Bushel, and Six Pence p.
Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges, Pains and
Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz*
lb. oz. dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 8 - 11
Wheaten 13 -
Houshold 1 - 1 - 6
Two Peny White Loaf 1 - 1 - 6
Wheaten 1 - 10 - 1
Houshold 2 - 2-12
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 14 - 3
Houshold 6 - 8 - 4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 9 - 12 - 6
Houshold 13 - - 8
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 15 - 12
[76.] Bisket of a Copper price - 5-12
NB. a 4 d Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat
Rye Meal must weigh 2 - 10 -
a 4<! Ditto not above Indian 3 - 8 -
110 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
According to Law, Allowance should be made for the drying of
Bisket, and such Bread as is not well baked or that shall be made
of different Grain & Proportions from the Assize must be seized.
Cap'. Gustavus Fellows apply'd to the Selectmen for liberty to
open a Drain from his House near Coll . Thwings Bake House into
the Common Shore.
i
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 81. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.,
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Foye Keeper of the Hospital at New Boston was directed to
hand into the Selectmen an Inventory of the Beds Bedding and
every Utensel belonging to said Hospital.
[77.] A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of
the Town Clerk for Nine Pounds thirteen Shillings and four Pence,
being for services in the Small Pox as p. his Acco'. on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Nov r . 1. 1767. sic.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Hews living at the South part of Boston apply'd to the Se-
lectmen for liberty to open a Drain entring into the Common Shore
near his House in Essex Street.
Voted, that liberty be granted accordingly provided the Ground
is made good and the Pavement restored to the satisfaction of the
Selectmen.
Mess. Calff Torrey and other Tanners attended & having rep-
resented to the Selectmen that most of the Butchers, who have
Stalls in Faneuil Hall Market, still neglect to bring in the Hydes of
the Creteeres offered by them for Sale to the Inhabitants ; agreable
to the terms of their Leaces ; and M r . Adams the Clerk having
produced his Minutes which confirmed what the Tanners had re-
lated; Voted that the several Butchers [78.] Be sent for, and
that such of them as do not give assurances that they will bring in
all their Hydes for the future, shall have their Stalls taken from
them immediately.
M r . Henshaw Reported, that agreeable to the desire of the Se-
lectmen he had disposed of one of the Town Bulls, that was breechy
and unruly to Robinson of Dorchester for Ten Dollars.
M r . Nathaniel Ruggles, attended, and informed the Selectmen
that he should not bring in his Hydes to the Market agreable to
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. Ill
the terms of his Lease, whereupon he was ordered to remove from
said Stalls.
Mess". Simon Howard and James Ballard who hold Stalls in the
Market, having neglected to comply with the Condition of their
Leases, were removed from the same.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Joseph
Foye for Twenty-two pounds nineteen Shillings and eight pence
lawful Money, being for services in the Small Pox as p. his Ac-
count on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem*. 7. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
[79.] John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Susannah Ellis informed the Selectmen of her having taken
into her House John Reynolds, his Wife Dorothy & five Children
namely Samuel, Benjamin, John, Edwards and William. Rey-
nolds, who all come from the Town of Providence.
M r . Brown Master of the Engine N..6. acquainted the Select
men, that the House where the same is kept is much out of Re-
pairs whereupon Coll. Jackson & M r . Austin were appointed
view the same and make Report.
M r . Brown Master of Engine N. 6 - having proposed Isaac
Wibird & Thomas Moore as Engine Men in,the room of Mess".
Cromby and Norcross who have resigned.
Voted, that the said Wibird & Moore be accordingly admitted
as Engine Men in the room of those in the Comp y . who have
resigned.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem r . 8. 1767 (stc)_, f
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
[8O.] Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Complaint having been made to the Selectmen by a number of
the Inhabitants, that & his Mother are entertained at M r .
Moultons Tavern at the sign of the White Horse, at which Place
he exhibits the City Jerusalem in Wood work whereby he draws
considerable sums from the Inhabitants and as upon enquiry the
Representation is not esteemed by Judges to be the work of Art
& ingenuity, but rather an imposition on the public.
Voted, that M r . Adams be directed to warn them to leave this
Town immediately, and also to acquaint M r . Moulton that the
Selectmen expects he will not suffer any more exhibitions of
the same in his House.
A Draft was made on M r . Treasurer Jeffries in favor of Thomas
112 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Chapam for Fifteen Pounds fifteen Shillings being for services in
the Small Pox, as p. his Account on file.
At a Meeting of the Select men Nov r . 13. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
[81.] Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M. Harrod near Joshua Henshaw Esq. House gave informa-
tion to the Selectmen that she had taken a Woman into part of
her House as a Tenant who came from
M r . Joseph Putnam Master of Engine N. having proposed
Timothy Pess and William Baker as Engine Men for his Com-
pany, in the room of Mess. Perkins and Andebert they were
accordingly accepted by the Selectmen.
Passed upon D r . Doubts Province Accounts amounting to .197-
0-8 and 2 as p. Copy, there of on file.
The Selectmen having received an Order from the Honorable
the Judge of Probate for the County of Suffolk to examine into
the Circumstances of M". Elizabeth Webb of Boston Widow rep-
resented by her friends as a Person Non Compos Mentis, attended
that business, and having upon enquiry & examination satisfied
themselves that said Representation was Just, made the follow-
ing Return viz 1
In observance of the above we have been at the Lodgings of
M. Elizabeth Webb, and having enquired [82.] Into the Condi-
tion of said Elizabeth we do Report the said Elizabeth to be in our
Judgement a Non Compos Person.
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTTN
SAMUEL SEWALL
Selectmen of Boston.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem r . 14. 1764.
Present.
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Mess. Jackson and Austin a Committee appointed the 7' In-
stant to view the Engine House at West Boston and see what Re-
pairs are necessary Report
That the Building requires new Plates, Shingles, Cills &c.
whereupon
Voted, that M r . John Brown be directed to repair said house
immediately.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 113
Coll . Henshaw and M r . Scollay appointed to settle with M r .
Richards and Blake the demand as upon them for Quit Rents.
[83.] Ordered, that M r . Treasurer Jeffries be possessed of
all the Leases for Stalls, now signed or that may be signed in
future.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem r . 20. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
> Samuel Sewall Esq.
A Petition of John Burk a poor disorder'd Man late a Soldier in
his Majestys Service, to his Excellency the Governor was handed
into the Selectmen by M . Secretary Oliver, as also a petition of
Joseph Asply a necesstious Stranger praying some relief in order
to enable him to returnfto England.
M r . Joseph Henshaw acquaints the Selectmen that he has re-
ceived into one of his Houses as Tenants, Richard Scollay and
William Fennecy, the former came last from Kennebeck, and the
latter from Roxbury, both Irishmen.
Boston November 20 1 1764
Cap 1 . John Marshall
Sir
Inclosed you have a Bill for Two Pounds
five Shillings Sterling drawn by John Asply on his Uncle M r . John
Walker at Depsford Great Britain [84.] In favor of your self,
and is for Moneys advanced for him by the Province We shall
esteem your care in procuring payment for the same.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
M r . John Hancock attended, the Selectmen and acquainted
them, that he had received a Letter from James Scott Master of
the Briggandine Lydia from London, advising that he was just
arrived at Rainsfords Island in thirty seven Days from the Isle
of Wight, and that he has buried while on his passage three Men
with the Small Pox, the last about seven Days ago that there
is one on board recovered, from the Illness, and another still sick,
but growing well fast where upon the following Letter was sent
M r . Hartley.
Boston, Novem r . 20 1 1764
M r . Thomas Hartley
We are surprised to hear you have been up
to Town this Forenoon with two Gentlemen Passengers from
Cap 1 . Scott who has the Small Pox on board, this conduct appears
very unaccountable to us, and the more so as you are gone down
without seeing us.
Our directions are that you immediately let Cap 1 . Scott know
that no Person whatsoever is to be suffered to come from or enter
into his Vessell without our Orders [85.] As he would avoid the
penalty of the Law. Having done this you are to come up, and
114 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
bring an account of the state of the Vessell, and what Goods are
between Decks, being particular as to the sorts Mr. Green the
Kings Boatman has our directions to receive all the Letters, they
being firet well smoked by you.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
M r . Williams one of Cap*. Scotts Passengers who left the Ship
and was brought up to Town by M r . Hartley without liberty, was
sent for, when he engaged to the Selectmen that he would keep
House untill he should receive their further . directions.
Whereas David Wheeler, Master of Engine N. 8 has by his
Conduct relating to William Wheeler one of the said Engine Com-
pany, treated the Selectmen with disrespect, in that when they
had ordered the said William to be dismiss'd from that Company
and turned over to the Militia for his great misconduct in Mal-
treating the Officers of the Militia in the Common, he the said
David presumed to receive the said William again without ob-
taining leave from the Selectmen therefor as also by refusing
to appear at the Selectmens Chamber, when required so to do
The Select men do for this contemptuous behavior dismiss [86.]
The said Wheeler from the Charge of said Engine, and M r . Wil-
liston is directed to call upon M r . Wheeler for his Orders.
M r . Wheeler having returned to the Selectmen his Orders as
Master of Engine N. 8 M r . Obediah Curtis was appointed to
said trust, and the Town Clerk is directed to make out his Orders
accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem r . 21. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . John Grant Collector attended, and desired of the Select-
men that the Bond given by him in 1761. & 1762 as security for
his payment of the Moneys Collected by him in those Years, may be
given up to him, he having produced the several Treasurers Receits
in full for the Taxes of said Years whereupon the Town Clerk
was directed to deliver up said Bonds accordingly.
[87.] Boston November 21, 1764
M r . Thomas Hartley
Our further Orders to you are that you do not allow any one
Person to leave Cap*. Scotts Vessell without leave from us, and as
M r . Hancock has directed you to take out the Goods between
Decks, you have our liberty to receive the same on shore in order to
their being well smoked and cleansed, but you must not permit any
one thing to be taken off again without our special directions
We expect to see you as early in the Morning as possible.
By Order of the Selectmen
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 115
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, November 22 d . 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Samuel Adams chosen Collector of Taxes for the Year
1764 came to the Selectmens Chamber & proposed Benjamin
Hollowell Esq. & M r . Robert Pierpont as his Bondsmen for the
faithful discharge of said trust. [88.] Who were accepted
accordingly, and the Town Clerk is directed to prepare Bonds and
see the same executed.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem 1 . 26. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Voted, that M r . Bullman for his extraordinary services in the
Town House Watch, during the absence of M r . Burdick Con-
stable of said Watch, on account of the Small Pox, be allowed at
the rate of Six Shillings Eight Pence p. month, which amounts to
One pound thirteen Shillings and four Pence lawful Money.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES.
BOOK 12, B.
[1.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Nov r . 26. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Ordered that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at the
rate of Four Shillings and ten Pence p. Bushel for Wheat, and Six
Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges Pains
and Livelihood, which is computed as follows. Viz*.
lb- oz- dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 8 - 11
Wheaten 13 -
Houshold 1 - 1 - 6
Two Peny White Loaf 1 - 1 - 6
Wheaten 1 - 10 - 1
Houshold 2 - 2-12
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 14 - 3
Houshold 6 - 8 - 4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 9 - 12 - 6
Houshold 13 - - 8
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 15 - 12
Bisket of a Copper price 5 - 12
[2.] NB. a 4 d . Loaf brown Bread Wheat
Rye Meal must weigh 2-10
a 4 d . Ditto, not above Indian 3 - 8
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying of
Biskets, and such Bread as is not well baked or that shall be made
of different Grains and Proportions from the Assize must be
seized.
Voted, that a Draft be made on the Town Treasurer to pay
William Cooper the Town Clerk the Sum of Twenty Pounds in
part of what is due to him for this service the Current Year.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, November 28. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 117
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Mess". Henshaw and Sewall appointed to visit the Almshouse
and examine into the Circumstances of the Province Poor, and that
they dismiss such Persons from said Hospital as are well enough
to leave it.
[3.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 30. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
The Selectmen having received an order from the Honourable
Judge of Probate for the County of Suffolk to examine into the
Circumstances of M. Susannah Loring Daughter of M r . Nathaniel
Loring Merchant represented by her friends, to be a Person Non
Compos Mentis attended that business, and upon inquiry having
satisfied themselves that the Representation was Just made the fol-
lowing Return on the Warrant viz'
Pursuant to the within we have visited and inquired into the
Circumstances and Condition of Susannah Loring, and do Report
the said Susannah to be a Non Compos Mentis Person.
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen of Boston
To the Hon blfl . Judge of Probates
[4.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem r . 30* 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Cap* Scott applied to the Selectmen with M r . Hancock for leave
to bring up the Briggandine Lydia which has been for some Time
detained at Rainsfords Island on account of Infection by the Small
Pox whereupon Voted, that Orders be given M r . Hartley for
that purpose in the following terms.
Boston Novemb r . 30 1 1764
M r . Thomas Hartley.
You having Reported to us that the Briggan-
dine Lydia Cap*. Scott, which has been for some Time detained at
Rainsfords Island, is sufficiently aired and cleansed, and is as
118 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
you apprehend clear of any Infection, we hereby give you liberty,
and our Orders to send the Vessell up to Town.
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAT
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen.
[5.] The following Certificate was given for his Excellency
Viz'.
May it please your Excellency
The Briggandine Lydia Cap'. Scott which has been for some Time
detained at Rainsf ords Island on account of Infection by the Small
Pox, has been sufficiently air'd and cleansed, and may be permitted
to come up to Town with your Excellencys leave.
We are
Your Excell. y>
Most Obed'- Hum. Serv u
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAY -
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen.
To
His Excell* Francis Bernard Esq.
M r . Scott who lives at the South end of Boston acquaints the
Selectmen, that he has received into his House one Spear and
Allyne.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, December 5- 1764
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
' John Ruddock Esq.
Cap'. Jonathan Clark came to the Selectmens Chamber [6.] And
prayed leave to break Ground near his House in Long Lane in
order to carry a private Drain into the Common Shore Liberty
was accordingly granted him provided he makes good the Ground
and Pavement to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
Cap'. Cunningham attended, and desired of the Selectmen that
a Case may be provided for the Clock at the Rev* 1 . M r . Byles's
Meeting House in order to preserve it from the Dirt and other
injuries.
M r '. Henshaw appointed to visit the South "Writing School, and
M r . Ruddock the North Latin School, and Report whether any
further help is necessary for said Schools
The several Tanners attended the Selectmen, and having been
heard, relative to the price of Green Hydes It was agreed by the
Selectmen that the price of such Hydes brought into the Market,
be set at One Shilling and six Pence O Tenor p. Pound, the same
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 119
to be weighed at the Market, and to continue so for two Months
from this date.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 12. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
[7.] Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . John Grant chosen Collector of Taxes for the Year 1764
proposed Samuel Grant Esq. and Fortesque Vernon for Bondsmen
who were accordingly approved of by the Selectmen.
M r . Jonathan Payson chosen Collector of Taxes for the Year
1764 proposed M r . Alexander Edwards and Jonathan Gary
Esq. as his Bondsmen, for the faithful discharge of his trust, who
were accordingly accepted by the Selectmen.
M r . William Dickman informs the Selectmen, that he has taken
into his house as a maid, one Hannah Bill who came last from
Point Shirley.
Boston December 1764
M r . Thomas Hartley
You having Reported to us that the
Guards, taken out of the Briggandine Lydia Cap*. Scott Master
are sufficiently aired and clear of any Infection ; that being the
case you are to deliver them to M r . John Hancock or order, who
will satisfy you for your labor [8.] And expence on said Briggan-
dine& her Cargo.
Selectmen of Boston.
Boston, December 12. 1764
M r . Thomas Hartley
You have our liberty to deliver John
Williams Esq. his Chest and two trunks of Cloths, as you have
Reported to us that they have been sufficiently smoked and
cleansed, and you are to permit M r . William Peirce to leave the
Island, having a proper shift of Cloaths, that no infection may
come with him.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
The Selectmen have this Day agreed with the Selectmen of
Concord, that if they cannot produce proof before the next Draft
Day, that David Tweed lost his Inhabitancy in this Town, they
will then give a draft on the Town Treasurer for Nine Pounds
Nineteen Shillings & five Pence, being the amount in lawful
Money of their Bill of Charges against Boston for his maintenance
in Concord.
The following Petition was received from some of the People
belonging to the Company of Engine N. 8. late under the Care of
David Wheeler.
120 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
To the Gentlemen the Selectmen of the Town of Boston.
We the Subscribers in behalf of the Company [9.] Desire that
we may have our former Captain restored to us again, and that
we may have the privilege of choosing or nominating of a Captain
and Men as Vacancys may arise from Time to Time. And as we
are in Duty bound shall forever pray
JOHN BENNET
AAKON MAT
The above Petition having been read and debate had thereon,
it was Voted, that the same be dismissed, the Selectmen having
already appointed a suitable Person to Command said Engine, and
being determined not to give up their right of Nominating the
Captains in their Engine Companys and that they disapprove of
the insinuation in said petition, that the Selectmen had deprived
them of the privilege of Nominating or proposing Persons to fill
up the Vacancies in their Company.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem*. 14. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
[1O.] Orders were given in Writing to M r . Obediah Curtis
for the government of himself & Company in a Time of Fire and
at all other Times, which was of the form following Viz'.
Ordered, that M r . Obediah Curtis be and hereby is appointed
Master of the Fire Engine N. 8 now kept in a House opposite
M r . Clarks Tavern at South End of Boston he to take Charge
thereof, and be allowed Twelve men besides himself Viz'.
M r . Obediah Curtis
Joseph Levering
John Levering
Ebenezer Hinckley
Robert Roberson
William Hastins
Stephen Greenleaff
William Moor Jun r .
Isaac Sumner
John M c . Faden
Thomas Noland
John Crosby Jun r .
Thomas Hinckley
And if they shall at any Time want to put out or take in a Man,
of if any difference shall arise between them on any Account, the
said Obediah Curtis is to inform the Selectmen thereof, for their
directions and orders, and whenever any Fire shall break out, the
said Obediah Curtis and Company shall immediately repair to such
[11.] Fire with their Engine and there work and improve the
same in such places as the Fire-wards shall direct them and that
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 121
they always obey such Orders of the Fire-wards in every respect as
they shall give relating to Fires and the extinguishing of them
and the said Obediah Curtis & Company are not to depart from
any Fire or Fires with their Engine untUl they have first obtained
the consent of at least three of the Firewards present ; that no
Person belonging to said Engine shall leave it during the Fire
without liberty from one of the Fire wards ; that if any one or
more of said Company shall not be present and attend his Duty
by extinguishing of Fires according to the Directions given him
by the Fire "Wards (unless prevented by sickness or some other
unavoidable necessity) the Master of said Engine shall .as soon
after as may be give Notice to the Selectmen thereof, that such
proceedings may be had there upon as they shall think proper ;
And the said Master is to take care that the Doors of the Engine
House be not at any Time obstructed or prevented being opened
by Snow or Ice or any other Thing, and that said Engine be worked
once a Month from the first of May to the first of October, and
that said Engine and Pails belonging to it be kept in good order,
and when at any Time it shall happen that any Thing is out of
order or wanting for [12.] said Engine, the Master or some of
the Company, are directly to apply to the Fire-wards for the Time
being, for their direction concerning it ; And that they carry with
them at all Fires that shall break out, the two Axes, and two Fire
Hooks belonging to said Engine, taking care that while Ropes be
always fixed to said Hooks and the Axes fixed to the Engine ; and
that they at all Times keep at least fifteen fathom of white Rope
in the Engine House ready for the more easy pulling down of
Houses to be used by them in such Manner as the Fire- Wards, shall
direct, And that said Company may be distinguished as belonging
to said Engine. The Selectmen further Order that such Person
so belonging shall at his own Expence provide and at every Fire
wear a black Leather Jocky Cap with a Pewter Blaze in the front
of it, and the number of the Engine he belongs to, of this they
are not to fail on penalty of being removed, And for their care and
diligence in discharging their Duty faithfully the Inhabitants of
the Town have by a Vote freed them from all other Offices in the
Town, as also granted a Premium of Two Pounds Old Tenor to
be paid out of the Town Treasury to the Company whose Engine
shall first work on any House or other Building that may be on
fire provided they in all Things perform their Duty and [13.]
Comply with the Orders and Directions here in Afore mentioned.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston Decem r . 14. 1764. .
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 17. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
122 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
M r . Ruddock appointed to enquire into the circumstances of the
North Lattin School Reports That M r . Langdon the Usher of said
School has lately a disorder in his Eyes which prevents his giving
attendance there as usually, and therefore he desires the Select
men would provide a temporary Assistant.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 19. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
[14.] Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Complaint having been made by a Number of the Inhabitants
that the Chimnies of an old House of the Widow Hubbards at the
Head of Grays Rope Walks occupied by one Griggs is insuffi-
cient and dangerous Thomas Daws Esq. and Richard Hunne-
well, were impowered to survey the same.
M r . Ruddock appointed to discourse M r . Gyles Harris chosen
one of the Collectors of Taxes for the year 1 764 Reports that
said Harris declined serving, for reason given in a Letter of his
dated the 19'. Instant on file.
The Selectmen having considered of the request of Captain
Cunningham in behalf of himself and a Number of Persons at the
South part of Boston, that a Case may be provided for the Clock
at M r . Byles Meeting House, in order to preserve the same as
also that the Town at a late Meeting consented to take the charge
of keeping that Clock in Repair upon themselves do consent
that M r . Cunningham procures a Case for said Clock, provided the
Charge thereof does not exceed Six Pounds lawful Money.
[15.] M r . William Dows informs the Selectmen that he has
taken into his House as a Maid one Mary Riggs last from Cape
Ann, and has also taken as an Apprentice one from Newton.
Cap 1 . John Dunn from Newfound Land having brought as a
Passenger one Bartholomew Andrews a Cooper who was and is
still liked to be a charge to the Public. the Selectmen have
ordered, that the said Dunn give his Bond with sufficient Sureties
to save harmless the Town from any cost and damage that may
arise by means of his being brought among us ; and in case of
his refusal the Town Clerk is to give in his Name to one of the
Lawyers in order to his being prosecuted for bringing into the
Town a poor lame Man.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 20. 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1764. 123
Cap*. Dunn who brought in as a Passenger one Bartholomew
Andrews appeared, and acquainted the Selectmen, that his Owner
M r . Robert Gould would [16.] give from under his Hands that
he will defray any Charge that shall arise by means of the said
Andrews being brought among us until they can send him out of
the Province the Selectmen having considered there of consent
to accept M r . Goulds Obligation, and M r . Scollay is appointed to
receive the same.
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
Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston (within
their Precincts) duly qualified & rateable at Twenty Pounds
Estate to a single Rate besides the Poll to Convene at Faneuil
Hall on Monday the twenty fourth Day of December Instant at
Three O'Clock in the Afternoon ; then and there to Choose a Col-
lector of Taxes for the present Year, in the room of Gyles Harris
Esq. who has declined serving ; to receive the Reports of the
Towns Committees on several Affairs, and to act upon all such
other Matters as may properly come before said Meeting.
Ordered, that M r . Zachary Fowle have the [17.] Printing of
the Notifications of the ensuing Town Meeting.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem*. 27, 1764.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Sampson Salter chosen one of the Collectors of Taxes for
the Year 1764 in the room of Gyles Harris Esq. who has resigned,
attended, and proposed Mess. John Salter and Daniel Rea as
his Bondsmen for the faithful discharge of his trust, who were
approved of by the Selectmen, and the Town Clerk is directed to
prepare the Bonds accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 31. 1764.
Present
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
[18.] John Ruddock Esq.
Ordered that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at the
rate of Four Shillings and ten pence p. Bushel for Wheat and Six
Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges, Pains
and Livelihood which is computed as follows Viz 4 .
lb. oz. dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 8 - 11
Wheaten 13 -
Houshold 1 - 1 - 6
124 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Two Peny White Loaf 1 - 1 - 6
Wheaten 1 - 10 - 1
Houshold 2 - 2-12
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 14 - 3
Houshold 6 - 8 - 4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 9 - 12 - 6
Houshold 13 - - 8
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 15 - 12
Bisket of a Copper price 5-12
NB. a 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread wheat
Rye Meal, must weigh 2-10
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian 3 - 8
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying of
Bisket, and such Bread as is not well baked [19.] Or that shall
be made of different Grain and proportions from the Assize must
be seized.
M r . Symons Constable of the Town Watch at the South End
acquainted the Selectmen, that some repairs were necessary for
their Engine House
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 2 d 1765
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The following was sent into the Assessors of the Town of Boston,
Gentlemen,
It is our Opinion that the following Persons Inhabi-
tants of other Towns in this Province ought to be taxed for the
Real Estates they Occupy, and the Business they do here being
agreeable to Law Viz 4 .
The Honourable James Russell Esq.
M r . John Soley
Ralph Inman Esq.
[2O.] M r . Anthony Thomas
M r . Joseph Palmer
M r . Thomas Russell
We are
Gentlemen
Your Humble Servants
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen of Boston
To
The Assessors of the Town of Boston
Boston January 2 d . 1764.
The following Certificate was given one Thomas Currin Viz'.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 125
"We the Subscribers hereby certify that M r . James Currin served
with M r . Thomas Walker Shipwright in this Town about five years
in the business ; and by enquiry we find he did then, and has since
that Time during his residence here behaved in such a manner as
to merit the Character of an honest sober and Industrious Men.
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN SCOLLAY
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen of Boston
Boston, January 2 d . 1765
[21.] Passed upon Samuel Grant Esq. Province Account
amounting to -20-13 - lawful Money Copy of which is on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 3 d . 1765
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Sharpe of Engine N. 2. informed the Selectmen that said
Engine was first brought to work at the Fire which lately broke
out at a House in Black Horse Lane, and desired that the Premium
of thirteen Shillings and four Pence granted by the Town may be
allowed them.
Voted, that a Draft be made on the Town Treasurer for the
same the next Draft Day.
Complaint having been made to the Selectmen by a Number of
the Inhabitants that great Frauds are often [22.] Committed by
the Carters who bring Charcoal for Sale into this Town, by their
making use of Baskets of other Dimensions than the Law pre-
scribes and the Selectmen having considered of the same.
Voted that Mess. James Rainer and William Sutton be and
hereby are Appointed to see said Law carried into execution, and
the Town Clerk is directed to give them Orders accordingly, as
also to furnish them with Extracts of the Law relative to their
Conduct.
Voted, that the Town Clerk publish in the several News Papers
the Law relative to Cord Wood brought into this Town by Water,
together with the following Advertisement Viz'.
Boston January 3 d . 1765
The above Law is published by Order of the Selectmen that
every one concerned may strictly conform thereto, and thereby
avoid the Penalty, thereof.
Voted, that the Town Clerk publish the By-Law or order of the
Town relative to Cord Wood and Bark brought into this Town by
Land, in the several News Papers, and also an Advertisement to
inforce the observance thereof.
126 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Voted, that the Town Clerk acquaint Mess. Adams and
Sweetser, that the Selectmen have directed them to give in a List
of all those Persons Strangers which they have warned to depart
this Town from the 1'. of January 1 764. to the 1". of January Instant.
M r . Secretary Oliver handed into the Selectmen the following
Vote or Order of Council Viz'.
William Robinson a Prisoner in Boston Goal having represented
to his Excellency and the Board that he has a Wife and Child
subsisted at the Charge of the Province in the Almshouse, and that
he is willing to leave the Province as soon as he can be liberated,
and to work for his passage ; but that he has not wherewithal!
to provide for the passage of his Wife and Child ; and praying re-
lief Advised that in as much as the Wife and Child are at pres-
ent a Province Charge that the Selectmen be desired as soon as
the said William Robinson is discharged from Prison to provide
for the Passage of his Wife and Child on the best terms they can,
that they may together depart the Province.
The above Order being read Voted, that provision be accord-
ingly made for the passage of said Woman & Child so soon as the
Selectmen are acquainted, that the Husband [24.] William Rob-
inson is discharged from Prison, and that the Town Clerk acquaint
M r . Secretary of the same.
John Ruddock Esq. one of the Collectors of Taxes for the Year
1762 having produced Receipts from the several Treasurers in
full for the Tax committed to him to Collect for that Year.
Ordered that he have a Draft on the Treasury for his quarter
part of the Premium on the whole Sum Collected for that year
amounting to One hundred & forty six Pounds four Shillings and
Nine Pence f .
Orders were given in Writing to the Persons appointed to inspect
the Charcoal Baskets, viz'. M r . Rayner & M r . Sutton which were of
the form following Viz*.
Boston, January 3 d 1765
M r . James Rainer
Sir,
We having appointed you to see the Law
relative to Charcoal carried into execution do depend on your care
and fidelity in the discharge of said trust you have inclosed an
Extract from the printed Law to serve for your Government in all
Cases, that may happen, and doubt not of your stiictly conforming
to the Letter and Spirit of the same.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER, Town Clerk.
[25.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 9. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 127
Boston, January 9 1 1765.
M r . Thomas Hartley
If the Cloths belonging to M r . Peirce have
been sufficiently smoked and cleansed you may put them again in
the Chest and deliver to the Bearer who will call upon you for the
same If in your Opinion the Hemp and other Articles belonging
to M r . Hancock have been sufficiently smoked and cleansed you
are in this case to deliver them to the Order of the Gentlemen.
By Order of the Selectmen.
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
James Tileston Housewright acquaints the Selectmen that he
has taken into his House one John Sharpe & Wife who came from
the West Indies.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 11. 1765.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
[26.] Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Langdon Usher at the North Grammar School being still
confined to his House by means of Bodily disorder the Select men
this Day Agreed with M r . Andrew Elliot Jun r . to serve the school
in that capacity for one Month, to be allowed the same as other
Ushers are allowed.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 16. 1765.
Present.
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Scollay Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Boston Jan y 16. 1765
M r . Thomas Hartley
You having Reported to us that M r . Wil-
liams who you took of Capt. Scotts Ship sick of the Small Pox, is
now well, and has been sufficiently smoked and Cleansed ; Our
directions there fore are, that he may be permitted to leave the
Island, first satisfying you for the Charge occasioned by his
Illness &c.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
[27.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 21. 1765,
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Esq.
Elizabeth Crawford acquaints the Selectmen that she came from
Philadelphia about Nine Weeks ago in Captain Brock from Phila-
128 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
*
delphia, that she was first entertained by Robert Welch living on
Nobles Wharff, where she resided about a "Week, then removed to
M r . Cottons House near the Old North Church, after which she of-
fered her service to M. Elizabeth Wickers, who came with her to
the Selectmens Chamber
M r . Wilson Read informs the Selectmen by Letter that he has
let a Tenement of his to one James Thompson, late a Soldier in
the Royals, but regularly discharged, came from Charlestown to
this Town sometime part and hired a Chamber.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 22 d . 1765
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
INI". Ann Currier of this Town Widow came to the Selectmens
1~28.] Chamber and pray'd that they would make enquiry into the
usage her Son had received from M r . Ebenezer Swan of this Town
Taylor, to whom he was bound an apprentice ; in order that proper
Representation may be made thereof unto the Court of Sessions
M r . Swan was accordingly sent for and several Persons examined
touching the subject matter of the Complaint but the further
examination referred to Tuesday next 3 o'Clock P.M.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 22 d . 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
M r . Swan having been heard relative to the Complaint entred
against him for ill-treating his Servant William Currier, as also the
Mother of said Apprentice, and several Persons acquainted with
the treatment the Lad had received It was at last agreed by the
Partys, that the Indentures should be given up, which was accord-
ingly done, when they were cancelled in presence of the Selectmen.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 23, 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
[29.] Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . William Sutton Master of Engine N. 7. informs the Se-
lectmen, that the Engine under his care was first brought to work
at the Fire which lately broke out at M r . M c Neals Bake-house ; and
desire that the Premium granted by the Town may be allowed
them.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 129
Voted, that a Draft be made on the Town Treasury for the same
accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 28. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
M r . Obediah Curtis Master of Engine N. 8 informed the Select
men that the Engine under his Care was first brought to work at
the Fire which lately broke out at the Widow Ferys Bake house
and desire that the Premium of thirteen Shillings and four pence
granted by the Town may be allowed them.
Voted that a Draft be given them for the same accordingly.
[3O.] Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of
Bread at the Rate of Four Shillings, and ten Pence p. Bushel,
and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz'.
lb. oz. dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 8 - 11
Wheaten 13 -
Houshold 1 - 1 - 6
Two Peny White Loaf 1 - 1 - 6
Wheaten 1 - 10 - 1
Houshold 2 - 2-12
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 14 - 3
Houshold 6 - 8 - 4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 9 - 12 - 6
Houshold 13 - - 8
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 15 - 12
Bisket of a Copper price 5 - 12
NB. a 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat
Rye Meal must weigh 2 - 10 -
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian 3 - 8 -
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying of
Bisket and such Bread as is not well baked, or that shall be
made of different Grain and Proportions from the Assize must
be seized.
[31.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 25. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Robert Love being recommended as a suitable Person to
have the Charge of warning such as come from other Towns, to
depart Boston in the Time prescribed by Law was this Day
appointed by the Selectmen to that Business, and sworn to the
faithful discharge of his trust The Town Clerk was directed to
give him Orders which were of the form following -Viz*.
130 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston, January 25 1 1765
M r . Robert Love
Sir
The Selectmen hereby appoint and im-
power you to make enquiry after all Strangers, and other Persons
who shall hereafter come into the Town and reside here that are
not Inhabitants, and all such of them as you shall apprehend are
in low Circumstances you are immediately to warn to depart this
Town in (14) fourteen Days, or give security to the satisfaction
of the Selectmen, and this you are to do without any further
direction, and when you have done the same you must Report it
to the Selectmen that they may give such other Orders respecting
[32.] Such Persons as they shall Judge proper
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Note. You must apply to the Town Clerk, for "Warrants
(returnable to the Clerk of Sessions) as you may occasion.
There having been great Complaints that heaps of Dirt and
Rubbish, as also Carrion and Things offensive, have been brought
and thrown into the Streets to the annoyance of the Inhabi-
tants M r . Robert Love is appointed to inspect the Streets, and
the following Orders given him viz 4 .
Boston, January 1765
M r . Robert Love
The Selectmen having appointed you to take
notice of such Persons as shall carry Dirt Dung Carrion or any
Rubbish into the Streets or Lanes of this Town to the annoyance
of the Inhabitants ; they expect & require that you discharge
this trust with diligence and fidelity in order to prevent or remove
such Nusances You are to take the Law for your directory,
and must not fail prosecuting for every breach thereof.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 30 1 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
[33.] Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Nathaniel Wales informs the Selectmen that he has taken into
a House of his at the South part of Boston, as a Tenant, M r . Wil-
liam Winter and family, from Cambridge.
Mr. John Sweetser having been appointed to take Notice of
such Persons as shall carry Dirt or any Rubbish into the Streets
or Lanes of this Town to the annoyance of the Inhabitants, in
order for their being prosecuted for such offence The Town
Clerk is directed to give him Orders of the same tenor with those
given M r . Robert Love the other person appointed for said service.
M r . Abijah Adams having been found guilty of great neglect in
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 131
the Warning Strangers to depart this Town, by which means con-
siderable damage has been sustained Voted, that he be dis-
missed from that Office and that M r . Cornelius Thayer be ap-
pointed in his room, and that the Town Clerk give him Orders of
the same tenor with those given Mess". Sweetser and Love respect-
ing Strangers, Street Dirt & c .
[34.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 6 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Complaint having been made that the Chimnies of a House in
Frog Lane occupied by one Williamson a Painter, are insufficient
and dangerous Mess". Richard Hunnewell and Thomas Ethridge
were impowered by Warrant to survey the same and make Re-
port as soon as may be.
Mess". Henshaw and Ruddock a Committee appointed to go to
Watertown in order to meet the Selectmen of said Town and dis-
course them relative to one Sarah Leonard, who they pretend is
an Inhabitant of this Town Report That after taking several
Affidavits in the presence of one of the Selectmen M r . Justice
Hunt, and M r . John Remington M r . Henshaw demanded of said
Selectmen that if they look'd upon the said Sarah Learned to be
an Inhabitant of Boston, they would send her immediately to
Town in order to bring this matter to a tryal as he could by no
means allow her to be an Inhabitant of this Town.
[35.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb* 13 1 . 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Passed upon Mary Yorks Province Account amounting to Nine
Pounds five Shillings and two Pence, a Copy of which is on file.
The Committee appointed to survey M r . Williamson's Chimnies
Reported said Chimnies to be dangerous to the Neighbour-
hood Copys of said Warrant for a survey and the Return made
thereon are as follows viz'.
To Mess". Richard Hunnewell & Thomas Ethridge
Complaint being made to us that the Chimnies of a House in
Frog Lane occupied by M r . Williamson are insufficient and danger-
ous We do desire and impower you to survey the same, and
Report to us your Judgment concerning them.
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
Selectmen of Boston.
132 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston February 6. 1765
[36.] "We the Subscribers have viewed the above mentioned
Chimnies, and upon examination find them so bad as that the using
will be dangerous to the Neighbourhood for want of Repair.
RICHARD HUNNEWELL
THOMAS ETHRIDGE
In consequence of the above Return the following Order was
sent M r . Williamson viz*-
Boston February 13. 1765.
M r - Williamson
Upon Complaint being made by a Number of the
Inhabitants of the Town of defects in the Chimnies of the House
occupied by you, we issued our Warrant for a survey, a Copy of
the Return of said Warr'. you have above Agreable to the direc-
tion of the Law in that Case made and provided ; we hereby warn
you not to make any Fire in said Chimnies till the defects are
cured, either by mending, repairing, or rebuilding said Chimnies as
you would avoid the penalty of said Law.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Mess". Jackson and Sewall appointed a Committee to treat with
M r> Josiah Langdon respecting the place of Usher to the North
Grammar School, during the Confinement of the present Usher.
[37.] The Town Clerk is directed to get the Law relative to
Street Robberys republished in the several News Papers the Town
having been with some instances of this sort.
At a Meeting of the Honourable His Majestys Justices of the
Peace, the Gentlemen the Selectmen & Overseers of the Poor
within the Town of Boston on Tuesday the 12' Day of February
A.D. 1765.
Present
The Hon ble Samuel Wells Esq.
John Hill Esq.
Belcher Noyes Esq.
William Story Esq.
John Tudor Esq.
Justices of the Peace
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Selectmen of Boston
John Barrett Esq.
M r . Joseph Gardner
Meletiah Bourn Esq.
M r . Jonathan Mason
[38.] M r . Ebenezer Storer
M r . Henry Bromfield
Capt. Benjamin Hammett
Overseers of the Poor.
A General Walk or Visitation of the Town was then Agreed
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 133
upon to be attended on Fryday the 15 th . Day of February Instant
at 9. O'Clock in the Morning if suitable Weather if not then on
the Tuesday following, being the 19' Instant, and it is also
Agreed to meet at the Selectmens Chamber at 5. O'Clock in the
Evening of said Day to Report the State of the Town &c.
The Order or Sortment as follows, Vizt.
Ward Number One
John Steel Esq.
Cap'. Benjamin Hammett
M r . Nathaniel Holmes
M r . Benjamin Harrod
M r . Alexander Hill
John Tudor Esq.
Deacon Jonathan Brown
John Wells Constable
Ward Number Two
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . William Whitwell
[39.] Capt. Nathaniel Greenwood
M r John Grant
M r . Joseph Belknap
M r . Fortesque Vernon
M r . Thomas Bradford Constable
Ward Number Three
Foster Hutchinson Esq.
Joseph Gardner Esq.
M*. James Halsey
iVI r . Joseph Bradford
Maj r . Newman Grenough
M r . Nathaniel Loring
D r . Jonathan Mountforts
M r . James Thomas Constable
Ward Number Four
Richard Dana Esq.
John Barrett Esq.
Samuel Grant Esq.
Ezekiel Goldthwait Esq.
M r . Treasurer Jeffries
: M r . John Kinney, Constable
Ward Number Five
M r . Benjamin Dolbear
Thomas Tyler Esq.
[4O] M r . Henry Newman
M r . Alexander Chamberlain
Capt. William Holmes
M r . John Kneeland
M r . Samuel Proctor, Constable
Ward Number Six
Belcher Noyes Esq.
Isaac Smith Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
134 CITT DOCUMENT No. 55.
M 1 . John Smith
M r . Joseph How
Cap*. Joseph Andrews
M r . Augustus Hail, Constable
"Ward Number Seven
M r . Ebenezer Storer
M r . Joseph Waldo
M r . William Fairfield
M r . Timothy Newell
M r . Timothy Fitch
M r . Edward Walker
M r . Thomas Moore, Constable
Ward Number Eight
The Hon ble . Royal Tyler Esq.
Coll . Joseph Jackson
[41.] Joshua Winslow Esq.
Cap 1 . Samuel Downe
Maj r . Jonathan Payson
M r . Thomas Leaveret
William Story Esq.
Nathaniel Thayer, Constable
Ward Number Nine
Melatiah Bourn Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Thomas Daws Esq.
William Phillips Esq.
Isaac Ridgaway Constable
Ward Number Ten
M r . Jonathan Mason
Samuel Sewall Esq.
M r . John Mico Wendell
M r . Samuel Austin
Cap*. Jonathan Clark
M r . William Torrey
M r . Daniel Waldo
Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
Francis Tolman, Constable
Ward Number Eleaven
Edmund Quincy Esq.
M r . Henry Bromfield
John Hill Esq.
M r . Samuel Adams
Jeremiah Green Esq.
M r . Nathaniel Gardner
John Rowe Esq.
Edward Barbour, Constable
Ward Number Twelve
Samuel Wells Esq.
M r . Henderson Inches
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Avery Esq.
M r . Benjamin Church
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 135
M r . Sampson S alter
M r . Stephen Symmes, Constable
And the Town Clerk is directed to give forth Copys of the above
Order or Sortment accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, February 20. 1765
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
[43.] Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
There having been a General Walk or Visitation of the Town
this Day being the 15' Ins 4 , the Gentlemen that attended met and
Reported the following Strangers they found in the Town Viz 4 .
One John Kinney, from Newfound Land, lives in M r . Tillocks
House opposite to M r . Bouchers
Edward Fitz Patrick, from Ditto, lives at the said M r . Tillocks
House.
One Luke from Newfound Land, lives at the said M r . Tillocks
House.
Edmund Whayland, from Newfound Land, lives in M r . James
Longleys House at Black Horse Lane.
Jacob Hall from Rhode Island has been in Town at Times near
two Years tho' not twelve Months together, he is a Journey Man
Taylor, at M r . Smiths House near y* Watch House.
Edmund Connor, living at the same place a Sailor.
One Quiner from the Country lives at the House of one Fether-
gill at New Boston.
Leabear and other French People, living in Carnes House let to
Green a Shoemaker, at New Boston.
[44.] One Hutchinson who came from Albany, lodges at
John Mulloys, living in Royal Exchange Lane.
John Mulloy a Stranger has been in Town near twelve Months,
lives in a House in Royal Exchange Inn.
Margaret Butt from Dorchester, a Widow, living in a House in
Fitches Lane.
Sarah Bowdoin and her Daughter, named Molly, came from
Marblehead, and live in Mary Tuckers House nex Door to Cap 4 .
Tyngs House.
Anna Gaut, from Rutland, lives in a House in Auchmutys Lane.
James Thompson and Wife came from Charlestown and live in
a House in Auchmutys Lane.
Sarah Thomson an Indian, lives in the same Street.
The Names of the aforementioned Persons were given to Mess.
Sweetser Love & Thayer, that they might warn them out of Town,
according to Law.
M r . Jenkins Master of Engine N. 3. attended, and proposed
John Robinson Jun r . for an Engine Man in the room of his Father
John Robinson who is far advanced in years.
[45.] Voted, that the said John Robinson Jun r . be admitted
an Engine Man accordingly.
136 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Thomas "Webber apply'd to the Selectmen for their approbation
of him as a public Cryer in this Town, and he was accordingly
approbated.
John Reynolds, his Wife Dorothy, and five Sons namely Samuel,
Benjamin, John, Edward and William, Reynold, who came from
Providence in the Collony of Rhode Island are admitted Inhabit-
ants of this Town Joseph Weld and Edmund Weld of Roxbury
having giving Bond the twenty sixth Day of November last to the
Town Treasurer in the Penalty of two Hundred Pounds to Indem-
nify the Town.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk wait on the Assessors for their
Lists of the Inhabitants taken the Current year in order to put
into the Jury Box, such Names as shall be thought proper to
serve as Jurymen at the Inferior and Superior Courts.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb* 27. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
[46.] Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at
the Rate of Four Shillings and ten Pence p. Bushel for Wheat,
and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers, for their
Charges, Pains & Livelihood which is computed as follows, Vizt.
lb. oz. dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 8-11
Wheaten 13 -
Houshold 1 - 1 - 6
Two Peny White Loaf 1 - 1 - 6
Wheaten 1 - 10 - 1
Houshold 2- 2-12
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 14 - 3
Houshold 6 - 8 - 4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 9 - 12 - 6
Houshold 13-0- 8
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 .- 15 - 12
Bisket of a Copper price 5-12
NB. A 4 d Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat
Rye Meal must weigh 2 - 10 -
a 4 d . Ditto not above ^ Indian Meal 3 - 8 -
According to Law, Allowance should be made for the Drying of
Biskets, and such Bread as is not well baked [47.] Or that shall
be made of different Grain & Proportions from the Assize must
be seized.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, February 25-1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 137
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
M r . John Brown complains of a Chimnie in the House occupied
by the Widow Davis in Prince Street, that it is in such a dam-
aged Condition as the making Fire in it endangers the House and
Neighbourhood whereupon Mess. Daniel Bell and William Bell,
were desired and impower'd to survey the same, and make Report
as soon as may be.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 4 th 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
The Committee appointed the 25 1 Day of February last to survey
M ri . Davis's Chimnies Reported Copys of said Warrant for a
survey, and the Return made thereon are [48.] As follows
Vizt.
To Mess. Daniel Bell and William Bell Complaint being made
to us that the Chimnies of a House occupied by the Widow Davis,
and situated in Prince Street are insufficient and dangerous We
do desire and impower you to survey the same, and Report to us
your Judgment concerning them
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
NATHANIEL THWING
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen of Boston
Boston February 27. 1765
Gentlemen
We the Subscribers according to your desire have surveyed the
Chimnies above mentioned and find them very dangerous, and not
safe to make a fire in nor for People to pass in the Street
DANIEL BELL
WILLIAM BELL
Boston February 27. 1765
In consequence of the above Return, the following Order was
sent M. Davis's Viz*.
Boston, March 4. 1765
M". Davis
Upon Complaint made to us of defects in the Chimnies of the
House occupied by you, we issued our Warrant for a survey, a
Copy of the Return on said [49.] Warrant you have above
Agreable to the direction of the Law in that Case made and pro-
vided, we hereby warn you not to make any Fires in said Chim-
nies; 'till the defects are cured, either by mending repairing or
rebuilding said Chimnies as you would avoid the penalty of said
Law
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
138 CITT DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 5. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
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 Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston
duly qualified and rateable at twenty Pounds Estate to a single
Rate (beside the Poll) to Convene at Faneuil Hall on Monday
the Eleventh Day of March Instant at Nine OClock in the Fore-
noon, then and there to Nominate & Choose meet Persons to serve
the Town the Year ensuing [5O.] As Selectmen Town Clerk,
Overseers of the Poor, Wardens, Fire Wards, Constables and other
Officers as the Law directs To Grant such Sums of Money as shall
be Judged needful for the relief of the Poor, and defreying other
necessary Charges ; To receive the Reports of the Towns Com-
mittees on several Affairs ; To act upon the List of Jurors ; To
appoint a Committee to visit the Schools ; To Choose Auditors of
the Accounts of the Town Treasurer and Overseers of the Poor ;
To determine what Premium shall be allowed the Collectors of
Taxes ; and what Time the Assessors may sit to make Abatements
of Taxes ; To receive and Examine the Accounts of the Granary ;
To consider the Petition of a number of Proprietors and Inhabit-
ants in and near Long Lane, that a farther Allowance may be
made towards defraying the Charge of paving said Lane ; To
Choose a Committee to examine the Accounts of the Managers of
Faneuil Hall Lotteries ; To consider the Terms upon which John
Hill Esq. will give up to the Town his Lease of the Land upon
Boston Neck ; What Methods shall be taken for the repairing the
Towns Warehouse opposite the Golden Ball ; Whether they will
take any Measures for the better regulation of the Grist mills ;
That the sense of the Town may be taken respecting a Bill now
pending in the General Court relative to Erecting Wooden Build-
ings &. in the Town of Boston [51.] To consider the proposals
of M r . James Bryant relating to the Towns Land on the North
side of the Neck ; Of the Petition of a Number of Inhabitants for
widening Jolliffs Lane ; To choose Jurors for April Court ; And
also act upon all such Matters and Things as stand referred over
to said Meeting
Voted, that the Rev d m r . Samuel Checkley Jun r . be desired to
open the Town Meeting on Monday next, with Prayer, and that M r .
Austin and M r . Sewall be a Committee to acquaint him therewith.
Voted, that Mess". Edes and Gill have the printing of the Noti-
fications for the ensuing Town Meeting
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 6. 1765.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 139
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddck Esq.
The Selectmen this Day agreed with Mess". John Sweetser,
Robert Love, and Cornelius Thayer, the three Persons appointed
to warn Strangers to depart this Town that there shall be paid to
them the Sum of Fifty three Pounds six shillings [53.] and
eight Pence lawful Money, for a Years service which is to
commence from the date hereof ; said Sum is to be shared and
divided in proportion to the Number of Persons each have warned,
for which Caution shall have been entered by them, and a Copy of
their Return to the Clerk of the Sessions given in to the Select
men every Month their pay to be drawn for quarterly if desired.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 13. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at
the Rate of Four Shillings and ten Pence & Bushel for "Wheat,
and Six Pence ,$> Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges, Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz'.
Of Peny White Loaf 8- li
Wheaten 13
Houshold 1 - 1 - 6
[53.] Two Peny White Loaf 1 - 1 - 6
Wheaten 1 - 10 - 1
Houshold 2 - 2-12
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 14 - 3
Houshold 6 - 8 - 4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 9 - 12 - 6
Houshold 13 - - 8
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 15 - 12
Bisket of a Copper price 5 - 12
NB. A 4 d Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat
Rye Meal, must weigh 2 - 10 -
a 4 d Ditto not above ^ Indian 3 - 8 -
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying
of Bisket, and such Bread as is not well baked, or that shall be
made of different Grain and Proportions from the Assize must be
seized.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 15. 1765
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
140 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
[54.] Upon Information given by Benjamin Hallowell Esq.
that M r . Hickling and others were about making incroachments on
Battery March Street the Selectmen went upon the Premises,
and directed the running of the Bounds.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 18. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The Select men of this Day passed upon a number of Province
Accounts, and gave Certificates accordingly, Copys of the same
are on file The Persons Names & the amounts are as follows
Viz*
Richard Tripe his Account amounted to 2 -
Samuel Harris - ditto
Hopestill Foster ditto 8 -
Henshaw & Austin ditto - 16 -
James Day ditto 3 -
Alexander Young ditto 3 -
Josiah Collins ditto 6-
Thomas Hartley ditto 1 -
Robert Gorden ditto 5 -
[55.] Dr. Myles Whitworth, his Acco e . amo*. to 23 -
Benjamin Sumner ditto 47 -
James Cunningham - - - - ditto 7 -
Thomas Moore - - ditto ----- 44 -
John Allen ditto - - -
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 20. 1765
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Alms house was directed by
Coll Henshaw and Coll . Jackson, two of the Selectmen to receive
into said House on the Province Charge one Richard Leader, a
Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province, being
sick and not having wherewithall to subsist himself.
The Selectmen this Day exchanged Leases with Coll . Hill for
the Land Leased to him on South side of Boston Neck.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 141
M r . Obedia Curtis Master of Engine N. 8. [56.] Attended,
and proposed, James Sumner, William Moore Jun r . and John
M c faden as suitable Persons to fill up vacancies in his Engine
Company whereupon
Voted, that the said Sumner, Moore & MFaden be and hereby
are admitted Engine Men accordingly.
M r . John Caldwell applyed to the Select men for Liberty to
break Ground in Middle Street near his Dwelling House, in order
to carry a Drain into the Common Shore Liberty was accord-
ingly granted upon Condition, that the Ground be made good
again & the Pavement restored to the satisfaction of the Select
men.
Passed, upon M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Alms house ;
Province Accounts amounting to 338-13-8 and 25-12-6
Copys of which are on file.
Voted, that a Book be procured by the Town Clerk in which
the Monthly returns of the several Persons appointed to warn
Strangers out of this Town for whom Caution shall have been en-
tered with the Clerk of Sessions, is to be entered in Alphebetical
Order.
M r . Williston as directed, took two sealing Hammers from M r .
Cromby a late Sealer of Leather, and delivered them to M r .
Andrews, chosen into office at [57.] March Meeting as also
two others, from M r . Cornelius Thayer, which he delivered to
William Scott. M r . Ruddock was also appointed to procure Six
more Hammers, two whereof is to be delivered to each of the other
Sealers of Leather.
Mess. Henshaw and Hancock are appointed a Committee
to get a Pound Erected in some convenient upon the Towns
Land, to serve for the reception of Hogs and Sheep taken up a;
large
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 22 d . 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Timing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Voted, that M r . Thomas Williston be ordered not to oper:-
Faneuil Hall for the use of any Persons whatsoever without th-/
leave of a major part of the Select men first obtained.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 25. 1765
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
[58.] Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
142 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Sewall is appointed to procure what Rails may be necessary
for the security of the Towns Land on Boston Neck.
The Estate of Samuel Hews deceased is indebted to the Town
for three shillings and ten pence lawful Money which was charged
on his Books as paid John Allyne when he had received nothing.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 27. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Four Shillings and ten pence $> Bushel for Wheat and
Six Pence p. Bushel, is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges,
Pains and Livelihood, which is computed [59.] As follows
Viz'.
lb. oz dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 8-11
Wheaten 13 -
Houshold 1-1-6
Two Peny White Loaf 1-1-6
Wheaten 1 - 10 - 1
Houshold 2 - 2-12
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 14 - 3
Houshold 6-8-4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 9 - 12 - 6
Houshold 13 - - 8
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 15 - 12
Bisket of a Copper price 5-12
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat
Rye Meal must weigh 2-10
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian 3 - 8
According to Law allowance should be made for the drying of
Biskets, and such Bread as is not well baked or that shall be
made of different Grain & Proportions from the Assize must be
seized.
Passed upon John Wendells Province Account amounting to
Three pounds six Shillings & eight pence, as p. Copy on file.
Boston ss.
Whereas the Selectmen did lately permit [6O.] M r . William
Jackson to repair the Pump standing on the Towns Land in Corn
hill ; and he having now given in the Accounts of the charge
there of, whereby it appears that there is due to him for defreying
said Charge the Sum of Five Pounds ten Shillings Wherefore
the said Selectmen pursuant to an order of the Town bearing date
May 12' 1702 Have assessed the several Persons hereafter named,
who are commonly known to make use of the said Pump, for their
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 143
supply of Water for their ordinary occasions and do Assess them
as followeth Viz 4 .
Benjamin Kent Esq ---. -8
William Story Esq 8 -
Mess". Ambrose Downe -- 6
John Piemont ---------- 8
William Jackson -- 8
John & Thomas Stevinson ------ 6
Daniel Marsh 3
Nathaniel Appleton --------- 3
Richard Salter - - 6
Zachary Brigden ---------- 6
M rs . Amy & Elizabeth Cummins- - - - - 6
John Gilbert 6
M". Fling 6
Green and Walker --------- 6
William White 6
f61.] William Baker 6
William Baker for Town House ----- 12
.5 - 10
And M r . Robert Love is hereby directed and impowered to
Collect and receive of the Persons above named respective Sums
as set down in the List against each Persons Names ; and if any
of the said Persons shall neglect or refuse to pay their respective
Assessments to proceed to prosecute as the said Town Order, and
the Law in that Case directs
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 3 d . 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Sewall appointed to examine the Records, relative to the
Mill Land Stream &c. and also to what respects the Town Bene-
factors, agreable to a Vote of the Town at a late Meeting.
[62.] Boston, ss.
Whereas a Drain or Common Shore has been laid through Cow
Lane, from the House of the late Benjamin Woolcuts Heirs in
said Lane untill it enters the Common Shore in Summer Street ;
by Jacob Knodle the whole Expence where of according to an
account examined by us the Sub-amounts to Eleven Pounds
seventeen Shillings ; And as said Expence is to be paid by the
Parties concerned in the undertaking where Drains enter said
Common Shore, and in such proportion as shall be adjudged by
the Select men of Boston or a Major part of them who are im-
power'd by Law to Apportion the same.
144 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Therefore we the Subscribers Selectmen of the Town of Boston
do hereby Certify that having considered of said Expence, and by
whom and in what manner it ought to be paid ; do adjudge the
same to be paid in the proportion following, and by the Persons
hereafter named Viz'.
The above named Jacob Knoble one half thereof
being 5 - 18 - 6
The Heirs of the late Benjamin Wolcut who are in
possession of an House, Adjoining to said
Knodles, the other half being ----- 5-18-6
11 - 17 -
[63.] And we do appoint M r . Jacob Knoble to receive of
Thomas Marshall Esq. and the other Heirs of Benjamin Wolcut
deceased the above Sum of Five Pounds eighteen Shillings and six
Pence and to give a discharge therefor
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEW ALL
NATHANIEL THWING
JOHN HANCOCK
Select men of Boston
NB. Jacob Knodle has paid the Expence of his private Drain
untill it reaches "Wolcuts House, amounting to Five Pounds sixteen
Shillings and three Pence.
Boston, April 3 d . 1765
At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 10. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Almshouse was directed by
two of the Selectmen viz* Joseph Jackson [64.] And Samuel
Sewall Esq. to receive into said House on the Province Charge
an Robert Lesley a Stranger, who is blind, and has not where with-
all to subsist himself.
Mess 1 " 8 . Henshaw and Sewall a Committee to call upon the
Executors of the Will of the late M". Joanna Brooker, and
enquire whether they are ready to pay into the Hands of the
Selectmen the Monys left by the said Testratrix, to be improved
by the Selectmen of Boston for the Time being as they shall
Judge best the income thereof to be by them apply'd for the relief
of Widows & c . and they are desired to Report as soon as may be.
Voted, that Mess". Edes and Gill have the printing of fifteen
hundred of the Bill now pending in the General Court relative to
Wooden Buildings &c ; and that the Constables of the Town take
One hundred each, and dispose the same among the Inhabitants of
their several Wards.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 145
The following Advertisement was sent Mess. Drapers for a
place in their next Paper.
Any Person or Persons who may incline to purchase of the
Town of Boston Two Ware houses opposite the Golden Ball or
either of them ; are requested to send in their Proposals to the
Select men as soon as may be before the meeting of the Town in
May next.
[65.] At a Meeting of the Select men, April 17. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq
Joseph Jackson Esq
Benjamin Austin Esq
Samuel Sewall Esq
John Hancock Esq
M r . Adams Clerk of Faneuil Hall Market attended by order
of the Selectmen, when he was directed by them to come on
every Wednesday to their Chamber, with an Account of the
Moneys he has Collected of trancient Market People that Week
and also to give in a representation of the state of said Market.
M r . Austin Appointed by the Selectmen, to order such quan-
titys of Gravel to be laid on Cambridge Street, as he shall Judge
necessary to make the Street passable.
M r . Austin appointed to order necessary Repairs to the Draw
Bridge.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 23 d 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
[66.] M r . John Joy apply'd to the Selectmen for liberty to
break Ground in order to let a Drain into the Common Shore
from a House of his in Water Street. Liberty was accordingly
granted he taking care to make good the Ground and restore the
Pavement to the approbation of the Selectmen.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 24 1 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Josepeh Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Ziphion Thayer apply'd to the Selectmen for liberty to
break Ground in order to erect a Post in the Street against his
House in Cornhill Liberty was granted him upon Condition that
he made good the Pavement to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
M r . Henshaw appointed on the 17. Instant to order the necessary
Repairs to Essex Street, and the Street near M r . Byles's House.
The Selectmen this Day Endorsed a Warrant on the Province
Treasurer given by the Council in favor of the Town of Boston,
146 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
for . 338-13-83. and deliver [67.] the same to the Town
Treasurer in order to procure payment.
Leave given to William Burbank Gunner of Castle William to
take two Carriage Wheels belonging to the Town, for the use of
the Castle, he to return them when called for, and to give Cap*.
Paddock a Reeeit for the same.
The following is Copy of a Letter which was received from
Stephen Greanleaff Esq. Sheriff of this County. Viz 1 .
Boston April 24 1 . 1765.
Gentlemen,
The Court of General Sessions of the Peace for this County
having directed a new Gallows to be Erected, and the place where
the Old one stands being extremely inconveinent on many Accounts
I have fixed on a rising spot of Ground on the left side of the
Road going over the Neck a little beyond the Small Clay Pond
and near a Gate which leads into the Land formerly Leased to
Coll . Hill; the Gallows to be placed about forty or fifty feet
within the Fence ; I am informed that the Land on the opposite
side is already leased, also the Land adjoining to the Wind Mill,
and as the Beach on either side is very unfit for that purpose I
can't think of a more suitable place than the spot before mentioned,
but as the Court desired me to inform the Selectmen of the Town
of their directions before the Gallows should be put up, I accord-
ingly now give you this notice, that if you [68.] Have any
Objection to that spot and can point out a better, you'l please to
let me know it as soon as possible A Criminal now waiting for
the Execution of his Sentence, and the Sessions being Adjourned
to Tuesday next to determine on this affair.
Your humble Servant
STEPHEN GREENLEAFF
The Gentlemen Selectmen
of Boston
The following is Copy of the reply made by the Selectmen to
the above Letter.
Boston, April 24 1 . 1765
Sir
Your Letter of this Day has been handed to us by the Town Clerk
Respecting the placing of the Gallows the situation you have
pitch'd upon does not appear to us to be altogether so convenient,
and as it is proposed to us to be upon the Towns Land, it is a matter
to be determined by the Selectmen, which we shall attend as soon
as application is made, and as this is our selling Day any thing you
may have to offer on this subject shall be readily received by,
Sir,
Your humble servants
JOSHUA HENSIIAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
SAMUEL SEWALL
NATHANIEL THWING
JOHN HANCOCK
Selectmen of Boston
To
M r . Sheriff Greenleaff
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 147
[69.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 27. 1765
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Information being given the Selectmen that Coll . Ingersol who
keeps the Bunch of Grapes Tavern has a Billiard Table in his
House said Ingersol was sent for, who owned that there was
one set up in a Chamber by two or three Gentlemen who had hired
the Room ; that he was ignorant it was contrary to Law ; but
would now see the Table removed immediately The Selectmen
thus acquainted him that unless he comply'd with this engagement,
they would not approbate him as a Taverner for the present Year.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 29. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
The Selectmen having received advice that the Small Pox pre-
vails in Maryland & Barbadoes, and also a malignant Fever, at
the latter place.
[7O.] Voted, that application be immediately made to his
Excellency Francis Bernard Esq. our Governor for an Order to
the Commanding Officer at Castle William to stop all Vessells
coming from those places, and prevent their approaching this
Town untill further Orders.
In consequence of the above, the following Letter was wrote his
Excellency Governor Bernard.
May it please your Excellency
Information having been given
us, that the Small Pox prevails at Barbadoes and Mary Land, as
also a Malignant Fever at the former place We think it our duty
to acquaint your Excellency therewith and to request that you
will be pleased to Order the Commanding Officers at Castle
William to stop all Vessells coming from those places untill proper
enquiry be made into the Circumstances of such Vessells We
are
Your Excell y Most Obed f . Hum. Serv ts .
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN HANCOCK
Selectmen of Boston
Boston April 29. 1765.
His Excellency Francis Bernard Esq.
[71.] Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of
Bread at the Rate of Four Shillings and six Pence p. Bushel for
148 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Wheat, and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz'.
lb. oz. dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 9 - 4
Wheaten 13 - 4
Houshold 1-2-9
Two Peny White Loaf 1-2-9
Wheaten 1 - 11 - 13
Houshold 2-5-1
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 5 - 3 - 7
Houshold 6 - 15 - 4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 10 - 6-13
Houshold 13 - 14 - 7
Four Peny Brick Loaf 2 - 2 - 1
Bisket of a Copper Price 6 - 2
NB. A 4 d Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat
A Rye Meal must weigh 2 - 13 -
a 4 d Ditto not above Indian 3 - 12 -
According to Law, Allowance should be made for the drying of
Bisket ; and such Bread as is not well baked o;- that shall be made
of different Grain and Proportions from the Assize must be
seized.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 1. 1765.
Present
Joshua Jackson Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
& others
M r . Elisha Byles informed the Selectmen that he had taken
into his Family as a Servant, one Elizabeth Melvin a Widow,
came last from Dorchester.
M r . Gibbous Sharp Master of Engine N. 2 informed the
Selectmen that said Engine was first brought to work upon the
Fire which lately broke out at the House of the Widow True Just
below the New North Church, and desired that the Premium of
thirteen Shillings & four Pence granted by the Town may be
allowed them whereupon
Voted, that a draft be made on the Town Treasurer for said
Premium the next Draft Day.
Upon application from the Bakers the Selectmen took into
Consideration the present Assize of Bread, and it appearing to
them to be higher than the present price of Flower would ad-
mit of.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at
the rate of Four Shillings and eight pence p. Bushel for Wheat,
and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
Pains and Livelihood [73.] Which is computed as follows
Viz 1 .
lb. oz. dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 9 -
Wheaten 13 - 8
Houshold 1 - 2 -
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 149
Two Peny White Loaf 1 - 2 -
Wheaten 1 - 11 -
Houshold 2 - 4 -
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf ----- 5 - 1 -
Houshold 6 - 12 -
Twelve Peny AVheaten Loaf - - - 10 - 2 -
Houshold 13 - 8 -
Four Peny Brick Loaf ----- 2-1-
Bisket of a Copper price - - - - 6 -
NB. A 4 d Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat
^ Rye Meal must weigh 2-11- 8
a 4 d Ditto not above Indian 3 - 10 -
According to Law, Allowance should be made for the drying
of Biskets and such Bread as is not well baked, or that shall be
made of different Grain and Proportions from the Assize must be
seized.
Benjamin Randall Master of the Sloop Eagle from Maryland,
which Vessell is stopt at Castle William as a precaution against
the Small Pox rife at said place, attended, and being examined by
the Selectmen, declared [74.] That he left Maryland fourteen
Days ago, with a loading of Grain, that he has not any Goods
on board liable to Infection nor has he had one of his people sick
or complaining since he left that place whereupon
Voted, that said Vessell be permitted to come up to Boston,
and that a Certificate be given the Captain for the Governor of the
usual tenor.
Passed upon the late Thomas Hartleys deceased ; Province
Accounts amounting to Four Pounds eight Shillings and eleven
pence, Copy of which is on file.
Ephraim Perry acquainted the Selectmen that he had taken into
his House as a Servant, one Jane Kneen born in the Isle of Man,
hath been in the Country One Year and a half
M r . Adams the Clerk of the Market was directed by the Select
men to require of the several Butchers who held Stalls in Faneuil
Hail Market, to make good to the Tanners the quantity of Hydes
they have obliged themselves to deliver them ; and if they decline
complying with their Agreement herein as specified in their several
Leases M r . Adams is to exclude such Person or Persons from
their Stands in said Market.
Passed upon D r . James Lloyds Province Account amounting to
4 - 6 - 6 - lawful Money as p. Copy on file.
[75.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 4. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Application was made to the Selectmen by the Hon ble . the Artil-
lery Company for the use of Faneuil Hall next Monday Evening
and Liberty was accordingly granted them.
150 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 6 - 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Thwing Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Harskins apply'd to the Selectmen for liberty to open a
Drain from his House in Rainsfords Lane till it enters the Com-
mon Shore Liberty was accordingly granted, upon Condition
that he speedly make good the Ground, and restore the Pavement
to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
[76.] At a Meeting of the Select men, May 6. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
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
Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston (within
their Precincts) that have an Estate of Forty Shillings p. Annum
of Freehold in Land within the Province or Territory at the least,
or other Estate to the order of Forty Pounds Sterling to Convene
at Faneuil Hall upon Wednesday the fourteenth (14) Day of May
Currant at Nine O'Clock in the Forenoon then and there to Elect
& Depute One or more Persons, (being Freeholders and resident
in the Town) according to the Number Set and limitted 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 Majestys Service at the Court House in Bos-
ton upon Wednesday the twenty ninth Day of said May and so
De Die in Diem during their Session [77.] And Sessions accord-
ing to a Precept under the Hand & Seal of Stephen Greenleaff Esq.
Sheriff of the County of Suffolk bearing Date the 24 1 Day of April
in the Fifth year of His Majestys Reign Annoque Domini 1765
And alike requiring them to Warn all the Freeholders and other
Inhabitants of said Town qualified as the Law directs to meet at
the same Time and Place to Choose One Selectman in the room of
Coll . Thwing, and one Assessor in the place of Cap'. Samuel
Downe, who decline serving ; also a Collector or Collectors in the
Room of M r . John Grant, who refuses, and of such others as may
refuse to serve at or before the Town Meeting ; To Consider some
Method to get this Town exempted from the Province Law relative
to the choice of Surveyors of High Ways ; What Measures may be
proper for the preservation of Beacon Hill ; and to prevent the loss
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 151
of Deer Island by the Incroachments of the Sea ; Whether the
Town Warehouse opposite the Golden Ball shall be repaired or
sold for the most it will fetch : What farther steps shall be taken
to obtain relief from the General Court respecting the great Charge
incurred by the Small Pox ; To take the sense of the Town respect-
ing the repairs of the Dams on the East and West side of the Neck ;
which have been much damaged in the late storm ; To receive the
Reports of Towns Committees on several Affairs ; to chose such
Officers as may be wanting ; [78.] And to act upon all such Mat-
ters and Things as stand referred over to said Meeting.
NB. The Poll for the choice of Representatives will be closed
at Twelve O'Clock, and strict Scrutiny made as to the Qualification
of Voters.
Voted, that the Rev d . D r . Sewall be desired to open the Town
Meeting on Wednesday next, with Prayer, and that Coll . Jackson
and M r . Sewall be desired to waitt upon Mm and acquaint him
thereof.
Voted, that Mess. Thomas and John Fleet, have the Printing
the Notifications, for the ensueing Town Meeting.
Cap'. Procter desires the refusal of one of the Town Shops
under Pemberton's Hill, when any one them shall become vacant.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 11. 1765.
Present
Joshua Ilenshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Davis who has had the privilege of bringing [79.] His
Cart into the Market Square, having refused to pay the small ac-
knowledgement, required of him therefor ; He was desired to
attend the Selectmen, and upon discoursing him thereon, he
agreed to pay the whole of what he was deficient and also what
may arise in future.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 13. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Cap*. Mordecai Cockey Master of the Sloop Sommerset from
Baltimore County in Maryland, whose Vessels is stopt at the
Castle on account of the Small Pox attended, & Declares His
Cargo consists of Wheat, Corn, Flour and Lumber, He has been a
Month from Baltimore and about three Weeks from Kent Island
and any part of Maryland all his Hands have had the Small Pox
152 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
except the Mate, and the whole Crew are well He also declares
that he has not been any where near the Small Pox, nor as he ap-
prehends have any of them been in any manner exposed to said
Distemper.
[8O.] Whereupon Voted, that we apprehend there can be no
danger of Infection from this Vessels, coming up to Town and
that a Letter be wrote his Excellency accordingly.
