THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
OF THE
CITY OF BOSTON
FORM NO. 522: 4.9.39: S»
A REPORT
CITY OF BOSTON,
CONTAINING THE
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES FROM 1T76 THROUGH 1786.
BOSTON:
ROCKWELL & CHURCHILL, CITY PRINTERS'.
1894.
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[DOCUMENT 150 — 1894.]
A REPORT
The Twenty-fifth Report of the Record Commissioners
continues the Proceedings of the Boston Selectmen from
May 20, 1776 to December 27, 1786, covering the period
of the Revolution.
WM. H. WHITMORE,
City Registrar,
OLD COURT HOUSE, BOSTON.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES.
BOOK FIFTEENTH.
( Continued.}
[NOTE, There are no entries on the Selectmen's Minutes from
April 19, 1775, to May 20, 1776, the control of affairs being, of
course, in the hands of the British general. On March 13, 1775,
the town chose seven Selectmen (18th Report, p. 217), viz. : John
Scollay, John Hancock, Timothy Newell, Thomas Marshall, Samuel
Austin, Oliver Wendell and John Pitts ; the same seven were re-
elected March 29, 1776 (18th Report, p. 227). Contemporaneous
papers show that the selectmen were of much service in making
representations to the military authorities, and as intermediaries
in the dealings with the American forces surrounding Boston.
W. H. W.]
The following note is on page 93, of Minute Book :
The Selectmens order on the Board of War for Fire Arms, May
12th. 1777.
Vote respecting intrenching Tools, May 16th. 1777. Septemr.
1, & October 15th. 1777. Minute of the Gates of, North Bury-
ing Ground, July 2d. 1777.
Isaac Peirce appointed to inspect, and inform, &c., April 15th.
1777.
Minute of Lamp Irons, Novemr. 5th. 1777.
See Col°. Proctors Return of the disposal of the above Fire
Arms, on File of Mixed Papers for Anno 1786.
[95.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 20.
1776. Present, Messrs. Scollay, Austin, Marshall, Pitts, Wendell
Voted, that the Town Clerk be directed to issue a Warrant for
a Town Meeting May 23d. being Thursday at 10. OClock A.M.
Dr. Chaunceys Meeting House for the choice of Representatives
&c.
Voted, that Mess™. Edes & Gill have the printing of the Noti-
fications.
Mr. Pitts & Mr. Wendell, appointed to wait on Dr. Mather, with
the desire of the Selectmen, that he would open the approaching
Town Meeting, with Prayer.
2 CITY DOCUMKXT No. 150.
Boston 8s : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 5, 1776.
Voted, that application be made to the Honble. the General
Court through the Representatives of the Town for a grant of One
hundred Pounds towards defreying the Charges of the Province
Hospital at New Boston.
The Selectmen took into consideration the expediency of open-
ing Schools in the Town, whereupon —
Voted, that the Grammar School in School Street be opened,
and that Mr. Samuel Hunt officiate for the present as Master of
said School — that the Writeing School at the North End be
opened, and Mr. Tileston appointed the Master — that the Write-
ing School in the Common be opened, & Mr. Samuel Holbrook
appointed Master, but Mr. Carter to officiate in that office untill
Mr. Holbrook removes to Town said Masters to depend upon the
generosity of the Town for an allowance.
The Selectmen taking into consideration the state of the Fire
Engines, Mr. Scollay Mr. Austin & Coll0. Marshall were appointed
to regulate the same & make Report.
[96.] The Selectmen took into consideration the expediency
of appointing a Town Watch whereupon • —
Voted, that there be three Watches of five Men each, including,
the Constables of the Watch, and Mr. Bennett was appointed
Constable of the Watch at the South part of the Town.
Voted, that directions be given for the ringing Dr. Sewalls Bell
One O'Clock & Nine O'Clock, and Dr. Chaunceys Bell at 11.
O. Clock.
Mess". Scollay & Mr. Austin appointed a Committee to regulate
the Market.
Mr. George Liuclsey Wallace appointed Clerk of Faneuil Hall
Market, for the present.
In pursuance of a Precept for the choice of two Representatives
in the room of the Honble Benjamin Austin & William Phillips,
sent up to the Board — the Town Clerk was directed to issue a
Warrant for a Town Meeting to be held for the purpose aforesaid,
Monday next 3 O'clock P.M.
Voted, that the Selectmen's stated Meetings be held on Mondays
4 O'clock P.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 17, 1776.
Present Mess. Scollay Austin, Pitts, Mr. Appleton.
The Town meeting for the choice of two Representatives in the
room of Mess". Austin & Phillips sent up to the Board which met
this Day by adjournment being dissolved, a major part of the Se-
lectmen not being in Town, to regulate said Meeting — The Town
Clerk was directed to issue a Warrant for the calling another
Meeting on Monday next 3 O clock P.M. agreeable to a Precept
received, for the purpose aforesaid —
Mr. Doll offers his service to the Town again as an Usher of one
of the Writing Schools.
[97.] July 4, 17 7 6
The United American Colonies, are declared to be Free and
Independent States, by the United States of America in General
Congress assembled, at Philadelphia.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 177H. 3
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 17, 1776.
Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Wendell.
The Town Clerk directed to lay the List of all Town Officers
lately chosen before the Selectmen at their next Meeting.
The Town Clerk directed to give the Cryer a Notification, that
the Writing School in the Common will be opened for the reception
of Children on Monday next at the usual hours in the Forenoon
& Afternoon, by order of the Selectmen, and that the same be
published on Satturday next, from the Towns house to the Fortifi-
cation.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 19, 1776.
Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Wendell.
Cap'. Samuel Paine, apply'd to the Selectmen for liberty to open
a Drain at the lower end of Summer Street.
Liberty was accordingly granted, said Paine pursuing the steps
of the Law with respect to Notifying the Proprietors &c. other
particulars —
The Selectmen took into consideration, those parts of a late
Act of the general Assembly relative to the Small Pox which en-
joins certain duties upon the Selectmen — where upon —
Voted, that Eight Men be appointed as Guards, to Prevent Per-
sons who have not had the Small Pox from coming on,' and all
from going out of the Towns untill the Selectmen or the Guards
are satisfied, that such Persons and their Effects are free from In-
fection.
Voted, that four of said Guards — viz1. Messrs. Thomas Bayley,
Samuel Greenleaff, Moses May, & Obediah Thayer, be placed at
the Avenue at the Lines in Roxbury Street
Orders drawn —
[98.] Voted, that Mess". John Ballard, Samuel Sumner,
John Minzey and James Goadridge, be appointed the Guards for
Winnisemet & Charlestown Ferry — orders drawn.
Voted, that the following Certificate be sent to the Printers —
and that a number be immediately struck off — Viz'.
These Certify that has been so smoked and cleansed, as
that in our opinion they maybe permitted to pass into the Country,
without danger of communicating the Small Pox to any one.
Selectmen of Boston
Boston July 19, 1770
Mess". Thomas Bayley, Samuel Crooker, Moses May, & Obediah
Th.iyer —
In conformity to an Act of the General Assembly we have ap-
pointed you a Guard at the Avenue at the Lines i Roxbury
Street ; & untill the Town shall be publicly declared bythe Select-
men thereof, to be so free from the Infection of the Small Pox
as that all Persons may pass & repass with safety. Our Orders
are, that you prevent any Persons who have not had the Small
Pox from coming into Boston — & that you do not suffer without
the permission of the Selectmen or any two of them, any Person
4 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
or Persons, with or without their Effects to go out of the Town
of Boston, untill you are fully satisfied, that they & their Effects
are free from Infection, which we are of opinion you cannot be
with respect to the Market- People unless you are acquainted with
them or have their solemn assurance that they have had the Small
Pox, & have not been in the way of Infection, & that the Paper
money thc-y have about them, or any Effects have been smoked.
You are to let all such Persons pass without a smoking, (unless
they chuse it) as shall produce our Certificates, that they are free
from Infections ; all others you are to stop unless they submit to
such a smoking of their Person & Effects, as in your Judgment
will be sufficient to clear them from all Infection, in which case
you are to deliver to said Person one of the Certificates we have
furnished you with, filling up the blank with his Name. We
depend upon your fidelity that the good intentions of the General
Court, in their endeavors to prevent a spread of the Small Pox,
may not be frustrated.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
P.S. You are not to let any Person who has lately had the
Small Pox, pass out of Town before the 3d. of August next
without our particular permission.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 24d. 1776.
Present Mess". Scollay, Wendell, Appleton.
The Selectmen took into consideration the application of some
Persons who have been inoculated ; for a Certificate of their being
free from Infection — where upon It was Agreed, that no Certifi-
cates, (except in some special Cases) shall be given such Persons,
before the third of [99.] August next, to prevent a communi-
cation of the Infection to the Army or Country Inhabitants.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/G p.
Bushel, and that 6d. p. Bushel be allowed, to the Bakers, for
their Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
— Viz1.
oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of Brown Bread £ Wheat £ Rye Meal must
weigh -- -- ---2-4
a 4d. d°. not above -|- Indian Meal must weigh - - 3-
a Bisket of a Copper price - - -
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 27, 1776.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Wendell, Pitts, Appleton.
Application for a Town Meeting received.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 29, 1776.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Pitts, Austin, Wendell, Appleton.
Several Persons attended who had petitioned for a Town Meet-
ing.
Mr. Nazro ordered to desire all the Subscribers to the Petition
for a Town Meeting, to attend at the Selectmens Chamber 4
O Clock P.M.
SEL,ECTMKN'S MINUTES, 177G. 5
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 29, 1776. 4
O Cluck P.M. Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Pitts, Appleton.
A Number of the Subscribers to a Petition for a Town Meet-
ing — attended, by desire of the Selectmen.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 31, 177G.
Present Messrs. Scollay, Austin, Pitts, Appleton.
The following Notification was on the 27 Instant, sent for a
place in the Watertowu Paper, and a number of them was struck off
in hand Bills and posted up in different parts of tlie Town — Viz'.
The Publick are hereby Notified that no Persons who have had
the Small Pox since the 1st of July Instant, can be suffered to
leave the Town untill Wednesday next ; at which time all Persons
producing a line from the Physician or Physicians who have in-
oculated or attended them, certifying that they have been inocu-
lated three Weeks at least, and are entirely free from Infection;
and also submitting themselves and [1OO.] their Effects to be well
cleansed at the smoking House, shall be furnished at Iloxbury
Lines and at the Ferries with a Certificate signed by the Select-
men, that in their opinion they may be permitted to pass to their
several Homes, without danger to the Inhabitants — the Select-
men at the same time depending on such Persons taking every
other precaution to prevent the Infections being communicated to
their Friends in the Country ; And it is recommended to the In-
habitants of this Town, in whose Families any one has passed thro'
the Distemper that they use their utmost diligence in airing and
cleansing their Houses and Effects, that this suffering Town may
n'>t continue a Hospital longer than is absolutely necessary for
the safety of the Country.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston July 27 — 1776.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 7, 1776
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Pitts, Appleton.
In pursuance of an Order from Timothy Pickering Junr. Judge
of the Court for tryal of Vessels, twelve Persons were drawn out
of the Box, to serve at a Court to be held at Boston on Fryclay
the y.' Day of August 10 OClock, A.M. their Names as follows
Viz'. Mess™.
Charles Williams, Barth0. Kneeland,
Joseph Webb, James Ivers,
Geo. B. Gedney, Robert Jenkins,
Edward Blanchard, Jolin Lucas,
Samuel Dogget, William Miller,
Timothy White, Nath1. Spear.
see follow*. Page —
Mr. John Ballard applys to be appointed a Sealer of Wood for
the North part of Boston.
Bos'on Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen August 12, 1776.
Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Pitts, Wendell, Appletou.
6 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 150.
The Selectmen passed upon the Lists of Persons Licensed in
1774, — and objected to a number removed, married &c. and the
Town Clerk was ordered to make return.
[1O1.J Sarah S wanton Widow, was approbated as a Re-
tailer of Spirituous Liquors at her Shop near the North Meeting
House Square —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 14, 1776.
Present Mess. John Scollay, Austin, Appleton, Wendell.
Jurors appointed & drawn for the Superiour Court to meet this
month agreable to an Order from the Clerk of the Court.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 19, 1776.
Present Mr. Scollay.
Constable Benuet who was directed the 10' Instant to wait upon
a number chosen into Town Ofices, and to require their answers,
whether they do accept of their respective appointments — made
return of his doings which Order &c. is on file.
At a Meeting for the choice of Jury Men for the Court Erected
for the tryal of Vessels that shall be found infesting the Sea
Coast of America &c. the following Persons were drawn out of a
Box, May 16. 1776. the first for the Court — viz'.
Mess. Thomas Dows Esq. Mess. Samuel Sloan
William Fleet John Waldo
John Gill John Webb
Thomas Parker Henry Hill
And on June 21' the following Persons were drawn out of the
Box viz'.
Samuel Barrel Esq. Mess. Nathan Spear
Thomas Hill Andrew Brimmer
Edward Edes Bosenger Foster
Eleazer Johnson
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. [21 in mar-
gin,] 1776 Present Mess". Scollay, Wendell.
Mr. Scollay & Wendell a Committee to direct the Erecting a new
Beacon on Beacon Hill —
The Town Clerk, directed to publish in Mr. Gills Paper Extracts
from an Act to prevent the continuance of the Small Pox in
Boston —
[1O2.] The following Advertisement sent to Mr. Gill for a
place in his Paper — viz.
The Act from whence the foregoing Extracts were taken, has
been printed in the several news Papers, and the Public are as-
sured, that the Selectmen in faithfulness to the trust reposed in
them by the General Assembly & their Constituents, will use
their best endeavors for the carrying said Act into execution in
all its parts, and as it is greatly for the Interest of the Town, that
it should be cleared of the present Infection as soon as possible,
the Inhabitants will doubtless think it their duty to give Informa-
tion to proper Authority of any breaches of said Act, which may
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1776. 7
have come to their knowledge, that all offenders may be prose-
cuted for the Penalties incurred, & others thereby deterred from
such unlawful and injurious practices — It is hoped that the Inhab-
itants are proceeding agreeable to a former recommendation to
smoke, air and cleanse their Houses and Goods which have been
infected with the Small Pox, and it is with pleasure that the
Public are now informed, that by a return made by the sev-
eral Physicians there are not more than seventy eight Persons now
under that Distemper in this Town
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston August 21. 1776.
The several Physicians of the Town agreeable to the request of
the Selectmen, have made a return of the number of sick Persons
with the Small Pox under their care, by which it appears that the
whole number under their care at present amounts to seventy
eight Persons as p. Copy of those Returns on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 22d. 1776,
A.M. Present Mess". Scollay, Wendell, Pitts, Appletou.
The Selectmen having received a Warrant from [1O3.] the
Honble. Thomas Gushing Esq. Judge of Probate &c. for the County
of Suffolk to make enquiry into the Case & Circumstances of
James Otis Esq. of Boston represented by his Friends as a Person
Non Compos Lunatick or Distracted — made enquiry accordingly,
and the following Return was made the said Judge — Viz'.
Boston August 22d. 1776.
We the Subscribers in pursuance to the Warrant on the other
side, having seen James Otis Esq. and examined into his state and
circumstance's are of Opinion that said Gentleman is a Person Non
Compos Mentis, and incapable of taking care of his Person and
Effects.
JOHN SCOLLAY
OLIVER WENDELL
JOHN PITTS
NATHN. APPLETON
Selectmen of Boston
To
Honble. Judge Gushing,
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 22d. 1776.
Present Messrs. Scollay, Wendell, Pitts, Appleton.
Order, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing on the 26' Day of August Current at 10. OClock in the Fore-
noon, at the Old Brick Meeting house.
Voted, that Messrs. Powers & Willis have the printing of the
Notifications.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 30, 1776.
Present Mess". Scollay, Greenleaff, Bromfield, Storer.
8 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6 p.
bush, and that 6d. p. bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
charges, Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows, viz1.
Ib. oz.
a 4d. Loaf brown Bread £ Wheat % Rye Meal must
weigh - - 2- 4-
a 4d. ditto, not above J Indian Meal must weigh - 3-
a Bisket of a Copper price - » -
Passed upon a number of Accounts.
[1O4.] Voted, that the Town Clerk have a Draft on the
Treasurer for twenty Pounds.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Ang*. 31, A.M.
Present Messr. Scollay, IS to re r, Austin, Pitts, Gieenleaff, Brom-
fielcl.
Agreeable to a Warrant issued by the Town Clerk, a number of
Town Officers appeared, and were sworn into Office.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug1. 31, 1776.
P.M. Present Mess™. Scollay, Greenfield.
Boston Aug1. 31,1776.
Sir
Upon the receit of your obliging favor of the 26' Instant, we
applyed to Coll0. Barber by whom we are informed, that Mr. Wen-
dell a Member of the Committee of Correspondance & has recom-
mended Mr. Isaac Tuckerman for a Captaincy in the service you
mentioned and in our opinion such a recommendation comes with
more propriety from that Gentleman as impowered by said Com-
mittee then it would from the Selectmen —
We are with great respect
Sir
Your most hum. Servu.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Brig. General Palmer.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sep'. 2d. 1770
Present Mess. John Scollay, Storer, Bromfield, Greenleaf,
Austin.
The Selectmen having acted upon the List of Taverners &
Retailers for the last Year, the same was returned to Mess™. Price
& Bill Clerks of the Sessions, with the doings of the Selectmen
thereon, as p. Copy on file, they considered the Petitions presented
when the following Persons were approbated by the Selectmen
Viz'
Sarah Lord to retail at her Shop in Charter Street.
Benjamin Loring - - to keep a Tavern at the Royal Exchange.
Margaret Jepson - - to retail at her Shop in Ann Street.
Williams & Vincent - - to retail at his Shop in King Street.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1776. 9
[1O5.] Mary Pitman to retail near Boston Stone Marshalls
Lane.
Isaac Dickman - - - d°k at his shop the corner of Charter Street.
Elizabeth Waldron - - d°. at her Shop near sign of Drum.
Daniel Jones to keep Tavern at Royal Exchange King Street.
M;iry Gray to retail at her Shop the head of Hancocks
Wharff.
Rosanna Maxwell - - d°. - - d°. - - at her Shop in King Street.
Patience Callahan - - to keep Tavern - - d°. on Dock Square.
Mnrv Wakefield to retail - - d°. at her Shop Corner School
Street.
William Turner - - to retail d°. at his Shop Cornhill.
Ann Love (?) d°. - - d°. at her Shop beyond Liberty Tree.
Mary Fullerton d°. - - d°. near Dr. Eliots Meetinghouse.
Lydia Thayer an Inholder d°. near South Battery.
Jeremiah Welch- - to Retail - d°. at Orange Tree.
Elizabeth Fadree - an Inholder - d°. - on Dock Square.
Elizabeth Newell - to retail - - d°. - in Blackhorse Lane.
Elizabeth Henchman - - d°. d°. - - in Cornhill.
John [Monkes?] an Inholder d°. - - in King Street.
John Balland to retail - d°. near Clerks Ship yard.
Elizabeth Wittington - an Inholder - d°. - - at the Roe Buck, Dock
Square.
Hannah Haynes - - to retail - d°. - - Charlestown Ferry.
Nicholas Lobdell - - an Inholder - - d°. - - Admiral Vernons King
Street.
Sar.-ih Low - - - to retail d°. North writing School.
John Newell - - Inholder - - d°. - - Wings Lane.
Joseph Bradford d°. - - d°. - - Orange Street.
John Wells to Retail - d°. - - Charter Street.
Maro Markus d°. d°. - - Hancocks Wharff.
Mary Thompson - - cl°. cl°. - - Dr. Pembertcns Meeting house.
D;iniel Austin d°. d°. - - Head of Long Wharff.
Mary Johonnot - - d°. d°. - - Distill house Auchmuty's Lane.
Sarah Salter - - d°. Royal Exchange Lane.
Sarah Silsby - - d°. Black Horse Lane.
Abigail Whitman [or Whitmore ?] - - d°. - - - d°. Charlestown Ferry,
see Septemr. 6.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Scpr. 4, 1776.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Storer, Greanleaff, Bromficld.
The Selectmen would inform the Public that by the returns of
the several Committees appointed to visit the Town, it appears
that there were last Week but 43 Persons who had the Small Pox,
& most of them on the recovery.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPF.U Town Clerk.
The foregoing ordered to be published .in the several News
Papers, by the Town Clerk.
[1OC>.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septemr. 6,
1776. Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Bromfield.
10 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 150.
The following Persons were approbated by the Selectmen as
Retailers & Inholders, Viz'.
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Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septemr. 11, 177(>.
A.M. Present, Mess". Scollay, Storer, Greenleaff, Bromfielcl,
Austin.
The following Persons were approbated by the Selectmen as
Retailers & Inholders, Viz'.
Martha Goading - - - to retail at her shop in Fleet Street.
Abigail Papoon - - - dj next to the Sign of the Lamb.
John Slade - - - - - - an Inholdcr - - in Wings Lane.
Rossanna Moor - - - a Retailer - - - near Liberty Tree.
Jane Henry d°. - - - in Middle Street.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sepr. 11, 1776,
P.M. Present, Mess. Scollay, Storer, Bromfield, Greenleaff,
Austin, Wendell.
Mr. John Holland being recommended by his Company was
appointed Master of Engine N°. o, and the Town Clerk is directed
to make out his Orders accordingly.
Dr. Greenleaff & Mr. Bromfield appointed to examine the state
of ye Towns House in which Mr. Hunt School master dwells and
to order the necessary repairs.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septr. 14, 1776.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Storer, Bromfield, Greenleaff.
The Selectmen examined the returns made by the Committee
who had visited the several Wards to take the state of the Town
with respect to the Small Pox-
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septemr. 18, 1776.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Greenleaff, Storer.
The following Advertisement was sent for a place [1O7.] In
the Thursday News Papers — Viz'.
The Selectmen have now the pleasure to inform the Public that
the Small Pox is not in any of the main Streets of the Town, and
that only six Houses are now infected, at which red Flags are hung
out as signals to Passengers ; in consequence of which the Guards
have been taken off from Roxbury Lines and the Ferry Places —
1 1' the Distemper should hereafter break out in any House, infor-
mation there of must be immediately given the Selectmen or the
Master of such Familys will be prosecuted for the penalty incurred
by such neglect. By order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston Septemr. 18, 1776.
The Town Clerk is directed to inform the Guards at Roxbury
Lines and the Ferry Places, that the Selectmen have no further
occasion for their sen-ices.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 177(5. 11
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septem'. 19, 1776.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Storer, Greenleaff.
Mr. Hartley, Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island
appears and informs the Selectmen that the Sloop is
come to the Island, being ordered to the Island by the Selectmen
of Marblehead, as having some Persons on board with the Small
Pox — whereupon, the following Orders were given Mr. Hartley,
Viz1.
Boston Septem*. 19, 1776.
Mr. Samuel Hartley
A Sloop having been ordered to your Island by the Selectmen of
M.-irblehead as having two Persons on board with the Small Pox — •
Our orders are that you take those Persons into the Hospital, and
then smoke and cleanse the Vessel you are to suffer no Person to
go on board the Sloop, nor any to [1O8] leave her untill they have
been well smoked find cleansed and have a fresh shift of Clothes
brought them for their coming up to Town — We expect you take
the same caie as formerly to prevent a communication of the Dis-
temper, this Town having been declared to be free from Infection
— the Clothing and everything on board liable to Infection you
must take on shoar, and Report to us your doings as formerly,
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sep'. 23, 1776.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Greenleaf.
The Butchers ordered to attend, in order to settle what Stalls
they are respectively to hold in Faneuil Hall Market and the
terms.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Stptemr. 24, 1 776.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Storer, Greenleaff, Pitts, Wendell.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6 p.
bushel and that 6d. p. bushel be allowed to the Eaters for their
Charges, Fains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows — Viz'.
lb. oz.
a 4d. loaf brown Bread f Wheat £ Rye meal must
weigh -------------- 2 — 4
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian must weigh - - - 3
a Bisket of a Copper price --------'
Mr. Lynch applys to the Selectmen for their care of one Pat-
rick Toamy, a poor blind Stranger, & not an Inhabitant of any
Town in this Province, who is at his House & unable to support
himself.
Mr. Scollay appointed to make enquiry of Mr. Lynch what
terms he would take care of him upon.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem* 27, 1776.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Storer, Wendell, Bromfield, Greenleaff.
Mr. Hartley attended, and Reports that he had taken out the
Beds Bedding &c. from the Sloop Sally, Cap'. Chapman late
12 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Master [IO9] Sent here from Marblehead with the Small Pox,
and had received the Sick into the Hospital — whereupon the fol-
lowing Orders were given him.
Boston, Septemr. 27, 1776.
Mr. Samuel Hartle\r,
You having Reported to us, that you have taken out the Bed
Bedding and other things liable to retain Infection, which were in
the Sloop Sally Cap'. Chapman late master, sent here by the
Selectmen of Marblehead. Our Orders are that you smoke said
Vessel thoroughly, after which you are permitted to bring her up
to this town.
JOHN SCOLLAY
EBENEZER STOKER
OLIVER WENDELL
JOHN G-REENLEAFF
HENRY BROM FIELD
Selectmen of Boston.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen sepparately (28 in.
margin) Present, Mess. Scollay, Storer, Wendell, Greenleaff,
Brom field.
The following Advertisement was approved of, & the Clerk
directed to send it to Watertown Viz.
Boston Septemr. 28, 1776.
The Public are hereby informed that a Woman & Child at
Wheelers Point, Wheelers Point [s?'c] having broke out with the
Small Pox since the last Advertisement, were immediately re-
moved to the Hospital at New Boston, the only place where there
are any with the Distemper.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 2d, 1776.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Storer.
The following Advertisement was sent for a place in the Thurs-
days Prints — Viz1.
Boston October 2d, 1776.
The Public may be assured that no Person has been taken with
the Small Pox in this Town since the last Advertisement, that
Distemper is now wholly confined to the Hospital at New Boston,
where the few sick are on the recovery.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
[HO.] Boston Ss: At a. Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 9.
177(5. A.M. Present Messrs. Scollay, Storer, Wendell, Bromfield.
Pursuant to a Resolve of the House of Representatives of this
State, the Town Clerk was directed to issue his Warrant for the
calling a Meeting of the Inhabitants on Fry day next 9. OClock
Forenoon.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1776. 13
And agreeable to the request of a number of the Inhabitants,
another Meeting at the same place 10. OClock A.M. on said Day.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octor. 9. 1776. P.M.
Present Mess". Scollay, Bromfield, Storer, Wendell.
Passed upon Mr. Samuel Hartleys, Keeper of the Hospital at
Rainsfords Island his Province Account amounting to £. 50-5-4-
as p. Copy on file.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen &c Octor. 12. 1776.
Present Messr8. Scollay.
Mr. Samuel Hartley Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords
Island, attended & Reports that the Vessel from Marblehead
with the Small Pox, together with the People Bedding have bet n
so well smoked & cleansed, that they may depart for that place
with safety to the Inhabitants — whereupon the following Orders
were given Mr. Hartley. Viz1.
Boston October 12. 1776.
Mr. Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us, that the Schooner Sally the Beds
Bedding &c. on board, together with the Master and Boy, have
been so well smoked and cleansed, that they may return to Mar-
blehead, without danger of communicating the Small Pox to the
Inhabitants. Our Orders are that you permit said Vessel and
People to leave the Island, you being first satisfied for the charge
that has been occasioned by their being sent to your Island.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
The following was sent the Selectmen of Marblehead viz*.
Boston October 12. 1776.
[111.] Gentlemen
Mr. Samuel Hartley, Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords
Island, having Reported to us, that agreable to our directions, he
had so well smoked and cleansed the Schooner you have sent to
said Island, as also the Bedding & the Master & Boy, as that they
might be permitted to return to Marblehead without danger of
communicating the Small Pox. We have Ordered him to permit
said Vessel to depart he having been satisfied for the expence of
cleansing &c. the Account thereof having been first submitted to
our inspection
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
To
The Gentlemen the Selectmen
of Marblehead —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, &Q. Octor. 16.
1776. Present or consenting Mess. Bromfield, Greenleaff,
Scollay.
14 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The following Advertisement was sent for a place in Thursday
Paper. Viz'.
Boston October 16.. 17 76.
The Public may be assured, that no Person has been taken with
the Small Pox in this Town, since the Child at New Boston who
was removed the last Week to the Hospital, at that port of the
Town, in which are only four Persons with that Distemper, who are
all on the recovery ; as it is now about a Month, since many who
had retired have returned to their Dwellings without taking the
Distemper, it may Justly be concluded, that this Town is now iu-
tirely free from the Infection
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, &c. Present Mess.
The following was sent to Watertown for a place in Mr. Edes
News Paper —
Boston Octr. 19, 1776.
The Public may be assured that those Persons who have been
removed to the Hospital at West Boston, with the Small Pox are
now all recovered ; and that no one has the Distemper in any part
of this Town, as it is now five or six Weeks, since many who
have retired, have returned to their Dwellings without taking the
Distemper ; it may Justly be concluded that tliis Town is now en-
tirely free from that Infection —
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 23, 1776.
Present Messrs. Scollay, Greenleaff, Bromfield.
Mr. Ireland Constable of Watch applys for one man to be added
to his Watch, which will make the number inclusive of the Con-
stable, six men —
Mr. Wear appointed to the charge of the North Watch.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 25, 1776.
Present Messrs. Scollay, Greenleaff, Storer, Bromfield.
Mr. Mason & others of the Overseers of the Poor made applica-
tion that a Town Meeting may be called to know the mind of the
Inhabitants relative to a Resolve of the Court respecting the re-
moval of the Poor of the Town of Boston from Salem and else-
where to this Town, and that the Town would choose one or more
Overseers of the Poor.
Boston Ss ; At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 28, 1776.
Present Mess". Soollay, Greenleaff, Storer.
Mr. Hall the Wharfinger informs that a Lad on board a Vessel
from the Eastward has broke out with the Smnll Pox — whereupon
Voted, that the said Person, be sent to the Hospital at Rainsfords
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1776. 15
Island. Mr. Hall engaging to pay the expence of his passing
thro', the Distemper, at said Island — and that the following
Orders be given Mr. Hartley Keeper of the Hospital.
[113.] Boston October 28, 1776.
Mr. Samuel Hartley
A Lad having broke out with the Small Pox on board an East-
ward Coaster, we have directed that he be immediately sent to the
Hospital at Rainsfords Island —
Our Orders are that you receive said Lad into the Hospital &
take proper care of him during his sickness, & also use every
precaution to prevent a communication of the Distemper to any
of the Inhabitants — the Bedding &c. belonging to the Lad & any
other Article on board the Coaster liable to retain the Infection
you are to receive on ye Island & air & cleanse the same.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Upon application made by the Overseers of the Poor for a
Town Meeting, the Town Clerk was directed to issue his Warrant
for the calling one on the 30' Instant Wednesday 10 O clock.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octor. 30' 1776.
Present Messrs. Bromfield.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat 7/6 p.
bushel and that 6d p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz'.
lb. oz.
a 4d. Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat £ Rye Meal
must weigh - -2 — 4
. a 4d. Ditto, not above \ Indian Meal must weigh- 3 -
a Bisket of a Copper price .
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for calling a
Town Meeting on Fryday the 8'. of Novemr. next, at the Old
Brick Meeting House, 10. OClock A.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novemr. 1, 1776.
Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Storer, Greenleaff.
A number of the Butchers, who hire Stalls in Faneuil Hall mar-
ket attended and signed Leases for the same all commencing the
23d. September last — it was further agreed that the Tanners should
allow 2/ p. hide for the carting the hides into Town, or otherwise
that they should take them of the Butchers with their own Carts as
the Farmers choose.
Thomas Mayo - - a Lease for 2 Stalls No. 1 & 11 -at 6/8 p. m°.
Nathaniel Faxon - - d°. - for 2 Stalls - 2 & 10-atlo/
John Hildreth d°. - for 2 Stalls - 3 & 9 -at 16/3
Lemuel Burrel - - - d°. - for 2 d°. - 13 & 21 - at 15/
Jeremiah Parker - - d°. - for 2 d°. - 14 & 20 -at 16/3
Elijah White - - - - d°. - for 2 d°. - 15 & 19 - at 16/3
16 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[114.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 2d.
1776. Present Mess™. Scollay, Austin, G-reenleaff, Bromfield.
Upon Information given that the Small Pox was on board a
Sloop which came up to this Town from the Eastward — the fol-
lowing Orders were first sent the Keepers of the Hospital.
Boston Novemr. 2d. 1776
Mr. Samuel Hartley
The Sloop Dolphin Cap'. John Curtis having the Small Pox on
board, we have ordered her down to your Island. Our Orders are
that you take out the two Persons who are sick, with the Bedding
and every thing liable to Infection, which you are to smoke and
cleanse, as well as the Vessel. You must Report to us your do-
ings, in order to our giving you further directions respecting the
Vessel &c.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novemr. 6. 1776.
Present Mess8. Scollay, Greenleaff, Storer, Bromfield.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 7, 1776.
Present Mess. John Scollay, John Greemeaff.
A Letter wrote Mr. Hartley, to receive four Persons of a Flag
Truce from Halifax, sent to Rainsfords Island, as p. Copys on
file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novemr. 6. 1776.
Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Greanleaff, Bromfield.
A Letter wrote Selectmen of Marblehead. Orders given Mr.
Hartley, relative, other Orders given Mr. Hartley relative to an
Eastward Coaster — as p. copys on file.
Boston Novr. 9, 1776.
Gentlemen
The Flag of Truce Vessel sent by you to Rainsfords Island has
been so well smoked & cleansed, that we have permitted her to
return to Marblehead — the Bedding & every thing liable to In-
fection must remain on the Island for airing cleansing &c. Mr.
Hartley &c.
Petition to Commanding Officer of Castle William to permit a
Sloop to pass the Castle as p. Copy on file.
[115.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 13,
1776. Present Mess. Scollay, Greeuleaff.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 14 1776
Present Scollay, Bromfield, Storer, Greenleaff.
Boston Novr. 14, 1776.
You having Reported to us that Cap'. Curtis & Joseph Under-
wood, have been so well smoked & cleansed, that they may now
leave the Island with safety. Our Orders are that you permit
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1776. 17
said Persons to leave the Hospital provided they have a shift of
Clothes, and you are satisfied for the charge of keeping them &c.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 19, 1776.
Present Mess". Scollay, Storer, Bromfield, Greenleaff.
The Acc't of this State Draughting a fourth part of the Melisia
&c. laid before the Selectmen.
The Town Clerk directed to print the hand Bills relative to esti-
mating Damages &c. as Voted by the Town as at their late Meet-
ing — & to publish ye. same in ye. News Paper.
The Town Clerk directed to publish an Advertisem1. relative
to Chimney Sweepers.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 20, 1776.
Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Greenleaff, Bromfield.
The Committee of Correspondence &c. attended by desire of
the Selectmen, in order to consult & determine what was to be
done in pursuance of an Act of this State for draughting one
Quarter part of the Militia, to be ready in case of emergency to
march at a short warning for the defence of this and the other
States.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 7 (27' in
margin) 1776. Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Greenleaff, Brom-
field.
[116.] Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at
7/6- p. bushel and that 6d. p. bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
— Viz*.
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat J Rye Meal must
weigh -----2-4
a 4d. Loaf not above ^ Indian Meal must weigh - - 3—
a Bisket of a Copper price ---------
Voted, that the Town Clerk have a draft on the Town Treas-
urer for Forty Pounds.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 2d. 1776
Present Mess". Scollay, Storer, Bromfield, Greeuleaff.
The following was Voted, to be sent Mr. Hartley Viz.
Boston Novem*. 26, 1776
Mr. Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us that Benjamin Allen, John Sears,
James Barton & Toby Jacobs who were brought to your Island
in the Flag of Truce from Hallifax with the Small Pox, are now
well and sufficiently smoked and cleansed, so that they may leave
the Island without any danger to the Inhabitants, you are there-
fore directed to let them depart the Island as soon as may be —
JOHN SCOLLAY p. Order
18 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen DecenT. 2d. 1776
Present Mess1"8. Scollay, Storer, Wendell, Greenleaff, Bromfield.
Accounts relative to the Hospital at New Boston laid before the
Selectmen for the examination and allowance.
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 3d. 1776.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Bromfield, Wendell, Austin, Green-
leaff.
The Committee of Correspondence Inspection & Safety at-
. tended by desire, in order to confer relative to this Towns fur-
nishing a quarter part of their Militia for the reinforcement of the
Army to the Westward.
John Wilks, ordered to the Almshouse on the Province being
an Orphan and destitute of support — the Order on Mr. Farmer
signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Bromfield, Selectmen & Cap'. Par-
tridge one of the Overseers.
[117.] Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 3d.
1776. P.M. Present Messrs. Scollay, Austin, Bromfield, Green-
leaff.
Warrant & Notification for a Town Meeting on Wednesday
the 4' of Decemr. Ins1, by the Town Clerk.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 7, 1776.
Present Mess. Scollay, Bromfield, Greenleaff, Storer, Austin.
The Committee of Correspondence attended, in order for a joint
consultation with the Selectmen & Field Officers relative to a
draft of a quarter part of our Militia.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 9. 1776.
Present Mess. Bromfield, Austin.
The Selectmen Field Officers & Committee of Correspondence
&c. met in order jointly to consider and agree upon a proper mode
of proceedure in draughting one fourth part of the Militia of this
Town as a temporary Reinforcement of the Army at and near
New York, agreeable to a late Act of this State.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 8. [<S7c,
though out of order.] 1776. Present Mess8. Bromfield.
The Field Officers Comm66. of Correspondence &c. met in order
to take into consideration, the Act relative to a draft of every
forth [sic] man from the Militia of this Regiment.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 10, 1776.
Present Austin, Bromfield.
A Meeting of the Selectmen Field Officers, Committee of Cor-
respondence &c.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 11, 1776.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Bromfield, Greenleaff.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1776. 19
Boston Ss At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 13. 1776.
A. INI. Present Messrs. Austin, Bromfleld, Scollay, Appleton,
Pitts.
The Commee of Correspondence & the Field Officers met the
Selectmen for a consultation, relative to the Draught ordered.
[118.] The Joint Committee came into the following Votes
—Viz1.
Voted that the List of the able bodied Men in the several
Wards as it now stands be the Rule by which to draught our quar-
ter part of the Militia, Ordered by the General Court.
Voted, that such Persons as shall Inlist as our pioportion of the
Militia have Four Pound as a bounty on said Inlistm1.
Voted, that those who shall Inlist as part of the Continental
Army, have Six Pounds allowed them as bounty in addition to the
£. 4, now Voted, and the encouragement given by the Govern-
ment and the Continental Congress.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 13' 1776
P.M. Present Mess™. Storer, Austin, Appleton.
The Committee of Correspondence & the Field Officers, attended
in order for a Joint consultation relative to the method of raising
the Men ordered by the Genei'al Court.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 13th. 1776,
A.M. Present Mess1"8. Storer, Austin, Appleton.
The Committee of Correspondence & the Field Officers attended
in order for a joint consultation relative to the method of raising
the men ordered ty the General Court.
Voted that Ebenezer Storer Esq. be Treasurer, for the time
being and that the Fines Collected by the several Wards, be put
into his hands.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 14. P.M.
Mess". Scollay, Bromfield, Austin, Storer.
Com66. & Field Officers attended.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 16, 1776.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Bromfield, Austin.
Commee. of Correspondence & Field officers attended.
[119.] Voted, that the following be read to such of the
Militia as shall enquire of the Officers appointed to Collect Ten
Pounds of the Persons named in their respective Lists Viz1. —
The Selectmen Committee of Correspondence & Field officers
are ordered by the General Court to raise one quarter part of the
Militia to reinforce the Continental Army, by Inlistrnent Lot or
Draught, to Inlist Men, the Committee have applied to several
Gentlemen to pay the fine affixed by Law not by compulsion, but
as a free offering to enable them to make a handsome offer to such
Persons, as incline to Inlist into the Army for three Years or dur-
ing the War, if this should answer the purpose there will be no
20 CITY DOCUMENT .No. 150.
draught made, otherwise the Committee must be compelled to that
disagreeable task.
NB. all those who have paid their ten pounds, will be excused
from a draught.
Voted, that Coll0. Bromfield, mr. Appleton, Mr. Dor, Mr. Wen-
dell & Mr. Pitts, be a Com66, to wait upon the Honbie. the Council,
nor any other body, in order to get Officers, appointed for one or
two Companies that may be raised in this Town for the Conti-
nental Army at New York, instead of the Militia ordered to be
draughted.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 17, 1776.
Present Mess". Scollay, Pitts, Bromfield.
Committee of Correspondence, and Field Officers attended.
Voted, that the Comm66. appointed to wait on the Council be
directed to see Coll0. Marshall, and fix upon suitable Officers to
Inlist in this Town our proportion of Militia, to serve in the Con-
tinental Army agreeable to a late Resolve of the General Court.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 18, 1776.
Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Pitts, Bromfield.
Commee. of Correspondence &c. of Field Officers attended.
[12O.] Voted, that Benjamin Woolcut be in nomination as
a Lieu', on the Continental Establishment.
Voted, that the following Persons be draughted as our propor-
tion of the Militia, ordered by the Gen1. Court as a reinforcement
for the Continental Army at or near New York.
Mem0, the Names with this mark * have pd. their fines.
Ward N°. 1.
*John Osburne John Sigorney
•Thomas Adams Holland
*Silas Atkins Paine
•Silas Atkins Junr. John Fisk Osgood.
Ward N". 2.
Cap'. Fortescue Vernon Thomas Stoddard
Cap1. Caleb Harknes Joseph Clark
Benje. Burt Cap1. Vincent
Ward N'. 3.
Cap1. John Blake •Jon1. Munford & Son
Cap'. Caleb Champney *James Burt
•Gyles Alexander *James Smithick
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1776.
21
Ward N°. 4.
*Dr. Thomas Cast
John Thompson
John Nations
Gibbins Sharp
•Robert Goold
Thomas Potts
Thomas Greenough
John Baker
Shippy Townsend
Edward Proi-tor
Alexander Edwards
*John Welsh
•Will. Mackay
*John Matchet
Nath1. Cary
James Jackson
Wm. Jackson
*Samuel Austin Esq.
Charles Conner
Edward Gookin
Edward Gray
*Ezek1. Goldthwait Esq.
Jamos Codner
•John Codner
Abraham Codner
Richard Jennis
Charles Williams
•Joseph Hall
Cap1. Sam. Barret
Joseph & Thorn3. Dakins
Charles Sigorney
Duncan Ingraham
Benjc. Gorham
Benje. Thompson
Joseph Barret
•William Sherburne
I Thomas Atkins
* < Thomas Atkins Junr.
( Timothy Atkins
Dr. Isaac Rand
Andrew Syms
•Will: Shattuck
•Thomas Loring
Will. Minns
•Nath1. Abrahams
Edward Edes
Ward 5.
•Thomas Hitchburne, Jur.
Joseph Dommet
George Lyde
*Nehemh. Ingerfield
•Will. Clarke
Thomas Leech
•Jon". Williams Esq.
Dan1. & Thorn8. Rogers
Isaac Mansfield
•Will. Homes
Cap1. Jon". Stoddard
Ward N". 6.
Moses Grant
*Ebenr. Storer Esq.
Dr. Miles Whitworth
•John Scollay Esq.
Dr. Sam. Danforth
*Benje. Andrews
Will. Greanleaff
John Harris
Cap*. Wm. Bell
Dr. Pecker
Ward N\ 7.
•Sam. Wentworth,
•James Ivers,
•Cap'. Job Prince,
Thomas Parker,
*Nath'. Patten,
•Isaac Peirce,
•Thomas Ivers,
•Samuel Breck,
•Deacon Newell,
•Lindel Pitts,
•Joshua Loring,
•Martin Brimmer,
•Caleb Blanchard,
•Daniel Bell,
•Nathan Frazier,
•Will. Downe Cheever,
•Will. Cheever,
*Samuel Allen Otis,
*Dr. Thorn8. Bulfinch,
Dr. Jarvis Loyd,
Sam. Pemberton. Esq.
carried over
22 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 19,
1776. Present Mess™. Scollay, Pitts, Austin, Brorafield.
Comme. of Correspondence & Field officers, attended.
Voted, the Lieu'. Benjamin Woolcut have an Order on the
Treasury of the Joint Committee for thirty Pounds to assist in re-
cruiting for the Continental Army.
Order issd Decr 19th
List of Persons to be draughted bro'. from other side. Viz*.
WardN: 7.
Richard Salter, Cap1. Edwd. Games,
Majr. Wm. Daws, *John Pitts Esq.
Ward 2i. 8.
Will. Reed, Joseph Turel,
Sam. Bradstreet, *Hab. Savage,
*Isaac Smith Esq., *John Slade,
*Edwd. Evelaud Powers, *Will Boyes,
*Ellis Gray, Samuel Eliot,
*Benje. Edes, *John Hills,
Ralph Inman, *Robert Ruggles,
Joshua Blanchard, *Ebenr. Hills,
•Will. White, Samuel Porter,
Coll0. Joseph Jackson, *Adaru Steward,
*Thomas Parker Junr., Thorn8. Leveret,
*Gowen Brown, Tuttil Hubbard,
*Thomas Peck, Cyrus Baldwin,
Will. Stagpole, Cap*. John Simpkins,
Samuel Barret.
Ward N. 9.
•Cap1. Will. Davis, *Oliver Smith,
Moses Peck, Daniel Hubbard,
*Dr. John Greenleaff, *Benje. Jepson,
James Perkins, *Cap'. Benje. Waldo,
Honble. John Erving, *John Andrews,
Edward Daws, *Joshua Bracket,
*Honble. James Bowdoin, John Hunt,
Honble. Will. Phillips, *Joseph Sherburne, Jun.
*Honble. James Bowdoin, *Will. Phillips Junr.,
Cap1. James Dalton, *John Joy,
Robert Jenkins, *Jobn Winthrop,
•Sam. Whitwell, *Nathan Blodget,
*Joue. Mason, 'Nath1. Wheatley,
*Edwd. Payne, *Jolm Boit,
•John Cobourn, Cap'. Boils,
John Marston, Sam. White,
•John Wheatley Senr., Joseph Shed.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1776.
Thorn8. Daws,
•John Cutler,
*John Gvay,
*Joseph Russel,
*Daniel Boyer,
Wm. McNeil,
Joseph Pierce,
*John Head,
*Thoms. Boylston,
•Cap1. Partridge,
*Thom8. Walley,
*Eleazer Johnson,
•Nath1. Barret,
John Ballard,
*Rec. Wad. Stimpsou,
Ward 10.
Sam. Bangs,
*Bossinger Foster,
Benjc. Phillips,
John Timmins,
•Mungo Mackay,
*Sam. G. Jarvis,
*John Tileston,
•Sam. Wallis,
*Thom8. Tileston,
*Nath. Appleton Esq.,
*Thom". Clement,
*Benje. Clark,
Nathan Spear,
* Stephen Hall,
*John Read,
John Gushing.
Carried over.
Bro'. over.
Ward N. 11.
Green, Printer,
*Stephen Cleverly,
Sam. Ballard,
* Samuel Cook son,
John Waldo,
/Joseph Green,
Daniel Sears,
Benje. Green,
John Sweetser,
*John Bartlet,
•Cap1. Uriah Okes,
John Preston,
*Jone. Amory,
Richd. Green,
*Herman Brimmer,
•Cap'. Benje. Cobb,
•Samuel May,
•Arnold Wells,
•Will. Lowder,
•Josiah Torrey,
•George Lush,
•Ephraim May,
•Will. Gooch,
•Henderson Inches,
•Nath1. Curtis,
•Henry Bass,
•Amasa Davis,
•Nath1. Davis,
•Will. Marshall,
•Joseph Lovering,
*Edwd. Tuckennan,
•Andrew Brimmer,
Cap1. John Harkins,
•Ezekiel Price,
Robert Robinson,
•Will. Foster,
•Samuel Pitts,
Thomas Moulton,
•James Foster,
•Cap'. Sam. Dashwood,
*Benje. F. Bethune,
•George Bethune,
Samuel Hews,
Henry Hill,
Stephen Greenleaff,
Will. Henshaw,
Dr. Joseph Gardner.
Ward N. 12.
•Joshua Farrington,
•Stephen Gore,
•Will. Powell,
•Gustavus Fellows,
•John Lucas,
*Ebenr. Dorr,
Thomas Amory,
Isaac White,
Will. Porter,
Robert Wier — given,
Hopestill Foster,
Joseph Bradford,
John Bryant,
John May,
Zache. Johonnot,
Peter Boyer.
24 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[123.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 19,
1776. Present Mess. Austin.
Commee. of Correspondence &c. Field Officers, attended.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 20, 1776.
Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Austin, Bromfield.
Commee. of Correspondence & Field Officers attended.
The following is the return made of the number of Effective or
able Bodied Men in the several Wards exclusive of the Independ'.
Compy. Viz'.
Ward N. 1 - 30 Men
2 - 34
3 - 25
4 - 67
5 - 64
6 - 35
7 - - - 25
8 - 54
9 - 59
10 - 84
11 - .63
12 - - 57
597, Men.
Voted, that a Sum not exceeding ten pounds, be paid unto
Lieu'. Wolcut by a draft on the Treasurer for providing Billeting
for the Men he shall raise, untill further provision is made for
that purpose.
Voted, that Coll0. Bromfield, Mr. Appleton & Mr. Austin be a
Committee to make enquiry of the Members of the Council with
respect to the appointment of Field Officers for a Continental
Regiment.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 23d. 1776,
A.M. Present Mess™. Scollay, Bromfield, Austin, Storer.
Committee of Correspondence & Field Officers attended.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 27, 1776
Present Mess™. Scollay, Austin.
[124.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 31,
1776. Present Messrs. Scollay, Austin, Greenleaff.
Cornm6. of Correspondence & Field Officers attended.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at / p. bushel
and that 6d. p. Bushel be allowed to the Baker for their Charges
Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows — Viz1.
a 4d. Loaf brown Bread f Wheat J Rye meal must
weigh . -2-4
a 4d. ditto not above \ Indian Meal must weigh 3 - "
a Bisket of a copper price "
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 1, 1777.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Greenleaf.
Six Jury men drawn for January Court.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 25
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan7. 2d, 1777.
Present Mess". Scollay, Greanleaff.
The Committee of Correspondence & Field Officers attended.
Passed upon Mr. Paul Farmers Province Accounts amounting to
£. 624-2-7J-& £. 48-1 8-1 1-as p. Copy on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 2d, 1777. P.M.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Storer, Greenleaff, Wendell. Austin,
Pitts.
Information given the Selectmen that the Wife of Mr. Crafts in
Cold Lane was taken with the Small Pox, it not being safe to
move her the House was shut up & Fences Erected.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 8, 1776 [sj'c]
Present Mess™. Scollay, Storer, Greenleaff.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 10, 1777.
A.M. Present Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Storer, Greenleaff.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 10, 1777
P.M. Present Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Storer, Greenleaff.
Committee of Correspondence attended & agreed upon a Visita-
tion of the several Wards, in order to the taking Lists of all the
Male Inhabitants in this Town.
, [125.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 15,
1777. Present Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Storer.
Last Sabbath Morning, the Selectmen being informed of the
death of M™. Crafts, gave orders for her Interment at midnight &
afterwards to smoke & cleanse the House.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 22d. 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Storer.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 27, 1777.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Wendell, Storer, Greenleaff.
Letter rec'd. from General Washington, inclosing Coll0. Jackson
&c. appointed to the command of a new Regiment by the Gen-
eral & in case he declines, to be disposed of as the Selectmen
shall Judge proper.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 26, 1777.
Present Mess™. Storer, Greenleaff, Austin.
Information given the Selectmen that a John Lysh from Tycon-
deroga in a House near the Orange Tree, was taken with the Small
Pox.
The Selectmen having obtained his consent to be removed to the
Hospital at Raiusfords Island — the following Order was sent the
Keeper of said Hospital — Viz'.
26 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Jany. 26, 1777.
Mr. Samuel Hartley
We have sent to your Hospital John Lysh a Soldier belonging
to Coll0. Marshalls Regiment, who is sick of the Small Pox —
take good care of him, and if a Doctor is necessary you must
come up for one.
JOHN SCOLLAY Chairman
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan7. 28 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Greenleaff, Storer.
The Committee of Correspondence &c. attended, in order to
consider what is proper to be done respecting the Persons
draughted as our £ part of the Militia who refuse to go, or
pay their Fines.
[126.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany.
30. 1777. Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Bromfield.
Returns made the Selectmen of the number of Male Inhabitants
of the several Wards, agreeable to a late Resolve of the General
Court.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 31, 1777.
A.M. Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Storer, Greanleaff, Brom-
field.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 31, 1777.
P.M. Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Storer, Graenleaff, Brom-
field.
The following return of the number of Male Inhabitants in this
Town, was given into the Secretarys office of this State, agreea-
ble to a Resolve of the General Court for said purpose — Viz'.
Boston Jany. 31, 1777.
The number of Males above the Age of Sixteen Inhabitants of this
Town the l.8t. Ins', as taken by the Subscribers, amount to - - 2863
of which number are — Quakers 11
belonging to Harvard College 7
To Charlestown, Falmouth & Newport 36
Negroes and Molattoes 188
In the Army 543
At Sea , 200
985
1878
Of this last Number many are old infirm & decriped.
JOHN SCOLLAY
EBENE. STORER
SAMUEL AUSTIN
HENRY BROMFIELD
JOHN GREENLEAFF
Selectmen of Boston
Suffolk Ss: Boston Jany. 31. 1777 — then the above named
John Scollay, Ebenr. Storei1, Samuel Austin, Henry Bromfield &
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 27
John Greenleaff made Oath, that the above account of the Male
Inhabitants of the Town of Boston above sixteen years of Age is
true according to the best of their knowledge.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at T
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen. Present Mess™.
Scoilay, Storer, Austin, Bromfield, Greenleaff.
[127.] The Commee. of Correspondence attended for a Joint
consultation relative to procuring Blankets for the Army agree-
able to a late Resolve, & the following Hand Bill was agreed upon
to be sent to the Inhabitants — Viz'.
It being absolutely necessary that Blankets should be procured
for the use of the Army & the General Court having ordered the
Selectmen & Committee of Correspondence to purchase a certain
number in this Town, it is earnestly desired that all Persons who
have any to sell or can spare any that they may have purchased
for the use of their Families would immediately inform Jonathan
Williams, Samuel Austin, John Greenleaff Esq. & they shall re-
ceive the full value of the said Blankets. It is hoped every Family
will readily spare one or more as they are immediately wanted for
the Troops that are now ready to march.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 4. 1777
Present Mess. Scoilay, Storer, Austin, Bromfield.
In consequence of a Petition of a number of the Inhabitants for
calling a Town Meeting, the Town Clerk was ordered to issue his
Warrant for calling a Meeting, Thursday next 10. OClock Fore-
noon.
Voted, that Mess". Fleets have the printing of the Notifications
for the ensuing Town Meeting.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feby. 4, 1777.
P.M. Present Mess". Scoilay, Bromfield, Austin.
The Committee of Correspondence &c. & the Field officers, at-
tended in order fora joint consultation, relative to Inlisting one
seventh part of all the Male Inhabitants to compleat our Quota
of the Continental Army — agreeable to a Resolve of this State
passed Jany. 25, 1777.
Capt. Samuel Downe appointed to Appraise the Blankets that
shall be brought to the Committee, appointed to receive them.
Comm66. agreed to visit the several Wards in search of Blankets
Fryday next 10. O'Clock Forenoon — Viz'.
Ward N°. 1 - - Cap*. Heath & Bossinger Foster.
2 - • Cap'. Ebenr. Hasard & Majr. Greenough.
3 - - Cap'. Procter & Cap'. Champney.
4 - - Cap*. Cunningham & Benje. Hitchborne.
5 - - Mr. Austin & Cap'. Stoddard.
6 - - Mess. Scoilay & Blanchard.
7 - - John Pitts &*Capf. Carnes.
8 - - Deacon Storer & Mr. Barret.
9 - - Coll0. Bromfield & Coll0. Hatch.
10 - - William Davis & John Greenleaff.
11 - - Mr. Brimmer & Ezekiel Price.
12 - - Mr. Dor & Cap1. Fellows.
28
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[128.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Fehy. 5,
1777. Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Storer, Bromfield, Green-
leaff.
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse on
tho Province Account one James Stewart a Lad of about 8 years
of Age a Stranger not an Inhabitant of this Town & having no
one to provide for him. Order signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr.
Bromfield.
Passed upon Abigail Lynch's Province Acco' for the Board of
Patrick Toomy from 1' Octr. to the 12. Jauy. 1777, being £. 6.
Passed upon Mess". Joseph & Thomas Dakins Province Ac-
count amounting as p. Copy on file to £. 5-1-9.
Passed upon Samuel Hartleys Province Acco1. amg. as p. copy
to be ledged to Seventy three pounds ten shillings.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb. 6, 1777. Pres-
ent Mess. Scollay, Austin, Storer, Appleton, Bromfield.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb7. 7, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Bromfield, Austin, Storer.
The following Sums were received of sundry Persons for the
Interest on their Bonds, being m". Brookers Legacies
Of Joseph Atherton, for In1.
of Thomas Marshall
of Thomas Cartwright
of John Grant -
Distributed as follows — Viz'.
M™. Koyal & Tayler
M™. Ballard
M™. Muggeridge
M™. Winslow
M™. White -
M". Whitcomb
Mr3. Bennet -
M™. Earl
Mrs. Walker -
M™. Peirce -
M™. Wheeler -
M™. Wakefleld
M". Oliver
£.12-
17-6-6
7-4
£. 44-10-6
Scollay
£.9-12
1.16
1.16
2.2
1.16
1.16
1.4
1.16
1.16
1.16
Austin
15.18
£. 25.10
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 2(J
[129.] Mrs. Homer - - £.1.16 ^
M". Reed - 1.10
M™. Wise - 1.16 ^ Storer
M". Chapel 1.16
Mrs. Wendell - - - - '2.10.6 J
9.8.6
M". Lee £. 2.8 ^
Mrs. Delaplace - 1.16
M™. Wendell - 1.1U }• Brorafield
Mr8. Wauiwright - - - 1.16
Mrs. Emmons - - - - l.lft I
9.12
£. 44.10.6
The following Warrant recd. from the Judge of Probate, & ye
return made thereon are as follows Viz'.
Suffolk Ss : By the Honble. Thomas Gushing Esq. Judge of Pro-
bate for said County.
To the Gentlemen the Selectmen of the Town of Boston.
Greeting
It having been represented to me by the Friends of James Otis
Esq. of Boston is a Non compos Lunatick or distracted Person.
Pursuant there fore to the direction of the Common Law in such
case made and provided — You are hereby desired & impowered to
make enquiry into the cases & circumstances of the said James
Otis & as you find the same Report to me accordingly
Given under my Hand & Seal of Office
this 7' Day of Feb^ A.D. 1777.
T. CUSHING, Judge Probate
Pursuant therefore to the within Warrant We the Subscribers have
made enquiry into the case & circumstances of the within men-
tioned James Otis Esq. and do Report that the said Otis is in gen-
eral in such a state of mind as renders him in capable to take care
of himself or his affairs
JOHN SCOLLAY
EBENEZER STORER
SAMUEL AUSTIN
HENRY BROMFIELD
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 8, 1777. Pres-
ent Mess". Scollay, Storer, Austin, Bromfield, Greenleaff.
Committee of Correspondence attended in order for a Joint con-
sultation, relative to the regulating Act.
Voted, that Mesa". Appleton, Mr. Boyer, Mr. Mackay, Cap*.
Procter & Mr. Wendell, be a Committee to consider & Report what
prices are proper to affix to those Articles in the Act to prevent
[l.'SO.] Monopoly &c. which are left to the Judgment of the Se-
lectmen & Committee of Correspondence.
30 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb*. 10 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Austin, Greenleaff.
A Mr8. Stevenson in a House opposite the Sign of the Swan
S.E. taken with the Small Pox — as hy information from Dr. Sted-
man who Reports that she may be moved with safety.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb7. 10 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Austin, Greeuleaff.
The Committee of Correspondence attended in order to deter-
mine upon the method of Collecting the Blankets.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb7. 13. 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Greenleaff.
The Committee of Correspondence Inspection & Safety at-
tended in order to affix the prices on such Articles as are not
stated in the Act for preventing Monopolys &c.
Mr. John Scollay received of Joseph Atherton Two hundred
Pounds Principal and Twelve Pounds Interest of his Bond, being
part of Mr". Brookers Donation.
Voted, that ye above Sum of Two hundred Pounds, be lent to
the Town of Boston, and that the Town Treasurer be informed of
the same, &e.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen February 14' 1777.
Present Mess18. Scollay, Austin.
The Committee of Correspondence Inspection & Safety at-
tended in order to affix the prices on such Articles as are not
stated in the Act for preventing monopolies &c.
This Day received of the Town Treasurer his Note for Two
hundred Pounds, with 6 p. cel. Interest, given in consequence of
a Vote of this Town passed by the Town 24' May last for his bor-
rowing a Sum of money not exceeding £. 2000, which Note is for
part of M". Booker deceased Legacy to poor Widows &c.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 14, 1777.
P.M. Mess™. Scollay, Storer, Austin, Wendell. Adjourned to
tomorrow 11 OVlock.
[131.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb* 15,
1777. Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Austin, Greenleaff.
Comm66. of Correspondence &c. attended, on the business of
regulating Act.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 17, 1777.
Present M«-ssrs. Scollay, Storer, Austin, Greenleaff.
The Comm66. of Correspondence &c. attended, & Jointly with
the Selectmen agreed upon the following prices to be affixed to
sundry Articles agreeable to a late Act of the General Court, as a
government to Buyers & Sellers in this Town for two months to
come — and the Town Clerk is directed to get the same published
in Hand Bills.
The Town Clerk was directed to suspend the publishing the
hand Bills till the further Order of ths Committee.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 31
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 18, 1777.
A.M. Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Austin, Greenleaff.
The Committee of Correspondence attended upon the Business
enjoin'd them by a late Act of this State.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 18, 1777.
P.M. Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Greenleaff, Appleton.
The Committee of Correspondence attended, and upon the
Business enjoined them by a late Act of this State.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 21, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Wendell.
Five Jurymen were drawn by a requirement of N. Gushing
Judge of ye maritime Court for the Middle District to serve as
Jurors at a maritime Court to be held at Boston on Tuesday the
25' Day of Feby. Instf. Viz4.
Mess™. Ebenezer Storer
William Henshaw
Joshua Blanchard Junr.
Benjamin Burt
Jacob Williams
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb7. 26, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Bromfield.
[132.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb^. 28,
1777. Present Mess™. Scollay, Wendell, Appleton, Austin,
Storer.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue his Warrant, for a Town
Meeting on the 5. of march next to receive the Report of the
Comm66. to provide an Oration for the delivering an Oration on
said Day.
Notifications to be printed by Powers & Willis.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 1, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Pitts, Storer, Austin, Bromfield, Green-
leaff, WendelL
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 5, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Austin, Pitts, Wendell, Bromfleld.
Ordered, that a Warr'. for a Town Meeting be issued for the
Meeting on Monday the 10 of month Current — by the Town
Clerk.
Voted that Dr. Eliot open the Meeting with Prayer.
• Mr. Scollay & Austin appointed to wait on Dr. Eliot & ask
him to open with Prayer.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 6, 1777.
Present Mess". Scollay, Storer, Austin, Greenleaff.
The Committee of Correspondence Inspection & Safety attended
upon the business of raising Men by a late Resolve.
32 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Voted, that the Chairman of this Commee. draw an order upon
Ebenr. Storer Esq. Trear. of this Town to pay unto David Jeffries
Esq. Town Treasurer what moneys remains in his hands as a bal-
ance of the moneys collected in the several Wards for the purpose
of raising Men for the Continental Army agreeable to an Act of
the General Assembly in Novr. last, to remain in the Treasurers
hands to be applied as said Law points out. The Treasurer to
take a Receit of the Town Treasurer for the same.
A Motion ma.de that the foregoing Vote be reconsidered,
whereupon, the consideration of the Motion was referred to
Fryday 8. O'Clock P.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 7, 1777.
Present Mess™. Scollay, IStorer, Bromfield, Austin, Wendell,
Pitts.
[133.] The Committee of Correspondence &c. attended.
Voted that the Chairman Mr. Scollay draw on the Treasurer for
ten Pounds in favor of Jenkins who turned out as a Vol-
unteer in June last for the Harbour Department, and actually
performed his tour of service.
Voted, that the Treasurer pay forty Shillings to William Gooch,
he having paid on being draughted twelve pounds instead of Ten
Pounds.
On reconsidering the Vote passed yesterday respecting the
ballance in the hands of the Treasurer ; after a long debate it was
Voted, that the Treasurer pay into the hands of David Jeffries
Esq. Town Treasurer the Surplusage of the Forfeitures remaining
in his hands which was levied on the Persons draughted from the
Militia to march to New York, the said Sum to remain in the Town
Treasury for the disposal of the Town for raising Men for future
Military service agreeable to the Act of Assembly for that purpose
and that the Chairman draw an order on him accordingly.
The Committee having agreed that 143 Persons be draughted as
this Towns porportion of the able bodied effective Men of the
Militia — the Clerk is directed to enter in a separate List that
number of Persons out of the general list entred on the Minutes
of the 18 of Decemr. 1776. as have paid ten pounds each for the
purposes mentioned in said Act which Persons are & shall be
understood as draughted agreeable to said Act.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 12, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Fellows, Preston, Dorr.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 19, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Greenleaff.
Information being made by Dr. Stedman that [134.] one Adams
was broke out with the Small Pox in a House in Pond Lane, a
House of Mr. Vails the Baker at New Boston was procured by the
Selectmen for the reception of such Persons, to which said Adams
was removed.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March, 1777
Present, Messrs.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 33
Information was given the Selectmen by Dr. Gardner, that a
Child in Gibbins's Court South End was broke out with the Small
Pox, whereupon said Child was removed to the House hired of Mr.
Vails & Mr. Samuel Greenleaff was appointed to attend there &
prevent any intercourse with said House. Dr. Stedman was also
appointed to attend the Sick as a Physician, and Mr. Nazro to
provide Necessaries for them.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 18, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Greenough, Williams, Dor,
Preston.
Information was given by Dr. Cast that a Woman in a House in
Back Street opposite Mr. Goolds, was broke out with the Small
Pox also a Child in Long Lane, whereupon —
the Selectmen agreed with Mr. Campbell in a House at the back
of Mr. Hancocks Garden, to take them into her House & provide
for them, — the same Day they were removed to said M™. Camp-
bels.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 19, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr, Preston, Fellows.
Comme. of Correspondence &c. attended.
The Light Infantry Company were permitted upon application,
to make use of the Hall on Wednesday Evening lor the business
of exercising said Company.
Cap'. Hunntwell of Engine N. 9. applied to the Selectmen for
the Premium allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to
work first at the Fire which lately broke out at Dr. Churchs House
— whereupon Voted, that he have a [135.] Draught for, said Pre-
mium of If in the draught for this month. drawn for
Voted, that Mr. Nazro have ten pounds allowed him for extra
services the last year.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 25, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Greeuough.
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen March 26, 1777.
Present Mess™. Greenough, Dorr.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 2d. 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Greenough, Fellows, Preston,
Dorr.
William Sutton master of Engine N°. 7, applys to the Select-
men for the Premium allowed by the Town for bringing his En-
gine to work first on the Fire which lately broke out in a House of
Cap'. McNeil drawn for
Cap*. Hunnewell Master of Engine N°. 9 applys to the Select-
men for ye Premium allowed by the Town for bringing his Engine
to work first at the Fire which lately broke out in Pond Street —
drawn for —
Mr. Vandale upon application permitted to deliver an Oration in
French to his Pupils in Faneuil Hall.
34 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Deacon Preston and Cap'. Fellows appointed to order such
necessary Repairs to the Hospital House at New Boston as the
Selectmen upon viewing the same, have concluded to be
necessary.
Information given the Selectmen of a Childs being broke out
with the Small Pox at a House in Long Lane whereupon, Dr. Cast
was desired to make enquiry & Report to the Selectmen.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 9, 1777.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Preston, Dorr.
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed March 28, to receive into the
Almshouse one Mary Guzzle & her child to be supported at the
Province charge being a Stranger & not having wherewithal to
support themselves and also on the 3d. of April Sarah Child under
the same Circumstances. Orders signed, by two of the Select-
men. Viz1, Mr. Scollay & Mr. Austin.
[136.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 14,
1777. Present, Mess™. Scollay Wendell, Fellows, Wil-
liams.
The Committee of Correspondence &c. attended, and agreed
upon a rate for sundry Articles & confirmed, the State of Prices
for sundry things in this Town, published in February last.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 16, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Grenough, Fellows, Dorr, Preston.
Upon application made the following Certificate was given sev-
eral Masters of Privateers — Viz'.
Boston, April 16, 1777.
These Certify the Honble. the Council and House of Represent-
atives of the State of Massachusetts Bay, that this Town have
raised their full proportion of the Continental Army.
JOHN SCOLLAY
GUSTAVUS FELLOWS
HARBOTTLE DORR
JOHN PRESTON
THOM". GREENOUGH
Selectmen of Boston.
Mr. Samnel Warden was directed to pay Mr. Treasurer Jeffries
the Money he had received for all the Dung sold by Order of the
Selectmen amounting to £. 4. 0. 0.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 21, 1777'
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Williams, Fellows, Preston,
Dorr.
Mr. Farmer was directed to receive one Robert Clark into the
Alms house, who was sent here from Providence, till further
enquiry can be made.
Cap1. Allen Hallet from Martinique attended & informs that he
left that place the 28' March last in the Sloop Republic, with 19
Men. that in about 8. or 9 Days, one of his Men was taken with the
Small Pox and died, one is now sick and five liable to it & now
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 35
complaining, — his Cargoe consists of 150 hhds., Salt. 1200 Stand
of Arms & 13 or 14 thousand pounds weight of Powder — where-
upon the following Directions were given — Viz'.
Boston April 21, 1777
Cap'. Allen Ballet
The Sloop Republick of which you are Master being arrived in
the Harbour from the [137.] West Indies with the Small Pox on
board. Our directions are that you proceed immediately to
Rainsfords Island with your Vessel Marriners & Passengers in
order to have your Vessel and everything liable to Infection well
smoked and cleansed by Mr. Hartley Keeper of the Hospital on
said Island. You are not to permit any Person to leave the Sloop
or come on board her without our permission, everything on board
that will give infection — Mr. Hartley will receive from you into
the Warehouse.
You may deliver the naked Arms & the Powder to th3 Person
whom the Board of War may employ to receive them. Our further
directions will be given Mr. Hartley —
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston April 21, 1777
Mr. Samuel Hartley
The Sloop Republick Allen Hallet Master from Martinique
having the Small Pox on board is ordered to your Island, you are
therefore to take on shore into the Hospital House those that are
sick of that Distemper, and those that are liable to the distemper,
you are to put into the Well house, you are to take on shore
(after smoking them on board) all Goods Bedding & Clothing
liable to Infection & sufficiently air and cleanse them, those
Persons that are not liable to take the Small Pox after being
sufficiently smoked & cleansed & having a fresh shift of Clothes
you may permit to leave the Island — the Vessel you are to smoke
and cleanse — and when the Vessel with the goods are sufficiently
smoked & cleansed you are to report to us for our further Orders.
You may deliver the naked Arms & the Powder to the Order of
the Board of War.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Mr. Wendell & Mr. Preston, Cap4. Fellows & Scollay a Com-
mittee to consider & Report a suitable place for the erecting a
Pound upon.
[138.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 22d.
1777. Present Mess". Scollay, Austin.
Boston April 22d. 1777
Mr. Samuel Hartley
Yon having Reported to the Selectmen that you have taken on
shore at Rainsfords Island from on board the Sloop Republick
36 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Allen Hallet Master which was ordered to your Island by us on
account of the Small Pox, all the Goods, Clothing &c. liable to
Infection, & that you have sufficiently smoked & cleansed the
Vessel so that she may come up to Town without danger to the
Inhabitants you are ordered to permit her to leave the Island first
taking on shore the Sick and those liable to Infection of whom
you must take good care and Report to us.
JOHN SCOLI.AY
SAM. AUSTIN
Selectmen of Boston.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 23, 1777
Present Messrs. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Fellows, Grenough,
Preston.
A Peice of Land in Frog Lane belonging to Mra. Pecker laying
vacant, application was made by some of the Neighborhood, that
the Street running by said Land might be widened ; on which Cap1.
Fellows one of the Selectmen waited on Dr. Pecker & his Lady
who consented that the Fence should be erected so far back at the
Towns expence as will bring the Street upon a streight line.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 29'. 1777
Present Messr3. Scollay, Austin, Wendell, Grenough, Dorr.
The following Persons were drawn Jurors to serve on Maritime
Court, this Day & the Fryday following Viz.
Mess".
Thomas Boylston Benjamin Gray
Benjamin Clark Edward Davis
John Gill John Newell
John Andrews
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 30' 1777.
Present Mess. Austin. Grenough, Dorr, Fellows, Preston.
[139.] Col°. Hatch applies to the Selectmen, for Drums &c.
for the Boston Regiment as allowed of by the Militia Act.
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse on
the Province Account they being Strangers & not Inhabitants of
any Town in this State — one — — Vose, & her six Children,
three of them being born at Bath & named Hancock Washington
& Lee — Order signed by Mr. Scollay & Deacon Greuough.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 2.d. 1777,
P.M. Present, Mess1"9. Scollay, Preston, Dorr.
Ordered that the Town Clerk issue his Warrant for a Town
Meeting to Morrow 10. OClock, that then & there the mind of
the Town may be taken with respect to the best method of prepa-
ration & defence at this important Crisis "
At a Meeting in ye Forenoon — Mes. Scollay, Austin, Dorr,
Grenough, Williams, Fellows.
One Jackson a Widow Woman in a House near Mr. Marcheads
Meeting House, being broke out with the Small Pox, & in such a
State of health by the Representation of Dr. Stedman, as will not
SELECTMEN'S Mi \UTES, 1777. 37
admit of her removal without the utmost hazard of Life — then-
fore Orders were given for the erecting a Fence near the House,
and a Guard placed to prevent any communication.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 7, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Greuough, Fellows, Preston, Dorr.
A Warrant was received from the Honble. Judge of Probate to
make inquiry into the Circumstances of James Otis Esq. where-
upon — the following Return was made on Said Warr*.
Boston May 7. 1777.
Pursuant to the within Order we the Subscribers have made en-
quiry into the condition & circumstances of James Otis Esq. and
Report the said James to be a Non Compos Lunatick or Distracted
Person.
JOHN SCOLLAY
SAM. AUSTIN
JONE. WILLIAMS
HARBOTTLE DORR
THOMS. GRENOUGH
GUSTAVUS FELLOWS
JOHN PRESTON
Selectmen
[14O-] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 8'
1777, A.M. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Grenough,
Fellows, Preston.
The Vote of the Town requesting the Selectmen to apply to the
Board of War for 756 Arms, agreable to a Resolve of the General
Court, was considered.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 8, 1777.
Present Mess™. Williams
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 12, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay. Austin, Dorr, Williams, Fellows, Preston.
Boston May 12, 1777.
Mr. Hartley
You having Reported to us that Samuel Burgis & Abigail Hyde
are well of the Small Pox, & have been so well cleansed as to be
free of Infection & that they may come up to Town without en-
dangering tne Inhabitants — You are therefore to permit them to
come to Town taking a shift of Clothes.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Voted, that Mr. Hartley have an order on Mr. Stephen Hall, for
one Cord Wood for the use of the Sick belonging to the State.
The Selectmen gave an order on the Board of War for 587 Fire
Arms in favour of Col°. Procter which with what was drawn for
before being 80. makes the whole number drawn for amg. to 667
— the number of Persons which by a Return of the several Cap-
tains of the Militia are not able to furnish themselves with Arms.
38 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 13' 1777.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Fellows.
Cap'. M°. Cloud attended & informs the Selectmen that he left
G-audalope in the Schooner Polly himself Master the 13' of April,
his loading consists of Molasses & Salt — that ten Days after
sayling a Lad on board broke out with the Small Pox, had it
lightly, & has been well for several Days that the Schooner has
betn washed & the Things liable to Infection put into strong-
Lye — has no one on board liable to Infection — whereupon —
[141.] the following Letter was wrote Mr. Hartley.
Boston May 13. 1777.
Mr. Samuel Hartley
The Schooner Polly Cap'. Mc. Cloud from Gaudalope, having
had the Small Pox on board — She is ordered down to your
Island — You must smoke the Vessel well & receive on shore
whatever is liable to infection, & when you have well cleansed
them Report to us your doings for further Orders.
By Order of the Selectmen,
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 14, 1777.
Present, Messr. Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Preston, Pitts,
"Williams.
Agreed with Mr. John Newell of Newton, for the hire of the
Marsh the East side of the Neck at £. 10. p. year & wilh Mr.
Jeremiah Wiswell of Newton for the Marsh on the West side
of the Neck at £. 6. p. year. Each having paid the Rents for the
last Year.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue his Warrant for a Town
Meeting to be held Satturday next the 17. Ins'. 10. OClock at
Faneuil Hull, for the purposes set forth in a late Act for securing
us from the danger of Internal Enemies, &c. &c.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 14'. 1777.
Present Mess. Grenough, Williams, Austin, Dorr, Preston, Pitts,
Williams.
Boston May 14' 1777.
Mr. Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us that the Schooner Polly Cap'. Mc.-
Cloud, sent to Rainsfords Island on account of the Small Pox is
now so well smoked and cleansed, that she may be permitted to
com3 up to Town without danger of communicating the Infection
— Oar Orders are that you permit said Vessel to depart after you
have washed her with Vinegar, you being first satisfied for the
expence you have been at.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
[142.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May
16, 1777. Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Fellows, Pitt«,
Williams.
The Selectmen having met to consider & Report a List of
Persons suspected to be inimical & evily disposed, Agreed to
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 39
Report to the Town a List of Associations as appears in the Book
which has fallen into our hands, containing their Original Minutes
— & a News Paper which contains the Names of the Addressers
to Gage upon his departure from the Town.
Mr. Scollay, Austin & Pitts appointed a Committee to wait
upon the Council, for their advice relative to furnishing the Town
with 126 Spades or Iron Shovels, 63 narrow axes — 63 Pick Axes
being their proportion as pointed out in the Militia Act.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 19. 1777.
A.M. Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Wendell, Grenough, Dorr,
Williams.
Orders were given Mr. Samuel Hartley in consequence of his
Report, that M™. Hopkins three Children should be permitted to
leave Rainsfords Island, upon a fresh Suit of Clothes being pro-
vided for them.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 19, 1777.
P.M. Present Mess™. Grenough, Williams, >-collay, Austin.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue his Warrant for a Town
Meeting on Thursday the 22d. of May Ins', for the choice of
seven Representatives &c.
Voted, that Mess". Powers & Willis have the printing of the
Notifications,
that be desired to open the Town Meeting with Prayer.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 21' 1777.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Wendell, Dorr, Grenough.
The Council apply for the use of the Hall upon Election Day.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 29. 1777.
Present, Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Preston.
[143.] By virtue of a Venire from N. Gushing Esq. the
following Persons were drawn Jurors for Maritime Court to be
holden at Boston the 29 of May Ins4. — Viz1.
Mess. Benjamin Cobb Josiah Eliot,
Samuel Hughes Gowen Brown
Timothy White James Allen
Jonathan Balch Benjamin Gray
Pascal Nelson Smith John Matchet
Thomas -Parker Joseph Bradford
were drawn Jurors for the aforesd. Court.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen. June 4. 1777.
Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Preston, Dorr, Fellows,
Austin.
Joshua Sever appointed to take care & keep free (of other than
Town Cattle) from all Creatures, the Towns Land without the
Neck, now laying in common, to be paid by Subscription — Mr.
Ebenr. Dorr to get it done.
40 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston, Juue 4. 1777
Sir,
Complaint having been made to us, that Chaises Carts & other
Carriages are frequently crossing the Common, to the detriment
of the L:md & diminishing of the feed — we shall esteem it a favor
and it will be serving the Town, if you use your endeavors to pre-
vent loaded Carriages passing in future —
JOHN SCOLLAY *
SAM. AUSTIN
HARBOTTLE DORR
GUSTAVUS FELLOWS
THOMS. GRENOUGH
JOHN PRESTON
Selectmen of Boston. .
To
Thomas Crafts Esq.
[144.] Boston June 4' 1777.
Mr. Joshua Sever
The Land belonging to this Town without the Fortification on
both sides the Neck, laying now open, we hereby desire and im-
power you to take the care of said Land, and that you endeavor
to keep any other than Town Cattle from feeding thereon — Mr.
Ebenezer Dorr will put you in a way of getting a recompense from
some of the Inhabitants for your trouble therein.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 5. 1777.
Present Messrs. Grenough, Williams, Dorr, Preston,
Austin.
The following was given in to a Committee of the General
Court — Viz1.
The Honblc. the House of Representatives having by their Com-
mittee informed us, that they were desirous of having a true State
of the Small Pox in this Town —
We would therefore acquaint them that a Person who came a
few Days since from an Infected House in Marblehead broke out
with that Distemper in a House on Wentworths Wharff and has
been removed to Rainsford Island — that two Persons in a Build-
ing provided at New Boston, the Hospital House., not being then
repaired, are the only Persons in Town with the Small Pox, but
so far recovered as that they may be removed in two or three
Days, which is intended, and then the House will be thoroughly
cleansed, the Selectmen have from time to time informed the
Publick of any appearances of that Distemper, & shall not omit
doing it for the future, and it may be depended upon that they
are under all advantages for coming to the knowledge of such In-
stances. If any Persons should hereafter break out with the Dis-
temper they will be immediately sent to the State Hospital at the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 41
West part of the Town or to Rainsfords Island to prevent any
communication of the Infection.
JOHN SCOILAY
THOMS. GRENOUGH
JONE. WILLIAMS
HARBOTTLE DORR
JOHN PRESTON
SAM. AUSTIN
Selectmen of Boston.
[145.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June
9, 1777. Present Mess". Williams, Grenough, Dorr, Preston.
At a Meeting called for that purpose Mess". Thomas Ivers,
Ebenr. Sever & Joseph Hall, were drawn out of the Jury Box ss
Jurors for a Court of Sp< cial Sessions of the Peace to be held
at Boston on the 20th. of June Ins1.
Voted, that Mr. Newman Sexton of Mr. Stillmans Meeting, be
directed to ring the Bell at Christ church at 1 O'Clock & 9' at
Night.
Voted, that John Scollay Esq. have the keeping of all the Bonds
& other Securities, given for Moneys lent out of M™. Brookers
Donation.
Boston June 9, 1777
Mr. Samuel Stearns Sir —
These are to remind you that no Interest has been paid on
your Bond given us the 20th. Day Septem'. 1773, except for
one Year — a number of poor Widows are in great want of what
is still due for interest, which we doubt not you'l immediately
discharge upon receit hereof.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 11, 1777.
Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Preston,
Boston June 11, 1777.
Mr. Samuel Hartley
The Selectmen of Cambridge having acquainted us that the
Widow Thayer & one of her four Children in the Barracks at
Cambridge are taken with the Small Pox — Our Orders are that
you proceed immediately with your Boat to Cambridge, '& apply
to Cap'. Edward Merrett one of the Selectmen of that Town &
receive from him the Sick Woman & Child, as also the other
Children, if it is thought they are infected with the Distemper,
and take them to the Hospital at Rainsfords Island [146.]
where you are to keep them till they are recovered, and then
acquaint us with the same, when you'l receive our further direc-
tions concerning them.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston June 11, 1777.
Gentlemen
We have received your Letter acquainting us that the Widow
42 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Thayer with one of her four Children in the Barracks at Cambridge
are taken with the Small Pox. In consequence of this information
we have directed Mr. Samuel Hartley Keeper of the Hospital at
Rainsfords Island to proceed with his Boat to your Town in
order to take them down to said Island — As in the opinion of
Dr. Rand the other Children have the infection lie is to take care
of them also, but if otherwise we hope you will take care of them till
they can be made certain, when we shall be ready to receive
them, unless we should be able to prove that they are Inhabitants
of some other Towns, in which case they will be sent there for
a support.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
To
The Gentlemen the Selectmen of Cambridge.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 18, 1777.
Present Mess1"8. Fellows, Grenough, Williams, Austin.
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
to be held in Boston the 24 Day of June — Viz'.
Mess. Joshua Blanchard Junr.
John Hooton
William Foster
Richard Salter
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Austin a Committee to agree with and place
a suitable Person in the Hospital at New Boston.
[147.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June
25, 1777. Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Austin, Dorr,
Williams.
The following were drawn Jurors for a special Court to be
held at Boston for the tryal of suspected Persons 1st. Tuesday
July next — • Viz'.
Mess™. Joseph Bradford Junr*
John Setten
Joseph Loring
Edmund Hart
Joseph Child
John Matchet
Mr. Cudworth appeared & offered Mr. Otis Mr. Cudworth &
Mr. Conner as his Bondsman as Collector of Taxes.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 2d. 1777.
Present Mess™ . Grenough, Williams, Dorr, Preston.
Mr. Dorr informs that the Gates of the North burying Ground,
are in the care of Mr. Thomas Adams.
(Entered in the mem°. Book, Oct. 11, 1782) — marginal note.
Mr. Fellows appointed to give Orders respecting the repairs of
the Swing Bridge.
A Certificate given to Mr. Thayer that Mr. Elisha Hutchinson is
an absconder.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 43
A Certificate given Mr. Thayer of Mr. Robert Hallowells being
an Absconder.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue his Warr'. for calling a
Town Meeting on Monday the 7' Ins'.
Mr. Scollay received of Samuel Sterns for Interest on his Bonds,
being part of Brookers Donation, £. 9 . 12/ which makes 4/ our 2
years Interest, & with £. 12. reced. of Mr. Atherton Feb7. 13.
makes — £. 21 — 16 — which Money was given to the following
Selectmen to be distributed — Viz1.
To Mr. Scollay - £.3 -10
Mr. Grenough - - -- - - -3-6
Mr. Williams - 3 -
Mr. Dorr - -• - - - - 3 -
Mr. Austin . . 3 _
Mr. Fellows - 3 -
Mr. Preston 3 -
£. 21. 16
[148.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 7,
17V 7. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Preston.
Information given that Cap'. Glover in a Flag of Truce from
IIallif;ix was arrived at Rainsfbrds Island having the Small Pox
ou board. Orders were therefore given Mr. Hartley to smoke &
cleanse, and he having Reported that the Captain & seven Pas-
sengers were cleansed & had each a fresh Shift of Clothes & might
come up to Town without danger — Liberty was given for that
purpose.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 7, 1777. Pres-
ent Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams, Preston.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 9, 1777. Pres-
ent Mess. Dorr, Williams, Scollay, Preston, Austin.
Mr. Josiah Torrey proposes Mr. William Andrews Cordwainer &
Jeremiah Stimps Gentleman, his Bondsmen as Collector.
Francis Shaw Esq. Collector, proposes — Edwd. Procter Esq. &
Benjamin Burt, Goldsmith.
Mr. Benjamin Sumner one Housewright proposes Benje. Sumner
Housewright & Jonathan Stoddard Gentleman.
Mr. Benjamin Cudworth Gentleman Collector proposes Nathan-
iel Cudworth P^sq. & for Bondsmen as Collector.
The Three pounds given Mr. Dorr to distribute July 2d being
part of Mrs. Brookers Donation distributed as follows — Viz1.
Mr. Dorr.
To Mary Parkman
Elder Parkmans Widow - - - • £.18
Hannah Collins widow ------ 18
Mehettable Orange - - - - - -12
Thomas Coverly - - - - - - -12
£. 3 - -
44 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. Scollay, £.3.16/ as follows, Viz*.
Widow Ryal
Mr". Ballard -
Mrs. Johnson
Mr. Austin, £. 3 — as follows, Viz*.
Widow Usher -
Thorn8. Grenough £.3 — as follows, Viz'.
Widow Mary Baker - 3-6
[149.] Mr. Williams £. 3 — distributed as follows. Viz*.
Widow Royal -£.1-10
M". Taylor 1-10
£. 3-
Cap*. Preston £. 3 — distributed as follows, Viz.
Widow Frost - -£.14-
Widow Smith - - 16-
Widow Eustis - - 16
Widow Ray - - It
3
Cap'. Fellows —
Widow Ray - - - £. 2 -
M". Grice - 1 -
£.3
Noah Parker has hired two Stalls N°. 3. & 9. at 16/3 p. m°. to
commence the 1'J' of July Inst.
Harry C'oolidge has hired two d°. N. 4 & 8 — @ 16/3 —p. Month.
Ordered that Leases be drawn for the same.
Mr. Sam1. Brick Attended concerning the Towns Warehouses
that he Occupys the Selectmen taking into Consideration the diffi-
culty of the times during the Operation of the Port Bill & dur-
ing the Seige of the Town have made an abatement to him of
£. 41-8-4 in the Acco4. of Rent against him.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 16, 1777.
Present, Mess™. Greenough, Dorr, Preston, Scollay, Austin.
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse to
be supported at the Charge of this State, one William Green a
sick Stranger who has not wherewithall to support himself —
Order signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Dorr two of the Selectmen.
Mr. Lawrence & Elisha Addington, have hired each of them one
of the Shops at Pembertons Hill.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 22d. 1777.
Present, Mess™. Austin, Wendell, Dorr, Greenough, Pitts.
Agreable to the request of a number of the Inhabitants the
Town Clerk is directed to issue a Warr'. for calling a Meeting on
Wednesday next 3 OClock.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 45
[15O.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 23d.
1777. A.M. Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Wendell, Green-
ougli, Dorr, Fellows, Preston, Pitts.
Passed upon the List of Licensed Persons.
Passed upon Paul Farmers Province Account amounting as by
Copies on file to 804-8-9 & £. 59-19-1 7£ at New. Voted, to
come to the choice of a Doctor for the Hospital at New Boston,
& Rainsfords Island at next Meeting.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 24' 1777.
Present Mess. Dorr, Greenough, Scollay.
Information being given the 19' Ins1, that a Child at a House
near the Salutation Ferry named Joseph Rush was broke out with
the Small Pox, — Mr. Dorr gave Orders for its removal to the
Hospital at New Boston.
Voted, that the Chairman Mr. Scollay give Mr. Nazro an order
upon the Treasurer for 50 Dollars for the supply of the Province
Hospital.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 30' 1777.
Present, Mess. Greenough, Dorr, Preston, Scollay, Austin,
Williams.
The Assessors having applied to the Selectmen for their opinion
relative to advertising the Inhabitants of a certain time in which
they would set for abatement, they were advised to publish in the
Papers, that they will set the terme usually allowed by the Town
for their setting to make abatements, and when these settings will
be the certain time allowed by the Town having elapsed before the
Tax Bills came out.
Upon the application of Mr. Samuel Hunt, Master of the South
Grammar School, that an Usher might be allowed him. the
Selectmen having considered the same and the Vote of the Town
respecting the allowing Ushers to the Masters of the Grammar
Writing Schools.
Appointed Mr. William Bently an Usher for the said Grammar
School, leaving it with the Town to make such an allowance for
his services in said Capacity, as at a future Town Meeting may
be judged proper
Upon the application of the Watchmen for an advance in their
Wages on account of the high price of Provisions
[151.] Voted, that from this date the Constables & Watch-
men of the Town Watch be allowed fifty per cent on their present
pay as an allowance for the present high price of Provisions &
other necessaries of Life.
Mr. Scollay appointed to give Orders relative to securing the
Lamps in the Town — a number having been broken by disorderly
Persons, for several Nights past.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 31st. 1777.
Present Mess™. Scollay.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 6. 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Williams, Dorr, Fellows, Grenough, Preston.
46 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The Selectmen took into consideration the Petitions for Licenses,
when the following Persons were approved of — viz.
Morris Keith, as a Retailer, at his Shop, near Olivers Dock.
Wm. & Josiah Brown- - - d°. - - -d°. - - near Fortification.
Joanna Trefoy - - - - - d°. - - - d°. - Shop in Cross Street.
Ann Hudson - - - - d°. - - - d°. - - - Middle Street.
Benjamin Loring - - Inholder - - d°. - - - Golden Ball.
Mary Gray - - - - Retailer - - d°. - - Head of Hancock
Wharff.
Thomas Cunningham - - - d°. - - - d°. - - near Dr. Clarkes
Wharff.
John Roger ------ d°. - - d°. - - Cambridge Street
Susannah Caunch - - - - d°. - - d°. - - - - Fore Street
Peter Ingerfield d°. - - cl°. - - - North Street.
Michael Burns ----- d°. - - d°. - - - Bulls Wharff.
Andrew Burger ----- d°. - - d°. - - Pullings Wharff.
Matthew Nazro ----- d°. - - d°. - - Temple Street.
The Selectmen agreable to the power given them at a late Meet-
ing of the Town & in consequence of an application from Mr.
Tileston Master of the North Writing School- house. Appointed
Mr. William Doll an Usher for said School — leaving it with the
Town to make such an allowance for his Services which com-
menced the 2*. of June last, as at a future Meeting may be
Judged proper.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug4. 11, 1777.
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Preston.
[152.] The Selectmen agreed upon a Visit to Rainsfords
Island Wednesday next — 8 OClock a.m.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug4. 13', 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Wendell, Pitts, Preston, Grenough.
The Selectmen were at Rainsfords Island, & examined into the
state o/ the Hospital & other Buildings.
Cap'. Preston was appointed to examine further into the Prem-
isses & Report what Repairs he judges to be necessary.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug4. 15 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay.
Cap4. Amasa Davis
Joseph Barrel
Schrimpton Hutchinson
were chosen Jurors for a Maritime Court to be held in Boston the
19' Ins1.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 18, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams. Grenough.
Information being given that the Wife of Mr. Poor the Black-
smith at a House in Wings Lane, is taken with the Small Pox —
whereupon Mr. Poor was sent for — and informed that his Wife
must be removed to the Hospital at New Boston & he was desired
to reconcile her to such a measure.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 47
The Selectmen on the 16 Ins*, made choice of Dr. John Welch,
Physician to the Hospital at New Boston.
The following was sent the Assessors of the Town, Viz'.
Gentlemen
It is our Opinion that the following Persons, Inhabitants of
other Towns in this or the Neighboring States ought to be taxed
here, for the Real Estate, they occupy and the Business they do
here, it being agreable to Law — Viz'.
Mr. Archd. Mercer
William Eskine
Henry Mitchel
Blair
[153.] Mess. Henry Livingston
John Boit
We are
Gentlemen.
Your Hum. Servants
JOHX SCOLLAY
SAM AUSTIN
HARBOTTLE DORR
THOMS. GRKNOUGH
JONATH'N WILLIAMS
To
The Assessors of the Town of Boston
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Ang'. 19, 1777 A.M.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Wendell, Dorr, Grenough, Preston,
Williams, Pitts.
The Selectmen attended to endeaver the removal of Mr". Poor.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 19, 1777.
P.M. Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Will-
iams, Pitts, Preston. •
The Selectmen having been opposed in their attempt to remove
M™. Poor with the Small Pox to the Hospital & the situation of
the Woman being such as would make force dangerous — It was
Voted, that the House would be shut up, a Red Flag hung out, a
Guard placed, and Fences Erected to prevent a communication of
the Infection & Cap'. Preston was desired to see the same executed.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Ang*. 20, 1777.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Austin, Dorr, Williams.
Passed upon a number of Petitions for Licenses.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 26, 1777.
Present Mess". Scollay, Wendell, Dorr. Fellows, Preston.
Mr. Snm. Pitts informed that a Schooner of his named the Anna
Cap'. Winslow from Martinique ha<i come too at Hartleys Island,
having one Person on board with the Smrfll Pox — her Cargo con-
sisting of about 20 hhds ; molasses, what else unknown as also how
many of her Hands, are liable to the Infection — whereupon the
following Orders were sent Mr. Hartley — Viz'.
48 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[154.] Boston, Aug'. 26, 1777.
Mr. Samuel Hartley
Being informed by Mr. Pitts that a Schooner of his from Mar-
tinique Cap'. Winslow Master has arrived at Rainsfords Island,
having one of her Hands, with the Small Pox — Our Orders are
that you take the sick Person into the Hospital & receive on shore
all the Bedding & such parts of the Cargo as are liable to retain
Infection, which you must smoke and cleanse together with the
Vessel & then inform us of your doings for our further directions —
If any Persons on board are exposed to the Distemper, you must
receive them into the Well House. Suffer no one to come or go
from the Vessel without our permit.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPEK Town Clerk.
Youl make the necessary dispatch —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 27, 1777.
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Preston, Williams.
Mr. Hartley Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island having
Reported to us that the Schooner Anna Cap1. Winslow has been
sufficiently smoked & cleansed — the following Orders were sent
him — Viz'.
Boston, Aug'. 27, 1777.
Mr. Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us that the Schooner Anna Cap'. Win-
slow Master who Yesterday came to your Island with the Small
Pox on board if sufficiently smoked& cleansed, th:it you have taken
the Men & those Articles on shore that are liable to infection, you
are therefore directed to permit her to leave the Island as soon as
may be, & take good care of those Goods & Clothing that are in your
possession, let no Person come to the Island while you have the Dis-
temper there, & do not suffer any cf the Men that have not had
the Distemper to leave the Island, till you have our Orders therefor.
JOHN SCOLLAY p. Order.
[155.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sep*. 1,
1777. Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Will-
iams.
A Memorial as by Copy on file, and signed by the Chairman
relative to Intrenching Tools, being provided & praying for some
Iron & Steel for the Workmen, was presented to the Council of
this State.
The Selectmen took into consideration the Resolves of the Gen-
eral Court & Council of this State directing & impowering the
Commissary General to dispose of to the Selectmen for the supply
of the Inhabitants with Bread 200 blls. Flour ; and the Hoard of
War to dispose of 500 bushels of Corn for the supply of the Poor
Inhabitants the Flour at 30/ p. hundred & the Corn at 4/ p.
bushel whereupon Voted, that — dispose of the Flour at the
same price allowing one barrel to eight Head of Family & taken
the Names of those who apply for it & that — dispose of the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 49
Corn to the Head of Familys, Poor Inhabitants all — giving to each
one bushel & to receive for the same 4/ p. bushel.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septemr. 3d. 1 777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Preston, Will-
iams.
Robert Newman appeared, & pray'd liberty to open a short
Drain from his House in Salem Street to the Common Shore.
Voted, that Liberty be granted the said Newman to open the
Drain as pray'd for.
Mr. Shubal Hews, attended, & agreed with the Selectmen to
hire the Slaughter House near the S°. Market, at twenty shillings
p. Annum, for the killing of Cattle &c. promising & engaging with
Selectmen, that the Hides & Tallow of all the Cattle killed there
shall be sold Green for the use of the Manufacturers of this Town,
and that he will dispose of the Carcases of the Creatures killed at
Faneuil Hall Market, to the inhabitants for one peny p. Ib. profit,
and that he will leave the House in as good repair as he finds it.
[156.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Septr. 4,
1777. Present, Messr. Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Fellows,
Williams.
The following Order was given Mr. Bently relative to the Corn
sent to his Mills for the Poor Inhabitants.
Boston Sepr. 4. 1777.
Mr. Bently
It is the Order of the Select men that you deliver out no more
Corn untill you have the whole quantity you are to receive from
the Commissary General, you are then to inform the Selectmen
of it, when you will have Orders from the Selectmen how to pro-
ceed.
By Order of the Selectmen.
JOHN SCOLLAY Chairman.
Boston: Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 10, 1777.
Present, Messrs. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Preston,
Williams.
The following Persons were drawn out of a Box to serve as
Jurors at a Maritime Court on the 16 Ins'. Vizt.
Messr. Thomas Fleet
Josiah Byles
Josiah Eliot
The Selectmen have this Day agreed to allow, twelve Shillings
p. Week to Henry Christian Gear, as Board, for Sarah Child, a
young Woman subject to fits, & who has been sent to the Alms-
house as Province Poor ; but allowed to live at the said Gears.
Mr. Nazro was Ordered to direct the Attendance of the Masters
of the several Fire Engines, with a List of their respective Com-
panies, on Fryday next at which time they are also desired to
Report a number of suitable Persons, to fill up Vacancies ; for
the approbation of the Selectmju.
50 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen, Sepr. 17, 1777.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Greenough, Dorr, Williams.
Gave Mr. John Peck two Certificates for the Judge of Probate
of this County, that Richard Smith Merch'. & Daniel Chismore
Commissary General of Stores, have absented themselves from
this Town & State & voluntarily joined themselves to our Enemies.
Mr. Dorr appointed to make a change of the Stove in ye School
in Queen Street, the present being insufficient.
[157.] Mr. Preston & Fellows a Cornm66. to view the Hay
Engine & Report what alteration in the same & of its situation
may be necessary.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, September 22d.
1777. Present, Mess™. Scollay, Greenough, Williams, Dorr,
Preston.
Mr. Dorr appointed to Agree with Cap1. Joseph Webb for a
Stove for the School in Court Street, Reported, that he had seen
the said Webb, who consented that the Town should have the
Stove for £16, he to allow 10/ (?) for the old one, which Report
was accepted.
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Williams appointed to agree with the Treas-
urer for a Sum of Money to be advanced for the mileage of a
number of Soldiers, to be draughted from this Town agreeable to
a Resolve of the General Assembly.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octor. 1, 1777.
Present, Mess. : Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr, Grenough,
Fellows, Preston.
Mr. Dorr appointed to agree with some Workmen to repair the
North Writing School as far as should be thought necessary.
Cap'. Fellows & Deacon Preston, to see the South AVriting
School repair'd as far as they shall judge it necessary.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octor. 15, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr, Grenough,
Preston.
Mr. Doll, Usher of the North Writing School, acquainted, the
Selectmen, that he had resigned his Office as Usher of the said
School.
Deacon Grenough appointed to collect the Spades Pick Axes,
«fec. belonging to the Slate, and deposit them in the Chamber
over Faneuil Hall. (See mem° Book Septem. 18, 1782. -
Marginal Note.)
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 22d. 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr, Grenough, Fel-
lows.
Mr. Scollay having informed the Selectmen that he had recd. of
Mr. Sterns, payment for his Bond the Principal being
£80. & the Interest £5-4-6- the same being part of the moneys
left by Mrs. Hannah Brooker.
[158.] Voted, that the aforegoing Sum of £80 being the Prin-
cipal of the Bond received, be lent the Town, the Treasurer to give
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 51
his Obligation for the same, with Interest, which Interest is to be
paid as received to poor Widows, in conformity to the last Will of
M". Brooker.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octor. 24, 1777.
Present Mess".
Jurors for a Maritime Court to be held in Boston the 24 Inst'
were drawn out of the Box. the Persons drawn were Jeremiah
Belknaps, Jeremiah Bumstead, Thomas Bayley.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octor. 25, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Fellows, Preston.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue his Notification & Warr'
for a Town Meeting on Tuesday next 10. OClock A.M.
Mr. Dorr appointed to purchase two Chaldrons of Coal for the
Selectmens Chamber and the Assessors Room.
It was agreed by the Selectmen to meet for future on their sit-
ting Days during Winter at 3 O'Clock P.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 4, 1777.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Pitts, Dorr, Grenough, Fellows, Preston.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 5, 1777.
Present, Mcss. Austin, Wendell, Dorr, Grenough, Preston.
Complaint being made to the Selectmen, that some of the Irons
for fixing the Town Lamps, had been stolen — Deacon Preston
was appointed to take down such of them, as were exposed, &
deposit the same in the Chamber over Faneuil Hall. (Entered in
the mem°. Book Oct°. 11th. 1782. — Marginal Note.)
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 7, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Preston.
[loi).] The Tanners appeared & complained, of the Butchers
that occupy the Stalls in Faneuil Hall Market, that they withhold
the Hides from them, contrary to Agreement.
A number of said Butchers attended' & promised to comply as
far as they were able with their Agreem1.
Agreed, to propose a Perambulation between this Town and
Roxbury. on Wednesday next 10. OClock Forenoon, to the Select-
men of said Roxbury & the Town Clerk was directed to write
them accordingly.
mem°. the forms are entered at large ; Minute Book Septemr.
22d. 1762.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feby. 1, 1777.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Storer, Pitts, Austin, Storer, Grcanleaff.
Mr. Moses May being appointed a measurer of the Wood &
Bark brought into this Town by Land. Orders were this Day
given him, & an Advertisement sent to the Printers advising &
cautioning the Inhabitants as by Copies on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting cf the Selectmen, Novem'. 12, 1777.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Fellows, Dorr, Preston.
52 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
It was ordered by the Selectmen that the Town Clerk, draw in
favor of Mr. Nazro in the next Draft, £4-13-4 in addition to his
Quarterly Grant of £5-6-8, making in the whole £ 10 p. Quarter,
it being in consideration of the high price of Provisions.
Voted that the Town Clerk have an Order in the Octor. Draft
for £150 — One hundred & fifty pounds.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 14, 1777.
P.M. Present, Mess. Preston, Fellows, .
The above Selectmen perambulated the Line between Boston
and Roxbury as by return made.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 19, A.M.
1777. Present, Mess". .
The following Persons Viz1. Messrs. Henry Stanbridge, William
Downe Cheever. Timothy White, Nath1. Pierce Merch1. were drawn
Jurors for Maritime Coui't .to be held at Boston the 25' Inst.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 19, 1777.
P.M. Present, Mess". — — .
[16O.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr.
22d, 1777. Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Pitts.
Information being given the Selectmen that Cap'. Godfrey in a
Cartel from Hallifax having had the Small Pox on board, was
stop'd at Rainsfords Island.
The following Letter was sent the Keeper of the Hospital on
said Island, Viz'.
Boston Novemr. 22d, 1777.
Mr. Samuel Hartley
The Selectmen being informed that the Schooner — Cap'.
Godfrey Master a Cartel from Hallifax, was stop'd at Rains-
fords Island as having the Small Pox on board, it is their
Orders to you, that you take on shoar those Persons that have or
are liable to have the Distemper keep them seperate untill they
Brake out, take on Shoar all the Goods Cloaths Bedding &c. that
are liable to retain infection. Let them be well taken care off &
well Cleansed & Smoaked. Let the Vessell also be well Cleansed
& Smoaked when this is done then report to us from whom you
will receive further directions those Persons on board that have
had the Small Pox you may permit to Leave the Island taking
Care that they are well Cleansed & that they have a Fresh shift
of Cloathes before they leave the Island, Let no Persons come to
or go from the Island without orders from us.
By Order of the Selectmen.
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 26, 1777.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr, Grenough,
Preston.
It was Ordered by the Selectmen on the 14th Instant that Will-
iam Bently, be allowed sixty Pound, as Usher of the South
Grammar School and for the rise of the [161.] Necessaries of
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 53
Life, in the same proportion as the Town have allowed Mr. Hunt
the Master of said School, and this till the further Order of the
Town — which is £. 40 — the whole £. 100 — p. annum.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 27, 1777.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Williams, Grenough.
Passed upon Sundry Accounts.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 2d, 1777.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin. Dorr, Preston, Grenough.
An application made to the Selectmen by the Overseers of the
Poor, that a Town Meeting may be called, to consider of some
method to supply them with moneys, for the use of the Almshousc.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 3, 1777.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Fellows, Preston.
Mr. Uran Master of Engine N. 4 applies for the Premium al-
lowed by the Town for bringing his Engine to work first at the
Fire which lately broke out at the Goal in Queen Street.
Not to be drawn.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 4, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay. Williams, Wendell, Dor, Grenough.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting on Monday the 7th. Ins'. 3 O'Clock P.M.
Mr. Edes has the printing of the Notification for said Meeting.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 10, 1777.
Present Mess". , Dorr, Grenough, .
The Selectmen having rec'd of Kit-hard Devins Commissary
General by an Order of the General Court 117 Casks of Flour wl.
417_2-14- @ 3/ p. a. am0, to £. 615-18-9, the same being for
the use of the. Inhabitants of this Town, it was accordingly dis-
posed off at the same price to said Inhabitants & the money recd.
was paid the said Commissary [162.] And a Receit taken of
which the following is a Copy Viz*.
Received the above Contents of John Scollay Esq. by the
hands of Mr. Isaac Pierce in behalf of this State.
RICD. DEVINS Commr. General..
Five hundred bushels of Corn was also received for the use of
the Poor of the Town of the War office, which was also sold at
the same price to the Inhabitants & the Money received paid the
Board of War & a receit taken of tlie following tenor, Viz'.
War Office, Boston Septemr. 29, 1777.
Received of John Scollay Esq., Selectman of Boston One hun-
dred pounds in full for five hundred bushels Indian Corn.
per Thorn9. Ivers Cashr to the
Board of War.
£100
The Bills of Parcels & Receits are put on file.
54 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decembr. 16, 1777.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Williams, Fellows,
Preston .
The Selectmen took into consideration the late Vote of the
Town, for the regulation of Faneuil Hall Market, & the manner in
which it was to be carried into execution.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 17, 1777.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Preston.
The Selectmen returned a List of Losses sustained by the Town
from the Enemy which exclusive of the losses returned in the
several Wards amounts as per Copy on file to 1140-13-4.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 23d, 1777.
Present, Messrs. Scollay, Austin, Fellows, Preston.
The Selectmen again took into consideration the Vote of the Town
respecting the market, & as the Butchers who occupy the Stalls
decline holding them on the terms of their Contract if strictly
carried into execution, & a Town Meeting is to be called relative
to choosing an additional Number of Assessors, it was Agreed
that the Sense of the Town should be taken at said Meeting, &
the Butchers not excluded their Stalls till this matter is laid before
the town.
[163.] Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for
the calling a Town Meeting on Fryday next, 3 OClock P.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 26, 1777.
Present. Messrs. Scollay, Wendell, Williams, Austin, Dorr, Preston.
Certificates were given that Jonathan Luring Esq., Joshua
Loring Junr. & Joseph Goldthvvait Esq. late Residents of Boston
are now absconding & have in the opinion of the Selectmen Join'd
our Enemies &c.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 31, 1777.
Present. Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Greuough, Preston, Williams,
Dorr, Wendell, Pitts.
Mr. Samuel Holbrook applys to the Selectmen for an assistant
to him as Master of the School in the Common whereupon
Voted, that Mr. Holbrook be allowed for his Assistant £. 34 —
per Year & £. 16 — per Year on Acco'. of the rise of Provisions.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Dec1. 7, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Wendell, Fellows, Williams,
Grenough, Dorr.
The Selectmen being informed by Mr. Wendell that a Person to
be unknown, had given him One hundred Pounds lawful Money,
to be laid out for Wood by them, and given to such Poor Persons
as they may Judge the most suitable Objects for said Chanty.
Mr. Austin & Capt. Fellows were appointed to procure Wood
for the purpose aforesaid & to Report to the Selectmen who will
then determine on the Distribution thereof
(See January 13th. & April 15th. 1778. — Marginal note.)
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 55
The Selectmen being by an Order of Court impowered to pur-
chase of the Board of War the Towns proportion of Steel — Cap'.
Fellows was appointed to confer with Mr. Gridley the Blacksmith
relative to the purchase of the same & the disposal of it among the
Smiths &c. & to Report to the Selectmen the next Wednesday.
[164.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Janr. 8,
1778. Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin. Williams, Grenough.
Mr. Hartley having Reported to us that Cap'. Godfrey &c. were
clear from Infection, the following was sent Mr. Hartley.
You having Reported to us that .Cap'. Godfrey who has had the
Small Pox is now clear of all infection, you are permitted to let
him depart the Island & a fresh Suit of Clothes being provided
for him, and such of his things as are sufficiently smoked and
cleaned, he may bring up with him. You must be very careful
least the Distemper should in any way be communicated from
your Island.
By Order of the Selectmen.
WILLIAM COOPER, Town Clerk.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany 11, 1778.
A.M. — Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Will-
iams. Fellows, Preston, Wendell, Pitts.
The Selectmen and the Overseers of the Poor, together with the
Justices, met in pursuance of an Order of the General Court, to
consort measures for a strict search of the Houses in this Town,
for all suspected Persons who were to be taken up and sent to the
Work house.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Justices, &" P.M.
Present, Messrs. Scollay, Austin, Grenough. Dorr.
The Selectmen, Justices, &c.. Overseers agreed upon a return to
be made the General Court of their doings on the Visitation.
At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Alexr. Edwards, Levi Jennings,
and Thorn8 Sherburne were drawn out of the Box for a Maritime
Court.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany 13', 1778.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams. Grenough.
The Comm66 appointed to procure Wood, for the Poor agreable
to the mind of the Gentleman who has given by Mr. Wendell
£100 for that purpose Reported, that Wood was not to be pur-
chased and Mr. Wendell informing that money given the Poor in-
stead of Wood will be agreable to the donor.
(See January 7th and April 15, 1778. Marginal note.)
[165.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany 14',
1778. Present, Mess™ Preston, Scollay, Preston, Fellows, Will-
iams.
A number of Butchers attended, who hire stalls in Faneuil
Hall Market, and signed Leases for the same, all commencing the
1' of January Inst. Vizt.
56 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Thomas Mayo a Lease for 2 Stalls N 1 & 14 @ 16/3d p. m°.
Daniel Saunders " " "2 t4 3 & 9 @ 16/3d p. m°.
Elijah White " " " 2 '• 15 & 19 @ 16/3.1 p. m°.
Jeremiah Parker "• 4' "2 " 14 & 20 @ 16/3d p. m°.
Noah Parker k' " -'2 '• 4 & 8 @ l6/3d p. ni°.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany 15, 1778.
Present, Mess™ Grenough, Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany 16, 1778.
Present, Mess. Grenough, Austin, Preston, Williams, Scollay.
Voted that the Town Clerk be directed to issue a Warrant for a
Town Meeting on Tuesday next 10 OClock A.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan7 20, 1778.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Preston, Grenough.
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed the 1' Inst. to receive into the
Almshonse on the Province Acco1. and Robert Haynes his Wife
and Child, also one Henry Conner, to be supported at the charge
of the Province they being not Inhabitants of any Town in this
Province, nor having wherewithal! to support them themselves.
Orders signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Austin.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany 21, 1778.
A.M. Present, Scollay Austin, Fellows, Don1, Williams.
The Selectmen took into consideration the Vote of the Town
relative to Watchman and draw up a report for to lay before the
Inhabitants.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany 21', 1778,
P.M. Present, Mess". Austin, Grenough, Preston.
