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
12 th . 1777.
Vote respecting intrenching Tools, May 16 th . 1777. Septem r .
1, & October 15 th . 1777. Minute of the Gates of, North Bury-
ing Ground, July 2 d . 1777.
Isaac Peirce appointed to inspect, and inform, &c., April 15 th .
1777.
Minute of Lamp Irons, Novem r . 5 th . 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, Mess rs . Scollay, Austin, Marshall, Pitts, Wendell
Voted, that the Town Clerk be directed to issue a Warrant for
a Town Meeting May 23 d . 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 & M r . Wendell, appointed to wait on D r . 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 Hon ble . 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 M r . Samuel Hunt officiate for the present as Master of
said School that the Writeing School at the North End be
opened, and M r . Tileston appointed the Master that the Write-
ing School in the Common be opened, & M r . Samuel Holbrook
appointed Master, but M r . Carter to officiate in that office untill
M r . 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, M r . Scollay M r . Austin & Coll . 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 M r . Bennett was appointed
Constable of the Watch at the South part of the Town.
Voted, that directions be given for the ringing D r . Sewalls Bell
One O'Clock & Nine O'Clock, and D r . Chaunceys Bell at 11.
O. Clock.
Mess". Scollay & M r . Austin appointed a Committee to regulate
the Market.
M r . 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 Hon ble 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, M r . 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
M r . 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 viz 1 . Mess rs . 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 3 d . of August next
without our particular permission.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 24 d . 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 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed, to the Bakers, for
their Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz 1 .
oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of Brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal must
weigh -- -- ---2-4
a 4 d . 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.
M r . 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 Mess rs . 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 1 st 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 Jun r . 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, Barth . Kneeland,
Joseph Webb, James Ivers,
Geo. B. Gedney, Robert Jenkins,
Edward Blanchard, Jolin Lucas,
Samuel Dogget, William Miller,
Timothy White, Nath 1 . Spear.
see follow*. Page
M r . 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 M r . 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.
M r . Scollay & Wendell a Committee to direct the Erecting a new
Beacon on Beacon Hill
The Town Clerk, directed to publish in M r . Gills Paper Extracts
from an Act to prevent the continuance of the Small Pox in
Boston
[1O2.] The following Advertisement sent to M r . 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'. 22 d . 1776,
A.M. Present Mess". Scollay, Wendell, Pitts, Appletou.
The Selectmen having received a Warrant from [1O3.] the
Hon ble . 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 22 d . 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
NATH N . APPLETON
Selectmen of Boston
To
Hon ble . Judge Gushing,
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 1 . 22 d . 1776.
Present Mess rs . 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 Mess rs . 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 6 d . p. bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
charges, Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows, viz 1 .
Ib. oz.
a 4 d . Loaf brown Bread Wheat % Rye Meal must
weigh - - 2- 4-
a 4 d . 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 Mess r . 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, Aug 1 . 31, 1776.
P.M. Present Mess. Scollay, Greenfield.
Boston Aug 1 . 31,1776.
Sir
Upon the receit of your obliging favor of the 26' Instant, we
applyed to Coll . Barber by whom we are informed, that M r . Wen-
dell a Member of the Committee of Correspondance & has recom-
mended M r . 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. Serv u .
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk
Brig. General Palmer.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sep'. 2 d . 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 D r . 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. - - D r . 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 Septem r . 6.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Scp r . 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, Septem r . 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, Septem r . 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 - - - d j 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, Sep r . 11, 1776,
P.M. Present, Mess. Scollay, Storer, Bromfield, Greenleaff,
Austin, Wendell.
M r . 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.
D r . Greenleaff & M r . Bromfield appointed to examine the state
of y e Towns House in which M r . Hunt School master dwells and
to order the necessary repairs.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sept r . 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, Septem r . 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 Septem r . 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.
M r . 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 M r . Hartley,
Viz 1 .
Boston Septem*. 19, 1776.
M r . 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, Stptem r . 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 6 d . p. bushel be allowed to the Eaters for their
Charges, Fains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz'.
lb. oz.
a 4 d . loaf brown Bread f Wheat Rye meal must
weigh -------------- 2 4
a 4 d . ditto not above Indian must weigh - - - 3
a Bisket of a Copper price --------'
M r . 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.
M r . Scollay appointed to make enquiry of M r . 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.
M r . 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, Septem r . 27, 1776.
M r . 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 Septem r . 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 2 d , 1776.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Storer.
The following Advertisement was sent for a place in the Thurs-
days Prints Viz 1 .
Boston October 2 d , 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 Octo r . 9.
177(5. A.M. Present Mess rs . 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, Octo r . 9. 1776. P.M.
Present Mess". Scollay, Bromfield, Storer, Wendell.
Passed upon M r . 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 Octo r . 12. 1776.
Present Mess r8 . Scollay.
M r . 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 M r . Hartley. Viz 1 .
Boston October 12. 1776.
M r . 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
M r . 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 . Octo r . 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 M r . Edes
News Paper
Boston Oct r . 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 Octo r . 23, 1776.
Present Mess rs . Scollay, Greenleaff, Bromfield.
M r . 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
M r . Wear appointed to the charge of the North Watch.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 25, 1776.
Present Mess rs . Scollay, Greenleaff, Storer, Bromfield.
M r . 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.
M r . 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. M r . Hall engaging to pay the expence of his passing
thro', the Distemper, at said Island and that the following
Orders be given M r . Hartley Keeper of the Hospital.
[113.] Boston October 28, 1776.
M r . 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 y e 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, Octo r . 30' 1776.
Present Mess rs . Bromfield.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat 7/6 p.
bushel and that 6 d p. Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz'.
lb. oz.
a 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal
must weigh - -2 4
. a 4 d . 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 Novem r . next, at the Old
Brick Meeting House, 10. OClock A.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Novem r . 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
23 d . 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, Nov r . 2 d .
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 Novem r . 2 d . 1776
M r . 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, Novem r . 6. 1776.
Present Mess 8 . Scollay, Greenleaff, Storer, Bromfield.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 7, 1776.
Present Mess. John Scollay, John Greemeaff.
A Letter wrote M r . 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 Novem r . 6. 1776.
Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Greanleaff, Bromfield.
A Letter wrote Selectmen of Marblehead. Orders given M r .
Hartley, relative, other Orders given M r . Hartley relative to an
Eastward Coaster as p. copys on file.
Boston Nov r . 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 . M r .
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, Nov r . 13,
1776. Present Mess. Scollay, Greeuleaff.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Nov r . 14 1776
Present Scollay, Bromfield, Storer, Greenleaff.
Boston Nov r . 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, Nov r . 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 y e . same in y e . News Paper.
The Town Clerk directed to publish an Advertisem 1 . relative
to Chimney Sweepers.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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, Nov r . 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 6 d . p. bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz*.
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf Brown Bread f Wheat J Rye Meal must
weigh -----2-4
a 4 d . 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 Decem r . 2 d . 1776
Present Mess". Scollay, Storer, Bromfield, Greeuleaff.
The following was Voted, to be sent M r . Hartley Viz.
Boston Novem*. 26, 1776
M r . 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. 2 d . 1776
Present Mess 1 " 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 Decem r . 3 d . 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 M r . Scollay & M r . Bromfield, Selectmen & Cap'. Par-
tridge one of the Overseers.
[117.] Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen, Dec r . 3 d .
1776. P.M. Present Mess rs . Scollay, Austin, Bromfield, Green-
leaff.
Warrant & Notification for a Town Meeting on Wednesday
the 4' of Decem r . Ins 1 , by the Town Clerk.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 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, Decem r . 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, Decem r . 8. [<S7c,
though out of order.] 1776. Present Mess 8 . Bromfield.
The Field Officers Comm 66 . 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 Decem r . 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, Dec r . 11, 1776.
Present Mess. Scollay, Bromfield, Greenleaff.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1776. 19
Boston Ss At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 13. 1776.
A. INI. Present Messrs. Austin, Bromfleld, Scollay, Appleton,
Pitts.
The Comm ee 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
Viz 1 .
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 Inlistm 1 .
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, Dec r . 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, Dec r . 13 th . 1776,
A.M. Present Mess 1 " 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, Dec r . 14. P.M.
Mess". Scollay, Bromfield, Austin, Storer.
Com 66 . & Field Officers attended.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Dec r . 16, 1776.
Present Mess. Scollay, Bromfield, Austin.
Comm ee . 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 Viz 1 .
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 Coll . Bromfield, m r . Appleton, M r . Dor, M r . Wen-
dell & M r . Pitts, be a Com 66 , to wait upon the Hon bie . 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 Decem r . 17, 1776.
Present Mess". Scollay, Pitts, Bromfield.
Committee of Correspondence, and Field Officers attended.
Voted, that the Comm 66 . appointed to wait on the Council be
directed to see Coll . 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, Dec r . 18, 1776.
Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Pitts, Bromfield.
Comm ee . 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 Gen 1 . Court as a reinforcement
for the Continental Army at or near New York.
Mem , the Names with this mark * have p d . their fines.
Ward N. 1.
*John Osburne John Sigorney
Thomas Adams Holland
*Silas Atkins Paine
Silas Atkins Jun r . John Fisk Osgood.
Ward N". 2.
Cap'. Fortescue Vernon Thomas Stoddard
Cap 1 . Caleb Harknes Joseph Clark
Benj e . Burt Cap 1 . Vincent
Ward N'. 3.
Cap 1 . John Blake Jon 1 . Munford & Son
Cap'. Caleb Champney *James Burt
Gyles Alexander *James Smithick
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1776.
21
Ward N. 4.
*D r . 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
Nath 1 . Cary
James Jackson
W m . Jackson
*Samuel Austin Esq.
Charles Conner
Edward Gookin
Edward Gray
*Ezek 1 . Goldthwait Esq.
Jamos Codner
John Codner
Abraham Codner
Richard Jennis
Charles Williams
Joseph Hall
Cap 1 . Sam. Barret
Joseph & Thorn 3 . Dakins
Charles Sigorney
Duncan Ingraham
Benj c . Gorham
Benj e . Thompson
Joseph Barret
William Sherburne
I Thomas Atkins
* < Thomas Atkins Jun r .
( Timothy Atkins
D r . Isaac Rand
Andrew Syms
Will: Shattuck
Thomas Loring
Will. Minns
Nath 1 . Abrahams
Edward Edes
Ward 5.
Thomas Hitchburne, Ju r .
Joseph Dommet
George Lyde
*Nehem h . Ingerfield
Will. Clarke
Thomas Leech
Jon". Williams Esq.
Dan 1 . & Thorn 8 . Rogers
Isaac Mansfield
Will. Homes
Cap 1 . Jon". Stoddard
Ward N". 6.
Moses Grant
*Eben r . Storer Esq.
D r . Miles Whitworth
John Scollay Esq.
D r . Sam. Danforth
*Benj e . Andrews
Will. Greanleaff
John Harris
Cap*. W m . Bell
D r . 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,
*D r . Thorn 8 . Bulfinch,
D r . Jarvis Loyd,
Sam. Pemberton. Esq.
carried over
22 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Dec r . 19,
1776. Present Mess. Scollay, Pitts, Austin, Brorafield.
Comm e . 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 iss d Dec r 19 th
List of Persons to be draughted bro'. from other side. Viz*.