Cap'. Nathaniel Thompson, Master of Sloop Delphine from
Maryland, attended and Reports That his Cargo Consists of Corn
Flour Rye Staves & c . he has been fourteen Days from Cheptank
no one of his Hands have had the Small Pox, neither have they
been in the way of it, nor has he anything on board liable to retain
infection He also declares that he passed the Castle from a
misunderstanding of the Persons who hailed him.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 13. 1765. P.M.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Nathaniel Thwing Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Cap*. James Stewart of Sloop Good intent from Maryland Re-
ports That he left Annappolis in that Province eighteen Days past ;
his Lading consists of Corn Flour, Pease and other Grain, with
some Lumber ; has a Gentlemen [81.] On board ; named Rutland,
who comes here for his health His People are all well on board,
neither have they anything with them liable to Infection where-
upon
Voted, that said Vessel now stopt at Castle William on ac-
count of the Small Pox, be permitted to come up to Town, and a
Certificate given the Captain accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 15. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddook Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
The Hon ble . Thorn 8 . Flucker Esq.
M r . Austin and M r . Hancock appointed a Committee and are
desired to view a peice of Ground in Tremount Street and pave
the same if they Judge convenient ; and also to order such repairs
to M r . Holyokes Well, as may be found necessary.
Cap 1 . Samuel Skinner of Sloop Nancy from Cheptonk Maryland
Reports That he left said place seventeen Days past; his
Cargo consists of Corn, Wheat, Flour & Staves, [82.] His Owner
is Passenger, but neither he nor any of his Hands, have been ex-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 153
posed to the Distemper, they are all well and have not anything
with them liable to convey Infection whereupon
Voted, that said Vessel, now stopt at Castle William he per-
mitted to come up to Town, as no danger of Infection is appre-
hended, and that a Certificate be given accordingly.
William Sutton Master of Engine N. 7. attended, and proposed
John Neat to the Selectmen as a suitable Person for an Engine
man in his Company, in the room of Thomas Bolter, who has re-
moved from this Town, and he was approved accordingly.
M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Almshouse was directed by
two of the Selectmen to receive into said House on the Province
Charge one William Dicks who is not an Inhabitant of any Town
in this Province neither has he wherewithall to subsist himself,
and by occasion of a sore in his Leg is in a suffering Condition.
Jonathan Jenkins Master of Engine N. 3 attended and in-
formed the Selectmen that said Engine was brought to work first,
at the Fire which lately broke out in Cap 4 . Autherlenys Briggan-
dine at Hancocks Wharff , and desired the Premium granted by the
Town may be allowed them.
[83.] Voted, that a Draft be made on the Town Treasurer
for the same accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 16. 1765
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Coll . Jarvis applied to the Selectmen, for the liberty of Faneuil
Hall to exercise his Company of Cadets, on Mornings and Evenings
for some time to come.
Voted, that Coll . Jarvis have the liberty above desired.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 17. 1765
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Cap'. Israel Stone of the Sloop Sally from Marj'land stopt at
Castle William on account of Infectious Distempers [84.] Was
examined by the Selectmen, and it appearing to them that he
came from Cheptonk, and had no Body sick on board, and that the
health of the Inhabitants would not be endangered by said Vessels
coming up to Town.
Voted, that liberty be granted accordingly and that a Letter be
wrote the Governor in the usual form.
Application being made to the Selectmen by a Committee of
Council for the use of Faneuil Hall on the Day of General Elec-
tion-
154 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Voted, that they have the liberty to make use of said Hall for
the purpose intended.
Deacon Grant informed the Selectmen that Cap'. Moulton Just
arrived from the Granadas, has brought in with him an Infectious
Fever, of which several of his People have died on their passage,
and others now sick whereupon the Owner of the Vessel as well
as the Master were ordered to attend at the Selectmens Chamber.
Cap'. Moulton of Briggandine Rebecca together with his Owner
M r . Thomas Boylston, attended according to order when the for-
mer declared that he left Ilispaniola the fourteenth day of April
last with nine People as Seamen, three of whom were lost on his
passage by sickness, viz'. Robert M c .f arland, the Mate & two Fore-
most men the [85.] Mate and one Man died about twelve Days
past of a Flux the other of a Fever four Days after he left the
Port that he flung all his Bedding immediately over board, and
washed and smoked the Vessell three of his hands are come on
shore and gone to their homes sick The Captain was asked
whether he was hailed at the Castle and answer'd, yess, as also
whether he was asked if all were well on board he answered in
the affennative, and so was permitted to pass the Castle and come
up to Town The People who have left the Vessell are Benj a .
Silsby living near Charlestown Ferry, Charles Milliken living at
the Ferry place & John Osborne living at a Tavern near Clarks
Wharff.
Voted, that said Vessel be ordered down to Rainsfords Island
immediately, and that Cap'. Moulton take with him all the People
that came with him, and that the following Letter be sent M r .
Samuel Hartley the Keeper of the Hospital Viz'
Boston, May 17. 1765
M r . Samuel Hartley
Cap'. William Moulton of the Brigg d . Rebecca
Just arrived from Hyspaniola, having buried several of his People
on the passage who died of a Distemper brought from that place
supposed to be Infectious He [86.] is ordered down with his
Vessel again, to Anchor as near Rainsfords Island as possible
Our Orders are that you receive on Shore those that are sick, and
suffer no one of them to leave the Hospital or any others the Vessel
without express directions from us you must see that the Captain
smoakes and cleanses his Vessel, and every thing liable to retain
infection, and report to us from time to time your proceedings.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 18. 1765
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Cap'. Samuel Hooper Master of the Briggandine Phenix owned
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 155
by Jeremiah Lee Esq. of Marblehead where she arrived from
Turks Island, being sent to Rainsfords Island by Order of three of
his Majestys Justices of the Peace for the County of Essex, the
Small Pox having been among the Company, and five of the Peo-
ple recovered, or on the recovery from [87.] Distemper the
following Directions were given the Keeper of the Hospital
Viz 1
Boston May 18. 1765
M r . Thomas Hartley
The Briggandine Phenix owned by Jere-
miah Lee Esq. of Marblehead, and commanded by Cap 4 . Samuel
Hooper, having had the Small Pox on board has been sent by order
of Authority to Rainsford Island Our directions to you are that
you receive all or any of the People into the Hospital or Well
House, and also take all the Cloths Beddings &c. and air and
cleanse them, as well as the Vessel, You must not permit any of
the People to leave your Island without our express leave, and
Report to us the Circumstances of the Briggandine &c. as soon as
may be
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
TheHon ble Thomas Flucker Esq. chosen a Selectman at the late
Town Meeting, and sworn as the Law directs ; attended the ser-
vice on Wednesday last at the Selectmens Chamber, when he ac-
quainted the Selectmen that it had been observed to him by sev-
eral of his Majestys Council with whom his Excellency agreed in
Sentiment ; that it would be somewhat derogatory to the dignity of
the Board, for one of its members to accept the Office of a Select-
man unless he was complimented with the [88.] Chair, and took
the Precedency by virtue of his Stattion as one of His majestys
Council. At the same Time declaring that he never thought of
this difficulty, and accepted of the Choice with the intention to
take the lowest Seat at the Selectmens Board and therefore de-
siring they would take the matter into Consideration
The Select men having Considered on what was offered by M r .
Flucker, are of Opinion that they could not with any propriety, or
consistent with the honor of the Town or their own Credit consent
to give M r . Flucker the proposed Precedency it being not only
contrary to a precedent among the Selectmen, and others in the
Courts of Justice, but to the Practise of the Overseers, an inferior
Order to the Selectmen, among whom a number of Counsellors
formerly, and one at this Time, have taken their Seats according
to the Seniority of their Election
M r . Flucker was this Day acquainted with the determination of
the Selectmen ; when he reply'd that he declined serving in that
Office though with regret, and desired that the Town might be
notifyed thereof, that another might be chosen in his room.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES.
BOOK 12, 0.
[1.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 20. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
Boston May 20. 1765
M r . Samuel Hartley
Sir
You having Reported to us that the
Briggandine Phenix Samuel Hooper Master, which has been for
some time detained at Rainsfords Island to prevent the spreading
of the Small Pox with which she was infected, may be sufficiently
air'd and cleansed by Wednesday We hereby Order you to
wash with Vinegar, smoke and cleanse said Vessel once more, and
then if you apprehend she is clear of all infection, you have our
leave to let her depart the Island We need not hint to you that
you must take care to get pay of said Master for cleansing the
Vessels & to secure the Charge YOU have or may be at for the
People
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 22 d . 1765.
[2.] Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Boston, May 22 d . 1765
M r . Thomas Hartley
Sir
You having Reported to us that the
Briggandine Rebecca Cap*. William Moulton which has been for
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 157
some Days detained at Rainsford Island has been aired and
cleansed, and is now as you apprehend clear of any Infection ; We
hereby give you liberty to let said Vessel depart the Island, you
being first satisfied for the charge of cleansing &c.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
M r . Hartley having Eeported to the Selectmen that Cap*.
Moultons Vessel is so well cleansed and air'cl as that she may be
permitted to come up to Town, with safety to the Inhabitants
Voted, that said Vessell be permitted to come up to Town and
that a Certificate be given accordingly.
[3.] M r . Edward Page appeared, and acquainted the Select
men that his Brother William and himself, were desirous of giving
up their Lease for the Wharff & Flatts hired of the Town and
pray'd a Minute might be made of the same
M r . Henshaw appointed and desired to order the Windows of
Master Lovels House to be putty 'd, and such Repairs to the
House as may be necessary.
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 Freeholders, 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 Faneuil Hall on Monday the
twenty seventh Day of May Current at ten O'Clock in the Fore-
noon then & there to Choose a Selectmen in the room of the
Hon ble . Thomas Flucker Esq. who has resigned ; and one Assessor
in the place of M r . Thomas Foster who declines serving ; To con-
sider the Votes relating to Collectors past last March Meeting,
an 1 to choose Collectors, those who were then chose into that
Office having declined that service [4.] And to act upon such
other Matters, as may properly come before said Meeting.
Voted, that Messrs. Thomas & John Fleets have the Printing
of the Notifications for the ensuing Town Meeting.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 27. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Thomas Hartley having Reported to the Selectmen that
M r . Osborna who came in Cap'. Moulton, and was sent down to
the Hospital has been sufficiently air'd & cleansed and may leave
the Island with safety to the Inhabitants.
Voted, that liberty be granted him accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 28. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
158 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
[5.] John Hancock Esq.
John Winslow Esq.
Ordered that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Four Shillings and Six Pence p. Bushel for Wheat, and
Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz 1 .
lb - oz - dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 9 - 4
Wheaten 13-14
Houshold 1-2-9
Two Peny White Loaf 1-2-9
Wheaten 1-11-13
Houshold 2-5-1
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 5 - 3 - 7
Houshold 6 - 15 - 4
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 10 - 6-13
Houshold 13 - 14 - 7
Four Peny Brick Loaf 2 - 2 - 1
Bisket of a Copper price G - 2
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat Rye
Meal, must weigh 2 - 13 -
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian 3 - 12 -
According to Law, Allowance should be made for the drying of
Biskets ; and such Bread as is not well baked, or that shall [6.]
Be made for the drying of Bisket of different Grain and Propor-
tions from the Assize must be Seized.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 31. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . John Winslow Esq.
Boston, May 31. 1765.
M r . Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us that Alex-
ander Phillips one of Cap'. Hoopers Seamen who has had the
Small Pox is now sufficiently aired and cleansed, you have our
liberty to let him leave the Island, taking his Chest and Clothes
with him which as you say are well smoked Any thing belong-
ing to the People which come in Captain Hooper, which you think
sufficiently smoked & cleansed you may let go to those that own
them.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Almshouse, was directed by
two of the Selectmen, to receive into that House on the Province
Charge one John Moses, a Stranger, who is not an Inhabitant
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 159
of any Town in this Province, neither having wherewithall to sup-
port himself.
[7.] Application being made by the Bakers, for their alteration
in the Assize of Bread as stated & set the 20' Instant The Select
men took their Motion into Consideration and determined that
there should be no alteration made.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 5. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The Selectmen passed upon Joseph Nowels Province Account
amounting to Twenty eight Pounds nineteen Shillings and eight
Pence d Copy whereof is on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 7. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
John "Winslow Esq.
[8.] Whereas the Rails in the Common extending from the
Almshouse Westward below M r . Hancocks House are out of re-
pair.
Voted, That M r . Hancock be desired to see said Rails repaired
according to his Mind.
M r . Joseph Bucknam having applied to the Select men for liberty
to set up an Engine for the weighing of Hay, on the Towns Land
near Olivers Dock they agreed to take a view of said Land this
Day.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 7. 1765. P.M.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
M r . Samuel Hartley Keeper of the Hospital on Rainsfords
Island, having Reported to us, that James Lacky, Francis Gay
and Thomas Phillips who came in Captain Hoopers Vessell which
was infected with the Small Pox are now so well smoked & air'd,
that they may leave the Island with safety to the Inhabitants.
Voted, that said People be permitted to leave [9.] The Hospi-
160 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
tal first satisfying M r . Hartley for their Board and other Charges
And that Directions be given M r . Hartley accordingly
Voted, that Mess ; Henshaw, Sewall & Austin be a Committee
to draft a Petition to be presented to the General Court, praying
that some relief may be afforded this Town under the Diiiicultys
occasioned by the losses sustain'd by means of the Small Pox
which passed through the Town the last Year it being agreeable
to a vote passed at a late meeting that such a Petition be preferred.
Voted, that the above Committee make a Representation to the
General Court of the State of Deer Island Head.
Voted, that the Town Clerk have a draft on the Town Treasury,
for Twenty Pounds thirteen Shillings and six pence the next Draft
Day.
Voted, that Mess ; Henshaw, Sewall & Austin a Committee to
draft a Law relative to Small Pox & c be desired to propose a
motion that there may be an alteration made in the Act of the Pro-
vince relative to Millers, agreeable to a Vote of the Town at their
late Meeting.
M r . Leach informs that he has taken into his House a Young
Woman, who came from Littleton.
[1O.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 11. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock, Esq.
John Win slow Esq.
Voted, That the Visitation of the Public Schools within this
Town, pursuant to the Vote and Order of the Inhabitants, at their
Annual Meeting in March last, be attended on Wednesday the 2(3
of June Ins'. And that the following Gentlemen be desired to
accompany the Selectmen in the said Visitation Viz'
The Hon b:e . Thomas Hubbard
The Hon ble . Thomas Flucker Esq.
The Hon ble . James Bowdoin
The Hon ble . William Brattle Esq.
The Hon b!e . Nathaniel
The Hon ble . Harrison Gray Esq.
The Hon ble . Royal Tyler Esq.
The Representatives of the Town
The Overseers of the Poor.
The Rev d . Joseph Sewall D.D.
The Rev d . Charles Chauncey D.D.
The Rev d . Jonathan Mayo D.D.
[11.] The Rev d . M r . Samuel Checkley
The Rev d . m r . Ebenezer Pemberton
The Rev d . m r . Samuel Mather
The Rev d . m r . Andrew Elliot
The Rev d . m r . Mather Byles
The Rev d . m r . Samuel Cooper
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The Rev d . m r . Samuel Checkley Esq.
The Rev d . m r . Joseph Jackson
Co". Saltonstall of New London
Co u . Nathaniel Thwing
James Pitts Esq.
Capt. Patric. Tracy of Newbury
John Tuder Esq.
D r - Philip Godfrey Cast
M r . Samuel Austin
Elder Parkman
Capt. Ichabod Jones
M r . Alexander Hill
M r . Frankland Williams
Nicholas Boylston Esq.
John Powell Esq.
Deacon Jonathan Williams
Ezekiel Goldthwait Esq.
M r . Samuel Pemberton
M r . Mansfield of Marblehead
D r . Thomas Bulfinch
D r - Nathaniel Perkins
M r . William Vassall
Capt. George Phillips
M r . John Mico Wendell
The Surveyor General
M r . John SmiUe
Peter Chardon Esq.
Henry Lloyd Esq.
James Beautineau Esq.
M r . Edward Payne
M r . Williston is directed to acquaint the several Gentlemen
thereof accordingly.
Voted, that a Dinner be provided at Faneuil Hall on the Day
for visiting the Schools, as usual.
Boston June 11. 1767
Gentlemen
T am directed by the Gentlemen the Selectmen to acquaint you,
that they have fixed upon Wednesdaj', the 26'. of June Ins', for
the Visitation of the public Schools, when they purpose to attend
that service at the usual Hours
Your Most Humble Serv*.
WILLIAM COOPER
M r . Williston was directed to call upon M r . Wiswell & M r . Lovel,
the Masters of the two public Grammar Schools for the Names of
the Fathers of those Children who are [13.] In their highest
Forms, and will leave School this Season, that those Parents may
be invited to attend the Visitation, and dine at Faneuil Hall on
said Day.
M r . Henshaw apply'd to the Selectmen in behalf of M r . Brim-
mer, for two feet of Hog Alley, on the North East side, for which
he is ready to give in to the Alley, two feet of Land on the South
West side thereof.
162 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 12, 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
John Winslow Esq.
Elizabeth Coburn acquaints the Selectmen that she has taken
into her Family as a Boarder one Lewis Chaperon who came in
Cap 1 . Jarvis from England.
Upon Complaint made by M r . John Sweetser and Cap'. Ichabod
Jones that the Alley named Elbow Alley has been trespassed
upon, and the Passage interrupted by M r . Robert Treat and others
the Selectmen agreed to go upon the Premisses, and make
examination accordingly.
[14.] The Selectmen agreeable to the request of M r . Jos.
Bucknam, have agreed to pitch upon a spot of the Towns Land
where upon he may erect his Engine for the weighing of Ilay,
tomorrow 3. O'Clock P.M.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 13. 1765.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
The Selectmen this Day view'd the Towns Land near Olivers
Dock, which m r . Buckman proposed for the place upon which to
Erect his Engine for the weighing of Hay, when it appeared to
them, it was not for the Interest of the Town to give in to his
proposal.
Voted, that Cap*. Ruddock and M r . Hancock be a Committee to
put the North Battery and Wharff adjoining into proper Repair,
confining the Expence to the Sum limitted by a Vote of the Town
at their Annual Meeting in May last.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 18. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
[15.] John Hancock Esq.
The following is a Copy of an agreement respecting the Pump
near Olivers Dock Viz'
Boston June 10. 1765
Gentlemen
Provided you will order the Well now in the Street
leading from Milk Street to Water Street, to be cleansed, and
with the Pump repaired. We the subscribers do engage to keep
said Pump in Repair for the use of the Neighbours, and the Town
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 163
in general. Your complying with our request will oblige the part
of the Town in which we live, and in particular
Your humble Servants
JOSEPH CALF
WILLIAM HALL
WILLIAM MNEAL
JAMES DALTON
To The Gentlemen Selectmen of Boston.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 27. 1765.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
[16.] Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of
Bread at the rate of Four Shillings and eight Pence p. Bushel for
Wheat, and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz 4 .
lb. oz. dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 9 -
Wheaten 13 - 8
Houshold 1-2
Two Penny White Loaf 1 - 2
Wheaten 1-11
Houshold 2 - 4
Six Penny Wheaten Loaf 5-1
Houshold 6-11
Twelve Penny Wheaten Loaf 10 - 2
Houshold 13 - 8
Four Penny Brick Loaf 3-1
Bisket of a Copper Price - 6
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat
J Rye Meal, must weigh 2 - 1 1 - 8
a 4 d . Ditto, not above Indian 3 - 10 -
According to Law, Allowance should be made for the drying of
Biskets, and such Bread as is not well baked, or that shall be
made of different Grain and Proportions from the assize must be
seized.
Jonathan Jenkins Master of Engine N. 3 appeared [17.]
And in behalf of his Company claimed the Premium allowed by
the Town, for bringing their Engine to work first upon the Fire
which lately broke out at M r . Welchs House near M r< Mathers
Church whereupon
Voted, that a draft be made upon the Treasurer for thirteen
Shillings, and four Pence, the sum allowed them by the Town for
the service aforesaid.
1P,4 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July l gt .
M r . Edward Round Owner of the Schooner Friendship John
Stevens Master from Maryland, Reports That his Vessel left
Potomock in Maryland about fourteen Days past that his Lad-
ing consists of Corn Pork & Lumber, his People all well, neither
have they anything with them liable to Infection whereupon
the following was given him for his Excellency.
May it please your Excellency
The Schooner Friendship John
Stevens Master from Maryland has been stopt at Castle William
on account of the Small Pox We have examined into the Cir-
cumstances of said Vessel, and are of Opinion she may be per-
mitted to come up to Town without any danger to the Inhabitants,
if your Excellency thinks proper.
[18.] Your Excellencys
Most Obed'. Hum Servants
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
JOHN HANCOCK
Selectmen of Boston.
To,
His excellent Francis Bernard Esq.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 3 d . 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Almshouse was directed by
two of the Selectmen, viz'. Joshua Henshaw and Joseph Jackson
Esq. to receive into said House on the Province Charge, Paul
Bejean a French, Neutral, who had been placed at Philadelphia,
but came here from Hyspaniola, he being sick, and not having
where with all to subsist himself.
M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Almshouse, was directed by
two of the Selectmen, (viz 1 .) M r . Austin and M r . Hancock, to
receive into that House on the Province Charge, John Fabre a
blind Frenchman, and his Wife Margaret they being Strangers,
and not Inhabitants of any Town in this Province nor having
where with all to subsist themselves M r . Tyler one of the Over-
seers of the Poor signed said Order.
[19.] The following is a true Copy of what is entred in their
Rough Minute Book
Boston July 3 d . 1765
We the Subscribers chosen into the Office of Sealers of Leather,
hereby acknowledge to have received of the Selectmen of Bos-
ton, two setts of Hammers each, which we promise to deliver up
as soon as our Office expires
Mem , the Hammers are numbred, one Hammer being for Sole
and one for upper Leather.
William Scott 2 Hammers N. 1
SELECTMEN'S MIXUTES, 1765. 165
Samuel Bangs 2 ditto 2
William Andrews 2 ditto 3
Ebenez'. Mackintosh - - 2 ditto 4
Isaac Bird 2 ditto 5
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 8. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
Jonn Winslow Esq.
Cap'. William Dunlop of Sloop Baltimore Town, from Baltimore
Town in Maryland, stopt at Castle William on account of the
Small Pox being in said place, attended & Reports That he left
that place the 17'. of June last [2O.] that his People are all well
on board, some of them have not had the Small Pox, and no one
of them went in the way of the Distemper while at Maryland
That his Cargo consists wholly of Tarr, Pork, Bread, Flour and
Iron whereupon,
Voted, that the following Certificate be given him for the Gov-
ernor.
May it please your Excellency
The Sloop Baltimore Town,
William Dunlop Master, from Maryland has been stopt at Castle
William as a precaution against Infectious Distempers. We have
examined into the Circumstances of said Vessel, and are of
Opinion she may be permitted to come up to Town without danger
to the Inhabitants if your Excellency thinks proper.
We are
Your Excellency
Most Obed'. Hum. Serv' 8 .
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
Selectmen of Boston
Boston, July 8. 1765
His Excellency Francis Bernard Esq.
Cap'. Georges Bridges of Sloop Polly from Oxford in Maryland,
stopt at Castle William on account of the Small Pox being in that
place, attended & Reports That he left Oxford the 21 st . of June
last, has had no sickness on board his Vessell, nor has his People
been in the way of Infection. [21] His Cargo consists of Corn
Flour and Bread whereupon
Voted, that said Vessel may be permitted to come up to Town,
and the following Certificate given the Governor
May it please your Excellency
The Sloop Polly from Oxford in Maryland has been a stopt at
Castle William on account of the Small Pox which has prevail'd
in that Country ; we have examined into the Circumstances of
said Vessel and are of Opinion she might be permitted to come
166 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
up to Town without danger to the Inhabitants if your Excellency
thinks proper
We are
Your Excellencys
Most Obedient Hum. Serv 1
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN WINSLOW
Selectmen of Boston
Boston July 8. 1765
His Excellency Francis Bernard Esq.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 10. 1765.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
[22.] M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Almshouse was
directed by two of the Selectmen Viz 1 . Joseph Jackson and
Samuel Sewall Esq., to receive into that House on the Province
Account Elizabeth Hutenot a Child of Elizabeth Hutenot, not
being old enough to support itself at service, and the mother not
being an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province and but Just
able to support herself.
John Piemont attended & acquainted the Selectmen that he
had received into his House as a Boarder one Peter Congenie from
Philadelphia, who expects a Wife and Child to follow him said
Congenie was this Day warned out of Town according to Law by
M r . Sweetser.
M r . John Singleton Coply having apply'd to the Selectmen
for liberty to put down Posts before his Fence at his House in
New Boston Liberty was granted him there for upon Condition
that he does not go beyond two feet & a half from the Fence, and
makes good the Pavement soon after.
M". Mercy Riply Wife of Cap'. Ryly or Riply was sent for by
the Selectmen upon a complaint, that a Servant Girl of hers
about ten years of Age named Catharine Murphy, was suffered to
be running about the Streets Night & Day, with Boys following
and abusing her She attended accordingly and being discoursed
by the Selectmen, she agreed to [23.] Give up the Girl's Inden-
tures, declaring at the same Time that she would not upon any
account take her into her House again, unless obliged to do it
M re . Ripley then delivered up said Indentures, which is put on
the Selectmens file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 15. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 167
Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
Cap 1 . Fortesque Vernon Owner of the Schooner Britania William
Vernon Master from Barbadoes stopt at Castle William on Ac-
count of the Small Pox which has been rife there, attended
and Reports that no Person on board said Vessell is or has been
sick, and that they have not been in any place where that Distem-
per prevails, neither has he anything on board liable to convey
Infection, his lading consisting of Rum and Sugar whereupon
Voted, that said Vessel be permitted to come up the Town,
and the following Certificate given the Governor
Boston July 15. 1765.
May it please your ExcelP.
The Schooner Britania William [24.]
Vernon Master from Barbadoes has been stopt at Castle William
on account of the Small Pox which has prevail'd at the place ; we
have examined into the Circumstances of said Vessell, and are of
Opinion she may be permitted to come up to Town without danger
to the Inhabitants, if your Excellency thinks proper
We are
Your ExcelF.
Most Obed 1 . Hum.
Servants
JOSHUA HENSHAW
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
JOHN RUDDOCK
JOHN HANCOCK
JOHN WINSLOW
Selectmen of Boston
His Excellency Francis Bernard Esq.
Cap*. Thatcher Rich of Schooner Unity arrived here last May
from North Carolina, and brought in his Vessel a sick man, who
is like to become a public Charge said Rich being now abroad
his Owner M r . Webb was sent for, when he assured the Selectmen
that he would order them to wait upom them, as soon as he arrived.
M r . Henshaw appointed to enquire into the Circumstances of a
Stranger who lodges at M rs . Mackeens South end, said to be sick,
and not having wherewithall to support himself.
[25.] Capt. Ruddock appointed to order the necessary Re-
pairs ; for the North Lattin School, and M r . Hancock to agree for
a Stov for M r . Lovels School.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 17. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
108 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
M r . Obediah Curtis Master of Engine N. 8. attended and pro-
posed Thorn 8 . Noland to the Selectmen as a suitable Person for
an Engine Man in his Company, who was approved accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 21. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
M r . Henshaw and M r . Ruddock are appointed to [26.] Appear
for the Town in the dispute with the Selectmen of "Watertown,
relative to Sarah Larnard ; when the several Affidavits were de-
livered the Chairman.
A Dispute having arisen between M r . Atherton Hough and M r .
Benjamin Salsbry relating to the Line or Bounds of their Land
near Mackrel Street Boston.
Mess". Sampson Salter, William Torrey & John Leach of Bos-
ton, were appointed to settle and adjust the Lines between them
and a Warrant was issued of the following form.
Boston, July 25. 1765
To Mess. Sampson Salter, William Torrey and John Leech all
of Boston.
Whereas a difference has arose between M r . William Hough and
M r . Benjamin Salsbry relating to the Line or Bounds of their Land
near Mackrel Lane in Boston made void by the Fire that happened
on the 20'. of March 1760
Pursuant therefor to a Law of this Province, These are to desire
and impower you the said Sampson Salter, William Torrey and
John Leach to go upon the Premisses, view the same hear the
Partys contending, and Adjust settle and lay out the Line between
them, as to you shall appear equitable.
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
Selectmen of Boston.
[27.] M r . John Hunt of Boston informs that he has let a
House near Dock Square to John Lucas who has a Wife and
several Children they have not been long in Town came last
from Plymouth, but had before that lived in Connecticut.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen. July 29. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
M r . John Winslow
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread to be posted up by the Town
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 169
Clerk, be at the rate of Four Shillings and ten Pence p. Bushel
for Wheat, and Six Pence p. Bushel is allow'd to the Bakers for
their Charges, Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz 1 .
lb. oz. dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 8-11
Wheaten 13 -
Houshold 1 - 1-6
Two Peny White Loaf 1 - 1-6
Wheaten 1 - 10 - 1
Houshold 2 - 2-12
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 14-3
Houshold 6 - 8-4
[28.] Twelve Peny Wheateii Loaf 9 - 12 - 6
Houshold 13 - 0-8
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 15-12
Bisket of a Copper price 5-12
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat
Kye Meal must weigh 2 - 10 -
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian 3 - 8 -
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying of
Biskets, and such Bread as is not well baked or that shall be
made of different Grain & Proportions from the Assize must be
seized.
M r . Sewall is added to the Committee to attend the Action of
Leland & c .
Mess". Clement Collins and John Webb appeared and acquainted
the Selectmen that a misunderstanding was subsisting between
them relative to the Line or Bounds of their Land in Fish Street
Boston Mess rs . Nathaniel Greenwood and William Whitwell, &
Benjamin Andrews of Boston were by the consent of the Party s
appointed to settle and adjust the Line between them, and a War-
rant was issued of the following form.
To Mess". Nathaniel Greenwood, William Whitwell and Benja-
min Andrews Esq. all of Boston
Whereas a difference has arose between Mess. Clement [29.]
Collings and John Webb, relating to the Line or Bounds of their
Land in and near Fish Street Boston Pursuant therefore to the
Power vested in us by Law, these are to desire and impower you
the said Nathaniel Greenwood, William Whitwell and Benjamin
Andrews to go upon the Premisses view the same, hear the Partys
contending, and Adjust settle and lay out the Line between them
as to you shall appear equitable.
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
JOHN HANCOCK
JOHN WINSLOW
Selectmen of Boston.
Voted, that M r . Timothy Thornton have a draft on the Treas-
170 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
urer next Draft Day for Twenty Pounds lawful Money, on part of
paving work done for the Town.
M r . John Welch acquaints the Selectmen that he has taken
into his House as a Tenant one Bryant a Stranger who came
last from Philadelphia, the House he has hired is situated at New
Boston near M r . Jacksons Distill House.
The following return of the Number of Houses, [3O.] People
& c . was given in to Governor Bernard, May the 16'.
Houses - --- 1676
Families - - - - 2069
White People above Sixteen - - - f Males 2941
{ Females 3612
" " under Sixteen f Males 4109
{ Females 4010
Negroes and Molattoes ----- j Males 510
(Females 301
Indians ---------- Males 21
Females 16
15520
Boston May 16. 1765
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
NATHANIEL THWING
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen of Boston for 1 764.
The Selectmen passed upon the List of Persons Licensed the last
Year to sell Strong Drinks both as Inholders and Retailers within
this Town, a return thereon has been given in to the Court of Sessions
And this Day they have also passed upon the [31.] Petition
for License for the Year ensuing, and the following Persons only
were approved and recommended Viz'.
Inholders
Stephen Greenleaff - - - - At his House near Haymarket.
Francis Warden ----- Ditto - - in Bromfield Lane.
Isaac Ridgway ----- Ditto - - near the Market.
Retailers
Benjamin Page At his House near Tylers Ship-
Yard.
Joshua Kent Ditto - - - in Sudbury Street.
William Edes ----- Ditto - - - near Golden Ball.
Joseph Coolidge - - - - Ditto - - - in Fish Street.
William Freeland - - - - Ditto - - near Hancock Wharff.
James Joseph Wheeler - - Ditto - - on the Neck.
Story Dawes ----- Ditto - - in Sudbury Street.
Richard Tripe Ditto - - near Draw Bridge.
Ephraim Turner - - - - Ditto - - in Tremont Street.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 2 d , 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 171
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
John Winslow
[32.] Cap'. Samuel Payne of Sloop Hanger from Maryland
attended and Reports That he left Maryland this Day three
Weeks - his Cargo consists of Corn and Lumber, his People all
well on board, and have not been in the way of Infection
whereupon
Voted, that said Vessel may be permitted to come to Town, and
that a Certificate be given for the Governor of the same tenor of
the last
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 3 d , 1765.
Present
Benjamin Austin Esq
Samuel Sewall Esq
John Hancock Esq
Cap'. Gustavous Fellows of Schooner Two Friends from Mary-
land, attended and Reports That he left that about seventeen
Days ago ; his Cargo consists of Wheat Corn and Staves his
People are well on board, and have not been in the way of Infec-
tion whereupon
Voted, that said Vessel may be permitted to come up to Town,
and that a Certificate be given the Governor accordingly
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 7. 1765.
Present
[33.] Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
Cap'. Watts came to the Selectmens Chamber and acquainted
them that the Ways at Winnisimet Ferry were so broken and
damaged as to require immediate Repairs, which he pray'd might
be ordered accordingly.
M r . Sewall is desired to order the necessary Repairs for the En-
gine House near D r . Sewalls Church.
M r . William Johnson apply'd to the Select men for their license
to carry on a course of Experiments in Natural Philosophy, called
Electricity, he expects to be accommodated with the use of Con-
cert Hall for said purpose provided he has the Countenance of the
Selectmen said Johnson who come here from Philadelphia
appearing upon enquiry and conversation a Gentlemen of good
Character and behavior
Voted, that he have liberty to carry on his Experiments in the
Electrical Way, as pray'd for by him.
172 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
[34.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 17. 1765.
Present
Upon Account of some Commotions in the Town it was thought
necessary the better to preserve order in the Night, by enabling
the Town Watch to make greater Exertions that ten Men be added
to their present Number, which was accordingly done but as the
quiet of the Town seems now to be restored, and the Selectmen
apprehend, the Inhabitants may be eased of this burden it was
Voted, that those additional Men be dismissed from the Watch, and
that the Town Clerk give each of them a Draft on the Treasurer
for their pay at the rate of Two Shillings and eight Pence p. Night.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 20. 1765.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
The Sloop Virginia Cap*. William Beck from Maryland, having
been stopt at Castle William, as a precaution against the spread
of Infectious Distempers in this Town we examined into the
Circumstances of said Vessel, and finding there is no danger
Voted, that she be permitted to come up to Town, and a Letter
wrote to the Governor accordingly.
[35.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug*. 21. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Almshouse was directed by
two of the Selectmen. (Viz'.) Joshua Henshaw & Samuel Sewall
Esq. to receive on the Province Account John Higgins a Son of
Elenor Higgins a Stranger, who is not an Inhabitant of any Town
in this Province, and has not wherewithall to support him.
Upon Application made Voted that M r . Sewall be desired
to deliver to the Overseers of the Poor, Six of the Town Ladders ;
for the use of the Almshouse, Work house and Granary, the same
to be taken from M r . Thayer the Carpenters Yard.
The Selectmen upon reading, an Advertisement in the Thursdays
News Paper, that one Richard Venables had opened a Dancing
School at the Green Dragon Tavern, directed M r . Williston to re-
quire his attendance at their Chamber he attended accordingly
and was informed by the Selectmen [36.] That they should not
permit his keeping such a School in this Town.
Coll . Jackson and M r . Austin are added to the Committee
appointed to examine D r . Church's Accounts
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 25, 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 173
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . John Winslow.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing to be held at Faneuil Hall on Thursday the 29*. Instant, at 3
O'Clock P. M.
Voted, that Mess. Edes and Gill have the printing of the Noti
fications for the ensuing Town Meeting
M r . John Procter Master of the Free Writing School in Queen
Street having apply'd to the Selectmen for a number of Ink Glasses
to be fixed in the Forms he was desired to procure the same as
soon as may be
[37.] Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of
Bread at the Rate of Four Shillings and ten Pence p. Bushel for
Wheat, and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges, Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz'.
lb. 07. dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 8-11
Wheaten 13 -
Houshold 1-1-6
Two Penny White Loaf 1 - 1-6
Wheaten 1 - 10 - 1
Houshold 2- 2-12
Six Penny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 14 - 3
Houshold 6-8-4
Twelve Penny Wheaten Loat 9 - 12 - 6
Houshold 13 - - 8
Four Penny Brick Loaf 1 - 15 - 12
Bisket of a Copper price - 5-12
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat
^ Rye Meal must weigh 2 - 10 -
a 4 d . Ditto, not above Indian 3 - 8 -
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying of
Biskets and such Bread as is not well baked or that shall be made
of different Grain and proportions from y e assize must be seized.
[38.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Ang' 26. 1765.
The Selectmen having considered their Vote of Yesterday for
the Calling of a Town Meeting on the 29* Instant it was Voted,
that the Town Clerk be directed not to issue a Warrant for said
meeting untill further orders be given him respecting the same.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 28. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
1"4 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Win slow
M r . Reed & M r . Putnam Masters of two of the Engine Companys,
attended with their People by desire of the Selectmen, at the
Town House the last Night, to be ready if occasion should offer
to assist the Civil Magistrates in their endeavors to preserve the
peace of the Town.
And this Night M r . Sutton & Curtis, attend with their several
Companys by desire of the Select men.
[39.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septemb r 2 d . 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
John Winslow
Application having been made to the Selectmen by the Officers
of the Artillery Company, for the use of Faneuil Hall this Evening
Liberty was accordingly granted them.
Voted, that the Town Clerk have a Draft on the Treasurer
for Twenty five Pounds lawful Mony the next Draft Day, in part
of what is due to him for his services in that office.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem r 4. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Joseph Payson appeared, and engaged with y e [4O.] Select
men to lay the best of gravel upon Boston Neck, and spread the
same at the rate of One Shilling and four pence lawful Money p.
Load.
Voted, that Coll . Henshaw be desired to order such a quantity
of Gravel to be laid on the Neck as he shall think proper.
M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Almshouse was directed by
two of the Selectmen Viz'. Coll . Henshaw and M r . Hancock to
receive on the Province Account Lawrence Cooper, a sick
Stranger, who is not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province,
and has not wherewithall to subsist himself.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem r . 8. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 175
John Hancock Esq.
John Winslow
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue forth a Warrant directed to
the Constables of Boston
In His Majestys Name requiring them forthwith [4-1.] To
warn all the Freeholders, and other Inhabitants of the Town of
Boston duly qualified, rateable at Twenty Pounds Estate to a
single Rate (besides the Poll) to Convene at Faneuil Hall on
Thursday the twelfth day of September Instant at 3. O'Clock in
the Afternoon then and there agreeable to the request of a
Number of the principal Inhabitants to confer upon such meas-
ures, as shall appear to them necessary to be taken in consequence
of the Stamp Act, and other matters of grievance, and to deter-
mine whether Instructions shall be given their Representatives in
General Assembly for their Conduct at this very alarming Crisis
Also to consider the Petition of Cap'. Onesiphorus Tileston and
others Tradesmen employ'd in repairing Faneuil Hall, praying
that the Town would grant them some relief on account of the
length of Time, they have already and are still like to be out of
the Money due to them ; and to act upon such other Matters as
may properly come before said Meeting.
Voted, that Mess". Edes and Gill have the printing of the Noti-
fications for the ensuing Town Meeting.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem r . 11, 1765.
Cap 4 . Anthony Thatcher of Schooner Three Friends from Non-
tacook in Maryland Reports [4^.] That he left that place
about a Month past, that his Cargo consists of Grain Iron and
Stoves, his People all well on board, and have nothing with them
that has been in the way of Infection whereupon
Voted, that the Schooner be permitted to come up to Town,
and a Certificate given the Governor accordingly.
M r . Samuel Procter was directed by two of the Selectmen to
receive into the Alms house, to be supported there at the Charge of
the Province, James Perrin a lame Man his Wife and one Child, they
being Strangers and not having wherewith to subsist themselves.
At a Meeting of the Select men, Septem r . 13, 1765.
M r . Samuel Procter was directed by two of the Selectmen, to
receive into the Alms house to be supported there at the Charge
of the Province, William Hutson a Stranger who is not an Inhab-
itant of any Town in this Province is sick, and has not wherewith-
all to subsist himself
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem 1 . 18. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
[4:3.] John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
176 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Upon Representation made to the Selectmen, the following
"Warrant was issued
, Boston September 18. 1765
To Mess. Sampson Salter, William Torrey, & John Leach all
of Boston
Whereas a difference has arose between M r . Autherton Hough,
M r . Benjamin Salsbry, and John Borland Esq. relating to the
Line or Bounds of their Land near Mackerel Lane in Boston,
made void by the Fire that happened on the 20' of March 1760
Pursuant therefore to a Law of this Province these are to desire
and impower you the said Sampson Salter, William Torrey and
John 'Leach to go upon the Premises, view the same hear the
Party s contending, and Adjust settle and lay out the Line between
them as to you shall appear equitable
JOSHUA HENSHAW
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
JOHN RUDDOCK
JOHN HANCOCK
JOHN WINSLOW
Selectmen of Boston
John Thompson Tobacconist, who lives opposite to [44.]
Cap*. Carys House, informs the Selectmen, that he had received
into bis Family about Four months since Elizabeth Campbell, who
had before lived at Point Shirley.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen September 21. 1765
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
Cap*. Gee Hodgkins of Sloop Hampton from Maryland at-
tended, and Reports that he left said Place about three Weeks
past, his People all well on board has not been in the way of
the Small Pox, and his Cargo consists of Corn, Staves &c.
Whereupon it was Voted that the above Vessel stopt at Castle
William as a precaution against infectious Distempers, be per-
mitted to come up to Town, and that a Certificate be given the
Governor accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem r . 25. 1765
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
[45.] M r . John Winslow
The Selectmen having received a Precept from the Honourable
Samuel White Esq. Speaker of the Honourable the House of Rep-
resentatives, bearing date the 25' Day of September Instant for
choosing a Representative for the remaining part of the Year in
the room of Oxenbridge Thatcher P^sq. lately deceased.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 177
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue forth a Warrant directed to
the Constable of Boston.
In His Majestys Name requiring them forthwith to Warn all
the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston
(within your respective Precincts) that have an Estate of Forty
Shillings, Annum in Freehold in Land within this Province or
Territory at the least, or other Estate to the value of Forty
Pounds Sterling, to Convene at Faneuil Hall on Fryday the
twenty seveuth Day of Septem r . Current at 10. O'Clock in the
Forenoon, then and there to Elect and Depute one Person (being a
Freeholder and resident in the Town) to serve for and Represent
them at the Great and General Court in their present Sessions in
Boston, and so for the remaining part of the year in the room of
Oxenbridge Thatcher Esq. lately deceased, according to a Precept
under the Hand and Seal of the Honourable Samuel White Esq.
Speaker of the Honourable the House [46.] of Representa-
tives, bearing date the twenty fifth Day of September Instant
NB. The Poll for the choice of a Representative will be closed
at Twelve o'Clock, and a strict Scrutiny made as to the Qualifica-
tions of Voters.
Voted, that the Rev d . M r . Samuel Checkley be desired to open
the Town Meeting on Fryday next with Prayer, and that M r .
Austin and M r . Winslow be desired to wait upon him and acquaint
him thereof.
Voted, that Mess". Thomas and John Fleet have the printing of
the Notifications for the ensuing Town Meeting.
Passed upon M r . Samuel Procter, Keeper of the Alms house
his Province Accounts amounting to 246-1 o-5f and !8-8-2-|.
Copys whereof are on File.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem r , 30. 1765.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Winslow
[47.] Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of
Bread at the Rate of Five Shillings and four Pence p Bushel for
Wheat, and Six Pence p Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges, Pains and Livelihood which is computed as follows
Viz 1 .
Of Penny White Loaf 7- 14
Wheaten 11 - 13
Houshold 15-12
Two Penny White Loaf 15-12
Wheaten 1 - 7-10
Houshold 1 - 15 - 8
Six Penny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 6-14
Houshold 6 - 10 - 5
Twelve Penny Wheaten Loaf 8 - 13 - 12
Houshold 13 - 4-10
178 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Four Penny Brick Loaf 1 - 12 - 8
Bisket of a Copper price 5 - 4
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat
\ Rye meal must weigh 2 - 9
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian 3 - 7
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying of
Biskets and such Bread as is not well baked, or that shall be
made of different Grain and Proportions from the Assize must be
seized.
[48.] M r . Samuel Procter was directed by two of the Select
men to receive into the Almshouse to be supported there at the
charge of the Province, John Newman a Stranger who is not an
Inhabitant of any Town in this Province, and has not where withall
to subsist himself.
Passed upon Thomas Willistons Province Account amounting
to Three Pounds eight Shillings and four Pence lawful money,
Copy of which is on file.
Passed upon Mess rs . Box & Austins Province Acco'. in which are
included Daniel Southers & Palfrey & Burroughs Accounts, the
whole amounting to Twenty four Pounds, five Shillings lawful
Money as p. Account of Particulars on file.
Passed upon Daniel Mackeens Province Account amounting to
Eight Pounds eighteen Shillings lawful Money, Copy whereof is on
file.
Passed upon Dingly Wings Province Account amounting to Two
Pounds sixteen Shillings and six pence four fifths, Copy whereof
is on file
[49.] Passed upon John Scollay Esq. Province Account
amounting to Ten Pounds nineteen Shillings and ten pence half
Penny, lawful Money Copy whereof is on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 9. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
M r . John Winslow
The Selectmen have agreed to visit Deer Island on Tuesday
next.
Passed upon Thomas Palphry & Companys Province Accounts
amounting to the sum of One pound nineteen Shillings lawful
Money, and is for sundrys delivered Thomas Hartley December 8,
1759, : as p. Copy of the same on file.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen. October 10- 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
[5O.] John Ruddock Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 179
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
Whereas this Year is the Time appointed by Law for Perambu-
lating the Bounds betwixt Town and Town It was therefore
Agreed upon and ordered by the Selectmen that Tuesday the 15'.
of this Instant October be the Time for running the Line and re-
newing the Bound Marks between the Town of Boston and the
Town of Roxbury ; And that the Selectmen Viz'. Joshua Henshaw
Joseph Jackson, Benjamin Austin, Samuel Sewall, John Ruddock,
John Hancock Esq. and M r . John Winslow 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 Selectmen
of Roxbury shall appoint and impower to attend and perform the
same, and that all Persons concerned therein be and hereby are
desired to meet at the House of Cap'. Gideon Gardner who keeps
the George Tavern on Boston Neck, at 10. OClockinthe Forenoon
of 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 Selectmen of Roxbury of this Appointment, desiring them to
appoint and impower a Committee in behalf of the Town of Rox-
bury to Join with us in that service accordingly ; but if the Weather
should prove wet and unsuitable for the performance of said work
[51.] On the Day above mentioned, then the same to be attended
and performed on the Thursday following (Viz') on Thursday the
seventeenth of October Current at the said place at Ten O'Clock
in the Forenoon.
Copy of the Letter to the Selectmen of Roxbury, as follows
viz'
Boston October 10 1 , 1765
The Selectmen of Boston
to The Selectmen of Roxbury.
Gentlemen
These are to Notify you that this Year is the Time wherein ac-
cording to Law, you are required to run the Boundary Line betwixt
this Town and the Town of Roxbury. You are therefore desired to
appoint and impower a Committee to Join with that of ours, for
the performance of that service, and that they meet us at the
House of M r . Gideon Gardner who keeps the George Tavern
on Boston Neck, on Tuesday the 15. of this Instant October at
10. OClock in the Forenoon The Persons appointed in behalf
of this Town are, the Selectmen viz'. Joshua Henshaw, Joseph
Jackson, Benjamin Austin, Samuel Sewall, John Ruddock, John
Hancock Esq. and M r . John Winslow, and they or any two of
them are impowered to run the Line and renew the Bound Marks
between the said Town of Boston and Roxbury accordingly ; But
if the Weather on the said 15. Day of October Ins', should prove
wet & unsuitable [52.] For the performance of this work then
we do propose and appoint to attend the same on the Thursday
following viz'. On Thursday the 1 7'. of this Ins'. October to
meet at the said Place at 10. OClock Before Noon
By orde* of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
180 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 11. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
John Winslow
D% Cast attended and acquainted the Selectmen that George
Lewis, Mate of Schooner Dolphin Isaac Smith Master from Phila-
delphia, who lodges at a House of M r . Hills in Board Alley against
the New North Meeting House is taken down therewith the Small
Pox whereupon Cap'. Smith was sent for, who accordingly ap-
peared, and Reported, That he left Philadelphia this Day fortnight,
and arrived here last Tuesday That his People were all well when
they came in, and no one of them had any suspicion of their hav-
ing taken the Small Pox, as that Distemper was not rife in the
City of Philadelphia when they lay there That the [53.] only
Persons who came in him, and were liable to receive the Infection
are two Lads under his care and that his Cargo consists of
Flour, Bar Iron and a few Casks of Linseed Oyle.
The Select men upon this information desired D r . Cast who at-
tends the Sick Man, to direct M r . Williston in the removal of him
to New Boston, he having consented therto At the same Time
directions were given Cap'. Smith relative to the removal of the
Bedding & c . in his Vessel to a place of safety.
M r . Nathaniel Glover appear'd and informed the Selectmen,
that he had taken into his Family as a maid Servant, Elenor White,
who came from Pownalburrough.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 24 1 . 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow Esq.
M r . Williston having Reported that George Lewis died of the
Small Pox at the Hospital at New Boston on the seventeenth In-
stant Directions were given relative to his burial [54.] And
M r . Williston was also ordered to take in the Flagg which had been
put out as a signal of Infection, the House being now sufficiently
smoked and cleansed.
M r . Adams Clerk of the Market was directed by the Selectmen
to bring in his Account in order for a Settlement.
Coll . Henshaw, M r . Winslow and M r . Sewall appointed a Com-
mittee to Settle with Mess. Lillie and Hews, and take into their
possession on behalf of the Town, some Lands near the South Mar-
ket, their Lease for the same beiqg now expired.
The Select men of Boston in concert with the Selectmen of
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 17G5. 181
Roxbury attended the Perambulation betwixt the Two Towns on
the 15 of October Ins*. A Report whereof is here Recorded and
is as follows Viz'.
Pursuant to Agreement we the Subscribers met at the Time and
Place appointed and run the Line and renewed the Antient Bound
Marks, between the Town of Boston and 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 untill it
comes in a range with the Fence and. Trees which parts between
John Richardson Esq r . late his Land formerly M r . Nathaniel Brew-
ers, and Samuel Wells Esq. Land formerly called M r . Minots, then
across the Street or High Way untill it comes to a large Stone
standing [55.] End w;iy in the Fence, and from thence to a
Stump with a heap of Stones about Eighty feet from the High
Way, and from thence strait to a little Knob on the edge of the
Creek a Corner of the Bounds where stands a Stake marked B. on
the Easterly side and R. on the Westerly side ; and from thence
Eastwardly as the Creek runs untill it comes to a small Stake
marked B. on the one side and R on the other in Coll . Lambs
Dam and from thence as the Creek runs into the Bay between
Boston and Dorchester.
Dated the fifteenth Day of October A.D. 1765
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEW ALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
JOHN HANCOCK
JOHN WINSLOW
Selectmen of Boston '
EBENEZER NEWELL
JOHN DAVIS
SAMUEL SUMNER
ELEAZER WELD
AARON DAVIS
Selectmen of Roxbury
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 26. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
[56.] M r . Samuel Ruggles chosen one of the Collectors of
Taxes for the Year 1765 attended, and proposed M r . Samuel
Ruggles Housewright and M r . Robert Pierpoint Gentleman, as his
Bondsmen for the faithful discharge of his trust, who were ap-
proved of by the Selectmen ; and the Town Clerk is directed to
prepare the Bonds accordingly-
M r . Sampson Salter chosen one of the Collectors of Taxes for
182 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
the Year 1765 attended and proposed, Mess". John Salter and
Daniel Rea as Ms Bondsmen for the faithful discharge, of his trust,
who were approved of by the Selectmen and the Town Clerk is
directed to prepare the Bonds accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Select men, October 28. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
MI. John Winslow
M r . Samuel Procter was directed by two of the Selectmen, to
receive into the Almshouse to be supported there at the Charge of
the Province John Whelan a Stranger who is not an Inhabitant of
any Town in this Province and has not wherewithall to subsist
himself.
[57.] Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of
Bread at the Rate of Five Shillings and four Pence p. Bushel for
Wheat, and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges, Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz 4
Of Peny White Loaf 7-14'
Wheaten 11-13
Houshold 15-12
Two Peny White Loaf 15-12
Wheaten 1 - 7-10
Houshold 1 - 15 - 8
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 6-14
Houshold 6 - 10 - 5
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 8-13-12
Houshold 13 - 4-10
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 12 - 8
Bisket of a Copper price 5-4
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat Rye
Meal must weigh 2 - 9 -
A 4 d . Ditto not above \ Indian 3 - 7 -
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying of
Bisket, and such Bread as is not well baked, or that shall be made
of different Grain & Proportions from the Assize must be seized.
[58.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 30. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Edward Hollyday chosen one of the Collectors of Taxes for
the year 1765 attended, and proposed Isaac Winslow of Roxbury
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 183
Esq. and Henry Allyne of Boston Not Pub c . as his Bondsmen for
the faithful discharge of his trust, who were approved of by the
Selectmen, and the Town Clerk is directed to prepare the Bonds
accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 31. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
The Town Clerk is directed to acquaint the Masters of the public
Schools in this Town, that it is the desire of the Select men, that
they keep their several Schools on the fifth Day of November
next.
[59.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Novem r . 1. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Samuel Procter was directed by two of the Selectmen,
viz*. .Joseph Jackson Esq. & Samuel Sewall Esq. to receive into
the Almshouse to be supported there at the Charge of the Province
Mary Montgomery and her Child, being Strangers and not Inhabi-
tants of any Town in this Province nor having where withall to
subsist themselves.
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
Freeholders, and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston quali-
fied as the Law directs to Convene at Faneuil Hall on Satturday
the Second of November Instant, at Nine O. Clock, Before Noon
then and there to consider of the Petition of a Number of the In-
habitants, that measures may be taken to prevent the Disorders
that sometimes happen at this Season of the Year.
i [6O.] At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov r . 6. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
. Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Mrs. Moore presented her Petition to the Selectmen for their
approbation of her as an Inholder at her House the South part of
Boston, which had been a Licensed House for some Years past, and
184 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
the same having been considered Voted, that she be approbated
accordingly.
M r . John Mulloy presented his Petition to the Selectmen for
their approbation of him as a Retailer at the House on the Neck
over against the George Tavern, and the same having been con-
sidered Voted that he be approbated accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem r . 8. 1765.
Present
M r . S. Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Elsq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
[61.] M r . Samuel Procter was directed by two of the Select-
men, viz'. Joshua Henshaw and Benjamin Austin Esqrs. to receive
into the Almshouse to be supported there at the Charge of the
Province Jane M c Cloud a Soldiers Wife late of Coll . Fraziers
Regiment, she being a Stranger and not an Inhabitant of any Town
in this Province, also infirm and not having where withall to sup-
port herself.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem r . 8. 1765. P.M.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Nathaniel Shiverick, Master of Sloop Lovely from Hallifax,
having brought in said Vessel to this Town John Donevan a Dis-
banded Soldier his Wife & one Child, without Reporting said Pas-
sengers to the Impost Master as by Law, enjoined, was ordered to
attend the Selectmen, but refused so doing whereupon, it was
Voted, that complaint be made of this Conduct to M r . Justice
Dana, in order to his being proceeded with according to Law for
his said offence
[62.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Nov r . 11. 1765
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . M c Night apply'd to the Selectmen in behalf of M r . Secretary
Oliver, for liberty to open a private Drain at a House of his near
the Corn fields whereupon Voted that liberty be accordingly
granted provided the Pavement is restored, and Ground made
good to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
M r . Alexander Hodgden came to the Selectmens Chamber and
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 185
informed them that John Waters, who came Passenger in Cap'.
Abel Badger from Philadelphia who arriv'd here last Tuesday,
was taken down with the Small Pox the last Evening at Cap'.
Waters's House, which is adjoining M r . Ballards.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Nov r . 11. 1765. P.M.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
The Selectmen went to Cap 4 . Waters's House, in order [63.]
To prevail with the Person sick of the Small Pox to consent to his
being removed to the Hospital that Evening but he absolutely
declined going at that Tune.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem*. 12. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Dr. Peck attended and informed the Selectmen that a Person
who came in Capt. Timothy Parker from Philadelphia and bords
with M r . Lobden on Minots T. is broke out with the Small Pox
whereupon Cap 1 . Parker was sent for and being examined declared
That he left Philadelphia in the Sloop Three Friends, the 31. of
October last, with Six People besides himself, and arrived here
last Satturday, all then well on board, but liable except himself to
receive the Small Pox, who were therefore all detain'd on board
the Vessell excepting the Person sick at M r . Lobdens that
his Cargo consists of Flour Iron and Bran, and has nothing on
board which was taken in at Philadelphia liable to convey Infec-
tion.
M r . John Waters sick of the Small Pox at Cap 1 . Waters House
North End having consented to his being removed [64.] This
Evening to the Hospital at New Boston he was accordingly re-
moved. And the Person sick of the same Distemper at M r . Lobdens
on Minots T. consenting also to his being removed to the same
place M r . Williston was directed to see it done at an hour when
few People are abroad.
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
Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston qualified as
the Law directs to convene atFaneuil Hall on Fryday the fifteenth
Day of November Current at 3. O'Clock in the Afternoon, then
and there to determine whether they will choose two Collectors of
Taxes for the present Year in the room of Mess". Edward Church
and Benjamin Edes who were chose in May and June last but
186 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
refuse to serve ; And to act upon such other Matters as may prop-
erly come before said Meeting.
Voted, that M r . Zachary Fowle have the printing of the Notifi-
cations, for the ensuing Town Meeting.
The following Directions were given M r . Foy Keeper of the
Hospital New Boston respecting the Persons sent there with the
Small Pox.
[65.] Boston, Novem r . 12. 1765.
M r . Joseph Foye
We depend upon your strictly complying
with these our Orders You must suffer no one Person to enter
your House on any account without our permition, having directed
M r . Williston to supply you with necessarys You must not have
a Dog in your Yard or near your House for fear of conveying
Infection We expect you take the greatest care of the two Per-
sons sent to the Hospital while sick of the Small Pox, and under
your care and that in everything you and your Wife conduct in
such a manner as may prove a Credit to the House
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem r . I5 l -l765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Cap*. James Roberts of Sloop Betsy from North Carolina
having brought into the Town from said place one Joshua
Jones a poor needy Person, M r . Ruddock is appointed to settle
y e affair.
[66.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Nov r . 19. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Hurd applied to the Selectmen for leave to open a
private Drain, which will run three Feet into the Street, and then
enter the Common Shore
M r . William Phillips acquainted the Selectmen, that he had let
a House of his to John Sullivan, who was last at a House of M r .
Colmans.
M r . Samuel Procter was directed by two of the Select men, viz*.
Coll . Henshaw and M r . Sewall, to receive into the Almshouse to
be supported there at the Charge of the Province, John Lewis
who is not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province, and has
not wherewithall to support himself.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 187
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem r . 25. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
[67.] John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
John Winslow Esq.
M r . William Sutton Master of Engine N. 7. appeared and in
behalf of his Company, Claimed the Premium allowed by the Town
for bringing their Engine to work first upon the Fire which lately
broke out at Cap'. Greens Distill house whereupon Voted, that
a Draft be made on the Treasurer for thirteen Shillings and four
Pence, the Sum allowed by the Town for the service aforesaid.
D r . Whitworth having Reported to the Selectmen that a Son of
M r . Hodgdens who was permitted to attend M r . "Waters while Sick
of the Small Pox at the Hospital at New Boston, is now so well
cleansed and air'd that he may be permitted to leave the House
with safety to the Inhabitants, he having a shift of Clothes first
sent to him.
Voted, that said Hogsden have liberty to leave the Hospital, so
soon as his Father shall provide him with a shift of Clothes, he
also engaging not to go in the way of People for some time, to
prevent y e uneasiness it might occasion.
The following Directions were sent the Keeper of the Hospital
Boston, Novem r . 25 1 1765
You are directed to permit M r . Hodgden to leave the Hospital,
first seeing him strip'd to his Skin & washed in [68.] One Room,
when he is to slip into another, to cloath himself with the Shift of
Clothes his Father has sent to him We depend upon your utmost
care to prevent any infection being communicated
By Order of the Select men
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at
the Rate of Five Shillings and four Pence p- Bushel for Wheat,
and six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows viz'.
Of Penny White Loaf 7 - 14
Wheaten 11-13
Houshold 15 - 12
Two Penny White Loaf 15-12
Wheaten 1 - 7-10
Houshold 1 - 15 - 8
Six Penny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 6-14
Houshold 6 - 10 - 5
Twelve Penny Wheaten Loaf 8 - 13 - 12
Houshold 13 - 4-10
Four Penny Brick Loaf 1 - 12 - 8
Bisket of a Copper price 3 - 4
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat
Rye meal must weigh 2 - 9 -
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian 3 - 7 -
188 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 55.
[69.] According to Law Allowance should be made for the
drying of Biskets, and such Bread as is not well baked or that
shall be made of different Grain and Proportions from the Assize
must be seized.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem r . 27. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow.
M r . Frankland Master of Engine N. 9 . attended, and in-
formed the Select men that two of his Company viz*. Stephen
Wales and Thomas Wheeler, had left the service ; and at the same
Time presented George Roulston & Daniel Parks as suitable Per-
sons to fill up those vacancys if the Selectmen think fit where-
upon Voted, that the said Persons be and hereby are admitted
as Engine Men in said Franklands Company.
M r . Nathaniel Patten living at New Boston, informed the Select
men that he has taken into his House as a Maid Servant Jerusha
Humphry s, who came last from Dorchester
Cap'. Mackay, at New Boston, informed the Select men, that
he has taken into his Family as a Servant, Watestill Jones.
[7O.] She came last from the Town of Dorchester.
Voted, that M r . Pratt who hires Deer Island of the Town, be
permitted to go on with the Stone Wall, and also to procure a
Pump, for the Well on said Island.
The Selectmen this Day made choice of M r . Jeremy Belknap
Jun r . for Usher of the North Lattin School, in the room of M r .
Ephraim Langdon, lately deceased And the Town Clerk is
directed to advise him thereof.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 4, 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
The Town Clerk this Day laid before the Selectmen, a Letter
he had Just received from M r . Jerem}' Belknap Jun r . acquainting
them that he is under such engagement to the Town of Green-
land, and so well satisfied with his situation, that he must decline
accepting of the choice made of him for the Usher of the North
Grammar School in Boston at the same Time acknowledge his
great Obligation to the Selectmen for the honor done him by
said choice.
[71.] The Hon ble . Thomas Hubbard Esq this Day delivered
up to the Selectmen, the Key of the Cellar under the Granary ;
the Time he was to have the same being now expired.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1765. 189
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 11. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Samuel Procter waa directed by two of the Selectmen Viz 1 .
Coll . Henshaw & John Hancock Esq. to receive into the Alms-
house at the Province Charge, one Peter Murray a lame Man,
who is a Stranger and not an Inhabitant of any Town of this
Province, nor having wherewithall to support himself
D r . Whetworth having Reported to the Selectmen that M r .
Hodgdens Clothes are sufficiently air'd & cleansed.
Liberty was given him to take the same from the Hospital.
The Selectmen passed upon M r . John Winslows Province Ac-
count amounting to Nine Pounds, eighteen Shillings & four
Pence f as p. Copy there of on file.
[72.] The Selectmen this Day appointed M r . Josiah Langdon
to be Usher of the North Grammar School in the room of M r .
Ephraim Langdon deceased.
M r . William Frobisher appeared, and desired liberty might be
given him by the Selectmen to open Ground from his House near
the Green Dragon, in order to carry a Drain into the Common
Shore.
Voted, that liberty be accordingly granted, provided he make
good the Ground & Pavement again as soon as the Drain is
finished, to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
At A Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 17. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
The Selectmen received a Petition from a Number of the In-
habitants, praying that a Meeting may be called to consider of
Measures to obtain redress under the Distress &c. [73.] Oc-
casioned by the shutting up Courts of Justice Probates &c.
through the Province, and the same having been duly considered.
Voted, that the Town Clerk be directed to Issue forth a War-
rant directed to the Constables of Boston.
In His Majestys Name requiring them forthwith to Warn all the
Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston quali-
fied as the Law directs to Convene at Faneuil Hall on Wednes-
day the Eighteenth Day of December Instant at Ten OClock
Before Noon, then and there to Consider of the Petition of a
number of the Inhabitants, that Measures may be immediately
taken to obtain Relief under the Distress occasioned by the sev-
190 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
eral Courts of Justice Probate &c. in this Province being shut up ;
and also to choose Jurors for January Court.
Voted, that Mess. Edes and Gill have the printing of the No-
tifications for the ensuing Town Meeting.
The following was sent the Select men of Ipswich by Constable
Clerk.
Boston, December 18. 1767.
Gentlemen
We now send to you by a Constable one Edward Eveleth who
is an Inhabitant of Ipswich ; being disorder'd in his Senses, and
incapable of taking care of [74.] Himself it must be done by the
Town of which he is an Inhabitant ; Persons of his turn of Mind
being disposed to wander you'l doubtless take care to prevent his
returning to us, which if he should will occasion a charge to your
Town By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 19. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
D r . Whitworth attended and acquainted the Selectmen that a
Young Woman who lives at the House of M r . Thomas Jackson in
Wings Lane as a Maid, has now the Small Pox out upon her
whereupon M r . Williston was directed to carry the said Woman to
the Hospital at New Boston, this Afternoon, she having consented
to be removed there.
D r . Whitworth acquainting the Selectmen that M r . Waters who
has had the Small Pox at the Hospital was now sufficiently smoked
and cleansed; Liberty was [75.] thereupon given for his leaving
the Hospital, the Doctor taking care that he have a proper shift of
Clothes
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 24. 1765.
Cap'. Thomas Neal of Sloop Lovely Peggy from Maryland
appeard, and Reported to the Selectmen, that when he left that
Country, the Small Pox was not prevalent there that he has
nothing on board liable to Infection, his Vessel being wholly loaded
with Wheat, and that all his People are in health, whereupon
Voted, that the Vessel be permitted to come up to Town, the
Selectmen apprehending it may be done with safety to the Inhabi-
tants ; and that a Certificate be given the Governor accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, December 25. 1765.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
SELECTMEN'S MDJUTES, 1765. 191
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
M r . Samuel Whitney acquainted the Selectmen that he had
taken into his Family as a Servant one Mace a married Woman,
who came from Roxbury.
At a Meeting of the Select men, December 30. 1765.
Present
[76.] Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
M r . John Winslow
Ordered, 'that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Five Shillings and four Pence p. Bushel for Wheat, and
Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges,
Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows, Viz*.
lb. or. dr.
Of Peny White Loaf 7-14
Wheaten 11-13
Houshold 15-12
Two Peny White Loaf ' 15-12
Wheaten 1 - 7-10
Houshold 1 - 15 - 8
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 6-14
Houshold 6 - 10 - 5
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 8 - 13 - 12
Houshold 13 - 4-10
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 12 - 8
Bisket of a Copper Price - 5 - 4
NB. A 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread f
Wheat Rye Meal, must weigh 2 - 9 -
a 4 d . Ditto, not above Indian 3 - 7 -
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying of
[77.] Biskets and such Bread as is not well bak'd or that shall be
made of different Grains and Proportions from the Assize must be
seized.
M r . Torrey appeared, and in behalf of his Mother Silense Tor-
rey, pray'd the Selectmen that she might be approbated by them
to retail Spirituous Liquors at her House in Atkinson Street, in
the room of her Husband lately deceased.
Voted, that M r . Abijah Adams the Clerk of Faneuil Hall Market
be and hereby is allowed Twenty five p. cent Commissions on all
the Mony he shall from Time to Time Collect of the Butchers and
Country People who are admitted within the Rails of Market
Square, tho' not within the Market House, which the Town Treas-
urer is to allow him, provided he pays into the Treasury Weekly,
the whole Sum Collected, and also gives in an Account of particu-
lars to said Treasurer.
192 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan ry . 1'. 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock.
M r . John Winslow Esq.
The Selectmen being informed that M r . John Boyes "Wharfinger
had put a Cow House in Battery March Street [78.] Which runs
in upon the Towns Land about ten Feet ; said Boyes was sent for,
when he acknowledged the trespass, and was directed by the
Selectmen to remove said Building, which he engaged should be
done as soon as possible.
The Selectmen Rented the Cellar under the Granary to M r .
William Tayler Merchant, at the same rate M r . Commissary Hub-
bard let the Cellar for, said Rent to commence from the 24'. of
December last.
M r . Ephraim Langdon the late Usher of the North Grammar
School, having before he deceased been detained from attending
his duty the space of three Months by reason of Bodyly indisposi-
tion, for which Time no draft has been given him, other help was
provided for the School all that while the Selectmen upon Ap-
plication made by the Rev d . M r . Eliot, appointed Administrator of
said Estate, now took the matter into consideration, and the Ques-
tion was put " Whether a Draft shall be made on the Treasury
for the amount of the Deceased Salary the Time he was absent
from School, payable to the Administrator, when it passed into
the Affermative ; and the Town Clerk was directed to make the
Draft accordingly
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 8 1766
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
[79.] Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M re . Silense Torrey, having apply'd to the Selectmen for their
approbation of her as a Retailer of Spirituous Liquors in the room
of her late Husband deceased, at her House in Atkinson Street ;
was accordingly approbated her said Husband having deceased
within the year he was licensed.
John Scollay Esq. having presented his Petition to the Select-
men, praying he might be approbated by them to Retail Spirituous
Liquors in the room of M r . William Sloan who has left M r . Storys
Distill House, which is now improved by M r . Scollay, he was ac-
cordingly approbated.
M r . Samuel Procter was directed by two of the Selectmen to
receive into the Almshouse to be supported there at the Charge of
the Province, Benjamin Douset a French Neutral his Wife and one
Child, they being Strangers and not Inhabitants of any Town in
this Province, and now requiring some Relief.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 193
M r . Foye was directed by the Selectmen to permit M". Ann
Durham to leave the Hospital at New Boston D r . Whitworth
having informed the Selectmen that she is well of the Small Pox,
& has been sufficiently Air'd and cleansed.
M r . Foye was directed by the Selectmen, to permit [8O.] M r .
Hodgdon to take away M r . Waters Clothes, they being first well
air'd and cleansed M r . Foye was at the same time allowed to
leave the Hospital, in order to pursue his business.
Passed upon D r . Benjamin Churches Province Account for at-
tending the Sick at the Almshouse, which has been presented the
Selectmen for their examination amounting in the whole to One
hundred & fifty One Pounds Seventeen Shillings as p. Copy
thereof on file.