[166.] The following Sums were recd. of Sundry Persons by
Mr. Scollay, for Interest on M". Brookers Bonds being a Dona-
tion to Poor Widows & sick Persons of Mr. Sterns, Interest on
his Bond £-5-10-6
recd. the 22d. Octor last
of Col°. Marshall - - " 11-10-8
of Col°. Miller " 31-14-4
£-48-15-6
Money recd some time before.
Distributed as follows — Viz'.
Mr. Austin,
To Mrs. Whitcomb £. 1 - 16
To Mr". Chamberlain - 1-16
To M". White - - - - 1-16
£. - 5 - 8 -
Grenon^h,
To Widow Lee £.3-12
To Widow Wendell 2-8
6-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 57
Preston,
To Widow Welch - £.1-18
To Widow Eustis - 1-16
To Widow Smith - - - - 1-16
5-10
Williams,
To \Vidow Royal - - £.1-10
To M". Wain wright - 1-10
To Widow Homer - - - 2-2
Scollay,
To Widow Royal - £.1-10
To Mr8. Woolcut - 1-16
To Mrs. Balland - 1-4
To Mrs. Muggerage 1 - 4
5-12
Dorr,
To Widow Mary Parkman - £. 2 - 14
To Widow Hannah Collins - - 2-14
5-8
Fellows,
To M™. Wheeler - £.2-3
To Widow Welch - 2-2
To Widow Stewart - - - 2-2
6-6
39-6
[167.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany.
24, 1778. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr,
Grcnough.
An Advertisement relative to the Town Watch was agreed
upon at this meeting, and the Town Clerk is directed to publish
the same in tlie Mondays Paper.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan*. 28', 1778.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin. Dorr, Fellows, Preston, Grenough.
John Scollay, Esq , has in his hands of the Money recd. of
Coll0. Miller for his Bond Principal and Interest which was given
M". Brooker, & is part of her Donation to poor Widows & sick
People, 3 State Notes of £10 each, being £30, on Interest, pay-
able the 18' of this Ins'. January, 1778.
Ichabod Williston, appointed a Watchman in Constable Wears
Watch.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb*. 4, 1778. Pres-
ent, Mess". Austin, Williams, Preston, Grenough, Scollay, Dorr.
58 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Richard Hunnewell applys for the Premium allowed by the
Town for bringing their Engine to work first on the Fire at Frog
r Lane, in a House occupied by Mr. Pierce.
Voted, that he have a draft for £3 — the Premium aforesaid.
drawn for.
Passed upon Mr. Paul Farmers Province Accounts amounting
as p. Copies on file to £9 - 6 - 12£ - & £56 - 9 - 9£.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb. 10, 1778.
Present, Mess. Dorr, Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Preston,
Williams.
The Selectmen attended, 'and examined the Lists of Jurymen
returned by the Assessors, and renewed & sorted the several
Boxes.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb7. 11, 1778.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Williams.
Passed upon Sam. Hartleys Province Account [168.] amount-
ing to £160 - 4 - as p. Copy on file,
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb7. 18, 1778.
Present, Mess. Austin, Williams, Dorr, Grenough, Preston.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feby. 23d. 1778.
Present. Scollay, Wendell, Austin, Grenough, Preston.
The Captains of the, the [.s/c] several Engine Companies at-
tended — and the Resolve of Court, excusing them from certain
Military dutys was read to them —
Thomas Uran, Master of Engine N. 4 — applys for 2 Premiums,
^ for his Company, for the late Fires at the Goal and in Wings
Lane — drawn for.
Voted, that the Town Clerk draw foi- the above mentioned
Premiums next draft — being £. 3-p. Five.
George llidgway applys for his Company of Engine N. 6, their
/* Premium for the late Fire at Mr. Shardons House New Boston
drawn for.
Voted, that the Town Clerk draw, for same, being three Pounds
next Draft Day.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 2d., 1778.
Present, Mess. Williams, Dorr, Fellows, Preston, Scollay.
Five extra Jurymen drawn out of Box for the Superior Court
now sitting.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing, March 5, to receive the Report of the Commce. relative to
an Orator to commemorate the Massacre of the 5'. of March
1770.
Mess". Powers & Willis to have the printing of the Notifica-
tions.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 4', 1777,
[sic]. Present, Mess. Scollay, Williams, Preston.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 51)
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 5, 1778.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Preston.
[169.] Town Clerk directed to issue his "Warrant for the
Annual March Meeting, on Monday the 9'. Instant.
Voted, that Mess. Fleet have the printing of the Notification.
Voted, that John Scollay & a Committee to wait on
Dr. Cooper and to [blotted] would open the Meeting
with Prayer.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 9, 1778, A.M.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Pitts, Dorr, Williams. Fellows, Preston.
Information given that a Child of Mr. Nicholas Bows was broke
out with the Small Pox, & declining to let his Child be removed.
— Voted, that his House be fenced up & a flag put out.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 9, 1778,
A.M. Present, Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Williams, Fellows,
Preston.
Commee. of the General Court attended relative to Small Pox.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 10, 1778,
A.M. Present, Mess. Scollay, Dorr. Preston. Williams,
Grenough.
Overseers met the Selectmen in order to agree upon a, search
relative to Small Pox.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 10, 1778,
P.M. Present, Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Fellows, Preston.
The Overseers & Selectmen met after the Visitation.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 11, 1778,
A.M. Present, Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Williams, Fellows,
Grenough, Preston.
Information given the Selectmen by several Physicians that the
Small Pox has broke out at one Richards in Tattle Street, Mr.
Sheaff in Queen Street, M". Jewets at Dr. Scotts, at Mr. Austin
in Cornhill at Mr. Cunningham near the Red Lyon, at Scott the
Shoemaker's.
Representation of the State of the Distemper was given in to
a Committee of the Court.
[17O.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March
12, 1778. Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Grenough,
Williams.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting on Satturday the 14'. Ins'. 10 O'Clock A.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 14, 1778,
A.M. Present, Mess. Scollay, Grenough, Dorr, Fellows,
Preston.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 14, 1778, P.M.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Wendell, Pitts. Dorr. Preston, Fellows.
GO CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The Town Clerk was directed to make out a List of the Physi-
cians in this Town, and to give directions for their attendance
being desired at Mr. Scollays House at Sabbath Evening 7.
O'Clock, in order to acquaint them with the Votes of the Town
relative to the Small Pox.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 15, 1778.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Wendell, Pitts, Austin, Dorr, Fellows,
Grenough.
The Physicians of the Town attended at Mr. Scollays House and
were acquainted with the Votes of the Town relative to the Small
Pox, and those present engaged upon honor not to Inoculate any
Persons after the 24th. Instant and that they were ready to Inocu-
late the Poor Inhabitants gratis — The Physicians present were
Dr. Lloyd, Dr. Whitworth, Dr. Gardner, Dr. Stedman, Dr.
Yorkus, Dr. Warren, Dr. Townsend, Dr. Kast, Dr. Welch, Dr.
Jarvis, Dr. Rand.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 16. Pres-
ent Mess. Scollay, Austin, Preston.
Mess. John Marston, William Davis, Caleb Blanchard, Edward
Davis, — were drawn Jurors for Maratime Court to be held on the
17' Inst.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 17, 1777.
[s/c] A.M. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Fellows.
The store lately occupied by William Gray, deceased, is let to
John Boyce, for £. 25 -p. year, Rent to commence the 1' of
March Instant.
[171.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March
18, 1778. Present, Mess™. Preston, Austin, Dorr, Gienough, Pitts,
Scollay.
Coll0. Shaw a Collector, for the present Year proposes Majr.
Edward Procter & Mr. Benjamin Burt as his Bondsmen.
Mr. Torrey, proposes William Porter, Trader, Joseph Ford,
Trader, as his Bondsmen.
Mr. Cudworth proposes Andrew Johonnot, Distiller, Elias Park-
man Merch*. & John Fairservice Trader, as his Bondsmen.
Mr. Sumner, proposes Benjamin Sumner & Mr. John Stoddard
as his Bondsmen.
Mr. Sloan Master of Hancock Engine applies to the Selectmen
for the £.3 — Premium allowed by the Town to his Engine Com-
pany for bringing their Engine to work first upon the Fire which
lately broke out at drawn.
John Champinge Cap1, of Engine N. 1 1, applys for ihe Premium
by the Town for bringing their Engine to work first on the
Fires which broke out in Edwd. Blanchards Greens Lane, &
Widow Smalls House Sea Streets — drawn.
Voted, that the Town Clerk give a draft in the February Draft
on the Treasury.
The Selectmen took into consideration the expediency of send-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. Gl
ing those Persons out of the Town who are Inhabitants in other
Towns in this State ; but apprehending there would bo great
danger of spreading the Small Fox by such a proceedure — It was
Voted, not to send them out of Town.
Mr. Williams & Mr. Grenough a Committee to procure five yards
of Cloth, for the Orator, who delivered an Oration on the a' of
March Ins', according to the constant practise on such occasions.
Mr. Preston & Mr. Fellows a Commee. to procure from Col.
Crafts a return of that part of the Town Stock of Ammunition
which were sent him, to prepare for immediate use.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 21, 1778.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams, Grenough.
[172.] Mr. Cudworths Bondsmen were approved of by the
Selectmen, at this Meeting.
Mr. Torrys Bondsmen were also accepted.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 2o, 1778.
Present, Mess". Austin, Dorr, Preston, Grenough, Will-
iams,- Fellows.
Cap1. Joab Hunt Engine N. 2 applies to the Selectmen for 3
premiums for bringing their P^ngine to play first on the Fires which
lately broke out at Mr. Willistons, Cap1. Malcombs, & Cap1. Green-
woods Houses, North End.
Voted, that he have a draught for said Premiums next Draught
Day in February Draught. drawn for
Alexander Davidson applys for a Fish Stall on Dock Square.
The following was sent the Assessors of the Town, Viz'.
Gentlemen
It is our Opinion that the following Persons Inhabitants of
other Towns in this & other States ought to be taxed, here for the
Real Estate they Occupy and the Business they do here, it being
agreable to Law — Viz1.
Mr. Samuel Brown John Livingston
Zepheniah Platt Coll0. Elisha Doan
Joseph Reed Archibald Marcer
John Brown Coll0. - - Griffin
Christopher LefHngwell William Erskine
James Jar vis Coll0. Joseph Ingersoll
Adam Babcock Winthrop Sargent
Henry Livingston
We are
Gentlu.
Your hum. Serv4.
JOHN SCOLLAY
SAMUEL AUSTIN
HAUBOTTLE DORR
JONATHAN WILLIAMS
THOMAS GRKNOUGH
JOHN PRESTON
Selectmen of Boston
62 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[173.] Mr. Nazro directed to require Constable "Wears attend-
ance next Wednesday.
Cap'. John Elgin [blotted] of Engine No. 11, applys for the
Premium for playing with their Engine first on the P'ire which
lately broke out at Mr. Perkins near Mr. Moreheads Meeting
House
granted
draft
The following additional Orders were given the Constable of
the Watch, Viz.
drawn for
You are !n addition to former Orders now directed, that when
on your duty as a Watchman with those under you, you be ex-
ceeding vigilant in the discharge of the same — that you send out
two rounds at least every Night with an audible Voice — that they
give the time of Night & the Weather, every 50 or 60 paces, &
remember that the safety of the Town much depends, on your
care.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Boston March 25', 1778.
Gentlemen
We informed yon sometime past that your Town was indebted
for the support of Mr. Benjamin Sprague one of its Inhabitants,
at the Hospital at Rainsfords Island when under the Small Pox,
Ten Pounds on account of particulars has been also sent, but we
have not as yet received payment or so much as a Line from you.
We are loath to commence a Suit & would therefore once more
pray you to discharge the sd. Acco1. or that you will be pleased to
give us the reasons that prevent you —
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
The Selectmen of Maiden.
[174.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March
26, 1778. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Pitts, Dorr, Fellows,
Williams, Preston, Grenough.
The Committee of Correspondence & the Selectmen met in
order for jointly consulting the best method of carrying the
Resolve of the General Court relative to pi'oviding Shoes &
Stockings for this towns proportion of the Continental Army,
when a Visitation of the several Wards, for the purpose aforesaid
was agreed upon, to be on the Morrow.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 30', 1778.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Fellows, Grenough.
The Committee of Correspondence Inspection & Safety attended
with the Selectmen, in order to make return of the visitation in
the several Wards, relative to procuring Shoes and Stockings.
It was agreed at this Meeting, that as the Committee for the
several Wards, find it impracticable to procure any quantity of
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 63
Shirts Shoes & Stockings pr. Subscription for our proportion of
Troops in the Continental Army, that each one of said Committee
go through their respective wards, & endeavor to procure a Sub-
scription for money, sufficient to procure said articles, untill it
can be repaid out of a Tax to be laid for that purpose.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 1', 1778.
Present, Mess'8. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Fellows, Pres-
ton, Williams.
Mr. John Wear, Constable of the North Watch having neglected
his duty was dismissed from that service, together with the Watch
men.
The Watchmen having applyed for a further allowance on Ac-
count of the high price of the necessaries of Life, and the Select-
men having considered this matter.
Voted, that the Constables of said Watch have a Draft for their
future Services at the rate of £. 4 — 10/ p. Month & the Watchmen
at the rate of £. 3 - p. Month.
Voted, that Mr. Dorr & Mr. Grenough be a [175.] Committee
to engage a suitable person to serve as Constable of the North
Watch, and that the Constable is to look out for men for Watch-
men.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 8, 1778.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams, Fellows, Pres-
ton.
The Committee for collecting an estimate of the Damages, and
Losses this Town has sustained by the enemy, attended by the
desire of the Selectmen, and such of them as had neglected their
duty, were urged to compleat the business assigned them by the
Town, as soon as possible.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 15, 1778.
Present. Mess". Austin, Preston, Dorr, Fellows.
The Committee appointed to engage a Constable, and the men
for the North Watch — Reported — whereupon —
Voted, that Joseph Edmunds, be Constable of the North Watch
& Samuel Colesworthy, Samuel Breed, and John Bovey, Watch-
men for the said Watch. John Colesworthy, and Ichabod Willis-
ton were added.
The last meeting Deacon Jones, and Cap'. Marston. Tavern
Keepers were sent for upon suspicion, that one, and on compliant
that the other, had allowed of Gaming in their Houses. Mr. Jones
acknowledged the offence, and promised that he would not suffer
the Play of Back Gammon for the Future. Mr. Marston assured
the Selectmen, that he should pay all due obedience to the Lnws.
Voted, that the Money borrowed for the purpose of procuring
Shirts Stockings, & Shoes for the Continental Soldiers be immedi-
ately laid out.
Deacon Simpkins Commissary to provide for Soldiers Wives was
permitted to make use of the Shop lately improved by Mr. Hub-
bard — for the purpose of receiving those Supplies.
64 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[176.] Mr. Scollay Reported that he had distributed the Sum
of £. 16 -16 -being part of the £. 100 -given the 7'. of Jany last
by an unknown hand, for the use of the Poor. Viz1.
To M™. Royal £.1-10
Mrs. Walcut 1-16
M™. Ballard 1-4
M™. Muggeridge ------ 1-4
Mrs. Bennet 1-4
Mrs. Winslow 1-4
Mrs. Langley 1-10
Mrs. Richards 1 - Ifi
Jacob Emmons ------- 2-8
Mrs. Pelham 1-4
Mra. Usher 1-10
M". Nuttage - 12
£. 16- 16
Mr. Austin Reports that he had distributed Viz1.
To Augustus Hail £.1-16
Thomas Bradford ------ 1 — 16
M™. Prout 2-2
M". Gee 1-4
M™. Raymond ------- 1-4
M". Popkins 1-4
Mrs. Mary Marshall 1-16
11-2
Mr. Dorr Reports that he had distributed, Viz.
To Thomas Caverley £.2-8
Widow Ann Me Million - - - - 1-16
John Scottow ------- 1 — 16
Widow Mary Furber 1-16
Widow Sarah Peat 1-16
Widow Mary Hall 1-10
11-2
Mr. Preston Reports that he had distributed, Viz.
To Widow Adams £.1-16
Widow Jackson ----- i _ g - 6
Sarah Holbrook 2-2
John Holes 2-2
Mr. Peacham 1-16
Mrs. Chandler 1-16
11 - 0-6
50-10-6
see February 11 - 1779
[177.] Richard Hunnewell of Engine N°. 9. applys for the
Premium allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to work
first at the Fire which lately broke out at Mr. Crosbys House
South End.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 65
Voted, that Mr. Hunnewell have a draught for the same
drawn
The Selectmen taking into consideration the great prevalency
of Vice & Immoralities, have agreable to a Law of this State, im-
powered Mr. Isaac Pierce to oversee & inform of any breaches of
the Acts against Vice & Prophaness &c. for which he is to have a
meet recompence.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 21', 1778.
Present, Mess™. Preston, Dorr, Greenough, Austin.
The Tavernkeepers attended, and assured the Selectmen that
they would not allow of Gaming in their Houses.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 29, 1778
Present, Mess. Greenough, Preston, Dorr, Williams.
Mr. Urau Master of Engine N. 4. applys for the Premium
allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to work first on
the Fire, which lately broke out in a Barn in Royal Exchange
Alley granted.
Mess™. Thomas Daws, Thomas Boylston, & Charles Sigorney
were chose Jurors for Maritime Court to be held on the 5th. of May
next.
Mr. Peirce had Orders given him with respect to overseeing &
informing of any breaches of the Acts & Orders of the State &
Town for the Suppression of Vice & Disorders as by Copy on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 2d, 1778.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Grenough.
The Town Clerk directed to issue his Warr'. for a Town Meeting
Monday the 4' Ins'. 10 OClock to consider of [178.] a proper
method for procuring the Men Ordered to be raised for the Conti-
nental Army.
Voted, that Mess. Powers & Willis have the printing of the
Notifications for said Meeting.
The Town Clerk is directed to publish the following Advertise-
ment— viz1.
The Occupiers of the Houses in this Town which have been in-
fected with the Small Pox, are hereby desired to cleanse their re-
spective Houses & everything therein capable of retaining Infection,
with the utmost dispatch, as there will soon be a general Visitation
& such measures taken as may enable the Selectmen to acquaint
the Publick that this Town is so free from Infection as that such
Persons as have removed & others may return & come into it with
safety. The several Physicians who have Inoculated or attended
upon those who have had the Distemper are requested to make
their respective Returns immediately
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER, Town Clerk.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 5, 1778.
Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Fellows.
Cap'. Hunnewell applys for the Premium allowed by the Town'
66 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
for bringing their Engine to work first at the Fire which lately
broke out at William Henshaws House, South End.
Voted, that he have a draught for the same in April Draught on
the Treasury, drawn for.
Mr. Boyce applys for leave to erect a Shed at the End of the
Store he hires of the Town — Mr. Scollay & Mr. Austin were
appointed a Commee to view the ground & give a permit, for the
same, if they Judge it to be convenient & for the Interest of the
Town.
Voted, that Mr. Sumner be excused from any further service at
the Smoke House — & that the smoking be discontinued.
[179.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 8,
1778. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr.
Voted, that a Warrant be issued for calling a Town Meeting for
the choice of Representatives &c. on Wednesday the 1 1 ' of May Ins1.
Voted, that Mess". Powers & Willis have the printing of the
Notifications.
Mr. Fellows & Mr. Preston to wait on the Rev4. Mr. Wright and
desire him to open the Town Meeting with Prayer.
Committee on the application of Mr. Boyce Reported, that he
have leave to run up a Shed taking in one Window of M". Cusneaus
Shop, provided he runs a Fence across the whole of the Land —
which Report was accepted by the Selectmen.
The Board of War have engaged with Mr. Austin & Mr. Dorr,
to defray the Charge of Cap'. Harringtons Men, sick of the Small
Pox & other Disorders at the Hospital at Rainsfords Island.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 11, 1778.
Present, Mess™. Dorr, Grenough.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 13', 1778.
Present, Mess1*. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Fellows.
Gave a Certificate that Frederick William Geyer is an Absentee
to Mr. Marston.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 14, 1778.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams, Grenough,
Preston, Fellows.
Overseers attended & agreed upon a walk or Visitation of the
Town in order to know the state of the Town with respect to the
Small Pox.
[18O.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 15,
1778. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Preston.
Overseers attended with their several Returns.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 16, 1778.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Preston, Williams.
Mr. Samuel Hartley
You are directed to receive into the Hospital under your care
one Lemmon & Sayler & a Boy, with the Small Pox, & you must
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 67
now use the same precautions to prevent ye communication of the
Distemper as when this Town was not infected.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Town Clerk directed to publish an Advertisement relative to the
Small Pox.
Thomas Knox applys for liberty to open a drain from his Cellar
to the Common Shoar, Liberty was granted on Condition that he
make good the ground to the satisfaction of the Selectmen.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 20, 1778.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams, Preston.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for calling a
Meeting relative to the Form of Government agreed upon by the
General Assembly to be laid before the several Towns for their as-
sent or dissent.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 30', 1778.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Fellows, Grenough, Preston,
Dorr, Williams.
Nathaniel Colesworthy admitted a Watchman for the North
Watch, in the room of Ichabod Williston, dismissed.
The Inhabitants of this Town & the General Assembly now
sitting being greatly disturbed with the conduct [181.] of some
Persons who have inoculated for the Small Pox, or concealed the
Distemper — & the Selectmen apprehending for the consequences
— Voted, that Mr. Austin be employ'd, for the prosecution of
such Offenders.
Dr. Nutting was return'd to Mr. Austin for prosecution.
The Selectmen having received a Precept from the Honble. John
Pickering Jr. Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the
choice of two Persons to serve the Town in the capacity of Repre-
sentatives in the room of the Honble. Mr. Pitts & Mr. Wendell who
have been chosen into the Council — the Town Clerk was directed
to issue a Warrant for a Town Meeting on Wednesday next 3.
OClock P.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 1, 1778.
Present Mess™. , Austin, Dorr, Williams, Preston.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 3, 1778.
Present Mess. Austin, Williams, Frazier, Price.
The following Persons were chose Jurors for a Maritime Court
to be held 9. of June next Viz'. Joseph Callender, William Gooch,
Henry Hill, Peter Boyer. Dear Island Leased to Joseph Vose,
Esq. Moses Vose Gentlemen both of Milbury upon the former
terms for one year at £. 150 — p. year.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 5, 1778.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Fellows, Preston, Williams,
Price, Frazier, Dorr.
68 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Voted, that Mr. Knight & Mr. Ramsdel be prosecutd for bring-
ing the Small Pox into the Town or concealing it.
Information being given that the Small Pox had broke out in
Mr. Howards House North End & declining to have the Person
removed, who had the Distemper — Directions were given, for
erecting a Fence, & the putting out a Flag, as a signal of In-
fection.
Mr. Grenough & Dorr appointed to see the above Order carried
into execution.
[182.] Mr. Austin is appointed to assist in carrying on the
prosecution against Dr. Nutting &c.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 7, 1778.
Present Messrs. Scollay, Dorr, Williams, Grenough, Frazier,
Price.
A new Advertisement Ordered relative to the state of the Small
Pox.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 8', 1778,
A.M. Present Messrs. Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Williams, Preston,
Grenough, Frazier, Price.
A new Advertisement Ordered relative to the state of the Small
Pox.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 8', 1778,
A.M. Present, Mess". Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Williams, Pres-
ton, Grenough, Frazier, Price.
Information given the Selectmen that the Small Pox is in a House
of one Jones, near Trinity Church, at Mrs. Braclishes Houses the
bottom of King Street, at Mr. Wilds house in Cornhill & at M™.
Eyares at Whitons Point.
Mr. Isaac Pierce having in his hands, & possession sundry Arti-
cles delivered him as the property of one Richard Conyer a Free
Negro from Long Island, who lately died of the Small Pox — was
directed by the Selectmen to dispose of the same in order to
defray the charge of his sickness & burial, he keeping an Account
of the same, for the satisfaction of his Heir or Heirs if any such
should hereafter appear.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 8, 1778.
P.M. Present Mess. Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Williams, Gren-
ough, Preston, Frazier, Price.
A return was signed & given in to the Secretarys office of the
proceedings of the Town at a Meeting on the 3d. Ins1, with re-
spect to the Form of Government proposed, as p. Copy on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 9, 1778.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Frazier.
The following Persons were drawn out of the Box Jurors for a
Maritime Court — Viz'. Samuel Breck, Edwd. Grant, Thomas Hill,
Samuel Barret, Samuel Conant & Wm. Downe Cheever.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 69
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 10, 1778.
Present, Mess". Austin, Dorr, Williams, Gvenough,
Preston, Frazier, Price.
Mr. Dorr & Deacon Grenough appointed to enquire into the
circumstances of Cap'. Hallets Boy coming into Town with the
Smull Pox.
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Austin a Comme. to regulate the Fish Stalls
on Dock Square & to fix up the Rents therefore, at 12/ p. Stall.
[183.] Agreed to have a Visitation of the Schools the 2d.
Wednesday of July being the 7' of July.
Mr. Tileston having apply'd to the Selectmen for an Assistant as
his late Usher Mr. Doll has left him & recommending a Lad
named Joseph Carrol, as a suitable Person ; he was accordingly
appointed by the Selectmen.
Voted, that Mr. Peirce who warns Strangers to depart this
Town, .be allowed in addition to his stated Salary of £.40 the
further Sum of Thirty Pounds in consideration of the high price
of Provisions &c. to commence from the 1' Inst.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 12, 1778.
Present, Mess. Preston, Austin, Frazier, Williams, Scollay,
Fellows, Greuough, Price.
Information given that a Child was taken with the Small Pox
at Greens Barracks, the Mother consenting to her removal.
Orders were given Mr. Nazro to send her to the Hospital at New
Boston. (No entries of page 184.)
[185.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 17,
1778. Present, Mess1"8. Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Preston, Scol-
lay, Williams, Price, Frazier.
It was agreed by the Selectmen to attend the Visitation of the
Schools on Fry day the 10. of July next, as the Day before agreed
upon is appointed for the Ordination of Mr. Clark by the Old
Brick Church.
Information given the Selectmen, that the Small Pox has broke
out in the following Houses Viz. At Mr.
Cap1. Fellows applied to the Selectmen for liberty to build a
Tomb in the South Burial Ground, for his Family use, when
liberty was accordingly granted.
An Advertisement ordered to be inserted in the Thursdays
Papers relative to the Small Pox.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 22d. 1778.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Price, Williams,
Preston.
The Town Clerk is directed to issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting on Wednesday next 3 OClock P.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 24, 1778. Pres-
ent. Mess. Dorr, Preston, Grenough, Price, Frazier.
Cap1. Elias Robinson of Engine No. 3 applys for the Premium
allowed for bringing his Engine to work first on the Fire which
lately broke out at Mr. Whites House North End.
70 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Voted, that the same be granted him — drawn for
Upon the Application of the several Peruke Makers who have
entered into a written Agreement, not for the future to carry on
their business in their Shops or elsewhere upon the Lords Day — the
Selectmen have directed Mr. Peirce to call upon one Lewis
a French Negro, who carrys on the Barbers Trade in King
Street & acquainted him that if he continues to counteract the
other Barbers & is guilty of a breach of the Laws he will be
prosecuted to the extent of the Laws.
[186.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 1,
1778. Present, Mess™. Austin, Dorr, Preston, Price, Frazier."
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
on the 8' of July — Viz'. John Bayly, Moses Grant, Habijah
Savage, Sam, Lashwood, Alex' Edwards, John Winthrop.
The Peruke makers of this Town having laid before the. Select-
men their late Agreement not to carry on their Business in their
Shops or in private Houses on the Lords Days as the practise
appears to them not only contrary to the Law of God & the Land,
but to be highly offensive to the sober Inhabitants — the Select-
men highly approve of this Agreement & will use all suitable
endeavors that the good intention of the Peruke makers therein
may be fully answered.
Passed upon Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse, his
State Accounts amounting as by Copy on file to £. 1071-5-5 &
£. 65-5-4.
Mr. Wallace applys to the Selectmen for liberty to open a Drain
from a House in Long Lane to enter into the Common Shore.
Liberty was granted, provided the Pavement is restored & the
Ground made good, to the approbation of the Selectmen.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 3d. 1778.
Present, Messr.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 6, 1778. Pres-
ent, Mess. Scollay, , Dorr, Williams, Fellows, Grenough,
Preston, Price.
The Selectmen being applied to by the Assessors for their
opinion with respect to the time proper to be allowed for the
making Abatements, the Town having omitted determining it as
to the last Tax — do recommend it to the Assessors that they
allow the same time which the Town has
Voted for the first tax, stating the different days and months as
shall make the whole similar as to space &°. with the tax already
issued.
[187.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 7,
1778. Present, Mess. Scollay Preston, Price, Dorr, Williams.
A Meeting for Visitation of .Schools see under Sep'. -17 following.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 15, 1778.
Present, Mess™. Fellows, Preston, Austin, Price, Frazier, Williams,
Grenough.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 71
Mr. Torrey proposes, M'. Porter, & Phillip Freeman Junr. as his
Bondsmen.
Mr. Sumner proposes his Old Bondsmen.
Col°. Shaw, proposes his last Bondsmen.
The Town Clerk is directed to give Mr. Thomas Dakin a Certifi-
cate, that he has been appointed Sealer of Weights & Measures
as the Law directs.
The Bondsmen proposed by the Collectors as above are approved
of by the Selectmen.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 22d. 1778.
Present, Mess, Grenough, Preston, Price, Scollay, Austin, Will-
iams, Fellows.
Mr. Hunnewell Master of Engine N. 9, applys for the Premium
allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to work first on
the Fire which lately broke out at Mr. Clarks House South End —
which was granted — drawn.
The Selectmen gave Certificates of the usual form that Joseph
Green & William Burch Esq. are Absentees.
Mr. Cudworth proposed Mr. John Knight as a Bondsman in
addition to his other Bondsmen as Collector of Taxes.
The following was sent the Assessors, Viz'.
Gentlemen
It is our Opinion that the following Persons Inhabitants of
other Towns in this State, and the United States, ought to be
taxed here for the Real Estate they Occupy, and the Business
they do here, it being agreeable to Law.
Mess. John Livingston Christopher Leffingwell
[188.] Elisha Doan James Jarvis
Archibald Mercer Adam Babcock
William Erskin Henry Livingston
Samuel Broom Simeon Mayhew
Platt Thomas Crafts
Joseph Read Col°. P. D. Sergent
John Broom
We are »
Gentlemen
Your Humble Servants
JOHN SCOLLAY
SAMUEL AUSTIN
GUSTAVUS FELLOWS
JONATHAN WILLIAMS
JOHN PRESTON
NATHAN FKAZIER
EZEKIEL PRICE
Selectmen of Boston.
To
The Assessors
The Selectmen have agreed with the following Persons to erect
Boxes over the West part of the Dock at their own expence, for
72 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
the keeping of Fish, for Sale which Boxes are to be built as the
Selectmen shall direct, & on the Account of the Expence the Fish-
ermen may be at in erecting the Hoxes, they are to have the
Boxes Rent free for twelve months after they are built the whole
to be under the direction of the Selectmen from time to time.
Mess™. Joseph Hemmingway
John Jenkins
John Johonnot
Timothy Peese
John Tilley
Alexander Davidson
[189.] Mess. Jacob Polly.
Mr. Scollay, Mr. Fazier, & Mr. Price a Committee to direct
with respect to the erecting Platformes & Boxes over the Dock.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 23d. 1778.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Price.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 27, 1778.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Grenougu, Price, Frazier, Williams.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug*. 1, 1778.
Present. Mess. Dorr, Frazier, Price, Scollay, Preston.
The Selectmen having received a Petition from a great number
of Inhabitants, that methods may be taken with respect to a
number of Persons who have left this State & put themselves
under the protection of the British King, & that a Meeting of the
Inhabitants may be called for said purpose.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for the calling a
Meeting for the purpose aforesd.
Voted, that Mess™. Fleets have the printing of the Notifications,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug1. 5, 1778.
Present, Mess. Dorr, Preston, Price, Scollay, Austin, Williams,
Frazier.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 12. 1778.
Present, Mess". Fellows, Price, Grenough, Dorr. Austin, Frazier,
Scollay, Williams.
Passed upon sundry Accompts.
Mr. Austin & Mr. Frazier a Commee. to see the Town Pump put
in proper repair.
Voted, that the new Brick Bell be rung at 1. O'Clock as well
as at 1 1 . OClock.
[19O.] Mr. Thomas Thorps admitted a Watchman in Con-
stable Edmunds Watch in the room of Nath. Colesworthy who
has inlisted.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'.. 16, 17"8.
Present, Mess™. Dorr, Grenough, Williams, Frazier, Price.
Scollay.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 73
Mr. Dorr informed that complaint was made to him, that a
Person had the Small Pox in Cap'. Stantous House, whereupon,
Mr. Nazro was directed to order his attendance Wednesday next.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 19, 1778.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Frazier, Williams, Price,
Grenough, Fellows.
Cap1. Stanton appeared, and assured the Selectmen that he was
unacquainted with the Persons having the Small Pox, that her
name was Orr & she had removed to Cap'. Fellows in School
Street, whereupon Mr. Dorr & Grenough were appointed to see
Mrs. Orr and examine into the Circumstances & then Report to
the Selectmen.
Elizabeth Burk Wife of Edward Burk of Col°. Cranes' Regi-
ment in the train, lately from Philadelphia was sent with her
Child to the Almshouse, order signed by Mr. Scollay & Cap'.
Fellows.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug1. 22. Present,
Scollay, Preston, Price, Dorr, Williams, Frazier.
Information given that a Child of Mr. Fellows in North Lattin
School Street, was taken with the Small Pox, whereupon aCoinm".
was appointed to endeavor a removal.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 24, 1778.
Present, Scollay, Preston, Austin, Dorr, Williams, Grenough,
Price, Fellows, Frazier.
Mr. Fellows not consenting to the removal of his Child, Orders
were given for a Flag to be put out and Fences to be Erected to
prevent a communication of Infection.
[191.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug*.
26, 1778. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams, Price,
Preston. Frazier.
The Committee appointed to enquire of Mr>. Orr relative to her
having the Small Pox at Cap'. Stantons.
Reported, That Mr". Orr inform'd them, that she came from
Wrentham to Cap'. Stantons about five Weeks ago ; that she be-
gan to sicken with the Small Pox at the said Stantons about three
or four weeks since, that she removed from thence about ten Days
ago, that when sick it was in a back Chamber very remote from
the Street, where no Body came near her, except her Daughter
& M". Stanton, & but once in a Day, when they both shifted
their Clothes, that M™. Stanton took great care to cleanse her
Clothes, all of which she left behind her, that she had no Doctor
being visited so lightly & that that she is persuaded Cap'. Stanton
knew nothing of it, that she had a considerable number of Pocks
which still appear fresh.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 31, 1778.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams, Fellows, Pres-
ton, Frazier, Price.
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Agreed, to visit Rainsfords Island, on "Wednesday next 8
OClock, and Mr. Hartley was directed to send up his Boat to
Wheelwrights Wharflf, early that Morning or the Evening before.
Boston Ss. : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sepr 4. 1778.
Present, Mess". Austin, Dorr, Price, Frazier.
four Persons were drawn out of the Box as Jurors for a Mari-
time Court to be held in Boston, the 8 Ins1 Viz. Mess. Thomas
Hill, Stephen "Wales, Deacon Sam. Barret & Edward Carnes.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sepr. 2d. 1778.
Present, Scollay, Austin, Dorr, "Williams, Preston, Price.
Selectmen went down to Rainsfords Island in order to view the
Hospital.
[192.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sepr.
8th. 1778. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Frazier, Price.
The following Persons were clioseo Jurors for a Maritine Court
to be held this Day.
Mess. John Andrews, James Dalton, Thomas Green, Andrew
Symes, John Matchet, Benje. Jepson.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sepr. 9, 1778.
Present, Mess". Dorr, Scollay, Frazier, Price.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sepr. 16, 1778.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, "Williams, Dorr, Fellows.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 10 [sic] 1778.
Present, Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr, Fellows, Preston,
Price.
Agreable to a Vote of the Board the 17 of June last, the Select-
men Visited the Free Schools in this Town, accompanied by the
following Gentlemen. Viz1.
The Honble Thomas Gushing Esq. The Deputy Secretary.
Henry Gardner Esq. The Town Treasurer.
Jeremy Powell Esq. Revd. Dr. Chauncy.
Abraham Fuller Esq. Dr. Mather.
Artemus Ward Esq. Dr. Eliot.
Mr. John Fisher Esq. Dr. Cooper.
White Esq. Mr. Lothrop.
John Pitts Esq. Mr. Howard.
Oliver Wendell. Mr. Wight.
The representatives of the Town. Mr. Clark.
The Overseers of the Poor. Mr. Stillman.
Cap1. Dashwood. Mr. Peck.
The Honble. Benjamin Austin Esq.
[193.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sepr.
1778. Present — Mess. Greenough, Dorr, Scollay, Frazier,
Price, Austin, Fellows, Preston.
The Selectmen having acted upon the List of Taverners &
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 75
Retailers, for the last Year, the same was returned to Ezekiel
Price Esq. Clerk of the Sessions, with the doings of the Selectmen
thereon, as p. Copy on file — they afterwards considered the Peti-
tions presented, when the following Persons were approbated by
the Selectmen — Viz'.
Francis Gray - - to Retail at his Shop the head of Tilestons
Wharff.
Sarah Stone d°. d°. - - - Prince Street.
Margaret Winslow - - - d°. ----- d°. - - - Boston Stone.
Susannah Alwood - - - d°. d°. - - - Olivers Dock.
John Ingersol d°. d°. Rows Wharff.
Joseph Lowden d°. d°. - - - Fort Hill.
Abigail Lowden - - - - d°. d°. - - - Long Lane.
John Bradshaw - - - - d°. - - - _.. Distill house.
Elizabeth Roulston - - d°. d°. Brattle Street.
Sarah Cleland d°. d°. Cross Street.
Mehettable Young d°. d°. Temple Street.
Sarah Patten d°. d°- - - - Summer Street.
Timothy Pike to keep Tavern at Winnisimet Ferry.
John Ballard d°. Fish Street.
John Johonnot - - - - d°. Town Dock.
Nathaniel Curtis - - - - to retail at his Shop- - South End.
Wm. Hickley d°. d°. HallowellsWharff.
John Kennedy d°. d°. Distill House.
Elijah Mash d°. d°. - - - South End.
Sarah Lord d°. d°. - - - Chester Street.
Joseph Field d°. d°. South End.
Francis Vandale d°. d°. - - - Water Street.
Matthew Nazro - - - - d°. d°. - - - Temple Street.
William Marshall ---d°. d°. - - - Orange Street.
Andrew Johonnett - - d°. d°. --- Long Lane.
John Martin d°. d°. Fish Street.
Redman Barry d°. d°. King Street.
Moses Black d°. d°. - - - d°.
Samuel Peirce d°. d°. - - - Fleet Street.
Ann Rix d°. d°. Bulls Wharff.
Sarah Swan ton - - - - d°. d°. - - Fish Street.
[194.] Cap*. Fellows, Mr. Preston & Mr. Price a Comm"*, to
examine into the State of the Towns Lands near the Fortification,
& Report to the Selectmen.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sepr. .24, 1778
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Price, Williams, Pres-
ton, Frazier.
Voted, that the Selectmen now meet for the transacting the
Business of the Town at 3 OClock P.M.
Voted, that the last Monday in every Month be the Days for
passing upon the Account' laid before the Selectmen, and that no
other business be taken up at said Meetings.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting on Tuesday the 29' Day of Septenv*. 10. OClock.
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Voted, that Draper & Fulsome have the printing the Notifica-
tions.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sepr. 28, 1778.
Present, Mess. Dorr, Williams, Price, Frazier.
Passed upon Accounts.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sepr. 30, 1778.
Present, Mess™. Austin, Dorr, Preston, Frazier.
The following Persons were drawn Jurymen for a Maritime
Court to be held next Wednesday being 7 of October, Viz. Mess.
Henderson Inches, John Hooking Thomas Daking, Pascal Nelson
Smith, Moses Grant & John Boil.
Passed upon Henry Christian Geyrs State Account amount-
ing to £. 31"4/.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octor. 5, 1778.
A.M. Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Greenough.
Ralph Morgan appointed a Watchman for the North Watch in
the room of John Bouve.
[195.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor.
5. 1778. Present, Mess". Scoliay, Austin, Dorr, Greenough,
Williams, Preston, Frazier.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octor. 7, 1778.
A.M. Present, Mess. Grenough, Preston, Price.
Cap'. Willson in a Cartel Briggn. from Hallifax having ac-
quainted the Selectmen that he had two Men on bd. with the Small
Pox, and others sick, the following was delivered him for Mr.
Hartley Viz'.
Boston October 7, 1778
Mr. Samuel Hartley
The Brigantine Cap1. Willson from Hallifax, a Cartel Vessel,
being arrived at your Island, and having two Persons on board
with the Small Pox & numbers with other disorders our Orders
are that you take all the sick on shore to the Hospital. & then
proceed to cleanse & smoke the Vessel & the Peoples C lothes and
suffer no one to leave the Brigantine, without our permission ;
you must be careful and tender of the sick & acquaint us with
their Circumstances and disorders & how you have proceeded,
when you will receive our further directions
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sept. 7, 1778.
P.M. Present, Mess. Dorr, Preston, Fellows, Frazier, Price.
Agreed to allow the Constables of the several Watches four &
six pence each Night, and to other Watchmen three Shillings.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septemr. 8, 1778.
A.M. Present, Mess. Preston, Frazier, Price.
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Orders were given Mr. Hartley to suffer the well People on
board, the Cartel Vessel to come up, being first well smoked and
cleansed, as also tlieir things when washed &c.
Application by a Petition to the Council was made by the
Selectmen for the advance of money, for the Hospital.
[196.] In consequence of the application to Council for
moneys for supply of the Hospital at liainsfords Island — Jona-
than Williams Esq. one of the Selectmen received One hundred
Pounds.
Mr. Hartley was paid out of said Money Sixty Pounds to
enable him to get immediate supplies for the Hospital, as by his
Receit on file — & Mrs. Hartley the remaining Forty Pounds, as p.
Copy of Receit on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 14, 1778.
Present, Mess™. Dorr, Grenough, Price, Frazier, Preston,
Scollay, Williams, Fellows.
Moved and Voted, that Mr. Price & Deacon Preston be a
Committee to examine & make Report relative to the Towns
Land at the South End.
Betsey Flarraday a Child about three Years old, Daughter of
Farmosa Copeland a Stranger, & not an Inhabitant of any Town
in this State, & not having wherewithall to support herself &
Child — Order signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Fellows, two of the
Selectmen.
The following Advertisement was sent for a place in Mr.
Gills Thursdays Paper — Viz'.
There being about 200 feet of Land belonging to the Town of
Boston, fronting on the West side of Orange Street Joining the
Fortification to be Leased for a term not exceeding seven Years,
Such Persons as incline to hire the same are desired to send in
their proposals to the Selectmen on jor before Wednesday the 21.'
of October Current, when preference will be given to the Per-
sons whose Offers appear to be most advantageous to the Town.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPEU Town Clerk.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 20', 1778.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin,
On Thursday the lo.' Day of October Information was given
the Selectmen that a Cartel Ship from Hallifax with about 400
returned Prisoners, was stoped at the Castle, most of whom were
sick, about 30 with the Small Pox & 100 — or more [197.] with
a malignant Fever ; as this information was given to the Chair-
man, he thought it needless to call the Board together, but
desired Dr. Appleton when he went down to Rainsford Island to
call on board & Report, on Fryday last He Reported, the cir-
cumstances of the Prisoners to be much as they had been repre-
sented, and that speedy help must be had for them or they must
all suffer — The Council being acquainted with this information
78 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 150.
a Committee of the Board called on the Chairman who attended
on said Committee with the Commissary of Prisoners — The
Chairman was informed by Mr. Gill one of the Committee that
the Commissary of Prisoners was going to the Island to take
effectual care that the Prisoners should be provided for — the
Commissary was informed by the Chairman that the Hospital at
the Island could receive but few of the sick, & that in his Opinion
some other place should be taken up for their reception — the
Chairman desired the Commissary to let him see him, before he
went down & acquainted him where he might be found — wrote
an Order to Mr. Hartley of the following purport — Viz'.
"•When the Cartel Ship Commanded by Cap*. Moor arrives at
the Island, you must take from her into the Hospital, all that
have the Small Pox, & as many of the other sick as can be com-
fortably accommodated in the Hospital, and no more." — The
Commissary went down to the Hospital without seeing the
Chairman, and returned with the Doctor on Satturday Night —
On the Sabbath the Selectmen were required to attend the Coun-
cil, they accordingly attended at the Council Chamber & were
informed that all the Sick were put on shore & had got into the
Hospital, where they remained in a suffering condition — they
then remonstrated against the Commissarys Conduct in this
matter, — & informed the Council that in their Opinion some
other place should be provided or the sick would inevitably
suffer — the Council immediately ordered the Commissary Gen-
eral to furnish the Selectmen with every thing they may Judge
necessary for the relief & comfort of the sick, for the present.
Large Supplies were immediately provided & sent down & the
Selectmen were informed that the Council would take into con-
sideration, what [198.] had been recommended with respect to
another House &c.
This Day agreed with Mr". Foster & M". to go down to
the Hospital as Nurses. Mrs. Foster to have twenty-five Dol-
lars p. Week, the other "Woman twelve.
The Sick from on board the last Cartel still remain in the Hos-
pital, and in great want of Nurses.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octor. 21 1778
Pres'. Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Price, Williams.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 27, 1778
Present, Mess". Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Preston, Frazier, Price.
Passed upon a number of Accounts.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octor. 28, 1778.
Present, Mess™. Austin, Dorr, Preston, Price.
Mr. Abiah Holbrook came to Town and eutred as Usher under
Mr. Samuel Holbrook Master of the Writing School in the Com-
mon, the 26,' Ins1.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 4' 1778
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Preston, Fellows.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 79
Jurymen drawn for a Maritime Court.
Deacon Preston & Cap1. Fellows a Committee to see what re-
pairs are wanted at Mastr. Holbrooks School.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 5, 1778
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Fellows, Pres-
ton, Frazier.
The Justices attended according to the invitation of the Select-
men to consult the best methods to prevent any Exhibitions this
Evening agreable to a Resolve of the Council transmitted to the
Selectmen, Yesterday.
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 18, 1778.
Present Mess. Scollay Austin, Williams, Dorr, Grenough,
Price.
Mr. Preston and Cap1. Fellows — a Comm6*. to examine &
Judge what the expeuce of repairing the head of the High Way at
Beach Street will amount to, & to know what part the Abutters
will take of said Repairs.
[199.] Mr. Abiah Holbrook attended, and was appointed
Usher for the Writing School in the Common, his Salary to com-
mence from 26' of October last.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 25, 1778.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Preston, Price, Fellows,
Frazier.
Voted, that the Overseers of the Poor be desired to meet the
Selectmen at their Chamber at 10 OClock & that the Constables,
be also ask'd to attend, it being to consult on a matter recom-
mended by the Council of this State — see below the 30'
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novemr. 27, 1778
Present Mess. ; Austin, Dorr, Fellows, Preston, Frazier,
Price.
The Overseers of the Poor & the Constables attended, and
agreed upon a visitation to be had this Morning by the Overseers
& Selectmen in order to enquire what Strangers are in the several
Houses, and to take the names of such Persons, & to meet this
Evening at 5. O'Clock at the Selectmens Chamber to make Report.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem. 27, 1778,
P.M. Present, Mess". Scollay, Fellows, Price, Dorr, Grenough,
Preston, Frazier.
The Overseers & Selectmen met in the Evening and made
return to the Council as p. Copy on file.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 30, 1778
Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Scollay, Price, Grenough.
On the 25 Instf. the Committee appointed on the 18' of said
Month, having represented to the Selectmen that the charge of
repairing the Head of the high Way at Beach Street, would
amount to about £150 — the Question was put whether the said
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Head should be repaired & passed in the Negative, the Selectmen
being of opinion that the present Circumstances of the Town will
not admit of this Expence.
The Account of the Town Stock of Powder &c. as lodged or
distributed, made out 18.' October 1778, is now on file.
Agreed with Mr. Edmunds & Mr. Roulston to ring their Bells
at 11- 1- & 9-OClock, £. 18 p. Annum Edmunds to commence two
months back.
[2OO.] George Ridgway of Engine N°. 6, applies for Pre-
mium for a Fire at Mr. House New Boston.
Voted, that he have a draft for the same drawn for.
Passed upon sundry Town Accounts — Viz'.
Martha Leveretts £. 74- 18-
Assessors --- - 2409- 15-
Samuel Sloans 12- 14-
Jonathan Brown ------------------- 5- 9- 4
John Means --------------------- 4.- 10-
Charles Sigorney -.. 20-
Jonathan Balchs 2 Accot9. 22- 4- 8
William Moore 20- 3-10
Passed upon William Coopers Acco'.
Jacob Coopers --------- d°.
Voted, that Mr. Nazro have a draft this Quarter ends. the
1' December next at the rate of One hundred & fifty
Pounds p. Annum for the Towns Business done by him, exclusive
of the State Hospital Business — in consideration of the high
price of Provisions.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem*. 1. 1778.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Fellows, Grenough, Frazier.
Deacon Grenough & Mr. Dorr, Reported, that it is necessary to
have the Fences bordering on Mr. Tilestons Land repair' d — where-
upon they were desired to order the necessary repairs to the North
Writing School Fences, bordering on said Tilestons Land.
Voted, that the Rents of the Town Interest be raised upon every
hundred Pound Old tenor to Fifty pound lawful, and so in pro-
portion for a lesser sum.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, December '3d. 1778.
Present, Mess". Dorr, Grenough, Scollay, Preston, Frazier, Price,
Fellows.
Passed upon the following Town Accounts, at their Meeting
Yesterday.
Thomas & John Fleets £.28. 3-
John Gills 64-14
Benjamin Edes's *:'- 186. 8. 3
John Scollay Esq. - 42- 14
George Ridgway,- - _.... 8. 5
[2O1.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec1. 4,
1778 Present, Mess. Scollay, Preston, Grenough, Austin, Frazier.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 81
Six Jurors chosen for a Maritime Court, Viz — Mess. Henderson,
Inches, Samuel Brick, Isaac Pierce, James Allen, Jonn. Gary,
Robert Wyer.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 10, 1778.
Present, Mess™. Williams, Grenough, Dorr, Price, Austin, Scollay,
Frazier, Fellows.
Mr. William Scott informs the Selectmen that he has admitted
into his House as Tenants, Antone Fabre, & Etenne Geraud, both
French Men.
It is agreed with Mr. Andrew Tukesbury of Chelsea Yeoman,
that he shall have Deer Island & the Buildings thereon at the rent
of £. 175 - p. Year to commence from the 29' of march 1779 — &
to end the 25.' of march 1780 — upon the terms & conditions of
the Lease to Vose (mem°. what Repairs he makes this Winter for
his convenience, on the House Barn &c. is to be at his own
charge) — to get one Bondsmen.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 16. 1778.
Present, Messr. Dorr, Grenough, Fellows, Austin, Grenough,
Frazier, Price.
The Selectmen agree to meet Fryday next, 3. OClock afternoon,
in order to determine upon a Town Meeting relative to supplying
Soldiers Familys, &c.
Mr. Williams & Mr. Frazier a Comm66. to take into consideration
the state of the Town Rents & to Report what advancement may
be proper.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 18, 1778
Present Mess™. Williams, Austin, Dorr, Scollay, Frazier.
A Memorial to the Council relative to the distresses of the Town
by the scarcity of Flour, was this Afternoon sent in to them, as p.
Copy on file.
[2O2.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 23d.
1778. Present, Messrs. Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Preston, Price,
Williams, Scollay.
The Commee. to consider what Rents are proper to be paid by
the Towns Tenants — Reported & it was agreed by the Selectmen,
that the following Sums be set upon the Town Estates from the
next Quarter — Viz'.
Mr. Bricks Store £.10 - p. Quarter
Shop & Store improved by Mr. Bois - - 25 p. — d°.
Cazneaus Shop 87 - 10/ p. — d°.
George Roulstons House 7- ID/ p. — d°.
Mr. Mullins 5 - p. — d°.
the two Shops - d°. - - p. Walker &
Adlington ---------- 5- p. — d°.
the further one --------- 3 p. — d°.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec'. 28, 1778.
Present, Mess. Dorr, Price .
82 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 29, 1778.
Present, Mess". Grenough, Dorr, Austin, Price.
Information being given the Selectmen that one or more Persons
had the Small Pox on board the private Ship of War the Mars
Cap1. Gilbert Ash — whereupon Orders were given Mr. Hartley
Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island, to go to Nautasket &
receive the Sick from the Mars Cap*. Gilbert having informed us,
that Col°. Sears the Owner of his Ship will be answerable for the
charge.
Dr. Cast informs that one M™. Ewing near the North Writing
School is broke out with the Small Pox.
There being a Resolve of Council permitting the several Towns
to receive a proportion of Small Arms from the Board of War, it
was agreed that application should be made for one hundred &
twenty Fire Arms which the Selectmen apprehend to be this
Towns proportion of said Arms, allowing six Arms to One hundred
Men.
The Selectmen having received an Order from the Judge of Pro-
bates of the County of Suffolk to examine into the Circumstances
of John Hews Baker, made Return that he was a distracted or
Nou Compos Person.
[2O3.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan7. 5.
1779. Present, Mess". Austin, Dorr, Fellows, Preston, Gren-
ough, Frazier, Scollay, Price.
Voted, that the Constables of the Town Watch have nine Shil-
lings p. Night allowance for their service from the 1' of this Month,
and that the other Watchmen have six shillings p. night from that
time, on account of the high price of Provisions.
Passed upon Paul Farmers State Accounts amounting to £. 25 —
25 - 7 - 5£ & £. 61 - 15 - 0£ - as p. Copys on file.
Passed upon several Town Accounts at a former & this Meeting,
Viz1.
John Bennets - - - Acco4. - - £. 24" 17 -
Gustavus Fellows d°. 25" 8
Jeremiah Stimpsons - d°. 20" 5" 4
Moses Mays - d°. - 24" 6 —
William & James Cunningham d°. 8" 14 - 9
Mr. Nazros Acco'. - - - - - - 14-8-
Mr. George Ridgway Master of Engine N. 6 — applies to the
^Selectmen for the premium allowed by the Town, for bringing his
Engine to work first on the fire which lately broke out at Mr.
Carnes's House New Boston —
Voted, that he have a draft for the same in Decr. draft —
drawn —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 12, 1779.
Present, Mess". Austin, Dorr, Williams, Grenough, Frazier, Price.
On the application of a number of the Inhabitants the Town
Clerk was directed to issue a Warrant for a Town meeting on
Wednesday the 13.' Instf. 10. OClock— A.M.
Mr. Edes had the printing of the Notifications.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1779. 83
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 13, 1779.
Present, Austin, Dorr, Frazier, Scollay, Price.
Agreed by the Selectmen that the Stalls without the Market
House shall be one Shilling p. Day a Stall.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 20, 1779.
Present, Messrs. Scollay, Dorr, Williams, Frazier.
Cap*. John Champiny of Engine N°. 11 — applys for the Pre-<
mium allowed for the Fire at Cow Lane.
Voted, that he have a draft — drawn —
[2O4.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 21,
1779. Present, Mess™. Frazier, Austin, Dorr; Scollay, Grenough.
Cap'. Ridgway of Engine N. 6. applies for the Premium allowed
by the Town for bringing his Engine to work on the fire which this
Day broke out in a House at New Boston.
Voted, that he have a draft for his premium on next Draft —
drawn —
Voted — that the Town Clerk be directed to make an Estimate
of the whole loss sustained by the Inhabitants from the Enemy,
before their return to Boston, as will appear by the return of the
Committees appointed to Collect said Damages in the several Wards.
Passed upon William Henry Geyrs Province Acco'*. for support-
ing one Sarah Child a Stranger, amounting to £. 17 - 12 - 4
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 25, 1779.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Dorr,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 27, 1779 —
A.M. Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Frazier.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jany. 27, 1779 —
P.M. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Fellows, Preston,
Frazier —
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
to be held in Boston on the 2d. of February 1779.
Viz. Mess. Nehemiah Somes — Samuel Dashwood, Rob*. Wyer,
Samuel Conant, William Cunningham, William Phillips Junr.
Voted, that the Town Clerk deliver the several Collectors Cer-
tificates that the Selectmen have no objection to their delivering
the Tax Books to the Collectors^ they having already given Bond
& taken the Oath, prescribed by Law —
Passed upon the following Town acco19. at this Meeting.
Benjamin Jeffrys Acco1. V £. 4" 10
Thomas Ruggles d°. 32'' 3 - 1
Thomas Adams d°. 18" 14. 2
Matthew Wakefeild - d°. 4'16-
[2O5.] Voted, that Mr. Lindsay G. Wallace Clerk of Faneuil
Hall Market, have for his trouble £. 15 - p. Quarter, besides one
quarter of the Income of the Stalls without the Market House —
Voted, that Cap'. Gustavus Fellows, allow for the Rent of both
sides of the Town Lands on the Neck twenty-five Pounds for the
Year 1 778 — and that the Town Treasurer call upon him for the
same —
84 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Cap'. Fellows applies to the Selectmen for the hire of the
Lands ou the Neck the next Year, provided the Town does not
otherwise dispose of them.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb7. 3d. 1779.
Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Fellows, Grenough, Preston, Scollay,
Frazier.
Dr. - W hippie appointed to the Care of the Hospital at
llainsfords Island — and Dr. Nathaniel Walker Appleton, Will-
iams, Price to the care of the State Hospital at New Boston.
The Selectmen taking into consideration, the Rent that should
now'be paid by the Butchers for the Stalls which they Occupy in
Faneuil Hall Market.
Voted, that Stalls N. 12 & 22 - pay £. 4 - 10/ p. m°.
13 " 21 ...... 4 - p. d°.
14 --20 ------ 4- 10/ p. d°.
16 --18 ...... 4 - 10/ p. d°.
1--17 ...... 4- 10/p. d°.
2-- 10 ...... 4- p. d°.
3.. 9-- • ---- 4 - 10/ p. d°.
4-- 8 ...... 4- 10/p. d°.
5-- 7 ...... 4- 10/ p. cl°.
6 .......... - 35/ p. d3.
17 .......... - 35/ p. d'.
Deacon John Preston appointed Sealer of Wood in the room of
Henry Allen deceased, for the South Division.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb7. 10, 1779.
Present, Mess. Grenough, Preston, Austin, Dorr, Frazier, Price,
Fellows, Scollay, Williams —
[2O6.] The following was sent the Assessors — Viz1.
Boston, Feiy. 11, 1779.
Gentlemen
It is our opinion, that the following Persons Inhabitants of
other Towns in this State, and the United States ought to be taxed
here for the Real Estate they Occupy, and the Business they do
here, it being agreeable to Law.
Messr. John Livingston Simeon Mayo
Henry Livingston Nathaniel Crafts
Peter Livingston Paul Dudley Sergeant
Elisha Doane David Dickson
William Erskin Samuel P. Savage
Samuel Brown Sampson Reed
John Brown John Broom
Jeremiah Platt Peter Tallman
Adam Babcock Mon". Moreau
William Thompson Louis Herau
We are
Gentlemen
Your humble Servants.
To The Gentlemen Assessors.
Mem0, was not sent.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1779. 85
Gave a Certificate to the Judge of Probates that Mr. Thomas
Brinlfy hite of this Town Distiller is an Absentee.
[2O7.] Cap'. Fellows Reports that he has distributed the
Sum of Eleven Pounds fourteen Shillings being part of the One
hundd. Pounds,* given for the Poor of this Town by an unknown
hand, which was paid the Selectmen by Oliver Wendell Esq. the
7th. January 1778 — Viz*.
To Mrs. Wheeler - - - - - - £. 2- 2
To Mr8. Curtis - 2- 2
To the Widow Welch - 2-2
To the Widow Peters - 2-2
To the Widow Sarah Stuart - -18
To M. Stuart 1-10
To Mrs. Patterson - 18
£. 11.14
By Deacon Grenough — Viz4.
To the Widow Wakefeild - - £. 3-12
To Widow Darricot " 12
To the Widow Beers - 1.4
To the Widow Edwards- 1. 4
To the Widow M''.Million - 1.10
To the Widow Newell - 1.4
To th^- Widow Brown - 1.4
To the Widow Vezey - .12
112
By Mr. Pitts, thro' Mr. Scollay — Viz1.
To Mrs. Dennie - - £. 1- 4
To Mrs. Emmons - 1-10
To Mrs. Dike- 1. 4
To Mrs. Hawse - ... i. 4
To Mrs. Marston - 1. 4
G. 6
Mr. George Hamlin was permitted to take the Town Bull now
at Hog Island, and keep the same free of charge from the Town,
untill next March Meeting.
Mess. Austin & Scollay a Comme. to confer with the Council rela-
tive to the moneys due to Cap1. Fellows & to press the payment.
Passed upon the Assessors Account amounting to £. 1035.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb7. 17, 1779.
Present, Mess". Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Scollay, Frazier, Fel-
lows.
[2O8.] Agreed with Mr. Joshua Farrington of Boston Mer-
chant, to Leasn to him a peice of the Towns Land near the Forti-
fication, fronting on Orange Street, and there measuring one
straight line from y6 Street about 200 feet including the old
Fortification — running Westerly on the Sea, to low Water mark
& northerly on Land belonging to Mr. Jacob Fox — the term
* Memo. Mr. Wendell & Mr. Willinms received their part of the £100 — given in by an
unknown hand 7 .T;in» 1778 & have distributed it accordingly, but cannot remember to whom
thi y having lost the Mem0, see the former Book April 5, 1778.
86
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
seven Years to commence from the 1st. of February Inst*. the
consideration to be £.50 — p. year — he to have liberty to pay
the wliole Sum at ouce. Mem0, no Building to be erected without
the Fortification on said Land. If the Fortification should be im-
proved hereafter by the Publick, no part of the Kent is to be
deducted.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing to be called on Fryday next — 3. O. Clock — in order to see
whether they will choose Inspectors of the Market agreable to a
Resolve of the General Court lately passed.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feby. 22d. 1779.
Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Austin.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Febv. 24, 1779.
Present, Mess. Grenough, Dorr, Austin, Scolhiy, Price, Frazier.
Mr. Scollav has received of Mra. Brookers Donation Viz.
Of George Minot -
Of Cap'. Cartwright ...
of Cap1. Sirnkins, M™. Grants Interest
of John Fullerton - - - -
£. 48
7-4
8-2
14-8
£. 77.14
which is
And the same was distributed as follows — Viz.
By John Scollay — Viz1
To Mrs. Sarah Rogers -
Mre. Baker .... -
Mre. Bennet - -
Mre. Muggaridge - -
Mre. Yorke -
Mre. Usher - ...
M™. Richards
By Mr. Austin — Viz'
To M™. Oliver -
M™. Hinks
M™. Chamberlain -
Mra. Harrison
211 Dollars
Dollars.
5
3
6
4
4
5
2
— Dollars.
29-
5
5
9
10
— 29
48
[2O9.] Bro'tover
By Deacon Grenough — Viz'.
To M™. Lee
Widow Wendell
Widow Delaplace
Dollars.
48
Dollars.
10
10
9
29
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1779. 87
By Mr. Dorr — Viz*.
Dollar*.
To Mary Parkman ------ 8
Mary Hall 8
Hannah Collins ...... 7 Dollars.
Allice Brown ...... 6
29
By Mr. Frazier — Viz'.
To Mrs. Summers ... 5
Widow Homer - 8
Widow Baker - 8
Widow Coppinger - - 6
27
By Deacon Preston — Viz'.
To Mrs. Allen — Widow - 10
Widow Empson - .... 9
Widow Welch - ... 10
29
By Mr. Williams —Viz.
To Moses Deshon ..... 20
To M™. Royal - .... 9
29
By Mr. Price — Viz*.
To Widow Low 10
To Widow Murray - 10
To Widow Wendell South Kiul .... 9
29
By Cap'. Fellows — Viz*.
To Widow Trott 7
Widow Pitcher - - 7
Widow Welch 8
Mr. Smith a Sickman - 7
29
Passed upon several Accounts — Viz'.
The Assessors see February 11' £ 1035
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 1'. 1779.
Present, Mess". Dorr, Austin, Grenough, Williams, Frazier.
Mr. Wier the Constable directed to attend the Selectmen next
Wednesday.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing March 5'.
[2 1O.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March
2d. 1779. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr, Gren-
ough, Preston.
88 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
M™. Farmer was directed to let M™. Kemplin have her Child
from the Almshouse.
Liberty was given Mr. Thomas Ivers to open a drain from his
House to the Mill Pond, he making good the Ground to the satis-
faction of the Selectmen.
The following Persons were chose Jurymen for a Maritime
Court to be held 23d. March Ins'. Viz'.
Mess. Jeremiah Belknap, Edward Edes, Jone. Blanchard, Ben-
jamin Cobb, Benje. Hammett, Edward Gray.
The Town Clerk is directed to issue a Warrant for calling the
March Meeting Monday next being the 8'. Ins*.
Mr. Scollay & Frazier a Committee to request the Revd. Mr.
Clark to open the Town Meeting with Prayer.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 10. Pres-
ent, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams, Fellows.
The Town Clerk was directed to issue a Warr*. &c. to Notify
the Adjournment of March Meeting.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 11' Pres-
ent, Messrs. Williams, Fellows, Dorr, Austin, Price, Grenough.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 12, 1779.
Present, Mess. Williams, Frazier
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 17, 1779.
Present, Mess™. Grenough, Dorr, Frazier, Fellows, Preston, Aus-
tin, Price, Scollay.
The Selectmen agreeable to a Vote of the Town havg. taken
the affair of a School master for the North Lattin School under
consideration, appointed Mr. William Bently Master of said
School, he to enter upon that charge in one month from this day,
or sooner if an Usher can be provided for the South Grammar
School in the room of Mr. Bently the present Usher.
[211.] Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse, was di-
rected to deliver the things belonging Sarah Hartshorn a Person
sent there on ye State Acco4. being disordered in mind, to her
Sister Rebecca Woodman who has now the care of her.
The following is an arangement of dutys which has been agreed
upon by the Selectmen.
Wards — N°. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. to be under the care and Inspection
of Mr. Dorr, Mr. Williams & Mr. Grenough.
Ward N°. 6. with all that concerns the Hospital at Rainsfords
Island to be under the care of Mr. Scollay.
Ward N°. 7. & 8. with alt that concerns the Hospital at West
Boston to be under the care of Mr. Austin & Mr. Frazier.
Wards, N°. 9. 10. 11. 12. to be under the care of Cap'. Fellows,
M™. Preston, & Mr. Price.
All matters relative to the Poor either Strangers or those that
are of other Towns in this State to be taken care of by the Select-
men that have the care of the Ward on which they are, either by
sending them to the Alms house on the State Account, if Stran-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1779. 89
gers, or if otherwise to write to or send them to the Towns to which
they belong, these with all other matters that may turn up with
which the Selectmen are connected in their respective Wards, they
are to make Report to the Board every Week.
Ordered, that Col°. Tuder who delivered aa Oration the 5.' of
March Ins*, have five Yards of Broad Cloth, for a Suit of Clothes
as has been the constant allowance on these occasions.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 24, 1779.
Present, Mess. Austin, Price, Scollay.
[212.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March
29, 1779. Present, Mess. Dorr, Williams, Grenough.
George Ridgway applys for his Premium for working first at
the Fire with his Engine N. 6 — which broke out this Day at Mr. "
Bacons House in Temple Street.
Voted, that he have a draft — & — drawn for
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 31, 1779.
Present, Mess. Williams, Frazier.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Apr. 10, 1779.
Present, Mess. -
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 2d. 1779.
Present, Mess™. Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Frazier, Price.
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
— Viz — Mr. Edward Payne, William Lowder, John Matchet,
John Tileston.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 8', 1779.
Present, Mess". Austin, Dorr, Preston, Price, Williams.
Mr. Hunnewell of Engine N°. 9 — applys for the Premium
allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to work first at the
Fire which lately broke out at Mr. Waters House — South End.
Voted, that he have a draft — drawn for —
Mr. Scollay, Austin .& Price a Committee to view the Pump &c.
at Mr. Carters House, and Report the state thereof —
Voted, that a Letter be wrote Col°. Procter, desiring him to
make a particular return to. the Selectmen of the disposition of the
667 small Arms, received of the Board of War, for the use of such
of the Militia of this Town as are not able to furnish themselves
also of 11020 Cartridges placed in the hands of the several Cap-
tains of the Militia of this Town.
A Letter was wrote accordingly.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 14, 1779.
Present, Mess™. Dorr, Preston, Frazier, Grenough, Fellows,
Price.
90 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 150.
Mr. Dorr was appointed at the last Meeting to apply to [213.]
Mr. Thomas Green, for the Towns Lead to be cast into Bullets.
The Selectmen have agreed to act upon the List of Jurors
Wednesday next Afternoon.
^- Mr. William Sutton of Engine N°. 7. applies to the Selectmen
for the Premium allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to
work first at the Fire which lately broke out at Mr. Taylors House
South End.
ordered & drawn for —
Voted, that Mr. Lambert have one twelve months Rent allowed
him, for the North Battery Wharff, which was twelve pounds p.
Annum, commencing tile 4' of August 1773 ; on Account of the
Blockade of the Town ; and that the Town Treasurer be furnished
with a minute of the same —
Mr. Lambert was informed, that the Rent from this Day is to be
at the rate of Forty Pounds p. Annum.
Ordered that a List of the several Officers of the Town chose at
the last March Meeting be laid before the Selectmen to Morrow
Afternoon at four O'clock & that it be noted against each Persons
name, who have been sworn — also —
That the Assessors be desired to attend to Morrow Afternoon in
order to know of them, whether they or any of them refuse serv-
ing in that Office the present Year.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 15' 1779.
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Fellows, Austin, Price.
Mr. Nazro directed to Notify the Overseers & Justices to attend
at the Selectmens Chamber next Monday 3. OClock P.M. in order
to agree upon a Visitation of the Town.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 19, 1779,
Present, Mess. Preston, Grenough, Frazier.
The Overseers attended to agree upon a Visitation of the Town,
when it was determined not to have one for the present there hav-
ing been one last November.
[214.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April
21, 1779. Present, Mess™. Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Williams,
Preston, Price.
A Letter was wrote the Selectmen of Roxbury acquainting them
that one Sarah Benjamin an Inhabitant of Roxbury is in this
Town & so disordered in mind as to require her being taken care
of, & praying that she might be removed by them to prevent the
Expence she must occasion that Town.
Deacon Preston appointed at . a late Meeting to get the Win-
dows of Master Holbrooks School repaired.
Voted, that Cap'. Joab Hunt procure a Hose for his Engine and
/that Mr. Dorr acquaint him therewith.
Mr. Thomas Foster received April 15, Ins'. Six hundred &
Fifty-five pounds of Powder of Col°. Crafts, belonging to this
Town, being part of the Town Stock of Powder, as p. the Keeper
of the Powder House — Receit on file.
(Entered on the mem°. Book — May 1781 — marginal note.)
Acted upon the List of Jurors.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1779. 91
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 26, 1779.
Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Williams, Price, Preston,
Frazier.
Passed upon a number of Accompts, for which drafts were
ordered.
Cato Negro Man. Servant to James Mc. Coble Esq. of George
Town sent to the Hospital with the Small Pox, he come in the
Hazard.
Mem0, to insert in the May Warr'. an article relative to Consti-
tution — Money for Soldiers.
Deacon Preston & Cap1. Fellows to view the Fence Mr. Wills is
erecting in Frog Lane.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 28, 1779.
Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Fellows, Grenough, Frazier, Preston.
Mr. Tileston informs that his Assistant in the North Writing
School left him the 15.' of this Month.
Mr. Charles Shimmin attended as required, & informed that
he had depended upon Jonathan Williams Esq. to make applica-
tion for keeping a private School for teaching Writing &c. at the
House [215.] lately improved by Mr. Payne as a Writing School
— the Selectmen having enquired into his Character, approve of
him as a Schoolmaster, and permit his opening a School at said
House as desired by him.
Mr. John Holland of Engine N. 5 — applys for the Premium al- ,
lowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to work first at the
Fire which lately broke out at young Mr. Phillips House near the
Old South Church.
Voted that he have a draft for the same —
drawn for —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 29, 1779.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Frazier, Williams.
Received of Samuel Eliot Agent, for the the Sum of Fourteen
Pounds 14/, being the expence which arose on carrying Henry
Perry belonging to said Ship thro' the Small Pox at the Hospital
at New Boston, where he was sent by the Selectmen — the Money
was paid the Chairman Mr. Scollay.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing on 5' May Ins1. 10. OClock A.M.
Mr. Grenough, & Frazier a Comrn6. to wait upon Dr. Chauncey
with the desire of the Selectmen that he would open the Town
Meeting with Prayer.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 30', 1779.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Frazier, Dorr.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 5, 1779.
Present, Mess". Dorr, Price.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 12, 1779.
Present, Mess". Austin, Dorr, Williams, Grenough, Frazier,
Price.
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The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
to be held on the 18.' of May Ins'. Viz'.
Mess™. John Cutter, Elias Thomas Junr. Samuel Bass, Andrew
Black, Richard Gridley, Thorn8. Hitchburne.
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed by two of the Selectmen, Viz.
Deacon Preston & Mr. Price to receive into the Almshouse on the
State charge one Tim0. Barker a Negro who is lame & unable to
support himself.
[216.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 17,
1779. Present, Mess™. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Frazier, Williams,
Price.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warr'. for a new Town
Meeting to-Morrow, 3. OClock P.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 19, 1779.
Present, Mess". .Scollay, Williams, Dorr, Price, Grenough, Austin,
Frazier.
Voted, that Mr. Samuel Jepson Barber, have the Towns Shop
near Concert Hall lately occupied by Mr. Lawrence, at
£. 3, p. Quarter to commence from the first of June next.
Upon application made by the Watchmen for an advance on
their pay, on account of the high price of the necessaries of Life.
Voted, that the Constables of the Watch have thirteen Shillings
& six pence p. Night & the Watchmen nine shillings p. Night.
Application made by the Council for the use of Faneuil Hall the
next Election Day, nnd liberty was accordingly granted.
The Selectmen agreed with Mr. Roulston that the Rent of his
House should commence the 18' of March 1776.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 21, 1779.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 24, 1779.
Present, Mess. Frazier
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, May 31, 1779.
Present, Messr. Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Williams, Preston, Price.
Passed upon several Accounts.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 2d. 1779.
Present, Messr. Grenough, Dorr, Price, Scollay, Frazier, Fellows.
[217.] Application has been made to the Selectmen by Mr.
Wendell for liberty to have the use of Faneuil Hall, for drawing
the State Lottery.
Upon the Petition of a number of the Inhabitants that the
North Clock at Christ Church might be repaired & kept in repair
& the Bell rung as usual — Mr. Grenough, Dorr & Williams,
appointed a Comme. to order the necessary Repairs ; and to agree
with some person to keep it in repair.
Mr. Wallace Clerk of Faneuil Hall Market, is appointed to the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1779. 93
care of the Stalls in the Market, and the following Orders given
relative thereto.
Boston June 2d. 1779.
Mr. Lindsey G. Wallace
The Selectmen having appointed you to take care of the Stalls
in Faneuil Hall Market as well as those without, and to see that
the Butchers who hire them strictly comply with the Orders of the
Town; our directions to you are that conformable to said Orders,
you see that they do not let their Stalls to any one without the
consent of the Selectmen, and that they bring and offer to Sale to
its Inhabitants, all the Hides Skins and Tallow of all such Creat-
ures as they shall kill while they hold the same, and bring to the
Market for Sale, and that they constantly keep said Stalls clean,
and do not pack any Meat in the Market, or suffer any to be left
in it, at the shutting up of the Market; and if anyone should
decline complying with these directions, you must immediately
Report the same to the Selectmen.
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPEK Town Clerk.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 9, 1779.
Present, Mess. Dorr, Preston, Scollay, Price, Williams, Frazier.
John Champney of Engine N. 11. applys in behalf [218.] of
himself and Company for the Premium allowed by the Town for
bringing their Engine to work first on the Fire which lately broke
out at a House of Mr. Fayweathers Seven Starr Lane.
drawn see July 2d.
Deacon Grenough & Mr. Dorr Reports that they had agreed
with Mr. Peck to repair the North Church Clock and to keep it in
repair, according to a vote of the Town.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 16, 1779
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Price, Frazier.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 20, 1779
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams, Frazier, Price.
Cap'. James Nichols of the schooner Chance owned by Messr
Hutchinson from Martineque, attended & informed the Selectmen,
that a Person on Board named Nath1. Griffin & belonging to Cape
Ann had taken the Small Pox & being as they apprehended
recovered & clear of the Distemper was put on board a Vessel at
Sea Yesterday Morning.
The Vessel was ordered to depart immediately for Rainsfordl
Island & Orders were given Mr. Hartley of the common tenor.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 22, 1779
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Frazier, Preston, Williams.
A number of Vessels with infectious Distempers having lately
passed the Castle without being stopt, & some Cartel Vessels
bieng soon expected — a Representation was made thereof to the
Honbl. Council as P Copy on file.
Mr. Williams, Deacon Grenough & Mr. Dorr a Committee to
enquire into the State and Circumstances of Winnesimit Ferry &
Report to the Selectmen.
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Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 23d. 1779
Present Mess™. Price, Dorr, Scollay, Williams, Frazier.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Select Men June
23, 177!). Present, Mess™ : Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Williams,
Frazier, Price.
The Clerks of the Market attended & were directed to attend
their Duty in Weighing Bread & Examining the same agreable to
the directions they shall receive in Writing for that purpose.
It was agreed by the Selectmen to attend the Visitation of the
Schools on Wednesday the 7'. Day of July next.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set as follows Viz*.
lb. oz. gr.
A twelve Shilling white Loaf to weigh - - - 10-0
A three Shilling white Bisket d°. - -4 -
a twelve Shilling Loaf of brown Bread not more than
half Indian - - 1 - 5 -
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 30th. 1779
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Williams, Price.
Mr. Scollay reported that yesterday He was applyd to by Cap1.
Benja. Gorham Informing him that a Lad belonging to Him who
came in Cap4. Nichols from Martinique was taken Sick with the
Small Pox, that on Adviseing with Mr. ljrice & Mr. Fraser He had
Sent an Order to Mr. Hartly at Rainsfords Island to receive him
into the Hospital accordingly he was Carried there by Cap1. Gorham.
Voted, that the Town Clerk Quarterly exhibit for Allowance
his Acco'. of Writings & other Services done for the Town — And
that the Accot. of Writings & Services done for the Committee of
Correspondence be a saparate Acco'. & Certified by them.
Wm. Coopers Esq™. Acco'. - - - allowed ..... £1214: -
Tho". Greens Acco'. ...... Allowed ..... 36: 13:-
Richard Hunnewells ..... - Allowed ..... 12: 18:-
[22O.] Matthew Wakefeilds Acco1. allowed 18: 8 :-
Samuel Wheeler ........ D°. - - D°. --- 33:—
John Bennet for Candles -------- D°. - - - 7 : —
Joseph Edmunds - - D°. ........ D°. - - - 6: 6:-
Edwd. Ireland - - - - D°. ........ D°. - - - 6 : 6 :-
John Bennet - - - - D°. ........ D°. - - - 6 : —
see below
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for the Maritime
Court Viz'. Thomas Vernou, Sol0. Davis, James Bowdoin Junr
Benf . Waldo, Cap'. Wm. Bell, John Baker Sugar Baker.
The following Persons were chosen as Grand Jurors for the next
Court of Sessions
Freeman Pulsifer
William Fallass
William Fleet
Thomas Hichborn
Barth0. Kneeland
William Lowders
entred in Jury Books
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The following Persons were chosen as Petit Jurors for the next
Inferior Court
John Osborne
Demond Morton
Thomas Ne wells
Samuel Hichborn
George Ty lei-
James Cristrie
entred in Jury Books —
Jona. Williams Esqr. Ace'. Allowed 15:16:8.
[221.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 2d.
1779. Present Mess": Scollay, Dorr, Williams, Preston, Fraser,
Price, Greenough
Mr. Brown one of the Board of Assessors waited on the Select-
men & Informd them that the Book of Rates would be ready the
beginning of the next week to deliver to the Collectors.
Voted that Fryday next at ten o Clock before noon be the time
for a Town Meeting for the purpose of impowering the Committee
of Correspondence & such other Persons as they may think proper
to send with them to meet the convention at Concord on the 14th.
July next for the purpose of Carrying into Effect the measures
Congress have Recommended in their last Address, and that the
Town Clerk cause Notifications to be seasonably sent out for that
purpose.
to be added to the Notification — to Consider what is proper to
be done as to Repairing the Ways at Winnesimet ferry — also
what allowance shall be made the assessors for their last Services.
Agreed that the assize of Bread be as follows —
lb. oz.
a twelve shilling White Loaf to weigh 1. 4. 0
a three shilling White Bisket 0. 5. 0
a twelve shilling Loaf of Brown Bread not more than
half Indian 1. 10. 0
Mr. Dor & Mr. Williams to view & direct the Proprietors to
make the necessary Repairs of Mill Bridge & Draw Bridge.
Allowed the Premium to John Champne}' & C°. of Engine N°.
11 — agreeable to his application the 9th June
drawn
Order on Mr. Farmer to Receive Boston a Negro man into the
Almshouse at the Charge of the State.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 7. 1779.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr, Preston, Frazier.
Ordered that a Warrant be issued for a Town Meeting July 9'.
Fryday Morning 10 OClock.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 9, 1779
Present Mess : Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Williams, Frazier, Price.
Upon the Application of Dr. Isaac Foster D : Director [222.]
General of Hospitals for liberty to bury Soldiers & Prisoners who
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have died in the Continental Hospital in some of the public bury-
ing Grounds —
Voted, that liberty be accordingly granted for the burying
such Persons in the New Burying Ground at the bottom of the
Common.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 13, 1779.
Present, Mess: Dorr, Grenough, Price, Frazier, Scollay, Austin,
Williams.
Application made the Selectmen, for running a Fence from the
South Burying Ground to prevent Carriages &c. from crossing the
Common.
Voted, that the Selectmen, who have the inspection and care of
that Quarter of the Town, be desired to carry up a Fence accord-
ingly.
Passed upon Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse his State
Accounts amounting to £7367.. 13 - & £ 81" 2" 11£ as by Copies
on file.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be as follows — Viz'. —
lb. oz.
a twelve Shilling White Loaf to weigh - - 1 - 8 -
a two Shilling white Biscuit — d°. - - - 4 -
a twelve Shilling Loaf of Brown Bread |
not more than half Indian f 1 " 14 -
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 14. 1779
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Grenough, Austin.
The Butchers have liberty to put their Stalls into the Market
at Nights, upon the application of the Clerk of the Market.
Application having been made the Selectmen by Cap'. Curtis
"of Engine N. 8 — that a House may be provided for the Engine
to be kept in — Deacon Preston, Cap'. Fellows & Mr. Price
were desired to take order respecting the same.
Voted, that the Clerk be directed to send Letters to the Pro-
prietors of the Mills in Boston to meet the Selectmen next
Wednesday, relative to giving the necessary Repairs [223.] to
the two Bridges which are so out of repair, as to endanger
Carriages &°. that pass over them.
The Committee appointed to confer with the Proprietors of the
Mills relative to repairing the Mill & Draw Bridge, report as
follows — Viz'. —
That they have seen Mr. Payne one of the Proprietors who
gave for answer that the profits arising from the Mills were so
small, that at present they could not repair the Bridges. The
Committee further Report that having conversed with the Revd.
Mr. Robins another of the Proprietors, he returned for answer,
that he was always ready to do his part, and was content that the
Bridges should be presented, but that he did not know whether
the Town was not obliged to rebuild, or assist in rebuilding them ;
and that he supposed some old Records would determine that
point or to that effect.
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Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 15. 1779
Present Mess : Scollay, Austin, Williams, Frazier, Price.
The several Bakers attended, and objected to the last Assize,
as the Flour they baked cost them more than it was set at —
whereupon the Selectmen consented to suspend the operation of
the last Assize for the present & that the proceeding Assize
should regulate the Clerks of the Market.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 17. 1779
Present Mess" : Dor, Scollay, Austin, Williams, Frazier, Price.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be as follows Viz'. —
lb. oz.
a twelve Shilling white Loaf to weigh - - 1 . . 6 -
a three Shilling white Bisket du. - - o£ -
a twelve Shilling Loaf of Brown Bread - -1-12
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 21. 1779
Present Mess" : Preston, Williams, Austin, Dorr, Grenough,
Frazier, Price.
Elisha Byles informs that he has taken Benja. Bagnal late an
Inhabitant of Boston to Board, & has let a Chamber to M™.
Susannah Wells ; late from Walthain, formerly of Boston.
[224.] Mr. Shaw a Collector of Taxes desired to attend
Monday next Afternoon at the Selectmens Chamber.
Selectmen Agreed to act upon the List of Licensed Persons re-
turned by the Court of Sessions, on Monday next —
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for Town Meet-
ing Monday next 9 OClock Forenoon —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 25. 1779
Present Mess : Scollay, Austin
Information given that Cap'. Godfrey in a Cartel Brig', from
New York with our Prisoners, was brought to at the Castle there
being one dead on board & others sick with an infectious Dis-
temper,— Cap'. Godfrey was ordered down to Rainsfords Island
& Orders given Mr. Hartley Keeper of the Hospital for his pro-
ceedure on the occasion — and application was made to the Presi-
dent of the Council & Commissary General for the necessary
Supplies, part of which was sent down by Cap'. Warner of the
Castle, who came up with the information —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 26. 1779.
Present Scollay, Dorr, Fellows, Preston, Frazier.
The Town Clerk directed to issue a Notification of the Ad-
journment of the Town Meeting to Wednesday next agreable to a
Vote of the Town.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 2G. 1779
P.M. Present Mess'8. Scollay, Fellows, Grenough, Dorr, Fra-
zier, Preston, Price.
The Leases for the Fishermans Boxes, being now up those Per-
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sons wbo had erected them on the Towns Land on Dock Square,
were directed to take off said Boxes.
Mr. Price appointed to adjust & Sette Mr. Justice Greanleafs
Account.
Orders given Mr. George L. Wallace Clerk of Fanuiel Hall
Market as by Copy on file.
[225.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 28.
1779 Present, Mess". Williams, Frazier, Dorr.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 2d. 1779.
Present Mess8 : Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price.
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
— viz1. — Messr8. John Cobourn — William Phillips Junr. Joseph
Laughton, John Andrews, Henry Bass — Benjamin Clark.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen August 4'. 1779
Present Mess : Dorr, Frazier, Scollay, Preston, Fellows & Price.
.«, Mr. Joab Hunt Master of Engine N°. 2 proposes Mr. James
/^ Freeland as one of the Company of said Engine in the room of
Theodore Cross deced — he was accordingly Approved of —
The Selectmen approve of Col°. Edward Procter & Mr. Samuel
Parkmau as Suretys for Francis Shaw Esqr. Collector of Taxes
for the present Year.
The Fishermen who occupy the Fish Stalls at the West End of
the Town Dock being desired to Attend that they might know the
reason of the Stalls not being removed agreeable to their direc-
tions, the Fishermen accordingly Attended & offering no reason
for their Refusal, they were directed to remove their Stalls by
next Saturday.
The Town Clerk is directed to issue Notifications of the Town
Meeting Adjournment on Monday next 3. O'Clock P.M : agreable
to a Vote of the Town and to request the Constables to disperse
them.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be as follows Viz*.
lb. oz.
a twelve Shilling white Loaf to weigh - 1 - 8 -
a two Shilling white Bisket d°. - "-4 -
a twelve Shilling Loaf brown Bread not more than £
Indian 2
Mr. Frazier appointed to order a Hose to be made for Engine
N°. 6.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 6, 1779.
Present Mess: Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Frazier.
[226.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug4. 9,
1779 Present Mess: Scollay, Dorr, Austin, Frazier.
The Town Clerk was directed to issue a Warr'. for calling a
Meeting of the Inhabitants who are free & 2 1 Years of Age on the
12 Ins1. 10 O'Clock for the purpose of choosing Delegates to
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Represent the Town in a Convention to be held at Cambridge for
the purpose of forming a new Constitution.
Mr. Gill to have the printing of the Notifications for the
Meeting.
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed by two of the Selectmen viz'. Mr.
Dorr & Mr. Williams to receive one Nicholas Benson into the
Almshouse to be supported by the State, he bic-ng a Stranger &
not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Slate & without the means
of support. Order dated the 7 Ins'. & signed by John White
Overseer.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 11, 1779
Present Mess: Dorr, Frazier, Scollay, Austin, Preston, Fellows,
Price, Williams, Grenough.
Mr. Nazro directed to order the attendance of the Haywards
next Wednesday.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 17, 1779.
Present Mess : Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Frazier, Price
A recommendation was given Mr. Robert Hews to the good
Farmers of the Country to be by them supplied with live Stock,
agreable to a Vote of this Town as by Copy on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen August 18, 1779
Present Mess" : Dorr, Price, Austin, Frazier, Grenough, Preston.
Mr. Shubael Hews was permitted to improve the Stall in Faneuil
Hall Market lately hired by Parker, bieng Numbers 4- & 8.
The Haywards attended, aud assured the Selectmen that they
had & should do their duty.
[237.] Mr. John Adams applies for liberty to sell Salt Pro-
visions & Butter to the Inhabitants, in Faneuil Hall Market at the
regulated price.
Mr. John Jones Sexton of Trinity Church applys to the Select-
men, for liberty to break Ground in the Burial placqs in the South
part of the Town.
Voted, that Liberty be granted accordingly, providd. the said
Jones conforms to the regulations that have or may be made re-
specting the Burying Grounds.
The following Persons were chose Jurors for a Maritime Court
to be held in this Town next Tuesday Viz — Mess8. Nathan Spear,
Elias Thomas Jr, William Cunningham, Bossinger Foster, William
Miller & Samuel Clap.
An Order drawn on Paul Farmer to receive into the Alms
House Margaret Holland a Stranger, the Order signed by Mr.
Scollay, & Mr. Austin.
An Order drawn on Paul Farmer to receive into the Alms
House Mary Sinclear a Stranger, the order signed by Mr. Austin
& Dea. Preston.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 25, 1779
Present Mess": Dorr, Scollay, Austin, Greuough, Preston,
Frazier, Price.
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Mr. Ebenezer Cox proposed as a Watchman for the North
Watch, in the room of Ralph Morgan.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 30, 1779
Present Messrs : Scollay, Austin. Dorr, Williams, Frazier.
It is agreed, that Mr. Joseph Oliver lay down at his o«u charge
good & sufficient Ways at Winuesimmit Ferry as good at least
as the Ways at Charlestown Ferry, to be Judged of by proper
Workmen, & to keep them in good repair & leave them at the ex-
piration of twelve Years in like repair ; for this he is to have the
improvement of the Ferry for that term of time with paying only
a Shilling p Year as Rent & at the expiration of the term to
deliver up the Ways to the Selectmen without requiring anything
for them.
['428.] Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the
Almshouse to be supported at the State charge one Margaret
Adams a Stranger — signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Austin.
Passed upon a number of Accounts.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the SelectMen Sept. 2, 1779
Present Dor, Grenough, Preston, Frazer, Price.
Liberty Granted to Edward How to open the Drain near his
house in Cow Lane.
Agreed that there be a Town Meeting on Friday next at ten
o Clock forenoon agreeable to a request of a Number of the In-
habitants this day presented to the SelectMen.
Six Jurors drawn for the Superior Court now Sitting
Edward Sohier
Samuel Pitts
James Thwing
t Samuel Eliot junr.
Benja. Cobb
Nath By field Lyde
Voted, that the Constables of the Town be directed to warn the
Inhabitants, without a printed Notification, of the Town Meeting
ordered as above.
A Letter was wrote Mr. Payne requiring him immediate to
repair the Mill & Draw Bridges which are in a ruinous state and
dangerous to the Inhabitants.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septemr. 10, 1779.
Present Scollay, Price, Grenough, Frazier, Dorr, Preston.
Voted, that a Town Meeting be called next Tuesday being the
14'. Ins1, for the choice of a Representative &c. and that the In-
habitants be warned by a printed Notification.
Isaac Bird appointed a measurer of Wood by Land & Coal
Baskets — the Purchasers to pay for measuring 2/ by Load.
[229.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr.
13'. 1779. Present Mess8: Scollay, Fellows, Grenough, Frazier,
Price, Dorr.
Mr. Ballard attended, and the Selectmen agreed to allow him
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1779. 101
for the use of his Slaughter house a reasonable sum provided
Creatures are killed in it, for the benefit of the Inhabitants.
Agreed with Cap'. Conner to improve a Building belonging to
him as a Slaughter house, & to allow him a reasonable rent there-
for.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 18, 1779
Present Mess8 : Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Frazier, Price.
Agreed to visit Rainsfords Island on Wednesday next to sett
off from Wheelwrights Wharff 8. O Clock Morning.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 27, 1779.
Present, Mess : Dorr.
A number of Accounts were presented.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep*. 29, 1779
A.M. Present Mess8. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Fr.-izier.
A Letter was wrote to the Committee of the Town of Wey-
mouth by Order of the Town.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septenr". 29, 1779
P.M. Present Mess": Scollay, Frazier, Dorr, Price, Grenough,
Williams.
Mr. Hartley & Wife attended, and after hearing what they had
to offer against the charge brought before the Selectmen of their
having neglected their duty with respect to the care of the Hospi-
tal, and also as to Mr. Hartleys bad behavior —
Voted, that it is the sense of the Selectmen that he is unfit for
the care of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island, and therefore that
he be dismissed from that service.
Voted, that Mrs. Hartley be permitted to continue at the Hospi-
tal House for the present.
Mem0, there is in the upper loft of Faneuil Hall of the Towns
Sto-k. 13 Boxes containing 1300 Ib. of Lead Balls & .2 Boxes with
200 Ib. of Buck Shot.
(Entered in the Mem0 Book Oct° 11th 1782. Marginal note.)
[230.] The following Persons were chose Jurors for a Mari-
time Court. Viz'. Mess : Josiah Waters — William Foster, William
Shattuck, Grant Webster, Nathaniel Pierce, Hopestill Foster.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 1, 1779.
Present Mess" : Dorr, Price.
Agreed upon a return to be made on the Precept for choice of a
Representative in the room of Mr. Samuel Adams.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 2d, 1779
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Scollay, Grenough.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 4, 1779
Present Mess™. Fellows, Williams, Dorr, Grenough, Preston,
Price.
Mr. Paul Fanner was directed to receive into the Almshouse a
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poor Infant Child of one Abigail Burk a Stranger — at the charge
of the State — Order signed by Gustavus Fellows & Jonn. Will-
iams.
Voted, that Mr. Peirce have the care & management of the
Towns proportion of the Produce of the Lands at New Boston —
also
that he let the Keeper of the Almshouse have for the Overseers
of the Poor, for the use of the Almshouse, 150 bushels Potatoes
at 4^ Dollars p bush : and that he sell the remainder of the
Potatoes to the Inhabitants at the same rate, & the other part of
the produce at a reasonable rate & pay the whole of the Moneys
arising thereon to the Town Treasurer.
Cap'. Prince is desired to take care of the Post & Rails of said
Land.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 6, 1779
Present Mess8. Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Price.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 13, 1779
Present Mess™. Frazier, Dorr, Scollay, Austin, Preston, "Williams.
Mr. Joseph Stevens of Braintree applies to the Selectmen for
the care of Rainsfords Island — Cap'. Kerkwood applied to the
Selectmen thro: Mr. Austin, that he might have the Hospital.
[231.] Passed upon several Town Accounts.
Mr. Dorr & Frazier a Commee. to make enqury of Cap'. Hatch
with respect to the advancements made to the Continental
Soldiers sent by this Town.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 15, 1779
Present Mess" : Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Frazier.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warr4. for a Town Meet-
ing Tuesday next, 10 OClock Forenoon.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 21, 1779
Present Mess" : Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Frazier. Price.
Barth0. Trow applies for the hire of the Watch-House at West
Boston End, which has not been approved for some time past.
Voted, that he have the use of said House at forty Shillings p.
Month, to leave the same immediately upon the requirement of the
Selectmen.
Mr. Thomas Bayley appointed by the Selectmen a Measurer of
Wood & Bark brought into this Town by Land, agreable to a late
Act of this State and two Shillings p. Load is allowed for all
Wood so measured.
Orders were given as by Copy on file.
see below
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 21, 1779
Present Mess": Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Frazier. Price.
It was agreed by the Selectmen that the allowance to Mr. Bayley
for measuring Wood &c. be three Shillings p Load and the Town
Clerk -is to give a Certificate accordingly.
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Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 25, 1779.
Present Mess9. Dorr, Price.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem*. 1, 1779.
Present Mess" : Dorr, Grenough, Austin, Scollay, Price.
Dr. Welch informs that one Boston a Negro Servant to
has the Small Pox at Daniel Holsey a free Negro — Voted, that he
be removed to the Hospital at New Boston.
[232.] Mr. Frazier appointed to see the Drain at New Boston
put in proper repair —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 3, 1779.
Present Mess™ : Austin, Frazier, Grenough, Williams, Scollay.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for calling a
Town Meeting Wednesday next, 9 OClock Forenoon —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 10, 1779
Present Mess™. Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Preston, Frazier, Price.
Cap1. Robinson of Engine N. 3 — applies for the Premium for
bringing their Engines to work first on the fires which lately broke
out at Mr. Bouchons store Black Horse Lane & Cap1. Dobles House
back of the Church —
drawn for —
Voted that he have the Premium allowed by the Town.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 1C, 1779
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Grenough, Dorr, Fellows, Price, Frazier.
The Selectmen were informed by Mr. Abiah Hoi brook Usher of
the South Writing School in a Letter on file dated Novemr. 1, 1779,
that he had quitted the service of the Town for other business —
Mr. Nazro directed to require the attendance of the Fishermen
on Wednesday —
Complaint eutred with the Selectmen, that Persons from the
Hospital have been buried in an insufficient way at the South bury
ing Ground — whereupon
Mr. Nazro was directed to desire Dr. Warren the Physician who
has the care of the Hospital, to attend at the Selectraens Chamber
on Wednesday next —
Boston S<: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 17, 1779 —
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Grenough, Frazier, Williams.
Gave an Order to Col°. Hatch drawn in his favor on Treasurer
Jeffries for two lumd. & seventy pounds being the balance of Col°.
Hatchs' Account of Milage.
[233.] Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the
Almshouse to be supported at the State charge Mr. Robert Gar-
land Cranch a distracted Person, who is a Stranger & not an In-
habitant of any Town in this State, neither has he wherewithall to
support himself — Order signed by Mr. Dorr & Mr. Frazier —
Cap1. Laha applies for the care of the Hospital at Kainsfords
Island —
104 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 22d. 1779
Present Mess" : Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Fellows, Frazier, Will-
iams, Preston.
- Cap'. Robinson of Engine N. 3. applies for the Premium for
bringing said Engine to work first on the fire, which lately broke
out at Mr. Tilestons House North End — drawn for.
Voted, that he have the Premium allowed by the Town, being
£3-
drawn for —
The Selectmen have agreed with the following Persons to place
Boxes on the West part of the Dock for the keeping of Fish for
Sale ^- Viz1 —
Mess™. John Tilley - 1 Boxes — @ 4 Dollars p. Month
each Box
Jacob Parsons 1 d°.
Timothy Peace - 1 d°. 4 Dollars p. M°.
John Johonot - 1 d°. 4 d°. p. d°.
John Jenkins - 1 d°. 4 p d°.
Joseph Hemmingway 1 d°. 4 p. d°.
It also Agreed, that the Fishermen who hired Boxes the last
Year, shall lay down the Platform which they removed contrary to
Agreement, the next Spring ; the present season not permitting
it —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novemr. 24, 1779
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Grenough, Williams.
The Agreement made with Mr. Barth0. Trow for the hire of
the Watch House at New Boston, is set aside the Selectmen not
having a right to improve the same for any other purpose than
that of a Watch-house —
The Town Clerk is directed to give Certificates to each of the
Collectors of Taxes that the)7 have qualified themselves to receive
the Tax Books —
[234.] Agreeable to General Hancocks request he is per-
mitted to have the use of four of the Town Lamps upon the con-
dition proposed in his Billet of this Day on file —
(Entered in the Mem0 Book May 17-81. Marginal note.)
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novr. 26, 1779
Present, Messrs : Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Frazier, Price.
Certificates were given in to the Committee of the General
Court that the bounty of Thirty pounds was paid to the Men
raised for Rhode Island pursuant to a Resolve of Court passed
June 8, 1779 and of the number of Men raised for the Continen-
tal Army for nine months for which a bounty was to be allowed
the Town of £120 — for each Man —
Boston Ss: At a meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 29, 1779
Present Mess": Dorr, Grenough, Scollay, Price, Preston, Frazier.
The Town Clerk is directed to allow the Watchmen double their
present allowance bieng 40. 10/ for the Constable and £27 — p
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1779. 105
Month for the Watchmen — on account of the rise of the Neces-
saries of Life.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 1, 1779
Present Mess: Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Preston, Frazier, Price.
Cap'^ Obediah Curtis of Engine N. 8 applies for the Premium
allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to work first at the
Fire which lately broke out at the Widow Sears House South End
— drawn for in Novemr. draft.
Cap1. Richard Hunnewell of Engine N. 9. for the Premium at a
Fire at Mr. Hincklys Shop South end. drawn for in
Novemr. draft
Cap1. Joab Hunt of Engine N. 2. for the premium at the late
Fire at a House of Dr. Mathers North end — drawn for in
Novr. draft
Voted, that the foregoing Premium be drawn for in the Novem-
ber draft.
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
to be held the 7 Inst1. — Viz' —
Mess" : Josiah Waters
Alexander Edwards
Barth0. Kneeland
Benjamin Waldo
William Brick
Joseph Kettle
[235.] Mr. Scollay appointed by the Selectmen to settle any
Accounts with Mr. Hartley relative to Hospital at Raiusfords
Island —
Cap1. Sam1. Laha, appointed at a late Meeting to the care of the
State Hospital at Rainsfords Island.
The Town Clerk is directed to draw for Mr. Matthew Nazro.
from this time at the rate of £117" 10/ p Quaiter — on accouut
of the present rise of the necessaries of Life.
The Town Clerk is directed to draw for Mr. Pierce on account
of the rise of provis, at the rate of £50 - p. Quarter from this
time
William Baker appointed Constable of the Watch at the South
End and the Town Clerk is directed to give him Orders accordingly.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decer. 7, 1779
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Frazier, Fellows.
Information given that several Persons at New Boston were
broke out with the Small Pox — Orders vere given Mr. Nazro to
remove them to the Hospital at that part of the Town — four
Persons namely John Webber, Mary Jeffries, Hannah Porter &
a Child of Mary Cades.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decer. 8, 1779
Present Mess'. Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Williams.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, DecenV. 15, 1779
Present Mess' : Preston, Williams.
106 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decr. 22d. 1779
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Fellows, Preston, Frazier.
Mr. Farmer to be desired to attend with his Books at the
Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday in order to examine Dr.
3 ted mans State Accounts.
[236.] Cap*. Hunnewell of Engine N. 9. applies for the
Premium allowed for playing first with his Engine on the Fire
which lately broke out at Majr. Cunninghams House South End.
drawn for
Voted, that he have a draft for the same.
Mr. Scollay received of Treasurer Jeffries & State Treasurer
Fifty-three Pounds 6/ 6d. Interest money on Brookers Donation,
to be distributed among poor Widows &c.
Of which he took . . . . £5. 6. 6 - & distributed as
follows Viz'. —
To Mrs. Baker £1 . . 4 -
M™. Usher - - - - 1 . . 4 -
M™. Richards - - 1 . . 4 -
Mrl. Bennet 1 . . 16 -
£. 5 . . 8
Mr. Dorr received — £6 — & gave
To Widow Parkman - £3.3-
Hannah Whittle - 2.12-
Q _
£6-
Deacon Preston received & distributed £6 —
To Widow Allen £ 3
Widow Welch .... 3
6-
Mr. Frazier received .... £6 & gave
To Widow Deshon £3 -
To Mr. Morefield . . . 3 _
Cap*. Fellows received — £6 & gave
To the Widow Scott - .... 6 -
Mr. Austin recd. — £6 & gave
To M". Oliver - £3 -
M". Chamberlain - -- 3 -
6-
Mr. Williams recd. £6 - who gave
to Widow Wakefield - - - - - 6 -
Mr. Price recd. £6 - who gave to
Widow Low - £3 -
Widow Wendell of 8°. part of y*. Town 3 -
6-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 107
Deacon Grenongh recd. — £6 who gave to
Widow Wakefield - £3
Widow Lee ----- 3
£6
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decernr. 27. 1779
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Dorr, Williams, Preston, Grenougli,
Frazier.
[237.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decer.
27. 1779 Present Mess: Preston, Dorr, Frazier, Grenough,
Scollny, —
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 28. 1779
Present Mess" : Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Williams, Grenough.
Matthew James admitted a Watchman in the North Watch,
in the room of Ebenezer Cox —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec'. 29. 1779
Present Mess : Dorr, Preston, Scollay, Williams
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jauy. 5. 1780 —
Present Mess : Fellows, Dorr, Grenough, Preston, Williams,
Frazier.
Passed upon. Dr. N. W. Appletons Account of Supplies for the
State Hospital at West Boston amounting to Five hundred &
thirty three pounds 7/ and gave a Certificate of the same —
Passed upon. Dr. John Stedmans State Account amounting to
£1802 . . 16/ beginning May 6. 1779 continued to November 6.
following —
Gave Mr. Geyer a Certificate of the good behavior of 28 Ger-
mans a List of which is on file — & another to Col". Hitchburne
relative to Jn° Lear.
Mr. Humhleton is directed to make the most of the Town's
Bull, represented by him as insufficient for the service of the
Town, and to account with the Selectmen for the neet proceeds
thereof —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan'. 12. 1780
Present Mess : Dorr, Williams, Grenough, Preston, Scollay,
Frazier, Price.
Passed upon Paul Farmers two Accounts amounting to £11993 :
9 - 1 . & £119 - 11 - 8 . as p Copies on file —
Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshause was directed [238.] to
receive into the Almshouse to be supported at the charge of this
State one Isabella Daws a stranger in very Suffering Circum-
stances, Order signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Prebton Selectmen —
& Samuel Whitwell an Overseer —
108 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Also one M°Intosh not an Inhabitant of this Town, who
is in suffering circumstances — Order signed by Mr. Scollay &
Mr. Preston, Selectmen & by Mr. Whitwell an Overseer —
Cap1. Elias Robinson of Engine N. 3. applies to the Selectmen
or the premium allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to
work first at the Fire which lately broke out at Col°. Hancocks
Wharff in a Store — drawn for
Voted, that he have a draught for the same —
It is Agreed by the Selectmen that the Towns Rents shall be
as follows from 6. January Ins*.
Mr. Boyces Store - - £450
James Cazneaus Store - - 341. 6.8-
Samuel Brecks Store - .... H83. 6.8-
Samuel Jepsons Shop - 80.
Elisha Adlingtons d°. - - 66.13.4-
Spencer Walker - - 66.13.4-
Thomas Moulins House - - 160.
George Roulston d°. - 160.--
Cap*. Simians - - - Store £— 666-13-4
Deer Island - - - from 25 March 1780— 1000
Hay Market say Engine
Laud on West side the Neck & )
on the East side ****•
Stalls in Faneuil Hall Market 25 for one see Filey. 10.
North Battery Wharff, from the 14 of April next - 240
Land at S°. End formerly improved by Mc.Fadden -
Stands in the Market Square 9/ p day - - see Feb^.
The Oyster Vessels to pay in the same proportion
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 19. 1780
Present Merss" : Scollay, Austin, Preston, Dorr, Frazier, Price,
Grenough.
Mr. Smith approved of by the Selectmen as an Usher to
the South Grammar School —
It is Agreed that Deacon Simkins shall pay as Rent for Hub-
bards Store occupied by him at the rate of £200 — p Annum
ending the 0th. Inst'. at which time the new rent mentioned [£39.]
above, viz'. — £ 666.13.4. p Annum commences —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 26. 1780
Present Moss™. Fellows, Dorr, Williams, Preston, Grenough,
Frazier, Price.
Ordered, that a Town Meeting be called on Tuesday next 10.
O Clock Forenoon, in order to consider what Moneys are necessary
to be raised to defrey the necessary charges & Expences of the
Town —
Agreed that the Old South Bell be rung at 1 O Clock & nine
O Clock and that the Old Brick Building Bell cease —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 31st. 1780
Present Mess™. Dorr, Scollay, Fellows, Williams, Price.
Passed upon Accounts —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 109
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Fet/. 1. 1780.
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr. Williams, Frazier, Grenough,
Price
Ordered that a Warrant be issued for calling a new Town Meet-
ing on Thursday next 3 O Clock for the purposes mentioned in
the late Warrant, & that the Constables Warn the Inhabitants
without printed Notifications —
Boston Ss: At a Mooting of the Selectmen Feb7. 2d. 1780 —
Present Messr" : Dorr, Preston. Grenough, Frazier, Price, Scollay.
It is Agreed with the Bell Ringers that they are to receive £36
— p Annum for ringing three Bells the Year makes £108 —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 4. 1780 —
Present Mess™ : Frazier, Dorr, Grenough, Price, Preston.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 10. 1780 —
Present Mess™ : Frazier, Dorr, Williams, Grenough, Price, Scollay,
Frazier.
[240.] Dr. Appleton who attends the Hospital at West
Boston as Physician to the Sick attended, & Reports that the
Hospital is now clear of the Small Pox —
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse to
be supported at the charge of this State one Catharine Croswell',
a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in this State, who is
inferm & has not wherewithall to support herself — Order signed
by two of the Selectmen viz'. Mr. Scollay & Mr. Williams. —
Mr. Uran of Engine N — 4 — applies for the Premium allowed by
the Town to his Company for bringing their Engine to work first
upon the Fire which lately broke out at the Goal drawn for
Voted that he have a draft for £3 — bieug the Premium allowed
by the Town ; next Draft Day
It is ordered by the Selectmen, that the Rent of the Stalls in
Faneuil Hall Market be as follows from the 3d. of Feby. — Viz1. —
N. 1 £ 8 - - - p m°.
2 7 - - - p d°.
3 8 - - - p d°.
4 8 - - - p d°.
5 8 - - - p d°.
6 8 - - - p d°.
7 12 "10-p d°.
8 12 "10-p m°.
9 12" 10-p d°.
10 12 - - - p d°.
11 12 "10-p d°.
12 12-- 10-p d°.
13 12 p d°.
14 12 "10-p d°.
15 12 "10-p d°.
16 12-' 10-p d°.
17 8---pd°.
18 8 - - - p d°.
110 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
19 £ 8 p d°.
20 8 p d°.
21 7 - - - p d°.
22 8 - - - p d°.
[241.] Mr. Dorr appointed a Committee to make enquiry of
the Board of War, relative to the Towns proportion of Steel,
granted by the General Court to the several Towns in this
State —
Mr. Richard Green appointed Constable of the Town Watch, at
West Boston which is to consist of five Men including the Con-
stable Mr. Chairman & Mr. Frazier a Committee to fill up
said Watch —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 11.1 780 —
Present Mess" : Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Williams, Grenough.
Mad a conference with the Committee who were appointed by
the Town for procuring Clothing for the Armys and with Mr. Kel-
lock the Agent
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 12, 1780 —
Present Mess" : Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Frazier, Williams.
Mr. Scollay & Williams appointed to confer with some Members
of Council relative to Clothing —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 16. 1780.
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Preston, Price, Frazier, Scollay, Williams.
A Certificate was signed by the Chairman of the Selectmen that
Cnffee Townsend, was the sole property of Isaac Townsend —
The Committee appointed to enquire of the Board of War rela-
tive to the Towns proportion of Steel Report — Viz4. That there
is 1012 — of French Steel, belonging to this Town — that the
original price was (>/ p Ib. but, that they will not sell it now at that
rate — that they cannot at present determine the price as they
cannot make a Board —
Mr. DOIT appointed to settle with Mr. Newman relative to ring-
ing the North Church Bell — & taking care of the Clock.
Mr. Isaac Pierce has delivered by Order of the Selectmen four
hundred & seven pair of Shoes and four hundred & seven pair of
Hose, unto Mr. Lemuel Kolbeck, ag'. for Suffolk as the Towns
proportion of the Quota ordered by the Gen1. Court as p Receit
on tile —
[24:2. ,] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Fel/. 19,
1780 — Present Mess": Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Frazier, Price.
An Order on Town Treasurer was drawn by Order of the
Selectmen in favor of John Rowe Esqr. for £3313.4 bieng in full
407 pr Stockings purchased as the Towns proportion, for supply
of the Continental Army —
A Memorial was drawn up and passed to be sejit the Council of
this State, relative to the foregoing Supplies &c —
An Order was also given Gabriel Johonnot on the Town Treasury
for £3433. 10/ being in full for 327 pair Mens Shoes at 210 / p p*.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. Ill
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 23. 17"80
Present Mess": Dorr, Greenough, Frazier, Preston, Price.
Mr. Isaac Pierce appointed to the care of the Bills & Summery
& any loose Articles left at the South School House by the late
Fire —
Mr. Samuel Holbrook Master of the South Writing School lately
consumed by Fire, was desired to attend and being enquired of
respecting the probable course of the Fire, he was not able to
give it, — but informed the Selectmen that there been but little
Fire that afternoon, and that he left the School the last of any
one, and his Son had looked thro, the Windows about 9. OClock,
having smelt fire.
Application was made to the Selectmen by several of the In-
habitants that a Master might be provided for the North Gram-
mar School in the room of Mr. Bentley who leaves the School
next Satturday —
Mr. Frazier & Mr. Dorr, a Committee to apply to the Overseers
of the Poor, for the use of the Workhouse Hall for Mr. Hoi-
brooks Scholars —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 23. 1 780 —
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Preston, Williams, Grenough, Frazier,
Price, Scollay.
[243.] Mr. Vandiel — Mr. Thaxter of Hingham & Mr. Smith
Usher of the South Grammar School — apply to the Selectmen
for the appointment of Master to the North Grammar School in
the room of Mr. Bentley, who has left it — Mr. Croswell to be
either Master of the North or Usher of the South —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 29. 1780 —
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Williams, Grenough, Dorr, Preston,
Frazier, Price.
The Selectmen with the Justices & Overseers met and agreed
upon a Visitation of the Town to be had Wednesday the I8, of
March next —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 1. 1780 —
Present Mess": Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Frazier, Preston,
Price.