WardN: 7.
Richard Salter, Cap 1 . Edw d . Games,
Maj r . W m . Daws, *John Pitts Esq.
Ward 2i. 8.
Will. Reed, Joseph Turel,
Sam. Bradstreet, *Hab. Savage,
*Isaac Smith Esq., *John Slade,
*Edw d . Evelaud Powers, *Will Boyes,
*Ellis Gray, Samuel Eliot,
*Benj e . Edes, *John Hills,
Ralph Inman, *Robert Ruggles,
Joshua Blanchard, *Eben r . Hills,
Will. White, Samuel Porter,
Coll . Joseph Jackson, *Adaru Steward,
*Thomas Parker Jun r ., Thorn 8 . Leveret,
*Gowen Brown, Tuttil Hubbard,
*Thomas Peck, Cyrus Baldwin,
Will. Stagpole, Cap*. John Simpkins,
Samuel Barret.
Ward N. 9.
Cap 1 . Will. Davis, *Oliver Smith,
Moses Peck, Daniel Hubbard,
*D r . John Greenleaff, *Benj e . Jepson,
James Perkins, *Cap'. Benj e . Waldo,
Hon ble . John Erving, *John Andrews,
Edward Daws, *Joshua Bracket,
*Hon ble . James Bowdoin, John Hunt,
Hon ble . Will. Phillips, *Joseph Sherburne, Jun.
*Hon ble . James Bowdoin, *Will. Phillips Jun r .,
Cap 1 . James Dalton, *John Joy,
Robert Jenkins, *Jobn Winthrop,
Sam. Whitwell, *Nathan Blodget,
*Jou e . Mason, 'Nath 1 . Wheatley,
*Edw d . Payne, *Jolm Boit,
John Cobourn, Cap'. Boils,
John Marston, Sam. White,
John Wheatley Sen r ., Joseph Shed.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1776.
Thorn 8 . Daws,
John Cutler,
*John Gvay,
*Joseph Russel,
*Daniel Boyer,
Wm. McNeil,
Joseph Pierce,
*John Head,
*Thom s . Boylston,
Cap 1 . Partridge,
*Thom 8 . Walley,
*Eleazer Johnson,
Nath 1 . Barret,
John Ballard,
*Rec. Wad. Stimpsou,
Ward 10.
Sam. Bangs,
*Bossinger Foster,
Benj c . Phillips,
John Timmins,
Mungo Mackay,
*Sam. G. Jarvis,
*John Tileston,
Sam. Wallis,
*Thom 8 . Tileston,
*Nath. Appleton Esq.,
*Thom". Clement,
*Benj e . 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,
Benj e . Green,
John Sweetser,
*John Bartlet,
Cap 1 . Uriah Okes,
John Preston,
*Jon e . Amory,
Rich d . Green,
*Herman Brimmer,
Cap'. Benj e . Cobb,
Samuel May,
Arnold Wells,
Will. Lowder,
Josiah Torrey,
George Lush,
Ephraim May,
Will. Gooch,
Henderson Inches,
Nath 1 . Curtis,
Henry Bass,
Amasa Davis,
Nath 1 . Davis,
Will. Marshall,
Joseph Lovering,
*Edw d . Tuckennan,
Andrew Brimmer,
Cap 1 . John Harkins,
Ezekiel Price,
Robert Robinson,
Will. Foster,
Samuel Pitts,
Thomas Moulton,
James Foster,
Cap'. Sam. Dashwood,
*Benj e . F. Bethune,
George Bethune,
Samuel Hews,
Henry Hill,
Stephen Greenleaff,
Will. Henshaw,
D r . Joseph Gardner.
Ward N. 12.
Joshua Farrington,
Stephen Gore,
Will. Powell,
Gustavus Fellows,
John Lucas,
*Eben r . Dorr,
Thomas Amory,
Isaac White,
Will. Porter,
Robert Wier given,
Hopestill Foster,
Joseph Bradford,
John Bryant,
John May,
Zach e . Johonnot,
Peter Boyer.
24 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[123.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 19,
1776. Present Mess. Austin.
Comm ee . of Correspondence & c . Field Officers, attended.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Dec r . 20, 1776.
Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Austin, Bromfield.
Comm ee . 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'.
Comp y . 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 Coll . Bromfield, M r . Appleton & M r . 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, Decem r . 23 d . 1776,
A.M. Present Mess. Scollay, Bromfield, Austin, Storer.
Committee of Correspondence & Field Officers attended.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 27, 1776
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin.
[124.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 31,
1776. Present Mess rs . Scollay, Austin, Greenleaff.
Cornm 6 . of Correspondence & Field Officers attended.
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at / p. bushel
and that 6 d . p. Bushel be allowed to the Baker for their Charges
Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz 1 .
a 4 d . Loaf brown Bread f Wheat J Rye meal must
weigh . -2-4
a 4 d . ditto not above \ Indian Meal must weigh 3 - "
a Bisket of a copper price "
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 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, Jan 7 . 2 d , 1777.
Present Mess". Scollay, Greanleaff.
The Committee of Correspondence & Field Officers attended.
Passed upon M r . 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, Jan y . 2 d , 1777. P.M.
Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Greenleaff, Wendell. Austin,
Pitts.
Information given the Selectmen that the Wife of M r . 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, Jan y . 8, 1776 [sj'c]
Present Mess. Scollay, Storer, Greenleaff.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 10, 1777.
A.M. Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Storer, Greenleaff.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 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, Jan y . 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 Jan y . 22 d . 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Storer.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 27, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Wendell, Storer, Greenleaff.
Letter rec'd. from General Washington, inclosing Coll . 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, Jan y . 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 Jan y . 26, 1777.
M r . Samuel Hartley
We have sent to your Hospital John Lysh a Soldier belonging
to Coll . 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 Jan 7 . 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, Jan y .
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 Jan y . 31, 1777.
A.M. Present Mess". Scollay, Austin, Storer, Greanleaff, Brom-
field.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 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 Jan y . 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
EBEN E . STORER
SAMUEL AUSTIN
HENRY BROMFIELD
JOHN GREENLEAFF
Selectmen of Boston
Suffolk Ss: Boston Jan y . 31. 1777 then the above named
John Scollay, Eben r . Storei 1 , 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 Comm ee . 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 Feb y . 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, Feb y . 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 Jan y . 25, 1777.
Capt. Samuel Downe appointed to Appraise the Blankets that
shall be brought to the Committee, appointed to receive them.
Comm 66 . 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'. Eben r . Hasard & Maj r . Greenough.
3 - - Cap'. Procter & Cap'. Champney.
4 - - Cap*. Cunningham & Benj e . Hitchborne.
5 - - M r . Austin & Cap'. Stoddard.
6 - - Mess. Scoilay & Blanchard.
7 - - John Pitts &*Cap f . Carnes.
8 - - Deacon Storer & M r . Barret.
9 - - Coll . Bromfield & Coll . Hatch.
10 - - William Davis & John Greenleaff.
11 - - M r . Brimmer & Ezekiel Price.
12 - - M r . Dor & Cap 1 . Fellows.
28
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[128.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feh y . 5,
1777. Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Storer, Bromfield, Green-
leaff.
M r . 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 M r . Scollay & M r .
Bromfield.
Passed upon Abigail Lynch's Province Acco' for the Board of
Patrick Toomy from 1' Oct r . to the 12. Jau y . 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 Acco 1 . am g . 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, Feb 7 . 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 In 1 .
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
M r3 . Bennet -
M. Earl
M rs . 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.] M rs . Homer - - .1.16 ^
M". Reed - 1.10
M. Wise - 1.16 ^ Storer
M". Chapel 1.16
M rs . Wendell - - - - '2.10.6 J
9.8.6
M". Lee . 2.8 ^
M rs . Delaplace - 1.16
M. Wendell - 1.1U } Brorafield
M r8 . Wauiwright - - - 1.16
M rs . Emmons - - - - l.lft I
9.12
. 44.10.6
The following Warrant rec d . from the Judge of Probate, & y e
return made thereon are as follows Viz'.
Suffolk Ss : By the Hon ble . 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, M r . Boyer, M r . Mackay, Cap*.
Procter & M r . 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 M r8 . Stevenson in a House opposite the Sign of the Swan
S.E. taken with the Small Pox as hy information from D r . Sted-
man who Reports that she may be moved with safety.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 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, Feb 7 . 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 .
M r . John Scollay received of Joseph Atherton Two hundred
Pounds Principal and Twelve Pounds Interest of his Bond, being
part of M r ". Brookers Donation.
Voted, that y e 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 Mess 18 . 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. ce l . 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 Feb y . 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.
Comm 66 . of Correspondence &c. attended, on the business of
regulating Act.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 17, 1777.
Present M-ss rs . Scollay, Storer, Austin, Greenleaff.
The Comm 66 . 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 Feb 7 . 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 Feb 7 . 21, 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay, Austin, Wendell.
Five Jurymen were drawn by a requirement of N. Gushing
Judge of y e 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 Feb y . Instf. Viz 4 .
Mess. Ebenezer Storer
William Henshaw
Joshua Blanchard Jun r .
Benjamin Burt
Jacob Williams
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 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
Comm 66 . 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 D r . Eliot open the Meeting with Prayer.
M r . Scollay & Austin appointed to wait on D r . 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 Comm ee . draw an order upon
Eben r . Storer Esq. Trea r . 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 Nov r . 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 M r . 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 Decem r . 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 D r . Stedman that [134.] one Adams
was broke out with the Small Pox in a House in Pond Lane, a
House of M r . 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, Mess rs .
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 33
Information was given the Selectmen by D r . 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 M r .
Vails & M r . Samuel Greenleaff was appointed to attend there &
prevent any intercourse with said House. D r . Stedman was also
appointed to attend the Sick as a Physician, and M r . 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 D r . Cast that a Woman in a House in
Back Street opposite M r . Goolds, was broke out with the Small
Pox also a Child in Long Lane, whereupon
the Selectmen agreed with M r . Campbell in a House at the back
of M r . 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.
Comm e . 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 D r . 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 M r . 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 2 d . 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 y e Premium allowed by the Town for bringing his Engine
to work first at the Fire which lately broke out in Pond Street
drawn for
M r . 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.
M r . 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 3 d . of April Sarah Child under
the same Circumstances. Orders signed, by two of the Select-
men. Viz 1 , M r . Scollay & M r . 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 Hon ble . 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.
M r . Samnel Warden was directed to pay M r . 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.
M r . Farmer was directed to receive one Robert Clark into the
Alms house, who was sent here from Providence, till further
enquiry can be made.
Cap 1 . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Hartley
By Order of the Selectmen
WILLIAM COOPER Town Clerk.
Boston April 21, 1777
M r . 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.
M r . Wendell & M r . Preston, Cap 4 . 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 22 d .
1777. Present Mess". Scollay, Austin.
Boston April 22 d . 1777
M r . 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 Mess rs . Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Fellows, Grenough,
Preston.
A Peice of Land in Frog Lane belonging to M ra . Pecker laying
vacant, application was made by some of the Neighborhood, that
the Street running by said Land might be widened ; on which Cap 1 .
Fellows one of the Selectmen waited on D r . 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 Mess r3 . 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.