M r . Samuel Proctor was directed by two of the Selectmen to
receive into the Alms house to be supported there at the Province
Charge one John Domineco, a Stranger who is not an Inhabitant
of any Town in this Province, nor having wherewith to support
himself in a Sickly State.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 12. 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r John Winslow
The Overseers of the Towns Poor having informed the Select
men that one Hayes, brought into this Town, [81.] By Cap'. At-
wood, was carried to the Almshouse as a Person disordered in his
Senses said Atwood was sent for and appearing at the
Select men's Chamber accordingly, he then engaged to take said
Hayes back with him to Hallifax when he sayled, which he ex-
pected would be in a few Days.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 15. 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel SewallEsq.
John Ruddock Esq.
M r . Frankland Master of Fire Engine N. 9 apply'd to the Select
men for an addition of two Men to his Company, which will then
consist of Seventeen Men besides himself, being the same Number
which was allowed him, before the late War whereupon
Voted,
that Cap*. Frankland be permitted to enlist two Men as desired in
addition to his present Number, they being first presented to the
Selectmen for their approbation.
Voted, that Constable Clark be directed to carry out of this
194 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Town, a Widow Woman and her Children who came from Little
Cambridge, and now lives at New Boston.
[81.] The following was sent to the Assessors of the Town
of Boston Viz'.
Gentlemen
It is our Opinion that the following Persons Inhabi-
tants of other Towns in this Province ought to be taxed here for
the Real Estate they Occupy and the Business they do here, it
being agreeable to Law.
The Hon ble . James Russell Esq.
M r . John Soley
Ralph Inman Esq.
M r . Anthony Thomas
M r . Joseph Palmer
M r . Thomas Russell
M r . Elisha Doane
Mess. Simon Whipple & Company.
M r . Timothy Folger
M r . Joseph Roach
M r . Christopher Hussey
M r . Sylvanus Hussey
We are Gentlemen
Your Humble Servants
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEW ALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
Selectmen of Boston
Boston December 15. 1765
To the Gentlemen Assessors of the
Town of Boston.
[83.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 22 d . 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . William Sutton Master of Engine N. 7 presented
Thomas Bolter to the Selectmen as a proper Person for his
Engine Company in the room of John Loughton who has left the
Province. whereupon
Voted, that said Bolter be and hereby is admitted an Engine
Man, accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 27. 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 195
*
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at the
Rate of Five Shillings and four Pence p. Bushell for Wheat, and
Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their Charges,
Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz'.
Of Penny White Loaf 7 - 14
Wheaten 11-13
Houshold 15-12
[82.] Two Penny White Loaf 15 - 12
Wheaten 1 - 7-10
Houshold 1 - 15 - 8
Six Penny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 6-14
Houshold 6 - 10 - 5
Twelve Penny Wheaten Loaf 8 - 13 - 12
Houshold 13 - 4-10
Four Penny Brick Loaf 1 - 12 - 8
Bisket of a Copper price 5-4
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat
J Rye Meal, must weigh 2-9
A 4 d . Ditto, not above Indian 3-7
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying of
Bisket, and such Bread as is not well baked or that shall be made
of different Grain and Proportion of the Assize must be seized.
M r . Samuel Parker Merchant appeared and handed in to the
Selectmen for their perusal, an Account, whereby it appears there
is due from himself and Elisha Thatcher, to Joseph Rickets, a
Person who died of the Small Pox at the Hospital at New Boston
Three Pounds five Shillings and four Pence lawful Money.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 29. 1766.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
& c . & c .
[83.] M r . Putnam Master of Engine N. 4 appeared, and
informed the Selectmen that said Engine was the first brought to
work upon the Fire which lately broke out at M r . Smiths House,
and desired the Premium allowed by the Town, may be paid them.
Voted, that a Draft be made on the Town Treasurer for the
same accordingly.
M r . William Sutton Master of Engine N. 7 appeared and
informed the Selectmen that his Engine was first brought to work
upon the Fire which lately broke out at M r . John Boylstons Store
and therefore pray'd that the Premium granted by the Town
might be allowed his Company.
M r . Thomas Read of Engine No. appeared, & informed
the Selectmen that his Engine was first brought to play at the Fire
which lately broke out at M r . John Boylstons Store and therefore
claim'd the Premium granted by the Town on such occasions.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 30. 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
196 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock, Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
[84.] M r . John Winslow
M r . Ebenezer Peirpoint appeared, and Agreed with the Se-
lectmen to make a back to the Wall on the West side of Bos-
ton Neck, of four Rods and to find the Stakes, for the Sum of
Eighteen Shillings lawful Mony.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 17 6. 1766.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
M r . Edmund Curtis appeared, and presented John Crosby Jun r .
and Thomas Hinkley to the Select men as suitable Persons for his
Engine Company whereupon
Voted that the said Crosby and Hinckley, be & hereby are
admitted, Engine Men, accordingly.
BOOK 12, D.
[1.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Febru y . 6- 1766.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . John Winslow
M r . Sutton Master of Engine N. 7- and M r . Read Master of
Engine N. appeared, and the Selectmen having heard
what each of them had to offer in support of their Claim for bring-
ing their Engine to work on the Fire which lately broke out at M r .
Boylston's Warehouse ; as entred in these Minutes the 29 th . of
January last ; and also examined several Gentlemen who went
early at said Fire do Adjudge the Premium to M r . Reed & Com-
pany, it plainly appeared that his Engine was the first that was
brought to play thereon ; and the Town Clerk is directed to give
him a Draft for the same accordingly.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 17 . 12- 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq
[2.] Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Williston was directed to notify the Justices of Peace within
this Town to meet at the Selectmens Chamber on Fryday next Six
O Clock in the Evening.
M r . David Wheeler having applyed to the Select men for their
permition to build a Tomb in the new burying Ground next to M r .
Thomas Trotts Liberty was accordingly granted him.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb y . 19, 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
(197)
108 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
M r . Jonathan Jenkins Master of Engine N. 3 presented to the
Selectmen, Mess". William Dorricot & Benjamin Galloop, as suit-
able Persons, to be admitted into his Engine Company in the room
of Mess. Web Pearson and Abraham Putham, who were accord-
ingly approved of by the Selectmen.
Cap'. Benjamin Eustis applyd to the Selectmen for liberty to
open a Drain across the Street in Still House Square in order to
clear the Water from his Cellar whereup
[3.] Voted, that Liberty be given him accordingly, provided
that he makes good the Ground and restores the Pavement to the
satisfaction of the Selectmen.
At a Meeting of the Honourable His Majesty s Justices of the
Peace, the Gentlemen the Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor
within the Town of Boston on Thursday the 13 th . Day of February
A.D. 1766.
Present
The Hon ble . Samuel Wells Esq.
John Hill Esq.
Belcher Noyes Esq.
John A very Esq.
John Tudor Esq.
Justices of the Peace
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Select men
John Barrett Esq.
M r . Jonathan Mason
Melatiah Bourn Esq.
M r . William Whitwell
[4.] Cap'. Benjamin Hammatt
M r . Henderson Inches
M r . Ebenezer Storer
John Avery Esq.
Isaac Smith Esq.
Overseers of the Poor
A General Walk or Visitation of the Town was then Agreed
upon to be attended on Tuesday the 18 th of February Instant at
Nine O'Clock in the Morning, if the Weather be suitable, if not
then on the Wednesday following being the 19'. Instant And it
is also Agreed to meet at the Selectmens Chamber at Five O'Clock
in the Evening of said Da}- to Report the state of the Town &c.
The Order or Sortment as follows Viz'.
Ward Number One
Cap'. Benjamin Hammett
John Steel Esq.
M r . Nathaniel Holmes
M r . Benjamin Harrod
M r . Alexander Hill
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 199
John Tudor Esq.
Deacon Jonathan Brown
M r . John Downe Constable
"Ward Number Two
M r . William Whitwell
[5.] John Ruddock Esq.
Cap*. Nathaniel Greenwood
M r . John Grant
M r . Joseph Belknap
Cap'. Fortesque Vernon
M r . Josiah Waters
M r . Jonathan Williams
M r . Elisha Byles. Constable
Ward Number Three
Joseph Gardner Esq.
Foster Hutchinson Esq.
M r . Joseph Bradford
Maj r . Newman Grenough
M r . Nathaniel Loring
D r . Jon'. Mountforth
M r . James Thomas. Constable
Ward Number Four
John Barrett Esq.
Samuel Grant Esq.
Ezekiel Goldthwait Esq.
M r . David Jeffries Esq.
Richard Dana Esq.
D r . Daniel Pecker
M r . Samuel Harris. Constable
Ward Number Five
[6.] M r . Benjamin Dolbear
Thomas Tyler Esq.
M r . Alexander Chamberlain
Cap'. William Homes
M r . John Kneeland
M r . Peter Barbour. Constable
Ward Number Six
Isaac Smith Esq.
Belcher Noyes Esq.
Cap'. Benjamin Andrews
Arnold Wells Esq.
Cap'. John Bradford
John Scollay Esq.
M r . Caleb Blanchard
M r . Augustus Hail. . Constable
Ward Number Seven
M r . Ebenezer Storer
Benjamin Austin Esq.
M r . William Fairfield
Deacon Timothy Newell
200 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
M r . Timothy Fitch
M r . Joseph Barrell
M r . Joseph Foye. Constable
[7.] Ward Number Eight
The Honourable Royal Tyler Esq.
Coll . Joseph Jackson
Joshua Winslow Esq.
Cap'. Samuel Downe
Maj r . Jonathan Payson
M r . Thomas Leveret
Edmund Quincy Esq.
M r . Nathaniel Thayer. Constable
Ward Number Nine
Melatiah Bourn Esq.
Maj r . Jeremy Green
William Phillips Esq.
Thomas Daws Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Cap'. Onesips Tileston
M r . Benjamin Clark. Constable
Ward Number Ten
M r . Jonathan Mason
Samuel Sewall Esq.
M r . John Mico Wendell
Cap'. Jonathan Clark
M r . William Torrey
. M r . Joseph Waldo
[8.] Ezekiel Lewis Esq.
M r . Francis Salmon. Constable
Ward Number Eleven
M r . Henderson Inches
John Hill Esq.
M r . Samuel Adams
M r . Nathaniel Gardner
John Rowe Esq.
M r . John Gray
M r . John Winslow
M r . Edward Baker. Constable
Ward Number Twelve
John Avery Esq.
Samuel Wells Esq.
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Deacon Benjamin Church
M r . Sampson Salter
Cap'. Hopestill Foster
M r . Samuel Demming
Deacon Thomas Foster
M r . Hezekiah Usher. Constable
And the Town Clerk is directed to give forth Copys of the above
Order or Sortment accordingly.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 201
[9.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 19 - 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
There having been a General Walk or Visitation of the Town on
the Yesterday, the Gentlemen that attended met and Reported the
following Strangers they found in the Town Viz'.
Robert Durant, he lives at Joseph Sullivans in M r . Emmons
House back of Cap'. Andrews.
Joseph Allen from Cambridge, has a Wife and Three Children,
lives in a House near M r . Jenkins the Baker.
One Hodges a Widow Woman from Cambridge, lives in a House
at New Boston and has a number of Children, she is a bad Woman
and in poor Circumstances.
One Sullyvan from Hallifax, who kept a Woman that has run
off, he is now married and lives in a House of M r . William Phillips
in Corn Court has been in Town about Three or four Months
Mary Roods a Stranger living at Susannah Morris's House in
M r . Henshaws New Buildings.
[1O.] Joseph Steel from the Town of Abbington, who lives
in a House of Samuel Wells Esq. at said Wells' Wharff he was
Reported by M r . Wells.
The Names of the aforementioned Persons were given into the Per-
sons appointed to warn Strangers out of Town as the Law directs.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, February 24 1 . 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
M r . Samuel Procter was directed by John Ruddock and Samuel
Sewall Esq. two of the Selectmen, and M r . William Whitwell one
of the Overseers to receive into the Almshouse, there to be sup-
ported at the charge of the Province John Adams a Stranger, and
not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province, who is sick and
has not wherewithall to subsist himself (the Order was Dated
Feb?. 17.)
The following Letter was wrote the Selectmen of Cambridge
Boston, February 24 1766
Gentlemen
We have 1 considered of your [11.] Request rela-
tive to Sarah Hodges and Children, and to oblige you we should
readily suspend the execution of the Law by permitting them to
continue with us though we should not be in the least served by it
as a Town ; but by the Report of the Overseers several Times and
again since the last visitation the 13' Instant, they have nothing
to support themselves with, and are no way of busines to procure
202 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
it in future unless it be in some indirect way, which may prove
very detrimental to the Inhabitants.
You'l therefore please to excuse our returning her to you with
her Children by M r . Constable Clark ; and shall transmit you on
account of the charge if her transportation &c. as soon as we
shall obtain it We are
Gentlemen
Your Most Humble Servants
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
JOHN HANCOCK
Selectmen of Boston
To The Selectmen of Cambridge
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, February 26. 1766.
Present
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize [12.] of
Bread at the Rate of Five Shillings and four Pence p. Bushel for
Wheat, and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz'
lb. oz. dr.
Of Penny White Loaf 7 - 14
Wheaten 11 - 13
Houshold 15 - 12
Two Penny White Loaf 15 - 12
Wheaten 1 - 7-10
Houshold 1 - 15 - 8
Six Penny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 0-14
Houshold 6 - 10 - 5
Twelve Penny Wheaten Loaf 8 - 13 - 12
Houshold 13 - 4-10
Four Penny Brick Loaf 1 - 12 - 8
Bisket of a Copper price 5 - 4
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheaten
Rye meal, must weigh 2 - 9 -
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian 3 - 7 -
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying of
Biskets and such as is not well baked or that shall be made of
different Grains and Proportion from the assize must be seized.
Cap'. John Baker of Engine N. 1. appeared & presented [13.]
William Brown, as a suitable Person, for an Engine Man in the
room of Joshua Pico who has lately left his Comp y . and said Brown
was accordingly approved of by the Selectmen.
M r . John Baker of Engine N. 1 having represented to the
Selectmen that his Tub Engine was large and his present Num-
ber to weak to manage her to advantage & therefore desiring that
he might have two more men added to his Company, which will
then consist of Twenty including himself.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 203
Voted, that said Master be permitted to inlist two more men
into his Company, they being first presented to the Selectmen for
their approbation
The Selectmen come to Settlement with M r . Adams the Clerk of
Faneuil Hall Market on the 22 d . of February Instant, whereby it
appears that after deducting from the Sum he received of the
Butchers & other Market People, his full Allowance, there is a
Balance due to the Town of Ten Pounds sixteen Shillings and
four Pence lawful Money for which he has given his promissary
Note payable to the Town Treasurer
M r . Abijah Adams Clerk of the Market attended at the Select-
mens Chamber according to Order, and was directed by the Gentle-
men the Selectmen to keep a particular Account [14.] Of the
Moneys he shall hereafter Collect of the Country People and others
who are allowed stands & places in the Inclosures of said Market
Ground, and that he pay in the sums so Collected to the Town
Treasurer Weekly, who is hereby empowered to allow and pay
the said Clerk Twenty five p. Cent on the Sums so paid in, and
the Treasurer is also to permit him to withhold, or to pay him out
of said money Six Shillings lawful Money p. Week, on Account of
his Salary as Clerk of the Market.
Jonathan Payson Esq. one of Collectors of Taxes for the year
1762 having produced Receipts from the Province County and
Town Treasurers in full for the Taxes committed to him to Collect
for that year.
Voted, that a Draft be made on the Town Treasurer to pay him
for his Quarter part of the Premium allowed for Collecting the
Taxes of 1762 amount 8 , to . 146-4-9
Jonathan Payson Esq. one of the Collectors of Taxes for the
year 1763 having produced Receipts from that Province County
and Town Treasurers in full for the Taxes committed to him to
Collect for that year.
Voted, that a Draft be made on the Town Treasurer to pay him
One quarter part of that Premium on y e Tax Collected by the
several Collectors for that year, the whole amounting p. the
Assessors Account given in to 9888-10- which [15.] which at
nine pence on the Pound makes y e Premium . 370 .. 6/ One
Quarter whereof being .92-14/ when drawn for is in full for his
part of the Premium allowed for Collecting the Taxes of 1763
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 3 d . 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Benjamin Austin Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Voted, that a Draft be made on the Town Treasurer to pay M r .
John Fenno Keeper of the Granary the Sum of Six pounds lawful
Money, as a full consideration & allowance for his attendence at
the Granary, while the same was repairing by the late Thomas
Hancock Esq.
204 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 5 1766.
Present
Joshua Henshaw Esq.
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
Voted, that M r . John Cade Sexton of the Rev d . M r . Andrew
Elliots Church, have the care & charge of the North Burying
Ground, in the room of Sexton Lenox lately deceased.
[16.] Capt'. John Baker of Engine N. 1 appeared, & pre-
sented Mess". John Ballard Jun r . and John Bryant as suitable
Persons for Engine Men, who were accordingly approved of by
the Selectmen.
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
Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston duly
qualified and rateable at Twenty Pounds Estate to a single Rate
(besides the Poll) to Convene at Faneuil Hall on Monday the
tenth Day of March Current at Nine O'Clock in the Forenoon, then
and there to Nominate and Choose meet Persons to serve the
Town the Year ensuing as Selectmen, Town Clerk, Overseers of
the Poor Wardens, Firewards, Constables, and other Officers as
the Law directs ; To grant such Sums of Money and in such man-
ner as may be Judged needful for the payment of the Schoolmas-
ters, for the relief of the Poor, and defreying other necessary
Charges ; To receive the Reports of the Towns Committee on sev-
eral affairs ; To act upon the List of Jurors ; To appoint a Com-
mittee to visit the Schools ; To choose Auditors of the Accounts of
the Town Treasurer and Overseers of the Poor ; To receive and
examine the Accounts of the Granary ; To determine what Pre-
mium shall be allowed the Collectors of Taxes and on the Time
the Assessors may set to make Abatements ; To consider what is
proper to be done [17.] Relative to Land near the South Market,
the use of which was granted to Cap'. Theophilus Frary, his Heirs
&c. for seventy years from the year 1695 which is now in the
occupation of M r . Robert Hewes ; Of the Petition of sundry Inhab-
itants that some Measures may be taken for the more effectual
regulating of Bakers Bread ; Of a Proposal of the Overseers of the
Poor, that the Towns Land northward of the Almshouse may be
improved for the use of said House ; of the Petition of sundry In-
habitants for paving Beer Lane ; Of John Child late Sealer cf
Leather, that he may be reimbursed by the Town the Charges in-
curred by sustaining several Suits at Law on Account of Shoes
seized by him &c. ; Of the Collectors of Taxes that the Town
would reconsider their Vote of March last, and make them a fur-
ther Allowance on account of the increased difficulty's of Collect-
ing the Taxes ; Of the desire of a number of Inhabitants that some
Agreement may be come into not to purchase any Lamb before a
particular Time affixed by the Town ; To Choose Jurors for April
Court ; And also Act upon such Matters & Things as stand
referred over to said Meeting Also requiring them to warn the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 205
Freeholders to meet at the same Time & place to give in their
Votes for a Register of Deeds and Conveyances for the County of
Suffolk.
Voted, that the Rev d . D r . Charles Chancey be desired to open
the Town Meeting on Monday next with Prayer [18.] and that
M r . Sewall and M r . Austin be a Committee to acquaint him there-
with
Voted, that Mess. Green and Russell have the printing of the
Notifications for the ensuing Town Meeting.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 12. 1766.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
William Phillips Esq.
M r . Timothy Newell
John Rowe Esq.
M r . Sewall and M r . Rowe appointed to make enquiry into
the Towns Right to some Land now improved by M r . Robert
Hewes.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 12. 1766.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
William Phillips Esq.
M r . Timothy Newell.
John Rowe Esq.
Passed upon M r . Samuel Procters Keeper of the Almshouse
[19.] His Province Account for support of Strangers amounting
to Three hundred & five Pounds twelve Shillings & 4 d . and
Twenty pounds, one Shilling & 2 d . as p. Copys on file and gave
him a certificate accordingly.
M r . Sewall & M r . Phillips a Comm ee . to compare D r . Marshals
Province Acco 4 . for attendance on Strangers with M r . Procters
Almshouse Book.
Boston March 12 1765
We the Subscribers chosen into the Office of Sealers of Leather
hereby acknowledge to have received of the Selectmen of Boston
two Hammers each, which we promise to deliver up to them as
soon as our Office expires the Hammers are number'd, one of
which are for Sole and one for upper Leather
2 Hammers N. 1
William Stevenson 2 Hammers 5
Ordered, that the Town Clerk Post up an Assize of Bread at
the rate of Five Shillings and four Pence p. Bushel for Wheat,
and Six Pence p. Bushel is allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz 1 .
206 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
lb. oz. dr.
[3O.] Of Penny White Loaf . 7-14
Wheaten 11 - 13
Houshold 15 - 12
Two Penny White Loaf 15-12
Wheaten 1 - 7-10
Houshold 1 - 15 - 8
Six Peny Wheaten Loaf 4 - 6-14
Houshold 6 - 10 - 5
Twelve Peny Wheaten Loaf 8 - 13 - 12
Houshold 13 - 4-10
Four Peny Brick Loaf 1 - 12 - 8
Bisket of a Copper price 5 - 4
NB. A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread
f Wheat J Rye meal must weigh 2 - 9
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian 3 - 7
According to Law Allowance should be made for the drying
of Biskets, and such Bread as is not well baked or that shall be
made of different Grain and Proportion from the Assize must be
seized.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 19, 1766.
Present
Joseph Jackson Esq.
Samuel Sewall Esq.
John Ruddock Esq.
John Hancock Esq.
William Phillips Esq.
M r . Timothy Newell
John Rowe Esq.
Voted that M r . Hancock have the care of the Common for the
present Year, and that he be desired to get Posts & Rails put down
and placed where they are wanting, as also new Gates if it ap-
pears to him necessary.
M r . John Shed informed the Selectmen that he had taken into
his Family as a Boarder, Ireah Holbrook, who came to this Town
from Weymouth.
The Town having accepted at a late Meeting of the offer of M r .
John Green and M r . David Wheeler, that their Fire Engine shall
be in the service of the Town on all occasions by fire that may
happen, upon Conditions as by the Vote of the Town refer rence
being thereunto had may more fully appear whereupon
Voted, that M r . David Wheeler be and hereby is appointed
Master of the said Fire Engine Named the Green Engine and is
Number 10 and that his Company may consist of Fourteen men
besides himself and that the Town Clerk give him his Order ac-
cordingly.
[22.] M r . Jackson and M r . Newall appointed a Committee to
make enquiry into the state of Faneuil Hall Market.
M r . Ruddock and M r . Sewall appointed a Committee to examine
into the Towns Right to Lands near the Alms house.
M r . William Dennie returned to Coll . Jackson the Key of the
Store opposite the Golden Ball, which he lately hired of the Town.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES.
BOOK 13.
[1.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 15
1766 Present Henshaw Jackson Austin Sewall Ruddock.
Cap'. Frankland of Engine N. 9 applyd to the Selectmen
for an addition of two Men to his Company, which will make the
whole Number allowed before the late War. viz'. 17 (?) Men
besides the Master.
Voted, that Cap*. Frankland be permitted to inlist two Men
more into his Comr/. they being first presented to the Selectmen
for their approbation.
Voted, that of Little Cambridge with her Children
be carried out of Town by Constable Clark.
The following was sent the Assessors of the Town of Boston.
Gentlemen
It is our Opinion that the following Persons Inhabitants of
other Towns in this Province ought to be taxed here for the Real
Estate they Occupy, and the Business they do here, it being
agreable to Law
The Hon bl James Russell Esq r .
M r . John Soley
Ralph Inman Esq r .
M r . Anthony Thomas
M r . Joseph Palmer
M r . Thomas Russell
M r . Elisha Doone
Mess r . Simon Whipple & Comp 7 .
M r . Timothy Folger
M r . Joseph Roach
M r . Christ . Hussey
M r . Sylvanus Hussey
We are Gentlemen
Your Humble Servants
JOSHUA HENSHAW'
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN J- Selectmen of Boston
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
To the Assessors of the Town of Boston Decem 1 15. 1765
(207)
208 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
[2.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 16.
1 766 Present Henshaw, Jackson, Austin.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen January 22 d 1766
Present Henshaw Jackson Austin, Hancock,
William Sutton Master of Engine N. 7 presented Thomas
Bolter to the Selectmen as a proper Person for his Engine Com-
pany in the room of John Laughton who has left the Province.
Voted, that said Bolter be admitted accordingly.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen January 27. 1766
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Hancock Winslow
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/4 d p.
Bushel and that 6 d p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood. A 4 d Loaf of brown Bread $
Wheat | Rye Meal must weigh 2 lb 9 OZ . A 4 d . ditto not above |
Indian Meal must weigh 3 lb . 7 OZ . a Bisket of a Copper price O lb . 5 OZ .
4 dr .
Mem , by an Account receved from M r . Samuel Parker Mer-
chant there is due to Joseph Rickets (a Person who died with
Small Pox at Hospital at New Boston) from himself & Elisha
Thatcher. L3 5 ,, 4| Lawful.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen January 29 th 1766
Present Jackson.
M r . Putnam Master of Engine N. 4 applyd to the Selectmen
for the Premium allowed by the Town for playing first with their
Engine at the Fire which lately broke out at M r . Smiths Dwelling
House
Voted, that he have a premium for the same, drawn for
M r . William Sutton applyd to the Selectmen for the Premium
allowed by the Town for playing first with their Engine at the Fire
which lately broke out at M r . John Boylstons Store.
M r . Thomas Reed applyd to the Selectmen for the Premium al-
lowed by the Town for playing first on y e Fire at M r . Stutsens
Shop & at the late Fire at M r . Boylstons Warehouse.
[3.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 30. 1766
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Sewall Ruddock Hancock Wins-
low.
Mem , the Selectmen have agreed with M r . Eben z . Peirpoint to
make a back to the Wall upon the West side of the Neck of four
Rod, and to find Stakes, for three Dollars.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 6. 1 766 Pres-
ent Mess". Jackson, Austin Sewall, Hancock Winslow.
Cap'. Curtis of Engine N. 8 proposed John Crosby Jun r . and
Thomas Hinckley as Proper Persons for their Company.
Voted, that they be accepted accordingly.
The Selectmen having heard M r . Read & and Sutton Masters of
the Engines who put in for the premium allowed by the Town for
playing first with their Engines at the late fire at M r . Boylstons
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 209
Warehouse and having also examined some Gentlemen who were
early at the Fire the Premium was Adjudged to Thomas Reed
it plainly appearing he worked his Engine first on said Fire.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 12. 1766
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Austin Sewall Hancock.
The Selectmen directed M r . Willeston to warn the Justices to
Meet the Selectmen at their Chamber on Fryday next 6 o'Clock
Evening.
M r . David AVheeler applyd to the Selectmen for liberty to build
a Tomb at the New Burying place next to M r . Thomas Troll.
Voted, that liberty be accordingly granted.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 19. 1766
Present Mess". Henshaw Jackson Austin Hancock.
At a Meeting of the Justices Selectmen and Overseers of the
Poor the 13 th Instant a General Walk or Visitation of the Town
was agreed upon to be on Tuesday the 18 Instant the pai'ticu-
lars on file.
[4.] M r . Jonathan Jenkins Master of Engine N. 3 pre-
sented to the Selectmen William Dorricut & Benjamin Galloop as
proper Persons for his Engine Company in the room of Mess.
Webb Pearson & Abraham Putham who were accordingly ap-
proved of by them as Engine Men in this Comp 7 .
Cap 1 . Benjamin Eustis applyd to the Selectmen for liberty to
open a drain across the Street in Still House Square, in order to
clear the Water from his Cellar liberty was given him accord-
ingly provided that he makes good the Ground and Pavement to
the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 24. 1766
Present Henshaw Jackson Austin Sewall Ruddock Hancock.
M r . Samuel Procter was directed by John Ruddock Esq &
Samuel Sewall Esq two of the Selectmen, & M r . William Whit-
well one of the Overseers to receive into the Alms House on the
Province Account one John Adams a Stranger and not an Inhabi-
tant of any Town in this Province, who is sick and has not
wherewithall to subsist himself. Feb y . 17 th .
Mem , to inform M r . Whitwell when the land by Alms house
reverts to the Town.
Boston February 24, 1766.
Gentlemen
We have considered of your request relative to Sarah Hodges
and Children, and to oblige you we should readily suspend the
Execution of the Law by permitting them to continue with us
though we should not be in the least served by it as a town ; but
by the Report of the Overseers several times and again since the
last Visitation the 13 Instant, they have nothing to support them-
selves with and are in no way of business to procure it in future
unless it be in some indirect way which may prove very detri-
mental to the Inhabitants.
210 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Youl therefore please to excuse our returning her to you with
her Children by M r . Constable Clark, and shall transmit you an
Acco'. of the Charge of their transportation &c. as soon as we
shall obtain it We are
Gentlemen
Your Most Humble Servants
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
BENJAMIN AUSTIN
To the Selectmen of SAMUEL SEWALL
Cambridge. JOHN RUDDOCK
JOHN HANCOCK
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[5.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 26.
1766
Present
Ordered that the Assise of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/4 d p.
Bushel and that 6 d p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood, a 4 d . Loaf of brown Bread f Wheat
J Rye Meal must weigh 2 lb . 9 OZ . a 4 d . ditto not above | Indian
Meal must weigh 3 lb . 7 OZ . a Bisket of a Copper price 5 OZ . 4 dr .
Cap'. Baker of Engine N. 1. proposed William Brown as an
Engine Man in the room of Joshua Pico who has left the Company
Said Brown appeard and was approved by the Selectmen.
Cap'. Baker of Engine N. 1. apply'd to the Selectmen for an
addition of two Men to his Company which will make the whole
number 1 9 beside himself
Voted that Cap'. Baker be permitted to Inlist two more Men
into his Company, they being first presented to the Selectmen for
their approbation.
By Settlement made with M r . Abijah Adams Feb y . 22 d . of this
Ins', there is a balance due to the Town of 10. 16. 4 lawful for
which he has given his promissary Note to the Town Treasurer.
M r . Adams the Clerk of the Market is directed to keep a
particular Acco'. of the Money he Collects out of the Market
house from the Country Men who are allowed stands & places in
the Inclosure of s d . Market and that he pay in the same Weekly
to the Treasurer who is to allow and pay him 25 p. c*. for doing that
Business ; and to permit him to take Six Shillings lawful Money
more p. Week on Account of his Salery as Clerk of the Market
out of the Money by him Collected as aforesaid.
Jonathan Payson Esq. one of the Town Collecters for 1762.
produced His Province County and Town Treasurers Receit for
his part of the Tax committed to him to Collect for 1762 The
Town Clerk was directed to give him a Draft for his quarter part
on the Town Trea<*~rer am', to 146. 4. 9f .
Jonathan Payson Esq. one of the Town Collecters for 1763
having produced the Province County & Town Treasurers Receii,
for his part of the Tax committed to him to Collect for 1763.
being by the Assessors Acco*. 9888 , 10-,, at 9 d . on the
Pound amounts to 370 ,, 16 his Quarter part 92 ,, 14 , for
which a Draft was ordered on the Treasurer.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 211
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 3 d . 1766
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Austin Sewall, Hancock.
[6.] Ordered that John Fenno Master of the Granary have a
Draft on the Treasury for 6 as a consideration for his atend-
ance at the Granary While it was repairing, by the late Thomas
Hancock Esq r .
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 5. 1766
Present Henshaw Jackson, Sewall Hancock.
M r . John Carle Sexton of M r . Elliots Church Appointed to take
the Charge of the North Burying Ground in the room of M r .
Lenox deceased.
Cap 1 . Baker of Engine N. 1 presented John Ballard Jun r . & John
Bryant as Engine Men for his Company, who were accordingly
accepted.
Voted, that Mess". Green & Russell have the printing of the
Notifications for the ensuing Town Meetings.
M r . Sewall & Austin a Comm ee . to invite the Rev d . D r . Chauncy
to open the ensueing Town Meeting with Prayer.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 11. 1766
Present Jackson Sewall Ruddock Hancock Phillips Newell Rowe
M r . Sewall & Rowe appointed to make enquiry relative to the
Land of the Town now improved by M r . Robert Hews.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 12, 1766
Present Jackson Sewall Ruddock Phillips, Newell
Rowe.
Passed upon M r . Samuel Procters Province Accounts amounting
to 305 ,, 12. 4 and 20-l-2 d copys of which are on file.
M r . Sewall & M r . Phillips a Committee to examine M r . Sam.
Procters Book and Report whether they agree with D r . Marshalla
Acco'.
Boston March 12. 1766.
"We the Subscribers chosen into the office of Sealers of Leather
hereby acknowledge to have received of the Selectmen of Boston
two Hammers each, which we promise to deliver up to them as
soon as our office Expires the Hammers are numbered, one of
which are for Sole and one for upper Leather.
2 Hammers N. 1
2 Hammers 5
WILLIAM STEPHENSON
[7.] Ordered that the Assise of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/4 d .
p. Bushel and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Baker for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, a 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread
Wheat ^ Rye Meal Must weigh 2 lb . 9 OZ . a 4 d . Ditto not above |
Indian Meal must weigh 3 lbs . 7 a Bisket of a Copper price lb 5 OZ .
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 19. 1766
Present Jackson Sewall Ruddock Hancock Phillips Newell Rowe
212 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
M r . Hancock appointed to order Posts & Rails in the Common,
and New Gates if necessary and to the care of said Common.
M r . John Reed acquaints the Selectmen that he has taken into
his house one Jireah Holbrook from Wey mouth as a Boarder.
The Town having accepted at a late Town Meeting of the Offer
of M r . John Green & David Wheeler, that their Engine shall be in
the service of the Town on all occasions by Fire that may happen,
upon Conditions as by the Vote of the Town, referrence being there
unto had, may more fully appear.
Voted, that M r . David Wheeler be and hereby is Appointed
Master of the said Fire Engine Named the Green Engine and is
Number 10 and that his Company may consist of fourteen Men
besides himself and that the Town Clerk give him his Orders
accordingly.
D r . Marshall is to be desired to attend at the Selectmen Cham-
ber next Wednesday on his Province Accounts.
M r . Jackson and M r . Newell appointed a Committee to enquire
into the State of the Market.
M r . Ruddock and Sewall a Committee to examine into the Towns
Right to Land near the Almshouse.
William Dennie returned to Coll . Jackson the Keys of Store
opposite the Golden Ball.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 26 1766.
Present Mess". Jackson Sewall Hancock Newell Rowe.
M r . Jackson & Sewall appointed to examin into the Report of
Coll . Hills stopping the Barreck Board, & other Stuff, housed in his
Still House some years past to make report.
[8.] Mem , of Stalls not let in Faneuil Hall Market
Back Stall N. 4 Front Stall N. 7
Ditto - - - 5 M r . Bryant improves Stalls
Ditto - - - 6 viz.
Ditto - - - 17 Back Stall N. 17 Front Stall
Ditto - - - 21 18 N. 15
19 16
Complaint being made by a number of Inhabitants that the
Chimnies of a House belonging to M r . Samuel Gibbon, Situate iu
Newbury Street near Liberty Tree and occupied by John Feuno
J r . are Insufficient and dangerous Mess Thomas Ethridge and
Rich d . Hunnewell were impower'd and desired to Survey the same
& Report accordingly.
Passed upon D r . Samuel Marshalls Province Accounts am to
82. 15. 5 Copy whereof is on File.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 31. 1766
Present Jackson Sewall Ruddock Hancock Phillips Newell Rowe.
Passed upon M r . Samuel Hartleys Province Account for one years
living on the Island from Jan y . 22 d . 1765toJan y . 22 d . 1766 13.
6./H. as p. Copy on File.
Ordered that the Assise of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/ 4 d p.
bushel & that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 213
Charges Pains and Livelihood, a 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat
Rye Meal must weigh 2 lb . 9 OZ . a 4 d . ditto not above Indian
Meal must weigh 3 lb . 7 OZ . a Bisket of a Copper price lb . 5 OZ . 4^.
M r . Procter Keeper of the Almshouse was directed by John Rud-
dock & John Hancock Esq r . two of the Selectmen, to receive into
the Almshouse on the Province Account, one Robert Sandford
being a Stranger, Sick, & not having wherewith to subsist himself.
David Wheeler Master of Engine N. 10 applyd to the Selectmen
for the Premium allowed by the Town for playing first with their
Engine at the Fire which lately broke out at a House of M r .
Wheelers in Pond Lane whereupon Voted, that there be a draft
for his Premium of 13 / 4 accordingly.
[9.] Passed upon sundry Tradesmen and other Accounts for
which Drafts are ordered.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 2 d 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips.
Coll Jackson & M r Newell a Committee to take care of Faneuil
Hall Market Doors.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 9 th . 1766
Present Jackson, Ruddock Hancock Phillips Newell, Rowe.
M r . John Mellidge informs the Selectmen that he has taken into
his Family John Lopus a Journey Man, Blacksmith from Cam-
bridge.
M r . Hancock desired of the Selectmen the use of Faneuil Hall
for the Cadet Company to exercise in, which was granted.
Coll . Jackson desired the Selectmen to grant the Antient &
Hon bl . the Artillery Company the use of Faneuil Hall on Fryday
next which was granted accordingly.
M r . Ruddock appointed to order necessary Repairs to the Fence
of the North Burying Ground.
Cap'. Fraukland of Engine N. 9. presented one Benjamin Blake
as a suitable Person for an Engine Man where upon Voted that he
be accepted accordingly.
M r . Gideon Gardner who Leased the Bull Pasture on the Neck
House &c proposed hiring it for one Year from the of March
being the Time on which the Lease expired & the same terms and
it was agreed to accordingly.
Deacon Newell appointed to Order & direct as the further Re-
pair of Pavement & laying Gravel on Pembertons Hill.
M r . Jackson, & Hancock a Committee.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 14. 1766
Present Jackson Ruddock Hancock Phillips Newall, Rowe.
A Letter from the Sons of Liberty relative to the repast of the
Stamp Act was read.
[1O.] Whereupon Voted that the following Advertizment be
sent to all the Printers
The Selectmen
[Blank.]
214 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Mem , to consider the Services of M r . Gridley Otis & Adams
Council for the Town Towns Ladders to be examined & placed
And to agree upon a Time for the May Meeting.
Cap'. Ruddock is desired to order the Fences round the North
School, to be repaired, which were damaged at y e late Fire.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 16. 1766
Present Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock Newell Phillips Rowe.
M r . John Phillebrown approved of as a Retailer at his Distill
House at South End lately improved by M r . Fairservice.
It is agreed between the Selectmen & Samuel & Ebenezer Pratt
to Lease Deer Island for a term of Seven Years at the rate of 40
p. Annum, and in case the Pratts find they cannot afford that
price, they have liberty to give up the Lease by December 1 st this
same Year And they agree to inform of all Persons who shall
take off Ballast upon the Island that they may be prosecuted ;
to be a condition in the Lease.
It is agreed with M r . Gardner to Lease the Houses & Land on
the Neck to him the coming Year at Sixty pounds p. Annum, he
to be allowed [11.] Five Pounds for making good the Fences as
they were the last Year.
Mem , to insert in the Lease all to be delivered up in good
order except what the Sea shall cany off.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 18. 1776
Present Mess. Jackson, Ruddock, Sewall Newell Hancock Rowe.
Voted, that there be a Meeting of the Town on Monday next at
9 O Clock Forenoon, and that the Clerck issue his Werrant to the
Constable accordingly.
Voted that Edes and Gill have the printing of the Notyfication
for the insuing Town Meeting.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 23 d . 1766
Present Jackson, Hancock Phillips Newell.
M r . John Holland apply'd to the Selectmen for their assistance
or advise relative to a Wooden Building of 40 foot in length which
M r . Oliver Wiswell is Erecting on the back side of his House for a
Stable.
M r . Hartley apply'd to the Selectmen for liberty to grove his
Boat.
Voted, that the Town Clerk be directed to publish in the Thurs-
day Paper the Vote of the Town relative to throwing Fire-works ;
Bonfires &c.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 28. 1766
Present Jackson Sewall Phillips Hancock Rowe Newell.
Ordered, That the Assise of Bread be set at Wheat 5/4 d . p.
Bushel and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, a 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread f Wheat
^ Rye Meal must weigh 2 lb8 . 9 OZ . 0^. a 4 d . ditto not above In-
dian Meal must weigh 3 lbs . 7 OZ . O dr . a Bisket of a Copper price O lbs .
5" z . 4 dr .
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 215
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant calling a Town
Meeting on Tuesday the 6 Day of May Current
Voted that M r . Ruddock & Coll . Jackson be a Comm 66 . to
wait upon the Rev d . M r . Pemberton to desire him to open the
ensuing Town Meeting with Prayer.
Voted that Mess". Kneeland & Adams have the Printing of y e
Notifications for the ensuing Town Meeting.
[12.] Cap'. Curtis of Engine N. 8. applyd to the Selectmen
for two Men in addition to his Company which will then with him-
self consist of fifteen Men.
M r . Hancock & M r . Newell a Committee to order the Repairs of
the Draw Bridge.
M r . Hancock desired to see the Vote of the Town comply'd with
in respect to securing the Powder House.
The Lane commonly called Pudden Lane having been enlarged
since y e late Fire into a Street, is now Named by the Selectmen
Devonshire Street in honor to that Gentleman who is a Merch 4 . of
Bristol and generously gave 100 Ster 1 . to the Sufferers by the
late Fire.
M r . Ruddock & Rowe a Committee to view M r . Hartleys Boat
and Order such Repairs as may be necessary.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 7. 1766
Present Mess". Jackson Sewall Hancock Phillips Newell Rowe.
Boston May 7. 1766.
Gentlemen
Agreeable to the desire of Deacon Taply, we now acquaint
you that if you see fit to send M". Lee to our Almshouse, she will
be received by M r . Procter who keeps the same.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER, Town Clk.
To the Selectmen of Dorchester.
M r . Sewall desired to wait upon the Gentlemen Council for the
Town in support of the Towns Memorial relative to Opening the
Courts of Justice &c in order to discourse them relative to y"
pay.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 8. 1766
M r . John Gray applied by M r . Daws for leave to open a Drain
in Atkinson Street.
Leave was granted Him to open said Drain provided they 1 ay
clown the Street & repair it to the Satisfaction of the Selectmen .
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 26. 1766.
[13.] Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen May 14.
1766 Present Mess". Jackson, Sewall Hancock, Phillip,
Newell.
M r . Gilbert Deblois informed the Selectmen that he had taken
into His House a young Woman by name from Salem at
been with Him about 14 Days M r . Love was ordered to warn her
out.
216 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Co 11 . Jackson & M r . Sewall appointed a Committee to Engage
Council & to See the affairs relative to M rs . Choat carried thro' the
Court.
M r . Cooper is Desired to Compleat the Index to all the Town
Records Delivered the precept for choosing Represen tives to
M r . Constable Barbour in order to be. returned.
M r . Obadiah Curtis presented two men to the Selectmen for
their approbation of them as two additional Hands for the working
& tending His Engine N. Eight The Selectment approved of
them Their Names were William Curtis & Joseph Ford.
M r . John Brown presented two Men to the Selectmen for their
approbation as two additional hands for the Working and tending
his Engine N. 6 The selectmen approved of them their Names
are Israel Loring & John Bacon
M r . Abiah Holbrook Mas r . of South Writing School applied to
the Selectmen to have a Draft for Supply of Ink agreeable to the
Vote of the Town for Eight years past, it not having been drawn
for since May 1758. to be Consider'd next Draft Day.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 16 th 1766
Present Col. Joseph Jackson Sam 1 . Sewall W m . Phillips & Timothy
Newel.
Capt a . James, whose iiegroe was sent to the Hospital at New
Boston Aug'. 20 th . 1764, came to the Selectmen's Chamber at their
request, and paid the Charge the Town was at for said Negroe his
having the Small pox there.
Joseph Foye keeper said Hospital His Acco*.
as p. said Acco'. on File for Boarding Nursing &c 7. 17. 3
abated sd James 1. 14.11
6. 2. 4
D r . Wbitworth His Acco'. as p. sd Acco'. on File 1. 16. 4
7. 18. 8
The above Acco u . are filed w th . Acco ts . & papers relative to the
Small pox 1764.
Rec d . arid Receipt given p. S. Sewall.
[14.] At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 16, 1766 P.M.
Present Mess". Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips,
Newel, Rowe.
Capt". Coffin arriving from London with the agreeable News
that the Act repealing the Stamp Act had passed and finding that
the said Intelligence was well founded as it appeared by the pub-
lick papers that His Majesty had signed the said Act the eigh-
teenth of March last.
Voted That Monday next, the 19 th Instant, be the Day of
General rejoicing and that the Inhabitants be notified thereof
in Compliance with the Vote of the Town passed at the Town
Meeting April 21 st . last.
Accordingly The Votes of the Town relating thereto were ordered
to be published by Mess". Drapers with a Notification anuext
thereto in the following Words.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 17G6. 217
The Selectmen, having received certain Intelligence, that the
Act, repealing the Stamp Act, has past all the requisite formalities,
congratulate the Inhabitants of the Town on the joyfull news ; and
appoint, Monday next the 19 th Instant, for the Day of General
rejoicing, in Compliance with the Foregoing Votes, recommending
to all persons a due & punctual observance of the Salutary regu-
lations enjoined therein.
M r . Williston was ordered to notify all the Sextons in Town to
begin ringing their several Bells at five a Clock in the Morning to
continue till six a Clock in the Evening.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 21. 1766
Present Jackson Sewall Phillips Newell Hancock.
The Selectmen agreed with M r . Adams Knox to supply the
Town with what Stones & Gravel may be wanted for paving the
Ground at the South side & East End of the Market, the former
at 3/ p. y r . or 2/6 if taken from Deer Island the latter at 8
p. Boat Load, the Smaller Boat Load, at 7 all old tenor.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 21. 1766.
Present Sewall Phillips Newell Rowe.
[15.] Ordered, that the Assise of Bread be set at Wheat 5/
p. bush : and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood a 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread f
Wheat Rye Meal must weigh lb - oz> . a 4 d . d. not above Indian
Meal must weigh lb - oz - a Bisket of a Copper price lb - oz - d -.
M r . Jackson & Newell appointed to order the Pavement round
the Market repaired.
This Day agreed with John Lewis of Roxbury for Gravel for
the Neck at 13 \ 6 O.T. p. Load for about 30 Load of Gravel and
if he cannot afford to bring what further may be wanted for the
Neck then to allow 15 \ O.T. p. Load for all he may bring from
Roxbury Hill.
Agreed with M r . Cunningham to clean Faneuil Hall Windows at
1 \ p. Window.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 30 th . 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall Phillips Newell Rowe.
Voted, that the Town Clerk have a draft on the Treasury for
Twenty Pounds on Account.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 11 th . 1766
Present Jackson Sewall Phillips Newell Hancock.
M r . Rowe appointed to order repairs to the Street leading to D r .
Byles's House.
Cap 1 . Sharp Master of Engine N. 2 apply d to the Selectmen for
the premium allowed by the Town for playing first with his Engine
at the fire which lately broke out at the Rev* 1 M r . Checkleys North
End And a draft was ordered for the same.
Voted, that the Assize of Bread be altered and that the Assize
be now set at Wheat at 5 \ 2 d . p. Bushel & that 6 d . p. Bushel be
allowed to the Bakers for their Charges Pains and Livelihood
a 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread ^ Wheat Rye Meal
218 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
must weigh 2" 10" 10"
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal Must weigh 3 " 9 " 8 "
a Bisket of a Copper price. 5 " 7 "
Voted, that the Visitation of the Schools be attended on Wednes-
day the 25 th . of June Inst'. see Papers on file.
[16.] Cap'. Baker of Engine N. 1. apply'd to the Selectmen
for the Premium allowed by the Town to his Company, for play-
ing first with his Engine at the Fire which lately broke out at M r .
Halls House near the Lighthouse Tavern.
Voted that he have a Draft for the same.
M r . Phillips and Newell a Committee to direct the proper Repairs
for the Neck.
Order was this Day issued to Tobias & Scepio (late Cap 1 .
Fayerweathers) Free Negros, to work on the High Way before
the Market, four Days each, there being several Years duty due
from them.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 18 th . 1766
Present Jackson Sewall Phillips Newall.
Voted, that the doors at the East end of the Market be opened
untill the further Orders of the Selectmen.
M r . Seth Webber informs the Selectmen that Capt a .
Freeman with his wife is come to live in this Town and has hired
a House in Middle Street.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 30 th . 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Newell.
Cap'. Baker of Engine N. 1. apply'd to the Selectmen for the
Premium allowed by the Town to his Company for bringing their
Engine to work first upon the Fire which broke out at D r . Clarks
Barn. North End.
Voted, that he have a draft for 13/4 next Draft Day.
Ordered, that the Assise of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/2 d . p.
Bushel & that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood a 4 d . Loaf brown Bread f Wheat
J Rye Meal must weigh 2 Ib. 10 oz. 10 dr. a 4 d . Ditto not above
Indian Meal d. 3 Ib. 9 oz. 8 dr. a Bisket of a Copper price
5 oz. 7 dr.
M r . Benjamin Austin has received into his Family one Alexan-
der Perry a Servant last from Gardners on the Neck.
[17.] Cap 1 . Frankland of Engine N. 9 presented Thomas Hun-
stable as a proper Person for their Engine Company who was ac-
cordingly approved by the Selectmen.
Mess. Sewall Phillips & Coll . Jackson appointed to view
Leverets Lane & M r . Dal tons Fence and to Report to y 6 Selectmen.
M r . Samuel Holland approbated as a Retailer.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 2 d . 1766 A.M.
Present Jackson Sewall Phillips Newell.
M r . William Gray in behalf of his Father in Law Cap'. Hall ap-
ply'd to the Selectmen for liberty, to open a Drain from his House
in Cold Lane.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 219
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 2 d . 1766 P. M.
Present Jackson Sewall Phillips Ruddock Newell.
Voted that John Hutchinson have a draft of Eight pounds on
Account of Paving work done for the Town.
Complaint being made to the Selectmen that the Chimnies of a
House in Prince Street occupied by one Brown are insufficient
and dangerous Mess. John Brown & Benj a . Richardson were
impow'd & desired to survey the same and Report their Opinion.
Cap'. Brown of Engine N. 6. apply'd to the Selectmen for the
Premium allowed by the Town for their Companys bringing their
Engine to work first at the Fire which lately broke out at M r .
Pollards House New Boston.
Voted, that he have a draft of 13/4 for the same, in the Draft
not given in.
Boston Ss At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 4. 1766
Present Jackson Sewall Ruddock Phillips Newel
The Selectmen Having rec d . a Warrant from Foster Hutchin-
son Esq r . Judge of probate directing them to make inquisition into
the Circumstances of Mary Brightman and report to Him whether
the s d . Mary is a person non Compos and incapable of taking care
either of her person or Estate dated June 13 : 1766.
Returned on the Back thereof.
Boston July 3, 1766.
In compliance with His Honour's "Warrant, on the other side
directing us thereto, we have visited and enquired into the Circum-
stances of Mary Brightman, and find her to be [18.] incapable of
taking Care either of Her person or Estate
Jos. JACKSON
W* S P^LLIPS Sel6Ctffien Of
TIM. NEWELL
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 9. 1766
Present Jackson Sewall, Hancock, Phillips Newell.
M r . Crafts applied for leave to Frame the New Goal near M'.
Holbrook School.
Voted on Condition he does not incumber the Road.
M r . William Hunt in behalf of the Gent n . Mill Owners was
present with the Selectmen & made Acquainted with the Scituation
of the Draw Bridge, &that there was a Necessity of an immediate
Repair, & the Selectmen Desir'd M r . Hunt to order immediately
all Necessary Repairs to be made & put it in a proper State of
Safety, & that the expence is to be Born by the Gent". Mill Own-
ers, as p. Contract. M r . Hunt agreed.
Voted that M r . Hancock & M r . Phillips be a Committee to
Confer with the Gent". Overseers with Respect to opening a Drain
into the Common to Discharge the Almshouse Vaults, M r . Dol-
beare in behalf of the overseers having applied to the Selectmen
for that purpose.
M r . Hancock is Desir'd to Confer with the Hon 1 . M r . Tyler
respect'g. the French Neutrals, and obtain a List of them &
Deliver it to M r . Goldthwait to See if they are Warn'd out.
220 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 23 d . 1766 -
Present Jackson Sewall Hancock, Phillips, Newell, Rowe.
M r . Hancock and Phillips a Committee to order Repairs at the
South Gramar School and M r . Levels Dwelling House.
M r . John Fleet acquaints the Selectmen that he had received
into his Family Abigail McDaniel, Daughter of John McDaniel of
Dorchester.
The Town Warehouse near the Golden Ball was let by M r . Rowe
& Jackson to M r . Lewis Genneste 24 th of June 1766 when the
Keys were delivered.
[19.] Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 28 th .
1766 Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips
Newell.
Ordered, that the Assise of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/2 d . p.
Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their Charges Pains and Live-
lihood.
lb oz dr
A 4 d . Loaf brown Bread f Wheat J Rye meal must weigh 2-10-10
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal d. - - - - 3-9-8
A Bisket of a Copper price --..----."5-7
The Committee appointed to survey M r . Browns Chimnies
Reported, that they found them insufficient and very dangerous to
the whole Neighbourhood.
The Copy of said warrant for the survey is as follows.
Mess". Benjamin Richardson & John Brown
Complaint being made to us the Chimnies of a House in Prince
Street occupied by Brown are insufficient and dangerous
We do desire and impower you to survey the same and Report to
us your Judgement concerning them
JOSEPH JACKSON ^
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK V Selectmen of Boston.
WILL PHILLIPS
TIMOTHY NEWELL J
Boston July 2 d . 1766
In consequence of the above Return it was Voted that the fol-
lowing Order be sent M r . Brown.
Boston July 28 th . 1766.
M r . Brown
Upon Complaint made by a number of y e Inhabitants of the
Town of defects in the Chimnies of the House occupied by your-
self ; We issued our Warrant for a Survey, a Copy of the Return
of said Warrant you have above Agreeable to the Direction of
the Law in that case made and provided, we hereby warn you not
make any Fire in said Chimnies till the defects are cured either by
amending repairing or rebuilding said Chimnies as you would avoid
the penalty of said Law
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
[20.] M r . Tim . Newel is desired to take care that all those
Breaches in the pavement of the Main Street from the Conduit to
the fortification are filled up & paved.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 176G. 221
Voted, that the side of the South Grammar School next to M r .
Boylstons be Slated, and M r . Phillips and Hancock a Comm ee . to
direct in the Business, and to order such Repairs at M r . Levels
Dwelling House as they may Judge proper.
Voted, that John Hutchinson have a draft on the Treasury for
20 on Acco'. of Paving Work done for the Town (Mem , he
had a draft for 8 July 2 d .)
Boston Ss: At a meeting of the Selectmen July 30 th . 1760
Present Mess. Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell, Rowe, Rud-
dock.
Passed upon Joseph Nowells Province Account amounting in the
whole to 27 . 4 . 3 as p. Copy thereof on File.
Col. Jackson is desired to speak to M r . Adams that M r . Ruggles
remove his Beef Stall from the North West Corner of the Market
unless he will bring the Hides and comply in the same manner as
the Stalls do which are within Doors.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 6. 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock Phillips, Newell.
M r . Joseph Ballard acquaints the Selectmen that he has rec d .
into his House at South End the Rev d M r . Carnes & Family from
Rehoboth.
Voted that the Committee to order repairs to M r . Levels School
ami his House be desired to direct a Wood House to be built.
M r . Brimmer attended & acquainted the Selectmen that with
their leave he would break Ground to clear a Drain near his House.
Liberty was accordingly granted, he to make good the Pavement
& to the liking of the Selectmen.
See the other side Licenses.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 1 . 13 th . 1768
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips, Newel.
[!.] The Selectmen passed upon the List of Persons licensed
the last year to sell Strong Drink both as Inholders and Retailers
within this Town, and made return thereon to the Court of Ses-
sions the last Month And have also at several Meetings con-
sidered the Petitions for Licenses for the Year ensuing, and the
following Persons were approved and recommended Viz'.
Inholders.
Sarah Warden - Bromfields Lane
Isaac Ridgway - - Dock Square
Retailers.
James Thompson - - At his Distill House, Auchinu-
tys Lane
Samuel Holland - Near Winnisimet Ferry
Susannah Haskins ... Battery March
Joseph Candish - - Adjoining M r . Elliots Church
Enoch Brown - Boston Neck
Urial Ray - - At the Head of Maj r . Nobles
" " - - - - - Wharf.
Ilopestill Foster - South part of Boston
Mehettable Avery - - Fish Street.
222 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
The following Persons Petitioned for Licenses & were disappro d .
Viz 1 .
Hannah Shellcock John Maverick
John Carnes John McDaniel
John Moore Jane Savel
Elizabeth Foster Hannah Kent
Dorothy Turner Eunice Crouch
Thomas Hayes Isaac Luke
McCloud Elizabeth McElroy
Thomas Allen. Hezekiah Cooley
Thomas Britt. Agnes Gorden
Mary Corvell Ann Stamp
William Pierce Casper York
John Stibbins Abigail Saunders
Samuel Jorden Mary Salmon
Rebecca Balsch Francis Salmon
Mary Ready Robert Love
Joseph Blake Elizabeth Trevoy
Seth Davis Henry Alline
Andrew Symms
[22.] A Small strip of Land, opposite & joining to Joseph
Nouel Boat Builders Yard in Lynn Street, about ten Feet, being
in such condition as renders it necessary to pave it. lie the said
Nouel offered to pave one half provided the Town would pave the
other part.
Voted That the Selectmen will comply with the said proposal
and that Capt" Ruddock be appointed & desired to see the same
carried into Execution.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 20. 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell.
M r . Sampson Salter one of the Collectors of Taxes for the Year
1764 having produced this Province County & Town Treasurers
Receipts in full for his part of the Tax committed to him to Collect
for that Year.
Voted that he have a draft on the Treasurer for the Sum. of
109 ,, 18 - being his Quarter part of the Premium allowed
by the Town to the four Collectors Collecting the Tax of 1764
as p. a Certificate received from the Assessors on File.
M r . Samuel Hartley the Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsford
Island, attended, and having made it appear that a Cable was want-
ing for his Boat and some small Cordage he was directed to
apply to M r . Hancock for the same.
The Representatives of the Town this Day acquainted the Select-
men that before the late Prorogation of the General Court ; it was
the sense of the House that the several Representatives, should
consult thier Constituents relative to a Reimburstments being
made the Lieu' Governor & others for the damage and losses sus-
tain'd by the Violences of a Mob ; & this before the Meeting of
the Court they could not say that the Assembly would meet,
untill a further Prorogation but supposed that this would be known
in a few Days, and then left this Matter with the Selectmen to act
upon it as they should Judge proper.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 223
[23.] The Selectmen have agreed to visit Deer Island next
Thursday, Seven night and M r . Hartley was ordered to come up
with his Boat on the Wednesday Evening preceeding.
M r . Samuel Hartley has handed in to the Selectmen a Mem , of
the Beds Bedding & c . now under his care in the Hospital at Rains-
fords Island which is as follows Mem , on file.
2 Feather Beds 27 Bed Sacks
2 Flock Beds 7 Pillar Cases
30 Mill Blankets 1 6 Old Bed Rugs
4 White Ditto 16 Bolster Cases
Coll . Jackson and M r . Newell appointed a Committee to order
such Repairs to the Warehouse improved by the Hon bl . Thomas
Hubbard Esq. as they may think proper.
M r . Nathaniel Ruggles for himself and John Shirley, and M r .
James Bryant who hold Stalls in Faneuil Hall Market, together
with Mess : Calfs, Torrey, Lush and Bass Tanners, attended, when
it was agreed between them that the Hydes of all the Beef that shall
be brought into the Market from this Day to the 20 th . of October next
shall be delivered the Tanners at 18 d . O.T. p. Pound, they paying
the Butchers for bringing the same 5/ O.T. and a Premium of
10/ . O.T. p. Hyde Mem . M r . Ruggles promised that the Hydes
of the Beef brought to the Stall without the Market, are to be
delivered also at the above Rates.
Upon a Motion made by the Gentlemen Firewards Voted,
that the Town Ladders be committed to their Care, they to order
such Repairs and painting as they may think proper ; and to attest
the several Accounts of the Charge thereof as they shall be
brought in to the Selectmen And also to dispose of them in such
parts of the Town as they may think most convenient ; acquaint-
ing the Selectmen of such disposition.
M r . Hudson appeared, and proposed to the Selectmen, the keep-
ing y e Ground round the Market clean and free from filth, pro-
vided he has the Privilege of taking the Dung and Dirt ; which is
accordingly permitted him untill the 1st of Septem r . next
[24.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 25 th .
1766 Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock Newell.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/ p.
Bushel and that Six Pence p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges Pains and Livelihood.
A 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal must lb oz ^
weigh 2-12- 4
a 4 d . Ditto not above \ Indian 3-12-
a Bisket of a Copper price 5-10
Mess". Henshaw and Austin former Selectmen and a Committee
Appointed the last January to settle with Thomas Hubbard Esq r .
the Rent of his Shop or Warehouse since the expiration of his
Lease, having Reported that they had agreed with him that from
the expiration of his Lease for said Warehouse to the 12 of
January 1766 being two Years he should allow 175 p. Annum
O.T. and proposing that he have a new Lease for said Premisses
for five Years commencing the 12'. of January and to expire the
224 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
12 th . of January 1771 he allowing 200 p. Annum The Shop
to be put in good thorough Repair at the Cost of the Town, and
then to be kept and delivered in the like good Repair by the said
M r . Hubbard, Fires Common wear and extraordinary Casualties
excepted, at the expiration of said Lease.
Voted, that the Selectmen agreed to the above Report, and that
the Town Clerk be directed to prepare Leases accordingly.
Passed upon Thomas Willistons Province Account am , to 4.
6. 4 as p. Acco' of particulars on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen August 27. 1766
Present
M r . John Kneeland acquaints the Selectmen that he has taken
into his Family as a Maid one Mary Ann Jones, last from Rox-
bury.
M r . Mullins having apply'd for Repairs to his House Coll . Jack-
son & M r . Newell are appointed to order such, as shall be thought
necessary.
M r . John Downes appointed by the Sessions a Measurer of
Grain &c. in this port apply'd for Scales but as they had before
[25.] Recommended three Persons to the Sessions as suitable &
sufficient for that trust who were accordingly appointed & supply'd
by the Selectmen with Measures & Scales, decline M r . Downes
request.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 3. 1766
Present Jackson Sewall Ruddock Hancock, Phillips Newall.
M r . Atkins applied for Liberty to open a Drain in Black Horse
Lane, w ch was Granted upon Condition he repair the Pavem', &
put it in good order.
M r . Benj a . Bourk applied for Liberty to open a Drain in Ship
Street, w ch was granted upon Condition he repair the Pavem' &
put it in good order.
M r . John Lewis waited on the Selectmen to know their mind
respect 3 , his bringing Gravel on the Neck, when the Selectmen
agreed with him to bring what Gravell is necessary for the Repairs
of the Neck he to be Allow'd 15 /, old Tenor for each Load.
Sept. 6 th . At a Meeting of the Selectmen present Mess. Sewall
Hancock, Newel.
Capt a . Rob 4 . Ball informed the Selectmen that, a Snow from
Lond ., Cap'. Marshal, has the Small pox on board, and is brought
too off Rainsfords Island : But, can give no particular account, how
it is with them on board.
The following Letters were sent down.
Boston, Sep'. 6, 1766.
Capt a . Marshal
Sir
We are informed, that you have the small pox on board
your Vesel, therefore, we order, according to a Law impowcring
us so to do, that you do not suffer any persons, Passengers or
others, to go over the Side of your Vessel untill you are permitted
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 225
by us so to do. M r . Hartley, who has the Care of the Hospital will
come on board you, and by Him you must send up, such an Ac-
count of the Circumstances of that Distemper on board as you
can swear to How many are sick How many you have lost
or How many have recovered &c as M r . Hartly can particularise
to you.
Yours
S. SEWALL
JN. HANCOCK
TIM. NEWELL.
[26.] Boston Sep 1 . 6. 1766.
M r . Hartley
We have just now rec d . advice that Capt a . Marshall in a Snow
from London is come too off your Island with the Small pox on
board you are hereby directed to obtain of the Captain a particular
State of the matter and immediately come up to Boston and ac-
quaint us with it that we may give the necessary Directions.
Your Hum Serv"
SAM'-. SEWALL
Selectmen of Boston. JN. HANCOCK
TIM. NEWELL
Sep' 7 th At a Meeting of the Selectmen^ [s/c] present Mess.
Sewall Hancock Newell Rowe.
M r . Hartley came up from the Hospital below & brought a
Letter from Capt a . W m . Marshal of the Snow Holyoke from
London informing the Selectmen that He left Graves End the
1 st of June soon after he came away two of His people were taken
with the Small pox and he put them on shore at Portsmouth taking
two others in their stead. Soon after he left the Land His second
mate was taken with it in the Steerage the 9 th of June and dyed
July 24. Two Children were afterward with it who both got well
of it. They were shifted from the Steerage forward to Stop the
Infection. The 12 th August another person was taken with it and
He has been well enough to get upon Deck this Week There is no
other person to have it on board but Himself the said Captain as
he does not really know whether he has had it or not He further
saith they have very little on board between Decks except four
Tons of Hemp.
Cabbin Passengers.
M r . James Neven Collector of Piscataqua.
Capt a . James Brett of Boston
Capt a . Samuel Green D.
Capt a . Thomas Tyler of Lond.
M r . George Ryder D.
[27.] The foregoing Circumstances of the Snow Holyoke
being considered,
Voted that the Passengers must go on Shore to the Well House
on Rainsford Island to air & shift themselves, and wait our further
Orders.
Voted that all the Goods between Decks be taken on Shore at
226 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
s d Island to be aired and cleansed and that the Vessel be
thorowly smoaked aired & cleansed and that M r . Hartley come
up for our further Orders when the above are complied with.
Accordingly the following Orders were given to M r . Hartley
M r . Sam 1 . Hartley
Sir
According to the Circumstances of the Small pox on
board the Snow Holyoke Capt a . W m . Marshal, we apprehend it
necessary to order and do Order yon.
That, you do not suffer, any of the Passengers or People now
on board the said Snow, to come over the side of the Vesel or go
on shore any where but to Rainsford Island.
The Passengers must go on shore to the well House on said
Island to shift and air themselves, and there wait onr further
Orders.
All the Goods from between Decks are to be taken on Shore
and the peoples Chests to be aired smoaked and cleansed. The
Vessel you must smoake wash air and cleanse thorowly.
The Captain who does not know whether he has had the Small
pox must be taken peculiar care of and as soon as he has any cer-
tain appearance upon Him of said Distemper you are to inform ns.
When you have complied with the above orders you must come
up to us for fuither Orders & Directions as Circumstances may
require.
You are to Smoak the Letters well & deliver them to M r .
Green
Your Friends &c
S. SEWALL ")
JN. HANCOCK I Selectmen of
TIM. NEWELL j Boston.
JN. ROWE j
N. B. You have no right [to] order the Goods on shore, or
the people, in a peremptory manner, nor is anything in the above
intended to justify you therein : But unless they, with their own
consent, submit to go on shore and agree to send the Goods on
shore neither themselves the Goods or Vessel can be permitted to
come up
S. SEWALL.
[28.] SeptS tb , 1760. Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the
Selectmen present Mess. S. Sewall, Jn. Ruddock, Jn. Hancock,
Jn. Rowe.
It being represented to the Selectmen that the passengers were
very earnest to come up the following Order was given to M r .
Hartley
Monday Sept r . 8. 1766.
M r . Samuel Hartley.
You may Let the Five Cabbin Passengers come up when they
have shifted their Cloaths & are well aired and cleansed You
may also bring up the Bag of Letters let them be well smoaked &
deliver them to Barth : Green.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 227
The Trunks and Baggage belonging to these Five Cabin passen-
gers must be well aired before they can be brought & this must
be done on shore.
S. SEWALL
'
T electmen of Boston.
J.
.
JN. ROWE J
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septetn r . 10. 1756.
Present Sewall, Ruddock. Hancock, Newell,
M r . John Grant one of the Collectors of Taxes for the Years
1763 & 1764 having produced the Province County and Town
Treasures Receipts in full for his part of the Tax committed to
him to Collect for those Years.
Voted, that he have a draft on the Treasurer for the Sum of
92 ,, 14/. being his quarter part of the Premium allowed by the
Town to the four Collectors for Collecting the Tax of 1763. and
also for the sum of 109 ,, 18 ,, being his quarter part of the
Premium for the Year 1764 given in y e Aug'. draft M r . Treas-
urers Mem , of file.
Voted, that the Towu Clerk have a draft on the Treasurer in the
Draft for August not yet given in for 25.
It being represented to the Selectmen that Cap 4 . Neven the Col-
lecter of Piscataqua, who came Passenger in Cap*. Marshall [29.]
from London, had kept the State room when the Small Pox ap-
peared on board, & suffered no one of the Company to come to
him as also that his Cloathing and Baggage, had been carefully
aird & cleansed.
Voted that he have liberty to take off from Rains fords Island
the said Cloathing & c . and that Orders be given M r . Hartley accord-
ingly.
M r . Neven attended, and pray'd the Selectmen to permit one
William Ferryman a young Lad on board Cap'. Marshall to
come up to Town with his Clothing
Boston September 10. 1766.
M r . Samuel Hartley
Sir
It being represented to us that M r . Neven the Collector of
Piscataqua kept his Cloathing &. in the State Room, and
suffered no one Person to come near to him, after the Small
Pox appeared in Cap'. Marshalls Vessell You are permitted
to allow that Gentleman to take said Clothing & c . being first
satisfied that they have been sufficiently aird & cleansed And
as soon as William Ferryman a Young Lad and the Cloaths &c.
he had on board are well smoked and aired you may suffer him
to leave the Island with his Clothing & c . you being first satisfied
for the Charge and Expence incurred by them while on the
Island.
SAMUEL SEWALL |
JOHN RUDDOCK
JOHN HANCOCK f Selectmen of Boston.
TIMOTHY NEWELL J
228 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 55.
P. S. If any of the Steerage Passengers excepting the Women
& Children are well smoaked you may suffer them to come up.
Passed upon M r . Samuel Procters Province Accounts amounting
to the Sums of 260 ,, i) ,, 8 & 17 ,, 1 ,, 5 as p. Copys on
file.
M r . Hartley has liberty to take down to Cap 4 . Marshalls Ship
two Labourers viz 1 . John Flanngan & Thomas Terrey but not t>
suffer them to return to Town untill they are well smoked and
cleansed.
[3O.] A number of the Bakers attended, and having repre-
sented to the Selectmen that the price of Flour was higher than
when the last Assize was set It was Voted.
That the Assize of Bread be now altered, and that the same be
now set at Wheat at 5/2 p. Bushel, and that G d p. Bushel be al-
lowed to the Bakers for their Charges Pains and Livelihood
A 4 d . Loaf brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal must ">. oz . dr.
weigh 2. 10. 10.
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal 3. 9. 8.
A Bisket of a Copper price " 5. 7.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Select Men Sept'. 15. 1766
Present Sewall Hancock Phillips Newell
M r . Rob*. M e Curdy Mas r . of the Brig . Will" 1 , arriv'd from Ire-
land Reports that he left Ireland nine Weeks past, that while he
lay in Ireland, three of his passengi-rs were Taken down with the
Small Pox one of w ch Died, the others Recover'd, & that no one
person on board has had the Distemper since & it is now Six
Weeks since any one has had it.