Mr. Nazro to be directed to require the attendance of those
Persons who have taken Stuff from the late Fire, to be at the
Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday ; them only to attend who
refuse to deliver up what they have taken.
Mr. Sutton is also to be desired to attend next Wednesday —
Mr. Holbrook Master of the South Writing School has sent a
Letter of resignation as Master on account of his health —
Voted, that a Warrant be issued for a Town Meeting next
Wednesday.
Mr. Coopers Acco*. to be considered next Wednesday.
Voted, that Mr. Edes have the printing of the Notifications —
Mr. Dorr Preston & Frazier a Commee : to enquire into the
expediency of having the Labretory for a Writing School —
112 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 6, 1780 —
Present Mess": Scolla}-, Dorr, Frazier., Grenough.
Mr. Nazro was directed to see the Pulpit covered with Black
where the Oration is to be pronounced.
[244.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 6,
1780 — Present Mess": Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Grenough,
Frazier, Price.
The Selectmen having received the Moneys Collected for Mr.
Monks found the same to be Three hundred twenty-nine Pounds
8/1 — Received further £3" 6.
Mr. Dorr & Mr. Grenough, appointed to see Mr. Monk and
consider what Sum it is necessary to furnish him with for the
present.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 4. 1780
Present Dorr, Frazier, Williams, Scollay, Price, Grenough.
Information was given the Selectmen by Isaac Soames Master
of the Brigg8. Favorite — That he sayled from Martineque about
a Month since, and in four Days after he left that place one of his
Hands broke out with the Small Pox, that he arrived at Cape Ann
& remained there a Week — that no one on board was liable to
the Distemper and that the sick Person has been well twelve
Days & had been washed & cleansed sufficiently together with
the Vessel — That the Vessel was loaded with Molasses Cotton
&c. 8 or 10 Bags of which were Stored in Cap'. Hopkins Store
Long Wharff — whereupon it was ordered that the said Cotton be
immediately carried back to the Vessel she laying at Anchor some
distance from the Town, there to be smoked with Brimstone
together with ye Vessel & Mr. Nazro was directed to see the whole
performed at the charge of the Owners.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 6. 1780
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Dorr.
Liberty was given to Cap'. Somes to unload his Vessel having
been sufficiently cleansed — and the Person who had been visited
to return home.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 8. 1780
Present Mess™ : Scollay. Dorr, Williams, Grenough, Preston,
Frazier, Price.
Richard Hunnewell applies for the Premium allowed for bringing
their Engine to work first at the Fires which [245.] lately broke
out at the South Writing School & the Sign of the Lamb.
Ordered, that he have a draught for £6.
drawn for —
The Comm86. appointed to view the Labratory relative to occupy-
ing it for a School Report — Viz'. — That Col°. Burbeck has the
care of it at present for the use of the State — that he came in
possession of it under Col°. Crafts — that the Land on which it
is built belongs to the Town, Major Paddock building on it first
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 113
— That it will answer for a School, tho not without a very great
expense to the Town in fitting it up in a proper manner.
Mess* : Grenough & Dorr appointed a Committee to visit
Christ0. Monk, the Person who was wounded on the 5'. of March
1770. Report — That he is in indigent Circumstances, and in a.
very weak condition, and that they have given him the Sum of
£30-9- bieng part of the Money collected 6'. of March Ins1, for his
use, & further that they have directed M™. Monk who has the care
of him to apply as she wants to any of the Selectmen or to M*.
Scollay — who has the Money Collected as on the other side,
lodged in his hands — see the 20th. of February 1783,
Mr. Smith Usher of the South Grammar School, appointed by
the Selectmen Master of the North Grammar School in the room
of Mr. Bentley who has resigned — and Satturday next 10 O'Clock
Forenoon he is to be inducted into the School — he having en-
gaged to continue at said School at least for a twelve month —
Ordered that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting March 13. 9. O'Clock Forenoon.
Voted, that Mr. Gill have the printing Notefication for the Town
Meeting —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Frazier a Comme. to ask Dr. Cooper to
pray-
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 9. 1780
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Grenough, Scollay, Preston, Williams,
Price.
Passed upon two Acco4. of Paul Farmer am1, to £8899. 13 . 6 &
£51. 13 .4 — as p. Copies on file
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 11. 1780 —
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Dorr, Greenough, Price, Frazier,
Williams.
[246.] The Selectmen met and proceeded to the North
Grammar School, where Mr. Smith was inducted as Master
thereof in the room of Mr. Bentley who has resigned —
see over ye. other side
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 22d.
Present Mess™ : Fellows, Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Frazier,
Scollay.
Mr. Nazro directed to take care of the Iron work saved from
the late School house
The Selectmen having received a Warrant from the Honbl.
Judge of Probate for the County of Suffolk to enquire into the
circumstances of Elizabeth Gillman, of this Widow — Examination
& enquiry was made accordingly — and the following return made
on said Warrant — Viz1.
Pursuant to the within Warrant we the Subscribers have made
examination & enquiry into the Circumstances of the within
named Elizabeth Gilman and find her to be a Person non compas
& incapable to take care of her self or her Interest —
To The Honbl. Thomas Cushing Esq. :
The Selectmen grant liberty to Triscot to go into an old
114 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Watch House at the South part of the Town unoccupied he being
advanced in Years, and likely to become a Town charge unless he
can have a Building lo live in —
Mr. Hubbard appointed to apply to the Board of Warr to en-
quire the price of their Steel &c. —
Mr. Lambert appointed to take care of the Towns Wharff at
the North End, acquaints the Selectmen, that he has been greatly
abused by one Mc. Clinch, for preventing his carrying off some
Timber he had taken from the Wharff —
Mr. Dorr & Cap4. Mackay & Mr. Frazier appointed to enquire
into this matter, and to prosecute the offender for a trespass if
they Judge proper
Young Mr. Croswell attended, and was informed that an Usher
was wanted immediately for the South Grammar School and he
was allowed till next Wednesday to consider whether engage on
tryal —
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse
[247.] to be supported at the charge of this State one Alexan-
der Hambelton, a Stranger and not an Inhabitant of any Town in
this State, niether has he wherewithall to support himself — Order
signed by two of the Selectmen — Viz' — Mr. Scollay & Mr.
Mackay signed the Order dated the 5'. of March Ins*.
Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse was directed to re-
ceive into the Almshouse to be supported at the charge of this
State, one Mary Linty a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any
Town in this State and is in a suffering condition — the Order
dated the 17 of March & signed by two of the Selectmen Viz'. Mr.
Scollay & Cap'. Mackay —
Mr. Price appointed to apply to the Board of Warr for the Cord-
age wanted, for the Boat belonging to the State Hospital at Rains-
fords Island —
The Selectmen have agreed with Mr. Andrew Tukesbury, for
the hire of Deer Island the present Year at the rate of £1000 —
p. Annum to be paid in half Year payments — And the Town
Clerk is directed to draw out Leases for the same upon the terms
of the last Years Lease —
Mr. Benjamin Smith Fisherman applies to the Selectmen for the
liberty to place a Box at the West part of the Dock for the keep-
ing of Fish for Sale —
Liberty was granted for his placing a Box on the Square for the
present —
Mr. Nazro. was directed, to desire Mr. Hamblin the Hayward,
to attend the Selectmen at their Chamber next Wednesday —
[248.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 14.
1 780 Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hub-
bard.
Information given that a young Man of Mr. Wing the Boat
builder taken with the Small Pox. he was sent to the Hospital
Wing to pay the Doctor & all other charges.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 15. 1780
Present Mess". Dorr, Fellows, Mackay, Scollay, Price, Hubbard.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 115
Passed upon D*. Charles Jarvis State Account amounting as p.
Acco'. Copy to be on file to £2581" 15 —
Certificate was given and lodged in the Secretarys Office that the
bounty of Thirty Pounds was paid to Sixty six Non Commissioned
Officers & Privates raised to join the Army under the Command
of General Washington for three Months, agreable to a Resolve
of the General Court passed October 1779 —
The Assessors have Reported that the Books are ready for the
Collectors —
Mr. Hunt & young Mr. Croswell are to be desired to meet at the
Selectmens Chamber Wednesday next 3. OClock. Afternoon. —
Voted, that the Watchmen be drawn for next mouth, at the rate
of £37-10/. & the Constable of the Watch at the rate of £56"
5 — p. Month —
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Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 24, 1780. —
Present Mess™ : Mackay, Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Scollay.
Voted, that Mr. Jonathan Mason Junr. have five Yards of Cloth
it being the custom to allow the same as a compliment for deliver-
ing an Oration —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 27,1780.
Present Messrs : Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Fellows, Scollay, Price.
Mr. Torrey proposes, William Porter & Philip Freeman Junr.
Shop keepers — as bis Bondsmen for Collecting Rates &°. who
was approved by the Selectmen —
[249.] Mr. Benjamin Sumner a Collector Taxes for the Year
ensuing proposes, Jonathan Stoddard Gentleman, & John Coolidge
Gentleman for his Bondsmen — who were approved of by the Se-
lectmen —
Mr. Thompson proposes Col°. Josiah Waters Esq. & Josiah
Waters Junr. Esq. as his Bondsmen — who were approved of.
Francis Shaw Esq. a Collector of Taxes for the Year ensuing
proposes Edward Proctor Esq. Sam. Parkman Merch'. for his
Bondsmen — who were approved of by the Selectmen —
Mr. Hubbard appointed to apply to the Board of War to enquire
the price that would be put on the Towns proportion of Steel Re-
ported, that the price of the Steel would be seven Dollars —
Information given the Selectmen that one Covel of Cape Cod
lodging at one Stuarts, had the Small Pox upon him — he was im-
mediately sent to the Hospital at new Boston on the State Account
— to be under the care of Dr. Appleton.
Mr. Mc. Clinch appeared and acknowledged his offence, and
upon consideration of his necessitous Circumstances he was dis-
missed, proraissing better behaviour for the future.
Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse was directed to re-
ceive into the Almshouse to be supported at the charge of the
State one Rebecca Miller a poor Stranger and not an Inhabitant of
any Town in this State — Order signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price
Mr. Scollay by Order of the Board signed a Certificate that
Priscilla Willson was the Widow & Heir at Law of John Willson
deceased, who was in the Continental service —
116 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The Clerk was directed to deliver Certificates to the several
Collectors who have executed their Bonds that there was nothing
to prevent their receiving the Tax Books of the Assessors —
|_25O.] Agreed with Cap1. Fellows for the Rent of the Land
on each side the Neck, the present Year Bull Pasture included.
Two hundred Pounds —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 29, 1780 —
Present Mess". Dorr, Scollay, Frazier, Hubbard, Fellows, Mackay,
Price.
Mr. William Croswell attended, and was appointed by the
selectmen Usher of the South Grammar School for four .months
from his entring upon the business —
Mr. Edmunds & Mr. Cade who have the care of the North
Burying Ground informs the Selectmen, that the Corps of a Per-
son who died of a stab received some time since had been taken
out of his Grave by a Person or Persons unknown —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 6. 1780 —
Present Mess". Dorr, Frazier Scollay, Hubbard.
Mr. Dorr & Cap'. Mackay, Reports that a Child of Mr. Browns
in Salutation Alley North End is broke out with the Small Pox,
which being in a remote place & but two or three Persons in the
Vicinity liable to the Distemper, gave orders that a Fence should
be put up to go across the Alley, & a Flag hung out agreable to
Law — that a young Woman by the Name of Richardson is also
taken with the Distemper in Charter Street & as it is a publick
Street & many near her liable to the Distemper they have given
directions to have her removed to the Hospital —
Mr. Dorr appointed a Commee. to see that Mr. Wallace the
Clerk of the Market strictly adhere to his Instructions —
•^ Mr. Sloan Master of Engine N. 10 applies for the Premium
allowed for playing first with their Engine at the Fires which
lately, broke at Mr. Wimbles in Middlestreet, at Mr. Ballards in
Cross Street & Mr. Pulcifer in Middlestreet —
Voted, that he have a draft for £9 — the premium for the
3 fires — drawn for —
The Chairman & Mr. Price a Committee to confer & Agree wiih
the Houble. Mr. White of Brookline, or any other Person in order
to obtain Bulls which they shall Judge sufficient to answer the
expectation of the Inhabitants who keep Cows in this To»n —
[251.] An Order signed by the Chairman, on the Keeper of
the Almshouse to deliver Mercy Burrel the Goods belonging to
her deceased Sister who was sent there on the State Account said
Goods being left by her in the Almshouse —
Mr. Fellows, Hubbard & Frazier a Committee to confer with
Mr. Holbrook relative to the hire of a Room as a School agreable
to a late Vote of the Town —
Mr. Hubbard appointed to settle Mr. Pierces Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 12. 1780
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Price, Fellows, Habbard,
Frazier.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 117
Applification having been made the Selectmen that ye. Ground
adjoining Mr. Simians the Gold Smith near the Draw Bridge upon
which Cap'. Newell is erecting a Building, May be viewed, it
being apprehended, that there is an incroachment on the Street —
whereupon, it was Agreed by the Selectmen, that said Ground
shall be view'd — and Mr. Dorr and Cap1. Mackay are a Commit-
tee for that purpose —
T. Brook Woodward, having made application for liberty to set
a Box on the Market Square for the selling of Fish, — he was
permitted to sell Fish 'on the Square, provided the Garbage &c.
was removed, but they could not for the present allow of a Box
being placed on the Square —
Cap'. Fellows & Mr. Hubbard, appointed to confer with Mrs.
Holbrook about hiring a Room in their Mouse, Reported that Mr.
Holbrook was out of Town & they were of opinion that said Room
would not accommodate the Schoolars of the South part of the
Town, without very great expence —
Voted that the following Advertizement be sent to Mr. Willis's
Paper —
The Publick are hereby informed that not withstanding Reports
circulated to the contrary, the Small Pox is only in one House in
this Town, except the Hospital at West Boston, which House is
situated at the Corner of Temple Street not far from said Hospital,'
where a Flag is hung out as a signal of Infection —
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
It is Agreed by the Selectmen, that Wards N. 1. 2. 3.
4. -5. shall be more immediately under the care of Mr. Dorr & Cap'.
Mackay — N°. 6 with the Hospital at Rainsfords Island under
Mr. Scollays — N. 7 with the Hospital at West Boston, under Mr.
Fraziers N. 8— under Mr. Hubbard — N. 9. & 10 under AT.
Prices — N°. 11. 12 — under Cap'. Fellows; — for 'the purposes
mentioned in the Minutes of March 17, 1779 —
Mr. Scollay, Price & Hubbard, went to view the Building erect-
ing by Cap'. Newell, instead of Mr. Dorr & Cap'. Mackay —
Mr. Sam1. Phillips Savage owner of the above Land on wch. the
above mentioned Building stands agrees to remove said Building
back from the Street one foot, Mr. Savage at the same time re-
questing that an Pantry might be made thereof so as that his right
to the Land adjoining on the Street might not be understood to be
Released —
Mr. Scollay Mr. Hubbard & Mr. Fraser appointed a Committee
to bring to a final Determination the Action bro't by the Town
against Tho". Hudson —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 19. 1780
Present Mess" : Dorr, Frazier, Scollay, Price, Mackay.
Mr. Dorr & Mackay appointed again a Committee the 12th.
Inst'. to view the Building Erecting by Cap*. Newell in Ann Street —
they Report that they agreed with him, that he should remove the
said Building 15 Inches from the said Street, or otherwise cut off
118 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
so much at the Northerly end — but the said Newell afterwards
receded so far from the Agreement as to cut off but 8 Inches —
• Mr. Dorr & Cap'. Mackay appointed to order suitable repairs to
the Eugiue at North Square Cap'. Bentley —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 24. 1780 —
Present Mess": Dorr, Scollay, Fellows, Frazier, Mackay,
Hubbard.
[253.] The Town Clerk was directed to publish an Adver-
tizement that two Bulls were wanted for Boston Common —
Sam1. Brown admitted a Watchman in the room of Matthew
Jones —
Mr. Frazier & Mr. Hubbard a Commee : to confer with M". Hoi-
brook, Reported, that she could not accommodate the Town with
a House for a School —
The Selectmen agreed to make enquiry relative to ye. Labratory
for a School, on Thursday next —
The Town Clerk was directed to issue a Warr'. for Town Meet-
ing Tuesday next 10. O Clock Forenoon — agreable to the Re-
solves of Congress relative to a form of Government —
Messrs : Fleets to have the printing of the Notifications —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 25. 1780
Present Mess": Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard.
The Town Clerk was directed to alter the Notification for a
Town Meeting so that it shall stand, — to meet at Faneuil [Hall]
on Wednesday the 3d. Day of May next. 10 O Clock Fore-noon a
former Vote notwithstanding —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 1. 1780 —
Present Mess". Scollay.
Enoch Taylor from Cape Cod taken with the Small Pox was
sent to the Hospital at New Boston —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 3d. 1 780
Present Mess" : Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Hubbard.
Mr. Sherman upon application had leave to open a Drain from
his House into North Street, he making good the Ground & Pave-
ment to the satisfaction of the Selectmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 10. 1780 —
Present Scollay, Frazier, Price, Hubbard.
Voted, to have an Advertizem'. relative to Small Pox
[254.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 11-
1780 — Present Mess15 : Scollay, Frazier, Dorr, Hubbard, Mackay.
The Town Clerk is directed to issue a Warr'. for a Town Meet-
ing for choice of Representatives 16'. May —
Mr. Dorr & Cap'. Mackay a Comme. to wait upon Mr. Lothrop
and desire him to open the Meeting with Prayer —
Mr. Willis had the printing the Notifications.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 119
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 14. 1780 —
Present Mess. Scollay, Frazier.
Information bieng given that the Child of Mr. Bickers who had
the Small Pox was dead — the Town Clerk was directed to write
& publish an Advertizement —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 16. 1780
Present Mess" : Fellows, Dorr, Price, Hubbard.
Upon application made by Mr. Gorham of Charlestown the
Jury Boxes were lent the managers of Charlestown Lottery in order
to draw the Tickets.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 17. 1780
Present Mess™. Fellows, Dorr, Hubbard,
The Town Clerk directed to send an Advertizement relative to
the Small Pox — the Town being now clear of it — saving the
Hospital at New Boston —
Cap1. Hunt of Engine N°. 2 proposes "William Dorricut as a
suitable Person, for his Engine Company who was accordingly
approved of by the Selectmen in the room of Thomas Atkins —
Abraham Adams applies for leave to open a Drain from his
House in Newbury Street to the Common Shore — Liberty
granted provided, the Pavement is relaid & the Ground made
good to the satisfaction of the Selectmen —
[255.] John Smith applies for a Stall in Faneuil Hall lately
occupied by Mr. Jeremiah Parker deceased, Voted, that his request
be granted —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 22d. 1780
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Frazier, Price, Hubbard.
Passed upon Dr. Jarvis's State Account amounting to £ — as
p. copy thereof on file
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 23d. 1780 —
Present Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Hubbard.
A Certificate was given by the Selectmen that Frances Lepping-
ton is the Widow of Joshua Leppington who went from this Town
as a Soldier in Cap1. Wales Company of Col°. Mnrshalls Regiment
& is lawful Heir to the said Leppington deceased —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 24. 1780 —
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Price.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 28. 1780 —
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Frazier, Price, Hubbard.
Information being given that a young Lady in a House in Sud-
bury Street near Deacon Storers, was broke out with the Small
Pox — she was prevailed upon to consent to her bieng removed to
the Hospital at West Boston —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 29. 1780 —
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Fellows, Scollay, Frazier.
120 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mary Atkins a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in
this State, bieng in a suffering state was sent to the Almshouse to
be supported at the charge of the State May 24 — Order on Mr.
Farmer signed by Mr. Dorr & Mr Hubbard
Upon application made therefor, Liberty was granted to the
Council to make use of Faneuil Hall on the Election Day —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 18. 1780 —
Present — Scollay, Price.
[256.] A Memorial was handed in to the Council of this
State representing the State of the Hospital at West Boston with
respect to Beds Bedding &c. & praying for a supply —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 1. A.M.
Present Mess": Scollay, Frazier, Price, Hubbard.
Information given the Selectmen that a Cartel from N York,
who left that City last Thursday, having 272 Prisoners, G of
whom had died on the Passage with the Small Pox, had been
brought too by the Cartel —
Orders were therefore given to Cap'. Samuel Laha Keeper of the
Hospital at Raiusfords Island to receive the Infected Persons on
shore & smoke & cleanse them & their Clothing, together with the
Vessel ; and that no Person be suffered to take anything from the
Ship or to let any one go or come from the Vessel without per-
mission —
Orders were also given the Commander of the Cartel to proceed
immediately for Kainsford Island, & there to follow the directions
of Cap'. Laha who has the care of the State Hospital —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 1. 1780. P.M.
Present Mess" : Dorr.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 6. 1780 —
Present Mess": Dorr, Scollay, Frazier, Price, Hubbard.
Dorathy Wheeler & her Child was sent to the Almshouse June
3d. Ins', to be supported as a State Poor. Order signed by Mr.
Dorr & Cap'. Mack ay.
The following Orders were given the Keeper of the Hospital at
Rainsf ords Island — Viz'. —
Boston June G, 1780 —
Cap'. Samuel Laha
You having represented to us that a number of the Prisoners
who came in the Cartel from New York may now leave the Island
with Safety [257.] Our Orders are that you permit such only to
leave the Hospital as Doctor Foster & Dr. Warren do Certify under
their hands that they have had the Small Pox, and are free from
Infection & are in such a situation as leads them to apprehend,
they may come up to the Continental Hospital in this Town by
Water without danger of communicating the Small Pox or any
malignant Fever to the Inhabitants, which Persons with every-
thing they bring with them you are to see well smoked & cleansed
before they leave the Island —
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 121
A Representation was made the General Court of the present
state of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island and a plan & estimate
of the necessary Repairs was at the same time laid before them —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June. 7. 1780
Present Mess" : Dorre, Fellows, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
The Selectmen regulated the Jury Boxes bieng a Committee
appointed by the Town at a late Meeting, for that purpose —
Passed upon Paul Farmers State Accounts amounting as p.
Copy on file to £23600"2"0 — & £102 '8 '1 —
Passed upon Dr. Charles Jarvis State Account for attending
one Mitchel a Stranger, which was passed upon before, but the
Account having been mislaid at the Council is now passed upon
again & with some additions amounts to £1324 — as p Copy to be
left by ye Doctor & placed on the files — on file.
Voted that a Warrant be issued by the Town Clerk for calling
a Town Meeting June 7, 1780 — 3. O.Clock P.M.
Voted, that the Constables be directed to "Warn the Inhabitants
without Notifications.
[258.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June
9, 1780 Present Mess™. Fellows, Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard —
Mr. Thomas Bayley a Measurer of Wood applies to the Select-
men for a further allowance —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 12, 1780 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 14, 1780 —
Present Scollay, Dorr, Price, Frazier, Fellows
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 16. 1780 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price.
Application made by Mr. Richardson Keeper, of the Hospital at
New Boston, that he might be suffered to go abroad —
The Selectmen having considered this. Application are of opin-
ions that he cannot be suffered to come out, till the Hospital is
clear of Infection —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 16 1780 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price.
Several Persons having made application to the Selectmen to
Judge of their Ability to pay their fines laid on such as are im-
pressed for the Continental Army — the Selectmen determined
not to act till there should be a, full Board, & the Town Clerk was
directed to acquaint the Selectmen not present that the Meeting
stands Adjourned to Satturday 4. OClock Afternoon in order for
a full Board that said business may then be acted upon —
Boston Sa : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 17, 1780 A. M.
Present Mess". Scollay, Frazier, Price, Hubbard —
Mr. Richardson Keeper of the Hospital at New Boston makes
application again, that he may be suffered to go abroad —
122 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[259.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 17,
1780. P.M. Present Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Price, Mackay.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 20. 1780 —
Present Mess" : Dorr, Scollay, Fellows, Price, Mackay, Hub-
bard.
Mr. Walleys Letter to the Selectmen relative to an advancement
being made by Individuals, of their State Tax, was read — and
the consideration thereof referred to to-Morrow Afternoon —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 21, 1780 —
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Scollay, Frazier, Hubbard.
The Committee of Correspondence & the Selectmen having con-
ferred together relative to encouraging the Inhabitants of this
Town to advance their Taxes, to answer the particular emergen-
cies of Government, are of Opinion that this matter be not acted
upon till the business of the Drafting the Men for the Continental
Army is compleated.
Mr. Thomas Beauteneau & Mr. Nathaniel Kneeland Persons
drafted in order to reinforce the Continental Army appeared &
pray'd the Selectmen to examine into their Circumstances as
pointed out in the Resolve for drafting —
Mr. Nazro directed to order the attendance of the Fishermen
•who hire the Stalls on the Dock Square over the Water —
Certificates were given in Mr. Thorn8. Beauteneau & Mr. Natlian-
iel Kneeland, that they are not of sufficient Ability to pay the
Fines of £150 — incurred by a late Act for drafting Men —
A Woman named ordered to the Hospital at West
Boston from Greens Barracks at the charge of the State —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 22d. 1780
Present Mess™ : Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
Mr. David Jones appeared & prays the Selectmen to examine
into his Circumstances, also Mr. John Oden —
[26O.] The Town Clerk directed to give Certificates to Mess :
David Jones, & Mr. John 'Odin Mr. James Bayley Benja. Jeffries
— Certificates that they are not of sufficient Abilities to pay their
Fines —
Mr. Paul Farmer required to receive into the Almshouse to be
supported at the charge of the State one John Murphey a sick
Stranger, who has not wherewithall to support himself —
Order signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Fellows —
It was Agreed by the Selectmen to attend the Visitation of the
Schools on Wednesday the 5'. Day of July next —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 23d. 1 780 —
Present Mess : Scollay, Frazier, Dorr, Price
Town Clerk directed to give a Certificate to Mr. Joseph Putnam
that he is not of sufficient ability to pay the Fine for not serving
as a Soldier.
,— v Cap'. Elias Robinson of Engine N. 3, applies for a Premium
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 123
for playing first on a Fire which lately broke out at Mr. Paine the
Millers —
Voted that he have a draft next draft Day.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 24. 1780.
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Hubbard, IScollay, Frazier —
The Town Clerk is directed to give Certificates to Thomas
Ridgeway, John Baker, John King, —
A Lad taken with the Small Pox, which Lad came in the Cartel
from S°. Carolina, was sent to the Hospital at West Boston —
Mr. Collector Torry having applied to the Selectmen for advice
relative to Mr. Brown & Bethunes Taxes & other under siinular
circumstances — Mr. Price was appointed to confer with some
Gentlemen of the Law, relative thereto —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 26. 1780.
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Frazier, Price, Hubbard.
[261.] The Watchmen have requested of the Selectmen an
Aughmentatiou of their Wages —
The Town Clerk was directed to draw for the School Masters
agreable to a Vote of the Town, at the rate of Seventy for
one —
Mr. Frazier appointed to enquire into the conduct of Mr.
Richardson, Keeper of the Hospital at New Boston, it having
been represented to the Selectmen that lie has been very negli-
gent with respect to preventing the Small Pox being communi-
cated to the Inhabitants by his Children going abroad —
Mr. Hubbard appointed to examine Dr. Appleton's State
Account —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 28, 1780. —
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay.
Mr. Farmer required to remove into the Almshouse to be sup-
ported at the charge of the State one John Bradley a sick
Stranger who has not whcrewithall to support himself —
Order dated this day signed by Mr. Dorr & Cap'. Mackay.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 30. 1780.
Present Mess". Dorr, Hubbard, Frazier, Scollay, Mackay, Fel-
lows.
Passed upon Dr. N : W : Appletons State Account am', to,
£9003"- 4-2d,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 1. 1780.
Present Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Hubbard, Mackay.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 6. 1780 —
Present : Mess™ Scollay, Fellows. Don , Frazier, Price, Hubbard,
Mackay.
The Visitation of the Schools was attended by the Selectmen
this Day when it appeared that then* was in the South Grammar
School Scholars in the North Grammar School Scholars
124 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
in the Writing School in Queen Street Scholars at the North
Writing Schools Scholars all in good Order —
[262.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 6,
1780 — Present Mess". Dorr, Frazier, Hubbard.
The Resolve relative to Horses, laid before the Board
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 7. 1780 —
Present Mess" : Dorr, Hubbard, Fellows, Price, Mackay.
A Resolve of the General Court relative to purchasing draft
Horses bieng laid before the Selectmen — Cap1. Fellows was
appointed to agree with such Persons as had Horses or Oxen to
hire or sell, for eleven Horses being the Towns proportion p. said
Resolve — And the Town Clerk was directed to publish au
Advertizement in the Mondays Papers in conforming there to —
Cap'. Fellows is to engage a draught on the Town Treasury for
payment of the hire or Purchase of the Horses —
Mr. Dorr & Cap1. Mackay a Comme. appointed to agree with
Mr. Boyce for carrying the Resolve of the General Court into
execution so far as relates to the removal of the Barracks at
Long Island to Rainsfords Island & — to order the necessary Repairs
agreeable to said Resolve passed the 12 June 1780 —
The Selectmen have determined that in case application is not
made to the Selectmen within ten Days for their approbation of
Mr. Ponds Keeping a School in this Town — a prosecution shall
be entred against him —
Boston .Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 12. 1780 —
Present Mess" : Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Price, Hubbard, Fellows.
Mr. Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse was requested to receive
into said House to be supported at the charge of the State one
Elizabeth Lawrence a lame Person a Stranger & not an Inhabitant
of any [263.] Town in this State, & who has not wherewithall
to support herself — Order signed by Mr. Dorr & Mr. Frazier.
Mr. Enoch Pond having by his Petition on file, pray'cl liberty of
the Selectmen to open an English Grammar School in this school
Liberty was granted accordingly —
The Town Clerk was directed to draw upon the Town Treas-
urer, for the payment of Eleven Horses purchased by Cap1.
Fellows, for the use of the Continental Army agreable to a
Resolve 'of the General Assembly passed the 23d. of June last —
Viz1. —
In favor of Hastings for 2 Horses - £1600 -
Jeremiah Gore 1 - 1 1 00 -
Robert Mc.Neail 1 1100
Stephen Hall 3 - 3000
Robert Wier 1 1200
a Milton Man 1 900
Cap1. Bliss 1 - 1200
Caleb Davis Esq 1 ... 900
Orders drawn - - 11 £-11000
see July 17 —
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SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 125
The Fishermen were directed to attend next Wednesday : also
the Watchmen Mr. Oliver Wendell desires the use of the Jury
Boxes in order to draw the Long Wharff Lottery : his request
granted. Also the use of Faneuil Hall to draw the sd. Lottery:
also granted.
Mr. Bayley Wood Measurer applied for an aughmentation of his
Fees, which being considered by the Selectmen — the Question
was put & passed in the negative.
Cap'. Fellows & Cap1. Mackay a Committee with Mr' Dorr &
Mr. Price to view the Towns Land behind the South Market in
Beach Street — Report, That it be leased for the term of 21
Years to Nicholas Pierce & John Wheeler Bricklayers — con-
ditioned to pay 50 p. hard Money p. Years or Paper equivalent
as Rent, as also to build a good & sufficient Stone Head
against the Sea & to keep the abutment in good repair — & in
case he erects any Building or Buildings during said term, at the
expiration thereof [264.] such Building to be appraised by Men
mutually chosen, & if the Lessees do not incline the Town shall
have them at the Appraisement they are to have liberty to re-
move them —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 17. 1780
Present Mess" : Dorr, Scollay, Frazier, Price.
Cap'. Fellows having returned two Orders for pay of Horses,
Viz', an Order on Town Treasurer in favor of —
Hastings for 2 Horses - - £1600
One in favor of Robert Wier for 1 Horse - 1200 -
£2800-
three other Orders on the Treasurer was given Viz'. —
One in favor of William Walker for - - £1100 -
d°. of Joseph Kettle - - 840 -
d°. of Wymen - - 900-
£2840
The Collectors applied for a Certificate to the Assessors, in
order for their receiving the Tax Books & the Town Clerk was
directed to furnish them with one accordingly —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 19. 1780 —
Present Mess" : Dorr, Fellows, Mackay, Frazier, Hubbard.
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime
Court for the middle District — Viz'. —
Mess : William Shattuck
Daniel Waters
Thomas Sherburne
George B. Gedney
Cap'. Ebenezer Howard
Ebenezer Hinckley —
Mr. Beal the Carpenter having made use of a Post belonging to
126 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
the Town, has been directed by the Selectmen to pay the Town
Treasurer for the same £9 —
Mr. Joseph Ballard having been draughted, the Town Clerk was
directed to give him a Certificate that he is not of sufficient abili-
ties to pay the Fine —
Mr. Robert Newman appointed pro. Temp. Constable of the
Watch at New Boston, in the room of Mr. Green [265.] going
in the Army —
Mr. Dorr, Cap*. Mackay & Mr. Frazier are appointed to agree
with some suitable Persons to carry on the Repairs at Rainsfords
Island — Mr. Bowe who was applied to having declined the
Business —
The Selectmen have agreed to proceed to Deer Island, on a
visit, Friday next Week —
A Certificate was given Cap*. Sampson of the Mars that the
Cartel from N. York was free from Infection —
The Fishermen are to pay p. Agreement to Mr. Wallace as hire
of their Boxes for February & March 4 Dollars p. mouth & from
April the 1° — twelve Dollars p. month —
Mr. Smith permitted to have a Box at the end of the other Fish
Boxes —
Mr. Freelands Box upon the Square is to be removed imme-
diately —
The Selectmen have agreed that the Constables of the Watch
are to be drawn for next month at the rate of £120 — p. m°. as
Constables & the Watchmen at £90 — p. m°. —
And that Mr. Nazro be drawn for at the rate of three hundred
& twenty pounds p. Quarter, exclusive of extra services —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 26. 1780 Pres-
ent Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Frazier, Scollay.
Passed upon Dr. Whipples State Acco1. for attendance on the
sick on board the Cartel, amounting to £1302 — Mr. Scollay was
desired to give a Certificate.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 31. 1780 Pres-
ent Mess" : Dorr, Mackay, Scollay, Frazier, Price.
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Augf. 2d. 1780
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Price, Scollay, Mackay.
[266.] The Committee appointed to agree with a Person to
make the necessary repairs at Rainsford Island Reported, that
Mr. Edmund Ranger would undertake them, the said Ranger last
Monday attended & the Selectmen agreed with him accordingly,
he to wait for his Money till the work is compleated —
The Selectmen appointed Mr. William Croswell Usher of the
South Grnmmar School, he having acted in that capacity for about
four months past to the approbation of the Selectmen —
Mr. Wear admitted by the Selectmen a Watchman for the
Soutli Watch —
Passed upon Adam Knox, State Account amounting to £172 —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 127
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 9. 1780-
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Price, Frazier.
Samuel Champney Butcher applies for the Stall, in Faneuil Hall
Market, lately improved by Noah Parkers who has left it —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 16 Present
Mess™. Dorr, Price, Hubl>ard, Mackay.
An Order drawn on Paul Farmer to receive into the Almshouse
John Flanagan (a Sick Stranger,) on acc°. of the State, The Order
sign'd by Dorr, and Price Aug. 4th. instant.
Dorr and, Mackay appointed a Committee to enquire into the
circumstances of the North Battery and report.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 17. Present
Mess™ : Scollay, Price, Hubbard, Dorr.
Agreable to the request of the French Officers signified by Mr.
Bowdoin the President of the Council
The Selectmen Certified in writing " — That the Troops belong-
ing to his most Christian Majesty both Officers & Men during
their residence here have demeaned themselves Civilly & in all
respects with the greatest propriety —
[267.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1.
— Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Scollay, Mackay.
The Committee relative to North Battery Reported, that it ap-
pears to -them that it will be for the Interest of the Town to
Advertize said Estate to be Leased —
Voted, that the Town Clerk prepare an Advertizement accord-
ingly to be published in one of the Mondays & one of the Thurs-
days Papers —
Voted, that Warrants be issued to the Constables for calling a
Meeting of the Inhabitants qualified by Law for the purpose of
Electing a Governor Lieu1. Governor, & six Senators for the
Year ensuing —
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse on
the State Account April 3d. 1778 — two Infant Children one a
Daughter of Robert Hind a Stranger — & an other a Daughter of
the said Hind, the 23d. of April 1780 — & another Infant a
Daughter of Deborah Hurley a Stranger Decemr. 9. 1779 —
Agreed upon a Visit to Rainsfbrds Island Sattuiday next to set
off from the Town Dock —
Voted, that Cap'. Mackay & Mr. Dorr be a Comm". to wait
upon Revd. Mr. Lothrop & desire him to open the Town Meeting
with Prayer —
Mr. Boyle the Printer to have ' the printing the Notifications —
Passed upon Asa Stodders State Account amountgto 890 — 12 —
as p. Copy on file —
The Selectmen hieng informed that three Children of one Mr.
Clark at Master Hunts School, having behaved improperly were
corrected by the Usher & that the Father of the Children had so
resented it as to strike the said Usher in the School — Mr. Nazro
was directed to Notify the sd. Clark & Mr. Croswell to attend the
128 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
next Monday the Selectmen — & that in the mean time the several
Masters of the Town Schools be directed not to receive them —
[268.] Mr. Samuel Champney to have Stalls in Market N°.
4 & 8 —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 26 — Present
Scollay, Dorr, Fellows, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
Visited Rainsfords Island & gave the necessary Orders relative
to the Repairs of the Hospital —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 28, 1780.
Present Dorr, Price, Fellows, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
Gave an Order on Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house to
receive one John Me. Daniel a sick Stranger who had not where-
withall to support himself Claim to support at the charge of this
State — Order dated Aug4. 24. & signed by Mr. Dorr & Mr.
Price
Mr. Croswell the Usher of the South Grammar School, & Mr.
Clark attended according to the requirement of the Selectmen
and were both heard relative to the complaint brought by the
Usher against Mr. Clark for entring said School & grosly insult-
ing him before the Scholars by striking him and it appearing
that the complaint was well founded & that Mr. Clarks behav-
ior had a direct tendency to destroy the influence of His Usher &
the good order & Government of the Schools — it was determined
by the Selectmen, that no Child of the said Clarks shall have
the privilege of an education in any of the publick Schools of this
Town unless their sd. Father shall go into Mr. Hunts School &
there make his acknowledgement to Mr. Croswell in the presence
of the Scholars of his imprudent behavior ; and that this being
done the Children of the said Clark shall be again admitted on the
footing of other Scholars —
The Selectmen having acted upon the list of Taverners & Re-
tailers for the last Year, the same was returned to Ezekiel Price
Esq. Clerk of the Sessions with the doings of the Selectmen
thereon, as by Copy on file — they afterwards considered the Pe-
titions presented, when the following Persons were approbated by
the Selectmen Viz1 —
David Brewer - - to keep a Tavern at a House on Dock Square
Joshua Bunker - to keep a Tavern near Consert Hall
Winthrop Gray to keep a Tavern near the State House
[269.] Nathaniel Hall to retail at his Distill House
Daniel English d°. at his Shop on Wentworths Wharff
Sarah Swanton d°. at her Shop
Hannah Young d°. at her Shop
Mary Marshall - - - - d°. at her Shop
Margaret Winslow - - - d°. at her Shop near the Cornfields
William Brown - d°. at his Shop
Hannah Bowland - - - - d°. at her Shop
Rebecka Levering d°. at her Shop in King Street
Katharine Decoster - - d°. at her Shop in Milk Street
Joseph Burk d°. at his Store on Dock Square
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 129
James Kemeley - - - - d°. - - -
Jemima Chepman - - - d". at her Shop on Wentworths Wharff
James Welch d°. at
"William Fall as - - - - d°. at his Shop South End
John Hinckley ----- d°. at his Shop Dock Square
Ebenr. Hinckley d°. at his Shop S°. End
Aaron Cabbot d°. at his Shop
Sarah Doulet d°. at her Shop North End
John How d°. at his Shop
Samuel Bonner - - - - d°. at his Shop
Cord. Sinclear d°. at her Shop
Edward Burt d°. at his Shop N°. End
Allice Collins d°. at her Shop
Hannah Pecker - - - - d°. at her Shop N°. End
Jacob Sweetser - - - - d°. at his Shop near Dock Square
Rebech. Valentine - - - d°. at her Shop at the Orange Tree
Hannah Burger - - - - d°. at her Shop
John Magner d°. at his Shop near Olivers Dock
Robert Davis d°. at his Shop near Fortification
Daniel Parks d°. at his Shop near Almshouse
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug. 30. 1780 —
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Scollay, Fellows, Price, Frazier.
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed by an Order dated the 29'. of
August Ins', to permit Dorothy Wheeler a Stranger to leave the
Almshouse, she having recovered her health —
The Town Clerk is directed to give attested Copies of the Town
Vote relative to Mr. Clark, as entred Aug4. 28 —
Mr. Hubbard appointed a Committee to cast up State Ac-
counts —
[27O.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 4.
Present Scollay, Dorr, Mackay. Price.
Passed upon Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse Accounts
amounting as p. Copy on file to £22362 . . 19 . . 11 — and
£167 . . 19 —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 5. 1780
Present Mess" : Scollay, Frazier, Price, Mackay.
Extra Jurors drawn for Superior Court —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of tlie Selectmen Sepr. 6. 1780 — Pres-
ent Me-s" : Dorr, Fellows, Price, Mackay.
Mr. Dorr & Mr. Mackay a Committee to order the necessary
Repairs to the North Lattin School House —
The consideration of a time to perambulate the Line between
Boston & Roxbury, referred to Wednesday next —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 13. 1780
Present Mess" : Dorr, Hubbard, Scollay. Price, Frazier.
The Select men have agreed to perambulate the Bounds betwixt
130 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
this Town & the Town of Koxbury on Tuesday 26th. Day of
September — and the Town Clerk is to Notify the Selectmen of
Roxburv, & to propose a Meeting on said Day at
Mr. Price and Mr. Hubbard a Commee. to enquire of Deacon
Simkins relative to the Towns Shop on the Dock engaged to Mr.
Stimson —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 20, 1780 —
Present Mackay, Dorr.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep*. 25. 1780
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Mackay, Scollay, Price.
On the Petition of sundry Inhabitants respecting a defective
Chimney belonging to Mr. Samuel Clough, voted that the con-
sideration of it be referred to next Wednesday —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 26. 1780 —
Present Mess1" : Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
Met the Selectmen of Roxbury & renewed the Bounds [271.]
betwix. that Town and Boston — Vide Oct. 18th.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepf. 27. 1780
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Price, Frazier.
Chose 6 Jurors for Maritime Court — Viz4.
Mess™. James Ivers
Sam : Grenough
Thomas Bayley
William Sherburne
Henry Bass
John Gorham
Mr. John Box approved as a Retailer of Spirits at his House in
Cambridge Street —
Mr. Dorr & Mr. Mackay a Commee : to confer with Mr. Clough
relative to a defective Chimney complain'd of —
Mr. Frazier appointed to order the necessary Repairs to the
Hospital at West Boston —
The Town Clerk to call upon Col°. Procter & request that he
would furnish the Selectmen with an account of the Mileage Money
of the six & three months Men lately sent as a reinforcement to
the Army —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 4. 1780
Present Dorr, Fellows, Price, Mackay.
Mary Griggory a Stranger sent to the Almshouse SeptenT. 28.
Order signed by Mr. Dorr & Cap1. Mackay to be supported at the
charge of the State, being unable to support herself —
Cap1. Mackay & Mr. Dorr a Commee. to order Repairs to Cap*.
Hunts Engine —
The Comme. appointed for the purpose Reported, that they had
conferred with Mr. Clough, relative to the defect in a Chimney and
that he had promised to repair the same —
— Upon Complaint made by the Fire Wards against Mr. Holland
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 131
& M*. Curtis, for this behaviour at a late Fire Mr. Nazro, was di-
rected to order their attendance the Wednesday after next —
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warr*. for a Town Meeting
on Wednesday next being the 11'. Instf. —
Mr. Howard to open the Town Meeting with Prayer
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 11 1780.
Present Mess" : Dorr.
BOOK SIXTEENTH.
[1.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 14.
1780 Present Mess". Dorr, Scollay, Frazier, Price, Hubbard,
Mackay,
Voted, that Mr. Nazro be directed, that in all future Town
Meetings & Adjournments, directions shall be given by him in
Person to all the Bell Ringers for the duly ringing the Bells for
said Meetings & any Adjournments —
The Committee appointed to confer with Deacon Simkins rela-
tive to the Towns Shop occupied by Mr. Stimpson, Report that
Mr. Simkins acquaints them that he delivered up the Keys about
two months ago to said Stimpson, who is to pay Rent from that
time —
Mr. Frazier appointed to examine Dr. Appleton's Hospital Ac-
counts —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 18. 17. 1780
Present Mess™. Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Fellows, Scollay, Hub-
bard,
Voted, that Mr. Isaac Pierce be authorized to make Sale of the
Vegitables raised at New Boston, and that he secure the Rails &
Fencing at the Granary Cellar —
*— Mr. Holland Master of Engine N°. 5. applies to the Selectmen
for the premium allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine
to work first at the Fire which lately broke out at the Long
Wharff —
Voted, that he have a draft accordingly —
Mr. Nazro was directed to require of the several Sextons the
ringing of the Bells Wednesday next, being the General Election
Day, of the Commonwealth —
s" Mr. Holland Master of Engine N°. 5 — attended according to
Order — and was examined as to his behavior to the Fire Wards :
— the further consideration was referred
Passed upon Dr. Appleton's State Acco1. amounting as bv his
Account to £2811 "4" 8 —
Mr. Pierce is permitted to dispose of the Potatoes belonging to
the Town at £30 — p. Bushel
[2.] The Town Clerk is directed to write to the Selectmen of
Roxbury to be informed whether the Stakes have been put down,
& if they are that they would send the Returnes, of the Preambu-
lation, that they may be signed & exchanged — Mem0, the return
made & on file.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 133
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 26. 1780
Present Mess". Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Makay, Frazier, Hub-
bard —
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Alms house on
the State's Charge Hannah Langsford who is a Stranger & unable
to support herself — Order signed by two of the Selectmen viz'.
Mr. Dorr & Cap4. Mackay —
Upon application made by his Excellency John Hancock Esq.
for liberty to break ground near his Seats for the pulling up old
Trees and putting down others in their room — liberty was accord-
ingly granted — & Mr. Hubbard & Mr. Frazier were appointed a
Comiuee. to view the Bank near his House —
The Town Clerk is directed to Issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting Monday the 30th. Ins'. 10 O'Clock Forenoon.
A Copy of the Town Vote for the attendence of four Constables
at least at Town Meetings, was sent Mr. Kennedy Clerk to the Con-
stables— Messrs. Fleets had the printing of the Notifications.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 30, 1780 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackey ; Hub-
bard —
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for Town Meeting
to be held Thursday next 3 O'Clock Afternoon — the Town Meet-
ing for this Day having been set aside thro, the omission of the
Constables in not warning one of the Wards — And the Clerk is
directed to acquaint the Constable to whom the Warrant shall be
delivered, that lie may expect to be prosecuted in case of any
failure in warning —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 30. 1780
P.M. Present Mess". Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay —
Cap'. Fellows appointed to see the necessary repairs to the
South Watch house.
Mr. Holland & Cap'. Curtis Masters on the complaint [3.] of
the Fire Wards appeared — and having declared that it was not
their intention to give any offence to the Fire Wards, they are
therefore continued in Office, and it is recommended to the" Fire
wards, to pass the matter over.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novenr". 7. 1780.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Frazier, Fellows, Price.
A Letter was sent to the Selectmen of Roxbury, proposing an
amicable Settlement of the dispute relative to Col°. Sears, Taxes
as p Copy on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen 'Novem*. 8. 1780.
Present Mess". Dorr, Fellows, Price, Mackay —
Joseph Daniels & Samuel Todd, were admitted by the Select-
men as Engine Men in Cap'. George Ridgways Engine Company
N°. 6 —
The Selectmen recommended Mr. Samuel Lawrance to the
Justices of the Court of Sessions as a suitable Person to retail
134 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Spirituous Liquors at his Shop the South side of the State
House
Cap'. Mackay & Mr. Dorr appointed to order necessary Repairs
to the Resovoirs on Dock Square
The Selectmen have agreed to view the Land & Buildings near
the Fortification, now occupied by Cap1. Sam: Davis, Satturday
next. 8 O'Clock —
Application made Mr. Pitts one of the Mill Owners, that the
Mill Bridges now become very dangerous, might be repaired im-
mediately —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 14, 1780.
Present Mess™. Fellows Price, Hubbard Frazier
Deacon Newall applys to the Selectmen for liberty to draw the
Boston Pier Lottery, at Faneuil Hall this Week —
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
— Viz' —
Paul Revere Esqr.
James Wells
William Syms
John Byles
William Porter
Stephen Gore
[4.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 16,
17«0 Present Mess™. Fellows, Dorr, Hubbard, Price, Frazier,
Mackay.
Mr. Blake petitions for liberty to set a Fish Market on the
Towns Land, near Mr. Kneelands House
Mr. Hunt represents, that the School house & Wood house in
School Street requires Repairs —
Passed upon Cap'. Samuel Lahas State Account amounting to
£ 1214 — as p Copy on file —
Mr. Price & Mr. Hubbard appointed a Committee to order the
necessary Repairs to Mr. Hunts School
Boston 6s : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 20, 1 780
Present Mess™. Fellows, Price, Hubbard, Dorr, Frazier.
The Assessors Appeared & informed that the Tax Books are
ready to be delivered —
The Town Clerk was directed to furnish them with Certificates
accordingly —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 22d. 1780
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Price —
A Certificate was given that Mary Kennedy is the Widow of
James Kennedy lately a Sergeant in the Regiment of Artillery
under the Command of Coll0. Crafts & died about seven Weeks
past.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 27, 1780
Present Mess™. Dorr, Frazier, Hubbard, Mackay, Price.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 135
Passed upon Samuel Barrets State Account amounting as p
Copy to £295-2 -
Deacon Samuel Holland again recommended to be a Retailer of
Spirituous Liquors at his Shop in North Street —
Mr. Nazro directed to order Repairs to the Stalls in Faneuil
Hall Market -
Mr. Ireland Constable of the Watch ordered to attend Wednes-
day next —
Passed upon Accounts —
[5.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 29th.
— Present Mess". Dorr, Fellows, Price, Scollay, Frazier, —
Cap'. Newman Constable of the Watch at New Boston proposes
John Casy as a Watchman in the room of Thomas Pitcher, —
whereupon he was permitted to make the exchange.
Passed upon Gibbins Sharps State Account, amounting to
£1136.. 16 — as p Copy on file.
The Town Clerk directed to draw for Cap1. Fellows the Sum
Voted by the Town at a late Meeting amounting to — £34043.
18-4-
Mr. Frazier & Mr. Price a Comm6*. to consider & Report where
will be the most convenient place for Mr. Blake to erect a Fish
Market — agreable to his Petition —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem*. 6th. 1780.
Present Mess™. Dorr, Fellows, Scollay, Price.
The Committee having viewed agreable to their appointm'. a
piece of Land at the South End near the South Market so called
measuring about nine feet upon Orange Street has been kept open
as a Water course from the Common Shore into the Sea for more
th-m eighty Years ; and in their Opinion a Fish Market may be
erected thereon, without incumbrauce to said Water Course —
Revd. Mr. Stillinan informs that he has taken into his House one
Anne McClenegon & her Child of about 14 months old named
Charlotte
On two Petitions of sundry Inhabitants for Erecting Fish
Markets, one on the Common Shore upon Orange Street & the
other opposite to Mr. Henshaws House — it was determined by the
Selectmen that neither of these places were suitable for the pur-
pose —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen DecenT. 8, 1780.
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay. Hubbard, Price, Scollay
Town C:erk directed to issue a Warrant for Town Meeting on
Tuesday next 10 OClock Forenoon —
[6.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Docr. 19,
1780 Present Mess™. Dorr, Fellows, Price, Mackay, Frazier,
Scollay.
Wills appears & informs that he
Agreed to wait upon the Governor next Thursday Forrnoon to
confer with him respecting the takeing down part of the Wall of
136 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
the Fortification so called, agreeable to a Vote of tbe Town — the
Selectmen having Voted that it is expedient to have it done — &
on Mr. Delink immediately afier relative to a Room in the Manu-
factory House for a School, as p Town Vote
Voted, that the Town Clerk be directed to issue a Warr*. for a
Town Meeting Fryday next 3 OClock P.M.
The Selectmen have agreed, that such of the Fishermen as hold
Stalls on the Dock, and have not paid the Rent for their Boxes,
shall be immediately sued for the sd. Rent
The Town Clerk is directed to write Col°. Procter & ask of him,
a particular Acco'. of all the Sums that have been paid for boun-
ties hire to the last Year (1780) three & six Months Men, with
the proper Vouchers in order to their being returned into the
Secretarys Office as it must be done by the I8t. of January next —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decemr. 20, 1780.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Mackay,
Passed upon Mr Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms kouse Ac-
counts amounting to £ 25, 579-1-2- & £ 186 " 8 " 6- as p Copy
on file
The Town Clerk is to furnish the Town Treasurer with an Ac-
count of the Rents due for the Fish Boxes —
Mess". Hubbard & Price a Commee. to wait on Mr. Dennie &
confer with him relative to the hire of a Chamber in a House he
has lately purchased, for a School
JSext Wednesday has been Assigned, for taking into considera-
tion the Town Rents —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 25, 1780.
Present Mess". — The Town Clerk —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 27, 1780.
Present Mess: Fellows, Dorr, Price, Hubbard
[7.] The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime
Court — Viz1. — John Andrewes, Timothy Newell, Cornelius
Thayer, Benj". Green, Down Cheever, Edward Tuckerman
Passed upon Edmund Rangers State Account am0, to £
as p Copy on
Passed upon John Daffron State Account am', to £ 502 — as p
Copy on file
Passed upon Henry Robys State Account am1, to £ 2552-8- as
p Copy on file —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 29, 1780
Present :
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen January 3d. 1781
Present Messrs. Fellows, Dorr, Price. Hubbard.
The Clerk is directed to call upon Mr. Tnder for a Memorial to
the General Assembly relative to Taxes paid in several Towns he
having offer' d his Service for that purpose
Mr. Price a Committee to ask the Governor whether he has de-
termined respecting the Wall at the South entrance of the Town
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. 137
Petition from Mead & Weatherby, to be considered at the next
Meeting.
Passed upon Jotham Hortons State Account amountg as by
Copy to £832 ..17 —
The Town Clerk directed to draw an Order on Town Treasurer
for Six thousand Dollars, payable to John Scollay Esqr. as Chair-
man of the .Selectmen being the amount of Milage of Sixty Men
raised by this Town & now recd. to Join the Continental Army as
p a late resolve of the General Court —
Order was accordingly drawn —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen January 8, 1781
Present Mess™. Fellows, Dorr, Mackay, Price, Frazier —
Mem0. Deacon Simpkins had possession of Hubbards Shop so
called from May 1778. & delivered possession to Mr. Stimpson
from whom he received the Key — the 5th of August 1780.
[8.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 10th.
1781 Present Mess™. Dorr. Hubbard, Mackay, Frazier, Scollay —
Joseph Harrington of Weston, apply s to the Selectmen to hire
a peece of the Towns Land on the Neck, for the purpose of Erect-
ing a Dwelling House and a Coopers Shop for the carrying on the
business of a Cooper.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 15. 1781 A. M.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Mackay, Fellows, Frazier,
Hubbard —
The Selectmen were informed by some of Dr. Coopers Society
that one or more Persons on Satturday Night broke into the Meet-
ing House & stole the Pulpit Cushion & committed other Damage
& outrages in the Town and desired that enquiry might be made
of the Town Watch Tavern keepers &c. in order to make discov-
ery of the offenders —
The Selectmen this Day gave into the Secretaries Office a par-
ticular Account of the bounty paid the 6 & 3 Months Men raised
the last Summer for the Continental Army amounting to £154 "
507 " 18 — And also the Cart & Expense on 11 Horses pur-
chased the last Summer, agreable to a Resolve of the General
Court amounting to £11, 369 — the whole £165 " 876 " 18 — in
order to the same being deducted out of the Towns Taxes as by
said Resolve — Mem0, a minute of the above was given into Col°.
Daws are of the Towns Representatives, to see that we have the
said Sura deducted from our next Tax —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jnny. 15. 1781,
P.M. Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Price, Mackay, Frazier,
Scollay —
Deacon Jones & a number of Taverners attended & wore ex-
amined, relative to the Company at their Houses on Satturday
Night last —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 1781 —
Present Mess'*. Dorr, Fellows, Mackay. Hubbard
138 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
A Petition relative to Taxes drawn up by Col°. Tuder was banded
into Mr. Rowe in order to be presented the General Court
Mr. Mead & Witherel, Petition for leave to erect a Building on
the Neck was read & considered, — and the Petitioners have leave
to withdraw the same —
[9.] Joseph Harrington of Weston, Request was considered,
relative to hiring the Towns Land on the Neck &c. when it was
determined not to allow him to build thereon, his Request minuted
the 10 of Jany. Ins'.
The Town Clerk directed to apply to Treasurer Jeffries for an
Account of the Towns Rent, 1773 —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 19, 1781 —
Present Mess™. Scollay Maekay Price Dorr —
Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for Town Meeting
Monday next 4 O'Clock Afternoon —
Mess". Edes & Sons had the printing of the Notifications for
Town Meeting —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 22d. 1781
Present Mess". Scollay, Fellows, Maekay, Hubbard, Dorr;
Price,
Deacon Smith, Mr. Barrel & others attended, and desired a
further enquiry relative to the Outrages the Satturday Night be-
fore last —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 24, 1781 —
Mess". Dorr, Scollay, Mackayy Hubbard, Fellows, Frazier,
Passed upon William Homers State Aceo'. amounting as by Copy
on file to£ 592 —
Passed upon George Ridgways State Acco'. amounting as by
Copy on file £ 174. 6 —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 29, 1781 —
Present Mess". Dorr, Maekay, Fellows, Price, Scollay, Frazier.
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Jan7. 31, 1781.
Present Mess. Dorr, Hubbard, Scollay, Frazier, Price, Maekay.
The Selectmen directed the Clerk to allow the Schoolmasters, on
the Sum Voted by the Town for their Salary 95 p. d.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 7, 1781 —
Present Mess". Dorr, Fellows, Scollay, Mnckay, Price, Hub-
bard .
Town Clerk directed to give the Collectors of Taxes a Certifi-
cate for the Assessors, th«t the Selectmen have no objection to
the Books being delivered thorn for the present Tax.
Mr. R. W. Stimpson delivered up the Key for the Store he
hired the 5 of this Month.
[HO.] Mr. Nazro directed to desire Mr. May the Hay weigher
to attend nt the Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday —
Mess". Coolidge to have the refusal of the Store lately let to
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. 139
Mr. Stimpson at 60 £ Silver & Gold p Annum they to make the
necessary Repairs at their own charge —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 14, 1781-
Present Messrs. Fellows, Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Mackay, Scollay,
Frazier. —
A Keturn of the prises of Indian Corn, Beef, Sheeps Wool &
Sole Leather, agreable to the requirement of the General
Assembly was given in to Mr. Cranch & others a Committee of
the Court as p Copy on file.
The several Bakers to be desired by Mr. Nazro to attend at the
Selectmens Chamber Wednesday next, relative to an assize on
Bread —
Cap1. Fellows desired to view the Shoes at Mr. darks' and if
approves of them, to send as many of them as will make up the
Towns proportion to the Committee for receiving them —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feby. 21, 1781.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Price.
M™. Abigail Harriot Widowe, recommended to be admitted a
Retailer at her Shop in Fore Street which had been Licensed the
present Year M". Young who had a License for said Shop being
lately removed —
Mr. Price appointed (o confer with Dr. Warren relative to en-
crochments made on the Common, by those who have buried the
Persons dying in the Continental Hospital —
Passed upon Mr. Jonathan Balchs State Account amounting to
£ 274 — as p Copy to be received —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb*. 26, 1781 —
Present Mess™. Dorr, Macka}', Frazier, Price, Scollay.
Passed upon sundry Accounts —
Passed upon Philip Richardsons Slate Account amountg as p.
Copy on file to £ 19" 6'8 —
[11.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 28,
1781 — Present, Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Mackay,
A Letter sent the Selectmen of Hingham as p a Copy on file
The Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant to the Constables
to Notify without printed Notifications a Town Meeting on March
5'. 10. 6 Clock Before noon —
The Town Clerk directed to publish in the Papers a Notification
of the said Meeting provided the Printers make no charge to the
Town for printing; the same
Agreed with Mr. Tukesbury for the Rent of Deer Islnnd for
the present Year at £. 50 — p Annum Specie or the exchange
Mr. Hubbard acquaints the Selectmen that the Governor gives
leave that the Selectmen take down as much of the Brick work at
the Fortification as they shall Judge proper —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 2d. 1781
Present Mess™. Mackay, Price, Frazier —
140 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a meeting of the Selectmen March 3d. 1781
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 7, 1781 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Hubbard —
Jurors drawn —
Ordered that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for the Annual
Town Meeting — March 12th. —
Voted, that Mr. Gill — have the printing of the Notifications foj
Town Meeting —
Voted, that Mr. Scollay, and Mr. Price be a Commee. to wait on
the Revd. Mr. Ecklcy and desire him to open the Town Meeting
with Prayer —
Mr. Scollay Represented, that the Money Collected for Mr.
Patterson at the Town Meeting the 5th. of March in consideration
of the wounds he received the 5 of March 1770 from Prestons Paity,
amounted to £ 326" 15' 4. Old Money & 4/ & % hard Money —
Mr. Scollay was desired to retain the Money belonging to Mr.
Patterson, till further enquiry can be made respecting him which
was accordingly done
Passed upon Cap'. Samuel Lahas State Account amounting to
£ 13' 6' 8' as p Copy on file —
Passed upon Paul Farmers State Accounts amounting as by
Copies on file to £ 32139— 14' 5'. & £ 235" 3' 9
[12.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 14.
1781. Present, Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Price.
The Selectmen have referr'd the consideration of the Petitions
for a License, to sell at Auction untill the Board is filled up —
Mr. Edward Green as Superintendent gives his Receit for 25
Blankets for the use of the Recruits raised in the County of Suf-
folk, which Receit bears date the 2d of January 1781 — also one
other Recept for 72 Blankets, dated the 8th. of January 1781 both
of which are on the file of mix'd Papers — see March 28th.
An Order drawn on the Keeper of the Almshouse, to receive
one Stephen Hyler into the Almshouse, he being not an Inhabitant
of any Town in this State — Order dated 14th March & signed by
Cap'. Mackay & Mr. Dorr two of the Selectmen.
The £ 326 ' 1.V4 — in Old Currency & 4 / 8 £ in Specie is
delivered into the hands of Cap1. Mackay one of the Selectmen as
Trustee for Mr. Patterson, for whom it was Collected to be applied
for his relief as he Judges proper —
The Town Clerk is directed to apply to the Assessors for a new
List for the Jury Boxes, —
Mr. Price, Hubbard & the Chairman a Committee to give direc-
tions about taking down part of the Wall at the Fortification and
securing the Towns Lands —
Mr. Fi-Jizier a Committee to procure a Green Cloth for the
Selectmen's Table —
The Selectmen have determined to meet at Monday Afternoon,
& to propose to the Overseers & Justices a Walk or Visitation of
the Town ns soon it can be done with convenience.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. 141
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 19, 1781.
Present Mess™. Dorr, Hubbard.
Met with Justices and Overseers in order to agree upon a Walk
or Visitation of the Town.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 21, 1781.
Present, Mess™. Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Price, Frazier, Hub-
bard.
Town Clerk directed to issue a Wan', for Town Meeting for
the choice of Gov.ernor L'. Governor & Six Senators.
[13.] Mr. to have the printing the Notifications —
Mr. Price &'Mr. Ilubbard a Committee to wait on the Revd.
Mr. Clark to desire him to open the Meeting witli Prayer.
Adjourned to Fryday next 3. OClock then to consider and act
upon the Petitions for the Licenses to sell by publick Auction —
Overseers &c. made return as by Copy on file.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 22d. 1781
Present Mess: Price, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard —
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
— Viz'.
Mr. William Payne
Cap1. William Brown
Cap1. Samuel Downe
Cornelius Thayer
Bossinger Foster
William Sherburue
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 23d. 1781 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Price,
Frazier,
The Selectmen entred upon the consideration of the several
Petitions for being Licensed as Auchtioneers, when the following
Persons were Licensed by them — Viz1. —
Mess™. Russel & Clap
William Greanleaff
Procter & Lowell
Hinckley & Parkman
Fellows & Pierpoint
William & John Gooch
The Town Clerk is directed to draw the Bonds & Certificates as
directed in the Law relative to Auchtioneers.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 24, 1781
Present Mess". Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard
William Greanleaff Esqr. a new Elected Atichtioneer proposed
Samuel Eliot Junr. & Daniel Bell Merchants as his Bondsmen —
Mess™. Procter & Lowell proposed Cap'. William Brown &
Nathan Brailsford Gentlemen as their Bondsmen
[14. J Mess: Fellows & Pinpoint proposed Caleb D.-i vis Esqr.
& Edward Tuckerman Gentlemen, for their Bondsmen as Auction-
eers
142 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Moss: Russell & Clap proposed Joseph Callender & James
Lamb for their Bondsmen, as Auctioneers
Mess". Parkman & Hinckley proposed Jonathan Stoddard
Gentlemen & Benjamin Gorhain Merch*. for their Bondsmen as
Auctioneers —
Messrs. William & John Gooch proposed Ebenezer Dorr &
Robert Davis Gentlemen, for their Bondsmen as Auchlioneers —
The forenamed Gentlemen having proposed their respective
Bondsmen for complying with the Order of Court as Auchtioneers
which were approved of by the Selectmen — The Town Clerk was
directed to deliver Certificates to said Auctioneers upon their
Bonds being executed —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 28th 1781 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Dorr, Price, Mackay,
Hubbard
The Selectmen affixed the Town Rents the 10 of February last
as by their Mem0, on file — Viz1.
John Boyes, Store - £40 - hard Money or Money equlvolent
James Cazneau - - 20 - - - - d°.
Mess". Coolidges from
Fer/. 7 - - - - 60 - - - - d°. they to repair —
Samuel Breck - - - 75 - - - - d°.
Mr. Jepsons Shop - 3 - - - - d°.
Elisha Adlingtons - 2 - - - - d°.
Mr. Walkers^Shop - 2 - - - - d°.
Thomas Moulcns - - 8 ----- d".
George Roulston - - 12 - - - - d°.
Deer Island - - - 50 to commence from experation of last
Lease —
The Stalls to pay the Exchange on the Original Rent —
Hay Engine ----- £24
North Battery Wharff - - 12
Town House Cellars —
Granary Cellars —
[15.] Lemuel Kollock gives the Selectmen a Receit for
Ninety seven Blankets, which were delivered Mr. Green whose
Receits was cntred March 14 Kollocks Receit on file — bear-
ing date March 19th. — 1780 —
The Selectmen have agreed to consider the Watchmens pay,
next Wednesday —
Passed upon a number of Accounts —
Mr. Samuel Brown, appointed a Watchman — some time since,
for Constable Edmunds Watch —
Bo-ton Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 4. 1781 —
Present Mess™. Dorr, Hubbard, Scollay, Fellows, Price, Mackay.
The Selectmen having considered the application of the Waicli-
mon for an advance of Wages on account of the depreciation of
the Currency it was determined that the Constables of the Watch,
have forty shillings p month & the Men belonging to the Watcli
30/ p month Silver Money or Paper equivilent, — -and that the
Town Clerk govern himself accordingly in all future drafts —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. 143
Mr. William Foster applys for liberty to take the Ground
thrown up by the Enemy round the Blacksmiths Sliop at the
bottom of the Common — whereupon Cap1. Fellows was impow-
ered to permit the removal as he shall Judge proper —
Mr. Nazro directed to require the attendance of the Person who
has put down a Post, opposite the Governors House, without
liberty first obtained of the Selectmen
The Selectmen have agreed that Mr. Nathaniel Dawes shall pay
as Ground Rent for the peice of Towns Land improved by him
near the Fortification Gates Six Pounds p Annum in Silver or
Paper equivilent — the Rent to commence from the 1st. of De-
cember last.
CMP'. Fellows appointed to enquire what will be the charge of
securing the Towns Land at South end from the encroachment of
the Sea, and to Report at the next Meeting —
Voted, that Thomas Daws Junr. have five Yards of Cloth it
being the custom to allow the same as a Compliment for deliver-
ing an Oration on the 5th. of March —
[16.] Boston Ss : At the Meeting of the Selectmen April 11,
1781. Present Mess™. Dorr Price.
A Return into the Secretarys Office wns made last Wednesday
as the Law directs, of the remainder of Votes for Governor L4.
Governor & 6 Senators.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 18. 1781
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price Mackay, Hubbard,
The Selectmen signed a recommendation, for the licening Col°.
Joshua Davis as an Inholder, for his House at the South end
Cap4. Patrick Conner, attended by requirement, and was heard
relative to the Post he had erected near his House, whereupon it
was Voted, that said Post should remain untill the further orders
of the Selectmen.
Joseph Payson, Jacob Goold & Ephraim Thayer, were admitted
Engine Men in the Company of Cap4. Curtis of Engine N. 8 —
Mr. Thompson Silk Dyer, entred a complaint against Col°.
Hatch for an encroachment on Pond Lane, by a Building he is
erecting — The Selectmen agreed to view said Building to morrow
Morning 9. O Clock —
Mr. Nazro directed to notify Mr. Rowe Brimmer & Col°. Hatch,
of the foregoing Vote —
Benjamin Cooper recommended to the General Court as a
suitable Person to keep a Tavern at his House in Fish Street
also Mr. Thomas Beals at his House near the Market —
Passed upon Richard Boyntons State Account, amounting to
£ 4. 2. 8 — Specie —
Mr. Boyce having applied to the Selectmen for an abatem4. on
his Rent for the Shop he hires — the Selectmen after considering
his request determined, that no abatement should be made him as
they apprehended, it was even below the common rate of Rents.
The Selectmen have agreed that the Rent of the Engine House
for weighing Hay, should be fixed at £24 — Specie p Annum —
144 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 20, 1781
Present Mess™.
Information given by Cap1. Doane of the Sloop Fox that the
Small Pox had been on board since he left, Martineque — where-
upon the Vessel was ordered to Rainsfords Island, & the neces-
sary orders given Cap'. Laha the Keeper of the Hospital to smoke
& cleanse [17.] the Vessel — two Persons on board liable to the
infection was sent to the Hospital on the Island —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 25, 1781
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard
Mr. Azon Smith, Master of the North Latten School, acquaints
the Selectmen by bis Letter on file, that he cannot continue longer
as a School Master, than he had engaged for —
The Town Clerk directed to send an Advertisement to the
Thursdays Paper, that a Master is wanted for the School.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing Fryday next 4 O Clock Afternoon —
The Vote of the Town relative to North Battery to be taken up
and acted upon the next full Meeting —
Mr. Fellows, Price & Hubbard to view the Room in the Manu-
factory house, which the General Court by a Resolve have per-
mitted the Town to make use of as a School & Report the Order it
is in —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 27, 1781
Present Mess™. Scollay, Frazier, Dorr, Fellows, Mackay, Price,
Hubbard
The Town Clerk is directed to furnish Mr. Jones & Marstons
each with a Copy of the doings of the Selectmen relative to in-
formation received of a practise of pasting up Defamotory Papers
in Taverns, as the original Vote on file —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 30, 1781
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Price, Scollay, Hubbard, Fel-
lows,
The Selectmen having view'd the Building Col°. Hatch is erect-
ing, & Finding it agreeable to the complaint, an encroachment
they ordered it to be removed, & it was accordingly removed —
Passed upon a number of Accounts —
The Comrn6. to view the Manufactory Room Reported, where-
upon they were directed to see the Room in order, to receive the
Scholars
Voted, that l/3d. of Roulsten Vault be emptied at the charge of
the Town —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 1781.
Present Mess™.
The Collectors were sent for, & they attending, the Selectmen
pressed upon them the necessity of the Beef Tax being Collected
& paid in immediately, to prevent the Army from suffering —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. 145
[18.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 2d.
1781 — Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Fellows, Mackay,
Scollay —
Revd. Mr. Roby applied in behalf of his Son for a place of
Master of the North Grammar School —
Mr. William Crossel petitions the Selectmen, that he may have
said School
Mr. Lowel appointed to draw up a Bill relative to Taxes, & Mr.
Price appointed a Committee to apply to him for that purpose —
Cap1. Fellows appointed to give directions to Mr. Knox relative
to the bounds of his Land & sinking a Drain from the Main Street
into the Sea —
The Town Clerk directed to issue new Warrants, for Notefying
Town Officers of their choice —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 7, 1781.
Present Mess". Dorr,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 9, 1781 —
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Scollay, Hubbard, Mackay, Frazier —
Majr. Andrew Brown applies by Petition for being appointed a
Schoolmaster, agreable to an Advertizement in Gills last Paper.
M',, John Perkins having been recommended to the Selectmen
by a number of the Inhabitants ; for liberty to erect a small Build-
ing upon Wheelers Point as a Fish Market — The Selectmen con-
sidered the matter, and granted liberty accordingly
Mr Edward Green applied for liberty to consult a Town Lawyer
relative to one of the Towns Soldiers inlisted for the Continental
Army — when it was determined by the Selectmen, that it did not
appear to them, that it lay with the Town to furnish a Lawyer
Mr. Frazier & Hubbard, a Committee to present the Account of
this Towns quota of Clothing & for the Continental Army, to the
Committee on Accounts, for payment —
Voted, that Eustis have a special draft on the Treasurer for
Three hundred Pounds old Currency towards purchasing Repairs
for South Writing School — Ordered
The Selectmen have agreed to meet next Tuesday Afternoon to
act upon the new Petitions for Licenses as Auchtioneers —
[19.] Voted, that Mr. Pierces Salary, for warning Strangers
to depart the Town, cease from the 1st of May Ins1, he having
other business which takes up his time —
Voted, that Mr. Nazro be appointed in the room of Mr. Pierce
to warn Strangers to depart this Town —
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue his Warrant for a Town
Meeting for the choice of Representatives May 16th.
Voted, that Mr. Price & Cap'. Fellows be a Committee to wait
upon Revd. Mr. White & request his opening the Town Meeting
with Prayer —
Mess: Edes & Sons — had the printing of the Notifications.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 15, 1781 —
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Scollay, Fellows, Mackay, Hubbard
146 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
This Day delivered the Bonds given by the Six Auctioneers
appointed the 23d. of March last, agreable to a Resolve of the
General Estate, into the Treasurers Office of this Commonwealth —
The Selectmen entered upon the consideration of the several
Petitions for licenses as Auchtioneers, when the following Persons
were approved of by them —
Viz1. —
Mess™ : William Newman never taken out
Martin Bicker
Nath1. Pierce
Green Clarke & Hunter
Youncey & Cudwoi th
Daniel Parker & Son
John Kneeland
John Badger
Thomas Ruggles
The Town Clerk is directed to draw the Bonds & Certificates
as directed in the Law relative to Auchtioneers — see Aug'. 29th.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 18, 1781 —
Present Scollay, Price Frazier, Hubbard —
Mr. Nathaniel Pierce proposed Mr. Stephen Bruce & Mr. Trist-
nam Coffin as Bondsmen for him as an Auchtioneer — who which
were accordingly approved of by the Selectmen —
Messrs. Clark & Compy. propose Samuel Brown Merch*. &
William Cunningham Gentleman for their Bondsmen as Auchtion-
eer — which were approved of
[SO.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 23d
1781. Present Mess: Dorr, Price, Macka.y, Frazier, Scollay —
Mr. Thomas Ruggles a new elected Auchtioneer, proposed
Samuel & William Ruggles Merchants for his Bondsmen — which
were approved of —
Mr. Martin Bricker a new elected Auchtioneer proposes Mr.
Enoch Brown Merch1. & Mr. Daniel Jones Gentlemen for his
Bondsmen — which were approved of —
Mr. John Badger a new elected Auchtioneer proposes John Leach
Schoolmaster & Thomas Leach Founder for his Bondsmen —
which were approved of —
Cap*. John Pulling Petitions the Selectmen that he may have a
License to sell Goods as an Auchtioneer —
Mr. Isaac Read of Lexington applies to the Selectmen for the
place of Master of the North Grammar School —
Mr. Dorr appointed to apply to Mr. Robey for the Glazing the
Windows in the School house Room at the Manufactory.
Mr. Mackay & Dorr a Committee to view the Land Mr. Welch
would improve, opposite Snow Street in Prince Street.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 28, 1781.
Present Mess". Dorr, Scollay, Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Fra-
zier —
Daniel Parker & Son proposed last Week, Jeremiah Bumted &
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. 147
James Bayley for his Bondsmen as Auchtioneer — which were ap-
proved of —
Mess™. John & Benjamin Coolidge applies for a License as an
Auchtioneer.
Mess™. Edwd. Powers & John Ingersoll, applies for a License
as an Auchtioneer.
The Selectmen have agreed to consider the new Petitions for
Licenses Next Thursday 4 OClock Afternoon.
Mr. Nazro is directed to notify the new Auchtioneers, that it is
expected they qualify themselves according to Law by next
Thursday 4 O'Clock Afternoon, when the Selectmen meet to con-
sider & determine upon the new Applications for Licenses —
[21.] Mr. Newman appointed to keep the North Church
Clock in repair, in the room of Mr. Peck who has had the charge
of it —
The Town Clerk directed to notify in the present draughts that
the Accounts are to be paid in Silver or Gold or Current Money
equivilent —
Passed upon a number of Accounts —
The Clerk is to draw in favor of Mr. James Carter an omission
in draught of February last, of £-ll-9d Specie and for Edward
Ireland 5- d°
Mr. Edmonds .... - - 3-
William Augustus Williams applies to the Selectmen for an ap-
pointment as Master of the North Grammar School.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 31, 1781
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Mackay, Hubbard,
The Selectmen eutred upon the consideration of several Peti-
tions for licenses as Auctioneers, when the following Persons were
approved of. Viz*. —
Mess: Edward Powers & John Ingersoll
John Pulling
John & Benjamin Coolidge, not took out.
True Kimble offers himself as a Schoolmaster for the North
Lattiu School —
Revd. Nathan Davis applies to be Master of the North Grammar
School, by a Letter on file —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 2d. 1781
Present Scollay, Price, Mackay, Hubbard —
Mr. Robert Bell late of Peusylvania, now a Resilient in Boston,
applid for a License as an Auchtioneer, & proposed Mr. Gill &
Cap1. Gray as his Bondsmen who were approved of by the Select-
men —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 6, 1781
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Mackay, Scollay,
Voted, that Mr. Nazro have a draft for £ 5-6-8 p Quarter
Specie for his Services —
Mr. Wallace is to ask six pence specie p day for the Stands in
the Market Square sent
148 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for a
Town Meeting for the choice of a Representative in the name of
the Honble. Samuel Adams Esq. chosen Senator — agreeable to a
precept received for that purpose
Nathan Jennison & John Griggs are appointed Watchmen in
Constable Bakers Watch S°. End
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 13, 1781
Present Mess". Dorr, Mackay, Frazier, Scollay, Price
A Return was made & signed by the Selectmen the Precept, for
the choice of a Representative in the room of the Honble. Samuel
Adams Esq. chosen a Senator — the Return delivered John Rowe
Ksqr.
Elenor Boyles a State Poor in a suffering condition was sent to
the Alms house to be there supported at the charge of this Com-
monwealth — Order signed by Mr. Dorr & Frazier and dated June 9th.
Mess". Nath1. Cudworth & James Yancey propose Joseph Ford
Gentleman & Perah Morton Esq. for their Bondsmen as an Auch-
tioneer — which were approved of by the Selectmen
Cap'. John Pulling proposes, Jonathan Stoddard Gentleman &
Robert Hitchburne Gentleman for his Bondsmen as an Auchtioneer
— which were approved of by the Selectmen —
Col°. Henley acquaints the Selectmen that several Tombs are
open in the Burying Ground near the Chappel, and that the Wall
requires some repairs —
Col°. Procter, Rowe & Edes, in the Name and on behalf of those
who have Children at the North Latten School, attended at the
Selectmens Chamber, and pray'd that Mr. Nathan Davis might be
appointed Master of said School, in the room of Mr. Smith, who
has resigned his place as Master —
Mr. John Kneeland proposes John Grenough Esq. Merch'. &
John Simkius Gentleman for his Bondsmen as Auchtioneers who
were approved of by the Select men.
Messre. Edward Powers & John Ingersol Gentleman propose
John Ingersol Founder & Gyles Alexander Merch'. as their Bonds-
men — who were approved of by the Selectmen.
[23.] Mr. Nathan Davis appointed by the Selectmen Master
of the North Grammar School, in the room of Mr. Smith who has
lately resigned his place as Master — he the said Davis having
been recommended by the Ministers of the Town, and a consider-
able number of the Inhabitants of the North part of the Town,
whose Children attend said School —
The Selectmen have "agreed that the Fishermen who improve the
Boxes on Dock Square, pay Mr. Wallace the Clerk of the Market
lour Shillings in specie p. Month to commence the 1s. of June
Instant sent
Boston Ss : A.t a Meeting of the Selectmen June 20. 1781
Present Mess™. Dorr, Frazier, Price, Hubbarrl, Mackay, Scollay,
A resolve of the General Court for compleating the numbpr of
Men for the Continental Army was laid before the Selectmen &
by them delivered to Col°. Procter —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. 149
Mr. Jones the Sexton that has the care of the Church burying
Ground, was sent for and informed, that complaint had been made
that several Tombs were open & proved offensive to the Neighbor-
hood — whereupon Mr. Jones assured the Selectmen that those
Tombs should be well covered —
It is Ordered by the Selectmen, that the Rent of the Stalls in
Faneuil Hall Market be as follows — Viz1. —
N. 1. £
•12-6d. hard Money or other Current money equive-
lent p. M. to commence from the
3d. of July next
2 10-10 p ditto - - - - d°.
3 - - - 12-6 p ditto
4 - - 1 2-6 p ditto
5 ... 12-6 p ditto Mem0. 50 p c'. abated
6 ... 12-6 p ditto
7 - - 1 - - p ditto
8 - - 1 - - p ditto
9 - - 1 - - p ditto
10 - - " 19-2 p ditto
1 1 - - 1 - - p ditto
1 2 - - I - - p ditto
13 - - " 19-2 p ditto
14 - - 1 " - - p ditto
15 - - 1 " - - p ditto
16 - - 1 " - - p ditto
17 12-6 p ditto
18 12-6 p ditto
19 - - - 12-6 p ditto
20 12-6 p ditto
21 10-10 p ditto
22 12-6 p ditto July 3d. 1782
£ i7_5_6_
[24.] Mr. Nazro directed to enquire of Mess™. Farrington &
Davis howe they have disposed of the Bricks at the Fortification &
Report to the Selectmen.
It is Agreed by the Selectmen to attend the Visitation of the
Schools on Wednesday the 11th. Day of July next & that a Dinner
be provided as usual —
The Clerk directed to notify the Masters of the time set for the
visitation —
Mr. Nazro directed to desire the attendance of William Park-
man next Wednesday
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 21. 1781
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Frazier.
Mr. John Vinal appointed Master of the South writing School —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Select Men June 25th. 1781.
Present Scollay, Dorr, Price, Hubbard
Several of the Gentlemen Overseers attended & desired it may
150 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
be inserted in the Notification for the next Town Meeting that the
Poor iu the Almshouse are in the most distress'd situation want-
ing every Kind of Necessaries for their Support
Adjourned to to Morrow ..11 O'Clock Forenoon —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 26. 1 781
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Price, Scollay —
It is agreed by the Selectmen that Jonas Welch, have a small
strip of the Towns Land in Prince Street, as by a Vote of the
Town at a late Meeting they are permitted to dispose of it to him,
for thirty five Dollars — Specie —
Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for culling a Town
Meeting Thursday next. 3 O'Clock Afternoon
Mr. Nazro directed to deliver the Notifications for the Meeting
to each of the Constables —
Boston, Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 26, 1781.
Present Mess". Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Dorr, Scollay, Frazier.
•» The Masters of tlie Fire Engines applies to the Selectmen [25.]
for a Resolve to be passed in the General Court similar to the one
which has been repealed by the late Militia Act
Passed upon a number of Accounts —
Cup1. Mackay & Mr. Dorr a Committee to view the ground on
which Cap1. Pulling is erecting a Building —
Passed upon John Jones State Account amounting to £ 2-4 —
Specie as by Copy on file —
Passed upon John Fullertons State Account am* as by Copy on
file to fourteen Shillings & 5d Specie —
Boston, Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 4, 1781.
Piesent. Mess. Dorr, Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Scollay. Frazier —
Mr. Dorr, Cap'. Mackay, a Committee to view the Place on
which Mr. Makepeace desires to erect a Building & Report to the
Selectmen —
Boston, Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 6, 1781.
Present Messrs. Dorr, Price, Mackay, Scollay, Hubbard.
Mr. John Jones, Sexton of Trinity Church, Appointed to ring
the Old South Bell at one O'Clock & 9 o'clock.
The Committee to consider Mr. Makepeaces proposal of erect-
ing a Building over the Creek. Reported, that his proposal cannot
be approved of by the Selectmen the Mill Owners being the proper
Persons for him to apply to as the Committee apprehend.
Deacon Tuder & Gyles Harris, Thomas Daws Esqrs. are re-
quested to view the Towns Interest at the North Battery, and
Report what they apprehend to be the value thereof —
Mr. Hemmingway to be desired to attend the Board next
Wednesday Seven night —
Mr. William Parkman, is directed to attend the Selectmen next
Wednesday Seven night to be enquired of relative to the Street said
to be opened by him to clear a drain which has been left unre-
paired —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. 151
[26.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 7. 1781
Present Mess: Dorr, Fellows, Mackay, Price, Hubbard, Frazier,
Scollay
The Selectmen met and entered upon the business Assigned
them by a late Resolve of the General Court for Classing the
Delinquents —
Adjourned to Monday Morning 10. O Clock
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 9, 1781
Present Mess™. Mackay, Fellows, Scollay, Frazier, Dorr, Hub-
bard,
The following Persons were chosen Jurors for a Mariteme Court
the 17 of July Viz' —
Mess™. James Bayley
Lemuel Cravath
William Shattuck
William Payne-Miller
Cap1 Benj. Cobb
Archibald McNiel
Finished the Business of Classing —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 7. [11] A.M.
Present Scollay, Fellows Dorr Frazier Mackay Price Hubbard
Met the Company & proceeded from the Hall on the Visitation
of the Schools —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 11, 1781 P.M.
Present Scollay Frazier, Fellows Dorr Price
On the Visitation of the Schools it appeared, that
The South Grammar School had 91- Scholars
The North Gram mar School had --.-.-39- ditto
The Writing School in Queen Street had - - - - 270 - ditto
The Writing School at the North end - - - - 271 - ditto
all in good Order —
A Return was made by the Selectmen to the Colonel of the
Boston Regiment & other Militia Officers of said Regiment of such
Persons as were Delinquents in the Classes for procuring this
Towns proportion of Men for the Continental Army, Classed by
the Selectmen anew agreeable to a Resolve of the General Assem-
bly for that purpose passed the 5 of July Ins'.
[27.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 1781
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Dorr
Met upon the Business of Classing Delinquents
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 25, 1781
Present Mess™. Mackay, Price. Hubbard, Dorr, Scollay, Frazier —
Mr. Jacob Holland, applied to the Selectmen for liberty to
open a Drain from his House in Middle street, in order to clear
His Cellar of Water —
Liberty was granted on condition that the Ground & pavement
should be made good to the approbation of the Selectmen —
152 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. William Parkman attended, as required, and was told by the
Selectmen, that it was expected he should make good the Ground
and Pavement, in which case no advantage would be taken of his
breaking Ground, without liberty first obtained of the Select-
men —
Mr. Andrew Brimmer applied to the Selectmen for liberty to
open a Drain near his House in Cornhill in order to free his Cellar
from Water —
Liberty was granted on condition that the Ground and Pave-
ment shall be restored to the approbation of the Selectmen —
Agreed to visit Rainsfords Island, Wednesday next — being the
1'. of August —
A Letter was wrote Col°. Daws desiring to know from him
whether the Money paid by the Town to the Continental Soldiers
& for Horses has been deducted out of the Towns Tax — see the
15. of Jany last in this Minute Book the particulars —
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread for direction to the Bakers &
Clerks of the Market, be as follows — Viz'
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. white Loaf to weigh 1- 0- 0
a 2- white Bisket — d°. - 8- -
a 4d. brown Loaf — d°. 1- 6- -
[28.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 30,
1781 Present Mess". Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Price, Scollay,
Fellows —
Col°. Daws made return relative to the bounty Money deducted
out of the Town Tax, Horses &c. as on file — see 25th. July —
Thomas Sanderson alias Black Tom. appointed to ring the old
South Bell at the hours of one & nine OClock —
Selectmen passed upon some accounts —
Selectmen approved of Margaret Johonnot being an Inholder in
the room of her Husband, John Johonnot decesd.
And of Morris Keith being Licensed to the House, he has re-
moved to in Fish Street —
Edward Greens two Recepts for Milage Money received of Mr.
Scollay amounting to 4173 old Dollars dated Jany. 4. & 8. 1781 —
placed on the files —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 3. 1781 —
Present Scollay, Price, Frazier, Hubbard —
Cap4. Laha Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island, having
Reported that a Cartel from Halifax Cap'. Welch was brought too
at said Island with the Small Pox on board — four Persons having
the Distemper out and ten Inoculated — whereupon —
Orders were given Cap*. La ha to receive such Persons into the
Hospital as have the Distemper, and that such as are liable to the
Distemper must be taken into the Well house — that the Vessel
Bedding Clothing and every thing liable to infection well smoked
& cleansed and to Report the same to the Selectmen that they
must be sufficiently smoked & cleansed & a new suit of Clothes
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. 153
procured if possible, & that when he thinks they might leave the
Island with safety he might do it —
[29.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 9.
1781 Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Scollay, Frazier,
Mr. Matthew Nazro having been some time since appointed to
make enquiry after Strangers, had Orders given him for that pur-
pose, which were dated the 29'. of July last —
The Town Clerk directed to draw in favor o£ Isaac Pierce, 2/8
being so much short cash in last May Draught
Voted, That Mr. Jones have the approbation of the Selectmen
for a license as an Inliolder — the Selectmen having his assurance
that his utmost endeavors will not be wanting to prevent any
breaches of the Law for regulation of Taverns
The Selectmen have agreed, to meet at their Chamber Monday
next 9 OClock in order to proceed to the North School for the
induction of Mr. Nathan Davis as Master of the North Lattin
School —
The Town Clerk is to write out an extract of the Law relative
to Taverners in order to be sent to the Tavern keepers —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Augf. 13th. 1781
A.M. Present Mess". Dorr, Scollay, Price, Mackay, Frazier,
The Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing next Thursday 3. OClock. A.M.
The Selectmen met agreahle to appointment & fhen proceeded
to the North Grammar School, in order, to Induct the Revd.
Nathan Davis as Master of said School agreable to the usual prac-
tise of the Selectmen on such occasions —
The Committee appointed to view the Town Interest at the
North Battery & Report what they apprehend to be the value
thereof — Reported the value to be £2000 — Specie
Giles Harris Esq. dissented & gave in writing that in his opin-
ion said Estate was worth £3000 — Specie, Reports on file
[3O.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the S lectmen Aug'. 13.
1781 P.M. Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Mackay, Hubbard,
Frazier —
Passed upon Licenses again — see Ang'. 29
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 15. 1781.
Present Mess". Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Scollay —
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
to be held 21'. Ins'.— Viz' —
Cap'. John Langden
Deacon Tim0. Newell
Mr. David Bell
Mr. John Wells
Cap'. Manesseth Martin
Mr. Asa Sloddard
Mf. Andrew Johonnot approved of & recommended for a
License to retail at his Shop in Newbury Street —
154 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug'. 16, 1781.
Present Mess". Fellows, Dorr, Hubbard.
Mr. Collector Shaw proposes Col°. Procter & Mr. Samuel Park-
man, as his Bondsmen for the faithful discharge of his trust —
Mr. Collector Sumner proposes Jonathan Stoddard & John
Coolidge Gentlemen as his Bondsmen for the faithful discharge of
his trust —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 20, 1781
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Hubbard Frazier —
Cap1. John Ballard approbated as an Inholder for his House in
Fish Street to which he has lately removed —
Mr. Watts approbated as a Retailer for his Shop near
the Swing Bridge —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug1. 22d. 1781.
Present Mess" Dorr, Hubbard, Frazier Scollay.
Thomas Bayley proposes Mr. James Bayley Gentleman & Mr.
Ephraim Copi-laud Gentleman for his Bondsmen as Collector.
[31.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Auge. 27,
1781. Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay,
Hubbard, Fellows,
The Selectmen agreable to a Vote of the Town for that pur-
pose have appointed Mr. Price to arange the Returns of the Con-
tinental Army in order to assertain this Towns proportion of Men
The Selectmen approve of the Bondsmen offered by the Col-
lectors, Sumner, Shaw & Bayley, (see other side)
And the Town Clerk is directed to see their Bonds executed, &
deliver their respective Certificates for obtaining the Tax Books,
of the Assessors —
Cap*. Fellows & Mr. Price, & Mr. Scollay appointed a Com-
mittee to examine into the Bounds of the Towns Land in Beach
Street and determine how the Fences shall be erected on the
Easterly side of the Land lately leased to Wheeler & Price.
The Lease was delivered the Chairman Mr. Scollny —
Mr. Thompson proposes his old Bondsmen. Cap'. Waters &
Col°. Waters — for his Bondsmen the present Year as Collector of
Taxes, — who were approved of by the Selectmen —
The Selectmen agreed upon the Gentlemen to be invited to
accompany them to Deer Island Fryday next Boat to set off from
the Town Dock, Company to meet at the Selectmens Chamber
8. O Clock —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen. August 29, 1781 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Hubbard, Price.
The Selectmen having acted upon the List of Taverners and
Retailers for the last Year see August 13 the same was returned
to Ezekiel Price Esqr. Clerk of the Sessions with the doings of
the Selectmen thereon, as by Copy on file — they afterwards
considered the Petitions presented when the following Persons
were approbated by the Selectmen. Viz'. —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781.
155
Francis Butler - - Retailer at
Susannah Clark - - Ditto -
Ebenezer May - - Ditto -
John May - - - - Ditto -
Elisha A very - - - Ditto -
Gustavus Fellows - Ditto -
Mary Roulston - - Ditto -
[32.] Abiel Ruddock Ditto -
Daniel Parker - - - Ditto -
Rebecca Lovering. - Ditto -
Mary Tucker - - - Ditto -
Samuel Holland - - Ditto -
Lemuel Cravath - - Ditto -
William Bonnet - - Ditto -
Mary M°Kown - - Ditto -
Samuel Smith - - Ditto -
Isabella Tate - - - Ditto -
William Dodd - - Ditto -
Henry Foye - - - Inholder -
Robert Stainsby - - Ditto -
William Stackpole - Retailer -
Htvnnah Young - - Ditto -
Edmund Mayfield - Ditto -
Timothy White - - Ditto •-
.lane Johnson - - Ditto -
Sarah Lepear - - - Ditto -
John Mois - - - - Ditto -
his Store North Street
at Charter Street
South End
Ditto
Newbury Street
North side the Dock
at the Orange Tree
near Winnisimet Ferry
at Distill house New Boston
at Congress Street
at North Lattin School Street
near Dr. Eliots Meeting house
S°. End near Market
near Town House
at entrance of Long Wharff
at Shop near Boston Stone
:it her Shop Blackhorse Lane
Fish Street
in Ann Street
Tattle Street
King Street
Dr. Eliots
the end of Long Wharff
Concert Street
Battery March
the Side of Mill Creek
Head of Long Lane
Complaint having been made by a number, of the Respectable
Inhabitants, that some Tavern keepers in this Town permit or
suffer the playing of unlawful Games & other Disorders in their
Houses, — a Warning &, caution was given to nine Tavern-keepers,
— ns p Copy on file —
Mr. Scollay, Mr. Price, & Mr. Hubbard a Comm66. to enquire
into the Towns Kight to part of the Land, taken in by Cap'. Hall
near his House.
Lindsey G. Wallace Clerk of Faneuil Hall Market, allowed by
the Selectmen £ 7. 10 Specie p Quarter, or Current Money equiv-
elent
Matthew Nazro, allowed by the Selectmen ten pounds p Quarter,
including extra Services, for his attendance on the Selectmen &c.
— to be paid Specie or Current Money equivalent.
Mr. Price appoint*1, a Commee. to confer with the Representa-
tives, pf the Town relative to an amendment or addition to the
Law relative to the Assize of Bread —
[33.] The following Persons having been approbated by the
Selectmen as Auchtioneers for the Town of Boston Viz'. — were
Licensed
Mr. Thomns Ruggles
Mess". Daniel Parker Sen'. & Junr.
Mr. Martin Bickers
Mr. Nathaniel Pierce
156 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mess". Hunter & Green
Mr. John Badger
Mess". Powt-rs & Ingersol
Mr. Robert Bell
Cap'. J.olm Pullen
Mr. Kneeland
Bonds were given by them agreable to the Resolve of the
General Court, and the Bonds were sent to the Treasuier of this
Commonwealth p Mr. Nazro —
Mr. Wallace is directed to prosecute Hemmenway the Fisher-
man for a n usance on Dock Square
Mr. Nazro is directed to require the attendance of all the Sex-
tons & others who assist in Burials, at the Selectmeus Chamber
next Wednesday —
Passed upon Accounts — & Draught sent to the Treasurer —
A Negro Boy named Jethro Obed, alias Dodge being sick &
destitute of support, was sent to the Alms house by Mr. Scollay —
The Selectmen being told that he belonged to the Town of Wen-
ham, a Letter was wrote their Selectmen informing them thereof —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen August 31. 1781
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price. Mackay, Hubbard
The Selectmen visited Deer Island, and having viewed tl.e
House & Kenc-es, gave orders for the necessary repairs —
f34.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Scpr. 5. 1 781
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard, Price,
Fellows
Orders were given the Sextons & others concerned in Burials
in this Town, that they strictly conform to the Laws relative to
Burial &c. — as by Copy on file —
Settled with the Selectmen relative to Licenses granted the
Auchtioneers, being 16. as by Copies on file —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 12, 1781
Present Mess". Scollay, Fellows, Frazier, Price, Dorr —
Liberty is granted to Mr. Fox to take from the Beach near the
Fortification so called on Boston Neck a sufficient quantity of Clay
and Gravel to fill up the Land of the Town which he hires the
same to be done under the direction of Cap*. Fellows —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 19, 1781
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Mackay,
Mr. Laha Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island is per-
mitted to procure a Fore Sail of Mr. Barret for the Boat —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 24, 1781 —
Present Mess". Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard —
Mess". Yancey & Cudworth, approbated as Auchtioneers, some
time past, proposed Joseph Ford Merch*. & Cap1. John Langdon
as Bondsmen, in the room of those proposed before, who were
accepted by the Selectmen —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1761. 157
The following Persons were chose Jurors for a Mariteme Court
to be held the 2d. Day of October — Viz1. —
William Clough, Blacksmith
Grant Wilester
Zachariah Brigden
Josiah Snelling
John Win net
Samuel Grenough —
Cap*. Sturgis Gorham of Barnstable has liberty to improve the
Towns Slip of the Wharff near the Market for one Year he paying
therefor the Sum of Sixteen pounds down, otherwise at the rate of
five pounds p Quarter [35.] the Rent to commence from
Mr. Matthew Nazro appointed to receive the Towns part of
Vegitables raised at West Boston —
Passed upon Cap1. William Mackays State Account as by Copy
on file, amounting to £ 4-19-3 —
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 26, 1781
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Frazier, Fellows, Scollay, Mackay,
The Selectmen have abated Jonas Welch one pound ten Shillings
in consideration of his being at the charge of turning the drain
from the Land purchased of the Town —
Mr. Larson Belcher is approved of as a Bondsman for Mess".
Cudworth & Yancey Auctioneers in the room of Cap1. Ford —
The Selectmen having approved of the Bonds given by Mess".
Cudworth & Yancey, as Auchtioneers — the same was sent to the
Treasurer of this Commonwealth by Mr. Nazro & License was de-
livered him —
George Hidgway The Master of Engine N. 6. having applied1
for the Premium allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to
work first at the Fire which lately broke out at Cap1. Crafts House
Sudbury Street —
Passed upon oiher Accounts —
Nathaniel Green Moody approved of by the Selectmen to Retail
Spirituous Liquors at his Shop in Kilby Street —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 1781
Present Mes$r". Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price. Mackay, Hubbard.
Mr. Nazro directed to deliver Mr. Farmer for the
Almshouse 170 bushels
of Potatoes, & Mr. Sigorney for the use of the
Work house — 30 bushels —
200 bushels
Mr. Sutton Master of Engine N. 7. applied to the Selectmen for
liberty to resign said trust —
Susannah Edwards, & Child a poor Person sent to the Alms
house to be supported at the Charge of this Commonwealth she
being a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in this State.
158 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Order signed by Mr. [36.] Dorr and Mackay & dated, this
Day —
William Barrows a Stranger sent to the Alms house to be sup-
ported at the charge of this Commonwealth, Order dated this Day
& signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price
\\illiara Daws approbated by the Selectmen as a suitable Per-
son to retail Spirituous Liquors at his Shop in Ann Street —
The Assessors by Mr. Ruggles and May attended, and desired
advice of the Selectmen relative to their taking the opinion of some
Lawyer, respecting the taxing the Non Residents who transact
business in this Town — whereupon, they were advised by the
Selectmen to engage Mr. Lowell & Mr. Tuder, as Lawyers at the
charge of the Town
The Merchants of this Town agreable to their application have
leave to make use of Faneuil Hall, for an entertainment to be
given the French Officers &c. as a compliment for the protection
they have chearfully given the Trade of this Commonwealth —
Voted, that the Order of the Selectmen respecting Cap1.
Oorham passed the 24' Ultimo, whereby he had liberty to improve
the Towns Slip of Wharff on Dock Square on certain conditions,
be reconsidered, and liberty is now granted, for his improving said
Slip of Wharff, for six months only, he paying therefor Five
pounds p Quarter —
Mr. Nazro directed by the Selectmen to soil the Towns part of
the Potatoes raised at West Boston, at 2/ p bushel
Passed Cap'. Barrets State Account amounting to Fourteen
pounds 2/6d. as by Copy on file —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 10, 1781
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Fellows, Frazier, Hubbard,
Mackay,
Mr. Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, & Hubbard appointed a Committee
to Collect what is due from Brookers Donation —
The Town Treasurer is to be informed, that the Selectmen desire
an account of the Town Rents, what is now due &c., & this
immediately —
[37.] Mr. Joel Gushing; appointed Master of Engine N°. 7 in
the room of Mr. William Sutten who has resigned that trust on
account of his ill State of health —
Cap1. Fellows appointed to examine the Chimney of M'. Harris's
Bakehouse & Report the State thereof to the Selectmen —
Mr. Dorr & Cap1. Mackay a Committee to enquire relative to
the new Schools, advertizd to be soon opened
The Clerk directed to write the Selectmen of Ipswich acquaint-
ing them a Negro Boy named Jettero, born at Ipswich but had
lived some time with Mr. Dodge of Wenham, is now sick in our
Alms house & that a considerable expense will accrue to the Town
of Ipswich if he belongs there, unless soon removed to Ipswich —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 17, 1781 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Mackay, Dorr, Price, Frazier —
The Selectmen met on application made by Mr. De Valneas the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. 150
late Consul of France, that agreaMe to a Resolve of Court the
French might be accommodated with a suitable Building or Build-
ings in this Town to receive their sick & wounded men but Mr.
De Valneas did not appear —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 17, 1781
Present Mess™. Scollay, Mackay, Hubbard, Fellows, Price,
A Letter from Selectmen of Marblehead laid before the Select-
men by Mr. Scollay —
Mr. Jacob Bucknam agreable to his application has liberty to
erect Scales in the Street near the Stone Store & contiguous to the
Market, for the weighing of Provisions &c. for such of the Inhab-
itants or Country People as desire it — the prices of weighing to
be a Copper p Quarter for Meat & 5 Coppers p. hundred weight.
Upon application made by the Officers of the French Navy for
a place to send their wounded Men to a Certificate was given Mr.
Valneas the late Consul as by Copy on file —
[38.] Boston, Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 20,
1781 Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Price, Hub-
bard—
The Selectmen have consented that the French Consul have the
use of the Hospital at the Westerly part of Boston for the accom-
modation of the sick & wounded on board their Ships of War in
this Harbour. He defreying the charge and Expence that shall
occur by means thereof and in case the Small Pox or any infec-
tious Distemper should break out in the Town, the Consul is to be
at the charge of procuring a suitable place for the reception of any
such, this Vote has been come into, purely from the necessity there
is of a speedy removal of the aforesaid sick and wounded —
The Town Clerk is directed to publish an Advertisement relative
to engaging Persons for a Town Watch —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 24. 1781
Present Mess: Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Frazier, Scollay,
The Town Clerk is directed to write M*. Pitts one of the princi-
pal Proprietors of the Mills reminding him of the very dangerous
situation of the Bridges & acquainting him that unless speedy Re-
pairs are made, the Selectmen will think themselves in duty &
humanity bound to have them presented at the next Court of
General Sessions —
The Town Clerk directed to write to the Selectmen of Marble-
head acknowledging the Receit of their Letter & acquainting them
that a Meeting of the Town will soon be warned, at which Meeting
their Letter will then be laid before the Inhabitants —
The Selectmen have agreed to meet at 3 O'Clock P.M. : for the
future.
Next Wednesday Assigned to act upon the List of Jurors —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor 29. 1781
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Scollay, Frazier, —
Passed upon several Accounts.
160 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor 31, 1781
Present Mess". Dorr, Mackay, Price, Hubhard, Scollaj,
[39.] Ebenezer Foster applys to the Selectmen for liberty to
Erect a Blacksmiths Shop on the Towns Land near the North
Battery
Mr. Hubbard & Mr. Price a Committee to view the Land pray'd
for, and Report to the Selectmen —
Daniel McLoad applies to the Selectmen for their approbation
of him as one of the Auchtioneers for this Town & proposes
John Leach Schoolmaster — & William Wittington Inholder as
Bondsmen.
The Town Clerk is directed to publish extracts of the Law rela-
tive to all Keepers of School to have the approbation of the
Selectmen —
Phineas Solomon Lemonier attended and was forbid to keep
School untill approbated by the Selectmen.
Information given the Selectmen that the French being [sic]
their dead within the Hospital Inclosures —
Mr. Frazier appointed to confer with M*. Samuel Brick relative
to the above practise —
Mr. McLoads Petition to be taken up next Wednesday —
A return was made a Committee of Court of the Average price
of Corn Beef Sheeps Wool & Sole Leather, agreeable to a Re-
solve of the General Court, as by Copy on file —
Mr. Pullaen attended & was forbid keeping School without the
approbation of the Selectmen
Boston Ss : At a 'Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 2. 1781
Present Mess". Dorr, Fellows, Mackay, Scollay, Price, Frazier,
The Selectmen, having been informed by the Governor that
next Monday there is to be tokens of rejoicing on Account of the
Capture of Lord Cornwallis — a written Notification was sent the
Town Cryer to call the Inhabitants together to Morrow 12 OClock
The Sextons were directed to ring the several Bells as usual
Monday next —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 7. 1781
Present Mess™. Dorr, Scollay, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
Mr. Homans applied for the appointment of Clerk of the Market
in the room of Mr. Wallis deceased —
[4O.] Passed upon Paul Farmers two Accounts, for support
of the State Poor at the Almshouse amounting to £ 832. 14. If
& £ 52. 15. If — as by Copies on file.
The Selectmen have agreed with Mr. Fessenden, to allow him
twenty Dollars for the Bull he has left Mr. Hamlin the Hay ward,
and he is to have the Town Bull said to be at Mr. Whites of
Brookline over & above the twenty Dollars which he is to have a
draft for next Draught Day —
Mr. Nazro to request the attendance of the Clerks of the Market,
next Wednesday —
The Selectmen have agreed to fix the Assize of Bread next
Wednesday —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. . 161
Mr. M°Loads Bondsmen as an Auctioneer approved of by the
Selectmen, and the Clerk is directed to draw Bonds accord-
ingly —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novemr. 14, 1781
Present Mess". Dorr, Fellows, Price, Hubbard, Mackay, Scollay,
Frazier,
Elizabeth Morton a stranger sent to the Alms house on account
of the Commonwealth — Order signed by Mr. Dorr & Frazier —
Daniel McLeod approved of as an Auchtioneer proposes Robert
Bruce as a Bondsman iu the room of Mr. Wittington — approved
of — and Bonds were accordingly taken — & a Certificate given —
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/fi p.
bushel & that 6d p bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
charges Pains, & livelihood which is computed as follows —
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritenie Court,
— Viz4. —
Mess™. William Foster
Col°. John Kurd
Samuel Pitts
John Adams Merc*.
Cap*. Jonathan Stoddard
John Bryant
Cap*. Ridgway of Engine N. 6. applies for the Prem. allowed
by the Town for bringing their Engine to [41.] work first at the
Fire at Mr. Hootons near the Orange Tree — and for a Premium
for the Fire at Mr. Inches House New Boston —
The Comra66. to consider on the Application of Mr. Tuder for a
Peice of Land at the South Battery & the Sconce — Reported
whereupon Voted, that this matter subside for the present —
Mr. Elisha Byles applies for liberty for his Wife to open a
School for teaching Children Reading &c. which was granted
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 16. 1781
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Frazier, Hubbard
Upon application made to the Selectmen, it was permitted the
French to Erect a Building in addition to the Hospital at New
Boston for the further accommodation of their sick & wounded
Sea Men —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 19. 1781 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Price,
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be now set at Wheat .it 7/6.
and that 12d. p bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their charges
pains & livelihood which is computed as follows Viz*.
lb. oz. dr
A 4d. Loaf of Brick Bread must weigh --------1..3.. 12
4d. d°. brown Bread £ Wheat £ Rye Meal d°. - - - 2 .. 4 ..
4d. ditto not above £ Indian ------- -----3..
Biskets of 2 Coppers price 7 .. 4
Wednesday next appointed to consider a Petition of Benjamin
Cudwonh Junr. for au Auchtioneer for this Town —
162 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. Dorr appointed to make enquiry Reports that the Comm6*.
have procured this Towns, proportion of Clothing for the Troops
& sent them to Davis & Wales Store
[42.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 19,
1781 Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Mackay
Mr. Benjamin Cud worth Junr. proposes Stephen Bruce & Samuel
Paine Merch'. for his Bondsmen as Auchtioneers —
Voted, that Benjamin Cudworth Junr. be approbated as an
Auchtioneer — & that the Bonds be drawn by the Town Clerk —
with the foregoing Bondsmen —
Mr. John Bosson applies for liberty to lake off some dirt which
lays upon the Towns Land at the South end —
Cap1. Fellows appointed to make enquiry & Report —
The Selectmen have appointed Mr. Matthew Nazro Clerk of the
Market in the room of Mr. Wallace deceased — he to resign his
place of warning Strangers —
Mr. Cudworths Bond & Mr. McLoads sent to Mr. Treasurer
Gardner by Mr. Nazro —
Boston S^ : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 26, 1781. A.M.
Present Mess: Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay,
Hubbard
The Selectmen attended at the Hospital at West Boston & gave
directions for the placing the additional Building, which the
French are permitted to erect for the better accommodation of
their Sick & wounded Sea Men —
Boston Ss: AtaMeetingof the Selectmen Novr. 26, 1781. P.M.
Present Mess". Mackay Dorr, Frazier, Fellows,, Price, Hubbard,
Scollay,
Mr. Scollay & Mr.Frazier a Committee to wait upon his Excel-
lency the Governor relative to placing the additional Building to
the Hospital at West Boston —
Passed upon Accounts —
Mr. Nazro directed to warn the Hogreeves to attend next
Wednesday
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 24, 1781
Present Mess : Scollay, Frazier, Price, Hubbard
Information of the arrival of a Cartel as p Copy on file —
[43.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 28,
1781. A.M. Present Messr". Frazier, Price, Hubbard, Mackay,
Dorr
Dr. Kast informed the Selectmen that the Wife of Charles Bell
living in a House opposite the South side of Dr. Coopers Meeting
House had the Small Pox broke out upon her —
The Selectmen being also informed that the Husband & Wife
were consenting to the removal of her self and a young Child to
the Hospital at Rainsfords Island, provided they were not made
answerable for any charge which should arise on her being placed
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1781. 163
there — Orders were given Cap'. Laha the Keeper of said Hospital
to receive the said Womaii & her Child accordingly —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 28. 1781.
P.M. Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Fellows, Frazier, Scollay —
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse to
b<; supported at the charge of the State one Cornelius Youngman a
Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in this State, neither
has he wherewith to support himself — Order dated Novr. 9 &
signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Fellows —
Mr. Dorr & Mr. Frazier a Committee to enquire & Report rel-
ative to some dirt laying on the Towns Land which Mr. Bossen &
Mr. Bass disputes about —
Passed upon John Jones State Account amounting to £9 .. 16 —
Copy to be given in and placed on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 2d. 1781 —
Present Mess™ : Price, Dorr, Fellows, Frazier, Mackay.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing Fryda}' Decemr. 7 - 10. OClock, Forenoon —
The Committee appointed for the purpose — Report as their
opinion that the dirt belongs to the Town being laid on her? Land
gives the Town a property therein —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 7. 1781
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Frazier, Scollay,
[44.] Mr. Dorr appointed to order the Repairs of the North
Grammar School. —
Voted, that the Mens Shoes & Stockings which remain on hand
be disposed of at publick Auction for the most they will fetch —
and that Parkman & Hinckley sell the same
On the application of James ORourke for the approbation of the
Selectmen to teach the French Language in this Town — he was
approbated provided he first take the Oath of Allegiance required
by the Commonwealth —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem*. 7. 1781
Present Mess : Dorr, Fellows.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen DecenT. 12. 1781
Present Messrs. Dorr, Price, Mackay —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 13. 1781
Present Mess : Scollay, Mackay
Information being given that Jane Sanford was broke out with
the Small Pox & Elizabeth Sauford & Betty Peters were liable to
tlie Distemper living in the same House where the last Person
with the Small Pox was sent from to the Hospital, they were all
three ordered to Rainsfords Island in Knoxs Boat & Orders given
the Keeper of the Hospital, of the usual tenor —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 14. 1781
Present Mess™. Scollay.