M r . 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 M r . Scollay & Deacon Greuough.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 2. d . 1777,
P.M. Present, Mess 1 " 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 y e Forenoon Mes. Scollay, Austin, Dorr,
Grenough, Williams, Fellows.
One Jackson a Widow Woman in a House near M r . Marcheads
Meeting House, being broke out with the Small Pox, & in such a
State of health by the Representation of D r . 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 Hon ble . 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
JON E . WILLIAMS
HARBOTTLE DORR
THOM S . 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 M r . Hartley have an order on M r . 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 am g . 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 M r . Hartley.
Boston May 13. 1777.
M r . Samuel Hartley
The Schooner Polly Cap'. M c . 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, Mess r . Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Preston, Pitts,
"Williams.
Agreed with M r . John Newell of Newton, for the hire of the
Marsh the East side of the Neck at . 10. p. year & wilh M r .
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.
M r . Samuel Hartley
You having Reported to us that the Schooner Polly Cap'. M c .-
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.
M r . 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 M r . 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 22 d . 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 Ins 4 . Viz 1 .
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 afores d . 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 M r .
Eben r . 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
THOM S . GRENOUGH
JOHN PRESTON
Selectmen of Boston. .
To
Thomas Crafts Esq.
[144.] Boston June 4' 1777.
M r . 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 M r .
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 Mess rs . Grenough, Williams, Dorr, Preston,
Austin.
The following was given in to a Committee of the General
Court Viz 1 .
The Hon blc . 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
THOM S . GRENOUGH
JON E . 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,
Eben r . 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 20 th . of June Ins 1 .
Voted, that M r . Newman Sexton of M r . 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
M r . Samuel Stearns Sir
These are to remind you that no Interest has been paid on
your Bond given us the 20 th . 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.
M r . 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 M r . 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
D r . 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 Mess 1 " 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 Jun r .
John Hooton
William Foster
Richard Salter
M r . Scollay & M r . 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 1 st . Tuesday
July next Viz'.
Mess. Joseph Bradford Jun r *
John Setten
Joseph Loring
Edmund Hart
Joseph Child
John Matchet
M r . Cudworth appeared & offered M r . Otis M r . Cudworth &
M r . Conner as his Bondsman as Collector of Taxes.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 2 d . 1777.
Present Mess . Grenough, Williams, Dorr, Preston.
M r . Dorr informs that the Gates of the North burying Ground,
are in the care of M r . Thomas Adams.
(Entered in the mem. Book, Oct. 11, 1782) marginal note.
M r . Fellows appointed to give Orders respecting the repairs of
the Swing Bridge.
A Certificate given to M r . Thayer that M r . Elisha Hutchinson is
an absconder.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1777. 43
A Certificate given M r . Thayer of M r . Robert Hallowells being
an Absconder.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue his Warr'. for calling a
Town Meeting on Monday the 7' Ins'.
M r . 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. rece d . of M r . Atherton Feb 7 . 13.
makes . 21 16 which Money was given to the following
Selectmen to be distributed Viz 1 .
To M r . Scollay - .3 -10
M r . Grenough - - -- - - -3-6
M r . Williams - 3 -
M r . Dorr - - - - - - 3 -
M r . Austin . . 3 _
M r . Fellows - 3 -
M r . 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 M r . 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.
M r . Josiah Torrey proposes M r . William Andrews Cordwainer &
Jeremiah Stimps Gentleman, his Bondsmen as Collector.
Francis Shaw Esq. Collector, proposes Edw d . Procter Esq. &
Benjamin Burt, Goldsmith.
M r . Benjamin Sumner one Housewright proposes Benj e . Sumner
Housewright & Jonathan Stoddard Gentleman.
M r . Benjamin Cudworth Gentleman Collector proposes Nathan-
iel Cudworth P^sq. & for Bondsmen as Collector.
The Three pounds given M r . Dorr to distribute July 2 d being
part of M rs . Brookers Donation distributed as follows Viz 1 .
M r . Dorr.
To Mary Parkman
Elder Parkmans Widow - - - .18
Hannah Collins widow ------ 18
Mehettable Orange - - - - - -12
Thomas Coverly - - - - - - -12
. 3 - -
44 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
M r . Scollay, .3.16/ as follows, Viz*.
Widow Ryal
M r ". Ballard -
M rs . Johnson
M r . Austin, . 3 as follows, Viz*.
Widow Usher -
Thorn 8 . Grenough .3 as follows, Viz'.
Widow Mary Baker - 3-6
[149.] M r . 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.
M r . Sam 1 . 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 Acco 4 . of Rent against him.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 16, 1777.
Present, Mess. Greenough, Dorr, Preston, Scollay, Austin.
M r . 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 M r . Scollay & M r . Dorr two of the Selectmen.
M r . Lawrence & Elisha Addington, have hired each of them one
of the Shops at Pembertons Hill.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 22 d . 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 23 d .
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' Ins 1 , that a Child at a House
near the Salutation Ferry named Joseph Rush was broke out with
the Small Pox, M r . Dorr gave Orders for its removal to the
Hospital at New Boston.
Voted, that the Chairman M r . Scollay give M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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.
M r . 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 31 st . 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.
W m . & 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 D r . 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 M r .
Tileston Master of the North Writing School- house. Appointed
M r . 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, Aug 4 . 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 Aug 4 . 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, Aug 4 . 15 1777.
Present Mess. Scollay.
Cap 4 . Amasa Davis
Joseph Barrel
Schrimpton Hutchinson
were chosen Jurors for a Maritime Court to be held in Boston the
19' Ins 1 .
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 M r . Poor the Black-
smith at a House in Wings Lane, is taken with the Small Pox
whereupon M r . 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 D r . 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'.
M r . Arch d . Mercer
William Eskine
Henry Mitchel
Blair
[153.] Mess. Henry Livingston
John Boit
We are
Gentlemen.
Your Hum. Servants
JOHX SCOLLAY
SAM AUSTIN
HARBOTTLE DORR
THOM S . 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 M r ". 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.
M r . 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 M r . Hartley Viz'.
48 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[154.] Boston, Aug'. 26, 1777.
M r . Samuel Hartley
Being informed by M r . 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.
M r . Hartley Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island having
Reported to us that the Schooner Anna Cap 1 . Winslow has been
sufficiently smoked & cleansed the following Orders were sent
him Viz'.
Boston, Aug'. 27, 1777.
M r . 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, Septem r . 3 d . 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.
M r . 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, Sept r . 4,
1777. Present, Mess r . Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Fellows,
Williams.
The following Order was given M r . Bently relative to the Corn
sent to his Mills for the Poor Inhabitants.
Boston Sep r . 4. 1777.
M r . 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 Sep r . 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.
Mess r . 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, Sep r . 17, 1777.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Greenough, Dorr, Williams.
Gave M r . 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.
M r . Dorr appointed to make a change of the Stove in y e School
in Queen Street, the present being insufficient.
[157.] M r . Preston & Fellows a Cornm 66 . 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 22 d .
1777. Present, Mess. Scollay, Greenough, Williams, Dorr,
Preston.
M r . Dorr appointed to Agree with Cap 1 . 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.
M r . Scollay & M r . 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, Octo r . 1, 1777.
Present, Mess. : Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr, Grenough,
Fellows, Preston.
M r . 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, Octo r . 15, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr, Grenough,
Preston.
M r . 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, Nov r . 22 d . 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr, Grenough, Fel-
lows.
M r . Scollay having informed the Selectmen that he had rec d . of
M r . Sterns, payment for his Bond the Principal being
80. & the Interest 5-4-6- the same being part of the moneys
left by M rs . 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, Octo r . 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, Octo r . 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.
M r . 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, Nov r . 4, 1777.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Pitts, Dorr, Grenough, Fellows, Preston.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 5, 1777.
Present, M css . 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. 11 th . 1782. Marginal Note.)
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Nov r . 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 Agreem 1 .
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 Septem r .
22 d . 1762.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb y . 1, 1777.
Present, Mess". Scollay, Storer, Pitts, Austin, Storer, Grcanleaff.
M r . 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 M r . 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 Octo r . Draft
for 150 One hundred & fifty pounds.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Nov r . 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, Nov r . 19, A.M.
1777. Present, Mess". .
The following Persons Viz 1 . Mess rs . Henry Stanbridge, William
Downe Cheever. Timothy White, Nath 1 . Pierce Merch 1 . were drawn
Jurors for Maritime Coui't .to be held at Boston the 25' Inst.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 19, 1777.
P.M. Present, Mess". .
[16O.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r .
22 d , 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 Novem r . 22 d , 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, Nov r . 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 M r . 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 Nov r . 27, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Williams, Grenough.
Passed upon Sundry Accounts.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 2 d , 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 Dec r . 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, Dec r . 4, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay. Williams, Wendell, Dor, Grenough.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting on Monday the 7 th . Ins'. 3 O'Clock P.M.
M r . Edes has the printing of the Notification for said Meeting.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 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 w l .
417_2-14- @ 3/ p. a. am , 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 rec d .
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.
RIC D . DEVINS Comm r . 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 Septem r . 29, 1777.
Received of John Scollay Esq., Selectman of Boston One hun-
dred pounds in full for five hundred bushels Indian Corn.
per Thorn 9 . Ivers Cash r 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, Decemb r . 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, Decem r . 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 Dec r . 23 d , 1777.
Present, Mess rs . 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, Dec r . 26, 1777.
Present. Mess rs . Scollay, Wendell, Williams, Austin, Dorr, Preston.
Certificates were given that Jonathan Luring Esq., Joshua
Loring Jun r . & 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, Decem r . 31, 1777.
Present. Mess. Scollay, Austin, Greuough, Preston, Williams,
Dorr, Wendell, Pitts.
M r . Samuel Holbrook applys to the Selectmen for an assistant
to him as Master of the School in the Common whereupon
Voted, that M r . 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, Dec 1 . 7, 1777.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Wendell, Fellows, Williams,
Grenough, Dorr.
The Selectmen being informed by M r . 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.
M r . 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 13 th . & April 15 th . 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 M r . 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, Jan r . 8,
1778. Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin. Williams, Grenough.
M r . Hartley having Reported to us that Cap'. Godfrey &c. were
clear from Infection, the following was sent M r . 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, Alex r . Edwards, Levi Jennings,
and Thorn 8 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 Comm 66 appointed to procure Wood, for the Poor agreable
to the mind of the Gentleman who has given by M r . Wendell
100 for that purpose Reported, that Wood was not to be pur-
chased and M r . Wendell informing that money given the Poor in-
stead of Wood will be agreable to the donor.
(See January 7 th and April 15, 1778. Marginal note.)
[165.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y 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, Jan y 15, 1778.
Present, Mess Grenough, Scollay, Austin, Williams, Dorr.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y 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, Jan 7 20, 1778.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Austin, Williams, Preston, Grenough.
M r . Paul Farmer was directed the 1' Inst. to receive into the
Almshonse on the Province Acco 1 . 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 M r . Scollay & M r . Austin.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y 21, 1778.
A.M. Present, Scollay Austin, Fellows, Don 1 , 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, Jan y 21', 1778,
P.M. Present, Mess". Austin, Grenough, Preston.