Voted to order Cap'. M c Curdy down to Rainsfords Island, &
he was accordingly order'd down this Night, & he promis'd to
Comply.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem'. 16, 1766
Present Sewall Hnacock Phillips Newell Rowe.
M r . Hartley attended, and acquainted the Selectmen that the
Snow Holyoke Cap*. Marshall from London, which had the Small
Pox on board, has been sufficiently smoked and cleansed and that
he is of opinion she may be permitted to come up to Town with
out endangering the Health of the Inhabitants, as those Articles
which came in her & were liable to retain Infection have been
landed on the Island.
Voted, that Cap'. Marshalls Ship may be permitted to corue up
to Town and that Orders be given M r . Hartley accordingly as
also that a Certificate be given his Excellency See next Page.
Voted that Orders be given M r . Hartley for the smoking and
cleansing of the Brigg". William Cap'. M c Curdy from Ireland which
is stopt at Rainsfords Island on acco'. of Small Pox [ol.] As
also for his receiving on the Island out of the Vessell all such
things as may be lia.ble to retaing. Infection and the Passengers
and their Baggage & c .
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1760. 221)
Boston Septem r . 16"'. 1766.
M r . Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us, that the Snow Holyoke Cap'.
Marshall from London stopt at Rainsfords Island on Account of
the Small Pox has been sufficiently smoked and cleansed, and may
in your Opinion come up to Town without danger of communicat-
ing the Infection Our Orders are that said Vessell be permitted
to leave your Island and come up to Town as soon as the Con-
cerned think proper.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston September 16 th . 1766
M r . Samuel Hartley
The Brigg n . William Cap'. M c Curdy from Ireland having been
st^pt at Rainsfords Island on Account of the Small Pox. Our
O"ders are that you receive the Passengers and all their Clothing
&. on shore, as also all such Articles in the Vessell as may be
liable to retain Infection, which you are to smoke and cleanse as
as well as the Brigg". and Report to us your proceedings You
cannot be too careful in executing our directions.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
May it please your Excellency
The Snow Holyoke Cap'. W m . Marshall from London which was
stopt at Rainsfords Island on account of the Small Pox, having
been sufficiently smoked and cleansed we are of Opinion said
Vessell may be permitted to come up to Town without endangering
the Health of the Inhabitants, if your Excellency thinks proper
We are
Your Excell y . Most Obed'. Hum. Ser'.
SAM: SEWALL ^
JOHN HANCOCK I Selectmen
Boston Septem r . 16. 1766 WILL: PHILLIPS, i- of
His Excel! 7 . j TIMOTHY NEWELL Boston.
Francis Bernard Esq. JOHN ROWE J
[32.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep'. 17 t!l .
1766 Present Jackson Sewall Hancock Newell, Rowe.
M r . William Pope from Burmudus, who professes himself a
Teacher of Dancing and Fencing, attended, and beg'd leave of
the Selectmen to keep a School in this Town for the instruction of
Youth in those Sciences.
Voted that the Assize of Bread be altered, as the price of
Wheat has advanced since the last Assize was set and that the
same be now set at Wheat 5/4 p. Bushel, and that 6 d . p. Bushel be
allowed to the Bakers for their Charges Pain and Livelihood.
A 4". Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat ^ Rye Meal must weigh 2. 9.
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal 3. 7.
Biskets of a Copper price o. 4
230 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem r . 18. 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Newell.
The Selectmen being informed that three Persons who came
Passengers in Cap'. M c Curdys Brigg". from Ireland, had left sai.l
Vessell before she was order'd to Rainsfords Island, and are now
at their Uncle M r . Meaus's, Orders were given that they should go
this Night with their Things to the Hospital at New Boston in
order to their being smoked and cleansed, and M r . Foye was wrote
to accordingly.
M r . Hartley having Reported to us that the Brigg n . William
Cap'. M c Curdy stopt at Rainsfords Island on account of the Small
Pox, has been sufficiently smoked and cleansed, and may be ready
to leave the Island on Satturday the following Orders were given
M r . Hartley the Keeper of the Hospital & a Certificate given the
Governor.
Boston Septem r . 18. 1766.
M r . Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us that the Briggendine "William Cap'.
M c Curdy has been well smoked and cleansed, and may leave the
Island with safety by Satturday next Our Orders are that you
permit said Vessell to coins up [33.] To Town accordingly with
such of the Sailors ami Passengers as have had the Small Pox,
and have got a shift of Cloths those who have not had the Dis-
temper are to remain at the Well House untill our further Direc-
tions you must secure your pay for charges & e .
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sept r . 20, 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips.
M r . Sheriff Greanleaff apply'd to the Selectmen for the use of
Fa'ieuils Hall on Monday next, (23 d .) being the Coronation Day,
when the Governor and Council &c. purpose to drink the Kings
Health &c.
Voted, that liberty be accordingly granted
The Selectmen being informed that Cap' MCurdy and three of
his Passengere who have not had the Small Pox ha^e come up this
Day in his Vessell contrary to our Orders to M r . Hartley the
following Letter was sent the said Cordey
Boston Septem r . 20. 1766.
Cap'. Robert M c Cordey
We understand that yourself and three of your Passengers have
come up to Town in your Vessell, contrary to our Orders as you
have not had the Small Pox You may therefore depend upon it
we shall prosecute you according to Law, unless you and they con-
tinue on board untill you have our permission for all or either of
your corning on shore ; in the mean Time we expect you give us
immediate notice if either of you should be ill or any wise com-
plaining
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 231
P.S. It is expected that you satisfy M r . Hartley for his trouble
his Account will be given in to you.
Boston ^s : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepf. 24, 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Newell, Rowe.
[34.] The Selectmen having considered the request of M r . Will-
iam Pope from Burmudos as entred the 1 7 of this Instant.
Voted, that his Request be granted, and liberty is hereby given
him to set up a School in this Town for the instruction of youth in
Dancing and Fencing, for so long a Time and no longer on his be-
havor shall meet the approbation of the Selectmen
M r . Jon a . Lewis apply'd to the Selectmen, for liberty to unload
the Brigg n . William Cap'. M e Curdy from Ireland, and to discharge
the People and Passengers.
Vote:!, that Liberty be given accordingly.
M r . Thorn'. Lewis apply'd to the Selectmen for leave to break
Ground in order to erect a Post or Posts against his House in
Fostai', Street. Liberty was accordingly granted, provided the
Ground and Pavement is made good, and the Posts so placed as
not to incommode the Street or Passage Way.
M r . Meletiah Bourn apply'd to the Selectmen for their consent
as to his planting a number of Lime Trees opposite to his .House
on a Line with the Town Pump in Milk Street. Liberty was granted
accordingly.
M r . Hancock Newell and Rowe a Committee to view Beer Lane
in order to Report whether the Proprietors have paved the same
agreeable to their engagements with the Town and so are entitled
to a draft on the Treasurer for the Sum granted for that purpose.
The above Committee having view'd the Lane Reported that the
Lane was not paved to their satisfaction.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem r . 29. 1766
Present Mess. Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock Newell
Rowe.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/4 p.
Bushel and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood.
A 4 d . Loaf brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal must lb oz ^
weigh 2. 9.
A 4 d . Ditto, not above Indian 3. 7.
A Biskct of a Copper price 5. 4.
[35.] The Selectmen having view'd the New Street lately
paved by M r . Dalton and others, Voted that agreeable to a Vote
of the Town at their Meeting in May last, the said Dalton have a
Draft on the Treasury for 45 the Paving having been corn-
pleated to their satisfaction.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 1. 1766
Present Jackson, Hancock, Phillips Newell.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 2 d . 1 766
Present Jackson, Hancock, Newell.
232 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
M r . Hartley having Reported to the Selectmen that M r . John
Brown Brookland his Wife, and two Children, who came in Cap'.
Marshalls Ship from London, that they have been sufficiently
smoked and cleansed, and may leave the Island with safety,
Liberty was accordingly granted and for a Nurse and her Child
who have been assisting at the Island, they having been well
smoked & c .
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 3 d . 1766
Present Sewall Hancock Newell Rowe.
M r . John Welch informed the Selectmen, that he had let a
House of his to one M r . Woodland,* a Sopeboiler from England,
who has a Wife and two Children who came passenger in y
Snow Holyoke Cap 1 . Marshall from London.
Voted, that the Clerk issue his Warrant to the Constables of
the Town of Boston for warning a Meeting on Wednesday the
8 of this Ins 1 : O'Clock Before Noon.
Mess". Drapers had the printing of Notifications.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Oc-to r . 8. 176G
Present Jackson Sewall Ruddock Hancock, Phillips Newell.
M r . Hartley attended & acquainted the Selectmen that Cap'.
Marshalls Brother was desirous of leaving the Island and that as
he had been well smoked & cleansed, he might in his Opinion leave
it with safety to the Town.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 15. 1766
Present Jackson Sewell Ruddock Phillips Newell Rowe.
[38.] Whereas it is thought necessary that some of the Lad-
ders should be cut shorter and otherwise altered as may render
them more convenient for the purpose which they are designed for.
Voted that the Gentlemen Fire wards be desired to make such
alterations as above suggested to be necessary according to their
best Dicretion.
M r . Samuel Hartley from Rainsfords Island reported to the
Selectmen that the Chests Bedding Trunks also a Bale & Crate
which here received from the Snow Holyoke has been sufficiently
aired & cleansed, the following Direction was given to M r . Hartley.
M r . Sam 1 . Hartley .
You having reported to us, that the Chests Bedding & Trunks,
which were received from the Snow Holyoke, had been sufficiently
aired & cleansed so that you apprehend they may be sent from the
Island without danger, we consent that you permit said Chests
Bedding & Trunks to be carried off and delivered to their Owners
also the Bale & Crate which came out of the same Vessel.
M r . Lassenbee came to the Selectmen from the Gentlemen Over-
seers of the Poor with their desire of leave to open the Drain
across Street which draws off the wash from the Work
house Kitchen.
* Compare this with the preceding item. W. H. "W.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 233
Mess". Newel & Sewall appointed a Committee to view the
place & discourse the Overseers and report thereon.
Mess 1 " 9 . Ruddock & Sewall are desired as a Committee to see,
what is necessary to be done for the preservation of the Towns
interest near the North Battery, effected as soon as may be.
Col. Jackson & M r . Newel are desired as a Committee to order
Tho 3 . Hubbard Esq r . & Mess". Scot & Gill immediately to remove
the incumbrances by them laid on the Towns Land in & near
Market Square.
Mess". Phillips & Sewall are desired & appointed "as a Com-
mittee to Carry out the Street and build a head near Oliver's
Dock.
[37.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 17 :
1766. Present Jackson Sewall Hancock Phillips Rowe.
M r . Hartley reported that Capt Marshal might go of the Island
with Safety.
Boston Octo r . 17, 1766.
M r . Sam 1 . Hartley
As you report to us, that Capt a . W m . Marshal, who has passt
through the Small pox at the Hospital, is now well, and may go
off the Island without Danger to any who have not had the Dis-
temper, you have our consent to permit Capt". Marshal to depart
the Island : But would repeat our Cautions to you that you take
especial Care to see Him cleansed aired Shifted &c.
J. JACKSON ")
S. SEWALL | Selectmen
JN. HANCOCK }- of
W M . PHILLIPS | Boston
J. ROWE
The Committee appointed to view the place where the Overseers
proposed to open a Drain in order to draw off the wash from the
Work house Kitchen Reported, that it is best that Liberty
should be given therefor and Liberty was given them accordingly.
M r . Willeston was directed to warn the Collectors & M r . Edes
and M r . Latherby to attend at the Selectmeus Chamber next
Wednesday 3 O Clock P.M.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 22 d . 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Newell.
The Bakers having represented to the Selectmen that the price
of Flour has advanced since the last assize was set therefore
Ordered that the present Assize be altered, and now set at Wheat
at 5/1 O d . p. Bushel and that Six Pence p. Bushel be allowed to the
Bakers for their Charges Pains & Livelihood.
lb oz dr
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal must weigh, 2-9-
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal ------- 3_ y_
Biskets of a Copper price ----------- 14_
The Collectsrs attended according to desire.
234 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
M r . Salter proposed M r . John Salter & M r . Daniel Ray as
Bondsmen who were accepted accordingly.
M r . Ruggles proposed his Father Sam: Ruggles & M r . Caleb
Davis who were accepted.
M r . Hollyday proposed John Winslow & M r . Henry Allyne J r .
as Bondsmen who were approved accordingly.
M r . Paysou proposed, Jonathan Gary Esq r . & Alexander Ed-
wards as Bondsmen who were approved by the Selectmen.
[38.] M r . Gowen Brown appeared and informed the Select-
men that he had received into his House as a Workman, one Law-
ranee Ash & Thomas Jackson, they came to Town about fourteen
days since, the last from Cannada the former from Philadelphia.
M r . Jackson appointed upon a Motion made by M r . Holyoke
Master of the Writing School in Queen Street, to order such Re-
pairs to the School and Pavement as may be necessary.
Upon a Motion made by the Proprietors of Beer Lane, the Se-
lectmen agreed to view the premisses, in order to determine
whether the Pavement is now compleated to their satisfaction and
so the said Proprietors entitled to a draft for the amount of one third
part the Sum which it has cost them for paving said 'Street
M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Alms house was directed by
two of the Selectmen viz*. Coll . Jackson & M r . Sewall, and one
of the Overseers to receive into the Alms house one Thomas Mar-
ston a Stranger and not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Prov-
ince neither having wherewithall to subsist himself and being
infirm and aged is unable to labor for his support.
M. Susannah Wells Widow and M. Mary Merret Widow whose
Husbands were lisensed Persons and lately deceased, together with
James Swift who had a License under Cap'. Hammatt, presented
their Petitions for Licenses to retail Spirituous Liquors. when
James Swift only was approbated as a Retailer at his House ad-
joining Cap'. Hammats Distill House.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen October. 27. 1766.
Present Sewall, Ruddock, Newell.
M r . Samuel Procter keeper of the Almshouse was directed by
two of the Selectmen viz 1 . Samuel Sewall & John Ruddock Esq r .
and M r . William Whitwell one of the Overseers to receive a
Boy named John Plant, on the Province charge he being a sick
stranger and not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province
neither having wherewith to subsist himself.
[39.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 29,
1766 Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell.
M r . Wedge who lives in Royal Exchange Lane, appeared, and
acquainted the Selectmen that there was in his Family one John
Wade, a Stranger in suffering circumstances,
Ordered, that the Town Clerk give M r . Samuel Waterhouse a
Draft on M r . Treasurer Jeffries for 168 being the Towns
proportion of an Assessment for the payment of land taken from
said Waterhouse to enlarge the Street by Faneuil Hall Market.
Passed uponM*. Samuel Hartley Province Account for 10 C'ord
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 235
of Wood supply'd for the use of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island
amounting to 6. 13. 4 as p. Ace', on file.
M r . Samuel Hartley having Reported to us, that the Hemp
which came out of Cap'. Marshalls Ship is in his opinion suffi-
ciently aircl and smoked, and may be suffered to be brought up to
Town without danger to the Inhabitants
Voted, that liberty be granted, accordingly and the following
letter wrote M r . Hartley.
Boston Octo r . 29. 1766.
M r . Samuel Hartley.
You having reported to us that it is your Opinion that the Hemp
which came out of Cap*. Marshalls Ship is sufficiently smoked and
aired We consent that the Owners may take said Hemp from
the Island, they first satisfying you for the charge it has occa-
sioned .
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
M r . Hews and Lilley appeared, and the Selectmen discoursed
them relative to the Buildings on the Towns Land formerly improved
by M r . Frary when they came to this Agreement viz', that M r .
Lilley is to deliver up said Land and Buildings, and give a Quit
Claim for the same The Town paying M r . Hews 100 lawful
Money, as a consideration for said Buildings which had been
erected at the charge of said Hews Mem . M r . Hews had y e
Land of Lilley on Leases & built thereon [4O.] Lilley im-
proved the Land as an heir to Theophilus Frary to whom the
Town Leased said Land as appear upon the Town Record, Page
215 Anno 1695.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 30. 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell.
The Selectmen having received a Warrant from the Hon ble .
Foster Hutchinson Esq r . to examine into the Circumstances of
M. Abigail Lee, who is represented by her friends to be a Person
Non Compos and to report their Opinion made the following
Return on said Warrant Viz'.
Boston October 30. 1766.
We the Subscribers in pursuance of the order on the other side
have seen, and examined into the Circumstances of M". Abigail
Lee, and find her to be as she has been represented by her friends,
a Non Compos or Distracted Person
JOSEPH JACKSON "I
SAMUEL SEWALL , ,.
WILLIAM PHILLIPS [Selectmen of Boston
TIMOTHY NEWELL j
To the Hon ble . Foster Hutchinson Esq r . Judge of Probate
The Selectmen having received a Warrant from the Hon ble .
Foster Hutchinson Esq to examine into and Report the circum-
stances of Cap'. Timothy M c Daniel ; represented by his Relations
23fi CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 55.
to Lee a Non compos made the following Return on said
Warrant Viz'.
Boston October 30. 1766.
We the Subscribers in compliance with the within order have
visited the said M c Daniel and found to him to be as he has been
represented by his Relations a Non Compos Person
JOSEPH JACKSON "| Selectmen
SAMUEL SEWALL ! of
WILLIAM PHILLIPS f Boston
TIMOTHY NEWELL j
To the Hon ble . Foster Hutchinson Esq , Judge of Probate.
[41.] Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem r . f>.
1766 Present Jackson, Sewall Hancock, Phillips Newell.
M r . John Baker Master of Fire Engine N. 1. appeared & having
represented to the Selectmen that by reason of lameness he must
decline that service, and recommended M r . John Ballard as a suit-
able person to fill up that place, and as one agreeable to the
Company.
Voted, that M r . John Ballard be and he hereby is appointed
Master of said Engine, and that the Clerk be directed to give him
his Orders accordingly.
M r . John Ballard appeared, and having proposed M r . Orcutt
Shaw and M r . James Robbins as suitable Persons to fill up the
vacancys made in thier Company by means of M r . John Baker &
M r . John Cloughs leaving that service.
Voted, that Mess rs . Orcutt Shaw and M r . James Robbins be and
hereby are accepted as Engine Men in said Company.
M r . Hancock & M r . Rowe appointed a Committee to order the
necessary repairs to the Towns Warehouse opposite Golden Ball
and let out the same as soon as possible.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem r . 6. 1766.
Present Jackson Sewall, Ruddock Phillips, Newell.
The several Watchmen of the Town were ordered, to attend the
Selectmen this Evening, and they attended accordingly when
the Town Clerk was directed to make out new Orders for the Con-
stables of the Watch & to lay the same before the Selectmen
See other leaf.
William Phillips Esq acquainted the Selectmen that he had
taken into his family as a Servant one Robert Miens came from
Ireland in Cap 1 . MCurdy.
The Selectmen have ordered that a Complaint be entrecl to M r .
Justice Dana ngaiust Tobias Lochman, & Scipio, Free Negroes,
y e . latter late a of Servant of Cap'. John Fayweather for not
working 4 Days each on y e . High Ways this year being legally
warned by M r . Sweatser.
[42.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem r .
7.1766 Present Jackson Sewall, Ruddock, Phillips,
Newell, Rowe.
Voted, that the Town Clerk be directed to give each Collector
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 237
who has given Bond, a Certeficate for the Assessors that he has so
done to the satisfaction of the Selectmen in order to his receive 8 ,
the Tax Books.
M r . Phillips & Sewall a Committee to repair the breach in y e .
Common shore at the bottom of Water Street.
The Copy of Letter to Selectmen of Lancaster on file to be
entred.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem r . 12, 1766
Present Sewall Ruddock Phillips, Newell Rowe.
M r . Edward Marion acquainted the Selectmen that he had taken
into his Family on charity one Elizabeth Dun an aged inferm
Woman, came from Ilallifax a few Days since, but born in this
Town.
(The following entry in margin marked X)
The orders given the four Constables of the Watch were dated
Novem r . 12 & are to be entred at this Date in the fair Minutes
the Copys of the Orders are on file.
M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Almshouse was directed to
received into said Hospital on the Province charge, William Smith
Michael Foreman John Anderson being Strangers and not Inhabi-
tants of any Town in this Province nor having wherewithall to
subsist themselves ?
John Anderson mentioned above says he came from Waterford
in Ireland last May to Newfound Laud, & from thence to Boston,
with Ebenezer Rider, about 6 Weeks since, as a Passenger
Cap 1 . Ruddock appointed to order the necessary repairs to North
Lattin & Writing Schools.
The Selectmen have agreed to meet at M r . Phillips Store on Fry-
day 10. O Clock Forenoon in order to run the Line on one side of
Milk Street,
M r . Hancock & Phillips appointed to order necessary repairs to
M r . Holbrooks School in the Common.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem r . 24. 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips Newell,
Rowe.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat a 5/ 10 p.
Bushel [43.] And that 6 d . be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood.
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread $ Wheat Rye Meal must
weigh 2 9
4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal - - 3 ,, 7 ,,
Biskets of a Copper price. - 4 ,, 14
Belcher Noyes Esq. informs the Selectmen that he has taken into
his Family as a Maid one Mary Miller who came last from Dama-
riscotta Eastward.
Voted, that the Town Clerk have a Draft on the Treasury for
25 lawful Money.
Passed upon Coll . Jacksons Province Account amounting to
21 5/ as p. Account of particulars on File.
238 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Passed upon Fenno & Voses Province Account amounting to
12 12/. as p. Copy of Account on File.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue his Warrant to the Constables
of the Town of Boston for warning a meeting on Monday the 1.
of December next at 3. O Clock P: M:
Mem . had y 6 . printing of Notifications.
M r . Wheat presented a Petition to the Selectmen that he might
be Lisensed to keep a Tavern at the Crown Coffee House = which
was disapproved by the Selectmen.
M. Susannah Wells Widow presented a Petition that she might
be Licensed to Retail Spirituous Liquors at her House at the Head
of Wings Lane, in the room of her late Husband Francis Wells
Esq. deceased whereupon
Voted, that she be approbated accordingly.
M". Elizebeth Tripe Widow presented a Petition to the Select-
men that she might be Licensed to Retail Spirituous Liquors at her
House in Ann Street in the room of her late Husband Richard
Tripe deceased whereupon.
Voted, that she be approbated accordingly.
M r . Ephraim Perry acquain]
[44.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 26,
1766 Present. Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell,
Rowe.
M r . Ephraim Perry acquainted the Selectmen that he had re-
ceived into his Family Edward Pitcher an aged man from Stough-
ton, he came from thence about 3 Weeks past.
M. Abigail Bromfield informed the Selectmen that she had re-
ceived into her Family as a Maid one Jane Quails, came from Ire-
land in Cap'. M c Curdy.
M r . William Wheat was this Day approbated to keep a Tavern at
the Crown Coffee House agreeable to his Petition to the Selectmen.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 3. 1766
Present Jackson Sewall Ruddock Phillips, Newell.
M r . Joshua Loring acquaints the Selectmen that he had taken
into his Family as a Servant one Mary Woodhouse a Girl from
Milton about nine Years of age.
M re . Ephraim and Ebenezer Perry having p'tioned the Select-
men for the improvement of a peice of the Towns Land Just with-
out the Fortification Gates on the South Eastern side of the Neck
untill it comes to the Land Leased to M r . Sutton Byles, together
with the Flatts so far as low Water Mark, Voted that they have
the improvement of the said peice Land, untill the next general
Town Meeting, or such Time as they shall have an opportunity of
petitioning the Town they to repair the Stone Wall in the in-
term.
M r . Robert Pierpoint, M r . Ephraim Perry, & M r . Isaac Bird are
appointed by the Selectmen to take care that no Incumbrances of
Timber, Board, Dung, &c are laid upon any part of the Neck or
the Streets within the Fortification ; and to prossecute for any
such offences.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1766. 239
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 8. 1766.
Present. Jackson. Sewall Ruddock, Phillips, Newell.
M r . Billings attended & produced his Acco'. of Mony, collected
[45] For wharfage in the Dock, in order for a Setlement.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 9.* 1766
Present. Sewall Ruddock Phillips Newell.
This Evening settled M r . Billings Account of wharfage by which
it appears from under his hand that there is a balance due to the
Town of 157 1-1- O Tenor and desired the Town Treasurer to
receive the same as soon as may be and pass it to the T r . of the
Town Acco 4 . on file
Mess". Sewall, & Phillips, & Newell appointed to visit the
Almshouse and examine into the circumstances of the Province
Poor, and to Report thereon.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 10,* 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock Phillips Newell
Rowe.
M r . David Wheeler Master of Engine N. 10 applyd to the
Selectmen for the premium allowed by the Town for their bring-
ing their Engine to work first upon the Fire lately broke out at
the Pot Ash House near Rev* 1 . M r . Checkleys Meeting House
whereupon
Voted that they have a Draft for the said Premium of 13 /4 d .
the next Draft Day.
M r . David Wheeler proposed to the Selectmen the Building an
Engine House for their Engine to be kept in, at Pond Lane, near
the House formerly improved by M r . Calf, as being thought the
most suitable situation, for said Engine at that part of the Town.
M r . Sewall and M r . Rowe appointed a Committee to view the
Ground and direct the Building of a suitable House, if they shall
then think proper.
D r . Whitworth this Day made a Return of the Bedding Bed
Cloths &c. at the Province Hospital at New Boston, whereby it
appears that there is
3 FetherBeds 29 Blankets
6 Flock Beds 6 Sheets
3 Bolsters 3 Coverlids
4 Pillows
Mem . All in good order as p Acco*. of particulars on file.
[46.] This Day the Selectmen settled on Account with M r .
John Mays for the Rent of the Hay Engine to the 3 d . Day of No-
vember 1766 at 24 p. Annum, by which a balance appears due to
the Town 21.6.8 The Selectmen have also agreed with him that
from the s d . 3 d . Day of November last he shall have the use of the
Engine at the rate of 24 p. Annum desiring the term of Seven
Years he keeping the whole in good repair so long as he holds it
never the less he may deliver up the Engine upon giving Six
* November In the original, but probably an error for December. W. H. W.
240 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Months notice to the Selectmen, at any time within the said term
of Seven Years Mem , the Beam & Scails & Weights are to be
put in proper repair at the charge of the Town.
M r . Phillips & Deacon Newell & M r . Sewall appointed a Com-
mittee to view the Scails & Weights at the Hay Engine House,
and to order the necessary repairs.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 16. 1766
Present, Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Phillips Newell.
M r . Sharp proposed Nathaniel Gushing as a proper Person for
his Company of Engine N. 2. which will make the number includ-
ing the Master, to b3 thirteen and he was accordingly accepted.
The Selectmen have agreed to meet at M r . Gules (?) Shop on
the Morrow in order to examine the bounds of his Land & c .
Cap 4 . Ruddock appointed to wait upon Master Wissell & desire
him not to expose his health by attending School this Winter, and
that his Salary shall be drawn for notwithstanding.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 24. 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall Phillips Newell.
M r . Love is directed to wait upon Joseph Hayden & desire him
to see his Brother in Law now with him carried to the place where
he belonged he having been warned in season his name Joseph
Norcross & is a distracted person & came last from Brookline.
Cap*. James Dickey was sent for who brought for Annapolis one
D r . Wright his Wife and four Children who are in poor Circum-
stances he attended & promised to be at the Selectmens Chambers
next Wednesday.
[47.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 28.
1766. Present Mess. Jackson Sewall Hancock Newell
Ordered thatthe Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/ 10 p. bushel
and that 6 d . p. bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
Pains and Livelihood.
A 4 d . loaf of brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal must n> oz
weigh - - 2. 9.
A 4 d . Ditto not above \ Indian Meal - - 3. 7.
Bisket of a Copper price 4. 14
Six Petit Jurymen were drawn at a Constables Meeting & their
Names given to Mess. Kilby & Clark.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 31. 1766
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock Phillips Newell Rowe.
Boston Decem r . 30. 1766.
Gentlemen
This is to acquaint you that the Family of Joseph Landre
a French Neutral, assigned your Town, is now with us, and
in such circumstances as to require some assistance the Man we
believe is industrious, but his work which was chiefly sawing of
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 241
Wood has failed, and his "Wife now lays in, with her sixth
Child
We doubt not you will take such order upon this matter as to
prevent their applying to us for any supply of Necessarys, the
charge of which will eventually follow your Town.
By Order of the Selectmen.
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
To the Selectmen of Bellrica
M r . Procter Keeper of the Alms House was directed to receive
into the Alms house on the Province Acco'. one Christopher Mor-
ton a distracted & poor person person who is a stranger & not an
[sic] an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province.
M r . Richard Bradford was approbated as a Tavern keeper for
the Crown Coffee House.
Ordered that a Warrant be issued for a Town Meeting next
Wednesday 3. O Clock P. M. being 7 th . of January 1766 [sic]
M r . Dommett Rent for Warehouse begins this Day at the Rate
of 24 p. Year.
[48.] Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 8. 1767
Present. Sewall, Jackson, Hancock, Phillips, Newell
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan 7 . 14. 1767
Present Jackson Sewall Hancock Phillips Newell.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan 7 . 21, 1767
Present Jackson Sewall Hancock, Newell.
M r . Adams to be notified to be here next Monday.
M r . Elijah Wadsworth having taken one of the Town Bulls has
given his obligation to deliver another in April next to the satis-
faction of the Selectmen which Note is on file.
M r . Procter Keeper of the Alms house was directed to receive
into the Alms house one Abraham Fairbanks a sick Stranger not
an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province nor having wherewith
to subsist himself the Selectmen that signd were M r . Sewall &
M r . Hancock.
M r . Samuel Procter was directed by M r . Jackson and Newell to
receive into the Alms house on the Province Acco'. one James
Clark a sick Person being not an Inhabitant of any Town in this
Province nor having wherewith to subsist himself.
M r . Samuel Procter Keeper of the Alms house was directed by
two of the Selectmen viz'. M r . Jackson & M r . Sewall to receive
into the Alms house last Decem r . 25" 1 one Thomas Fling a sick
Stranger, who is not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province
nor has anything to support himself.
Boston Jan y . 21, 1767.
Gentlemen
The Bearer Michael Digless a French Man is by means of a
lame Hand, became unable to support himself, he has been legally
warned out of this Town & by his account has obtained an In-
habitancy at Roxbury altho he served an Apprentiship to M r .
Bourn of Marblehead We thought it proper to give you this
242 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
information, that you may act thereon as you think best, the man
requiring immediate assistance.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILL. COOPER Town Clerk.
' To the Gentlemen the Selectmen of Roxbury.
[49.] M r . Jackson & Newell a Committee to direct in the
rebuilding the Watch house near the Old North Church which is
now in a ruinous state.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 26, 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall Newell.
Mess. Jackson & Newell Reported that they had taken a sur-
vey of the North Watch house & were of opinion that some
repairs being given it might last for a number of Years where-
upon Voted that the said Comm ee be desired to put it in proper
repair.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/10 p.
bushel & that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood.
A 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal )b oz dr
must weigh 2 ,, 9 ,,
A 4 d . ditto not above Indian Meal 3 ,, 7 ,,
Bisket of a Copper price 4.,, 14.,,
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selctmen Jan y . 28. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall Hancock Phillips Newell, Rowe.
The Selectmen have agreed to view the Slaughter House lately
purchased of M r . Hews on Fryday next 9. O Clock forenoon.
Passed upon John Hollands Province Account am to L
as p. Copy on file.
Boston Ss At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan 7 . 30. 1767
Present Jackson Sewall Phillips Newell
The Tanners proposing to hire the Town's Slaughter House at
the South End niett the Selectmen at their Chamber And It is
agreed, between the Selectmen for the Town & Mess". Josiah
Torrey, Joseph Calef Eben r . Winter, Coll Lush & Sam'.
Bass, that, from this 30 th . Day of January 1767 to the 30 th . Jan y .
1768, being one year, they shall have the use of said Slaughter
House for the following Terms viz*.
They paying Thirteen pounds six shillings & eight pence Lawf.
Money, certain on or before the said 30 th . Day of Jan y . 1768 and
no more unless, it be found the necessary repairs which they on
their part oblige themselves immediately to undertake & effect
[5O.] to the Satisfaction of the Selectmen, shall exceed said Thir-
teen pounds six shillings & eight pence, in that case they engage
& oblige themselves to go on with said repairs to the Satisfaction
of the Selectmen not exceeding six pounds thirteen shillings &
four pence more, which six pounds thirteen shil 8 ' & four pence
or so much as shall be laid out above 13.6. 8 short of the said
addition of 6. 13. 4. shall be allowed by the said Jos h . & others
as a further Rent for their Occupation and improvement of said
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 17G7. 243
Slaughter House. But if further repairs be found requisite expe-
dient or necessary they shall be done & paid by the Town.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 4. 1767 Pres-
ent Jackson Sewall Newell, Howe.
M rs . Augustus White, alias Blanc & Family, French Neutrals are
in suffering circumstances, came from Rutland.
Charles Landre & Family, came from Concord, in the same.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 5. 1767.
Present Jackson Sewall Phillips, Newell,
Boston Feb 7 . 5. 1767.
Gentlemen
This is to acquaint you that one Charles Landre & Family
French Neutrals who were assigned your Town are now with us
and in such circumstances as to require some assistance the Man
we believe is industrious, but his work which was chiefly sawing
of Wood, has failed, which occasions their Application. We doubt
not you will take such care upon this advice as to order what may
be necessary & so prevent our supplying them, the amount whereof
must be finally born by your Town We understand they intend
for Cannada in the Spring so that a Small advance may be sufficient.
By Orders of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
To the Selectmen of Concord.
The following Vote passed at a Meeting of the Selectmen last
Monday viz 1 . Voted, that Mess". Sewall & Newell [51.]
Wait upon Master Wiswell and discourse on the difficultys arisen
in the North School by M r . Nathaniel Langdens declining to offici-
ate there any further.
Mess". Sewall & Newell report That they had waited upon
M r . M aster Wiswall to advise with him about the difficulties of the
North School, and informed him that M r . Nathaniel Langden the
Usher of said School had declined officiating any longer as he
found the business would not suit him. In discourse with M r .
Wiswell having opened the design of their visit He said he was
sensible of the difficulties coming on before his last confinement &
that he had for some weeks past thought it his duty to let the Se-
lectmen know his infirmities would prevent his further attendance
upon the business of said School and after some further discourse
resignd the place as Master of said School ; adding that he had
spent his Estate in the Towns service and hoped they would not
let him suffer to which it was reply'd by them that the disposition
of the Town was such that we could not doubt he would be pro-
vided for during the remainder of his Days.
The Selectmen having taken into consideration the difficulty of
the North Grammar School came into this resolution, that it was
absolutely necessary to get some Gentleman to officiate as Master
who was of known abilities & experience whereupon M r . Lovel
& his Son were desired to attend the Selectmen who attended ac-
cordingly, when it was proposed to them that M r . James Lovel
244 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
should take the charge of said School untill the next General
Town Meeting, which was consented to from a desire to serve tnat
part of the Town in the present immergency whereupon it was
agreed that Coll . Jackson & M r . Sewall should introduce M r .
Lovel into said School next Monday 8 "Clock before noon
Voted that a Meeting of the Justices and Selectmen be called
on Monday next being the 9. Inst'. at 5. OClock P.M.
Mem , the Memorial to General Court in behalf of Sufferers in
the late Fire &c are on file.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 6.* 1767.
Present Jackson Sewall, Phillips Newell Rowe.
[53.] Mem , to consider of the proposal of a number of Gen-
tlemen that the Watchmen be supplyd with a number of Axes &
Buckets to be kept at the Watch houses to be ready in case of
Fires breaking out before the Town can be raised & Pumps, at
the several Bridges.
At a Meeting of His Majestys Justices Selectmen & Overseers
A Walk or Visitation of the Town was agreed to be taken next
Wednesday 9 OClock Before Noon, if fair to Report that Evening
if not to be next Fryday to meet in the Evening at Faneuil Hall
for to make return Papers on File.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 11. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell.
M r . Enoch Brown appear'd, and desired the refusal of one of
the Houses on the Neck next to his Shop, or of the whole of the
Towns Interest provided it be free to let in the Spring.
M r . Joseph Putnam Master of Engine N. 4 apply'd to the
Selectmen for the premium for bringing their Engine to work at
the Fire which lately broke out at M r . Brays Bake house Voted
that he have a draft for 13/4 the D drawn for
Mem , to enquire about the Towns Warehouse.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb. y 18. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell,
M r . John Sweetser of Roxbury desires he may have the refusal
of the House on the Bull Pasture, in order to carry on the baking
business.
Boston December 15. 1766
Gentlemen
It is our Opinion that the following Persons Inhabitants of
other Towns in this Province ought to be taxed here for the Real
Estate they Occupy, and the Business they do here, it being agree-
able to Law
The Hon ble . James Russell Esq
[53.] M r . John Soley
Ralph Inman Esq
M r . Anthony Thomas
* Marginal notes February 7. and 9. \V. H. W.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 245
M r . Joseph Palmer
M r . Thomas Russell
M r . Elisha Doane
Mess. Simon Whipple & Cornp 7 .
M r . Timothy Folger
M r . Joseph Roach
William Hyslop Esq
We are Gentlemen
Your Humble Servants
JOSEPH JACKSON ^
SAMUEL SEWALL Selectmen
JOHN HANCOCK of
WILLIAM PHILLIPS | Boston.
TIMOTHY NEWELL J
To the Assessors of the Town of Boston.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 23 d . 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock Phillips Newell.
A Meeting for the choice of Jurors
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/10 p.
bushel and that Six Pence p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges Pains & Livelihood.
lb oz dr
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat J Rye Meal
must weigh 2.. 9..
A 4 d . ditto not above Indian Meal 3.. 7..
Bisket of a Copper price 4.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 23. 1767
Present. Jackson, Sewall Ruddock, Newell, Rowe.
[54.] The Town Clerk is directed to warn the Proprietors of
Land near the Fortification to be at the Selectmens Chamber next
Monday Forenoon by 10-O'Clock-A. M.
Upon a complaint made by a number of the Inhabitants that
M r . Eayar was erecting an Oven in order to carry on the Baking
business at his House in Wings Lane M r . Ayer was sent for,
and attended Wednesday 3 Weeks since, when the Selectmen read
the Province Law to him respecting Bake houses, and informed
him that he was going on contrary to Law, and might expect to be
prosecuted if he persisted in his design
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 2 d . 1767
Present. Jackson, Sewall, Phillips Newell.
The Proprietors of Land near the Fortification attended at the
Selectmens Chamber, this Afternoon
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 3 d . 1767
Present Sewall Newell Rowe.
M r . Thomas Britt who was some days since approved of as a
Retailer of Spirituous Liquors at his House near the Corn Field,
was this Day recommended to the Court of Sessions for a License.
CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 4. 1767
Present Mess: Jackson Sewall, Phillips, Newell Rowe.
Voted, that M r . Adams have a draft, for a Quarters Salary, as
Clerk of the Mart ending the 1 st . of March instant being 5
Lawful.
Voted, that Coll . Jackson & M r . Newell be a Comm"*. to wait
upon the Rev d . M r . Mather and desire him to open the March
Meeting with prayer.
Voted that Mess". Fleet have the printing of the Notifications
of the ensuing Town Meeting.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 6. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell Rowe.
[55.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 9 th .
1767 Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips Newell.
Joseph Nabbs from England last from N. York ; came to Town
last Night and lodged at the blue Anchor.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 10. 1767
Present Jackson Sewall Phillips, Newell, Rowe.
M r . Barrett and several Gentlemen attended & presented a Peti-
tion to the Selectmen, that M r . Nathaniel Oliver might be ap-
pointed Master of the North Grammar School which is to be
considered at a future Meeting.
The Selectmen also received a Letter from Mystick recommend*.
M r . Hill as a Person who kept School there with approbation.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 11. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell Rowe.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/10 p.
bush: and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood.
lb oz dr
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat J Rye Meal must
weigh 2 - 9 -
A 4 d . ditto not above Indian Meal 3 - 7 -
Bisket of a Copper price 4 -
Passed upon M r . Samuel Proctors Province Accounts Amount-
ing to 338-14 7 and 23-9-6 as p. Copy of said Accounts on
file.
M r . Greenleaff one of the Overseers acquainted the Selectmen
that he had sent to the Alms house one Michael Carney, who fell
into a Cistern and is distracted, and cannot tell from whence he
came.
M r . Greenleaf further informs that George Crist, John Henry
Rainghee & Christopher Perver. supposed to have come from
Broad Bay are sick & in necessitous Circumstances, and require
relief.
M r . Adams waited on the Selectmen and acquainted them that
the Butchers which came into Dock Square have refused paying
anything for their Stalls.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 247
[56.] Voted, that the Assessors be acquainted that John
Boreland Esq does business in the Town, and in their Opinion
ought to be taxed & that his Name be added to the last return.
Voted that the following Advertizement be sent Mess". Drapers
for a place in thier Thursdays Papers.
Any Person or Persons inclining to hire the Houses and Land
on both sides the Neck, belonging to the Town of Boston either in
whole or in part, may apply to the Selectmen of said Town.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 12. 1767
M r . John Gibbs in behalf of his Mother Cutler apply'd to the
Selectmen for liberty to open a private Drain near D r . Cutlers
Church in order to repair the same.
Voted, that liberty be accordingly granted, he engageing to make
Ground and Pavement to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
Robert Peacock his Wife and five Children who came from
Braintree, by a fall has disabled himself from supporting his
Family & is now in Circumstances that requires assistance from
the Town.
Boston March 12, 1767.
Gentlemen
This is to acquaint you that one Robert Peacock who has a Wife
and five Children, has by a fall been disabled from supporting his
Family, which is now in such Circumstances as to require assist-
ance from the Town We depend upon your taking immediate
care of this Family as the charge we may be at will be brought
against your Town, as they have been warned to depart this place
according to Law.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
To the Gentlemen the Selectmen of Boston.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 16. 1767.
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock Hancock.
Coll . Jackson, Newell & Rowe a Coram 66 . to illuminate [57.]
Faneuil Hall, and provide for drinking the Kings Health.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 18. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Newell Rowe.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 25. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell, Rowe.
Voted that a Warrant be issued for Town Meeting on Tuesday
next at 10. O'Clock A. M. upon application made by a number
of Inhabitants.
Voted, that Mess". Edes & Gill have the printing of the Notifi-
cation for the ensueing Town Meeting.
Voted that M r . Hancock be desired to order repairs to the Rails
in the Common, and to any thing that may be necessary in the
course of the Year.
M r . Joseph Hammond apply'd to the Selectmen for the place
of Constable of the Dock Watch.
248 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Passed upon M r . Hancocks Province Account am', to 8. 10. 3. in
which M r . Benjamin Austin had an article of 1. 14. 9 as p.
Copy on file.
Passed upon M r . Howes Province Account am 4 , to 9. 3. 4. as
p. Copy of said Account on file.
Passed upon Samuel Hartleys Province Account amounting to
1 6. 9. 8 as by a Copy thereof on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 30. 1767
Present. Jackson. Hancock Phillips, Newell.
M r . Samuel Adams informed that he had received into his Fam-
ily one Prince George a Lad of about ten Years of age belonging
to Braintree.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/10 p.
bushel and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood.
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat J Rye Meal must
weigh - - _ _ 2-9-
A 4 d . ditto not above Indian Meal 3 - 7 -
Bisket of a Copper price - 4 -
referred to Wednesday.
[58.] M r . Lewis Offers 18 lawful for the Towns Land on
the South side of the Neck.
The Selectmen this Day agreed with M r . John Lewis to lay about
three hundred load of Stones and Gravel on the Neck and to spread
the same at two Shillings p. load.
The Selectmen this Day agreed with M r . Samuel Hearsom to
take the Charge of the Hospital at New Boston in the room of
M r . Foye who they have dismist from that House and Service.
M r . Rowe and M r . Hancock a Committee to order Repairs to
the Towns Slip between M r . Foster & M r . Kneelands House, the
same having been lately damaged by the Sea.
March 31 James Butler sent to the Alms house see April
29. 1767 the Entry.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 1. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock Phillips Newell.
The Selectmen having lately Agreed with Joseph Hammon to
take the place of Constable of the Dock Watch, in the room of Val-
intine Sullivan dismissed from that service for not rendering a
faithful Return of the absence of himself & Company The Town
Clerk is directed to give him his Orders accordingly (instead of
directing him to go among the Warehouses on the Long Wharf he
is directed to go among those on the Dock) Copy of Orders filed
Novem r . 12. 1766.
M r . Frankland Master of Engine N. 9. acquainted the Select-
men that the Land in which his Engine House stands is sold, and
desired a spot of Ground may be obtained for said House to be re-
moved to mentioning at the same Time that M r . Newell the
Painter has some Land near Hog Alley which might accommodate
the Town.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 249
The Selectmen have this Day agreed with M r . Enoch Brown for
the Houses & Land on the North side of the Neck late leased to
M r . Wentworth at 40 p. Annum, the Rent to commence the 25
of March last.
M r . Sharp Master of Engine N. 2 apply'd to the Selectmen for
the Premium allowed by the Town for working his Engine first at
the [59.] Fire which lately broke out at M r . Rands Sugar
House North End Voted, that he have a draft for 13/4 this
Draft Day Draft not being yet given in.
The Selectmen have agreed to meet the Abutters on Land near
the Fortyfication on the 10 th . of this Instant 10 'Clock Before
Noon.
Voted, that, Six Assises be given the Clerks of the Market, 8
to the Bakers & 2 to be posted.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 4, 1767
Present Jackson Sewall Ruddock Hancock Newell.
Voted That the Selectmen of Maiden be desired to meet us at
our Chamber to confer on the Affair of M rs . King & M". Perkins,
two paupers, the s d . Selectmen of Maiden suppose belong to
Boston : And M r . Ruddock is desired to notify said Selectmen
accordingly that Tuesday the 14*. Current this We will be ready to
attend them at said place either before noon or After as will best
suit them.
Letters to Ministers &c. requesting a contributions for the suf-
ferers in the late fire are on file.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 8. 1767
Present Mess". Jackson, Sewall, John Ruddock, Phillips, Newell,
Rowe.
Cap 1 . Ruddock was appointed to order such repairs to the North
burial Place, the ensuing Year as he may Judge necessary.
The Selectmen in compliance with the Vote of the Town at their
late Meeting respecting the appointment of a Master for the North
Grammar School, have unanimously made choice of M r . Samuel
Hunt Jun r . of Cambridge to supply that School and the Town
Clerk is directed to acquaint that Gentleman therewith, and that
they would be glad to see him as soon as possible, that he may be
introduced as the Master.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 13. 1767
Present Jackson. Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell, Rowe.
[6O.] Coll . Jackson is appointed by the Selectmen to receive
of the several Deacons of the Churches in the Town such Money
as have been Collected for the Sufferers in the late Fire.
The following Certificate was given M r . Sweetser Viz'.
Boston April 13. 1767.
We the Subscribers Justices of the Peace for the County of
Suffolk & dwelling in the Town of Boston together with the
Selectmen of said Town of Boston having been apply'd to by M r .
John Sweetser for liberty to build an Oven for the baking of Bread
250
CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
for Sale in the House over against the George Tavern on Boston
Neck and owned by the Town of Boston of whose Selectmen the
said Sweetser has hired the same hereby Certify whom it may
concern that the said House appearing to us conveniently situated
for a Bakehouse we have allowed the said Sweetser to build an
Oven and carry on the business of a Baker at said place.
JOSEPH JACKSON
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN HANCOCK
WILLIAM PHILLIPS
TIMOTHT NEWELL
JOHN ROWE
Selectmen
of Boston.
S. WELLS
JOSHUA WINSLOW
RICH D . DANA
FOSTER HUTCHINSON Justices
JOHN HILL of the
JOHN A VERY Peace.
BELCHER NOTES
NATHANIEL BALSTON
JOHN TUDER
This Day the Selectmen agreed with John Sweetser Baker of the
Town of to let him have a Lease of the Bull Pasture so
called, for the terms of Seven Years, to commence the 25. of
March last at 20 p. Annum he giving Bond to the satisfaction
of the Selectmen.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 14, 1767.
A.M. Present Jackson, Ruddock, Phillips Newell
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 14, 1767.
P.M. together with the Justices.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 15. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall Phillips, Newell.
[61.] The Committee appointed to warn M r . Foye to leave the
Province Hospital, Reported that they had accordingly warned him,
on the first Day of April to provide another House immediately.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 16. Present
Jackson Sewall, Hancock, Ruddock, Phillips, Newell, Rowe.
Coll . Hill apply'd to the Selectmen for liberty to erect Posts in
Blind Lane so called, at the North side of said Lane.
M r . Hancock is desired to order repairs to the Fences of the
South burying Ground.
M r . Ruddock is appointed to order repairs to the Wall of the
North burying Ground, and to call upon the Proprieters of Tombs
to do their part according to their agreement.
All the Papers relative to a New Street near Paddys Alley on
File & to be entred of this Date especially return on Plan.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 20. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips Newell.
This Day the Selectmen in a Body visited the North Grammar
School.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1707. 251
[62.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 22 d .
1707 Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell Rud-
dock.
M r . Brown Master of Engine N. attended & proposed
Benjamin White as a proper Person for an Engine Man, and
desired that he might be admitted in his Company.
D r . Roberts attended, and proposed to the Selectmen the erect-
ing two Posts before his Shop Door near the Town House and in
a range with Mr. Griggs's Posts when liberty was accordingly
granted him he conforming himself as is usual in such cases.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 27. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock Phillips.
John Ruddock Esq. one of the Collectors of Taxes for the Year
1763, having produced the Province County & Town Treasurers
Receipts in full for his part of the Tax committed to him to Collect
for that year.
Voted that he have a draft on the Treasurer for the Sum of
Ninety two Pounds fourteen Shillings being his Quarter part of
the Premium allowed by the Town to the Four Collectors for
Collecting the Tax of 1763 & His Bond, d'ld: him by the Town
Clerk.
It is agreed by the Selectmen that M r . Moore shall have the
Carpenters work of the repairs of the Writing School in the Com-
mon and that M r . Pitcher shall have the Glaziers work.
John Ruddock Esq one of the Collectors of the Street Tax for
1761 having produced the Town Treasurers Receit for his part
of the sum committed to him to Collect at that Time.
Voted, that he have a Draft on the Treasurer for the Sum of
Thirty three Pounds, thirteen Shillings & three Pence being his
quarter part of the Premium allowed by the Town to the four
Collectors for Collecting that Tax.
M". Jane Cazneau was approbated as an Inholder in the room
of her late Husband Peace Cazneau deceased, at her. House on
Dock Square.
[63.] Jonathan Payson Esq. one of the Collectors of Taxes
for the Year 1764 having produced the Province & Town
Treasurer Receipts in full for his part of the Tax committed to
him to Collect for that Year (Mem , had no County Tax to
Collect for that year)
Voted, that he have a draft on the Treasurer for the Sum of One
hundred & Nine Pounds eighteen Shillings & d . being his quarter
part of the Premium allowed by the Town to the Four Collectors
for Collecting the Tax of 1 764.
Voted, that the Town Clerk deliver M r . Payson, his Bonds for
the year 1761-1762-1763- & 1764 which was done accordingly.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 29, 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Newell, Phillips.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/10 p.
Bushel and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood
252 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal must ib. O z.
weigh 2. 9.
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal 3. 7.
Bisket of a Copper price 4.
Coll . Jackson M r . Sewall & M r . Phillips appointed a Committee
to view M r . Franklands Engine House and the South Watch
House.
M r . Samuel Proctor Keeper of the Alms house was directed to
receive into the Alms house on the Province Charge one James
Butler a sick & infirm Man, who is not an Inhabitant of any
Town in this Province, nor has he wherewith to subsist himself.
JosEFn JACKSON ) ,
SAMUEL SEWALL {Selectmen.
M r . Sutton Master of Engine N. 7. attended & proposed Richard
Brooks Emmons as a suitable Person for an Engine Man in his
Company.
Voted, that he be admitted as Engine Man accordingly.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing on the next Week in May next [sic] .
[64.] Voted, that M r . Zachery Fowle have the printing of
the Notifications for the ensuing Town Meeting
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 1. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall Hancock Phillips Rowe.
Voted that the ensuing Town Meeting be on Fryday the 8 tb .
Day of May Instf. M r . Daniel Kneeland had the printing of Noti-
fications M r . Fowle being not able to print them M r . Phillips
invited M r . Elliot to pray.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 4, 1767
Present Jackson Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips, Newell,
Rowe.
The Selectmen this Day approved of the Request of M'. James
Thwing to build a Bake House & Oven on his Land between
Water Street and Horn Lane, provided his present Bake House
and Oven be taken down see next Page.
M r . Ruddock Coll . Jackson & M r . Rowe a Comm ee . to carry
the Town Vote last October into execution respecting the preserva-
tions of the Towns interest near the North Battery " and to
order such Repairs to Carriages at the Battery as may be neces-
sary.
M r . Newell a Committee to consult with Royal Tyler Esq
relative to the sending off Benjamin Doucet & Joseph Mazarens
Family, to Cannada.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 6. 1767 Pres-
ent Jackson Sewall Hancock Phillips Ruddock,
M r . Edward Hollyday one of the Collectors of Taxes for the
Year 1765 having produced the Province County & Town Treas-
urers Receits in full for his part of the Tax committed to him to
Collect for that year.
Voted, that he have a draft on the Treasurer for the Sum of
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767.
253
One hundred & two Pounds, One Shilling & 4 d . being his Quarter
part of the Premium allowed -by the Town to the Four Collectors
for Collecting the Tax of 1765 (his Bond for 1765 did. him p.
order )
[65.] M r . John Lewis of Roxbury agreed with the Selectmen
to take the South Side of the Neck which was formerly leased to
Col. Hill and Bull pasture at the Rent of Thirty pounds for the
Current year exclusive of the House that stands on Land near Bull
pasture the Rent of which it is agreed shall be paid to the Town if
it should be let the year to be be'gin from the 25 th . of March
last.
Passed upon D r . Marshalls Province Account for 1766. am , in
the whole to L
To the Hono bl . the Justices of the Peace and Selectmen in and
of the Town of Boston, the Petition of James Thwing of said Bos-
ton Baker
Humbly Sheweth
That he the said James hath a Bakehouse and Oven standing on
his Fathers Land, not convenient to his own dwelling house & as
he has Land sufficient & convenient for a Bake house, near his
dwelling House in Water Street, about thirty or forty Feet from
his present Bake house and Oven, between Water Street and Horn
Lane, taking down and discontinuing his present Bake house &
Oven
JAMES THWING.
We grant the Request
JOSEPH JACKSON
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
JOHN HANCOCK
WILLIAM PHILLIPS
TIMOTHY NEWELL
JOHN ROWE
C/3
a
SAMUEL WELLS
JOSHUA WINSLOW
RICHARD DANA
FOSTER HUTCHINSON
EDMUND QUINCY
JACOB ROYAL
JOHN STEEL
WILLIAM STOOD ARD
BELCHER NOYES
JOSEPH DUDLEY
JOHN HILL
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 13. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Newell.
[66.] Recompence Wadsworth Stimpson apply'd to the Select-
men for liberty to open a Drain from his House at the head of
Long Lane into the Common Shore, at his own expence
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 1767. Pres-
ent
M rs . Bridget Ridgway presented a Petition to the Selectmen
praying that she may be approbated by them to keep Tavern at
her House on Dock Square in the room of her late Husband
Voted, that her Petition be granted.
Liberty was granted M r . Recompence Stimpson to open a Drain
254 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
from his House at the Head of Long Lane into the Common Shore
at his own Expence, provided he immediately made good the
Ground and restored the Pavement to the satisfaction of the
Gentlemen the Selectmen.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 20. 1767.
A. M.
Present Jackson Sewall Ruddock Hancock Phillips Newell
Rowe.
Upon a Motion made for repairing fish Street & several places to
the Northward of the Draw Bridge
Voted that Messrs Ruddock, Hancock & Newel be a Committee
to see all repairs of the Streets to the Northward of the Draw
Bridge, that they find necessary, effected as soon as possible.
Voted That Mess. Sewall Phillips & Rowe be a Committee to
see that all necessary repairs of the pavements to the Southward
be effected as soon as possible.
The Selectmen having taken into Consideration the great Dam-
age done to the Streets of the Town by the bad management of
persons who have been employed inlaying down Drains after they
have been opened Voted that for the future the Selectmen will*
consent to the opening of any Drain but such as the proprietors
shall consent that the Selectmen have the appointment of the per-
son or persons [67.] who are to lay them down.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 20 th . 1767 P. M. Present
Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips, Newel, Rowe.
Agreed with M r . Aaron Rumrell Labourer to take the House
near Bull pasture at Four pounds Lawf Mon y . from this 20 th . Day
of May to the 25 th . Day of March. 1768.
Voted that John Rowe Esq r . be desired to fill up the Slough in
Esex Street near Deacon Eliots Corner with gravel and such stuff
as he finds will make it a firm hard & good way espetially before
the Engine House there scituated.
Voted that Mess. Jackson Sewall & Ruddock be a Committee
to treat with James Bowdoin Esq about some repairs proposed in
Beacon Street before his Mansion House &c.
M r . Treasurer Jeffries came to the Chamber and desired M r .
Adams the Collector's Bonds for 1763 & 1764 and M r . Payson's
d. Bonds 1765. which were accordingly delivered.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 25.1767
Present Jackson, Sewall Hancock, Phillips, Newell, Rowe.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/10 p.
Bushel and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood.
lb. oz. dr.
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread $ "Wheat Rye Meal must weigh 2-9
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal - - 3 - 7 -
Bisket of a Copper price 4 -
M r . Samuel Ruggles one of the Collectors of Taxes for the
* The word " not " ig evidently omitted here. W. II. W.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 255
Year 1765. having produced the Province County and Town
Treasurers Reciets in full for his part of the Tax committed to
him to Collect for that Year.
Voted, that he have a draft on the Treasurer for the Sum of One
hundred and two Pounds one Shilling & 4 bieng his [68.] Quar-
ter part of the Premium allowed by the Town to the Four Col-
lectors for collecting the Tax of 1765.
M r . Ruggles, Bond for 1765 were delivered him by Order of the
Selectmen.
Andrew Oliver Esq. apply'd to the Selectmen for liberty to carry
a Platform three feet wide, and Nine feet in length from the Bridge
on Oliver Dock, over the Water. Liberty was accordingly
granted him provided he engages to remove the same whenever
the Selectmen shall require the same to be done.
Liberty was granted M r . Mays for paving through the Hay
Market at the charge of the Town.
Boston May 25. 1767
M r . Isaac Bird
The Proprietors of Land near the Fortification and the Select-
men in behalf of the Town having agreed to raise and pave the
Street leading thereto, which must require a considerable quantity
of Gravel to ba laid thereon You are desired & impowered to
take an Account of the Loads that shall be brought, and to inspect
the quality and measure thereof that so Justice may be done the
purchasers, for which you are to be allowed a reasonable recom-
pence. By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Mess. Sewall Phillips and Rowe appointed a Committee to give
the necessary directions to M r . Bond relative to the Gravel which
is to be laid on the Street improved by him near the Fortification.
The above Committee are desired to agree with M r . Richards
relative to the Town Land improved by him near the Fortification.
[69.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 3 d .
1767 Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell,
Passed upon M r . Samuel Proctor's Province Accounts amount' 15
to 138-8-J. & 12-8-1- as p. Copys of said Accounts on File
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 5: 1767
Present Jackson Sewall Phillips Newell Rowe.
Abigail Hicks who has been in the Alms House for some years
with Her Child on the province Acco 4 . came to the Chamber and in-
formed the Selectmen that she was now able to maintain herself
& Child wherefore an Order was given to M r . Paul Farmer master
of the Alms House to dismiss Her & her Child and to deliver them
those things to carry away with them which are their property.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 8. 1767 Pres-
ent Jackson Sewall Phillips Newell.
M r . Jackson, & M r . Newell, a Committee to view the Gun
House, and Report the state thereof.
256 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
>P. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house was directed by
Coll: Jackson & M r . Sewall two of the Selectmen to receive into
the Alms house on the Province Account one John Asken a
Stranger who is in suffering Circumstances and has not wherewith
to procure help for a Cure.
Passed upon Cap'. Atwoods Province Account for the passage
of three Persons from the Alms house amounting to 3.. 12 as
p. Copy of said Account on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 10. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall Phillips, Newell.
Boston, June 10. 1767-
M r . Joseph Foye
This is to acquaint you that the [7O.] Selectmen are much sur-
prised to find that you still remain in the Hospital House notwith-
standing you had so early notice of having appointed another Per-
son to the care thereof, and that you must provide yourself an-
other habitation Their determination is to wait upon you no
longer than this Week, when they purpose to come themselves,
and order your Goods & Furniture out of the House
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
M r . Crawford appear'd & pray'd a consideration for the damages
sustaind by a law Suit entred upon by advice of the Selectmen for
the recovery of what was due to him for work on a drain in Milk
Street which M r . Fulton was to receive for him by order & had not
paid him when he was told that this matter would be considered
at their next Meeting
Delivered Mr. Treasurer Jeffries by order of the Selectmen
three Leases of M r . Gideon Gardner for the Land on Boston Neck
Bull Pasture d". Viz*. Lease for Lands on Neck for 1765 for
80 Dittto for 1766 being 60 Lease for Bull Pasture 1763
being 16
M r . Joseph Putnam Master of Engine N u . 4-. apply'd for the
Premium allowed by the Town for bringing his Engine to work
first upon the Fire which lately broke out at the House near
Deacon Barretts
Voted that he have a draft for thirteen Shillings & four Pence
in the last Months Draft which is not yet given in
This Day the Selectmen agreed with M r . William Taylor that he
shall hold the Granery Cellar unto the 24 Decem r . 1767 which will
make two years from the Time he first improved it at the rate of
Six Pounds thirteen Shillings & four Pence p. Annum.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 17. 1767
Present Joseph Jackson, Phillips Ruddock Hancock Newell
Rowe.
Thomas Littlewood ( ?) , from London last from Philadelphia came
y c 11). of April last appeared and asked liberty of the Selectmen to
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 257
open a Shop in this Town adjoining [71.] The Probate Office for
the carrying on the business of a Silk Dyer whereupon Voted,
that he have liberty to open a Shop to carry on his Business
aforesaid.
M r . Asael Plympton appeared, and desires the refusal of a Lott
of Land on the North side of the Neck opposite a Pond near the
Gallows.
Samuel Frankland Master of Engine N. 9. attended, and pro-
posed Ephraim Richards as a proper Person to be taken into his
Company, who was admitted by the Selectmen accordingly
Voted, that M r . John Sweetser be directed to procure two Pick
Axes, & two Whael barrows, and four Shovels, for the use of
those Negros that may be imployed on the High Way, and that
those Tools are to be left in his care, he to be accountable for
them.
Mess". Phillips & Newell a Committee to enquire into the Cir-
cumstances of the purchase of the Hospital at New Boston, & the
power of the Selectmen as to the management and care of the
same.
It is agreed with M r . Gideon Gardner to allow him One hundred
& fifty Pounds Old tenor for the Shop he has built adjoining the
House at Bull Pasture, he not removing the same & provided &
upon Condition, that he pay the whole Money now due from him
to the Town for Rent of the Houses & Laud on the Neck, unto
the Town Treasurer on or before Wednesday next, but if not
settled by that Time, than no allowance to be made for the Build-
ing, but he will be permitted to remove the same.
Voted, that the Visitation of the Schools be attended on Wed-
nesday the first Day of July next
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 24 l . 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock Newell.
The Town Clerk is directed to deliver up to John Ruddock Esq
his Bonds as a Collector for 1761 & 1762 as also the Bonds
of M r . Collector Grant for 1763 & 1764.
M r . Richard Sircomb desires liberty to dig a Well in the Street
near his House, and will put down a Pump & maintain it at his
own charge Coll . Jackson & M r . Newell a Committee to view &
make Report.
[72.] M r . Sewall & M r . Phillips are desired to examine into
y e Circumstances of the Wells in Devonshire Street, and Report as
soon as may be
Voted that the following Gentlemen be invited to accompany
the Selectmen on Wednesday the first Day of July next to visit
the Schools, and that they be Notified to attend at 8. O'Cloek
A. M. at Faneuil Hall.
The Governor
The Hon ble . James Bowdoin M r . Erving
Nath 1 . Sparhawk M r . Flucker
Andrew Oliver M r . Pitta
M r . Hubbard The Representatives
M r . Gray The Overseers of y e Poor
258 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
The Rev* 1 . Joseph Sewall D. D. John Morton Esq r .
Charles Chancey D. D. M r . John Edwards
Mather Byles D. D. M r . Downe Cheever
M r . Samuel Mather M r . Loring
M r . Samuel Checkly M r . John Joy
M r . Ebenezer Pemberton D r . John Sprague
M r . Andrew Elliot M r . Treasurer Jeffries
M r . Samuel Cooper Coll . Henshaw
M r . Samuel Chuckly J r . M r . Edward Payne
M r . Samuel Blair M r . John Brigham
M r . Penuel Bowen Cap*. Greenwood
M r . Simeon Howard Maj r . Newman Grenough
M r . Foxcroft Thomas Grenough
M r . Benjamin Austin M r . Thomas Gray
William Vassal Esq r . Coll . Otis
[73.] M r . Paul Farmer was directed by the Selectmen to
permit Jacob Skweller who is in the Alms House on the Province
Charge to depart thence, he being near well enough to provide for
himself.
M r . Jackson & M r . Newell app d . the 8'. Inst*. to view the Gun
House in the Common Report That it is much out of Repair,
and in order to accommodate the Train, it is necessary an addition
of twenty feet should be made to said Building
Voted that M r . Robert Pierpoint be directed to new sill the Old
Building & give such other Repairs as is necessary as also to
make the addition Reported, as soon as may be.
Boston May 25. 1767
Whereas the Selectmen of the Town of Boston have Agreed to
Pave the High Way leading to the Fortification We the Sub-
scribers Abutters on said High Ways Do Promise and engage to
raise with Gravel to a proper highth and pave against our several
Lotts so as to conform to the Pavement made by the Selectmen
Nine feet in wedth at our own proper charge
HUGH HALL CALEB DAVIS
ROBERT PIERPOINT MYLES MAY
SAMUEL MAY EPHRAIM MAT
JOHN LUCAS BENJAMIN EDDY
ISAAC BIRD EDW D . TUCKERMAN
SAMUEL RICHARDS SAMUEL WATERHOUSB
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 26. 1767 Pres-
ent Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell,
This Day the Selectmen in a body taking with them a Constable
went to the Hospital at New Boston, and finding M r . Foye still
there notwithstanding his being so early and often warned to de-
part, proceeded to remove the Family & Goods, out of the House,
[74.] When they put M r . Hearsom on possession, and appointed
him Keeper of the Hospital in the room of M r . Foye who they had
displaced.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 29. 1 767 Pres-
ent Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Ruddock Newell,
Jurors were drawn
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 259
The Selectmen this Day Agreed with William Camden Sexton
of M r . Greatons Church North End, to allow him three Dollars p.
Annum for winding up the Clock which is to be done by Vote of
the Town
M r . Paul Farmer was directed by M r . Hancock & Newell two of
y e Selectmen to receive into the Alms house, on Province Account
one William Donne ven, a poor inferm Person, who is a Stranger
& not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province neither has he
wherewithall to subsist himself
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 1. 1767 .
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock Phillips Newell
Rowe
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 3 d . 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Phillips, Newell.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing to be held at Faneuil Hall on Monday the 13 th . Ins', at 10.
O'Clock Before Noon.
Mem . M r . Fowle has the printing of the Notification.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/10 p.
Bushel for Wheat and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains and Livelihood.
A 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread f Wheat | Rye Meal must ib oz
weigh -- -- -2-9-
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal - 3 - 7 -
Bisket of a Copper price - 4 -
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 6. 1767
Present Jackson, Hancock, Phillips, Newell,
Voted, that M r . Timothy Thornton have a draft on the Treasury
for Fourteen Pounds lawful Money, in part of what is due to him
[75.] For paving work he is doing for the Town.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 8. 1767
Present Sewall Hancock
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 14 th . 1767
Present Jackson Sewall Ruddock Phillips Newell Rowe.
M r . John Joy made Application to Open his Drain in Leveret
Street & engages to make the Street good again upon which
Liberty was granted him.
Edward Grymes late from Connecticut the 9 th . of July Last fell
from, M r . Griffins Wharf & Received Great Hurt & was Carried to
the House of Matthew White, for to be taken Care off & Nursed
by his Wife the Selectmen for his Trouble & for the Subsistenco
of the S d . Grymes have agreed to Allow them 12 / p. Week pro-
vided the Govern r . and Council agree to it.
M r . Curtis Master of Engine N. appeared & presented
as suitable persons for his -Engine Company in
room of who have resigned ; and they were ac-
cordingly approved of by the Selectmen.
260 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Joshua Kent was approved as a Retailer in the House he has
removed to at New Boston owned by M r . Edward Carnes.
John Bell approved of as a Retailer, in the House he lives in,
Elizabeth Tripe approved as a Retailer in the House she is re-
moved to at the Head of Tylers Ship Yard.
[76.] Ebenezer Lowell approved of as a Retailer at his House
near Mr. Barretts.
Ann Brett approved of as a Retailer in the room of her late hus-
band deceased.
The Selectmen passed upon the List of Persons licensed the last
Year to sell strong drink both as Inholders and Retailers within
this Town, and made return thereon to the Court of Sessions
See Aug'. 12
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 16, 1767
Present. Jackson Sewall Ruddock Hancock, Phillips Newell
Rowe.
The following is a Copy of a Resolve of the General Assembly
relative to the Hospital at New Boston Viz'.
In the House of Representatives June 19. 1767
Whereas a good and convenient House hath been provided at the
Charge of the Province, at the West part of Boston for the reception
of such Persons as shall be visited with contagious sickness, which
was supposed and intended to be put under the Care and regulation
of the Selectmen of the Town of Boston in the same way and man-
ner as the Hospital at Rainsfords Island is by Law under their care
and management, and whereas the Selectmen of said Town have
ever since acted agreable thereunto, which in consequence of their
care under Providence hath at sundry times been the means of pre-
venting the Small Pox spreading in said Town, and thereby of pre-
venting spreading the same into the Country Towns, which would
have been of fatal Consequence, and whereas the power of said
Selectmen relative thereto, hath of late been called in question
Therefore Resolved that the Selectmen of said Town, for the Time
being, be and hereby are vested with the same Power. Right &
Authority, with respect to said Province Hospital, in said West
part of Boston, as by law they are vested with, with respect to
the Hospital on Rainsfords Island, till the further order of this
Court [77.]
Sent up for Concurrence
THOMAS GUSHING Speaker.
In Council 20'. June 1767 Read & Concurred
A. OLIVEU Scy.
Consented to
FRANCIS BERNARD.
A true copy
Att. JN. COTTON D Scy.
It is agreed by the Selectmen to visit the Hospital at Rainsfords
Island on Wednesday next :
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 20 17B7
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell Rowe.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1707. 261
M r . Samuel Adams a late Collector of Taxes appeared and in-
formed the Selectmen that it was impossible for him to give in a
perfect List of his Outstanding Debts at this Time, in order for
a Town Meeting, being called agreeableito a Vote of the town.
Coll . Jackson, M r . Sewall & M r . Phillips & M r . Hancock a
Committee to call for the Money, left by the Will of M r . Brooker
for the Selectmen to distribute among such poor Widows as they
may Judge proper
M r . Farmer was directed to receive into Alms house by M r .