164 CITY DOCUMENT Isb. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 17, 1781
Present Messrs. Dorr, Scollay, Fellows, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
Mr. Frazier appointed to procure Blankets from Mr. Otis —
Voted, that Mr. Fleet have the printing of the Circular Letter
with the Instructions, relative to the Fishery
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 19. 1781
A.M. Present Mess". Frazier, Dorr, Scollay, Price, Mackay —
Voted, that the Constables of the Watch have eleven Dollars p
month and the Watchmen have eight Dollars p month
[i5.] The Town Clerk directed to send the Letter Circular,
by the Post —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 19. 1781
Present Messrs : Dorr, Fellows, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard
Information given the Selectmen by Dr. Appleton, that the
Small Pox is broke out in a Negro Woman named Cumber Mc-
Daui2l, in a House in Tattle Street — •
Application made by John Conner for a License as Auchtioneer
Selectmen agree to meet next Fryday 3. OClock
Mrs. Elizabeth Floyd approbated as a Retailer for her House in
North Street —
Mr. Frazier Reported, that he had seen Mr. Otis who informed
him he should procure the Blankets —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen December 21, 1781
Present Mess™. Mackay, Dorr, Price, Mackay [.sic]
Dr. Appleton now acquaints the Selectmen, that he does not
apprehend the Negro Woman (of whom information was given on
Wednesday last) has the Small Pox —
The Circular Letter relative to the Fishery, has been sent to the
Selectmen of the Maritime Town agreable to a Vote of the Town
at a lute Meeting —
John Conner approved of as an Auchtioneer for this Town as
also the Bondsmen proposed by him, viz*. James Welch Taverner
Thomas Watson Trader —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen December 26, 1781
Present Mess". Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard
Scollay
John Conners Bond sent Treasurer Gardner by Mr. Nazro. and
a License given him of the usual tenor, which makes four Bonds
I have to Ac-count with the Selectmen for —
Upon a complaint made by Mr. Uran that two of his Sons could
not be admitted into Mr. Carter's School. Mr. Nazro was directed
to desire his attendance next Wednesday —
[46.] The Town Clerk is to serve the Town Treasurer with a
Copy of the Town Vote respecting his [dismissing?] * of so much
Mony of the new Emraission as shall answer the Draughts of the
Selectmen for support of the Watch — and also inform the Treas-
* The vote of the town was that he should make sale of so much of the bills, &c. — "W. H. \V.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 165
urer that the Selectmen have computed that the charge of the
Watch for six months will amount to four hundred & fifty Pounds
hard Money —
Thomas Davis at his Shop in Ann Street approved cf as a Re-
tailer of Spirituous Liquors —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Deccmr. 31, 1781
Present, Mess™. Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Scollay,
Passed upon Accounts —
Mr. Carter Master of the Writing School, attended as desired
by the Selectmen, and satisfied the Selectmen with respect to his
not receiving a Son of Mr. Urans into his School about nine months
since —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 2, 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard.
Permission given Cap1. Laha Keeper of the Hospital to suffer
Bellingham Watts a Prisoner to leave the Island & come up to
Town, Cap1. Laha having Reported to the Selectmen that the
said Watts is well, & sufficiently cleansed —
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
— Viz1. — Cap'. Ebenezer Howard
John Stanton
James Goodridge
Joseph Barrel
Benjamin White Houswright
Russel Sturgis
On Fryday next, the Selectmen have agreed to take under con-
sideration the Petition of Mr. Abraham Lansing? that he may be
Licensed as an Auchtioneer —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 4, 1782
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Frazier, Hubbard, Mackay, Price, Scollay,
[47.] The following was sent Cap'. Laha on Wednesday last
Viz'.
BOSTON, Jany. 2d. 1782.
Cap'. Samuel Laha
The Cartel Cap'. Black lately from Hallifax, now at Rainsfords
Island having on board a number of Persons sick with the Small
Pox and other Distempers — You are directed to receive on shoar
the said sick Persons & provide for them according to the custom
of the Hospital, & not suffer the said Vessel or any Person be-
longing to her or which came in her to leave the Island until!
thoroughly cleansed, or untill further Orders from us —
Your humble Serv'.
HARBOTTLE DORR
NATHL. FRAZIER
EZEKIEL PRICE
TUTTLE HUBBARD
WILLIAM MACKAY
Mr. Abraham Lynsen [sic] approved of as an Auchtioneer
166 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
propose Isac Sears & Pascal Nelson Smith Esqr. as his Bonds-
men who were accepted by the Selectmen — And the Town Clerk
is directed to draw his Bonds, and see them executed —
Mr. Hamlin, Hay ward is permitted to purchase one Tun of Hay
for support of the Bull till Spring —
The Town Treasurer is desired to dispose of the new Emission
Money, not exceeding four for one, on the best terms he can, to
the amount of four hundred & fifty pounds
Passed upon Dr. Appletous State Account ams. to £ 21. 0. 8d.
as p Copy on file —
Passed upon Cap1. Laha Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords
Island State Acco'. am', to sixty one pounds sixteen Shillings —
Copy to be taken, now on file
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 9. 1782
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard, Fel-
lows,
The Selectmen have allowed the Account of Mr. Peter Rowe
Dalton for services at the Treasury for £. 51- 1U/, for which he is
to have a draft next Draught Day —
Mr. Price & Mr. Hubbard a Comm66. to see Mr. Brick & make
enquiry relative to the Corps of some Frenchmen, [improperly
leaved ?]
[48.] Passed upon Gibbins Sharp State Accounts, am*, to
£ 7. 15, 10£ as p. Copy to be given in.
Mr. Frazier Reports that he has received in consequence of his
appointment, from the States Cornmee. on Accounts the Money for
the Clothing &c. furnished by this Town for the Continental Army
for 1780 — & has deposited the same with the Town Treasurer as
p. Receit on file — the Selectmens Commission being included in
said Receit for £G38. 10. 3d.
Mr. Nazro is to consider the Bounds of the Market Square as
extending to the Gutter & the Corner of the Watch house
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 16, 1782.
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Frazier, —
The Selectmen gave a License to Mr. Abraham Lynsen to dis-
pose of Goods as an Auchtioneer —
The Town Clerk delivered Mr. Lyn^ens Bond as an Auctioneer
to Mr. Nazro to be given in to the Treasurer of this Common-
wealth —
Passed upon Dr. Joseph Whipples State Account amounting to
£. 133. 0. 4. as p. Copy on file.
The Selectmen were this Day sworn to the Pay Roll of the 6
Months Men belonging to this Town, who were in the Continental
service amounting £ 7l7-ll-ld. for the Year 1780 —
Mr. Paul Farmer was required to receive into the Alms house a
David Spencer & Margaret Brothers, Strangers & not Inhabitants
of any Town in this Commonwealth, neither had they whercwithall
to support themselves — Order signed DecenV". 7, 1781 for Spencer
& Jaay. 4, 1782 for Brothers.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 167
Passed upon Ephraim Fernices Petition for a License to retail
Spirituous Liquors
Mr. Thomas Harris approved of as an Inholder at his House the
hea'l of Hutchinsons Wharff —
Mr. Don' & Mr. Frazier a Committee to prepare & present the
Accounts for Clothing & for Expenses in going to Rainsford
Island, for the Year 1781 to the Committee of Accounts for pay-
ment —
[49.] Mr. Edward Smith, informs that one Mary Gould be-
longing to Estham, the Daughter of Thomas Gould, who lived witli
him some time has now left his House & praying she may ordered
home to her Parents —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen December [January?]
23d. 1782. Present Mess : Dorr, Price, Mackay, Hubbaid. Scollay.
Mr. Frazier & Cap'. Mackay a Committee to settle with Col°.
Procter the Milage advanced by the Town for the three & six
Months Men 1780 and to present the Accounts for payment — as
also for the Year 1781 —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 28. 1782.
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Scollay, Price, Mackay, Fellows,
Letter laid before the Selectmen from the Town Clerk of
Marblehead in the name & behalf of said Town, inclosing a Copy
of their Instructions to their Members in the House of Represen-
tatives — •
Isaac Freeman, approved of as an Inholder for his House in
Fore Street —
Mr. Templeman applys to the Selectmen for liberty to exhibit
on the Slack Wire —
The Town Clerk directed to furnish the Boston Seat with a
Copy of the Instructions of the Town of Marblehead to their
Representatives —
Passed upon John Hinkleys State account amounting to £ 10 ..
19 . . 9. as p Copy on file —
Passed upon Accounts.
Mrs. Mary Lobb approved as a Retailer of Spirituous Liquors
at her Shop in Fish Street —
William Day approved as a Retailer of Spirituous Liquors at
his Shop in Quakers Lane.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 30. 1782.
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Ilubbard,
Passed upon some Accounts —
The Town Clerk is directed to furnish the Collectors with Cer-
tificates, of their having given Bond to the Selectmen & that they
have no objection to the Assessors delivering them the Tax
Books.
[5O.] Acted upon the List of Jurors —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 6. 1782
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Frazier,
168 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The following were chose Jurors for a Maritime Court Viz1.
Thomas Russel Esqr. excused
Paul Revere Esqr.
Martin Brimmer
John Marston
Oliver Brewster
Benjamin Burt
Joseph Russel
Passed upon John Boits Petition for the approbation to Retail
at the Store of Boyte & Rumsey the South side of the Market &
the Town Clerk was directed to certify the approbation —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 13. 1782,
A.M. Present Mess™ : Dorr, Price, Scollay, Frazier, —
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
— Viz1. —
Mess : James Yancey
Samuel Whitwell
James Ivers
William Craft
Andrew Black
William Fleet
Isajah Doan
Jeremiah Allen
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Fel/. 13, 1782.
P.M. Present Mess" : Scollay Dor Frazier Mackay Hubbard &
Price
Order for Mr. Farmer to receive George Mitchel & his Wife into
the Almshouse on States Ace1, dated Sept. 1. 1781 —
Also an order to receive The Son of George Randle dated Oct.
5. 1781 —
Also an order to receive the Son of Thos. Mitchel dated Oct.
2G. 1781 —
Mr. John Templeman applied to the Selectmen for liberty to ex-
hibit i:i the Slack Wire, and laid several Petitions of the Inhabi-
tants that he might be permitted before them
[51.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Fel^. 15.
17«2 Present Mess": Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Price,
Mackay.
Settled with and paid all the Selectmen for Licenses for Vendue
Masters, and Permits to sell Rum Tea &c. fourteen Dollars & 1
Pistereen each, which is to the 23d. Day of January last —
Mr. Templetonattendi-d, and was heard relative to his proposal
of exhibiting on the Slack Wire, when it was recommended to
him to wait till the sense of the Inhabitants can be taken at a
Meeting soon to be called —
The Town Clerk is to write the Selectmen of Hingham request-
ing them to refund the Money advanced for M™. Tower immedi-
ately.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 169
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 20. 1782
Present Mess: Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Frazier —
An account received from Parkman & Hinckley of Shirts &csold
at Vendue amounting to £ 11. 4 — as p Copy on file
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 25, 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Price, Fellows, Frazier
Passed on several Accounts —
Town Clerk directed to write Col°. Procter requiring an Ac-
count of Towns Small Arms delivered him —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb.y 27. 1782
Present: Mess Dorr, Scollay, Mackay, Price, Ilubbard, Frazier,
The Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing March 5 —
A Letter sent to Col°. Procter requesting his furnishing the
Selectmen witli an Account of his distribution of the Towns Small
Arms & Cartridges & another —
Passed upon several Accounts.
A Letter was sent Caleb Davis E?qr. Agent for the State
relative to the Small Arms delivered Col°. Procter,
[52.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 6.
1782 Present Mess: Dorr, Hubbard, Price, Scollay, Frazier,
Mackay,
There was Collected for James Patterson, who was wounded the
5 of March 1770, the Sum of Seven Pounds twelve Shillings, —
and the same has been put into the hands of Cap4. William
Mackay, for the use of the said Patterson, & his Wife — the Col-
lection was made in Town Meeting the 5 Ins'.
Mr. Thomas Newcomb, applies for a Stand at the Fish
Market —
Ordered that the Town Clerk issue a warrant for the Annual
Town Meeting, Mtirch 11th.
Mr. Powers to have the printing of the Notification for March
Meeting —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Frazier a Comm6* to wait upon Mr. Cooper
and desire Him to open the Town Meeting wilh Prayer —
The Selectmen having considered the application of Mr. -New-
comb, agreed that he should have the Stand on which Mr. Johon-
not had a Box in the Fish Market.
Passed upon John Dafforns State Accounts amount15 to £ 5 —
as by Copy on file —
Passed upon Charles Bells State Account amounting to £ 14 —
as by Copy on file —
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, March 13, 1782.
Present : Mess™ Fellows, Dorr, Price, Scollay, Frazier, Mackay,
Hubbard —
The Selectmen have agreed with Andrew Tuksberry for the Rent
of Deer Island the year ensuing commencing the 25th of March
170 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
£50 — Specie, on the same terms and conditions with the last,
and the Town Clerk is directed to draw the Leases of the same
tenor of the last —
Parkman & Hinckley paid the Town Treasurer £ 11.. 4/ for the
proceeds of Shoes &c. as p Acco1. on file —
[53,] The following endorsement was made on the Warrant
drawn on Henry Gardner, Esqr. Treasurer of the Commonwealth
for the pay of the 6 months Men — for 1780 — Viz'.
Sir
Please to pay Cap'. Alexander Hodgden the Monies mentioned
in the within Rolls he to pay the same to the several Persons born
thereon he to be accountable for the same : the Sum expressed in
the Warrant being £717-ll-Ld. endorsement signed by John Scol-
lay Chairman p order
Liberty is granted Thomas Daws Esq. to build a new Tomb in
the Common burying Ground near the Granary provided he does
not interfere with any other Persons Tomb or Grave & that the
Earth be removed so as not to incommode any Burial place —
The Selectmen have assigned next Wednesday to determine
with respect to a visitation of the Town —
Boston Ss: At a meeting of the Selectmen March 20. 1782.
Present Mess. Dorr, Mackay, Fellows, Price, Frazier.
Voted, that a Petition be presented to the General Court pray-
ing that a Law may be provided with respect to this Town only, as
may be effectual to prevent Hogs from going at lajge
The Selectmen have consented that Bartholomew Nasen have
the improvements of the Box at the Fish Market lately occupied
by Mr. Tillcy, till further orders, on such terms as the others hold
them — reconsidered — see March 29 —
Ordered, that the Town Clerk publish an Advertisement relative
to the Repairs of Faneuil Hall, the Streets & also erecting a
School house —
Ordered lhat the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing Monday the 1st. of April next, for the choice of Governor &c.
Ordered, that Mess™. Fleets have the printing of the Notifica-
tions —
Mr. Price & Mr. Frazier a Committee to wait upon Revd. Mr.
Howard & desire him to open the Town Meeting with Prayer —
[54.] The Selectmen approbate John Larken as a suitable
Person to retail Spirituous Liquors at his Store in Back Street
and the Town Clerk is directed to give him the usual recommenda-
tion—
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 25. 1782
Present Mess™. Scollay, Mackay, Hubbard,
Boston Ss: At a meeting of the Selectmen March 27. 1782,
Present Mess™. Dorr, Frazier, Price, Hubbard,
Adjourned to Fry day next 3. O Clock P.M. at which time the
Petition of Parkmau & Hinckley for a License as Auchtioneers is
to be considered
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 171
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 29. 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Mackay, Frazier,
Mess". Parkman & Hinckley approved of as Auchtioneers for
this Town —
Passed upon Dr. Joseph Whipples State Accounts amounting
as by Copy on file to £ 44. 5. 4 —
The following is Copy of a Receit on file — Viz'.
BOSTON Sep1. 18, 1781
Received of the Selectmen of Boston four hundred & forty
Shirts, 440 pr. Hose 440 pr. Shoes— 220 Blankets on behalf of
said Town agreable to a Resolve of the General Court passed
June 22d. 1781 —
EBENEZER BATTELLE, Agent
William Tilton is permitted still to occupy the Box at the Fish
Market lately improved by Mr. Tilley on the same terms they are
held by others —
Mr. Nazro, is directed to Notif}1 the Justices & Overseers to
meet at the Selectmens Chamber on Tuesday next at 11. O Clock
Forenoon in order to Agree upon a Visit;ition of the Town —
The Town Clerk directed to Publish an Advertisement notefying
such Town Officers as have not been sworn that unless theyappear
at the Selectmens Chamber Wednesday next [55.] to be sworn
their names will be returned to the Court of Sessions, that their
Fines may be recovered —
Voted, that Mr. Nazro Clerk of Faneuil Hall Market is to ask
six Pence p day Specie for the Stands in Market Square
The Selectmen have Agreed that the Fishermen who improve
the Boxes on Dock Square pay Mr. Nazro the Clerk of the Market
four Shillings p month to commence from the 1st. of June last —
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 1. 1782.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Hubbard
Parkman & Hinckley proposes Jonathan Stodder Gentleman &
Cap'. Benj. Gorham — as Bondsmen — "who were approved of —
Boston Ss: A Meeting of Selectmen Justices & Overseers to
agree upon a Walk or Visitation of the Town
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 3d. 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Mackay, Frazier, Scollay
Mr. Jacob Bucknam is permitted to improve an old Building of
the Towns on the North Battery Wh;irff for one Quarter of a
Year he paying therefor fifteen Shillings — and if the Wharff
should be improved for growing &c. he to Collect the pny for
the same & to be allowed for his trouble, as also for collecting
the other Wharfage
The Selectmen direct the Town Clerk to publish an Advertize-
ment relative to the Inhabitants bringing in an Estimate of the
damages sustained by the Enemy, where it has not yet been
done —
172 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 15. 1782
Present Mess : Scollay, Fellows Dorr Price Hubbard Mackay
Frazier
Mr. Peter Boyer Town Treasurer Elect, proposed for his Bonds-
men Mr. Ebenezer Sever Merch'. Mr. Daniel Bell Merch1. both of
this —
The above Persons were approved of by the Selectmen as Bonds-
men for the Town Treasurer, and the Town Clerk is directed to
prepare the Bonds accordingly —
[56.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 6,
1782 Present Mess™. Price, Mackay, Hubbard Frazier,
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 10, 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Frazier, Fellows
A Walk or Visitation of the Town was had on Wednesday last
agreable to a return on file —
Mr. Luke Baker & John Procter both living in Cornhill apply
for liberty to erect Posts before their Houses as they were formerly
placed — allowed by the Selectmen —
A Letter was agreed upon to be sent each of the School Masters
relative to Mr. Clarks Children, & the Town Clerk was directed to
make out fair Copys, & sign the same by direction of the Select-
men & transmit the same to said Schoolmasters —
The following endorsement was made on the Warrant drawn on
Henry Gardner Esqr. Treasurer of this Commonwealth for the pay
of the six months men for 1780 — Viz'.
Sir
Please to payCap'- Alexander Hodgdon the Monies mentioned
in the within Warrant he to pay the same to the several Persons
born on the annexed Rolls and to be accountable for the same
JOHN SCOLLAY Chairman
N.B The Sum expressed in the Warrant being £ 444 .. 3. 9 p
order
Upon the representation of William McFadden Cap4. Fellows
appointed to see Dr. Warren and let him know that care should be
taken that the Persons from the Hospital who dig Graves in the
South burying Ground, do not interfere with the Sextons in their
digging up Graves —
Mr. Nazro directed to inform the following Persons appointed
Auchtioneers for this Town, that the time limitted by Law for their
acting in that office is expired — Viz'.
Mess™. Russel & Clap
William Greanleaff
Procter & Lowell
Hinckley & Parkman
Fellows & Pierpoint
William & John Gooch
[57.] The Town Clerk is directed to lay before the Selectmen
the Bonds of the several Delinquent Selectmen —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 173
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Aprff 12, 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard
Mr. William Gale applies for liberty to erect a Post before his
House in Cornhill — which was granted him
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 15, 1782
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Hubbard, Frazier, Mackay,
Dorr —
Liberty granted to Adam Colson to set up a large Post at the
side of his House in Marl borough Street —
Liberty granted to John Cutler for placing a small Post in the
same Street, where one had before stood —
Liberty granted to Mr. Calvin White for placing a Post in the
same Street on condition of his removing an old crooked Post
near the same —
Liberty granted Samuel Brick to level a place in the Common
torn up by the British Troops it intercepting the prospect from
said Bricks House —
Boston April 12, 1782 — Received of .the Town of Hingham
by the hands of the Selectmen of Boston five pounds twelve
Mllings & three pence in full for boarding Elizabeth Tower in
the Alms — which boarding was charged to the Commonwealth
aforesaid : But it appearing that said Tower waa an Inhabitant of
Hingham, said Selectmen sent to, & have received from said Town
of Hingham the aforesaid Sum of £5. 12. 3d. which they have put
into my hands for the use of the .Poor in said Alms house, and for
which I promise to give the Commonwealth Credit, in the next
Account I make out against it — £5. 12. 3.
PAUL FARMER
The Original Receipt is placed on the Selectmens file of next
Papers —
[58.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 17,
1782. Present Mess". Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard,
Mr. Greanleaff proposes Nathaniel Walker Appleton Physian &
Thomas Dawes Junr. Gentleman, as the Bondsmen for the faithful
discharge of his trust as Auchtioneer
Mr Clap proposes his former Bondsmen for the present Bonds-
men as Auchtioneer — Joseph Callender, Merch'. James Lamb
Voted, that Mr. George Richards Minot have five yards of
broad Cloth, it being the custom to allow that quantity as a Com-
pliment to the Orator for delivering an Oration the 5 of March —
The Persons proposed by Mr. Greanleaff & Mess™. Russel &
Clap above for their Bondsmen as Auchtioneers were approved of
by the Selectmen —
Passed upon Asa Stodders State Account am*, as by Copy on
file £59-1 6-4 —
The Selectmen have assigned next Wednesday for fixing an
Assize of Bread —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 24, 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard, Price, Fellows,
174
CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 150.
The following Persons were chosen Jurors for a Maritime Court
— Viz1. —
Mess™. William Lambert
Thomas Bumsted
Cap1. Sam : Ballard
Nath1. Byfield Loyd
John Winthrop
William Newman
Elijah Caswell admitted an Engine Man in Company of Engine
>~N. 6 Cap1. Ridgway in the room of Samuel Tod removed —
Passed upon Robert Knox's State Account amounting as bv
Copy on file to £ 9 —
[59.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 17.
1782 Present Mess". —
The following is a Return made the Collector appointed to Col-
lect the Duties of Excise for the County of Boston by the Select-
men of said Towns pursuant to a late Act of the General Assembly
of this Commonwealth — Viz'.
Permitted
Nathaniel Barret
Joseph Picrpoint
Joseph Ford
Robert Wier -
Samuel Payne -
William Gooc'.i
Isaac Pierce
Richard Hayden
Edward Davis -
Benjamin Hammet
Gideon Bates -
William Porter
John Parker
Joshua Witherby
John Allen
John Bryant
Samuel Hastings
Pepperel Tyler
Samuel Buel
George Vincent
Abiel Smith
Andrew Syms Esq.
Joseph Bosh
John Boit
William Dnws Junr.
John Hunt - -
John Hnrkins -
Edward Wentworth
Nathaniel Payne
- 1781
Decemr. 12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
17
17
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 175
Hassey & Snow - Decem*. 17
Joseph Howard - 17
Ebenezer Hills - 17
John Bois - 17
George McKinney - 17
Moses Black - 17
William Stack pole - 17
John May 17
Ebenezer Perry 17
Ebenezer Farrington 17
Nathaniel Patten - 17
Andrew Black - 17
William Marshall - 17
Nathaniel Curtis - 17
Josiah Knap - 17
Samuel Payne Junr. - 17
Joseph Head - 17
Joseph Hall - 17
Nathaniel Hall . - 17
John Bradshaw - - 17
Samuel Sloan - - . 17
Thomas Ruggles ... . 17
Francis Thayer - - 17
Elisha Sigorney - 17
William Stow ... 17
John Scollay Esq - 17
Thomas Hill .... 17
Erasmus Pierce - - - 17
John R. Sigorney - 17
Jonathan Brown ... 17
George Langley - 17
Abraham Hunt- - 17
Lai-kin & Hurd - 17
William Wiart - 17
Henry Swan ... 17
John Stibbins - 17
[6O.] Henley & Rand - 17
John Fairservice ... - 17
Elizabeth Stebbins - - ... 17
Nathaniel Wait 17
Russel Sturgis ----- 17
David Wheeler 17
Samuel Wallace - - 17
Benjamin Gorham - 17
Edward Howard - - - 17
John Doubledee - .... - 19
William & Jn°. Mollineux- 19
Samuel Goffe - - 19
James Green - 19
Benjamin Thompson - 26
Joseph Levering 26
John Ingersol - 26
176 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Charles Geyer - - Decemr. 26
Abraham Eustis 26
Johonnot & Jarvis - - 26
Jacob Tidd - - ... 26
Daniel Fell - 26
Samuel Parkman ------- 26
John Tileston 26
Daniel Parker ---------26
James Wells - -- ----26
1782
James & Thomas Lamb ------ Jany. 2
Patrick Conner 2
Otis & Henley - 2
William Colman .._---. 2
Daniel Sears - -- -_--2
Alexander Hodgden -- - .... 2
William & John Shattuck - - 2
Henry Hill - 2
Nehemiah Soames -------- 2
William Jennison - ------2
Benjamin Webb -------- 2
Josiah Waters Junr. Esqr.
Ebenezer Storer Esqr. - 2
William Brick - - - - 2
John Kneeland -- . .... 2
Isaac Smith Esqr. - - - 16
John Lucas Esqr. - - ... 25
Grant Webster - - - - Feby. 6
Henry Prentice - - - 6
Ebenezer Torrey .---_- 6
Thomas Hitchburne . -v - 6
Nehemian Ingersol - - - - - - - - 13
Peter Dolliver - - - - - . - 13
Nathaniel Pierce - ----- 1 5
Joseph Spear Junr. - - - 20
Thomas Powers ------ 27
William Miller - - - - March 13
Biggelow & Spear --------20
Thomas Russel Esqr. 20
William Lambert --------20
BOSTON July 12, 1782
The Subscribers hereby Certify that the afore going is a true
Return of all such persons as have been permitted by the Select-
men to sell Wine & other Spirits agreable to a late Act of the
General Court —
JOHN SCOLLAY
GDSTAVUS FELLOWS,
HARBDTTLE DORR
EZEKIEL PRICE
TUTTLE HUBBARD
WILLIAM MACKAT
NATHAN FRAZIER
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 177
[61.] The following Return of the Names of the Persons Li-
censed to sell Tea in the Town of Boston by the Selectmen of said
Town, pursuant to a late Act of the General Court of this Com-
monwealth, was given in to Samuel Henshaw Esqr. appointed to
Collect the Excise for the County of Suffolk — Viz'. —
Time when Date of
Names Licensed Bonds Penalty
1781 1781
Nathaniel Barret - - December 12 - December 12 - - £100
Joseph Pierpont ----- 12- December 12 - - - 100
Joseph Ford ------ 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Samuel Partridge - - - - - 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Samuel Dashwood - - - - 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
William Gooch 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Hannah Young 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Margaret Winslow - - - - 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Richard Hayden 12 - - - 12 - - 100
Benjamin Hammet - - - - 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Gideon Bayley ----- 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Lucy Rumley ------ 12 - - - - 12 - - - ICO
Joshua Witherby ----- 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
John Parker -*----- 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Josiah Brown 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Robert Davis 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Amasa Davis 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
John Alden- ------ 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
John Junt say Jent - - - - 12 - - - 12 - - - 100
Caleb Davis Esq 12 - - - 12 - - 100
John Bryant - - - - r - 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Samuel Hastings ----- 12 ----12--- 100
Pepperel Tyler 12 - - - 12 - - - 100
George Vincent 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Abiel Smith 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
[62.] Joseph Bash - - - 12 - - 12 . - - - 100
John Boit 12 - - 12 - - - 100
William Daws Junr. - - - - 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Edward Davis 12 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Joseph Howard 12 - - - 12 - - - 100
Ebenezer Hills 17-- -12-- -100
Edward Wentworth - - - - 17 - - - 12 - - - 100
John Bais 17 - - - - 12 - - - 100
George McKinney - - - - 17 - - - - 12 - - - 100
Moses Black 17 - - - - 17 - - - 100
William Stackpole - - - - 17 - - - - 17 - - - 100
John May - - 17 - - - - 17 - - - 100
Ebenezer Perry 17 ----17--- 100
Ebenezer Farrington - --- 17 ----17--- 100
John Stebbins 19 - - - - 19 - - - 100
Nathaniel Austin 19 ----19--- 100
John Fairservice 19 ----19--- 100
Nathaniel Wait 19 - - - - 19 - - - 100
178
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Time when
Names Licensed
Date of
Bonds
Penalty
1781
1781
Elizabeth Floyd - - December
19
- December
19 -
- £100
*¥A • J "Wri-iaol £lf»
1 O
1 Q
i nn
William Conent
19
has lost his
i y - - - JL \j\j
Bond as he says
T/-\V»n T « n r*A s\ n
19
has lost his
Bond
as he says
Sarah Swanton
19
_ _ - .
19 -
- - 100
Daniel Austin -
19
has lost his
Bond
as he says
Samuel Goffe ------
19
_ _ _ _
19 -
- - 100
James Young
19
. _ _ .
19 -
- - 100
James Green
19
_ _ . _
19 -
- - 100
Samuel Caverley - - - - -
19
. - - .
19 -
- - 100
William Daws Senr. - - - -
19
. . . .
17 -
- - 100
Bond as he says mislaid
Andrew Black ------
19
. _ _ _
17 -
- - 100
[63.] William Marshall - -
17
- - - -
17 -
- - 100
Nathaniel Curtis - - - - -
17
. .
17 -
- - 100
Josiah Knap
17
. . . _
17 -
- - 100
Samuel Payne Junr. - - - -
17
- - - -
17 -
- - 100
Joseph Head
17
- - - -
17 -
- - 100
Joseph Hall
17
- - - -
17 -
- - 100
Nathaniel Hall
17
_ _ .
17 -
- - 100
John Bradshaw Junr. - - -
17
. . . _
17 -
- - 100
Thomas Ruggles
17
. _ _ _
17 -
- - 100
William Stow ------
17
_ .
17 -
- - 100
1 7
- 100
Thomas Stevenson - - - -
17
- - _ -
i i
17 -
1 \J \J
- - 100
Samuel Lord
17
_ _ _ _
17 -
- - 100
Dorothy Wharton - - - -
19
. . _ .
19 -
- - 100
Francis Butler
19
. . . _
19 -
- - 100
TVTnrv T nV>V»
19
19
- 100
Joseph Shed -
1 *.'
19
- _ . _
A \s
19 -
- 1 \J\J
- - 100
William Fallas
19
. . . _
19 -
- - 100
T i flavlrp
1 9
10
- 1 00
William Sutten -----
1 i/
19
_
1 17
19 -
1 \J\J
- - 100
Noah Dogget ------
19
. . . .
19 -
- - 100
Mary Fullerton -----
19
- - - -
19 -
- - 100
Obediah Thayer
19
. _ . _
19 -
- - 100
Mary Shepherd
19
- - - -
19 -
- - 100
Mary Wakefleld
19
. . . .
19 -
- - 100
Elijah Marsh
19
- - - -
19 -
- - 100
/^ T rt*i(-jilxjTT
19
10
- 100
Abigail Harriet
1 \J
19
_ _ . _
1 «7
19 -
~ 1 \J\J
- - 100
Samuel Bonner
19
_ . _
19 -
- - 100
o_ _u C»1f~,, •
1 r)
10
- 100
Thomas Stickney -----
1 t7
19
_ - - _
A «/
19 -
A \J\J
- - 100
•¥ i o i 4-/-\«
1 ')
1Q
- 100
Samuel Pierce - - - - -
i ./
19
_
i «/
19 -
1 \J\J
- - 100
[64.] Joseph Kettle - - -
19
. _ . .
19 -
- - 1 00
Benjamin M. Stillman - - -
19
. . . .
19 -
- - 100
Elizabeth Stibbins - - - -
19
- _ _ .
19 -
- - 100
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782.
179
Names
Larking & Hurd -
Richard Sailer
Abiel Ruddock Esq
Margaret Jepson -
Hannah Bowlend -
Charles Geyer
Abraham Eustis
John Clark
Mary Hall -
Daniel Pecker -
Mary Marshall
Patrick Conner
William Colman
Daniel Sears -
Alexander Hodgden
Jacob Sweetser
Henry Prentice
Benjamin Wheeler
Samuel Pope
John Rogers
John Lucas
Edward Weld -
Lemuel Cravath
Josiah Crosby - -
Jeremiah Green Es
William Lambert -
Zipheen Thayer
Francis Thayer
William Brick -
Samuel Fenno - -
Joshua Loring
Joshua Eaton
Joshua Bunker
Rebecca Blake
Benjamin Pierce -
Time when
Licensed
Date of
Bonds
1781
1781
rd - -
December 19 -
December 19
.
... 19 .
- - - 19
: Esq -
- - - 19 -
- - - 19
on - -
... 26 -
- - - 26
nd - -
... 26 -
- - - 26
is - -
- - - 26 -
- - - 26
. . .
... 26 -
- - - 26
. . .
... 26 -
- - - 26
. -
- - - 26 -
- - - 26
9fi
9fi
1782
— ')
1782
- January 2 -
- January 2
,n - -
- - - 2 -
... 2
. _
... 2 -
- - - 2
Igden -
... 2 -
... 4
r - -
... 2 -
... 9
i ~ -
February 6 -
February 6
:eler
... 13 .
- - - 13
_ . .
... 16 -
. „
90
90
_
- - - 25 -
- L\J
- - - 25
.
... 15 .
- - - 15
;h - -
- March 13 -
- - - 13
. . _
... 13 -
- - - 13
n Esqr.
- - - 20 -
- - - 20
2rt - -
- - - 20 -
- - - 20
r - -
- - - 20 -
- - - 20
r - -
- - - 20 -
- - - 20
_ . .
- - - 20 -
- - - -20
- - -
- - - 25 -
... 25
- - - 27 -
- - - 27
•
April 3 -
- April 3
-
3 -
- - - 3
38 - -
... 17 .
... 17
See July 12th,
Penalty
£100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
-'100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
- 100
[65.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 29.
1782 Present Mess1"8: Dorr, Mackay, Scollay.
Boston Ss : At 'a Meeting of the Selectmen April 30. 1782
Present Mess" : Dorr, Price, Hubbard,
The Committee to settle with the late Town Treasurer, and to
examine the Draughts of the Selectmen, attended, and had laid
before them the Draught Book of Monies drawn for by the Select-
men & such information was given the Committee as they desired,
as by a Memorandum on file —
180 CITY DOCUMENT .No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 1'. 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Mackay, —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 3d. 1782
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Fellows, Frazier, Price, Mackay,
Hub bard,
Passed upon Accounts —
Cap'. Fellows, appointed to examine the Accounts of the Town
Clerk —
The Petition of Mr. Isaac Pierce laid before the Selectmen
when they apprehended the matter contained therein did not prop-
erly come before them —
Mr. Dorr & Cap1. Mackay a Committee to confer with Mr. Page
as to the Rent of North Battery Wharff —
Mr. Curtis, Sextou, to be sent for to attend the Selectmen next
Wednesday —
Town Clerk directed to Advertize Bull Pasture to be let for the
present Year — in Edes Paper —
The Selectmen have agreed to fix the Assize of Bread next
Wednesday —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 8'. 1782
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Price, Scollay, Hubbard,
[66.] Ordered that the Assize of Bread be now set at Wheat
at y/ p bushel and that 12d. pence p bushel be allowed to the
Bakers for their Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed
as follows — Viz'.
lb. oz. dr.
A 4d. Loaf of Brick Bread must weigh 1- C-9
a 4 ditto Brown Bread f Wheat i Rye Meal d°. - 2-
a 4 ditto not above \ Indian Meal d°. - - - - 2-10
Biskets of 2 Coppers price - -6-3
Mr- Curtis the Sexton of Dr, Coopers Church, appeared as re-
quired by the Selectmen, and being informed of his having tolled
a Bell the Sabbath Evening before last, several times & before
Sun down, by which he had forfeited his License to break Ground
in the Burial places — he acknowledge the offence, and promised
he would do so no more — whereupon it was passed over by the
Selectmen.
Mr. John Lane permitted by the Selectmen to open a School
in this Town for the teaching Children reading, writing &c.
The Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing for the choice of Representatives &c. on Tuesday next at 10.
() Clock Forenoon —
Mr. Dorr and Cap' Mackay a Comm66. to desire the Revd. Mr.
Lothrop to open the Meeting with Prayer —
Mr. Dorr & Cap1. Mackay a Committee to examine Dr. Sted-
mans deceased, Accounts for the Almshouse by Mr. Farmers
Books —
Mr. Billings & several others a Corame from a singing Company
applied to the Selectmen for liberty to have the use of the S°.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 181
Lattin School house on Monday Evenings, for the purpose of im-
proving in Psalmady — which is granted till further Orders of
the Selectmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 15, 1782 Pres-
ent Mess : Frazier, Price
Passed upon Dr. Whipples State Acco'. amounting to £174. 7-
as p. Copy to be placed on file
[67.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 16.
1782 Present Mess8: Scollay, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard
Three of the Collectors attended upon the business assigned the
Selectmen by the Town and Agreed upon a Report
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 22d. 1782
Present Messrs : Price.
Mr. Benjamin Curtis desires the refusal of some Bricks belong-
ing to the Town & laying near the Fortification.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 25, 1782
Present Mess" : Price, Hubbard, Mackay, Frazier.
Mr. Bicker proposes Daniel Jones & Mr. Lendall Pitts as his
Bondsmen — who are approved of by the Selectmen —
Cup'. Ridgway of Engine N. 6 applied for the Premium allowed
by the Town to his Comp*. for their bringing their Engine to work
first at the Fire which broke out at the Hospital at Bartons Point
& at a House in Tattle Street —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 27, 1782
Present Mess" : Scollay, Fellows, Frazier, Mackay
Mr. Daniel Parke Sexton of the Old Brick Meeting House
applys to the Selectmen for liberty to break ground in the Burial
Grounds — and liberty was granted accordingly he conforming to
the regulations of the Selectmen therein.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 30, 1782
Present Mess" : Mackay, Hubbard, Fellows,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 5, 1782 —
Mess". Scollay. Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard,
Passed upon two Accounts of Paul Farmer amounting to £867.
13. 9f & £52. 16. 0£ as by Copys on file -
[68.] Mr. Benjamin Cooper approbated by the Selectmen to
keep a Tavern in the House lately improved by Mr. Newell situ-
ated in Wings Lane
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 12, 1782
Present Mess". Scollay & Price,
Mem0 there is due to Mr. Aaron Smith for services as Master of
the North Gramr. School from June 1st. to July 23d at £45 p Quar-
ter, amounts to £26. 5/ not yet drawn for see below.
182 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 14, 1782
Present Mess" : Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Price, Fellows,
A Committee from the Grand Lodge of Masons waited upon the
Selectmen, and asked the use of Faneuil Hall to dine, next Mon-
day Seven night And liberty was accordingly granted —
Mr. Hubbard a Committee to employ a suitable Person to
examine and cast the Collectors Accounts &c.
The Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing relative to the delivering of the Books to the Collectors —
Mess™. Fleets —
Voted, that Mr. Aaron Smith have a Draught on the Town
Treasurer for £26 - 5 — drawn for —
Mr. Dorr & Cap1. Mackay a Committee to agree with Mr. John
Page for the hire of North Battery so called, Report that he is
willing to give twenty pounds p Year, — whereupon — Voted that
he may have the same for one Year unless it should be sold before
the expiration of that Term — The Battery, includes the whole of
the Wharff, from the old Gates down to the end, with the build-
ings thereon — with liberty of a Cart Way to the Street of a
suitable width & all oilier parts of the Wharff & Dock belonging
to the Town, not let.
The Clerk of the Market desired to attend next Wednesday —
[69.] Passed upon ye. late Dr. Stedmaus State Account
amounting as p Copy on file to £477-9-10d.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 15, 1782.
Present Mess'. Scollay Price Frazier Hubbard —
The Town Clerk was directed to publish hand Bills of Regula-
tions agreeable to a Vote of the Town at their late Meetings and
cause them to be delivered the Constables, that they may hand
them to the Inhabitants with the Notifications for the Town Meet-
ing— Mess8. Fleets
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 19, 1782
Present Mess9. Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Price, —
Passed upon Agnes Barstows State Account amounting as by
Copy on file to £13. 4/ — copy to be taken
Mr. Paul Farmer required to receive into the Alms house one
Sarah Dawson, to be supported at the charge of this Common-
wealth, she being a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town
in this State, neither had she wherewithal! to support herself —
Order dated June 11 — & signed by Mr. Scollay & Cap1. Mac-
kay—
The Petitions of a number of the Inhabitants for the use of
Faneuil Hall for preaching read, and the Consideration thereof
referred to a full Board —
Passed upon Dr. Charles Jarvis State Account amounting to
£59. 4 4d. — as P Copy to be delivered —
Mr. Blainey, is to have the Bull Pasture for £15 — P Annum
provided it is not previously engaged to Cap*. Fellows
Mem0. Cap*. Fellows will not take it —
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be now set at Wheat at 9/
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 183
P bushel, and that 12 pence P bushel be allowed to the [7O.]
Bakers for their Charges pains & livelihood, which is computed
as follows — Viz'.
lb. 02. dr.
A 4d. Loaf of Brick Bread must weigh - 1-0-9
a 4 ditto Brown Bread £ Wheat £ Rye Meal d°. 2-
4d. ditto not above ^ Indian Meal - 2. 10
Biskets of 2 Coppers price - "6-3
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Alms house to
be supported at the charge of this Commonwealth one Silvester
Hilton a Stranger who has not wherewithall to support herself —
Order signed by Mr. Dorr & Mackay
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 26. 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Scollay, Price, Hubbard, Fellows, Mackny,
The Widow Skillings has liberty to take the Writing of her
Sons in the Selectmens Chamber, in a frame to her own House, as
her property — the Selectmen having given it to her —
The Selectmen have Agreed to attend the Visitation of the
Schools on Wednesday the 10'. of July next, and that a Dinner
be proyided as usual —
The Town Clerk directed to Notify the Masters of the publick
Schools of the time set for the visitation — sent —
The Selectmen have agreed to meet Wednesday next 11
O Clock Forenoon — & the Butchers are to be notified
Cap1. Fellows is to pay accordingly to agreement for the im-
provement of the Towns Land on the Neck 1781 — £15 — Specie
— Rent —
[71.] The Selectmen have agreed, that such of the Fisher-
men as occupy Stalls on Dock Square, and decline paying imme-
diately the Rent now due as was affixed by the Selectmen — be
directed to remove their Boxes without delay — sent —
Passed upon several Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 28, 1782
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Mackay —
On the Petition of a number of the Inhabitants for a Town
Meeting to be called, — The Town Clerk was directed to Issue a
Warrant for a Meeting Wednesday next 5. O Clock P.M.
Willis & Powers to have the printing of the Notifications for
said Meeting —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 3d. 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Scollay, Fellows, Mackay,
The'Butchers attended —
The Selectmen when they agreed with Mr. Spear for Pavement
Stones, supposed that Mr. Sergeant his Son in Law was concerned
with him — but the Company being dissolved, it is determined that
Mr. Spear bring the first Load & Mr. Sergeant the second Lighter
Load
184 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The Selectmen having heard the Batchers that occupy the
Stalls in Faneuil Hall Market have determined, that in case they
pay 50 P cent more for their respective Stalls than was paid for
those Stalls in 1774, they may improve the same Stalls upon pay-
ing the said Rent monthly, untill the Selectmen order otherwise —
and upon their or any of them, refusing to pay as aforesaid, he or
they are immediately to quit their Stalls, — and Mr. Nazro is di-
rected to read an attested Copy of this Minute to each of them —
The Fishermen are to pay for their Boxes 3/ P month, from the
5. Day of June last — ,
[72.] Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen July 4, 1782
Present Messrs : Hubbard, Dorr, Mackay, Fellows, Price
Agreed with Mr. Waort, to dine 70 or 80 Persons on the Day
when the Publick Schools are to be visited at o/ P Man and all
the Liquors that shall be drank are to be paid for —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 10, 1782 Pres-
ent Mess : Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard,
Price.
Met at the desire of the Bakers signified by Mr. Edes through
Mr. Dorr.
The Bakers by a Committee attended, and after much debate,
the Question was asked, whether they apply 'ed to the Selectmen for
an alteration in the Assize of Bread, — and they answered in the
Negative.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 11. 1782 Pres-
ent Mess8. Dorr, Hubbard, Scollay, Frazier, Hubbard, Price,
Mr. Charles Williams Merch'. chosen Collector proposes Dr.
Amos Winship & Daniel Bell Merch1. as his Bondsmen & they
were accepted by the Selectmen — the penal sum £ 10000 —
Mr. William Fallas Gentleman a Collector, proposes John Hol-
land Ship Joyner & Christopher Clark Gentleman as his Bondsmen
— who were accepted by the Selectmen
Mr. Thomas Bayley, Gentleman, one of the Collectors for the
present Year proposes Ephraim Copeland, & James Ba}'ley Gentle-
men as his Bondsmen — and were accepted by the Selectmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 12, 1782 Pres-
ent Mess™ Dorr, Hubbard, Scollay, Price
Mr. Daniel Parker Merch1. one of the Collectors, proposes Jere-
miah Bumstead Tayler, Samuel Eliot Junr. Merch'. as his
Bondsmen —
The several Returns made the Collector of Excise for this Town
were examined by Harbottle Dorr Esqr. appointed by the Select-
men for that purpose, the Town Clerk assisting thereon —
[73.] The following Return of the Names of the Persons li-
censed to sell Tea in the Town of Boston pursuant to a late Law of
the General Court — continued ftom April 17 —
SELECTMEN'S MIXUTES, 1782. 185
Time when Pate of
Licensed Bonds Penalty.
Thomas Payne Esqr. May 28 - - 28 £ 100
John Doubledee ----- 30 - - - 30 - - - 100
David Bray 30 - - - 30 - - - 100
William Payne ... - -June 7 - June 7 - - - 100
Thomas Davis Je 12 - - - 12 - - - 100
Isaac Column - - - - - July 6 - July 6 - - - 100
Boston July 12. 1782
The Subscribers hereby Certify that the aforegoing is a true
Return of all such Persons as have been Licensed by the Select-
men of said Town to sell Tea, for which they have given bond as
directed in a late Act of the General Court. —
JOHN SCOLLAY
GUSTAVUS FELLOWS .
Mem0. Bonds have HARBOTTLE DORR
been delivered — EZEKIEL PRICE
TUTTLE HUBBARD
WILLIAM MACKAY
NATHAN FRAZIER
Selectmen of Boston
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 12, 1782.
P.M. Present Mess™ Scollay, Dorr, Scollay, [s/c] Fellows, Hub-
bard, Mackay.
The Petition from a number of Inhabitants relative to the
Bakers was laid before the Selectmen and considered.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 15, 1782
Present Mess" Dorr6, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
Mr Dorr6 & Frazier a Commee to engage Council to Assist the
Clerks of the Market in their Suits against the Bakers —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 16, 1782
Present Mess* : Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Price.
The Committee to procure Council for the Clerks of the Market
in their Suit against the Bakers — Report that they had engaged
the States Attorney and James Sullavan Esqr. as Council for the
purpose" aforesaid —
[74.] The Town Clerk laid the Collectors Bonds before the
Selectmen which were approved of and placed on the files upon the
Receit of the Bonds Certificates were given each of the Collectors
for the Assessors in order to their receiving the Tax Books —
The following Persons were chosen Jurors for a Maritime Court
to be held at Boston July the Viz' —
Mess" Abiel Ruddock
William Boardman
Cap1. John Kneeland
Daniel Hubbard
Benjamin Clark
Zachary Brigden
186 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be now set at "Wheat at 9/6
p bushel and that 12 pence p bushel be allowed the Bakers for
their Charges pains & livelihood, which is computed as follows
— Viz'. ib. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of Brick Bread must weigh - 15 10
a 4d. ditto Brown Bread £ Wheat J Rye Meal must
weigh 2 - -
4d. ditto not above £ Indian must weigh 2 10 -
Biskets of 4 Coppers price - 11 12
Passed upon the List of Retailers & Inholders and made return
of the same
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 22. 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Scollay, Frazier,
Price,
Several Resolves of the General Court & Circular Letters were
handed to the Selectmen, which refer to anticipating the Continen-
tal Tax & borrowing a Sum of Money, for the purpose of support-
ing the Continental Army —
The Selectmen having considered the foregoing, gave direction
to the Town Clerk to issue a Warrant for calling a [75.] Town
Meeting Thursday next 3. O'Clock Afternoon.
Mr. Gill has the printing of the Notifications.
Parker & Moor, are to be directed by Mr. Nazro to attend at
the Selectmens Chamber, next Wednesday Afternoon —
Mr. Samuel Payson offers himself as a Candidate for an Usher
to the South Grammar School in the room of Mr. Crosweli who
has declined serving —
The Selectmen have desired Mr- Frazier to lodge the Receipts
he received of the State Treasurer for Monies due to the Town
for Clothing &c. with the Town Treasurer —
Mr. Nazro directed to see the several Constables to deliver the
Warrant for a Town Meeting to one of them & to impress upon
them the desire of the Selectmen that their respective Wards may
be notified in season —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 24, 1782
Present Mess : Dorr, Fellows, Mackay, Scollay, Frazier.
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
on the 23 Day of July Inst'. to be held at Boston —
Mess" : John Winnet
Isajah Doan
Gyles Harris
Robert Hitchburne
Nath1. Byfield Lloyd
Elisha Sigorney
Thomas, Negro Sexton attended, and plead ignorance of the
Order of the Selectmen respecting Funeral Bells & assured the
Selectmen that he followed the direction of Mr. Adams Sexton
in tolling the old South Bell — but they may depend he will offend
in this way no more
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 187
[76.] The Selectmen have agreed that Joseph Payson shall have
the Building of the South School House, agreable to the terms
proposed in his Estimate given in amounting to £290 — as p Copy
of said Estimate on file — said Payson is to have the benefit of
such Materials belonging to the late School as was saved out of
the Fire & can be used in the new Building —
Mr. Parke attended, and declared that he was ready to prove
by many Witnesses that it was not the Brick Bell tolled by him
contrary to Law — he was told by the Selectmen there was no
occasion for his bringing Evidences, but that if he transgressed
the Orders of the Selectmen in future, he might be assured the
priviledge granted him in the Burial Places would be withdrawn —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 25, 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Frazier, Hubbard,
Gave John Larrabee Joiner a Certificate that in the Opinion of
the Selectmen he is the proper Person to receive the Wages
due to his Son while on board the State Ship Protector Cap1.
James Foster Williams Commander —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 29. 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Scollay, Fellows, Frazier,
Mack ay
Mr. Scollay having received sometime ago, of Deacon Simkins
on Account of Interest due from John Grant who hired part of
Brookers Donation, the Sum of fifteen Pounds twelve Shillings
in three payments, when Mr. Grants Bond was discharged & a
new Bond for the Sum of £ 66 .. 13 .. 4 : — being the same Money
was lent to John Sweetser Esqr. and his Bond taken for the
same —
The Interest on Grants Bond as aforesaid was given to the
following Persons by Mr. Scollay Viz'. —
[77.] Distributed by Mr. Scollay —Viz1.
To M". Richards - - £ — 12 —
To Mr9. Johnson - - £ — 12 —
To M". Mellony - - - — 18 —
To M". Hardy- - - — 12 —
To Mrs. Martin - - - — 6 —
Distributed by Mr. Dorr Viz'. «
To the Widow Susannah Clark £ 1 .. 4 —
To the Widow Elizabeth Newcomb ..18 —
- 2. .2 —
Distributed by Mr. Mackay. Viz'.
To the Widow Lee £ — 12
To the Widow Hill 12
To the Widow Thompson 18
- 2 ..2 —
Distributed by Mr. Frazier
To the widow Ddaplace £l. 6. 8
To the widow Prout 19. 4. \
188 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Distributed by Mr. Price Viz'.
To the Widow Low - £1 .. 19 .. 4
Distributed by Cap'. Fellows Viz'.
To the Widow Chaise
To the Widow Scott
To Walter Piper
3 —
Distributed by Mr. Hubbard
To Widow Elizabeth Oliver £ 1 ..4
To Widow Lydia Tuffts .. 18
2. .2-
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 31, 1782
Present Messrs. Dorr, Scollay, Mackay, Frazier —
Mr. Benjamin Henderson having produced Receipts for the pay-
ment of the Taxes committed to him to Collect, the Town Clerk
was directed to deliver him His Bond from the Town Files —
[78.] Mr. Frazier Reported, that he had lodged the Receipts
he recd. for Monies due to the Town from the State* for Clothing
&c furnished by the Town, with Mr. Treasurer Boyer, as by his
Receipts on file — being three Receipts in favor of Shaw Sumner
& Thompson am0, the whole to £934. 2. 7.
The Bakers a Committee from the Body, attended the Select-
men, and pray'd that the Assize on Bread might l>e altered in
their favor —
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be altered. & that the same
be now set at Wheat at 10/ p .bushel and that twelve pence p.
Bushel be allowed the Bakers for their charges Pains & Livelihood
which is computed as follows Viz'. —
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of Brick Bread must weigh 14 .. 14
a 4d. ditto Brown Bread f Wheat £ Rye Meal 2
a 4d. ditto not £ Indian must weigh 2 10 ..
Biskets of 4 Copper price 11 .. 4
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 6. 1782 Present
Mess". Dorr, Hubbard, Scollay, Frazier, Fellows, Mackay, Price.
Met at Deer Island and permitted Mr. Tukesberry to put up a
small Sash Lights in the House, and found the Fences in good
order —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 7. 1782 —
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Frazier, Mackay, Scollay
Passed upon Dr. Whipples State Account amounting in the
whole to £680.. 0.. 7d. p Copy on file-
Ordered, that the Town Cleik issue a Warrant for the Town
Meeting the 15. of Aug'. Ins'.
Master Hunt having made application for an Usher in the room
of Mr. Croswell who has resigned — the Selectmen have appointed
Mr. Samuel Payson as Usher of the South Grammar School, he
having been recommended as a suitable Person for that place —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 189
Voted that Mr. John McLane have a draught on the Town
Treasurer for £60 — in part for paving work for ye. Town to be in
July draught —
[79.] The Town Clerk directed to publish an extract of the
Law relative to firing on the Neck, complaint having been made
thereof by a number of the respectable Inhabitants —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 14. 1782
Present Mess : Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay,
The Selectmen have agreed to allow Mr. Edward Blake One
hundred & five pounds to be in full for his doing the Carpenters
work finding Stuff & Nails for repairing Faneuil Hall the same to
be done in such manner as the Selectmen shall direct —
The Selectmen agree to allow Thomas Osborne Seven Shillings
for each Square he sets in, he finding the Glass, also six Pence
for cleaning & painting the whole of the Sashes in the Hall
Chamber & Stair case
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be altered & that the same
be now set at Wheat at ll/ p bush & that twelve Pence p Bushel
be allowed to the Bakers for their Charges Pains & Livelihood
which is computed as follows — Vizt. —
lb dr oz
A 4d. Loaf of Brick Bread must weigh - 13 8
a 4d. d°. Brown Bread £ Wheat £ Rye Meal 2 - 0-0
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian 2-10
Bisket of 4 Copper price - 10 - G
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 15. Present
Scollay Dorr, Frazier, Price,
Mr. Benjamin Cooper approved of as an Inholder at the House
he has removed to in Wings Lane —
The Selectmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 19, 1782
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard —
Approbated several Persons for Licenses hereafter to be entred
[80.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 20.
1 782 Present Mess8. Fellows, Frazier, Scollay, Hubbard —
A Person approbated to Retail, his name &c. hereafter to be
entivd —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 21. 1782
Present Mess: Scollay, Dorr, Fellows, Price, Mackay —
M". Sarah Ellingwood approbated to retail in Cross Street
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 22d. 1782
A.M. Present Mess™. Dorr, & Mackay —
directed a Meeting to be called in the Afternoon —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 22. 1782
P.M. Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Frazier Mackay Price
190
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
several Persons approbated, whose Names &c. will hereafter be
entretl — »
Cap'. Francis Butler having voluntarily engaged to the Select-
men when first approbated, that he would not sell Rum & other
Spirits in less quantitys than a Gallon there being a number of
Poor Retailers near him — the Selectmen upon further considera-
tion of his said promise, do on his promise now made not to sell
less Rum &c. than £ a Gall0, release him from the former promise
made them —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 26. 1782.
A.M. Present Mess8. Dorr, Mackay, Price, Frazier, Scollay
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 28. 1 782 Pres-
ent Mess : Dorr, Hubbard, Price, Scollay, Mackay, Hubbard [m1]
The Selectmen agree to allow M™. Lob, for a Building im-
proved as a Watch house, Seven pounds ten p Annum to com-
mence from the expiration of the last Quarter
The Selectmen took into consideration the time for a visit to
Rainsfords Island —
[81.] The Selectmen having acted upon the List of Inholders
& Retailers for the last Year see July 10th. the same was returned
to Ezekiel Price Esqr. Clerk of the Sessions, with the doings of
the Selectmen thereon as p Copy on file — they afterwards con-
sidered the Petitions presented, when the following Persons were
approbated by the Selectmen — Viz'. —
Inholders
at his House South End
at his House Corn Court
at her House Golden Ball
at his House Corn Court
at his House Corn Court
at his House North side the Dock
at his House South End
at his House Milk Street
at his House in State Street
at his House Marl borough Street
at his House d°.
Joseph Motes
Theodore Bliss
Sarah Loring
James Rogers
Samuel Champney
William Wittington
John Motts
Joshua Davis
Rebecca Gray
Adam Colson
John Trench
John Tuffts
Mary Freeman
Ebenr Graves
John Baker
Phebe Dolbear
Elizabeth Fennesy
Alexander McLeoud
Josiah Simpson
Thomas Cox
Nathaniel Gobbet
Alexander Robinson
Sarah Salter
Augustus Moor
at his House near S°. Writing School
at her House near Liberty Tree
at his House near Dr Coopers Church
at his House S°. Side of the Dock
at his House at Vernons Wharff
at his House near Deacon Tuders
at his House the head of Cross Street
at his House Royal Exchange Lane
at his House near Merchants Row
at his House near Orange Street
at his House near Dock Square
at her House Royal Exchange Lane
at his House Si<m of Lamb —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782.
191
Thomas Bradford
Benjamin Cooper - -
Joshua Bunker - - -
William Rogers - - -
James Burke- - - -
Edward Smith
[82.] James Youncey
Andrew Cunningham
James Tate
John Crawford
John Bryant
Nathaniel \\rait
Mary Bradley
Charles Anderson
Henry Bass
Henry Swan
Amasa Davis
John Miller
John T:iyler
Robert Miller
Abraham Hunt
Mary Langford
Mary McElrov
Sarah Hall
John Cogswell
Robert Wier
John Ridgway
Elizabeth Richer
John Fairservice
Samuel Healey
John Lash
Mary Scotts
Edward Rumley
Sarah Edes
Jirah Hoi brook
Rebecca Blake
Thomas Paine
Samuel Lord
EUenezer Brown
Elizabeth Stibbius
William Ilaskins
Catharine Thompson
William Dans Junr.
Edward Davis
James Green
Edward Wells
Benjamin Walcut
Isaac Colman
[83.] George Vincent
Usley Cook
Benjamin Stevens
William Freeland
at his House Salutation Ferry
at his House Wings Lane
at his House in Ann Street
at his House in Water Street
at his House in Dock Square
at his House in Wings Lane
Retailer, at his Shop in Court Street
d°. at his Shop S°. End
d°. South End
d°. at his Shop Bulls Wharff
d°. at his House South End
d°. at his House Orange Street
d°. Battery March
d°. Blackhorse Lane
d°. Orange Street
d°. Mill Bridge
d°. near Fortification
d°. Mackrel Lane
d°. Head of Long Lane
d°. Prince Street
d°. Milk Street
d°. Auchmutys Lane
d°. Middle Street
d°. Ditto
d°. Olivers Dock
d°. Beacon Hill
d8. North Meeting House
d°. Orange Street
d°. South End
d°. Head of Webbs Wharff
d°. Auchmutys Lane
d°. South side of the Dock
d°. near Dr. Clarks Shop
d°. Bulls Wharff
d°.
d°. Ann Street
d°. near Vernons Wharff
d°. Middle Street
d°. Hancock Wharff
d°. Blackhorse Lane
d°. Middlestreet
d°. Dock Square
d°. State Street
d°. Dock Square
d°. against Phillips Wharff
d°. Olivers Dock
d°. State Street
d°. at his Shop Scarlets Wharff
d°.
d°. Corner of School Street
d°. Pitts Wharff
192
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
John Wise d°.
David Mason d°.
Jonathu.i dishing d°.
Susannah Call d°.
Michael Burn d°.
Calvin White d°.
Benjamin Vincent d°.
William Gouch d°.
Pepj)ercl Tyler d°.
Nathaniel Patten d°.
Thomas Watson d°.
Abig.-iil Whitman d°. -
Elizabeth Young d°.
Agnus Bradley d°.
John Ingersol d°.
Samuel Ballard d°.
Richard Wheeling d°.
James Grayham d°.
John Shepherd d°.
Josiah Waters Junr. d°.
Ann Love d°.
Susannah Days d°.
Ephraim May d°.
Felix Mich lassewezthz d°.
Simeon Wade d°.
Elizabeth Child d°.
Thomas Grant d°.
John Rogers d°.
Sarah Ellingwood d°.
AVilliam Phillips d°.
John Barilet d°.
Peter Sigorney d3.
North side Town House
Fore Street
Charlestown Ferry
Temple Street
Bulls Wharff
near Province House
Marl borough Street
South End
Haymarket
New Boston
Dock Square
Prince Street
Temple Street
Essex Street
Wheelwrights Wharff
Draw Bridge
Quaker Lane
S°. Meeting house Lane
Butlers Row
Auchmutys Lane
Orange Street
Quaker Lane
Fortification
Congress Street
Dock Square
Fore Street
Fore Street
Cambridge Street
Cross Street
Union Street
South End
Fore Street
[84.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 30.
1782 Present Mess". Dorr, Frazier Scollay, Price, Mackay,
Hubbard.
Passed some Accounts —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 30. 1782
Present Mess : Scollay Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay
The Town Clerk is directed to issue a Warrant for Town Meet-
ing Tuesday next 10 OClock Forenoon —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep1. 4. 1782
Present Mess : Scollay Dorr, Price, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard
The Selectmen this Day went upon their annual Visit to the
Hospital at Rainsfords Island, made the necessary examinations,
&c —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep1. 7, 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Fellows, Huhbard
Mess". Edes & Gill & Fulsom & Draper have the printing of
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 193
the Resolutions of the Town Circular Letter & that 200 — be
struck off for the Selectmen —
Ordered that the Town Clerk furnish the Constables of each
Watch with Orders for their conduct as by Copy on file
Mr. Price appointed to view the South Grammar School, & give
such Orders for repairs of Windows &c. as he may Judge proper
— and that Mr. Sprague have the mending of the Windows —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep'. 11. 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Frazier, Fellows, Mackay
Upon the application of Mr. Gary a Watchman who was lately
wounded in the Service of the Town, it was agreed that his pay
should be continued during his absence on account of his wound —
The Selectmen have Agreed that upon application in writing the
Governor may have the use of the Towns Spades & Pick Axes, a
Receipt being given for the number delivered.
[85.] Mr. McLane is to be directed, not to proceed in paving
untill the further directions of the Selectmen
Upon the Petition of several Persons, it was determined that the
Clock called the Old North Clock be kept in Repair at the charge
of the Town —
Mr. Price is to order such Carpenters work to be done at the
South Grammar School as he may Judge necessary
Upon Application from the Proprietors of the Old South Church
Mr. Price & Mr. Hubbard are a Committee to remove the Engine
House from the place it now stands on and erect another at the
North part of said Land, to Adjoin Mr. Deblois's Store.
The following Persons were chosen Jurors for a Maritime Court
— Viz1. —
Mess'. John Cod man
Samuel May
William Newman
Alexander Hill
Simeon Mayo
John Tylston
Chambers Russel
Benjamin Colrnan
Mr. John Winthrop having applied for an Assessm*. relative to
a Drain, it was determined by the Selectmen that they could not
make said Assessment —
Mr. Frazier to make Representation to Mr. Breck relative to
French Burials —
Mr. Peter Fab re approved to Retail at the Head of Long
Wharff —
An advertizement to be published, relative to Vendue Masters
[si'c] given Bond anew
Adjourned to Thursday next 3. OClock. Afternoon
[86.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen September
12. 1782 Present Mess". Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay Hubbard
The Selectmen met on the business of sending the Resolution
of this Town to the respective Towns in this Commonwealth —
194 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Agreable to the requirement of the Governor of this Common-
wealth— 47 Spaeds & 59 Pick Axes were delivered Col°. Marisquell
he to account for the same agreable to his Receit on the Governors
Order, placed on the files &
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 18, 1782.
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Mackay, Frazier,
Mr. Boyce has liberty to Erect Posts before His Towns Store,
he fixing them as the Selectmen have agreed
Archibold Livingston sent to the Almshouse on ace', of the
State, Order dated the 16', of Sepr. 1782. And signed by Mr.
Frazier & Dorr Selectmen & Col°. Procter an Overseer —
Mr. Matthew James Sexton of the Old Brick Church is to con-
tinue ring*, the Bell at 11 OClock —
Mr. Matthew James Sexton of the Old Brick Church applied for
liberty to break Ground in the Burial places as has been usual —
Liberty was accordingly granted, he conforming to the Regula-
tions of the Selectmen therein —
Cap'. Alexander Mackay having applied to the Selectmen for
their recommendation as a suitable Person to Retail Rum & other
Spirits at his Store in Congress Street — he was accordingly
approbated & the Town Clerk directed to furnish him with a
Certificate thereof —
The Justices of the Town & the Selectmen are to meet to Mor-
row at 3 OClock Afternoon to view the Ground in Fish Street at
head of Hancock Wharff , on which Mr. Capon is about erecting a
Building —
[87.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 19
17«2 Present Mess": Dorr, Price. Mackay, Hubbard, Scollay,
The Selectmen met the major part of the Justices of the Town
& proceeded with them to view the Ground in Ship Street owned
by Mr. Capen which had been dessolated, and determine as to the
placing a Building designed to be erected thereon —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 25, 1782
Present Mesa™. Fellows, Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Mackay,
Mr. Hunnewell of Engine N. 9 applys to the Selectmen for the
Premium allowed by the Town for bringing the Engine to work
first at the Fire which lately broke out at the House occupied by
Mr. Weaver near Liberty Tree —
Voted, that the same be allowed him — drawn for
Liberty is granted Mr. Lamb & others for taking Dirt from the
Common with the direction & orders of Cap*. Fellows
Maf. Payne is to have the finishing of the New Building upon
Rainsfords Island
Mr. Payne is also to make twenty new Cribs for the use of the
Hospital
The Town Clerk is directed to make a return of the damages
the Inhabitants have sustained by the Enemy into the Secretarys
Office, agreable to a Resolve of the General Court passed the 8th.
of March 1782 —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 195
Mr. Joseph Sprague is to have the glazing of the New School
House —
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 1 1/ p.
Bushel & that 12d. p. bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
charges pains & livelihood which is computed as follows — Viz' —
lb. oz. dr.
A 4d. loaf of Brick must weigh 13 8,
A 44. ditto brown Bread f Wheat J Rye Meal d°. 2
A 4 da. — not above £ Indian Meal — ~d°. 2 10
Biskets of 4 Coppers price 10- 6
[88.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 30,
1782 Present Mess": Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Price
Voted that the Pavements in Back Street near Col°. Syms should
be mended —
Voted, that Mr. Dorr & Mackay be a Comm66 to order nec-
essary Repairs to North Grammar School & that ye Vault be
cleared —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 2d. 1 782. -
Present Mess1"8. Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Price, Fellows, Hubbard.
Passed on Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 9. 1782 Pres-
ent Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard,
Boston Ss. At<a Meeting of the Selectmen October 11, 1782
Present Mess™. Fellows, Dorr, Scollay, Mackay
Mr. Alexander Hill informs that he has received into his House
one Susannah Tarbox of Lynn — the 23d. of September last —
Cap1. Fellows appointed to take as many Bricks from the Mag-
azine & have them cleaned as shall be necessary for the New
School —
Voted, that the charge of taking care of the New Brick Clock
be defrayed by the Town, in which winding up is included —
Passed upon sundry Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 14. 1782
Present Mess™. Price, Mackay, Frazier & Scollay —
The Ship Fox Cap1. Pote from the Grenades, having had the
Small Pox on board since they left the Grenades Dr. Whipple
was directed to go on board & make examination who Reported
that having examined & made enquiry as directed — he found the
Small Pox had not been on board since they left the West Indies,
and that in his Opinion the Vessell, & Cargo were free from any
Infection —
[89.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 16.
1782 Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Scollay, Mackay —
Procter & Lowel approbated as Auclitioneers
The Selectmen having been applied to, that the Bell at the Old
South may be omitted ringing untill Monday next, as a Daughter
19 (j CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
of M™. Coffin who lives near said Meeting House is very 511 & is
much disturbed by the ringing — directions were given to omit
the same till Monday next.
Mess™. Proctor & Lowel proposes Cap'. William Brown &
Norton Brailsford as their Bondsmen as Auchtioneers for the pres-
ent Year commencing the 23d. of March last — which were ap-
proved of —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Frazier on the application of Mr. Tod &
Mr. Coolidge, for altering a Water course at New Boston were
appointed to view the same & make Report —
Cap' Robbing having applied to the Selectmen relative to dam-
ages done by Water at the bottom of Summer Street — Mr. Price
& Mr. Hubbard were appointed to examine the same & make Re-
port relative thereto —
Mr. Price appointed to make enquiry relative to a Child of the
name of Pitt, who has been under the care of Cap' Small
Suffolk ) Tovthe Honble the Justices of the Peace of the Town of
Boston ) Boston and to the Gentlemen the Selectmen of said
Town —
The Subscribers represent that a desolation has happened of
some Buildings adjoining on Ship Street at the North End of
Boston, and as the said Street where said Buildings stand is very
narrow, and so confined that it was often hazardous to the In-
habitants passing that way — they therefore desire that the said
Way may be enlarged and made more convenient —
JOHN BALLARD
JOSHUA KING
Boston September 19. 1782. NATHL. BAKER
WILLIAM BROWN
JOAB HUNT —
At a Meeting of a major part of the Justices and Selectmen of the
Townof Boston onthe 19th [9O.] of September AnnoDomini 1782 —
Agreeable to the foregoing Request, and upon view & consid-
eration of the Premises —
A line was run from the Southerly Corner of the House on Ship
Street occupied by Thomas Grant at the Corner of Lees Wharff to
the Northerly Corner of the front Brick Wall of the House belong-
ing to the Heirs of John Jeffries Esq. formerly the Mitre Tavern
so called —
The Land without said Line the said Justices & Selectmen State
and lay out into the publick Streets or High Way
EDMUND QUINCY
BELCHER NOYES
THOMAS CRAFTS
EZEKIEL PRICE
Justices of the Peace.
JOHN SCOLLAY
HARBOTTLE DORR
WILLIAM MACKAY
TUTHIL 'HUBBART [sfc]
Selectmen of Boston.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 197
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 23d. 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Scollay, Price
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at ll/ P
bushel, & that 12d. P bushel be allowed to the Bakers for then
Charges, Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows,
Viz1. —
lb. oz. dr.
A 4d. Loaf of Brick must weigh 13- 8
A 4d. Ditto brown Bread f Wheat £ Rye Meal 2-
A 4d. Ditto not above £ Indian Meal 2- 10-
Bisket of 4 Copper price - 10- 6
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 28, 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Price, Frazier, —
Cap1. Fellows appointed to order Repairs to the South Watch
House
[91.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 29.
1782. A.M. Present Mess": Dorr, Price, Frazier, Mackay,
Hubbard, Scollay
Mr. Frazier applied to the Selectmen for a return of the hires &
bounty of the 3 & 5 months Militia Men for 1781 —
Adjourned to the Afternoon —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 29. 1782. P.M.
Present Mess™ : Scollay Dorr, Price, Frazier, Mackay, Hub-
bard
Col°. Proctor Cap'. Wise attended, upon the business of the
Morning — the same not being compleated, Adjourned to Wednes-
day next 3 O'Clock P. M.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 30. 1782.
A.M. Present, Mess": Dorr.
Mr. Dorr together with the Town Clerk Examined the several
Returns of the Wards in this Town relative to the damages sus-
tained by the Enemy sine*; 1775. and found the Sum total ns by
particular Accounts deposited in a small Box amounted in the
whole to Three hundred twenty one thousand nine hundred fifty
six Pounds thirteen Shillings — An Abstract of which wns taken
& returned into the Secivtarys Office agreable to a Resolve of the
General Court — passed last March — Mem0, did. to Mr. Pierce
keeper
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octr. 30. 1782. P.M.
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Dorr, Prjcc, Hubbaid —
Passed upon accounts
Adjourned to to Morrow 9 OClock Morning
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 31 1782
A.M. Present Mess™. Dorr, Hubbard. Scollay, Price, Mackay.
The Selectmen mnde Return to the General Court of the five
months Men which were mustered by the Muster Master ns this
Towns proportion of Men to do duty at New Port under the
198 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Orders of Cap'. Raymond Gascerd Boi — bieng sixteen Men, and
the Monies paid them by the several Captains who procured them
amounting to £ 290 — as p particulars on file
[92.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 6.
1782 Present Mess: Dorr, Price, Mackay, Scollay —
<Cap'. Hunt of Engine No. 2. proposes John Cade & Jacob
dough in the room of Henry Swift, & Thomas Badger deceased,
as suitable Persons for their Engine Compy. which were approved
of by the Selectmen —
Cap'. Joab Hunt of Engine N. 2. applies for the Premium al-
lowed by the Town, for bringing their Engine to work first on
the Fire which lately broke out at the House occupied by Mr.
Chaffin a Brewer in White Bread Alley, North End — Granted by
the Selectmen — (drawn for in Octor. draft)
Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house was directed to receive
into said Hospital to be supported at the Charge of this Common-
wealth one William Magget a sick Stranger, who is not an In-
habitant of any Town in this Commonwealth, neither has he
wherewithall to support himself — Order signed by two of the
Selectmen — Viz' Harbottle Dorr Esqr. & Ezekiel Price Esqr.
Mr. Nazro is directed to order the ringing of the Bells of the
Town for two Hours after the arrival of Count Reuchambou &
his Suit —
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 7, 1782,
A.M. Present Mess™. Dorr, Fellows, Mackay, Hubbard, Scollay,
Frazier, Price,
A Resolve of the General Court, impowering & directing the
Selectmen to provide Quarters for the General & Staff Officers of
the French Army &c — was laid before the Selectmen, whereupon
a Memorial was sent to the General Court as by Copy thereof on
file —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novemr. 7. 1782
P M. Present Mess™. Dorr,
The Draught was examined and then delivered in to the Town
Treasurer —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 9. 1782
Present Mess" : Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Price, Frazier, Macka}',
Hubbard,
[93.] Another Resolve of the General Court relative to pro-
viding Quarters for the French General Officers, was laid before
the Selectmen
Edward Green Esqr. appointed by the Selectmen to provide
Quarters for the General Officers & Staff of the French Army
that are expected in Town, agreable to the Resolves of the
General Assembly of this Commonwealth — as by Copy of Direc-
tions on file —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 199
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 13. 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Hubbard, Mackny, Fellows, Price, Scollay,
The Selectmen upon the application of Col°. Brewer on Dock
Square, have permitted him to take one of the Town Lamps he
having engaged to return the same when called for by the Select-
men, or to make good the value thereof in case it should be
broken — the Lamp to, be placed before his House
The Committee appointed to Order the necessary Repairs to the
North Grammar School are desired to do the same to the North
Writing School —
Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse was directed to re-
ceive into said Hospital to be supported at the charge of this
Commonwealth one Fanny Pit a Child of one Pit a Stranger who
is now out of the State, & nothing left behind to support the
Child — Order signed by two of the Selectmen Viz1. — Mr. Scollay
& Mr. Price. —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 20. 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Mackay, Frazier, Scollay, Hubhard,
A Committee from the Body of Fire Wards, attended & entered
a Complaint against Obediah Curtis Master of Engine N. 9. for
his behavior at the late Fire —
Whereupon Mr. Nazro was directed to desire his attendance
this Afternoon —
The Selectmen upon application made by several of the Inhabi-
tants, have determined to make choice of a suitable Person, to
warn Negros & others to depart the Town —
[94.] Upon the application of Mr. Green relative to the
Pump on Dock Square — have agreed to afford him all the aid in
the necessary Repairs of said Pum ? — which any law or order of
the Town will Justify —
Agreed to consider the expediency of a Town Meeting for the
choice of Wardens for the remainder of the Year agreuble to
a late Act — next Monday —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 21. 1782
Present Mess : Frazier, Price, Hubbard, Mackay,
Six extra Jurors chosen
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 23. 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Frazier, Hubbard, Mackay, —
A Recommendation of the Governor & Council for providing
Quarters for one thousand of the French Troops was given in to
the Selectmen — whereupon Orders were given Edward Green
Esqr- as by Copy on file
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem'. 25. 1782
Present Mess™. Mackay, Dorr, Hubbard, Scollay, Frazier,
Mr. Curtis attended & was heard by the Selectmen one Gentle^
man of the Committee from the Fire Wards being present —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem'. 27. 1782
200 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Present MessrE. Dorr, Mackay, Scollay, Fellows, Hubbard, Fra-
zier,
Mr. William Daws Senr. informed the Selectmen that he has
let a Chamber in his House to one Hannah Gray of Salem a vir-
tuous Woman, who works for her living — she came to his House
the lEt. of this month —
Mr. John Mein apply s to the Selectmen, that the incroachments
made on his Land, may be ascertained & removed —
— , Voted unanimously that Cap1. Curtis of Engine N°. 8 be dis-
missed as Master, for disobedience to the Orders of the Fire Wards,
which appeared even by his own confession —
[95.] Passed upon a number of Accounts —
• It is agreed to meet on Monday next 3. O Clock in order to pass
the Town Clerks Account —
The Town Clerk is* diiected to issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting Wednesday next 10 OClock Forenoon —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 1. 1782
Present Messrs. Frazier, Price, Hubbard,
On the Application of the French Quarter Master General
Voted, that tlie Town Clerk issue a Warrant to the Constables to
warn the Inhabitants to meet at Faueuil Hall 10. OClock Fore
Noon —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 2d. 1782
Present Mess™. Dorr, Hubbard, Frazier, Price, Mackay
The Selectmen upon application from Mr. Jean Jutau have ap-
pointed this Afternoon to act upon it —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 2d. 1782
P.M. Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Frazier, Mackay
The Selectmen approve of Mr. Jean Jutau French Gentleman
for a License as Auchtioneer, who proposes Samuel Breck Esqr. &
William Brick as Bondsmen, who were approved of by the Select-
men — & Licensed accordingly
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 4. 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Scollay,
Mr. Paul Farmer was requested to take into the Almshouse to
be supported at the charge of this Commonwealth one James Riley
a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in this State neither
has he wherewithall to support himself — Order Signed by Mr.
Scollay & Cap1. Mackay —
Cap*. Joseph Levering appointed Master of Engine N. 8. in the
room of Cap1. Curtis dismissed, & the Clerk is directed to furnish
Orders accordingly —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 5. 1782
Present Mess™* Dorr, Scollay, Mackay, Price, Frazier
Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for a Town Meeting
Saturday next. 10. OClock Forenoon
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 201
[96.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 7,
1782. Present Mess". Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Hubbard, —
Passed upon some Accounts to be included in Novemr. draught
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 10. 1782
Present Mess : Scollay Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Price
Met at the Senate Chamber, to know when the French General
would be waited upon with the Address of the Town
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 11. 1782
Present Mess : Scollay Fellows Dorr, Frazier Mackay Price
Hubbard
This Day the Selectmen waited upon Baron Viomeni General &
Commander of the French Forces, together with the other Gentle-
men of the Committee, with congratulory Address agreable to ye.
. Order of the Town
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 11, 1782
Present Messrs. Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Price, Frazier,
The following endorsement was made on the Warrant drawn on
Thomas Ivers Esqr. Treasurer of this Commonwealth for the pay
of the Six months Men for 1780 — Viz'.
Sir
Please to pay unto Cap*. Alexander Hodgden the Sum mentioned
in the within Warrant being £110.. 17.. 5 he to pay the same to
the several Persons born on the annexed Rolls and to be account-
able for the same —
JOHN SCOLLAY Chairman p Order
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed by an Order dated July 29. 1782
signed by Mr. Dorr & Cap1. Mackay to receive a Child of one
Sylvester Hinton a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in
this State — Also directed March 1 — 1782. one Sarah Dockan &
Sarah Jennison — Novr. 30 — to receive one Peggy Denyson &
Octor. 26 a Child of one Thomas Mitchels, all Poor Strangers and
not Inhabitants of any Town in this Commonwealth
Mr. Price appointed to order Repairs to Master Hunts School
House
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 18, 1782
Present Mess™. Fellows, Dorr, Price, Frazier — /^
Mr. Holland of Engine N. 5. applies for the Premium for their
Engine working first at the Fire in Pudden Lane — which was
granted — John Weyer the Cryer is to be directed to come before
the Selectmen next Wednesday —
The Town Clerk directed to write & recommend Engine Com3'.
* No 8 to have a Meeting to agree with respect to a Mas —
[97.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 24.
1782 Present Messrs. Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard —
Mr. Wear the Town Cryer appeared, and expressed his concern
202 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
for crying a Town Meeting for the choice of Wardens without the
direction of the Selectmen — whereupon, it was Voted by the
Selectmen that this being the first offence of the kind, it shall be
passed over —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 27. 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Price.
John Connor proposed at the last Meeting to renew his Bonds
as Auchtioueer his last Bonds being expired, — and he was appro-
bated accordingly —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 30, 1782
Present Mess". Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Scollay, Hub-
bard, Price,
John Conner proposes Thomas Watson Trader & James Welch
Inholder for his Bondsmen as Auchtioneers if approved of by the
Selectmen — and they were accordingly approved of —
The Selectmen passed upon a State Account of William Dor-
rington deceased, amounting to the Sum of £49- 19 —
Passed upon Accounts —
The following were chose Jurors for a Maritime Court —
Viz1. —
Mess". Samuel Conent
Nathaniel Paine
Benjamin Burt
Daniel Hubbard
Nathaniel Bsilch
Alexander Hodgden
Isaiah Doane
William Pierce
[98.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 31,
1782 Present Mess™. Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard, Price, Fel-
lows,
The Selectmen have directed that the Bell of the Old Brick be
rung at One & 9. OClock till the further order of the Select-
men. —
Mr. Farrington is permitted to take up the platform within the
Wall at the Fortification to repair the Abutment which is to be
done at his own expence
The Town Clerk is directed to publish an Advertizement in the
name of the Selectmen, offering a reward of fifty Dollars to the
Person who shall inform who took a number of Stones from the
Fortification so as that the Offenders may be brought to Justice
Mr. Nazro is directed to desire Mr. Mayes the Keeper of the
Hay Engine, to be at the Selectmens Chamber at their Meeting
Wednesday next —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 1. 1783
Present Mess". Frazier, Price, Mackay, Dorr, Scolla}T.
Mr. Paul Farmer was desired to permit Lydia Hodgets to leave
the Alms house with such things as belongs to her —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 203
The Selectmen recommend to Mr. Carter, the receiving into his
School for Instruction a Nephew of Mr. Fennel Bowns & a Brother
of Dr. C rockers —
Mr. Dorr & Cap'. Mackay a Committee to desire as to the
covering of some Wells in the Town left open to-the endangering
the Limbs & Lives of the Inhabitants they are also to enquire out
the Owners in order to recover the Charge
Cap'. Elias Robinson of Engine N. 3. applys for the premium
allowed by the Town for playing first with their P^ngine at the
Fiie which lately broke out at the Mills — drawn for
[99.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 2d.
1783. Present Mess™. Scollay, Frazier, Price,
Complaint entered with the Selectmen against a House said to
be owned by Madam Apthorp, & occupied by a number of Negros,
who are disorderly & the Chimnies in a state which makes the
rekindling Fires therein dangerous —
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed by an order signed by two of the
Selectmen Viz'. Mr. Scollay & Frazier, to receive into the Alms-
house to be supported at the charge of this State one Margaret
Kennedy a Stranger who has not wherewithall to support herself
— Order dated the 31st. of December & signed by Isaac Smith an
Overseer —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 6. 1783
Presents Mess*. Scollay Dorr, Frazier. Price. Mackay, Hubbard
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at ll/ p
bushel, and that 12d p bushel be aljowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows,
Viz'. —
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread, must weigh - 13 8
a 4d. ditto brown Bread f Wheat £ Rye Meal 2 - -
a 4d. ditto brown Bread £ Indian Meal . 2-10 -
Bisket of 4 Copper price 10- 6
Passed upon the several Accounts for providing Quarters for
the French Officers &c. agreable to the Resolves of the General
Court on the 5 & 7. of Novemr last amounting to £8 .. 8 .. 6 —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen January 8. 1783
Present Mess : Dorr, Mackay, Price, Frazier, Hubbard, —
Passed upon Paul Farmers State Accounts amounting as by
Copys on file to £901- 19- 1- & £57. 5 •• 11 f.
Voted, that the Brick Bell cease from ringing and that the Old
South Bell be rung as usual —
riOO.] The Selectmen have appointed next Monday After-
noon to consider & determine, on Mr. Peter Greens Petition, to be
an Auchtioueer —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 11. 1783
Present Messrs. Frazier, Hubbard, Mackay, Price
204 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The following Persons were chose Jurors for a Maritime Court
— Viz'. —
Mess. Joseph liobey Junr.
Thomas Amory
Cap1. Thomas Adams
Oliver Brewster
Thomas Hitchbourn
Simon Elect
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 13. 1783 —
Present Mess™. Dorr, Hubbard, Frazier — Price, Scollay
The December Draught examined & compared by Mr. Dorr —
Peter Green is approbated as an Auchtioneer
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 15. 1783
Present Mess". Frazier, Fellows, Price, Scollay —
Mr. Peter Green proposes Levy Done Mariner, & Jonathan
Nutting Merch1. as his Bondsmen, who were approved of by the
, Selectmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 16. 1783
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Price,
Mr. Robert Hitchbourn approbated by the Selectmen as a Re-
tailer for the remainder of the Year, at a House in Ann Street at
the bottom of Cross Street —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 22d. 1783
Present Mess™. Frazier, Hubbard, Price,
[1O1.J Josiah Waters Senr. attended, and offers to paint
Faueuil Hall, upon such terms as may be agreed upon —
The Wife of Nathaniel Jennison applys to the Selectmen for
some relief for her Family, he formerly belonged to Portsmouth —
Col°. Procter attended & desired to be informed what the
Selectmen apprehended should be done with the Cartridges of
Powder in the hands of the Militia OiHcers —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 27. 1783
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Dorr, Frazier. Mackay
Mr. Lovering presented Josiah Wheeler & John Stimpson for
A Engine Men for the Engine under his Command in the room of
Elijah Marsh & Obediah Curtis —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jauy. 29. 1783
Present Mess8. Scollay Fellows Hubbard Mackay — •
Col°. Procter & Majr. Melville from the Fire wards applied that
/ Sleds may be provided for the Engines
Mr. Hunncwell of Engine N. 4. applied for the Premium al-
lowed by the Town, for bringing his Engine to work first at the
/* Fire which lately broke out near the Sign of the Lamb, which was
granted accordingly by the Selectmen — drawn for
Voted that the matter of Sleds for the Engines be left with the
/ Firewards & the Captains of the Engine
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 205
Mr. Robert Hews applys for a quarter part of the Stalls in the
Market —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 5. 1783
Present Mess9. Scollay, Hubbard. Fellows, Frazier
[1O2.] Mr. Nazro is directed to order Mr. Newman the Con-
stable of New Boston Watch, to attend at the Selectmen's Chamber
next Wednesday Afternoon —
The Selectmen signed & delivered Mr. Edward Green their
Account, against the Commonwealth for providing Quarters for
the French Officers &c. since the last Account given in amount-
ing as p Copy on file to £94. 6 —
Passed upon several Town Accounts —
Passed upon Joseph Newells State Account amounting £6. 17.
6 — as p Copy on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 12. 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Mackay, Price Hubbard, Scollay, Frazier,
Mr. Jonas Welch was approved of as a Retailer of Spirits, at
his House in Prince Street near Cliarlestown Ferry
Nath1. Foster informs the Selectmen that one Mercy Hall of
Medford who has* lived in his House as a Servant now proves to
be far gone with Child — He therefore prays that the Selectmen
would take such steps as the Law directs in order to her being
sent from hence to Medford —
Mr. Newman Constable of the New Boston Watch attended
and was enquired of as to the Watch bieng asleep the other
Night as had been represented to the Selectmen — he reply'd that
he knew not of any such neglect, and should be very careful that
there be no Just cause of complaints of this kind for the future —
Cap'. Scollay & Cap4. Fellows a Comtn66. to apply to Col°.
Hatch for the Rent of a Blacksmiths Shop on the Towns Burying
Ground at the bottom of the Common
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 19. 1783
Present Mess": Dorr, Scollay, Frazier, Hubbard —
The use of Faneuil Hall is granted to the Deacons who have
the disposal of the Quarterly Charities, for their Meeting March
next
[1O3.] Ordered, the 12th. Instant that the Assize of Bread
be set at Wheat at ll/ p bushel & that 12d. p bushel be allojved
to the Bakers for their Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is
computed as follows — Viz' —
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. loaf of Brick Bread white, must weigh 13 -8
a 4d. ditto brown Bread 3/4 Wheat 1/4 Rye Meal 2 •• •
a 4d. ditto brown Bread 1/2 Indian Meal * 2 .. 10 -
Biskets of 4 Copper price - 10.. 6
The Selectmen have agreed to purchase a Bull of Oliver Wen-
dell Esq*. for to go on the Common, provided his price be agree-
able—
206 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. Carter having informed that the late Rains had filled
the School House Well, Mr. Price & Mr. Huhbard are appointed
to take. Orders concerning it —
Mr. Dorr a Committee to furnish Mr. Carters Writing School
with 60 Ink Stands
Boston Ss :
Mr. Scollay Reported that he had distributed the whole of the
Money Collected March 6. 1780 for Christopher Monk as p Min-
ute Book of that date — the Sum being three hundred thirty two
pounds fourteen Shillings & ld. Old Money — the particulars of
which he exhibited to the Selectmen —
Sent Samuel Henshaw Esqr. Collector of Excises for the
County of Suffolk, David Mason Esqr. & Ephriam Mayes Bonds
for the Sale of Tea &c. — p Mr. Nazro —
Sent the Treasurer of this Commonwealth by Mr. Nazro Park-
man & llickley, William Greenleaf Esqr. & Jean Jutaus Bonds as
Auchtioneers —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 25, 1783
Present Mess™. Dorr, Scollay, Mackay, Fellows Price
[1O4.] Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house was
directed to receive into said House one John Derricks a sick
Dutchman not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Commonwealth
& who has not wherewithall to support himself —
Mr. Barth0. Nations applies for liberty to Erect a Fish Box at
the Neck — liberty was granted & Mr. Price appointed to direct
as to placing the Box —
The Selectmen have agreed to leave the Rent of the Black-
smith Shop on the S° Burial Ground to be settled by two Men —
Mr. Ebenr. Dorr to be in behalf of the Selectmen — & Mr.
Scollay & Cap1. Fellows the Comme. aforesaid to be also a Cornm6.
to order such addition to the Fence as to prevent Carriages pass-
ing over the Common —
Mr. Nazro is directed to call upon the Sextons to wait upon
such Persons as have Tombs, in the Burial Giound. & inform
them that the Selectmen expect they repair the fences near
them —
The Town Clerk is directed to publish an Advertisem1. to pre-
vent any Persons going over the Common with Carriages —
V
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of Justices & Overseers &c. Present
Mess : — as p Copy on file
A Walk or Visitation of the Town agreed upon to be taken —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 25, 1783 Pres-
ent Mess: Scollay, Dorr, Fellows, Mackay, Hubbard —
Lodged in the Powder House on the Towns Acco'. five Boxes of
Musket Cartridges recd. from the following Capt1. Viz*.
Cap1. Robert Davis
Capt'. Belcher
Cap1. Loring
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 207
Cap'. Wells
Cap'. Marston as P Deacon Fosters
Receit on file, —
The Chairman & Cap'. Fellows a Comme. to prosecute any Per-
sons who have broke Ground on the Marsh or Creek on the
Neck —
[1O5.] A Letter wrote the Keeper of the Workhouse request-
ing that he would spread the Dirt laid near the Common upon the
same as shall be most beneficial
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 26. 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Scollay Price Mackay Hubbard, Frazier,
John Pitts Esq". applys to the Selectmen for liberty to open a
Drain from his House into the Common Shore —
The Assessors aquaint the Selectmen that the Tax Bills will be
ready to be delivered next Week —
Town Clerk directed to issue a Warr'. for Town Meeting March
next being the o —
Mr. Russel
Boston Ss. At a meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 28, 1783
Present Mess : Dorr, Scollay
The Overseers attended & made return of the State of their
respective Wards
Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse was directed to re-
ceive into said House to be supported at the charge of this Com-
monwealth one Hannah Thonhal who is a Stranger & not an
Inhabitant of any Town in this State neither has she wherewithal!
to support herself —
Order signed by Mr. Scollay & Dorr.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 5. 1783
Present Mess18 : Dorr. Price, Scollay, Mackay, Hubbard,
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Alms house to
be supported at the charge of this Commonwealth one Michael
Conden a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in this State,
neither has he where withall to support himself — Order signed by
two of the Selectmen Viz' Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price.
Mr. Robert Hews has encouragement to have the first Stall in
the Market that becomes Vacant, leased to him —
[1O6.] The Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for the
March Meeting on Monday next being the 10th Instant
Voted, that the printing of the Notifications be given to Mr.
Powers
Voted that Mr Dorr & Cap' Mackay be a Commee to wait upon
the Revd Mr Eleot and request his opening the Town Meeting with
Prayer
The Town Clerk was directed to give a Certificate to the Asses-
sors that the Selectmen have no objections to the Tax Books now
ready bieng delivered to the present Collectors —
The Collection at this Days Meeting amounting to fifty-eight
Shillings & one penny is put into the hand of Cap'. Mackay to be
208 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
distributed to Mr. Green & Patterson forty Shillings to Mr. Green
and the remainder to Mr. Patterson —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 12, 1783
Present Mess" Dorr, Greenough, Jeffries, Price, Scollay, Hub-
bard, Mackay
Voted, that an Ann Chair & seven other Leather Chairs are
procured for the Selectmens Chamber & the Hall —
Mr. Price & Mr. Hubbard a Committee to procure them —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 19. 1783
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Jeffries, Price, Greenough, Hub-
bard —
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime
Court — Viz'.
Mess" : Henry Hill
John Bradford Junr.
John Winthrop
John Soipkins
Samuel Dashwood
Hector McNeil
Lemuel Cravath
Mungo Mackay
[1O7.] Passed upon Cap1. Samuel Lahas, State Account
amounting as by Copy on file to £228- 2-10 —
Mem0, of Bonds & Notes due on Mrs. Joana Brookers Dona-
tion— Viz' —
John Sweetser £66 - 15 —
John Fullerton 43,- 5. 4
George Minot -------- 250 ••
Thomas Cartwright ------ 62.. 0. 7
State Note 38.. 6.11
Town Treasurer ------- 414.. 2 1
£874-9-11
Principle & Interest due 1s. March 1783 —
Original amount of the Donation —
John Grants Bond ----- £66 .. 13 .. 4
Town Treasurer 3 Notes - - - 424 .. 6 .. 8
George Minots Bond - - - - 200 -
John Fullerton, ditto - - - - 40 -
Thomas Cartwright d° - - - 60 -
3 State Notes 30 ••
£821 - -
Balance, £53 -9-11
Mr. Scollay is desired to receive of the Town Treasurer the
sum of forty five Pounds in order to be distributed —
The Selectmen approve of Joseph Hutchins as an Ingine Man
for Engine N. 6. George Ridgway Master in the room of John
Ridgways become bljnd
The Town Clerk is directed to write a Letter to the Selectmen
of Norten, that Robert Caddall is a Stranger & not a Innhabitant
of this Town —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 209
The Selectmen having considered the price of the Flour
[1O8.] Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be now set at
Wheat at ll/ p bushel, and that 12d. p bushel be allowed to the
Bakers for their Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed as
follows — Viz* —
lb. oz. dr.
A 4d Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - - - 13 •• 8
a 4d d° brown Bread £ Wheat £ Rye Meal - - - 2 - —
a 4d. d°. brown Bread not above £ Indian - - - 2 .. 10 -
Biskets of 4 Copper price --------- 10.. 6
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 26. 1783
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Price, Scollay,
Hubbard
A Warrant has been received from the Judge of Probates for
the County of Suffolk to enquire into the Circumstances of John
Melledge, represented as a Lunatick or distracted Person & incap-
able of taking care of his Person or Estate
Mr. Collector Thompson having applied to the Selectmen for
the taking up his Bonds as Collectors for the Years 1779 — 1780 &
1781 — and having produced Receipts in full from the several
Treasurers the Clerk was directed to deliver him, said Bonds —
Mr. Champney of Engine N. 11 presents Irah Holbrook as an
Engine Man in the room of Thomas Powell unable to discharge
his duty
The Selectmen have agreed, that Mr. Tukesbury shall have
Deer Island Leased to him for the present Year for £50 — he to
keep the Building & Fencing in Repair & leave them so at the
expiration of the Year, as also to pay all Taxes —
Mr. Jesse Houghton Sexton of the Old South has liberty to
break Ground in the several Burial Places in this Town
Ordered that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting on Monday the 7l. Day of April next, being the 1'. Mon-
day in April — for the choice of Governor Luevetenant Governor
Senators
[1O9.] Mr. Coverly to have the printing of the Notifica-
tions —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Jeffries - - - a Committee to wait upon
Revd. Mr. Eckley and desire him to open Town Meeting with
Prayer —
The Chairman & Mr. Jeffries a Committee to prosecute the
Trespassers on the Neck — also a Committee to widen the Street
near Consert Hall.
Mr. Price & Mr. Hnbbard a Committee to repair one of the
Walls between Dr. Cooks Land & the Land near School house —
Mr. Dorr Cap*. Mackay & Deacon Grenough a Committee to
give orders for repairing the Streets leading to Winnesimit
Ferry —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen March 30. 1783.
Present Mess : Dorr, Price, Mackay, Grenough, Jeffries, Scollay,
Passed upon a number of Accounts
210 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The Selectmen having received a Warrant from the Judge of
Probate for the County of Suffolk to enquire into the Circum-
stances of John Melledge Represented by His Friends as incapa-
ble of managing his affairs — and having made enquiry accordingly,
Reported to the Judge that they apprehended him to be a Person
uncapable of managing & having the care of his Estate and other
Affairs —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 2d. 1783
Present Mess". Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Hubbard, Price,
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Alms House
to be supported at the charge of this Commonwealth one Sarah
Stell Wife of Gideon Stell who is abroad, both being Strangers
& not Inhabitants of any Town in the Commonwealth, and she
unable to support herself & being near her time — Order signed
by two of the Selectmen Viz'. Cap1. Mackay & Deacon Grenough —
[11O.] Mr. Benjamin Sumner Junr. one of the Collectors of
Taxes for the Year 1777. 1778. 1779. 1780. 1781 & having pro-
duced Receipts in full from the several Treasurers for payment
of the Taxes of said six Years — the Town Clerk was directed
to deliver him said Bonds —
Mr. Alexander Thomas chosen one of the Collectors of Taxes
for the present Year, proposes Cap'. Elias Parkman & Col°. Wil-
liam Burbeck as his Bondsmen —
Passed upon John Jones State Account amounting as P Copy of
Account to £15 - 8 -
Parkman & Hinckley apply s to the Selectmen for a License as
an Auchtioneer the ensuing Year —
George Ridgway Master of Engine N. 6. applys to the Select-
jmen in behalf of the Engine Company for the Premium allowed
by the Town for bringing their Engine to work first on the Fire
which lately broke out at Mr. Gould the Barbers house in South-
wicks Court — which was granted by the Selectmen — & drawn
for
The Selectmen agree to the condition for widening the Street
near Concert Hall as mentioned in Mr. Scollays Letter on file —
Passed upon sundry Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 9. 1783
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Price, Mackay, Jeffries —
Mr. John Jutau applies to the Selectmen to be again Licensed
as an Auchtioneer — & proposes Samuel Breck Esqr. & William
Breck Merch*.
Master Vinal has liberty to have a Closset built in his School
to keep his Globes in —
Deacon Jeffries & Mr. Hubbard appointed a Committee to pro-
vide a Place to keep the Bulls in —
[111.] It is agreed that the Old South Bell shall be rung at
9. O Clock, and the Old Brick Bell at 1. O Clock —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 10. 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Jeffries, Grenough, Mackay, Price,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 211
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 16. 1783 -
Present Mess : Dorr, Grenough, Scollay, Mackay, Jeffries, Price,
Hubbard
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be now set at Wheat at 8/
p bushel and that 12d p bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed as follows viz1 —
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1: 2: 10
a 4d. brown Bread f Wheat ^ Rye Meal must weigh 2: 8: —
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian 3:
Biskets of 2 — Copper price — 6: 14
The Selectmen having considered the request of Mr. Skillen &
other Inhabitants respecting widening Sallu'tation Alley so called
— have agreed to call a Meeting of the Justices 4. O Clock After-
noon —
Voted that Dr. Thomas Welch have a suit of Clothes as has
been usual to allow the Orators on the 5l. of March — -
Mr. Dorr & Capt. Mackay a Committee to provide the same
Mr. Scollay and Deacon Jeffries a Committee to view the Hos-
pital at West Boston, and order such repairs &c. as may be neces-
sary to make it fit for the reception of the sick
Acted upon the List of Jurors
Mr. Elisha Byles applies to the Selectmen for liberty to teach
some Children in writing &c. and received their approbation —
Mr. Nazro to acquaint Mr. Curtis, that he must lay before the
Selectmen next Wednesday, a list of the Persons who own Tombs
in the Chappel Burying Grounds the Common & North Burial
Grounds —
[112.] The Town Clerk directed to write Benjamin Collerel,
of Roxbury relative to his tresspass on the Neck — A Letter was
accordingly wrote as p Copy on file.
The Clerk is to make out a number of Accounts against Per-
sons for covering their Wells as by Mem0. Book the 31. March
last —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 17. 1783
Present Mess : Dorr, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries —
Justices present Belcher Noyes Esqr.
Joseph Greanleaf Esqr.
Adjourned to to Morrow 3 O' Clock Afternoon —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 18, 1783
Present Mess9 : Dorr, Jeffries, Mackay, Scollay, Grenough,
Justices Present Joseph Greanleaff Esqr.
Joseph Gardner Esqr.
Ezek1. Price Esqr.
Belcher Noyes Esqr.
The Justices & Selectmen adjourned to Sallutation Alley iu
212 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
order to view the waste ground near it & determine as to widen-
ing the Alley —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 23d. 1783
Present Mess: Dorr, Grenough, Jeffries, Hubbard,
Mr. Tukesbury informs that Mr. Joseph Spear has taken about
twenty load of Ballast from Dear Island, —
Cap1. Waters applys for liberty to open the Conduit Pipes, for
removing obstructions to the Water Course — & Liberty was
accordingly granted —
Mr. Edmunds gave in a List of the owners of Tombs in the
North burying Ground
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 28, 1783
Present Mess". Scollay Dorr, Grenough, Mackay, Price,
Passed upon Accounts —
Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house was directed to
recei%re into the Alms House one Moses M°G rough a Stranger
Order signed Octor. 1, 1782 by John Scollay & Deacon Grenough
— Another Order signed April 1. 1782 to receive Nancy Gibbliug
a Stranger signed by the same Gentlemen
A Letter wrote the Doctor of the Hospital at
[113.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 30,
1783 Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Jeffries, Grenough, Scollay,
Price,
Thomas Chapman applies to the Selectmen, that one Mary Crew
who came from Falmouth Eastward & has lived with him as a
Maid, may be sent to the Alms house, her Circumstances requir-
ing it —
The Selectmen have directed that Mr. Ingerfield pay the usual
Rent for the Stall he has held for a considerable time without any
consideration, from the 1st. of May next provided he does not leave
the same —
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Alms house to
be supported at the charge of this Commonwealth one Mary Crew
Widow to a Sea Faring Man, & not an Inhabitant of this Town,
she being Poor & in Suffering Circumstances —
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing for the choice of Representatives —
Mr. Price & Mr. Hubbard a Committee to wait on Revd. Mr.
Clark and desire him to open the Town Meeting with Prayer
Benj Edes & Son to have the Printing of the Notifications —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 3d. 1783 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Jeffries, Hubbard
A Letter wrote Dr. Appleton as by Copy on file, requesting Dr.
Appleton to go on board Cap1. Manly of the Hague Frigate &
examine whether any melignant sickness was on board & to Re-
port the state of the Ship to the Selectmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 4. 1783
Present Mess™. Scollay —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 213
Dr. Appleton made Report as on file that there was no infectious
Distemper on Board the Hague Cap1. Manly — whereupon a
Letter was sent the Governor that she might be permitted to come
up to Town with safety
[114.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 7.
1783 Present Mess™. Dorr, Grenough, Jeffries, Price, Mackay,
Scollay, Hubbard,
Mr. Paul Fanner Keeper of the Alms house was requested to
receive into the said House one Samuel Wyer — a Negro & a
Forreigner to be supported at the charge of this Commonwealth
he being a Sick Person and unable to support himself —
Order signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price —
Cap'. Mackay Mr. Dorr & Deacon Grenough a Commee. to
make enquiry respecting the repairing the Fences Tombs &c. at
the North burial Ground —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 14. 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Jeffries, Grenough, Hubbard, Scollay —
Price,
Mr. Hamlin informs of sods being cut on the Common & at
Fort Hill — a Servant of young Mr. Bowdoins one of ye Tres-
passers —
Cap'. Young in the Diana from New York informs that he had
brought in eight Persons who had been Prisoners in that place, and
are now in very suffering Circumstances — The Persons ai e
Cap'. John Collier of Marblehead —
Daniel Shaw of Boston —
John Stacy of Piscataqua —
John Smith of Boston —
George Barth0. of Philadelphia —
John Curtis a Spaniard —
Peter S. Jack ditto —
Varian Blith of Salem —
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive the forenamed Persons
into the Almshouse to be supported at the charge of this State —
Order signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Hubbard —
Mr. Nazro was directed to require Mr. James the Sextons, attend-
ance at the Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday — -
[115.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 16.
1783 Present Mess8. Dorr, Jeffries, Grenough, Price,
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be now set at Wheat at 10/6
p bushel and that 12d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood which is computed as follows Viz'.
lb oz dr
a 4d. loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - 14 2
a 4do. loaf Brown Bread £ white £ Rye Meal must
weigh 28-
a 4d. ditto, not above £ Indian 3 - -
Biskets of two Copper price 5 6
214 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 150.
Mr. James Bowdoin Jun . Esqr. informs the Selectmen as by
his Letter on tile that the damage done by his Servant on Fort
Hill, by taking Sudds from thence tho. without his knowledge shall
be madegood —
Boston Ss: At a meeting of the Selectmen May 21. 1783 —
Present Mess™. Dorr, Jeffries, Price, Hubbard, Scollay
James Caramel a Stranger sent to the Almshouse —
Order dated the 19th. Instant and signed by Cap1. Mackay &
Mr. Dorr — the said Camrael to be supported at the charge of the
Commonwealth
Mr. James the Sexton attended, and made his excuse for the
tolling Bells a Sabbath Evening or two past — which w as accepted
by the Selectmen —
Mr. Spear the Lighterman attended, and assured the Selectmen
that he had taken but two load of Ballast from Deer Island this
Year & no Paving Stones — he was then told by the Selectmen
that who ever takes Ballast &c. from said Island may depend upon
being prosecuted for the same —
A Certificate given by the Selectmen that Luke Howell a Cap-
tain in Col°. Tylers Regiment, late a Resident in this Town has
absented himself and gone to where we know not —
Mr. Dorr, Mackaj' & Grenough a Committee relative to repair-
ing the bottom of Cross Street
Robert Newman appointed an Engine Man of the Compy. of
Engine N°. 6 — in the room of John Folts —
[116.] An attested Copy of the Towns choice of Seven Rep-
resentatives was sent to the Honbl. William Phillips Esqr.
Letter sent Deacon Sumner of Roxbury relative to his breaking
Ground — and one to Mr. Tukesbury to observe what Persons shall
presume to take Ballast, that he may inform the Selectmen thereof —
A Letter sent Col°. Hatch as p Copy on file -
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen May 26, 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Mackay, Grenough, Jeffries, Price,
Scollay —
The Selectmen have agreed to let the same Lands on the Neck
which Cap*. Fellows hired to Mr. Aaron Blaney for the rate of
fifteen pounds pr Year
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 29, 1783
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Jeffries, Price,
The Selectmen in a Body took a view of the bottom of Cross
Street, last Monday Evening, and Mr. Dorr, Deacon Grenough &
Cap'. Mackay, are appointed a Committee to give the necessary
Repairs to said Street —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 3d. 1783
Present Mess8. Dorr, Mackay, Grenough Hubbard Jeffries
Mr. Ellis Tyler was approved of by the Selectmen to retail
Liquors at his Store on Scarlets Wharff, lately occupied by Cap1.
Vincent lately deceased, who had received a License the present
Year —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 215
Cap4. Ballard received the Plan of the Town Dock in order to
prepare the work —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 4th. 1783 Pres-
ent Mess". Price, Greenough, Dorr, Jeffries, Hubbard, Mackay,
Mr. William Hunt applies for the Selectmens Recommendations
[117.] to Master Carter that his Son may lie received as a
Scholar in the School in Queen Street he being about 15 years of
Age— &
It is agreed with Mr. Phineas Payne to compleat the works begun
at the Hospital on Rainsfords Island & to give any necessary
Repairs —
The Selectmen have agreed to recommend Mr. William Hunts
Son as a Scholar for Master Carters School —
Mr. Robert Brick is appointed for the Service of warning
Strangers to depart this Town —
An Advertizement to be published relative to the Lands on the
Neck —
Deacon Jeffries & Mr. Price appointed to view Fox Hill in con-
sequence of an application from Col°. Waters, for a number of
loads of Gravel
A Precept for the choice of one Representative in the room of
Mr. Pitis chosen into the Senate, to be considered at the next
Meeting —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 11. 1783 Pres-
ent Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Grenough, Jeffries, Mackay,
Hubbard
Mr. Joseph Russel applies to the Selectmen for a supply of the
Towns Gravel to be laid down at the lower end of King Street —
Mr. Whitwell and others Inhabitants of Cornhill request that a
peice of pavement from the end of School Street to Williams
Court may be repaved it being in a ruinous & dangerous con-
dition —
Mr. John Newell approved of as an Inholder in Wings Lane —
Mr. Benjamin Cooper approved of as an Inholder in said
Street —
Mr. Brick is to have Orders to observe whether Trucks & other
Carriages carry larger weights at a time than the Law allows
Mr. John Lowel in behalf of the Freemasons Lodge applies for
the Hall to dine in the 24th. of June Instant —
[118.] The Selectmen consent that Mess". Ebenezer Dorr &
Thomas Tileston, shall Judge & determine whatthe Town ought
to receive for the Building now improved as a Blacksmiths Shop
on the Towns Land at the bottom of the Common — and also
what is due to the Town for about seven years Rent, and in case
of their non Agreement ih°y to choose a third Person that the
matter may be finally settled —
Mr. Scollay and Deacon Jeffries appointed to see this matter
carried into execution —
Passed upon Peter Callears DeLatieres State Account as p
Copy on file amounting to £9 .. 12 —
216 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Passed upou Mr. Paul Farmers State Accounts amounting as p
Copies on tile to £110. 1 — £6'J.. 5. 8.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 12. 1783 Pres-
ent Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Hubbard
Voted that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing on Thursday next bieng the 19 JDS'. 4 O'Clock Afternoon, for
the choice of a Representative ia the room of the Honbl. John
1'itts Esqr. who has resigned —
Mess". Fleet
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 18. 1783 Pres-
ent Mess". Jeffries, Dorr, Mackay, Scollay, Grenough, Hubbard,
Price,
It is is agreed by the Selectmen to visit Deer Islnnd Thursday
next being the 24 Ins'. — the Boat to be at the Town Dock, tmd
to set off from the Wharf at 9 O'Clock the Company to meet at
the Selectmens Chambers.
The Selectmen have agreed upon a visit to Deer Island Thurs-
day, see above.
[119.] The Selectmen have agreed with George Hamlin to
Erect a Building on his Land near the Common for the keeping
the Town Bulls, the same to be removed by the Selectmen when-
ever they shall think proper they being at the charge thereof, the
said Building to remain on said Land during the Will of the Town
paying therefor as Ground Rent twenty four Shillings p Annum
to commence this Day —
James I. inch sent to the Almshouse on the State Account he
bieng a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in this State —
Order signed June IIth. signed by Mr. Dorr & Grenough —
Foster Cruft to be recommended as a master of Salt and Coal.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 22? 1783
Present Mess". Scollay, Price, Mackay, Jeffries
Information bieng iziveu that a Negro Girl who came in the
Schooner Josiah King Cap1. Stonehouse from Bermuda was
broke out with the Small Pox in a House at the North End —
She was sent in a Boat to Rainsfords Island, there to be taken
care of, and two Bzigs of Sheeps Wool — the Girls Chest & Bedding
& several pieces of Duck were also sent least they should contain
infection —
A Letter was wrote Cap1. Luha to receive her &c.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 25. 1783
Present Mess8. Greenough, Jeffries, Mackay, Price, Scollay,
Hubbard,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 30. 1783
Present Mess". Jeffries, Dorr, Price, Mackay, Scollay, Gren-
ough,
[12O.] Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be now set at
Wheat at 7/6d p bushel and that 12d p bushel be allowed to the
Bakers for their Charges Pains & livelihood which is computed as
follows — Viz*. —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 217
A 4d. Loaf of White Brick Bread must weigh 1 312
A 4d- Ditto of Brown Bread £ Wheat £ Rye 2 8
A 4d. Ditto not above i Indian 3
Biskets of 3 — Copper price 10 14
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing the 4 of July next 10 O'clock Forenoon when an Oration is to
be delivered in commemoration of our Independence —
Mr. Dorr a Committee to provide three Curtains for Faneuil
Hall —
The Selectmen have Agreed to attend the Visitation of the
Schools on Wednesday the 9ta. of July next and that a Dinner be
provided as usual —
Passed upon Accounts —
Agreed with Mr. Woart to dine about 70 or 80 Persons on the
Day when the publick Schools are to be Visited at 3/6 P Man,
and all the Liquors that shall be drank are to be paid for —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 2d. 1783
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Grenough, Mackay,
Jeffries
The Clerks of the Market attended & it was recommended to
them to be vigilent in the discharge of their office
Agreed to supply Mr. Joseph Russel with Gravel for mending
the Pavement at the bottom of King Street —
Mr. Jeffries & Scollay are to imploy Mr. Ranger to Fence the
Burying Ground at bottom of Common on the [121.] best terms
they can —
Agreed to repair the Paving in Cornhill, Mr. Hubbard a Com-
mittee to see it performed
The following new arrangement was voted, viz :
Mr. Dorr - - - No. 1 &
Cap1. Mackay - 3 & 4
Mr. Greenongh - 5 & 6 „,,
The Selectmen to have the care
of those wards
T.,, c ,, „
Mr. Scollav - - 7 -
M'. Hubbard- - 8&9
Mr. Jeffries - - 10, & 11 &
Mr. Price - - 12.