[166.] The following Sums were rec d . of Sundry Persons by
M r . Scollay, for Interest on M". Brookers Bonds being a Dona-
tion to Poor Widows & sick Persons of M r . Sterns, Interest on
his Bond -5-10-6
rec d . the 22d. Octo r last
of Col. Marshall - - " 11-10-8
of Col. Miller " 31-14-4
-48-15-6
Money rec d some time before.
Distributed as follows Viz'.
M r . Austin,
To M rs . Whitcomb . 1 - 16
To M r ". 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 M r8 . Woolcut - 1-16
To M rs . Balland - 1-4
To M rs . 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, Jan y .
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 rec d . of
Coll . 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 M r . Pierce.
Voted, that he have a draft for 3 the Premium aforesaid.
drawn for.
Passed upon M r . 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, Feb 7 . 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, Feb 7 . 18, 1778.
Present, Mess. Austin, Williams, Dorr, Grenough, Preston.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb y . 23 d . 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 M r . 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 2 d ., 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 Comm ce . 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
D r . 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 M r . 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.
Comm ee . 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, M r .
Sheaff in Queen Street, M". Jewets at D r . Scotts, at M r . Austin
in Cornhill at M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 24 th . Instant and that they were ready to Inocu-
late the Poor Inhabitants gratis The Physicians present were
D r . Lloyd, D r . Whitworth, D r . Gardner, D r . Stedman, D r .
Yorkus, D r . Warren, D r . Townsend, D r . Kast, D r . Welch, D r .
Jarvis, D r . 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.
Coll . Shaw a Collector, for the present Year proposes Maj r .
Edward Procter & M r . Benjamin Burt as his Bondsmen.
M r . Torrey, proposes William Porter, Trader, Joseph Ford,
Trader, as his Bondsmen.
M r . Cudworth proposes Andrew Johonnot, Distiller, Elias Park-
man Merch*. & John Fairservice Trader, as his Bondsmen.
M r . Sumner, proposes Benjamin Sumner & M r . John Stoddard
as his Bondsmen.
M r . 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 Cap 1 , 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 Edw d . 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.
M r . Williams & M r . 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.
M r . Preston & M r . Fellows a Comm ee . 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.] M r . Cudworths Bondsmen were approved of by the
Selectmen, at this Meeting.
M r . 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.
Cap 1 . 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 M r . Willistons, Cap 1 . Malcombs, & Cap 1 . 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 Viz 1 .
M r . Samuel Brown John Livingston
Zepheniah Platt Coll . Elisha Doan
Joseph Reed Archibald Marcer
John Brown Coll . - - Griffin
Christopher LefHngwell William Erskine
James Jar vis Coll . Joseph Ingersoll
Adam Babcock Winthrop Sargent
Henry Livingston
We are
Gentl u .
Your hum. Serv 4 .
JOHN SCOLLAY
SAMUEL AUSTIN
HAUBOTTLE DORR
JONATHAN WILLIAMS
THOMAS GRKNOUGH
JOHN PRESTON
Selectmen of Boston
62 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[173.] M r . 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 M r . Perkins near M r . 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 M r . 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 s d . Acco 1 . 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 p r . 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.
M r . 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 M r . Dorr & M r . 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. M r . Jones
acknowledged the offence, and promised that he would not suffer
the Play of Back Gammon for the Future. M r . 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 M r . Hub-
bard for the purpose of receiving those Supplies.
64 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
[176.] M r . Scollay Reported that he had distributed the Sum
of . 16 -16 -being part of the . 100 -given the 7'. of Jan y last
by an unknown hand, for the use of the Poor. Viz 1 .
To M. Royal .1-10
M rs . Walcut 1-16
M. Ballard 1-4
M. Muggeridge ------ 1-4
M rs . Bennet 1-4
M rs . Winslow 1-4
M rs . Langley 1-10
M rs . Richards 1 - Ifi
Jacob Emmons ------- 2-8
M rs . Pelham 1-4
M ra . Usher 1-10
M". Nuttage - 12
. 16- 16
M r . Austin Reports that he had distributed Viz 1 .
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
M rs . Mary Marshall 1-16
11-2
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Peacham 1-16
M rs . 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 M r . Crosbys House
South End.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 65
Voted, that M r . 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 M r . 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.
M r . 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 5 th . of May
next.
M r . 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 2 d , 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 viz 1 .
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.
M r . Boyce applys for leave to erect a Shed at the End of the
Store he hires of the Town M r . Scollay & M r . Austin were
appointed a Comm ee 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 M r . 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 Ins 1 .
Voted, that Mess". Powers & Willis have the printing of the
Notifications.
M r . Fellows & M r . Preston to wait on the Rev 4 . M r . Wright and
desire him to open the Town Meeting with Prayer.
Committee on the application of M r . 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 M r . Austin & M r . 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, Mess 1 *. Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Fellows.
Gave a Certificate that Frederick William Geyer is an Absentee
to M r . 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.
M r . 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 y e 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 M r . Austin be employ'd, for the prosecution of
such Offenders.
D r . Nutting was return'd to M r . Austin for prosecution.
The Selectmen having received a Precept from the Hon ble . John
Pickering J r . 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 Hon ble . M r . Pitts & M r . 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 M r . Knight & M r . 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
M r . 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.
M r . Grenough & Dorr appointed to see the above Order carried
into execution.
[182.] M r . Austin is appointed to assist in carrying on the
prosecution against D r . 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 Mess rs . 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 M rs . Braclishes Houses the
bottom of King Street, at M r . Wilds house in Cornhill & at M.
Eyares at Whitons Point.
M r . 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 3 d . Ins 1 , 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, Edw d . Grant, Thomas Hill,
Samuel Barret, Samuel Conant & W m . 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.
M r . Dorr & Deacon Grenough appointed to enquire into the
circumstances of Cap'. Hallets Boy coming into Town with the
Smull Pox.
M r . Scollay & M r . Austin a Comm e . 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 2 d .
Wednesday of July being the 7' of July.
Mr. Tileston having apply'd to the Selectmen for an Assistant as
his late Usher M r . Doll has left him & recommending a Lad
named Joseph Carrol, as a suitable Person ; he was accordingly
appointed by the Selectmen.
Voted, that M r . 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 M r . 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, Mess 1 " 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 M r . Clark by the Old
Brick Church.
Information given the Selectmen, that the Small Pox has broke
out in the following Houses Viz. At M r .
Cap 1 . 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 22 d . 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.
Cap 1 . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse, his
State Accounts amounting as by Copy on file to . 1071-5-5 &
. 65-5-4.
M r . 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 3 d . 1778.
Present, Mess r .
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
M r . Torrey proposes, M'. Porter, & Phillip Freeman Jun r . as his
Bondsmen.
M r . Sumner proposes his Old Bondsmen.
Col. Shaw, proposes his last Bondsmen.
The Town Clerk is directed to give M r . 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 22 d . 1778.
Present, Mess, Grenough, Preston, Price, Scollay, Austin, Will-
iams, Fellows.
M r . 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 M r . Clarks House South End
which was granted drawn.
The Selectmen gave Certificates of the usual form that Joseph
Green & William Burch Esq. are Absentees.
M r . Cudworth proposed M r . 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.
M r . Scollay, M r . Fazier, & M r . Price a Committee to direct
with respect to the erecting Platformes & Boxes over the Dock.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 23 d . 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 afores d .
Voted, that Mess. Fleets have the printing of the Notifications,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug 1 . 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.
M r . Austin & M r . Frazier a Comm ee . 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.] M r . 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
M r . Dorr informed that complaint was made to him, that a
Person had the Small Pox in Cap'. Stantous House, whereupon,
M r . 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.
Cap 1 . 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 M r . Dorr & Grenough were appointed to see
M rs . 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 M r . Scollay & Cap'.
Fellows.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug 1 . 22. Present,
Scollay, Preston, Price, Dorr, Williams, Frazier.
Information given that a Child of M r . 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.
M r . 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 M r> . Orr relative to her
having the Small Pox at Cap'. Stantons.
Reported, That M r ". 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 M r . 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, Sep r 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 Ins 1 Viz. Mess. Thomas
Hill, Stephen "Wales, Deacon Sam. Barret & Edward Carnes.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sep r . 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, Sep r .
8 th . 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, Benj e . Jepson.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sep r . 9, 1778.
Present, Mess". Dorr, Scollay, Frazier, Price.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sep r . 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. Viz 1 .
The Hon ble Thomas Gushing Esq. The Deputy Secretary.
Henry Gardner Esq. The Town Treasurer.
Jeremy Powell Esq. Rev d . D r . Chauncy.
Abraham Fuller Esq. D r . Mather.
Artemus Ward Esq. D r . Eliot.
Mr. John Fisher Esq. D r . Cooper.
White Esq. M r . Lothrop.
John Pitts Esq. M r . Howard.
Oliver Wendell. M r . Wight.
The representatives of the Town. M r . Clark.
The Overseers of the Poor. M r . Stillman.
Cap 1 . Dashwood. M r . Peck.
The Hon ble . Benjamin Austin Esq.
[193.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sep r .
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.
W m . 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, M r . Preston & M r . 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, Sep r . .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.
70 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Voted, that Draper & Fulsome have the printing the Notifica-
tions.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sep r . 28, 1778.
Present, Mess. Dorr, Williams, Price, Frazier.
Passed upon Accounts.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Sep r . 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, Octo r . 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 Octo r .
5. 1778. Present, Mess". Scoliay, Austin, Dorr, Greenough,
Williams, Preston, Frazier.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octo r . 7, 1778.
A.M. Present, Mess. Grenough, Preston, Price.
Cap'. Willson in a Cartel Brigg n . from Hallifax having ac-
quainted the Selectmen that he had two Men on b d . with the Small
Pox, and others sick, the following was delivered him for M r .
Hartley Viz'.
Boston October 7, 1778
M r . Samuel Hartley
The Brigantine Cap 1 . 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 Septem r . 8, 1778.
A.M. Present, Mess. Preston, Frazier, Price.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 77
Orders were given M r . 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.
M r . 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 & M rs . Hartley the remaining Forty Pounds, as p.
Copy of Receit on file.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 14, 1778.
Present, Mess. Dorr, Grenough, Price, Frazier, Preston,
Scollay, Williams, Fellows.
Moved and Voted, that M r . 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 M r . Scollay & M r . Fellows, two of the
Selectmen.
The following Advertisement was sent for a place in M r .
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 D r . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 M r ". Foster & M". to go down to
the Hospital as Nurses. M rs . 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, Octo r . 21 1778
Pres'. Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Price, Williams.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 27, 1778
Present, Mess". Austin, Grenough, Dorr, Preston, Frazier, Price.
Passed upon a number of Accounts.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Octo r . 28, 1778.
Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Preston, Price.
M r . Abiah Holbrook came to Town and eutred as Usher under
M r . Samuel Holbrook Master of the Writing School in the Com-
mon, the 26,' Ins 1 .
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Nov r . 4' 1778
Present, Mess". Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Preston, Fellows.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1778. 79
Jurymen drawn for a Maritime Court.
Deacon Preston & Cap 1 . Fellows a Committee to see what re-
pairs are wanted at Mast r . Holbrooks School.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Nov r . 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 Nov r . 18, 1778.
Present Mess. Scollay Austin, Williams, Dorr, Grenough,
Price.