Sewall & Hancock one Richard Barrett a Stranger disordered in
Mind & destitute of the means of subsistance.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 22. 1767
Present Jackson Sewall, Hancock Phillips Newell,
Howe.
Inventory of Sundry Goods in the Hospital at New Boston be-
longing to the Town of Boston Viz'.
29. Blankets 2. ditto Pans
3. Coverlids 2. Bed Pans
3. FeatherBeds 2. pair Iron Dogs
3. Bolsters 2. pair Tongs & Shovels
4. Pillows 4. Old Iron Candlesticks ]
4. Pair Sheets 6. Ordinary Chairs
6. Old Matrasses 2. Tin Dippers
6. Porringers [78.] 2. Iron Skillets
4. Small Plates Cribbs '
3. Spout Cups 1. Warming Pan
2. Close Stools
Boston July 21, 1767
I acknowledge to have received the above Goods for the use of
the Hospital at New Boston, for which I promise to be accounta-
ble to the Gentlemen the Selectmen of Boston.
SAMUEL HASHOM.
A true Copy
Att. WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Mem , the Original is on file.
M r . Sewall & Cap'. Ruddock appointed a Committee to enquire
into the state of Winnisimmet Ferry, and Report what may be
proper to do thereon
The several Sealers of Leather attended, and acquaiuted tha
Selectmen that they had commenced an Action for the recovery of
a quantity of Sole Leather, they had seized as unmerchantable,
the same having been exposed to Sale by M r . Samuel Hughes, and
as it is said was imported from North Carolina and that if the
Selectmen would reimburst them the expence they may be at, in
case they should be cast, they were ready to go on with the
Action.
The Selectmen having considered of the above and apprehending
it to be of great importance to the Town that it should be settled
and known whether Leather imported is liable to inspection.
Voted, that the Sealers in case they go on with the Action &
262 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
should be cast shall have the expences they may be at by means
thereof reimbursted them.
M r . Wheatley apply'd to the Selectmen for liberty to erect a
number of Posts before his Dwelling house, which was granted
him upon condition of his making good the Pavement soon
after.
M r . Abijah Adams Clerk of the Market being ill, and as it is
feared not like to be ever able to discharge that duty the Selectmen
this Day appointed M r . Benjamin Clark to that Office for the pres-
ent and the Town Clerk is directed to give him Orders accord-
ingly-
M r . Ireland who has acted as Constable of the Dock Watch for
some tune, was this Day appointed the Constable [79. J And the
Town Clerk is directed to give him Orders accordingly
Voted, that the following Advertizement be published in the
several News Papers.
The Selectmen, having had general Hints that gaming is carried
on and other Disorders are committed in several public Houses of
this Town : And that there are private and unlicensed Houses of
entertainment the Masters of which presume to sell spirituous
Liquors, entertain Clubs keep a Billiard Table, and allow gam-
ing of all sorts, much to the prejudice of the Youth of the Town
to the Disturbance of many of the Inhabitants, and to the open
Violation of the wholesome Laws of the Province Call upon all
Gentlemen and well disposed Persons, who regard the Civil and
Religious Interest of the Community, and know of any such Dis-
orders, to inform thereof in such manner that the Keepers of pub-
lic Houses and the Masters of sucli Houses of Entertainment as
above described may be dealt with as the Law directs.
The Selectmen also desire the Inhabitants of the Town or
others who know of any breaches of the Law or disorders Com-
mitted by Persons licensed to retail Spirituous Liquors to inform
thereof, that proper measures may be taken to suppress such
Licenses.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 27. 1767
Present, Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell, Howe.
M r . Sampson Salter came to the Selectmens Chamber & pro-
duced Receipts, from the Province, County & Town Treasurers, in
full for the Taxes committed to Him to collect for the year 1765
Voted, That, He have a Draft for His proportion of the Pre-
mium for the year 1765 being 102. 1 : 4
Thomas Marston, a poor Man on the Province Acco 1 . in the
Alms House, having desired to be dismisst, as he apprehended he
could provide for Himself : He had an order to M r . Farmer to
dismiss Him.
D r . Joseph Gardner presented to the Selectmen His account of
Medicine & attendance of the Province poor from June 1766 to
May 25 : 1767. amg to 164.. 7.. after certain deduction had been
made of Moses Godfrey's Bill he not being One of the Province
poor. It was then passd & certified by the Selectmen in the
usual Form.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 263
[8O>] M r . William Greenleaf presented an Account for sup-
plying Sundry poor persons Strangers & not Inhabitants of this
Town. It was accordingly passt & certified in the usual Form
the amo'. thareof was 17.. 6 : 3.
Thomas Williston presented His Acco'. of the Charges of Select-
men going down to visit Rainsford's Island.
It was passt & certified in the usual Form amounted to
5: 14: 8.
Boston Ss : At a a Meeting of the Selectmen Wednesday P. M.
July 29 th . 1867
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell.
The Selectmen of Maiden, Mess". Edward Wait, John Bucknam
& Ebenezer Pratt came to the Chamber for a Settlement of the
affair of two Woman Julia Perkins & Elizabeth King represented
to be poor & chargeable to the Town of Maiden and suggest-
ing they were Inhabitants of Boston consequently to be at the
Charg2 of Boston However they proposed that they would take
One shilling & four pence p. Week for them for Life and quit the
Town of Boston of any further Charge.
It was Voted & agreed by the Selectmen to send them with the
following Letter to the Overseers
Boston July 29. 1767
Gentlemen
The Selectmen of Maiden informed the Selectmen of Boston
that Julia Perkins & Eliz*. King were become chargeable to the
Town of Maiden about the first of Jan y . last, and that they must
look to the Town of Boston to refund the charge they may be put
to for their future maintenance or send them to Boston as the
poor of Boston.
We suspended the Matter for a time for consideration, and are
at last come to a determination that, as they offer to board the
said two Women for One shilling & four pence p. Week during
Life and acquit the Town of further charge it will be for the
interest of the Town to comply with their proposal rather than to
contend in the Law about it.
This comes to recommend the completion of this agreement to
you Gentlemen, whose province it is to take care of & supply the
poor of this Town And we do it the rather as it has been con-
ducted so far with the Advice & Concurrence of some of your
Board We are, with esteem, Gentlemen
Your most obedient
J. JACKSON
S. SEWALL
John Barret Esq r . & the Gentlemen J. HANCOCK
Overseers. W M . PHILLIPS
[81.] M r . Joseph Webb applied to the Selectmen for liberty
to open a Drain in Long Lane where he is now building a House
engaging to repair the Street & repave it to the Satisfaction of the
Selectmen.
Voted that he have Liberty upon the Conditions above express'd.
264 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 5. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell.
M r . Samuel Whitwell apply'd to the Selectmen for liberty to
open the Common Shore in Summer Street in order to carry a
Drain into the same ; whereupon Voted, that liberty be granted
upon Condition that the Ground be made good and the Pavement
restored to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
Voted, that Timothy Thornton have a draft on the Town Treas-
urer, for Twenty Pounds lawful Money, on Account of paving
work he is doing for the Town Mem , the July Draft not being
given in, it was drawn for in the same)
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 7, 1767
Present, Jackson Sewall, Phillips, Newell, Rowe.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5-10 p.
Bushel, and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood
Ib oz dt
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal must
weigh 2-0-
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal - - 3-7-
Bisket of a Copper price ---------- _ 4_
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 7, 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell, Rowe.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'-. 12, 17G7.
[82.] Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips
Newell, Rowe.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 1 . 13. 1767
Present Joseph Jackson, Samuel Sewall, Ruddock Hancock
Phillips Newell Rowe.
The Selectmen passed upon the List of Persons licensed the last
Year to sell strong Drinks, both as Inholders and Retailers within
this Town and made return therein to the Court of Sessions the
last Month And have also at several Meetings considered the
Petition, for Licenses for the Year ensuing, and the following
Persons were approved & recommended Viz'.
Inholders
Joseph Goldthwait At his House in Back Street
Moses Bennet At his House opposite John Tuder Esq r .
Francis Wright Ditto Salutation Ferry
Retailers
Robert Love At his House near D r . Byles's Church
Susannah Griggs Ditto in Long Lane
James Perkins (of Wine only) Ditto in King Street
Joseph Waldron At his Shop in Back Street
Joseph Blake Ditto Borelands Row
Rachel Masters At her House near Griffins Wharf
Thankful Wheeler Ditto opposite M r . Ruf us Greens's
Noah Dogget Ditto near Windmill Point
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 265
Isaac Pierce At his Distill House New Boston
Isaac Cazneati At his House in Cornhill
Thomas Knox Ditto, lately occupied by M r . Atkins
Elizabeth Pittson Ditto in Fore Street
AVilliam Vernon At his Distill House North end
James Thompson At his Shop in Wood Lane
Rebecca Balch At her House in Back Street
Israel Luke At his Shop in Salem Street
Mary Coulter At her House near Winnisimet Ferry
Henry Allyne Ditto near Bulls Wharf
Andrew Johonnot At his Distill house, Long Lane
[83.] The following Persons Petitioned for License & were
disapproved Viz 1 .
Hezekiah Cooley Mary Conell
John Aish Thomas Carnes
Samuel Smith John Gill
Henry Henley William Speekman
Hezekiah Usher Mary Wheeler
Agnus Gorden Onner Russell
William Stone Mary Bullens
Ann Chandler Mary Ready
Henry Trail Mary Salmon
Richard Sylvester John Richardson
Elizabeth Trevoy James Swift
Daniel Calff John Stibbins
Dorothy Turner Mary Kilby
Mary Hall John Belcher
Boston, Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 14, 176'.
Present Joseph Jackson, John Hancock William Phillips Jn.
Rowe.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 19, 1767
Present Jackson Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Rowe.
M r . Joseph Calleuder Jun r acquaints the Selectmen that he has
taken into his House as a Maid Issabella Wicker who came from
Roxbury about five Weeks since.
The Firewards acquaint the Selectmen that the Town Ladders
which are now well repaired, and are placed in different parts of
the Town, to be ready in case of Fire, are often taken from those
places, by Persons who have occasion for them ; which in their
Opinion makes it necessary that an Advertisement should be in-
serted in the News Papers forbidding such a practise
Matthew White presented his Account of the Charge of Board-
ing & Nursing Edward Graham a poor Stranger who fell from
Griffins Wharff, and was sent to said Whites to Nurse & Board at
the Province Expense amounting to 3-12- [84.] Which was
passed accordingly Copy whereof is on file.
Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house was directed to receive
again to be supported at the Province Charge Thomas Marston a
Stranger; who is unable to support himself the order was
signed by Coll r . Jackson & M r . Sewall, two of the Selectmen.
266 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 20. 1767
Present Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips, Sewall, Rowe.
The Selectmen having reconsidered the Petition, of Rich d . Syl-
vester, do approve of his being licensed to keep a Tavern at his
House the sign of the Black & White Horse.
The Selectmen having reconsidered Hezekiah Ushers Petition
for a License to Retail at his House near the Orange Tree do ap-
prove of him as a Retailer.
John White a poor Stranger having apply'd to the Selectmen to
find him a passage to Ireland, Cap'. Silas Atkins, who brought
him from Newfoundland and never entred his Name, with the,
Impost Master was sent for, and attended, when he agreed to
carry him back to Newfoundland & to take care of him untill the
Vessel sailed.
The Selectmen having reconsidered the Petition of Dorothy
Turner, for a License to retail Rum & c . at her House in Tremont
Street do approve of her accordingly.
The Selectmen having reconsidered the Petition of John Stib-
bins for a License to Retail Rum & c . at his House near the Corner
of Cross Street, do approve of him accordingly.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 26. 1767
Present, Jackson, Sewell, Ruddock. Phillips Newell, Rowe.
The following was sent M. Ochterlony in reply to one rec d .
from her on file
Boston August 26. 1767.
Madam
A Letter of this Date from you to the [85.] Selectmen has been
received by which they perceive you have been misinformed or
that you are some how under a mistake wherefore they would
acquaint you that nothing lyes before them which would Justify
their calling a Town Meeting as to Terms we know of none that
they have proposed or consented to On the contrary they well
know there has been no Vote to reconsider the Affair you refer tc
And at present they apprehend there is no altering what has been
already done thereon By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
M". Katharine Ocbterlony.
M r . Newell is desired upon the application of James Gardner to
order the necessary repairs to the Water course running upon the
back of his House, through the Land which he lately purchased
of M r . Jackson
M r . Sewall & M r . Phillips are desired to inspect & order the
necessary repairs to the Street near Fleets Corner, provided the
Abuttors will do their proportion.
M r . Rowe is desired to order the Way near Wendells Store to be
repaired
M r . John Mico Wendell asks liberty to erect a Post near the Cor-
ner of his Ware, when Liberty was given upon the usual Condition.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 31. 1767.
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Newell.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 267
M r . Ruddock apply'd to the Selectmen for the liberty to make
use of the North Latin School house for exercising his Battery
Men which was granted accordingly
Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house was directed by two of
the Selectmen viz'. Coll . Jackson & M r . Sewall to receive into
said house to be supported at the Province Charge Deidree Benway,
his Wife Hannah & their Child Oliver, they being Strangers and
not Inhabitants of any Town in this Province ; nor having where-
withall to support themselves
[86.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 2 d .
1767 Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock,
Newell.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/ p.
Bushel and that Six Pence p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges Pains and Livelihood
lb. oz. dr.
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat J Rye Meal must weigh 2. 9.
4 d . not above % Indian Meal d. 3. 7.
Bisket of a Copper price
The Selectmen having appointed Cap 4 . James Clemmens to be
Clerk of Faneuil Hall Market in the room of M r . Abijah Adams
who is in a declining state and as it is feared not like to appear
abroad again, the following Orders were given said Clemmens,
which bears date the Day on which he entred upon duty viz'.
Boston August 13. 1767
Cap'. James Clemmens
Sir
You being by the Selectmen of Boston chosen to act as Clerk
of Faneuil Hall Market it is our directions That you observe that
the Butchers who hire the Stalls do conform to their Leases. Viz'.
That they bring into the Market all the Hydes Skins and
Tallow of all such Creatures as they kill ; that they keep their
respective Stalls clear, and at the shutting up of the Market at
One O'Clock carry out all the Hydes Skins and Tallow and also all
the Beef that shall be cut up that is less than a Quarter and all
other sorts of Meal of what kind so ever that those Butchete
who occupy the Stalls do not bring into the Market any kind ol"
Poultry other than of their own raising to sell You'l Observe
that every Person who erects a Stall or puts their Panyers or
Carts, within the limits of the Market do pay for the same as
follows Viz'. For every Stand or Stall from the middle West
Door on each side down to the Street Eight Shillings p. Month or
eight Coppers p. Day, for each Stand or Stall on the other parts
of the West end of the Market Six Coppers p. Day
For each Cart with Beef or Sauce or any other Article for Sale
that stands in any other place within the Limmits of the Market
four Coppers p. Day For each pair of Panyers two Coppers
[87.] Coppers (sic) p. Day.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
268 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Mr. Joseph Tyler attended, and by the desire of the Firewards
complained of John Brown the Master of Engine No. G. kept at
New Boston and of Nathaniel Tabb & Joseph Foye, as being
guilty of neglect of duty by not attending their Engines in Time
of Fire, the Masters neglect owing chiefly to his Age & consequent
infinnitys.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep 1 . 9. 17G7
Present Jackson Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock Phillips.
Passed upon M r . Paul Farmers Province Accounts amounting to
1 40 - & 1 - 1 9-7 as p. Copys on file
M r . Burdick Constable of the Town House Watch attended &
proposed John Hyman as a suitable Person for a Watchman,
who was approved of accordingly
The Town Clerk was directed to publish in the several Papers
the following Advertizement
Boston September 9. 17G7
Complaint having been made to the Selectmen by the Gentle-
men the Firewards, that the Ladders belonging to the Town which
have been placed at the most convenient places to be ready in
case of Fire are often taken from thence by Persons who have
occasion for them, whereby the design of procuring those Ladders
is so far frustrated ; these are therefore to caution every one
against taking any of said Ladders from those places for the future
except in case of Fire, as such Trespassers may depend upon being
proceeded with according to Law
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Passed upon William Todds Province Acco 1 . amounting to 28-
7 - 1 as p. Copy of the same on file.
[88.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem r . 16.
1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock Newell.
Passed upon William Homes & Comp y . Province Account
amounting to 6 it being for the passage of 12 poor Persons to
Philadelphia as p. Account on file.
M r . Hancock apply'd by desire of the Cadet Company for the
use of Faneuil Hall, to exercise the Company some Days to come
The Selectmen have Agreed to view the Fortification Gates 1 next
Fryday Morning 10. O Clock
M". Ann Britt presented her petition to the Selectmen for their
approbation of her removal to a House near Elder Parkmans
Mouse in North Street, and retailing Spirituous Liquors there, and
she was approbated accordingly
[Four blank pages here. W. H. W.]
[89.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep 1 . 23 d .
1767 Present Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock Newell Rowe.
The Selectmen taking into Consideration the Vote of the Town
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 269
respecting the Fortification Gates determined, that said Vote
should now be carried into execution.
M r . Daws is desired to draw a Plan of two Pillars &. for the
Fortification at South End, and also to give in an estimate of the
Charge.
The Selectmen having took into Consideration the Vote of the
Town passed last January for sending for a Clock for the Old
Brick Church, the present bieng represented as not worth repair-
ing Voted that a Clock be sent for as soon as possible.
Voted, that M r . Hancock be and he hereby is desired to send to
London as soon as may be for said Clock.
M r . Jenkins Master of Engine N. to be desired to attend at the
Selectmens Chamber next Monday Afternoon.
M r . Williston is directed to desire M r . Brown the Master of
Engine at New Boston to attend at the Selectmens Chamber next
Monday Afternoon.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem r . 28. 1767
Present. Mess". Sewall, Ruddock Hancock Phillips,
Newell, Rowe.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/ p.
Bushel, and that Six Pence p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges, Pain, and Livelihood
A 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal must n>. O z. dr.
weigh . . 2. 8.
A 4 d . Ditto, not above Indian Meal must weigh . . 3. 7.
Bisket of a Copper price . . . . . . 4. 12
[9O.J M r . Jonathan Brown Master of Engine N. 6. appeared
and assigned his place as Master of said Engine.
The several persons who have been chose Collectors of Taxes
for the ensuing Year, appear'd when the Selectmen acquainted
them that the Assessors had prepared the Tax Books, and were
ready to deliver them the same as soon as they had qualified
themselves as the Law directs, and therefore desired them to de-
clare whether they were ready to accept the Books upon the terms
mentioned in a late Town Vote respecting Collectors.
The several Collectors having considered on what the Selectmen
had offered, declared each one for himself, that they could not
accept the trust on those terms, but were read}' to serve the town
at the same rate & conditions they had done for two Years past.
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep'. 30. 1767
Present Mess. Sewall, Ruddock, Newell, Rowe.
M r . Jenkins Master of Engine N. 3. appeared, and informed the
Selectmen that his Engine was brought to work first upon the Fire
which lately broke out at M r . Caldwells Shop, and therefore
pray'd the Premium granted by the Town may be allowed his
Company whereupon
Voted, that the Premium of 13 / be allow'd them accordingly,
a draft now to be given.
M r . Jenkins Master of Engine N 3. together with the Firewards
having represented to the Selectmen, that said Engine was so
270 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
much out of Repair, as to render her incapable of service at
Fires M r . David Wheeler was desired to inspect the same, who
Reports, that it is his Opinion, that it would not be for the
Interest of the Town to repair said Engine.
M r . David Wheeler was desired by the Selectmen to give in to
them an Estimate of the Charge of a new Engine, that the same
may be laid before the Town next Town Meeting.
M r . Holyoke Master of Writing School in Queen Street having
represented that his Stove is out of repair he was [91.] Desired to
speak to Cap 1 . Dows to repair the same and to get M r . Ruggles to
mend the Windows of the School.
M r . Jonathan Tarbox presented his Petition to the Selectmen
that he may be approbated to retail Spirituous Liquors at his
House in Salem Street near D r . Cutlers Church who was accord-
ingly approbated by them.
M rs . Mary Marshall presented her Petition to the Selectmen
praying that they would approbate her as a Retailer of Spirituous
Liquors at her House opposite the Governors ; and she was appro-
bated accordingly.
M r . Sewall M r . Ruddock & M r . Hancock appointed a Committee
to represent to the Judge of Probates the present Circumstances
of Thomas Stones, who sometime since lived at Lovels Island, and
was in December 1761. returned to said Judge as a Person Non
Compos.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Oct r . 5. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe.
The Hon ble . James Pitt Esq r . apply'd to the Selectmen for their
Liberty to open y e common Shore in Cambridge Street, which is
now stopt and out of repair ; when he was desired to Notify the
Concerned in said Drain that they might have an opportunity to
enter their objection if any they have before Liberty is granted.
Samuel Hemmenway appeared and informed the Selectmen that
he had taken into his Family a Son of one Hodges of Little Cam-
bridge, who is of the Age of Five Years.
M r . Gowen Brown appeared, and agreed with the Selectmen to
rectify the Hand of the Dyal of the Clock at the Brick Church,
and to clean said Clock, for Forty Shillings lawful Money
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue out a Warrant for a Town
Meeting on Fryday next being the 9 th . Ins', at 10. O'Clock Before
Noon.
[92.] Voted, that Mess. Kneeland and Adams have the
printing of the Notifications for the Town Meeting on Fryday
next.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 7. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Rowe.
Passed upon M r . Robert Pierpoints Province Account amount-
ing to Six Pounds six Shillings, as being for the passage of
Dennis Dunnoven to Ireland, as p. Copy of Account on file.
The Company of Engine N. 6. kept at New Boston appeared,
and informed the Selectmen that it would be very agreeable to
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 271
them to have M r . Josiah Gains appointed Master in the room of
M r . Jonathan Brown who has resigned whereupon Voted,
that the said Josiah Gains be and he hereby is appointed Master
of said Engine, and the Town Clerk is directed to furnish him
with Orders for his Government as soon as may be.
M r . Josiah Gains Master of Engine N. 6 attended and pre-
sented Mess". Ebenezer Pillsbury and M r . George Newell as suit-
able Persons to supply the places of Mess". Tabb & Foye who
have been dismiss'd from the Comp'y whereupon Voted, that
the said Newell and Pillsbury be and hereby are accepted as
Engine Men accordingly.
M r . William Hunt attended, when he was desired by the Select-
men to order repairs to the Mill Bridge.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 14. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Newell,
Rowe.
M r . .Sampson Salter appeared and proposed Mess. John Salter
and Daniel Rea as his Bondsmen for the faithful discharge of his
Duty as a Collector.
Voted that they be accepted accordingly and the Town Clerk
is directed to prepare the Bonds
[93.] M r . Abraham Savage appeared, and proposed Mess".
Daniel Malcomb & Christopher Clark, as his Bondsmen for the
faithful discharge of his Duty as a Collector of Taxes Voted that
they be accepted accordingly and the Town Clerk is directed
to prepare the Bonds.
Passed upon John Hancock Esq r . Province Account amounting
to Twinty two Pounds three Shillings and two Pence lawful
Money, as p. Copy of his Account on file.
M r . Samuel Ruggles Jun r . appeared, and proposed Mess.
Samuel Ruggles, & Caleb Davis as his Bondsmen, for the faithful
discharge of his Duty as a Collector of Taxes which were
accepted by the Selectmen.
M". Elizabeth Trevoy appeared, and pray'd the Selectmen for
their approbation of her as a Retailer of Spirituous Liquors at her
House on M r . Lorings Wharff under M r . William Vernon Distiller
was approved accordingly
The Selectmen in pursuance of a Vote passed at a Town Meet-
ing the 9'. of October Instant," impoweriug them either to repair
Engine N. 3. or to procure a new one in its room, as they should
Judge most for the Interest of the Town ; have this Day agreed
with M r . David Wheeler to Build and provide another Engine of
the same Dimensions as the Charlestown Engine, to be at least five
Inches in the clear of the Chambers, and to be in every respect
compleated as is the Charlestown Engine, for which he is to have a
draft on the Town Treasurer for Fifty seven Pounds six Shillings
& 8 d . lawful Money.
John Ruddock Esq r . signified to the Selectmen that he was
ready to take the Old Engine N. 3. and allow whatever it should
be appraised at, which Engine he proposed to keep on his Estate
at the North End, and to Man her out of his Battry Company.
272 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
M r . David Wheeler having by direction of the Selectmen vew'd
Engine N. 3. and reported that he Judged the same to be worth
Twenty Pound lawful Money.
Voted, that John Ruddock Esq r . have said Engine at the ap-
praised value, the same to be delivered him in as good order as
she is now in, with all Oppertenances, so soon as the New Engine
shall be finished.
[94.] M r . Hancock Newell & Rowe appointed a Committee
to view a Shop erecting at the Head of the Long Wharff, Infor-
mation being given in that the Street was incroached upon by s d .
Building
The above Committee having viewed said Building Report that
they found said Building had encroached upon the Street, and
that they had directed M r . Benjamin Lor ing the Owner to remove
the same immediately
M r . Hancock having obligingly offered to pay M r . Clemmans
Clerk of the Market Five Pounds p. Month as his Salary provided
he had a draft for the same quarterly it was accordingly agreed
by the Selectmen
M r Robert Stone having apply'd to the Selectmen for their Li-
cense to keep a Tavern at thier House in King Street lately im-
proved by M r . Blodget whereupon
Voted, that he be not approbated as a Inholder.
M r . Jeremiah Russel one of the Proprietors of the Drain or Com-
mon Shore in Milk Street running thro Water Street untill it
emptys itself in the Dock, apply d to the Selectmen for liberty to
repair a breach made in said Drain opposite M r . Phillips's Ware-
house, when he was directed to notify all the Proprietors of said
Drain of this application that they may enter any objections as
also to give in a List of the Names of said Propi-ietors
M r . Edward Hollyday proposes M r . John Winslow and M r .
Henry Allyne as his Bondsmen for the faithful discharge of his
Duty as a Collector of Taxes, the present Year.
Voted, that they be accepted accordingly & the Town Clerk is
directed to prepare the Bonds.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 2 1 1 , 1767
Present Messr. Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock Phillips
Newell, Rowe.
M r . Newell & Rowe a Committee to measure the new Pavement
leading to the Fortification, done by M r . Thornton
Voted, that the Vote passed at the last Meeting which [95.]
Approved of M r . Henry Allyne as a Bondsman for M r . Hollyday
the Collector, be reconsidered so far as to disallow of his being? a
Bondsman, and M r . Hollyday is required to get another Bondsman
Cap 1 . Wheeler of Engine N. 16 presented Nathaniel Wheeler
as a suitable Person for an Engine Man in his Compy. in the room
of John Maclain who has left it ; and he was accordingly approved
of by the Selectmen
Voted, that M r . Savage & M r . Salter, have a Certificate to the
Assessors that they have given Bonds and taken the Oaths as Col-
lector in order for their receiving their Tax Books.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 273
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 22 d , 1767
Present Jackson, John Ruddock, Hancock, Samuel Sewall. Newell
Rowe.
The Petition of a Number of the Inhabitants praying that a
Town Meeting may be immediately called was considered by the
Selectmen whereupon.
Voted that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meeting
Wednesday next 10. O'Clock Before Noon being the 28. of
October Ins'
Mess". Edes and Gill to have the Printing of the Notifications.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 26. 1767
Present Sewall, Phillips, Newell.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/ p.
bushel and that Six Pence p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges Pains & Livelihood.
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal must
weigh 2 - 8 -
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal must weigh 3 - 7 -
Bisket of a Copper price - 4 - 12
[96.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 30,
1767 Present Sewall Ruddock, Newell Rowe,
Voted, that M r . Heath have a draft for Forty Pounds agreeable
to the Town Vote.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 2 d . 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell.
M r . Phillips appointed to repair the damage made on the Road
against his Warehouse, by means of a breach in the Common Shore.
M r . Sewall appointed to give directions relative to the printing,
the Vote of the Town relative to inumerated Goods
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 4, 1767 Pres-
ent Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Newell, Rowe.
The form of a Letter to the Selectmen of the several Towns
was agreed upon as on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen November 5. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall. Phillips, Newell,
The following Orders were given M r . Gains Master of Engine N.
6. as p. Copy on file.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 6. 1767
Present Mess". Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock Hancock, Phillips,
Newell, Rowe.
Complaint having been made to the Selectmen that a Servant
Girl of M r . Prey had been ill treated, Several Persons were sent
for & examined, when it appeared that there was too much truth in
the information M r . Pray consented to give up the Indentures,
which was done accordingly the Girls Name is Elizabeth Mom-
per came from Newfoundland.
274 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 55.
M r . Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse the said
Moraper who is a Stranger & has no one to care for her the Order
was sign'd by M r . Sewall & Hancock & M r Whitwell an overseer
[97.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 17'.
1767 Present Jackson Sewall Hancock Phillips Newell
Howe.
Cap*. Marshall of the Ship Boston Packet who arrived at Nan-
tasket this Day from L6ndon gives this information that he left
the Downs, the 22' 1 . of September last, and on the 29'. discovered
Joseph Jeffers had the Small Pox, & on the 7'. of October died,
the 21. of said October Robert Page broke out, and is now well
that 3 Sailors on board have not had the Small Pox, likewise a
Lady and Young Child the Persons taken as soon as discovered
were removed to the fore part of the Ship between Decks, and
those who had not had it were removed to the After part of the
Ship
Boston Novem r . 7. 1767.
M r . Samuel Hartley
The Ship Boston Packet Cap*. Marshall who is arrived from
London at Rainsfords Island with the Small Pox, is to remain till
our further Orders those Persons who have not had the Small
Pox but are liable you may take to the Hospital, the Person who
has had it you must receive into the well Mouse You must see
the Vessel well smoked & cleansed as also everything between
Decks liable to infection the Letters must be well smoked &
then sent up & when Cap*. Marshall has a fresh shift of Clothes
he may come to Town being first smoked, but no other Persons to
be suffered to go out of the Vessel or to come on board, nor no
Letters to be wrote from the Vessel without your knowledge
P.S. The Man who has JOSEPH JACKSON
had the Small Pox must SAMUEL SEWALL , ,
be smoked & have a shift JOHN HANCOCK
of Clothes before he goes WILLIAM PHILLIPS
into the Wellhouse, you TIMOTHY NEWELL'
must strictly adhere to JOHN ROWE
the above Orders.
of
Boston
[98.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem r .
9 th . 1767. A. M. Present Mess". Jackson, Sewall, Hancock,
Phillips, Newell, Rowe.
M r . Hancock brought Cap'. Marshall Mas r . of the Ship Boston
Packett to the Select Men, to receive their Directions, in Conse-
quence of w * 1 . the following Letter was wrote to M r . Hartley,
Keeper of the Hospitall Island respect'g the Ship
Boston Nov r . 9. 1767
M r . Samuel Hartley
As the Ship Boston Packett Cap'. Marshall is now at your Island
with the Small Pox, And as there are no goods between Decks,
we imagine she is not very infectious, however we strictly order
you to See all the Bedding, Beds, & every thing between Decks
liable to Infection, Carried on Shore, & put into the Store, &
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 275
sufficiently Air'd, & and when you have Taken the Things from
between Decks, & Brought the Powder & Deliver'd it into the
Boston Magazine, you are then to Smoak the Ship & thoroughly
Wash her, & in all Respects to See everything Cleansed & when
you Judge she is fit to Come up to Town you will acquaint us that
we may apply to the Gov r . for Leave to pass the Castle Those
Persons who have not had Small Pox must Remain on the Island
& not come up in the Ship but wait our further order ; & those
persons who have had it must be sufficiently Shifted before they
Come up in the Ship, the Person who is but Just recovered from
the Small Pox, must not be suffered to come up to Town untill our
further Orders
JOSEPH JACKSON ")
JOHN HANCOCK | Selectmen
WILLIAM PHILLIPS } of
TIMOTHY NEWELL I Boston
JOHN ROWE
The Indentures of M r . Prays Girl which he delivered up by con-
sent were taken by M r . Hancock.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 9. 1767 P. M.
[99.] Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Newell.
Boston Novem r 9. 1767
M r . Samuel Hartley,
His Excellency Governor Bernard having apply 'd to us that
Cap'. Spry who came Passenger in Cap 1 . Marshall, may be per-
mitted to come up to Town, we consent upon condition that you
see him well smoked and cleansed, and also furnished with a fresh
Suit of Clothes He must not be permitted to bring auy thing up
with him untill our further Orders Cap'. Sprys Wife & Children
must be kept at the Hospital till you hear further from us as they
are liable to have the Distemper Cap'. Sprys Baggage &. must
be taken on the Island & well smoked & aird & not suffered to be
taken off without our perrnition
JOSEPH JACKSON ""i
SAMUEL SEWALL 1
JOHN HANCOCK [
TIMOTHY NEWELL J
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem r . 11, 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips, Newell,
Rowe.
M r . Hartley Keeper of the Hospital appear'd & informed the
Selectmen that he had strictly complyed with their Orders respect-
ing the cleansing and smoaking Cap'. Marshals Ship, and that it
was his opinion that she may be permitted to come up to Town
without endangering the health of the Inhabitants whereupon
Voted that the Ship be permitted to come up, and that the fol-
lowing Letter be sent M r . Hartley & a Certificate to the Governor.
Boston November 11. 1767
M r . Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to the Selectmen that you have strictly
276 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
comply'd with the Orders given you respecting the cleansing and
smoking Cap'. Marshalls Ship and that it is your Opinion she
may be permitted to come up to Town without endangering the
health of the Inhabitants Our Orders are that you suffer the
Ship to leave the Island, taking care that no one continues on
board that has not had the Small Pox, nor any thing [1OO.]
Liable to retain infection, that you carefully cleanse and smoke
the things taken on Shore, and in all respects follow the directions
before given you respecting the same the People who came up
in the Ship as well as the Vessel must be well smoked
JOSEPH JACKSOX
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK
JOHN HANCOCK
Selectmen
of
WILLIAM PHILLIPS Boston
TIMOTHY NEWELL
JOHN HOWE J
May it please your Excellency
The Ship Boston Packet Cap 1 . Marshall from London, stopt at
Rainsfords Island on account of the Small Pox, having been suffi-
ciently smoked & cleansed we are of Opinion said Vessel may be
permitted to come up to Town with out endangering the health of
the Inhabitants if your Excellency think proper We are
Your ExcelLencys Most Obed'. Hum Sv ts .
JOSEPH JACKSON ")
SAMUEL SEWALL
JOHN RUDDOCK Selectmen
JOHN HANCOCK j> of
WILLIAM PHILLIPS Boston.
TIMOTHY NEWELL
JOHN ROWE j
November 11. 1767
His Excellency Governor Bernard
Passed upon M r . Samuel Hartleys Province Account amount*
to 6 16 , as p. Copy of his Acco'. on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 11. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips, Newell,
Rowe.
[1O1.] M r . John Bartlet appeared and pray'd leave to break
Ground in order to carry a Drain from his House near the Sign of
the Lamb, into the Common Shore.
Liberty was accordingly granted provided the Ground and Pave-
ment is made good to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
M r . Putnam Master of Engine N. petitions for the Premium,
allowed by the Town for bringing his Engine to work first at the
Fire which lately broke out at M r . Goldthwaits Barn.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 18. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall Hancock, Phillips, Newell,
Rowe.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 277
M r . Russel delivered up the Keys of his Store to the Selectmen
on the 16'. Instant
M r . Samuel Hartley Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island,
attended and Reports That the Clothing belonging to Cap'.
Marshalls Ship are sufficiently smokt and aird whereupon
Voted, that liberty be granted for said Clothes to be taken off
the Island, & that Orders be given accordingly
M r . Hancock & Phillips appointed a Committee to direct in the
Erecting a Beacon on Beacon Hill so called in the place of the one
thrown down by the Wind, which proves too rotten to serve again
The Selectmen having considered the offer made by M r . Hughes
of dropping the Action with the Sealers of Leather, for some
Carolina Leather they siezed do desire M r . Sewall & Rowe the
Committee to treat with him, to agree with his proposal to drop
the Suit, deliver him the Leather, and leave it with two Gentlemen
to determine what shall be paid for damages
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 25. 1767.
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell.
[1O2.] Voted, that the Committee appointed to order a
Beacon to be erected on Beacon Hill, be desired to procure Points
to be affixed.
M r . Samuel Hartley Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords
Island attended & Reports That the People & Goods which
came out of Cap 4 . Marshal are now sufficiently smoked and air'd,
and may be permitted to be carried off with safety to the Inhabi-
tants whereupon the following was given M r . Hartley.
Boston Nov r . 25. 1767.
M r . Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us that the People and Goods which
came out of Cap'. Marshall Ship are sufficiently smoked & aired,
and may come up to Town with safety to the Inhabitants, you
being first satisfied as to the Charges
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
The Selectmen have agreed to visit the Almshouse on Fryday
next in order to enquire into the Circumstances of the Province
Poor, and whether any may be sent away to make room for such
other Persons, as may need immediate relief from the Province.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 27. 1767
Present Jackson Sewall, Hancock Phillips Newell Rowe
The Selectmen agreed to accept the Bond, which M r . Hollyday
a Collector of Taxes, has already given for his faithful conduct &
behavior in the Office the present Year.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem r . 30. 1767.
Present Jackson, Sewall Hancock, Phillips Newell.
M r . Joseph Henderson, appeared & proposed to the Selectmen
that he may be permitted to carry a drain from his House in Win-
ter Street Lane to the Common Shore Liberty is accordingly
granted, provided [1O3.] the Ground is made good and Pavement
restored to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
278 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at.6/ p.
Bushel, and that G d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood.
lb
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal must weigh 2.8.
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal must weigh 3. 7
Bisket of a Copper price
Royal Tyler Esq r . handed into the Selectmen a Certificate that
Michael Deagle & Wife French Neutrals were suffering her hus-
band not having been Assigned to any Town Certificate on
File.
Voted, that M r . John Joy have a draft for 45. 13. 6 lawful
Money being the Towns part of the Charge of paving Leaveret
Street as p. Vote of the Town.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 2d, 1767
Present Jackson Sewall, Phillips Rowe
Voted, that Joseph Putnam & Company have a draft for thir-
teen Shillings & four Pence being the Premium allowed by the
Town for playing first with his Engine on M r . Goldthwaits Barn
lately consumed by fire (drawn for Novem r . draft)
Passed M r . Joseph Newells Province Account amounting to
2. 15. 2 as p. Acco'. on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 9. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock Newell Rowe.
Cap'. Sharp of Engine N. 2. applyd to the Selectmen for the
Premium allowed by the Town for playing first with his Engine at
the Fire which lately broke out at M r . Edes Bake House North
End
[1O4.] Voted, that M r . Sharp & Company have a draft
for 13/4 as a Premium for bringing their Engine to first at
the Fire at M r . Edes, Bakehouse North End *
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 16, 1767
Present Mess : Jackson, Sewall Hancock Phillips Newell,
Rowe.
M r . Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Alrashouse to
be supported at the charge of the Province one Anthony Coffin he
being a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Prov-
ince nor having wherewithall to support himself Order was
signed by Mess : Jackson & Sewall Selectmen & M r . William
Greanleaff Overseer (Mern a . M r . Love says he warned said
Coffin out of Town, last Winter)
A Committee of the Firewards waited upon the Selectmen, to
complain of M r . Thomas Reed Master of Engine N. for having
contemptuously refused to obey the directions of M r . John Mico
Wendell at a late Fire, and also of the behavior of some others in
playing their Engines upon one another at some late Fires whereby
many that were attending their duty were needlessly wet & dis-
commoded
*This entry is thus duplicated in the original. W. H. W.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1767. 279
M r . David Wheeler Master of Engine N. entretl a Complaint
against Mess". Bennet & Mayes, two of his Engine Company,
for making such uneasiness in the Company as had made the
greater part of the same desirous that the Select men would dis-
miss them.
Upon a motion made, the Selectmen considered whether M r .
David Wheeler was a Proper Person, to continue the Master of
said Engine whereupon
Voted unanimously, that it is the opinion of the Selectmen
that said Wheeler having in the Providence of God lost one
of his Legs, is not a suitable Person to continue in that Com-
mand.
The Tanners appeared and informed the Selectmen that the
Butchers withheld the Hydes of the Creatures brought [1O5.] Into
the Market, contrary to their Agreement whereupon M r . Willis-
ton was directed to order the Clerk of the Market to attend at
Fryday Morning 10. O Clock
M r . Williston was directed to inform the Masters of the Engines
to attend at the Selectmens Chambers Wednesday next
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 18. 1767
Present. Jackson, Sewall Hancock Phillips, Newell
Upon the complaint of the Tanners the Butchers having Stalls
in Faneuil Hall Market, were sent for, when they assured the Se-
lectmen that they would make good their engagements respecting
supplying the Farmers with raw Hydes
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 23 d . 1767
Present, Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Newell Rowe.
The Captains of several of the Engines attended according to
order, when the Selectmen acquainted them with the complaint en-
tred respecting the behavior of some of the Enginemen in playing
upon one another at some late Fires, to the annoyance of man} 7 at-
tending the Fires, when they assured the Selectmen, that they
would propose a Meeting of the several Masters to consult what
methods are last to be taken to preserve harmony & good behavior,
and that if any of their People should hereafter be guilty of ill
behavior or breach of orders, they will return the Names of such
Persons that they may be dismis'd said Masters were desired to
enjoin upon those in their several Companys who have not Caps,
that they procure them immediately, in order for their being dis-
tinguished from others at any Fires which may happen
At a Constables Meeting this Day, Jurymen were chose for
January Courts as entred in Jury Books.
[1.O6.] M r . Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the
Alms house to be supported there at the Province expence one
John Henry Riuwinger, who is not an Inhabitant of any Town in
this Province, nor has he wherwithall to support himself the
Order was signed by M r . Sewall Newell & Rowe Selectmen.
Mem , to write the Selectmen of Braintree that Spear &
is in suffering Circumstances & must be provided for unless soon
sent for immediately
280 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 28. 1767
Present Mess". Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips Newell,
Howe.
Cap'. John Ballard of Engine N. 1. appear'd & presented Fran-
cis Marshall, Kzekiel Walker, & Benjamin dishing, as suitable
Persons for Euginemen in the room of Timothy Brown, George
Rumby & John Ballard Jnn r . who were accepted accordingly
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/ p.
Bushel, and that G d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz
lb OZ
A 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal must weigh 2-8-
A 4 d . Ditto not above | Indian Meal- d. 3-7-
Bisket of a Copper price ----------- 4-12
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 25. 1767
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock Phillips Newell
M r . Benjamin Jcffry Father of Joseph Jeffry a Seaman on
board the Boston Packet Cap'. John Marshall came before the
Selectmen and demanded the Clothes and Effects of the said
Joseph, having administred on the Estate of the said Joseph who
died on board the said Vessel during her passage from London of
the Small Pox which Vessel being sent down to Rainsfords Island
to perform quarantine ; the said Joseph Clothes & c . were delivered
to M r . Samuel Hartley keeper of the Hospital there
[ IO7.] Voted, that he said Benjamin have orders to M r . Hart-
ley to deliver said Cloths & c . he paying the said Hartly necessary
Charges
The following Order was accordingly given
Boston Decem r . 25 th . 1767
M r . Samuel Hartley
If the Clothes & c . belonging to M r . Joseph Jeffry a Seaman who
died on board the Ship Boston Packet John Marshall Commander
and were lodged with you are sufficiently aired and cleansed you
have our orders to deliver them to M r . B. Jeffry Father of the
deceased he satisfying you for what trouble you have been at
JOSEPH JACKSON "j
SAMUEL SEWALL I Selectmen
JOHN HANCOCK of
WILLIAM PHILLIPS j Boston
TIMOTHY NEWELL j
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 30. 1767
Present Jackson Sewall, Phillips, Newell,
Cap 1 . Josiah Gains of Engine N. 6. presented M r . Gorham
Flagg as a suitable Person for his Engine Company who was
approved of accordingly by the Selectmen
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan 7 . 6. 1768
Present Jackson, Sewall Phillips, Newell,
M r . Jackson & M r . Sewall a Committee to call upon the Execu-
tors of M r . Brookers Will, to make a Settlement with the Judge
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 281
of Probate that it may be known what is coming to the Town out
of the Estate which is left to the disposal of the Selectmen.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 8. 1768
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell,
The Committee appointed the 28 h . of October last to consider
[1O8.] Of some Measures for Employing the Poor of the Town of
Boston by roving [stc] the Linen Manufacture & in such other
Ways as shall be thought most beneficial having informed the Select-
men that they were ready to Report
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue out a Warrant for a Meeting
of the Inhabitants on Wednesday the 13 th . of January Instant at
10'0'Clock Before Noon
Ordered, that Mess Fleets have the printing of the Notifications
for the ensuing Town Meeting
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 13. 1768
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell.
Ordered that M r . Elijah Wadsworth of Milton, have delivered
him up his Obligation for a good young Bull in the room of one he
received from the Selectmen before, having returned one to the
Satisfaction of the Hay ward.
The following letter was sent the Selectmen of Hull on the yes-
terday Viz'.
Gentlemen
We send you by the Bearer M r . Samuel Hartley a Woman be-
longing to your Town, by Name as she says Jane Lackay, who we
have regularly warned out of this Town, she being now in desti-
tute circumstances and with Child. We thought it most prudent
to send her to you as the expence of keeping her here would be
much more for you to pay than under your immediate direction.
We therefore desire you to receive her in which you will much
oblige
Your Humble Servants ^ a
JOSEPH JACKSON | 2
SAM. SEWALL f ? a
TIMOTHY NEWELL j -2 <M
JOHN ROWE J cc
[1O9.] Cap*. Joseph Gains of Engine N. 6 apply 'd to the Se-
lectmen for the Premium of 13/4 allowed by the Town to that
Company for bringing their Engine to play first on the Fire which
lately broke out at M". Kneelands house in Kneelands Lane so
called
Voted that it be granted him accordingly
Passed upon Augustus Hails Province Acco 1 . in which an Ac-
count of Thorn 8 . Hodson is included, amounting to 3. 18. 4d. as
p. Copy on File
Mr. Burbeck who carves the Capitals for Faneuil Hall was sent
for, when he engaged to get the Carved Work finished and put up
before the latter end of next Month he was at the same time
told that he should have his pay out of the Mony raised by the
present Lottery
282 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan*. 20. 1708
Present Mess". Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 25. 1768
Present Mess. Jackson, Sewall Phillips,
Joseph Gardner Esq r . apply 'd to the Selectmen in behalf of his
Son in Law M r . Andrews for the hire of the Towns Warehouse
opposite the Golden Ball
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 27, 1768
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Rowe
[11O.] Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at
6/ p. Bushel and that 6 d . Pence p. Bushel be allowed to the
Bakers for their Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed
as follows Viz*.
lb oz dr
A4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal must weigh, 2-8-
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal d. 3-7-
Bisket of a Copper price ----------- -4-12
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 3 d . 1768
Present Jackson, Sewall Phillips, Newell Rowe
M r . Ireland Constable of the Dock Watch presented John Fisher
as a suitable Person for a Watchman in the room of William Bar-
ret who has resign'd upon Account of differences in said Watch.
Passed upon M r . Samuel Hartleys Province Account am g . to
13. 12. 7. as p. Copy on file
M r . James Wells presented a Petition for a License to sell Rum
& c . by retail at his Distill House near the Mill Pond, and was
approbated accordingly
M r . Townsend Constable of North Watch presented William
Wallace as suitable Person for a Watchman in the room of Charles
Gilkey who is sick
Whereas Persons not Inhabitants of the Town of Boston who
have carried on considerable Business in the Town, and who have
been returned to the Assessors by the Selectmen as proper Sub-
jects to be rated according to Law provided in that case, have
refused to pay their Rates so assessed on them, the Selectmen
came to this resolve that the Assessors be directed to take the
Steps of the Law to compel them thereto
[111.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 10.
1768 Present Jackson, Sewall Phillips, Rowe
Betty Peter a Widow Woman who came into this town from Broad
Bay about 14 Years ago, appeared and informed the Selectmen
that her Circumstances are such as to require some assistance
from the public
Major Payson having produced the Province County & Town
Treasurers Receipts for the Taxes committed to him to Collect for
the Year 1765
Voted, that he have a draft on the Town Treasury the next
Draft Day for one fourth part of the Premium allowed by the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 283
Town for collecting the Taxes of the Taxes of the Year 1765
being One hundred & two pounds one Shilling and four Pence d
The Town Clerk was directed to deliver up M r . Collector Pay-
sons Bonds for the Years 1764 & 1765
M r . Torrey apply'd to the Selectmen for their influence that the
Law relative to Millers which has expired, may be revived, and
the the Law relative to Bakers Bread
Voted, that the following Advertizement be sent to the Thurs-
days Paper
Whereas the Carcases of several Horses which have died of a
Contagious disorder now prevalent have been carried into the
Common & other parts of the Town & left uuburied, whereby
some ill consequence are apprehended ; these are therefore to ac-
quaint the Inhabitants that such Persons as may hereafter leave
the dead Bodys of Horses or any other Creatures so exposed above
Ground, will be prosecuted for such offences according to Law
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
[112.] The following was sent the Assessors of this Town
Gentlemen
It is our Opinion that the following Persons Inhabitants of other
Towns in this Province, ought to be taxed here, for the Real Es-
tates they Occupy, and the Business they do here, it being agree-
able to Law Viz*. >
James Russell Esq r .
John Solely
Ralph Inman Esq*
Anthony Thomas
Joseph Palmer
Elisha Doane
Simon Whipple & Comp 7 .
Timothy Folger
Joseph Roach
John Boreland Esq r .
Jerathmiel Bowen Esq r .
We are Gentlemen
Your hum: Serv'.
JOSEPH JACKSON
SAMUEL SEWELL
WILLIAM PHILLIPS
TIMOTHY NEWELL
JOHN ROWE
To the Assessors of the
Town of Boston
Boston Decem r . 1767
[113.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Hon w . His Majestys
Justices of the Peace & the Gentlemen the Overseers & Selectmen
of Boston
A Walk and visitation of the Town was agreed upon to be on
Fryday the 19'. Day of February Instant 9 O Clock in the Morn-
ing, if not fair Weather then on the Tuesday following being the
284 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
23 d . Day of said February ; to meet at the Selectmens Chamber on
the Evening of said Day 5 O Clock (the particulars on file)
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 27, 1768
Present Jackson Sewall Phillips Newell
Jurors. Grand & Petit Jurors to serve at the Superior Court of
Judicature & c were chose and drawn
The towns Warehouse was let to Joseph Gardner & Son by M r .
Rowe the 17 of Feb y . at 24 p. Annum.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb. 22 d . 1768
Present Mess". Jackson Sewall, Phillips, Newell,
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 24. 1768
Present. Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell, Rowe
M r . Joseph Putnam master of Engine N. 4. applied for a pre-
mium for working first at the Fire which happen'd at M r . "VValley's
on Dock Square.
Voted that he have a draft for the Premium allowed by the
Town bieng thirteen Shillings & 4 d .
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 26. 1768.
Present Sewall Phillips Newell Rowe
[114.] Cap*. Edward Sargent master of the Brigg". Friendship
acquaints the Selectmen in writing that he sayled from Bristol the
21: November having thirteen People on board ten of which had
had the Small Pox November 3 d . the first Person was taken
with the Small Pox, and died the 10*. of December On Decem r .
1 7*. the Second Person was taken and deceased the 7'. of January
that he was taken with the Distemper himself the 24. December
and by January the 15'. he was able to go about again that
since that Time he had smoked the Vessel at Sea & cleansed her,
besides heaving over board all the Clothing & Bedding of the two
Persons that died that he got into Piscataqua February 13'.
when the Vessel was again smoked & cleansed to the satisfaction
of the Selectmen, and all the Clothes on board were washed &
smoked the Vessel came up to the Long Wharf p. last Night
on Consideration of the above affair the Vessel was ordered down
to the Hospital
Boston Feb y . 26: 1768
M*. Hartley
This comes to you by Capt*. Sargent master of the Brig".
Friendship who came to Piscataqua the 13 th . of this Inst*. having
had the small Pox on board said Vessel sometime before her arri-
val Take particular care to smoak and air the Clothes belonging
to the Seamen
Smoak the Vessel well between Decks after the Good are out
The Lottery being well sraoaked you may let them come up.
The above orders being duely complied with and the Vessel safe
& free of Infection in your apprehension you may let her come up
S. SEWALL
W M . PHILLIPS
TIM. NEWELL
JOHN ROWE
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 285
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 29. 1768.
Present Jackson, Phillips, Newell, Howe
M r . Samuel Hartley appeared and acquainted the Selectmen
that Briggandine Friendship Cap 1 . Sergeant ordered to Rainsfords
Island on Account of having had the Small Pox on board, has
been smoked and washed between Decks & the Cabbin with Vine-
gar that the Bedding Clothes Spare Sails &c. taken from be-
tween Decks & the Cabbin, have [115.] Been sufficiently smoked
& aired, and in his Opinion the Vessel may be permitted to come
up to Town without endangering the health of the Inhabitants
whereupon Voted that the following Orders be giveiug him
Boston February 29 : 1 768
M r . Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us that you have taken all the Chests
Bedding Clothes & e . and every Article which you apprehend In-
fectious, on the Island, and had well smoked & washed the Brig-
gandine, you have our permition to let Cap*. Sergeant leave the
Island with his Vessel, taking care that the Sea Men have a shift
of Clothes, and that you are satisfied for the Charge she has
occasioned you
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Voted that the following Certificate be given Cap 1 . Sargeant for
the Governor
May it please your Excellency
The Brigg ne . Friendship Cap'. Sargeaut from Bristol stopt at
Rainsfords Island on Account of the Small Pox, having been
sufficiently smoked and cleansed ; we are of Opinion said Vessel
may be permitted to come up to Town without endangering the
Health of the Inhabitants, if your Excellency thinks proper
We are
Your Excel lencys
Most Obedient
Humble Servants
JOSEPH JACKSON 1 o i t
Boston February 29, 1768 WILLIAM PHILLIPS I ^ e
TIMOTHY NEWELL ,'
JOHN ROWE j Boston
His Excellency Francis Bernard Esq r .
[116.] Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at
6/ p bushel & that 6 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed as follows
Viz'.
lb. oz.
A 4 d . Loaf brown Bread Wheat J Rye Meal must weigh 2-8
A 4 d . ditto not above Indian Meal d. 3-7
Bisket of a Copper price 4-12
' Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 2 d . 1 768
Present Jackson, Sewall, Phillips, Newell, Rowe.
286 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Voted, that Mess". Adams & Kneeland have the printing of the
Proposals of the Undertakers to carry on the Sail Cloth Manufac-
tory to be distributed among the Inhabitants by the Constables
when they carry about the Notifications for March Meeting
M r . Paul Farmer was directed by two of the Selectmen viz'.
Joseph Jackson, & Samuel Sewall Esq r . & one of the Overseers
viz'. M r . William Whitwell, to receive into the Almshouse to be
supported, at the charge of the Province one Samuel Morbee a
Stranger who is not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province, is
lame and has not wherewithall to support himself
M r . Love was directed to remove Aaron Rumbey his Wife and
Children from the Town House on the Neck to Roxbury where he
came from lately
The Selectmen endorsed on M r . Sutton Byles's Lease of Land on
the Neck One hundred ninety six load of Gravel which it appeared
to them he had laid on the Neck according to the Terms of said Lease.
Mem , to write Selectmen of Lancaster & inclose M r . Storers
Acco 1 . which is on February File
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 5 1 768
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell.
Voted, that M r . Williston be allowed, for extraordinary services
the Year past Ten Pounds
Orders for Jonathan Jenkins Master of Engine N. 3 on file to
be entred at large
[117.] Voted, that Mess. Adams & Kneeland have the print-
ing of the Notifications for the Annual Meeting to be on the 14'.
of this Instant
Voted, that M r . Hancock & M r . Newell be a Committee to wait
on the Rev d . Doc r . Cooper and desire him to open the ensuing
Town Meeting with Prayer
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 7. 1768
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips Newell,
Rowe
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen March 9. 1768
Present Jackson Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell, Rowe
M r . John Mico Wendell appeared and informed the Selectmen
that he had received into his Family as a Maid one Mary Whit-
more from Medford when M r . Love was directed to warn him
[sic] out of Town
Cap 1 . Sharp N. 2. applied to the Selectmen for the Premium
allowed for playing first on the Fire which broke out at M r . Edes's
Bakehouse drawn for
Voted, that he have a draft for 13 /4 d .
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 10. 1768
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell Rowe
Passed upon Paul Farmers Province Accounts amounting to
Two hundred seventy eight Pounds sixteen Shillings and five
Pence & Twenty Pounds nine Shillings and six Pence half Peny
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 287
Mess. Ridgway & William Huston applied to the Selectmen for
liberty to open the Common Shore in \Voodlane running across
Fish street, when they were directed to follow the steps of the law
[118.] By notifying the persons concerned of said application.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 15, 1768
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips Newell,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 16. 1768
Present Jackson Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell,
Ordered that Assizes be delivered out & posted up of the same
tenor with the last.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 27, 1768
Present: Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Rowe
The Selectmen having received a Petition from a number of
Gentlemen Inhabitants of this Town to that the Vote passed at the
late Meeting relative to Staying Execution on M r . Adams's Bonds,
may be reconsidered at the Adjournment on Tuesday next, and
that the Inhabitants may be notified of this design to reconsider
a move for a Vote by an Advertisement in the News Papers or
otherwise
whereupon Voted, that the following Notification be published
& a Warrant given the Constables to disperse them among the
Inhabitants
Notification
The Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston
are hereby informed that the Selectmen have received a Petition
from a number of Gentlemen desiring they would make it known
to the Inhabitants of the Town that they propose at the Meeting
of the Town by Adjournment on Tuesday next to move for a re-
consideration of the following Vote that passed in the Meeting on
Monday last on the Memorial of M r . Samuel Adams Viz'. That
a further time of Six Mouths be allowed him for Collecting his
Taxes and that the Treasurer be directed to stay Execution untill
that Time ; in consequence of such application the Selectmen give
this Notice that all Persons interested [119.] May give their
attendance
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston March 17. 1768
N. B. A strict Scrutiny will be made as to the qualification of
Voters.
Voted, that Mess". Green & Russel have the printing of the
Notifications
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 23 d 1768
Present Jackson Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell, Rowe
Information was given in to the Selectmen that M. Hobby
Widow & several Young Children who came from Reading within
the Year, have not been warned out (Mem they were by M r .
Love 6 Months ago-
288 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 55.
M r . Mays who attends the Hay Market was directed by the
Selectmen to minute upon the Tickets the Quality of the Hay that
shall be weighed by him
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 28. 17G8
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell, Rowe,
M r . Samuel Lethbridge offers as M r . Hancock says to be bound
for his Brother, Richard Lethbridge, in case he hires Bull Pasture
of the Selectmen
M r . Nathan Speer apply' d to the Selectmen for leave to break
Ground in the Street near M r . Moreheads Meeting House in order
to carry a private Drain into the Common Shore Liberty was
accordingly granted provided the Ground and Pavement is speedily
made good to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
M r . Ireland Constable of Dock Watch presented M r . James Pike
as a proper Person for his Watch in the room of Rhodes a Delin-
quent
[ISO.] Voted, that the Notifications relative to a new Valua-
tion, be agreeable to the desire of the Assessors printed, in order
for their dispersing them among the Inhabitants
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at, 6/ p.
Bushel and that 6 d p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges, Pains and Livelihood which is computed as follows Viz'
)b oz
a 4 rt . loaf brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal must weigh 2-8
a 4 d . ditto not above Indian Meal d 3-7
Bisket of a Copper price _- 4 12
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 30, 1768
Present, Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips Newell, Rowe
M r . John Lewis has agreed with the Selectmen for the Bull
Pasture, Buildings &c. and all the Land on the East side of the
Neck, at Forty Pounds for one Year to commence the 25 of March
Instant and the Town Clerk is directed to prepare a Lease against
the next Wednesday he is to lay 20 load of Dung on the Land
within the Year, & to keep and leave the Fences in good repair
the Lease to run for three Years & a N. B. that if the Town
calls for it in a Year it is to be delivered up.
M r . Enoch Brown has agreed with the Selectmen for the Build-
ings and Land on the West side of the Neck at Thirty Six Pounds
Thirteen Shillings & 4 d . for the coming Year Rent to commence
from the 25 th of March Instant, no Dung is to be carried off the
place & the Fences are to be put and kept in good Repair the
Town Clerk is to prepare Leases and a Bond by next Wednesday
M r . Hancock & Rowe a Committee to take a view of M r . Hart-
leys Boat, and Report the state thereof
M r . Symms the Constable of the South Watch was dismissed
from said trust
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 5, 1768
Present Jackson, Hancock, Phillips, Rowe
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 289
The Committee appointed on the 30' of March last to
Examine into the condition of the Province Boat, Report that they
have had a Survey by Mr. Hitchburne & other Boat Builders on
said Boat, and find her upper work quite sound & the Hull in such
Order, as will require but a moderate Expence to put her in good
Repair
M r . Hancock is desired to agree with M r . Hitchburne to repair
the Boat if he shall think proper
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 6, 1768
Present Jackson, Hancock, Phillips, Newell, Rowe
M r . Ireland the Constable of the Dock Watch was directed to
procure about Six Baskets of Coal for the use of said Watch,
The Selectmen have Agreed to visit the School in Queen Street
on Fryday next 10. O Clock, Before Noon, to meet at Coll .
Jacksons if fair Weather, if not
M r . Joseph Ballard was approbated by the Selectmen as a
Retailer of Spirituous Liquors at his House the South part of
Boston, near the Hay Market
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 13, 1768
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock Phillips, Newell,
M r . Murray a Shoemaker offers himself for Constable to the
South Watch-
John Hymau offers himself as a Constable to the Town House
Watch
M r . Procter Master of the School in Queen Street apply'd to
the Selectmen for an assistant in teaching Writing Cyphering
[122.] Boston April 13. 1768
Gentlemen
We have received yours of the 4 l . Instant mentioning
the Circumstances of one William Dix as requiring our considera-
tion and relief, but we must inform you that the said Dix is not
an Inhabitant of this Town having been legally warned to depart
when he came into this Town Novem r . 20. 1765 and the Warrant
returned in the Clerks Office of the Court of Sessions Decem r . 13.
1765. We would further add for your information that when the
said Dix was received into our Almshouse in 1765. it was done at
the request of M r . Robert Temple as one of the Selectmen of
Charlestown as they had no place proper to accommodate the said
Dix under the Circumstances be was then in, but in no ways was
it suggested by the said Temple that there was any reason to sup-
pose he was an Inhabitant of Boston ; so far from it, he at that
Time proposed that the Charges of his Doctering &c should be
provided for by those requesting the Indulgence
By Order of the Selectmen
To the Selectmen WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk,
of Waltham
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 20. 1 768
Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Phillips, Newell
The Selectmen have appointed M r . Hancock to take care that
290 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
there shall be no Carriages pass and repass the Common without
liberty first obtain'd, and to direct M r . Loyd not to suffer the Gate
to be opened on any occasion except for the carrying in or bringing
out Powder from the Maggazine
M r . McLary acquaints the Selectmen that he has taken into his
House one Ducas a Sailer, his Wife & two Children
[123.] M r . William Glover applys to the Selectmen for the
place of Constable of the South Watch
M r . James Carter acquaints the Selectmen that he thinks it for
his Interest to be appointed Usher of the Writing School in Queen
Street, and prays the favor that he may be removed to said School
from the North Writing School where he now is especially as the
Master. M r . Tileston is consenting to his proposal
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 25, 1768
Present Jackson, Hancock, Newell,
M r . Joseph Bradford, informs the Selectmen that he had re-
ceived into a House of his one Micah Allen & Wife who came
last from Braintree
M r . Green appeared, and proposed to the Selectmen that the
Green Engine N. 10 be taken into their care, and that they ap-
point a Master and Men to take the Charge of the same, he
would only with their consent, make this reserve, that in case any
part of his own Estate or M r . David Wheelers should be in dan-
ger by Fire, they may then have the right to order said Engine to
repair to the place so endangered
M r . Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse was directed by two
of the Selectmen viz' John Hancock Esq r . & M r . Timothy Newell,
to receive into said House, there to be supported at the Province
Charge one Elizabeth Hubnocks a poor sick Woman who is not an
Inhabitant of any Town in this Province, and has not wherewithall
to support himself, [sic]
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at G/ p.
Bushel and that 6 d p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz 4
lb - oz - d
a 4 d . loaf brown Bread % Wheat Rye Meal must weigh 2.8.
a 4 d . ditto uot above Indian Meal 3.7.
Bisket of a Copper price 4.12
[124.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 27.
1768 Present Jackson, Sewall, Hancock, Ruddock, Phillips,
Newell
Ordered that the Clerk issue out a Warrant for calling a Meet-
ing for the Choice of Representatives &c. agreeable to a Precept
on Wednesday the 4'. of Ma}* next
Voted that Mess. Green and Russell have the printing of the
Notifications for the ensuing Town Meeting
Voted that M r . Sewall and M r . Phillips be a Committee to wait
upon the Revd d . M r . Blair to desire him to open the ensuing Town
Meeting with Prayer
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 291
M r . Paul Farmer keeper of the Almshouse was desired to dis-
miss M r . Henry Raeninhar from the Almshouse where he has been
supported at the Province Charge, he being now in such health as
to be able to leave said House
M r . Benjamin Wheeler is appointed Master of Green Engine N.
10. and he is allowed for said Engine fourteen Men besides him-
self, and the Clerk is directed to furnish the Master with the neces-
sary orders.
M r . Benjamin Wheeler informed the Selectmen that he had
brought his Engine to work first upon the Fire which lately broke
out at M r . Demmings & prayed for the Premium allowed him
M r . Josiah Gains Master of Engine N. 6. informed the Select-
men that he had brought his Engine to work first on the Fire which
lately broke out at M r . Inches New Boston pray'd for the Premium
of thirteen & four Pence allowed by the Town
Voted, that M r . Benjamin Wheeler have a draft for his Premium
of thirteen Shillings & four Pence
Voted, that M r . Josiah Gains & Comp y . have a draft on the
Treasurer for a Premium of 13/4 d .
[125.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 28.
1768 Present Jackson Hancock, Phillips, Newell.
Voted, that the Comm" 6 . to erect a Bacon, be desired to order
a Wire to be affixed on the top of said Bacon [si'c]
Voted, that the Artillery Company have the use of Faneuil Hall
upon their trailing Days for the Year ensuing
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 29, J768
Present Jackson Sewall, Hancock, Phillips Newell
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 4 V . 1768
Present Jackson Sewall Hancock, Phillips, Newell Rowe
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 7 V . 1768
Present Jackson Sewall Hancock, Phillips Newell.
M r . Carter was present And the Selectmen desired Him to attend
at the School in Queen Street the next Monday bein<>- May 9 th . 1 768
according to the Vote of the Town and ordered that Dall should
at the same time go down to M r . Tilestone's School.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 9. 1768.
Present Jackson, Sewall, Ruddock, Hancock, Phillips Newell Rowe
Upon this Day Samuel Sewall, William Phillips & John Rowe
Esq r . resigned as Selectmen
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 11. 1768.
Present Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Newell.
M r . Hancock is desired to let the Towns Ware House [126.]
Lately improved by M r . Rnssel, to such Person as shall appear for
it, & upon such terms as he may Judge proper
M r . John Martin appointed Constable of the Watch at the South
part of the Town, and the Town Clerk is directed to make out the
necessary Orders
292 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Whereas it has been represented to the Selectmen by a Gentle-
man of the Committee of Council, that not one of the Commis-
sioners of the Board of Customs or their attendants are to be at
the public Dinner on the Election Day, whereby the restriction of
the Town laid upon the Selectmen at their late Meeting is re-
moved It was thereupon moved by M r . Hancock to where the
above information was given that the Chairman of the Com-
mittee of Council be informed, that the Selectmen are ready to
grant the use of Faneuil Hall to the Governor & Council upon the
Day of the ensuing General Elections, which Motion was accord-
ingly approved of b} T the Selectmen, and M r . Hancock directed to
inform the Committee that the Hall is at their service on said Day
with the restriction enjoin'd by the Town.
M r . Franklyn Master of Engine N. 9 acquainted the Select-
men that one of his Men viz'. Ebenezer Topliff has been so deffi-
cient in point of duty as to give general uneasiness to his People
whereupon
Voted, that M r . Franklin be directed to dismiss the said M r .
Topliff, and look out for a suitable Person to fill his place
M r . Franklin Master of Engine N. 9. presented Samuel Breed-
ing and Nicholas Pierce as suitable Persons for his Engine Com-
pany in the room of John Grealeaff and Theodore Bliss who have
left the service and said Breeding & Peirce were accordingly
approved of by the Selectmen
M r . John Potter a licensed Person as an Innholder having
removed to a House of his own, a few Rods to the Southward of
the House he lately resided at, desired the approbation of the
Selectmen to keep a Tavern at his said House, and he was ap-
proved of accordingly
[127.] M r . Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse was directed
by two of the Selectmen viz'. Coll . Jackson & M r . Hancock to
receive into the Almshouse on the Province Charge one James
Buller a sick Man who is not an Inhabitant of any Town in this
Province neither has he wherewithall to support himself
M r . Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse on
the Province Account by two of the Selectmen viz'. M r . Jackson
& M r . Hancock, one William Dunlee a sick Person who is not an
Inhabitant of any Town in this Province neither has he where-
withall to support himself
Voted, that Warrants be issued for a Town Meeting to be
called upon the Day of the Adjournment, that the Town may
determine whether they woull choose four Selectmen in the room
of Samuel Sewall, William Phillips, [& John Rowe words erased]
who have resigned, & of M r . Timothy Newell who purposes to
resign on the said day the above notification was stopt
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 12. 1768
Present Jackson Ruddock Hancock Newell
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 10. 1768.
Pivs3nt Mess". Jackson, Hancock, Newell, Rowe
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 293
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 18. 1768
Present Mess".
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 19. 1768
Present Jackson, Ruddock, Newell Howe.
M r . Fairfield having applied in the Name of the Assessors
[128.] To ask the sentiments of the Selectmen relative to the
propriety of delivering the Tax Books to M r . Blodget Chairman of
the Committee of y e Town who has demanded them by virtue of a
late Town Vote The Selectmen gave it as their Opinion that
under the present situation of the Town with relation to the
valuation, it would not be expedient for those Books to be deliv-
ered
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue his Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing on Monday the 23 Day of May Current at 11 O'Clock A. M.
Voted, that Mess". Ecles and Gill have the Printing of the Noti-
fication, for the ensuing Town Meeting
Sarah Allen sent to Alrnshouse on Province Charge see entred
Aug 1 . 2 d .
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 30, 1768.