Mr. Dorr appointed a Committee to agree with some person for
3 Curtains for Faneuil Hall : appointed June 30th ult°.
Mr. Phillip Wilde was proposed to the Selectmen by Mr. Hony-
well for to serve with his Engine N 9 in the room of Mr. Ju°.
Wheeler & approved off —
Boston Ss : Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Greenough. Dorr, & Mac-
kay appointed a Committee to get the pavement in Back Street, &
by the Old North Square, mended
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 9. 1783
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Mackay Grenough
The Selectmen with a number of Gentlemen Visited the publick
Schools —
218 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 14. 1783
Present Mess8. Dorr, Grenougli, Mackay, Scollay —
Benjamin Sumner Junr. proposes as Bondsmen for his faithful
services as a Collector the present Year Jonathan Stodder Gentle-
man & Benja. Jepson Merch1. accepted by the Selectmen —
Thomas Bayley Collector proposes Ephraim Copeland Gentle-
man and James Baj'ley Gentleman as Bondsmen — accepted
James Thompson Collector proposes, Josiah Waters Senr. Esqr.
Josiah Waters Junr. Esqr. for his Bondsmen — accepted
Alexander Thomas Collector proposes, William Burbeck Esqr.
& Cap'. Elias Parkman Esqr. as his Bondsmen — accepted
] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 18.
1783 Present Mess". Mackay, Jeffries, Price, Grenough, Scollay
The Collectors Bonds signed & executed were laid before the
Selectmen, and a Certificate given the Collectors for the Assessors
in order for their receivingthe Tax Books
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 23d. 1783
Present Mess' : Scollay, Jeffries, Mackay, Hubbard,
The Selectmen have agreed to take a view of the Towns Land
within the Fortification at 8 O'Clock Fryday Morning next
Mr. Jeffries appointed to examine & compare Dr. Warrens
State Account for attendance as a Physician at the Alms house,
with Mr. Farmers Books
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Juhr 28, 1783
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Grenough, Scollay, Mackay, Hub-
bard, Jeffries
Passed upon Accounts —
Passed upon the List of Inholders & Retailers for the last Year,
and made return of the same to the Court of Sessions — as P
copy on file
Mr. Price & Mr. Jeffries a Committee to remove the Watch
house at the South End, and to procure the most convenient place
that cau be obtained for that purpose —
Mr. Nazro is directed to Warn the Pedlars to leave the Market
Square or they will be prosecuted
The Selectmen viewed the Towns land within the Fortification
last Friday
Boston Ss: At a meeting of the Selectmen July 30, 1783 —
Present Mess™. Dorr, Grenough Scollay, Jeffries,
Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house directed to receive
Daniel Hickey a lame Stranger into the Alms house to be sup-
ported at the publick charge — Order signed by two of the Select-
men — viz. — John Scollay Esqr.
[123.] Mr. Robert Brick appointed by the Selectmen to take no-
tice of any breach of the Town By Laws which forbids Truckmen
carrying more than one Ton weight (except the same be a cable)
at a load, thro, any of the Streets & Lanes of the Town, having
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 219
laid before the Selectmen the Names of a Number of Persons who
have lately transgressed said Law he is hereby directed to enter a
complaint against said Offenders with Mr. Justice Greenleaff, in
which prosecutions he will be countenanced & supported by the
Selectmen —
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be now set at Wheat at 7 /6
— P bushel and that 12d P bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows —
Viz'. —
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1 - - 1 2
a 4d. ditto of Brown Bread £ Wheat £ Rye d°. 2-8 —
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian 3 - —
Biskets of 3 Coppers price 10- 14
Mr. Nazro is directed to desire the attendance of the Scavingers
at the Selectmen's Chamber next Wednesday at 4 OClock After-
noon —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 4. 1783
Present Mess™. Scollay, HubbardrDorr, Mackay, Jeffries, Price
Major White in the Ship Bell Robert Bimel Master from London
informs that five Persons on board broke out with the Small Pox
since they left London, all of whom are recovered, except one
Person who has a bad Leg & unfit to be suffered to come out —
that two Persons & one Infant on board are liable to have the
Distemper — they left London about 8 Weeks since —
A Letter was wrote Cap'. Laha Keeper of the Hospital at Rains-
fords Island, for his Government, the Ship being ordered to said
Island —
Cap'. Mackay & Mr. Dorr to employ Mr. Heath or any other
Person to Repair the Wall of the North buryiag Ground
[124.] Mr. Scollay & Jeffries a Committee to see to the
Repairs of the Wall of the Burying Grounds in the Common, &
the Chappel Ground —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 6. 1783
Present Mess™. Scollay Grenough Jeffries, Mackay Hubbard
Cap'. Laha Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsford Island atten ed
& Reported : —
That the Vessel sent to the Island is sufficiently smoked &
cleansed, t9gether with the Beds & Bedding & everything above
Decks, the Deck being corked up & tight he does not suppose that
any infection could have been received, — He has received Majr.
Price & others liable to the Infection Into the Hospital & those
who have had the Distemper into the Well house — with Bedding
Clothing &c. the other People have been well smoked & cleaned
and in his Opinion both Vessel & People may come up to Boston
without danger to the Inhabitants — whereupon the Selectmen
consented that the Vessel & well People mnv come up to Town, —
and Orders were given him accordingly as P Copy on file —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 7. 1783
220 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Present Mess". Dorr, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Hubbard,
Scollay,
The following Persons were chose Jurors for a Maritime Court
— Viz1.
Mess™. Oliver Brewster excused
Stephen Miller
Isaac Peirce
Benj". L. Austin — excused
Nath1. Balch
Nath1. Patten
Benjamin Coolidge — excused
Joseph Laughton
John Mollineux
Abiel Smith
Ziphean Thayer
Mr. Hunt in behalf of the Mill Proprietors applied and had
liberty to make use of Faneuil Hall & the Jury Boxes for the
drawing the Mill Lottery
[125.] Nath1. Appleton Esqr. informs of a piece of Ground
being broke up in Leaveret Street, and left in such a manner as
obstructed the Passage Way
Mr. Appleton & others desire some Repairs may be given to
Atkinson Street —
Mr. Scollay & Jeffries a Committee to view both Streets &
make Report —
Upon complaint made that two Innholders Viz1. — Edward
Smith & Col°. Brewer had Gaming Tables in their Houses — they
were sent for & informed that unless they were immediately taken
down & removed they would be noted in the Return to the Ses-
sions for misrule —
Mr. Smith had his Billiard Table immediately taken down &
Col°. Brewer assured the Selectmen, his should be removed di-
rectly, & both engaged they should suffer no Gaming in future —
The Scavingers attended except some sick & absent, who were
sworn, and the Selectmen exhorted them to a diligent discharge of
their trust, which they assured the Selectmen should be done —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 11. 1783
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Mackay, Jeffries —
Dr. Whipple having Reported to the Selectmen that Majr. Price
& his Sister might come up with safety — a letter to Cap'. Laha
permitting the same was sent —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 13. 1783
Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Grenough, Jeffries, Hubbard, Scollay,
Mackay
Dr. Whipple having Reported that Mr. Haley his Wife and
Child taken out the Small Pox Vessel, might now leave the Island
with Safety to the Inhabitants, Cap*. Laha was directed to per-
mit their departure as also that of G rover of Kennebeck & Taber
of Dartmouth —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 221
[126.] Dr. Whitwells Certifying to one of the Selectmen they
may come up to Town with safety to the Inhabitants —
Mr. Spear will engage to bring suitable Stones & only such for
paving Cornhill at three Pounds p Lighter Load —
Mr. Grenough a Committee to direct immediate Repairs to the
Wire at Faneuil Hall —
The Selectmen agree that Mr. Lewis Carnes a Clerk of the Mar-
ket, have a draft for £4 - 15/ the part he was to pay of the charges
on a Law Suit commenced by Mr, Torrey one of the Bakers, the
next Draught Day —
Mr. Price Mr. Hubbard & Mr. Jeffries a Committee to see
whether a Fence should be erected & a Building provided for se-
curing the Wood belonging to the School —
Mr. Nathaniel Heath engages to repair the North Burying Ground
Wall as pr a Mem0, on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 15. 1783
Present Mess™ : Dorr, Jeffries, Price, Grenough, Scollay,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 19. 1783
Messrs : Dorr, Jeffries, Scollay, Mackay, Price, Hubbard, Scollay
Grenough
Passed upon sundry Petitions
Agreed with Edmund Ranger for building a Fence round the
Burial Ground at the bottom of the Common as p. Agreement on
file
The Committee to view Atkinson Street Report that it will not
be prudent at present to go farther than making some Repairs to
the Pavement —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 22. 1783>
Present Mess™ : Scollay Dorr, Grenough, Price, Mackay, Hubbard
Jeffries
Approved of Thomas Farrel as a Retailor for his Shop in Fore:
Street —
[127.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*..
25. 1783 Present Mess™. Jeffries Mackay Greenough, Price,,
Hubbard, Scollay,
Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house was directed to
receive into the Alms house one John McKeusie a Stranger sick &
Poor to be supported at the charge of this Commonwealth. Order
signed by two of the Selectmen Viz'. Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price,
The Selectmen have directed Mr. Newman to cease ringing the
North Church Bell at 9. O'Clock at Night and to continue the 1.
O'Clock Bell —
Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse was directed to-
receive into the Almshouse to be supported at the charge of this
Commonwealth two Children of one John Hillbert a German not
an Inhabitant of any Town in this Commonwealth, who formerly
inlisted into the Continental Army the Mother being Poor and
unable to support them & requesting the same their names John &
222 CITT DOCUMENT No. 150.
Henry one about 2 years & the other 4 years of Age — Order
signed by two of the Selectmen Viz'. Mr. Scollay & Mr. Jeffries —
Ordered, that the Town Clerk agreable to the request of a
number of the Inhabitants issue a Warrant for a Town Meeting
on Friday next, 3. OClock Afternoon —
Passed upon Accounts
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 26. 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Scollay, Price, Jeffries, Hubbard.
Had a Conference with a Committee of the Town of Chelsea
relative to their being reannexed to the Town of Boston
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 27. 1783
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Price, Hubbard, Jeffries, Dorr.
[128.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 27
1783 Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Grenough, Hubbard
Jeffries,*
.^ Cap4. Holland of Engine N°. 5 applies for the Premium for play-
'ing first at the fire on Mr. Phillips Store — granted
Col°. Webb applies for liberty to set Posts against the Old Brick
Church — which was granted —
Mr. John McLean to have a draft for. Sixty Pounds
The Selectmen having reconsidered the Vote passed the 25
Tnst1. do on the Representation of Mr. Dorr direct that the North
Church Bell be punctually .rung by Mr. Newman at 1 & 9 OClock
as usual till further Orders
Passed upon some Accounts
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 2d. 1783
Present Mess™. DOIT, Hubbard, Jeffries, Greenough, Mackay,
Scollay
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen ,Sepr. 3d. 1783
Present Mess: Scollay, Dorr, Greenough, Price, Hubbard,
Jeffries
The following endorsement was made on the Warrant drawn on
Thomas Ivers Esqr. Treasurer of this Commonwealth for the pay
of the six months Men, that were omitted in last Draught & Roll
Sir
Please to pay Cap1. Alexander Hodgden the Monies mentioned
in the within Warrant he to pay the same to the several Persons,
born on the annexed Roll, and to be accountable for the same —
JOHN SCOLLAY Chairman p Order
To Thomas Ivers Esqr. Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts
N. B. The Sum expressed in the Warrant being £ 43. 1. 4d.
Mr. Pi-ice Hubbard & Jeffries a Commee. to order Repairs to
Rainsford Lane agreable to the request of a [129.] number of
the Inhabitants — on file —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 223
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septemr. 4, 1783
Present Mess™. Greenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Dorr —
Mr. Nazro is directed to give notice to the Fishermen who oc-
cupy the Stalls to remove their Stalls immediately — in order to
the filling up the Dock : He gave them notice accordingly.
The Selectmen gave in to the Committee of Court the Average
price of Corn Beef &c. as p Copy of the Return on file dated
August 14. 1783 —
Ordered, tliat the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/ p
bushel and that twelve Pence p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Puiris & Livelihood, which is computed as fol-
lows — Viz'.
lb oz dr
a 4d Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 153
a 4d d° Brown Bread £ Wheat \ Rye Meal cl°. 3
a 4d d°. not above £ Indian Meal d°. 4 - -
Biskets of 2 Coppers price - 7 12
Boston Ss. : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 10. 1783
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Gren-
ongh,
Silas Randill appointed a Watchman in Constable Edmunds
Watch in the room of Mr. Matthew Jatnes who has resigned
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse
one John Camment a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town
in this State, being sick and unable to support himself — Order
signed by Mr. Dorr & Cap'. Mackay.
Cap1. Holland of Engine N. o — applies for the Premium allowed
by the Town for bringing their Engine to work first at the Fire
which lately broke out at a House near the Town House —
Voted, that the Town Clerk give him a Draught for the same,
as also for the Premium for the Fire at Mr. Phillips Store —
drawn for in August draft —
[13O.] Passed upon some Accounts —
The Selectmen Agreed to perambulate the Bounds betwixt this
Town & the Town of Roxbury on Tuesday the 16' of Septemr.
Inst'. and the Town Clerk is to Notify the Selectmen of Roxbury
thereof and propose a Meeting at said Day —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen at Roxbury Present
Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Jef-
fries.
Met a Committee from the Town of Roxbury on the Neck, and
with them renewed the bounds between this Town & Roxbury, as
p particulars of the Perambulation to be placed on file
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep'. 17. 1783
Present Mess™. Dorr, Jeffries, Grenough, Mackay, Hubbard,
Scollay, Price,
Cap'. Joab Hunt of Engine N°. 2 applies for the Premium al-
lowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to work first at the
Fire which lately broke out at a House near Winnesimit occupied
bv one Witman —
224 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Voted, that he have a draught for the same — drawn for in
August draft
The Town Clerk is to draw for £ 1 — in favor of William
Harris payable to Honble Oliver Wendell Esqr. bieng in addition to
the £(i allowed, & drawn for in pay for a Bull April 1783 drawn
for —
The Selectmen have agreed, that Deacon Grenough appointed
a Committee to repair the Wire on the top of Faneuil Hall, suspend
that business for the present —
The Selectmen consent that the Committee of the old Brick
Church, take six or Eight load of Gravel from Fox Hill to lay be-
fore the Meeting House where Posts are Erected
Mr. Nazro is directed to acquaint the Fishermen that the Stalls
must be removed
[131.] Col°. Reviere & Mr. Thomas Hitchburne, apply for
the consent of the Selectmen to take two empty Tombs in the
Common burying Ground near the P^ast Fence they engaging to
return the same if any Owners should apply, or to pay a reason-
able price for said Tombs
Mr. John Bryant applies for the hire of the Stalls lately im-
proved by Mr. Dana of Roxbury —
The Fishermen attended and engaged, to remove their Boxes
from the Towns Dock immediately —
Mr. Hubbtird & Mr. Jeffries a Committee to order necessary
Repairs to JMr. Hunts School —
Mr.' John Bryant is to have the Stall he now improves, lately
occupied by Mr. Dana —
Mr. Robert Hews is to have the next vacant Stall in the
market —
Mr. Thomas Wheeler & Seth Frothingham & Son & David
Jacobs. apply for the refusal of the Labratory Building.
The Board have determined that they cannot comply with the
request of Col°. Revere & Mr. Hitchbourn, relative to the Tombs
they being private property —
The Selectmen have considered the excuse made by Deacon
Sumner relative to a Trespass on the Neck, — & the offence is
over looked
The Town Clerk is directed to draw out some Orders for Mr.
Nazro Clerk of Faneuil Hall Market agreable to the alterations
the Selectmen have made in the former Orders
Upon the application of Mr. Vinal, Master of the Writing School
in the Common for an Usher, he is permitted to have one, & the
Selectmen have agreed to Allow £60 — p Salary
[132.] Mr. Nazro is directed to desire Mr. Fenno, William
Sharp & Mr. Hews firemen to be at the Chamber next Wednes-
day-
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 24. 1783
Present Mess™. Jeffries, Grenough, Price, Scollay.
Mr. Paul Farmer required to receive into the Alms house one
Molly a poor sick Woman not an Inhabitant of any Town
in this State, not having wherewithall to provide for herself —
Order signed by Mr. Grenough & Mr. Price —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 225
Mess™. Ephraim Fenno & "William Sharp appointed by the
Selectmen to observe and bring to Justice any Person or Persons
who shall transgress the Laws by fireing Guns upon the Neck and
the bottom of the Common and other places within the limits of
the Town —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 29. 1783
Present Mess". Scollay, Jeffries, Grenough, Dorr, Price
Passed upon Accounts —
Daniel Haly has liberty from the Selectmen to break ground in
order to open a Drain in Black Horse Lane, alias Prince Street :
he to comply with the Law
Mess™. Hubbard & Price a Committee to cause such Repairs as
are necessary to be made in the Pavement in Purchase Street &
the Cross Street leading from Purchase Street to Atkinson Street
The same Committee are desired to cause the Pavement at the
lower End of Summer Street to be mended —
Mr. Price is desired to confer with Mr. Breck relating the Re-
pairs necessary to be made at his Store
The Select-Men reconsider their Order to the several Sextons or
Grave diggers not to toll any Bell for Funerals on Lords day
Evening until one hour after Sundown & that till further orders
they have Liberty to Toll one Bell for each Funeral at Sun setting
of those Evenings
Nine Jury Men drawn for Court of Common Pleas
The Selectmen allow the Butchers who occupy Stalls to leave in
the Market at Night 1 qr. Beef to each Stall
[133.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo1. 1 .
1783 Present Mess™. Dorr, Price, Scollay, Hubbard, Jeffries,
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7\
p bushel, and tliat 12d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as
follows. Viz4.
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - - - - 1 5 3
a 4d. ditto brown Bread £ Wheat £ Rye Meal d°. - - 3 - -
a 4d. ditto not above ^ Indian Meal d°. -_--_4__
Biskets of 2 Coppers price dd. 7 12
All Biskets of more than two Coppers price are to be sized
Enoch Huse approbated to Retail Rum &c. at his Shop in Fore
Street, near Town Dock
Dr. Welch recommends Benjamin Prince & Harper as suitable
Persons for a Guard to the Inoculateing Hospital at Apple Island,
which Persons the Selectmen approve of and appoint accordingly —
The Selectmen having also considered the Limits to said Hospi-
tal, have marked out the Bounds of said Island for paid Limits —
The Selectmen allow William Sharp at the rate of nine Shillings
P Week for preventing tiring Guns on the Neck & for prosecuting
any such Offenders, untill the 1st. of Decemr. next
The Selectmen have agreed to meet at their Chamber for doing
business, at 3 OClock in the Afternoon
226 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The Selectmen are to meet at the Selectmens Chamber Fryday
next 3. OClock P.M. for passing on the Town Clerks Account.
Mr. Head applys for liberty to open a Drain in the House on
Dock Square occupied by his Mother
Liberty was granted on condition of the Ground & Pavement
bieng made good
[134.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor.
3. 1783 Present Mess: Dorr, Jeffries, Mackay, Hubbard, Price
Grenough
Passed upon Accounts
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 8. 1783 Pres-
ent Messr8. Dorr, Mackay, Price, Jeffries, Scollay, Hubbard,
Grenough
Mr. Dorr, Cap*. Mackay & Mr. Grenough a Committee to ex-
amine relative to Dinsdale bounds
Mr. Farmer was directed to receive into the Alms house Naomi
Higgins & her Child bierig not Inhabitants of any Town in this
State & in suffering Circumstances. Order signed by John Scollay
& Thomas Grenough, Selectmen & dated Septemr. 5 —
Also Ebenezer Drake a Youth & in the above Circumstances.
Order signed by Mr. Price & Mr. Grenough & dated October 9th.
Also Esther Brown aged & inferm & a Stranger d°. Order
signed May 14 — by d°. —
Also Reuben Gorham a Stranger — d°. Order signed Septemr.
29. 1783 —by d°. —
Mr. Russell Sturgis applies for Liberty to place Posts near his
House Merchants Row — Mr. Hubbard a Committee for to order
about their placing —
Voted, that the Town Clerk have a draught for Nine hundred
ninety five Pounds 8/ 7d. — in Septemr. draught as by his Ac-
counts this Day past —
Voted that Mr. Tillston of the North Writing School have Mr.
Nathan Webb as an Assistant —
Voted, that he be allowed, Sixty Pounds P Annum commencing
the 1st. of July last —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 15. 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Jeffries, Grenough, Scollay Hubbard
The Commee. relative to Dinsdels bounds Reported that they
had been on the Premisses & had obtained an amicable settlem'.
[135.] Mr. Hubbard & Mr. Jeffries a Committee to inspect
the Labratory in the Common on the application of Cap1. Robert
Daws, that the Company may be accommodated with a suitable
place for keeping the Artillery & Stores — and to Report —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 16 1783
Present Mess™. J<-ffries, Dorr, Hubbard, Mackay,
Eight extra Jurymen were chose
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 23rd. 1783 —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 227
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Grenough, Hubbard,
Jeffries —
P.P. Bean informs the Selectmen that one Cloe Orn a Negro
Wench belonging to Nantucket, is now at Scipeo Guruys at New
Boston, and that the said Cloe has infertilities of Body which will
probably occasion her becoming a charge —
Col°. Procter has returned to the Town 90 Arms GO Bayonets
102 Cartrech Boxes, being part of the Arms delivered him by the
Board of War, by an order drawn on them by the Selectmen May
1777 in consequence of a Resolve of the General Court — said
Articles are lodged in the upper Chamber of Faneuil Hall —
Mr. Price and Mr. Hubbard a Committee to view the Sconce at
the South Battery so called, and the Land adjoining and to Report
the state thereof to the Selectmen —
Voted, that the Assize so far as relates to two Copper Biskets,
subside for the present & the Towu Clerk is to acquaint the Clerks
of the Market —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen OctoT. 25. 1783
Present Mess". Scollay Mackay, Hubbard, Jeffries.
Cap1. Parsons informed the Selectmen that the Ship Robinhood
Cap'. Sergeant Smith from London, had three Persons taken, with
the Small Pox, one of whom died & was flung overboard, the two
are landed at the Hospital with every thing liable to retain infec-
tion that no one on board is liable to take the infection whereupon
at Leter [136.] was wrote Cap'. Samuel Laha as by Copy on tile
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 27. 1783
Present Mess™. Scollay, Mackay, Jeffries, Grenough.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6 P bushel,
and that twelve Pence P bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows —
Viz1. — ,
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1.. 3.. 13
a 4d. ditto, Brown Bread f Wheat | Rye Meal d°. 3..
a 4d. Ditto, not above £ Indian Meal d°. 4.. - .. -
Biskets of 3 Copper price d°. -10- 1*4.
Cap1. Mackay appointed to agree with Mr. Go wen Brown for
the cleaning the Towns Clock at the Old South Church
Passed upon Accounts
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Oc(or. 29. 1783
Present Mess" : Jeffries, Price, Dorr, Scollay, Grenough, Mackay.
A Letter was given Cap'. Laha Keeper of the Hospital at Rains-
fords Island, permitting him to suffer the two Persons taken out
of the Ship Robinhood to leave the Island, when they have been
well smoked as its his Opinion they may do it with safety — he
having Reported —
Th:it he had complied with the Orders of the Selectmen relative
to smoking & cleansing said Ship, and taking on Shore the two
Men who had the Small Pox, as also such Articles as were liable
to Infection — when the Ship was permitted to come up to Town
agreeable to the Orders given him —
Parsed upon some Accounts —
228 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[137.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen [Xovr] 5f.
1783 Present Mess". Dorr, Grenough, Scollay, Jeffries, Hu!»bard,
Mr. Gushing the Must Maker applies for liberty to open a Drain
from his House at the bottom of Milk Street into the Common
Shore —
Liberty was accordingly granted, on condition that the Ground
be restored, and the Pavement relaid, to the satisfaction of the
Selectmen —
David Porter, Sea Captain having applied to the Selectmen for
their approbation, & recommendation to the Honble. the Justices
of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace to keep a Tavern at
the North End Coffee House — he was according approved &
recommended by the Selectmen — Cap1. Farmington has liberty to
take some Gravel from the Knoll of Land near Fox Hill, not
exceeding ten load
The Selectmen being informed, that Mr. Bowen was in a House
& Shop of the Town lately improved by Mr. Boyes — Mr. Bowen
was sent for, and informed that the Selectmen consider him as
accountable to the Town for the Rent of the said House &
Shop —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 7. 1783
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Greuough, Mackay —
Information given the Selectmen that a Child of Mr. John Sea-
bring in Marlborough Street S°. End had the Small Pox broke out
upon it —
Mr. Seabring being sent for appeared, and being told by the
Selectmen, that D'. Warner was willing to receive the Child and
the one other liable to receive the Infection into the Hospital at
Point Shirley free of charge, he consented to the removal —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 8. 1783 Present
Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Greuough, Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Jef-
fries
[138.] Mr. Seabring objecting to his Children being removed
as agreed to, to Point Shirley on account of the Weather — the
Selectmen consent to their bieng sent to the Hospital at New
Boston —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 12. 1783
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Jeffries,
Passed upon Phineas Paynes State Account amounting as by
Copy on file to £ 16. 5. 6 —
Dr. Appleton who has the care of the sick of the Small Pox at
the Hospital at New Boston is desired to make thorough search,
whether Mr. Seabrings Child had received the Distemper by Inocu-
lations, it having been suggested that she had —
Dr. Appleton is desired to take under his care the two Children
of Mr. Seabring sent to the Hospital also two children of Philip
Richardson, dwelling at said Hospital — and he is desired to make
the necessary provision for them & the Nurses —
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse to
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 229
be supported at the charge of the State one Archibald Livingston
a Poor Stranger — Order Dated 7l Novemr & signed by two of the
Selectmen Viz'. Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price — also one Josiah Jones
a poor Stranger — Order dated the IP. of November & signed by
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price ;
Mr. Curtis, the Sexton is to attend next Meeting and Mr. Nazro
is directed to give him notice —
Mr. Mary a French Gentlemen is permitted by the rec-
comruendation of Master Hunt to instruct Youth in the knowledge
of the French Language, in this Town —
Boston Ss: At a meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 19. 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Price, Scollay,
[139.] Constable Baker of the South Watch, acquaints the
Selectmen that his Watch house has been removed by the Owner
of the Land, whereon it stood, and another Building has been
erected thereon, so that his Watch has at present no covering —
Mr. Nazro to desire Mr. Frothingham to attend next Wednes-
day —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 24 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Grenough, Price, Mackay, Jeffries,
The four Constables of the Watch are appointed to examine all
Coal Baskets and prosecute Offenders if any such they find as the
Law directs —
Passed upon Accounts —
The Town Clerk directed to publish Extract of Law relative to
Coal Baskets — and to give Orders to the Constables of the
Watch —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 26. 1783
Present Mess™. Dorr, Mackay, Jeffries, Hubbard, Price, Scollay,
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6 p
Bushel, and that twelve Pence p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains and Livelihood which is computed as
follows — Viz'.
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1 3 13
a 4d. ditto Brown Bread % Wheat ^ Rye Meal d°. 3
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian Meal d°. 4
Biskets of 3 — Copper price d°. - 10 14
Passed on some Accounts
The Selectmen meet to Morrow at the Town house, in order,
agreable to the request of some Inhabitants, to remove encroach-
ments on the Streets
Adjourned to Monday next 3. OClock Afternoon
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of all ye. Selectmen
see proceedings Dec'em1. 10th.
[14O.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr.
?. 1783 Present Messre. Dorr.
230 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Deceinr. 3. 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Grenough, Price, Scollay, Jeffries, Price,
Passed upon some Town Accounts
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decern1. 10. 1783,
Present Mess™. Scollay Dorr. Grenough, Hubbard, Price,
On the Petition of Major Thomas Seward, Voted that he have
the first offer of the Town shop now improved by Mr. James
Cazneau in case he quits the same —
Mr. Nazro directed to inform the Cullers of Staves & Hoops,
that they provide themselves with Brands, and apply to the Select-
men for draughts on the Town Treasurer for the amount there-
of—
The Selectmen on the 27*. of November last ordered the Pedlers
to remove their Stalls and other Incumberances from Market
Square
Mr. Nazro is directed to require the attendance of the several
Sextons at the Selectrnens Chamber Monday next — 3. O'Clock
Afternoon
Constables Smith, Broudens, Wendell & Whitney appointed to
view & size Coal Baskets together with the constables of the
Watch — and the Town Clerk is to give the necessary Orders —
also with respect to trucks carrying larger weights than the Law
allows —
Mr. Nazro to direct Mr. Edmunds Constable of Watch to attend
Wednesday next on a complaint of one Morgan —
[141 .] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen DecenT.
15. 1783 Present Messrs. Jeffries, Grenough, Hubbard, Scollay,
Mackay, Dorr, Price
The Several Sextons attended as required by the Selectmen
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 17. 1783
Present Mess18: Scollay, Dorr, Jeffries, Mackay, Price, —
Mr. Edmunds Constable of the North Watch attended as did
several of his Watch, together with Mr. Morgan the Complain-
ant—
The Watchmen are to attend again next Wednesday with those
who are now absent —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting: of the Selectmen Decr. 18. 1783
Present Mess Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard,
The following Persons were close Jurors for a Maritime Court.
Viz4.
Mess™. Edward Grant
William Ruggles
Edward Grant
Samuel Brown
Samuel Gore \
Samuel May
Edward Edes
Benjamin Coolidge
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 231
Passed upon Dr. Appleton State Account amounting to £ 39.
6. 7. as p Copy on file — Mem0, the Account was withdrawn & a
new Acco1. presented March 17. 1784 in which the above sum is
included —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 24,1783
Present Mess8. Dorr, Scollay, Jeffries, Price,
[142.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec1. 29.
1783 Present Mess" : Jeffries, Grenough, Dorr, Mackay, Price,
Scollay, Hubbard —
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6 P.
bushel, and that twelve Pence P. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed as fol-
lows. Viz' —
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh d°. - - - 1 3-13
a 4d. ditto Brown Bread £ Wheat- £ Rye Meal d°. - - 3 - -
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian Meal do0. -----4--
Biskets of three Coppers price ---.-..-. 10-14
The following Persons have applied for the House where M™.
Roulsten lived — Viz'. —
Deacon Williams
Thomas Adams
James Sumner
Mr. Lawrence
Thomas Walley for Daniel Kneeland
Passed upon Accounts —
Mr. Paul Farmer was required to receive into the Alms house
to be supported at the' charge of the State one Margaret Hay a
poor Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Common-
wealth — Order signed by two of the Selectmen Viz1. — Mr. Scollay
& Mr. Hubbard —
N : Rouselet, approved as an Auchlioneer Francis Butter Mariner
& Joseph Clark Shipwright are accepted as Bondsmen —
Adjourned to Fryday next 3. O'Clock Afternoon.
[143.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 1.
17*4 Present Mess": Mackay, Grenough, Price, Hubbard,
Jurors drawn for Innferiour Court
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 7. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Price, Mackay,
Jeffries —
Upon the application of Mr. Bilnur de la Roche for the Select-
men to allow a stand for a Stall in Market Square to dispose of
Cutlery Ware <fec. — it was determined that they could not grant
it agreable to Law —
Me83rs. Joshua Eaton & William Baker apply for a License as
Auchtioneer for the Town of Boston —
232 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 8. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Price, Mackay,
Alr. Nazro directed to desire Deacon Prestons attendance at the
Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday
John Pownal &
Isaac WTendell
appointed to take an ac-
count of the Irons & Posts that were provided in the Year 1774
now standing & what the deficiency is, also to make enquiry if
there are any Lamps in the Houses where the Irons are in the
Neighbourhood of them —
The Town Clerk is directed to publish an Advertizem'. rela-
tive to the Lamp Lighters in one of the Monday & Thursdays
Papers —
The Chairman John Scollay Esqr. having received of Mr. Cart-
wriglit in December 1782. Fourteen Pounds 8/ for Interest on his
Bond of M". Brookors Donation also of John Fullerton d°. Eight
Pounds 7/4 — in the whole £22.15. 4 — In March 1783. of
Treasurer [144.] Boyer for Interest forty five pounds 2/" of John
Sweetser P^sqr. for d°. Four Pounds of John Fullerton Interest to
the 23d. of March Three Pounds 12/8d. making in the whole
£75_16 — 1 —
The above Monie was distributed as follows — Viz*.
§ g g> To Mr. Frazier £ 19.. 12 —
To Mr. Dorr 6..18 —
>. g 3 To Mr. Price 6. . 18 -
To Mr. Grenough 6.. 18 —
To Cap1. Mackay 6..18 —
~ 5 3 To Mr. Hubbard 6. .18 —
So" To Mr. Jeffries 6..18 —
^*
61 —
J5 -I ^ Mr. Scollay retained 14. 10-1
-^S, -£75-10-1
Distributed to the following Persons — Viz1. —
By Mr. Scollay — tp Mrs. Haidy £ — 18
Mrs. Johnson 13.. 4
M™. Sish 12.. 4
M". Mellony 4.. 8
M™. Tayler 15..
Mrs. Richards 19.. 4
M™. Johnson 1 — 19
Mrs. Tayler 1 — 4
Mrs. Curtis 1 — 10
M™. Dike 1 — 10
M". Mullins l-r-10
Mr8. Webster 1 — 10
M™. Messevuy? 1— 7 — 5
14.10.1
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 233
i
By Cap*. Mackay.
of Monies recd. of Mr. Frazier part of the above
£19.. 12 — Viz1. —
To the Widow Lee £ — 19.4 —
Widow Thompson 18
Widow McElroy 194 — 2 16 8
Widow Hill 12
£3-8-8
[145.] To the Widow Sarah Thompson £ 1. 13.4
Widow McElroy 1.
Widow Lee 1. 6-8
Widow Mary Loring .. 13-4
Widow McLary 1.
"Widow Sarah Gee 1.5 4
6.18-8
Distributed by Deacon Jeffries — Viz'.
To the Widow Lee £1.10
Widow Weat 1.10
Widow Usher 1.10
Widow Wendell 1.10
Widow Rhodes 1. 4
6.18 —
Distributed by Mr. Dorr — Viz* —
Of money recd. of Mr. Frazier
being part of the aforegoing — Viz*.
Recd. Decemr. 1782 — at twice £3. 8. 8.
Distributed Decemr. 1782 — Viz, —
To Widow Susannah Clark £1. 10. 8.
Elizabeth Stevens Daugr. )
of Master Wiswell } 18 —
Widow Elizabeth Newhal — 12 —
Widow Sarah Trickey
-£3. 8. 8
Mr. Dorr distributed further March 1783
To the Widow Susannah Clarke £2. 8
Widow Jane Burton — 18
Widow Mary Par km an — 1 2
Widow Sarah Trickey — 12
Widow Hannah Whittle —12
Ruth Foot sick Woman — 18
Widow Eliz* Stevens — 18
6. 18— 10. 6. 8
See Jan^. 14. 1784
[146.] Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Jany 14.
1784 Present Mess" Dorr, Grenough, Scollay, Dorr, Hubbard —
Mr. Nicholas Rouselet, was Licensed as an Auchtioneer Decem-
ber 29. 1783 — he having given Bond according to Law —
Isaac Tnckerman Esq. (his House in Tremont Street) applies
to the Selectmen for their approbation as a Retailer of Spirituous
Liquors at his said House —
234 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. Tnckcrman was approved accordingly as a Retailer —
Mr. Nazro desired to acquaint Deacon Preston, that his attend-
ance at the Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday is desired by the
Selectmen —
Distributed by Deacon Grenough of Mr. Brookers Donations —
Viz1.
To M™. Delaplace £1., 16.. 8
ToM™. Fox ].. 10 —
To M™. Baker .. 12 —
To Mr. Hickling 1.. 4 —
To M™. Lee 12 —
ToM". Baker 12 —
To M™. Foye 12 —
£6.. 18.. 8
See the 8th of this Month other Entrys —
& March 3 1 — 1784 —
Mess™. Joshua Eaton & William Baker Traders were approved
of by the Selectmen as Auchtioneers for this Town —
Passed upon Dr. John Warrens State Acco'. amounting to £420.
1.. 10d. as P Copy on file
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 21. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Mack ay, Hubhard, Jeffries —
X Thorn8. K. Jones Auchtioneer proposes Daniel Jones Gen-
tlemen & Lendel Pits Merch'. as their Bondsmen who was ap-
proved as an Auchtioneer — Bondsmen approved —
[147.] X Mess™. John Connor & Auctioneers proposes
Thomas Watson & James Welch Traders as his Bondsmen, they
being approved as Auchtioneers — Bondsmen approved —
X William Greanleaff Esqr. Auchtioneer proposes Nath*. Walker
Appleton Phiscian & Thomas Daws Junr. Esq as his Bondsmen
he being approved as an Auchtioneer — Bondsmen approved —
X John Jutau Auchtioneer proposes Samuel Brick Esq. &
William Breck Merch1. as his Bondsmen, who has been approved
as an Auchtioneer. — Bondsmen approved —
X Mess", Elias Parkman & John Hinckley Auchtioneers pro-
pose Jonathan Stoddard Gentl". & Benjamin Gorham Merch1. as
his Bondsmen, they having been approved as an Auchtioneer —
Bondsmen approved —
X Mess™. Peter Green & William Welch Auchtioneers propose
Jonathan Nutting Merch1. & Joseph Veasey Mariner as his Bonds-
men, they having been approved as an Auchtioneer — Bondsmen
approved
X Battery Powers Auchtioneer proposes John Jenkins Baker
& Battery Powers Junr. Trader — as Bondsmen he having been
approved of as an Auchtioneer — Bondsmen approved
Mr. John Lawrance proposes to the Selectmen his taking the
charge of the Lamps as to lighting & he says lie can procure the
Men —
Mr. Isaac Wendell & John Powell proposes to the Selectmen to
take the charge of lighting the Lamps &c.
X John Badger Auchtioneer proposes John Leach Schoolmaster
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 235
& Thomas Leach Founder as his Bondsmen he having been ap-
proved as an Auchtioneer — Bondsmen approved —
The Selectmen approve of Mary Jackson as an Inholder at her
House on Dock Square in the room of her Husband deceased —
The Selectmen approve of Mary Stevens, as a Retailer at her
House in Queen Street in the room of her late Daughter, Mary
Roulsten deceased
Boston ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan7. 22. 1784
Present Mess. Price,
[148.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan*. 26.
1784. Present Mess™. Dorr, Grenough, Scollay, Hubbard, Mac-
kay, Jeffries,
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6 p.
Bushel and that twelve Pence p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their charges, Pains, & Livelihood, which is computed as
follows : - Viz*. -
Hi-'. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of White Brick Bread must weigh 1 3 13
a 4d. ditto f white £ Rye Meal 3
a 4d. ditto not above \ Indian 4
Biskets of three Coppers price - d° 10 14
Mess81. Baker & Eaton were Licensed as an Auctioneer January
15-1784, he having given Bond according to Law —
Passed upon accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 28, 1784 Pres-
ent Mess". Dorr, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Scollay Hubbard
The Committee for filling up the Dock, lodged a List of the
Subscribers who had advanced Monies, & which they had
received & applied, as P. said List on file. —
William Sharp is recommended by a number of the Inhabitants
to have the charge of the Lamps as to lighting &c.
Passed upon some Accounts
The Town Clerk is directed to give Henry Prentice and others
a Comme. for filling up the Dock a draught on the Town Treasurer
for £702.. 17.. 4.. being in part for the charge arising on filling
up the Dock placing Rails &c.
Passed upon two Accounts of Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms
house amounting as p Copies on [149.] file to £1064-13-^ &
£45. 8. 10£ —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 4, 1784 —
Present Mess Scollay, Grenough, Price, Mackay.
Passed upon John Warrens State Accompt amounting to £438 :
1 : 6 — as p. Copy on file —
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby.l 1^, 1784 Present
Mess". Grenough, Dorr, Scollay, Jeffries, Price, Hubbard,
The Selectmen Certified this Day that from the best information
they can obtain they suppose a William Barker who served for
236 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
this Town with the 6 months Men, had not till now been made up
in any Roll
John Reuneway offers himself as a lighter of Lamps also one
John Cook, for the same Service
Mr. Paul Farmer was requested to receive into the Alms bouse to
be supported at the charge of the Commonwealth one Susannah
Franklyne Wife of John Franklyne a Stranger who has left her
near lying in without any thing for her support — Order signed by
two of the Selectmen Viz*. — Mr. Scollny & Mr. Hubbard —
Mem0. Mr. Benjamin Fessenden is indebted for Gravel taken
from Fox Hill viz1. 28 load at 6d-14/
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 18. 1784
Present Mess". Dorr, Grenough, Jeffries, Scollay, Price, Hubbard,
Edward Saunders approved of by the Selectmen to Retail Spirit-
uous Liquors at his Shop at the Head of Governor Hancocks
Wharff —
Upon application of a number of Gentlemen the Town Clerk is
directed to Issue a written Warrant to the Constables to warn the
Inhabitants verbally to meet at [15O.] Faneuil Hall Monday the
23d. of Feby. Ins1. 1 0. OClock — Forenoon — in order to take
the views of the Town with respect to an illumination on Tuesday
next on the occasion of the notification of the definitive Treaty
of Peace.
Passed upon John Jones's State Account amounting to jG7-
10/ as P Copy on file
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 23. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Jeffries, Mackay,
Hubbard —
Return on the perambulation was sent the Selectmen of Rox-
bury, and a Return from them is to be received —
Passed upon Accounts —
The Governor having made application for the Hall for a pub-
lic Dinner Liberty was accordingly granted.
Mr. Edmund Green applys for the refusal of the Store to let to
Mr. Casneau, when he leaves it provided Major Steward to whom
it is engaged should decline it and the Selectmen Voted, that he
should have the refusal on said Sewards declining it —
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6 P
bushel, and that twelve Pence P Busel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as
follows. Viz'.
lb oz dr
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1 3 13
a 4d. ditto f Wheat £ Rye Meal, must weigh > 3
a 4d. ditto, oot above £ Indian d°. 4 - —
Biskets of 3 Coppers price d°.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 25. 1784,
Present Mess™. Dorr, Scollay, Greenough, Mackay, Jeffries
Price,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 237
Mr. Brick having informed the Town that he should give up the
Store the last Day of March next — the Town Clerk is directed to
advertize it, bieng to let —
[151.] The Selectmen have agreed, that the Rents of the
Towns Stores shall be as follows — Viz'. —
The Store occupied by Mr. Bowen £40 to ) /.-A
HT u 1st ttr >• £oO p Annum.
March I81, after that at )
Mrs. Cazneaus from 1st. March next 20 - d°.
Mess™. Daws & Coolidges (to pay Repairs) 60 - d°.
Mr. Bricks Store to be put & kept in Repair at 80 - d°.
sent.
Upon the application of John Sweetser Esqr. he is informed that
the Selectmen have no objection to his improve8, the Tomb in the
Common burying Ground, formerly owned by John Jekyl Esqr. he
paying the necessary Repairs, untill a Claim thereof shall be made
by any of said Jekyls Heirs —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 28. 1784
Present Mess™.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 1. 1784
Present Mess™. Mackay, Hubbard, Grenough, Price, Jeffries,
Several extra Jurors drawn —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 3d. 1 784
Present Mess18. Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Mackay, Price,
Hubbafd,
Upon the application of Mr. Henry Prentice for himself & Mr.
Enoch Brown, he is informed that the Selectmen have no objec-
tion to their opening the Tomb antienlly belonging to one Pool in
the Church Burying Ground so called —
Upon the application of Mr. Henry Prentice for himself and Mr.
Joseph Barrel, for the Warehouse now occupied by Mr. Breck, it
was agreed by the Selectmen to give them the offer of the said
Store at £80- P annum — they putting and keeping & leaving the
same in good repair — sent
[152.] The Town Clerk is directed to issue a Warrant for
the March Meeting on Monday next being the 8th. Ins*. 9. 0 Clock
Forenoon —
Mess™. Nennon & White to have printing of Notifications —
Voted that Mr. Jeffries & be a Comme. to wait on
the Revd. Mr. Wight and request his opening the Town Meeting
with Prayer —
The Old South Bell is to be rung at Nine O Clock in the
Evening —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 4. 1 784
Present Mess". Scollay Mackay, Hubbard, Jeffries,
Dr. Appleton informs the Selectmen that a young Woman by
the Name of Sally Louis at a M™. Sherdens House opposite Mor-
gans Ship Yard North End, is broke out with the Small Pox ; the
Eruption began on Tuesday Morning last —
238 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150,
A Letter wrote Treasurer Ivers covering four Bonds given bv
Auchtioneers — Viz'. John Badgers, John Jutaus, Nicholas Rouse-
let, Baker & Batons
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 11.1 784
Present Mess™ : Jeffries, Scollay, Grenotigh, Frazier, Price,
Lucas —
A Letter wrote Cap'. Elias Hasket Derby of Salem in answer to
his on file relative to Lamps —
Mr. Lucas a Committee to look out for a suitable place for the
South Watch House
[153.] Mr. Lucas a Committee to wait on Mr. Justice Grean-
leaff with a complaint against one Wall for breaking into the Hos-
pital at West Boston, when infected with the Small Pox
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 12. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Jeffries, Lucas,
Price,
The Town Clerk is directed to issue a Warrant for calling a
/Town Meeting on Monday next 3. O'Clock P.M. in order to
receive the Report of the Committee appointed to draught a Letter
in answer to a Letter from the Chairman of the Committees of the
Towns of Medway & Wrentham relative to a County Meeting at
Dedham the 3d. Wednesday in March Ins'.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 17. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Price,
Lucas,
Mr. Scollay as Chairman by Order of the Selectmen endorsed a
Warr*. from Governor & Council on Mr. Treasurer Ivers, for
Wages due f r m the State to a William Barker for six months
service being £14. 9. 7 —
Passed upon Dr. Nathaniel W. Appletons State Account amount-
ing to £.)8. 14. 9 - as by a Copy yet to be given in now on file —
Mem0, the Council would not pass the Acco*. but left it for y*.
town to pay.
The Selectmen have agreed upon the Application of Mr. Vinal
Master of the Writing School in the Common that his Son shall be
drawn for as Usher of his School at the rate of £ 96 — p Annum,
to commence from the 30th. of July last, bieng the time his Letter
was dated praying that be might be allowed his Usher — see
Septmr. 17. 1783 —
Next Wednesday assigned for making out a Warr'. for a Town
Meeting April 5, for choice of Governor &c.
[154.] Mess™. William Patten
Tsanc Wendell
Earth0. Broadens
are appointed to give information & prosecute all Persons guilty
of the breach of any By Laws more especially what respects the
heavy Loads carried in Carts and on Trucks thro.' the Streets of
this Town to the damage & destruction of the Pavements —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 239
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 20. 1784
Present Messr9. Scollay, Price, Jeffries, Frazier,
Information given that one Smith a Fisherman living near Han-
cocks Wharff was broke out with the Small Pox, & also a Child of
Services in the same Neighbourhood — Dr. Appleton bieng sent
to make examination Reported that one other had the Symptoms
of the Distemper
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sabbath Morning
Present Mess. Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Mackay, 9. O Clock
The Children of Mr. Smith consenting that he should be re-
moved & the Child, Mr. Nazro was directed to remove Him to the
Hospital at New Boston first seeing provision made for His recep-
tion at the Hospital, with direction of Dr. Appleton — Mr. Smith
is permitted to have his own Nurse & Doctor to attend them —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sabbath Evening
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Mackay Jeffries,
4 O Clock
Mr. Smith with the Small Pox, not being in a situation to be
removed without indangering life — Orders were given to put out
a Flag & to erect Fences before the House — & Mr. Edmunds with
were appointed a Guard to said House —
[155. J The Town Clerk directed to publish an Advertisement
of the Circumstances
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 24. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Frazier, Grenough, Price, Jeffries,
Macka.y, Lucas,
Bryant Dannerly a Sick Stranger was on the 218t. of March Ins1,
sent to the Alms house to be supported at the charge of this Com-
monwealth — Order signed by two of the Selectmen Viz'. — John
Scollay & Ezekiel Price Esqr.
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 8/ p
Bushel, and that twelve Pence p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges pains & livelihood, which is computed as follows
— Viz'. —
Ibs. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - - - 1. 2. 10
a 4d. ditto f white | Rye Meal - - - d°. - - 3.
a 4d. ditto, not above £ Indian Meal - d°. - - 4. -. -
Bisket of three Coppers price - - - - d°. - - -. 10. 4
Mr. Erasmus Peirce has liberty to open a Drain & Build a Dis-
till house in Battery March —
The Chairman Mr. Scollay appointed to attend the Committee
for Auditing Accounts Fryday next 9. O'Clock —
Ordered that the Town Clerk Issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting on Monday the 5th. Day of April next bieng the 1". Mon-
day in April next for the choice of Governer Lieutenant Governor
& Senators —
Mess™. Adams & Nource to have the printing of the Notifica-
tions —
240 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. Lucas Jeffries a committee to enquire who has the improve-
ment of the Granary —
[156.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen by a Com-
mittee Present Mess™. Scollay —
The Committee to Audit Accounts attended, & many of the
Selectrnens Accounts were laid before them for their inspection —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 29. 1784
Present Mess : Scollay, Grenougli Mackay, Jeffries, Lucas, Price,
Frazier
The Selectmen have received 3 Casks Lamps from Salem, which
being opened — the number of the whole
Cask d°. 14-3 doz. 1 broke
Cask d°. 419-3 doz. 1 d°.
Cask d°. 2 doz. none broke — no mark
The Selectmen meet to Morrow upon the Town bouse floor at 11
OClock in order to view Mr. Hunts School house
Passed upon Accounts —
Mr. Lucas a Comm66. to order some repairs to the Neck —
The Selectmen upon the application of Judge Wendell permits
Domingo to live in the House in the Fort at Fort Hill he receiving
no Inmates r Lodgers without the approbation of the Selectmen —
Mr. Wendell to be accountable for the Rent which is to be settled
hereafter —
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 30. 1784
Present Mess™. Jeffries, Scollay, Price
Mr. Jeffries is requested to order the necessary Repairs to the
S°. Lattiu School House —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 31. 1784
Present Mess™. Grenough, Jeffries, Mackay, Scollay, Price, Lucas,
The application relative to dividing the County to be taken up
next Wednesday —
[157.] Monies received by Mr. Price on Account of Mrs.
Brooke rs Donation £ 10 . 0. 8
Mr. Price distributed as follows — Viz*. —
To the Widow Jones
the Widow Lee
the Widow Foster
the Widow Stevens
Old Mr. Townsend sick & poor
the Widow Thompson
• the Widow Emmons
Mr. Bass sick and poor
10 -17- 4
See Minutes January 8. 1 784
The Selectmen have agreed to meet at the Selectmens Chamber
next Fryday Afternoon 3. OClock P.M.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 241
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 2d. 1784
Present Mess : Scollay Frazier, Jeffries —
The Justices & Overseers attended and a Walk or Visitation of
the Town agreed upon to be taken as by Papers on file ma}"
appear —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 6. 1784
Present Mess: Scollay, Price, Mackay, Jeffries
The Justices & Overseers attended and made return of the
State of the several Wards, which Returns are on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 6. 1784
Present Mess™. Mackay, Grenough, Scollay, Jeffries, Lucas,
Price,
The Treasurer informs that Mr. Mayo who holds a Stall in
Market is sick & has not paid any Rent for some time past —
[158.] Mr. Champney who improved Stalls N°. 4 & 8 bieng
dead — the same are leased to Mr. Robert Hews — & Mr. Joseph
Ruggles the next vacancy — sent
A William Johnson, & one Lawrence Targus Strangers, were
permitted to continue in the Alms house where they have been
supported for about, three months past Order signed by Mr.
Scollay Mr. Grenough
Mr. Page acquaints the Selectmen that he has not improved the
North Battery Wharff since the 1st of December last —
The Selectmen have agreed, that Mr. Page is to account' for his
Rent to the 1st. of Decemr. only when he quitted the premisses —
Since which it is said one Nowell has improved the said Wharff
to whom the Town Treasurer is to apply for the Rent sent —
Cap*. Mackay & Mr. Grenough a Comm66. to enquire of Mr.
Newell & Report what he is to pay —
The Town Clerk is to get a number of blank Assizes printed —
Mess™ : Russel & Ward is to have the printing
Ordered that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for calling a
Meeting, relative to dividing the County on Monday next 10.
OClock Forenoon — Mem0. there is to be no printed Notifica-
tions —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 14. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Mackay, Price,
Jeffries.
Mr. Gardner & Mr. Willson apply for a Stall in Faneuil Hall
Market — Mr. Coolidge applied after them for the first vacancy —
Ralph Smith applied before either of them —
The Assessors attended at the Selectmens Chamber and ac-
quainted them that they declined serving in the Office of Assessors
on the terms Voted by the Town at their late Meeting —
A Letter wrote Thomas Crane Esqr. by order of the Town in
answer to a Letter Circular Received —
[159.] Mr. Carter Master of the Writing School in Queen
Street proposes Mr. Abiah Holbrook as an Usher for his School
he having been formerly in the service of the Town —
242 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 21. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, G-renough, Price, Macka}', Lucas,
The Selectmen have agreed that Mess1"8. Warner & Haggles
shall have the Stalls lately improved by Mr. Mayo — sent
Mr. Nazro is directed to call upon Mr. Appletou & others the
Proprietors of the Drain in Atkinson Street and acquaint them
that it is expected they immediately repair the Drain —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 23d. 1784
Present Mess Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Jeffries,
Lucas,
Mr. Tukesbury is to have Deer Island this Year at £50 on the
same conditions as the last Year — sent
The Selectmen have Agreed that the Buildings adjoining the
Labratory near the Common is let to Mr. Frothingham & others
from the time they entered being the I8t. November at £40— P
Annum for the present Year — sent
Mr. Nathaniel Call permitted to open & lay a drain from his
House on Temple Street, he making good the Ground
The Selectmen have agreed that the Masters of the Publick
Schools — &c. see below
The Town having passed a Vote at their late Meetings that
the Selectmen shall affix the Sum the Masters of the publick writ-
ing Schools shall receive for instructing Youth at private hours. —
They having considered the matter do affix the price of Instruc-
tion in private hours at twenty Shillings P Quarter for each
Scholar
[16O.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 26,
1784 Present Mess: Scollay, Mackay, Lucas, Price, Grenough,
Frazier, Jeffries,
Passed upon Accounts —
The Selectmen have made an Estimate of the Sum necessary to
be raised for defraying the Charges of the Present Year which
Estimate amounts to Nine thousand four hundred & ninety five
pounds as P Particulars on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 28. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Makay, Jeffries, Lucas,
Benjamin Duick applys for a Stall in the Market
Mr. Tukesbury who improves Deer Island has the leave of the
Selectmen to permit Mess™. Edward Wilds Joseph Sergeant &
Gersham Spear to take off Ballast from said Island at such places
& in such quantitys as the said Tukesbury shall Judge will not be
detrimental to the Island they paying the Town Treasurer therefor
once a quarter at the rate of three Shillings P Load, Mr. Tukes-
bury to Certify the Treasurer the number of Loads each one is to
be accountable for they are also to pay the Treasurer for the Bal-
last they have taken off the Island previous to this time — sent
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse
one Naucy Gibling a Stranger she being inferm and not having
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 243
wherewithall to support herself Order dated the 1st Sepr last and
signed by two of the Selectmen viz1. Mr. Scollay & Mr. Mack ay —
Mr. Hanilia has liberty to dispose of one of the Town Bulls on
the best terms he can —
Upon Settling the Account of Vegetables with Mr. Isaac Pierce
it appeared that he had to account with the Treasurer for 1018^
Paper Dollars — sent
[161.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 5.
1784 Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Price, Lucas, Makay,
Jeffries, Frazier,
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6 P
Bnsliel, and that twelve pence P Bushel be allowed to tne Bakers
for their charges pains & livelihood, which is computed as follows
— Viz'.—
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick B'ead must weigh 1.. 3 . 13
a 4d. ditto f White i Rye Meal — d°. - 3.. -..
a 4d. ditto not above ^ Indian Meal — d°. — 4..-.
Biskets of 3 Coppers price d°. — 10.. 14
William Lovering approved of as a retailer of Spirituous Liquors
the remainder of the Year at a House in Orange Street improved
lately by Mr. Henry White, who was licensed to retail the present
Year — ,
Cap'. Maekay & Mr. Frazier a Committee to view the Town
Shops near Consert Hall & Report
The Town Clerk to issue a Warrant for a Town Meeting, on
Tuesday next bieng the 21st. Instant 10. O Clock Forenoon for the
choice of Representatives &c.
Mess". Russel : & Warden to have the printing of the Notifica-
tions
Mr. Lucas & Deacon Jeffries a Committee to wait upon the
Revd. Mr. Everet and to desire him to open the insuing
Town Meeting with Prayer —
Mr. Price a Committee to apply to Mr. Payne the Attorney Gen-
eral as Council for Mr. Smith a measurer of Coal Baskets —
It bieng represented to the Selectmen that the Proprietors of
the Tombs on the South side of the Burial Ground at the bottom
of the Common have neglected causing a Brick Wall to be
Erected. The Selectmen give notice to said Proprietors that they
cause said Wall to be erected as soon as may be sent
[162.] Mr. Scollay & Mr. Frazier a Committee to view the
Reservoir at New Boston near Deacon Newells & Report
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 12, 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Jeffries, Lucas
Isaac Tuckerman approved of as an Inholder at his House in
Tremont Street — the Cirtificate given him the 14th. of last Janu-
ary, approving of & recommend*, him as a Retailer for said House
was withdrawn —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Frazier appointed to get the Tinwork &
244 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Ironwork necessary for the Lamps, done on the best terms they
can.
Mr. Caleb Bingham approbated by the Selectmen to keep a
private School for the instruction of young Ladys in the useful
branches of Reading writing &c. —
Passed upon Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house State
Accounts amounting to £908. 10. 3. and £48. 12. 9 -as p Copies
thereof on file
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 14th. 1784
Present Messrs. Scollay, Mackay
Mr. Pgul Farmer required to receive into the Almshouse one
George Lindors a Stranger & not an Inhabitant of any Town in
this Commonwealth, neither had he wherewithall to support him-
self — Order signed by two of the Selectmen Viz1. — Mr. Scollay
& Cap'. Mackay —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 19. 1784.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Price,
Frazier, —
Mr. Hamlin the Hayward is permitted to exchange one of the
Town Bulls with Mr. Hollis.
[163.] Voted that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a
Town Meeting, May 29 — relative to Assessors pay — no Notifica-
tions to be printed —
Voted that Benja. Hitchbourn Esqr. be desired to deliver an
Oration on Monday the 5th Day of July next in commemoration of
the declaration of our Independence — agreable to a Vote of the
Town passed the 5th. of July last —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 27. 1784.
Present Mess". Lucas, Jeffries, Grenough, Frazier, Mackay,
Scollay
The Town Clerk was directed to furnish Mr. Shermin School
Master with a Copy of the Town Vote respecting the price of
Instruction — sent —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Lucas a Committee to confer with Mr. Curtis,
relative to a peice of Land the Selectmen are im powered by a
Vote of the Town passed May last to Lease to him or any otlier
Person on certain conditions —
Cap1. George Ridgway of Engine N°. 6 applies for the Premium
allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to work first on the
Fire which lately broke out at a House in Temple Street — drawn
for
Voted, that he have a draught on the Treasurer for the sum of
thirteen Shillings and four Pence, bieng the Premium allowed by
the Town —
Monies received by Mr. Lucas on Account of Mrs. Brookers
Donation £ 2 . 13. 4
Mr. Lucas distributed as follows Viz'.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 245
To Elizabeth Boon £-13. A
To Samuel Procter 6.. 8
To Mr. Fnst 6.. 8
To the Widow Searls 6.. 8
To Mary Rice 6/8 Mr. Rex 6/8 Widow Thomp-
son 68 1
—2. 13. 4
see Page
[164.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 31.
178t Present Mess". Scollay, Price, Frazier, Jeffries, Mackay,
Lucas
Mr. Scollay received of John Fullerton, for two Years Interest
of his Bond bieng part of M". Brookers Donation £7.. 4 —
And the same was given to the Selectmen to be by them dis-
tributed among poor Widows &c. Viz'.
Mr. Scollay £l.. 4
Mr. Price 1..10
Mr. Frazier 1..10
Mr. Mackay 1..10
Mr. Jeffries 1..10
£7..4
Mr. Nazro directed to request Mr. Hodsons attendance at the
Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday
Mr. Frazier & Mr. Scollay a Committee to order the necessary
Repairs to the Buildings belonging to the Town, opposite Consert
Hall —
Selectmen appoint one King to stand upon the Neck and pre-
vent the Cows coming from Roxbury into the Commons of this
Town —
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 2d. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Greuough Jeffries,
Wm. Dawes desires leave to open the Drain in Distill house
Square near the Mill Pond — Granted upon Condition that he fill
it again & put the ground in like good order it now is.
Mr. James Gorden applies for a License as an Auchtioneer in this
Town —
And he was approved accordingly —
[165.] Mr. Davis and others have agreed with the Selectmen
that The Honbl. Jonathan Greanleaff Esqr. Ebenezer Wales and
Martin Brimmer Esqr. shall settle the matter of Claim &c. for
their right in the Town Dock which has been filled up agreeable
to a vote of the Town —
Mr. China who officiated formerly for Master Holbrook,
applys for the approbation of Selectmen to open a School-
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 5. 1784
Present Mess: Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Price, Frazier —
The Selectmen having received proposals from a number of
Printers for the printing the Free Plans relative to Incorporating
24'J CITY DOCUMENT No. loO.
the Town into a City — It appeared that Mr. Fulsoms was the
lowest, being 3/4 p pamplet for 2500 — he to deliver them on
Tuesday & Wednesday next to the Constable —
The Town Clerk was directed to furnish Mr. Fulsom with said
Plans — And to give directions to the Constables to disperse the
same amongst the Inhabitants as soon as they are printed — for
which trouble they are to have a reasonable allowance
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 9. 1784
Present Mess : Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Price, Mackay,
Jeffries
Mr. Paul Farmer required to receive into the Almshouse several
Persons not Inhabitants of any Town in this State, neither having
wherevvithall to support themselves — Viz1.
By an Order May 25. 1784 — one Peter Boyer a Boy of nine
Years Age — signed Scollay. Mackay — Selectmen —
By an Order May 26. 1784 — one Michael Melony sick & under
the Doctors hands signed Scollay, Mackay — Selectmen
By nn order June 5. 1784 — one Dennis Burns in a Suffering
Condition — signed Scollay, Price — Selectmen
Mr. James Gorden Auchtioneer, proposes. Stephen Gore Currier
Benjamin Goldthwait Inholder as his Bondsmen, for the faithful
discharge of his duty
see Page the
[166.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June
16. 1784 Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Mackay, Jeffries,
Lucas
Mr. Samuel Ballard desires liberty to open a Drain in Cross
Street — Granted upon condition that he fill up the same again,
and cause it to be paved —
Mr. George Hamlin Hayward is directed by the Selectmen to
acquaint such of the Inhabitants as have Cows going on the Com-
mons, that unless they pay to the said Hayward the Sums assessed
upon the Owners of the Cows for the support of the Bulls — said
Bulls will be sold and no others provided
Cap'. Mackay & Mr. Grenough a Committee to view the Build-
ings on the North Battery Wharff, & to Report what is proper to
be done relating to them —
The Bondsmen proposed by Mr. James Gorden as Auchtioneer
the 9th of June Inst1. are approved of by the Selectmen — & the
Town Clerk is directed to make out his B«nds
The Selectmen have agreed to visit Deer Island on the 29th of
J-me Inst1. the Boat to be at the Town Dock, and to set off from
the Wharff at 9. O Clock — the Company to meet at the Select-
mens Chamber —
The Selectmen have agreed to attend the Visitation of the
Schools on Wednesday the 14th. of July next — sent ye Masters
Mr. Lewis Hoyt Merchant applies for a License as Auchtioneer
— and proposes Daniel Jones Gentlemen & Thomas K. Jones
Merch*. as his Bondsmen — and they were approved of by the
Selectmen —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 247
Cap*. Hinckley having complained of Dirts bieng thrown on the
Ground near the Market — An Advertizement was drawn up by
his desire & given him to get the same printed & posted up — he
agreeing to defrey ye charge —
[167.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 23d.
1784 Present Mess™. John Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Price,
Lucas, Frazier
The Town Clerk directed to apply to the Attorney General to
draw up Bonds of Arbitration relative to dispute with Abuttors on
the Dock —
Voted, that application be made to two Gentlemen of the Law
in order to draw up a Code of By Laws for the better Govern-
ment of the Town —
Voted, that Mr. Scollay & Mr- Price be a Comiuee. for the pur-
pose —
Voted, that John Lucas Esqr. be a Committee to apply to Col°.
Procter, for such Obligations as he may have in his hands for the
delivery or return of the Small Arms &c. furnished the several
Captains of the Boston Regiment — and that such Obligations as
shall be given in by the Col°. be put in Suit —
Mr Grenough & Cap*. Mackay, a Committee to view the North
Battery House Report. That they have viewd said House & are
of Opinion that it is for the interest of the Town that the said
House be disposed of for the most it will fetch —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 28. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Jeffries, Macka3".
Passed upon Accounts —
The Town Clerk is directed to issue a Warrant without Notifica-
tions for a Town Meeting the 5th. of July next. —
Mr. Price appointed to apply to a Gentleman of the Law to defend
the Watchmen in a suit commenced against them by one Boot —
[168.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 30.
1784 Present Messrs. Scollay, Jeffries, Grenough, Mackay — r
Passed upon Accounts
Passed" upon Dr. Townsend & Homans State Account for attend-
ance at the Hospital«at New Boston in 1776 — amounting as by
Copy on file to £ 22.12—
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen July 7. 1784 Pres-
ent Messrs. Grenough, Scoilay, Jeffries, Mackay Price,
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6
P. Bushel, and that twelve Pence P Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as fol-
lows — Viz'. —
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread, must weigh 1. 3 13
a 4d. Ditto f Wheat £ Rye Meal d°. 4. - -
a 4d, Ditto not above \ Indian Meal d". 4.
Biskets of 3 Coppers price d°. - 10. 14
248 Crrr DOCUMENT No. 150.
The Selectmen agree to build a bead at the bottom of South
Street bounding on the Sea, provided Mess". Wheeler & Ruggles
pay two thirds of the Expence the said Wheeler & Ruggles to
cause the same to be done
The Selectmen Agree that if the Abutters on Balls Alley will
pave the same, the Town will allow one third part of the expense
thereof —
It is agreed with Mr. William Lowder to compleat the Lamps
fit to be lighted that is the Tin work and to deliver the same at
such place as the Selectmen shall direct at the rate of four Shillings
& six pence each Lamp — the number to be 50. at the least —
The Collectors to be notified agreable to the Act of the General
Court passed the last Session —
[169.] Cap'. Mackay & Mr. Grenongh a Committee to view
Atkinson Street & Report what is proper to be done as to the
Pavement —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 13d. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Mackay, Jeffries,
Mr. John Winthrop is permitted to alter the run of the gutter
from Cap1. Lanes Pump, untill it comes into his former course —
Mr. Lucas & the Chairman a Committee to order repairs to the
top of Beacon Hill to prevent it wasting by the Rains —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 26. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Jeffries Greuough, Mackay, Price,
Mr. Nazro directed to require the attendance of the Collectors
next Wednesday Week —
Mr. Joseph Brightmann applys for liberty to set up a private
School at the North part of Boston to teach Youth to write
Cypher, English Grammar &c.
Liberty is accordingly granted upon condition of his complying
with the orders of the Town with respect to the price of teaching
Scholars &c.
Dr. Smith and others Subscribers for planting another Row of
Trees in the Common &c. under the direction of the Selectmen,
had liberty accordingly —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 26. 1784
Present Mess". Mackay Jeffries, Frazier, Gre*nough, Scollay,
Mr. Nazro directed to call upon Cap' .-Smith and require his
attendance at the Selectmens Chamber on Wednesday next —
[17O.J Mr. Jacob Rhodes prays leave to open his Drain from
his House formerly the Two Palaverers
Liberty was granted on conditions that the Ground be made
good & the Pavement restored to the satisfaction of the Select-
men —
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 25. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Jeffries, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries
"" Cap'. Hunt of Engine N. 2. proposes William Doaks as a suita-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 249
We Person for his Engine Company, and he was approved of ac-
cordingly —
Mr. Tuckerraan applies to the Selectmen for liberty to erect a
Building on the Towns Flats behind his House South End —
Nathaniel Davis applys for the purchase of a piece of the
Towns Land without the Fortification —
The Selectmen approve of Cap1. John Mc.farlaud being a
Measurer of Salt & Coal for the Town of Boston
Passed upon Thomas Moores State Account amounting to £1.
3. 6 — a Copy is to be left on file
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 4. 1784
Present Scollay Grenough Frazier Price & Jeffries
Mr. John Fox is appointed Usher of the "Writing School in
Queen Street he having produced Credentials of his Abilities &
good Moral Character from the Rector & Tutor of the Academy
of Plainficld
List of Licensed Persons in 1783 given into the Selectmen & to
be acted upon next Tuesday —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 10. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Mackay, Jeffries, Frazier, Grenpugh,
Passed upon the List of Licensed Persons for the last year and
made return to the Justices of the Court of Sessions [171.] And
approved of a number of new ones as p Copy on file
The Town Clerk is directed to publish Aclvertizement relative
to Auchtioneers drawn up by the Selectmen in Adams & Nurses
Paper & Mr. Edse's Paper —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 11. 1784.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries
Mr. George Thomas has been recommended by the Selectmen
to the Justices of the Courts of General Sessions of the Peace as
a suitable Person to be appointed one of the Measurers of Salt
Coal & Grain —
Mr. Scollay and Jeffries a Committee to order Rails for the se-
curity of the Trees, near the Common burial Ground
Mr. Thomas Bayley proposes as his Bondsmen — Mem0, no
one was proposed —
Mr. Crafts Mr. Ridgway & Mr. Roby are to have the finishining
of all the Lamps so far as relates to the business of a Tin Man
hanging up — at 4/6 p Lamp —
The Town Clerk is directed to issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting next Tuesday bieng the 17th. of August Ins'. 10 O Clock
Forenoon —
Mess™. Powers & Willis bad the printing of the Notifications —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 18. 1784.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Price,
Mr. George Richards applys to the Selectmen for Liberty to
open a School in Leaverets Lane for reading writing, Arithmetic
& English Grammar.
250 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Approved see August 25 —
[172.] Mr. Daniel Parker a Collector of Taxes proposes
George Makepeace Miller, & Caleb Loring Merchant as his Bonds-
men — disapproved —
Mr. Thomas Bayley gentleman proposes, Ephraim Copeland
Gentleman & James Bayley as his Bondsmen.
Approved of by the Selectmen.
Mr. Charles Williams Gentleman one of the Collectors pro-
poses, & Benjamin Edes Printer as his Bondsmen —
Mr. James Thompson Distiller proposes Josiah Waters Sen*.
Esqr. Josiah Waters Junr. Esqr. as his Bondsmen — Approved of
by the Selectmen —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Jeffries a Committee to erect a Fence in
Common Street to secure ye. Trees —
The Selectmen gave a Certificate that Abigail Jenks now
Abigail Deane was the Mother of John Jenks a Minor, who as
they are informed sayled in the Protector Cap*. Foster Williams
& in their Opinion ought to receive his wages
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 20. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Jeffries, Mackay, Price.
Agreed upon a Visit to .Rainsfords Island next Fryday —
«
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 25, 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Jeffries, Mackay,
Mr. William Fallastohave a draft next Draught Day for £174..
0-. 4d. — Mem0, the Treasurer for a Quarters Salary
Mr. George Richards, approved as a private School Master
in this Town on the same conditions as are the other private
Schoolmasters [173.] agreable to a late Vote of this Town —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 30 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Frazier,
Price.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6 P
Bushel, and that twelve Pence P Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed as follows
Viz*.
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1.. 3.. 13
a 4d. ditto | Wheat £ Rye Meal must weigh 3.. -..
a 4d. ditto, not above \ Indian Meal cl°. 4.. -..
Biskets of 3 Coppers price d°. 10.. 14
Passed upon Accounts —
Mr. Jacob Rhodes has hired the North Battery Wharff and the
Warehouse upon it at £24 — P Annum, the Rent to commence the
1st. of August Instf.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 1, 1784
Present Mess" Jeffries, Scollay, Grenough,
Mr. John Smith who has been sometime past in the Almshouse
on the State Acco'. is permitted to leave said House he being now
able to return to France
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 251
Elias Tuckerman to have the painting of the Lamps Tops he
having engaged to do the same at four Pence p Lamp
Mr. Coleman applies to the Selectmen for liberty to open a pri-
vate Drain from his in Long Lane into the Common Shore —
Granted upon conditions that the Ground and pavement is re-
stored to the satisfaction of the Selectmen
Mr. Farmer permitted to supply Mr. John Smith one of the
State Poor with Sea Stores to the amount of Eight Dollars he
having a passage given him to France
[174.] The Haywiirds are permitted to apply to Judge Sulli-
van as a Town Lawyer, on Acco1. of a dispute relative to impound-
ing a horse
Mr. Samuel Cheney appointed Master of the South "Writing
School for three months commencing this Day, on the conditions
of late Town Vote. —
The consideration of Rent for the Schoolhouse is referred to a
full Board —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 8. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Greuough, Jeffries, Frazier
Mr. Elisha Sigorney asks liberty to open a drain from his
House in Southwicks Court to the Common Shore in Cam-
bridge Street — Granted, on condition that the Ground be repaired
to the satisfaction of the Selectmen —
Major White applies to the Selectmen that some Gravel may
be laid upon Short Street, it being greatly out of Repair sup-
poses the charge will not be more than five pounds —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 9. 1784
Present Mess : Scollay, Frazier, Mackay, Price,
Mr. Parker a Collector proposed a number of Persons for his
Bondsmen which were not approved of by the Selectmen
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septr. 13. 1784
Present Mess9. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Price.
Six extra Jurymen chosen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septemr 15. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Mackay, Frazier, Price,
Mr. George Makepeace, applies to the Selectmen for liberty to
carry a platform from his House on the side of the Creek near
the Draw-Bridge, for a passage into his Yard — Liberty granted
untill otherwise altered
[175.] The Tanners apply to the Selectmen for their orders
to the Butchers who occupy Stalls at Faneuil Hall Market to sup-
ply them with Hides as they are obliged to —
Upon the application of Mr. Coohdge & others Mr. Scollay, &
Frazier are appointed to view & make inquiry respecting Pitts
Lane so called.
Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house was required to
receive into the Almshouse one Mary Cavener a poor Stranger &
not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Commou wealth —
252 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Order signed by two of the Selectmen Viz'. — Mr. Scollay &
Capt'. Mackay
Voted, that the Town Clerk be directed to draw for the future in
favor of Mr. Tileslons Usher, from the 1st of Septemr. Ins', at the
rate of £ 1 00 — PA nnum
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price appointed to view the Street near
Olivers Dock —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 1. 1784
Present Messrs. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Price, Jeffries,
Charlotte & Jane Caroline Sutherland upon their application,
approved of to keep a School for teaching Young Ladys to
embroidering work &c.
The Persons proposed by Mr. Parker as his Bondsmen not
having' signed — he proposed Paul Dudley Sergeant Esq. &
Thomas Sherburne Merch'. as his Bondsmen which are approved
of b}T the Selectmen —
Agreed that a Watch House be built over the opening between
Arnold Wells Esqr. & Mr. Knaps Store in Orange Street, taking
care that the Water Courses be not interrupted & that the Build-
ing be carried on under the direction of John Lucas Esqr.
[176.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 24.
!^4 Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Mackay,
Met & conferred with the Referrees on the part of the
Town &c.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septemr. 27. 1784
Present Mess". Grenough, Scollay, Price, Mackay, Frazier —
Voted, that the Lamps be put up & lighted in the several parts
of the Town as soon as may be that suitable Persons be employed
for that purpose and that the whole of said Business be under the
care & direction of John Scollay Esqr. he to have a reasonable
allowance for his Expence time and trouble therein —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 29. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Price, Mackay, Jeffries,
Mr. Scollay is appointed by the Selectmen to procure of Mr.
Foster or any other Person, as many Lamps as may be wanted
for lighting the Town —
Mr. Robert Hews complains to the Selectmen that a Slaughter
House is erecting in Pleasant Street contrary to Law & prays the
notice of the Selectmen
Upon the application of the Abutters on Atkinson Street — The
Selectmen agree that the several Abutters cause such Repairs to
be made in the pavement in Atkinson Street & in clearing nnd
repairing the Drain in the same Street so that the whole expence
thereof exceed not the sum of Sixty Pounds ; and that when the
same is compleated the Towns Just proportion thereof shall be
paid by an order on the Treasury to be granted in October 1 785 —
[177.] Mr. Price is appointed to direct Gravel to be laid
upon the upper part of Kilby street, for the repair thereof —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 253
The Selectmen having information that Mr. Oliver Vose is Erect-
ing a Slaughter House in Pleasant Street contrary to a Law of
this Commonwealth they give him notice not to proceed therein as
he would avoid the penalty of the Law —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Oct°. 7. 1784
Present, Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Price, Mackay, JeiTries,
Mre. Lobdell Wife of Lobdell of Hull, applies to the Select-
men for their approbation in her keeping a Tavern on Minots T —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octr. 13. 1784
Present Mess". Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Frazier,
Mr. Seollay is to have a draft next Draught Day for £28-5 —
drawn for —
The Selectmen approbate Robert Hodge as an Inholder in his
House in Corn Court — Also Mr. John Burbeck as a Retailer of
Rum etc. at his Shop the bottom of Black Horse Lane
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 20. 1784
Present Me*s : Seollay, Grenough, Jeffries
Passed upon Mr. Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse two
State Accounts amounting to £927 — 16 — 10d 3/4 & £47. 5/
[178.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 25.
1784 Present Mess™ : Seollay, Mackay, Price, Grenough,
Mr. Paul Farmer directed to receive into the Almshouse to be
supported at the charge of this State one Esther Laha a Stranger
& not an Inhabitant of any Town in this State neither had she
wherewithall to support herself —
The Selectmen Certify that John Gilbert Brother in Law to
Michael Edwards who lately died in the Continental service is in
their Opinion the proper Person to receive what may be due to
him for wages in said service —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 27. 1784
Present Mess : Seollay, Grenough, Jeffries, Mackay, Price,
Mr. Paul Farmer directed to receive into the Alms House to be
supported at the charge of this State, one Richard Hubbard a sick
Stranger, who is not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Comruon-
wealtli, neither has he wherewithall to support himself — Order
signed by Mr. Seollay & Mr. Frazier —
Upon application of Cap1. Partridge one of the Committee of the
Old Brick, that tlie Clock in said Church may be repaired at the
charge of the Town — the Selectmen consented thereto provided
the charge shall not exceed fifteen Dollars —
The Selectmen have appointed Cap1. Jacob Gould to be Con-
stable of the Town Watch, at the South part of the Town — a
great number of the Inhabitants of that end of the Town having
recommended him as a suitable Person for that Office
Mr. Seollay & Frazier appointed to direct with respect to a
Gutter being paved at Goochs Lane New Boston —
254 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[179.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octr. 27.
1784 Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Frazier,
Jeffries,
Passed on some Acco*.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 3. 1784.
Present Mess. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Price,
The Selectmen have set the Rent of the Houses & Shops near
Consert Hall the same to commence the 1st. of December next —
Viz'. —
The House improved by Mr. Stevens £15 - p Annum
The House d°. — by Mr. Moulens & Sister 15 -p d°.
The largest Shop d°. — by Mr. Gipson 9 - p d°.
The Shop— — cl°. — by Mr. Adlington 6-p d°.
The Shop — — d°. — by Mr. Parker which a
Nazro has? 6-p d°.
sent
Cap*. Jacob Gould Constable of the South Watch gave in the
Names of Persons suitable for said Watch, which Persons were
also presented to the Selectmen for their Approbation — Viz1. —
Mess. William Sharp
John Powell
Timothy Conner
James Collins
Jacob Hederick
and they were approved accordingly —
The Resevoir in Long Lane is to be repaired under the direction
of Mr. Price — one third of the Expence thereof to be def reyed
by the Town —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 10. 1784
Present Mess". Grenongh, Price, Scollay. Jeffries,
Mr. Thomas Magner pray'd liberty July 7 — to open a Drain
from his house in Lindels Row cross Kilby Street to Olivers
Dock —
Liberty was accordingly granted upon the usual Conditions —
[18O.] Mr. Edward Blanchard prays allowance for his selling
Spirituous Liquors at his Store on the North side the Town Dock
— and he was approved accordingly —
Revd. Mr. Croswell having applied to the Selectmen for liberty
for his Congregation to meet with him at the South Grammar
School for the purpose of preaching during the Winter Months —
their Building being much out of Repair,
Liberty was accordingly granted ,_ on condition that any dam-
age that shall arise, be made good —
Mr. John Scollay to have a draught the next draught Day on
the Town Treasury for twenty seven pounds — out of the Lamp
Money —
ORDERED, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6 p
Bushel and that twelve Pence p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as
follows — Viz'. —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 255
lb. oz. dr.
A 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1. 3.13.
A 4d. ditto | Wheat £ Rye Meal d°. 3.
A 4d. ditto not above £ Indian Meal d°. 4. - . -
Biskets of three Coppers price must weigh — . 10. 14
Mr. Matthew Nazro appointed by the Selectmen to Warn
Strangers to depart the Town —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 17. 1784
Present Mess1"8. Scollay, Grenough, Price, Mackay,
Mr. Boynton one of the Grand Jury gave notice to one of the
Selectmen, that the Town were without Stocks for the punishment
of Drunkards —
[181.] Upon complaint of the Inhabitants that Mr. Hudson
had in digging Gravel, made several Pitts which in the Night
Season especially indangered the Limbs of the Inhabitants —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price a Committee to examine into this
matter — & Mr. Nazro is directed to give Mr. Hudson notice, that
his attendance is desired at the Selectmens Chamber next Wednes-
day —
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse to
be supported at the expence of this State one Betsy Ryly & her
Son David Ryly being poor Strangers & not Inhabitants of any
Town in this State — Order signed by Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price
two of the Selectmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 24. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Price, Frazier
Mr. William Tracy Applies to the Selectmen for their approba-
tion as an Auchtioneer for the Town of Boston
Mr. Tracy proposes Norton Brailsford Gentleman & John Tufts
Ihholder, both of Boston as his Bondsmen —
Complaint lodged with the Judge of Probate for the County of
Suffolk, that Mr. Charles Simpson of this Town Blacksmith ac-
cording to the Representation of his Wife & Several of the Neigh-
bours is wasting his Substance by Idleness & drinking, &
thereby wasting his Substance to endangering his Family, coming
to want & giving it as their Opinion that he should be proceeded
with as a late Law of this State in such Cases provides for
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 29. 1784
Present Mess™. Grenough. Scollay, Mackay, Jeffries, Price,
Mr. Tracys Bondsmen for himself as an Auchtioneer were ap-
proved of by the Selectmen & the Town Clerk is directed to take
the usual Bonds —
[182.] Mr. Shubal Hews applies to the Selectmen for their
approbation of him as Inspector of Barrels of Pork Beef & Fish,
for this Town —
The Town Clerk directed to insert in one of the Public News
Papers, the By Law relative to unruly Dogs —
Boston Ss : At the Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 1. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay,
256 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. Hammet applied sometime since to be appointed Inspector
of Beef &c.
Cap'. Roger Bartlet applies by Isaac Smith Esqr. to be ap-
pointed a Cutter of Fish —
And was approved of by the Selectmen sent
Voted, that the Town Clerk have a Draught on the Town
Treasurer for three Quarters Salary the present Year as by a Vote
of the Town £112.107
Vcted that Mr. Samuel Feno who works at the S°. Lattin
School have a draft in part of what is due to him for £9 —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 6. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Jeffries, Mackay,
Mr. Arron May, bieng the highest bidder for the Hay Scales,
all the former Bidders bieng present Mr. May is to have the same
at £207 — P annum, he to give Bonds for the faithful discharge
of his duty & making due payment quarterly —
Mr. Paul Farmer directed to receive into the Almshouse to be
supported at the charge of this State one Mary Pool who is a
Stranger & in distressed Circumstances — Order signed by Mr.
Scollay & Cap'. Mackay —
Gushing & Boit applies to the Selectmen for liberty to open the
Main Shore from Temple Street to Mill Pond —
[183.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec1".
8. 1784 Present Mess™. Scollay, Mackay, Grenough Jeffries
A number of Persons from the South part of the Town waited
upon the Selectmen, and informed that as Mr. Cheneys Quarter
had expired ; they wished that Mr. Richards might be appointed
Master of said School at that part of the Town —
Upon the application of Mr. Cushing & Boits they are permitted
to open the Main Drain on Common Shore from Temple Street to
Mill Pond ; they observing the directions of the Law, and making
good the Ground & Pavement to the Satisfaction of the Select-
men —
Mr. William Fallas chosen one of the Collectors of Taxes for
the Year 1782 — having produced the County Town & State
Treasurers Receits in full for the Sums committed to him to Col-
lect of the Inhabitants the Town Clerk was directed to give up to
said Fallas, the Bonds given by him as Collector —
Cap'. Manasseh Masters approved of a Surveyor of Pork & Beef
& Barrel'd Fish for this Town — the Oath has been administred by
Mr. Justice Noyes —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 15. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries,
A Petition received from a Number of Persons nt the South End,
who have Children at Dr. Cheneys Writing School, praying that
that he may be continued for at least six Months longer as Master
of said School
Mr. Scollay & Jeffries a Comm: to wait on the Justices to con-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 257
fer with them relative to the Disorders that take place ou Christ-
mass & N Years Nights in order to prevent them —
A Petition from a number of Inhabitants that a Tallow Chand-
lers Works may not be erected in a Street — [184.] called near
Lendels Row —
Mr. Shubal Hews appointed a Surveyer of Poik Beef & barreld
Fish for this Town —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 22. 1784
Present Mess™. Scollay, Mackay, Jeffries,
Mr. Paul Farmer was required to receive into the Almshouse one
LucyMelloni Wife of Michael Mellouy a Stranger and his Child of
near three Years of Age, She bieng inferm & in suffering Circum-
stances, there to be supported at the charge of this State. Order
signed Decem. 23d. by two of the Selectmen Mr. Scollay & Cap*.
Mackay —
In consequence of a Petition from a number of Inhabitants —
Mr. Thorn8. Johnson who has erected works in a Building near
Lindells Row for carrying on the business of a Tallow Chandler
— without consent of the Selectmen, was sent for and cautioned
against carrying on that business as he would avoid the penalty of
the Law — being a Stranger, the said Law was read, to him —
An Advertisement was sent to Adams & Nurses Printing Office,
relative to Persons entering Houses & parading the Streets in dis-
guise on Christmass & N. Years Evening —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 27. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Price, Mackay, Jeffries,
Passed upon Accounts x —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Decr. 29. 1784 Pres-
ent Mess". Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries Scollay, Frazier,
[185.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan 5. 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Mackay, Frazier Jeffries —
Mr. Joseph Loring applys to the Selectmen for their appointing
him an Inspector of Barrel'd Bijef Fish Pork &c. — And he was
approved of accordingly — & sworn by John Brown Esqr.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread he set at Wheat at 7/6 p
Bushel, and that twelve pence p Bushel be allowed to the Rakers
for their Charges Pains and Livelihood ; which is computed as
follows — Viz*.
Ibs. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1. 3. 13
a 4d. Ditto 3/4 Wheat 1/4 Rye Meal - d°. - .3.
a 4d. Ditto, not above 1/2 Indian Meal d°. 4.
Biskets of three Coppers price - - d°. - 10. 14
Cap'. Hunt of Engine N. 2. proposes Seth Webber & Thomas /
Page as Engine Men for his company in the room of Dicks and
John Bouve — and they were approved of accordingly —
Applicatioa made for Mr. Haislet holding Lectures in Faneuil
Hall twice a Week —
258 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The Selectmen having considered said Application, declined giv-
ing thier consent thereon ; they having declined applications of a
similar nature
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing next Tuesday 3. O Clock — P. M.
Mr. Peter Edes had the printing of the Notifications —
[186.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 11,
1785 Present Mess". Scollay, Mackay, Jeffries
Mr. Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse to
be supported at the charge of this State — one Abigail Pierce a
poor Stranger — Mrc Scollay & Mr. Mackay, signed the Order.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectn en Jauy. 13. 1785
Present Mess8: Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Frazier —
The Committee to make answer to a Petition of thirteen Towns
to the General Court for repeal or alteration of the Law relative
to the Market attended —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 17. 1785
Present Mess" : Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Mackay, Jeffries
Cap'. Noah Stoddard in 17 Days from Halifax informs that his
Brother Henry, who came in his Brigantine from Halifax which
arrived last Thursday Week, & is now at his House has broke out
with the Small Pox ; and that a Child & several others in the
House are liable to the infection, who have liberty to go to the
Hospital at their own Expence
Dr. Appleton informs that a Negro Man on board Cap1. Star-
buck, Brige. from Philadelphia has broke out with the small Pox ;
no one on board is liable to the infection — neither is the brig
supposed to be any ways infected —
Orders were given Mr. Nazro to see him conveyed with care to
the Hospital — as also Mr. Henry Stoddard, who came in the
Halifax Vessel
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Janv. 18. 1784
Present Mess1'8. Scollay
[187.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 19.
1785 Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Jeffries —
Mr. John Carteret, Cooper appointed by the Selectmen one of
the Inspectors of Barreld Beef Pork & Pickled Fish — has been
sworn —
A Letter was wrote the Selectmen of Watertown in answer to
one received, relative to a Samuel Avery who they supposed to be-
an Inhabitant of this Town, but the Selectmen apprehend they are
mistaken —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 26. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay Grenough, Frazier, Mackay, Jeffries —
Passed upon John Jones State Account amounting to £8 —
as by Copy on file —
Grand Jurors chosen & Petit Jurors, for Febuary Court —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 259
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan. 31. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Gi enough, Frazicr, Mackay, Jeffries
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 2d. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay,
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 8. 1785
Present Mess™. Grenough, Mackay, Scolloy, Price, Jeffries,
Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for a Town Meeting
Thursday next 3. OClock P: M:
Mess: Edes & Sou to have printing of the Notifications for
said Meeting —
[188.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 9.
1785 Present Moss™. Scollay, Jeffries, Mackay, Price,
ORDERED, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat, at 7/6 p
Bushel ; and that 12d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges Pains and Livelihood ; which is computed as fol-
lows Viz1. —
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Bread must weigh ...... 1313
a 4d. Ditto £ Wheat £ Rye Meal d°. ...... 3 -
a 4d. Ditto not above half Indian Meal d°. ----- 4
Biskets of three copper price d°. ------- - 10 14
Edward Burt Cooper applies to the Selectmen, for their appoint-
ment as an Inspector of Ban el'd Beef, Pork & pickled Fish — and
he was approved of accordingly — Sworn into Office by Mr.
J ustice Price —
Mr. Jastram, applies to the Selectmen for their approbation, for
his teaching the French Language in this Town and being recom-
mended by the French Consul, he was approved of by the Select-
men, on condition that he conforms to the Votes of this Town
relative to Schoolmasters —
Mr. Duncan Ross applies for a License as an Auchtioneer in
this Town —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb^. 16. 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Mackay, Jeffries —
Mr. Walter Perkins appeared, & pray'd that he might have the
approbation of the Selectmen as an Inholder in the House he has
lately purchased, situate in Union Street
A Certificate given Mr. Scollay to Treasurer Boyer that he is to
have a draught next Draught Day for £17. 8/. Lamp Money —
Mr. Paul Farmer had an Order to receive into the Almshouse
one Catherine Camerin Order [189.] dated Novemr. 2U. 1784 —
and another to receive Alexander Thompson a poor Stranger
Order dated Jany. 26. 1785 —
Mr. Thomas Barber, having applied to the Selectmen to be
appointed an Inspector of Barrel'd Beef, Pork & pickled Fish
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Fel/. 23rd 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Greuongh, Mackay, Price,
260 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. Thomas Barber, upon his application, is appointed an
Inspector of Pickled Fish Pork & Beef Barrell'd, for this Town —
and was sworn to the faithful discharge of his duty by Mr. Justice
Noyes —
Mr. Will1". "Welch having been approved of as an Auch-
tionicr — he proposed for Bondsmen — Thomas Cartwright Mari-
ner & John Ilooten Junr. and the}' are approved of and the Town
Clerk is directed to draw the Bonds in the usual form —
Application having been made to the Selectmen for the use of
the North Grammar School, for Mr. William Blacks preaching in
the same — Liberty was granted untill the further Orders of the
Selectmen, & on condition that all damages that may be sustained
shall be made good, by Mr. Samuel Bently & Charles "Willis with
some others to the satisfaction of Cap'. Mackay & Deacon
Grenough —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 28. 1785
Present Mess". Mackay, Grenough, Scollay, Ezekiel Price,
>•• Cap'. Elias Robinson of Engine N. 3. applies to the Selectmen
for the premium allowed by the Town for playing first on the Fire
which lately broke out at Elder Bakers House North End
Nathaniel Emms admitted a Watchman in Mr. Edmunds Watch
in the room of Paul Vickery —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 2d. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Greenough, Mackay, Price,
[19O.] Mr. Caleb Haydeu, Mr. William Parkman, & Mr.
Lemuel Gardner, apply to the Selectmen, that they may respec-
tively be appointed Inspectors of Barrel'd pickled Fish, Pork &
Beef in the Town — sworn —
And they were approved accordingly —
Mr. William Clueston admitted an Engine Man in Compy. of
Engine N. 11. in the room of John Foster —
Mr. Ebenezer Woodward has liberty to take Ballast from Deer
Island, at three Shillings p Load ; he paying for all
The Selectmen are to meet next Monday to conipleat the Noti-
fication for a Town Meeting —
Passed upon Dr. Nathaniel W. Appletons State Acco*. amount-
ing as by Copy on file £32. 18. 11
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 7. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Mackay,
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for the March
Meeting Monday next bieng the 14. Ins*. 10 OClock Forenoon
Mr. Scollay and Mr. Frazier ------ a Committee to
wait on the Kevd. Mr. Thatcher — with the request of the Select-
men that he would open the ensuing Town Meeting with Prayer —
Mess". Fleets are to have the printing of the Notifications for a
Town Meeting —
Passed upon two Accounts of Paul Farmer late Keeper of the
Almshouse amounting as by Copies on file to £1136. 16. If & £59.
7. 7d.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 2b'l
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 9. 1785 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Price,
The Town Clerk directed to Certify the Town Treasurer that
Mr. Scollay is to have a draught next draught Day for the [191.]
Sum of twenty-four pounds lawful Money out of the Lamp Money
appropriation Money —
Mr. Robert Hodges upon his application to the Selectmen is ap-
pointed an Inspecter of Barreld pickled Fish, Beef, Fork, &c. for
this Town — and was sworn to the faithful discharge of his Duty
by Mr. Justice Price —
Mr. Scollay had a Certificate on the Treasurer that he would be
drawn for next draught Day — out of Lamp Money — £30 —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 14. 1785
Mess". Scollay, Mackay, Price, Grenough —
Mr. John McElroy applies to be an Inspector of Barreld pickled
Fish, Pork & Beef for the Town of & was sworn to the faithful
discharge of his duty by Ezekiel Price Esqr —
John Rennery & Abraham Putham, apply to be appointed
Watchmen for the new Watch — Mr. Saunders the same —
Isaac Wendell & Mr. Baker —
Boston Ss : At a Mcefing of the Selectmen March 16. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Mackay, Price, Andrews, Tyler,
Isaac Wendell applies to be Constable of the Town House
Watch — Mr. Singleton & Mr. Houghton, the same Samuel Horn
W. Wells Mr. Leavet — Perkins —
Mr. Justice Greenleaff requested to issue a Warrant for the
removal of Nathaniel Wales & Family out of this Town
Mr. Houghton authorized to ring the Old South Church Bell at
1. OClock & 9. OClock
Mr. Nazro directed to acquaint Mr. James, that he must omit
ringing the old Church Bell at any other hour than 11. O Clock —
Mr. Arthur Langsford upon the recommendation o-f a number of
Merchants appointed an Inspector of Barreld Pickled Fish, Pork
& Beef for this Town, and was sworn to the faithful discharge of
his duty by Ezekit-1 Price Esqr. —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price a Committee to cause the Appartment un-
der the Town Hou^e to be fitted for the reception of the Watch —
[li)3.] Mr. Price desired to procure ten Chairs for the Select-
mens Chamber, —
Cap'. Mackny & Cap1. Brown a Committee to settle with Mr.
Roads as to the Repairs of the North Battery
ORDKKED, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7/6 p.
Bushel, and that 12d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for thier
Charges Pains & Livelihood ; which is computed as follows
Viz1. —
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Bread must weigh - - - - - - 1..3..13
a 4d. ditto 3/4 Wheat 1/4 Rye Meal — d°. - - -
a 4d. ditto not above 1/2 Indian Meal — d°. - - -
Bisket of 3 Copper price d°. - - - .-10.. 14
262 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The Selectmen agree to issue a Warrant for the Town Meeting
for choice of Governor &c., next Wednesday the 4th. of April —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting March 17. 1785
Town Clerk attended when a number of the Town Officers were
sworn into Office by Mr. Justice Noyes —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 23d. 1785
Present Mess : Scollay, Price, Mackay, Brown, Tyler, Andrew.
Cap1. Brown, Grant,
William Masters David & Joseph Spears, John Bray being well
recommended are appointed Inspectors of Barreld pickled Fish,
Pork & B^ef, for this Town and were sworn into Office by Mr.
Justice Price — except David Spear who declines taking the Oath
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting on Monday the 4. of April next bieng the first Monday in
April, lor the choice of Governor L'. Governors Ll. Governor [s*c]
& Senators
to have the printing of the Notifications for the Town
Meeting —
[103.] Mr. Andrews & Mr. Scollay a Committee to desire
the Revd. Mr. Thatcher to open the Meeting with Prayer —
Mr. Badger proposes himself as an Auclitioneer for the present
Year, and Martin Bicker Merch'. & Thomas K. Jones Merch'. as
his Bondsman — approved —
The Town Treasurer to be desired to see Mr. May Hay weigher
& demand the Rent due, and incase of neglect that he commences
an Action for the recovery of the same —
The Selectmen have appointed the following Six Persons for
the Town House Watch agreably to a late Vote of the Town
Isaac Wendell — Constable of the Watch
John Rennery
Abraham Pntham
George Singleton
Samuel Horn
Thomas Pitcher — Watch to commence 1st. April next
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Mai'ch 28. 1785
Present Mess™ : Tyler, Andrews, Mackay, Price, Scollay, Grant,
Brown, Browne,
William Tracy proposes to renew his Bonds as an Auchtioneer
& offers Norton Brailsford, Gentlemen, & John Tufts Inholder
as his Bondsmen
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 30. 1785
Present Mess : Scollay, Andrews, Grant, Price, Browne,
Mr. Joseph Bassett Cooper applies to the Selectmen praying
that he may be appointed an Inspector of Barreld pickled Fteh,
Pork & Beef in this Town, bieng recommended by a number of
Gentlemen he was approved of by the Selectmen & sworn into
Office by Mr. Justice Price
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 263
[194.] One Elenor Morrison, who is pregnant, was brought
into Town by Mr. Ebenezer Parsons from Cape Ann, is now at
the Almshouse on the State Account —
Nathaniel Thomas & Wife have been in the Almshouse on the
St-ite Account, and came from Plymouth about eight Years since
Mr. Daniel Bell, who is well recommended, prays the Selectmen
that he may be appointed an Inspecter of Barreld pickled Beef
Pork & Beef in this Town — he was approved of accordingly &
sworn into Office by Mr. Justice Price,
Mr. Partridge was requested to receive into the Alms house on
the State Accompt one Mary Wainwright the Wife of James
Wainwright a Stranger who is not an Inhabitant of any Town in
this State, and has not where withall to support her
Cap4. Job Wheelwright appointed an Inspecter of Barreld
pickled Fish, Pork Beef &c. and was sworn into Office by
Mr Justice Price
Mr. Joseph Barrel proposes to give the Town about twelve feet
& a half of Land and the Clerk is directed to wait upon Mr. Barrel
for the admeasurement &c. that a Deed may be drawn for the
same
Lewis Hoyt Auchtioneer proposes, Daniel Jones Gentlemen &
Thorn8. Kilby Jones as his Bondsmen —
Nicholas Rouselet Auchtioneer proposes Cap'. Francis Butler
Merch'. & John Clark Shipwright as his Bondsmen — approved
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 6. 1785.
Present Mess". Scollay, Tyler, Brown, Andrews, Grant, Price,
Browne, Cunnningham, Mackay
Mr. John Jutau Auchtioneer proposes Samuel Breck Esqr. &
William Breck Merchant as his Bondsmen — approved
[195.] A number of Persons presented Proposals to the
Selectmen for the Lands & Flatts on each side the Neck on the
terms which the Town have voted, which Persons the Selectmen
approve of they giving Bonds to fulfill the conditions the Town
has stated at a late Meeting — their Names are as follows — Viz1. —
Additions
Messrs. Edward Tuckerman gentlemen, by consent Col°. John
May in his room
Nathaniel Davis — Merch'.
Nathaniel Curtis — • Merch'.
Caleb Davis Esqr.
Amasa Davis — Merch'.
John Parker — Merch'.
John Lucas — Esqr.
William Dall — Merch1.
Robert Davis Gentleman
Joshua Farrington — Merch'.
William Boardman. Merch'.
Benjamin Cobb Junr. Distiller
Joshua Wetherbe — Gentleman
Stephen Gore — Currier —
264 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
And that the said Gentleman have a lease of the Towns Land
on each sule the Neck exclusive of the Bull Pasture —
The Selectmen have agreed, that such Persons as have been
sued for the Fire Arms & Accoutrements lent them by the Town,
shall have such suits drop'd on their producing a Small Arms &
Accoutrements & paying Charges — John Lucas Esqr. who has com-
menced the Suits has been acquainted with this determination of
the Selectmen — also that twenty Shillings will be received
instead of a Gun Bayonet &c. such Persons paying the charge
incurred
William Greanleaff Esqr. proposes his Sons in Law Mr. Daws
and Mr. Appleton, as his Bondsmen — approved
The Auchtioneers are to be informed that such as propose to
renew their Licenses must first produce the State Treasurers
Receipt for the Commission of one p cl. due to the Common-
wealth —
[196.] Joshua Eaton proposes to renew his Bonds as m
Auchtioneer — & proposes Gideon Baley Merch'. & William
Conant Esqr. as his Bondsmen
Mr. James Gorden proposes to renew his Bonds as Auchtioneer
& proposes Stephen Gore Carver & Benjamin Goldthwait Inholder
as his Bondsmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 8 — 1785
Present Mess". Grant, Brown, Price, Scollay, Cunningham,
Andrews, Mackay, Browne,
A number of Gentlemen who had made application for the
calling a Town Meeting, relative to some late Importations attend-
ed— and they proposed that the matter should subside for the
present —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 11. 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Mackay, Tyler, Brown, Andrews,
Cunningham
Cap1. Leach in the Brigg*. from Gaudalupe loaded with
Molasses, acquaints the Selectmen that he arrived Yesterday from
said Place & brought his Vessel too at Rainsfords Island, that
some time before he sayled the Men on hoard were all well who
had the Small Pox at Gaudalope, that the Vessel had been well
smoked & cleansed several times — Cap4. Laha the Keeper of the
Hospital at Rainsfords Island was directed to take on Shore every
thing liable to retain Infection, and to give the Vessel another
smoking & washing, and then to permit her coming up to Town,
as in the Opinion of the Selectmen, it might be done with Safety
to the Inhabitants —
The several Gentlemen for & against Mr. Cheney as Master of
the South Writing School, attended & were patiently heard —
[197.] John Jutau Auchtionier proposes, Samuel Breck Esqr.
& Mr. William Breck as his Bondsmen — approved
Beter Green proposes his being again Licensed as an Auch-
tioneer
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 265
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 13. 1785
Present Messrs. .Scollay, Mackay, Tyler, Brown, Andrews, Grant,
Price, Browne,
William Freeland appointed an Inspecter of pickled barrel'd
Fish, Pork & Beef for this Town — and was sworn to the faithful
discharge of his trust —
Cap'. Eustis has leave to open a Drain in Sudbury Street near
his House he making good the ground & Pavement to the satisfac-
tion of the Selectmen —
The Selectmen having taken into consideration the Petitions of
a great number of the Inhabitants relative to Auchtioneers — ap-
proved of the following Persons only, who produced Receipt from
the Treasurer of the Commonwealth that they had settled with
him to the 1st. of March Ins', for the one p c'. Duty — Viz'.
William Greanleaff Esqr.
Mess". Russel & Clap
Mess™. Parkman & Hinckly
Edward Procter Esqr.
John Badger, provided he has his Office
John Jnteau — — the Northward ®f the Bridge
Nicholas Rouselet — Paid the whole of what is clue to the Select-
men, to Mr. Woart, for a Dinner —
Mr. Hamlin one of the Hay wards is desired to procure two good
Bulls
The Selectmen having received a Deed of a piece of Land, of
12 feet 6 Inches, the line being drawn from the Corner of Mr.
Thomas Greens House in Dock Square to the Corner of Mr.
William Greanleaffs, Brick Store in Coopers Alley — bicng Gener-
ously given by Joseph Barrel Esqr. to the Town of Boston the
Clerk is directed to get said Deed Recorded in the County Records
sent by Mr. Nazro —
[198.] Jacob Nounues a French Man, bieng sent to this
Town from Providence — Cap'. Partridge was required to receive
him into the Alms house of which he is ye. Keeper on the States
Account he bieng poor & not having wherewithall to support him-
self — .
Mess™. Russel & Clap proposes John Green Printer & James
White Stationer as their Bondsmen as Auchtioneer — approved by
the Selectman —
Mr. Scollay is to have a draught next Draft Day on the Town
Treasurer for Eighteen Pounds to be paid out of Lamp money
Appropriation, — Certified by order of Selectmen to the Treasurer
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 17. 1785
Present Mess :
Boslon Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 20. 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Brown, Andrews, Grant, Mackay, Price,
Browne, Tyler,
Cap'. Marston prays leave to open the Main Drain in State
Street near his House in order to repair the same Liberty is
granted, on condition that he proceeds as the Law directs and
266 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
makes good the Ground & Pavement to the satisfaction of the
Selectmen —
Mr. Scollay has received of several Persons on Account of Mr".
Brookers Donation — Viz1. —
Of Mr. Minot for Interest due £18 -
Of Mr. Sweetser . . . for ditto 4
£22
And has been divided among the Selectmen for the purpose of
its bieng distributed according to the intention of the Donor —
Viz1. —
Dollars
Cnp'. Mackay has received of the above Sum of £22 — 8
Ezekiel Price Esqr. 8
Cap1. William Brown 8
John Andrews 8
[199.] Moses Grant 8 see Novr. 22d. 1786
Mr. Cunningham (which were distributed) 8
John Browne Esqr. (which were distributed) 8
(as by List exhibited)
Cap'. Tyler - 8 Lawful Money
C4 Dollars £19.14 —
John Scollay Esqr. 2.16 —
£22 —
Mr. Lewis Hoyt Petitions that he may be again Licensed as an
Auchtioneer —
Mr. Eaton makes application that he may be again Licensed as
an Auchtioneer —
Joseph Whittemore Cooper appointed by the Selectmen an In-
specter of Bai'rell'd Pickled Fish Pork & Beef for this Town and
was sworn to the faithful discharge of his trust by Ezekiel Price
Esqr.
Mr. Browne & Mr. Price a Committee to order necessary Repairs
to the South Grammar School & to the Dwelling House Mr. Hunt
dwells in —
Mr. Price & Mr. Andrews a Committee to order the necessary
Repairs to Mr. Carters Writing School & the House he dwells in —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Browne a Committee to apply for the Rent
due for the Labratory & the Granary improved for some time past
by this Commonwealth —
Mr. James Gorden Petitions that he may be again Licensed as
an Auchtioneer —
Mr. Samuel Cheney is appointed Master of the Southernmost
Writing School, for four Months, commencing from the 20th. of
April Inst'. And the Selectmen meet at Monday next 10 O Clock
Forenoon on the Town House Floor in order to proceed to said
School, and Induct the said Cheney as Master of the same —
[2OO.] Captains Mackay, Brown & Tyler a Committee to
take orders with respect to the Repairs of the North Burial Ground
Walls &c.
Mr. John Ingersol was this Day put into possession of the
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 267
Towns Lands at the South Battery as their Tenant untill further
Orders, by the Selectmen, paying as a consideration therefor at
the rate of five Shillings p Annum, & to deliver up the same when
required by the Selectmen on one Days notice
Captains Mtickay Brown & Tyler a Comnr3*. to apply to Mess™.
Harris & Brother, for the removal of the Wreck, purchased by
said Harris near the North Battery —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 21. 1785.
Present Scollay, Pi ice, Mackay, Brown, Andrews, Grant, Tyler,
Browne, Cunningham.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 23, 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Mackay, Browu, Andrews, Grant,
Tyler Browne Cunningham
Boston" Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 25, 1785 A.M.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Mackav, Browne, Grant,
Tyler —
The Selectmen went this Forenoon to the Southermost Writing
School, and introduced Mr. Samuel Cheney as Master of said
School, when it was recommended, that he gives due attendance
at School Hours, and constantly open the School in the Morning
and close the s;ime in the Evening with Prayer, that he exert his
Abilities for the Instruction of the Children under his care in
Writing & Arithmitick, and for preserving regularity & good
Order in the School — And that he does not fail causing the
Children to read a Portion of Scripture every Day — and of in-
structing them in the Catachism once a Week — The Children
were exhorted to attend closely to the rules & orders of the
School & [2O1.] diligently to improve the advantages they were
under for making proficiency in Writing Arithraitick &c.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 25, 1785
P.M. Present Mess : Scollay, Mackay, Andrews, Browu, Tyler,
Cunningham Andrews Brown, [sic]
Passed upon Accounts
It is the unanimous determination of the Selectmen that no al-
lowance shall be made to Constables for warning Town Meetings,
Application having this day been made by several Constables for
that purpose ; as the Law lays a fine upon such Constables as
shall neglect their duty in such warnings —
Orders given Mr. Matthew Nazro chosen by the Town, Clerk
of Fanueil Hall Market, for his government in said Office
Mr. Brown & Mr. Cunningham appointed to take orders for the
repair of the Street leading from the South Burial Ground thro.
Pleasant Street also the Bridge thereon — together with the Fence
in the front of the South Burial Ground —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 27. 1785 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Tyler, Cunningham, Andrews, Brown,
Mackay, Grant, Browne,
268 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
John Newell Cooper appointed an Inspector of pickled Barreld
Fish Pork & Beef in this Town
Mr. Joseph Eustis has leave to break Ground in Sheaff Street
for a Sink, he making good the Ground & Pavement to the satis-
faction of the Selectmen —
Mr. Payne prays leave to open a Drain from his Honse in Back
Street, Liberty is granted provided the Ground & Pavement is
made good to the satisfaction of the Selectmen —
Next Wednesday Assigned for appointing an Orator for Julv
4th.—
Mr. Nazro to direct the attendance of the Sextons next Wed-
nesday — •
[2O2.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 4.
178,5 Present Mess". Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Cunningham,
Grant, Brown, Mackay, Price
A Peice of Land Leased to Mr. Belknap for 99 Years ; the 8th.
of March 1696 the Lease commenced ; the Rent 8/ P annum, as
will appear on the Record of Deeds Page 66 —
A Certificate given Treasurer Boyer that John Coffin Jones
Esqr. is to have a draught in his favor next draught Day for £184
— being for 200 Small Arms at 18/ £180 —
10 Chests? 8/— 4 —
£184
as p Bill Parcels on Monthly File
The Sextons attended, and were directed by the Selectmen to
put the several burial Grounds in decent Order by having the
Tombs & Graves well covered & secured — nothing to to be clone
to the Walls untill further Orders —
The Selectmen having considered the Application of the Butch-
ers who occupy the Stalls in Fanueil Hall Market that the
present Rents may be lower'd ; determined, that no abatement be
made on said Rents *—
Mr. Hamlin one of the Haywards was directed to remove the
Dead Carcasses on the Common, and in cases where the Persons
bringing the dead Bodys cannot be discovered they are to be
removed at the charge of the Town —
ORDERED, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting Tuesday the 10th. Day of May 10 O Clock Forenoon —
Mr. Price & Mr. Andrews a Committee to wait on the Rev'1.
Mr. Howard — and request his opening the Town Meeting with
Prayer —
Mr. Griffiths — to have the piinting of the Notifications —
John Gardener Esqr. appointed an Orator for the 4th. of July
next —
Mr. Price & Mr. Brown a Commee. to acquaint him with this
Appointment —
[~3O3.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 6.