M r . Preston and Cap 1 . Fellows a Comm 6 *. 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.] M r . 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 Nov r . 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, Novem r . 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, Nov r . 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 M r . Edmunds & M r . 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 M r . 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 Acco t9 . 22- 4- 8
William Moore 20- 3-10
Passed upon William Coopers Acco'.
Jacob Coopers --------- d.
Voted, that M r . Nazro have a draft this Quarter end s . 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 & M r . Dorr, Reported, that it is necessary to
have the Fences bordering on M r . 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 '3 d . 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 Dec 1 . 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, Jon n . Gary,
Robert Wyer.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 10, 1778.
Present, Mess. Williams, Grenough, Dorr, Price, Austin, Scollay,
Frazier, Fellows.
M r . 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 M r . 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, Decem r . 16. 1778.
Present, Mess r . 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.
M r . Williams & M r . Frazier a Comm 66 . 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, Decem r . 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 Dec r . 23 d .
1778. Present, Mess rs . Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Preston, Price,
Williams, Scollay.
The Comm ee . 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'.
M r . Bricks Store .10 - p. Quarter
Shop & Store improved by M r . Bois - - 25 p. d.
Cazneaus Shop 87 - 10/ p. d.
George Roulstons House 7- ID/ p. d.
M r . 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, Decem r . 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
Cap 1 . Gilbert Ash whereupon Orders were given M r . 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.
D r . 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, Jan 7 . 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 - - as p. Copys on file.
Passed upon several Town Accounts at a former & this Meeting,
Viz 1 .
John Bennets - - - Acco 4 . - - . 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
M r . Nazros Acco'. - - - - - - 14-8-
M r . 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 M r .
Carnes's House New Boston
Voted, that he have a draft for the same in Dec r . draft
drawn
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 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.
M r . Edes had the printing of the Notifications.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1779. 83
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 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, Jan y . 20, 1779.
Present, Mess rs . 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, Jan y . 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, Jan y . 25, 1779.
Present, Mess. Scollay, Dorr,
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 27, 1779
A.M. Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Frazier.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Jan y . 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 2 d . of February 1779.
Viz. Mess. Nehemiah Somes Samuel Dashwood, Rob*. Wyer,
Samuel Conant, William Cunningham, William Phillips Jun r .
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 acco 19 . at this Meeting.
Benjamin Jeffrys Acco 1 . V . 4" 10
Thomas Ruggles d. 32'' 3 - 1
Thomas Adams d. 18" 14. 2
Matthew Wakefeild - d. 4'16-
[2O5.] Voted, that M r . 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, Feb 7 . 3 d . 1779.
Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Fellows, Grenough, Preston, Scollay,
Frazier.
D r . - W hippie appointed to the Care of the Hospital at
llainsfords Island and D r . 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. d 3 .
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, Feb 7 . 10, 1779.
Present, Mess. Grenough, Preston, Austin, Dorr, Frazier, Price,
Fellows, Scollay, Williams
[2O6.] The following was sent the Assessors Viz 1 .
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.
Mess r . 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.
Mem , was not sent.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1779. 85
Gave a Certificate to the Judge of Probates that M r . 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
hund d . Pounds,* given for the Poor of this Town by an unknown
hand, which was paid the Selectmen by Oliver Wendell Esq. the
7 th . January 1778 Viz*.
To M rs . Wheeler - - - - - - . 2- 2
To M r8 . 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 M rs . Patterson - 18
. 11.14
By Deacon Grenough Viz 4 .
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 M r . Pitts, thro' M r . Scollay Viz 1 .
To M rs . Dennie - - . 1- 4
To M rs . Emmons - 1-10
To M rs . Dike- 1. 4
To M rs . Hawse - ... i. 4
To M rs . Marston - 1. 4
G. 6
M r . 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.
M ess . Austin & Scollay a Comm e . to confer with the Council rela-
tive to the moneys due to Cap 1 . Fellows & to press the payment.
Passed upon the Assessors Account amounting to . 1035.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb 7 . 17, 1779.
Present, Mess". Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Scollay, Frazier, Fel-
lows.
[2O8.] Agreed with M r . 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 y 6 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 Mem , see the former Book April 5, 1778.
86
CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
seven Years to commence from the 1 st . of February Inst*. the
consideration to be .50 p. year he to have liberty to pay
the wliole Sum at ouce. Mem , 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, Feb y . 22 d . 1779.
Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Austin.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Feb v . 24, 1779.
Present, Mess. Grenough, Dorr, Austin, Scolhiy, Price, Frazier.
M r . Scollav has received of M ra . Brookers Donation Viz.
Of George Minot -
Of Cap'. Cartwright ...
of Cap 1 . 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 Viz 1
To M rs . Sarah Rogers -
M re . Baker .... -
M re . Bennet - -
M re . Muggaridge - -
M re . Yorke -
M re . Usher - ...
M. Richards
By M r . Austin Viz'
To M. Oliver -
M. Hinks
M. Chamberlain -
M ra . 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 M r . Dorr Viz*.
Dollar*.
To Mary Parkman ------ 8
Mary Hall 8
Hannah Collins ...... 7 Dollars.
Allice Brown ...... 6
29
By M r . Frazier Viz'.
To M rs . Summers ... 5
Widow Homer - 8
Widow Baker - 8
Widow Coppinger - - 6
27
By Deacon Preston Viz'.
To M rs . Allen Widow - 10
Widow Empson - .... 9
Widow Welch - ... 10
29
By M r . Williams Viz.
To Moses Deshon ..... 20
To M. Royal - .... 9
29
By M r . 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
M r . 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.
M r . 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
2 d . 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 M r . 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 23 d . March Ins'. Viz'.
Mess. Jeremiah Belknap, Edward Edes, Jon e . Blanchard, Ben-
jamin Cobb, Benj e . 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 Rev d . M r .
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, Mess rs . 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 hav g . taken
the affair of a School master for the North Lattin School under
consideration, appointed M r . 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 M r . Bently the present Usher.
[211.] M r . Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse, was di-
rected to deliver the things belonging Sarah Hartshorn a Person
sent there on y e State Acco 4 . 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 M r . Dorr, M r . Williams & M r . Grenough.
Ward N. 6. with all that concerns the Hospital at Rainsfords
Island to be under the care of M r . Scollay.
Ward N. 7. & 8. with alt that concerns the Hospital at West
Boston to be under the care of M r . Austin & M r . Frazier.
Wards, N. 9. 10. 11. 12. to be under the care of Cap'. Fellows,
M. Preston, & M r . 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 M r . "
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, Ap r . 10, 1779.
Present, Mess. -
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, April 2 d . 1779.
Present, Mess. Austin, Dorr, Grenough, Frazier, Price.
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
Viz M r . 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.
M r . 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 M r . Waters House South End.
Voted, that he have a draft drawn for
M r . Scollay, Austin .& Price a Committee to view the Pump & c .
at M r . 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.
M r . Dorr was appointed at the last Meeting to apply to [213.]
M r . 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.
^- M r . 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 M r . Taylors House
South End.
ordered & drawn for
Voted, that M r . 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
M r . 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.
M r . 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 M r . Dorr acquaint him therewith.
M r . 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 M c . Coble Esq. of George
Town sent to the Hospital with the Small Pox, he come in the
Hazard.
Mem , to insert in the May Warr'. an article relative to Consti-
tution Money for Soldiers.
Deacon Preston & Cap 1 . Fellows to view the Fence M r . 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.
M r . Tileston informs that his Assistant in the North Writing
School left him the 15.' of this Month.
M r . 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 M r . 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.
M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Scollay.
Voted, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing on 5' May Ins 1 . 10. OClock A.M.
M r . Grenough, & Frazier a Comrn 6 . to wait upon D r . 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.
0-2 CITV DOCUMENT Xo. 150.
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 Jun r . Samuel Bass, Andrew
Black, Richard Gridley, Thorn 8 . Hitchburne.
M r . Paul Farmer was directed by two of the Selectmen, Viz.
Deacon Preston & M r . Price to receive into the Almshouse on the
State charge one Tim . 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 M r . Samuel Jepson Barber, have the Towns Shop
near Concert Hall lately occupied by M r . 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 M r . 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, Mess r . Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Williams, Preston, Price.
Passed upon several Accounts.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, June 2 d . 1779.
Present, Mess r . Grenough, Dorr, Price, Scollay, Frazier, Fellows.
[217.] Application has been made to the Selectmen by M r .
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 M r . Grenough, Dorr & Williams,
appointed a Comm e . to order the necessary Repairs ; and to agree
with some person to keep it in repair.
M r . 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 2 d . 1779.
M r . 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 M r . Fayweathers Seven Starr Lane.
drawn see July 2 d .
Deacon Grenough & M r . Dorr Reports that they had agreed
with M r . 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 Nath 1 . 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 M r . 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
Hon bl . Council as P Copy on file.
M r . Williams, Deacon Grenough & M r . 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 23 d . 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 30 th . 1779
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Williams, Price.
M r . Scollay reported that yesterday He was applyd to by Cap 1 .
Benj a . Gorham Informing him that a Lad belonging to Him who
came in Cap 4 . Nichols from Martinique was taken Sick with the
Small Pox, that on Adviseing with M r . l j rice & M r . Fraser He had
Sent an Order to M r . Hartly at Rainsfords Island to receive him
into the Hospital accordingly he was Carried there by Cap 1 . 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.
W m . Coopers Esq. Acco'. - - - allowed ..... 1214: -
Tho". Greens Acco'. ...... Allowed ..... 36: 13:-
Richard Hunnewells ..... - Allowed ..... 12: 18:-
[22O.] Matthew Wakefeilds Acco 1 . allowed 18: 8 :-
Samuel Wheeler ........ D. - - D. --- 33:
John Bennet for Candles -------- D. - - - 7 :
Joseph Edmunds - - D. ........ D. - - - 6: 6:-
Edw d . 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, Sol . Davis, James Bowdoin Jun r
Benf . Waldo, Cap'. W m . 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
Barth . 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
Jon a . Williams Esq r . Ace'. Allowed 15:16:8.
[221.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 2 d .
1779. Present Mess": Scollay, Dorr, Williams, Preston, Fraser,
Price, Greenough
M r . 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 14 th .
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.
a three shilling White Bisket 0. 5.
a twelve shilling Loaf of Brown Bread not more than
half Indian 1. 10.
M r . Dor & M r . 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 9 th June
drawn
Order on M r . 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 D r . 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 & M r . 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 M r . 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 Rev d .
M r . 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 d u . - - 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 Benj a . Bagnal late an
Inhabitant of Boston to Board, & has let a Chamber to M.
Susannah Wells ; late from Walthain, formerly of Boston.
[224.] M r . 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 M r . 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.
M r . Price appointed to adjust & Sette M r . Justice Greanleafs
Account.
Orders given M r . 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'. 2 d . 1779.
Present Mess 8 : Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price.
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
viz 1 . Mess r8 . John Cobourn William Phillips Jun r . 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.
., M r . Joab Hunt Master of Engine N. 2 proposes M r . 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 & M r . Samuel
Parkmau as Suretys for Francis Shaw Esq r . 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
M r . Frazier appointed to order a Hose to be made for Engine
N. 6.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 1 . 6, 1779.
Present Mess: Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Frazier.