Present Henshaw Jackson Ruddock Hancock, Rowe Pemberton
Inches
M r . Samuel Ruggles one of the Collectors of Taxes for the Year
1766 having produced the Province County & Town Treasurers
Receits in full for his part of the Tax committed to him to Collect
for that year
Voted, that said Ruggles have a draft on the Town Treasurer
for the Sum of Eighty Nine Pounds Sixteen Shillings and three
Pence being his quarter part of the Premium of 9 d . on the Pound
allowed bv the Town to the Four Collectors for Collecting the
Tax of 1766
Voted, that M r . Samuel Ruggles agreeable to his desire may
have his Bonds for 1766 delivered him by the Town Clerk
M r . Edward Ilollyday one of the Collectors of Taxes for the
Year 1766, having produced the Province County & Town Treas-
urers Receits in full for his part of the Tax committed to him to
Collect for that Year
Voted, that said Hollyday have a draft on the Town Treasurer
for the Sum of Eighty Nine Pounds Sixteen Shillings and three
Pence being his quarter part of the [129.] Premium allowed
by the Town to the Four Collectors for Collecting the Tax of
1766
Voted, that M r . Edward Hollyday, agreeable to his application
have his Bonds for 1766 delivered him up by the Town Clerk
agreeable to his desire
Richard Faxten applys to the Selectmen for a piece of Land on
the West side of the Street near the Fortification to set up a
Blacksmiths Shop, 20 feet front & 25 feet deep
Voted, that application be made to the General Court for the
security of the Pest House at New Boston from the incursions of
the Sea
294 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
The Assessors handed in to the Selectmen, an Account of the
Sum committed to the Collectors to Collect for 17G6 Viz 4 .
The whole Tax 10401 6 2
Abatements 819-3-11
as p Mem , on file 9582 2 3
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at G/ p.
Bushel and that G d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
viz'.
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat J Rye Meal must weigh 2 8
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal 3 7
Bisket of a Copper price 412
The Selectmen Agreed to view the Ferry Ways and North
Battery & Land on the Morrow, being the 31 8t . Instf. 4. O. Clock
P.M.
M r . Love having informed that one Adam Mitchel his Wife
Anne & Sons William & George poor Indigent Persons arrived
here from Lyrae in Connecticut in Cap*. Goodwin [13O.] Of the
Sloop Charming Molly whereupon Samuel llockwood who is the
Owner was sent for, when he assured the Selectmen that he would
carry said Mitchel & Family back again to Connecticut or in case
of failure that he will answer for all damages.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 31, 1768
Present Pemberton,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 1. 1768
Present Henshaw, Ruddock, Pemberton. Inches
Joshua Henshaw Esq r . & M r . Henderson Inches appointed a
Committee to view the Towns Land near the Fortification, which
M r . Faxton applys for and to agree with him for the hire of the
same, as also to discourse M r . Richards relative to the Land he
improves
M r . Ruddock desired to order repairs to the Pavement near the
North Insurance Office, and at the head of the North Battery
M r . William Sutton Master of Engine N. 7. directed to new
Cell the Engine House and make the Door a little longer
M r . Ballard Master of P^ngiue N. 1. proposed Benjamin Ballard
as an Engine Man in the room of Jonathan Brown who has
removed to the Eastern parts of the Province accepted, see
June 8
Voted, that M r . Stoddard be directed to make an addition of
about Seven feet to the Ferry Ways near Winnisimet, and also to
give said Ways what Repairs are necessary
Coll . Jackson & M r . Pemberton appointed to view the Writing
School in Queen Street, and Report what Ink Stands Curtains & c .
may be necessary
[131.] Voted, that the Town Clerk have a draft on the Treas-
urer for Twenty Pounds lawful Money in part for his Services the
ensuing Year
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 295
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 4. 1768
Present Henshaw, Ruddock, Jackson, Rowe, Hancock, Pem-
berton,
Voted, that there be a sett of the Standing and Temporay Laws
of this Province now in force procured for the use of the Select-
men of this Town
M r . Rowe acquainted the Selectmen that he was about Erecting
a Wooden Building on his Wharff at the South Battery and
desired that a Committee might be appointed to view the Ground
& determine whether a sollid foundation can be obtained without
great Expence whereupon Mess. Henshaw, Ruddock Pember-
ton & Jackson, were appointed a Committee to view the said Laud
and Report accordingly.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 8. 1768
Present Joshua Henshaw Esq r . Joseph Jackson Esq r . John
Ruddock Esq r . Samuel Pemberton Esq r . & M r . Henderson Inches
Josiah Gains Master of Engine N. 6. presented Richard Call as
a suitable Person for his Engine Company in the room of Michael
Homer who has lately entred into the Artillery Company
Voted, that he be admitted an Engine Man accordingly
It is agreed with the Selectmen of Chelsea that that they be
heard next Wednesday relative to William Dix
The Committee appointed the 1 s . of June to view the Towns
Land near the Fortification. Report that Richard Faxten,
Blacksmith, have Leased to him for Seven Years a piece of the
Towns [132.] Land within the Fortification Gates on the West
side of the High Ways begining at the Piquets from thence ex-
tending 20 feet Northward upon the Street, and about Seventy
feet deep Sea Ward of the width of 20 feet at Forty Shillings p.
Annum in quarterly payments, and that whatever Building the
said Faxen may Erect he shall have liberty to remove at the expi-
ration of the Lease, provided, the Town shall not agree with him
for the purchase of the same whereupon
Voted, that the above Report be accepted and that the Clerk be
directed to prepare Leases accordingly
The above Committee further Report, that Mess. Richards and
Blake who Rent Lands of the Town near the Fortification be de-
sired to attend the Selectmen next Wednesay, and that a new
Agreement be then made with them for the Rent of said Land
Cap'. Ruddock is appointed to order such Repairs to the Pave-
ment in School Street, Ship Street & Cross Street, North end as
he may Judge necessary
M r . Sam: Ruggles appointed to mend the Shingling & c . of the
School House in Queen Street
Voted, that Coll . Henshaw, Coll . Jackson & M r . Inches be a
Committee to carry into execution the Vote passed by the Town,
at their Meeting in May last, relative to the Erecting a Gun
House for the use of the Train of Artillery belonging to the Regi-
ment of Boston
Coll . Jackson & Cap*. Ruddock, appointed a Comm 6 *. to
treat with M rs . Abigail Whitney, relative to Negro Phillis who
290 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
is sick & inferm which Negro was freed by the Will of Martha
Bridge
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 13. 1768
Present. Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Rowe Pemberton Inches.
[133.] D r . Sylvester Gardner informs the Selectmen by Coll .
Jackson, that Cap'. Conner Master of his Majesty's Ship now in
this Harbour has impressed a Man out of a Coaster of his from,
the Eastward, with Wood, his Masters Name is James Patterson
the Name of the Person pressed is David Kinney an Inhab-
itant of this Province
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 14, 1768
Present Heushaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock Rowe Inches
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 15. 1768
Present Heushaw, Ruddock, Jackson, Pemberton Inches
M r . Benjamin Lee from the West of England last from New-
bury, apply'd to the Selectmen for their permission to have
Coppers in a Building at the Green Dragon, for the brewing of
Beer
M r . Proctor the Master of the Writing School in Queen Street
applied to the Selectmen for their consent, to his entering into
the House lately occupied by M r . Holyoke, the Widow of said
Master Holyoke having removed to her Sons in the Country
whereupon
\ r oted, that M r . Procter be permitted to remove to said House
as soon as he pleases
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 17. 1768
Present, Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Pemberton Inches
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 18. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Pemberton. Inches,
Information having been given the Selectmen that Cap 1 . Elisha
Thatcher in the Briggendine Brittania from Bristol, who arrived
here last Evening, has lately had the Small Pox on board he was
immediately sent for by the Selectmen, and being [134.] Ex-
amined declares That he left Bristol 29'. of April last, And the
2 d . Day after sayliug one of his Men named Samson Worth was
taken with the Small Pox & died, ten Days after that himself &
another of his Men viz'. Jasper Tayler were taken down the 27.
of May, have had the Small Pox favourably & have been well a
fortnight that the other of his Seamen viz'. William Bellfore
Mate. Jeremy , Daniel Sullivan, Stephen Wallo & William
were not liable to the Distemper Jasper Tayler who left
the Vessel is is at M r . Otis's Store & Jeremy is not to be
found & one Benjamin Brown, a Passenger is on Shore that he
has Crates of Earthen Ware & Hemp between Decks, & in the
hold Salt, Brimstone, Copperas. Bottles and some Hemp that
he had thrown over board the Bedding & Clothing of the Person
who died, and other things belonging to the Sick liable to infec-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 297
tion, and afterwards washed the Vessel with Salt Water & Lem-
mon Juce & Water, and aird everything that could become at
Voted, that it is the Opinion of the Selectmen that the Vessel is
not cleansed & that the Vessel and People which came in her be
therefore ordered down to Rainsford Island immediately, to be &
there to remain and that the following Orders be given M r . Hartley
the Keeper of the Hospital
Boston June 18. 1768.
M r . Samuel Hartley
Cap'. Elisha Thatcher in the Briggandene Brittania from Bris-
tol, which arrived last Night having had the Small Pox on board,
said Vessel with all his People are ordered down to Rainsfords
Island, and it is our Orders that you receive from the Captain the
Bedding Clothing & c . and all the things between Decks liable to
infection, especial!}' the Crates and Hemp in order to their being
well smoked cleansed and air'd. After the Goods are out you
must smoke the Vessel well between Decks, and not suffer a Man
to leave the Island without our leave, nor a Letter to be brought
up which has not been well smoked You are to Report your
proceedings as soon as may be
JOSHUA HENSHAW ")
JOSEPH JACKSON | Selectmen
JOHN UUDDOCK of
SAMUEL PEMBERTON I Boston
HENDERSON INCHES
[135.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 20.
1768. Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe,
Pemberton, Inches Esq r .
Application made the Selectmen by M r . Hartley that Cap 1 .
Brown who came Passenger in Cap'. Thatcher, may come up to
Town from the Island, at the same Time acquainting the Select-
men, that he had been washed and cleansed in such a manner, as
that, he thought liberty might be given without endangering the
Inhabitants whereupon
Voted, that said Brown may be permitted to come up to Town
as soon as he pleased
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 22 d . 1768.
Pre-.ont Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Rowe, Inches, Pember-
ton,
M r . Hartley Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island Re-
ports, that agreeable to the Orders of the Selectmen ; he had taken
all the Goods from on board Cap'. Thatchers Briggandine which
were between Decks, upon the Island, and had well smoked and
cleansed the Vessel, that there was Boxes of Glass & Pipes &
Casks of Beer packt with Straw still on the Decks, which he would
take on shore, when she might be permitted to come up to Town
without endangering the health of the Inhabitants
M r . Bagnal appeared, and asked liberty of the Selectmen
to carry a private Drain from his Dwelling House in Corn Hill
into the Common Shore Liberty was accordingly granted
298 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
provided, the Ground is made good again, as also the pave-
ment to the satisfaction of the Selectmen
Upon M r . Hartleys Report Voted that the Brigg 6 . Britania be
permitted to come up to Town, and that the following Certificate
be given the Governer
May it please your excellency.
The Briggandine [136.] Britania Cap'. Thatcher from Bristol,
stopt at Rainsford Island on account of the Small Pox, having
been sufficiently smoked and cleansed we are of Opinion said Ves-
sel may be permitted to come up to Town without endangering
the health of the Inhabitants, if your Excellency thinks proper.
We are
Your Excellencys
Most Obe'. Humble Serv'.
JOSHUA HENSIJAW ^
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN RUDDOCK i Selectmen
JOHK ROWE ^ Ti
Boston June 22 d . 1768 SAMUEL PEMBERTON
HENDERSON INCHES J
To
His Excellency Governor Bernard
Boston June 22 d . 1768.
M r . Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us that the Briggandine Britania agree-
able to our Orders has been sufficiently smoked and cleansed, and
that its your Opinion she may be permitted to come up to Town
without endangering the health of the Inhabitants Our Orders
are that you suffer the Ship to leave the Island, having first taken
on shore the Boxes &. on Deck, and in all respect complying with
former directions
JOSHUA HENSHAW
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN RUDDOCK
JOHN ROWE
SAMUEL PEMBERTON
HENDERSON INCHES
P. S. You may permit Cap 1 . Thatcher & his Wife to come up
to Town, on Saturday next, all their Clothing being first well
smoked and cleansed, also Cap 4 . Browns Clothing
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 27, 1768.
Present. Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Pemberton.
[137.] M r . Burdick the Constable of the Watch presented
Edward Langford as a suitable Person for a Watchman in the room
of John Hyman who has left the Watch, and he was approved of
by the Selectmen accordingly
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/. p. Bushel,
and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz'.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 299
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal must n> oz
weigh -- - _ _ _ 2 - 8 -
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal - 3 - 7 -
Bisket of a Copper price - - - -4-12
Voted, that there be a visitation of the Free Schools in this
Town on Wednesday the Sixth Day of July next, and that the
following Gentlemen be invited to accompany the Selectmen
therein, and that they be notified to attend the Selectmens Cham-
ber at 8 O'Clock on the Morning of said Day, in order to proceed
on the visitation see June 29'
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 29, 1768
Present Henshaw Jackson, Ruddock, Rowe Pemberton Inches
Samuel Hartley Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsford Island
appears & Reports, that the Crates of Ware, Boxes of Glass,
Boxes of Pipes, & Tin, which came out of Cap'. Thatcher are well
smoked & aired, as also the Hemp, and that; he is of Opinion the
whole may be permitted to come up without clanger together
with the Peoples Clothing & c whereupon
Voted, that the above mentioned Goods be permitted to come
up, and that the following be given M r . Hartley
Boston June 29. 1768
M r . Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us that the [138.] Things which came
out of Cap'. Thatchers Brigg n . are well smoked and cleansed, you
are permitted to suffer those Goods or to be brought away, leaving
the Hemp untill the last, and taking care that you are satisfied for
the charge on the same
JOSHUA HENSHAW ^j s a
JOSEPH JACKSON g 3
JOHN RUDDOCK } * o
SAM. PEMBERTON
HENDERSON INCHES
J ^
John Cunningham a lame Person not an Inhabitant of any Town
in this Province, nor having wherewithall to subsist himself was on
the Yesterday sent to the Almshouse by two of the Selectmen
Viz*. Coll . Jackson & M r . Pemberton to be supported there at
the Province Expence
M r . Burdich Constable of Town House Watch presented John
Seley as a suitable Person for a Watchman in the room of Ichabod
Willis ton who neglects the Watch
The Gentlemen invited on the Visitation are as follows Viz*.
The Hon bl . James Bowdoin *James Otis Esq r .
Thomas Hubbard The Representatives of the Town
Harrison Gray The Overseers of the Poor
John Erving Esq r . *The Rev d . Joseph Sewall D.D.
Thomas Flucker *M r . Foxcroft
James Pitts Esq r . *D r . Charles Chauncey
300 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Ebenezer Pemberton Jonathan Simpson Eq r .
*M r . Samuel Checkley D r . Whitworth
M r . Samuel Mather Joseph Green Esq r .
D r . Mather Byles D r . J. Warren
D r . Andrew Elliot Cap 1 . Greenwood
D r . Samuel Cooper M r . William Davis
M r . Samuel Blair John Scollay Esq r .
M r . Penuel Bowen Samuel Grant Esq r .
M r . Howard Coll . Marshall'
M r . Lothrop Maj r . Cunningham
M r . Treasurer Jeffries William Harvey Esq r .
M r . Samuel Sewall Thomas Daws Esq r .
M r . Timothy Newell Jolm Mico Wendell
William Phillips Esq r . Sam: Quincy
Benjamin Austin Esq r . Alex*. Hill
M r . William Coffin Jun r . Will: Smith Esq.
M r . Edwards Rev d . M r . Walley
M r . James Perkins
[139.] M r . Putnam Master of Engine N. apply'd to the
Town for the Premium allowed by the Town for playing first
with the Engine on the Fire at a House in Ann Street, which
was granted him accordingly
John Bernard a Lame Man came last from Dartmouth apply'd
to the Selectmen for relief
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 2 d . 1768.
Present Ruddock, Hancock, Pemberton.
M r . Brown of Charlestown informs the Selectman that Cap*.
John Bowls of Sloop is arrived at Rainsford Island, from Cape
Nicuola, where there is a dangeous & infectious Fever prevailing,
and that one of Cap 4 . Bowls's People is sick of the said distemper
whereupon
Voted, that said Vessel remain at Rainsfords Island, untill fur-
ther Orders, and that the following Letter be wrote M r . Hartley.
Boston July 2 d . 1768
M r . Samuel Hartley
The Sloop John Bowls Master arrived from Cape Nichola,
with a Person sick of an infectious Fever is ordered down to your
Island, and it is our direction, that you take the sick Man on
Shore, and cleanse & smoke the Vessel, and then inform us of
your doings and the state of things for our Government as to
further Orders
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July fi, 17G8.
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pemberton
Inches
M r . Hartley appeared & informed the Selectmen that the Vessel
Cap'. Bowls Master, which was ordered to Rainsfords Island on
Account of Infectious Distemper, has been removed from the place
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 301
where he had moor'd her, & that a Person who came clown [14O.]
From the Owner had threatened to carry her off without the liberty
of the Selectmen, that he had taken the Sick Man out of the
Vessel, and smoaked & cleansed Her agreeable to Orders where-
upon Ordered that the following directions be given M r . Hartley
the Keeper of the Hospital
Boston July 6, 1768
M r . Samuel Hartley
We repeat the directions we gave yon on the 2 d of this Instant,
Viz'. That you throughly smoke and cleanse Cap 4 . Bowls Sloop,
arrived from Cape Nichola and take on Shore or burn such Clothes
and Bedding as are infectious, and immediately Report the same
when a Certificate will be given for the Governor to obtain a per-
mit, for said Vessel to pass the Castle
JOSHUA HENSHAW "]
JOSEPH JACKSON | Selectmen
JOHN RUDDOCK ^ of j
SAMUEL PEMBERTON Boston
HENDERSON INCHES j
The Selectmen have agreed to meet on Fryday 3 OClock P.M :
to act upon the List of Licensed Persons, laid before them for this
purpose by the Court of Sessions
Agreed by the Selectmen to go down to Deer Island on Monday
next, 9 O'Clock, if the Weather is unfair then on the Tuesday
following
see entry August 3 d .
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 8, 1768 Present
Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pembertou, Inches,
M r . Hartle)' Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island Re-
ports that Cap'. Bowls Sloop ordered to Rainsfords Island as hav-
ing [141.] Had an infectious Sickness on board, was taken from
the said Inland contrary to the directions of the Selectmen, on
Wednesday last.
This Day the Selectmen acted upon the List of Licensed Persons
for the Year 1767. and made a return to the Court of Sessions
upon said List
The Selectmen have altered the Time for goeing down to Deer
Island, and fixt it to be on Wednesday next instead of Monday.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July Jh 1768.
Present. Henshaw, Ruddock, Hancock, Pemberton,
Inches.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 12. 1768.
Present
M r . Fairfield apply'd in behalf of Cap'. Steven Hall for liberty
to open a Drain in Cold Lane
Liberty was accordingly granted him in writing by Coll . Jack-
son & another of the Selectmen, upon Condition that the Ground
and Pavement be made good to the satisfaction of the Selectmen
302 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 14. 1768
Present
Manesseh Marston applied to the Selectmen for leave to open
a Drain at his House near the New Brick Meeting House
Sarah Dunscut & Katharine Sullivan sent to Alms House on
Province Charge see entred August 2 d .
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 25. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Hancock, Pemberton Inches.
Passed upon Thomas Hitchburnes Province Account amounting
to 12-9-4 , as p. Copy of said Account on File -
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 28.
1768. Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pem-
berton
M r . Sampson Salter Collector of Taxes for the Year 1765 having
produced to the Selectmen his Province Countys and Towns Treas-
urers Receipt for that Year which were in full for his part of the
Tax committed to him to Collect for that Year
Voted, that he have a draft on the Treasurer for the Sum of
102- 1 -4 being his Quarter part of the Premium allowed by the
Town to the four Collectors for Collecting the Tax of 1765 as p. a
Certificate received from the Assessors on file
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/ p.
Bushel anil that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood which is computed as follows
Viz 1 .
lb oz
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat J Rye Meal must weigh 2 . 8-
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal ....... 3.7-
Bisket of a Copper Price ----------- . 4-12
M r . Pratt of Deer Island is to be allowed for the Repairs of the
Barn, this Season Four Dollars.
M r . Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse was directed by two
of the Selectmen Viz 1 . Coll . Henshaw & Coll . Jackson to
receive into said Hospital, there to be supported at the Province
Charge, one Robert Low a Stranger and not an Inhabitant of any
Town in this Province nor having wherewithall to support himself
the Order was also signed by Cap 1 . Partridge one of the Over-
seers
M r . Paul Farmer was directed on the 24*. of May last by two
of the Selectmen Viz'. Coll . Jackson & M r . Inches, to receive into
the Almshouse there to be supported at the Province Charge, one
Sarah Allen a sick stranger and not an Inhabitant of any Town
in this Province nor having wherewithall to support herself the
Order was signed [143.] By M r . William Whitwell one of the
Overseers of the Poor
M r . Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse was directed by two
of the Selectmen Viz'. Coll . Jackson and M r . Inches to receive
into said House July 23 to be supported there at the charge of
the Province, Sarah Dunscutt & Katharine Sullivan, who are sick
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 303
Strangers and not Inhabitants of any Town in this Province nor
having wherewithall to support themselves
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 2 d . 1768
Present, Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Rowe, Pemberton, Inches.
The Petitions for Licenses were considered
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen A.M. Aug 1 . 3 d 1 768
Present Henshaw Jackson Ruddock Hancock, Rowe, Pemberton,
Inches,
Petitions for Licenses considered
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 3 d . 1768. P.M.
Present, Henshaw, Hancock, Rowe, Pemberton, Inches
It is agreed by the Selectmen, that non of the Petitions for
Licenses this Year which have been passed upon, shall be recon-
sidered
Application has been made to the Selectmen by Samuel Wells
Esq r . on behalf of one William Dix of Chelsea who is in suffering
Circumstances, and is refused relief by the Selectmen of Chelsea
on supposition of his being an Inhabitant of this Town whereupon
Voted that the following Letter be sent the Selectmen of
Chelsea
Boston August 3 d . 1768.
Gentlemen
This is to acquaint you that application has been lately made to
us by the Hon bl . Samuel Watts Esq r . for some relief to be af-
forded one William Dix, on supposition of his [144.] Being an
Inhabitant of this Town, but on enquiry we find he is properly an
Inhabitant of Chelsea You will therefore please to take some care
of the said Dix, as upon your failure we shall from humanity do
it, and then look to your Town for a Reimbursmentof what charge
maj' necessarily arise upon our so doing
We are with due Respect,
Sirs
Your Most Hum : Serv' 8 . ")
JOSHUA HENSHAW a
JOSEPH JACKSON | g
JOHN RUDDOCK }- o *o "
JOHN ROWE .2 p
SAMUEL PEMBERTON co
HENDERSON INCHES J
To The Gentlemen the Selectmen of Chelsea
The Selectmen have Agreed to visit the Hospital at Rainsford
Island on Wednesday next
The Selectmen agreeable to their Vote of July 6'. did on the
Monday following go down to Deer Island and having Viewed the
Premisses, found the Barn so greatly out of repair as to require that
a thorough repair be given thereto, or a new One Erected
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 4,1768
Present, Henshaw, Rowe, Pemberton,
304
CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
The Selectmen passed upon the List of Persons Licensed the
last Year to sell strong Drink, both as Innholclers and Retailers,
within this Town and made return therein to the Court of Sessions
the last Month And have also at several Meetings considered
the Petition for Licenses for the Year ensuing and the following
Persons were approved and recommended bv them Viz 1
[145.] Inholders
Gideon Gardner At the George Tavern on the Neck
Samuel Breeding At the House of M r . Warden deceased
Joshua Bracket At the House in School Street
Stephen Greenleaff
Retailers
John Carnes
Daniel Calf
Benjamin Rumly
Benjamin Stewart
Mary Bradley
Rebecca Badger
Mary Kilby
Joshua Blanchard
Ann Chandler
John Hood
John Belcher
Agnes Gordon
Louis Clouston
James Ridgway
Elizabeth Beudrie
Hannah Watts
Thomas Ivers
David M.Cloud
John Lowel
Robert Wier
Elizabeth Trevoy
Mary Condon
"William Rhodes
Dorothy Turner
Mary West
At a House near Hay Market
At his House in Orange Street S. End
At his House in Sea Street
At his House opposite the New Brick
At his Shop near the Fish Market
At her Shop near M r . Kneelands S. E d .
At her House in Prince Street near Ferry
At the Shop near Greenoughs Wharff
At bis House Dock Square
At her House on Daltous Rowe
At his House in Purchase Street
At his House Ro3~al Exchange Lane
At her House near North Mills
At her Shop the Head of Green Lane
At his House in Middlecot Street
At her House near White Horse
At her House in Cross Street
At his Distill House near Mill Pond
At his Shop opposite Gliddens Wharff
At his Store on Hancock Wharff
At his Distill house South End
At her Shop near Lorings Wharff
At her Shop near Biddings North End
At his Shop in King Street
At her House in Temple Street
At her Shop in Coruhill
The following Persons Petitioned for Licenses and were disap-
proved
Mess. Daniel Ballard Mess". Abigail Maxwell
Elizabeth Delahunt
Sarah Butts
[146.]Tabitha Davis
Mary Salmon
Mary Cuthbertson
John McLary
Rebecca Clarke
Hezekiah Cooley
Hannah Storey
Experience Gray
Tamesin Packenet
William Dall
Lydia Raymer
Elijah Vinal
Abigail Whiteman
Henry Henley
James Swift
Mary Cowell
Joseph Ellison
Thomas Carnes
Onner Russel
Michael Murphy
Mary Hall
John Whitty
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 305
Coll . Henshaw M r . Rowe & M r . Hancock a Comm**. to make
Provission for a visit to Hospital Island
The Selectmen having considered the Petition of Jonathan Pay-
son Esq r . for a License to retail at his Shop in Ann Street, do
approve of him accordingly
The Selectmen having considered on the Petition of Ezekiel
Cheevers Jun r . for a License to Retail Rum at his Distill house
lately occupied by M r . Thomas Jackson was approved of accord-
ingly.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 8, 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock Hancock Rowe, Pem-
berton, Inches.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 17. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pemberton,
Voted, that Mr. Sweetser be directed to send one William Dix,
to the Town of Chelsea by a Constable, he having been legally
warned to depart this Town,
Passed upon Samuel Hartleys Province Account for Wood
amounting to 6 ,, 16 - as p. Copy on File
[147.] Voted, that one Mehettable Slocum, who it is said is
an Inhabitant of Dorchester, be immediately Carried there by a
Constable, and that M r . Sweetser be directed accordingly
M r . Svyeetser was directed to send one Nicholas Andross &
Susannah his Wife, to Marblehead by a Constable, they having
been properly warned out
Mern. the Affair of Browns Vessel is to be considered by the
Selectmen
Obediah Curtis Master of Engine N 8 presented William
Curtis & Joseph Ford, as proper Persons for his Engine Company
in the room of Thomas, & Ebeuezer Hickley, who have left it
He also presented John Hinckley & Samuel Hodgdon, as suit-
able Persons for his Company which 2 Persons were added to his
Comp y . by a Vote of Selectmen sometime past which makes the
whole Number including the Master amount to 15 Men
William Sntton Master of Engine N 7. presented to the Select-
men John Burrell as a suitable Person for his Company in the
room of'Ebenezer Belcher Smith deceased, who was approved of
accordingly
Mess: Henshaw & Inches appointed a Committee to order the
necessary Repairs to the Neck
M r . Fellows applyd to the Selectmen for liberty to break
Ground in South Street near Coll . Hills, in order to carry a drain
from his House into the Common Shore, when Liberty was granted
upon Condition, that the Ground be made good to the satisfaction
of the Selectmen
[148. j William Reed Esq r . having Petitioned the Selectmen
for liberty to put down Posts by his House in order to preserve
his Cellar Doors from the damage occasioned by the passing &
repassing Carnages,
306 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Coll . Jackson & M r . Pemberton were appointed a Committee to
view the Ground & give the necessary directions respecting the
placing of the same.
M r . Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house was directed to
receive into said House to be there supported at the Province
Charge untill cured of his Lameness, one Charles Ryley, a Stranger
& not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province nor having
wherewithall to support himself the Order was signed by Coll .
Henshaw & Coll . Jackson, two of the Selectmen.
Cap 1 . Gyles Harris presented a Petition for a License to retail
Spirituous Liquors at his House in North Street, and was
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 24, 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe, Pemberton,
M r . William Greenleaff having apply'd to the Selectmen for
liberty to break Ground near his House in Wings Lane in order to
carry a Drain into the Common Shore when Liberty was accord-
ingly granted, provided that he makes good the Ground & Pave-
ment to their Satisfaction
D r . Richard Hyron having Reported that David Diamond who
was ordered to Rainsfords Island on account of an infectious Dis-
temper, might now with safety to himself & the Inhabitants leave
the Hospital Liberty was accordingly granted him
James Gardners Petition see Novem r . 17 1768
[149.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 29.
17(58 Present Heushaw, Jackson, Pemberton,
The Selectmen have received an Obligation from M r . William
Whitwell of this Town Merch'. for the payment of One hundred
Dollars or Thirty Pounds lawful Money on or before the First Day
of August 1771. payable to such persons as shall within a certain
time raise the greatest number of Mulberry Trees conditioned
as by Referrence to said Obligation on the File of Bonds & c . may
fully appear.
In consequence of the above the following Advertizement was
sent Mess rs . Edes & Gill for a place in their Paper Viz'.
Whereas the Publick were informed in the Supplement of Edes
and Gills Gazettee of the 15. of August Instant u that a Gentle-
" man in Boston had deposited One hundred Dollars in the hands
" of the Selectmen of this Town to be distributed by them to any
"Inhabitant of this Province in Premiums to encourage the rais-
" ing of Mulberry Trees." We the Subscribers do therefore
hereby promise and engage as Selectmen of the Town of Boston
& for our Successors in that Office to distribute and pay the said
One hundred Dollars at the time and agreeable to the manner set
forth in the Information & Proposals above referred to
JOSHUA HENSHAW ") ^
JOSEPH JACKSON
a a
01 O
JOHN HANCOCK } "
s
SAMUEL PEMBERTON
Boston Aug 28. 1768 HENDERSON INCHES J
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 307
Mem , the Original on File
with the Obligation
Ordered
Voted, that W m . Cooper the Clerk have a Draft for 20 in p'.
of Services
[15O.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 31.
17G8 Present Henshaw, Hancock Pemberton, Inches.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat 6/ p. Bushel,
and that G d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
Pains and Livelihood which is computed as follows Viz'.
A 4 d . Loaf brown Bread f Wheat ^ Rye Meal must n> oz dr.
weigh - - - - - - -2-8-
A 4 d . "Ditto not above Indian Meal d. 3-7-
Bisket of a Copper price - 4-12
Benjamin Wheeler Master of Green Engine N. 10 presented
Jeffry Richardson, Thomas Wheeler,
James Blake, Nathaniel Bradley as suitable Persons for their
Engine Comp y . in the room of David Wheeler, David Wheeler
Jun r . Thomas Wheeler Eph m Jackson, who have left the same
whereupon
Voted, that they be accepted accordingly
Coll . Miller appear'd & proposed giving Bond for the Debt due
from his late Father dec d . to the Estate of M". Brooker deceased,
the Town being Residuary Legatees
The Clerk was directed to publish several Extracts of an Act of
the Province relative to Firing Guns loaded with Shot &. in the
Common & c .
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep*. 7, 1768
Present Joseph Jackson & John Ruddock, Hancock
Cap*. Vernon Applied for Leave to Set post Before his House in.
North Street which was Granted
W m . Sutton Master of Engine N. 7 presented W m . Harsey as a
man for S d . Engine in the Room of Edward Basset Removed out
of Town
Voted that he be accepted accordingly
[151.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem r .
10 th 1768 Present Jackson Ruddock, Hancock Rowe
A Petition from a Considerable number of the Inhabitants of the
Town of Boston was Read praying that under the present Circum-
stances of the Town & the Reports that Troops are soon Expected
to Arrive here, a meeting of the Town may be Called, whereupon
Voted, that a Notification be issued for a Town Meeting on Tuesday
13 Sepf 1768 at 9 'Cloc;t A.M. & that Edes & Gill print the Noti-
fications
Passed upon M r . Paul Farmers Province Accounts amounting to
266-0-1 If & 20-11-9 as p. Copys on File
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem r . 11, 1768
Present Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe
308 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Information was given the Selectmen that a Tar Barrel had been
put in the Beacon
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sept r . 12. 1768
A.M. Present Mess. Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock
A Letter from the Secretary inclosing a Vote of Council relative
to*the Tar Barrel which was the other Night by a Person or Per-
sons unknown put into the Skillet of the Beacon on Beacon Hill
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sept r 13. 1768
Present Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pemberton
Boston Septem*. 13, 1768
M r . Samuel Hartley
We having been informed that M r . Adam Cogswell of Newbury
has brought to the Hospital Island Peter Shalden who has the Small
Pox, it is our order that you receive said Shelden into the Hospital
& take proper care of him, & not suffering any Person to come on
the Island, nor upon the recovery of said Shelden to suffer him to
depart the Island without our order. The Person or Persons who
brought the Men with the Small Pox [152.] You are not to suffer
to come up to Boston, nor the Vessel without our order, but if they
incline to return to Newbury you must advise them to take par-
ticular care to air their Clothes and cleanse their Vessel least they
carry the Infection to Newbury
JOSEPH JACKSON
JOHN RUDDOCK
JOHN HANCOCK
SAM: PEMBERTON
Boston Ss : At a- Meeting of the Selectmen Sept. 14, 1768.
A.M. Present Jackson, Ruddock,
M r . Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Alms house by
two of the Selectmen viz'. Joseph Jackson & John Ruddock,
to be supported there at the public charge one Richard Swansbury,
a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province nor
having wherewitball to support himself.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep { . 14 1768 P.M.
Present Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pemberton
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 15, 1768 A.M.
Present Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe Pemberton
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 15. 1768 P.M.
Present, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock Pemberton
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 18. 1768.
Present Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe Pembertou.
T153.] The Selectmen by desire met a committee of the
Board at the Council Chamber ; when the said Committee ex-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 309
pressed their desire that the Selectmen would acquaint thorn what
method or mode of placing the Troops expected in this Town in
a short time would be least disagreeable to the People they also
laid the following Letters or Extracts of Letters before them
New York Septem'. 12. 1768.
Sir
Having received his Majestys Commands to order Troops forth-
with to Boston, I am to acquaint you that in obedience thereto,
I have directed his Majestys 14'. & 29 th . Regiments under the
Command of Lieu'. Coll . Dalrimple to embark at Hallifax and pro-
ceed to Boston as soon as possible. One of the Regiments is
ordered for the present to Castle William the other to the Town,
and I am to beg the favor of you to see that the said Troops are
provided with Quarters on their arrival in your Government as by
Law directed
I have the Honor to be with great Regard
Sir
Your most obed'. hum. Serv'.
His Excellency Governor Bernard THOMAS GAGE
Extract of a Letter from the East of Hillsborough to Gov r .
Bernard dated Whiteall 30' July 1768
" I am Commanded by the King to acquaint you that his Majesty
" has thought lit after taking the Opinion & advice of his principal
"Servants thereupon, to signify his pleasure that the Troops
4i intended for the relief of North America in the next Spring,
" consisting of two Regiments from Ireland should be immediately
" sent over to America & landed at Boston. Transport Vessels
" are preparing with all possible dispatch in order to proceed to
" Corke to take on board the said Regiments which are to be
" Aughmented by draughts to 500 Men each, and I am to signify
" to you his Majestys Commands that you do in concert with the
" Commander in Chief take every necessary [154.] Step for the
" reception and accommodation of those Troops
" I am further commanded to acquaint you that the Frigate
" which will convey the Transports from Ireland to Boston, to-
" gether with a Ship of the Line now preparing for the reception
" and conveyance of Lord Botetourt, whom his Majesty has
" thought fit to appoint his Lieu 1 . & Governor General of Virginia,
" will have orders to remain in those Seas, in case the Commander
" in Chief of his Majestys Forces shall be of Opinion that his
" Majestys service requires it."
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 21. 1768 A.M.
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe, Pember-
ton.
M r . Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse to
be supported at the Charge of the Province one Ryan a sick
Person who is a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in this
Province, nor having wherewithall to support himself the Select-
310 CITT DOCUMENT No. 55.
men who signed the Order are John Hancock & Sam: Pem-
berton Esq r .
The Selectmen having considered the Motion of a Committee of
the Council of this Province respecting the Regular Troops soon
expected from Hallifax, waited on said Committee this Day and
acquainted them that it was their Opinion that the Act of Parlia-
ment relative to Billeting Troops, points out, that when an}' Bar-
racks are provided by any of the Colonies where Troops shall be
sent, that such Troops shall be quarter'd in those Barracks ; and
further that the Barracks Erected on Castle Island at the Province
Charge for the purpose aforesaid are fully sufficient to receive the
said Troops
[155.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 21 st .
17G8 Present llenshaw Jackson Ruddock Hancock Rowe, Pern-
bertou. P.M.
Jury Men for October Court were drawn out of the Jury Box
Voted, that Cap'. Ruddock & M r . Rowe be & hereby are ap-
pointed a Committee lo Agree to Erect a Building nt the North
Battery for the exercising the Men and for keeping the Stores
said House to be of the Dimensions following Viz*. 50 feet
long, 18 feet width, 10 feet Stud with a pitch'd Roof
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 23 d . 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pember-
ton Inches.
A Letter from a Committee of the Town of Salem was laid be-
fore the Selectmen, and the following answer was directed.
Gentlemen
The Selectmen received yours of the 21 List*, and in answer
to your question relative to the particular business of the Com-
mittee convened'in Boston, have directed me to enclose you this
Days News Paper containing the whole of their proceedings hither-
loo
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
To
Mess: John Pickering
to be communicated
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sop 1 . 26. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pemberton,
Inches.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/
[156.] p. Bushel and that 6 d p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains and Livelihood which is computed as fol-
lows Viz 1 .
lb oz
A4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal must weigh 2.8.
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal do. 3.7.
Bisket of a Copper price 4 . 12.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 311
M r . Thomas Mewse appeared and acquaints the Selectmen that
he came in Cap*. Bruce has one Child a Son. came from Nowalk
County in England & the town of Norwich, is acquaint with the
Weaving Business in the Silk & Woolen way
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepf. 28, 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ituddock, Rowe Pemberton,
Inches.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem r . 29. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Hancock Pemberton, Inches
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen SeptenV. 30, 1768
A.M. Present Henshaw, Jackson, Pemberton, Inches
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem r . 30. 1768.
P.M. Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pember-
ton, Inches
A number of His Majestys Justices were present, but nothing
transacted, matter of minuting.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 1. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe, Pembertou,
Inches.
This Day Coll . Dalriraple sent a Message to the Selectmen de-
siring a conference, with them at 3 O'Clock [157.] Which was
accordingly complied with, when he required quarters for the 14'.
& 29' Regiments of his Majestys Troops now in this Town, upon
which the Chairman of the Selectmen reply'd in their behalf that
they had not been able since his application to them to inform
themselves thouroughly whether as Selectmen it was in their prov-
ince to take any steps relative to the quartering of his Majesty!
Troops, but if they were certain that it was their duty, they should
not look upon themselves authorised so to do untill agreeable to an
Act of Parliament the Barrack provided by the Government were
filled, the Colonel being asked by the Selectmen, what was the
number of the Troops in Town answer'd about 1200
The Coll , afterwards represented to the Selectmen that he had
not a sufficient number of Tents for his Troops and entreated of
them as a favor the use of Faneuil Hall for one Regiment to
lodge in till Monday following, promissing upon his honor to quit
said Hall at that time in consequence of said request & taking
into consideration the hardship of the Troops must be exposed to
while remaining in the open air, the Selectmen consented thereto
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 3 d . 1768
Present Henshaw Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pemberton,
Inches
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 4'. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock Hancock, Pemberton,
Inches,
312 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Yesterday M r . Howe acquainted the Selectmen, that Coll .
Dclrimple sent his Compliments to them, & asked the favor of
having the further use of Faneuil Hall till Wednesday next, when
he would withdraw his Troops from thence to which request the
Selectmen consented
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 5 th . 1768
Present Ilenshaw Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rovve Pemberton
& Inches
M r . Rowe acquainted the Selectmen that he had seen Coll .
Delrimple, who informed him that it was not in bis power [158.]
To remove the Soldiers from Faneuil Hall, but that Barracks
were provided and as soon as they were ready the Troops would
be removed to them
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 10. 1768
Present Ilenshaw Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe,
Pemberton, Inches
[Mem . M r . Pemberton has taken the By Law Book to his House
Rec d . again]
M r . Williston directed to notify Coll . Green M r . Mayes and M r .
Pierpoint to attend the Selectmen on the affair of South Bat-
tery & Fortification, at iheir Chamber to morrow afternoon 3.
O'Clock.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 11. 1768
Present Ilenshaw, Jackson Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe Pemberton,
Inches.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 12. 1768
Present Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pemberton
Inches
M r . Samuel Hartley Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsford
Island having Reported to us that one Peter Sheldon who came
from Newbury with the Small Pox, is now well and thoroughly
cleansed the following Orders were given
Boston October 12. 1768
M r . Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us that one Peter Sheldon from
Newbury with the Small Pox, sent to the Hospital by our consent,
is now well and so thoroughly cleansed that he may leave the
Island with safety ; you are therefore permitted to suffer him to
depart, first securing the Charge you have been at on his Account
JOSEPH JACKSON =
JOHN HANCOCK [ J _ 2
SAMUEL PEMBERTON j ja o
HENDERSON INCHES ^ w
[159.] M r . John Sweetser attended, and gave notice to the
Selectmen that having lately married a Daughter who kept his
House he must in consequence be so confined, as will prevent his
further attending the duty of warning Strangers to depart thia
Town
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 313
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 18. 1768
Present, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe, Pemberton, Inches.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 19, 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe, Pember-
ton, Inches,
M r . Hunt Master of the North Grammar School informed the
Selectmen that his state of health required his making a tour in
the County* which he should do provided he received tlieir con-
sent which was granted as also that he might leave the Charge of
the School to his Brother during his absence, which he thought
might be a Week
M r . Henshaw, Hancock & Inches a Committee to view the Pest
House at New Boston, and Report the necessary Repairs
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 20, 1768,
Present
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octof. 21, 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe Pemberton
Inches,
Voted that the following Letter be sent Coll . Dalrymple
Sir
I am directed by the Board of Selectmen to address you by
Letter, Requesting that Faneuil Hall which is now occupied by
part of your Regiment, and was to be cleared agreeable to your
assurances when desired, may be delivered up this Day or to
Morrow
By Order of the Selectmen.
Answers return'd & on file WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
[16O.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 26.
17G8 Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Inches.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 27. 1768
A.M. Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock Pem-
berton.
The Selectmen received this Day a Message from Coll . Dal-
rymple, by M r . Rowe, acquainting them, that the Hall should be
cleared & delivered this Evening agreeable to their requirement
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 27. 1768
P.M. Present. Henshaw, Jackson, RuJdock, Hancock, Rowe,
Inches
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 29. 1768
P.M. Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe,
Pemberton, Inches
Voted, that the Swing Bridge be taken down and Rails put up,
and that Coll . Jackson & M r . Hancock be a Comm ee . to see the
same effected.
[Taking Depositions relative to Cap'. Willson & Negros.J
314 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 31. 17GS,
A.M. Present Henshuw, Ruddock, Hancock, Pem-
berton, Inches.
[Taking Depositions relative to Cap*. Willson & Negros]
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 31, 17G8
P.M. Present Henshaw, Jackson
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6 / p.
Bushel & that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz 1 .
A 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal must lb oz d
weigh 2 - 8 -
a 4 d . ditto not above Indian Meal d. 3 - 7 -
Bisket of a Copper price - 4-12
The Several Constables of the Watch directed by the [161.]
Selectmen, to be watchful of the Negros & to take up those of
them that may be in gangs at unseasonable hours
Zachary Johnnot Esq r . Mess". Nathan Spear, William Foster
& others enter their Complaint with the Selectmen against John
Willson Esq r . of the 59 Regiment of Foot, for practising on their
Negro Servants to induce them immediately to enter into a
dangerous conspericy against their Masters promissing them their
freedom as a reward whereupon M r . Justice Ruddock was
desired by the Selectmen to take the several Affidavits relative to
the above mentioned complaint
In consequence of the above the Selectmen lodged a Complaint
in Writing with the Worshipful! Richard Dana Esq r . & John Rud-
dock Esq r . two of his Majestys Justices of the Peace for the
County of Suffolk & the Quorum
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 2 d . 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe
Inches,
M r . Hancock desired to put the Common in proper order it
having been left other ways by the Troops
M r . Hughs had liberty of the Selectmen to stop the street near
his House in order to repair a Cellar which is to be done with all
dispatch
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 3. 1768
Present Henshaw Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock Rowe Inches
Const ble . Martin of the South Watch having been abused &
threatened the last Night, the Selectmen advise that their
Names may be found out, & they prosecuted according to Law
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 4. 17(58
Present, Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock Hancock Rowe Inches
[162.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 7.
17t58 Present Henshaw Jackson, Hancock, Inches
A.M.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 315
M r . Moore the Carpenter forbid removing the Swing Bridge or
doing anything thereon, untill the further Orders of the Select-
men
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 7. 1768. P.M.
Present Jackson, Hancock,
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 9. 1768
Present Henshaw Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pemberton, Inches
Coll . Jackson & M r . Hancock appointed a Committee to order
proper Repairs for the Swing Bridge
M r . Ruddock & M r . Pemberton appointed a Committee to draw
up a Letter to M r . Agent Deberdt relative to a state of our affairs
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 11. 1768
Present Henshaw, Ruddock, Rowe, Pemberton, Inches
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 12. 1768
Present Henshaw Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock Rowe, Pem-
berton, Inches
Voted, that the Clerk be directed to take the directions of M r .
Ruddock respecting the printing some extracts from the Laws
relative to the Town Watch
Voted that a Letter Original of which is on file and of this date,
be sent M r . Deberdt, and a Copy thereof with the necessary altera-
tions to John Powual Esq r .
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem r . 14. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson Ruddock, Hancock Pemberton
Inches
Ordered by the Selectmen that no Copy of the [163.] Letters
to M r . Pownal & Deberdt be taken or given out by the Clerk
Upon information of the Small Pox having been in some of the
transports M r . Henshaw, Jackson, & Inches appointed a Com-
mittee to wait upon General Gage, inform him of some of the
People from those Vessels having come on shore contrary to
Law
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 15. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Rowe, Pember-
ton, Inches
see the Report hereunder
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 16. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson Ruddock, Hancock Pember-
ton, Inches,
The Committee chose on the 14'. Ins 1 , to wait upon General
Gage Report, that had according waited upon him, & acquainted
him with the Reports that the Small Pox had been lately on board
some of the transports from Ireland, as also with the Laws re-
specting Bringing in Infectious Distempers ; they were well received
by the General who told them, One of his Aid De Camps with the
316 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
D. Mate of one of the Ships & the Officer of another should wait
upon them at their Chamber to give an account of the state of
those Vessels
M r . Hanfield Commanding Officer of the Troops on board of
the Ship Unity Cap 1 . Benjamin Fowler, attended, & informed that
after they left Cork two Children was suspected of having the
Small Pox, whereupon they were put forward in the Ship and such
precautions taken, that altho there was above 40 Persons on board
liable to take the infection, not one of them have taken it, and
that it is now above Six Weeks since their recovery from that dis-
order, which proved very favorable ; & that the people would be
landed at the Castle about 40 married Women came in the
Ship
The Sirurgeons Mate of the Ship Robert Cap*. William Nichols
was brought to the Chamber by M r . Kimble the General Aid De
Camp, who informed, that since they left Cork, five Persons had
been taken [164.] With the Small Pox two of whom had deceased
one of them Six Weeks ago that no one has been complaining
or sick of the Distemper on there three Weeks past, and they
would see that none of the Six Persons on board liable to have the
Disorder, came up to Town & that the greater care would be
taken to prevent the Infections being communicated about 10
Married Women came in the Ship
M r . Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Alms house on
the Province Account one Jacob Smith a poor sick Man a Stranger
and not an inhabitant of any Town in this Province Joseph Jack-
son & Samuel Pemberton two of the Selectmen signed the order as
did Royal Tyler Esq r . one of the Overseers dated Novem r . 12
Voted, that the Perambulation between Roxbnry and this Town
be on Tuesday next at 10 O'Clock Before Noon and that a Letter
be wrote to the Selectmen as usual & a Dinner provided by the
Clerk at M r . Gardners on the Neck M r . Adams & D r . Cooper to
be invited Return on File
Suffolk Ss : To the Gentlemen the Selectmen of Boston
The Petition of James Gardner of Boston Truckman
Humbly Sheweth
That the Water Course passing through the Land which he
lately purchased of M r . Thomas Jackson, greatly incommodes his
Family and is now undermining the foundation of his House for
which reason he learns that the Selectmen intended to pave the
Ground, but your Petitioner is of opinion that it would be of more
general benefit if a Drain was sunk & the waste Water was con-
veyed under Ground ; which he is ready to engage to do, as is M r .
Thomas Ivers, that he will maintain the said Drain for ever pro-
vided you will be so good as to make them an allowance of what
sum you apprehend the charge of the pavement you have proposed
will amount to. He therefore humbly prays such an allowance
from your Honors on condition that himself & M r . Ivers performs
what is above proposed, & as in duty bound shall pray & c .
JAMES GARDNER
Boston Aug 4 . 24, 1768
Mem . Original on file.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 317
[165.] The Selectmen Laving considered of M r . James Gard-
ners Petition
Voted, that he be allowed the Sum of Five Pounds lawful
Money, as a f ull recompence for what he has performed, condition'd
as in the said Petitions and that he have a draft for the same the
next draft Day
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectman, at the George
Tavern Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock
Inches
The Selectmen of this Town together with the Selectmen of
Roxbury next, and perambulated the Boundary Line between the
Towns as p. particulars on file
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 28. 1768
Present Henshaw Jackson, Ruddock, Pemberton, Inches
The Assessors inform that the Tax Books are prepared and
ready for the Collectors, when the Selectmen shall please to direct
it
Mem . M r . French is to have a draft by M r . Ruddock
M r . Ireland Constable of the Dock Watch having complained to
the Selectmen that they were insulted & interrupted in their duty
by some Officers of the Regiments in Town M r . Williston was
directed to require the attendance of two of them, who accordingly
came to the Chamber ; acknowledged the charge, but imputed their
behavior to the effects of Liquor The Chairman gave them a
reprehension & cautioned them against such a behavior for the
future ; which would oblige the Selectmen to take such a notice of,
as would prove disagreeable to them all
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 30. 1768
Present Jackson, Rowe Pemberton, Inches
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/ p.
bushel & that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz 4 .
lb oz dr
[166.] A 4 d . Loaf of brown Bread Wheat Rye
Meal must weigh 2 8-
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal d. 3- 7-
Bisket of a Copper price 4-12
M r . Hollyday one of the Collectors for the Year 1768 appeared
and proposed M r . John Winslow & M r . Henry Allen as his Bonds-
men.
Mem , a Chimney is wanted at the North Watch house.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem*. 7. 1768
Present. Jackson, Hancock, Pemberton,
Inches.
M r . Savage one of the Town Collectors of Taxes for the Year
318 CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
17G8 appeard and proposed M r . Archibald M c Neill & M r . Christ .
Clark for his Bondsmen
M r . Henshaw & Inches a Committee to dispose of the Bulls
Voted that the Town Clerk have a draft on the Treasurer in
part of services
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 14. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Hancock, Pemberton,
Inches
M r . Salter one of the Collectors of Taxes for the Year 1 768 -
proposed Deacon Salter & M r . Ray as his Bondsmen for said
Year
M r . Ruggles one of the Collectors of Taxes for the Year 1768
appeared & proposed his Father & M r . Caleb Davis as his Bonds-
men for the faithful discharge of his trust
Coll . Jackson & M r . Pemberton a Committee to let & Lease
the Stalls of Faneuil Hall Market
Charles Percy last from Quebeck with 2 Children & who has
served 16 Years as a Sergeant in the Army appeared & asked
liberty of the Selectmen to set up a Victuelling House for the
Soldiery which they consented to
[167.] The Selectmen approve of M r . John Winslow as a
Bondsman for M r . Hollyday the Collector of M r . M c Neal for
M r . Savage of M r . Salters old Bondsmen & M r . Ruggles's old
Bondsmen
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec'. 21. 1768
Present Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock, Hancock, Pemberton,
Inches
M r . Savage one of the Town Collectors presents Cap'. MCarthy
for one of his Bondsmen for the faithful discharge of his
trust
M r . Hollyday one of the Town Collectors presents Cap'. Noah
Dogget as two of his Bondsmen for the faithful discharge of his
trust
Cap*. M c Carthy approved as a Bondsman for M r . Abraham
Savage
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 26. 1768
Present Henshaw
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat [6] / p. bushel
and that the Bakers be allowed 6 d . p. Bushel for their Charges
Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows viz'
lb oz dr
A 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal
must weigh 2. 8
a 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal must weigh 3. 7
Bisket of a Copper price 4. 12
Passed upon M r . Joseph Nowells Province Account, amounting
to S. 12. 10| as p. Copy on file
Passed upon M r . John Hancock Esq r . Province Account amount-
ing to 3 . 8 . 6. as p. Copy on file
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1768. 319
Passed upon M. Sarah Snows Province Account, amounting to
5.2.8 as p. Copy thereof on File
M r . Collector Savage bieng sworn & the Bond, examined and
accepted by the Selectmen a Certificate was delivered accord-
ingly
[168.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r .
28, 1768 Present, Henshaw, Jackson, Ruddock,
Pemberton Inches.
Mr. Collector Salter having been sworn and his Bonds examined
& accepted p. the Selectmen, a Certificate of the same was given
to the Assessors
M r . Collector Ruggles having been sworn and his Bonds examined
by the Selectmen, a Certificate of the same was given to the
Assessors
[The printing of the Selectmen's Records is suspended for con-
venience at this point, as it completes all the meetings for the year
1768. W. H. W.~j
INDEX OF NAMES.
Abblngton,201.
Adams, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 24, 25, 26, 27,
29, 34, 45, 76, 104, 108, 110, 111, 115, 126,
130, 134, 145, 149, 180, 191, 200, 201, 203,
209, 210, 214, 215, 217, 221, 241, 246, 248,
254, 261, 262, 267, 270, 285, 286, 287, 316.
Aderholz, 51.
Aish, 265.
Albany, 135.
{Allen, 77, 107, 140, 201, 222, 290, 293, 302,
317.
Alline, 222.
Allyne, 118, 142, 183, 234, 265, 272.
Alley, Board, 180.
Elbow, 162.
Fitches, 7, 8.
Hog, 57, 161, 248.
Paddys, 7, 8, 14, 20, 26, 39, 47, 48, 49,
250.
America, North, 309.
Andebert, 112.
Anderson, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20, 27, 237.
Andrews, 34, 82, 98, 122, 123, 134, 141, 165,
169, 199, 201, 282.
Andross, 305.
| Annapolis, 240.
| Annappolis, 152.
Appleton, 143.
Archibald, 30.
Artwick, 81, 87, 91.
Ash, 8, 26, 27, 42, 45, 52, 234.
Asken, 256.
Asply, 113.
Atkins, 33, 37, 38, 224, 265, 266.
Atwood, 193, 256.
Audibert, 82.
Austin, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,
42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56,
67, 68, 69, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69,
70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81,
82, 84, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96,
97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106,
107, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117,
119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127,
128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136,
137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145,
147, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 158,
159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167,
168, 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,
196, 197, 198, 199, 201, 202, 203, 205, 207,
208, 209, 210, 211, 218, 223, 248, 258, 300.
Autherleny, 153.
Avery, 134, 198, 200, 221, 250.
t Ayer, 245.
| Eayar, 245.
Bacon, 216.
Badger, 25, 79, 185, 304.
Bagnal, 297.
Baker, 34, 55, 78, 81, 83, 86, 87, 112, 143, 200,
202, 204, 210, 211, 218, 236.
( Balch, 265.
I Balsch, 222.
Ball, 7, 224.
Ballard. 84, 111, 185, 204, 211, 221, 236, 280,
2S9, 294, 304.
Balston, 250.
Baltimore, 151, 165.
County, 151.
Bamfort, 94.
Bangs, 165.
Barbadoes, 147, 167.
Barber, 30.
Barbour, 134, 199, 218.
Barnard, 23.
Barnet, 69, 70, 76.
Barrell, 200.
( Barret, 77, 263, 282.
\ Barrett, 32, 33, 46, 55, 58, 86, 132, 133, 198,
( 199, 246, 256, 260, 261.
Bartlet, 276.
Bass, 223, 242.
( Basset, 307.
I Bassett, 55.
Baston, 32.
Battery, North, 13, 14, 18, 32, 38, 48, 162, 233,
252, 294, 310.
South, 295, 312.
Bayes, 32.
Bean, 12.
Beautinean, 161.
Beck, 172.
Bejean, 164.
Belcher, 265, 304.
Belknap, 133, 188, 199.
Bell, 3, 137, 260.
Bellfore, 296.
Bennet, 78, 120, 264, 279.
Benway, 267.
Bernard, 92, 94, 95, 118, 147, 164, 165, 166, 167,
170, 229, 260, 275, 276, 285, 298, 300, 309.
Berry, 42.
Bethune, 83.
Betterly, 51.
Beudrie, 304.
Bill, 119.
Billings, 239.
Billrica, 241.
Bird, 165, 238, 255, 258.
Blair, 258, 290, 300.
Blake, 3, 4, 113, 213, 222, 264, 295, 307.
Blanc, 243.
Blanchard, 199, 304.
Bliss, 292.
Blodget, 105, 272, 293.
( Bois, 54.
I Boyes, 15, 192.
Bolter, 153, 194, 208.
Bond, 54, 255.
Booth, 38.
( Boreland, 38, 247, 283.
? Borland, 176.
Botetourt, 309.
Boucher, 135.
Bourk, 224.
Bourn, 100, 132, 134, 198, 200, 231, 241.
Bowdoin, 83, 135, 160, 254, 257, 299.
Bowen, 258, 283, 300.
Bowls, 300, 301.
Box, 178.
Boyer, 40.
Boyes, see Bols.
Boylston, 154, 161, 195, 197, 208, 221.
Bracket, 84, 304.
Bradford, 10, 20, 26, 27, 29,33, 55,94, 133,199,
241, 290.
(321)
322
CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Bradley, 304, 307.
Braintree, 248, 279, 290.
Brattle, 160.
Bray, 244.
Breck, 49.
Breeding, 292, 304.
Brett, 225, 260.
Brewer, 181.
Brick, 22, 28.
I Bridge, 296.
I Bridges, 165.
Bridge, Draw, 8, 170, 215, 219, 254.
Mill, 14, 271.
Swing, 313, 315.
Brigden, 143.
Brigham, 258.
Bright, 14, 25, 36.
Brightman, 219.
Brimmer, 161, 221.
Bristol, 215, 284, 285, 296, 297, 298.
Britt, 222, 245, 268.
Broad Bay, 246, 282.
Brocas, 107.
Brock. 127.
Bromfleld, 32, 34, 132, 134, 238.
Brooker, 144, 261, 280, 307.
Brookland, 232.
Brookline, 240.
Brooke, 54.
Brown, 33, 98, 111, 112, 133, 137, 199, 202, 210,
216, 219, 220, 221, 234, 244, 249, 251, 268,
269, 270, 271, 280, 288, 294, 296, 297, 298,
300, 305.
Bruce, 311.
Bryant, 101, 138, 170, 204, 211, 212, 223.
Buccannan, 98.
Buckley, 11, 40, 61.
Bucknam, 159, 162, 263.
Bulflnch, 58, 161.
( Bulkley, 1, 3, 5, 8, 11.
j Bulkly, 1, 6, 11.
Bullena, 265.
Bullman, 115.
Burbank, 146.
Burbeck, 281.
Burdet, 96.
Burdich, 299.
Burdick, 35, 103, 104, 115, 268, 298.
t Burk, 95. 109, 113.
I Burke, 109.
j Bnrmudoe, 231.
) Burmudus, 229.
Burnet, 13.
Burrell, 305.
Burroughs, 178.
Buryal place, North, 20, 249.
South, 20.
ground, North, 65.
Burying ground, North, 1, 204,211, 213, 250.
South, 250.
place, New, 197, 209.
Butler, 248, 252, 292.
) Butt, 135.
) Buttb, 304.
Byles, 33, 83, 85, 145, 148, 160, 199, 217, 238,
258, 286, 300.
Cade, 204.
Cahlll, 56.
Caldwell, 141, 269.
Calef, 242.
( Calf, 163, 223, 239, 304.
J Calff, 265.
Call, 75, 295.
Callender, 265.
Cambridge, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 61, 130, 181, 201, 202, 213, 249.
Cambridge, Little, 194, 207, 249, 270.
Cam den, 259.
Campbell, 84, 176.
Candish, 221.
Cannada, 234, 243, 252.
Cape Ann, 122.
Nichola, 300, 301.
Carle, 211.
Games, 135, 221, 222, 260, 265, 304.
Carney, 246.
( Carrel, 15.
} Carrol, 17, 21, 46.
Carter, 290, 291.
Carver, 12.
Cary, 119, 176, 234.
Cast, 7, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 58, 161, 180.
Castle William, 95, 146, 147, 149, 152, 153,
164, 165, 167, 172, 176, 309.
Cazneau, 251, 265.
Chamberlain, 33, 133, 199.
Champny, 107.
Chandler, 265, 304.
Chapam, 112.
Chaperon, 162.
Chapman, 61, 86, 87, 91, 93.
Chardon, 161.
Charlestown,30, 59, 97, 128, 135, 271, 289, 300.
Chancey, 205, 258.
Chauncey, 83, 160, 299.
Chauncy, 211.
Chase, 16.
f Checkley, 69, 83, 85, 86, 138, 160, 161, 177,
I 217, 300.
1 Check ly, 258.
tChuckly, 258.
I Cheeseman, 78, 81, 83.
? Cheesman, 86.
i Cheever, 258.
( Cheevers, 305.
Chelsea, 295, 303, 305.
( Cneptank, 152, 153.
j Cheptonk, 152, 153.
Child, 204.
I Choat, 216.
. | Choate, 46.
Church, 35, 58, 77, 134, 172, 185, 193, 200.
Church, Brick, 270.
Mr. Elliot's, 7, 14, 22, 78, 81, 83, 204,
211, 221.
Mr. Greaton's, 259.
Mr. Mather's, 163.
Mr. Pembeiton's, 19, 22, 40, 78, 103.
New North, 73, 86, 148.
Old Brick, 269.
Old North, 5, 6, 7, 128, 242.
Dr. Byles's, 264.
Dr. Cutler's, 1, 75, 76, 78, 247, 270.
Dr. Sewall's, 171.
Clark, 8, 14, 31, 57, 78, 100, 118, 134, 193,
200, 202. 207, 210, 218, 240, 241,262,271,
318.
Clarke, 54, 304.
Clemmans, 272.
} Clemmens, 84, 267.
Clerk, 190.
Clewby, 54.
Clough, 236.
Clouston, 65, 66, 304.
Cobnrn, 162.
Cockey, 151.
Coffin, 84, 85, 216, 278, 300.
( Coggswell, 33.
| Cogswell, 308.
Colbourn, 59.
Colchester, 61.
( Collings, 169.
I Collins, 81, 85, 96, 140, 169.
Colman, 84, 186.
Common, The, 86, 87,91,92, 93, 114, 206, 212,
237, 247, 251, 258, 290, 314.
Concord, 1, 63, 69, 119, 243.
Condon, 304.
Conduit, The, 220.
Conell, 265.
Congenie, 166.
Connecticut, 61, 83, 85, 106, 168, 259, 294.
J Conner, 296.
| Connor, 135.
Connolly, 66.
Cooley, 222, 265, 304.
Coolidge, 170.
INDEX OF NAMES.
323
Cooper, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18, 20, 21, 24,
25, 28, 30, 31, 36, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47,
49, 54, 57, 58, 59, 61, 65, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76,
78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89,91, 101,
104, 109, 113, 114, 119, 121, 126, 127, 130,
132, 137, 143, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 160,
161, 174, 179, 186, 187, 190, 215, 216, 220,
229, 230, 235, 241, 242, 243, 247, 255, 256,
258, 261, 266, 267, 268, 277, 283, 285, 286,
287, 2-39, 300, 307, 310, 313, 316.
Cordey, 230.
( Cork, 65, 66, 316.
I Corke, 309.
Corner Fleets, 266.
Cornhill, 142, 145, 265, 297, 304.
Corvell, 222.
Cotton, 82, 128, 260.
County, Nowalk, 311.
of Essex, 155.
of Middlesex, 23.
of Suffolk, 2, 11, 23, 63, 99, 112, 117,
150, 205, 249, 314.
Coulter, 265.
Court, Corn, 201.
Gibbins, 106.
Moon, 63.
Cowell, 304.
Crafts, 219.
Crawford, 127, 256.
Crist, 246.
Cromby, 66, 111, 141.
Crosby, 120, 196, 208.
Crouch, 222.
Crozier, 57.
Cummins, 143.
Cunningham, 118, 122, 140, 217, 299, 300.
Currier, 128.
Currln, 124, 125.
Curtis, 10, 26, 27, 114, 120, 121, 129, 141, 168,
174, 196, 208, 215, 216, 259, 305.
Gushing, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
19, 22, 25, 27, 34, 36, 37, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44,
45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 240, 260, 280.
Cuthbertson,304.
Cutler, 64, 247.
Cutter, 50.
Baffin, 82.
Daffron, 75. ' .
Dagle, 76.
Dall, 291, 304.
Dalton, 163, 218, 231.
Daltons Rowe, 304.
( Dalrimple, 309, 311.
{ Dalrymple, 313.
( Delrimple, 312.
DamarUcotta, 237.
Dana, 2, 24, 25, 54, 133, 184, 199, 236, 250, 253,
314.
Darrington, 34.
Dartmouth, 300.
Davis, 4, 35, 56, 75, 86, 137, 151, 181, 222, 234,
258, 271, 300, 304, 318.
SDawes, 170.
Daws, 34, 56, 70, 122, 134, 200, 215, 269,
300.
Day, 50, 140.
Deagle, 278.
( Dean, 9, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 43, 44, 47.
< Deane, 9.
f Deen, 7.
Deberdt, 315.
Debloie, 215.
Delahunt, 304.
Demerry, 14, 39, 40, 62.
Demming, 35, 200, 291.
I Dempeey, 52.
I Dempsy, 42, 43.
Denesey, 30.
Dennie, 206, 212.
Depsford, 113.
Devens, 49.
Diamond, 308.
Dickey, 240.
Dicks, 153.
Dix, 289, 295, 303, 305.
Dickman, 119.
Digless, 241.
Dimpsey, 19.
Doane, 194, 245, 283.
Doble, 1.
Dock, Olivers, 159, 162, 233, 255.
Dogget, 264, 318.
j Dolbear, 33, 133, 199.
( Dolbeare, 219.
Domineco, 193.
| Dommett, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 241.
\ Dommitt, 30.
Donally, 46, 52.
Donelly, 39.
Donnalley, 13.
Donevan, 184.
Donneven, 259.
Dunnoven, 270.
Doone, 207.
Dorchester, 110, 135, 148, 181, 188, 220, 305.
Dorr, 70.
I Dorricot, 198.
| Dorricut, 209.
Doubt, 10, 13, 20, 43, 57, 112.
Doacet, 252.
Douset, 192.
Downe, 34, 134, 143, 150, 199, 200.
Downes, 224.
Dows, 122, 270*
I Dowse, 34.
Draper, 14, 25, 30, 35, 47, 57, 64, 69, 74, 76,
145, 216, 232, 247.
Ducas, 290.
Dudley, 253.
( Dun, 35, 44, 52, 237.
| Dunn, 26, 35, 122, 123.
Dunlee, 292.
Dunlop, 165.
j Dunscut, 302.
| Dunscutt, 302.
Durant, 107, 201.
Durham, 193.
Eatherton, 86.
Eayar (see Ayer). ,
Eddy, 258.
Edes, 28, 50, 65, 138, 144, 170, 173, 175, 185, 190,
214, 233, 247, 273, 278, 286, 293, 306, 307.
Edwards, 34, 119, 234, 258, 300.
I Eliot, 192, 254.
} Elliot, 50,83, 85, 127, 160, 252, 258, 300.
Ellingwood, 40, 41.
Ellis, 111.
Ellison, 304.
Emmerson, 65.
Emmons, 47, 48, 201, 252.
End, Graves, 225.
North, 22, 185, 217, 218, 249, 259, 265,
271, 278,295,304.
So., 58, 70, 94, 118, 120, 124.
South, 214, 221, 242, 269, 304.
England, 162, 232, 246, 296, 311.
Erving, 257, 299.
Ethridge, 131, 132, 212.
( Eustices, 26.
{ Eustis, 26, 198, 209.
( Eustiss, 28.
Evans, 78, 81.
Eveleth, 190.
Fabre, 164.
Fairbanks, 241.
Fairchild, 37.
Fairfield, 34, 35, 38, 134, 199, 293, 301.
Fairservice, 214.
Falmouth, 68.
Fanner, 255, 256, 258, 259, 261, 262, 265, 267,
268, 274, 278, 279, 286, 290, 291, 292, 302
306, 307, 308, 309, 316.
( Faxen, 295.
| Faxten, 263, 295.
( Fazton, 294.
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I Fayerweather, 218.
I Fayweather, 236.
Fellows, 76, 77, 110, 171, 305.
!Fennecy, 113.
Fennisee, 24.
Fenno, '203, 211, 212, 233.
Ferry, Charlestown, 25, 46, 48, 81, 154.
Salutation, 264.
Winnisiraet, 171, 221, 261, 265.
Ferryman, 227.
Fery, 129.
Fethergill, 42, 48, 71, 135.
Fisher, 282.
Fitch, 84, 85, 134, 200.
Fitz Patrick, 51, 135.
( Flag, 39, 43, 47.
j Flagg, 40, 41, 44, 55, 280.
Flanngan, 228.
Fleet, 28, 97, 151, 157, 177, 220, 246, 281.
Fling, 143, 241.
Flucker, 83, 85, 152, 155, 157, 160, 257, 299.
Folger, 194, 207, 245, 283.
Ford, 216, 305.
Fore, 59.
Foreman, 237.
Fortification, The, 3, 4, 76, 86, 107, 220, 238,
' 245, 249, 255, 258, 269, 272, 293, 294, 295,
312.
Fosdick, 55.
Foster, 3, 4, 35, 44, 47, 84, 85, 140, 157, 200,
221, 222, 248, 314.
Fowle, 15, 23, 39, 123, 186, 252, 259.
Fowler. 316.
Foxcroft. 258, 299.
Foy, 186.
Foye, 12, 59, 62, 70, 71, 75, 76, 82, 99, 110,
111, 193, 200, 216, 230, 248, 250, 256, 258,
268, 271.
Frankland, 73, 103,188, 193, 207, 213, 218, 248,
252, 257.
( Franklin, 292.
I Franklyn, 292.
Frary, 2J4, 235.
Frazier, 184.
Freeland, 170.
Freeman, 218.
French, 317.
Frobisher, 189.
Fulton, 256.
Gage, 309, 315.
Gains, 271, 273, 280, 281, 291, 295.
Galloop, 198, 209.
Gardner, 5, 13, 16, 18, 21, 27, 29, 33, 34, 40,
44, 47, 53, 55, 58, 64, 65, 69, 70, 100, 132,
133, 134, 179, 199, 200, 213, 214, 218, 256,
257, 262, 266, 282, 284, 296, 304, 306, 316,
317.