1785 Present Mess™. Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Grant. Browne,
Adjourned to Monday next, 11. O Clock before Noon
Mr. Sohier the Merch*. to be notified of t'ie Meeting
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 269
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 9. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Price, Andrews, Mackay, Tyler, Brown,
Grant,
The affair of the Lamps which have been broke again taken up
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 11. 1785 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Andrews, Brown, Tyler, Mackay, Grant,
Browne,
Mr. Partridge Keeper of the Almshouse is requested to let a
George King who is a poor Person sent there on the State Ace1, to
leave the House, Advancing him a months Board to support him
on the Road —
Mr. Scollay, Price & Browne a Committee to prosecute one
Juba Smith for breaking a Lamp at the Corner of Chardous
Lane —
Mr. Brown & Cunningham a Committee to view the Common &
Report what further Fencing may be necessary for the better
security of the same —
Mr. Browne & Cunningham a Committee to order necessary
Repairs to Cow Street —
The Selectmen have Agreed to meet at 4. O'Clock in the After-
noon untill September next —
The Selectmen examined the Account of the charge of repairing
the Drain in Sudbury Street amounting £7. 10. 5d. and Assessed
the several Proprietors to defrey said charge eight Shillings & 10d.
each & impowered Cap'. Benjamin Eustis to Collect the same — •
[2O4.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 29.
1785 Present Mess :
The Selectmen went to Master Hunts Grammar School
Mr. Nazro delivered to Mr. Enoch May Carpenter eight Posts
being what were taken up from Dock Square and housed below
the same to be erected in the Common, under direction of John
Lucas Esqr.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 18. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Price, Cunningham, Andrews, Mackay,
Tyler, Browne, Brown, Grant
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat 7 — p
Bushel and that 12d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows —
Viz1.—
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - - - - 1 53
a 4d. ditto £ Wheat £ Rye Meal d°. 3
a 4d. ditto, not above £ Indian Meal d°. 4
Biskets of 3 Coppers price d°. -....-- 119
Gave M™' Martha Leaveret a Certificate that in the Opinion of
the Selectmen, she is the proper Person to receive any Monies due
to her Son James Carew for Wages while a Lieuvetenant & Agent
in the American Army, he having lately deceased —
The Town Clerk directed to publish an Aclvertizement for the
270 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Sale of Town Lands at North & South Battery as also the Land
within the Fortification ; —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Andrews a Committee to order the necessary
Repairs to the Hospital at West Boston —
Mrs. Bartlet was acquainted, that unless the Incroachment made
by her on the Towns Land are speedily removed, the Selectmen
must take the steps of the Law for that purpose —
[2O5.] Mr. Price & Brown a Committee to view the Funeral
Ground near the Granary — & give order as to the Repair
of the Fences & other matter that may be necessary —
Application to be made for the revival of the Act relative to
Lamps —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 24. 1785
Present Mess1"8. Scollay, Brown, Mackay, Andrews, Grant, Cun-
ningham, Price, Browne, Tyler —
The Selectmen have considered
Boston Ss: At a meeting of the Selectmen May 30. 1785
Present Mess". Mackay, Scollay, Tyler Browne, Grant, Andrews,
Price,
The Selectmen considering the price of labour as it now is and
what it may be in future, have agreed that the Watchmen & Lamp
Lighters shall be drawn for the coming Month at the present Rates
but, to determine the next Draught Day, what their wages shall
then be —
Mr. Nazro, directed to call upon Mr. C;izneau for the Key of the
Store he has hired of the Town, his Quarter bieng up the 1st. of
June next —
Passed upon Accounts —
Mr. Price & Mr. Brown a Committee to view the Drain near
the Work house —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 1st. 1785
Present Mess™. Price, Scollay, Cunningham, Mackay, Tyler,
Andrews, Browne, Grant
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant a Committee to view & allowMr.
Cazneau the value of what he has left in the Town Shop —
* Mr. Enoch James appointed Master of the Hancock Engine in
the room of Mr. Stone who has resigned —
[2O6.] Mr. Brown & Mr. Cunningham a Committee to run
the Fence upon a Western Line then to the Beach & from the
Margin of the Beach so far down towards the Water Mark as may
be sufficient to inclose the Common, and prevent its being
damaged by the passing of Carriages, Horses &c.
Cap'. Tyler Brown & Cap1. Mackay a Committee for the repair
of Fleet Street —
Mr. Nazro directd. to desire the attendance of Mr. Robbins next
Wednesday —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price appointed a Committee to procure
Council to prosecute Cap1. Halls trespass on the Towns Land,
where a Building has been erected
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 271
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jane 8, 1785
Present Mess. Scollay, Price, Mackay, Tyler, Brown, Andrews
Cunningham, Grant
The Draught on Town Treasurer for May last closed & exam-
ined by the Selectmen —
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant a Committee to view the Town
Shop let to Mr. Edmund Green & direct as to necessary Repairs
as also to enquire into any incroachment made on the Land be-
longing to it —
The Selectmen have agreed that Mr. Edmund Green shnll have
the Towns Shop lately improved by Mr. Cazneau at thirty six
pounds p Annum, Rent to commence when he is put into posses-
sion —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price a Comm86. to enquire & make certain
the quantity of Land the Town owns at South Battery
Cap'. Mackay, Brown & Tyler a Committee for the above pur-
pose, with respect to the Town Lands at North Battery —
John Scollay Esqr. to have a Certificate, that he is to have a
draught on the Town Treasurer next Draught Day for twenty four
pounds ten Shillings, out of appropriation Lamp Money — Mem0,
settled with Treasurer & the Certificate is on the file of next
Papers —
[2O7.] Cap1. Downe enters a complaint against Mr. Barber a
Surveyer & packer of pickled Fish, for neglect of duty when re-
quired, as a sworn packer to pack & mark his Fish —
Mr. Nazro is to require Mr. Barbers attendance next Wednes-
day —
Mr. Tuckerman applies for part of the Towns Land within the
Fortification —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 15. 1785
Present Mess™. Andrew, Mackay, Tyler, Brown, Browne, Cun-
ningham,
Mess". Browns apply for the purchase of part of the Towns
Land within the Fortification Gates — also Majr. Farrington &
Nath . Davis
Jonathan Gushing Cooper applies for his being appointed a
Surveyer of pickled Barrel'd Beef Pork & Fish
M™. Ross Wife of James Ross bieng disorder'd in mind was
sent to Mr. Tukesbury to be taken care of, for which he is to be
allowed by the Selectmen what is reasonable for her support & his
care, untill he can come to Boston — the Husband who is expected
from Sea & the Father of the Woman John Conn of Harvard in
the County of Worcester, are to be called upon for the charge
that may arise, if it appears the}' are able to defrey it —
The Selectmen agree to provide twenty load of Gravel & no
more towards paving the narrow way leading down Quaker
Lane — Mr. Amory engaging to compleat the paving —
Mr. Joseph Eaton complains, that Mr. Carter had given unsuit-
able Correction to his Child, for a very triffle -
Mr. Nazro is directed to require the attendance of Mr. Carter,
alsoMr. Eaton & his Son next Wednesdav 5. OClock P.M : —
272 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. Jonathan Gushing Cooper appointed an Inspector & Brander
of Barreld pickle'd Fish Beef &c in this Town & was sworn to the
faithful discharge of his duty by John Brown Esqr.
Mr. Scollay, Price, Cunningham a Corn66, to vie-w the Towns
Land within the Fortification to employ a Surveyer to measure
said Land & to Report the same to the Board —
[2O8.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 22d.
1785 Present Mess18 : Scollay, Price, Brown, Grant, Cunning-
ham, Andrews, Mackay, Browne,
The Selectmen have agreed to attend the Visitation of the
Schools on Wednesday the 6th. Day of July — of which the respect-
ive Masters are to be made acquainted by the Town Clerk
The Selectmen propose to visit Deer Island on Fry day the 1st.
day of July next — the Boat to be at the Town Dock, and to set
off from the Wharff at 9 O'Clock — the Company to meet at the
Selectmens Chamber —
Mr. Cunningham & Mr. Browne a Committee to order necessary
repairs to Purchase Street —
Timothy Pease Cooper was on the recommendation of a number
of Gentlemen, appointed one of the Inspectors of Barrel'd pickled
Fish Pork, Beef &c. — and was sworn to the faithful discharge of
his trust by Mr. Justice Price —
On a complaint of Mr. Joseph Eaton, that one of his Sons had
received unsuitable correction from Master Carter of the Writing
School in Queen Street, the Parties were sent for and after due
enquiry it appeared, that there was not sufficient ground for said
complaint — Mr. Eaton was then reminded of the mischief which
must follow from any weakening of the Government of the public
Schools — and Mr. Carter was directed to continue his best en-
deavors to maintain that order which has so much contributed to
the present reputation of his School —
Mr. Brown & Mr. Andrews a Committee to provide a suitable
Place for the delivery of the Oration on the 4th. of July next —
and to take order for the suitable celebration of that Annever-
sary —
Moved and Voted, that the complaint entered by Cap'. Downe
against Mr. Barber and Inspecter of Barreld pickled Fish, for
neglect of duty, be dismissed, its not bieng sufficiently sup-
ported —
The petition of the Fishermen to be taken up next Wednesday —
[2Ot>.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 27.
1785 Present Mess". Scollay, Price, Mackay, Tyler, Brown,
Browne, Cunningham, Andrews,
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 28. 1 785
Present Mess™. Price, Scollay, Brown, Cap'. Biown, Cuningham.
Tyler, Grant, Andrews,
Yesterday on information of a Vessel bieng expected in from
Leghorn Mess™. Price, Brown & Andrews waited on his Honor
the Lieu*. Governor as a Committee to request of him to lodge an
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 273
Order at the Castle to Stop any Vessel that may arrive from the
Mediterranian, and not suffer them to come up to Town till the
Selectmen may be satisfied as to their Bill of Health — His Honor
acquaiated the Comtee. that he would issue orders agreable to their
desire.
This day Cap1, of the Ship attended the Board, being from
Leghorn produced his Bills of Health, and otherwise satisfied the
Board, receivd permission to unload his Cargo —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 29. 1785
Present Messrs. Price, Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Cunningham,
Browne, Grant
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for Town Meet-
ing July 4th. next, the Day on which Independence was declared —
but no printed Notifications are to be dispersed —
9 Petit Jurors drawn, for Sessions
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 1. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Brown, Tyler, Andrews, Brown, Mackay —
The Commanding Officer at the Castle gave information on the
Yesterday that the Ship from Leghorne was stopped at the
Castle, on which Dr. Appleton was desired to visit said Ship, when
he Reported that he had been on board & had seen the Captain who
showed him his Bill of Health & informed him that he had had no
sickness on board since he left his Ports that he had nothing on
board as Cargo that was liable to retain infection — on this in-
formation a Billett [21O.] was wrote the Commanding Officer at
the Castle to prevent the ship to come to Town
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 2d. 1785
Present Scollay, Browne, Tyler, Brown, Grant, Andrews, Makay,
Price
The Town Clerk is directed to publish an Advertizement relative
to an Inspection in the Centinal of this Day respecting, a Ship with
infectious Disorders —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 13. 1785
Present Scollay, Andrews, Browne, Mackay, Cunningham,
John Scollay Esqr. to have a draught the next Draught Day for
Twenty pounds — out of Lamp Money appropriation* —
Israel Cook Cooper appointed an Inspector of Barrel'd pickeled
Fish Pork Beef &c. and the oath was administred to him by
John Browne Esq.
John Smith Cooper appointed and took the Oath as above bieng
appointed an Inspector —
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant a Committee to view George Street,
and Report what Repairs are necessary —
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant a Committee to view Mr. Pembertons
Hill, and take order respecting the same
Cap*. Partridge informs that Nathaniel Thomas & his Wife of
Plymouth, and Eleanor Morrison of Cape Ann & Her Child who
274 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
are in the Alms house on the State Accompt are now well, and
may leave the House immediately —
Cap*. Partridge was directed March 1. to receive a James
Fisher an Infant, the Mother Elizabeth Fisher, a Stranger March
18. an Infant of Elizabeth Steene named John Barnard — April 3.
Betsy Coven Daughter of Mary Coven — April 5. Nancy Rann
Daughter of Elener Morrison — May 4 — Suckey Forster Daughter
of Elizabeth Ivers — May 6. Catharine How, Daughter of Anna
Hows — July 8 John Comerle, a Child of Rebecca Wallis, to be
supported at the State Expense, -bieng all Strangers — Orders
signed by Mr. Scollay & Browne
Cap*. Phillips informs of a Stranger who had been in the Con-
tinental service & was going Passenger in Cap'. Glascott [211.]
to Ireland, was this Morning taken ill, and is now a Corps in the
Pilot Boat — the Selectmen gave Mr. Jones Sexton direction by
Mr. Nazro, to have him buried as one of the State Poor —
The Selectmen have agreed to view the Land within the Fortifi-
cation, and at the Bottom of the Common Satturday next 11.
O Clock —
The Assessors acquaint the Selectmen, that the Tax Books will
be ready to deliver the Collectors in about a fortnight —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 19. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Andrews, Browne, Grant, Price, Brown,
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant a Committee to give directions for
taking down a Rail or half a Rail near the Market in order to
widen the Passage way for Carts & other Carriages to pass —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 21. 1785
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Cunningham, Price, Andrews, Grant,
Browne, Macka\*, Tyler, Brown
On the Business of removing the Market House to the Rear of
the Brick Buildings
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 23d. 1785
Present Scollay, Price, Browne, Tyler, Mackay,
For the choice of six extra Jurors.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 25. 1785
Present Mess. Tyler, Scollay, Grant, Mackay. Browne, Cunning-
ham, Andrews,
Constable Wendell complains that two of his Compy. viz.
Thorn8. Pitcher & John Rennery, are deficient in their Duty — and
proposes William Baker & John Frank as Watchmen in their room
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July
27. 1785 Present, Mess : Grant, Scollay, Browne, Tyler, Mac-
kay, Andrews, Price,
John Owen Cooper appointed an Inspector of Barrel'd pickled
Pork Beef Fish, and was sworn to the faithful discharge of his
trust by John Browne Esqr.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 275
William "White to have a draft in this Months Draught for ten
pounds, in part of work done —
Ebenezer Herring to have a draught in this Months Draught for
eight pounds in part for building a Wall at the North Burying
Place
Mr. M lingo Mack ay & others a Committee in behalf of a number
of young Gentlem". about forming themselves into a Comp^ for
the better acquainting themselves the Military Arts having apply 'd
to the Selectmen for the use of Faneuil Hall twice or three times a
Week in the Evening in order of Instruct". The Selectmen quite
desirous of incouraging a Military Spirit, freely consent to said
Companys improving the Hall as desired not doubting but due
care will be taken to prevent damage to the Building, and that
their Exercises will not be carried too late into the Evening —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen August 3d. 1785
Present Mess* : Cunningham, Price, Browne, Macka}r, Tyler,
Brown, Grant, Scollay, Andrews,
Mr. Nazro is directed to keep any Persons from entering the
Selectmens Chamber, without permission for that purpose and in
order to effect it that he keep without the Door
Mr. Scollay has received on Account of Bookers Donation
Viz1. — Of John Fullerton one Years Interest on £40 — £2. 8
Aug4. — of Thomas Cartwright, — d°. — 60— 3.12
£6 —
[213.] The following Sum of £6 — was distributed as follows
Viz'—
By Mr. Scollay to Widow Delaplace £1. 2
Widow Lowel 1. 6
£2. 8
Mr. John Brown recd. to distribute 1
& was distributed as by List
Cap'. Mackay 1. 12
Cap1. Tyler 1.
£6
Samuel Avis Cooper on his Application is appointed by the Se-
lectmen an Inspector of Barrel'd pickled Pork, Beef, & P'ish —
and was sworn to the faithful discharge of his trust bv the Town
Clerk —
The Assessors acquaint the Selectmen that the Tax Books will
be ready for the Collectors Monday next
Mr. Nazro directed to acquaint the Collectors & desire their
giving in to the Selectmen next Wednesday the Names of Persons
they propose as Bondsmen —
The Selectmen this Day passed upon the List of Licensed Per-
sons for the last Year, and directed the Town Clerk to make
return as usual —
Mr. Scollay authorized by the Selectmen to apply to some Mer-
chant to send for a number of Globe Lamps not exceeding sixty —
276 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
also to get such a number of square Tin Lamps made as he shall
think necessary —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 4 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Mackay, Browne, Tyler, Brown, Grant,
Price, Cunningham, Andrews
Mr. Brown & Mr. Grant a Commee to give Orders for repairing
the Pavement in Beacon Street near the Governors —
The Selectmen have Agreed to visit Rainsford Island on Wed-
nesday the 17th Intth —
[214.] Passed upon the several Petitions for Licenses as
Retailers & Inholders, as by Copies on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 11 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Tyler, Andrews, Grant, Browne,
Mr. Bayley proposes Ephraim Copeland, & James Bayley as his
Bondsmen who were approved of by the Selectmen
Mr. Thompson Collector proposes Isaiah Doan Merch'. & Cap*.
Job Prince Senr. Merch*. as his Bondsmen — and were approved
by the Town —
Mr. Williams a Collector appears and declines giving Bond —
Mr. Daniel Parker proposes Henry Swan Shopkeeper & George
Makepeace Traders as his Bondsmen — who were approved of
by the Selectmen —
Liberty granted George Longley to open a Drain from his
House in Newbury Street to ye. Common Shore — he making good
the Ground to the satisfaction of the Selectmen —
Mr. Tory applies for liberty to open a Drain near his House on
Olivers Dock — Liberty granted he making good the Ground
&c.—
Mr. Browne & Mr. Cunningham a Commee. to repair such of the
public Streets at the South end as they shall Judge proper —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 12. 1785
Present Mess8. Scollay, Brown, Tyler, Andrews, Grant
Mr. Scollny desired to make enquiry respecting a Child in Lex-
ington which the Selectmen by their Letter suppose to be'ong to
Boston
Jurors chosen —
Mr. Scollay has agreed for the Selectmen with Mr. Cheney of
Roxbury to Cart Gravel & spread it on the Neck, as well as find
the Gravel, to the satisfaction of the Selectmen at 2/8d. p Load.
[215.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug4. 17.
1785 Present Messrs : Scollay, Andrews, Mackay, Price, Cun-
ningham, Browne. Grant,
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price a Committee to repair & let the Cellar
under the Statehouse —
Cap'. Partridge Keeper of the Alms-house was informed th:it the
Selectmen approve of Mr. Coven his Wife & five Children sent to
the Almshouse on the State account, leaving said House — and
he was requested to supply them with a Weeks pay for thicr pus-
sage —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTIS, 1785. 277
Mr. Ebenezer Tory applys for liberty to repair the Main Drain
in Water Street — Liberty granted, provided the Ground & Pave-
ments is restored to the approbation of the Selectmen, and all
Persons interested in the same are notified as the Law directs —
Gave a Certificate to the State Treasurer that Mary Daws is
Widow to William Daws late in the Continental service & in thier
opinion the proper Person to receive what may be due to him for
services in the Continental Army —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen August 24. 1785
Present Mess". Cunningham, Brown, Tyler, Scollay, Browne,
Andrews, Price, Mackay,
Cap'. Robinson of Engine N. 3 applies for the Premium allowed
by the Town for bringing thier Engine to work first on the Fire at
the Mills — Granted by the Selectmen —
Certificate given Mr. Parker a Collector of Taxes for the Asses-
sors, he having produced Bondsmen to the approbation of the
Selectmen
Mr. Thomas & his Wife in the Almshouse as Strangers now
supposed to be Inhabitants of Plymouth to be supplied in order to
carry them to Plymouth, with 6 11) Beef 6 Ib Bread, Vegitables
1 Ib Coffee 1 Ib Sugar
[316.] Mr. Peirce applying for a Tomb in the North Burying
Ground, said to be vacant — Mr. Tyler & Cap1. Brown appointed
a Committee to view the Tomb & nuke enquiry who was the Orig-
inal Proprietor — & Report
Upon the application of a number of Gentlemen for the paving
Marshals Lane — Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant a Committee to view
the Lane & make Report —
Mr. Mackay, Tyler, Andrews & Brown a Committee to view the
Pavement near the Head of the Long Wharff & Report an Esti-
mate of the charge of repairing the same
Mr. Price and Mr. Brown to apply to some Gentlemen of the
Law for their opinion relative to the resignation of one of the Col-
lectors after having been sworn to the faithful discharge of their
trust — to report to a special Meeting of the Selectmen Fryday
next 11. OClock Forenoon —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen August 29, 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Cunningham, Andrews, Tyler, Grant,
Price, Brown,
Charles Williams Gentlemen, one of the Collectors propose
Benjamin Edes Printer & Thomas Parker Brazier, as his Bonds-
men — who were approved of by the Selectmen —
Passed upon Accounts —
Passed upon Account of William Moor, belonging^to the State
amounting as by Copy of Account on file to £42.. 18.. 5d. —
James Ross a Stranger whose Wife is disordered in mind & has
been for sometime kept at Deer Island having applied for Relief—
the Selectmen consented that she should still be kept there, and
the charge defrey'd by him when ever his Circumstances will per-
mit it —
278 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Passed upon William Homers State Account am0, to £ 20.7-2 —
as p Copy to be sent, now on file
Passed upon Mathew Nazro State Acco'. am0, as p Copy to be
put on file when sent to £ 27.5-1 —
[217.] Ordered that the Clerk issue a WHIT*, for a Town
Meeting on Fryday the 2d. of Septemr. next 3. O Clock A.M.—
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 31. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Tyler, Brown, Andrews, Cunningham,
Browne, Mackay, Grunt —
The Brigne. Dolphin Cap1. Othan from Marsales bieng stopt at
the Castle, Dr. Appleton was directed to make proper Inspection,
& having done it he Reported, that there had been no sickness
on board, his Cargo Salt Wine & Fruit so that in his Opinion she
might come up to Town with the utmost safety — whereupon the
Cap1, of the Castle was desired to permit her passing that For-
tress —
Passed upon Accounts not acted upon on the Draught Days
A Committee from the Proprietors of the New School in Pleas-
ant Street, appeared, and acquainted the Selectmen that they
were ready to let said School to the Town for another year, pro-
vided a Master might be apppointed in the room of Mr. Cheney ;
otherwise it was their intention to take said School into their pos-
session
Mr. Isaac Peirce is permitted to make use of a Tomb in the North
Byring Ground, he repairing the same, and agreeing to restore the
Tomb if any of the former Proprietors should ever apply for the
same & reimburs him for the expence of Repairs —
On the Petition of Mr. Batey & others — the Selectmen viewed
the Wall on the back of Mr. Fayrweathers, Store on the Dock ad-
joining Land of said Batey; and adjudged, that it was necessary
that twenty feet of said Wall should be taken down from the Top,
in order to make it safe for Mr. Batey to Erect a Store on his
Land —
[218.] Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 5.
1785 Present Mess™. Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Brown, Grant,
The Selectmen met to carry into execution the late vote of the
Town for enlarging the Street on Dock Square — when it was
mutually agreed between Judge Wendell & the Selectmen, that
Col°. Daws, Mr. Crafts & Mr. Clements shall determine what sum
the Town shall pay Mr. Wendell for the Ground he is to give in
to the Street, to enable him to repair the front end of the Store,
which is to be taken down in order to widen the Street, agreable
to said Vote of the Town —
Mr. Scollay, Andrews & Grant a Committee to see the Vote of
the Town aforementioned carried into execution —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 7. 1785
Present Mess": Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Grant, Cunningham,
Brown, Price,
The Committe relative to Judge Wendells Store, Report That
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 279
they do estimate the taking down & rebuilding the front End of
the Honbl. Oliver Wendell Esq. including work & Materials — If
done in Wood, Sixty six Pounds — If done in Brick seventy six
Pounds —
£ii6 — Thomas Daws
76 — William Crafts
Thomas Clements —
Report on file of Mixt Papers
Mr. Gold Constable of the S°. Watch on his Application is to
have the Building without the Fortification, lately improved by
Mr. Trescot, for the Sum Mr. Samuel May Esqr. shall estimate it to
be won h — said building was formerly improved as Watch House —
The Selectmen have agreed to allow Cap1. Spencer three Dollars
for the passage of Mary Reed to Province Town on the Cape —
Cap'. Partridge Keeper of the Almshouse required to receive one
Elizabeth Henley Stranger into the House —
[219.] Mr. Grant & Mr. Andrews a Committee to view
Engine House on the Mill Bridge, on the application of Dr. Win-
ship who wishes to have it removed —
Cap'. Brown, Mr. Tyler & Cap1. Mackay a Committee to view
Mr. Ifowles Land, & where he proposes to run a Fence & Report
to the Selectmen —
Mr. Cunningham appointed to enquire where would be a suitable
place for the Engine House now near Liberty Tree to be removed
to —
Commee. to view Mr. Fowles Land Reported that he have
liberty to lay a Platform over the Water course lead2, to Olivers
Dock — & improve the same he having said Watercourse always
clear & open at his own expence —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septmr. 14. 1785
Present Mess™. Cunningham, Scollay, Andrews, Price, Grant,
ORDERED, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat 7/6 p
Bushel; and that 12d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows —
Viz4. —
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - - - - 1 313
a 4d. ditto f Wheat £ Rye Meal d°. 3 -
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian Meal d°. 4 - -
Biskets of 3 Coppers price --- -10
Mary Freeman approved of as a Retailer for her House near
Boston Stone
Mr. John Pope having applied to the Selectmen for liberty again
to open a School at the South End of the Town, for teaching
Heading, Writing, Arithmetic & Bmnches of the practical
Mathematicks, — Permission was accordingly granted by the
Selectmen —
Constable Wendell attended & was directed to pursue the
derections given him in Writing as Constable of the Watch —
Mr. Scollay, Price, Andrews & Grant, — a Committee to cause
280 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Actition [sic] to be brought against Royal Tyler, for the trespass
by him committed against the Towns Land on the Dock —
t [22O.J Mr. Cunningham having Reported, that Mr. John Row
Esqr. is willing that the Engine House at the South End near
Liberty Tree should be placed on his Land, Rent free — Mr.
Cunningham is appointed to give direction for the immediate
removal of the said Engine —
Mr. Grant & Andrews a Committee to see Mr. Winslow and
know of him and the other Proprietors, when they can have the
School House, and also the terms —
Mr. Vinal is to be notified by Mr. Nazro, that his attendance at
the Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday — is desired —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Septem1. 21. 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Brown, Grant, Browne,
Price,
On complaint entered by Mr. Johonnot & Hastings of a defective
Chimney in a House owned by Mr. Moulton at South P^nd & oc-
cupied by some Negroes — Mr. Scollay Andrews & Cunningham a
Committee to make inspection & Report —
Cap'. Tyler, Cap'. Brown & Capt. Mackay a committee for the
North part of the Town, to order repairs to such Pumps ill the
Street as are like to be serviceable in case of Fire,
Mr. Browne Mr. Grant, & Mr. Cunningham a Committee for the
above purpose their Bounds to the Southward of the Town House
taking in the Pumps at New Boston —
Mr. Tukesbury directed not to permit Mr. Sergeant Mr. Wood-
ward, Mr. Spear, Mr. Wells & Mr. Matthews to take any more
Pavement Stones from Deer Island, untill further Orders.
Mr. Procter to have the Sale of the Towns Land at the South
part of the Town —
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant a Committee to order Repairs to
Daws & Coolidges Store —
[221.] Liberty is granted to Mr. Wells Mr. Payne & others
who are forming a Compy. of Cadets, to make use of Faneuil Hall
two evenings in the Week, they not interfering with the Evenings
of the first Comp7. who now make use of the Hall for carrying on
Military Exercises —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 22d. 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Mackay, Andrews, Grant, Tyler, Cun-
ningham, Brown, Price,
The Selectmen met & considered relative to their proceed u re in
the Sale of the Towns Land at S°. Battery, to come on this Day
about 12 O Clock —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 26, 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Cunningham, Browne, Mackay, Grant,
Andrews, Brown, Tyler, Price
Passed upon Accompts —
Mr. Nicholas Pierce to have a draught on Account of Paving
— for thirty pounds —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 281
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price a Comtnce. to engage Council in the
Causes relative to Dock —
Master Vinal has leave of absence for ten Days or a fortnight — he
having provided help for the Care of the School for said time —
Mr. Dewit is to occupy Mr. Hews Stall in the Market House —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 28, 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Tyler, Andrews, Brown, Grant, Browne.
The following was sent the Commanding Officer of Castle
William —
BOSTON Septem*. 28. 1785
Sir
With the approbation of his Honor the Lieu*. Governor, we
have to request of you that upon the arrival of any Vessel from
the Mediterranian which shall be stopped at the Castle, you will
proceed on board and strictly enquire if there has been any sick-
ness on board & strictly enquire if there has been- any sickness on
board since they left the Port, examine their Bill of health and
observe if the number of Men on board ; correspond with the num-
ber mentioned in the Bill of health & what Cargo they have on
board, and Report to the Selectmen
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
To The Commanding Officer
at Castle William
Cap1. Christ0 Marshall prays liberty to open his Drain in Cow
Lane —
Mr. Nazro is to call upon Cap*. Partridge & acquaint him that
Thomas Rice his Wife & two Children may have a passage to Fal-
mouth in the Packet or some other Vessel, he making Provision
for their support & in case they decline they must then be sent
from Town to Town till they get there, as the Law directs & to
lay an Account of their support before the Board. He is also
directed to apply to a Justice to remove Rebecca Wallace & her
two Children to Braintree of which Town she is an Inhabitant
bieng there free born & that Cap'. Partridge makes provision &
lay his Accounts before the Board —
A Letter wrote the Selectmen of Plymouth inclosing an Acco*.
of the charge for supporting Nath1. Thomas & Wife & desiring
payment as by Copies on file —
[223.] Passed upon other Accounts for this Month
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen OctoT. 5. 1785
Present Mesa" : Scollay, Mackay, Brown , Tyler, Andrews, Grant,
Cunningham
The Selectmen consent that Mr. Goold Constable of the South
Watch, shall take the Watch House now standing on the Neck,
for three pounds, the Sum it has been appraised at by Mess :
Moses May & Thomas Bayley — *
D1. Bulfinch having applied for liberty to open a Drain near his
282 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
House, the same is granted on condition that he makes good the
Ground & Pavement, to the approbation of the Selectmen —
Mr. Daniel Oliver applies in behalf of Elisha Ticknor that he may
be permitted by the Selectmen to open a private School in Town-,
for the Instruction of Youth —
On Major Farringtons Application, the Town Treasurer was
authorized to receive one quarter part of the purchase Money for
the 127 - feet of Towns Lands sold at Auchtion last Thursday,
and struck off to Mr. Bird (who bid in behalf of said Farrington)
for two pounds sixteen Shillings p foot, the other three quarters to
be paid in three months, when a Deed of the said Land is to be
delivered him, — the Land sold being bounded Westerly on the
Main Street, commonly called Orange Street, Northerly on Land
now under Lease to Cap1. Curtis and Southerly on Boston Neck.
The Justices & Overseers of the Poor, are to be requested to
attend at the Selectmens Chamber Monday next 4 O'Clock P.M.
in order to agree upon the time for a walk or visitation of the
Town —
Mr. Grant & Andrews a Committee to treat with Mr. Winslow
respecting a Schoolhouse lately improved by Mr. Dupe known by
the Name of Sandemons Meeting house & agree for ihe hire of
the same for such a term of time as the Town may stand in need
of having said Building —
[224.] Next Wednesday is assigned, to appoint Persons to
give information respecting any breach of the late Navigation
Act, and all offences against any Agreements entered into by Man-
ufacturers &c
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 10. 1785
Present Mess" Scollay, Browne, Tyler, Brown, Andrews, Grant,
Mackay,
The Justices & Overseers attended, and a walk or Visitation of
the Town on Wednesday next 10 O'Clock :
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 12. 1785
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Andrews, Brown, Tyler, Mackay,
The Justices & Overseers, met the Selectmen, a»d made return
of their doings on the Visitation with the particular state of the
several Wards, as p. Copy on file —
Benjamin Sumuer Junr. a late Collector, having produced
Receipts from the several Treasurers that he has paid the full of
what has been committed to him to Collect for the Year 1783 —
the Town Clerk was directed to deliver him up his Bonds for said
Year —
Mr. Scoll:iy hns received in part of Interest of Mr. George
Minots Bonds, bieng p:\rt of Bookers Donation — Nine Pounds —
and has been divided as follows Viz'. —
to— Mr Scollay £ 1..10 —
Mr. Tyler 2..
Cnpt. "Brown 2.. 16 —
Mr. Andrews 2.. 14 —
£9 —
they to make distribution a cording to the intention of the Doner —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 283
Passed upon Ellison & Eayres State Acco'. for work done at
Hospital at Rainsfords Island arn°. to £ 155. 14. 5. — as P Copy
on File —
[225.] Mr. Elisha Tickner is approbated by the Selectmen to
keep a School for the Instruction of Youth in this Town in Gram-
mar & Arithmetick —
Mr. Brown on the late Visitation Represents that the Chimniesof
a House owned by the Widow Knight is in so ruinous a state as to
become dangerous to the Safety of tlie Town —
Mr. Browne appointed to examine Cap1. Partridges Accounts as
Keeper of the Almshouse —
Next Wednesday Assigned for appointm'. of Persons to prevent
breaches of Act of Trade —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 19, 1785 —
Present Mess". Cunningham, Scollay, Browne, Andrews, Brown,
Mackay —
A Committee from the Proprietors of the Sonthermost Writing
School acquaint the Selectmen that at a Proprietors Meeting of
said School, they had passed a Vote recommending Mr. Elisha
Tickner for Master of said School, and will consent that the Town
retain said Scuool provided the present recommendation meet, the
approbation of the Selectmen —
Cap'. Brown, Mr. Brown & Mr. Andrews a Committee to asser-
tain the Bounds of the Land lately sold Caleb Davis &c. on the
Neck —
Mr. Andrews & Browne a Committee to view the Shop lately
improved by a Negro, & to put the same in tenentable Repair for
Mr. Burke provided he consents to the Rent it has stood at —
The Selectmen having considered the Vote of the Proprietors
of the Southermost Writing School this Day laid before them by
ye Commee. direct the Town Clerks to acquaint them — that they
[236.] have provided a School House near the Center of the
Town for Mr. Cheney, and it is supposed the School will be ready
for the reception of the Scholars within a Fortnight, when agree-
able to the frequent request of the Proprietors, their School
House will be delivered up to them —
Mr. Thomas Uran applies that he may be appointed one of the
Sealers of Wood —
Mr. Browne a Comme. to apply to James Sullivan Esq. for
advice respecting a House at New Boston in a dangerous state &
to Report at next Meeting of the Board.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 21. 1785.
Present Mess". Scollay, Browne, Andrews, Cunningham, Grant,
Brown,
The Town Clerk directed, to issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing the 26. Day of October Inst'.
Mr. Fulsome to have the printing of the Notification, for Town
Meeting —
Mr. Browne & Mr. Andrews a Committee to apply to 'Judge
284 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Sullivan for drawing up a Law relative to Wood brought to
Market —
A Letter sent the Selectmen of Marblehead acquainting them
that a George Phillips an Inhabitant of the Town of Marblehead
bieng sick & destitute was sent to the Almshouse & when able to
leave the House an Account of the expense would be sent them —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 31, 1785 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Brown, Mackay, Cunningham, An-
drews, Grant, Price.
Passed upon Accounts —
Extra Jurors drawn out of Box —
[227.] Dr. Chauncy asks leave to open a drain from his House
in Marlborough Street to the Main Drain, Liberty granted, he
making good the Ground & Pavement to the satisfaction of the
Selectmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 2d. 1785
Present Mess™. Scollay, Mackay, Andrews, Tyler, Browne,
Brown, Grant, Cunningham —
Josiah Willistou Cooper, applies to the Selectmen for his being
appointed an Inspector of Barrel'd pickled Pork Beef Fish &c. —
He was approved of by the Selectmen & was sworn to the
faithful discharge of his trust by John Brown Esq.
Eleanor Hayley a Young Woman, who is poor & pregnant was
sent to the Almshouse on the State charge she says John Pappoon
is the Father, a House Carpenter living in Pond Lane —
It is agreed with Mr. Robert Pope, that he shall have the care
of the Town Clocks & shall constantly & every Week see them
regularly wound up & put into Order, so that equal time be kept
by them all & should they want any little Repair such as a Nut
or a Pin he is to do it at his own expence for which he is to re-
ceive nine pounds p Annum & that if any Repairs shall be neces-
sary in his Opinion he is to Report the same unto the Selectmen
in order to receive their directions, and for any such Repairs he
is to receive a reasonable allowance —
Mr. Browne to call upon Judge Sullivan as Town Council
relative to such Proprietors of Toombs as refuse paying their
proportion of charge —
Mr. Cunningham to supply Mr. Vinal with ten Cord of Wood —
[228.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 3d.
17«5 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Price, Mackay, Brown, Andrews,
Cunningham, Grant, Tyler, •
Selectmen Executed Deeds to John Rowe Esq & Wendell Esq.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen last Octor. 1785 —
Present Mess" Scollay, Price, Tyler, Grant, Mackay,
Andrews —
Cap'. Laha Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island. Re-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 285
ports — That the Briggne. Dunemnon from S°. Carolina Cap1.
Gardner arrived below 3 Days ago had a Man on board broke out
with the Small Pox about two Days since. Vessel only in Hallust —
Gave Cap'. Laha Orders to take the sick Man with his Bedding &c
to the Hospital then to smoke & cleanse the Vessel, when she is
permitted to come up to Town, they satisfying him for the cus-
tomary expence that may arise —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov. 9. 1785
Present Mess18. Scollay, Browne, Andrews, Brown, Grant —
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant agreable to appointment have pro-
vided a School for Master Cheney in the House formerly called
Sandemons Meeting, for which they have stipulated with Mr.
Isaac Winslow in behalf of the Proprietors of said House to pay
said Winslow or the Proprietors at the rate of twenty pounds L M :
P Annum, and in behalf of the Town the}7 have contracted for
one Year & as much longer as the Town may Judge proper to
retain it & said Winslow has further agreed, that what Re-
pairs has been done by the Town to the Wood House & Neces-
sarys sh:ill be estimated by three indifferent Persons & what ever
benefit shall be Adjudged to the Proprietors thereby shall be
allowed by them to the Town — the Key of said House was
received the 7th. Inst. —
Mr. Nazro is directed to apply to Justice Greenlenff for a War-
rant to carry one Mary Wyer a Molatto, to Charlestown where she
is an Inhabitant she bieng infirm & unable to support herself —
[229.] On a Motion Voted, that next Wednesday Afternoon
be assigned to take into consideration the Application made bv
Dr. Mayes for the use of Faneuil Hall three Evenings in the
Weeks for the purpose of delivering his Lectures on the Philosiphy
of Natural History —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 14 1785 —
Present Mess Mackay.
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 16. 1785 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Mackay, Andrews, Price. Browne.
Gave Col°. Sargeant a Certificate that Mr. Samuel Austin,
Father of Jonathan Williams Austin, a late Major in the Conti-
nental Service, is the proper Person to receive any Monies due to
him for services in the Continental Army —
Mr. Thomas Uran, appointed a Sealer of Wood upon the several
Wharves, in this Town —
Cap'. Mackay & Mr. Tyler to supply the public Schools at the
North, with the same quantity of Wood as the last Year —
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant to supply Mr. Carters School as
above —
Mr. Sullivan is to have access to the Town Records & Papers
attended by one of the Selectmen or the Town Clerk —
John Brown Esq & John Andrews being a Comraee. of the
Board to attend the fixture of the Land Mark between the Proprie-
tors of the North part of the Neck upon the S°. East side &
286 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Towns right to the Southward of the same now under Lease to the
same Proprietor^ attended & saw a Pillar of Stone fixed on the
side [23O.] of the lioad in such manner as that the boundary
Line runs direct through the middle of said Stone —
The consideration of Dr. Mayes application to be taken up next
Wednesday —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 23d. 1785 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Browne, Mackay, Andrews,
Cunningham, Grant,
Cap'. Partridge was required to receive into the Almshouse one
Eleanor Morrison from Cape Ann to be supported at —
James Marston appointed by the Selectmen one of the Inspect-
ors of Barreld pickled Fish Pork & Beef & took an Oath of Office
which was administred by Ezekiel Price Esq —
Mr. Nazro Clerk of the Market is directed to acquaint Mr.
Bryant & other Occupiers of Stalls in the Market that they imme-
diately desist from picking & packing Provisions in the Market
House or within the Rails, & in case they continue in the practise
Mr. Nazro is directed to burn such Barrels without the Rails —
Moved & Voted that the Assignment relative to Dr. Mayes
Lectures be discharged & no further notice taken of his Applica-
tion—
Mr. Nazro is directed to acquaint the Persons who exhibit
Puppet Shows that they immediately desist from such exhibi-
tions, otherwise they may expect to be prosecuted therefor as the
Law directs —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 28. 1785 —
Present Mess". Mackay, Tyler, Scollay, Cunningham Browne,
Andrews, Price —
[231.] Mr. Partridge Keeper of the Almshouse, was re-
quested to receive into the Alms house to be supported at the
charge of this State one Elizabeth Fisher & her Child named
James she not bieng an Inhabitant of any Town in this State &
bieng in destitute Circumstances — Order signed by Mr. Scollay
& Mr. Tyler —
Passed upon Accounts —
The Selectmen complained to Justice Greanleaff that one Han-
nah Wales alias Nightingale an Inhabitant of the Town of Brain-
tree is now strolling about this Town & in no way to support herself
— they therefore requested his Honor to issue a Warrant for the
removal of the said Hannah from this Town to Braintree aforesaid —
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at / p Bushel, & that
12d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their Charges Pains &
Livelihood which is computed as follows — Viz —
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh " "
a 4d. ditto f Wheat i Rye Meal d°. •• •«
a 4d. ditto not above J Indian Meal — d° — " "
Biskets of 3 Coppers price " u
Mem0. Blanks not filled up by the Selectmen
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 287
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 30 1785 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Browne, Andrews, Price, Tyler —
Mr. Thomas Bracket is to have a draught on the Town Treasurer
next Draught Day for Forty pounds, bieng so much over charged
in an Acco'. settled with the Town Treasurer bieng for one Years
Rent of Land on the East-side of the Neck for 1773 — the Land
having been improved by him only for 1771 & 1772 when in said
Acco'. he stands charged for 1773, the Year it was improved by
Mr. How & Saunders who paid the Rent for the same —
[232.] Passed upon two Accounts of Cap'. Sam Partridge
amounting as by Copies of said Accounts on file to £ 1623. 7- 7£.
&. £86. 19. 2£ —
Mr. Scollay is requested to call upon Mr. Payne & Mr. Hastings
& others who have received Monies for Tickets for Dr. Mayes
Lectures, for the benefit of the Poor & receive the same —
The Town Clerk directed to Certify the Town Treasurer that
Ebenezer Herring is to have a draught in the next Draught for the
Sum of fifty four Pounds eight Shillings —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 2d. 1785 —
Present Mess". Scollay Mackay, Price, Browne, Andrews,
Tyler —
The Selectmen received the Monies raised by Dr. Mayes's Lec-
tures for the Poor, One hundred thirty four and a half Dollars —
The Selectman distributed £ 48
Delivered Overseers 96
134 £
The Selectmen distributed as follows Viz'. —
The Widow Stevens 4 ")
M™. Dyke 4 0 „
M". Read 4 |> Scollay
M". Geyer 4 J
M™. Warden 3
Widow Jackson 3 ,
Widow Lepear ^Andrews
M". Holland 3
Widow Whittle 2
Widow Gooding 2
Widow Brick 4 }• Tyler
Mr8.Clough 2
Widow Hall 3
3M™. Oultons 4 ) „
2M". Browns 3 J Brown
48 Dollars
[233.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 7.
1785 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Price, Andrews, Grant —
Selectmen attended Town Meeting —
288 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 14. 1785 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Andrews, Cunningham, Price, Grant,
Browne —
Mr. Hews who keeps a Fish Market appeared & several Persons
with him, & complain'd that Mr. Woodward was shutting up the
Dock where his Market was placed — Mr. Woodward attended, &
was warned by the Selectmen not to proceed in filling up the
Dock-
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Andrews a Commee. to make enquiry as to
the Right of the Dock & Report.
The Selectmen consented to pay in behalf of the State to Tim-
othy Ballard of Anclover 7/ p Week for Mathias Taylors Board,
bieng a Stranger & disordered in mind & also Poor & destitute —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 21. 1785 —
Present Messr8 : Scollay, Price, Mackay, Andrews, Tyler,
Grant, Cunningham, Browne —
Ordered by the Selectmen that Mr. Nazro remove Mr. Coolidge
& Robinson from thier stalls in Faneiul Hall — and Abijah Brown
is to be placed in the same —
Mr. Pope who has the care of the Clocks Reported as on file —
and said Pope is directed to repair the North Clock, provided said
Repairs do not exceed £410
Cap*. Benjamin Gorham approved of to keep a Tavern on Dock
Square at the House known by the Name of the Pine Tree
Tavern, — licensed the present Year —
Mr. William Billings appointed to inspect Trade
Cap*. John Ballard d°.
Cap'. John Ingersol d°. — gone to Carolina
Col°. David Mason d°.
Cap*. Benf. Gorham d°.
[234.] Mr. John Ingersol to Inspect Trade —
And each of them were made acquainted with their appointment
as by Copy on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meet'ing of the Selectmen Decemr. 26. 1785 —
Present Mess". Mackay, Cunningham, Andrews, Tyler, Grant,
Scollay, Price,
Passed upon Accounts —
ORDERKD, that the Assize of Bread be set at wheat at 7 p
Busliel and that 12d. p Bushel be allowd to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed as follows. Viz1.
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread, must weigh - - - 1. 5. 3.
a 4d. ditto £ Wheat J Rye Meal — d°. .... 3. - -
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian — d°. ..... 4. - -
Biskets of 3 Coppers price -11.9
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 28th. 1785—
Present Mess". Scollay, Tyler, Andrews, Price, Grant, Browne —
Mr. Scollay, Brown & Grant a Committee to obtain a fair Copy
of the By Laws, from the Coram6. who made the Revision in order
for their bieng presented to the Court of Sessions —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 289
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 31. 1785 —
Present Mess™. Scollay Mackay, Tyler, Grant, Andrews —
The Selectmen having met in consequence of an Information
respecting a Child of Dr. Crockers being taken down with the
Small Pox at Col°. Shaws N°. End ; and finding the Parents &
Friends of the Child totally averse to its bieng removed — have
Ordered — That the House be shut up & kept so, & that no one
have intercourse with it except the Doctor & he is directed to
shift his Clothes & take the utmost care to prevent any communi-
cation of the Distemper — that whatever supplies they may want
must be brought to them from without as no one must leave the
House to receive them — that a red Flag be hung out at the most
conspicuous Part of the House that any one in the House liable to
receive Infection must be kept at a distance from the Child And
the Board expect that the above Order or directions are punctually
& implicitly attended to — A Copy of the above was handed by
Cap1. Tyler to M". Shaw -
[235.] Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 4.
1786 —
Mr. Jonas Green approved of as a Retailer of Spirituous
Liquors at the House improved this Year by Mr. Stackpole —
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 11 1786
Present Mess9 Cunningham Mackay, Scollay, Grant, Tyler,
Browne, Andrews,
The Selectmen direct the Clerk to deliver up the late Collector
Parker decease'J his Bonds for the Year 1782. The Recpts of the
several Treasurers for the Sums committed to him to Collect
within the said Year, having been produced to the Selectmen —
The Selectmen having examined the Bills of charge for the re-
pairs of the Common Shore in Hanover Street by Mr. John
Codmm, find the amount thereof to be £16. .12.. — which Sum has
been proportioned among the several Proprietors in the Common
Shore as p a List given in to the Selectmen, all of which is on file —
and William White, Paver was authorized to collect the Same —
Cap'. Hunt of Kngine N°. 2 proposes John Richardson Junr. as
an Engine Man for his Compy. in the room of one Isacre —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price a Commee. to advise & take order rel-
ative to one Haden & Child sent to this Town by Warr*. from the
Town of Waltham —
The Selectmen have Agreed that the By Laws shall be printed
in a large Octavo, the number of Books by the Vote of the Town
to be 1800 — The several Printers are to be notified to give in
thier. proposals in writing by next Wednesday 3 O'Clock P.M. for
printing the same by the Sheet with a good type & good Paper, to
be stiched with blue Paper —
An attested Copy of the above was given Mr. Nazro to be shown
the several Printers —
[236.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 18.
1786 —
290 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Present Mess™. Cunningham, Scollay, Mackay, Brown,
Andrews, Grant —
Mess". Swan & Makepeace brought to the Selectmen from the
Widow of the late Collector Parker, his Tax Books N°. 3. 4. 5. &
11 for 1785, — to be kept untill the Town shall determine about,
the future Collection of said Taxes —
A number of Printers sent in thier Proposals for printing By
Laws, when it appeared that Mr. Edwd. Freeman Printer, offered
to print the same at One penny p Sheet, agreable to a sample of
Paper & Type sent in & which was the lowest terms of any of the
proposals —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 20. 1 786 —
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Grant, Andrews, Tyler, Browne,
Brown —
Gave M™. Mary Simpson a Certificate that She as Widow to
Francis Simpson deceased late of Col°. Voses Regiment in the
Continental service & a Soldier in Cap'. Hunts Compy. is the
proper Person to receive any Money due to him for wages or other
services while in the Continental Army —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 25. 1786 —
Present Mess" : Scollay, Browne, Andrews, Tyler —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jany. 30. 1786 —
Present Mess" : Mackay, Scollay, Andrews, Grant, Tyler,
Browne,
Passed upon Accounts
The Assessors again apply ed to for a List of Names for the
Jury Box —
[237.] Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at
7/ p Bushel, and that twelve Pence p Bushel be allowed to the
Bakers for their Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as
follows Viz1.
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 153
a 4d. ditto f Wheat £ Rye Meal d°. 3 - -
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian Meal d°. 4 - -
Bisket of 3 Coppers price d°. 11-9
Cap'. Elias Robinson of Engine N 3. applies for the Premium
allowed by the Town for bringing thier Engine to work first in the
Fire which lately broke out at the Mills North End — drawn
for —
Cap', Mackay & Cap*. Tyler, appointed a Committee to settle
with Mr. Rhodes for the Rent now due for the Wharfe at the
North Battery, & to make him such allowance as they may think
proper considering the damage done to said Wharf by the stress of
Weather & the inroads of the tide, and to let said Wharff to Mr.
Rhodes on such terms as they may Judge reasonable —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen February 1. 1786
Present Mess" : Scollay, Mackay, Tyler, Cunningham, Andrews,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 178(5. 291
Joseph Eayrs approved of as a Retailer of Spirits at his Shop
in Essex Street —
Gave a Certificate that Sarah Read Widow of Joshua Read de-
ceased a late Soldier in Col°. Greakms Regiment, is the proper
Person in the opinion of the Selectmen to receive what is still due
to him as wages while in the Continental service —
Passed upon Accounts to be included in the present Draught —
[238.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 6
1786. A.M.
Present Mess". Scollay, Price,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 6. 1786. P.M.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Grant, Mackay,
Delivered young Mr. Parker, the Tax Books brought to the
Selectmen by the Bondsmen of the late Collector Parker —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 8. 1786 P.
M. —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Tyler, Cunningham, Andrews, Browne,
Brown, Price,
Jurors drawn —
Joseph Prince improving Mr. Knights Shop, appointed by the
Selectmen to Inspect as to breaches of the Acts of Trade agreable
to a late Law of this Commonwealth — & made acquainted of his
appointment as p Copy on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 11, 1786
Present Mess™. Scollay, Tyler, Andrews, Price, Browne,
Mackay, Grant —
Information having been given the Selectmen, that it was sus-
pected that Mr Edward Savage, had been Inoculated in this Town
for the Small Pox — Several persons were desired to attend at
the Board & were examined, as by Minutes on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 13, 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Andrews, Brown, Grant, Tyler —
Mr. Carter jittended & proposing to give information of a
Doctor (whose Name he might mention provided he received assur-
ance that no damage should accrue to him tho : he did not Inocu-
late Mr. Savage, this was given him) when the Selectmen rec'd.
information that he was carried to the Hospital at New Boston
sometime the latter end of last Week, — and that the Small Pox
had broke out on said Person —
Mr. Nazro was then directed to give the usual directions in case
of any Person bieng sent to the Hospital, for M™. Richardson to
govern herself by — The Clerk directed to publish an Advertize-
ment —
[239.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 15,
1786 —
Present Mess". Cunningham, Tyler, Scollay, Grant, Price,
Andrews, Browne —
292 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Cap1. Joel Gushing of Eogine N°. 7 proposes Henry Davidson &
Oliver Wiswell Jr. as Engine Men in the room of Ebenezer Torey
& Thomas Ruggles — Approved of —
Cap1. John Champney of Engine N°. 11. proposes Peter
Mclntosh, James Tate & John Dent for Engine Men iu the room
of Ebenr. Gushing John Crosby & Moses Eayres —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feby. 22d. 1786 —
Present Mess8. Scollay, Mackay, Andrews, Cunningham,
Browne —
Cap1. Samuel Harris approved as an Inspector of Barrel'd
pickled Beef, Pork & Fish — And the Oath of Office was admin-
istred to him by Mr. Justice Browne —
Passed upon John Marstons Accounts of the charge of opening
a Drain in State Street as p Copy to be placed on the files
Passed upon Dr. Appletons State Account for the Almshouse
from May 17H3 to 1784 amounting to £543. 7- 9- as p Copy to be
on file when sent in by the Doctor —
Next Monday Afternoon assigned for appointing the Officers of
the Police —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb7. 27. 1786 —
Present Tyler, Cunningham, Scollay, Price, Browne,
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 7 / p bush :
& that twelve Pence p bush: be allowed to the Bakers for their
charges pains and livelihood which is computed as follows —
Viz'—
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1. 5. 3
a 4d. ditto ^ Wheat ^ Rye Meal must weigh 3.
a 4d. ditto, not above J Indiean Meal d°. 4.
Biskets of three Copper price — . 11. 9
Passed upon Accounts —
[24O.] The Selectmen have agreed to nllow Mr. Tukesbury
twenty Dollars for building a Linter [Lean-to] & finding Mate-
rials, twenty-eight feet by ten — to be finished to the approbation
of the Selectmen —
Mr. Scollay has received of John Sweetser Esq. Interest on his
Bond for £66. 13. 4 — for one Years Interest £4 — bieng Brook-
ers Donation — and has been divided as follows — Viz —
Mr. Scollay given to Widow Delaplace — £ — 12
Mr. Brown 1.. 4
Mr. Tyler ..18
Cap'. Mackay 1.. 6
£4 —
see April 19. 1786-
The several School Masters are requested to read the By Law
relative to Snow Balls to their Scholars and to enjoin a strict
observance of the same as they would avoid the penalty
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 293
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 1. 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Tyler, Andrews, Cunningham, Price,
Grant, Browne —
Passed upon other Accounts besides those on draught Day —
Mr. Scollay, Mr. Andrews, & Mr. Cunningham, a Conimce. to
view the Town Buildings near the Labratory, to make proposals
for necessary Repairs to the Occupiers & agree for a reasonable
Rent in future —
Mess : Moses & Joseph Vose, excused from paving anything
for Rent of Deer Island the Year 1775 provided they have re-
ceived no compensation of Government for the loss they sustained
in bieng removed by Order of General Thomas —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 6, 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Mackay, Cunningham, Browne, Tyler,
Price,
Mr. John Wear applies to be appointed a Ticket Porter
Mr. Michael Mollineux — d°. proposes Joseph Head as Bondsmen
Daniel Collins — Qualified
Timothy Robinson —
William Vinson —
Benjamin Pool —
Peter Spring —
[241.] Memo. Mr .Cade informs with respect to the Sextons
charge That for digging a Common Grave they charge 6/ opening
a Toomb G/ for a Funeral, a large pall 6/ a small Pall 3/ -
The Sextons charge for carrying a Corps 4/ each, — For
warning 100 Persons to attend Funeral, collect & returning
Chairs lo/ Tolling. 3 Bells— 2/ —
The names of the Persons who are willing to Undertake the
charge of Funerals — Viz*. —
John Cades Samuel Curtis
Joseph Edmunds Sam : Duncalf
Robert Newman Matthew James
Elijah Adams Jesse lloughton
John Jones Ede Venuvere
William Mc.Fadden Ebenr. Herring
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 7, 1786 —
Present Mess : Scollay, Price, Tyler, Andrews, Grant,
Browne —
Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for a Town Meeting
the 13th. Instant 10. OClock Forenoon for the choice of Town
Officers —
Mess : Russel & Warden has the printing of the Notifications —
Mr. Scollay & Cap'. Tyler to wait upon the Revd. Mr. Stillman
& ask him to open the Town Meeting with Prayer —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 8. 1786 —
Present Messr8. Scollay, Cunningham, Browne, Price, Andrews,
Grant.
Passed upon Dr. Appletons State Account for Supplies of the
294 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Hospital at West Boston, during the Sickness of Sarah Frost a
Stranger, amounting to £ 31.. 15. 10d. as p Copy on file — Mr. A
will send one —
Boston Ss At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 15, 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Cunningham, Walley, Dorr, Andrews,
Tyler, Grant, Price.
Mr. Scollay, Walley, & Dorr a Committee to view the Land
Col°. May & others have petitioned the Town for Satturday 10
O'Clock & Report thereon to the Board.
Cap1. Joel dishing of Engine N°. 7. Applys for the Premium
allowed for bringing his Engine first to play on the Fire at Mr.
Fennos House — allowed by the Selectmen drawn for in April
draught.
[242.] Mr. Dorr, Cap*. Tyler & Mr. Grant a Committee to
enquire with respect to a Suitable place for a Pound for Horses &
Hogs at the North part of the Town, & to Report & the two
former Gentlemen are appointed to view the Pavement leading to
Charlestown Ferry —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 21, 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Cunningham, Andrews, Walley,
Mr. Joseph Lovering applies for liberty to open a Drain into the
Common Shore from his Workhouse he making good the Ground
to the satisfaction of the Selectmen — Liberty accordingly granted,
the directions of the law bieng complied with —
Mr. John Fairservice prays liberty to open a Drain into the
Common Shore for cleaning near his House in Orange Street —
Liberty granted on condition the Ground & Pavement is made
good — & the Law relative to Drains complied with —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 22d. 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr,
Mr. Whitwell & Mason applies that M™. Bonyng may have the
Towns House which has been improved by the Widow Stevens
which was approved of by the Selectmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 24, 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Tyler, Grant, Walley, Price —
The Committee to view Cops Hill & enquire out the Spot of
Ground the Granary formerly stood upon — Report that by the
information of the most autient Inhabitants, the said spot was
pointed out to them — therefore yoted — that the Committee be
desired to proceed in providing the Pounds ordered by the Town
&c. on said Land —
Voted that the Committee appointed to view the defect in the
pavement or street Leading to Charlestown Ferry or Charles
River Bridge Proceed to see the same put in Order and call on the
several abutters to do their part towards effecting the same —
Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for a Town Meeting
on the 1st. Monday in April next, for the choice of Governor
&c —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 295
Mr. Dorr & Mr. Tyler a Comme. to wait on Mr. Stillraan to
desire him to open the Meeting with prayer —
[243.] Mr. Russel the Printer of the Centinel to have print8
of Notification —
Orders — - Voted to be given the four Inspectors of the Police as
p Copy on file —
Mr. Billings has leave to improve the Hall one Evening in a
Month at times that do not interfere with the Business of the
Town untill further Orders —
The Selectmen have agreed unanimously to invite Mr. Jonathan
L. Austin, to pronounce the Oration the 4 of July next in com-
memoration of the Independence of these States —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 27, 1786 —
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Walley, Tyler, Cunningham,
Grant, Andrews.
ORDERED, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat a 6/6 p
bushel and that 12 pence p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows —
Viz'. -
Ibs. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread, must weigh 1. 6. 11
a 4d. ditto — § Wheat £ Rye Meal, must weigh 3. -.
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian, must weigh 4. -.
Biskets of three Coppers price -. 12. 6
Passed upon Accounts —
Obediah Thayer, applys to the Selectmen, that he may be ap-
pointed by them a Measurer of Wood coming into Town by
Land —
Mr. Edmund Freeman to have a draught in this Months draught
for twenty pounds, in part for printing By Laws —
Mr. Freeman has engaged that the By Laws shall be finished
printing, in one month from this date —
Mr. Walley & Mr. Andrews a Committee to expedite the print-
ing of the By Laws —
The Selectmen to whom was left by the Town the determina-
tion of the Watch to be laid aside, have agreed that it should be
the Dock Watch [244.] And Mr. Nazro is directed to receive
the Key of Mr. Wendell the late Constable & to receive the Polls,
hour Glass & Shovel & a Lanthorn and lodge the same in the upper
Chamber at Faneuil Hall.
The Selectmen have agreable to a Vote of the Town determined
the wages of the several Watchmen to be retained by the Town —
— Viz'. The Constables of the watch to have fifty-four Shillings
& the Watchmen forty-two Shillings — p Month —
The Selectmen have agreed, that the Occupiers of the Building
called the Labratory, putting the same into Repair at their own
Expence — are to pay as Rent for the same thirty Pounds p
Annum — sent Mr. Treasurer —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 29. 1786 —
Present Mess8. Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Walley, Price, Grant,
Tyler,
296 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Selectmen directed the delivery of Mr. Cud worths Bonds for
1777. & 2 for 1778 — & Mr. Thomas Bond a Collector for 1783 —
Cap'. John Holland of Engine N°. 5. applies for the premium
allowed for bringing bis Engine to play first on the Fire which
lately broke out in a House at Royal Exchange Lane —
Approved of & a draught given —
David Marston applies for being appointed an Inspecter of
Barrel'd pickled Fish Fork Beef &c.
Samuel Healey applies to the Selectmen for being appointed an
Next Wednesday assigned for taking up the Business of the
Hay Market — Mr. Nazro to desire Mr. Ballard who hires the Hay
Market to attend at that time — as also Mr. Buttei field, Blake &
Mr. Fessenden, who have complained, that Mr. Ballard is not a
suitable Person for weighing Hay &c.
Mr. Freeman engages to finish the printing the By Laws in a
fortnight or three Weeks at farthest —
Mr. Tyler & Mr. Dorr a Commee. to order Repairs to that part
of Cross Street leading into Mill Pond —
[245.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 31.
1786 —
Present Messrs. Price, Tyler, Walley, Scollay, Andrews, Grant,
Next Wednesday Assigned for affixing the prices of the
Funeral Porters — as the By Laws of the Town direct —
Mr. John Newman a blind Man approved of as a Retailer of
Spirituous Liquors at his Shop in Wings Lane —
Cap'. George Ridgway applys for the Premium allowed by the
Town for bringing his Engine to work first on the Fire which
lately broke out at Mr. Minots Barn — drawn for —
Voted, that he have a draught for the same next Draught
Day-
Mr. Dorr & Cap'. Tyler, appointed a Committee to forbid Mr.
Hildrake from building on an old foundation in Lyn Street, as
said Street will be too much narrowed thereby, & the Land being
vacant, the Selectmen have a power by law to lay it into the
Street —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 5. 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Tyler, Cunningham,
Walley, Grant,
A number of the Inhabitants attended, and complained of an
old House in Dossets Lane, as a great Nusance, there being many
Negros in said House who are making disturbances & by improper
fires endanger the Estates near to them —
The Inspectors of the Police propose the following Persons as
Scaviugers — Viz4 —
Mess"
John Lambert Junr.
John Ballard Junr. -------
Cap'. John Ballard
for Ward N°.
for - - -
for - - -
for
1
•2
3
4
5
r,
Edward Weld
for - - -
fnr
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 297
[246.] John Allen for - - - 7
Cap1. John Todd for - - - 8
Christ0. Clark for - - - 9
10
William Billings --- for - - - 1 1
John McFadden -------- for - - - 12
Mr. Edward Welds applys to the Selectmen that he may be ap-
pointed a Sealer of Wood for the North part of the Town — also
Mr. Buck —
Approved, see April 26 —
The Inspectors Report the number of Negros &c. in the House
complained of in Dossets Lane — may be found in book —
Nathaniel Baker approved of as a Retailer of Rum & other
Spirits at his Shop in Charles Street —
Mr. Ezekiel Russel approved of as a Retailer of Spirituous
Liquors at his Shop in Orange Street S°. End — see Page —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 12th. 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Grant, Andrews, Walley, Price,
Cunningham, Browne,
Cap1. Uran of Engine N°. 4 applies for the Premium for work-
ing first with his Engine on the Fire at a House in Royal Exchange
Lane — Mr. Holland had a draught before in March last —
Cap1. Hunnewell of Engine N°. 9 applies for a Premium at the
Fire at Board Alley — which was granted — but draught sus-
pended
Cap'. Hunt of Engine N°. 2, has liberty to procure two new
Hoses for his Engine —
Mr. Bucknam, & Mr. Simon Bradshaw applies to be measurer of
Wood — not allowed —
Next Monday Afternoon 4. O'Clock assigned for appointing
Persons as Auchtioneers —
[247.] Mr. Cunningham & Mr. Walley & Mr. Browne a
Committee to acquaint the Proprietors of Sea Street with their
Agreement as to that Street, & to do what is proper to be done
thereon —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 7. 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Grant, W alley, Cunningham —
The Selectmen appointed Mr. Cunningham to agree with Mr.
Robins, for the Stonts to repair the Head Wall on Sea Street—
Mr. Cunningham Reported, that he had agreed with Cap'.
Robins for 3/ a Perch — said Committee viewed Mr. Smiths Land,
and gave liberty to strike a streight line from Mr. Cushings Fence
to the Corner of the Lane leading to the Rope Walks as staked out
by the Selectmen —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 13th. 1786 —
Present Mess: Scollay, Price, Andrews, Tyler, Grant —
Jurors drawn, and entered in Jury Books —
Cap'. John N«well appointed an Inspector of Oyl & took the
Oath enjoined by Law which was administred to him by Ezekiel
Price Esq
298 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aprfl 17, 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollaj7, Dorr, Price, Tyler, Andrews, Grant,
Cunningham, Walley, Browne,
The following Persons have been approved of as Auchtioneers
for the present Year, having produced Receipts from the Treasurer
— Viz4. —
Bondsmen approved —
William Greenleaff Esq. Thorn.8 Dawes Junr. Esq.
Nath1. Appleton Physician
Russell & Clap John Green Printer
James White Stationer
John Badger John Leach Schoolmaster
Thomas Leach Mariner
John Jutau Sam & Will Brick. Merch"1.
Nicholas Rosselet Norton Brailsford Gentl".
Joseph Clark
Hinckley & Kneeland John Stoddar Gentleman
Benj. Gorham Inholder
Elias Parkman Thomas Melville Merch'.
Norton Brailsford Gentln.
Joshua Eaton Gideon Baty Merch'.
James Eaton of Salem Merch'.
Lewis Hoyt Daniel Jones Gentleman
Martin Bicker Merch .
Mem0. Bonds to be dated the 17 of April
[248.] Col°. Procter is approved of & is to be appointed so
soon as he produces a Certificate — his Bondsmen Elias Thomas
Sailmaker — Edward Proctor Junr. Tinman —
The Selectmen have agreed not to enlarge the number of Auch-
tioneers, beyond the present number ten —
Cap'. Alexander Mackay approved of as a Retailer of Rum &
other Spirits also Cap1. Matthew Parke — at thier respective
Stores, on the Town Dock —
Joseph Spear Junr. appointed an Inspector of Oyle in the Town
of Boston and took the Oath enjoined by a law passed Novr. 1785
— which was administred to him by John Brown — Esqr.
Cap'. Job Wheelwright appointed an Inspector of Oyl for the
Town of Boston & took the Oath enjoined by Law, which was
Administred to him by John Brown Esq.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 19. 1786 —
Present, Scollay, Price, Andrews, Browne —
Certificates given respecting the Oil brought into this Port by
Schooners Hannah & Ranger, as by Copies of all proceedings
upon file.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting the Selectmen April 19. 1786.
Present Mess8. Scollay, Price, Andrews, Tyler, Grant, Brown,
Whalley
Cap'. Robinson of Engine N°. 3 applies to the Selectmen for a
premium for bringing his Engine to work first on the Fire which
lately broke out at a Chairmans Shop in Prince Street — which
was granted — drawn for
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 299
Moved & Voted, that the Firewards of the Town be desired to
procure eleven Ladders for the Engines under their care, of such
measure & and construction as they shall Judge best — & that
they be mark'd with the name of the Engine, they shall be
procured for.
Upon application of Mr. William Moor for erecting [249.]
Posts before his House in Hawkins Lane — Mr. Scollay and An-
drews a Committee to view the Street & give such liberty as they
shall Judge proper —
Mr. Whalley appointed to view a Post erected near Mr. Grean-
leaffs Land — & Report whether it does not incommode Passen-
gers —
Mr. Benjamin Henderson appointed by the Assessors to Collect
the Outstanding Taxes of the late Daniel Parker, & by the Town
to Collect the outstanding Taxes of Alexander Thomas, upon
whom Executions have been* levied — proposes Cap'. Job Prince
Merch'. & Cap'. John Ballard as his Bondsmen —
Mr. Browne, received as entered the I8t. of Feby. List four Dol-
lars, bieng a part of Mrs- Brookers Donation — which he Reports
has been distributed as follows — Viz1. —
To M". Lucy Oulton 1 Dollar
The Widow Worth 1 d°.
The Widow French 1 d°.
The Widow Perkins 3/4
Mr. Warden 2/3
The Selectmen agreed to let to hire the Hay Engine Wednesday
next, and notice given the Inhabitants thereof by an Advertize-
ment sent for insertion in Mr. Griffiths Paper, to Morrow —
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant a Commee. to attend at the taking
down the end of Mr. Beals House that the Land given by Mr.
Barrel to the Town may be laid into the Street —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 24. 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Walley, Andrews, Grant,
Browne, Tyler,
Cap'. Levering of Engine 8 applies for the Premium at the Fire
at Mr. Bricks Distill house S°. End he bieng the first that play'd
upon the Fire with his Engine, which allowed — & drawn for
[25O.] Passed upon Accounts —
ORDERED, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/6 p
Bushel, and that 12d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for thier
Charges pains & livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz1. —
a 4d. Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1 :6 :11
a 4d. ditto | white £ Rye Meal must weigh 3 :- : -
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian Meal must weigh 4 :- : -
Biskets of 3 Coppers price d°. -: 12: 6
Complaint entred by Mr. Whalley for himself & others that
Christopher Marshall hns not repair'd his drain lately open'd as it
should be
300 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Cunningham, Committee to view said
Drain & G ive the necessary directions —
Mr. Collectors Henderson, proposed Bondsmen see April 19.
approved of by the Selectmen —
Mr. Whalley, Mr. Price, & Mr. Brown a Committee to desire &
Report some plan for the printing business of the Town to be done
in a more frugal way —
Cap'. Joab Hunt of Engine N°. 2 applies for the Premium for
bringing their Engine to work first at the Fire which lately broke
out at a House the Head of Cross Street — (allowed) drawn
for —
Next Wednesday upon a Motion of Mr. Brown, assigned for
the consideration of turning the new Building on the Dock into
a Market —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the ^Selectmen April 26. 1786 -
Present Mess : John Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Whalley, Browne,
Cunningham —
Upon opening the proposals for the hire of the Hay Engine at
4, O, Clock, it appeared that Cap1. Samuel Ballard was the highest
bidder — and the Selectmen apprehending him to be a Person
suitably qualified, they have agreed [251.] to Rent said Engine
to him at the Sum ho offers. Viz*. —
One hundred & fifty pounds one Shillings p Annum provided he
gives Bonds or sufficient security for payment of said Rent —
Cap*. Ri'lgway of Engine N°. 6. proposes Thomas Green,
Samuel Weeks & Hugh Cargill as suitable Persons for his Engine
Company — and they were approved of by the Selectmen —
Mr. Browne, Mr. Whalley & Mr. Dorr a Committee to treat with
the Fishermen & other Market People for the hire of the Building
at the end of the Market, and Report their doings to the Board.
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Whalley, & Col°. Daws, a Comrn6. to view
the Lan I near the Rope Walks, as delineated in a Plan presented
the Selectmen, by said Col°. Daws & Report to the Board
thereon —
Obediah Thayer appointed a Measurer of Wood coming in to
this Town by Land & Water — sent
Mr. Green applies for the hire of a Store now occupied by Mr.
Prentice, when he shall leave it —
Cap'. Edward Welds appointed a Measurer of Wood coming
into Town by Land & Water — agreeable to his applications'.
April Ins'.
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen April 28. 1786 —
Present Mess". Dorr, Tyler, Whalley, Browne, Scollay, And-
rews,
A Committee of Ihe whole Board for viewing the lower part of
Prince Street leading to the Bridge over Charles River, having at-
tended that service Report — That the Pavement of the lower part
of said Street be repaired in such manner as to make a regular des-
cent from the upper part of the Pavement as it now lays, nearly
opposite to Mr. John Cloughs Shop to the entrance on said Bridge
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 178r>. 301
[252.] and that Mr. Dorr, Mr. Tyler, & Mr. Grant be a Commit-
tee to carry the same into effect, upon such terms as the Board
may approve, and that as the expence attending; the laying out &
making a proper Street from Charles River Bridge to Winnesemit
Ferry will be attended with a very great expence that the sense of
the Town upon that matter be taken at the next Town Meeting —
Mr. Dorr & Mr . Tyler a Committee to order the necessary re-
pairs to North Grammar School — also to the North Writing
School, Mr. Tileston
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 3d. 1786.
Present Mess" Scollay, Dorr, Cunningham, Andrews,, Whalley,
Grant, Tyler.
The Committee to Agree with the Pavers for paving work to
be done at the bottom of Prince Street — Reported that they had
agreed with Welds & others for said work to be done for 13d.
p yard —
Mr. Cunningham appointed to give directions to Mr. Hayden,
Hayward as to the support of the Bulls —
Mr. Cunningham appointed to direct necessary Repairs at the
Hay Market —
Town Clerk to issue a Warrant for Town Meeting for the choice
of Representatives &c. Tuesday next 10. o'clock A.M. —
Mr. Hall to have the printing of the Notifications —
Mr. Cunningham & Mr. Whalley a Committiee to desire the
Revd. Mr. White to open the Town Meeting with prayer —
Boston ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 10, 1786 —
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, W alley, Tyler, Andrews, Grant,
Browne. —
William Taunt who has been licensed for several Years to keep
Tavern at the Admiral Vernon, prays a recommendation for
keeping one at the large House lately occupied by Potter &
Gregory near the Admiral Vernon.
after all had Voted, that the matter subside.
[253.] Mr. Joshua Pico appointed an Inspector of Oyl, and
look the Oath enjoined by Law which was administered to him by
John Browne Esq —
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant a Comme appointed the 19th of April
last to take down the Brick end of Mr. Beals House, to be laid
into a Street — are desired to proceed in said Business agreable
to a Vote ofi the Town lately passed —
Mr. Caleb Haydeu appointed an Inspector of Oyl, in the Town
of Boston, and took the Oath enjoined by Law, which was admin-
istred to him by John Browne Esq.
The Committee on Mr. Welchs request having Reported that
his request should not be granted — the Report was accepted by
the Board the Request was, that he might have liberty to erect
Buildings over the Common Shore in Street leadg. to the Mills —
Mr. Scollay, Cunningham & Walley appointed a Committee to
view the neck & Report what is necessary to be done thereon as
to Repairs —
302 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. Browne a Committee to apply to Mr. Sullivan for advice
with respect to some incroachments on the Street leading to
Charles River Bridge —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 11. 1786.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Andrews, Browne, Tyler, Grant.
Certificate given relative to Oil brought into this Port by the
Brigantine Peacock & the Schooner Sculpion, as by Copies of
Proceedings on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 13. 1786 —
Present Mess™ Scollay, Price, Dorr, Andrews, Browne, Tyler,
Walley,
The Board consents to pay eight Dollars in behalf of the Town
unto Mr. Thomas Greene, on condition he puts the Pump opposite
his Shop in good Repair, to the satisfaction of the Selectmen —
[254.] Mr. Dorr, Mr. Tyler, & Grant, a Committee from the
Board to confer & treat with the Abutters on Lyn Street, & Re-
port as soon as may be & that Committee cause the Street to be
laid out agreeable to a Vote of the Town passed the 22d. March
1786 —
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting May 17. 1786 — 4. O Clock. Afternoon —
No Notification to be printed —
Town Clerk order'd to publish an Advertizement relative to
work to be done at the Neck &c. —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 17, 1786 —
Present Mess Scollay, Browne, Tyler, Walley, Andrews, —
Cap1. Levering of Engine N°. 8— applys for the Premium allowed
by the Town for bringing his Engine to work first on tiie Fires
which lately broke out at Mr. Wheelers House S°. End — which
was granted by the Selectmen — drawn in June draft
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 18. 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Browne, Tyler, Walley, Andrews,
Elisha Davis appointed an Inspector of Barrel'd pickled Fish,
Pork & Beef in this Town, and took the Oath of Office which was
administred to him by John Browne Esq —
The Town Clerk directed to give Mr. Henderson a Certificate
that he has given Bond to the satisfaction of the Selectmen for
collecting I he Outstanding debts of Mr. Daniel Parker for 1784 &
1785 also all Mr. Thomass. Outstanding Taxes —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 18. 1786. P.M.
Pivscnt Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Tyler, Wallry, Browne, Grant,
Price, Andrews,
Mr. Browne & Mr. Dorr, a Committee to wait on Coi°. Jackson
& treat with him relative to the four Lots of Land on Cops Hill
agreeable to a Vote of the Town —
The Commee. Reported, that they had [255.] waited on Col°.
Jackson, who informed them that a Son of Mr. Allen the Original
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 303
Mortgager, applied to him this Morning & tender'd him the Money
for the Original sum with the amount of tlie Interest to this Day, &
that after some hesitation he with reluctance received the Money
thinking be was obliged so to 'do ; for which he gave a Receit on
the Mortgage, but made no Assignment of the same —
Mr. Ebenezer Graves approved of to keep a Tavern in Royal
Exchange Lane lately improved by Oliver Vose —
William Taunt approved of to keep a Tavern in a House lately
improved by Grigory & Potter, in King Street opposite the Ad-
miral Vernon —
Mr. Brown, Mr. Walley & Mr. Cunningham a Commee. to see
Mr. Hews & require his removing the Nusances, which injure the
sick riding out of Town from their effluvias —
Mr. Dorr Mr. Tyler & Grant a Commee. to apply to Judge Sul-
livan for drawing up a proper Instrument for securing the Lands
that may given in by the Abuttors on Ferry Street — also to carry
into execution the Vote of the Town for building a Sea Wall &c.
passed on the Yesterday —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 19. 178G —
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Browne, Tyler, Walley,
Grant, Andrews
Mr. Browne appointed a Committee the 10'. Ins1, to take Opinion
of Judge Sullivan relative to encroachments on the Streets by
several Cellar Doors & Steps bieng built too far out, excused — by
Mess: Dorr, Tyler & Grant appointed a Committee for that pur-
pose in his room —
Voted, that each Inspector of the Police have an Order on' Mr.
Freeman the Printer for 400 of the new Code of By Laws to be
[256.] by them distributed to such of the Inhabitants as may
appear to them proper to be served with them, they taking the
Names of every Person served with one of them in their respec-
tive Wards — the remaining two hundred Books to be lodged in
the Selectineus Chamber, to serve such Persons with as may be
over looked or omitted in the above Distribution —
The Town Clerk is directed to give the Inspectors an Order for
said By Laws —
Cap'. Job Wheelwright a sworn Inspector Certified on Oath
that 23 Tons white Spermacite Oil & 26 bbs. & 20£ Gall'. Yel-
low Spermacite Oil were brought into this Port in the Brig'. Suc-
cess Hillyard Mayew of Dartmouth Master, for which the proper
Certificates were given to Sam : Brick & John Lilley Owners to
enable them to receive the Bounty.
Mr. Henry Newman appeared & left an Instrument signed by
him expressive of an Obligation to build 160 feet of the proposed
Stone Wall for the purpose of widening Ferry Street & fully to
compleat the Street to the extent of 16 a feet at his own proper
cost & expence — provided he can be secured in his purchase of
the four lots originally the late Mr. Aliens of Cape Ann —
And that Mr. Scollay & Mr. Price be a committee to wait upon
Edward Payne Esq. & Deacon Smith to procure a releasement of
304 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
any Claim they may have against said Lots of Land on Cops Hill,
so called —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 20. 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Tyler, Browne, Andrews, Grant —
Cap*. Job Wheelwright a sworn Inspection Certified under oath
that 4 Tons & 28 Gall8, of white Spermacite Oil were brought into
this Port in the Brig'. Constant John Withrell of Well Fleet
Master, for which proper Certificates were given to Israel Serg-
ant Sam : Perkins & Hubbard & Green Sole Owners to enable
them to receive the Bounty —
[257.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 24.
1786 —
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Tyler, Browne, Andrews,
Mr. Scollay, having received of Mr. Thomas Cartwright being
for Interest on Moneys lent him, which is part of M". Brookers
Donation ; the Sum of three pounds & 2/ —
Mr. Scollay retained - £1 — 4 —
Mr. Andrews had 1 — 4 —
Mr. Dorr had 1 — 4 — see July 12*.
£3.. 12
to be distributed to suitable Objects —
Mr. Bowen & Mr. Morse beiug present, it is agreed by them,
that Morse is to be accountable to the Selectmen for the House &
Shop which has been improved by Mr. Bowen belong*, to the
Town, since April 15 — the time the Shop was resigned? to Morse
by consent of the Selectmen — the said Morse to pay from the 15
of April last at the rate of £50 — P Annum —
An order was given Cap'. Enoch James to receive a Pipe now
ia possession of Cap*. Samuel Sloan, which belongs to the Han-
cock Engine —
The Cornm6. appointed the 26 April last relative to the New
Building at the end of the Market — Report. That the Fishermen
are ready to take said Building for a Fish — on such terms & such
restrictions as shall be Agreed upon — whereupon It was deter-
mined by the Selectmen that the Eastern part of the Building
shall be improved as a Fish Market —
The said Committee appointed to Agree with the Fishermen for
said Building & to Order such Repairs or alterations as they may
Judge necessary —
The Selectmen agree to meet at 10 O'Clock to Morrow Morn-
ing for the express purpose of receiving their Bonds, & granting
Licenses to the Auchtioneers — & those who do not attend may
not expect their Licenses the present Year —
[258.] Mr. Walley appointed to examine the Almhouse
Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 25, 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Browne, Tyler,
Auchtioneers attended relative to Auchtioneers Bonds &c.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 305
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 26, 1786 —
Present Mess". Dorr, Brown, Andrews, Grant, Scollay.
The Officers of the Police attended, in order for a conference
with the Board —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 29. 1786 —
Present Mess™. Dorr, Scollay, Andrews, W alley, Tyler, Cun-
ningham, Browne, Grant,
Passed upon Accounts —
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 5/6 p
Bushel and that twelve Pence p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as fol-
lows. Viz'. —
Ibs. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of white Bread must weigh 1 10 8
a 4d. Ditto f Wheat £ Rye Meal must weigh 3
a 4d. Ditto not above half Indian Meal must weigh 4
Biskets of three Coppers, must weigh — - 14 4
Mr. Scollay, & Mr. Andrews a Committee, to write the several
Towns who are indebted to this Town for the support of their Poor
& to request payment thereof —
Mr. James sent in his proposals for building half the Sea
Wall — in the Book —
The Comm : Mr. Dorr & others, to apply to Judge Sullivan for
his opinion relative to Cellar Doors — Report on file —
Mr. Dorr & Mr. Grant a Comme. to examine Mr. Coopers Ac-
count —
The Selectmen have agreed to meet next Fryday ? 4. oClock.
P. M.
BOSTON April 5. 1786
[259.] The Selectmen agreably to a By law of this Town,
empowering them to license & appoint a proper number of
Funeral Porters, and to Assign their wages or allowance, do here-
by License and appoint the following Persons to attend at Fun-
erals in this Town and carry the Bodies of the Dead to the
Grave —
Viz1. Mess8. John Cade, Joseph Edmunds, Robert Newman,
Elijah Adams, John Jones, William McFadden, Samuel Dun-
calf, Matthew Jones, Jesse Houghton Ede Venuvere Ebenezer
Herring — And that the prices for opening Tombs, & digging of
Graves be as follows — Viz'. —
For Digging a Grave or opening a Tomb £ — 5.—
For a large Pall for an Adult 4/6 a Small d°. for a Child 2/3d
For carrying a Corpse 3/ for each Porter
For each tolling the Bell 8d.
For the Undertakers in waiting upon the Pall Holders ) 8-
warning attendance borrowing Chairs &c }
For extraordinary Cases such as putting Bodies ) /,_
into a Tarr'd Sheets &c. j
The above computed as follows — Viz' . —
Graves or Tomb
say large Pall supposing an Adult
306 CITY DOCUMENT No. 15o.
for carrying a Corpse 6 Porters at 3/ "-18-
Tolling two Bells twice each t<_2 _
Warning attendance &c n g
£1"18..2
In case of a necessity to put the Body into a Tar'd Sheet, the
additional charge of 6/ will take place —
The Selectmen expect of the Funeral Porters a strict conformity
to all the By-Laws, & other Laws respecting Funerals ringing of
Bells &c and a sober decent behavior as the condition of their beincr
continued in Office —
The Selectmen having agreable to the power vested with them,
appointed John Cade to the especial care of the North Burial
Ground William McFadden for the South Bnrial Ground — Jesse
Houghton for the [26O.]old Burying Ground near the Chapel,
Matthew James for the Common Burial Grounds — they expect
that the said persons see the Corpse conveyed to the Grave and
covered up — they direct that the Gates of the Burial Places be
kept constantly locked excepting at such times as they are opened
to receive the Corpse & that the Passage to the Burial Places and
to the Graves be kept clear of Snow and other obstructions ; and
that in digging the Graves they so perform it as that the top of
the Coffins be three feet under Ground at the least — they are to
take care that no Bones or part of Skelletons are suffered to
remain on the surface or Tombs & Graves left open to injure the
health or the feelings of the Inhabitants, or to offend the Eye of a
Stranger who may incline to take a view of our Burial Places —
sent —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 31. 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Browne,
Information given the Selectmen that the Briggantiue? from
the West Indies had a Lad on bonrd with the Small Pox —
The Captain was directed to laud such Articles as were liable
to receive Infection on Raiusford Island & Cap'. Laha Keeper
of the Hospital was ordered to receive into the Hospital the
Person with the Small Pox & to air & cleanse what may be
landed & to Report as soon as may be to the Selectmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 2, 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price. Andrews, Cunningham,
Browne, Walley, Grant, Tyler —
Passed upon other Accounts than those passed at Draught
Da.}
Samuel Clough informs that John Whitehead with his Family
from Hingham has been admitted into an House of his in Prince
Street near Charlestown Ferry — said Whitehead is a Millwright
[261.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 6,
1786-
Present Mess™. Browne, Tyler, Dorr, Andrews, Grant —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 307
Cap*. Caleb Hayden a sworn Inspector for the Port of Boston
Certified on Oath that 22 Tons 251 Gallons of white 202 Gallons
of Yellow and 86 Gallons of Brown — Sperraacite Oil were brought
into this Port in the Schooner Nancy Richard Rich of Trtiro
Master, for which the proper Certificates were given to Davd.
Stoddard Grenough Esq. sole Owner to enable him to receive
ttie Bounty, allowed by a Resolve of this Commonwealth —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 7. 17«6 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Browne, Cunningham,
Walley, Tyler,
Mr- Jonathan Wheeler, Lime burner applies to the Selectmen
for an Inspection of his Lime Kiln, agreable to a late By Law
Mr. Cunningham & Mr. Walley a Committee for the purpose^afore-
said —
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Scollay a Committee to view Milk Street &
Report what they apprehend may be done —
Mr. John Furuass approved of as a Retailer of Spirituous Liquors
at his Shop in Long Lane —
The Inspectors of the Police are desired to Report to the Board
at the next meeting the names of such Persons as refuse to com-
ply with the injunctions & orders of the new Code of By Laws —
Passed upon Cap'. Samuel Patridges Keeper of the Almshouse.
State Accounts amounting to £1917. 0- 3£d & £100 - 4 - 3 - as
P Copies on file —
[263.] Cap4. Laha Keeper of the State Hospital at Rainsford
Island, having Reported that the Boy who had the Smnll Pox in
the Brigne. Dolphin & Cap1. Litchfield Luce was taken into his
Hospital, is now recovered & has been cleansed & aird, together
with his Clothing — he was directed to smoke ami cleanse the
Boy & things again, and if he came up with the Boat next Wed-
nesd.ay, he might then permit him to come up with him —
Thomas Foster appointed an Inspector of Barreld pickled Fish
Pork & Beef, & the Oath of Office was administred to him by Mr.
Justice Price —
William Wittington applys for liberty to open a Drain from his
House into the Common Shore, Liberty granted on condition that
the Pavement be replaced & the Ground made good to the satis-
faction of Mr. Andrews and Mr. Scollay a Committee for that
purpose —
The Town Clerk is to have a draught for fifty Pounds in the
May Draught in part of services for the Year 1783 —
Mr. Cunningham a Committee to examine or to order an ex-
amination with respect to a Chimney in a House at the S°. part of
the Town occupied by one Symmonds —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 9th. 1786 —
Present Messr9 Scollay, Price, Andrews, Browne, Walley,
Tyler, Cunningham, Grant —
Cap1. Newell informs he has let a Tenement to Fransnecey?
Port a Barber who came from Martineco — also Prince Brown
Labourer a Negro from Newbury Port —
308 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Cap'. Lobdell approved to keep a Tavern at the Admiral Vernon
Tavern so called near Butlers Row —
The Committee to view Mr. Wheelers Limekiln Report, that he
have liberty to fire his Lime Kiln, and that he is hereby permitted
& Licensed by the Selectmen, to make use of the said place near
Wheelers Point, for erecting his Lime Kiln — agreable to a late
By Law — which Report was accepted —
see the 2d. Page after this
Mr. Scollay, Andrews & Walley a Committee to order such Re-
pairs to Milk Street as they may Judge proper —
It is agreed that the Pavement from the Blue [263.] Ball &
into Back Street & from thence to the lower part 6f Prince Street
shall be repaved — Mr. Dorr, Tyler, & Grant a Committee to
order the same under their inspection — also part of Middle-
street towards Mr. Goldthwaits —
Mr. Walley a Committee to order some small Repairs to the
Pavements in Long Lane —
Mr. Scollay appointed to get some holes mended in ye. Cold
Lane & Tremont Street —
The Committee appointed to order the taking down of that part
of a House Deded to the Town by Joseph Barrel Esq. situated in
Coopers Alley, having applied to Honble John Sullivan Esq. for his
Opinion respecting their procedure the same was given them in
writing, and is as follows Viz'.
Agreable to your request with which I have been favoured, I
have attended to the Deeds given by Mr. Barrel to the Town, and
notwithstanding the Question proposed to be " whether the
Selectmen have a right to pull down that part of the House which
is within the conveyance of Mr. Barrel and whether the Materials,
when the said part of the House is prostrated, are the property of
the Town or not "
I have to answer that Mr. Barrels Deed sells & Releases to the
Town that part of the Lot which is cut off by a Line drawn "from
the Corner of T. Greens House to William Greenleaffs back store ;
being 12 feet & 6 Inches in front of the House with the Ap-
purtenances, the Habendum of the Deed is to hold the same
forever " in Fee Simple to the use of the said Joseph for one Yean-
and then to the use of the Town for ever, on Condition that the
same should after one Year be appropriated to the use of a public
Street —
The Condition appears to me to be a subsequent Condition and
that the Fee was actually vested in the Town, but the Estate may
be diverted if the Condition is not fulfilled, and that the Buildings
and the Land passed by the Deed and consequently that when the
Buildings are pulled down as they lawfully may be, the Materials
will belong to the Town —
[264.] I advise however to the laying out the Street before
the Buildings are prostrated — if I have not understood the Ques-
tion, I shall be ready to answer any other that may be proposed —
The said Committee in consequence of the aforegoing opinion
are to proceed in laying out the Street for which purpose they are
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 178G. 309
to apply to Master Leach for his assistance as a Surveyor, and to
call upon Mr. Sullivan for any further explination or advice which
may be wanted —
The following was Given Mr. Jonathan Wheeler attested by the
Town Clerk —
Agreable to the Report of a Committee appointed to view Mr.
Jonathan Wheelers Lime Kiln near Wheelers Point, and by vertuo
of the power vested in the Selectmen by a late By Law the said
Wheeler is permitted to fire his Lime Kiln now ready for that pur-
pose, and he is now Licensed by said Selectmen to make use of
the said Place for Erecting & fireing his Brick Kilns, in future —
Mr. Dorr Mr. Tyler & Mr. Grant a Committee to agree with
Mr. Bates for Stones, & with Mr. Sprague for building the Sea
Wall on Ferry Street —
The above Committee are impowered to purchase the Timber &
agree with Workmen for building the Woodworks of said Sea
Wall —
Cap1. Matthew Parke prays the Selectmen that he may be ap-
pointed to weigh bunch Onions agreableito a late By Law —
see next Page —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 14. 1786
Present Mess8. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Browne, Andrews, Grant,
John Craigue & Charles King appointed Chimney Sweepers for
this Town — to have 14£d. for lower Rooms & one Shilling for
Chamber Chimney —
see 21. of June —
Cap'. Bentley of Engine N°. 1 applies for the Premium allowed
by the Town for playing first with their Engine at the [2G5.]
Fire which lately broke out at Mr. James Blacksmith Shop near
Tuders Wharff —
Voted, that he have a draught for the same next Draft Day —
The Selectmen gave a Certificate that M™. Mary Hutchins
Sister of William Harris a late Lieu', in Col°. Cranes Regiment,
who has deceased is the proper Person in their opinion to receive
any Monies due to him for services while in the Continental
Army —
Mr. Dorr, added to the Committf*. relative to Mr. Lamberts
Rent of a Wharff he improves at the North End — Mr. Tyler &
Cap'. Mackay were formerly appointed —
Cap'. Matthew Parke appointed to weigh bunches of Onions
agreable to a late By Law —
The Inspectors of the police are directed, that for the present,
they cause any filth or piles of dirt & Rubbish in the Streets or
Lanes to be immediately removed, provided they can get it done
for 8/4d. P Load —
The Overseer of the Lamps is requested to canse all the Lamps
to be taken in & properly secured in such places as he may judge
best —
The Clerk of the Market is directed to warn all Sellers of Small
Wares in a pedling way, to leave the Market and to give notice
to all Butchers in the Market, that such Meat as shall here after
310 CITY DOCUMENT i\o. 150.
be brought into the Market Blown, will be seized & disposed of
as the Law directs —
The Selectmen have agreed to meet on Satturday next 11.
O'Clock in order *to countenance the Clerk of the Market in re-
moving the Bakers Barrows out of the Market which by the be-
havior of the Bakers Boys, have become very troublesome —
Mr. Andrews & Mr. Grant to view the enroachment on the
Street near Mrs. Ivers's —
\
[266.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 16.
1786
Present Mess™. Walley, Tyler, Browne, Dorr, Scollay, Price,
Grant,
The Selectmen upon application of the Bakers having made
enquiry respecting the present price of Flower cannot see reason
to make any alteration in the rate last affixed —
fBoston Ss : At a Meet-ing of the Selectmen & two Justices,
Quoram unus viz'. Ezekiel Price and John Browne Esq —
Upon application made by Samuel Wallace, an inspection was
taken of his Chocolate Mills & Machines for roasting Cocoa &
making of Chocolate being situated a little below the Swing
Bridge on Town Dock — and as in tlie Opinion of said Justices &
Selectmen said Works are so secured as not to endanger the lives
& property of the Inhabitants near them — they do hereby Licence
said Chocolate Mills for the purpose aforesaid — sent —
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen June 19. 1786 —
Present Mess : Scollay, Andrews, Dorr, Walley, Browne, —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 21 — 1786
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Tyler, Cunningham, Price,
Browne, Andrews Walley, Grant —
The Selectmen have agreed to visit Deer Island on Fryday the
21'. of July next —
Mr. Edward Rumney applys to the Selectmen for an Inspection
of his Chocolate Mills situated in Ball Alley as the Law directs —
The Selectmen direct that the Inspectors of the Police be in-
formed, that the Selectmen are of opinion, they should give Infor-
mation to a Magistrate of any Breaches of the Laws, without
looking upon themselves as obliged to give previous Information
to the Selectmen —
[267.] The Selectmen have agreed to attend the Visitation
of the Schools on Wednesday the 5. Day of July next —
The Selectmen appoint Messrs. Edward Welds John Ballard,
Christopher Clarke & William Billings for seizing & securing all
Baskets improved for measuring Coal, that are not of the dimen-
sions or not sealed as the Law directs & to prosecute such Person
or Persons as shall be guilty of the breach u, the sd. Law relative
to measuring Coal &c. —
Mr. Brown & Mr. Andrews a Commec. to provide a suiiable
place for the delivery of the Oration of the 4th. of July next and
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 311
to take order for the suitable Celebration of that Anniversary &
acquaint his Excelly. the Governor and General Court therewith —
Thomas Cabot appointed an Inspector of Barrel'd pickled Fish
Pork & Beef, in this Town — and the Oath was adrainistred to him
by Mr. Justice Browne — Mr. Cunningham appointed to repair
the Granary —
Jonas Barker appointed one of the Chimney Sweepers of this
Town on the condition enjoined, Mess. Craigue & King who were
appointed the 14th of this month —
. Mr. Matthew Simpson, upon his application, is permitted by the
Selectmen to keep a School in this Town for the Instruction of
Youth of both Sexes in Writing Arithmetic & Mathmatticks —
Cirtificates of the appointment of Auchtioners were given to all
the Persons appointed, save Col°. Proctor — see their appointment
the 17th. of April last — Cirtificates dated the 17th of April last —
[268.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June
23d. 1786 —
Present Mess™. Andrews —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 24th. 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Tyler, Dorr, Andrews, Grant, Price, —
Cap'. Job Wheelright a sworn Inspector for the Port of Boston
Certified on Oath that eight Tons three Barrels and twelve and a
half Gallons of Whale Oil were brought into this Port in the
Brigantine Nancy John Rich of Hard wick in the County of Wor-
cester Master for which the proper Certificates were given to
Jacob Williams the Owner to enable him to receive the Bounty
allowed by a Resolve of this Commonwealth —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 26, 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Andrews, Tyler, Cunning-
ham, Browne, Grant, Walley.
Passed upon Accounts — passed the 28
ORDERED, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/ p
Bushel and that twelve Pence p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains and Livelihood, which, is computed as
as follows — Viz'. —
a 4d. Loaf of White Brick Bread must weigh t" 8 " 8
a 4d. ditto | Wheat £ Rye Meal must weigh 3 " - " -
a 4 d. ditto not above half Indian Meal must weigh 4" - " -
Biskets of three Coppers price — " 13 " 4
Mr. Scollay having received of the Town Treasurer Mr. Peter
Boyer for one Years Interest on his Note of hand for £369.
bieng part of Mra. Brookers Donation —
Of which Mr. Dorr received. £2 . . 8 — see July 12
Mr. Price 2 . . 8 —
Mr. Browne 2 . . 8 — see Novr. 22d
Cap1. Tyler 2 .. 8 — see July 12
312 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. Andrews 2 . . 8 — see Novr. 22d
Mr. Grant 2 . . 8 — see July 12
[269.] Mr. Walley. 2 .. 8 — see Novr. 22d
Mr. Cunningham 2 . . 8 see Novr. 15 coming
Mr. Scollay retains 2 . . 18 " 9
£22. 2 9d-
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for Town
Meeting July 4l. next — the Day on which Independence was de-
clared but no printed Notifications are to be dispersed —
Upon the Petition of a number of the respectable Inhabitants
that Mr. Thomas Pool may be permitted to perform his Feats of
Horsemanship in the Town, among other reasons, on account of
his services & Sufferings in the public service — The Town Clerk
is directed to acquaint Mr. Pool, that the Selectmen have no ob-
jection to his performing said Feats provided the same be done in
a proper Inclosure —
Mr. Nazro is directed to open the Hall for the Tryal of any
Person or Persons charged with the breach of any By Law — upon
the Application of the Inspectors of the Police, or the desire of
any Magistrate —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 28. 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Browne, Price, Tyler,
Grant, Walley,
Jurors drawn, and their Names posted in Jury Books —
Passed upon Accounts not passed upon last Monday —
All the Auchtioneers Bonds sent to the Treasurer of this Com-
monwealth by Mr. Nazro —
John Andrews appointed to procure flaps for covering the
Necessary at Master Carters School, to allay in some measure the
disagreable effluvia arising therefrom —
Mr. Walley & Mr. Andrews a Commee. to procure a passage for
one Bridget Neagles & her Child to Ireland on the States charge
she bieng now at the Almshouse —
[27O.] The Chairman & Mr. Andrews a Committee to order
necessary Repairs to the House near Deacon Smiths and to con-
sider what will be a proper Rent —
The Selectmen have agreed to view the encroachments on
Olivers Dock immediately after Dinner on Visitation Day —
Mr. Browne & Mr. Walley a Committee to make such Repairs
to the Pavement in Summer Street as they shall Judge proper —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 29. 1786 —
Present Mess" Scollay, Dorr, Browne, Tyler, Andrews,
Agreed with Mr. Wort for a Dinner on Visitation Day and for
the price of Liquors &c. as by particulars in a Mem0, delivered Mr.
Wort —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 3d. 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Price, Tyler Andrews, Grant,
Browne —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 313
Cap. Laba having Reported to us that the Schooner Eagle
owned in Salem Cap1. Nata1. Knight from Hyspaniola, loaded vrith
Molasses has had the Small Pox on board since he left the West
Indies, he was directed to receive the Persons into the Hospital
who are liable to receive the Small Pox & every thing on the
Island liable to retain Infection, and to smoke & cleanse her
& then Report to us when the Vesel may leave the Island with
safety — 1 Man has had the Distemper & no more are liable —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 4, 1786 —
Present Mess" Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Tyler, Cunningham —
Cap'. Laha having Reported to us, that he had taken every-
thing on Shore from the Schooner Eagle liable to retain Infection,
& smoked & cleansed her so as that in his Opinion she might leave
the Island with safety — he was directed to give the Schooner
another good smoking & cleansing after which he might permit
the Vessel to come up, first securing his own charges.
[271.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 5.
1786-
Present Mess™ Scollay, Dorr, Price, Andrews, Tyler, Browne,
Cunningham, Walley, Grant.
The Selectmen aCv;ompanied by a number of Gentlemen visited
the public Schools, and found them in proper order —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Freeholders July 8. 1786 —
Present Mess": Scollay, Dorr, Browne, Cunningham, Walley,
Andrews, Grant.
Committee of Selectmen waited upon Mr. Jona. L. Austin & re-
quested a Copy of his late Oration for the Press — his answer is
on File —
Mr . Justice Greanleaff is requested to issue a Warr. for the
removal of Lucy Hayden to Waltham. where she properly be-
longs —
It is the Opinion of the Selectmen that the Inspectors of the
Police discontinue the use of an Office and take down the Sign
Board affixed thereto — that they conceive it contrary to the
Spirit of their Office to Assemble at any Place to receive infor-
mation, as it appears to be more their Duty to patrole the Street
and make their own Observations of all breaches of the By Laws —
And that whatever Offences they may observe it is expected they
make complaints thereof as soon as may be to some Magistrate,
to take cognizance of the same, without previously consulting any
other Inspector, and to make return of their several doings to the
Selectmen once a Month or oftener if required —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 12. 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Grant, Tyler, Scollay. Andrews,
Walley.
Cap'. Tyler received of Brookers Donation see June 26 £2. 8 —
Gave to Widow Sarah Breck £1 — 4 —
to Widow Way — 6 —
314 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
to Widow Tyler — 12 —
to Widow Goodwin — 6 —
£2.. 8 —
[278.] Mr. Dorr Distributed as follows £3.. 12 —
To the Widow Catherine Way £ — 18 —
Widow Elizabeth Stevens 6
see May 24*. £1 — 4
Widow Catharine Way — ..12
Widow Abigail Tyler — ..18
Ruth Foot a poor sick Woman — .. 9
Widow Elizabeth Stevens — .. 9
see June 26
£3_12 —
being in full of what he received of Mr. Scollay, the 24. of May
& 26 of June last, being part of Brookers Donation —
Mr. Scollay authorized by the Selectmen to purchase of Cap*.
Loyd about 20. or '60 Lamps, if the Lamps should suit him —
Mr. Benjamin Green to have the upper part of the Towns Store
near the Blue Ball for one Year, at the Rent of £33 — P Year to
be paid quarterly, Rent to commence the 14 of July Ins*, sent
Treasurer.
Mr. Billings one of the Inspectors, has liberty to put a Pump
down the wells in the Common, which he has discovered, pro-
vided the charge of the same is defreyed by Subscriptions —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Walley to settle with Cap*. Farrington the
Rent he is to pay in future for the Land he has improved on the
West side of Orange Street, belonging to the Town new Rent to
commence from the expiration of his Lease —
Mr. Brown Dorr & Walley to wait on Mrs. 'Perkins and agree
with her as to carrying the waste Water from her Pump near the
Blue Ball, under ground through ye. Drain on Common Shore —
Mr. Grant having received of Brookers Donation £2. 8 —
The same was distributed as follows Viz*. —
To the Widow Good wing £ — 12 —
the Widow Jeffers 12 —
the Widow Stevens 12 —
the Widow Wakefield 12 —
£2. 8 —
BOOK SEVENTEENTH.
[1.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 12, 1786.
Present Messrs. Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Tj'ler, Grant & Walley
Mr. George Hamlin Hay ward is impowered by the Selectmen to
collect of such Persons as have Cows going at large on the Com-
mon, One Dollar for each Cow and he is required to return a List
of the number of Cows and the Names of the Owners he receives
the Money of as well as the Names of the Persons who own Cows
who may refuse paying the said Dollar ordered by a By Law to
be paid for each Cow to defray the Expence of purchasing and
keeping four Bulls to go at large on the Common —
Mr. Hamlin is also authorized and impowered to take care that
no damage is done the Trees on the Common — for his trouble he
is to have a reasonable compensation —
sent
Mr. Grant and Mr. Andrews a Committee to have the end of
Beals House taken down to widen the Street or passage way
leading to Brattle Square, by direction of the Board have con-
ditioned with Joseph Barrel Esq. for in consideration of his
permitting about seven feet of a Store projecting into the Passage
Way to be cut off flush with the front of Beals' House, — the
Selectmen engage in behalf of the Town that He or whoever else
shall rebuild the Store formerly called the Stone Shop may be
permitted to carry it in a strait Line from the old say North East
Corner of said Store to the North East Corner of Mr. Rowes
Mouse now improved by Mr. Hicks bounded on said Passage
Way — sent.
The Inspectors of the Police are required to carry the laws
into Execution relative to Oyster Shells.
They are also desired to take care that the [2.] Inhabitants
provide themselves with poles & Swab, agreeable to the By
Laws —
An Advertisement relative to the above sent to Messrs. Adams
& Nurse
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 14, 1786.
Present Messrs. Walley, Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Cunningham,
Grant.
A List made out for the Gentlemen who are to be invited to
accompany the Selectmen on a visit to Deer Island, — and the
Town Clerk is directed to send Billets of Invitation
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 18, 1786.
Present Messrs : Scollay, Tyler, Grant, Andrews, Browne.
316 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Cap*. Caleb Hayden a sworn Inspector of Oil for the Port of Bos-
ton Certified on Oath that T2°9n±_^s. 18°f!2. of Whale Oil — TSJ±_5B,!.ii of
white Oil were brought into the Port in the Brigantine Fortune John
Kenderich Master of Wareham in ye County of Plymouth for which
the proper Certificates were given to Mr. Shattuck & Mr. Cobb,
the sole Owners, to enable them to receive the Bounty, allowed by
a Resolve of this Commonwealth —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 21, 1786.
Present Messrs. Scollay, Price, Dorr, Walley, Grant, Cunning-
ham, Andrews, Brown & Tyler
The Selectmen accompanied by a number of Gentlemen took a
view of Deer Island —
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 24, 1786.
Present Messrs. Scollay, Dorr, Tyler, Browne, Andrews
Walley —
Mr John R. Sigourney enters a complaint against [3.] a large
black Dog kept by Mr. Booth Constable, for seizing & biting
him —
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 26, 1786
Present Messrs. Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Dorr, Price, Cun-
ningham, Browne,
Mr. Scollay having retained in his hand of Mrs. Brookers Dona-
tion. £ 4.-2-0. see May 24, & June 26 — the same was dis-
tributed as follows —
Viz1. —
To Mrs. Delaplace £ — 12 —
Mrs. Dyke — 12 —
Mr". Wheat — 9 —
M™. Geyer — (! —
M™. Brfghtman — 12 —
M". Lowell — 12 —
Mrs. Johnson — 6 —
M™. Francis 13 — 9
£4_2— 9
Mr. Scollay has received in part Interest of Minots Bond, being
part of Brookers Donation — Viz*. £9 —
which was distributed as follows — Viz1.
To Mr. Brown — £ — 18 — see Novr. 21 .
Mr. Tyler — 1 — 16— see Novr. 8.
Mr. Dorr £ — 1 — 16 see Novr. 22.
Mr. Andrews — 1 — 4 see Novr. 22.
Mr. Cunningham — 1 — 16 see next Novr. 15.
Mr. Scollay retained — 1 — 16 see Novr. 29.
— £9-
the same to be given to such Objects as are described in Mr*.
Brookers Will each. of the above Selectmen to return a particular
Account of his Distribution —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 317
Upon Mr. Cheney Master of Writing School in Middle Street,
application for an Assistant, the Selectmen agreed to visit said
School between this Day & next Wednesday —
Capt. James of Hancock Engine N°. 10 applies for the Pre-
mium for playing first on the Fire at the Building on Town Dock
— which was granted drawn for.
Cap'. George Ridgway of Engine N°. 6 — applies for d°. at the
Fire at Cap1. Freemans House which was granted drawn for.
[4.] The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Mari-
time Court on 9th. of .August next Viz'. —
Paul Reveire Esq
Hopestill Capen
David Spear
John Page
Cap1. Joseph Crocker
John Rogers
Joseph Kettle
Amasa Davis
Daniel Sergent
Thomas Newall Junr.
Andrew Johonnet
Cap'. John Leach Junr.
Mr. Grant & Mr. Andrews a Committee to order the necessary
Repairs to the top of Faneuil Hall — said Committee are author-
ized by the Board to purchase a suitable Bell to be hung in the
Cupola.
Mr. Dorr, Tyler & Grant a Committee to order necessary Re-
pairs to the Pavement in North Latin School Street —
The Selectmen have agreed to confer with the Officers of the
Police on Fry day next 11 O'Clock A.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 27. 1786.
Present Messrs. Scollay Browne Andrews, Dorr, Walley,
Price Cunningham.
Voted that Judge Sullivan agreable to his application to the
Selectmen, may be permitted to improve the Tombs in the Com-
mon burial Ground said to be the late Governor Bellinghams,
conditioned that he keep the same in repair & retain the Bodies
now in the Tombs and deliver up the same, when a claim shall be
made by any one of the legal lleirs of said Bellingham, they de-
fraying the expenses of said Repairs —
[5.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 28,
1786.
Present Messrs. Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Tyler Cunningham,
Walley, Browne Grant
A conference had with the Inspectors of the Police.
Mr. Booth the keeper of an unruly Dog is again directed to
cause said Dog to be killed, or discharged, otherwise he will be
prosecuted for the penalty incurred by the breach of Law —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 29th. 1786
318 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Present Messrs : Dorr, Walley, Scollay, Browne, Tyler, Grant.
Applied to Governor Bowdoiu for a Proclamation to be issued
offering a pardon for the discovery of the Person or Persons, who
set Fire to the Building on Dock Square, tho concerned
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 30 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Price, Walley, Brown, Andrews, Grant.
Information having been given the Selectmen that a Negro
Man in a House at the head of Cross Street was suspected of
having the Small Pox — Dr. Appleton was desired to take another
Physician with him to said House & make examination as to the
Negroes disorder —
Dr. Appleton Reported, that himself & Dr. Jarvis had made ex-
amination, and apprehended the eruption not to be Small Pox.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 31 1786
Present Messrs : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Browne, Andrews, Grant
Cunningham, Walley,
Passed upon Accounts —
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat I/ p Bushel
& that 12d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
pains & livelihood, which is computed as follows — Viz'. — Mem0.
no Assize set by the Selectmen —
lb oz d
a 4d. Loaf of Brick Bread French made must weigh " " "
a 4d. d°. f white £ Rye Meal d°. " " "
a 4d. d°. not above £ Indian " " k'
Biskets of three Coppers price " " "
[6.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug* 2d
1786.
Present Messrs. Dorr, Scollay, Price, Walley, Andrews,
Browne, Cunningham :
The Committee to visit Mr. Cheneys School, Report that they
visited the School without previous notice & found 110 Scholars
present, and that he had given about ten more a leave of absence
for the Day —
Voted, that he be allowed for an Assistant Thirty six pounds
p Annum from the first of August Instant — And the Selectmen
approve of his employing Edward Holden in that service.
The Selectmen have agreed to visit Rainsfords Island, on Tues-
day the 22d. of August Ins1. —
Letters sent to the Selectmen of the Towns of Waltham,
Worcester, Springfield & Marblehead, requesting payment of what
they are indebted for the support of their Inhabitants in this
Town during their sickness —
Thomas Bayley Collector, proposes James Bayley Gentleman —
& William Bird Gentleman as his Bondsmen —
Passed upon some other Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 3d. 1786.
Present Messrs : Andrews, Tyler, Browne, Walley, Grant,
Passed upon Accounts —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 319
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 8. 1786.
Present Messrs. Scollay, Dorr, Browne.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 9, 1786
Present Scollay, Dorr, Walley, Andrews, Tyler, Cunningham,
Price, Grant, Hrowne
[7.] Mr. Collector Charles Williams proposes Benjamin Edes
Printer, and Thomas Parker Gentleman, for his Bondsmen the
present Year —
Mr. Collector James Thompson proposes Cap*. Job Prince
Merchant & Mr. Isaiah Doane Merchant as his Bondsmen for the
present Year — which were approved of by the Selectmen
Mr. Collector Henderson proposes Caleb Hopkins Merchant &
Enoch James Blacksmith for his Bondsmen as Collector of Taxes
for their approbation see Aug{. lo.