[226.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 4 . 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 Ins 1 . 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.
M r . Gill to have the printing of the Notifications for the
Meeting.
M r . Paul Farmer was directed by two of the Selectmen viz'. M r .
Dorr & M r . 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.
M r . 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 M r . 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.
M r . 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.] M r . John Adams applies for liberty to sell Salt Pro-
visions & Butter to the Inhabitants, in Faneuil Hall Market at the
regulated price.
M r . 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, provid d . 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 Mess 8 . 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 M r .
Scollay, & M r . Austin.
An Order drawn on Paul Farmer to receive into the Alms
House Mary Sinclear a Stranger, the order signed by M r . 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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M r . 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 Mess rs : Scollay, Austin. Dorr, Williams, Frazier.
It is agreed, that M r . Joseph Oliver lay down at his ou 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.] M r . Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the
Almshouse to be supported at the State charge one Margaret
Adams a Stranger signed by M r . Scollay & M r . 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 jun r .
Benj a . 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 M r . 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 Septem r . 10, 1779.
Present Scollay, Price, Grenough, Frazier, Dorr, Preston.
Voted, that a Town Meeting be called next Tuesday being the
14'. Ins 1 , 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 Sep r .
13'. 1779. Present Mess 8 : Scollay, Fellows, Grenough, Frazier,
Price, Dorr.
M r . 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 Sep r . 18, 1779
Present Mess 8 : 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 Sep r . 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 Mess 8 . 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.
M r . 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 M r . 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 M rs . Hartley be permitted to continue at the Hospi-
tal House for the present.
Mem , 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 Mem Book Oct 11 th 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 Octo r . 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 M r . Samuel Adams.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 2 d , 1779
Present Mess : Dorr, Scollay, Grenough.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 4, 1779
Present Mess. Fellows, Williams, Dorr, Grenough, Preston,
Price.
M r . 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 & Jon n . Will-
iams.
Voted, that M r . 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 Octo r . 6, 1779
Present Mess 8 . Scollay, Dorr, Preston, Price.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 13, 1779
Present Mess. Frazier, Dorr, Scollay, Austin, Preston, "Williams.
M r . Joseph Stevens of Braintree applies to the Selectmen for
the care of Rainsfords Island Cap'. Kerkwood applied to the
Selectmen thro: M r . Austin, that he might have the Hospital.
[231.] Passed upon several Town Accounts.
M r . Dorr & Frazier a Comm ee . 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 Octo r . 15, 1779
Present Mess" : Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Frazier.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warr 4 . for a Town Meet-
ing Tuesday next, 10 OClock Forenoon.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 21, 1779
Present Mess" : Scollay, Austin, Dorr, Frazier. Price.
Barth . 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.
M r . 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 Octo r . 21, 1779
Present Mess": Scollay, Austin, Grenough, Frazier. Price.
It was agreed by the Selectmen that the allowance to M r . 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 Octo r . 25, 1779.
Present Mess 9 . Dorr, Price.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem*. 1, 1779.
Present Mess" : Dorr, Grenough, Austin, Scollay, Price.
D r . 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.] M r . Frazier appointed to see the Drain at New Boston
put in proper repair
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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 Nov r . 10, 1779
Present Mess. Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Preston, Frazier, Price.
Cap 1 . Robinson of Engine N. 3 applies for the Premium for
bringing their Engines to work first on the fires which lately broke
out at M r . Bouchons store Black Horse Lane & Cap 1 . 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 Nov r . 1C, 1779
Present Mess : Scollay, Grenough, Dorr, Fellows, Price, Frazier.
The Selectmen were informed by M r . Abiah Hoi brook Usher of
the South Writing School in a Letter on file dated Novem r . 1, 1779,
that he had quitted the service of the Town for other business
M r . 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
M r . Nazro was directed to desire D r . 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 Nov r . 17, 1779
Present Mess : Dorr, Grenough, Frazier, Williams.
Gave an Order to Col. Hatch drawn in his favor on Treasurer
Jeffries for two lum d . & seventy pounds being the balance of Col.
Hatchs' Account of Milage.
[233.] M r . Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the
Almshouse to be supported at the State charge M r . 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 M r . Dorr & M r . Frazier
Cap 1 . Laha applies for the care of the Hospital at Kainsfords
Island
104 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 22 d . 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 M r . 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 ^- Viz 1
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 Novem r . 24, 1779
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Grenough, Williams.
The Agreement made with M r . Barth . 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 Mem Book May 17-81. Marginal note.)
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Nov r . 26, 1779
Present, Mess rs : 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 Nov r . 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 Decem r . 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 Novem r . draft.
Cap 1 . Richard Hunnewell of Engine N. 9. for the Premium at a
Fire at M r . Hincklys Shop South end. drawn for in
Novem r . draft
Cap 1 . Joab Hunt of Engine N. 2. for the premium at the late
Fire at a House of D r . Mathers North end drawn for in
Nov r . 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 Inst 1 . Viz'
Mess" : Josiah Waters
Alexander Edwards
Barth . Kneeland
Benjamin Waldo
William Brick
Joseph Kettle
[235.] M r . Scollay appointed by the Selectmen to settle any
Accounts with M r . Hartley relative to Hospital at Raiusfords
Island
Cap 1 . Sam 1 . Laha, appointed at a late Meeting to the care of the
State Hospital at Rainsfords Island.
The Town Clerk is directed to draw for M r . 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 M r . 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 Dece r . 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 M r . 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 Dece r . 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, Dec r . 22 d . 1779
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Fellows, Preston, Frazier.
M r . Farmer to be desired to attend with his Books at the
Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday in order to examine D r .
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 Maj r . Cunninghams House South End.
drawn for
Voted, that he have a draft for the same.
M r . Scollay received of Treasurer Jeffries & State Treasurer
Fifty-three Pounds 6/ 6 d . Interest money on Brookers Donation,
to be distributed among poor Widows & c .
Of which he took . . . . 5. 6. 6 - & distributed as
follows Viz'.
To M rs . Baker 1 . . 4 -
M. Usher - - - - 1 . . 4 -
M. Richards - - 1 . . 4 -
M rl . Bennet 1 . . 16 -
. 5 . . 8
M r . 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-
M r . Frazier received .... 6 & gave
To Widow Deshon 3 -
To M r . Morefield . . . 3 _
Cap*. Fellows received 6 & gave
To the Widow Scott - .... 6 -
M r . Austin rec d . 6 & gave
To M". Oliver - 3 -
M". Chamberlain - -- 3 -
6-
M r . Williams rec d . 6 - who gave
to Widow Wakefield - - - - - 6 -
M r . Price rec d . 6 - who gave to
Widow Low - 3 -
Widow Wendell of 8. part of y*. Town 3 -
6-
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 107
Deacon Grenongh rec d . 6 who gave to
Widow Wakefield - 3
Widow Lee ----- 3
6
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decern r . 27. 1779
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Williams, Preston, Grenougli,
Frazier.
[237.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dece r .
27. 1779 Present Mess: Preston, Dorr, Frazier, Grenough,
Scollny,
Passed upon Accounts
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 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 Jau y . 5. 1780
Present Mess : Fellows, Dorr, Grenough, Preston, Williams,
Frazier.
Passed upon. D r . 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. D r . John Stedmans State Account amounting to
1802 . . 16/ beginning May 6. 1779 continued to November 6.
following
Gave M r . 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.
M r . 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 M r . Scollay & M r . Prebton Selectmen
& Samuel Whitwell an Overseer
108 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Also one MIntosh not an Inhabitant of this Town, who
is in suffering circumstances Order signed by M r . Scollay &
M r . Preston, Selectmen & by M r . Whitwell an Overseer
Cap 1 . 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*.
M r . 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 File y . 10.
North Battery Wharff, from the 14 of April next - 240
Land at S. End formerly improved by M c .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 Jan y . 19. 1780
Present Merss" : Scollay, Austin, Preston, Dorr, Frazier, Price,
Grenough.
M r . 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 th . 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 Jan y . 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 Jan y . 31 st . 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 Feb 7 . 2 d . 1780
Present Mess r " : 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 Feb 7 . 10. 1780
Present Mess : Frazier, Dorr, Williams, Grenough, Price, Scollay,
Frazier.
[240.] D r . 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
M r . 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'. M r . Scollay & M r . Williams.
M r . 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 3 d . of Feb y . Viz 1 .
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.] M r . 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
M r . Richard Green appointed Constable of the Town Watch, at
West Boston which is to consist of five Men including the Con-
stable M r . Chairman & M r . Frazier a Committee to fill up
said Watch
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 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 M r . Kel-
lock the Agent
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 12, 1780
Present Mess" : Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Frazier, Williams.
M r . Scollay & Williams appointed to confer with some Members
of Council relative to Clothing
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 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 Viz 4 . 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
M r . DOIT appointed to settle with M r . Newman relative to ring-
ing the North Church Bell & taking care of the Clock.
M r . Isaac Pierce has delivered by Order of the Selectmen four
hundred & seven pair of Shoes and four hundred & seven pair of
Hose, unto M r . Lemuel Kolbeck, ag'. for Suffolk as the Towns
proportion of the Quota ordered by the Gen 1 . 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 Esq r . for 3313.4 bieng in full
407 p r 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.
M r . Isaac Pierce appointed to the care of the Bills & Summery
& any loose Articles left at the South School House by the late
Fire
M r . 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 M r . Bentley who leaves the School
next Satturday
M r . Frazier & M r . Dorr, a Committee to apply to the Overseers
of the Poor, for the use of the Workhouse Hall for M r . Hoi-
brooks Scholars
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 23. 1 780
Present Mess : Dorr, Preston, Williams, Grenough, Frazier,
Price, Scollay.
[243.] M r . Vandiel M r . Thaxter of Hingham & M r . 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 M r . Bentley, who has left it M r . Croswell to be
either Master of the North or Usher of the South
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 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 I 8 , of
March next
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 1. 1780
Present Mess": Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Frazier, Preston,
Price.
M r . 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.
M r . Sutton is also to be desired to attend next Wednesday
M r . 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.
M r . Coopers Acco*. to be considered next Wednesday.
Voted, that M r . Edes have the printing of the Notifications
M r . Dorr Preston & Frazier a Comm ee : 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.
M r . 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 M r .
Monks found the same to be Three hundred twenty-nine Pounds
8/1 Received further 3" 6.
M r . Dorr & M r . Grenough, appointed to see M r . 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 Brigg 8 . 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 y e Vessel & M r . 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 Comm 86 . 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
Christ . 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 Ins 1 , 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 20 th . of February 1783,
M r . Smith Usher of the South Grammar School, appointed by
the Selectmen Master of the North Grammar School in the room
of M r . 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 M r . Gill have the printing Notefication for the Town
Meeting
M r . Scollay & M r . Frazier a Comm e . to ask D r . 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 Acco 4 . of Paul Farmer am 1 , 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 M r . Smith was inducted as Master
thereof in the room of M r . Bentley who has resigned
see over y e . other side
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 22 d .
Present Mess : Fellows, Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Frazier,
Scollay.
M r . Nazro directed to take care of the Iron work saved from
the late School house
The Selectmen having received a Warrant from the Hon bl .
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 Viz 1 .