Gaut, 135.
Gay, 159.
Genneste, 220.
George, 248.
Gibbon, 212.
Gibbs, 79, 247.
Gilbert, 143.
Gilkey, 282.
Gill, 28, 50. 65. 106, 138, 144, 173, 175, 190, 214,
233, 247, 265, 273, 293, 306, 307.
Gilston, 58.
Glentworth, 39, 41, 43, 44, 47.
Glidden, 45, 52.
( Gli88in,46.
| Glisaon, 50.
Glover, 180, 290.
Goal, Boston, 126.
New, 219.
Godfrey, 25, 262.
Goldthwait, 3, 33, 70, 84, 85, 133, 161, 199,
219, 264, 276, 278.
Goodwin, 294.
\ Gorden, 41, 42, 140, 222, 265, 304.
I Gordon, 67.
Gould. 123.
Graham, 265.
Granadas, The, 154.
Granary, The, 138, 172, 188, 192, 203, 204, 211,
256.
Grant, 33, 34, 44, 107, 114, 119, 125, 133, 150,
154, 199, 227, 257, 300.
Gray, 6, 24, 25, 34, 83, 85, 109, 160, 200,215,
218, 257, 258, 299, 304.
Grey, 24.
(Grealcaff, 292.
Greanleaff, 146, 230, 278.
I Greeuleaf, 63, 91, 246, 263.
Greenleaff, 92, 93, 94, 104, 120, 146, 150, 170,
(. 246, 304, 306.
Great Britain, 113.
Green, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 28, 34, 39, 50, 61, 84,
85, 114, 134, 135, 143, 200, 205, 206, 211,
212, 225, 226, 264, 287, 290, 300, 312.
Greenland, 188.
Greenlaw, 59.
I Grecnough, 33.
I Grenough, 79, 133, 199, 258.
Greenwood, 33, 84, 133, 169, 199, 258, 300.
Gridley, 106, 214.
Griggs, 122, 251, 264.
Gryrues, 259.
Gules, 240.
Gyles, 43, 44, 47.
Hail, 34, 134, 199, 281.
) Hailifax, 12.
j Hailifax, 95, 184, 193, 201, 237, 309,310.
Hall, 7, 8, 14, 26, 28, 35, 39, 103, 135, 163, 218,
258, 265, 301, 304.
Hallet, 7, 8.
Hall, Faneuil, 37, 49, 50, 63, 69, 84, 97, 98,
102, 103, 123, 138, 141, 149, 150, 153, 157,
161, 173, 174, 175, 177, 183, 185, 189, 204,
213,217,230,244, 247, 257, 259, 263, 281,
291, 292, 311, 312, 313.
Hallowell, 140.
Halsey, 33, 133.
Hamburry, 31.
) Hammatt, 32, 198, 234.
( Hammett, 33, 132, 133, 198.
Hammon, 248.
Hammond, 247.
Hancock, 83, 90, 98, 113, 114, 117, 119, 127,
139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147,
149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 157, 158,
15S), 160, 162, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 169,
171, 172, 174, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181, 182,
183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191,
192, 193, 194, 196, 197, 198, 200, 201, 202,
203, 204, 205, 206, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212.
213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 2i9, 220, 221,
222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230,
231, 232, 233, 234, 236, 237, 238, 229, 240,
241, 242, 245, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252,
253, 254, 256, 258, 259, 260, 201, 263, 264,
265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273,
274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 286, 287,
283, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 295, 296, 297,
300, 301, 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309,
310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 317, 318.
Handbury, 46, 52.
Hanfield, 316.
Harris, 122, 123, 140, 199, 306.
Harrod,33, 112, 133,198.
Harsey, 307.
Harskin, 38, 150.
f Hartley. 1, 11, 27, 32, 40, 53, 66, 88, 89,
91, 107, 113, 114, 117, 119, 127, 140, 149,
154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 178, 212,
214, 215, 222, 223, 225, 226, 227, 228,229,
230, 231,232, 233, 234, 235. 248, 274, 275,
276, 277, 280, 281, 282, 284,285,288, 297,
298, 299, 300, 301, 305, 308, 312.
tHartly, 39, 88, 225, 280.
Hartwick, 86.
Harvey, 300.
Hashom, 261.
Hacking, 22 1.
Hastins, 120.
INDEX OF NAMES.
325
Hawks, 55.
Hawley, 76.
Hayden, 240.
Hayes, 193, 222.
Hearsom, 248, 258.
Heath, 50, 273.
Hemmenway, 270.
Henderson, 277.
Henley, 265, 304.
Henshaw, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60,
61, 62, 64, 65, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75,
76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90,
91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103,
104,105,106,107,109, 110, 111, 112, 113,
114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122,
123, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132,
134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142,
143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 149, 150, 151, 152,
153,154,156,157,158, 159, 160, 161, 162,
163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171,
172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 178, 179, 180, 181,
182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190,
191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 197, 198, 200, 201,
202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 223,
258, 293, '294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300,
301, 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 309, 310, 311,
312, 313, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319.
Ilervey, 106.
{Hewes, 204, 205.
Hews, 3, 37, 41, 59, 66, 84, 85, 96, 110, 142,
180,211,235, 242.
Hughes, 261, 277.
Hughs, 314.
Hlckley, 305.
Hickling, 140, 304.
Hicks, 255.
Higgins, 172.
Hill, 33, 34, 63, 103, 132, 133, 134, 138, 140,
146, 161, ISO, 198, 200, 212, 246, 250, 253,
300, 305.
Hill, Beacon, 63, 90, 101, 150, 277, 308.
Fort, 86, 87.
Pemberton, 151,213.
Roxbury, 217.
Hillsborough, 309.
) Hinckley, 120, 196, 208,305.
| Hinkley, 196.
Hispaniola, 154, 164.
Hitchburne, 40, 41, 43, 44, 47, 289, 302.
Hobby, 287.
) Hodgden, 184, 187, 189.
I Hodgdon, 193, 305.
Hodges, 201,209,270.
Hodgkins, 176.
Ilodson, 281.
Hogsden, 187.
Holbrook, 27, 54, 55, 206, 212, 216.
Holland, 107, 214, 218, 221, 242.
Uollowell, 115.
J Holmes, 33, 34, 133, 198.
) Homes, 199, 268.
Hollyday, 18.1,234,252,272, 277,293,317,318.
Holyoke, 152, 234, 270, 296.
Homer, 295.
Hood, 304.
Hooper, 154, 155, 156, 158, 159.
Horskins, 35.
Hospital, Mr. Chapmans, 91, 93.
The Province, 7, 239, 250, 260.
Hough, 168, 176.
House, Alms, 3, 12, 46, 52, 56, 72, 77, 94, 95,
105, 117, 126, 140, 141, 144, 153, 158, 159,
164, 166, 172, 174, 175, 177, 178, 182, 183,
184, 186, 189, 19.', 193, 201, 204, 205, 206,
209, 212, 213, 215, 234, 237, 239, 241, 246,
248, 252, 255, 256, 258, 259, 261, 262, 265,
267, 274, 277, 278, 286, 289, 290, 291, 292,
293, 299, 302, 306, 308, 309, 316.
House, Capt. Greens Distill, 187.
Crown Coffee. 99, 238, 241.
Deacon Hills Distill, 78, 81.
Distill, 214, 221.
Cheevers, 305.
Jvers, 304.
House, Hammats Distill, 234.
Jacksons Distill, 170.
Storys Distill, 192.
North Watch, 242, 317.
Pest, 11, 42. 66, 293, 313.
Pot Ash, 239.
Powder, 215.
Salutation Ferry, 84.
School, 95.
Levels, 74.
South Watch, 252.
Still, 212.
The Court, 63, 150.
Gun, 255, 258.
Market 191.
Watch, 100, 135, 242.
Town, 96, 98, 105, 106, 143, 174, 251,
286.
Well, 225, 226.
Work, 2, 172.
How, 34, 134.
Howard, 10 1, 111, 258, 300.
Hubbard, 78, 81, 83, 84, 86, 87, 100, 122, 160,
188, 192, 223, 224, 233, 257, 299.
Hubnock, 290.
Hudson, 223.
Huclslon, 56.
I Hughes. (See Hews.)
> Hughs.
Hull, 281, 289.
| Humphreys, 79.
| Humphrys, 188.
Hunnewell, 122, 131, 132, 212.
Hunstable, 218.
Hunt, 131, 168, 219, 249, 271, 313.
Kurd, 186.
Hussey, 194, 207.
Huston, 287.
Hutchinson, 33, 133, 135, 199, 219, 221, 235,
236, 250, 253.
Huteuot, 166.
Hutson, 175.
Hyder, 81, 87, 99.
Hytnan, 268, 289, 298.
Hyron, 306.
Hyslop, 245.
Inches, 3, 32, 35, 134, 198, 200, 291, 293. 294,
295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303,
305, 306, 307, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315,
317, 318, 319.
Ingersol, 86, 147.
Inman, 3, 124, 194, 207, 244, 233.
Inn, Itoyal Exchange, 135.
Ipswich, 190.
Ireland, 14, 29, 35, 65, 228, 229, 230, 231, 236,
237, 238, 262, 266, 270, 282, 288, 289, 309,
315, 317.
Island, Castle, 310.
Deer, 8, 151, 160, 178, 188, 214, 217,
223, 301, 302, 303.
Hospital, 305, 308.
Kent, 151.
Lovels, 270.
Noddles, 60, 66, 72.
Rainsfords, 11, 27, 32, 39, 40, 66, 88,
113, 117, 118, 154, 155, 156, 157, 159,
222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229,
230, 232, 235, 260, 263, 274, 276, 277,
280, 285, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 303,
306, 312.
Rhode, 47, 135, 136.
Turks, 155.
Isle of Man, 149.
of Wight, 113.
Ivers, 304, 310.
Jackson, 34, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61,
62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74,
75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 87, 88,
89,90, 91, 93, 94,95, 96, 97,98,99, 101,102,
103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112,
113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121,
122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130,
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131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140,
141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149,
150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 157, 159, 160,
161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169,
170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 176, 177, 178, 179,
180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188,
189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197,
198, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207,
208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216,
217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 229,
230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238,
239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247,
248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256,
257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265,
266, 267, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275,
276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284,
285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 29-2, 293,
294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302,
303, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312,
313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319.
James, 99, 216.
Jarvis, 29, 44, 153, 162.
Jayl, The County, 109.
Jeffers, 274.
{Jeffries, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 36, 39, 42, 45,
46, 50, 51, 62, 54, 55, 56, 62, 79, 82, 84, 85,
86, 87, 91, 96, 98, 99, 101, 104, 109, 110,
111, 113, 133, 199, 234, 254, 256, 258, 300.
Jeffry, 280.
Jenkins, 65, 74, 75,103, 107, 135, 153, 163, 198,
201, 209, 269, 286.
Jennings, 44, 47.
Jennison, 59.
Jerviu, 13, 14, 15, 21, 42.
f Johannott, 83.
Johnnot, 314.
< Johonnett, 35, 91, 92.
I Johonnot, 265.
I. Jobonnott, 85, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96.
Johnson, 171.
Jones, 84, 85, 161, 162, 186, 188, 224.
Jorden, 222.
Joy, 82, 145, 258, 259, 278.
Kast, 37, 44, 48, 49.
Kenally, 12.
Kennebeck, 113.
Kent, 143, 170, 222, 260.
Kilby, 240, 265, 304.
Kirable, 316.
King, 104, 249, 263.
Kinney, 34, 133, 135, 296.
Kneeland, 34, 35, 61, 98, 103, 133, 199, 215,
224, 248, 252, 270, 281, 286, 304.
Kneen, 149.
Knoble, 144.
Knodle, 107, 143, 144.
Knox, 217, 265.
Labree, 7, 8, 12, 14, 22, 26, 27, 29, 43.
( Lackay, 281.
\ Lacky, 159.
Lamb, 181.
Lancaster, 86, 237, 286.
Landre, 240, 243.
Lane, 83.
Lane, Auchmutys, 135, 221.
Beer, 70,204,231,234.
Blind, 250.
Bromtields, 170, 221.
Black Horse, 16, 18, 19, 21, 125, 135, 224.
Black House, 39.
Cold, 22, 28, 78, 94, 218, 301.
Cow, 107, 143.
Cushings, 84.
Fitches, 135.
Frog, 16, 131.
Green, 304.
Horn, 252, 253.
Joliffs, 106, 138.
Kneelands, 81,83,281.
Leverets, 218.
Long, 118, 138, 253, 254, 263, 264, 265.
Mackerel, 168, 176.
Lane, Pond, 213, 239.
Pudden, 215.
Rainsford's, 150.
Royal Exchange, 135, 234,304.
Starr, 100.
Wings, 106, 190, 238, 245, 306.
Winter St., 277.
Wood, 74, 265, 287.
( Langden, 243.
I Langdon, 122, 127, 132, 188, 189, 192.
Langford, 298.
Larnard, 168.
Lary, 42.
( Lassenbee, 232.
< Lazenby, 2.
' Lazinby, 2.
Latherby, 233.
( Laughton, 208.
I Loughton, 194.
Leabear, 135.
( Leach, 160, 168, 176.
I Leech, 168.
Leader, 140.
\ Learned, 131.
I Leonard, 131,
i Leaveret, 134, 278.
{ Leveret, 200.
Lee, 155, 215, 235, 236, 296.
Leechman, 37, 38.
Leland, 169.
Lenox, 6, 27, 35, 38, 52, 54, 204, 211.
Lepear, 82.
Lesley, 144.
Lethbridge, 288.
Leveret, sec Leaveret.
Lewis, 1, 2, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,
42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 75, 84, 85, 134,
180, 186, 200, 217, 224, 231, 248, 253, 288.
( Lilley, 235.
j Lillie, 180.
Littleton, 160.
Little wood, (?) 256.
Liverpool, 88, 95.
"Lloyd, 60, 149, 161.
Llyd, 57.
Loyd, 72, 290.
Loyde, 72.
Lobdell, 105.
Lobden, 185.
London, 113, 216, 225, 227, 228, 229, 232, 256,
269, 274, 276, 280.
Longley, 135.
Lord, 58.
Loriug, 33, 48, 117, 133, 199, 216, 238, 258, 272.
Loughton, see Laughton.
Lopua, 213.
Lothrop, 300.
Love, 129, 130, 131, 135, 139, 143, 215, 222, 240,
264, 278, 286, 287, 294.
Lovel, 56, 65, 94, 157, 161, 220, 221, 243, 244.
Lovering, 120.
Low, 302.
( Lowel, 304.
| Lowell, 260.
Lucas, 168, 258.
Luke, 222, 265.
Lush, 223, 242.
Lyme, 294.
Mace, 191.
Mackay, 188.
( Mackeen, 167, 178.
( McKeen, 97.
Mackintosh, 165.
Maclain, 272.
Malcomb, 271.
Maiden, 249, 263.
Mansfield, 161.
Manwarren, 38.
Marblehead, 65, 76, 135, 155, 161, 241, 305.
INDEX OF NAMES.
327
Marion, 237.
Market, Faneuil Hall, 42, 79, 101, 102, 104,
110, 145, 149, 191, 203, 206, 212,
223, 234, 267, 279, 318.
The Fish, 304.
The Hay, 84, 170, 255, 288, 289, 304.
The South, 180, 204.
Marsh, 143.
( Marshal, 205, 224, 225, 226, 233, 275, 277.
| Marshall, 58, 107, 113, 144, 205, 211, 212, 225,
227, 228, 229, 232, 235, 253, 270, 274, 275,
276, 277, 280, 300.
Marston, 234, 262, *65, 302.
Martin, 13, 36, 51, 76, 291, 314.
Maryland, 147, 149, 151, 152, 153, 164, 165, 171,
175, 176, 190.
Mason, 132, 134, 198, 200.
Massingham, 19, 51, 79.
Masters, 264.
Matchet, 8, 36.
Mather, 57, 58, 83, 85, 160, 246, 258, 300.
Matthews, 56.
Maverick, 222.
Maxwell, 304.
May, 120, 239, 255, 258, 288.
Mayes, 279, 312.
Mayhew, 83.
Mayo, 160.
Mayor, 56.
Mazaren, 252.
I McAlpin, 81.
} McAlpine, 85.
McCarthy, 318.
McUloud, 184, 222, 304.
McCordey, 230.
McCurdy, 228, 229, 230, 231, 236, 238.
McDaniel, 220, 222, 235, 236.
McElroy, 46, 222.
McFaden, 120, 141.
McFarland, 154.
McKnight, 106.
I McLarry, 13.
) McLary, 27, 28, 32, 290, 304.
McMullin, 78, 81, 83.
I McNeal, 128, 163, 318.
j McNeill, 318.
McNear, 14, 22, 35, 40, 51.
McNight, 184.
Means, 230.
Medford, 286.
Meeting House Mr. Byles'a, 70, 118, 122.
Mr. Oheckleys, 239.
Mr. Elliots, 7, 8.
Mr. Moreheads, 288.
Mr. Pembertons, 26, 41, 43
44.
New Brick, 302, 304.
New North, 180.
Old North, 8, 39, 41, 43, 44,
47, 49.
Dr. Sewalla, 41.
South, 59.
Mellldge, 213.
Melvin, 148.
Menden, 59.
Merret, 234.
Mewse, 311.
Middleton, 105.
Miens, 236.
Mill Creek, The, 42, 43, 75, 81, 83.
Miller, 237, 307.
Milllken, 55, 154.
Mills, 45.
Mills, Grist, 138.
North, 304.
Mill, The Wind, 146.
Milton, 238, 281.
Minot, 181, 185.
Mitchel, 294.
Mockland, 81, 82.
Moraper, 273, 274.
Montgomery, 183.
I Moor, 120.
I Moore, 111, 134, 140, 141, 183, 222, 251, 315.
Morbee, 286.
Morris, 201.
I Mortal, 56.
| Mortell, 81, 82.
Morton, 58, 241, 258.
Moses, 158.
Mouiton, 75, 111, 154, 156, 157.
( Mountfort, 133.
| Mountforth, 4, 5, 8, 199.
Mullin, 2-24.
Mulloy, 135, 184.
Murphy, 27, 29, 32, 52, 56, 166, 304.
Murray, 189, 269.
Myers, 51.
Mystick, 246.
Nabbs, 246.
Nantasket, 274.
j Nazaro, 13.
) Nazaros, 36, 38.
Neal, 190.
Neat, 153.
Neck, Boston, 51, 84, 97. 98, 103, 107, 138, 140,
142, 143, 174, 179, 196, 221, 247, 250,256.
Neck, The, 170, 184, 208, 213, 214, 217, 218,
224, 238, 244, 248, 249, 253, 257, 286, 288,
304, 305, 316.
Neven, 225, 227.
"Newall, 206, 213, 218, 224.
Newel, 216, 219, 220, 221, 224, 233, 254.
Newell, 30, 34, 56, 134, 181, 199, 205, 206,
211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 217, 218, 219,220,
221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229,
230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237,238
239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247,
248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256,
257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264,266,
267, 268, 269, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276,
277,278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284,285,
286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 300.
New Boston, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 17, 20, 21, 26,
29, 31, 41, 43, 44, 47, 48, 49, 59, 62, 65, 67,
70, 71, 77, 86, 87, 91, 98, 99, 110, 135, 166,
170, 180, 185, 186, 187, 188, 190, 193, 194,
195, 201, 208, 216, 219, 230, 239, 248, 257,
258, 260, 261, 265, 268, 269, 270, 291, 293,
313.
New Brick, The, 304.
Newbury, 161, 296, 308, 312.
Newfoundland, 7, 8, 122, 135, 237, 266, 273.
New London, 161.
Newman, 33, 51, 133, 178.
New Port, 99.
Newton, 122.
New York, 95, 246.
Nichols, 316.
Nicholson, 7.
Noland, 120, 168.
Nontacook, 175.
Norcross, 111, 240.
North Carolina, 167, 186, 261.
Norwich, 311.
Nouel, 222.
( Nowel, 159.
} Nowell, 221, 318.
Noyes, 11, 12, 32, 34, 92, 132, 133, 198, 199,
237, 250, 253.
Ober, 9, 42.
Ochterlong, 266.
Old York, 107.
Oliver, 68, 83, 85, 94, 113, 126, 184, 246, 255,
257, 260.
Osborne, 6, 15, 29, 754, 157.
Otis, 88, 214, 258, 296, 299.
Oxford, 165.
Packenet, 304.
Paddock, 146.
Page, 157, 170, 274.
I Paine, 48.
(Payne, 46, 161, 171,268.
( Palfrey, 178.
I Palphry, 178.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Palmer, 124, 194, 207, 245, 283.
Parker, 72, 185, 195, 208.
Park man, 34, 161,268.
Parks, 188.
Partridge, 302.
Patten, 188.
Patterson, 296.
PaxtOD, 13.
Payne, see Paine.
Payson, 34, 45, 119, 134, 174, 200, 203, 210,
234, 251, 254, 282, 283, 305.
Peacock, 247.
Pearson, 198, 209.
Pease, 12, 14, 39, 52.
Pebreen, 23.
Peck, 67, 185.
Pecker, 5, 7, 30, 31. 46, 57, 199.
( Peirce, 119, 127, 292.
} Pierce, 222, 265, 292.
( Perce, 84.
( Peirpoint, 196, 208.
] Pierpoint, 4, 181, 238, 258, 270, 312.
( Pierpont, 115.
Pemberton, 19, 22, 40, 45, 47, 83, 85, 160, 161,
215, 258, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299,
300, 301, 3(12, 303, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309,
310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318,
319.
Percy, 318.
Perkins, 4, 19, 20, 28, 45, 48, 57, 58, 59, 60, 72,
95, 112, 161, 249, 263, 264, 300.
Perrin, 175.
Perry, 149, 218, 238.
Pess, 112.
Perver, 246.
Peter, 282.
Petit, 15, 17.
Philadelphia, 75, 127, 128, 164, 166, 170, 171,
180, 185, 234, 256, 268.
Phillebrown, 214.
Phillips, 84, 47, 48, 84, 85, 97, 134, 158, 159,161.
186, 200, 201, 205, 206, 211, 212, 213, 214,
215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 224,
228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236,
237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245,
246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254,
255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263,
264, 265, 266, 268, 269, 272, 273, 274, 275,
276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284,
285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 300.
Pickering, 310.
Pico, 202, 210.
Piemont, 143, 166.
Pike, 288.
Pillsbury, 271.
Piscataqua, 59, 225, 227, 284.
Pitcher, 238, 251.
Pitman, 73.
I Pitt, 270.
) Pitts, 83, 161, 257, 299.
Pittson,265.
Plant, 234.
Plymouth, 58, 88, 168.
Plympton, 257.
Point, Windmill, 78, 81, 264.
I Point Sherley, 64.
) Shirley, 69, 70, 73, 76, 119, 176.
Pollard, 219.
Pond, The Mill, 26, 282, 304.
Pope, 229, 231.
Portsmouth, 225.
Potter, 292.
Powell, 161.
Pownal, 315.
Pownalburrough, 180.
Pratt, 188, 214, 263, 302.
I Pray, 273, 275.
I Prey, 273.
{Procter, 3, 12, 29, 30, 38, 52, 62, 65, 72, 94,
140, 141, 144, 151, 153, 158, 164, 166, 172,
173, 174,175, 177, 178, 182, 183, 184, 186,
189, 19-2,201, -J05, 209, 211, 213, 215, 228,
234,237,241,289,296.
Proctor,30, 56, 105,133,193,246,252,255,296.
Providence, 76, 79, 111, 136.
Province of Mass. Bay, 23.
Put ham, 55, 105, 198, 209.
Putnam, 106, 107, 112, 174, 195, 208, 244, 256,
276, 278, 284, 300.
Pyncheon, 58.
Quails, 238.
Quebeck, 318.
Quincy, 32, 33, 134, 200, 253, 300.
Quiner, 135.
Raeninhar, 291.
I Raine'r, 125, 126.
} Rayner, 126.
Rainghee, 246.
Rand, 249.
Randall, 149.
Ranger, 55.
Ray, 221 , 234, 318.
Raymer, 304.
Raymond, 40, 41.
Rea, 123, 182, 271.
J Read, 96, 128, 195, 197, 208.
I Reed, 96, 174, 197, 208, 209, 212, 278, 305.
Reading, 287.
Ready, 222, 265.
Rehoboth, 221.
Remington, 131.
I Revere, 31.
) Reviere, 40, 41, 43, 44, 47.
Reynolds, 111, 136.
Rhodes, 288, 304.
Rice, 82.
Rich, 167.
Richards, 4, 113, 255, 257, 258, 294, 295.
Richardson, 181, 219, 220, 265, 307.
Rickets, 195, 208.
( Rider, 237.
) Ryder, 225.
I Ridgaway, 134.
I Ridgway, 170, 221, 253, 287, 304.
Riggs, 122.
Rinwinger, 279.
\ Ripley, 166.
> Riply, 166.
Rivers, 39.
j Rix, 81.
I Rixes, 78.
( Roach, 22, 28, 194, 207, 245, 283.
) Rotch, 51.
Robbins, 236.
I Roberson, 120.
i Robertson, 42.
Roberts, 58, 1S6, 251.
Robinson, 2, 110, 126, 135.
Robishan, 101.
Rockwood, 294.
Roods, 201 .
Rope Walk, Grays, 39, 78, 81, 83, 86, 87,
Greys, 14.
Rose, 81.
Ross, 75, 76. 78, 91, 94, 96.
Rotch, see Roach.
Roulston, 54, 188.
Round, 164.
Roustead, 54.
Row, Borelands, 264.
Rowe, 83, 134, 200, 205, 206, 211, 212, 213, 214,
215, 216, 217, 220, 221, 225, 226, 227, 22S,
229, 231, 232, 233, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240,
242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250,
252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 259, 260, 261, 262,
264, 265, 266, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273,
274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282,
283, 2S4, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 291, 292,
293, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 303, 305, 306,
307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315,
317.
Roxbury, 46. 47, 51, 54, 62, 70, 76, 113, 136,
179,"181, 182, 191. 217, 224, 241, 242, 244,
253, 265, 286, 316, 317.
Royal, 253.
INDEX OF NAMES.
329
f Ruddock, 6, 33, 51, 53, 55, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63,
64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74,
75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, 85, 87, 89,
90, 93, 94, 95, 96 98, 99, 100, 101, 102,
103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112,
114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 12:5,
124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 133,
136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 145, 150,
151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 157, 158, 159, 162,
163, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173
174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182,
183,184, 185, 186, 187, 183, 189, 190,193,
194, 196, 199, 201, 202, 205, 206, 207, 208,
209, 210, 211,212, 213, 214, 215,216, 218,
219, 220, 221, 222, 224,226, 227, 231, 232,
233, 234, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 245, 247,
249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 256, 257, 258,
259, 260, 261, 264, 266,267, 268, 269, 270,
271, 272, 273, 275, 276,290, 291, 292, 293,
294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302,
303, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312,
313, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319.
Ruddook, 152.
Ruggles, 110, 181, 221, 223, 234, 254, 255, 270,
271, 293, 295, 318, 319.
I Rumbey, 286.
) Rumby, 280.
Rumly, 304.
Rumrell, 254.
Russel, 272, 277, 287, 291, 304.
Russell, 3, 18, 28, 50, 76, 124, 194, 205, 207,
211, 244, 245, 265, 283, 290.
Rutland, 135, 152, 243.
Ryan, 16, 17, 45, 309.
Ryder, see Rider.
Ryley, 306.
Salem, 104, 215, 310.
Salmon, 35, 200, 222, 265, 304.
Balsbry, 168, 176.
Baiter, 79, 123, 135, 143, 168, 176, 181, 182, 200,
222, 234, 262, 271, 272, 302, 318, 319.
Saltonstall, 161.
Sandford, 213.
Sargent, 284.
Saunders, 222.
Savage, 31, 83, 85, 271, 272, 317, 318, 319.
Savel, 222.
I Scammcl, 19, 20, 26, 27.
i Scammell, 20.
Scannel, 103.
I Schollay, 65.
Scollay, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,
42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55,
56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 61, 65, 66, 67, 69,
70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81,
82, 84, 85, 87, 83, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96,
97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107,
108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117,
118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126,
127, 178, 192, 199, 300.
School, Free Writing, 173.
Grammar, 161.
Mr. Holbrooks, 219, 237.
Mr. Lovels, 74, 167, 221.
North, 214, 243.
Grammar, 85, 127, 132, 188,
189, 192, 243, 246, 249, 250,
313.
! Latin, 118, 122, 167, 188,
267.
Lattin, 188, 237.
Writing, 85, 290.
South Grammar, 85, 97, 98, 220,
221.
Writing, 85, 118, 216.
Writing, 85, 234, 237, 251, 270, 290,
294, 296.
( Scot, 233
I Scott, 113, 114, 117, 118, 119, 127, 141, 16t.
Seley, 299.
Sergeant, 13, 26, 27, 45, 50, 285.
(Bewail, 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12,13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36,
37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47,
48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60,
61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71.
72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 83, 88, 89, 90,
93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103,
104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112,
113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121,
122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130,
131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140,
141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 149, 150,
151, 152, 153, 151, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160,
162, 163, 165,163, 167, 16S, 169, 171, 172,
173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181,
182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 188, 189, 190, 191,
192, 193, 194, 196, 197, 198, 200, 201, 202,
203, 204, 205, 206,207, 208, 209, 210, 211,
212, 213, 214, 215,216,217, 218, 219, 220,
221, 222, 223, 224,225,226, 227, 228, 229,
230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238,
239, 240, 241, 242, 243,244, 215, 246, 247,
248, 249, 250, 251, 252,253, 254, 255, 256,
257, 258, 259, 260, 201,262, 263, 264, 265,
266, 267, 268, 269, 270,271, 272, 273, 274,
275, 276, 277, 278, 279,280, 281, 282, 284,
285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 299,
300.
Sewell, 40, 266, 283.
Shapely, 76.
Shalden, 308.
Shelden, 308.
Sheldon, 312.
Sharp, 148, 217, 240, 249, 278, 286.
Sharpe, 125, 127.
Shaw, 84, 85, 236.
Shed, 55, 206.
( Shellcock, 222.
I Shillcocke, 48.
Sherman, 19. 52.
Ship Yard, Gliddens, 45.
Tylers, 170, 260.
Shirley, 101, 223.
Shiverick, 184.
( Silsbey, 81.
i Silsby, 99, 154.
Simpson, 300.
Singleton, 166.
Sircomb, 257.
Skinner, 152.
Skweller, 258.
Sloan, 192.
Slocum, 305.
Smille, 161.
Smith, 32, 34, 49, 58, 88, 89, 91, 95, 133, 134,
135, 180, 195, 198, 199, 208, 237, 265, 300,
305, 31.
Snow, 319.
Suowton, 55.
( Solely, 283.
| Solcy, 3, 124, 194, 207, 244, 299.
Souther, 178.
Sparhawk, 257.
( Spear, 42, 43, 118, 279, 314.
j Speer, 288.
Speakman, 265.
Sprague, 44, 47, 57, 67, 84, 85, 258.
Springfield, 58.
Spry, 275.
Square, Dock, 168, 221, 246, 251, 253, 284, 304.
Market, 151, 191, 233.
Still House, 198, 209.
Stamp, 222.
Stamp Act, 213, 216, 217.
Steel, 33, 133, 198, 201, 253.
( Stephenson, 211.
{ Stevenson, 205.
( Stevinson, 143.
Stevens, 39, 54, 164.
Stewart, 152, 304.
Stibbins, 222, 265, 268.
Stimpson, 253.
Stoddard, 253, 294.
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Stone, 153, 265, 270, 272.
Stonny, 105.
Storer, 34, 132, 134, 198, 199, 286.
I Storey, 304.
j Story, 32, 34, 132, 134, 143.
Stoughton, 233.
Street, Ann, 37, 38, 42, 78, 238, 300, 305.
Atkinson, 61, 191, 192, 215.
Back, 264, 265.
Battery March. 140, 192, 221.
Beacon, 254.
Bread, 103.
Cambridge, 63, 145, 270.
Cross, 266, 295, 304.
Devonshire, 215, 257.
Essex, 110, 145. 254.
Fish, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 25, 26, 29,
31, 35, 37, 38, 39, 41, 43, 44, 47, 50, 78,
169, 170, 221, 254, 287.
Fore, 8, 265.
Foster, 231.
Hanover, 77.
King, 65, 100, 264, 272, 304.
Leveret, 259.
Lynn, 222.
Mackerel, 168.
Main, 62, 106, 220.
Marlborough, 12, 59.
Middle, 8, 43, 47, 141,218.
Middlecot, 304.
Milk, 162, 231, 237, 256, 272.
Newbury, 212.
North, 268, 306, 307.
Orange, 91, 93, 94, 95, 304.
Prince, 137,219,220,304.
Purchase, 304.
Queen, 85, 95, 173, 234, 270, 289, 290,
291, 294, 295, 296.
Salem, 265, 270.
School, 84, 295, 304.
Sea, 304.
Ship, 224, 295.
South, 305, 316.
Sudbury, 83, 170, 295, 304.
Summer, 143, 264.
Temple, 304.
Tremont, 170, 266.
Tremount, 152.
Water, 106, 145, 162, 237, 252, 253, 272.
Stride, 56.
Stroud, 86, 87, 99.
Stutsen, 208.
Suber, 3.
Suffolk, 2, 11.
I Sullivan, 186, 201, 248, 296, 302.
| Sully van, 201.
Sumner, 51, 120, 140, 141, 181.
Button, 53, 55, 125, 126, 128, 153,174,187,194,
195, 197, 208, '252, 294, 305, 307.
Swan, 128.
Swansbury, 308.
Sweatser, 236.
Sweetser, 21, 24,126, 130, 131, 135, 139, 162,
166. 244, 249, 250, 257, 305, 312.
Swift, 234, 265, 304.
Sylvester, 265, 266.
SSymmes, 135.
Symms, 222, 288.
Syms, 100.
Symons, 124.
Tabb, 268, 271.
Tamer, 58.
Taply, 215.
Tarbox, 270.
Tavern, Admiral Vernons, 100.
Black Horse, 266.
Blue Anchor, 246.
Bunch of Grapes, 86, 147.
George, 84, 179, 184, 250, 304.
Golden Ball, 138, 145, 151, 170, 206,
212, 220, 236, 282.
Green Dragon, 35, 55, 172, 189, 296.
Lighthouse, 218.
Tavern, Mr. Clarks, 120.
Mr. Moultons, 111.
Orange Tree, 45, 47, 266.
Royal Exchange, 105.
Sign of the Lamb, 276.
Schooner, 8, 29.
White Horse, 58, 111, 266, 304.
I Tayler, 52, 192, 296.
j Taylor, 256.
Temple, 289.
Terrey, 228.
Thatcher, 175, 176, 177, 195, 208, 296, 297, 298,
299.
Thayer, 34, 131, 134, 135, 139, 141, 145, 172,
200.
Thomas, 33, 58, 124, 133, 194, 199, 207, 244,
283.
I Thompson, 106, 128, 135, 152, 176, 221, 265.
} Thomson, 135.
Thornton, 55, 105, 169, 259, 264, 272.
Thwing, 4, 6, 8, 13, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 36,
37, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51,
54, 55, 56, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67,
68, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82,
85. 87, 88, 89, 90, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99, 100,
101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110,
111, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 120, 122, 123,
128, 130, 131, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139,
140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 146, 148, 150, 151.
152, 161, 170, 252, 253.
J Tileston, 127, 175, 200, 290.
I Tilestone, 291.
Tillocks, 135.
Todd, 268.
Tolman, 134.
Topliff, 292.
Torrey, 110, 134, 168, 176, 191, 192, 200, 223,
242, 283.
Townsend, 38, 54, 282.
Tracy, 161.
Trail, 265.
Treat, 162.
I Trefoy, 7, 8, 16.
) Trevoy, 222, 265, 271, 304.
Tripe, 79, 107, 140, 170, 238, 260.
Troll, 209.
Trotts, 197.
True, 148.
Tucker, 135.
Tuckerman, 13, 39, 258.
( Tuder, 14, 32, 33, 85, 161, 250, 264.
) Tudor, 83, 104, 132, 133, 198, 199.
Turner, 170, 222, 265, 266, 304.
Tweed, 2, 119.
Tyler, 33, 34, 69, 76, 83, 85, 133, 134, 160, 164,
199, 200, 219, 225, 252, 268, 278, 316.
Tyng, 135.
Usher, 200, 265, 266.
Utinock, 72.
Vail, 50.
Vassall, 161, 258.
Venable, 172.
Vernon, 33, 43, 119, 133, 167, 199, 265, 271, 307.
Vinal, 63, 304.
Virginia, 309.
Vose, 23, 238.
Vox, 54.
Wade, 234.
Wadsworth, 241, 281.
Wait, 263.
Wakefleld, 34.
Walcut, 61.
Waldo, 34, 134, 200.
Waldron, 264.
Wales, 47, 130, 188.
Walker, 113, 125, 134, 143, 280.
Wallace, 282.
Walley, 284, 300.
Wallo, 296.
Walter, 20.
Waltham, 289.
INDEX or NAMES.
331
Warden, 55, 84, 170, 221, 304.
Ware, 13.
Warner, 13, 36.
Warren, 6, 7, 8, 22, 24, 25, 30, 57. 300.
Watch, Dock, 247, 248, 262, 282, 288, 289, 317.
North, 38, 282.
South, 100, 288, 289, 290, 314.
Town, 124, 315.
Town House, 115, 289, 299.
Waterford, 237.
Waterhouse, 234, 258.
Waters, 33, 185, 187, 190, 193, 199.
Watertown, 131, 168.
Wales, 188.
Watts, 171, 303, 304.
Webb, 112, 167, 169,263.
Webber, 136, 218.
Wedge, 234.
Welch, 128, 163, 170, 232.
Weld, 33, 136, 181.
Wells, 32, 35, 58, 132, 133, 134, 181, 198, 199,
200, 201, 234, 238, 250, 253, 282, 303.
Wendell, 34, 134, 142, 161, 200, 266, 278, 286,
300.
Wentworth, 63, 84, 85, 97, 98, 103, 107, 249.
West, 304.
West Boston, 112.
Indies, 127.
Weymouth, 206, 212.
Wharf, Blowers, 73.
Bulls, 265.
Clarks, 97, 154.
( Colemans, 9.
I Columns, 10, 20, 64.
Edmons, 10.
Gliddens, 304.
Greenoughs, 304.
Greens, 47.
Griffins, 259, 264, 265.
Halseys, 48.
Hancocks, 153, 170, 304.
Long, 99, 248, 272, 284.
Lorlngs,271 304.
Mlnots, 105.
Nobles, 128, 221.
Vernons, 84.
Wells, 201.
I Wentworths, 78.
j Whentwortha, 78.
Wharff, 43.
Whayland, 135.
Wheat, 238.
Wheatley, 262.
Wheeler, 114,119, 170, 188, 197, 206, 209, 212,
213, 239, 264, 265, 270, 271, 272, 279, 290,
291, 307.
Whelan, 182.
( Whetworth, 7, 31, 40, 48, 75, 189.
{ Whitworth, 16, 17, 22, 58, 140, 187, 190, 193,
( 216, 239, 300.
Whipple, 194, 207, 245, 283.
Whitcomb, 16.
White, 1, 68, 69, 143, 176, 177, 180, 243, 251,
269, 265, 266.
Whiteall, 309.
Whitefleld, 41.
Whiteman, 304.
Whiting, 83, 85.
Whitly, 77.
Whitraore, 286.
Whitney, 191, 295.
Whltten, 82.
Whitty, 304.
Whitwell, 13, 32, 33, 133, 169, 198, 199, 201,
209, 234, 264, 274, 286, 302, 306.
Whitworth, see Whetworth.
Wibird, 111.
Wickers, 128, 265.
Wier, 304.
Willeston, 209, 233.
Williston, 1, 3, 5, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20,
22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 65, 36, 37, 40,
41, 42, 43, 47, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 59, 62,
64,66, 75,77,84,92,99,104,107,114,141,
161, 172, 178, 180, 185, 186, 190, 197, 217,
224, 263, 269, 279, 286, VJ99, 312, 317.
Williams, 46, 58, 62, 76, 82, 114, 119, 127, 161,
199.
Williamson, 131, 132.
Willson, 313, 314.
Wing, 178.
Winnisimet, 294.
Winslow, 33, 34, 83, 85, 134, 158, 159, 160, 162,
165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 171, 173, 174, 175,
176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 187, 188,
189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194,196,197,200,
208, 234, 250, 253, 272, 317, 318.
Winter, 130, 242.
Wissell, 240.
Wiswall, 243.
Wiswell.161,214, 243.
Witly, 78.
( Wolcut, 144.
) Woolcut, 143.
Woodhouse, 238.
Woodland, 76, 78, 232.
Worth, 296.
Wright, 240, 264.
York, 131, 222.
Young, 2, 108, 140.
KKGBOK8.
Dick, 100.
Franke, 55.
Phillis, 295.
( Scepio, 218.
I Scipio, 236.
Tobias, 218.
Tobias Lochman, 236.
SURNAMES OMITTED.
Hon. Nathaniel , 160.
Jeremy , 296.
Mr. ,70.
Mr. , 81.
Mr. , 107.
William , 296.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
Abbington, 201.
Accounts, 29, 45, 46, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56,
02, 75, 79, 82, 85, 86, 91, 93, 99,
101, 104, 109, 110, 111, 112, 138,
172, 177, 178, 180, 191, 195, 203,
204, 205, 210.
copies of, 45.
Province, nee Province.
Assessors', 44, 45. r
auditors on, to choose, 138.
of the Granary, 50, 138.
of the Almshouse, 103.
Act, packing of beef and pork, 58.
regulating representatives to the Gen-
eral Court, 63.
respecting infectious diseases, 77, 83, 86.
(See also Diseases.)
relative to millers, to alter, 160.
Stamp, 175, 213.
repealing the Stamp Act, passage of,
216.
rejoicing, day of, appointed, 216-17.
relative to firing guns, 307.
of Parliament relative to billeting
troops, 310, 311.
Admiral Vernon's tavern, 100.
(See also Taverns.)
Advertisements, see Prints, public.
Affidavits, 11, 93, 168, 314.
Albany, 135.
Aliens or Strangers, to forbid the town, 50,
111, 126, 135, 186, 215,
294.
received Into town, 51,
111, 113, 128, 218.
to look up and warn out
of town. 130, 141, 166,
201, 215.
sent to the almshouse,
94, 140, 133, 15S-..9,
164,160, 174, 178, 182,
183, 184, 186, 189, 192,
193,201,203,234,237,
241, 243, 252, 258, 259,
261,263,267,274,278,
279, 283, 290, 292, 299,
30J, 303,306,308,316.
reported in town, 135.
French, 135, 192, 252.
inhabitants of other
towns, to tax, 194.
Almshouse, 3, 46-7, 56. 77, 158, 159, 164, 172,
174, 177, 205.
keeper of the, 12, 52, 140, 141,
144, 153, 213, 215, 234, 237, 241,
256, 205, 207, 274, 279, 286, 290,
291,302, 30(5,308,316.
accounts of the, 100, 141.
hospital, 12, 117.
visitation of the, 117.
received into, 72, 94, 95, 120, 140,
144, 153, 158-9, 164, 166, 172,
174, 175, 178, 182, 183, 1S4, 186,
189, 192, 193, 201, 203, 213, 237,
241. 246, 248, 232, 236, 259, 261,
265, 267, 274, 278, 279, 286, 290,
291, 292, 293, 302, 305, 308, 316.
sick at, 193.
land north of, to improve, 204.
book, see Records.
Almshouse, town's right to lands near, 206,
209.
poor, see received into,
discharged from, 255, 258, 262.
selectmen to visit, 277.
Ammunition, etc., 215.
(See also Powder-house.)
Annapolis, 152, 240.
Ann street, 37, 38, 42, 78, 233, 300, 305.
(See aluo Streets, etc.)
Ancient and Honourable Artillery, 149, 174,
213, 295.
(See also Artillery.)
Appropriations, 23, 49.
Artillery Company, apply for use of Fan-
euilHall, 149,174,213,
291.
gun-house for use of, to
erect, 295.
Assembly or Court, general, 15, 17, 18, 19,22,
23, 27, 50, 53,
63, 69, 150,
151, 160, 175,
177, 222, 244.
grant of 3,000 to the town, 50.
memorial to, in behalf of sufferers
in the late fire, 244.
resolve of, relative to the 1'ospital
at New Boston, 260.
memorial to, concerning pest-
house at New Boston, 293.
Assessors, 3, 102, 133, 194, 207, 237, 247, 272,
282.
choice of, 150, 157.
sureties, 272.
accounts of, 44, 45, 203, 210.
tax books, 237, 269, 272, 293,
317.
abatements, 23, 50, 63. 204, 294.
lists, 136.
assessments, 79, 234.
notice sent to, 124, 207, 283.
Assize of Bread, nee Breadstnffs.
Atkinson street, 191, 192.
drain to open in, 61, 215.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Auchmuty's lane, 135, 221.
(See also Streets.)
Auditors, to choose, 49, 204.
Autherleny's brigantine, 153.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Back street, 264, 265.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Badges, 64.
Bakers, 21, 45, 51, 53, 56, 60, 67, 68, 90, 96, 102,
109, 116, 129, 138, 142, 148, 153, 159,
163, 169, 173, 182, 191, 195, 201, 202,
204, 205, 208, 210, 212, 214, 217, 218,
220, 223, 228, 229, 23', 233, 237, 240,
242, 244, 245, 246, 248, 250, 251, 252,
253, 254, 259, 264, 267, 263, 273, 278,
280, 282, 283, 238, 290, 294, 298, 302,
307, 310, 314, 317, 318.
bread, law concerning, to revive, 283.
( See also Trades.)
Balm, 24.
Baltimore 'County, Md.,151.
Town (sloop), 165.
(See also Ships, etc.)
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Barbadoes, 167.
small-pox raging in the, 147.
also malignant fever, 147.
(See also Islands.)
Barracks, 310.
Batteries, 13.
North Battery, 13, 14, 18, 32, 38,
48, 162, 233, 252,
23 1, 310.
ordnance at, 252.
South Battery, 295, 312.
(See also Fortification.)
Battery March street, 221.
encroachments upon,
140, 192.
bounds of, to define,
140.
Battery-men to exercise, 267, 271.
(See also Streets.)
Bay leading to Cambridge, see, Cambridge,
between Boston and Dorchester, 181.
Beacon hill, preservation of, 63, 90, 150.
votes concerning, 90.
riot on, 101.
beacon to erect on, 277, 291.
tar barrel placed in the beacon,
308.
street, 254.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Beef, 24, 58, 66, 104, 267.
(See also Provisions.)
Beer, 296.
casks of, 297.
lane, 70.
to pave, 204, 231, 234.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Bellrica, 241.
Bells, tolling of the, 52.
ringing of, for repeal of Stamp Act,
217.
Bequests, 215, 261.
(See also Legacies.)
Bermudas, 229.
(See also Islands.)
Betsy (sloop), 183.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Bill pending, relative to the erecting of
wooden buildings, etc., 138.
(See also Buildings.)
printing of, awarded to Messrs. Edes &
Gill, 144,
Billiards, 147.
table at Bunch of Grapes tavern
in defiance of law, to remove,
147.
kept unlawfully, 262.
Black Horse lane, 18, 19, 21,39,125,135,224.
(See also Streets.)
Blacksmiths, 213.
(See also Trades.)
shop, to erect, 293.
Blind, the, 144.
lane, liberty to erect posts in, 250.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Blowers wharf, 73.
(See also Wharves.)
Bine Anchor, the, 246.
(See also Taverns.)
Beard alley, 180.
(See ulxo Streets, etc.)
Bonds, nee Sureties.
Bonfires, town's vote concerning, 214.
Borelands' Row, 261.
Boston, 1, 2, 3, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21,
22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 35, 37,
38,41,43,44,46,47,49, 54, 56, 57,
63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 74,
75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 85,
86, 87, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99, 102, 103,
104, 112, 113, 114,117, 120, 121, 123,
124, 125, 129, 130, 131, 132, 137, 138,
143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 149, 150, 158,
157, 161, 102, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167,
168, 169, 170, 175, 176, 177, 180, 181,
Boston, 183, 185, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191,196
198, 202, 204, 207, 208, 209, 211,212,
213, 214,215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220,
221, 223, 2J4, 225, 226,227,228, 229,
230, 231,232,233, 234, 235, 236, 237,
238, 239, 240, 241,242. 243, 244, 245,
246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253,
254, 255, 256, 257,258. 259, 260, 261,
262, 263, 264, 265, 286, 207, 268, 2G9,
270, 271, 272,273, 274.275, 276, 277,
278, 279, 280,281,282, 283, 2S4, 28f,
286, 287, 288.289,290. 291, 292, 293,
294, 295, 296, 297,298, 299,300, 301,
302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309,
310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317,
318, 319.
bounds between, and Roxbnry, to
run, 179, 316, 317.
Innoculating hospital within limits
of, to prevent, 06.
Common, see Common, the.
Gaol, see Gaol.
Magazine, see Powder-house.
Neck, nee Neck, the.
Packet (ship), 274, 275,276,277,280.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Braintree, 247, 248, 279, 290.
Bran, 185.
Brattle (brigantine) 61.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Bread street, line of, to alter, petition for, 103.
(See also Streets.)
Breadstuffs, 21, 53, 56, 60, 67, 68, 75, 76, 78.
79,90, 91, 9o-7, 102, 105, 109,
110, 113, 123, 124, 129, 130, 139,
142, 147, 148, 151, 152,158, 163,
164, 165, 168. 169, 171, 173, 175,
177-78, 180, 182, 185, 187, 188,
190, 191, 193,202, 204, 205, 206,
208, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 217,
220, 223, 228, 220,231,233, 237.
240, 242, 245, 246, 248. 251-52,
234, 259, 264, 207,269,273, 278,
280, 282, 283, 238, 294, 298, 299,
302,307, 310,314,317,318.
assize of bread, 21. 45-6, 53, 56,
60, 67, 63, 75, 78-9, 90, 91,96-7,
102, 105, 109, 110, 116, 123, 124,
129, I3B, 139, 142, 148, 149, 158,
159, 163, 168, 169, 173, 177-78,
182, 187, 188, 191, 195, 202, 205,
206, 208, 210, 211, 212-13, 214,
217, 218, 220, 223, 228, 229, 231,
233, 237, 240, 242, 245, 246, 248,
249, 251-52, 254, 259, 264, 287,
269, 273, 278, 280, 282, 285, 288,
294, 298-99, 302, 307, 310, 314,
317, 318.
Breaking and entering, complaint of negro
Dick, 100.
Brewing of beer, 296.
Bridge, the Draw, 8, 170, 219.
to repair, 145, 215, 219.
north of, 254.
mill, 14, 271.
to repair, 271.
at North Burial place, 20.
South Burial place, 20.
pumps at, to be kept, 244.
on Oliver dock, 255.
Swing, 313, 315.
Bridge, Martha, will of, see Wills.
Brimstone, 3.
Bristol, 284, 285, 296, 298.
Britania (schooner) , 167.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Brittania (hrigantine) 296, 298.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Broad Bay, 246, 282.-
Bromtield lane, 170, 221.
(See also Streets.)
Brooker's Will, Mr., see Wills.
Brookline, 240.
Buildings, liberty to erect, 3-4, 138, 221.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
335
Buildings, site of, to view, 98, 100, 214, 239,
295.
encroaching on Long wharf,
272.
petition to be allowed to erect,
293.
to erect for men and stores at
.North Battery, 310.
Bull pasture, 213, 288.
lease of, 250, 288.
house on, 244, 253.
house near, 254.
shop at, 257.
(See also Neck, the.)
Bulls, town. See Cattle,
wharf, 265.
( See also "Wharves.)
Bunch of Grapes, 86, 147.
( See alxo Taverns.)
Burials, orders concerning, 1,12, 18, 20, 22,
26, 28, 29, 52,
54, 180.
digging of graves,
27.
Burial-places :
North burying.ground, 1, 20,
211, 213,249, 250.
South bury ing-ground, 20, 250.
New burying-ground, 197, 209.
tombs in, 197, 201.
repairs in, 249.
Burmudas, see Bermudas.
Butchers, 10S, 149, 191, 203, 267. 279.
refuse to pay for stalls, 246.
(See also Trades.)
Butter, gee Dairy produce.
By-laws, nee Orders, town.
book of, 312.
Byles', Mr., meeting-house, 70, 264.
clock on, 118,
122.
(See also Meeting houses.)
Cadets, 153, 213, 268.
Cambridge, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28,
61, 130, 201, ^13, 249.
French neutrals at, 61.
bay leading to, 181.
selectmen of, 201, 202.
street, 63, 145.
common sewer in, 270.
(Sfe alxo Streets, etc.)
Canada, 234, 243, 252.
Candles, 109.
Cape Ann, 122.
Nichola, 300, 301.
Cargoes, 66, 88, 91, 119. 151, 152, 164,165, 167,
171, 175, 176, 180, 185, 190, 225,
235, 299.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Carpenters, 6, 7, 172, 251.
(See a/so Trades.)
Carriages, forbidden on the Common, except
to carry powder, 290.
wheels, 146.
Carts, 151, 267.
Carters, see Charcoal.
Carving, wood, 281.
(See also Trades.)
Castle, the, see Castle William.
William, 95, 146, 152, 153, 154, 172,
275, 309, 316.
to stop vessels from Mary-
land and the Barbadoes,
147, 149, 151, 165, 167.
barracks, 310.
(See also Fortifications.)
Cattle, 110.
sold, 110.
at large, to Impound, 141.
cow-house, 192.
town-bulls, 110, 241, 281, 318.
Census, statistics of, 170.
Certificates, H9, 152, 153, 157, 165, 167, 171,
175, 176, 190, 228, 230, 237, 249,
272, 275, 278, 285, 298, 301,
30-2, 319.
of innoculation, 76.
physician's, 95.
of character, 124-25.
Province accounts, 140.
Chapman's, Mr., hospital, see Common.
Charcoal, 109.
carters, accused of fraud, 125.
baskets, to inspect, 126.
Charlestowu, 30, 59, 97, 128, 135.
engine at, 271.
ferry, 25, 46, 48, 81, 154.
(See also Ferries.)
Charming Molly (stoop), 294.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Checkley's, Rev. Mr., meeting-house, 239,
Chelsea, 295, 303, 305.
selectmen of, 303.
Cb.eptauk or Cheptouk, 152, 153.
Chicken-pox, 28.
(See also Diseases, infectious.)
Chimnies, complaint concerning unsafe, 35,
37, 38, 122, 131, 137, 212, 219.
sweepers, to appoint, 100.
to report on, 131, 132, 137,219,220.
Chocolate, 24.
Clark's, Mr., Tavern, 120.
(See also Taverns.)
wharf, 97, 154.
tavern at (Clark's?), 154.
(Sfe also Wharves.)
Clock, town, 259.
ou Rev. Mr. Byles' meeting-house, to
provide for care of, 118, 122.
for the Old Brick church, 269.
to provide for care of, 270.
Coal, supply of, for Dock watch, 289.
Cod, salt, see Fish.
Coasters, see Ships, etc.
Colchester, 61.
Cold lane, 22,28, 78, 94, 218, 301.
(See also Streets.)
Coleman's or Colman's wharf, 9, 10, 20, 64.
(See also Wharves.)
Collectors, 114, 115. 119, 122, 157, 181, 182, 185,
210, 222, 227, 233, 2J6-37, 251,
252, 261, 272, 277, 2S3, 294, 317,
318, 319.
choice of, 150, 185.
(See also Taxes, etc.)
Committees, 3-4. 50, 51, 75, 95, 106, 111, 131,
132, 152, 169, 180, 205, 213,215,
223, 231, 233, 236, 247, 255, 293,
295, 306, 315. 318.
reports of town, see Reports,
to visit, to appoint, 49.
on Lotteries, 50, 138.
to inspect burial places, 65.
on houses, buildings, etc., 67,
254, 272.
repairs of hospitals at New
Boston, 67.
preservation of Beacon Hill,
90.
repairs on school-houses, 95-
6, 220, 221.
sites of buildings, 98, 239,
295.
chimnies, 331, 132, 137, 219.
to visit schools, to appoint, 49,
138.
draftaLaw relative to small-
pox, 160.
relative to Act concerning mill-
ers, 160.
on repairs of North Battery, 162.
accounts,
to settle bounds of land, 168,
176, 179.
on state of Fanenil Hall mar-
ket, 206, 212.
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Committees, to examine into town's right to
Jands, 206, 212.
on case of Mrs. Choate, 216.
repairs at the Neck, 218.
to view Leveret's lane, 218.
on drain into Common, 219.
sewers, 237.
almshouse, 239.
to wait on Mr. Wiswell, 243.
on repairs at Town's slip, 248.
town's interest near North
Battery, 252.
removal of aliens, 252.
pavements, 254.
streets, 254.
gun-house, 255.
purchase of hospital at New
Boston, 257.
ferries, 261.
to erect beacon on Beacon Hill,
277, 291.
on Province boat, 289.
repairs at the Neck, 305,
of the Board of the Council,
308, 310.
on repairs at New Boston, 313.
swing bridge, 313, 315.
correspondence, 315.
to wait on Qenl. Gage, 315.
Common, the, 57, 86.
trespasses and depredations
on, 57, 314.
hospital (Mr. Chapman's) at
the foot of, 87, 91, 92, 93.
railing on, to repair, 15S), 206,
212,247.
care of, 2U6, 247.
writing school on, 251.
gun-house on, 255, 25S.
carcasses of horses deposited OD,
to prohibit, 233.
no carriages (except to bring
powder) to enter, 290.
act relative to firing guns in, 307.
Common shore, i. e. Sewer, gee Drains.
Concert hall, see Halls.
Concord, 1-2, 119, 243.
court house at, 63, 69.
Connecticut, 6J.. 83, 85, 106, 168, 259, 294.
Conspiracy with negroes, 314.
Constables, 18, 33, 34, 35, 37, 49, 69, 71, 177,
193, 199-200, 202, 204, 2'57, 240,
258, 26J, 282, 236, 28s), 298, 30&,
314, 317.
choice of, 49. 138, 204.
orders to, 71-2, 123, 13 s ?, 150, 157,
183, 185, 189. 21 1, 236, 238.
to distribute printed bills, 144,
287.
removed from town by the, 207.
at tb<- Dock watch, 248, 288, 289.
meeting of, 279.
jurymen chosen, 279.
at South watch, dismissed, 288.
appointed, 291.
Conveyances, see Deeds and Conveyances.
Coopers, 30.
(See also Trades.)
Cordage, 88, 222.
Cork, 65, 6ti, 309, 316.
Corn-court, 201.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Cornfield, the, 245.
Cornhill, 145, 265, 297, 304.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Coronation Day, to observe, 230.
Correspondence, letter from the selectmen of
Concord, 1,
to Jos. Lazarby,2.
from Dr. John Per-
kins, 19-20.
from selectmen, 20.
to Mr. Gushing, 22-3.
from Mr. Green, 22.
Correspondence, letter from selectmen to
Justice Dana, 24-5.
from Dr. John Per-
kins, 28.
to the selectmen, 30,
48.
from the selectmen,
39, 40-7, 56.
to Col. Williams, of
Roxbury, 46-7.
Thos. Cashing, 15,
16.
from Thos. Gushing,
15.
to town physicians,
59, 60.
Dr. Kneeland, 61.
Dr. Barnet, Gi.
the Overseers of the
Poor, 71.
Drs. Parker and
Loyd, 72.
the clerks of the mar-
ket, 75.
Thomas Hartley,
keeper of Ra:na-
ford Island hospi-
tal, 06, 89, 89, 91,
113,114,117-18,119,
127,155.
Gapt. Smith of brig-
antine Hope, 88-9.
Sheriff Greenleaf to Peter
Johonnott, 91, 92.
Firemen to Selectmen of
Boston, 120.
selectmen to Robert Love,
130.
Sheriff Greenleaf to the
Selectmen, 146.
sel.-ctmen to Sheriff Green-
leaf, 146.
sel-ctmento Gov. Bernard,
147.
to Samuel Hartley, keepar
of Rainsford Island ho- 1 -
tal, 154, 156, 230, 233, 235,
274, 275, 276, 277, 280, -284,
285, 297, 299, 300, 301,
312.
town clerk to Selectmen of
Roxbury, 179.
Mr. Jeremy Belknap, jr.,
to town clerk of Boston,
188.
selectmen of Boston to
selectmen of Cambridge,
201-2.
from the Sons of Liberty,
213.
town clerk of Boston to
selectmen of Dorchester,
215.
town clerk to Mr. Brown,
220.
selectmen to Cnpt. Wm.
Marshall, 224, 225.
selectmen to his Excellency
the Governor, 229.
town clerk to Capt. Mc-
Curdy, 230-31.
to Selectmen of Lancaster,
237.
selectmen of Boston to
selectmen of Bellrica,
241.
selectmen of Boston to
selectmen of Roxbury,
242, 316.
selectmen of Boston to
selectmen of Concord,
243.
selectmen to assessors of
Boston, 245.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
337
Correspondence, selectmen of Boston from
town of Mystick, 246.
selectmen of Boston to
selectmen of Braintree,
247.
ministers of Boston, 249.
town clerk to Isaac Bird,
255.
selectmen of Boston to
selectmen of Maiden, 263.
town clerk to Mrs. Ochter-
lony, 266.
selectmen of Boston to
selectmen of Hull, 281.
selectmen of Boston to
selectmen of Waltham,
289.
selectmen of Boston to
selectmen of Chelsea, 303.
Gent. Gage to Got. Ber-
nard, 309.
extract from, 309.
from committee of the town
of Salem, 310.
reply, 310.
town clerk to Col. Dal-
rymple, 313.
to Mr. Dcbcrdt, copy to
John Pownal, to send,
315.
Council, 145, 230, 259, 308, 310.
members of the, 23, 27, 69, 93, 94,
155, 215, 292.
memorial to the Governor and,
92-3.
chamber, 94, 308.
County, Middlesex, 23.
Suffolk, 2, 11, 23, 314.
taxes, see Taxes.
gaol, 2,
sheriff, 91, 92, 93, 230.
Nowalk (in England), 311.
account for nupplies to certain poor
people, 263.
Court, general, see Assembly.
of general or quarter sessions, 53, 63,
69, 128, 146, 170, 245, 264,
239, 301.
clerk of, 53, 130, 139, 141,
239.
Superior, 102, 136. 281.
chief justice of the, 102.
Inferior, 136.
House, 63, 150.
of Probate, 93, 189, 190, 257, 281.
Judge of, 99, 112, 117,219,
235, 236, 270.
closing of courts, 189, 190.
relative to opening the courts, 215.
Cow lane, 107.
drain through, 143-4.
(See also Streets.)
Cripples, 189, 306.
Cross street, 266, 295, 304.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Crown Coffee House, 99, 238, 241.
(See also Taverns.)
Cryer, town, 136.
Currier, Ann, complaint of, 128.
Cushing's lane, 84.
( See also Streets.)
Customs, Board of, 292.
Cutler's (or Cutter's) Dr., church, 1, 50, 75,
76, 78, 247, 270.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
Daffron's or Dafflns" Wells, see Wells.
Dairy produce, 66.
Dalton's Row, 304.
Damariscotta, 237.
Dancing school, permit to keep, refused, 172.
and fencing, petition to keep,
229.
permitto keep, 231.
Dartmouth, 300.
Deeds and Conveyances, Register of, to
choose, 205.
Deer Island, 3, 150-1, 217, 223, 301, 303.
to lease, 214.
encroachments of the sea upon,
150-1.
repairs at, 303.
to prevent the loss of, 151, 160.
selectmen to visit, 178, 301.
(See alto Islands.)
Delphine (sloop") , 152.
(See also Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Deposition of Mr. Williston, 92.
of persons, concerning riot on
Beacon Hill, 101.
relative to Capt. Wilson and
negroes, to take, 313, 314.
Depredations, 101.
(See also Beacon Hill )
Depsford, 113.
Dinner, public, for town officials, 84, 161, 292,
316.
liquors furnished, 84.
Diseases, infectious, spread of, to prevent,
I, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
II, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 39,
41, 42, 43, 44, 47, 49,
50, 63, 69, 70, 72, 73,
74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79,
81, 86, 88, 89, 92, 93,
95, 96, 113, 119, 147,
152, 153, 154, 155, 156,
157, 153, 159, 164, 165,
167, 172, 176, 180, 186,
190, 216, 224, 225, 226,
227, 228, 229, 260, 274,
296, 297, 298, 299, 300,
301, 306, 308, 315, 316,
statistics of, 78, 80.
act concerning, 77, 315.
Law of George II., con-
cerning, 77.
chicken-pox, 28.
fever, 300, 301.
Disinfectants, 3, 78.
(See also Diseases, infectious, etc.)
Distilleries, 78, 81, 170, 187, 212, 214, 221.
Dock, the, 272.
watch at, 24, 247, 218, 262, 282, 317.
warehouses on, 248.
town's interest on the south side of,
56.
passage-way at head of, to keep o^n,
90.
wharfage, 239.
Oliver's, 159, 255.
Dock square, 168, 221, 284, 304.
batchers in, refuse to pay for
stalls, 246.
tavern in, 253.
Dolphin (schooner) , 180.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Dorchester, 110, 135, 148, 188, 220, 305.
bay between, and Boston, 181.
selectmen of, 215.
Drains, 59, 74, 94, 107, 144, 150, 184, 186, 198,
209, 215, 218, 221, 224, 247, 253, 254,
259, 263, 276, 301, 302, 305, 306.
the common sewer, 61, 74, 94, 106,
107, 110, 118, 141, 143, 144, 145, 150,
185, 189, 237, 253, 254, 270, 272, 273,
276, 277. 237, 288, 297, 305, 306.
vote concerning laying of, 254.
(See also under the several streets.')
Draw -bridge, see Bridge.
Dutch, see Aliens.
Eagle (sloop), 149.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Earthernware, 296, 297, 299.
338
CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Edmou's wharf, 10.
(See also Wharves.)
Elbow alley, 162.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Election Day, use of Faneuil Hall on, grant-
ed, 154.
public dinner on, 292.
Electricity, experiments in, license to carry
on, applied tor, 171.
Elliot's, Rev. I>r., Church, 7, 8, 14, 78, 204,
211, 221.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
Emancipation, see Negroes, etc.
(See also Indentures.)
England, 162, 232, 246, 311.
west of, 296.
Entertainment, dinner for town officials, 84,
161.
liquors furnished, 84.
Essex street, 110.
to repair, 145, 254.
engine-house in, 254.
(Seeahn Streets.)
Estate of Samuel Hews indebted to the
town. 142.
Exhibitions, City of Jerusalem, forbidden,
111.
Falmouth, 68.
Faneuil hall, 37, 49, 63, 66, 69, 84, 97, 98,
103, 123, 138, 150, 157, 161, 175,
177, 183, 185, 189, 204, 244,
239.
Inferior Court to sit in, 102.
lotteries, 50, 138.
not to be opened without leave
of majority of the selectmen,
141.
for uie of Artillery company,
granted, 149, 174, 213, 291.
for drill of Cadets, 153, 213,
263.
to repair, 175.
windows of, to clean, 217.
to open on Coronation Day,
230.
to illuminate, 247.
woo.l-carving on, 281.
for use of Gov. and Council on
Election Day, 292.
use of, allowed temporarily for
quartering English troops,
311,312.
order to remove troops from,
313.
troops to remove from, 313.
market, 42, 79, 145, 191, 213.
stalls in, 279.
to lease, 102, 149,
212, 318.
leases to sign, 101.
lotteries, 50. (See also Lot-
teries.)
clerk of, 145, 149, 191, 203,
267, 279.
appointed, 104.
orders to, lOi, 108,
109, 115,149,267.
land taken to enlarge street
by, 234.
(See. also Markets.)
Fences, 90.
rails for, to procure, 142.
Fencing, see Dancing and Fencing, school,
223.
Ferries : 304.
Charlestown, 25,46. 48, 81, 154.
Winnisimet, 171, 221, 261, 265, 294.
Salutation, 84, 264.
ferry ways to view, 294.
Ferry place, the, 154.
Fevers, malignant and infectious, 147, 154,
155.
(See also Diseases, infectious.)
Fifty-ninth Regiment of Foot, 314.
member of, arraigned for inciting
negro slaves to rebellion, 314.
Fire, water-engines, 53, 55, 56, 73, 96, 103,
206, 212,270, 271, 272, 290, 291.
pumps, 82.
ladders, 172, 214, 223, 232, 265, 268.
flrewards, 49, 64, 120, 121, 138, 223, 232,
268, 269.
men, 119, 120, 128, 141, 148, 174, 193,
204, 207, 208,212, 213, 215, 216,
218, 236, 251, 252, 257, 259, 272,
280, 286, 290, 291, 294, 295, 305,
307.
names of, 120, 194, 202.
election of, 55, 96, 104, 111, 112,
114, 135, 141, 168, 188, 193, 194,
196, 198, 202, 203, 204, 209, 210,
211, 213, 215, 216, 218, 236, 240,
251, 252, 259, 272, 280, 294, 295.
premiums, 53, 56, 73, 103, 121,
125, 12S, 129, 148, 153, 163, 187,
195, 196, 208, 213, 217, 218, 219,
239, 244, 249, 276, 278, 281, 284,
236,291,300.
dismissal from company, 114,
268, 292.
damage by, 79, 176, 214.
request for reinstatement, 106-7.
complaints of firemen, 278, 279.
house out of repair, 111, 171, 294.
report thereon, 112.
orders given firemen, 120-21, 273.
free from other office, 121.
of March 20, 1760, 176.
aid to sufferers from, 215, 244.
house, to build, 239.
to view, 252.
land to purchase for house, to be re-
moved, 248.
appeal for aid for sufferers from fire,
249.
moneys to receive from the several
deacons of the churches for suffer-
ers from fire, 249.
houses, 254.
Fireworks, throwing of, town vote concern-
ing, 214.
Fish, 58, 88.
market, 304.
street, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13. 14, 15, 20, 25, 26,
29. 31, 37, 39, 41, 43, 4t, 45, 47,
78, 170, 221,254.
portion of, to pave, 50.
bounds of land in, 163.
Fitches' alley or lane, 7, 8, 135.
(Sef also Streets, etc.)
Fore street, 8, 265.
(See also Streets.)
Fort Hill, 86, 87.
Fortifications, 3, 13, 14, 32, 38, 48, 76, 86,162,
252, '293, 316
the pickets, 3, 4.
town's land near, 4, 107, 233,
294, 295, 3iO.
Castle William, 95, 146, 309,
310.
gates, 268, 269.
town's land outside, 208.
abutters on, agreement of, 253.
names of, 25 s.
land inside, not to encumber,
238.
flouth Rattery, 295, 312.
proprietors of land near, 245,
249.
North Battery, 13, 14, 18, 32, 33,
48, 161, 233,
252, 294, 310.
ordnance at,
252.
to raise and pave street lead-
ing to, 255, 272.
(See also Batteries.)
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
339
Fourteenth Regiment, 309, 311.
quarters for, desired,
311.
(See a/so Troops.)
Frankinscence, 3.
Freuch Neutrals, 42, 61, 76-77, 161, 240, 241,
278.
inventory of effects of,
42.
list of, to obtain, 219.
inoculation of, 61.
at Cambridge, 61.
aliens, 135, 192, 240, 241,
212, 243, 252.
Friendship (brigantint) , 284, 285.