Mr. White living near Col°. Waters Distill house has liberty to
carry a Drain into the Common Shore, conditioned that the
Ground & Pavement be restored to the approbation of the Select-
men —
Mr. Scollay who has been appointed to the care of the Lamps is
authorized to continue his services ; and agreahle to a 'Vote of the
Town he is directed to proceed in lighting the Lamps for which
service he is to have the former pay of Five pounds p Month to
Commence from next Wednesday —
Mr. Henry Prentice is to pay the Treasurer for the last
Quarters Rent of the Store he held of the Town at the Rate of
Thirty three pounds p Annum & the former Rent for the time he
held it before the last Quarter, — meaning his part of the Store —
Upon the application of Mr. Appleton & others for altering
pnrt of the Pavement in Cornhill, Mr. Price & Mr. Andrews a
Committee to confer with said Gentlemen & to permit such altera-
tion as they may Judge proper, provided it be done without
Expence to the Town —
Mastor Hunt & Mr. Whitwell requested to attend at the Select-
mens Chamber to Morrow 11 O'Clock —
The Selectmen permit Master Carter to accommodate himself
with another House for his accommodation & let the one he now im-
proves being too small for his growing Family to such Person or
Persons as may be approved of by Mr. Andrews the Town not to
be answerable for any additional Expence in the matter —
Charles King as a Chimney Sweeper has delivered a Badge of
his Office N°. 1 —
[8.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 10,
1786.
Present Messrs : Scollay, Dorr, Browne, Tyler, Walley,
Andrews, Cunningham, Grant, Price —
On a Complaint exhibited by Mr. Samuel Whitwell Senr. &
Thomas Walley Esq. against Mr. Samuel Hunt for practises in the
Government of his School tending too much to unjustifiable
severity. —
The Parties being present were heard and the Board Adjourned
320
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
to Fryday Afternoon being the 11 Ins', in order to consider on
proper measures to remedy the evil complained of, — After which
the Applications for Licenses as Inholders & Retailers are to be
taken up & determined by the Selectmen —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 11, 1786.
pr Adjournment.
Present Messrs : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Green, Tyler, Andrews
Cunningham Walley & Grant —
The Board having before acted upon the List of Licensed
Persons for the last Year, & a Certificate given on the Return, for
the Honbl. the Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the
Peace for the County of Suffolk a Copy of which return will be
placed on the Town File — now proceeded to the consideration of
the Application for Licenses as Retailers & Inholders the present
Year, agreably to Assignment, when the following Persons were
approbated — Viz'. —
Abigail Tyler
Amos Lewis
Thomas Parker
Betsy McKnight
John Revere
Sarah Reed
Daniel Adams
Ezra Curtain
Hulda Delano
Samuel Pierce
Thomas Sherburne
[9.] Joseph Lanedon
Earth1. Trow
Lydia Waistcoat
Sarah Appleton
Edward Procter
Joanna Harris
Isaac Davis
Nicholas Rosselct
John Wise
Joseph Wakefield
Henry Dilloway
Benjamin Jarvis
Willam Faxton
George Langley
Lydia Haskin
Lucy Tidd
Barnabas Webb
William Marshall
Elkanah Hayden
Phineas Dana
William Burk
Andrew Bradshaw
Thomas Sanderson
Charter Street as a Retailer
Street leadg into N°. Square D°.
Middle Street D°.
Newbury Street D°.
Middle Street D°.
Cross Street D°.
Fore Street D°.
Black horse Lane D°.
Wheelers Point D°.
near the Palaverers D°.
Back Street D°.
Carrd. forward
near Hancocks Wharf Retailer
near Dr. Howards D°.
Cross Street D°.
Prince Street * D°.
Fish Street D°.
Hanover Street D°.
Pitts Wharf D°.
Dock Square D°.
Cold Lane D°.
Fore Street D°.
Dock Square D°.
King Street D°.
Newburv Street D°.
near Bulls Wharf D°.
Bullfinch Square D°.
Middle Street D°.
Ann Street D°.
Orange Street D°.
North Square D°.
Orange Street D°.
Hanover Street D°.
near Mill Bridge D°.
Marlborough Street D°.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 321
Margaret Moor Orange Street D°.
Col°. David Brewer Prince Street as an Inholder
see Aug'. 15 for others
Messrs : Scolla}*, Cunningham & Walley, a Committee to confer
^Yith the Proprietors of the Neck by their Committee Deacon
Davis & others appointed for that purpose
Adjourned to Tuesday next 4 O'Clock on Special Business —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen pr Adjournmen'.
Ang4. 15, 1786.
Present Messrs : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Tyler, Andrews, Browne,
& Grant
The following Persons were approbated by the [1O.] Select-
men as Retailers of Spirituous Liquors in this Town in addition
to other Persons approved of on the 11 Ins. —
Viz'. —
Elisha Sigorney Cambridge Street Retailer
Elizabeth Doubleday Marlborough Street D°.
Jonathan Merry Fish Street D°.
Henry Compst«>n Back Street D°.
Augustus Raphanel near North Square D°.
Daniel Sigorney Sheaff Street D°.
Deborah Erving Temple Street D°.
John Marstou Esq King Street D°.
John Veazie Eliot Street D°.
see August 10th.
Upon further enquiry & consideration Deacon Jones & Mr.
Thayers Suspension were taken off —
Voted that the Fire Ward, be requested to direct that proper
care be taken of the several Ladders provided for the respective
Fire Engines belonging to the Town —
Mr. Andrews appointed by the Selectmen to see that the Dirt
is taken away from the Passage Way leading from Wings Laue
to Brattle Square ; provided it can be done at an Expence not ex-
ceeding one shilling a Load —
Cap1. Caleb Hopkins & Enoch James are approved of as Bonds-
men for Collector Henderson — see August 9. —
The Board having considered further with respect to the Bonds-
men Mr. Thomas Bayley has proposed as Collector of Taxes, are
still of the opinion that a third should be procured by him
Are of the same Opinion respecting Collector Williams Bonds-
men, that a third Bondsman is necessary —
The Selectmen having considered the several Complaints ex-
hibited against Master Hunt and his Reply, thereto, — there-
upon Voted, That it appears to them that Mr. Samuel Hunt Master
of the South Grammar School has repeatedly practised nndne
severity in the Correction of several of the Children under his
Tuition — That they [11.] Highly disapprove of the same, and
that Master Hunt be Admonished therefor and cautioned against
such Conduct in future: — And that the Chairman Admonish
him accordingly —
A List made out for the Gentlemen who are to be invited to ac-
322 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
company the Selectmen on a Visit to Rainsfords Island on Tues-
day the 22d. Ins*, also a Bill of fare —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 16, 1780.
Present Messrs. Scollay, Dorr, Tyler, Andrews, Grant, W alley,
Cunningham, Price —
The Selectmen having again taken up the Petition for Licenses,
the following Persons were approbated — Viz'. —
John Bnrbeck Middle Street Retailer
Frederick Goodnough near Boston Stone D°.
Moses Bradley Prince Street D°.
Joseph Wight near N°. Square D°.
Thomas Cowley Head of Scarlets Wharf D°.
see the other side & below —
James Bayley Gentleman & William Bird Gentleman approved of
by the Selectmen as Bondsmen for Collector Bayley also Benja.
Edes & Thomas Parker for Collector Williams —
An Order by the Governor & Council on the State Treasurer for
the maintenance of the State Poor from 1st Septemr. 1785 to March
1786. for £1952 - 7 - lawful Money in favor of the Selectmen
Indorsed over to the Town Treasurer Peter Boyer by the Chair-
man John Scollay Esq. and delivered to Cap'. Samuel Partridge
Keeper of the Alms house dated 1 Ith. August Ins'.
The following Persons approbated for Licenses — Viz'. —
Ebenezer Mountfort Ann Stn-et Retailer
Samuel Gooking Corn Court D°.
Gyles Richards near Mill Bridge D°.
Joseph Adams Back Street D°.
A Permit given to James Stewart to clear a Drain at his House
in North Street ; Order signed by two of the Selectmen Viz'. —
Mr. Dorr & Tyler, & dated July 31st last —
[12.] Master Hunt attended agreably to the Vote of Yester-
day, and was admonished according!}', and also served by the
Chairman with a Copy of said Vote —
Mr. Scollay, Cunningham & Walley a Committee to confer with
Ebenezer Waters relative to the Leasing him a small piece of the
Towns Land, near Roxbury Line
Mr. Aaron Blaney appointed by the Selectmen to inform of
Persons trespassing on the Neck by firing Guns &c. and to execute
the Law by seizing the Guns & prosecuting such offenders — sent
Agreed that the Company for Rainsfords Island be desired by
Billet to attend at the Selectmens Chamber by half 8 O'Clock
Tuesday Morning —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 22d, 1786.
Present Selectmen visited Raiusfords Island
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 23d, 1786.
Present Messrs : Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Browne, Cunning-
ham, Tyler, Walley
Mr. Joseph Luring appointed an Inspector of Oil for the Port
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 323
of Boston, and the Oath of Office was administred to him by John
Browne Esq.
Jonas Green, approved by the Selectmen as a Retailer of
Spirituous Liquors at his Shop in State Street —
The Selectmen agree to meet next Fryday 3 O'Clock in order to
lay out Lyn Street, with the Justices of the Town —
The Selectmen have agreed to appoint twelve Ticket Porters
for this Town —
Chimney Sweepers appointed under John Cragie Viz'. Peter
Vanderbush N 2
John Crage 3
Richard Gold 4^3 Boys —
Luderich Melder 5
[13.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 25,
1786.
Present Messrs : Scollay Dorr, Grant Walley, Andrews, Cun-
ningham
Justices of the Peace
Joseph Gardner Esq. John Browne Esq.
Joseph Greenleaff Esq.
Thomas Crafts Esq.
John Avery Esq.
Samuel Barret Esq.
Proceeded to Lynn Street to lay out the same according to
Law —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug*. 28th. 1786.
Present Messrs : Dorr, Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Browne, Grant,
Price,
ORDERED, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/^d.p
Bushel and that 12d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed as follows —
Viz1. —
Iba — oz— dr.
a 4P. Loaf Brick Bread French Made — must weigh — 1 " 6 " 11
a 4d. ditto £ Wheat £ Rye Meal, must weigh 3 " — " —
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian, must weigh 4". — '' —
Biskets of 3 Copper price " 12 " 6
Liberty granted Mr. Robert Peirpoint to dig a Well partly on
Essex Street, so as that the Pump stand near the Fence
Mr. James Leach prays the approbation of the Selectmen for
opening a School for teaching Arithmetick on Evenings, and also
asks leave for making use of Mr. Davis's School on every Evening
of the Week, save one —
The Application of the Inspectors for the Office in Faneuil Hall,
referred for consideration to a full Board —
The Selectmen will not approve of Mr. Leachs Application for
keeping a School unless he is well recommended —
Passed upon Accounts
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug1. 30, 1786.
324 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Present Messrs : Scollay, Dorr, Tyler, Andrews, Cunning-
ham, Browne, Walley
[14.] Upon application of Jonathan Mason Esq. to hire the
Granary, Agreed that he may have the same at Thirty Pounds p
Annum , if agreable to him, and to be put into Tenantable Repair
at the Expence of the Town.
Deacon Davis & Thomas Tileston a Committee from the Fire
Wards to Confer with the Board respecting the Polls & Baskets to
be provided for Emergencies in case of Fire were informed, that
it is the Request of the Selectmen that the Fire Wants provide
four of the above Articles to be Constructed in such manner as
they may think will best answer the purposes intended
Messrs : Dorr, & Tyler a Committee to enquire into the pro-
priety of Posts being set near Dr. Rands by Benjamin White Car-
penter, without first obtaining leave of the Board also to consider
of the expediency of leasing a certain Passage Way opposite to
Dr. Mountfords to said White who has forced in the same under
pretence of curing a Nuisance
Liberty granted Dr. Raud to erect two Posts before his Door —
Monday next assign'd to consider of the Plan of Lyn Street as
laid before the Board by Mr. Leach, the Justices to be Notified to
attend accordingly, the said Meeting to be at 11 O'Clock A.M.
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 6, 1786.
Present Mess™. Dorr, Walley, Cunningham, Andrews, Scollay,
Tyler, Grant, Price,
The Cadet Company have liberty to deposite their Fire Arms in
one of the upper Rooms at Faneuil Hall.
Mr. Cunningham appointed to order Gravel on a Lane near Mr.
Vinals School —
Town Clerk directed to issue a Warrant for a Town Meeting on
Fryday next 10 O'Clock A : M :
Mess™. Fleets to have the printing Notifications
Jonas Barker Chimney Sweeper had a Badge N. 5 delivered him —
[15.] Daniel Collins being appointed a Ticket Porter — pro-
duc'd his Qualification Bond & recev'd his Badge N°. 1.
The Selectmen agree to Lease to Mr. Benjamin White a Towns
Slip of Land at the back of his Shop for a small consideration, &
the Comm66. are desired to proceed accordingly —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 8, 1786.
Present Messrs : Scollay, Cunningham Browne, Andrews,
Walley Grant Dorr —
A Circular Letter was sent Major Hosmer at Concord
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Seplemr. 12, 1786.
Present Mess™. Scollay, Andrews, Tyler Walley Browne —
The Circular Letter from this Town to the other Towns directed
& sent to the several Sheriffs to be forwarded to the Selectmen
of the several Towns —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 325
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septemr. 13, 1786.
Present Mess". Scollay Dorr Price, Andrews, Grant, Walley,
Browne.
Mr. James Leach permitted to open a School for the Instruction
of Youth in Arithmvtick & other branches of Mathematicks —
The Selectmen are of Opinion that Master Cheney of the Middle
Street Writing School has a right to admit Children into his
School provided they are properly introduced b' Parents & if
ihey are taken from any other Schools —
Alice Baker approved of as a Retailer of Rum &c. at her Shop
in Battery March —
Mr. Scollay & Mr. Andrews a Committee to order R pairs to
the Granary —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septemr. 14, 1786.
Present Messrs Scollay, Dorr, Price, Tyler, Andrews, Cunning-
ham [16.] Grant, Walley, Browne,
On the Question for an Udier for the South Grammar School.
Mr. Amasa Dingley of Duxbury was unanimously appointed to
that Office.
Messrs : Scollay, Cunningham Walley a Committee to attend
to the Leasing or Letting a piece of Land in the Bull Pasture to
Ebenezer Waters.
The Selectmen have agreed to propose a Perambulation be-
tween this Town & Roxbury on Thursday next 10 O'Clock A :M :
to the Selectmen of Roxbury — and the Town Clerk is directed to
write tliem accordingly —
Mem0, the forms may be seen in fair Minute Book
Septenr*. 22. 1762-
And a Perambulation was had accordingly — see May 20.
1788. —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 20. 1786.
Present Mess" : Scollay, Price, Dorr, Cunningham, Brown,
Andrews, Grant, Tyler,
Edvvaid Blanchard prays liberty to open a Drain from his
House in Atkinsons Lane in order to repair it —
Liberty granted provided he make good the Ground & restore
the Pavement to the satisfaction of the Selectmen
The Selectmen have agreed that Mr. Morse is to have the Shop
or Store of the Town he now occupies at the rate of £46 — p
Annum to be this Rate since the last Quarter & to be paid
Quarterly
The Selectmen & Justices to meet at Selectmens Chamber
Monday next 1 1 O'clock —
The Town Treasurer was informed that Mr Barrells Rent of the
Store is to be settled at £33 p Annum from March last
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Justices with the Selectmen
Sepr. 25. 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Browne, Dorr, Walley, Cunningham
Tvler Andrews
326 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Justices Crafts, Greenleaff, Browne, Price, A very Gardner
[17.] Mr. Greanleaff, Mr. Dorr & Mr. Tyler a Committee to pro-
cure a plan from Mr. Leach of Lynn Street as this Day agreed
upon by the Justices & Selectmen, and said Committee are de-
sired to draw up a Report, relative to laying out said Street as a
publick Street —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septr. 25. 1786.
Present Messrs : Scollay, Dorr, Browne, Tyler, Andrews, Cun-
ningham Walley,
Mr. Scollay, Mr. Price, & Mr. Cunningham a Comm66. from the
Board to meet a Commee. from the Selectmen of Roxbury, in order
wiih MrPope to run the Boundary Line between the two Towns —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sepr. 25. 1 786 P : M :
Present Messrs : Scollay, Dorr, Grant, Price, Tyler, Browne,
Cunningham, Andrews,
Passed upon Accounts —
ORDERED that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/6 — p
Bushel, and that 12d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows.
Viz1. —
Iba — oz— dr
a 4d. Loaf Brick Bread French made must weigh 1 " 6 " 11
a 4d. ditto £ Wheat £ Rye Meal D°. 3 " - " -
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian Meal D°. 4 ''-'•-
Biskets of 3 Copper price must weigh - "12 " 6
The Selectmen have agreed to allow forty Shillings towards
repairing; the Pump in Spring Lane —
Mr. Fenno permitted to set down a new Post against his House
in the room of one decayed, —
The Committee appointed to Lease a Slip of Land leading from
Fish Street into the Dock to Benjamin White Report — Viz'. That
on consideration of the stiid White paying the Town Treasurer at
the rate of fifteen Shillings p Annum for the [18.] Time that he
may hold it, and also keeping the Water course or Drain open as
has been aforetime, he the said While shall occupy it as a Tenant
at Will —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septemr. 27, 1786.
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Walley, Cunningham, Andrews,
Price, Browne, Grant, Tyler
Passed upon Accounts not passed upon at the last Draft
Day —
The Selectmen have agreed to view the Land near Beacon Hill,
and Mr. Nazro is to notify Mr. Thompson to meet them at the foot
of the Hill Monday next 11 O'Clock in order for said view —
Mr. Walley a Committee to examine the Almshouse Account as
it respects the State Poor —
The Selectmen agree to allow thirty pounds towards paving
Devonshire Street commonly called Pudden Lane, provided it is
paved by the Abutters to the satisfaction of the Selectmen —
Ezekiel Price & John Browne Esq. two Justices together with
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 327
the Selectmen, on complaint that Mr. Rumneys Chocolate Works
were insufficient & unsafe for the Inhabitants on account of Fire
— went upon & examined said Premises & found the complaint
Just & that the Inhabitants must be endangered by the works
being continued
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor- 4. 1786.
Present Mess™. Scollay Dorr, Price, Brown, Tyler, Andrews,
Grant, Walley, Cunningham
On Motion to take up the Account exhibited by Treasur. Ivers
against the Town for a balance clue from Mr. Cudworth a l.-ite
Collector of Taxes; the same was considered, whereupon, Mr.
Walley was appointed to procure from Treasurer Ivers, an attested
Copy of [19.] a Rule sometime since adopted by the General
Court, in regard to accounts of a Simular nature from some other
Towns in this State, and the same being procured, Mr. Price with
the assistance of Mr. Walley is to prepare a Memorial to be laid
before the General Court for the same indulgence —
On application from Mr. Leach to have leave to improve the
North Grammar School for Evening Instruction —
Voted, that tlie Board esteem it inadvisable as it would be en-
tirely out of Rule to grant the Prayer of the Petition
On information given the Board, that a number of Persons
Viz'. Dr. Lloyd Mr. Foster, Thorn*. Clements Mr. Lestourt &
others had taken away large quantities, say some hundred loads
of Manure from the Horse Pond without leave from the Select-
men— Mr. Hainlin Hay ward, attending the Board, was directed
to wait on these Gentlemen and forbid them on penalty of prose-
cution to take away any more Manure, as well as any other Per-
son who may attempt the like — He was also directed to wait
upon the Board of Overseers now sitting, that some People may
be sent from the Alms house or Work house to dig any quantity
of said Manure from the Fray Pond and to spread the same over
the Common —
Mr. Scollay a Committee to Judge of the expediencj* of remov-
ing a Large Post near Mr. Cheevers New Boston ; the removal to
be done at the Ex pence of Mr. Cheevers —
Mr. Brown & Mr. Walley a Committee to inspect the South
Burial Ground & enquire into the State of sundry Tombs for
which no Owners appear, and to give Mr. Homer such directions
as to the repairs, as they may Judge expedient —
A Petition from Williams Mins & others, praying for the inter-
ference of the Selectmen, to prevent 'the danger apprehended
[ISO.] From the Chocolate Mills improved by Mr Edward Rumney
— was laid before the Board —
The Petition of a number of the Inhabitants that Mr. Alexander
Moor may be licensed as an Auchtioneer was read & considered,
but not granted, it beino; the sense of the Selectmen, that they
are restricted by a Vote of the Board passed previous to the
licensing of Aut-htioneers for the present Year, from enlarging the
number which has been appointed —
It is determined by the Board, and Mr. Justice Price & Mr.
328 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Justice Brown, to take another view of Mr. Ruraneys Chocolate
Mills on Monday next 11 O'Clock A : M : and that the Petitioners
for suppressing said Works, be desired to attend at said review —
Mr. Browne & Mr. Walley & Mr. Grant, appointed to view the
Pond in the Common and Report as to the Manure &c. —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen October 11 —
1786 —
Present Mess". Dorr, Walley Cunningham, Andrews, Browne,
Grant, Scollay, Tyler
The Committee according to appointment, took another view of
Mr. Rumneys Chocolate Mills, —
The Selectmen upon Application from the Justices of the Court
of General Sessions for the County of Suffolk thro' Mr. Price ;
have granted liberty, for a temporary use of the P^ast part of
Market Square, for the placing a Cage for the punishment of
Criminals
Cap'. Bentley of Engine N°. 1. is to have a draught in the next
Draught on the Town Treasury, for the Premium allowed by the
Town for bringing their Engine to [21.] work first on the Fire
which lately broke out at Mr. James's Blacksmith Shop on
Tudors Wharf — drawn for
The Selectmen approve of M™. Elizabeth Marston Widow, being
Licensed to retail Spirituous Liquors at her House near Wheelers
Point —
Mr. John Bray Cooper appointed an Inspector of Oil for the
Port of Boston, and the Oath of Office was administred to him
by Mr. Justice Browne — Recommendation given him on file —
Mr. Scollay, Andrews & Grant a Committee to state the rates of
the Ticket Porters, for the business they may perform, agreable to
the Town By Laws —
Upon Complaint made to the Selectmen of the ill State of a
Chimney in an old House at the S°. West Corner of Frog Lane
improved by Mr. Simmons Mr. Stephen Wales & Mr. Christo-
pher Brazier were requested to examine thesnrne, who having Re-
ported that the same is very unsafe and dangerous to the Neigh-
bouring Houses if improved in its present State — the Selectmen
therefore order that Mr. Simmons the Proprietor of said
House cause the said Chimney to be taken down, it ;i bated as a
common Nuisance, as he would wish to avoid the Penalties in that
case by Law provided —
The Selectmen have agreed to meet for the dispatch of business
at 3 O'Clock P : M :
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor, 18th. 1786,
Present Mess1"8. Scollay, Dorr, Tyler, Andrews, Walley, Price,
Grant Browne.
[22]. Upon complaint made by James Sullivan Esq. and
others respecting the hazardus situation of some Chimnies in a
House in Dorscts Alley (so called) said to be owned by a M™.
Richards an Inhabitant of New York & under the care & direction
of the Honble. Oliver Wendell Esq. praying that the same may be
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 329
abated as a Nuisance —The Selectmen therefore having viewed
the same are of Opinion that they cannot be amended or repaired
do Order the same to be taken down & demolished — sent
The Selectmen have agreed to view the Chocolate Mills at the
North Mills Fryday next 1 1 O'Clock A : M :
Mr. Daniel Ray applied for the hire of the Shop lately improved
by Mr. Edmund Green
It is agreed by the Selectmen that the General School masters
shall be furnished with the same quantity of Wood, which was al-
lowed the last Year —
At a Meeting of the Selectmen together with Ezekiel Price &
John Brown two Justices of the Peace
A 2d. View having been taken of the Building occupied by
Cap'. Edward Rumney for the purpose of manufacturing of Choco-
late— the Question was put — Viz* — Whether a License be
granted in the present State of Suid Building, for the purpose
aforesaid — Passed in the Negative unanimously — sent
Mr. Nazro directed to require the attendance of Mr. Craigue
Chimney Sweeper next Wednesday —
[23.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 25.
1786— .
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Tyler, Andrews, Cunningham,
Price, W alley, Browne, Grant,
Mr. Gray having applied for relief, for a Negro Man, formerly
his Servant, but who took his freedom some time since, he being
unable to provide for himself — after some debate, the further
consideration was referred to next Wednesday
The Selectmen have recommended Mr. William Mack as a suita-
ble Person to be naturalized —
Mr. Green the Father of Edmund Green who lately occupied
the Towns Shop is admitted a Tenant in the room of his Son he
paying the same Rent, which is to commence from the time his
Son left said Shop —
Mr. Nazro is directed to require Mr. Hamlins attendance on the
Selectmen at their Chamber next Wednesday afternoon — *
Mr- Simonds is to be informed that in case the Chimney of the
House he occupy s is not taken down by Satturday the 27. Ins*, the
same will betaken down by order of the Selectmen, at the expence
of the Owner as the Law directs — -
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octor. 30. 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price Andrews, Cunningham,
Browne, Grant, Price,
Passed upon Accounts —
ORDERED, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat 0/6 p bushel
& that l'2d. p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows — Viz'. —
Ibn. oz. dr.
a 4d. Loaf of Brick Bread French Made must weigh 1 l< 6 " 11
a 4d. ditto £ Wheat £ Rye Meal D°. 3 " — " —
:\ 4d. ditto not above \ Indian Meal D°. 4 " — "• —
Bisketsof 3 Coppers price D°. — " 12 u 6
330 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 150.
[24.] Cap1. Bartlet applies for the use of the Hall to exercise
his Company called the Volunteer Republican Company, on
Thursday Evenings —
Liberty accordingly granted
Mr. Codman applies for the removal of Rebecca Parker to Lex-
ington —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 7. 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Andrews, Grant, Walley
Ebenezer Simpson informs that a Chimney in a House occupied
by Benjamin Roberts, is out of Repair & unsafe for the Neighbor-
hood,— and prays that Order may be taken respecting the same
as the Law directs — also as to a Pump out of Repair in a Street
in Frog Lane —
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss r At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 7. 1786 —
Present Messrs Scollay, Dorr, Price, Andrews, Grant, Walley
Cap1. Partridge informs that one Frances Pond is now at the
Alms house, belongs to the Town of Cambridge
Mr. Jonas Welch's Chocolate Mills near Charlestown Bridge,
having been view'd by the Selectmen & two Justices, the Mills are
accordingly licensed for the purpose of grinding & -burning
Chocolate —
Mr. William Brown is chosen Master of Engine N°. 1. of the
Company of said Engine —
The Selectmen agree to allow forty eight Shillings towards procur-
ing a newPumpfor the Well on North Square near Mr. Leachs House
The Selectmen will allow for the passage of James Morrey & Caty
Morrey two Dollars each provided they are left at the Eastward
[25.] Mr. Hamlin the Hay ward is to be directed by Mr.
Nazro to attend the Board next Wednesday Afternoon 4. O'Clock
— Mr. Nazro is also to acquaint Mr. James Prince of this Order —
Mr. Andrew Campbell permitted to open a School in this Town
for teaching Writing Reading &c — agreable to the Petition of a
number of the Inhabitants
Mr. Nicholas Pierce is chosen Master of Engine Company N°. 9 —
of said Company — in the room of Cap*. Loveren who has re-
signed —
Votes of the Town of Manchester to be printed —
Mrs. — Marston approved of to keep a Tavern at the House her
late Husband was licensed for this Year situate in King Street —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 15. 1786 —
Present Mess" : Dorr Cunningham, Andrews Price, Browne,
Walley, Grant,
Mr. Cunningham having received of Brookers Donation June 26.
£2. 8 — & July 26. £1. 10 — The same was distributed as fol-
lows — Viz'. — To the Widow Simmons £ — 12 — "•
To the Widow Searl
To the Widow Vezey
To the Widow Freeman
To the Widow Eth ridge
To the Widow Scott
12—"
19 " 4
13 " 4
13 "4
£3_18 —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 331
Mr. Montague who preaches at the North Church having
applied for the use of the North Latin School one or two Evenings
iu the Week for the purpose of teaching a singing Company Lib-
erty was accordingly granted —
Mr. Charles Williams a Collector of Taxes, having applied to
the. Selectmen for his taking up the Bonds given by him as Col-
lector for 1782 & 1784 he having settled with all the Treasurers for
said Years the Town Clerk was directed to deliver him the same —
[26.] Major Bumstead applies for a Tomb in the Common
Burying Ground, formerly belonging to one Tayler the
.selectmen permit him to make use of said Tomb, upon the condi-
tion hereafter to be determined by them —
M;)jor William Dawes by Mr John Stoddard applies to be
appointed Inspector of Flax, as by a late Law such appointments
are to be made by the Selectmen
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 22. 1 786 —
Present Mess™ : Scollay, Dorr, Andrews Tyler,
Mr. Dorr having received of Brookers Donation the 25th of July
last £ 1.16 — the same was distributed a follows — Vizt —
To the Wi.low Catherine Way £ — 9 —
To the Widow Mary Ruddock — " 9 —
To the Widow Sarah Brown — " 6 —
To the Widow Lydia Lake — " 1 " 6
To the Widow Abigail Tyler — u 10 — 6
£1.16
Mr. Andrews having received of Brookers Donation June 26th
£.2.8 — & July 26 — £1 " 4— making in the whole £3.— 12 — the
same was distributed as follows — Vizt. —
To the Widow Lepear £ — 12 —
the Widow Emmons — 12 —
the Widow Weasey — 12 —
the Widow Way ' — 1 2 —
the Widow Steward — 12 —
the Widow Perkins — 12 —
£3.12
Mr. Browne having received of Brookers Donation the 26th of
June last £2.8 — & 26 of July last £— 18. in whole £3.6 — [27.]
the same was distributed as follows — Vizt. —
To the Miss : Oultons £ — 19 — 6
the Widow Hooker — 13 — 4
the Widow Perkins — 6 — 8
the Widow Hall 1 — 6 — 8
£3 — 6
Cap'. Tyler having received of Brookers Donation the 26 of
July last — £ 1 . 16 — the same was distributed as follows Viz*. —
To the Widow May £ — 6 —
the Widow Tyler — 6 —
the Widow Brick 1 " 4
£1 "6
332 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mr. William Clarke informs that he had rented a House to the
Widow Frances Brewer from Waltham & another to Peter Auerit
— as p Letters on file —
Mr. Price appointed to confer with Mr. Sullivan, relative to the
charge that may arise from removing Persons to other Towns — ,
also with respect to ye. Inhabitancy of ye. Widows born in this
State who had been married to Forreigners —
Mr. Browne & Mr. Andrews, .to view the Towns Store lately
occupied by Mr. Barrel, to Judge of the Repairs made —
Mr. Bossinger Foster applies for a Tomb in the Common Burial
Ground formerly owned by a Mr. Gutteridge —
Mr. Grant having recd. of Brookers Donation April 20th 1785.
2. 8 — the same was distributed as follows Vizt —
To the Widow Goodwin £— 12 —
the Widow Freeman " 12 —
the Widow Jeffrees — 8 —
To the Widow Dodge — 8 —
M™. Foot, a sick Person — 8 —
£2-8
Mr. Walley Mr. Andrews & Grant a Committee to settle with
Ballard his Town Accu. & Report the same —
[28.] Mr. Walley having received of M". Brookers Donation
26th of June last £ 2. 8 — the same was distributed as follows —
Viz' —
To M". Loper aged & sick £ — 18 —
Mrs. Delaplace Widow —18 —
M". Butter old & poor — 6 —
M". Jackson sick & poor — 6 —
£2—8 —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 25. 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Cunningham. Walley, Tyler,
Andrews, Grant, Price, Browne, Met the Ancient Artillery
Compy—
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 27. 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Tyler, Grant, Andrews,
Cunningham, Browne,
Information being given on the Yesterday by Mr. Isaiah Doane
to Mr. Scollay, Andrews & Mr Brown three of the Selectmen, that a
Vessel owned by Mr. Doane from N York Cap'. Smith had a Person
on board Just broke out with the Small Pox whereupon Mr. Nazro
was directed to convey the Man to New Boston & to get Provi-
sions & Dr. Appleton was desired to attend him — and the Vessel
ordered into the Road to be smoked and cleansed and then Report
to be made to the Selectmen —
Passed upon Accounts
ORDERED that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at 6/6 p
Bushel & that 12d p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Paina & Livelihood, which is computed as follows —
Viz'. —
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 333
lb. oz. dr.
a 4d. loaf of Brick Bread, French made, must weigh 1 " 6 " 11
a 4d. ditto f Wheat £ Rye Meal d°. 3 " — " —
a 4d. ditto not above £ Indian Meal d°. 4 " — " —
Biskets of 3 coppers price d°. — "• 12 " 6
Voted that Mr. Blaney have a draft for 150 Pounds, lawful
Money in this Month & that Mr. Scollay Walley & Mr. Cunning-
ham be a Commee. to make a final Settlement before next Draft
Day (drawn for)
[29.] Mrs. Susannah Rankin approved of as a Retailer of
Spirituous Liquors at her House in Ann Street —
Richard Huunewell late Master of Engine N°. 9, is allowed for
bringing their Engine to work first on the Fire which broke out in
Board Alley being twenty eight Shillings allow'd & drawn for
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 29. 1786 -
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Grant, Cumiingham,
Walley, Price,
Passed upon other Accounts —
Mr. Scollay having received of M". Bookers Donation £ 1. 16 —
the same was distributed as follows — Viz'. —
To Mrs. Dyke £ — 12 -
Mrs. Geyer - 12 —
M". Frances - 12 -
— £ 1. 16
Mr. Scollay having received of Treasurer Boyer £22 — 2 — 9 &
of Elisha Thatcher £ 2. 8 in all £24 — 10 — 9 it being for
Interest on Notes, which are part of M". Brookers Donation —
the same was given to the following Selectmen to be by them dis-
tributed agreeable to the Will of the Douer —
Mr. Dorr £ 2 — 14 see Feby. 28th.
Mr- Price 2 — 14
Mr. Andrews 2 — 14 — see Decr. 26th.
M". Browne 2 — 14 — see Jany 31 next
Mr. Grant 2 — 14 — see January 10.
Mr. Tyler 2 — 14 — see April 4th. 1787.
Mr. Cunningham 2 — 14 — see Feby. 28 -
Mr. Walley 2 — 14-
Mr. Scollay retains 2 — 18 — 9 — see Feby. 26
£ 24 — 10 — 9
Mr. Dorr Mr. Price Mr. Browne a Committee to wait on the
Governor, relative to the Watch at the Jayl —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 27. Evening
Present Mess". Scollay, Price, Browne Andrews, Grant
[3O.] On application from the Governor & Council respecting
their apprehension of a number of Persons from the Country
having it in contemplation to release a certain Mr. Brock from the
County Jayl committed for Treason against the State founded on
the appearance of an unusual number of Persons, being observed
to be coming into Town the Day past — Recommending it to the
334 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Selectmen whether it would not be expedient to appoint a Watch
or Guard to the Jayl for the Night —
Voted, that Mr. Nazro be directed to call upon the several Con-
stables of the Town Watch, and direct them to send two of their
best Men from each Watch House to keep a Guard at the Goal
untill further Orders — and that Mr. Newman the Constable of New
Boston AVatch take the Command of them — with the following
directions from the Board — Viz'. —
Sir You being appointed to the head of the Watch established
at the Jayl for the time being, it is the Direction of the Selectmen
that you keep two of your number constantly to Patrole the Street
before the Court House, and to give out the Watch word, All's
well every half hour, and one or more of yoqr number to view the
different parts of the Jayl every quarter of an hour to observe if
any incroachments are made upon any quarter, & in case of any
attack to cry out FIRE AT THE JAIL & ring the several Bells to
alarm the Town, beginning with the Court Bell & provide as many
Lanthorns as you conveniently can that the Patroles may have the
benefit of them in their Walks — You are to make Report of your
doings to the Selectmen to Morrow 11 O'Clock Before Noon
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novr. 30th 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Tyler, Cunningham, Grant,
Walley, Browne, Andrews
[31. 1 Major Cunningham one of the Selectmen having in-
formed the Board, that he would procure a sufficient number of
the Military to watch the Jayl this Night the Constables of the
Watch were directed to withdraw their respective Men, that they
may attend their Duty as usual at the several Watch houses —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 1. 1786
Present Mess". Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Cunningham, Dorr
Mr. Cunningham made return of the Jayl Watch the last night
as particulars on file —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 6. 1786 —
Present Mess". Scollay, Cunningham, Grant, Andrews, Price,
Mr. Simon Payson having lost his all by the late high tides &
being desirous of going back to Freetown the place of his abode —
was recommended by the Selectmen to the notice of the charitably
disposed in his way to said Town —
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 7. 1786 —
Present Mess" : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Brown, Andrews, Cun-
ningham, Walley,
Mr. Mason & Mr. Prentice two Overseers of the Poor appeared
on the Yesterday as a Committee from that Board & represented,
to the Selectmen, that the state of the Alms house was such that
unless they could have an immediate supply they must be forced
thro : necessity to open the Doors for the Poor to leave the House
Ordered that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing on Monday next 10 O'Clock Forenoon,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 335
Mr. Griffiths to have the printing of the Notifications for said
Meeting —
[32.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec*. 12.
1786
Present Messrs : Scollay, Price, Andrews, Grant, Walley — -
Upon application of Mr. Uran, Master of Engine N°. 4 that all
the Fire Engines convenient for it be fixed on Runners Voted that
Mr Uran see as many provided as is necessary
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 13. 1786
Present Mess". Scollay, Cunningham, Andrews, Walley, Price.
Cap'. Joel Gushing of Engine N°. 7 -applies for the Premium
allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to work first on the
Fire, which lately broke out near Calf s Tan Yard —
Voted, That he have a draft for 28/ next Draught Day —
Robert Algee prays liberty to set up a small Distillery in Essex
Street which was granted
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 18. 1786 —
Present Mess™. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Tyler, Cunningham,
Grant, Andrews,
A number of Justices of the Peace, attended by request of the
Governor, and had a conf erreuce with the Selectmen respecting the
establishing of a Watch at the County Jail —
The Justices present unanimously agreed, that the Selectmen
should have the use of the Watch House at the Jail — & that the
Jail Keeper should have directions to supply the Watch that may
be placed there with Fire & Candles —
Mr. Wendell as Constable
M1. Horn
Mr. Pitcher
Mr. Rumney
are appointed as a Watch for the Jail, Watch House — for the
time being — see next page
[33.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 20.
1786
Present Messrs : Scollay , Dorr, Tyler, Andrews, Cunningham,
Price,
Edward Payne Esq. appeared to acquaint the Selectmen that by
right of Inheritance he takes possession of a Tomb in the Common
Burying Place formerly belonging to the Family of Le Blonds,
with which tlie Selectmen acquiessed —
Mr. Joseph Ballard appointed by the Selectmen a Sealer of
Wood in the room of Mr. Nathaniel Thayer lately deceased —
Benjamin Hodgkins approved of by the Board as a Retailer of
Spirituous Liquors, at his House in
The new Watch appointed for the 18th ins1, as on the other side
commenced their Duty at the Jayl last Evening & by particular
request from the Governor, they are to take particular care of the
Jayl, and see that no Incroachrnents are made upon any part
336 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
thereof — they are also to set their Watch on or before 10
O'Clock every Evening, and not to leave it untill Day light —
Orders were giving the Constable of the Watch accordingly, —
and he was informed that by direction of the Justices, the Watch are
to receive a necessary supply of Candles & Fuel from Mr. Otis the
Jail Keeper —
On application of Mr. Pitman, Mr. Cunningham is appointed a
Commee. to enquire respecting a Mr. Wales his Wife & four Chil-
dren said to belong to Dorchester, that the Board may be able to
determine whether they should be sent there, by Warrant — they
now occupy a small Tenement belonging to said Pitman & are
very poor.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decemr. 26. 1786
Present Mess". Tyler, Scollay, Andrews, Price, Grant, Price
Mr. Andrews distributed £2. 14/ of Mrs. Brookers Donation
which he received Novr. 29 — Viz'. —
The Widow Nichols £-12
Widow Veazey - 6-
Brot over £ 1-10 Mr8. Wright ' -12-
[34.] Widow Stewart -12-
Widow Richardson - 6-
Widow Emmons - 6-
£ 2 k' 14-
Mr. Scollay, Mr. Walley & Mr. Cunningham a Committee to
treat with Mr. Tuckerman relative to a piece of the Towns Land,
& to Report to the Board
Jury Men drawn & entered in Jury Book —
Passed upon Accounts —
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec1. 27. 1786
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Andrews, Walley, Tyler,
Cunningham,
Passed upon Cap'. Samuel Pa-rtridge Keeper of the Alms house ;
State Accounts; amounting to £ 1944 "• 18 3£ and £ 102 " 13.
3|d as by Copies on file —
Voted, that Mr. Cheney Master of the Writing School in Mid-
dle Street have a draught for Thirty Pounds for one ye:ir & seven
months allowance for the Board of his Assistant, now allowed the
full pay of an Assistant, but not of an Usher — see draught for
this month —
Passed upon Accounts —
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS
Academy of Plainfield, testimonials from,
249.
Accounts, 8, 13, 45, 53, 58, 72, 75, 76, 78, 87,
91, 92, 98, 100, 101, 102, 107, 108,
115, 119, 126, 135, 138, 139, 140,
14'?, 147, 150, 156, 157, 158, 159,
16i, 165, 167, 169, 171, 173, 180,
181, 182, 183, 188, 190, 192, 195,
197, 198, 201, 209, 210, 216, 222,
223, 226, 227, 2^9, 231, 234, 235,
236, 240, 242, 245, 247, 248, 254,
257, 259, 262, 267, 270, 272, 274,
277, 278, 280, 284, 286, 287, 288,
290, 291, 293, 299, 305, 306, 311,
312, 318, 323, 324, 326, 329, 330,
332, 333, 336.
province, 13, 25, 28, 56, 83, 88, 106,
116, 121, 122, 123, 127, 129, 132,
136, 137, 157, 161, 163, 166, 171,
174, 182, 188, 194, 203, 207, 208,
210, 213, 215, 228, 230, 231, 238,
249, 258, 260, 274, 336.
a'mshouse, 45, 70, 82, 96, 106, 107,
113, 121, 128, 160, 180, 181, 216,
218, 235, 244, 292.
hospital at Rainsford Island, 105,
134, 166.
West Boston, 293-94.
new Boston, 18.
committee on auditing of, 239,240,
Mr. Pierce, 116.
town, 80, 82, 205, 230.
assessors, 85.
school, 181.
town clerk's, 94, 180, 200.
selectmens', 240.
almshouse, 45, 70, 82, 96, 106, 107,
113, 121, 128, 160, 180, 181,216,
218, 235, 244, 260, 283, 304, 307.
wood and bark, 102.
militia, 150.
for classing delinquents, 151.
as to the excise, 174, 176.
sale of teas, 177-79.
to wardens, 199.
relative to lamps, 270.
navigation, 282.
of trade, 283, 291.
for equipping the militia, 37, 39.
resolve of court, excusing firemen
from military duty, 58.
resolve of General Court relative
to providing shoes and stock-
ings for Continental Army, 62.
acts and orders for suppression
of vice, 65.
resolve of General Court relative
to inspectors of market, 86.
Act, relative to the small-pox, 3, 4, 6.
a draft of every fourth man
from the militia, 18, 50.
regulating enlistments, 29, 30, 31, 32, 36.
ami resolve, 20.
preventing monopolies, 30.
fixing prices of sundry articles, 30.
for protection against internal enemies,
38.
Admiral Vernon's, 9, 301, 308.
( See also Taverns.)
Advertisements see Newspapers.
Aliens, 11, 34, 42, 44, 56, 61, 77, 83, 88, 89, 90,
99, 100, 107, 109, 114, 123, 124, 127,
133, 146, 157, 158, 161, 163, 166, 182,
183, 195, 198, 199, 200, 201, 2u6, 207,
208, 210, 212, 213, 216, 223, 224, 229,
231, 236, 239, 241, 244, 246, 250, 253,
254, 256, 257, 258, 259, 263, 265, 269,
274. 277, 279, 284, 286, 288. 289, 305,
330, 336.
list of, 274.
strangers warned to leave the town,
69, 88, 89, 145. 162, 215, 255.
visitation of the town, to discover
aliens, 79.
inquiry as to strangers, 153, 229, 231,
236, 239, 241, 244, 246.
strangers to be sent out of the town,
261, 285, 286, 330, 231.
Almshouse, the, 28,49, 53, 56, 73, 88, 92,99,103,
150, 158, 173, 194, 202, 203,
206, 207, 210, 212, 213, 214,
216, 218, 221, 222, 223, 224,
226, 228, 229, 231, 236, 239,
241, 242, 243, 244, 246, 251,
253, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259,
263, 265, 269, 273, 274, 277,
283, 284, 286, 292, 312, 327,
330, 334, 336.
admitted to, 28, 34, 36, 44,
56, 73, 77, 92, 95, 99, 100,
101, 102, 103, 107, 108, 109,
114, 115, 120, 123, 124, 127,
128, 129, 130, 133, 136, 140,
148, 156, 157, 158, 161, 163,
166, 168, 182, 183, 194, 198,
199, 200, 201, 203, 206, 207,
210, 212, 213, 214, 216, 218,
221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 228,
229, 231, 236, 239, 241, 242,
243, 244, 246, 251, 252, 253,
255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 263,
265, 274, 279, 284, 286.
accounts of, 45, 70, 82, 96,
106, 107, 113, 121, 128, 160,
180, 181, 216, 218, 235, 244,
283, 292, 304, 307, 326, 336.
discharged from, 88, 129,
202, 250, 269, 273-74, 276.
books, 106, 180, 218.
supplies, 157.
lack of, 334.
keeper of, 34, 36, 45, 56, 82,
88,92,96,99, 100, 101, 102,
107, 109, 116, 119, 123, 127,
128, 129, 130, 133, 136, 140,
156, 161,166,168, 173, 180,
181,182,183, 198, 199, 200,
201, 203, 212, 223, 229, 231,
235, 236, 212, 243, 244, 246,
251,255,256,257,258,259,
263,265, 269, 276, 279, 283,
286, 307, 322, 336.
American army see Continental army.
Andover, 287.
Anna, the (schooner), 47, 48.
(See also Ships, vessels, etc.)
Ann Street, 8, 117, 118, 155, 158, 165, 191, 204,
320, 322, 333.
(See also Streets.)
Apple Island, 225.
340
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Apple Island, guard at, 225.
(See also Islands.)
Appropriations :
grant of one hundred pounds for
Province Hospital at New Bos-
ton, 2.
Arms and ammunition, 1, 35, 37, 61, 80, 82,
264.
small arms, 82, 89,
170, 268, 324.
cartridges, 89, 171,
204, 206, 207.
bullets, 90.
655 pounds of
town's powder,
90.
stored in Faneuil
Hall, 101.
stores, 226.
inventory of, 227.
Army xee Continental Army.
Artillery, 144, 2.26.
(Sfe a.lxo Troops.)
Assembly or Court, General, 2, 3, 4, 6, 19, 20,
26, 27, 37,40,
48, 50, 53, 55,
59, 65, 67, 97,
104, 110, 115,
121, 124, 136,
137, 139, 143,
148, 151, 156,
159, 160, 170,
171, 177, 184,
186, 194, 197,
IDS, 203, 218,
227, 228, 247,
249, 258, 288,
311, 320, 327,
328.
memorial to,
136, 137, 198,
257, 327.
Assessors, 45, 47, 54, 58, 61 , 70, 85, 90, 95, 125,
138, 140, 154, 158, 167, 185, 207,
241, 299.
list of persons to be taxed, 47, 61,
71.
certificates, 207.
room, coal for the, 51.
books, 83, 95, 138, 167, 182, 185,
207, 218, 274, 275, 290, 291.
list for jury boxes, 140, 290.
tax bills, 207.
refusal of, to serve under town's
terms, 241.
(See also Taxes.)
Assizes, blank, 241,
(See also Breadstuffs.)
Associations, list of, to, 39.
( See also Suspected Persons.)
Atkinson street, repairs to, 220, 221, 225, 242,
248, 252.
lane, 325.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Attorney, State, 185.
general, 247.
Auchmuty's lane, 9, 191, 192.
(See also Streets.)
Auction, licenses to sell at 140, 141,142,145,
146, 147, 148, 155. 156,
157, 160, 161, 164, 165,
166, 170, 171, 172, 173,
182, 195, 196, 200, 202,
204, 206, 210, 231, 233-
34, 235, 238, 246, 249,
255, 259, 260, 262, 263,
265, 266, 297, 298, 312,
327.
petition for, 203.
not granted, 327.
relative to auc-
tioneer, 265.
(See also Licenses.)
Axes for town's use, 39.
Back street, 33, 170, 195, 217, 26S, 308, 320,
3-21.
(See also Streets.)
Bakers, 4, 15, 17, 24, 32, 97, 139, 161, 183, 195,
197, 209, 211, 213, 216, 219, 223, 225,
227, 229, 231, 235, 236, 239, 243, 247,
254, 257, 259, 261, 269, 279, 286, 288,
290, 292, 295, 299, 305, 310, 311, 318,
326, 329, 332, 333.
bakehouse chimney, 158.
suit against, 185, 221.
Ballast taken from Deer Island, 212, 214, 260,
Ball's alley, 310.
abuttors on, 248.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Barbers, hair-dressers, wig-makers, etc., 70,
210, 307.
(See also Trades.)
Barnstable, 157.
Barracks, the (at Cambridge), 42.
at Long Island, to remove to
Rainsford Island, 124.
Barton's Point, 181.
Bath, 36.
Batteries :
North, 127, 144, 150, 153, 160, 171,
182, 247, 261, 271.
wreck near, purchase of,
267.
South, 9, 161, 227, 271, 280.
Batterymareh street, 155, 191, 239, 325.
(.>'«« a/so Streets.)
Beach stieet, to repair, 79.
not to be repaired, 80.
market in, 125.
town's bounds of, 154.
(See alvo Streets, etc.)
Beacon hill, 191.
repairs on top of, 248.
land near, to view, 326.
street, 276.
Beef, 277.
price of, 139.
tax, 144.
inspector of, 255, 256, 257,258, 259, 260,
261,262,263, 265, 266, 268, 271, 272,
273, 274, 275, 284, 286, 292, 296, 302,
307, 311.
Bells, ringing of, 2, 41, 72, 92, 108, 110, 150,
152, 160, 187, 194, 198,
202, 203, 210, 214, 222,
237.
to discontinue, 108, 195,
196.
ringers, 131, 180, 186, 187, 194, 195, 196,
198, 202, 203, 210, 214, 222,
237.
salaries of, 80, 109.
to be rung for town meetings, etc., 132.
tolling of, at funerals, 293, 35(3.
not to be tolled on the Lord's Day,
225.
Bermuda, 216.
( See also Islands.)
Bills :
bill of health, 273.
hand, 17, 30.
of regulations, 182.
Port, 44.
and receipts, 53.
and summary of loose articles, after
fire, 111.
tax, 207.
Blackhorse lane, 9, 103, 155, 191, 225, 253, 320.
(See filso Streets, etc.)
Blacksmiths, 46, 255.
shop, rent of, 205, 206, 215, 309,
328.
(See alw Trades.)
Blankets, 171.
to procure, for the army, 27, 164.
appraise, 27.
be obtained from the several
wards, 27, 28.
INDEX TO PJLACES AND SUBJECTS.
341
Blankets, method of obtaining, 30.
receipts for, 140, 142.
Blind, 11, 208, 2J6.
Blockade, of the town, 90.
Blue Ball, the [Tavern?], 308, 314.
( See. at.MO Taverns.)
Board alley, 297, 333.
(.s'ee alto Streets, etc.)
Boards :
Of war, 66, 89, 114,227.
order on, for fire-arms, 1, 35, 37,
55.
corn and flour, 48,
49.
applied to, for cordage, 114.
relative to price of steel, 114, 115.
Bonds, interest on, 28, 30, 41, 43, 56, 57, 141,
232, 282, 292, 304, 316, 333.
men nee Sureties,
payment of, 50, 292, 304.
of arbitration, 247.
(.See alto Securities.)
Boston, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,
46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55,
56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66,
67, 6S, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76,
77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86,
87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96,
97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104,
105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111,
112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118,
119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125,
126, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133,
134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141,
142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148,
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, 179, 180,
181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187,
188, 183, 190, 192, 193, 194, 195,
196, 197, 198, 199, 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, 210, 211, 242, 243, 244,
245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251,
252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258,
259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265,
267, 263, 269, 270, 272, 273, 274,
275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281,
282, 283, 284, 285, 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, 315, 316, 317,
318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324,
325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331,
332, 333, 334, 335, 336.
plans for incorporating, into a city,
245, 246.
line between, nnrl Roxbury, 3, 5,
10, 51, 52, 129, 130, 132, 223, 325,
326,
Neck, 38, 223, 302.
marsh on, 207.
east side of. 38.
west side of, 38.
proprietors of, to confer with,
321.
all cattle (save Town's) to be
kept off, 39, 40.
fortification at, 40, 156.
land on, 83, 84, 108, 116, 137,
138, 183, 215, 240, 263, 276,
•282,283,285-286.
complaint of firing on, 189,
322.
fish box to erect, 206.
Boston Neck, creek on, 207.
trespasses, 211, 224.
to prosecute, 209
225.
watch-house on, 2S1.
repairs on, 210, 276.
to prevent cows of Roxbury
from coming on, 24.3.
land on, to view, 301.
Pier Lottery, 13 1.
(See also Lotteries.)
Regiment, 36, 151.
small arms furnished cap-
tains of, 247.
(See also Troops.)
Seat, 167.
Stone Marshall'* lane, 9, 75, 155,
279, 32 J.
(See ulxo Streets.)
Bounties, 19, 104, 136, 137.
division of, 115.
(See also Enlisted men.)
Braintree, 281, 286.
Brattle street, 75, 315, 321.
(.See also Streets.)
Breadstuffs, 4, 11, 15, 17, 24, 27, 48,49, 53, 81,
94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 152, 161, 173,
180, 183, 186, 188, 189, 195, 197,
203, 205, 209, 211, 213, 216, 217,
219, 223, 225,227, 229, 231, 235,
236, 239, 243, 247, 249, 250,254,
255, 259, 261, 269, 277,279, 286,
288, 290, 292, 295, 299, 305, 311,
318, 323, 326, 329, 332, 333.
price of, 139.
assize of bread, 4, 8, 15, 17, 24,
27, 94, 95, 96,
97, 98, 139,
152, 155, 160,
161, 173, 180,
182, 183, 184,
185, 188, 189,
195, 203, 205,
209, 211, 213,
216, 217, 219,
223, 225, 227,
229, 231, 235,
236, 239, 241,
243, 247, 249,
250, 254, 255,
257, 259, 261,
26J, 279, 286,
288, 290, 292,
295, 299, 305,
311, 318, 323,
326, 329, 332,
333.
law, relative to,
to amend, 155.
weighing of bread, 94.
Brewers, 198.
(See iilxo Trades.)
Bricks, 149, 181, 195.
Bridges :
Swing, 42, 310.
Mill, 95, 100, 134, 159, 191, 279, 320.
draw, 95, 100, 117, 192, 251.
over Charles river, 300, 301.
Charlc-stown, 330.
Brookline, 116, 160.
Building, of shed at end of store, permission
for asked by Mr. Boyce, 66.
to erect, 137, 138, 145, 161, 162.
of a school-house, 170.
distill-house, 239.
town, near the Laboratory, 293.
Buildings nee Lands, buildings, etc.
to view, 117, 118,
to erect, permission asked, 150.
a blacksmith's shop, 160.
adjoining Ship street, 194, 196.
to erect, on town flats, 249.
watch-house in Orange
street, 252.
342
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Buildings, to build a lean to, 292.
at the end of the market, 300, 304.
deeded to the town, 299, 308.
Bulftnch Square, 320.
Bull see Cattle.
pasture, 180, 182, 264, 325
purchase of, 224.
disposal of, 243, ?44.
Bullets cast from the town's lead, 90.
(See al»o Arms and Ammunition.)
Bull's wharf, 46, 75, 191, 192, 320.
(See alto Wharves.)
Burial places :
North burying ground, 1, 42, 211, 212,
226.
tombs in, 148, 149, 170, 211, 212,213,
221, 237.
permit to build, 69. 170.
fences about, to repair, 206.
request for, for soldiers and prisoners,
95, 96.
bottom of the Common, 96,170, 205,
206,211,217,
219, 243, 249,
831.
tombs in, 224,
237, 243,317,
336.
South, 96, 99, 103, 172, 209, 267.
tombs in, 327.
feuce from the, 96.
regulations, 99.
grave robbers, 116.
eextons, 132, 150, 156, 172, 180, 181,
186, 187, 194, 206, 209, 225,
229, 230, 263, 293.
charges, 293, 305, 306.
burial of French soldiers, 160, 193.
list of persons owning tombs, 212.
to provide, 211.
Chappel ] King's Chapel?] 211.
Copps' Hill [North burial ground?]
211, 212.
Church, tombs in, 237.
to be put in decent order, 268.
North burying ground, 277, 278.
tombs in, 277, 278.
near the Granary, 270.
proprietors of tombs, 284.
names of persons in charge of funer-
als, 293.
charges, 293.
funeral porters, 296.
wages, 305, 306.
assigned, 306.
opening of tombs, 305.
tolling of bells, 293, 306.
old burying ground near the Chapel,
[King's?] funeral porter for, 306.
Butchers, 11, 15, 49, 84, 93, 96, 99, 183, 184,
225, 268.
names of, 15.
complaint against, 51.
(See also Trades.)
(See also Markets.)
Butier's Row, 192, 308.
Butter, 99.
By-laws, fair copy of revised, to obtain, 288.
printing of, 289, 295, 296.
proposals for, 289, 290.
relative to snow-balls, 292.
distribution of, 303.
relative to funerals, 305, 306.
to be strictly
obeyed, 306.
limekilns, 307,
308, 309.
persons refusing to obey, 307.
relative to cattle, 315.
ticket porters, 328.
Cadet Company, 324.
Cambridge, 41, 42, 99, 330.
selectmen of, 41.
1 Cambridge street, 46, 130, 192, 251, 321.
( See alxo Streets.)
! Candles, 94, 335.
i Cape Ann, 93, 112, 263, 273, 286, 203.
Cod, 115, 118.
Capture of Lord Cornwallls, 160.
Cargoes nee Ships, vessals, etc.
Carpenters, 126, 189, 193, 284, 324.
(See also Trades.)
Cartridges .tee Arras and Ammunition.
Carts, carriages, etc., 15, 40, 96, 137, 206, 274,
276.
trucks, as to weight of,
215, 218, 219, 230.
committee to enforce
laws relative to,
238.
damage by, to pre-
vent, 270.
Castle, the, 77-78, 93, 94, 97, 273, 278, 281.
(See alxo Fortifications.)
William see the Castle.
Cattle, all, (other than Town's), to be kept
from the Neck, 39, 40, 245.
list of cows, to return, 315.
killing of, 49.
two bulls to be procured by the hay-
ward, 265.
town, 85, 160.
support of the bulls, 301.
purchase of a bull, 205.
disposal of, 243, 244.
place to keep, in, 210, 216.
Roxbury, 245.
inhabitants having, on the common
to assess, 246.
Centinel, the [newspaper?], 295.
(See alxo Newspapers.)
! Certificates, 3, 5, 34, 42, 43, 50, 66, 71, 83 85,
102, 104, 107, 110, 115, 116, 119, 125, 126,
134, 141, 142, 146, 154, 159, 161, 187, 194,
207, 243, 259, 261, 268, 269, 271, 277, 285,
290, 298, 302, 303, 309, 311, 316, 320.
Chairs for the Selectmen's Chamber, 208,
261.
Chance (Schooner), 93, 94.
(See also Ships, vessels, etc.)
Chappel burying grounds [King's Chapel?!
211.
Chardon's lane, 269.
( See alto Streets, etc.)
Charities, quarterly, 205.
Charles street, 297.
( See also Streets.)
river, 30<>.
bridge, 300, 301.
incroachments, 302.
Charlestown, 26, 330.
ferry, 100, 192, 205, 294, 306.
paving of, 294.
( See also Ferries.)
lottery, 119.
mulatto to return to, 286.
bridge, 330.
| Charter street. 8, 9, 116, 155, 320.
(See also Streets.)
| Chelsea, 81, 222.
relative to re-annexation to Boston
222.
Chester street, 75.
(See also Streets.)
Chimneys :
sweepers, 17, 311, 319, 323, 324,
329.
wages, 309.
badges, 319, 324.
defective, 130, 203, 280, 283, 307,
328, 329, 330.
Chocolate mills, 310, 327, 328, 329, 330.
license for making, 330.
refused, 329.
(See also Mills.)
Christ Church, 41.
( See also Meeting houses.)
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
343
Christ Church, north clock at, to repair, 92,
93, 193, 288.
(See also Meeting houses.)
Church burying ground, tombs in, 237.
(See alio Burial places.)
Circular letters nee Letters.
Clay and gravel from the beach near the
fortification, 156, 215.
for repairing King street,
217.
twenty loads of, 271.
from Fox Hill, 224, 228, 236.
to be laid Short street, 251.
upper part of Kilb" street,
252.
complain* against digging,
255.
for the Neck, 276.
Clerk's [Clark's?] ship yard, 9.
Clerks of the market see Market.
Clocks, 92, 110, 147, 193, 195, 253.
u>wn, 284, 288.
Cloth, green, for selectmen's table, 140.
for orator, 61, 89, 115, 143, 173.
Clothing, 166, 186, 188,
for armies, agent for, 110.
(See aluo Continental Army.)
Coal for the selectmen's chamber and assess-
ors' room, 51.
baskets, 229, 230, 310.
measurer of, 100, 243, 249, 310.
master, 216.
Cocoa, 310.
Coffee, 277.
house at the North End, 228.
Cold lane, 25, 308, 320.
(See also Streets.)
Collectors nee Taxes.
Commissary Generals, 49, 53, 97.
proved to be traitors,
50.
of Prisoners, 78.
Committees, reports of, 2.
to regulate the market, 2.
appointed, 6.
of correspondence, 8, 17, 18, 19,
20, 22, 24, 25, 27,29, 30, 31, 32,
33,34, 62,94,95, 122.
to visit the town, 9, 10
joint, 19, 22.
vote of, 19.
platforms and boxes over the
Dock, 7:3.
regulating appointment of field
officers for a continental reg-
iment, 21.
to investigate small-pox cases,
73, 78.
to provide an orator, 31, 58.
place for oration,
272.
erect a pound, 35.
furnish the town with spades
and shovels, 39.
of the general court, 40.
House of Representa-
tives, 40.
for choice of keeper of the hos-
pital at New Boston, 42.
on regulating treatment of
small-pox, 59.
to engage suitable men for the
North Watch, 63.
to open the town meeting with
prayer,
request Dr. Chauncey, 91.
Dr. Eckley, 140, 209.
Rev. Mr. Lothrop,
127, 169, 180.
Rev. Mr. White, 145,
301.
Dr. Cooper, 59.
Rf». Mr. Clark, 88,
141. 212.
Committees to request Rev. Mr. Stillman,
293, 295.
Rev. Mr. Thatcher.
269, 262.
Rev. Mr. Everet, 243.
Rev. Mr. Howard,
170, 268.
Rev. Mr. Eliot, 207.
Rev. Mr. Wight, 237.
to estimate damage done to
town by the enemy, 63.
to collect damages for same, 83.
on Mr. Boyce's application, 66.
town's lands at the South
End, 77.
of th? Board of Council, 78.
money due Capt. Fellows, 85.
to view the pump, 89.
to inquire into state of Winnis-
simit ferry, 93.
of the town of Weymouth see
Weymouth.
relative to town's proportion of
steel, 110.
on town watch, 110.
clothing for armies, 110, 145.
case of McClinch, 114.
on clerks of the market, 116.
to hire a room as a school, 116,
118.
to view certain ground near the
Draw Bridge, 117.
repair Engine at North
Square, 118.
on North Battery, 127, 180, 261,
290.
building on,
wharf, to
view, 246.
chimneys, 130.
to view bank in John Hancock's
grounds, 133.
repairs to schools, 134, 195, 201.
relative to location for fish
market, 135.
wall at fortification, 140.
lands and buildings, 150, 243.
on Mrs. Brooker's donation,
158.
to view land near North bat-
tery, 160.
on mileage, 167.
from the Grand Lodge of
Masons, 182.
on watch, 'J18, 238.
to confer with the Representa-
tives of the town, 155.
of accounts, 168, 167, 179, 182.
bakers, 184.
on fire-engine, 193.
to view water course, 196.
encroachment.; on the Common,
206.
furnishings of selectmen's
chamber, £08.
Faneuil Hall, 217.
repairs on walls, i.09.
streets, 2i)9, 214, 217,
220, 225, 248, 269,
271, 272, 277, 308.
to keep cattle in quarters, 210.
on hospitals, 211.
wood for the schools, 221.
Rainsford Island, repairs to,
222.
to visit the sconce at South Bat-
tery, 227.
to inspect iron and posts, 232.
on lamps, 232, 238.
laws, to enforce, 238.
on carts, trucks, etc., 238.
auditing of accounts, 239, 240.
on the Granary, 240.
repairs on the Neck, 240.
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Committees, town's building opposite Con-
cert Hall, 245.
on framing code of laws for
the better government of the
town, 247.
on return of small arms fur-
nished captains of the Boston
Regiment, '247.
on fencing of the Common, 263,
270.
on funeral ground, near Gran-
ary, 270.
on drain, near Workhouse, 270.
repairs to Daws & Coolidge's
store, 280.
to ascertain bounds of land sold
Caleb Davis, 283.
for suitable place for a pound
for horses, 294.
on paving of Charlestown
Ferry, 294.
to treat with fishermen, 300.
on rates of ticket porters, 328.
to view land near ropewalk,
300.
lower part of Prince
street, 300.
the Neck, 301.
tombs in South burial
ground, 327.
limekilns, 307, 308.
Milk street, 307, 308.
defective chimneys, 307\
on laying out of Lynn street,
326.
Common, the, 2.
school on, 2, 54, 78, 79, 224,
238.
carriages on, 40.
new burying ground on,96,l 70,
205, 211,
217, 219,
221, 224'
237, 306,
317, 331.
tombs in,
317, 335.
bulls for, 118, 205, 216.
blacksmith's shop at bottom
of, 143, 205, 215.
ground on, torn up by British
troops, 173.
encroachments on, 139.
to prevent,
206.
dirt on, to spread as shall be
most beneficial, 207.
trespassers on, 213, 225.
killing of cattle near, 216.
empty tombs on, 224.
storage of artillery, etc. , 226.
laboratory near, 242.
inhabitants of the town, hav-
ing cows on, to assess, 246.
repairs to top of Beacon Hill,
248.
another row of trees on, to
plant, 247.
trees on, to protect, 249, 315.
carcasses, 268.
fencing of, 269.
posts, to erect on, 269.
land at bottom of, 274.
printing of by-laws, 295.
encroachments, 303.
to put pumps on, 314.
list of cows, 315.
pond on [ Frog] , 327, 328.
shore nee Drains,
street, 250.
trees in, to protect, 250.
(See atxo Streets, etc.}
Commonwealth, the, 132, 193, 201, 253, 291,
307, 311, 316.
Commonwealth, the oath of allegiance to,
163.
(See alto Massachusetts Bay, Province of.)
Complaints nee Laws, breach of.
Concert Hall, 92, 254.
tavern near, 128.
street, 155.
to widen, 209, 210.
shops near, to view, 243, 245.
rent of, 254.
Concord, 95,324.
Congress, General, assembled at Phila-
delphia, 2.
resolve of, relative to a form of
government, 118.
street, 155, 192, 194.
(See alto Streets.)
Constables nee Watch.
Constitution, new, to frame, 99.
Continental army, enlistment into, 19, 104,
145.
draft into, 19-20, 32, 50,
122, 148.
exempt from,
20, 21, 23.
forfeitures, 32,
121.
at New York, 20.
bounties to non-commis-
sioned officers, 115.
recruiting, 22.
funds for, 22.
men in, 26, 253, 274, 277,
309.
blankets for, 27, 140, 164.
moneys for soldiers, 269.
moneys, to provide for
raising men for, 32, 186,
proper method to raise
men, 65.
full proportion for, raised,
34.
mileage of soldiers, 50,
130, 137,
shoes and stockings for,
62, 110, 171.
shirts, 63, 169.
clothing for, 110, 145, 162,
166, 169, 171.
horses for, 124, 152,
bounties, 136, 137, 152,
198.
delinquents, 151.
town's proportion of men,
154.
returns, 154.
pay roll of six raunth's
men, 166, 172,201.
three and six months
men, 167.
six months' men, 222,
235-36.
five months' men, 197,
198.
heir to soldier's pay, 269,
285, 290, 291.
Congress, 19.
hospital, 96, 120.
advances to, soldiers, 102.
tax, 186.
hospital, 96, 139.
(tiee also Hospitals.)
Coopers, 137.
( .See also Trades.)
Cooper's alley, 265.
(See alxo Streets, etc.~)
Copps' Hill burying ground (North burial
ground] , see North burying
ground.
(See also Burial Places.)
relative to four lots of land on,
302, 303,
release of claim
to, 303, 304.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
345
Cordage, 114.
Corn beef, 160, 223.
court, 190, 2ij:',,P>22.
(.See alw Streets, etc.)
Cornfields, 128.
Coruhill, 9, 59, 68, 152, 172, 215, 319.
posts to erect on, 172, 173.
paving of, 217, 221 .
(*re also Streets, etc.)
Correction, unsuitable, administered to a
child, 271, 272.
Correspondence .«^< Letters.
( Xtf. nfso Committees.)
Cotton, 112.
Council, the, 20, 34, 39, 48, 77, 78, 82, 92, 93,
97, 120, 199, 238, 322, 333.
resolves of, 48, 79, 82.
chamber, 78.
desire use of Faneuil Hall on Elec-
tion Day, 92.
memorial, 110, 120.
relative to proprietors of tombs, 284.
County meeting at Dedham, to be held on
the third Wednesday in March,
238
relative to dividing the, 240, 241.
records, 265.
of Worcester see Worcester.
Suffolk nee Suffolk,
gaol, 333-34, 335-36-
encroachments, 336.
Court, General, nee Assembly,
for trial of vessels, 5, 6.
jurymen, 56.
superior, 6, 58, 100,129.
clerk of, 6.
justices, 55, 79, 90, 111, 133, 134, 140,
171, 194, 196, 206, 211, 212, 241, 256,
257, 263, 272, 281, 282, 292, 307, 310,
311, 313, 320, 323, 324, 325, 326, 338..
judges, 6, 37, 50, 82, 85, 113.
Probate, 7, 37, 50, 82, 85, 113.
judge, 7, 29, 209, 210, 255.
maritime, 31, 36, 39,42,46, 49,51, 55,
60, 65, 67, 68, 70, 74, 75, 79, 81, 83,
88, 92, 94, 98, 99, 101, 105, 125, 130,
134, 136, 141, 151, 153, 157, 161, 165,
174, 185, 186, 193, 204, 208, 220, 230,
317.
of special sessions, 41, 133, 134, 154,
171.
clerk, 75,190.
for trial of suspected persons (To-
ries), 42.
inferior, 95, 231.
common pleas, 225.
house, 334.
street, 50, 191.
(See alxo Streets.)
Cross street, 46, 75, 189, 190.
(Xee also Streets.)
Cow lane, 83, 100, 269, 281.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Creek, the, 251.
Criminals, 328.
cage for punishment of, 328.
Cripples, 124, 218.
Cross street, 116, 190, 192, 204, 214, 225, 246,
296, 300, 318, 320.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Cullers of staves and hoops, 230.
brands for, 230.
Cutlery ware, petition for stall in which to
sell, refused, 231.
Damages, to recover, .11:1.
(S>-e alun Penalties.)
Dartmouth, 220, 303.
Declaration of Independence, 2.
Deed, of about twelve feet of land to the
town, by Mr. Joseph Barrel,
263, 308, 309.
executed, 284.
(See also Lands.)
Deed, of record of deeds, 268.
(Sec ti/xo Records.)
of town's land, 2S-_'.
Deer Island, 67, 114, 126, 139, 154, 188, 209,
216, 242, 277, 293, 310, 316.
rented, 81, 169-170,242.
repairs at, 156, 18S.
visitation, 154, 216,246, 272,310,
315, 316.
ballast taken from, 212, 214,
242, 260.
no more paving-stones to be
taken from, 280.
(See also Islands.)
Delegates, 98.
Delinquents, classification of, 151.
Devonshire street, 326.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Diana, the, 213.
(See also Ships, vessels, etc.)
Diseases, infectious, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 25, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37,
38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 52, 59, 60,
66, 67, 68, 73, 76, 82, 91, 93, 94, 97, 103,
105, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 122, 152,
153, 159, 162, 163, 164, 195, 216, 219, 220,
227, 228, 237, 238, 239, 258, 264, 273, 285,
289, 291, 306, 307, 313, 318, 332.
(See al*o Small-pox, etc.)
Disorderly persons, 203.
(See also Laws, breach of.)
Distilleries, 9, 75, 128, 155, 319.
distillers, 60, 75, 85, 128, 239, 250.
distil house, to build, 239.
permission asked to set up, 335.
Distill house square, 245.
(See (tlxo Streets, etc.)
Dock, the, 71, 72, 75, 127, 128, 216, 223, 246,
L'">4, 272, 278, 281, 298, 310, 317,
326.
sale of fish, 71, 72, 224.
boxes on, 104, 224.
tavern north side of, 155, 190.
south side of, 190, 191.
town's land on, 280.
plan of, 21").
new building on, for a market,
300.
relative to filling up, 235, 245, 288.
abutters on, 247.
square, 9, 69, 98, 148, 158, 191, 192, 199,
225, 226, 265, 278, 318, 320.
fish stalls on, 61, 69, 114, 122,
171, 183, 223, 235.
taverns on, 129, 191, 192, 235,
288.
reservoirs at, 134.
incendiary work, 318.
nuisance on, 156.
fishermen to remove their boxes
from, 183.
watch, 295.
pump on, 199.
posts taken from, Ji'.'.i.
( See also Streets, etc.)
Dogs, unruly, by-law relative to, 255.
attack from, 316, 317.
(See (tlao Orders.)
Dolphin, the, (sloop), 16.
(See also Ships, etc.)
Donations, £100 to be laid out for wood for
the poor, 54, 55, 158.
part of, distributed, 64, 85.
(See also Legacies.)
money collected for Jfr. Patter-
son, 147.
from lectures
by Dr. Mayes,
287.
list of bene-
ficiaries,
287.
Dorchester, 336.
Dosset's lane, 296.
346
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Dorset's alley, 328.
(See aluo Streets, etc.)
Draft, the, nee Continental army.
Drains, 3, 49, 67, 70, 87, 100, 103, 118, 145, 150,
151, 152, 157, 193, 207, 225, 226, 228,
239, 242, 245, 246, 248, 251, 252, 254,
265, 268, 270, 276, 277, 231, 284, 292,
294, 319, 325.
common shore [sewer], 49, 67, 119,
135, 207, 228, 251, 256, 265, 276, 289,
294, 301, 307, 314, 319.
assessment for, refused, 193.
to be kept free from obstructions , 326 .
charge of repairing, 269.
not repaired, 299-300.
Draw bridge, 95, 100, 117, 192, 251.
repairs to, 96.
(See a/so Bridges.)
Dr. Clarke's wharf, 46.
shop, 191.
(See also Wharves.)
Dr. Cooper's meetinghouse, 137, 162.
(6ee also Meeting-houses.)
tavern near, 190.
Dr. Eliot's meeting-house, 9, 155.
(See also Meeting houses.)
Dr. Pemberton's meeting house, 9.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
Drums, application for, 36.
Drunkards, 255.
(See also Immorality.)
Dutch:
sick Dutchman to be admitted to the
almshouse, 206.
Duxbury, 325.
Enlisted men, inducements offered, 19.
bounties, 19.
Election day 39, 92.
general, 132.
of Governor, Lieut. Governor, and
six Senators, 127.
Representatives see Representa-
tives.
Eliot street, 321.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Embroidery work, school for teaching, 252.
(See also Schools.)
Entertainment, for town officials, public
dinner, to provide, 149, 183,
217, 236.
for Mason's Grand Lodge, at
Faneuil Hall, 182, 215.
to dine 70 or 80 persons
visitation of school, 184,
217. 312.
regulations regard-
ing, 184, 217, 312.
Estimate of loss to the inhabitants from the
enemy, 83, 171.
of sum necessary for defraying
expenses, 242.
Essex street, 192, 291, 323, 335.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Excises see Taxes.
Falmouth, 26, 212, 281.
Faneuil hall, 33, 38, 118, 119, 134, 170, 227,
295, 312.
use of, on Election day, 39, 92,
120.
spades, pickaxes, etc, to collect
and deposit in chamber over,
50.
lamp irons to deposit in cham-
ber over, 51.
for State lottery, 92.
to provide curtains for, 217.
use of, for mill lottery, 220.
wire, to repair, 221, 224.
for public dinner, 236
lectures to hold in, 257, 258, 285.
refused to allow, 286.
Faneuil hall, for use of company drill, 275,
280.
bell to be hung in cupola, 317.
ammunition stored in, 101, 227.
Grand Lodge of Masons ask
use of, to dine, 182. -!.">-
for preaching, petition to use,
182.
repairs to, 189, 317.
to paint, -Mi.
for disposal of quarterly chari-
ties, 205.
supplies from watch, 295.
market, 2, 11, 15, 49, 96, 98, 99, 127,
135, 149, 155, 157, 171, 274,
288.
clerk of, 2, 83, 92, 93, 96, 97,
98, 116, 155, 160, 162, 171,
182, 185, 217, 221, 224, 227,
267.
stalls in, 44, 51, 54, 55, 56, 93,
99, 109, 184, 203,
207, 212, 241, 242,
251, 268, 281, 286,
288.
rent of, 109, 110,
119, 127, 135, 149.
butchers at, 51, 54, 55,56,96,
99, 225.
south side of, 168, 184.
stalls without, 83.
regulations of, 93.
throwing dirt near, 247.
law relative to, 258.
(See also Market.)
law-breakers to try in, 312.
inspectors apply for office
in, 323.
fire-arms to keep in, 324.
volunteer Republican Com-
pany to use, 330.
inhabitants to meet at, 2oit,
236.
Farmers, 15, 99.
favorite, the (brigantine), 112.
(See also Ships, vessels, etc.)
Fence to prevent encroachments on the
Common, 206.
(See aluo Common.)
in burial places, to repair, 206, 217.
to protect wood, for the schools. 221.
Fences of the Granary burial ground, 270.
Ferries, 5, 10.
Winnisimet, 3, 75, 93, 100, 155, 209,
301.
Charlestown. 3, 100, 205, 294.
Salutation, 45, 191.
Ferry street, 303, 309.
to widen, 303.
(See also Streets.)
Field officers, 19, 20, 22, 24.
Fines see Penalties.
Fire, water engines, 2, 10, 33, 49, 53, 58, 65,
69, 71, 80, 82, 83, 89,
90, 91,93,98, 103,108,
109, 112, 132, 150, 161,
174, 260, 270.
masters of, 10, 33, 58,
60, 61, 62, 69, 71, 82,
83, 89, 103, 104, 105,
106, 108, 112, 116, 119,
122, 132, 143, 150, 157,
158, 161, 181, 194, 200,
201, 203, 210, 222, 223,
214, 260,270, 277,328,
330, 333, 335.
premiums, 33, 53, 58,
60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66,
69, 71, 80, 82, 83, 89,
90, 91, 93, 98, 103, 104,
105, 106, 108, 112, 116,
123, 132, 157, 161, 181,
194, 198, 201, 203, 210,
222, 223, 244, 260, 277,
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
347
Fire, water engines, premiums, 290, 292, 294,
•2M, 21»7, 2'JS, 299, 302,
309, 317, 328, 330, 333.
vacancies, in companies,
to fill, 49, 119, 133, 174,
200, 204, 205, 209, 214,
217, 248-49, 260, 292.
men absolved from mil-
itary duty, 58, 214.
men, 58, 64, 66, 98, 133,
14:i, 174, 198, 208, 224,
2-37, 230, 300, 330.
Hancock, 60, 270, 304,
317.
to be fixed on runners,
333.
engine-house on mill
bridge, 279.
engine-house near Lib-
erty Tree, 279, 289,
engine-house necessary,
96.
repairs, 130.
wards, 130, 131, 132, 133,
199, 204, 299, 321, 324.
a resolve of the General
Court desired, 150.
dismissal of man, 200.
pipe, 304.
sleds, to provide for, 204.
ladders, 321.
poles and baskets, 324.
Fish stalls, 9S, 136, 163, 171, 183, 223, 224.
application for, 61, 69, 71, 72.
fishermen's, 103, 104, 114, 136,
156, 171, 183, 223,
239, 300, 304.
hoxes, 9S, 104, 114,
117, 126, 136, 169,
170.
market, 134, 135, 145, 169, 170,
171, 288, 304.
fishermen, to remove their boxes
from Dock square,
183.
pay for their boxes,
134.
petition of, 272.
box to erect at the Neck, 206.
inspector of barrelled, 255, 256,
257, 258, 239, 260, 261, 262, 263,
265, 266, 263, 271, 272, 273, 274,
275, 284, 2S6, 292, 296, 302, 307,
311.
cutter of, 259.
neglect to pack and mark, 271.
street, 75, 143, 152, 154, 155, 194, 320, 321,
326.
(See aho Streets.)
Fishery, 164.
Flax, inspector of, 331.
Flag of Truce, 16, 17, 43.
(See a liio Ships, vessels, etc.)
Fleet street, 10, 75.
repairs to, 270.
(See also Streets.)
Flonr, scarcity of, 81.
Fore street, 46, 139, 167, 192, 221, 225, 320.
(Sen also Streets.)
Forfeitures, 32.
Form of government agreed upon by the
general assembly, to be laid before the
several towns, 67, 68.
Fort Hill, 75.
trespass on, shall be made good,
214.
house at, 240.
Fortification, 3, 83, 86, 181, 191, 195, 227.
town's land near, 40, 46, 75, 77,
85, 134, 140, 143, 150, 153,
191, 192, 249.
within the, 218, 270, 271, 272,
274, 279.
the castle, 77, 78, 93, 94, 97, 273.
Fortification, tavern near, 129, 191.
part of wall of, to remove, 135,
136, 139.
bricks from, 195.
disposition of, 149,
181.
magazine, 195.
clay and gravel to take from
beach near the, 156.
abutment, to repair, 202.
reward offered for detection of
person removing stones from,
202.
the sconce, 227.
Fox, the (schooner) , 144, 19-5, 236.
(See ul.xo Ships, vessels, etc.)
hill, 21.3, 224.
gravel from, 224, 228.
Freetown, 3 J4.
French, 81, 166, 265.
oration in, permission asked to de-
liver an, 33.
officers, 127, 158, 19S, 200, 203, 205.
consul, 259.
late, 158, 159.
to accommodate with suitable build-
ing for sick and wounded, 159.
hospital at west part of town, for
sick and wounded, 159.
burial of dead, 160, 193.
permission to erect a building in
addition to the hospital at New
Boston, 161.
language, to teach, 163, 229, 259.
quarters to provide for the general
and staff otticers of the French
army, 198.
1000 troops, 199.
address to the French general, 201.
to return to France, 250, 2-31.
Frog lane, 58, 91, 328, 330.
(See also Streets.)
pond, 327, 328.
(.See also I'ond.)
Fruit, 278.
Fugitives, 42, 43, 214.
Funeral porters, 296.
Funerals see Burial places.
Gaol, 58, 109.
in Queen street, 53.
county, 333-34, 335-36.
watch at, 333-34, 335-36.
precautions of, 334.
orders to, 334.
encroachments, 336.
Gambling, action of selectmen against, 64,
65, 220.
gaming tables, 220.
Gaudolope [G-uadaloupeJ, 38, 264.
(See ulio Islands.)
George Town, 91.
street, 273.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Germans, good conduct of, 107.
Gibbon's court, 33.
(See also Streets.)
Glaziers, 195.
(See also Trades.)
Globe lamps see Lamps.
Golden Ball, the, 46, 190.
(See alxo Taverns.)
Goldsmiths, 117.
(See a Iso Trades.) ,
Gooch's lane, 253.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Governor, the, 213, 238, 276, 311, 322, 3S4.
conference with, 135, 136, 137,
162, 191, 199.
reply of, 139.
house of, 143.
proclamation by, 160.
choice of, 170, 238, 262.
and Heat, governor, 272-73. •
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Governor, the, artfl lieni. governor, election
of, 127, 141, 143, 209, 239,
262.
case of Mr. Brock, 333-34.
Granary, the, improvements of, 240.
grain, measurer of, 249.
to repair, 311.
(See ulxo Breadstuffs.)
rent of, 266.
funeral ground near, 270.
repairs to
iences, etc.,
270.
where, formerly stood, 294.
bounds to establish, 294.
Grand jury, 255.
Lodge of Masons see Masons.
Grants nee. Appropriations.
Granary cellar, 132, 142.
burying ground near, 170.
to hire, 324.
repairs to the, 325.
Gravel see Clay and gravel.
Green's Barracks, 69, 122.
Lane, 60.
(Sef also Streets.)
Grenades (?),195.
Guns, tiring of, unlawfully, 225, 322.
(See also Laws.)
Halifax, 16, 17, 43, 52, 76, 165, 258.
Hall, the fPaneuil?] 33, 39.
(.See also Faneuil Hall.)
Hallowell'd Wharf, 75.
(See also Wharves.)
Hancock engine nee Fire engines.
Hancock'p wharf, 9, 108, 191, 236, 239, 320.
ground on Fish street at
head of, to view, 194.
(See also Wharves.)
Hand bills see Bills.
Hanover street, 289, 320.
(See alxo Streets.)
Harvard, 271.
College, 26.
Hard wick, 311.
Hawkins lane, 299.
(See al*o Streets.)
Hides, 15, 51, 251.
and tallow, 49, 93.
Hingham, 111, 139.
selectmen of, desired to refund
money, 168.
receipt for money
received from,
(case of Eliza-
beth Tower) , 173.
family from, 306.
Hay, 166, 202.
wards, 114, 138, 160, 163, 244, 246, 251,
265, 268, -236, 301, 315, 327,
330.
appointed, 39, 99.
impounding of a horse by, 251.
to procure two bulls, 265.
diiections to, for support of
bulls, 301.
engine, 50, 142, 143, 202, 299, 300.
market, 108, 192, 296.
repairs to, 301.
scales, 256.
weigher of, 262, 296.
list of cows to return, 315.
Hog Island, 85.
(See also Islands.)
Hispaniola, 313.
Hogreeves, 162.
hogs, to prevent, going at large,
170.
to impound, 294.
Horse pond, 327.
(See alxo Pond.)
Horses, purchase of draft, 124, 125, 137.
or oxen, 124.
Horses, town's proportion, 124.
impounding of, 251, 294.
suitable place for pound, 294.
exhibition of horsemanship, 312.
Hospitals :
Kainsford's Island, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 17, 25, 26,
35, 36, 41, 42,
43, 45, 46, 52,
66, 74, 76, 77,
82, 94, 97,
105, 114, 115,
117,121,128,
144, 152, 153,'
156, 162, 163,
165, 166, 219,
227, 258, 264,
283, 284, 306,
307.
physician at,
84.
New Boston, 12, 14, 18, 34, 45, 46,
103, 105, 118, 161,
228, 239, 247, 291.
physician for, 45, 47,
84, 119.
West Boston [same a3 New Bos-
ton?], 109,117,160,
161, 162, 211, 270,
293-94.
repairs, 130.
Keepers, 11, 12, 13, 16, 26, 35, 36,
37,39, 42,43,47,48, 52,
67, 74, 82, 93, 94, 97, 101,
152, 153, 156, 163, 165,
166, 219, 220, 228, 264,
284, 285, 306, 307, 313.
charges against, 101.
new, 120.
application for po-
sition of, 102, 103.
appointment of
105.
continental, 96, 139.
accounts, 18, 132.
State nee New Boston or West
Boston,
nurses at, 78.
beds and bedding, hospital at
West Boston, 120.
at Barton's point, 181.
cribs, 194.
Apple Island, 225.
House of Representatives, 12, 34, 40, 67.
committee of, 40.
speaker, 67.
Hull, 253.
Hutchinson's wharf, 167.
(See also Wharves.)
Illumination to celebrate Treaty of Peace,
236.
(See also Treaty of Peace.)
Immorality, profanity and other vices, 65.
drunkenness, 255.
Independence of the American Colonies,
oration to commemorate, on
July 4, 1783, 217.
1784, 244.
1785, 273.
1786, 310, 311.
(See alxo Oration.
Indian meal see Breadstuffs.
Inhabitants, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 27, 37, 40, 44, 45,
51, 56, 67, 70, 82, 88, 89, 97, 98,
99, 100, 101, 109, 114, 120, 127,
148, 155, 159, 168, 182, 185, 189,
196, 199, 222, 246, 257, 258, 315,
327.
male, above sixteen years of
age, 26-27.
one-seventh part to enlist, 27.
of other towns to tax for land
in Boston, 47, 61, 71, 84.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
349
Inhabitants, to supply with bread, 4$, 49, 53.
petition of a great number of
the, 72, 92, 1S2, 183, 185, 222,
229, 257, 264, 265, 296, 312, :527,
330.
having cows on the Common,
to assess, 246.
l;ir_'c number of, endorsement
of, 253.
sums of money collected from,
256.
by-law distributed to, 303.
exposed to the small-pox, 123.
to bring in an estimate of dam-
age done by the enemy, 171,
194, 197.
Innholders, 160, 164, 246, 259, 264, 298.
licensed as, 46, 128, 129, 130, 143,
152, 154, 155, 158, 165, 167,168,
170, 181, 186, 189, 190, 191. 192,
202, 204, 228, 235, 243, 253, 255,
276, 288, 320, 321, 330.
list of, 8, 74, 75, 97, 128 129,
174-76, 186, 190, 191, 192J 218,
320.
ahuse by, 155.
excise tax from, 174-76.
returns, 218.
Ink-stands for Mr. Carter's writing-school,
206.
(.See also Schools.)
Inoculation for small-pox, 4, 5, 60, 65, 67,
225, 228, 291.
Insane nee Lunacy.
Inspectors of the Market nee Market.
Beef, Pork, ami Fish see
tinker several terms.
the Port of Boston, 311.
Trade see Trade.
Flax nee Flax.
Wood see Wood, sealers of.
of Police, 295, 315, 317.
of Oil see Oil.
Ipswich, 158.
Ireland, 27-i, 312.
Iron, 113.
irons and posts to inspect, 232.
work for lamps, 243, 244.
Islands :
Rainsford, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 35,
36, 40, 46, 126, 127, 151, 152, 153, 156,
162, 163, 192, 194, 215, 220, 250, 276,
284, 306, 307, 318, 322.
Martinique, 34, 35, 47, 112.
West Indies, 35, 195, 306.
Guadaloupe, 38, 264.
Nantucket, 227.
Deer, 67, 81, 12o, 139, 154, 188, 212,
214, 216, 242, 272, 293, 310, 315.
Hog, 85.
Apple, 225.
Bermuda, 216.
(,6'ee also under their several
names.)
Joiners, 184, 187.
(See al-io Trades.)
Judge of Probate see Court, probate.
Juggler, 167.
permission asked to perform on
slack wire, 167, 168.
Jurors, 5, 3t, 36, 39, 41, 42, 46, 49. 51, 52, 55,
67, 68, 70, 74, 83, 88, 89, 92, 94, 95,
88, 99, 101, 105, 125, 129, 130, 134,
136, 140, 151, 153, 161, 165, 167, 168,
173 185, 186, 193, 202, 204, 208, 220,
225, 230, 231, 276.
extra, 199, 2?7, 251, 274, 284.
drawn, 297, 312, 336,
grand jury, 255.
petit, 258, 272.
jurors, 258.
names of, 204, 208, 220, 230, 317.
Jurors, choice of jurymen, 6, 24, 39, 41, 42,
4<>, 40, 51, 52, 55, 58, 60, 67, 68, 70,
74, 79, 81, 83, 89, 92, 130, 134.
lists of jurymen examined, 58, 290.
jurors, to act upon, 90,159,211.
books, 94, 297, 312, 336.
boxes, 119, 121, 125, 140, 2^0, 290.
Justices, 55, 79, 90, 111, 133, 134, 140, 171, 194,
196, 206, 211, 212, 241, 249, 256, 257, 262,
263, 272, 281, 282, 292, 307, 310, 311, 313,
323, 324, 325, 326, 328, 329, 330, 335, 336.
(See also Courts.)
Kenneheck, 220.
Kilby street, .157, 252, 254.
(See a/so Streets, etc.)
King's Chapel burying ground, 211, 306.
(See also Burial places.)
King street, 8, 9, 68, 75, 128, 155, 215, 320,321,
830.
repairs to, 217.
(See also Streets.)
Laboratory, 111, 112, 224, 242, 266, 295.
report concerning, 112-13.
for a school, 118.
artillery and stores, 226.
town's lands near the, 293.
Lame see Cripples.
Lamps, 45, 104, 199, 232, 240, 249, 252, 254,
259, 261, 265, 269, 271, 273, 314, 319.
lamp irons, 1, £1, 232.
tin, 276.
destruction of, 45, 269.
act relative to, 270.
lighters, 232, 23*, 236, 252, 319.
salary of, 248, 270, 319.
letter relative to, 238.
globe, 275.
inventory of, 240.
overseers, o09.
tinwook and ironwork for, 243,244,
248, 249.
painting of, 251.
Lands or Buildings, owners :
Mr. Vail, h., 32.
Mr. Hancock, 1., 33.
Capt. McNeil, h., 33.
Dr. Church, h., 33.
Mrs. Campbell, h., 33.
Dr. Pecker, 1., 36.
Robert Newman, h., 49.
Mr. Shardon, h., 58.
Mrs. Scollay, h., 60,
Widow Small, h., 60.
Mr. Williston, h., 61.
Capt. Malcomb, h., 61.
Greenwood, h.,
61.
Mr. Crosby, h., 64.
William Henshaw, h.,
66.
Mr. Bradish, h., 68.
Wild, h., 68.
Eyares, h., 68. •
White, h., 69.
Clark, h., 71.
Capt. Stanton, h., 73.
Mr. Tileston, I., 80, h.,
104.
William Scott, h., 81,
Mr. Games, h., 82.
Thomas Ivers, h.,
88.
Bacon, h., 89.
Waters, h., 89.
Carter, h., 89.
Taylor, h., 90.
Phillips, h., 91.
Fayweather, h., 93
store, 278.
Edward How, k. 100.
Mr. Bouchon, store, 103.
Capt. Doble, h., 103.
350
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Lands or Buildings, Widow Sears, h., 105.
JUaj. Cunningham, h.,
106.
Dr. Mather, h., 10:>.
Mr. Samuel 1'hillips
Savage, 1., 117.
Mr. Sherman, 118.
Abraham Adams, 119.
John Hancock, h., 133,
1, 133.
Mr. Kneeland, h., 134.
Henshaw, h., 135.
Mm. Abigail Harriot,
shop, 139.
Capt. Patrick Connor,
143.
Mr. Thomas Beal, h.,
143.
Jacob Holland, h.,
151.
Andrew Brimmer,
h., 152.
Capt. John Ballard, h.,
154.
Hall, h., 155.
Craft,, h., 157.
Mr. Inches, h., 161.
Luke Baker, h.,
172.
John Proctor, h., 172,
Mr. William Gale, h.,
173.
Adam Colson, h., 173.
Samuel Brick, h., 173.
Widow Skillings, h., 183.
Mr. Leach, h., 330.
Mr. Capen, 1., 194.
Vol. Brewer, h., 199.
Mr. John Mein, I., 200.
John Pitts, E*<j., h., 207.
J>r. Cook, 1., 209.
Geoige Hamlin, 1., 216.
Mr. Russell Sturgis, h.,
226.
Isaac Tuckerman, Esq.,
h., 233, 243, 249.
Mr. George Makepeace,
h., 251.
Walter Perkins, h.,
259.
Elder Baker, h., 260.
Capt. Eustis, h,, 265.
Mr. Thomas Green, h.,
265.
Mr. William Greenleaf,
store, 265, 308.
C<ifit. Marston, h., 265.
Mr. Batey, 1., 278.
Judge Oliver Wendell,
store, 278, 279.
Col. Waters, d, h., 319.
Mr. Fowle, 1., 279.
John Row, 1., 280.
Dr. Bultinch, h., 281,
282.
Widow Knight, h., 283.
Caleb Davis, 1., 283.
Mrs. Elizabeth Marston,
h., 328.
Dr. Chauncy, h., 284.
Mr. Fenno, h., 294, 326.
Minot's, h., 296.
Greenleaf, h., 299.
Beal, h., 299, 301,
315.
John Clough, shop,
300.
Edward Blanchard,
h., 325.
Wheeler, h., 302.
Col. Jackson, 1., 302,
303.
William Wittington, h.,
307.
Lands or Buildings, Mr. Barrel, 1., 299.
T. Green, h., 308.
Mr. Rowe, h., 315.
Capt. Freeman, h., 317.
Jonas Green, h., 323.
J/r.Benj. White, h., 324.
James, h., 328.
Lands, town's, 38, 85, 102, 112, 113, 125, 130,
156, 160, 161, 162, 163, 194,
205, 215, 228, 237, 243, 244,
267, 271, 272, 294, 304, 312,
336.
marsh on east side of the
Neck, 38.
within the Fortification, 218,
270,271,272,274.
without the Fortication, 40,
75, 77, 134, 249.
near the Fortication, 134,
143.
rents, 108.
at the South End, 77.
sale of, 280.
Dock square, 98.
at New Boston, 102.
on the Neck, 83, 84, 137, 138,
183, 214, 240.
stores, 81, 130, 132, 137, 138,
139, 142, 194, 230, 236, 237,
243, 270, 300, 304, 314, 319,
329.
at South End, 135.
in Prince street, 150.
as to town's right to certain
land, 155.
bull pasture, 180, 182, 264.
warehouses, 44.
burying ground, 205, 206.
North Battery wharf and
warehouse, 250.
deed of, to, town, 263, 265.
proposals for land and flats
on the Neck, 263, 264.
land from abutter on Ferry
street, 303.
at North and South Battery,
271.
sale of, 269-70.
given by Mr. Barrel, to the
town, 299.
encroachments, 270, 271.
back of Mrs. Benj. White's
shop, 324.
at the bottom of the Common,
274.
sold Caleb Davis, 2S3.
leading from Fish street into
the Dock, 326.
deeds to John Rowe and
Wendell, 284.
near the laboratory, 293.
where Granary formerly
stood, 294.
Language, French, 163, 229.
Laws, breach of, 7, 64, 65, 67, 70, 133, 137,
189, 214, 307, 313.
to prosecute, 207, 209, 219,
225, 229, 238, 269.
to observe, 153, 187, 257, 270, 310.
regulating taverns, 153, 220.
relative to assize to bread, to amend,
155.
nuisance onDock square, to prosecute
one Hemmenway for, 156.
relative to burials, to be strictly en-
forced, 156.
keepers of schools, 160.
hogs goingat large, 170.
disorderly negroes, 203, 296, 297.
constable asleep on duty, 205.
pedlers warned to leave Market
square, 218.
relative to loading of trucks, 215, 218,
230.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SLUJKCTS.
351
Laws relative to loading of trucks, breach of,
•2'.W, 2:58, 219.
gaming tables, 220.
firing guns upon the Xeck, 322.
bottom of the Common and else-
where, '225.
coal baskets, 229, 230, 310.
breaking and entering, 238.
code of, for the better government of
the town, 247.
erection of a slaughter-house in Pleas-
ant street, 252, 253.
digging gravel, 255.
disorderly persons, 257.
parading the streets in disguises, 257.
relative to the market, 258.
failure to warn inhabitants of town
meetings, 267.
breaking lamps, 269.
trespass on town's lands, 270, 280.
neglect to pack and mark fish, 271.
duties of funeral porters, 305, 306.
law-breakers to be tried in Faneuil
Hall, 312.
relative to oyster shells, 315.
dogs, 317.
defective chimneys, 328, 329, 330.
breach of the Navigation Act, 282.
all offences against any agreements
entered into by manufacturers, 282.
relative to wood brought to market,
283-84.
bad odors, 303.
proprietors of tombs refusing to pay
charges, 284.
trade act, breach of, 291.
puppet-shows forbidden, 286.
snow-balls, 292.
vagrancy, 286.
Lawyers, 158, 251.
Leases see Rents.
Leather, sole, 139, 160.
Leaverett street nee Leverett street.
Lectures, to hold in Faneuil Hall, 257, 258.
on Physi-
ology of
Natural
History,
285, 287.
refusal to
allow,
286.
(See altm Faneuil Hall.)
Lee's wharf, 196.
(See also Wharves.)
Legacies :
Mrs. Brooker's, 28, 29, .30, 41, 43,
50, 51, 86, 158,
187, 188, 20S,
232, 240, 244,
245, 266, 275,
282, 292, 299,
304, 311, 312,
316, 330, 331,
332, 333, 336.
list of benefici-
aries, 43, 44, 86,
87, 187, 188, 232-
:U, 240, 245, 275,
292, 316, 330,
331, 332, 333,
336.
bonds find notes
due on, 208, 232,
266, 275, 282,
292, 299, 304, }
311, 312, 333.
Leghorn, 272, 273.
Lendel'8 Row, 257.
(See also Lindel's lane.)
Letters :
to selectmen of Marblehead, 13, 159,
284, 318.
from selectmen of Marblehead, 159.
Letters to Rrlg. Genl. Palmer, 8.
Samuel Hartley, 11, 13, 15, 16, 41,
52, 55, 66, 67, 76, 78.
selectmen of Cambridge, 41, 42.
assessors of Boston, 61, 71, 72, 84.
selectmen of Maiden, 62.
selectmen of Roxbury, 90, 133.
proprietors of the mills, 96.
clerk of Faneuil Hall market,
93.
Mr. Payne, 100.
committee of the town of Wey-
mouth, 101.
Capt. Samuel I .alia (new keeper),
120, 165, 216, 227.
Mr. Walleys to the selectmen,
122.
selectmen of Hingham, 139.
from Mr. A/.on Smith, 144.
l;<-c. Nathan Davis, 147.
selectmen of Wenham, 156.
Ipswich, 158.
from town clerk of Marblehead,
167.
circular, 186, 192, 193, 241, 324.
keeper of the workhouse, 207.
letter to selectmen of Norten
[Norton], .'us.
Benjamin Collerel, of Roxbury
211.
Col. Hatch, 214.
Capt. Elias Hasket, 23*.
committees of Medway and
Wrentham, 238.
selectmen of Watertown, 258.
Lexington, 276.
commanding officer of Castle
William, 281, 325.
to several towns, relative to their
poor, 305.
selectmen of Waltham, 318.
Worcester, 318.
Springfield, 318.
Leverett street, obstruction in, 220.
lane, school in, 249.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Lexington, 276, 330.
Liberty Tree, 9, 190, 194.
engine-house near, 279, 280.
Licenses, to sell liquors and wine, 45, 47, 135,
155, 157, 158, 165, 170, 181, 186,
189-90, 191, 192, 193, 194, 205,
214, 215, 221, 225, 22H, 233,236,
253, 254, 275, 279, 288, 289, 291,
296, 297, 307, 320, 321, 322, 323,
325, 328, 333, 335.
list of persons, 6, 8, 9, 10, 46, 155,
174-76, 190-91, 192,24<i.
allowed, 6, 8, 9, .10, 46, 133, 134,
135, 139, 155, 168, 234, 236, -.'43,
289, 321.
sextons', 180, 200.
to sell at auction, 140, 141, 145,
146, 147, 195, 259, 304.
petition for, 203, 301.
to make chocolate, 330.
refused, 329.
Light Infantry company, 33.
Lime burner, 307, 309.
kiln, 307,308,309.
Lindel's lane, 254.
(See also Streets, ftc.)
Lines see Perambulations or Surveys.
Liquors xee Licenses.
Livestock, 99.
List of suspected persons to report, 38, 39.
associations, 39.
losses sustained by the town, 54.
physicians, to make out, 60.
of taverners, 74, 75, 97, 154, 155.
town officers, 3.
London, 219, 227.
Long Island, 68, 123.
(See also Islands.)
352
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Long lane, 33, 34, 70, 75, 155, 191, 251, 254,
307.
repairs, 308.
(See also Streets.)
wharf, 155, 193, 277.
lottery at, 125, 132.
fire at, 132
(Sf-e aluo Wharves.)
Lord's Day, peiuke makers not to carry on
their business on the, 70.
bells not to be tolled on, 225.
Losses sustained by the town, list of, 54.
Lotteries, 119, 125, 134, 220.
Lunacy, cases of :
James Otis, Esq., 7, 29,
37.
John Hews, 82.
Sarah Hartshorn, 88.
Sarah Benjamin, 90.
Mathias Taylor, 288.
Robert Garland Cranch,
103.
Elizabeth Oilman, 113.
John Melledge, 209, 210.
Mrs. James lioss, 271, 277.
Lynn, 195.
street, 296.
abutters, on 302, :i2:5.
(Ste also Streets.)
plan of, 324, 326.
Mackrel lane, 191.
(Sre also Streets, etc.)
Magazine see Fortification.
Magistrates, 31u, 313.
Maiden, selectmen of, 62.
Manchester, 330.
Manufactory House, to establish a school in
136, 144, 146.
Manufacturers, agreements entered into, all
offences against, 282.
(See nlxo Laws.)
Manure, 34.
loads of /removed from horse pond,
327.
to take from Frog Pond, 327, 328.
Marblehead, 11, 12, 40, 167, 318.
selectmen of, 16, 159.
town clerk of, 167.
residents of, 213.
.Mariner see Ships, etc.
Maritime Court »fe Court.
Market, the, 2, 149, 258, 274, 300.
Faneuil Hall, 2, 11, 15, 44, 51, 54, 55,
56, 83, 93, 127, 135, 149, 155, 157,
171, 217, 221, ±>4.
stalls in, 11, 15, 44, 51, 54, 55, 56,
83, 84, 93, 96, 127, 184, 205, 207,
212, 241, 242, 251, 268, 281, 2SO,
288.
South, 49.
clerks of, 2, 83, 93, 94, 96, 97, 116,
148, 155, 160, 162, 182, 185, 221,
227, 267, 309, 310.
butchers in, 49.
inspectors of, 86.
regulations of the, 93, 286.
weighing of bread, 94.
South, 125, 13r>.
fish, 134, 169, 170, 171, 288, 304.
south side of, 16S.
hay, 192, 301.
dirt thrown near, 247.
removal of market house, 274.
building at the end of the, 300.
square, 117, 328.
elands in, 147, 171,231.
pedlers warned to leave,
218, 230.
(See al*o Streets, etc.",
watch, 166.
(Sef aluo Watch.)
cage for punishments of criminals,
328.
Marlborough street, 173, 190, 192, 228, 284,
320, 321.
(See alto Streets, etc.)
Marx, the (private ship of war), 82, 126.
Marsales nee Marseilles.
Marseilles, 278.
Marshall's lane, 277.
(Sff nlno Streets, etc.)
Martinique, 34, 35, 47, 48, 93, 94, 112, 144.
(.»>>« also Islands.)
| Masons, grand lodge, committee of, wait on
the selectmen of Boston, 182, 215.
Massachusetts Bay, Province of, 11, 25, 34,
131, 193, 198.
Massacre at Boston, March 5, 1770, oration
commemorative of, 31, 61.
man who was wounded in, 113,
169, 206.
pension, 169.
orator, 61, 89, 115, 143, 173, 211.
Medford, 205.
woman to be sent to, 205.
Mediterranean, 273, 281.
Medway, 238.
Meeting-houses :
Dr. Chauncy's, 1,2.
Sewall's, 2.
North, 6, 110, 222.
Old Brick, 7, 15, 69, 181, 194,
202,203,210,222,
224, 253.
sexton of, 194.
l)r. Eliot's, 9. 155.
Pemberton's, 9.
Christ church, 41.
north clock, and bell
at, 92, 93, 193, 288.
Mr. Marchead's, 36.
Mr. Morehead's, 62.
Trinity church, 68, 99, 150.
New Brick, 72.
clock, 195.
Old South Church, 91, 152,
186,
193,
195,
196.
bell of,
203,
210,
281.
Dr. Cooper's, 137, 162, 180.
sexton of, 180.
Sandemon's, 282, 285.
Melisia nee Militia.
Merchants, 141.
row, 226.
Middle street, 10, 46, 116, 151, 191, 308, 317.
320, 322, 325, 336.
(See. also Streets.)
Milbnry, 67.
Mileage of soldiers, 50, 130, 137, 152, 167.
Col. Hatch, 103.
Military nee Troops.
Militia, the, 17, 18, 37, 204.
account for drafting a fourth part,
17, 26.
to reinforce army to the westward,
18.
notice to be read to certain of the,
19, 20.
act, 36, 150.
three and five months' men, 197.
arms for, 37, 89.
spades, shovels, and axes for use of,
39.
Milk street, 128, 190, 191, 228, 307.
(See a/so Streets, etc.)
Mill bridge, 95, 191, 279.
repairs to, 96, 100, 134, 139.
(>>« (lino Bridges.)
engine-house on, 279.
(See also Fire Engines.)
creek, 155.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
353
Min iQitery, 220.
pond, 88, 215, 250, 296.
Mills, 49, 203, 277, 290, 301.
corn sent to the, for the poor, 49.
proprietors of the, 96.
repairs to certain bridges necessary,
96, 134.
owners, 134, 150.
chocolate, 310, 327, 328, 329, 330.
North, 329.
Millwright, 306.
Minor's wages nee Wages.
Minot's T [wharf?] tavern at, 253.
(See also Wharves.)
Milton, 124.
Mitre tavern, 196.
(See a /so Taverns.)
Molasses, 38, 47, 48, 112, 264, 313.
Money for soldiers, 91, 269, 285, 290, 309.
state poor, 322.
(tier also Soldiers.)
received for tickets for Dr. Maye's
lectures, 287.
collected for Mr. Monk, 112, 206.
for expesens of the town, 108.
1018J paper dollars, 243.
(fief iil>-o Town.)
for sale of town's lands, 282.
(See also Lands.)
Moneys, 166, 170, 179, 186, 188, 232-34, 240,
244, 256, 269, 291.
Morgan's shipyard, 237.
( See alsn Ships, vessels, etc.)
Mr. Marchead's meeting-house, 36.
Mr. Morehead's meeting-house, 62.
(See aluo Meeting-houses.)
Nantasket, 82.
Nantucket, 227.
(See ti/.no Islands.)
Natural History, the Philosophy of, 285.
(•$••«! nlxo Lectures.)
naturalization, application for, 329.
Navigation Act, 2S2.
Neck, the, see Boston Neck.
Negroes and mulattoes, 26, 70, 91-92, 95, 103,
110, 156, 164, 186, 227, 258, 280, 283,
285, 296, 318.
free, 68, 103, 213, 216, 307, 329.
destiiute, 156, 158.
warned to leave the town, 199.
complaint against disorderly, 203,
2'. Hi, 297.
New Boston, 2, 14, 18, 32, 34, 40, 58, 91, 102,
105, 135, 161, 192,227, 247, 253,
280, 327, 332.
hospital at, 12, 14, 18, 34, 45, 91,
103, 115, 119, 121,
239, 247, 291.
choice of a keeper
for,
42,
121,
123.
charges
.against,
123.
physician for, 45, 47, 84.
fire at, 80, 82, 83.
drain at, 103.
hire of watch-house at, 104.
watch at, 126, 205, 334.
vegetables, sale of, raised at,
183.
water course, 196.
reservoir, 243.
house at, in dangerous condi-
tion, :i-js.
Newbury street, 119, 153, 155, 276, 320.
(See also Streets, etc.)
port, 307.
New brick meeting house, 72.
bell of the, 72.
New brick meeting house, clock, 195.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
Newport, 26.
Newspapers, advertisements in, 9, 10, 14, 17,
39, 51, 57, 65, 68, 69, 77, 117,
118, 119, 123, 127, 139, 159, 170,
171, 182, 206, 209, 212, 215, 232,
237, 23!i, 247, 249, 255, 269-70,
273, 295.
Watertown paper, 5, 12, 14.
Centinel, the, 295.
Mr. Gill's paper, 6, 7, 77, 145.
Mr. Willis' paper, 117.
Messrs. Kuswel s: Warden, 293.
Mesur*. Fleet, 133, 260.
Mr. Hall, 301.
Mr. E.les, 180, 184, 249, 259.
Willis & Powers, 183.
Adams & Nurse, 249, 257, 315.
Newton, 38.
New York, 328.
army at, 20.
prisoners from, 213.
Non-residents, relative to taxing, 158.
North Battery, 127, 144, 150, 153, 182, 261,
271.
house at, 247.
(See ulao Batteries.)
Wharf, 90, 108, 142, 171, 182,
241, 246, 250, 290.
and warehouse, 250.
(See also Wharves.)
Burying-ground [Copps1 HillJ, 211,
219, 306.
wall of, to repair,
221, 266.
gates of the, 42.
fence and tombs, to
repair, 213.
application for tomb
in, 277, 278.
(See, <i/xo, Bur-
ial-places.)
funeral porter as-
signed to, 306.
Church, 331.
(See H/.HO Meeting-houses.)
clock, see Christ Church.
Knd, 2, 5, 61, 68, 69, 101, 105, 129, 148,
151, 196, 198, 260, 289, 290, 294,
297.
town's wharf at, 114, 309.
coffee-house, 228.
private school at, 248.
wood for schools at, 285.
Grammar Scheol, 145, 146, 148, 151,
153, 163, 199, 260,327.
(See nlxit Schools.)
Latin School, 148, 331.
house, 155.
repairs to, 129.
teacher for, 147.
(See aluo Schools.)
-Latin School street, 317.
(See also Streets. ^
Meeting-house, 7, 147, 191, 222.
(See alxo Meeting-houses.)
Meeting-house Square, 6.
(See also Streets.)
Mills, 329.
(See aluo Mills.)
Square, 118, 320, 321, 322.
old, 217.
well on, 330.
(See also Streets, etc.
Street, 46, 118, 135, 155.
(See also Streets.)
Watch, 14, 63, 67, 76, 100, 107, 230.