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 Hon bl . 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
M r . Hubbard appointed to apply to the Board of Warr to en-
quire the price of their Steel & c .
M r . Lambert appointed to take care of the Towns Wharff at
the North End, acquaints the Selectmen, that he has been greatly
abused by one M c . Clinch, for preventing his carrying off some
Timber he had taken from the Wharff
M r . Dorr & Cap 4 . Mackay & M r . Frazier appointed to enquire
into this matter, and to prosecute the offender for a trespass if
they Judge proper
Young M r . 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
M r . 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' M r . Scollay & M r .
Mackay signed the Order dated the 5'. of March Ins*.
M r . 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'. M r .
Scollay & Cap'. Mackay
M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Nazro. was directed, to desire M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . Hunt & young M r . 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 M r . Jonathan Mason Jun r . 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 Mess rs : Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Fellows, Scollay, Price.
M r . Torrey proposes, William Porter & Philip Freeman Jun r .
Shop keepers as bis Bondsmen for Collecting Rates &. who
was approved by the Selectmen
[249.] M r . 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
M r . Thompson proposes Col. Josiah Waters Esq. & Josiah
Waters Jun r . 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
M r . 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 D r . Appleton.
M r . M c . Clinch appeared and acknowledged his offence, and
upon consideration of his necessitous Circumstances he was dis-
missed, proraissing better behaviour for the future.
M r . 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 M r . Scollay & M r . Price
M r . 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 Cap 1 . 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.
M r . William Croswell attended, and was appointed by the
selectmen Usher of the South Grammar School for four .months
from his entring upon the business
M r . Edmunds & M r . 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.
M r . 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
M r . Dorr appointed a Comm ee . to see that M r . Wallace the
Clerk of the Market strictly adhere to his Instructions
^ M r . Sloan Master of Engine N. 10 applies for the Premium
allowed for playing first with their Engine at the Fires which
lately, broke at M r . Wimbles in Middlestreet, at M r . Ballards in
Cross Street & M r . Pulcifer in Middlestreet
Voted, that he have a draft for 9 the premium for the
3 fires drawn for
The Chairman & M r . Price a Committee to confer & Agree wiih
the Hou ble . M r . 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 Ton
[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
M r . Fellows, Hubbard & Frazier a Committee to confer with
M r . Holbrook relative to the hire of a Room as a School agreable
to a late Vote of the Town
M r . Hubbard appointed to settle M r . 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 y e . Ground
adjoining M r . 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 M r . Dorr and Cap 1 . 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 & M r . Hubbard, appointed to confer with M rs .
Holbrook about hiring a Room in their Mouse, Reported that M r .
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 M r . 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 M r . Dorr & Cap'.
Mackay N. 6 with the Hospital at Rainsfords Island under
M r . Scollays N. 7 with the Hospital at West Boston, under M r .
Fraziers N. 8 under M r . Hubbard N. 9. & 10 under AT.
Prices N. 11. 12 under Cap'. Fellows; for 'the purposes
mentioned in the Minutes of March 17, 1779
M r . Scollay, Price & Hubbard, went to view the Building erect-
ing by Cap'. Newell, instead of M r . Dorr & Cap'. Mackay
M r . Sam 1 . Phillips Savage owner of the above Land on w ch . the
above mentioned Building stands agrees to remove said Building
back from the Street one foot, M r . 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
M r . Scollay M r . Hubbard & M r . 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.
M r . Dorr & Mackay appointed again a Committee the 12 th .
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
M r . 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
Sam 1 . Brown admitted a Watchman in the room of Matthew
Jones
M r . Frazier & M r . Hubbard a Comm ee : 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 y e . 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
Mess rs : 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 3 d . 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 3 d . 1 780
Present Mess" : Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Hubbard.
M r . 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 Mess 15 : 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
M r . Dorr & Cap'. Mackay a Comm e . to wait upon M r . Lothrop
and desire him to open the Meeting with Prayer
M r . 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 M r . 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
Cap 1 . 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 M r . Jeremiah Parker deceased, Voted, that his request
be granted
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 22 d . 1780
Present Mess : Scollay, Frazier, Price, Hubbard.
Passed upon D r . Jarvis's State Account amounting to as
p. copy thereof on file
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 23 d . 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 Cap 1 . 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 M r .
Farmer signed by M r . 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
3 d . Ins', to be supported as a State Poor. Order signed by M r .
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 & D r . 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" : Dorr e , 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 D r . 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 y e 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
M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . 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.
M r . 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.
M r . Thomas Beauteneau & M r . 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
M r . Nazro directed to order the attendance of the Fishermen
who hire the Stalls on the Dock Square over the Water
Certificates were given in M r . Thorn 8 . Beauteneau & M r . 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 22 d . 1780
Present Mess : Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
M r . David Jones appeared & prays the Selectmen to examine
into his Circumstances, also M r . John Oden
[26O.] The Town Clerk directed to give Certificates to Mess :
David Jones, & M r . John 'Odin M r . James Bayley Benj a . Jeffries
Certificates that they are not of sufficient Abilities to pay their
Fines
M r . 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 M r . Scollay & M r . 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 23 d . 1 780
Present Mess : Scollay, Frazier, Dorr, Price
Town Clerk directed to give a Certificate to M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . Collector Torry having applied to the Selectmen for advice
relative to M r . 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
M r . Frazier appointed to enquire into the conduct of M r .
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
M r . Hubbard appointed to examine D r . Appleton's State
Account
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 28, 1780.
Present Mess. Dorr, Mackay.
M r . 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 M r . 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 D r . N : W : Appletons State Account am', to,
9003"- 4-2 d ,
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 Cap 1 . 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
M r . Dorr & Cap 1 . Mackay a Comm e . appointed to agree with
M r . 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
M r . 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.
M r . 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 M r . Dorr & M r . Frazier.
M r . 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 Cap 1 .
Fellows, for the use of the Continental Army agreable to a
Resolve 'of the General Assembly passed the 23 d . of June last
Viz 1 .
In favor of Hastings for 2 Horses - 1600 -
Jeremiah Gore 1 - 1 1 00 -
Robert M c .Neail 1 1100
Stephen Hall 3 - 3000
Robert Wier 1 1200
a Milton Man 1 900
Cap 1 . Bliss 1 - 1200
Caleb Davis Esq 1 ... 900
Orders drawn - - 11 -11000
see July 17
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 125
The Fishermen were directed to attend next Wednesday : also
the Watchmen M r . 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 s d . Lottery:
also granted.
M r . 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 & Cap 1 . Mackay a Committee with M r ' Dorr &
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . Green [265.] going
in the Army
M r . Dorr, Cap*. Mackay & M r . Frazier are appointed to agree
with some suitable Persons to carry on the Repairs at Rainsfords
Island M r . 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 M r . Wallace as hire
of their Boxes for February & March 4 Dollars p. mouth & from
April the 1 twelve Dollars p. month
M r . Smith permitted to have a Box at the end of the other Fish
Boxes
M r . 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 M r . 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 D r . Whipples State Acco 1 . for attendance on the
sick on board the Cartel, amounting to 1302 M r . 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 Aug f . 2 d . 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
M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . 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. 4 th . 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 M r .
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 Aug 1 .
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 Lieu 1 . Governor, & six Senators for the
Year ensuing
M r . Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse on
the State Account April 3 d . 1778 two Infant Children one a
Daughter of Robert Hind a Stranger & an other a Daughter of
the said Hind, the 23 d . of April 1780 & another Infant a
Daughter of Deborah Hurley a Stranger Decem r . 9. 1779
Agreed upon a Visit to Rainsfbrds Island Sattuiday next to set
off from the Town Dock
Voted, that Cap'. Mackay & M r . Dorr be a Comm". to wait
upon Rev d . M r . Lothrop & desire him to open the Town Meeting
with Prayer
M r . Boyle the Printer to have ' the printing the Notifications
Passed upon Asa Stodders State Account amount g to 890 12
as p. Copy on file
The Selectmen hieng informed that three Children of one M r .
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 M r . Nazro
was directed to Notify the s d . Clark & M r . 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.] M r . Samuel Champney to have Stalls in Market N.
4 & 8
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 1 . 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 Aug 4 . 24. & signed by M r . Dorr & M r .
Price
M r . Croswell the Usher of the South Grammar School, & M r .
Clark attended according to the requirement of the Selectmen
and were both heard relative to the complaint brought by the
Usher against M r . 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 M r . 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 s d . Father shall go into M r . Hunts School &
there make his acknowledgement to M r . 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 Viz 1
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
Eben r . 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
Cor d . 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
Rebec h . 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.
M r . 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 M r . Clark, as entred Aug 4 . 28
M r . Hubbard appointed a Committee to cast up State Ac-
counts
[27O.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 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 Sep r . 5. 1780
Present Mess" : Scollay, Frazier, Price, Mackay.
Extra Jurors drawn for Superior Court
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of tlie Selectmen Sep r . 6. 1780 Pres-
ent Me-s" : Dorr, Fellows, Price, Mackay.
M r . Dorr & M r . 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 Sep r . 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 26 th . Day of
September and the Town Clerk is to Notify the Selectmen of
Roxburv, & to propose a Meeting on said Day at
M r . Price and M r . Hubbard a Comm ee . to enquire of Deacon
Simkins relative to the Towns Shop on the Dock engaged to M r .
Stimson
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 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 M r . Samuel Clough, voted that the con-
sideration of it be referred to next Wednesday
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 26. 1780
Present Mess 1 " : Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
Met the Selectmen of Roxbury & renewed the Bounds [271.]
betwix. that Town and Boston Vide Oct. 18 th .
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep f . 27. 1780
Present Mess. Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Price, Frazier.
Chose 6 Jurors for Maritime Court Viz 4 .
Mess. James Ivers
Sam : Grenough
Thomas Bayley
William Sherburne
Henry Bass
John Gorham
M r . John Box approved as a Retailer of Spirits at his House in
Cambridge Street
M r . Dorr & M r . Mackay a Comm ee : to confer with M r . Clough
relative to a defective Chimney complain'd of
M r . 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 Octo r . 4. 1780
Present Dorr, Fellows, Price, Mackay.
Mary Griggory a Stranger sent to the Almshouse SeptenT. 28.
Order signed by M r . Dorr & Cap 1 . Mackay to be supported at the
charge of the State, being unable to support herself
Cap 1 . Mackay & M r . Dorr a Comm ee . to order Repairs to Cap*.
Hunts Engine
The Comm e . appointed for the purpose Reported, that they had
conferred with M r . 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 M r . Holland
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 131
& M*. Curtis, for this behaviour at a late Fire M r . 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.
M r . 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 Octo r . 14.
1780 Present Mess". Dorr, Scollay, Frazier, Price, Hubbard,
Mackay,
Voted, that M r . 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 M r . Stimpson, Report that
M r . Simkins acquaints them that he delivered up the Keys about
two months ago to said Stimpson, who is to pay Rent from that
time
M r . Frazier appointed to examine D r . Appleton's Hospital Ac-
counts
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 18. 17. 1780
Present Mess. Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Fellows, Scollay, Hub-
bard,
Voted, that M r . 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
* M r . 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
M r . 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" M r . 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 D r . Appleton's State Acco 1 . amounting as bv his
Account to 2811 "4" 8
M r . 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 Mem , the return
made & on file.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1780. 133
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 26. 1780
Present Mess". Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Makay, Frazier, Hub-
bard
M r . 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'.