(schooner), 164.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Frog lane, 16, 131.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Gallows, new, to erect, 146.
the, 257.
Gaming, 262.
Gaol, the, 25, 126.
county, 2, 109.
keeper of the, 2, 109.
for leave to frame the new, 219.
near Mr. Uolbrook's school, 219.
George II., Law of, concerning small pox,
see Diseases, infectious, etc.
George Tavern, 84, 17!, 184, 250, 304.
(See also Taverns.)
Gibbins court, 106.
(See also Streets.)
Glass, 297, 299.
Glaziers, 251.
(See also Trades.)
Glidden's wharf, 304.
(See also Wharves.)
Golden Ball, 138, 170.
warehouses opposite, for sale,
145, 151, 212, 220, 236, 282.
(See also Taverns.)
Good Intent (sloop), 152.
(See alio Ships, etc.)
Goods, enumerated, vote of town, concern-
ing, 273.
Governor, the, 23, 27, 94, 113, 118, 147, 149,
164, 165, 166, 167, 172, 175, 176,
190, 228, 229, 230, 257, 259, 270,
275, 276, 292, 298.
secretary to, 113, 126.
servant to, 31.
house of, 270.
lieutenant-, 17, 18, 222.
memorial to, and Council, 92-3.
action taken upon,
94.
letter to, 147.
Grain, see Breadstuff's.
measurer of, 224.
Granadas, 154.
Granary, the, 50, 172, 211.
master of, 203, 211.
accounts of, 50, 138, 204.
key of cellar under, 188.
cellar under, rented, 192, 256.
Grants made the town, 50.
Grave-diggers, see Sextons.
Gravel, 51, 145, 174.
and stones, to supply the town with,
217, 254.
for the Neck, to supply, 217, 224, 248,
286.
for raising street leading to Fortifi-
cation, 255.
Graves end, 225.
Great Britain, 113.
Greaton's, Mr., church, 259.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
Green Dragon, the, 35, 55, 172, 189, 296.
(See also Taverns.)
lane, 304.
(See aluo Streets, etc.)
Green wharf, 47.
(See also Wharves.}
Greenland. 188.
Greenough's wharf, 304.
(See also Wharves.)
Griffins' wharf, 259, 264.
(See aUo Wharves.)
Grist mills, see Mills.
Gun-house, 255, 258.
for use of artillery, to erect, 295.
firing of, in Common, act relative to,
307.
(See also Common, the.)
Halifax, 12, 95, 193,201, 237,309, 310.
Halls :
Faneuil, 37, 49, 63, 66, 69, 84, 97, 93,
103, 123, 138, 150, 157, 161.
Concert, 171.
Halsey's wharf, 48.
(See also Wharves.)
Hampton (sloop), 176.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Hancock, Thomas, legacy to Boston from,
98.
Hancock's wharf, 153, 170, 304.
(See alyo Wharves.)
Hanover street, 77.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Hay market, 84, 170, 288, 289, 304.
to pave, 255.
engine for weighing, 159, 162, 239, 240.
(See al*o Markets.)
Hayward or Haward, 281.
Hemp, 225, 235, 296,297. 299.
Hides, skins, etc., 104, 108, 118, 119, 149, 221,
223, 267, 279.
Hillsborough, 309.
Hispaniola, 154, 1(54.
Hodges, Sarah and children, 201, 202, 209,
210.
Hog alley, 57, 248.
two feet off, in exchange, 161.
(See alsv Streets, etc.)
Hope (brigantine) , 88, 91.
(See also Ships, Vessels, etc.)
Horn lane, 252, 253.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Horses, 57.
carcasses of, causing nuisance, 283.
Hospital, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24,
26, 29, 31, 32, 36, 39, 40, 41, 43,
44, 47, 59, 62, 65, 67, 70, 71, 75,
76, 77, 81, 86, 87, 92, 94, 185, 187,
189, 190, 193, 216, 225, 230, 274,
275, 277, 280, 284, 300, 303, 305,
308, 312.
Province, 7.
physician, 7.
pest-house on Ruinsford's Island,
11, 27, 32, 42, 155, 159, 222,
260.
keeper of, 11, 27, 32, 39, 40, 66,
88, 159, 277, 280.
well-house at, 42, 225, 226, 230,
274.
for inoculation, 37.
at foot of the Common, 87, 91, 93.
at New Boston, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13,
17, 20, 21, 26, 29, 31,41, 43, 47,
48, 49, 59, 62, 65, 67, 70, 76, 77,
86, 87, 91, 99, 216, 230,260, 29 J,
313.
wood for, at Bainsford's Island,
235.
at Rainsford's Island, to visit,
260.
inventory of articles in, at
Rainsford's, 223.
inventory of articles in, at New
Boston, 2:!9, 261.
keeper at New Boston. 99, 216.
new, at New Boston, 248,
25S.
340
CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 55.
Hospital island (probably Rainsford's).
at almshouse, 12.
at I'oint Shirley, 64.
former keeper at New Boston hos-
pital, warned out, 250.
a second time, 2oG.
ejected, 253.
purchase of hospital at, 257.
Hound (brigantine) , 63, 66.
(See. also Ships, etc.)
House, Town, 35, 93, 174, 251.
tavern near, 105.
pump at north-west corner of,
106.
watch, 268, 289.
Hull, 281.
letter to selectmen of, 281.
(See also Correspondence.)
Ill-fame, houses of, 87.
Illumination, 247.
(See also Fan euil Hall.)
Immigrants, 233, -'37, 238.
Immorality, see Intemperance, etc.
Impost, 184, -266.
Impressment, 296.
(See alao Ships, etc.)
Indentures, delivered up, 128, 166, 273, 275.
Index to Town Records, see Records.
Indians, see Negroes, etc.
Inhabitants or freeholders, 2, 5, 10, 14, 15,
18, 35, 37, 33, 46-7, 49, 57, 59,
61, 6 >, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 76,
80, 81, 83, 86, 89, 92,93, 95, 97,
98, 111, 119, 130, 131, 138, 150,
153, 157, 160, 164, 165, 167, 174,
175, 177, 183, 185, 187, 190, 202,
204, 2-20, 223, 235, 245, 247, 263,
275, 282, 233, 286, 287.
called upon to aid in suppress-
ing certain vices, 262.
petition of, concerning estab-
lishing of hospitals for inocu-
lation, 66.
names of inhabitants to be taxed
on real estate, etc., 124, 244,
245, 282.
complaints of, about carters,
125.
desire town meeting called, 273,
3'7.
admitted as, 136, 218.
petition concerning closing of
courts, 189.
of other towns, to tax, 194.
regulating of bakers' bread, 204.
Innholders, 170, 260.
case of Daniel Silsby, 99.
(See also Licenses.)
licenses to sell liquors, 84, 86,
221, 238, 292.
approved, 84, 105, 170, 183-4, 191,
192, 218, 221, 251, 253, 264, 236,
292, 304.
(See a l*o Licenses.)
disapproved, 222, 238, 272, 304.
Inoculation for the small-pox, 14, 16, 18, 22,
28, 40, 49, 50, 54, 57, 58-9, 63,
64, 65, 66, 72, 73, 80.
hospitals for, to establish, 37.
time for, to limit, 57.
extended, 59, 60.
gratis, 67.
certificates of, 76.
Inns, 262.
Insane, 95, 99, 190, 193.
hospital for the, to erect, 98.
(See also Legacies.)
case of John Burk, 95, 109, 113.
Mrs. Susannah Loring, 117.
Mary Brightman, 219.
Atr*. Abigail Lee, 235.
Capt. Timothy McDaniel,
236.
Insane, case of Joseph Norcross, 240.
Christopher Morton, 241.
Michael Cam -y, 246.
Richard Barrett, 261.
Thomas Stone, 270.
Instructions to the Representatives, see
Representatives.
Intemperance, immorality, etc., 2, 16, 100,
183, 201, 262.
Inventories, 42, 223, 239, 261.
Ipswich, 190.
selectman of, 190.
inhabitant of. 190.
Ireland, 65, 228, 229, 230, 231, 236, 237, 238,
315.
passage to, 266, 270.
Irish, 113.
Iron, 42, 175, 185.
bar, 180.
Island, The, see Rainsford's Island.
Islands: Rainsford's, 1,11, 27, 32, 39, 40,
66, 88, 89, 113, 117, 118, 127, 154,
155, 156, 157, 159, 212, 222, 223,
224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230,
232, 233, 235, 2fi \ 274, 275, 276,
277, 280, 2S4, 297, 300, 303, 306,
3 '8, 312.
Deer, 3, 150-1, 160, 178, 188, 214,
217, 2-23, 301, 303.
Newfoundland, 7, 8.
Noddles, 60, 66, 72.
I-1-; of Wight, 113.
West Indies, 127.
Barbadoes. 147, 167.
Isle of Man, 149.
Kent Island, 151.
Turks Island, 155.
Bermudas, 229.
Hospital (probably Rainsford's).
Isle of Man, 149.
of Wight, 113.
(See also Islands.)
Jerseys, the, 85.
Jolliff's lane, 106.
to widen, 138.
(See. also Streets.)
Jurors, choice of, 35, 50, 103, 136, 190, 204,
245, 258, 279, 284, 310.
list of, to act upon, 49, 1*6, 138.
jury-box, 136, 310.
jury-books, 279.
petit, 240, 284.
grand, 284.
Justices, 2, 11 , 12, 24, 25, 79, 92, 155, 196, 209,
249,250,253,311,314.
meeting of the, 32, 132, 198, 209, 244,
283.
chief -justice, 35.
names of, 253.
Kennebeck, 113.
Kent Island, 151.
(See also Islands.)
King street, 65, 100, 264. 272, 304.
tavern in, 100.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Kneeland's lane, 81, 83, 281.
(See also Streets.)
Ladders, town, 223, 265. 268.
to examine, 214.
shorten, 232.
Lamb, time to purchase, to be fixed, 204.
Lancaster, 86, 237.
to write to selectmen of, 286.
Land or buildings, town, 3, 4, 162, 180, 192,
211, 223, 221, 235, 238, 244, 247,
250, 254, 277, 236, 291.
near fortifications, 4, 107, 293,
294, 29o.
on south side of the Dock, 56.
adjacent to market, 63.
on Beacon hill, 90, 150.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
341
Land or buildings on west side of Boston
Neck, 107, 196, 208.
drain on said land, to repair, 107.
upon Boston Neck, 97, 103. 138.
warehouses opposite the Golden
Ball, 138, 151, 212, 220, 236, 282.
on north side of the Neck, 138.
south-eastern side of the
Neck, 238.
land on, to fence in, 142.
Deer Island, encroachments of
the sea, to prevent, 151.
dams on east and west side of
the Neck, to repair, 151.
town's shops on Pemberton's
hill, 151.
wharf and flats let to Wm. and
Edw. Page, 157.
Master Lovell's house, to repair,
157, 220, 221.
near Oliver's dock, 159, 162.
near the South Market, 204.
north of Almshouse, to improve,
204.
town's rights to, 205, 206, 209.
store opposite the Golden Ball,
206.
town's interest near North Bat-
tery, 233.
near Market Square, 233.
buildings bought by, 235.
fluts, 238.
not to ineumber, 238.
on south side of the Neck, 248,
253.
bull pasture, 213, 244, 250, 256,
257, 288.
allows Mr. Gideon Gardner 150
O. T. for shop, 257.
I, rind or buildings, owners :
Adams, Mr., h., 4, 24, 25, 27,
J'.t.
Allyne, Henry, h., 265.
Anderson, Thos., h., 8.
Anderson, , h., 27.
Badger, Abel, h., 25.
Badger, Rebecca, h.. 304.
Balch, Rebecca, h., 265.
Ballard, Joseph, h., 221, 289.
Barrett, , h., 77.
Barrett, Deacon, h.. 256.
Bartlet, John, h., 276.
Belcher, John, h., 304.
Bennet, Moses, h., 264.
Bernard, Gov., h., 270.
Bendrie, Elizabeth, h., 304.
Blake, Joseph, sh., 264.
Blake, Mr., sh., 3.
Blanchard, Joshua, h., 304.
Borland, John, I., 176.
Bourne, Meletiah, h., 231.
Bowdoin, James, h., 254.
Boylston, John, St., 195, 197, 208,
209.
Bracket. Elizabeth, h , 84.
Bradford, Capt., h., 94.
Bradford, , h., 10, 27, 29.
Bradley, Mary, sh., 304.
Bray, , b. h., 244.
Brewer, Natli'l., 1., 181.
Bright, , h., 36.
Bulkley or Buckley, Capt.,
Joseph, h.,3, 5. 8, 11,40,
Byles, , h., 145, 217.
Caldwall, , sh., 269.
Calf, Daniel, h., 304.
Campbell, William, h., 84.
Carnes, Edward, 260.
Carnes, John, h., 104.
Cary, Capt. , <i., 176.
Cazneau, Jane, 'jidow of Peace,
h., 251.
Cazneau, Isaac, h., 2<*.">.
Chandler, Ann, h., 304.
Laud or buildings, owners :
Checkley, Rev. Mr., h., 217.
Cheeseman, M., h., 86.
Cheever, jr., Ezekiel, d. h., 305.
Clark, Dr. , h., 14, b., 218.
Clouston, Louise, sh., 304.
Codman, John, h., 84.
Colman, , h., 186.
Condon, Mary, sh., 304.
Coolidge. Joseph, h., 170.
Coultar, Mary, h., 265.
Davis, Caleb, sh. 86.
Davis, , h., 75.
Dawes, Story, h., 170.
Daws, William, h., 70.
Deane, Capt. , h., 9, 37.
Dean, , b., 36
Demming, , h., 291.
Dogget. Noah, h., 264.
Dommett, Mrs., h., 5, 6, 7, 8.
Edes, William, h., 170.
Edes, , b. h., 278, 286.
Eliot, Deacon, 1., 254.
Emmons, , h., 201.
Fellows, wid<<>, h., 77.
Fellows, , h., 305.
Fery, loldoio, b. h., 129.
Fethergill, , h., 135.
Fleet, , 1., 266.
Foster, . h., 248.
Freeland, William, h., 170.
Gardner, dipt. Gideon, t., 179.
Gardner, James, 1., 266, 316, h.,
316.
Gardner, Dr. , h., 53.
Gardner, Dr. , sh., 100.
Gardner, , h.,27, 23.
Gibbs, Robert, 1..79.
Giidden, , sh., yd., 45.
Goldthwait, Joseph, h., 264, b.,
276, 278.
Gordon, Agnes, h., 304.
Gordeu, , h., 41-2.
Gray, , r. w., 78, 81, 83, 86, 87.
122
Green, Capt. , d.h., 187.
Green. , h., 17, 18.
Greeuleaf, Stephen, h., 170.
Greenleaf, William, h , 306.
Greeuough, , 1., 79.
Grey, , r.p., 14, 39.
Griggs. Susannah, h., 264.
Gulls, (?) , 1., 240.
Hall, Capt. , d.s., 234.
Hall, , h., 7, 35, 218.
Hammatt, Capt. , d.s., 234.
Hancock, , h., 159.
Hancock, , 1., 90.
Harris, Gyles, h., : 08.
Harrod, Mrs. , h., 112.
Harskins, , h., 150.
Henshaw, , h., 201.
Hervey, widnio, h., 106.
Hill, Deacon, d.h., 78, 81, 212.
Hill, , h., 180.
Hitchburne, , h., 40, 41.
Hood, John, h., 304.
Hounh Atherton. 1., 168, 176.
Hubbard, , h, 86, 87.
Hubbard, widow, h., 122.
Inches, , h., 291.
logersol, Joseph, h., 86.
Ivers, Thomas, d.h., 304.
Jackson, Thomas, h., 190.
Jackson, , d.h., 170.
Jarvis, Col., , h., 44.
Jenkins, Alexander, h, 75.
Jennings, , h., 44.
Jervis, icidoic, b., 13.
Johonnett, Peter, h., 91.
Johonnot, Andrew, d.h., 265.
Joy, John, h., 145.
Kent, Joshua, h., 170.
Kneeland, Mrs. , h., 281.
342
CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Land or buildings, owners :
Kneeland, , h., 248.
Knodle, John, h., 144.
Knox. Thomas, h., 265.
Labre, , h., 27, 29.
Lamb, Col. dam, 181.
Leach, , h.,160.
Lewis, Jona. h., 231.
Longley, James, h., 135.
Love, Robert, h., 264.
Lovell, , h., 56.
Lowel, John, St., 304.
Lowell. Ebenezer, h., 260.
Luke, Israel, sh., 265.
Marshall, Mm. Mary, h., 270.
Massingham, (Isaac?) h., 51.
Masters, Rachel, h., 264.
Marston, Manesseh, h., 302.
Matchett, , h., 36.
McCloud, David, h., 304.
McNeal, , b.h., 128.
Minot, , 1., 181.
Moulton, , h., 111.
Mountforth, Dr., sh., 4, 5, 8.
Newell, , b., 56, 1 , 248.
Nouol. Joseph, h. yd.. 222.
Page, Benjamin, h., 170.
Parkman, elder, h., 268.
Paxton, , h.. 13.
Payson, Jonathan, sh., 305.
Pease, , h., 12, 13, 14.
Peraberton, , h., 45.
Perkins, James, h., 264.
Phillips, Henderson, h.,97.
Phillips, Wiiliam, h., 186.
Phillips, , w.h., 272, 273.
Piemont, John : h., 166.
Pierce, Isaac, d.h., 265.
Plttson, Elizabeth, h., 265.
Pollard, ,h.,219.
Potter, John, h., 292.
Rand, , s.h., 249.
Reed, John, h., 212.
Reed, William, h., 305.
Rhodes, William, sh., 304.
Richardson, John (late), 1..181.
Ridgeway, , h., 170.
Ridgway, James, h., 304.
Roach, , h., 28.
Roberts, Dr., sh.,251.
Rumly, Benjamin, b., 304.
Salsbry, Benjamin, 1., 16S, 176.
Bcammel, , h., 27, 103.
Scott, , h., 118.
Singleton, John, h., 166.
Smith, , h., 135, 195, 208.
Speare, Nathan, h., 42.
Stewart, Benjamin, sh., 304.
Story, , d.h., 192.
Stroud, Capt. , h., 86.
Stroud, , h,, 86, 87, 99.
Thayer, Ziphion, h., 145.
Thayer, , c.yd., 172.
Thompson, James, sh., 265.
Thwing, James, b.h., 252, 253,
1., 253, h., 253.
Thwing, Col. , b.h., 110.
Tillock, , h., 135.
Torrey, Mr*. Silence, h., 191.
Trevoy, Mrs. Elizabeth, h., 271,
304.
Tripe, Richard, h., 170.
Tripe, widow o/'Richard, h., 238.
True, widow, h., 148.
Tudor, John, h. & sh., 104.
Turner, Dorothy, h., 304.
Turner, Ephraira, h., 170.
Tyler, , eh.yd., 170.
Tyng, Capt. , h., 135.
Vernon, William, d.h., 265.
Vernon Capt. , h., 307.
Vernon, , h., 43.
Walley, , h., 284.
Waldron, Joseph, sh., 264.
Land or buildings, owners:
Warden, Francis, h., 84, 170,304.
Warner, , h., 36.
Warren, , h., 6.
Warren, Mon., h., 24, 25.
Waters, Capt. , h. 185.
Watts, Hannah, h., 304.
Webb, Joseph, h., 263.
Welch, John.h., 170.
Welch, , h., 163.
Wells, James, d.h., 282.
Weils. Saml., 1., 181, h., 201.
Wells, widow of Francis, h.,
238.
Wendell, , sh., 266.
West, Mary, sh., 304.
Wheatley, , h., 262.
Wheeler, James Joseph, h.,
170.
Wheeler, Thankful, h., 264.
Wheeler, , h., 213.
White, Matthew, h., 259.
White, Capt. , h., 1.
Wier, Robert, d.h., 304.
Williston, Ichabod, h., 12.
Wiswell, Oliver, h.. 214.
Woolcut, Benj., ((ate) h., 143,
144.
Wright, Francis H., 264.
Laws, Standing and Temporary, 295.
(See alao Orders, town.)
Lease, by town, 41-2, 101, 138, 140, 204, 206,
213, 214, 223-24, 238, 249,
250, 256, 288, 295.
. of houses, during small-pox
epidemic, 67.
of stalls in F. H. Market,
102, 113, 267, 318.
to sign for, 102.
of wharf and flats let to
Edw and Wm. Page, 157.
expiration of, 180, 235.
of Deer Island, by Mr.
Pratt, 188, 214.
of house and land on the
neck, 214.
of the bull-pasture, 250,288.
Leases, 23, 41-2, 97.
lease of Samuel Wentworth (and
John Hill) , 97, 98. 103, 138, 140.
of land on the Neck, by Sutton
Byles, 286.
Leather, sealers of, 66, 141, 164, 204, 205, 211,
261, 277.
sealing-irons, 66.
hammers, 164, 165, 205, 211.
hammers confiscated, 141.
Legacies :
Thos. Hancock to the town of
Boston to erect asylum for
the Insane, 98.
Jfrn. Joanna Brooker, to the
town of Boston in trust for
widows, 144, 261, 407.
Leonard or Larnard, Sarah, case of, 131,
168.
Letters, we Correspondence.
Leveret's lane, to view, 218.
(See alxo Streets, etc.)
Leveret street, 259, 278.
(See alzo Streets, etc.)
Liberty Tree, 212.
Licenses to sell liquors, 84, 86, 170, 184, 191,
192, 214, 218, 221,
234,238, 245. -.51,
253, 260, 264, 266,
268, 270, 271,282,
2S9, 292, 304, 305,
306.
petitioners for, 84,
234, 303.
to teach, 171.
as Innholders, nee Innholders.
withheld, 222, 238, 262, 265. 272.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
343
Licenses, list of, to act upon, 301.
return of, to the Court of
Sessions, 301.
passed upon, 304.
Lieutenant-Governor, see Governor.
Lighthouse tavern, 218.
(See also Taverns.)
Linen manufacture, to revive, 281.
Linseed oil, see Oil.
Liquors, 84. 86, 170, 183, 184, 191, 192, 214,
218, 221, 234, 238, 245, 251, 253, 260,
262, 264, 265, 266, 263, 270, 271, 272,
282, 289, 292, 304, 305, 306.
officers under influence of liquor
insult watchman, 317.
List of persons taxed, 3.
Little Cambridge, 194, 207, 270.
Littleton, 160.
Liverpool, 88.
London. 113, 216, 224, 225, 227, 228, 229, 232,
256, 269, 274, 276, 280.
Long lane, 118, 254, 263, 264, 265.
proprietors and inhabitants in,
petition of, to pave, 138.
(See also Streets.)
wharf, 99, 284.
warehouses on, 248, 272.
(See also Wharves.)
Lord's Day, the, 6.
selectmen's meeting on, 43, 48.
Loring's wharf, 271, 304.
(See also Wharves.)
Lotteries, 281.
Lovely, (sloop), 184.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Peggy (sloop), 190.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Lumber, 151, 152, 164, 171.
Lotteries, 50, 138.
tickets on, 50.
(See also Faneuil Hall.)
Lydia (brigantine), 113, 114, 117, 118, 119.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Lyme (town of), 294.
Lynn street, 222.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Mackrel street or laue, 163, 176.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Maiden, 263.
selectmen of, to confer with select-
men of Boston, 249, 263.
Marblehead, 6), 76, 135, 155, 161, 241, 305.
Market, 8, 90, 92, 119, 170, 203, 223, 279.
hay, 84,255, 288, 239, 304.
stalls in the, 23, 101, 108, 111, 212,
221, 223, 267, 318.
regulating the, 63.
fish, 304.
clerks of the, 75, 104, 108, 149, 180,
191, 203, 210, 262, 272.
Faneuil Hall, 79, 145, 191, 203, 206,
213.
square, 151, 191, 233.
incumbrance in, to remove,
233.
South, 180, 204.
paving of the east end of, 217.
nesjroes to work on highway before
the market, 218.
doors at east end, to be opened, 218.
Murlborough street, 12, 59.
drain across, 59.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Maryland, 152, 161, 165, 170, 172, 176.
small-pox raging in, 147.
quarantine of vessels from, 149,
151.
Massachusetts Bay, Province of, 2, 23, 63,
69, 72, 93, 94, 123, 153, 159, 160, 164, 163,
168, 174, 177,178. 182, 183, 136, 189, 190,192,
193, 194, 201, 207, 234, 237, 241, 252, 259,
267, .77, 273, 279. 233, 286, 290, 292, 294,
296, 299, 302, 303, 306, 308, 309, 310, 316.
Mather's, Mr., church, 163.
(See aim Meeting houses.)
Measurer of Grain, see Grain.
Medford, 286.
Medicines, 7.
Meeting-houses :
Dr. Cutler's church, 1,50,
75, 76, 78, 247, 270.
Old North Church, 5, 6,
7, 8, 39, 41, 43, 44, 47,
49, 242.
Mr. Greaton's church, 2,
59.
Dr. White's church, 1.
North meeting-house, 8.
Rev. Mr. Elliot's 7, 8, 22,
78,81, 83,204, 211.221.
Rev. Mr. Pemberton's, 19,
22,26,40,41,44, 78.
Dr. Sewall's 41, 171.
South meeting-house, 59.
Rev. Mr. Byles, 70, 118,
122, 264.
New North church, 73,
86, 148, ISO.
Mr. Mather's, 163.
Rev. Mr. Checkley's, 239.
Old Brick church, 269,
270.
Mr. Morehead's, 288.
New Brick meeting house,
302, 304.
Memorials, 23, 215, 244.
Middlesex, county of, 23.
Middle street, 8, 43, 47, 141, 218.
(See also Streets.)
Middlecot street, 304.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Middleton, 106.
Militia, 114, 267, 291, 295.
Milk street, 162,
line on one side of, to run, 237.
town pump in, 231.
common sewer in, 272.
(See also Streets.)
Mill bridsje, the, see Bridge,
owners, 219.
pond, 26, 232, 304.
creek, 42, 43, 7-S 81, 83.
land stream, 143.
wind, 146.
Millers, 46.
act relative to, to alter, 160.
law relative to, to revive, 283.
(See also Trades.)
Mills, grist, 138.
north, 304.
Milton, 238, 231.
Minot's T, see Minot's wharf,
wharf, 105, 185.
(See also Wharves.)
Mobs, see Riots.
Moletto (mulatto) girl, see negroes, etc.
Moneys, town to grant for payment of
Bchoolmaste r s'
salaries, 204.
for relief of the
poor, 49, 61, 138,
204.
due the town, 210.
Moon court, 63.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Morehead's, Mr., meeting-house, 288.
(See also Meeting-houses. 1
Mulberry trees, reward offered for planting,
306.
(See also Trees.)
Mystick, 246.
Nancy (sloop), 152-3.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Nantasket, 274.
Natural philosophy, 171.
344
CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Neck, the, 51, 97, 103, 138, 170, 174, 179, 184,
21S, 221.
tavern on, 84, 179, 250, 304.
repairing the, 51, 218, 305.
damage on, 63.
land leased by S:imnel Wentworth
and John Hill, 97, 103, 138, UO.
on west side of, 107.
lease of, 233.
on north side of, 138, 249, 257.
land on, to fence in, 142.
gallows on, to erect, 146.
0'.} the, 257.
dams on east and west side of, to
repair, 151.
bull pasture on, 213, 244, 250, 253,
256, 257.
lease of, 250, 283.
land and house on, to lease, 214,
253.
gravel for, to supply, 217, 224, 248.
town's land on south-eastern side
of, to lease, 233.
not to incuraber, 233.
land on south side of, 248, 253.
town allows Gideon Gardner
153 O. T. for sbop on, 257.
removal of family from town
house on. 236.
lease of land on, by Sutton Byles,
286.
Negroes, inulattocs. and Indians, 5, 8, 19, 20,
28, 46, 47, 55. 65, 76, 77, 79, 99,
100, 135, 170, 216.
emancipated negress, 55.
negroes, 218, 236, 295-
6.
statistics of small-pox among, 80.
to work on highways, 218.
implemants to work with, to fur-
nish, 257.
depositions relative to, 313, 314.
watch to be kept upon, 314.
conspiracy to enter into, 314.
New Boston, 44, 47, 43, 70, 71, 76, 135, 166,
183, 194, 195, 201, 203, 219,
265, 291.
fire-engines kept at, 263, 270-71.
men, 239, 27-1-71.
hospital at, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13,
17, 20, 21, 26, 29, 31,41, 43,
47, 48, 49, 59, 62, 65, 67, 70,
7rt, 77, 83, 87, 99, 1 10, 180, 1S5,
187, 190, 103, 216, 230, 260,
293, 313.
hospital at, purchase of, 257.
keeper of, 59, 70, 71, 99, 110,
186, 187, 216.
damage to, by high tides, 59.
Inventory of all utensils,
etc., in use at, to give, 110,
261.
new keeper, appointed, 248,
258.
former keeper warned out,
250.
former keeper warned out a
second time, 258.
former keeper ejected, 258.
(See alfio Hospitals.)
New Brick meeting house, 302, 304.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
Newbury, 161, 296, 308, 312.
street, 212.
(See also Streets.)
Newfoundland. 7, 8, 122. 135, 237, 266, 273.
( See also Islands.)
New London, 161.
North Church. 73, 86. 143, 180.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
Port, 99.
Newspapers, see Print*, public.
Newton, 122.
New York, 95, 246.
Noble's wharf, 12S.
(Seen/jo Wharves.)
Noddle's Island, 60.
Inoculating at, 66, 72.
(See also Islands.)
Nontacook, 175.
North America, 309.
Battery, 13, It, IS, 32, 35, 38, 48, 162,
233, 252, 294, 310.
(See alzo Batteries.)
Burying ground, 1, 20, 204, 211, 213,
249.
committee to in-
spect, 65.
repairs at, 250.
(See also Burial Places.)
Carolina, 167, 261, 277.
End, 22,163, 185, 218, 249, 259,265,
271, 278, 295, 304.
Insurance Office, pavement near, to
repair, 294.
Mills, 304.
(SeeuUo Mills.)
street, 263, 306, 307.
(See aUr> Streets, etc.)
Watch, 2S2, 317.
(See also Watch.)
Norwich (England), 311.
Nuisances to abate, 130.
Nurses, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25, 39, 77.
salaries of, 29, 54.
Oil, linseed, 180.
Old Brick church, 263, 270.
(See n(9i> Meisting-hotises.)
North church, 5, 6, 7, 8, 39, 41, 43,44, 47,
49. 242.
(See alxo Meeting-houses.)
Oliver's Dock, 153, 162.
(See also Wharves.)
Orange street, 91, 93, 94, 95, 334.
(See also Streets.)
Tree, the, 45, 47, 266.
(See also Taverns.)
Orders, town, to enact, 18.
concerning visitation.
concerning burials, 1, 12, 18, 20, 22,
26, 27, 23, 36, 53.
small-pox, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 19, 20, 25, 27. 30,
32, 33,40, 41, 42, 43,
45,47, 48,49,66,71-2,
74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 80,
160.
copies of, to print, 18.
given keeper of the pest-house, 66.
trespassers on the common, 57.
E ticking beef and pork, 58.
iw of George 2d, 77.
concerning chirnnies, 38, 131, 132.
given constables, 71-2.
given men appointed as guards at
houses infected with small -pox, 81.
concerning warning of town meet-
ings, violated, !)8.
concorning sale of charcoal, 125, 126,
concarning cord wood, 1J5.
warning out of town, 129, 130.
street refuse, or other nuisance, 139.
street robberies, to republish, 132.
concerning choice of surveyors of
highways, to set aside, 150.
on infringement of Impost, 184.
concorning strangers, 130, 139, 201.
infringement of , to punish, 245, 262,
268, 282, 314.
relative to millers, to revive, 283.
to bakers' bread, 283.
standing nn<l temporary laws, of
the Province, 295.
Ordnance, 252.
(See aluo Batteries.)
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
345
Paddy's alley, 7, 8, 14, 20, 26, 39, 47, 48, 49.
new street near, 250.
(See also Street )
Painters, 131, 248.
(See also Trades.)
Parliament, act of, relative to billeting troops,
see Act.
Passengers on board Snow Holyoke, 225.
Paving, etc., see Streets.
Pemberton's, Ken. Mr., Church, 19, 22, 26,
40, 41, 43, 44, 78.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
hill, 151.
shops on, belonging to
Town, 151,
to repair, 213.
Penalties, 58, 76, 125, 136, 245.
Perambulations or Surveys, 70.
Beer lane, bounds of, to pre-
serve, 70.
of laud on Beacon Hill, 90.
bounds of Battery March street
defined, 140.
bounds of Hough's and Salbry's
lands, 163, 176.
bounds between ClementCollins
and John Webb, 169.
bounds between town and town,
179, 181, 316, 317.
line on one side of Milk street,
to run, 237.
bounds of Mr. Gule's (?) land,
240.
bounds of land near Fortifica-
tion, 295.
Pest-house, see Hospital.
Petitions :
James Day, 50.
Mr. Thomas Milliken, 55.
Phenix (brigantine) , 154-5,156.
(S(e alxo Ships, etc.)
PhilaJelphia, 75, 127, 164, 170, 171, 180, 185,
234,258.
passage of 12 poor persons to,
263.
Physicians, names of, 57-8, 75, 77, 95, 193,
216, 240.
account for medicine and at-
tendance of Province poor,
262.
Pickets, the, see Fortifications.
Pipes, 297, 299.
1'iscataqua, 59, 225, 234.
collector of, 225, 227.
Plans, 269.
for two pillars for fortification at
south end, 269.
Plymouth, N.E., 83, 168.
Point Shirley, 64, 69, 70, 73, 76, 119, 176.
hospital at, 64.
Polly (stoop), 165, 166.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Pond lane, 213, 239.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Poor, 3, 23, 46, 61, 91, 117, 167, 249, 268.
to be employed in manufacturing
linen, 281.
case of Jacob Tuber, 3.
Mrs. Choate, 46-7.
for relief of, 49, 61, 133.
case of Ishmael Bamfort and wife, 94.
John Burk, 95, 113.
removed to the gaol, 109.
Joseph Asply, 113.
Richard Leader, 140.
Robert Lesley, 144.
William Dicks, 153.
John Moses, 158-9.
Paul Bejean, 164.
John Fabre and his wife Mar-
garet, 164.
Elizabeth Hutenot. 166.
John Hig^ins, 172.
Laurence Cooper, 174.
Poor, case of James Perrin, 175.
William Hutson, 175.
John Newman, 178.
John Whelan, 182.
Mary Montgomery and child,
183.
Jane McClond, 184.
Joshua Jones, 188.
John Lewis, 186.
Peter Murray, 189.
Benjamin Dc'vt, wife, and
child, 192.
John Domineco, 193.
John Adams, 201, 209.
Sarah Hodges and children,
201, 202.
Robert Sandford, 213.
Thomas Marston, 234.
John Plant, 234.
John Wade, 234.
Elizabeth Dun, 237.
William Smith, 237.
Michael Foreman, 237.
John Anderson, 237.
Christopher Morton, 241.
Abraham i''airbanks, 241.
James Clark, 2U.
Thomas Fling, 241.
Joseph Landre, 241.
Mrs. Augustus White a linn
Blanc and family, 243.
Charles alias Joseph Landre
and family, 243.
Michael Carney, 246.
Georgo Crist, 246.
John Honry Rainghee, 241.
Christopher Perver, 246.
Jamea Butler. 243.
Mrs. King, 249.
Mrs. Perkins, 249.
James Butlsr, 252.
Abigail Hicks and child, 255.
John Asken, 256.
Jacob Sehweller, 253.
William Douneven, 259.
Thomas Marston, 262, 265.
Deidree Ban way, wife Hann:ih,
and child Oliver, 267.
Elizabeth Moniper, 274.
Michaol Deagle ami wife, 273.
Anthony Coffin, 278.
John Henry Rinwinger, 279.
Spear, and , 279.
widow Petty, 282.
Samuel Morbce, 236.
William Dix, 239.
Elizabeth Hubnocks, 290.
Henry Raeninhar, 291.
William Dunlee, 292.
Sarah Allan, 233.
John Cunningham, 299.
John B 'rnard, 300.
Sarah Dunssut and Katherine
Sullivan, 302.
Robert Low, 332.
Sarah Allen, 302.
Charles Ryley, 306.
Richard Swansbury, 308.
Ryan. 309.
Jacob drnith, 316.
Overseers of the, 2, 3, 13, 23, 61, 65, 80,
8'J, 85, 83, 155, 172,
193, 201, 204, 232,
234, 246, 257, 278,
2S3, 299, 302, 316.
meeting of, 32, 62,
132, 193, 209.
choice of, 49, 133,204,
letter from, see Cor-
respondence,
accounts of, 138, 204.
proposal of, concern-
ing land north of
Almshouse, 204.
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DOCUMENT No. 55.
Pork, 58, 68, 16t, 165.
(See alto Provisions.)
Portsmouth, 225.
Pot-ash house, 239,
Potomock, 161.
Poultry, 104, 267.
Pound, 141.
Powder or ammunition, 290.
house, 215, 275, 290.
Ponalbnrrough, 180.
Precints, gee Wards.
Prince street, 137, 219, 220, 304.
(See also Streets.)
Prints, public, 6, 7,14, 25, 28, 37, 43, 64, 67.
advertisements in, 6, 7, 14, 21,
25, 28. 30, 31, 33, 36, 37, 41,
43. 44, 47, 48-9, 57, 53, 71,
72-3. 74, 76. 80, 83, 86, 87,
107, 145, 247, 268, 316.
concerning small-pox rules, 64, 77,
205, 262, 265.
printing of notifications of town
meetings, 65, 97, 98, 103, 123, 138,
151, 157, 173, 175, 186, 190, 211, 214,
215, 232, 238, 246, 247.
of instructions to representatives, 67.
proposals for carrying on sail-cloth
manufacture, 286.
concerning small-pox, 78, 80.
contract for chimney-
sweeping, 100.
printing extracts from laws relative
to the town watch, 315.
law concerning cord wood, 125.
printing of bill pending on buildings,
awarded Messrs. Edes & Gill, 144.
dancing school, 172.
printing of notice of public rejoicing
over repeal of Stamp Act, 216, 217.
Printers, 7, 21, 28, 37, 39, 41, 44, 48, 57, 64, 65,
67, 77, 80, 97, 103, 123, 138, 144,
151, 157, 173, 175, 177, 213.
(See also Trades.)
Probate Court, see Court.
Providence, 76, 79, 111, 136.
Province, the, nee Massachusetts Bay, Pro-
vince of.
accounts, 2, 45, 52, 53, 55, 105, 107,
112, 125, 131, 140, 141, 142, 149,
159, 172, 174, 177, 178, 189, 193,
205, 209, 211, 212, 213, 221, 223,
228, 234, 237, 238, 242, 246, 248,
253, 255, 256, 259, 268, 270, 271,
276, 278, 281, 282, 238, 290, 291,
292, 302, 318, 319.
charge, 12, 72, 94, 95, 117, 126, 144,
164, 175, 234, 237, 241, 252, 260,
261, 265, 278, 279, 306, 308, 309.
hospital, see Hospital,
physician, 7.
boat, condition of, 288, 289.
taxes, see taxes,
moneys advanced by the, 113.
treasurer, 145.
law relative to choice of surveyors
of highways, to exempt from,
150.
poor, see Almshouse.
Provisions, 7.
fish, pork and beef, packing of,
58.
Pudden (Pudding) lane, see Devonshire
street.
Pump, town, 106, 230.
persons assessed for use of, 142-3.
near Oliver's dock, 162.
in well on Deer Island, 188.
Purchase street, 304.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Quarantine, 89, 91, 113, 114, 154, 176,185,225,
226, 228, 229, 274, 280, 284, 297,
300.
Quarantine, all vessels from Maryland and
Barbadoes, 147.
Quebec, 318.
Queen street, 85.
writing school in, 85, 95-6, 173, 234,
270, 289, 290, 2:41, 294, 235, 296.
(See also Streets.)
Quit rents, 4, 113, 235.
Rails for town fences, to procure, 142.
(See also Fences.)
Rainsford's Island, 1, 11, 27, 32, 39, 40, 68,
88, 89, 113, 117, 118,
127, 155, 156, 157, 212,
223, 224, 225, 226, 227,
228, 229, 230, 232, 26J,
274, 276, 277, 230, 2<4,
297, 300, 303, 308.
hospital at, see Hospital,
wood for, 235.
keeper at, 83, 154,
156, 157, 159, 222,
223, 224, 225, 2^6,
277, 280.
inventory of articles at
the hospital on, 223.
lane, 150.
(See also Streets.)
Ranger (sloop), 171.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Rates, 3, 23, 97, 138, 251, 282, 283, 302, 317,
318, 319.
abatements, 23, 50, 63, 138, 204, 294.
collectors of, 45, 50, 114, 115, 119, 122,
126, 138, 157, 181, 182, 185, 203, 210,
222, 227, 233, 251, 252, 254, 255, 261,
269, 271, 272, 277, 283, 287, 293, 291,
302, 317, 318, 319.
premiums, 50, 53, 126, 138, 204, 222,
255, 293, 302.
tax books, 237, 247, 269, 272, 293, 317.
Reading, persons coming from, warned out
of town, 287.
Rebecca (brigantine) , 154, 156, 157.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Receipts, 43, 44.
street tax, 45.
(See also Taxes.)
Records, 9, 164, 211.
book of, persons warned out of the
town, 53, 143.
almshouse, 205.
indices to, 216.
Refuse, street, to remove, 130, 223.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Register of Deeds, see Deeds.
Rehobpth. 221.
Rejoicing, day of public and general, 216,
247.
Rents, 4, 19, 51, 56, 107, 192, 224, 241, 242,
213. 249, 253, 254, 257, 288, 295.
of stalls in F. II. Market, 267.
Reports, 4, 261.
on visitation of the tovn, 36.
concerning defective chimnies. 35,
37, 33, 131, 132, 137, 220,
of town committees, 49, 64, 123, 138,
151, 204, 223-24, 231, 233, 289, 295.
on condition of engine house at
West Boston, 112.
North Latin School, 122.
boundary between Boston and Rox-
bury, 181.
almsbouse, 239.
visit to Gen. Gage, 315-16.
Representatives, 15, 27, 64, 69, 83, 160, 176,
222, 257, 299.
House of, 8, 23, 176.
speaker of the,
8, 69, 176, 177.
instructions to the, 63,67,
175.
choice of, 64, 150, 151, 176,
177. 216, 290.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
347
Rhode Island, 47, 135, 136.
Kiots, 101.
damage and losses sustained by, 22?.
Robberies, street, law concerning, to re-
publish, 132.
(See, also Orders, town.)
Robert (transport), 316.
(See alao Vessels.)
Rope walks, 13.
Grey's, 14, 39, 78, 86, 122.
Rough Minute Book, see Records.
Rowe's wharf, 295.
(See also Wharves.)
Roxbury, 46, 47, 51, 54, 76, 113, 136, 183, 191,
217, 224, 244, 253, 265.
selectmen of, 62, 70, 179, 181, 242,
310, 317.
bounds between, and Boston to
run, 179, 316, 317.
removal of a family, by the town,
to, 286.
hill, 217.
Royal Exchange, 105, 135.
(See also Taverns.)
Exchange lane, 135, 234, 304.
(See also Streets.)
Rum. 167.
Rutland, 135, 243.
Rye-meal, see Breadstuff s.
Sadlers, 3.
(See also Trades.)
Sail-cloth, manufacture of, proposals, 286.
Salaries allowed, Peter Curtis, 27.
Michael Ash. 27, 52.
Thomas Williston, 27, 35,
51, 104.
John Williston, 27, 35, 104.
David Lenox, 27, 35, 52.
John Holbrook, 27, 55.
Patrick McLary, 28, 42.
Nicholas Murphy, 29, 52.
David Osborne, 29.
Edward Ireland, 29.
Priscilla Fowle, 29.
Mrs. Mary Jarvis, 29.
John Hamburry or Hand-
bury, 31, 46, 52.
Town clerk, 32, 36, 71.
Robert McNear, 35.
Timothy Dunn, 35, 52.
Thomas Demerry, 39, 52.
Robert Berry, 42.
Peter Jervis, 42.
Samuel Ober, 42.
Jonathan Paynon (tax col-
lector), 4S.
Samuel Ad:ims, (tax col-
lector), 45.
Michael Ryan, 45.
Martha Barrett, 46.
Daniel Donally, 46.
Dennis Olissen, 46, 50.
Robert McElroy, 46.
Samuel Sewall, 46.
David Donally, 52.
Philip Carrol, '16.
John Vail, 50.
John Sargent, 50.
Edmund Fitz Patrick, 51.
Isaac Massingham, 51.
Robert McNear, 51.
James Martin, 51.
Katherine Tayler, 52.
Joseph (rlidden, 52.
Ichabod Williston, 52.
wife of, 62.
Timothy Pease, 52.
Edward Dempsey, 52.
Firemen's premium, 53.
Margaret Stevens, 54.
William Barrett, 55.
Joseph Gardner, 55.
Salaries allowed, Mary Stride, 56.
Tho'mas Mayor, 56.
Nathaniel Thwing, 56.
Joseph Foye, 62, 75, 82, 99,
111.
Esther Foye, 62.
Thomas Procter, 62.
Frankland &Co., 73.
Sampson Salter, 79.
Richard Tripe, 79.
Joseph Badger, 79.
Adam Uartwick or Art-
wick, 86, 91.
Isaac Massingham, 79.
Robert Gibbs, 79.
Johu Mortell, 82.
Philip Mockland, 82.
Lawrence Collins, 85, 96.
John Hyder, 87, 99.
William Ross, 91,96.
Esthur Buccannan, 93.
Hannah Robishau, 101.
William Cooper (town
clerk), 101-2, 110, 116,
207.
Messrs. Thornton & Put.
ham, 105.
Young, 109.
John Gray, 109.
Samuel Sewall, 109.
Thomas Chapham, 112.
Bullman, 115.
Administrator of estate of
the late Ephraim Lang-
don, 192.
Jonathan Payson, 203.
John Fenno, 203, 211.
town clerk, 217, 237, 294.
John Hutchinson,219,221.
Sampson Salter, 222, 262.
John Grant, 227.
Dalton et at*., 231.
Samuel Waterbouse, 234.
Mr. Adams, 246.
John Kuddock, 251.
Jonathan Payson, 251.
Edward Hollyday, 252,
293.
Timothy Thornton, 259,
264.
Matthew White and wife,
259, 265.
David Wheeler, 271.
Heath, 273.
John Joy, 278.
Major Payson, 282.
Mr. Williston, 286.
Samuel Ruggles, 293.
Mr. Pratt (of Deer Island),
302.
James Gardner, 317.
Salem, 104, 215.
letter from committee of town of, 310.
street, 265,270.
(See aluo Streets, etc.)
Sally (sloop], 153.
(See alto Ships, etc.)
Salutation ferry, 84, 264.
(See n'so Taverns.)
Scales, see Weights and Measures.
Schooner Tavern, fife Sign of the Schooner.
School street, 84, 205, 304.
(See also Streets.)
Schools. 83, 183.
masters, 49, 74, 161, 173, 183, 216,
219, 220, 221, 234, 240,
243, 244, 246, 249, 270,
289, 290, 296, 313.
salaries, 49, 240.
ushers, 97, 93, 122, 127, 132, 188, 189,
192, 243.
salaries, 97, 98, 290.
committees to visit, to appoint, 49,
138.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Schools, private school, permission to open,
63.
school supplies, 294.
houses, 74.
assistant to teach writing, ciphering,
etc., 289.
repairs on, 74, 107, 234, 237.
visitation of, 83, 84, 85, 118, 160-61,
218, 257, 258, 299-300.
statistics 85.
Grammar, North, 85, 127 132, 188,
189, 192, 243, 244, 246,
249, 250, 313.
South, 85, 97, 98, 220,
221.
Writing, South, 85, 118, 216.
North, 85, 237, 290.
Latin, North, 118, 122, 167, 188, 237,
26/.
writing school in Queen street, 85,
95-6, 173, 234, 270, 289, 290, 291,
294, 235, 296.
dancing, 172.
im/i fencing, 229, 231.
free writing, 173.
fences round North, to repair, 214.
Mr. Uolbrook's gaol near, 219.
Sea street, 304.
(Seealw Streets, etc.)
Sealers of Leather, zee Leather.
Sealiug-irons, see Leather.
hammers, see Leather.
Sedans, see Vehicles.
Selectmen, 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 12, 15, 16, 1 7, 18, 19, 20,
22, 23. 21, 25, 26, 29, 31, 35, 36,
37, 38, 33, 40, 41, 43, 41, 45, 47,
49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 58, 5!1, 6J, 64,
65, 66, 63, 69, 72, 74, 77, 80, 83,
93, 94, 95,98, 100, 106, 108, 111,
113, 114, 141, 146, 148, 153, 154,
155, 159, 160, 167, 170, 172, 174,
176, 178, 179, 181, 184, 191, 192,
193, 104, 197, 198, 201, 202, 204,
216, 219, 236, 238, 239, 241, 242,
243, 250, 252, 255, 257, 260, 267,
263, 274, 275, 276, 294, 295, 297,
293, 308, 309, 310, 311, 314, 315,
316. 317, 313, 319.
to choose, 49, 138, 150, 157, 292.
trip of, to Kainsford Island, ex-
penses, 203.
names of, 253.
meeting, on the Lord's Day, 43,
48.
memorial of the, 23.
petition to, 50, 55, 60, 246, 253.
records, 9.
letters to and from, see Corres-
pondence.
Selectmen's chamber, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 30, 33,
3(5,46, 53, 62, 64, 71, 92, 103,
105-6, 114. 115, 118. 133, 154.
155, 171, 172, 181, 193, 196, 198,
214, 216, 233, 240, 242, 245, 254,
255, 2ri2, 283, 263, 279, 284, 299,
312, 316, 317.
meetings, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10,
12,13,14,15, 17, 13,19,20,21,
22, 2t, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31,
32, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40. 41, 42, 43,
45, 47, 43, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,
55, 57. 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65,
66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75,
76,77,78.79, 80, 81,82,84,85,
87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97,
98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104,
105, 105, 107, 108. 109, 110, 111,
112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119,
120. 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 125,
]27, 123, 129, 130, 131, 132, 135,
136, 137, 138, 139, 140. 141, 142,
J43, 144, 145, 147, 148, 149, 150,
151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 157, 158,
159, 160, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166,
Selectmen's inoetiiiirs, 107 , 168, 170, 171,
172, 17J, 171, 17.i, 17(5, 177. 178,
180, 181, 162, 183, 134, 185, 186,
187, 188, 139, hii), KH. 192, 193,
194, 195, 19>>, 1117, l.'S, 201, 20'.',
203, 204, 205, 2DO. 207. 2(13, 200,
210, 211, 212, ^13, 214, 215, 216,
217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223,
224, 225, 2 >ii. -'-'7, 2i-i, 22'.i, 230,
231, 232, 233, 234, 2:1.'., 2 ;r., -j.i7,
238, 239, 240. 241, 212, 24 :. 2U,
245, 24'j, 247, 2 IS, 249, 2)0, 251,
252, 253, 254, 25'), 25(i, 257, 25 s,
259, 200, 261, 262, 203, 2-.il, 2>>5,
266, 267, 263, 26'3, 270. 271, 272,
273, 274, 275, 270, 27/, 278, 273,
280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 2S>, 2vi,
287, 288, 289, 2 '0, 291, 232, 233,
294, 295, 296, 297, 29S, 293, 3JO,
301, 302, 30!, 305, 306, 307, 338,
309, 310, 311, 312. 313, 314, 315,
317, 318, 319.
Settlement, question of, in case of David
Tweed, 119.
Sewall's, l>r., Meeting House, 41, 171.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
Sextons, 52, 53, 204, 211.
names of, 53-4, 204,211.
orders to, 54.
Sheriff, county, see County.
Ship street, 224, 295.
("See also Streets, etc.)
Ships, vessels, etc., 1, 11, 12, 47, 48, 61, 65, 66,
88, 91, 95, 113, 119, 127,
151, 152, 153, 154, 155,
156, 16i, 165, 166, 167,
171, 172, 175, 176, 180,
184, 185, 186, 193, 214,
215, 224, 225, 226, 227,
223, 229, 230, 235, 266,
275, 276, 277, 230, 284,
285, 2-iS, 294, 2'36, 298,
299, 300, 305, 303, 311,
315, 316.
cargoes, 63, 88,89,91, 119,
151, 152, 164, 165, 167,
171, 175, 176, 180, 185,
190, 225, 235.
ship-yards, 45, 170, 222,
260.
in quarantine, 89,91,95,
113, 114, 147, 154, 133,
185.
impressment of men, 236.
his majesty's ship, 290.
coasters, 236
transport vessels, 309,
315-16.
small-pox on board,
315.
Shipwrights, 125.
(See also Trades.)
Shipyards, see Ships, etc.
Shoemakers, 24, 25, 135, 239.
(See also Trades.)
Sign of the Black and White Horse, 266.
of the Lamb, 276.
of the Schooner, 1, 8, 29.
of the White Horse, 111.
(Seeulxo Taverns)
Signals, 78, 79,80, 81, 8,5, 86, 87,93,90, 99, 180.
Silk-dyer, 257.
(See al.no Trades.)
Silsby, Daniel (iunholder), case of, 99.
Slaughter-house, 242.
tanners propose to hire,
242.
Sloop , 300.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Small-pox, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24,
23, 26, 28, 23, 30, 31, 35, 36, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47,
48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 58,
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
349
Small-pox 59, 60, 01, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67,
69, TO, 71, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79,
81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 92, 93,
94, 95, 96, 98, 99, 101, 104, 109,
110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 117, 118,
147, 149, 151, 152, 153, 155, 156,
158, 159, 160, 164, 165, 167, 176,
180, 185, 186, 187, 190, 193, 195,
208, 216, 2-24, 225, 226, 227, 228,
229, 230, 232, 233, 260, 274, 275,
276, 280, 2S4, 285, 296, 297, 298,
303, 312, 315, 316.
statistics of, 72, 77, 78, 80, 83, 86.
memorial concerning, 23.
(See also Diseases, infectious.)
Snow Holyoke (vessel), 224, 225, 226, 228,
229.
(See also Ships, etc.)
passengers on board, 225,
232.
Soldiers, late, 95, 109, 128, 184, 318.
wives or children of, 184, 318.
to set up victually house for,
318.
(See also Troops.)
Sommcrset (sloop), 151.
(See also Ships, vessels, etc.)
South Battery, 295, 312.
(See also Batteries.)
Bnrying-ground, 20.
repairs at, 250.
(See also Burial Places.)
South End, 61, 91, 94, 110, 118, 122, 130, 167,
183, 214, 221, 289, 291, 304.
tavern at, 120.
slaughter-house at the, 242.
watch at, 100, 252, 291.
meeting-house, 59.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
market, 180, 1:89.
(See also Market.)
street, 305.
(See also Streets, etc.)
watch, the, 100, 252, 290, 314.
(See also Watch.)
Spinning wheels, 42.
Spriugrteld, 58.
Stamp Act, see Act.
Starr lane, 100.
(See also Streets.)
Staves, 152, 171.
(See also Wood.)
Still House square, 198, 209.
(See also Streets.)
Stocks, new, to supply those stolen, 98.
Stone jayl, the, see Gaol, the.
Stoughton, 238.
Stores, 175.
Strangers, see Aliens.
Streets, highways, etc., 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29,
31, 35, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47, 48,
49, 57, 59, 63, 79, 81, 82, 221-22,
314.
inspector of, 130.
refuse in, to remove, 130, 223.
surveyors of, law concerning choice,
to set aside, 150.
street tax, 45.
(See also Taxes.)
to widen, 138, 234.
east end of market to pave, 217.
new street near Paddy's alley, 250.
drains, 59, 61, 74, 94, 106, 107, 118,
141, 142-43, 143-44, 145, 150, 184,
186, 198, 209, 218, 221, 224, 232, 233,
247, 253, 254, 259, 263, 264, 270, 272,
273, 276, 277, 287, 288, 297, 301, 302,
305, 306, 316.
paving of, 50, 55, 59, 63, 74, 94, 105,
138, 170, 204, 219, 221, 222, 231, 234,
254, 258, 259, 272, 294.
repairing of, 51, 145, 217, 220, 254.
266, 294.
Streets, street tax, 44, 45.
(See also Taxes.)
negroes, free, to work on, 218, 236.
implements for, 257.
See alxo the following :
Atkinson, Auchmuty's lane, Back,
Battery-march, Beacon, Beer lane,
Black Horse lane, Blind lane, Board
alley, Bread, Bromfield lane, Cam-
bridge, Cold lane. Corn court, Corn-
hill, Cosv lane, Cross, Cusliing's lane,
Devonshire (formerly Pudding lane).
Dock square, Elbow alley, Essex, Fish,
Fitche's alley, Fore, Frog lane, Gib-
bins court, Green lane, Hanover, Hog
alley, Horn lane, Joliff's lane, King,
Kneoland's lane, Leveret's lane, Long
lane, Lynn, Mackiel, Market square,
Marlbo rough, Middle, Middlecot, Milk,
Moon court, Newbury, North, Orange,
Paddy's alley. Pond lane, Purchase,
Queen, Rainsford's lane, Royal Ex-
change lane, Salem, Sea, School, Ship,
Still ilouse square, Sudbury, Summer,
Temple, Tremont, Water, Wing's
lane, Winter, Wood lane.
Sndbury street, 83, 170.
(See also Streets.)
Suffolk, county of, 2, 11, 23, 63, 92, 99, 117,
146, 150, 205, 314.
sheriff, 63, 92, 146, 150, 230.
county treasurer, 203.
Sugar, 167.
Suits :
John Child vs. , 204.
Crawford vs. Fulton, 256.
sealers of leather vs. Saml. Hughes
(pending), 2ttl.
to discontinue, 277.
Summer street, 143.
common sewer in, 264.
(See also Streets.)
Sureties, bonds to be given as, 55, 114, 115,
119, 122, 123, 181, 182, 183, 234,
237, 250, 251, 254, 255, 271, 272,
277, 283, 287, 288, 293, 307, 317,
318, 319.
execution on, of Mr. Saml. Adams,
to stay, 287.
Surveys, see Perambulations.
Tailors, 128, 135.
(See also Trades.)
Tallow, 104, 267.
Tanners, 223.
complaint entered by, 108, 110-11,
279.
visit Selectmen, 118-19, 279.
to be indemnified, 149.
propose to hire slaughter-house,
242.
(See also Trades.)
Tar, 165.
barrel placed in the Beacon, 308.
Taverners, 55, 84, 241.
Taverns :
Sign of the Schooner, 1, 8.
Green Dragon, the, 35, 55,172,189.
Orange Tree, the, 45, 47.
Salutation Ferry, the, 84.
George, the, 84, 179, 184, 250, 304.
Bunch of Grapes, 86, 147.
Admiral Vernon's, 100.
on Minot's wharf, 105.
Royal Exchange, 105, 135.
Sign of the White Horse, 111.
Mr. Clark's Tavern, 120.
Golden Ball, the, 138, 145,151,212,
236.
at Clark's wharf (Clark's?), 154.
Lighthouse Tavern, 218.
Crown Coffee House, 99, 238, 241.
Blue Anchor, the, 216.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 55.
Taverns
Sign of the Black and White
Horse, 266.
Sign of the Lamb, 276.
White Horse, the, 304.
Taxes, 3, 23, 138, 251, 282, 283, 302, 31T, 318.
abatements, 2it, 50, 63, 138, 204, 294.
county, 23, 222, 227.
town, 23, 222, 227.
Province, 23, 222, 227.
strict, 44, 45.
poll, 37, 49, 66, 97, 98, 103, 123, 138,
150, 157, 204.
real estate, 37, 49, 66, 69, 97, 98, 103,
123, 133, 150, 157, 177, 204, 207, 244.
names of persons liable to, 207, 283.
books, 237, 247, 269, 272, 293, 317.
premiums, 45, 50, 53, 126, 138, 204,
222, 253, 255, 293, 302.
collectors, 45, 50, 114, 115, 119, 122,
128, 138, 157, 181, 182, 185, 203, 210,
2'2>, 233, 251, 252, 254, 255, 261, 269,
271, 277, 283, 287, 293, 294, 302, 317,
318, 319.
(See also Rates.)
Temple street, 304.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Three Friends (schooner}, 175.
Friends (kloop), 185.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Tickets, lottery, see Lotteries.
Tin, 299.
Tobacconist, 176.
(See also Trades.)
Tombs, 197.
(See also Burial Places.)
Town, the, see Boston,
cryer, see Cryer.
house, see House,
grants, see Grants,
ladders, see Ladders.
Town's land, 3-4.
near fortification, 4.
on Boston Neck, 97, 98, 138.
on Beacon hill, 63, 90.
Town meetings, 33, 40, 50, 57, 63, 64, 65, 69,
138, 143, 145, 150, 151, 157,
160, 162, 173, 177, 205, 211,
212, 214, 215, 241, 244, 246,
247, 259, 270, 281, 286, 290,
292,293,307.
notification of, to print, 69,
97, 93, 103, 123, 133, 151,
157, 173, 175, 177, 186, 190,
211, 214, 215, 232, 23S, 246,
247, 252, 253, 270, 273, 281,
286, 293, 293, 307.
warnings to attend, 49, 63,
66. 97, 123, 138, 177, 183,
185, 204, 232, 238, 252, 259,
281.
officers, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11. 12, 13, 14, 17,
18,20,23,24,25,27,28,29,30, 31,32,
35, 36, 33 39, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49,
53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67,
63, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 78, 80, 81, 83,
84, 88, 87, 91, 97, 98, 101, 103, 104, 109,
113, 114, 115, 116, 122, 123, 126, 127,
136, 137, 133, 143, 154, 155, 156, 157,
158, 160, 161, 163, 172, 173, 174, 175,
177, 179, 181, 182, 183, 186, 187, 188,
189, 190, 200, 204, 206, 214, 215, 227,
229, 230, 232, 233, 235, 236, 241, 215,
249, 262, 271, 272, 281, 287, 291, 295.
pump, see Pump,
records, see Records,
removed from the, 207.
slip, nee Wharves,
taxes, see Taxes,
treasurer, see Treasurer,
treasury, see Treasury,
visitation of the, see Visitation,
warnings to leave tbo, 59, 86, 111, 135.
list of persons, to hand in,
126.
Town persons appointed to warn others to
leave, 129, 130, 131.
Trades :
bakers, 21, 45, 51, 53, 56, 60, 67, 68,
90, 96, 101, 116, 129, 136, 139, 142,
148, 158, 159, 163, 168, 173, 195,
201, 202, 204, 205, 208, 212, 214,
217, 218, 220, 223, 229, 231, 233,
237, 240, 242, 244, 245, 248, 250,
252, 253, 254, 264, 267, 269, 280,
282, 285, 290, 294, 298, 302, 307,
310, 314, 317, 318.
blacksmiths, 213, 293, 295.
butchers, 108, 110, 111, 149, 191,
223, 246, 267, 279.
carpenters, 0, 7, 172, 251.
coopers, 30, 122.
glaziers, 251.
millers, 46.
painters, 131,248.
printers, 7, 21, 28, 37, 39, 41, 44,
48, 57, 84, 65, 07, 80, 97, 103, 123,
133, 144, 151, 157, 173, 175, 177,
213.
sad 1 era, 3.
shipwrights, 125.
shoemakers, 24, 25, 135, 289.
silk-dyers, 257.
soap-boilers, 232.
tailors, 128, 135.
tanners, 108, 110, 111, 118, 119,149,
223, 279.
tobacconists, 176.
truckmen. 316.
weavers, 311.
wood-carvers, 281.
Transport vessels to bring troops to America,
809.
sm;ill-pox on, 315.
Transportation of paupers, 95.
Treasurer, County, 203, 210, 250, 252, 254,
262, 282, 293, 302.
Province, 145, 203, 210, 250, 252,
254, 262, 282, 293, 302.
town, 27, 29, 31, 32, 44, 45, 46, 49,
50, 51, 52, 62, 73, 75, 114, 116, 119,
136, 138, 146, 148, 153, 160, 163,
169, 172, 174, 191, 203, 204, 210,
227, 234, 239, 250, 252, 254, 262,
282, 237, 293, 302.
Treasury, town, 23, 32.
Trees, lime, to plant, 231.
mulberry, reward offered for planting,
306.
Tremont street, 152, 170, 266.
(See also Streets.)
Trespassers to expose, 57.
Troops, to arrive in Boston, 307.
where to quarter, 309.
14th and 29th regiments, 309, 311.
quarters for, demanded, 311.
barracks for, 310.
billeting, act of Parliament for, 310.
tents for, lacking, 311.
Common injured by, 314.
59th Regt. of Foot, 314.
interfere with watchmen, 317.
Truckmen, 316.
(See also Trades.)
Twenty-ninth Regiment, 309, 311.
quarters for, de.
sired, 311.
(See also Troops.)
Turks Island, 155.
(See also Islands.)
Turnpikes, repairing of, 57.
Turpentine, 73.
Two Friends (schooner), 171.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Tyler's shipyard, 260.
Unity (transport), 316.
(schooner), 167.
(See also Ships, vessels, etc.)
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
351
Vehicles :
sedan-chairs, 7, 17, 40, 41, 43, 47,
48, 92, 99.
carriages, etc., 57, 305.
Vernon's wharf, 84.
(See also Wharves.)
Virginia, lieut. and gov.-gen'l. of, 309.
Virginia (sloop) , 172.
(See alto Ships, vessels, etc.)
Visitation of the Town, 33, 36, 63, 132.-135,
198-200, 2119, 244, 283-84.
form of enquiries, 63.
statistics, 135, 170, 201.
of Rainsford's Island, 260.
schools, 83, 84, 85, 118, 160, 161,
218, 257, 258, 289, 299-300.
statistics, 85.
almshouse, 277.
Voters, qualification of, 287.
Waltham, 289.
selectmen of, 289.
Wardens, choice of, 43, 138, 204.
Wards or precincts, 33-35, 36, 63, 69, 71, 77,
80, W, 133-135, 193-200.
WarLuouses, 106, 145, 220, 223, 244, 248.
Warned out of town, 53, 135, 141, 166, 201,
215, 240, 241, 247, 281, 287, 289,
305.
book of records of persons, to
keep, 53.
persons appointed to attend to
aliens, 130, 139, 201, 312.
resignation of, 312.
salaries of, 139.
book of names of, warned
out, 141.
Warrants, 2, 17, 27, 35, 37, 38, 46, 49, 66, 69,
97, 98, 99, 103, 117, 123, 131, 137, 138, 150,
157, 168, 169, 173, 175, 176, 177, 183, 185,
189, 204, 214, 215, 219, 220, 232, 235, 238,
241, 247, 252, 259, 270, 273, 281, 287, 290,
292 293
Watches, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32,
35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47,
49, 81, 236, 237.
at the Dock, 24, 247, 248, 262, 282,
288, 289, 317.
coal for, 289.
men, 81, 86, 87, 172, 247, 268, 288,
298, 299, 314, 317.
supplies, 244.
allowances made, 27, 29, 45, 115.
orders to, 81, 248.
appointed, 87, 94, 282.
removed, 95,96,288
replaced, 290.
return of, 96.
North, 282, 317.
South, 100, 252, 291.
houses, 135, 242, 317.
to increase, 172.
near Old North church, to
rebuild, 242.
town, 268, 289, 299.
laws relative to town, to print ex-
tracts from, 315.
disturbance between, and soldiers,
317.
North, chimney on, to supply, 317.
Water, persons assessed for use of, 142-3.
Waterford (in Ireland), 237.
Water street, 162, 252, 253.
common sewer in, 106, 145,
237, 272.
(See also Streets.)
Watertown, 131.
selectmen of, 131, 168.
Ways, streets, etc., 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16,18,19,20, 21,25,26,
28,29, 31,35,37, 39,41,
42,43, 44,47,48,49, 57,
70, 314.
Ways, streets, etc., to repair, 51, 145, 217, 218,
254, 266, 294.
to pave, 55, 204, 219, 221,
222, 231, 234, 255, 259,
272, 294, 295.
drains, 59, 61, 94, 106,
107, 118, 141, 143-44,
145, 150, 184, 186, 198,
224, 276, 277, 287, 288,
297, 301, 302, 305. 306,
316.
turnpikes, 57.
negroes (free) to work
on, 218, 236.
implements for, 257.
to inspect and regulate,
138.
surveyors of, law con-
cerning choice of, set
aside, 150.
bounds of lands in Mack-
re 1 street or lane, 168.
bounds of land in Fish
street, 169.
by F. H. market to en-
large, 234.
the Neck, to repair, 51.
Fish street, portion of,
to pave, 50.
Moon court, to pave, 63.
Joliff's lane, to widen,
138.
Cambridge street, to
mend, 145.
Elbow alley, trespass on,
162.
Beer lane, bounds of, to
preserve, 70.
Battery -March street, en-
croachments in, 140,
192.
Wood lane, drain in, 74.
Beacon hill, to preserve,
63, 90.
Long lane, to pave, 138.
leading to the Fortifica-
tion, to pave, 258.
Weavers, silk and woolen, 311.
(Seealxo Trades.)
Weights and measures, 224.
weighing of hay, 159, 162, 239, 240.
scales, 224, 240.
Wells, Daffron's or Baffin's, 75, 82.
Mr. Holyoke's, 152.
in the street leading from Milk to
Water to clean, 162-163.
en Deer Island, 188.
Wentworth's wharf, 76.
(See also Wharves.)
West Indies, 127.
(See also Islands.)
Boston, engine-house at, out of repair,
report thereon, 112.
End, 260.
Weymouth, 206, 212.
Wharfingers, 17, 192, 239.
Wharves, 9, 11.
Coleman's, 9, 64.
Edmon's, 10.
Town slip, 11,248.
Green's, 47.
Halsey's, 48. ,
Blowers, 73.
Wentworth's, 76, 78.
Vernon's, 84.
Clark's, 97.
Long, 99, 272.
Minot's, 105, 185.
Noble's, 128, 221.
Hancock's, 153, 170.
Oliver's dock, 159, 182, 255.
adjoining North Battery, 162.
Wells', 201.
Griffins', 259, 264, 265,
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Wharves, wharfage, 239.
Bulls', '265.
Lorintf's, 271, 304.
Howe's, 295.
Greeaough's, 304.
Glidden's, 304.
Uancock, 304.
Wheat, see Breadstuffs.
White's, Dr., church, 1.
(See. also Meeting-houses.)
White Horse, the, 304.
(See also Taverns.)
Widow's trust, legacy left selectmen of Bos-
ton to form, 144, 261.
(See also Legacies.)
William (brtpantine), 228, 229, 230, 231.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Wills:
of Mrs. Joanna Brooker, 144.
Mr. Brooker, 261, 280-81.
Martha Bridge, 296.
Wind-mill, see Mill.
Mill Point, 78, 81, 264.
Wing's lane, 106, 190, 238, 244, 306.
(Set also Streets.)
WinaJsimet Ferry, 221, 261, 265, 294.
to repair, 171, 294.
(See also Ferries.)
Winter street, 277.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Wood, cord, 15, 42, 54, 235, 296.
restrictions on, 17.
law concerning, 125.
stakes, 196, 208.
for hospital at liainsford Island,
234, 305.
Wood lane, 74, 265, 287.
drain into the common sewer, 74.
(See also Streets.)
Workhouse, 2, 172, 232, 233.
keeper of the, 2.
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