( See also Watch.)
writing-school, 2, 9, 46, 50.
usher of, 2, 46, 50.
(See also Schools.)
Norteu [Xorton?] selectmen of, 208.
Nuisances, see Laws, breach of.
354
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Oath of Allegiance, 163.
Officers, French, -t>-\.
request of, 127.
entertainment to lie given,
158.
'Navy) 159.
address to the French gen-
eral, 201.
town, see Town,
of the militia, 204.
of the police, 292, :;o:>, :;uT.
Oil, 297, 298, '302.
inspector of, 298, 301, 303, 304, 307, 311,
315, 322, 323, 328.
Old Brick Meeting-house, 7, 15, 181, 194, 202,
222, 224, 253.
ordination at, 69.
ringing of b:ll to
discontinue, 108.
bell to ring, 202.
clock of, to repair,
253.
(See also Meeting-honse.)
burying ground near the Chapel
[King's?]
funeral porter for, 30f>.
(See also Burial-places.)
North clock, [Christ Church?] clock at,
to repair, 193.
square see North square.
South Church, 91, 108, 261.
bell of the, 150, 152, isr,,
195, 196, 237,261.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
Oliver's dock, 46, 75, 129, 191, 252, 254, 276,
279.
(See also Wharves.)
Onions, bunch, weighing of, 309.
(See al*o Weights and Measures.)
Orange street, 9, 75, 129, 191, 192, 243, 294,
297,320, 321.
town's land on west side of, 77, s~>,
135, 282.
watch-house, to build. 252.
tree, the, 9, 25, 155, 161, 314.
(See also Taverns.)
Oration on March 5, 1777, 31, 58, S'.t, 112,
115.
in French, 33.
copy of Mr. J. L. Austin's, ::i:;.
five yards of cloth for the orator, 61,
89, 115,143, 173, 211.
pulpit to be covered with black, 112.
to commemorate July 4, 1775, held
July 4, 1783, 217.
1784,244.
1785, 272.
1786,295,
310,311.
Orders see Letters.
relative to unruly dogs, 255.
Overseers of the poor nee I'oor.
Oyster shells, law relative to, 315.
(See also Laws.)
Painting of Faneuil Hall, 204.
(See also Faneuil Hall.)
street lamps, 251.
painters, 251.
(See also Trades.)
Paving stones, 280.
paver, 289, 301.
(See also Deer Island.)
(See also Streets.)
Pay-rolls, 170, 201, 235-36.
Peacock, the (brigantine), 302.
(See also Ships, vessels, etc.)
Pedlers, 310.
to warn, to leave Market square,
218, 230.
(See also Laws.)
Pemberton's hill, 44, 273.
Penalties and fines, 19, 32, 121, 171, 203.
(See also Laws, broach of.)
Perambulations iir Surveys, 3.
Hoxbiiry lines, 3, 5, 10, 51,
52, 129, 130, 132,
223, 325, 326.
returns, 132, 236.
bounds of Mr. Knox's land,
145.
town's land in
Beach street,
154.
line from southerly corner
of house on Ship street,
196.
bounds of hospital at Apple
Island, 225.
of Dinsdale, 226.
bounds of land deeded to the
town, 265,
308.
sold to Caleb
Davis, 283.
lands on the Xeck, private
and town, 285-86.
Mr. Smith's lands, 297.
plan of Lynn street, 324,
326.
Peruke makers see Barbers, etc.
Petition of thirteen towns, 258.
Philadelphia, 2, 73.
residents of, 213.
Physicians, 30, 33, 65, 103, 139, 173, 182, 184,
212, 228, 239, 260, 273, 2S9, 291,
292, 298, 318, 332.
returns, 7, 34, 36, 37, 77, 109, 121,
123.
choice of a doctor for the hos-
pital at New Bostor, 45, 47.
list of, to make out, 60.
to convene, 60.
names of, 60.
accounts, 10H, 107, 126, 132, 1 -i2,
218, 231, 2:}4, 23S, 247, 2.W,
294-95.
Pine Tree Tavern, 288.
(See also Taverns.)
Piscataqua, residents of, 21:;.
Pitt's lane, 251.
(See alto Streets, etc.}
wharf, 191, 320.
(See afso Wharves.)
Plans, free, printing of, relative to incorpo-
rating the town into a city, 245-
46.
of land near the rope walks, 300.
Lynn street, 324.
Plainfield, testimonials from, 249.
Pleasant street, 252, 253, 267.
(Sre also Streets, etc.)
new school in, 278.
(See also Schools.)
Plymouth, 263, 273, 277, 281,316.
Point Shirley, 228.
Police, officers of the, 305, 317.
to appoint, 292.
inspectors of, 295, 303, 307, 310, 312,
313, 315, 317.
orders to, 313.
(See also Officers.)
Poor, the, 11, 14, 15, 28, 34, 36, 44, 49, 64, 85,
88, 90, 92, 95, 99, 100, 102, 103,
107, 108, 109, 113, 114, 115, 124,
127, 129, 130, 148, 149, 150, 194,
204.
overseers of, 14, 15, 53, 55. 59, 66,
74,79,99,107,108,111,
140, 141, 149, 150, 171,
194, 208, 207, 241, 282,
287, 334.
meeting of, 55.
choice of, 14.
supplies for, 48, 49, 54, 55, 102, 113.
relative to removal of Boston's
poor from Salem and elsewhere,
14.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
355
Poor, the, admitted to the .•ilmshoiise, 28, 34,
:lti, 44, 56,73,77,
It2, 95, 99, 100,
101, 102, 103,
107, 108, 109,
114, 115, 120,
123, 124, 127,
128, 1211, 130,
133, 136, 140.
148, 156, 157,
158, 166, 198,
199, 200, 201,
206, 210, 212,
213, 214, 218,
221, 222, ±>:;,
224, 226, 228,
229, 236, 239,
242-43, 244, 251,
253, 255, 256,
•j:»7, 258, 259,
2H2, 265, 274,
277, 279, 284,
286, 287, 322,
326, 332.
lectures of Dr.
Mayes for ben-
efit of, 287.
list of benefi-
ciaries, 287.
Polly, the (schooner), 38.
(See alto Ships, vessels, etc.)
Pond lane, 32, 143, 284.
street, 33.
(See also Streets.)
horse, 327.
frog, 327.
Port Bill, 44.
(See also Bills.)
Pork, beef, and fish, barrels of, inspector, 255;
256, 257, 259, 260, 261, 263, 265, 266, 268,
271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 284, 286, 292, 296,
302, 307, 311.
Porters, ticket, 296, 323. 324.
rates, 328.
funeral, 296.
rates, 305, 306.
Portsmouth, 204.
Potatoes, 132, 157, 158, 159.
Pound, a, to erect, 35.
for horses and hog.<. -'.'4.
to establish, on ground
where pound formerly
stood, 294.
Powder, 35, 204.
655 pounds of town's, 90.
(See alxo Arms and ammunition.)
Prince street, 75, 146, 150, 191, 192, 205, 225,
298, 300, 301, 306, 320, 321,
322.
paving of, 301, 308.
(See also Streets.)
Printing advertisements, 1, 5, 6, 27, 31, 118,
119, 123, 127, 139, 159, 170, 171, 182,
183, 184, 186, 207, 260, 283, 289, 291,
293, 295, 299, 301, 302, 324.
printers, 1, 3, 6, 27, 31, 39, 58, 59, 65,
66, 72, 75, 82, 99, 111, 113, 118, 127,
133, 138, 141, 145, 164, 169, 180,
182, 183, 184, 186, 207, 212, 216,
237, 241, 243, 245-46, 257, 258, 259,
283, 289, 293, 295, 298, 299, 301,
302, 303, 319, 324, 335.
certificates, 3.
of by-laws, 289, 295, 296, 303.
more economical method of, 300.
Prisoners brought from New York, 213.
sent to the
alms-
house,
213.
Probate Court, the, see Court.
Proposals for lands and flats on the Neck,
263, 264.
(See also Lands.)
Protector, (State ship) the, 187.
(See also Ships, vessels, etc.)
Providence, 34, 265.
Province, the, *?e Massachusetts Bay, Prov-
ince of.
or State accounts, 13, 25, 28, 34, 36,
44, 45, 120, 129, 130, 157, 158,
161, 163, 203, 205.
charge, 207, 208, 210, 213, 218,
221, 222, 286, 312.
Hospital, 2.
House, 192.
town, 279.
Provisions, 277, 331.
high price of, 45, 52, 54, 69, 80,
104, 105.
salt, and butter, 99.
weighing of, 15(1.
sea stores, 251.
picking and packing, 286.
Pudden [Pudding?] lane, 201.
paving of, 326.
(See also Streets, etc.)
(See also Devonshire street.)
Pulling's wharf, 46.
(See also Wharves.)
Pump, town, 72, 302.
on Dock square, 199.
pumps in case of fire, 280.
at New Boston, 280.
on the Common, 314.
in Spring lane, repair of, 326.
Frog lane, 330.
Punishments see Laws, breach of.
(See also Correction.)
Puppet shows forbidden, 286.
(See also Laws.)
Purchase street, 225, 272.
(See also Streets.)
Quakers, number of, 26.
lane, 167, 192.
street, 271.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Queen street, 53, 59, 151, 215, 235, 249, 272.
(See also Streets.)
Rainsford's Island, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,17,36,
36, 40, 41, 74, 76, 77, 82,
93, 94, 97, 102, 127, 128,
144, 167, 190, 192, 215,
216, 219, 228, 250, 264,
276, 283, 306, 318.
hospital at, 11, 12, 13, 14.
15, 25, 52, 97,
105,114,121,
144, 156, 162,
. 163, 165, 215,
306, 307.
doctor for, 45,
77, 84.
supplies for,
45.
boat, 114.
selectmen visit, 46, 101,
keeper of, 11, 12, 13, 25,
26, 37,
39, 40,
41, 47,
48, 52,
74, 93,
94, 97,
101,144,
156, 165,
219, 220,
227,264,
284, 285,
306, 307,
313.
new, 120.
application
for posi-
tion of,
102, 103.
356
CITY DOCUMENT Ao. 150.
Rainsford's Island, keeper of, appointed,
105.
visitation of, 46, 74, 101,
127, 128,
152, 167,
190, 192,
250, 317,
322.
list of per-
sons, 321,
322. •
accounts, 105.
barracks at Long Island
to remove to, 123.
repairs at, 126, 128, 222.
new building at, 194.
Receipts, 53, 91, 140, 152, 171, 173, 185, 186,
188, 193, 194, 209, 210, 256, 264, 265,
289, 303.
Records, county, 265.
of deeds, 268.
town, 285.
Recruiting xee Continental Army.
Red Lyon [Lion], 59.
(!$ee alto Taverns.)
Refuse, to remove from the streets, 309 321.
(See also Streets.)
Regiment, new, command of a, 25.
Got. Marshall's, 119.
Regulations, 1S2.
Rents, etc., 38, 60, 80, 81, 101, 102, 114, 125,
132, 136, 139, 142, 143, 158, 190,
244, 234, 266, 267, 268, 270, 276,
286, 304, .325, 326, 329, 331.
lands on the Neck, 38, 83, 85, 86,
116, 214, 283, 287.
town's, condition of, 81, 108.
watch house at New Boston, 104.
stalls in Faneuil Market, 44, 84,
109, 110, 149, 184, 212, 268.
town's warehouses, 44, 237, 250,
254, 271.
of fish stalls, 69, 171.
fishermen to have boxes rent free,
72, 136.
pay for, 184.
cellar under the State House, 276.
near Roxbury line, 322.
allowed, 90.
town's store near the Blue Ball,
314.
Concert Hall, 92.
Hubbard's store, 10S.
fishermen for their boxes, 126,
171.
constables of the watch, 12S.
easterly side of Beach street, 154.
town's slip of wharf, near the
market, 157, 158.
Deer Island, 81, 167-70, 209, 293.
leases, 170.
North Battery wharf, 171, 180,
182, 241, 250, 290, 309.
of bull pasture, 182, 325.
blacksmith's shop on town's
burying ground at bottom of
the Common, 205, 206, 215.
hay engine, 300.
granary, 266, 324.
town to pay ground rent to Geo.
Hamlin, 216.
land west side of Orange street,
314.
house on Fort Hill, 240.
of stall in the market unpaid,
241.
laboratory.near the Common, 242,
266.
buildings near the, 293,
295.
Reports, 2, 9, 10, 46, 50, 66, 81, 88, 89, 96, 109,
113, 127, 130, 150, 181, 182, 219, 221,
238, 283, 285, 294, 297, 299, 307, 308.
Representatives, 1, 2, 67, 74, 137, 167.
Representatives, choice of, 1, 2, 39, 66,100,
101, 118, 145, 148,180,214,
215, 216, 301.
house of, 12, 34, 67, 167.
speaker, 67.
of Marblehead, 167.
Republic, the (Voo/>),34, 35, 36.
(See al*o Ships, ett..')
Reservoirs on Dock square, 134.
(See ti/xuDock square.)
at New Boston, 243.
in Long lane, 254.
Returns of the Continental army, 154.
(See <ilxo Continental army.)
on perambulations of Roxbury line,
236.
of wards, state of, 241, 282.
Rhode Island, men raised for, bounties, 104,
Roe Buck, the, 9.
(See alto Taverns.)
Ropewalk, 297.
land near, 300.
Row's [Rowe's?! wharf, 75.
(See aluo Wharves.)
Roxbury, 90, 211, 214, 223, 276.
selectmen of, 51, 90, 130, 132, 133,
325, 326.
street or lines, 3, 5, 10, 51, 52, 129,
130, 223.
returns of survey,
132, 236.
(See olzo Streets.)
(See a/no Perambu>ations.)
town's land near line, 322.
cattle not to trespass on the Neck,
245.
Royal Exchange, 8, 9.
(See ul.no Taverns.)
Exchange lane. 8, 9, 190, 296, 297, 303.
alley, 65.
(See also Streets.)
Rum, 168,225.
Runaways, 167.
Rye see Breadstuffs. .
Sailmaker, 298.
(See al xo Trades.)
Salaries or allowance :
allowed town clerk, 17, 52, 256, 307.
Lieut. Benjamin Woolcut,
22.
Wolcot, 24.
for purpose of raising men
for the Continental army,
32.
reconsidered, 32.
for Jenl- ins, a volunteer
for hiirbor department, 32.
for Enaine No. 9, 33.
Mr. Nazro, 33, 52, 80, 105,
126, 147, 155.
William Gooch, 32.
constables of the watch, 76.
town treasurer, 33, 34, 137,
250.
Sam'l Holbrook, 54.
George Ridgway, 58.
watchman, 63.
strangers warned to leave
town, 69.
Mr <t. Hartley, 77.
bell-ringers, 80, 109.
Lindsay G. Wallace, 83.
watchman, 92.
Thomas Bailey, 102.
Col. Hatch, 10:5.
Mr. Pierce, 105.
for purchase of horses, 124,
125.
for mileage, 137,
Eustis, 145.
Mr. James Carter, 147.
Edward Ireland, 147.
Edmonds, 147.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
357
Salaries allowed Isaac Pierce, 153.
Lindsey G. Wallace, 155.
Peter Itowe, 166.
Cafit. Alexander Hodgdon,
172.
Mr. Edward Blake. 189.
John McLean, 222.
six months' men, 222, 238.
V'tpt Holland, 223.
William Harris, 224.
drafts on town treasurer, 17,
32, 123, 179, 182, 189, 198,
208.
Henry Prentice, ft a/s., 235.
William Barker (6 mouths'
man\ 238.
school-masters, 45, 52, 53,
226, 212, 244, 278, 283, 336.
masters of engines, 244, 290,
296, 309. 328, 333, 335.
lamp-lighters, 248.
William Fallno, 250.
Mr. J. Scollay, 253, 254, 259,
261,265,271,273.
Samuel Feno, -2'i>',.
John Coffin Jones, 268.
lamp-lighters and watch-
men, 270.
William White. 275.
Ebenezer Herring, 275.
Mr. Nicholas Pierce. 280.
Thomas Brackett, 287.
Ebenezer Herring. 287.
Mr. Tukesbury, 292.
Edmund Freeman, 295.
funeral porters, 305, 306.
Mr. Blaney, 333.
Salem, 14, 238, 240.
street, 49.
(See also Streets.)
residents of, 213.
Sales see town's land.
Sally, the (stoop), 12, 13.
(See alto Ships, vessels, etc.}
Salt, 35, 38, 249, 278.
master, 216, 249.
Salutation alley, 116.
as to widening of, 211, 212.
(See rilxo Streets, etc.)
ferry, 45, 100, 191.
(See, al*n Ferries.)
Sandemon's meeting-house, 282, 285.
(See a/no Meeting-houses.)
Scales, permission to erect, l.'ift.
hay, 256.
Scarlet's Wharf, 214, 322.
(See alto Wharfs.)
Scavengers, 219, 220.
list of, 296, 297.
Sconce, the, 227.
( See also South Battery.)
School street, 2, 73, 191, 209, 215.
Schools :
new, 158, 180, 278, 323, 325, 330.
in School street, 2.
Queen street, 124, 151, 215, 272.
masters, 2, 10, 54, 79, 88, 90, 111, 123,
138, 145, 147, 155, 160, 172, 181, 183,
188, 224, 226, 234, 238, 241, 242, 244,
245, 216, 249, 250, 252, 253, 256, 264,
266, 267, 269, 272, 279, 280, 281, 283,
298,301,312.
ushers, 69, 78, 111, 113, 114, 116, 224,
238, 241, 249, 325, 336.
writing, at the North End, 2, 9, 46,
50, 80,
82, 91,
123, 151,
199, 226,
repairs to,
South, 103, 111, 112, 114,
145, 149, 151, 190, 251, 264,
283.
Schools, writing in the Common, 2, 3, 54 78
79, 22t, .' is.
usher, 2, 40, 79, 103.
South Grammar, 45, 52, 53, 10S, 111,
113, llfi, 123, 126,
12S, 186, 188, 193,
266, 325.
usher for, 45, 52, 53,
88, 186.
salary, 45,
52.53.
in Court street, 50.
repairs, 90, 129, 134, 201.
visitation of, 69, 94, 122, 123, 149, 151
183, 217, 246, 272, 310, 31:5, 31S.
North Latin, 73, 88, 129, 144, 148, 153
166.
school-master for, 88,
144.
private writing-school, 91.
North Grammar, 111, 113, 123, 153,
163, 180-81, 19 ).
room to be hired for a school, 116,
144.
not deemed advisable, 117.
refusal of Mrs. Holbrook to provide
house for a school, US.
non-fulfilment of contract to keep,
124.
Mr. Enoch Pond's petition, 124.
case of children of Mr. Clark, 127-28,
172.
in Mr. Dennie's house, 136.
statistics, 151.
North Grammar, 145, 146, 147, 148,
260.
relative to keepers of, 160.
school-mistress, 161.
attendance at, denied, 164, 165.
building of the South School-house,
187.
scholars admitted, 203.
flooded by rains, 206.
ink-stands for, 206.
globes, 210.
closet for, 210.
liberty to open, 211.
wood for, 221.
Mr. Hunt's, 240.
South Latin, 256.
repairs to, 240.
compensation for instructing at pri-
vate hours, 242, 248, 250, 251, 259.
copy of vote, 244.
for young ladies, 244, 252.
private, at north part of Boston,
248.
in Leveret's lane, 249.
rent of school-house, 251.
embroidery, 252.
Dr. Cheney's writing, 256, 318.
new, in Pleasant street, 278.
for permission to open at South End,
279.
singing, :!:!!.
to open a private school, 282, 285.
evening, 327.
not allowed, 327.
wood for, 329.
at North End, 285.
Middle-street writing, 317, 325, 336.
master of, 336.
permission to open, 311.
statistics, 318.
excessive severity, 319-20.
reproved for, and
warned against
repetition, 321.
Mr. Vinal'6,324.
Sculpion, the (schooner), 302.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Sea, men 'at, 26.
street, 60, 297.
repairs on, 297.
358
CITY DOCUMENT fto. 150.
Sea wall, 303, 305, 309.
(See also Streets.)
stores, 251.
(See also Provisions.)
Sealer of weights gee Weights.
wood see Wood.
Securities, bonds, etc.. 41, 177-79, 185, 187, 1«8,
193, 202, 204, 208. 2:32, 23S, 246, 2411, 256,
263, 276, 282, 289, 296, 302, 304, 312, 331 .
(See alto Sureties.)
Selectmen, 34, 37, 96, 97.
choice of, 1.
delinquent, 172.
to visit Rainsford's Island, 46.
list of, 176, 185, 196.
meetings of, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12, 13. 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 30, 31. 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37,
38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46,
47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55,
56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65,
66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74,
75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83,
84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92,
93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100,
101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107,
108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114,
115, 116, 117, 118, 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, 146, 147, 148, 149,
150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 157,
158, 159, 160, 161. 162, 163, 164,
165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171,
172, 173, 174-179, 180, 181, 182,
183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189,
190, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197,
198, 199, 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, 245, 246,
247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253,
254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 200,
261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 267, 268,
269, 270, 271, 272, 273. 274, 275,
276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282,
283, 284, 285, 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, 315, 316, 317, 318,
319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325,
326, 327, 328, 329, 330. 331, 332,
333, 334, 335, 336.
of Marblehead, 11, 12, 16, 159.
Watertown, 258.
Cambridge, 41, 42.
Lexington, 276.
lloxbury, 51, 90, 130, 132, 133,
223. 325, 326.
Maiden, 62.
Hingham, 139, 168, 173.
Wenham, 156.
Ipswich, 158.
Norten |Xorton], 207.
Selectmen's accounts, 240.
chamber, 4, 79, 90, 97, 103, 111,
114,115,138,153,154,
156,171,183,188,202,
205, 213, 216, 219, 224,
225, 226, 230, 232, 240,
241,245,248,255,261,
272,275,280,282.818,
319,322,325,329.
coal for. 51.
chains for, 2C3, 261.
doorkeeper for, 2~5.
Senate Chamber, met at, relative to address
to the French general, 201 .
Senators, election of six, 127, 141, 143, 148.
choice of, 209, 239, 262.
Seven Starr Lane, 93.
( See also Streets, etc.)
Sextons, 132, 150, 156, 186, 206, 213, 268.
and gmve diggers, 41, 209, 225, 293.
Sheaff street, 268, 321.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Sheep's wool see Wool.
Sheriffs, :>24.
Ship street, -194, 196.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Ships, vessels, etc., 11, 14, 15, 16, 34, 35, 36,
52, 75, 97, 114, 154, 162, 165,
212, 213, 258, 264, 272, 273,
274, 303, 306, 313, 332.
trial of, 5.
yards, 9, 237.
mariners, 298.
cargoes, 35, 38, 195, 264, 273, 278, 280.
298, 302, 307, 311, 313.
oyster, 108.
boat-builder, 114.
joiner, 184.
Sally, the (iloop), 12.
Flag of Truce, 16, 43.
Republic, 34, 35, 36.
Ranger, the (schooner), 298.
Polly, the (schooner), 38.
Hannah, the (schooner), 298.
Anna, the (schooner), 47, 48.
Mars, the, 82.
Chance, the (schooner), 93, 94.
Fox, the (sloop), 144, 195.
Protector, the, 187, 250.
Diana, the, 213.
Josiah King, the, 216.
Bell, the, 219.
Robinhood, the, 227.
Dolphin (drig'intiue), 278, 307.
Dunemnon, 285.
Peacock, the (brigantine) , 302.
Sculpion, the (schooner), 302.
Success, the (brigantine), 303.
Constant the (brigantine}, 304.
Nancy, the (schooner), 307, 311.
Eagle, the (schooner), 313.
Fortune, the (brigantine), 316.
Shirts, 169, 171.
Shoemakers, 59.
shoes, 163, 170, 171.
(See atno Trades.)
Short street, 251.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Sick, cord wood for use of the, 37.
Singers ask for use of Xorth Liitin School,
180-81.
Sign of [the] Drum, 9. %
(See also Taverns.)
the Lamb, 10, 112, 2(14.
(See also Taverns.)
Swan, 30.
( See also Taverns.)
Signals, 10.
Singing school, 331.
( See also Schools.)
Slaughter House near the So. Market, 49,
for use of, 100, 101.
in Pleasantstreet,objection
to, 252, 253.
Sleds for the fire engines, to provide, 204.
( See also Fire engines.)
Small arms, 82, 89.
town's, 170.
(See also Arms and ammunition.)
Small-pox, the, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 25, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36,
37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 52, 59,
60, 66, 67, 69, 73, 76, 82, 91, 93, 94, 103,
105, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120,
122, 123, 152, 153, 159, 163, 164, 195,
216, 219, 220, 227, 228, 237, 238, 239,
258, 264, 285, 289, 291, 306, 307, 313,
318, 332.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
359
Small-pox, the, guards,^, 47, 68, 73, llfi, 239.
notices as to, 5, 6, 7, 10, 15,
117, 118, 2:511, 2 v.i.
statistics of, 9, 10, 40, 59, 117,
directions to persons occu-
pying houses in which
there has been small-
pox, •>">, ii*.
(See also Diseases, infectious.)
Smoke-house, 66.
Snow street, 146.
(See aluo Streets.)
balls, 2:>2.
Soldiers, mileage of, ."in.
families to supply, 81.
wives, 73.
widows, 119.
(See a/no Troops.)
money for, 91.
clothing, 110.
Sole leather nee Leather.
South Buttery, 9, 161, 271.
sconce at, 227.
land at, 280.
(See also Battery.)
Burying ground, 96, 99, 103.
street leading from, to repair, 267,
funeral porter assigned to, 306.
(See also Burial places.)
Carolina, 12o.
End, 33, 61, 66, 71, 75, 89, 90, 105, 106,
129, 136, 137, 143, 155, 190, 191,
192, 228, 24'J, 253, 256, 270, 279,
280, 237, 302, 307.
town's lands at, 77, 135, 143, 280.
old watch house at, 114.
watch at the, 148, 218, 253.
grammar school, 45, 126, 151, 193, 254,
266.
preaching at, 254.
( See alio Schools) .
market [Faneuil?] 49.
(See aluo Markets.)
market, 125, 135.
(See also Markets.)
meeting-house lane, 192.
(See also Streets, etc.)
school house, building of, 187.
(See also Schools.)
street, 248.
(See a /so Streets, etc.)
watch, 126, 229, 254, 279, 281.
house, 197, 238.
(See also Watch.)
Sonthwick's Court, 251.
(See nlxo Streets.)
South writing school, 50, 149, 190.
(See also School.)
Spades and shovels for the town's use, 39.
to collect, and deposit in Faneuil
Hall, 50.
pickaxes, 193, 194.
Spaniards, 213.
Springfield, 318.
Spring lane, 326.
(*ee also Streets, etc.)
Stalls in the market nee Market.
State House, 123.
tavern near, 128, 134.
cellar under the, 276.
hospital at west part of the town, 40, 41 .
(See also Hospitals),
lottery, 92.
tax see Taxes,
street, 190, 191, 265, 292, 323.
(.See alio Streets, etc.)
Stationer, 298.
Steel, 114.
purchase of, 55.
town's proportion of, 110, 115.
French, 110.
Stockings, 163.
Stocks, 2 •">:">.
Stone store, 159, :!1.">.
Strangers xfe Aliens.
Streets, highways uud by-ways, :56, 196, 218,
21!'. 301.
to widen, 36, 209, 210, 211, 212, 278,
888.
preservation of pavements, 70, 248,
252.
repairs, 79, SO, 95, 100, 209, 214, 217
220, 221, 225, 252, 267, 270, 272, 297,
308.
encroachments, 117, 143, 220, 229,
238, 302, 303, 310.
left in bad condition, 150.
pavement stones, 183, 238, 280.
paving of, 189, 193, 195, 215, 217, 221,
22.'i, 218, 271, 276, 277, 294, 300, 301,
308, 317, 319.
obstructions nee Encroachments,
refuse in, 309, 321.
School, Summer, Koxbury, North
Meeting House square, Charter,
Koyal Exchange lane, Ann, King,
Boston Stone Mart-hall's lane,
Dock square, Cornhill, Blrfckhorse
lane, Wing's lane, Orange, Auch-
muty'B lane, Fleet, Middle, Cold
lane, Pond lane, Gibberi's court,
Back, Long lane, Frog lane, Cross,
Salem, Court, Queen, Cambridge,
Fore, North, Temple, Tattle,
Green's lane, Sea, Prince, Fish,
Chester, Water, Beach, Cow lane.
Seven Starr lane, Salutation alley,
Cross, North square, Milk, Snow,
Kilby, Quakers' lane, Marl-
borough, Corn court, Mackrel
lane, Anchmuty's lane, Essex,
South Meeting-house lane, Con-
gress, Ship, Pudden lane, Wil-
liams court, Leverett, Atkinson,
Purchase, Distill House square,
South, Ball's alley, Common,
Southwick's court, Short, Pleas-
ant, Gooch's lane, Lindel's lane,
Cooper's alley, Sheaff, Chardon's
lane, Quaker, George, Beacon,
Marshall's lane, Hanover, Lynn,
Charles, Broad alley. Hawkins
lane, Ferry, North Latin School,
Spring lane, Devonshire.
Sudbury street, 119, 157, 265, 269.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Suffolk County, 7, 50, 82, 110, 113, 140, 177,
206, 209, 210, 255, 320, 32S,
331.
meeting to be held at Ded-
ham, on the 3d Wednes-
day in March, 238.
relative to dividing, 240, 241.
treasurer, 256.
Sugar, 277.
baker, 94.
(See also Trades.)
Suits :
Town vs. Thomas Hudson, 117.
Clerks of the market »«. town bakers,
185, 221.
Boot vs. watchmen of the town,
247.
impounding of a horse, 251.
arms lent by the town, 264.
Town »*. Koyal Tyler, 280.
Summer street, 3, 75, 225.
damage done by water at bottom
of, 1!I6.
Supplies for the hospital, 77.
array, 110, 169, 171.
Sureties or bondsmen, 42, 43, 60, 61, 71, 81,
83, 98, 115, 141, 142, 146, 147, 148, 154,
155, 156, 157, 160, 161, 162, 164, 166, 167,
171, 172, 173, 184, 185, 196, 200, 202, 204,
206, 209, 210, 218. 231, 234, 235, 246, 250,
252, 255, 256, 260, 262, 264, 265, 275, 276,
277, 293, 299, 300, 318, 319, 321.
360
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Sureties or bondsmen not approved, 251.
Surveys nee Perambulations.
Surveyor*-, 272, 309.
Suspected persons, list of, to report, 38, 39.
associations, 39.
addressers to
Gage, 39.
search for, 55.
Swing bridge, repair* of, 42.
(See alto Bridges.)
Tallow chandlers, 257.
(See alto Trades.)
Tanners, 15, 51, 251.
complaint of, 51.
{Set also Trades.)
tan yard, 335.
Tattle street, 59. 155, 164, 181.
(S'6 alxo Streets.)
Taverns :
list of taverners, 8, 74, 75, 128, 129.
in Charter street, 8, 9.
Royal Exchange, 8, 9, 190.
in Ann street, 8, 191.
in King street, 8, 9, 303.
near Boston Stone Marshall's lane,
9.
Sign of the Lamb, 10, 112, 204.
Sign of [the] Drum, 9.
head of Hancock's wharf, 9.
on Dock square, 9, 190, 191, 235.
School street, 9.
on Cornhill, 9.
beyond Liberty Tree, 9, 10, 190.
near Dr. Eliot's meeting-house,
9.
South Battery, 9.
at the Orange Tree, 9, 25.
in Blackhorse lane, 9.
Clerk's f Clarke's] ship yard, 9.
Roe Buck, 9.
at Charlestown Ferry, 9.
Admiral Vernon's, 9, 301, 308.
North writing school, 9.
Wing's lane, 9, 10, 181, 191.
in Orange street, 9.
near Dr. Peraberton's meeting-
house, 9.
head of Long wharf, 9.
distill house, Auchmuty's Lane,
9.
Royal Exchange lane, 9.
in Fleet street, 10.
Sign of the Lamb, near, 10, 190.
in Middle street, 10.
Sign of thu Swan, 30.
Red Lyon [Lion], 59.
in Fish street, 143, 154.
keepers, &3, 128, 129, 137, 143,
152, 153; 154, 155.
law for regulation of, to observe,
153.
in Newbury street, 153.
Golden Ball, 46, 190.
near Dr. Cooper's church, 19X1.
head of Cross street, 190.
near Merchant's row, 190.
at Salutation Ferry, 191.
in Water street, 191.
the Mitre, 196.
North End coffee house, 228v
Two I'alaverers, the, 248.
on Minot's T, 253.
Pine Tree Tavern, 288.
Blue Ball, 308.
Taxes, 42, 47, 61, 71, 84, 115, 123, 136, 138,
145, 152, 186, -188, 209, 277, 282,
319, 322.
state, 121.
collectors of, 42, 43, 60, 71, 83, 95, 97,
104, 115, 125, 154, 167, 174,
181, 188, 209, 210, 218, 248,
250, 251, 256, 274, 29Q. 319,
321, 327, 331.
Taxes, collectors of, accounts of, 182.
assessors, 45, 116, 125, 134, 154, 185,
218, 241, 214, 248, 274, 277.
collections, 207, 20S.
abatement of, 45, 70, 157.
bonds, 210, 218, 276, 282, -_'S'.i.
bills, 45, 207.
certificates, 83, 104, 167, 185, 207.
books, 83, 95, 104, 115, 116, 125, 134,
154, 167, 182, 185, 207, 218, 274, 275,
290, 291.
of. Col. Sears, 133.
'ruder, 138.
on beef, 144.
of non-residents, 158.
excise, 174-76, 184.
ten, 184, 206.
continental, 186.
resignations of collectors, 277.
of Daniel Parker, 299, 302.
Mr. Thomas, 302.
Tea, 168.
Tea, licenses to sell, 177-79.
excise, 184, 206.
(See a/no Licenses.)
Temple street, 46, 75, 89, 117, 192, 242, 244,
256,321.
(See also Streets.)
Ticket porters appointed, 293, 323, 324.
rates of, 328.
Tileston's wharf, 75.
(See a/so Wharves.)
Timber, 114.
Tin lamps, 276.
(See also Lamps.)
Tinwork and iron wor'i for lamps, 243, 244,
248.
(See aluo Lamps.)
Tombs nee Burial places.
Tools, intrenching, 1, 48, 193.
Town accounts, 80, 82, 205, 230.
cattle, 39, 40.
bulls, 85, 107, 116, 118, 160, 166.
place to keep, in, 210, 216.
purchase of, 224.
disposal of one of the, 243, 244.
two, to be procured, 265.
clerk, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 17,
27, 30, 36, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 48,
51, 54, 56, 57, 59, 60, 65, 66, 67,
71, 72, 75, 77, 82, 83, 86, 88, 91,
92, 94, 95, 97, 98, 102, 103, 104,
105, 109, 113, 114, 117, 118, 121,
122, 123, 125, 127, 129, 130, 131,
132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139,
140, 141, 144, 145, 146, 147, 149,
150, 154, 159, 162, 163, 164, 166,
167, 168, 169, 170, 172, 180, 182,
183, 184, 186, 188, 192, 193, 197,
209, 210, 211, 212, 216, 217, 222,
223, 224, 227, 229, 230, 232, 236,
237, 238, 239, 243, 244, 246, 247,
249, 252, 255, 256, 258, 259, 261,
262, 268, 269-70, 272, 273, 275,
278, 283, 285, 287, 291, 293, 294,
301, 302, 303, 309. 312, 315, 324,
325, 331, 334.
accounts of, 180.
clocks, 284, 288.
cryer, 3, 160, 201, 202.
Council see Council,
distiller, 85.
Dock, 71, 72, 75, 98, 1:27, 154, 216, 246,
298.
expenses of, to defray, 108.
plan of, 215.
rilling up of, 235.
claim for, 245.
house, 3, 155, 192, 223, 229, 240, 266, 294.
condition of the, 10.
repairs to, 10. >
cellars, 142.
apartment under the, for a
watch, 261.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
3H1
Town gravel, ^215.
Town's lands, see Lands, town's.
lamps, 104, 1 '.)'.».
lead for. bullets, '.in.
Town, list of losses sustained by the, 54.
meetings, 1, -1, 4, 5, 7, 12, 15, 27, 31,
:;r>, ".S 39, 43, 44, 46, 51, 53,
54, 56, 57, 59, 60, 65, 66, 67,
68, 69, 72, 75, 82, 86, 87, 88,
91, 92, 95, 97, 98, 100, 102,
103, 108, 109, 111, 113, 118,
121, 127, 131, 133, 135, 136,
138, 139, 140, 141, 14:., 14S.
150, 159, 163, 169, 170, 180,
182, 183, 186, 188, 199, 200,
207, 209, 212, 216, 217, 222,
237, 238, 239, 243, 244, 247,
249, 258, 259, 260, 262, 263,
26 1, 268, 273, 27«, 283, 287,
293. 294, 301, 302, 312, 334,
335.
attendance of four consta-
bles at, 133.
no allowance to constables
for warning, 268.
officers, 3, 171, 172, 179, 262.
list of all, 3.
sworn in, 8.
chosen, 90, 14.'..
choice of, 293.
Town's powder, 80.
655 pounds of, 90.
proportion of steel, 110, 115.
(See also Armsanii ammunition.)
horses, 124.
cartridges, 206, 207.
Town pump, to be put in proper repair, 72.
to view the, 89.
records, 285.
suits, 117.
Town's rents *<• e Rents.
small arms, account of, requested,
169.
spades and pickaxes, 193.
Town treasurer, 8, 83, 90, 102, 103, 106, 110,
126, 136, 145, 162, 164, 166,
170, 172, 188, 198, 208, 210,
241, 242, 243, 256, 261, 271,
282, 287, 311, 319, 325, :;27,
331.
drafts on, 17, 32, 123, 179,
182, 189, 198, 208, 239.
note for £200, etc.
moneys paid over to, 33, 34,
106, 179.
money loaned the town, 50,
51.
paid by town, to con-
tinental soldiers,
152.
for mileage for sol-
diers, 50.
1018J paper dollars,
243.
visitations of the, 9, 59, 66, 79, 90, 111,
140, 141, 170, 171, 172, 206, 282.
Town's warehouses, 44.
Town, warning of strangers to leave the, 69,
88, 89, 145, 215.
negroes to leave the, 199.
strangers to be sent out of the, 261.
watch, 2, 57, 110, 137, 159.
(Set also Watch.)
Town's wharf, 114, 157, 158.
(See <il-no Wharves.)
Trade of the Commonwealth, 15H.
act of, 283, 291.
(See also Act.)
inspectors of, 288.
list of, 288.
Trades : —
bakers, 4, 15, 17, 24, 32, 82, 139, 161,
180, 184, 185, 186, 188, 189, 195, 197,
203, 208, 209, 211, 213, 216, 219, 223,
Trades : —
225, 227, 2-29, 231, 235, 236, 239, 243,
217, 250, 254, 257, 259, 261, 279, 286,
2S3, 239, 290, 292, 295, 305 31o, 311,
318, 323, 329, 332, 333.
butchers, 11, 15, 51, 54, 55, 56, 84, 93,
127, 183, 184, 225, 263.
goldsmiths, 117.
carpenters, 126, 189, 193, 284.
coopers, 137.
joiners, 184, 187.
glaziers, 195.
brewers, 19S
barbers,-70, 210, 307..
tin and iron workers, 243, 244, 248.
24!).
painters, 251.
pavers, 289, 301.
auctioneers, 141, 142, 145, 146, 147,
14s, 155, 156, 157, 164, 165, 166, 170,
171, 172, 173, 182, 195, 196, 200, 202,
203, 204, 206, 210, 231, 233, 234, 238,
245, 246, 249, 260, 262, 263, 264, 265,
266, 297, 298, 304, 311.
shoemakers, 59.
bonds xee Securities,
number of, not to in-
crease, 298.
sailmakers, 298.
lime kilns, 307, 308, 309.
tallow chandlers, 257.
millwright, 306.
distillers, 60.
si! star baker, 94.
boat-builders, 114.
printers, 1, 3, 6, 27, 31, 39, 58, 59, 65,
66, 72, 75, 82, 99, 111, 113, 118, 127,
133, 141, 164, 169, 170, 180, 182, 186,
207, 209, 216, 237, 241, 243, 245, 249,
257, 258, 259, 268, 277, 290, 298, 300,
319, 335.
blacksmiths, 46, 143, 205, 328.
tanners, 51.
Traitors, names of. 50, 54, 85.
methods to take with, 72.
convicted of treason, 333, 334.
Treasurer, town, see Town.
of the Commonwealth 146, 156,
157, 166,170, 172, 186,222,
256,264,265,277,312,322,
331.
county see Suffolk County,
Treaty of Peace, illumination to celebrate,
236.
Trees, request of John Hancock, relative to
pulling up old, and replacing with
new, 133.
planting of another row of, in the
Common, 248.
in Common street, to protect, 250, 315.
Tremont street, 233, 243, 308.
Trespassers on the Neck, 209, 211, 224.
Common, 213.
Fort hill, 214.
(See alto Boston
Neck.)
town's land, 270, 280.
Trinity Church, 68, 99, 150.
(See also Meeting-houses.)
Troops, 36, 63, 102, 145, 151, 162.
to watch gaol, 334.
mileage of soldiers, 50, 130.
wives of soldiers to be provided for,
63.
bounties, 19, 104.
French 127, 199.
artillery, 134.
small arms furnished captains Bos-
ton Regiment, 247.
Truro, 307.
Tudor's wharf, 309, 328.
(See. also Wharves).
Two Palaverers, the [tavern?], 248, 320.
(See alto Taverns.)
362
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Union street, 192, 259.
(See also Streets, etc.)
Vagrancy, 286.
(See also Laws.)
Vegetables, 132, 243, 277.
town's portion of, 157, 158.
Vernon's wharf, 190, 191.
(See also Wharfs.}
Vessels see Ships, vessels, etc.
Vice see Immorality.
Vinegar as a disinfectant, 38.
Visitations of the town, 9, 39, 66, 79, 90, 111,
140, 141, 170, 171, 206,
241, 282, 310, 312.
wards, 25.
Rainsford Island, 46, 74, 101,
127, 128, 152, 167, 190, 192,
250, 318, 322.
' Deer Island, 154, 216-, 246, 272,
315.
schools, 69, 70, 74, 93, 122, 149,
151, 183, 217, 272, 310, 313.
Volunteer Republican Company, 330.
Votes of the town of Manchester, 300.
Wages of minors, 250.
Waltham, 97, 289, 313, 318, 332.
War, Board of, see Boards.
office, 53.
Wardens, choice of, 199.
Wards or Precincts, 10, 19, 24, 25, 89, 117, 186,
241, 303.
fines collected by, 19.
treasurer to hold,
19.
fire, 299.
return of number of ef-
fective or able-bodied
men, 24, 26.
visitation of, 25, 62.
in search of
blankets,
27, 28.
funds raised in, for en-
listing men into the
Continental army,
returns, 207, 241, 282.
damages for loss sus-
tained by inhabitants
from the enemy, 83.
assignment of, 88, 117.
failure to warn, of town
meeting, 133.
return of, relative to
damage from the en-
emy, 197.
Wareham, 316.
Warehouses, town's, 44.
Warrants, 1, 2, 7, 8, 12, 15, 31, 36, 37, 38, 3S,
43, 44, 51, 55, 56, 58, 59, 65, 66, 67, 69, 72,
82, 86, 87, 88, 91, 92, 95, 97, 98, 102, 103,
109, 111, 113, 118, 121, 127, 131, 133, 135,
136, 139, 140, 141, 144, 145, 148, 150, 163,
169, 170, 180, 182, 183, 186, 188, 192, 200,
207, 209, 210, 212, 216, 217, 222, 236, 237,
238, 239, 241, 243, 244, 247, 249, 258, 259,
261, 262, 268, 278, 283, 285, 286, 289, 293,
294, 301, 302, 312, 313, 324, 336.
Watch :
house, 102, 104, 110, 114, 190, 252,
253 281
town^ \ 57, 137, 159, 164, 165, 253,
261, 334.
constables of the, 2, 14, 45, 62, 79,
87, 100, 104, 105, 109, 115, 126, 127,
133, 134, 135, 142, 148, 150, 164, 182,
186, 193, 200, 205, 229, 230, 236,
246, 261, 279, 333-34, 335-36.
small-pox, 3, 10.
South, 126, 133, 197, 218, 238, 254,
279, 281.
repairs to, 133.
North, 14, 63, 67, 76 100, 107, 230.
Watch :
men, 4->, 53, 57, 62, 72, 76, 82, 92, 100,
104, 105, 107, 110, 115, 118, 123,
135, 142, 145, 193, 223, 230, 254,
260, 261 ,270, 277.
choice of, 63.
wages of, 45, 82, 104, 105, 123,
270, 29.->.
orders to, 62, 333-34. 335-36.
old, house at south part of the town.
114.
attendance of four constables at town
meetings, 133.
at new Boston, 126, 205, 334.
bounds of the house, 166.
market, 166.
to be builded, 252.
new, 261.
under the town house, 261 .
no allowances to constables for
warning town meetings, 267.
neglect of duty, 274.
watch on the Neck, 281.
Dock, 295.
at the gaol, 333.
two men from each, 334.
fire and candles for, 335, 336.
Water course, 279.
to alter, 196.
. obstructions to, to remove
212.
be not interrupted, 252.
to keep open, 326.
(See alxo Drains.)
Water street, 75, 191, 277.
(See also Streets.)
Watertown. 258.
Webb's wharf, 191.
(See also Wharfs.)
Weights and measures, 71, 159.
weighing of provisions, 159.
weigher of hay, 262, 296, 300.
bunch onions, 309.
coal, 100, 243, 249,
310.
Well on North square, 330.
Wellfleet, 304.
Wrells, covering of, 203, 211.
Wenham, 158.
selectmen of the town of, 156.
Wentworth's wharf, 40, 128, 129.
(See also Wharves.)
West Boston, 14, 40, 41, 123, 157, 158, 160,
161, 162, 238.
watch house at, 102.
State hospital at, 107, 117, 270.
repairs to,
130, 211.
supplies for,
107, 120.
beds and
bedding,
120.
free from
small-pox,
109.
End, 98, 102, 114.
Indies, 35, 195, 306.
(See also Islands.)
Weston, 138.
Weymouth, letter to the committee of the
town of, 101.
(See also Letters.)
Wharves :
Hancock's, Long's, Wentworth's
Oliver's dock, Dr. Clarke's,
Bulls', Pulling's, Wheel-
wright's, Tileston's, Row's,
Hallowell's, North Battery,
Town's, Hutchinson's, Ver-
non's, Webb's, Scarlet's, Pitt's,
Lee's, Tuder's [Tudor's].
sealers of wood at the, 283, 285.
wharfage, 171.
INDEX TO PLACES AND SUBJECTS.
363
Wheat nee Breadstuffs.
Wheeler's I'oint, 12, 145, 308, 309, 320, 328.
Wheelwright's wharf, 74, 101, 192.
(See aino Wharves.)
White Bread alley, 198.
(See alxo Streets, etc.)
Whiton'a Point, 68.
Widows, poor, legacy to, 28, 29, 30, 41, 43, 50,
51, 56, 57, 86, 106,
107, 158, 187, 232-
34, 244, 245, 266,
275, 299, 304, 311,
312, 313, 314, 316,
330, 331, 332, 333,
336.
list of beneficiaries,
43, 44, 56, 57, 86,
87, 106, 107, 187,
188, 232-34, 245,
275, 313, 314, 316,
330, 332, 333, 336.
bonds and interest
due on, 208, 232,
266, 275, 282, 304,
311, 312, 316, 333.
Williams Court, 215.
(See alxo Streets, etc.)
Wine, 278.
and liquors zee Licenses.
Wing's lane, 9, 46, 58, 181, 189, 191, 215, 296,
321.
(See also Streets.)
Winnisimet Ferry, 3, 75, 93, 95, 100, 155, 209,
223, 301.
(See also Ferries.)
Wood, sealers of, 5, 84, 121, 283, 285, 297, 335.
cord, 37, 284.
timber, 309.
measurer of, 100, 125, 295, 297, 300.
and bark, 51, 102.
and coal baskets, 100.
work, 309.
for the poor, 54, 55.
schools, 221.
cullers of staves and hoops, 230.
law relative to, brought to market,
283-84.
for public schools, 329.
at the North End,
285.
Wool, 139, 160, 216.
Worcester, county of, 271, 318.
selectmen of, 318.
Workhouse, 157, 327.
keeper of, 207, 294.
drain near, to inspect, 270.
to repair, 294.
hall, 111.
Wreck, purchase of, near North Battery, 267
(See also Batteries.)
Wrentham, 73, 238.
Writing-schools see Schools.
Writs see Warrants.
INDEX OF NAMES,
(SELECTMEN'S MINUTES 1776-1786.)
Abrahams, 21.
Adams, 20, 32, 42, 64, 83, 99, 100, 101, 119,
186, 204, 231, 239, 249, 257, 293,
305, 315, 320, 322.
Adrfington, 44.
Adlington, 81, 108, 142, 254.
Alden, 177.
Alexander, 20, 148.
Algee, 335.
Allen, 17, 39, 81, 84,87, 106,148,161, 168, 174,
297, 302, 303.
Alwood, 75.
Amory, 23, 204,271.
Auderson, 191.
Andrew, 262.
Andrewes, > 136.
Andrews, \ 21, 22, 36, 43, 74, 98, 261, 262, 263,
264, 265,266, 267, 268, 270, 271,
272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 278, 279,
281, 282,283, 284, 285, 286, 287,
288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294,
2J5, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301,
302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308,
309, 310, 311 , 312, 313, 315, 316,
317,318,319,320,321, 322, 323,
324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330,
331,332,333, 334, 335, 336.
Appleton, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 19, 20,23,24,28,31,
77, 84, 107, 109, 115, 123, 132,
164, 166, 173, 212, 213, 220, 22S,
231, 234, 237, 238, 239, 242, 258,
260, 264, 273, 278, 292, 293, 298,
318, 319, 320, 332.
Apthorp, 203.
Ash, 82.
Atherton. 28, 30, 43.
Atkins, 20, 21, 119, 120.
Atkinson, 220, 221, 225, 242, 248, 252, 325.
Auchmuty, 9, 191, 192.
Auerit, 332.
Austin, 1, 2, :>>, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 18, 19,
20,21,22,24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,30,
31, U2, S3, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40,
41, 42, 4:j, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51,
52, 53, 54,55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61,
62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71,
72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82,
83, 84, 85, 83, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92,
93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 102, 103,
106, 108, 177, 178, 220, 285, 295, 313.
Avery, 155, 258, 323, 326.
Avis, 275.
Babcock,61, 71, 84.
Bacon, 89.
Badger, 146, 156, 198, 234, 238, 262, 26,">, 2;»s.
Bagnal, 97.
Bais, 177.
Baker, 21, 44, 82, 86, 87, 94, 105, 106, 123, 148,
172, 190, 196, 229, 231, 234, 235, 238,
260,261,274,297,325.
Balch, 39, 80, 139, 202, 220.
Baldwin, 22.
Baley, 1 264.
Bay ley, | 3,51, 102, 121, 122, 125, 130, 147,
^ 151, 154, 177, 184, 218, 249, 250,
276, 281, 318, 321, 322.
Bayly, j 70.
Ball, 248, 310.
Balland, 9, 57.
Ballard,3, 5, 23, 28, 44, 64, 75, 100,116,126,
154, 174, 192, 196, 215, 246, 288, 296,
299, 300, 310, 332, 335.
Bangs, 23.
Barber, 8, 259, 260, 271, 272.
Barker, 92, 235, 238, 311. 324.
Barrel, ) 6, 46, 138, 165, 237, 263, 265, 299, 308,
315, 332.
Barrel!, ) 325.
Barret, 21 , 22, 27, 68, 74, 135, 156, 158, 174, 177,
323.
Barrows, 158.
Barstow, 182.
Barth, 213.
Bartlet, 23, 192, 256, 270, 330.
Barton, 17, 181.
Barry, 75.
Bash, 177.
Bass, 23, 92, 98, 130, 163, 191,240.
Bassett, 262.
Bates, 309.
Batey, ) 278.
Baty, i 298.
Battelle, 171.
Bayley see Baley.
Bayly see Baley.
Beauteneau, 122.
Beal,r25,299, 301, 315.
Beals, 143, 296.
Bean, 227.
Beers, 85.
Belcher, 157, 206.
Bel knap, 82, 268.
Belknaps, 51.
Bell, 21,94, 141, 147, 153, 156, 162, 169, 172,
176, 184, 263.
Bellingham, 317.
Benjamin, 90.
Bennet, * 6, 28, 64, 82, 86, 94, 106, 155.
Bennett, \ 2.
Benson, 99.
Bentley, ( 111, 113-118, 309, 328.
Bently, j 45, 49, 52, 88, 260.
Bethune, 23, 123.
Bicker, 146, 181, 262, 29S.
Bickers, 119, 155.
Biggelow, 176.
Bill, 8.
Billings, 180, 288, 295, 297, 310, 314.
Bimel, 219.
Bingham, 244.
Bird, 100, 282, 318, 322.
Black, 75, 92, 165, 168, 175, 177, 178, 260.
Black Tom, 152.
866
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Blair, 47.
Blake, 20, 134, 135, 179, 189, 191, 297.
Blanchard, 5, 21, 22, 27, 31, 42, 60, 88, 254,
325
Blaney, ) 214, 322, 333.
Blayney, | 182.
Bliss, 124, 190.
Blith, 213.
Blodget, 22.
Boardman, 185, 263.
Boi, 198.
Boil, I 76.
Boyle, i 127, 148.
Boils, 22.
Bois, I 81, 175.
Boyce, \ 60, 66, 108, 124, 143, 194.
Boit, ) 22, 47, 168, 174, 177, 256.
Boyte. i 168.
Bond, 296.
Bonner, 129, 178.
Bonyng, 294.
Booker see Brooker.
Boon, 245.
Boot>> 316,317.
Bosh, 174.
Bossen, j 163.
Bossc n, i 162.
Bouchon, 103.
Bouve, ( 76, 257.
Bovey, ( 63.
Bowdoin, 22, 94, 127, 213, 214, 318.
Bowe, 126.
Bo wen, 228, 237, 304.
Bowland, I 128.
Bowlend, ( 179.
Bown,203.
Bows, 59.
Box, 130.
Boyce see Bois.
Boyer, 23, 29, 67, 172, 188, 246, 259, 268, 311,
322, 333.
Boyes, 22, 142, 228.
Boyle see Boil.
Boylston, 23, 36, 65.
Boyte see Boit.
Boynton, 143, 255.
Bracket, 22, 287.
Bradford, 9, 23, 39, 42, 64, 191, 208.
Bradish, 68.
Bradley, 123, 191, 192, 322.
Bradshaw, 75, 175, 178, 297, 320.
Bradstreet, 22.
Brailsford, 141, 196, 255, 262. 298.
Brattle, 75, 315.
Bray, 185, 262, 328.
Brazier, 328.
Breck, 68, 108, 142, 193, 200, 210, 225, 234, 237,
263, 264, 313.
Breed, 63.
Brewer, 128, 199, 220, 321, 332.
Brewster, 168, 204, 220.
Brick, 44, 81, 105, 160, 166, 173, 176, 179, 200,
215, 218, 234, 237, 287, 298, 299, 303,
331.
Bricker, 146.
Brigden, 157, 185.
Brightman, 248, 316.
Brimley, 85.
Brimmer, 6, 21, 23, 27, 143, 152, 168,
245.
Broadens, ) 238.
Broadens, \ 230.
Brock, 333.
Bromdeld, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
IS, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31,
32.
Brooker, 28, 30, 41, 43, 50, 51, 56, 57, 86, 106,
158, 187, 208, 232, 234, 240, 244, 245,
202, 299,304,311,313,314, 316, 330,
3*1,332,333,336.
Booker, 30, 275, 282, 332.
.Broom. 71, 84.
Brothers, 166.
Broadens see Broadens.
Brown,
Browne,
22, 39, 46, 61, 80, 84, 85, 87, 95,
118, 123, 128, 141, 142, 145,
175, 177, 191, 196, 2'26, 227,
237, 257, 261, 262, 263, 264,
266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271,
273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278,
281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 287,
290, 291, 292, 298, 300, 303,
307, 310, 314, 316, 318, 325,
328, 329, 330, 331, 382, 334.
262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267,
116,
146,
230,
265,
272,
280,
288,
305,
327,
268,
275,
282,
289,
299,
306,
315,
323,
331,
269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274,
276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281,
283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288,
290, 291, 292, 293, 297, 298,
300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305,
307, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313,
316, 317, 318, 319, 321, 322,
324, 32 i, 326, 328, 329, 330,
332, 333, 334.
Bruce, 146, 161, 162.
Bryant, 23, 161, 174, 177, 191, 224, 226.
Buck, 297.
Bucknam, 159, 171, 297.
Buel, 174.
Bultinch, (21,281.
Bullfinch, ( 320.
Bull, 46, 75, 191, 192, 320.
Bullfinch xee Bullinch.
Bumstead, (51,331.
Bumsted, i 174.
Bumted, 146.
Bunker, 128, 179, 191.
Burbeck, 112, 210, 218, 253, 322.
Burch, 71.
Burger, 46, 129.
Burgis, 37.
Burk, ( 73, 102, 128, 320.
Burke, | 191, 283.
Burn, 192.
Burns, 46, 246.
Burrel, 15, 116.
Burt, 20, 31, 43, 60, 129, 168, 202, 259.
Burton, 233.
Butler, 155, 178, 190, 192, 268, 308.
Butter, 231, 332.
Butterneld, 296.
Byles, 49, 97, 134, 161, 211.
Cabbot, ) 129.
Cabot, i 311.
Caddall, 208.
Cade, 105, 116, 198, 293, 305, 306.
Calf, 335.
Call, 192, 242.
Callahan, 9.
Callender, 67, 142, 173.
Camerin, 259.
Cammel, > 214.
Campbell, i 33, 330. >*>
Camment, 223.
Campbell aee Cammel.
Capen, 194, 317.
CaroW, 269.
Cargill, 300.
Carnes, 22, 27, 74, 82, 221.
Carrol, 69.
Carter, 2, 89, 147, 164, 165, 203, 206, 215, 241,
266, 271, 272, 285, 291, 312, 319.
Carteret, 258.
Cartwright, 28, 86, 208, 232, 260, 275, 304.
Gary, 21,81,193.
Casneau, ) 81. 236.
Cazneau, { 108, 142, 230, 237, 270, 271.
Cusncau, ) 66.
Cast, 21,23, 34, 82.
Caswell, 174.
Casy, 135.
Cato, 91.
Caunch, 46.
Caven r, 251.
Caverley, 64, 178.
Cazneau *ee Casneau.
Chaffia, 198.
INDEX OF NAMES.
367
Chaise, 188.
( 'hamberlain, 56, 86, 106.
Champiuge, 60.
Oharapiny, 83.
Champney, 20, 27, 93, 95, 127, 128, 190, 209,
241, 292.
Chandler, 64.
Chapel, 29.
Chapman, 11,12, 212.
Chardon,269.
Chauncey, [1,2, 91.
Chauncy, j 74,284.
Cheever, 21, 52, 68, 136, 327.
Cheney, 251, 256, 264, 266, 267, 276, 278, 283,
285, 317, 318, 325, 336.
Chepman, 129.
Child, 34, 42, 49, 83, 192.
China, 245.
Chisraore, 50.
Church, 33.
Clap, 99, 141, 142, 172, 173, 265, 298.
Clark, 1 20, 23, 34, 36, 69, 71, 74, 88, 98, 127,
12S, 129, 139, 141, 146, 155, 172,
179, 184, 185, 187, 191, 212, 231,
233, 263, 297, 298.
Clarke, ] 21 , 46, 146, 178, 2:«, 310, 332.
defend, 75.
Clement, 23.
Clements, 278, 279, 326.
Cleverly, 23.
Clough, 130, 157, 198, 287, 300, 306.
Clueston, 260.
Cobb, 23, 39, 88, 100, 151, 263, 316.
Cobbet, 190.
Cobourn, 22, 98.
Codraan, 193, 289, 330.
Codner, 21.
Coffin, 146, 196.
Cogswell, 191.
Coleman, ( 251.
Colman, i 176, 179, 185, 191, 193.
Colesworthy, 63, 67, 72.
Collerel, 211.
Collier, 213.
Collins, 43, 57, 87, 129, 254, 293, 324.
Colman gee Coleman.
Colson, 173, 190.
Corapston,321.
Conant, j 68, 83, 264.
Conent, j 178, 202.
Conden, 207.
Conent nee Conant.
Conn, 271.
Conner, ) 21, 42, 56, 101, 143, 164, 176, 179, 202,
254.
Connor, ) 202, 237.
Conyer, 68.
CV % 191,209, 236,273.
C> jksou, 23.
Coolidge, 44, 115, 138, 142, 147, 154, 196, 220,
230, 237, 241,251, 280, 288.
Cooper, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 52, 55,
59, 62, 65, 67, 74, 76, 77, SO, 93, 94,
111, 113, 117, 120, 137, 143, 162, 169,
180, 181, 189, 190, 191, 215, 265, 281,
305, 308.
Cop, 302, 304.
Copeland, 77, 154, 184, 21S, 250, 27C,.
Coppinger, 87.
Cornwallis, 160.
Covel, 115.
Coven, 274, 276.
Coverly, 43, 209.
Cowley, 322.
Cox, 100, 107, 190.
Craft, 168.
Crafts, 25, 40, 61,71,84, 90,112, 134, 157, 196,
249,278,279,323,326.
Crage, ) 323.
Craigie, [ 323.
Craigue, ) 309, 311, 329.
Cranch, 103, 139.
Crane, 241,309.
Cravath, 151, 155, 179, 208.
Crawford, 191.
Crew, 212.
Cristrie,95.
Crocker, 203, 289,317.
Crocker, 3.
Crosby, 64, 179, 292.
( 'ross, 98.
Crossel, 145.
Croswell, 109, 111, 114, 115, 116, 126,
186, 188, 254.
Crurt, 216.
Cudworth, 42, 43, 60, 61,71,146, 148,
161, 162, 296, 327.
Cunningham, 27, 46, 59, 82, 83, 99,
191, 263, 264, 266,
268, 270, 271, 272,
275, 276, 277, 278,
281, 283, 284, 286,
290, 291, 292, 293,
296, 297, 298, 300,
305, 306, 307, 310,
313, 315, 316, 317,
320, 321, 322, 323,
326, 327, 328, 329,
333, 334, 335, 336.
Curtain, 320.
Curtis, 16, 23, 75,85,96, 105,131, 133,
178, 180, 181, 199, 200, 204,
229, 232, 244, 263, 282, 293.
dishing, 7, 23, 29, 31, 39, 74, 113,
228, 256, 271, 272, 292,
335.
Cusneau see Casneau.
Cutler, 23, 173.
Cutter, 92.
Dafforn, ) 169.
Daffron, i 136.
127, 128,
156,
106,
267,
273,
279,
288,
294,
301,
311,
318,
324,
330,
146,
263,
274,
280,
289*
29"),
303,
312,
319,
325,
332,
192,
297,
Dakin, ) 71.
Baking, [ 76.
Dakins, ) 21, 28.
Dall, 263.
Dalton, 22, 74, 166.
Dana, 224, 320.
Danforth, 21.
Daniels, 133.
Dannerly, 239.
Darricot, ( 85.
Dorricut, ( 119.
Dashwood, 23, 74, 83, 177, 208.
Davidson, 61, 292.
Davis, 22, 23, 27, 36, 46, 60, 94, 124, 129, 134,
141,142, 14:?, 147, 148, 149, 153, 162,
165, 169, 174, 177, 185, 190, 191, 206,
245, 249, 271, 283, 302, 317, 320, 321,
323, 324.
Dawes, I 143, 173, 245, 298, 331.
Daws, \ 22, 23, 65, 107, 143, 150, 152, 158, 170,
174,177, 178, 191, 200, 226, TA,
237, 263, 264, 277, 278, 27'.», 280,
300.
Dawson, 182.
Day, 167.
Days, 192.
Deane, 250.
Deblois, 193.
Decoster, 128.
Delano, 320.
Delaplace, 29, 86, 187, 234, 275, 292, 316, 332.
Dela Roche, 231.
DeLatiere, 215.
Dennie, 85, 136.
Dent, 292.
Denyson, 201.
Derby, 238.
Derricks, 206.
Deshon,87,106.
DeValneas, 158, 159. (See Valneas.)
Devins, 53.
Dewit, 281.
Dickman, 9.
Dicks, 257. •
Dickson, 84.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Dike, ) 85, 232.
Dyke, \ 287, 316, 333.
Dilloway, 320.
Dingley, 325.
Dinsdale, ( 226.
Dinsdel, 1 226.
Doaks, 248.
Doan, t 61,71, 168, 186, 276.
Doane, 1 84, 144, 202, 319, 332.
Doble, 103.
Dockan, 201.
Dodge, 156, 158, 332
Dot-get, 5, 178.
Doll-ear, 190.
Doll, 2, 46,50, 69.
Dolliver, 176.
Domingo, 240.
Dommet, 21.
Done, 204.
Dor, ; 20, 27, 33, 53, 60, 95, 97, 100, 168.
Dorr, i 23, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43,
44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,
55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61 , 6.!, 63, 64, 65, 66,
67, 6S, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78,
79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89,
90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,
101,102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,
109,110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116,
117, 118, 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, 146, 147, 148,
149,150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 157,
158,159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165,
166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173,
176, 179, 180, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186,
187, 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 194, 195,
196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203,
204,205, 206, 208. 209, 210, 211, 212,
213,214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220,
221, 222, 223, 225, 226, 227. 228, 229,
230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 294,
295, 296, 2«7, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302,
303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310,
. 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318,
319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 32), 32ii,
327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334,
335, 336.
Dorricut see Darricot.
Dorrinaton. 202.
Dorset ~ 328.
Dosset, 296, 297.
Doubleday, ( 321.
Doubledee, \ 175, 187.
Doulet, 129.
Downe, 27, 141, 271, 272.
Dows, 6.
Drake, 226.
Draper, 76, 192.
Duick, 242.
Duncalf, 293, 305.
Dupe, 282.
Dyke see Dike.
Earl, 28.
Eaton, 179, 231, 234, 235, 238, 264, 266, 271 , 272,
298.
Eayre, "| 283.
Eayres, ! 292.
Eayrs, f 291.
Eyar, J 68.
Eckley, 140, 209.
Edes, 1, 6, 14, 21, 22, 53, 80, 82, 88, 111, 138,
145, 148, 180, 184, 191, 192, 212, 230,
258, 259, 319, 322.
Edmonds, I 147.
Edmunds, j 63, 72, 80, 94, 116, 142, 212, 230,
239, 260, 293, 305.
Edee, 249, 277.
Edwards, 21, 55, 70, 85, 105, 157, 253.
Elect, t 204, 207.
Eliot, \ 9, 22, 31, 39, 49, 74, 91, 100, 141, IV,
184, 321.
Elgin, 62.
Eliot nee Eleot.
Ellingwood, 189, 192.
Ellison, 283.
Emmons, 29, 64, 85, 240, 331, 336.
Emms, 260.
Empson, 87.
English, 128.
Erskin, > 71, 84.
Erskine, \ 61.
Erving, 22.
E#kine, 47.
Ethridge, 330.
Eustis, 44, 57, 176, 179, 265, 268, 269.
Everet, 243.
Ewing, 82.
Eyar nee Eayre.
Fabre, 81, 193.
Fadreu, 9.
Fairserviee, 60, 175, 177, 191, 294.
Fallas, > 129, 178, 184, 250, 256.
Fallass, \ 94.
Faneuil, 11, 15, 33, 38. 49, 50, 51, 54, 55, 134,
171, 182, 184, 189, 204, 205, 217,
220, 221, 224, 227, 236, 241, 251,
257, 267, 268, 275, 280, 285, 288,
295, 317, 323, 324.
Farmer, 18, 25, 28, 34, 36, 44, 45, 56, 58, 70,
82, 88, 92, 95, 96, 99, 100, 101, 103,
106, 107, 109, 113, 114, 115, 120,
121, 122, 123, 124, 127, 128, 129,
133, 136, 140, 157, 160, 163, 166,
163, 173, 180, 181, 182, 183, 198,
199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 206, 207,
210, 212, 213, 216, 218, 221, 223,
224, 228, 231, 235, 236, 242, 244,
246, 251, 253, 255, 256, 257, 258,
259, 260.
Farmington, 228.
Panel, 221.
Farringtou, 23, 85, 149, 175, 177, 202, 263, 271,
282, 314.
Fast, 245.
Faxon, 15.
Faxton, 320.
Faye, 296.
Fayrweather, ) 278.
Fayweather, ( 93.
Fazier nee Frazier.
Fellows, 23, 27, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 42 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52,
53, 54
65, 66
75,76
85,87
55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63.
67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74,
77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84,
), 90, 91, 92, 96, 97, 98,
99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106,
107, 108, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117,
118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125,
128, 129, 130, 132, 133, 134, 135,
136, 137, 138, 139, 141, 142, 143,
144, 145, 151, 152, 154, 155, 1E6,
157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163,
164, 166, 167, 16S, 169, 170, 172,
173, 176, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184,
185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 192, 193,
194, 195, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201,
202, 204, 205, 206, 2t>7, 214, 330,
332.
Fenno, ( 179, 224, 225, 294, 326.
Feno, i 256.
Fennesy, 190.
Feno xee Fenno.
Fernice, / 167.
Furnass, \ 307.
Fessenden, 160, 236, 296.
Field, 75.
Fisher, 74, 274, 286.
Flanagan, 127.
Flarraday, 77.
Fleet, 6, 27, 49, 59, 72, 80, 94, 118, 164, 168,
170, 182, 216, 260, 324.
Floyd, 164, 178.
Foils, 214.
Foot, 233, 314, 332.
INDEX OF NAMES.
369
Kord, 60, 148, 156, 157, 174, 177.
Foster, 6, 23, 27, 42, 78, 90, 95, 99, 101, 120,
141, 143, 160, 161,205, 207, 240, 252,
260, 307, 327, 332.
Fowle, 279.
Fox, 85, 156, 234, 249.
Foye, 155, 234.
Frances, ) 33:5.
Francis, i 316.
Frank, 274.
Franklyne, 256.
Fraser, 194,95,117.
Fa-/ier, 1-72.
Fraztsr, | 100.
Frazier, J 21, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75,
76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84,
85, 86, 87, 88, 90,91,92,93,94,
95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102,
103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109,
110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116,
117, 118, 119, 120,121,12-2,123,
124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130,
132, 133, 134, 135, 137, 138, 139,
140, 141, 144, 145, 146, 148, 149,
150, 151, 152, 153,154,156,157,
158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164,
165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171,
172, 173, 176, 180,181,182,184,
185, 186, 187, 188, ]89, 190, 192,
193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199,
200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207,
232, 233, 238, 239,240,241,242,
243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249,
250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 257,
258, 259, 260.
Freeland, 98, 126, 191, 265.
Freuman, 71, 115, 167, 190, 279, 290, 295, 296,
303, 317.
Frost, 44, 294.
Frothinghara, 224, 229, 242.
Fuller, 74.
Fullerton. 9, 86, 150, 178, 208, 232, 245, 275.
Fulsom, I 192, 246.
Fulsome, ( 76, 283.
Furber. 64.
Furnass see Fernice.
Gage, 39.
Gale, 173.
Gardener, ) 268.
Gardner, J 23, 33, 60, 74, 162, 164, 170, 172,
211, 241, 260, 285, 323, 320.
Gear, 49.
Gedney, 5, 125.
Gee. 64, 232.
Geyer, ) 66, 107, 176, 179, 287, 316, 333.
Geyr, ) 76, 83.
Gibbling, / 211.
Gibling, >\242.
Gilbert, 253.
GUI, 1, 6, 36. 77, 78, 80, 99, 113, 140, 145, 147,
186, 192.
Gillman, ( 113.
Oilman, i 113.
Oipson 254.
Glascott, 274.
Glover, 43.
Goading, ( 10.
Gooding, ( 287.
Goad ridge, (3.
Good ridge, \ 165.
Godfrey, 52. 55, 97.
Goffe, 175, 178.
Gold, 279, 323.
Goldthwait, 21, 54, 246, 264, 308.
Gooch, I 23, 32, 67, 141, 142, 172, 174, 177, 253.
Gouch, ( 192.
Gooding xee Goading.
Goodnough, 322.
Good ridge see Goadridge.
Goodwin, j 314, 332.
Goodwing, i 314.
Gookin, ) 21.
Gooking, i 322.
Goold, )21, 33,143,281.
Gould, i 167, 210, 253, 254.
Gorden, 245, 246. 2*54, 266.
Gore, 23, 124, 134, 230, 246, 263, 264.
Gorham, 21, 94, 119, 130, 142, 157, 158, 171,
175, 226, 2:54, 288, 298.
Gouch nee Gooch.
Gould see Goold.
Grant, 21, 28, 68, 70. 76, 86, 187, 192, 196, 208,
230, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268,
269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274,275, 276,
277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284.
285, 286, 287, 2S8, 289, 290, 291, 233,
294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 301, 302,
303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310,
311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318,
319, 320, 321, 322, 323. 324, 325, 326,
327, 328, 329, 330, 332, 333, 334, 335,
336.
Gray, 9, 21, 22, 23, 36, 39, 46, 60, 75, 88, 128,
147, 190, 200, 329.
Gray ham, 192
Graves, 190, 303.
Greanleaf, ~) 98, 211.
Greanleaff, | 21, 141, 172, 173, 211, 234, 238,
i 245, 264, 265, 286, 299, 318,
f 326.
Greenleaf, 206.
GreeuleaffJ 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 51,219,
261, 285, 298, 308, 323, 326.
Greaton, 291.
Green, \ 23, 44, 69, 71, 74, 90, 94, 110, 122,
126, 136, 140, 142, 145, 14ii, 152,
I 156, 175, 178, 179, 191, 198, 199,
\ 203, 204, 205, 208, 234, 236, 264,
265, 271, 289, 298, 300, 304, 308,
I 314, 320, 322, 32!i.
Greene, ) 302.
Greenfield, 8.
Greenleaf see Greanleaf.
Green leaff *ee Greanleaf.
Greenough,-) 21, 27, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40,
41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50, 61, 65,
.6, 95, 111, 113, 208, 215, 216,
217, 210, 221, 222, 223, 236, 240.
Grenotigh, j 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,
55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62,
63, 66, 67, 6S, 69, 70, 71, 72,
73, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81,
82, 83, 3t, 85, 86, 87, 83, 89,
90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 93, 100,
101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107,
108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113,
130, 148, 157, 209, 210, 211,
212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217,
218, 2-'0, 221, 222, 223, 224,
225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230,
231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236,
237, 238, 239, 241, 242, 2t3,
244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 2»9,
250, 251, 2J2, 253, 254, 2V>,
256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261,
307.
Gregory, ) 301.
Grigory, i 130, 303.
Grenough«e« Greenough.
Grice, 44.
Gridley, 55, 92.
Griffin, 61,93.
Griffiths, 268, 299, 335.
Griggs, 148.
Grigory gee Gregory.
G rover, 220.
Gurney, 227.
Gutteridge, 332.
Guzzle, 34.
TTaden, ) 289.
Hayden, j 174, 177, 260, 301, 107, 313, 316,
320.
Hail, 64.
Haislet, 257.
370
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Hamlin,
Hammet,
Haley, ) 220. I
Haly, S 225.
Hayley, ) 284.
Hall. 14, 15, 21,23, 37,41, 64, 87, 124,128, 155,
175, 178, 179, 191, 205, 270,287, 301, 331.
Hallet, 34, 35, 36, 69.
Hallowell, 43, 75.
Haly xee Haley.
Hambelton, / 114.
Hambleton, i 107.
Hamblin, / 114.
85, 160, 166, 213, 216, 243, 244, 246,
265, 268, 315, 327, 329, 330.
) 174, 177, 256.
Hammctt, \ 88.
Hancock, 1, 9, 33, 36, 46, 60, 104, 108, 133,
191, 194, 236, 239, 270, 304, 317,
320.
Hardy, 187, 232.
Harking, 23, 174.
Harknes, 20.
Harper, 225.
Harriet, ( 178.
Harriot, ( 139.
Harrington. 66, 137, 138.
Harriot ser Harriet.
Harris, 21, 150, 153, 158, 167, 186, 224, 267,
292, 309, 320.
Harrison, 86.
Hart, 42.
Hartley, 1 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 26, 28, 35, 37,
' 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 47, 48, ;V2, 55,
58, 66, 74, 76, 77, 78, 82, 93, 97,
101, 105.
Hartly, J 94.
Hartshorn, 88.
Hasard, 27.
Haskin, 320.
Haskins, 191.
Hassey, 175.
Hastings, 124, 125, 174, 177, 287.
Hatch, 27, 36, 102, 103, 143, 144, 205, 214.
Hawkins, 299.
Hawse, 85.
Hay, 231.
Hay den see Haden.
Hayley see Haley.
Haynes, 9, 56.
Head, 23, 175, 178, 226, 293.
Healey, 191, 296.
Heath, 27, 219,221.
Hederick, 254.
Hemmenway, ) 156.
Hemraingway, ) 72, 104, 150.
Henchman, 9.
Henderson, 188. 299, 300, 302, 319, 321.
Henli-y, 148, 175, 176, 279.
Henry, 10.
Henshaw, 23, 31, 66, 135, 177, 206.
Herau, 84.
Herring, 275, 287, 293, 305.
Hews, 23, 49, 99, 205, 207, 224, 241, 252, 255,
257, 281, 288, 303.
Hichborn, *| 94, 95.
Hitchborn, ] 204.
Hitchborne, JJ-27.
Hitchbourn, | 224, 244.
Hitchburne.J 21, 92, 107, 148, 176, 186, 224.
Hickey, 218.
Hickley, 75, 206.
Hickling, 234.
Hicks, 315.
Higgins, 226.
Hiliirake, 296.
Hildreth, 15.
Hill, 6, 23, 67, i
208, 233.
Hillbert, 221.
Hills, 22, 175, 177.
Hilton, 183.
Hinckley, *| 125. 129, 141, 142, 163, 169, 170,
I 171,210,234,247,298.
Hinckly, f 105, 265.
Hinkley, J 167.
5, 74, 175, 176, 187, 193, 195,
Hind, 127.
Hinkley xee Hinckley.
Hinks,',S<>.
Hinton, 201.
Hitchborn see Hichborn.
Hitchborne see Hichborn.
Hitchbourn see Hichborn.
Hitchburne see Hichborn.
Hodgden, { 170, 176, 179, 201, 202, 222.
Hoclgdon, \ 172.
Hodge, 253.
Hodges, 261.
Hodgets, 202.
Hodgkins, 335.
Hodson, 245.
Uolbrook, 2, 54, 64, 78, 79, 90, 103, 111, 116,
117,118, 191, 209, 241.
Holden, 318.
Holes, 64.
Holland, 10, 20, 91, 99, 130, 132, 133, 135, 151,
155, 184, 201, 222, 223, 287, 296,
297.
HolliB, 244.
Holsey, 103.
Hoinans, 160, 247.
Homer, 138, 278, 327.
Homes, 21.
Honywell, ~] 217.
Huuuewell, (33, 58, 64,65, 71,89,94, 105,106,
( 112, 194, 204, 297, 333.
Himniwell, J 33.
Hooker, 331.
Hooking, 76.
Hooten', / 260.
Hooton, ( 42, 161.
Hopkins, 39, 112, 319, 321.
Horn, 261, 262, 335.
Homer, 29, 57, 87.
Horton, 137.
Hosmer, 324.
Houghton, 209, 261, 293, 305, 306.
How, 100, 129, 274, 287.
Howard, 68, 74, 125, 131, 165, 170, 175, 177,
268, 320.
Howell, 214.
Hoyt, 246, 263, 266, 298.
Hubbard, 22, 63, 108, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117,
118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124,
125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 132,
133, 134, 135, 136, 137. 138, 139,
140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146,
147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153,
154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160,
161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167,
168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 176,
179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185,
186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 192, 193,
194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 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, 253, 304.
Htibbart, 196.
Hudson, 46, 117, 255.
Hughes, 39.
Hunnewell see Honywell.
Hunniwell see Honywell.
Hunt, 2, 10, 22, 45, 53, 61, 90. 98, 105, 115, 119,
127, 128, 130, 134, 174, 175,188,191,
196, 198, 201, 215, 220, 223, 224, 229,
240, 248, 257, 266, 269, 289, 290, 297,
300, 319, 321, 322.
Hunter, 146, 156.
Kurd, 161,175, 179.
Hurley, 127.
Huse, 225.
Hutchins, 208. 309.
Hutchinson, 42, 46, 93, 167.
Hyde, 37.
Hyler, 140.
Inches, 23, 76, 81, 161.
INDEX OF NAMES.
371
Ingerfield, 21, 46, 212.
Ingersol, > 75, 148, 156, 175, 176, I'.i-J. 2tiii, ->s.
Ingersoll, \ 61, 147.
Ingraham, 21.
1 11111:111, 22.
Ireland, 14, 94, 135, 147.
Isacre, 289.
Ivers, 5, 21, 41, 53, 88, 130, 168, 201, 2±>, 23S,
274, 310, 327.
Jack, 213.
Jackson, 21, 22, 25, 36, 64, 235, 287, 302,
332.
Jacobs, 17, 224.
James, 107, 194, 213, 214, 223, 261, 270, 293,
304, 305, 306, 309, 317, 319, 321
328
Jan-is, 23, 60*, 61, 71, 115, 119, 121, 176, 182,
318, 320.
Jastram, 259.
Jeffers, 314.
Jeffrees, 1 332.
Jeffries, | 32, 34, 103, 105, 106, 122, 138, 196,
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, 243,
244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250,
251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257,
258, 259.
Jeffrys, J 83.
Jekyi,237.
Jenkins, 5, 22, 32, 72, 104, 234.
Jenks, 250.
Jennings, 55.
Jennie, 21.
Jennison, 148, 176, 201, 204.
Jent, ) 177.
Junt, \ 177.
Jepson, 8, 22, 74, 92, 108, 142, 179, 218.
Jeraud, 81.
Jettero. 158.
Jewel, 59.
Johnson, 6, 23, 44, 155, 187, 232, 241, 257,
316.
Johonnet, 1 317.
Johonnett, I 75.
Johonnot, J-9, 23. 60, 72, 75, 110, 152, 153, 169,
176, 280.
Johonot, j 104.
Jones, 9, 63, 68, 99, 118, 122, 137, 144, 14fi,
149, 150, 15.3, 163, 181, 210, 229, 234,
236, 240, 246, 258, 262, 263, 268, 274,
293, 298, 305, 321.
Joy, 22.
Juut nee Jent.
Jutau, I 200, 206, 210, 234, 238, 263, 264, 298.
Juteau, \ 265.
Kast, 60, 162.
Keith. 46, 152.
Kellock, 110, 142.
Kemeley, 129.
Kemplin. 88.
Kendcrich, 316.
Kennedy, 75. 133, 134, 203.
Kerkwood, 102.
Kettle, 105, 125, 178, 317.
Kirable, 147.
King, 123, 196, 216, 245, 269, 309, 311,
319.
Knap, 175, 178, 252.
Kueeland, 5, 94, 105, 122, 134, 146, 148, 156,
176, 185, 231, 298.
Knight, 68, 71, 283, 291, 313.
Knox, 67, 126, 145, 163, 174.
Kolbeck, 110.
Laha, 103, 105, 120, 134, 140, 144, 152. 156,163,
165, 166, 208, 216, 219, 220, 227, 253,
264, 284, 285, 306, 307, 313.
Lake, 331.
Lamb, 142, 173, 176, 194.
Lambert, 90, 114, 174, 17H, 179, 296, 309.
Lane, 180, 248.
Lanedon, 320.
Langden, J 153.
Langdon, j 156, 178.
LaUgford, ( 191.
Langsford, ( 133, 261.
Langley, 64, 175, 178, 320.
Langsford see Langford.
Lansing, 165.
Larken, ) 170.
Larkin, 5 175.
Larking, ) 179.
Larrabee, 187.
Lash, 191.
Lash wood, 70.
Laughton, 98, 220.
Lawrance, I 133, 234.
Lawrence, \ 44, 92, 124, 231.
Leach, ) 146, 160, 234, 235, 264, 298, 309, 317,
| 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 330.
Leech, ) 21.
Lear, 107.
Leaveret, ) 220, 249, 269.
Leveret, } 22.
Leverett, J 80.
Leavet, 261.
Le Blond, 335.
Lee, 29, 36, 56, 86, 107, 187, 196, 233, 234,
240.
Leech see Leach.
Leffingwell, 61, 71.
Lemraon, 66.
Lemonier, 160.
Lendel, ) 257.
Lindel, 5 254.
Lindell, ) 257.
Lepear, 155, 287, 331.
Leppington, 119.
Lestourt, 327.
Leveret gee Leaveret.
Leverett see Leaveret.
Lewis, 70, 320.
Lilley, 303.
Linch, > 216.
Lynch, (11,28.
Lindel see Lendel.
Lindell see Leudel.
Liudors, 244.
Linty, 114.
Livingston, 47, 61, 71, 84, 194, 229.
Lloyd, > 60, 186, 327.
Loyd, j 21, 174, 314.
Lob, > 190.
Lobb, ( 167, 178.
Lobdell, 9, 253, 308.
Longley, 276.
Loper, 332.
Lord, 8, 75, 178, 191.
Loring, 8, 21, 42, 46, 54, 179, 190, 206, 233,
250, 257, 322.
Lothrop, 118, 127.
Louis, 237.
Love, 9, 192.
Loveren, ) 330.
Lovering, $ 23, 128, 155, 175, 200, 204, 243,
294, 299, 302.
Low, 9, 87. 106, 188.
Lowder, 23, 75, 89, 248.
Lowders, 94.
Lowel, / 145, 195, 196, 215, 275.
Lowell, j 141, 158, 172, 316.
Loyd see Lloyd.
Lucas, 5, 23, 176, 179, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242,
243, 244, 246, 247, 248, 252, 263, 264,
269.
Luce, 307.
Lush, 23, 26.
Lyde, 21, 100.
Lynch see Linch.
Lynsen, 165, 166.
Lysh, 25.
Mack, 329.
372
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mackay.l 21,23, 29, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117,
118, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125,
126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 132, 133,
134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140,
141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147,
148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154,
156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162,
163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169,
170, 171, 172, 173, 176, 179, 180,
181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187,
188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 194, 195,
196, 197, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204,
205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211,
212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218,
219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 226, 227,
229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235,
236, 237, 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, 269, 270, 271, 272,
273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279,
280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286,
2S7, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293,
294, 298, 309.
Mackey,
133.
Makay, J 133, 242, 243, 273.
Magget, 198.
Magner, 129, 254.
Makay see Mackay.
Makepeace, 150, 250, 251, 276, 290.
Malcomb, 61.
Manly, 212, 213.
Manstield, 21.
Marcer, 61, 71.
Marcheads, 36.
MariBquell, 194.
Markus, 9.
Marsh, 178, 204.
Marshall, 1, 2, 9, 20, 23, 26, 28, 56, 74, 75, 119,
128, 175, 178, 179, 281, 299, 320.
Marston, 22, 60, 63, 66, 85, 144, 168, 207, 265,
286, 292, 296, 321, 328, 330.
Martin, 75, 153, 187.
Mary, 229.
Mash, 75.
Mason, 14, 22, 115,192, 206, 288, 294, 324, 334.
Masters, 256, 262.
Matchet, 21, 39, 42, 74, 89.
Mather, 1, 74, 105.
Matthews, 280.
May, 3, 23, 51, 82, 138, 155, 158, 175, 177, 193,
230, 250, 262, 263, 269, 279, 281, 331.
Mayes, 202, 206, 285, 286, 287.
Mayew, j 303.
Mayhew, ( 71.
Mayfteld, 155.
Mayhew see Mayew.
Mayo, 15, 56, 84, 193, 241, 242.
Maxwell, 9.
McClenegon, 13&i
McClinch, 114, 115. '
McCloud, 38.
McCcbla, 91.
McDaniel, 128, 164.
McElroy, 191, 233, 261.
McFadden, 108, 172, 293, 297, 305, 306.
McFarland, 249.
McGrough,212.
Mcln tosh, 108, 292.
McKensie, 221.
McKinney, 175, 177.
McKnight, 320.
McKown, 155.
McLane, ( 189, 193.
McLean, ( 122.
McLary, 233.
McLean see McLane.
McLeod, )161.
McLeoud, } 190.
McLoad, ) 160, 161, 162.
McMlllion, 64, 85.
McNeail, < 125.
McNeil, J 23, 33, 151, 208.
Mead, 137, 138.
Means, 80.
Melder, 323.
Melledge, 209, 210.
Melloni, ) 257.
Mellony, [ 187, 232, 257.
Melony, ) 246.
Melville, -J04, 298.
Mercer, 47.
Merrett, 41.
Merry, 321.
Messevuy, (?) 232.
Michlassewezthz, 192.
Mien, 200.
Miller, 5, 56, 57, 99, 115, 176, 191, 220.
Minns, I 21.
Mins, (327.
Minot, 86, 173, 208, 253, 266, 282, 296, 316.
Mins nee Minns.
Minzey, 3.
Mitchel, 47, 121, 168, 201.
Mois, 155.
Mollineux, 175, 220, 293.
Monk, ) 112, 113, 206.
Monkes, } 9.
Monks, ) 112.
Montague, 331.
Moody, 157.
Moor, ) 10, 78, 190, 277, 299, 321, 327.
Moore, ( 80, 249.
Moreau, 84.
Morerleld, 106.
Morgan, 76, 100, 230, 237.
Morrey, 330.
Morrison, 263, 273, 274, 286.
Morse, 304, 325.
Morton, 95, 148, 161.
Motes, ) 190.
Motts, ( 190.
Moulen, J 142.
Moulens, > 254.
Moulin, ) 108.
Moulton, 23,280.
Mountford, I 324.
Mount fort, ( 322.
Muggaridga, ) 86.
Muggerage, [ 57.
Muggeridge, ) 28, 64.
Mulfins, 81, 232.
Munford, 20.
Murphey, 122.
Murray, 87.
Nasen, 170.
Nations, 21, 206.
Nazro, 4, 33, 45, 46, 49, 52, 62, 69, 73, 75, 80,
82, 90, 99, 103, 105, 111, 112, 113,
114, 122, 126, 127, 131, 132, 135, 138,
139, 143, 145, 147, 149, 150, 153, 155,
156, 157, 158, 160, 162, 164, 166, 171,
172, 184, 186, 198, 199, 202, 205, 206,
211, 213, 218, 219, 223, 224, 229, 230,
232, 234, 239, 242, 245, 248, 254, 255,
258, 261, 265, 267, 26S, 269, 270, 271,
274, 275, 278, 280, 281, 285, 286, 288,
289, 295, 296, 312, 326, 329, 330, 332,
334.
Neagles, 312.
Nennon, 237.
Newall, 1 134, 317.
Newhal, | 233.
Newell, II, 9, 21, 36, 38, 85, 117, 118, 136,
f 153, 181, 205, 215, 241, 243, 268,
| 297, 307.
Newolls, J 95.
Newcomb, 169, 187.
Newell see Newall.
Nevvells nee Newall.
Newhal see Newall.
Newman, 41, 49, 110, 126, 146, 147, 174, 193,
205, 214, 221, 222, 293, 296, 303,
305, 334.
Nichols, 93, 94, 336.
Nightingale (alias), 286.
INDEX OF NAMES.
373
Nonmies, 265.
Nource, > 239.
Nurse, j 249, 257, 315.
Nowell.241.
Noyes, 196, 211, 256, 260, 262.
Nurse see Nource.
Null age, 64.
Nutting, 67, 68, 204, 234.
Obod, 156.
Oden, I 122.
Odin, ( 122.
Okrs, 23.
Oliver, 28, 46, 75, 86, 100, 106, 188,
254, 279, 282, 312.
Orange, 43.
Orn, 227.
Orr, 73.
O'Rourke, !&?.
Osborne, I 95, 189.
Osbimie, i 20.
O-good, 20.
Othan, 278.
Oti«, 7, 21. 29, 37, 42, 164, 176, 336.
Oulion, 2S7, 299,331.
Owen, 274.
Paddock, 112.
Page, 180, 182, 241, 257, 317.
Paine, / 3, 20, 123, 162, 191. 202.
Payne, j 22, 89, 91, 96, 100, 141, 174,
185, 194, 215, 228, 243,
287, 303, 335.
Palmer, 8.
Papoon, 10, 284.
Parke, ( 181, 187, 298, 309.
Parks, j 129.
Parker, "1 6, 15, 21, 22, 39, 44, 56, 99,
155, 174, 176, 177, 184,
251, 252, 254, 263, 276,
290, 291, 299, 302, 319,
I 330.
Parkers, J 127.
Parkman, 43, 57, 60, 87, 98, 106, 115,
149, 150, 152, 154, 163,
171, 172, 176, 206, 210,
234, 260, 265, 298.
Parks see Parke.
Parsons, 104, 227, 263.
Partridge, 1 18, 23, 177, 253, 263, 265,
274, 276, 279, 281, 283,
322, 330, 336.
175, 178,
268, 280,
119, 146,
1sr>, 250,
277, 289,
320, 322,
141, 142,
169, 170,
218, 233,
269, 273,
286, 287,
Patridge, J 307.
Patten, 21, 75, 175, 192, 220, 238.
Patterson, 85, 140, 169, 208.
Patridge nee Partridge.
Payne see Paine.
Payne-Miller, 151.
Payson, 143, 186, 187, 188, 234.
Peace, 104.
Peacham, 64,
Pease, / 27:2.
Peese, \ 72.
Peat, 64.
Peck, 22, 50, 74, 93, 147.
Pecker, 21, 36, 129, 179.
Pee^-e nee Pease.
Peirce, j 1, 21, 28, 65, 69, 70, 75, 102, 220, 239,
277, 278.
Pierce, ) 23, 52, 53. 58, 65, 68, 81, 101, 105, 110,
111, 116, 125, 132, 145, 140, 153,
155, 174, 175, 176, 178, 179, ISO,
197, 202, 243, 258, 280, 320, 330.
Peirpoint, ) 323.
Pierpoint, [ 141, 272,274.
Pierpont, ) 177.
Pelham, 64.
Pembertoi), 9, 21, 273.
Perkins, 22, 62, 145, 259, 261, 299, 304, 314, 331 .
Perry, 91, 175, 177.
Peters, 85, 163.
Phillips, 2, 22, 23, 83, 91, 98, 191, 192, 214, 222,
223, 284.
Pico, 301.
Pickering, 5, 67.
Pierce *re Peirce.
Pierpoint see 1'eirpoint.
Peirpont nee Peirpoint.
Pike, 75.
Piper, 188.
Pit, ) 199.
Pitt, } 196,
Pitts, ) 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25,
27, 31,32,38,39,44,45, 40, 47, 48, 51,
52, 54, 55, 59, 60, 62, 67, 74, 85, 100,
134, 159, 161, 181,191,207,215,216,
234, 251, 320.
Pitcher, 87, 135, 262, 274, 335.
I'itman, 9, 336.
Pitt we Pit.
Pitts see Pit.
Platt, 61, 71, 84.
Polly, 72.
Pond, 124, 330.
Pool, 237, 256, 293, 312.
Poor, 46, 47.
Pope, 179, 279, 284, 288, 326.
Popkins, 64.
Port, 307.
Porter, 22, 23, 60, 71, 98, 105, 115, 134, 174,
22S.
Pote, 195.
Potter, 3U1, 303.
Potts, 21.
Powell, 23, 74, 234, 254.
Powers, 7, 22, 31, 39, 58, 65, 66, 147, 148, 156,
169, 176, 183, 207, 234, 249.
Pownal, 232.
Prentice, 176, 179, 235, 237, 300, 319, 334.
Preston, 23, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,
42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51,
52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61,
62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71,
72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81,
82, 83, 84, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91. 92, 93,
94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102,
103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, lOtf, 110,
111, 112, 113, 140, 232, 234.
Price, 8, 23, 27, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75,
76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 86, 87,
88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 91, 95, 96, 97, 98,
98, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106,
107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114,
115,116, 117, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123,
124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 123, 130, 132,
133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140,
141,142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 14S,
149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156,
157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 161,
165, 166, 167, 163, 169, 170, 171, 172,
173,176, 179, 180, 181, 182, 18:;, ]si,
185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 1"0, 192, 193,
194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 190, 200, 201,
202, 203, 204, 205, $06, 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, 23>,
236,237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243,
244, 245, 246, 247, 249, 2">0, 211, 2V2,
253,254, 255, 256, 257, 259, 260, 201,
262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 259,
270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277,
278, 279, 280, 281, 284, 286, 287, 238,
289, 291, 292, 293, 294, 296, 297, 298,
299, 300, 302, 303, 307, 309, 310, 311,
312, 313, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321,
322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329,
330, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336.
Prince, 21, 102, 225, 276, 291, 299, 319,
330.
Procter, 1 27, 29, 37, 43, 60, 89, 130, 136, 141,
I 148, 154, 167, 169, 172, 194, 195, 204,
[
227, 245, 249, 265, 280, 293, 320.
Proctor, J 1. 21, 115, 196, 197, 298, -ill.
Prout, 64, 187.
Pulcifer, ) 116.
Pulsifer, j 94.
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Pullaen, ) 160.
Pullen, J 156.
Pulling, ) 46, 146, 147, 148, 150.
Pulsit'er net- Pu'cifer.
Pntham, 2fil, 262.
Putnam, 122.
Qnincy, 190.
Ramsdel, 6S.
Rand, 21, 42, 60, 175, 324.
Raudill, ( 223.
Handle, | 168,
Ranger, 126, 136, 217, 221.
Ran kin, 333.
linphanol, 321.
Ray, 44, 329.
Raymond, 64.
Read, / 23, 71, 146, 287, 291.
Reed, t 22, 29, 61, 84, -27:), 320.
Hennery, / 261, 262, L'74.
Renneway, j 236.
Reuchambou, 198.
Reveire, ) 317.
Revere, > 134, 168, 224, 320.
Reviere, ) 224.
Rex, 245.
Rhodes, / 2^3, 248, 250, 290.
Roads, ( 261.
Rice, 245, 281.
Rich, 307, 311.
Richards, 59, 64, 86, 106, 187, 249, 250, 256,
322, 328.
Richardson, lie, 121, 123, 139, 228, 2S9, 291,
336.
Ridirowaj-,1 123.
Ridgway, 58, 80, 82, 83, 89, 133, 138, 157,
V 161, 174, 181, 191, 208,210, 244,
I 249, 2'J6, 300, 317.
RidgwaysJ 208.
Ridler, l:tl.
Riley, I 200.
Hyly, (255.
Rix, 75.
Roads xee Rhodes.
Robey, ( 146, 204.
Roby, i 136, 145, 249.
Robbing, ; I'.iO, 270.
Robins, | 96, 297. •
Roberts, 330.
Robins xee. Robbins.
Robinson, 23, 69, 103, 104, 108, 122, 190, 203,
233, 277, 288, 290, 293, 298.
Roby see Robey.
Roger, 46.
Rogers, 21, 86, 179, 190, 191, 192, 317.
Ross, 2o9, 271, 277.
Rosselet, I 298, 320.
Rousclet, i 231, 233, 238, 263, 265.
Rouisten, 1 144, 231, 235.
Roulston, { 75. 80, 81, 92, 108, 142, 155.
Rouselet xee Rosselet.
Row, / 75, 280.
Howe, \ 110, 138, 14S, 284, 315.
Royal, I 28, 44, 56, 64, 87.
Ryal, I 44.
Ruddock, 155, 179, 185, 331.
Ruggles, 22, 83, 146, 155, 158, 175, 178, 230,
2H, 242,248,292.
Rnmley, 177, 191.
Rumney, 310, 327, 328, 329, 335.
Rumsey, 168.
Rush, 45.
Russel, 1 23, 141, 168, 172, 173, 176, 193, 207,
I 2K>, 217, 241, 243, 265, 293, 295,
f 297.
Russell, J 142, 298.
Ryal see Royal,
liyly see Itiley.
Salter, 9, 22, 42, 178, 179, 190.
Sampson, 126.
Sanderson, 152,320.
Sauford, 163.
Sargeant, 1 285.
Sargent, | 61.
Sergant, }>304.
Sergeant, | 84, 183, 242, 252, 280.
Sergent, J 71, 317.
Saunders, 56, 236, 261, 2S7.
Savage, 22, 70, 84, 117, 291.
Sayler, 66.
Scarlet, 191, 214, 322.
Scollay, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24,
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34.
35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44,
• 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,
55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64,
65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74,
75, 76,77, 78,79, 80,81, 82, 83, 84,
85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94,
95, 96, 97, 98, 100, 101, 102, 103,
104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110,
111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117,
118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 125,
126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 132, 13:5,
135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141,
142, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149,
150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156,
157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163,
164. 165, 166, 167, 168, 169. 170,
171, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181; 182,
183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189,
190, 192, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198,
199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205,
206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212,
213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219,
220, 221, 222, 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, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269,
270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276,
277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283,
284, 285, 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, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325,
326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332,
333, 334, 335, 336.
Scott, ) 59, 81, 106, 188, 330.
Scotts, } 191.
Scottow, 64.
Scotts see Scott.
Seabring, 228.
Searl, / 330.
Scarls, \ 245.
Sergant see Sargeant.
Sergeant see Sargeant.
Sergent see Sargeaut.
Service, 239.
Setten, ) 42.
Sutten, J 158, 178.
Button, ) 33, 90, 111, 157.
Sever, 39, 40, 41, 172.
Sewall, 2.
Seward, 230.
Shardon, 58.
Sharp, 21, 135, 166, 224, -225, 235, 254.
Shattuck, 21, 101, 125, 151, 176, 316.
Shaw, 43, 60, 71, 97, 98, 115, 154, 188, 213,
287.
Sheaff, 59, 268, 321.
Shed, 22, 178.
Shepherd, 178, 192.
Sherburne, 21, 22, 55, 125, 130, 141, 252, 320.
Sherden, 237.
Sherman, / 118.
Shermin, I 244.
Shimmin, 91.
Sigorney, ( 65, 80, 157, 175, 186, 192, 251,321.
Sigourney, j 20, 21, 316.
Bilsby, 9.
INDEX or NAMES.
375
Simkins, ( 86, 108, 117, 130, 132, 148, 187.
Simpkins, \ 22, 63, 137, 208.
Simmons, 328, 330.
Simouds, / 329.
Symmpnds, | 307.
Simpkins see Simkins.
Simpson, 190, 255, 290, 311, 330.
Sinclear, 99.
Singleton, 161, 162.
Sish, 232.
Skillen, J 211.
Skillings, 1 183.
Slade, 10, 22.
Sloan, 6, 60, 80, 116, 175, 304.
Small, 60, 196.
Smith, 22, 39, 44, 50, 57, 76, 87, 108, 111, 113,
114, 119, 126, 138, 144, 148, 155, 166,
167, 174, 176, 177, 181, 182, 191, 203,
213, 220, 227, 230, 239, 241, 243, 248,
250, 251, 256, 269, 273, 297, 303, 312,
332.
Smithick, 20»
Snelling, 157.
Snow, 175.
Soames, ( 112, 176.
Somes, i 83, 112.
Sohier, 100,268.
Somes see Soames.
Southwick, 251.
Spear, 5, 6, 23, 99, 176, 183, 212, 214, 221, 242,
262, 280, 298, 317.
Spencer, 166, 279.
Sprague, 62, 193, 195, 309.
Stackpole, ( 155, 175, 177, 289.
Stagpole, j 22.
Stacy, 213.
Stagpole see Stackpole.
Stainsby, 155.
Stanbridge, 52.
Stanton, 73, 165, 178.
Starbuck, 258.
Stearns, / 41.
Sterns, ( 50, 56.
Stebbins, ) 175, 177.
Stibbins, i 175, 178, 191.
Stedman, 29, 32, 33, 36, 60, 106, 107, 180, 182.
Steene, 274.
Stell, 210.
Sterns nee Stearns.
Stevens, 102, 191, 233, 235, 240, 254, 287, 294,
314.
Stevenson, 29, 178.
Steward, 22, 236, 331.
Stewart, \ 28, 57, 322, 336.
Stuart, j 85, 115.
Stibbins see Stebbins.
Stickney, 178.
Stillman, 41, 74, 135, 178, 293, 295.
Stimps, 43.
Stimpson, \ 23, 82, 132, 137, 138, 139, 204.
Stirason, j 130.
Stoddar, \ 298.
Stoddard, I 20, 21, 27, 43, 60, 115, 142, 148, 153,
f 154,161.234,258,331.
Stodder, J 127, 171, 173, 218.
Stone, 75, 270.
Stonehouse, 216.
Storer, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 3.1. 32,
51, 119, 172, 176.
Stow, 175, 178.
Stuart see Stewart.
Sturgis, 165, 175, 226.
Sullavan, ) 185.
Sullivan, } 251, 263, 284, 285, 302, 303, 305,
308, 309, 317, .328, 33*!.
Summers, 87.
Sumner, 3, 43, 60, 66, 71, 115, 154, 188, 210,
214, 218, 224, 231, 282.
Sutherland, 252.
Sutten see Setten.
Sutton nee Setten.
Swan. 175, 191, 276, 290.
Swanton, 6, 75, 128, 178.
Sweetser, 23, 129, 179, 187, 208, 232, 237, 266
292.
Swift, 198.
Symes, j 74.
Syras, < 21, 134, 174, 195.
Syramonds see Simonds.
Syms see Symes.
Taber, 220.
Tallman, 81.
Tarbox, 195.
Targus, 241.
Tate, 155, 191, 292.
Taunt, 301, 303.
Tayler, ( 28, 184, 191, 232, 331.
Taylor, \ 44, 90, 118, 288.
Templeman, 167, 168.
Templeton, 168.
Thatcner, 260, 262, 333.
Thaxter, 111.
Thayer, 3, 9, 41, 42, 43, 136, 141, 143, 175, 178,
179, 220, 295, 300, 321, 335.
Thomas, 92, 99, 210, 218, 249, 263, 273, 277,
281, 293, 298, 299, 302.
Thompson, 9, 21, 84, 115, 143, 154, 175, 187,
188, 191, 209, 218, 233, 240, 245,
250, 259, 276, 319, 326.
Thonhal, 207.
Thorps, 72.
Thwing, 100.
Tickner, I 283.
Ticknor, ( 282.
Tidd, 176, 320.
Tileston, ~| 2, 23, 46, 69, 75, 80, 89, 91, 104, 215,
1 252, 301, 324.
Tillston, [226.
Tylston, J 193.
Tilley, 72, 104, 170, 171.
Tillston see Tileston.
Tilton, 171.
Timmins, 23.
Toamy, 11.
Tod, t 174, 196.
Todd, i 133,297.
Torey, 1 296.
Torrey, I 23, 28, 43, 60, 71, 115, 176, 221.
Torry, [61,123.
Tory, J 276, 277.
Tower, 168, 173.
Townsend, 21, 60, 110, 240, 247.
Tracy, 255, 262.
Trail, 178.
Treach, 190.
Trefoy, 46.
Trescot, ( 279.
Triscot, 1 113.
Trickey, 233.
Triscot nee Trescot.
Trott, 87.
Trow, 102, 104, 320.
Tucker, 155.
Tuckerman, 8, 23, 136, 141, 233, 234. 243, 249,
251, 263, 271, 336.
Tuder, ) 89, 136, 138, 150, 158, 161, 190, 309.
Tudor, i 328.
Tufts, / 255, 262.
Tuffts, i 188, 190.
Tukesberry, ~| 188.
Tukesbury, I 81, 114, 139, 209, 212, 214, 242,
f 271, 280, 292.
Tuksberry, J 169.
Turel, 22.
Turner, 9.
Tyler, 93, 174, 177. 192, 214, 261, 262, 263, 264,
265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, i72,
273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 230,
281, 282, 284, 285, 286, 287, 2S8, 2S9,
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, 320, 321,
322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329,
331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336.
Tylston see Tileston.
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CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Underwood, 16.
Uran, 53, 58, 65, 109, 164, 165, 283, 2s:>, -J'.i7,
335.
Usher, 44, 64, 86, 106, 233.
Vails, 32, 33.
Valentine, 129.
Valneas, 159. { See DeValneaB.)
Vandale, / 33, 75.
Vandiel, i 111.
Vanderbush, 323.
Vandiol oee Vandale.
Veasey, 1 234.
Veazey, '.336.
Veazie, f321.
Vezey, J 85, 330.
Venuvere, 293, 305.
Vernon, 9, 20, 94, 190, 191, 301, 303, 308.
Vezey gee Veasey.
Vickery, 260.
Vinal, 149, 210, 224, 233, 280, 281, 284, 324.
Vincent, 8, 20, 174, 177, 191, 192, 214.
Vinson, *93.
Viomeni, 201.
Vose, 67, 81, 253, 290, 293, 303.
Wade, 192.
Wainwright, 29, 57, 263.
Waistcoat, 320.
Wait, 175, 177, 191.
Wakefeild, I 83, 85, 94, 314.
Wakcrield, i 9, 28, 106, 107, 178, 320.
Walcut, ) 64, 191.
Wolcut, [24.
Woolcut, ) 20, 22, 57.
Waldo, 6, 23, 94, 105.
Waldron, 9.
Wales, 74, 119, 162, 245, 261, 286, 328, 336.
Walker, 28, 81, 108, 125, 142.
Wall, 238.
Wallace, ) 2, 70, 83, 92, 93, 93, 116, 126, 147,
> 148, 155, 156, 162, 175, 281, 310.
Wallis, ) 23, 160, 274.
Walley, 23, 122, 231, 294, 295, 296, 297, 29S,
293, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306,
307,308,309,310,311, 312, 313,
314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320,
321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327,
328, 329, 330, 332, 333. 334 335,
336.
Whallcy, j 298, 299, 300, 301.
Wallis see Wallace.
Waort, ) 184.
Wiart, [ 175.
Woart, ) 217, 265.
Ward, 74, 241.
Warden, 34, 243, 287, 293, 299.
Warner, 97, 228, 242.
Warren, 60, 103, 120, 139, 172, 218, 234, 235.
Washington, 25, 36, 115.
Waters, 89, 101, 105, 115, 125, 154, 176, 192,
204, 212, 215, 218, 250, 319, 322,
325
Watson, 164, 192, 202, 234.
Watts, 154, 165.
Way, 313, 314, 331.
Weat, I 233.
Wheat, i 316.
Wwitherbey, ) 137.
Wetherbe, \ 263.
Witherby, ) 174, 177.
Wear, 14, 57, 62, 63, 126, 201, 293.
Weasey, 331.
Weaver, 194.
Webb, 5, 6, 50, 176, 191, 222, 226, 320.
Webber, 105, 257.
Webster, 101, 176, 232.
Weeks, 300.
Welch, 1 9, 47, 57, 60, 85, 87,103, 106,129,146,
! 150, 152, 157, 164, 202, 205, 211, 225,
f 234, 260, 301, 330.
Welsh, J 21.
Weld, I 179, 296.
Welds, i 297, 300, 301, 310.
Wells, 9, 23, 97, 134, 153, 176, 191,207, 252,
261,280.
Welsh nee Welch.
Wendell, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13,18,
20, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34,35,36,39,
44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58,
59, 60, 67, 74, 85, 86, 87, 92, 106,
125, 205, 224, 230, 232, 233, 234,
238, 240, 261, 262, 274, 278, 279,
284, 295, 328, 335.
Wentworth, 21, 174, 177.
Wetherbe .tee Weatherbey.
Weyer, ) 201.
Wyer, j 81, 83, 213, 285.
Whalley see Walley.
Wharton, 178.
Wheat gee Weat,
Wheatley, 22.
Wheeler, 12, 28, 57, 85, 94, 120, 125, 129, 145,
175, 178, 179, 204, 217, 224, 248,
302, 307, 308, 309, 320, 328.
Wheeling, 192.
Wheelright, ) 311.
Wheelwright, i 192, 263, 298, 303, 304.
Whipple, 84, 126, 166, 171, 181, 195, 220.
Whitcomb, 28, 56.
White, 1 5, 15, 22, 23, 28, 39, 52, 56, 69, 74, 99,
116, 145, 155, 160, 165, 173, 192,219,
}• 237,243.251,265,275,289,298,301,
319, 324, 326.
Wight J 74, 237, 322.
Whitehead, 306.
Whitman, > 9, 192.
Witman, \ 223.
Whitmore, I 9.
Whitney, j 230.
Whiton, 68.
Whitteraore, 266.
Whittle, 106,233, 287.
Whitwell, 22, 107, 103, 168, 215, 221, 294, 319.
Whitworth, 21, 60.
Wiart see Waort.
Wier, 23, 87, 124, 125, 174, 191.
Wight see White.
Wild, ) 68, 242.
Wilde, ( 217.
Wilester, 157.
Wilks, 13.
Williams, 5, 8, 21, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47,48,
49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59,
61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 63, 69, 70, 71,
72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82,
83, 84, 85, 87, 83, 89, 90, 91,92,93,
94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102,
103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109,
110, 111, 112, 113, 147, 184, 187,
231, 250, 276, 277, 311, 319, 321,
322, 331.
Willis, 7, 31, 39, 58, 65, 66, 117, 113, 183, 249.
260, 274,
Williston, 57, 61, 63, 67, 284.
Wills, 91.
Willson, 76, 115, 241.
Wimbles, 116.
Wing, 9, 10, 46, 114, 181, 191, 215, 296, 321.
Winnet, 157, 186.
Winship, 184.
Winslow, 28, 47, 48, 64, 75, 177, 280, 282, 285.
Winthrop, 2'2, 70, 174, 193, 208, 248.
Wise, 29, 192, 197, 320.
Wiswell, 38, 233, 292.
Witherby see Weatherbey.
Wilherel, ) 138.
Withrell, J 304.
Witman nee Whitman.
Whittington, 9, 161, 190, 301.
Woart see Waort.
Wolcut nee Walcut.
Woodman, 88.
Woodward, 117, 260, 280, 288.
Woolcut see Walcut.
Wort, 312.
Worth, 299.
INDEX OF NAMES.
377
Wright, 66, 336.
Wyer nee Weyer.
Wymen, 125.
Yanccy, / 148, 156, 157, 168.
Youncey, j 146, 191.
Yorke, 86.
Yorkus, 60.
Youncey nee Yancey.
Young, 75, 128, 139, 155, 177, 192, 213.
Youngman, 163.
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