M r . Dorr & Cap 4 . 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 & M r . Hubbard & M r . Frazier were appointed a
Comiu ee . to view the Bank near his House
The Town Clerk is directed to Issue a Warrant for a Town
Meeting Monday the 30 th . Ins'. 10 O'Clock Forenoon.
A Copy of the Town Vote for the attendence of four Constables
at least at Town Meetings, was sent M r . Kennedy Clerk to the Con-
stables Mess rs . 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 Octo r . 30. 1780
P.M. Present Mess". Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay
Cap'. Fellows appointed to see the necessary repairs to the
South Watch house.
M r . 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 M r . 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 & M r . 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 Cap 1 . Sam: Davis, Satturday
next. 8 O'Clock
Application made M r . 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 Nov r . 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 Esq r .
James Wells
William Syms
John Byles
William Porter
Stephen Gore
[4.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 16,
170 Present Mess. Fellows, Dorr, Hubbard, Price, Frazier,
Mackay.
M r . Blake petitions for liberty to set a Fish Market on the
Towns Land, near M r . Kneelands House
M r . 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
M r . Price & M r . Hubbard appointed a Committee to order the
necessary Repairs to M r . Hunts School
Boston 6s : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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 Nov r . 22 d . 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 Coll . Crafts & died about seven Weeks
past.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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
M r . Nazro directed to order Repairs to the Stalls in Faneuil
Hall Market -
M r . Ireland Constable of the Watch ordered to attend Wednes-
day next
Passed upon Accounts
[5.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 29 th .
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 Cap 1 . Fellows the Sum
Voted by the Town at a late Meeting amounting to 34043.
18-4-
M r . Frazier & M r . Price a Comm 6 *. to consider & Report where
will be the most convenient place for M r . Blake to erect a Fish
Market agreable to his Petition
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem*. 6 th . 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
Rev d . M r . 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 M r . 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 Doc r . 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 M r . 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 s d . 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 I 8t . of January next
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Decem r . 20, 1780.
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Mackay,
Passed upon M r 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 Comm ee . to wait on M r . 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 Decem r . 25, 1780.
Present Mess". The Town Clerk
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 27, 1780.
Present Mess: Fellows, Dorr, Price, Hubbard
[7.] The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime
Court Viz 1 . John Andrewes, Timothy Newell, Cornelius
Thayer, Benj". Green, Down Cheever, Edward Tuckerman
Passed upon Edmund Rangers State Account am , 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 am 1 , to 2552-8- as
p Copy on file
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 29, 1780
Present :
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen January 3 d . 1781
Present Mess rs . Fellows, Dorr, Price. Hubbard.
The Clerk is directed to call upon M r . Tnder for a Memorial to
the General Assembly relative to Taxes paid in several Towns he
having offer' d his Service for that purpose
M r . 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 Esq r . as Chair-
man of the .Selectmen being the amount of Milage of Sixty Men
raised by this Town & now rec d . 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
Mem . Deacon Simpkins had possession of Hubbards Shop so
called from May 1778. & delivered possession to M r . Stimpson
from whom he received the Key the 5 th of August 1780.
[8.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 10 th .
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 Jan y . 15. 1781 A. M.
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Mackay, Fellows, Frazier,
Hubbard
The Selectmen were informed by some of D r . 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 Mem , 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 Jnn y . 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 Jan y . 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 M r . Rowe in order to be presented the General Court
M r . 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 Jan y . 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 Jan y . 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 Jan y . 22 d . 1781
Present Mess". Scollay, Fellows, Maekay, Hubbard, Dorr;
Price,
Deacon Smith, M r . 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 Jan y . 24, 1781
Mess". Dorr, Scollay, Mackay y 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 Jan y . 29, 1781
Present Mess". Dorr, Maekay, Fellows, Price, Scollay, Frazier.
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Jan 7 . 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 Feb 7 . 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, tht the Selectmen have no objection to
the Books being delivered thorn for the present Tax.
M r . R. W. Stimpson delivered up the Key for the Store he
hired the 5 of this Month.
[HO.] M r . Nazro directed to desire M r . 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
M r . 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 Feb y . 14, 1781-
Present Mess rs . 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 M r . Cranch & others a Committee of
the Court as p Copy on file.
The several Bakers to be desired by M r . Nazro to attend at the
Selectmens Chamber Wednesday next, relative to an assize on
Bread
Cap 1 . Fellows desired to view the Shoes at M r . 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, Feb y . 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
M r . Price appointed (o confer with D r . Warren relative to en-
crochments made on the Common, by those who have buried the
Persons dying in the Continental Hospital
Passed upon M r . 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 amount g 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 M r . Tukesbury for the Rent of Deer Islnnd for
the present Year at . 50 p Annum Specie or the exchange
M r . 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 2 d . 1781
Present Mess. Mackay, Price, Frazier
140 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a meeting of the Selectmen March 3 d . 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 12 th .
Voted, that M r . Gill have the printing of the Notifications foj
Town Meeting
Voted, that M r . Scollay, and M r . Price be a Comm ee . to wait on
the Rev d . M r . Ecklcy and desire him to open the Town Meeting
with Prayer
M r . Scollay Represented, that the Money Collected for M r .
Patterson at the Town Meeting the 5 th . 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
M r . Scollay was desired to retain the Money belonging to M r .
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
M r . 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 2 d of January 1781 also one
other Recept for 72 Blankets, dated the 8 th . of January 1781 both
of which are on the file of mix'd Papers see March 28 th .
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 14 th March & signed by
Cap'. Mackay & M r . Dorr two of the Selectmen.
The 326 ' 1.V4 in Old Currency & 4 / 8 in Specie is
delivered into the hands of Cap 1 . Mackay one of the Selectmen as
Trustee for M r . 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,
M r . 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
M r . 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.] M r . to have the printing the Notifications
M r . Price &'M r . Ilubbard a Committee to wait on the Rev d .
M r . 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 22 d . 1781
Present Mess: Price, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
Viz'.
M r . William Payne
Cap 1 . William Brown
Cap 1 . Samuel Downe
Cornelius Thayer
Bossinger Foster
William Sherburue
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 23 d . 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 Viz 1 .
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 Esq r . a new Elected Atichtioneer proposed
Samuel Eliot Jun r . & 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 Esq r .
& 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
Mess rs . 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 28 th 1781
Present Mess. Scollay, Fellows, Dorr, Dorr, Price, Mackay,
Hubbard
The Selectmen affixed the Town Rents the 10 of February last
as by their Mem , on file Viz 1 .
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.
M r . Jepsons Shop - 3 - - - - d.
Elisha Adlingtons - 2 - - - - d.
M r . 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 M r . Green whose
Receits was cntred March 14 Kollocks Receit on file bear-
ing date March 19 th . 1780
The Selectmen have agreed to consider the Watchmens pay,
next Wednesday
Passed upon a number of Accounts
M r . 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
M r . 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 Cap 1 . Fellows was impow-
ered to permit the removal as he shall Judge proper
M r . 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 M r . 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 1 st . 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 Jun r . have five Yards of Cloth it
being the custom to allow the same as a Compliment for deliver-
ing an Oration on the 5 th . 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 L 4 .
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
Cap 4 . 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 Cap 4 . Curtis of Engine N. 8
M r . 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
M r . Nazro directed to notify M r . 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 M r . Thomas Beals at his House near the Market
Passed upon Richard Boyntons State Account, amounting to
4. 2. 8 Specie
M r . Boyce having applied to the Selectmen for an abatem 4 . 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 Cap 1 . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . 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 Comrn 6 . to view the Manufactory Room Reported, where-
upon they were directed to see the Room in order, to receive the
Scholars
Voted, that l/3 d . 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 2 d .
1781 Present Mess. Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Fellows, Mackay,
Scollay
Rev d . M r . Roby applied in behalf of his Son for a place of
Master of the North Grammar School
M r . William Crossel petitions the Selectmen, that he may have
said School
M r . Lowel appointed to draw up a Bill relative to Taxes, & M r .
Price appointed a Committee to apply to him for that purpose
Cap 1 . Fellows appointed to give directions to M r . 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
Maj r . 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
M r 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
M r . 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 M r . Pierces Salary, for warning Strangers
to depart the Town, cease from the 1 st of May Ins 1 , he having
other business which takes up his time
Voted, that M r . Nazro be appointed in the room of M r . 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 16 th .
Voted, that M r . Price & Cap'. Fellows be a Committee to wait
upon Rev d . M r . 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 23 d . 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
Viz 1 .
Mess : William Newman never taken out
Martin Bicker
Nath 1 . 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'. 29 th .
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 18, 1781
Present Scollay, Price Frazier, Hubbard
M r . Nathaniel Pierce proposed M r . Stephen Bruce & M r . Trist-
nam Coffin as Bondsmen for him as an Auchtioneer who which
were accordingly approved of by the Selectmen
Mess rs . Clark & Comp y . 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 23 d
1781. Present Mess: Dorr, Price, Macka.y, Frazier, Scollay
M r . Thomas Ruggles a new elected Auchtioneer, proposed
Samuel & William Ruggles Merchants for his Bondsmen which
were approved of
M r . Martin Bricker a new elected Auchtioneer proposes M r .
Enoch Brown Merch 1 . & M r . Daniel Jones Gentlemen for his
Bondsmen which were approved of
M r . 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
M r . Isaac Read of Lexington applies to the Selectmen for the
place of Master of the North Grammar School
M r . Dorr appointed to apply to M r . Robey for the Glazing the
Windows in the School house Room at the Manufactory.
M r . Mackay & Dorr a Committee to view the Land M r . 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. Edw d . 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.
M r . 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.] M r . Newman appointed to keep the North Church
Clock in repair, in the room of M r . 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 M r . James Carter an omission
in draught of February last, of -ll-9 d Specie and for Edward
Ireland 5- d
M r . 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
Rev d . 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 2 d . 1781
Present Scollay, Price, Mackay, Hubbard
M r . Robert Bell late of Peusylvania, now a Resilient in Boston,
applid for a License as an Auchtioneer, & proposed M r . Gill &
Cap 1 . 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 M r . Nazro have a draft for 5-6-8 p Quarter
Specie for his Services
M r . 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 Hon ble . 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 Hon ble . Samuel
Adams Esq. chosen a Senator the Return delivered John Rowe
Ksq r .
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 M r . Dorr & Frazier and dated June 9 th .
Mess". Nath 1 . 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 M r . Nathan Davis might be
appointed Master of said School, in the room of M r . Smith, who
has resigned his place as Master
M r . John Kneeland proposes John Grenough Esq. Merch'. &
John Simkius Gentleman for his Bondsmen as Auchtioneers who
were approved of by the Select men.
Mess re . Edward Powers & John Ingersol Gentleman propose
John Ingersol Founder & Gyles Alexander Merch'. as their Bonds-
men who were approved of by the Selectmen.
[23.] M r . Nathan Davis appointed by the Selectmen Master
of the North Grammar School, in the room of M r . 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 M r . Wallace the Clerk of the Market
lour Shillings in specie p. Month to commence the 1 s . 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
M r . 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 M r . 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 Viz 1 .
N. 1.
12-6 d . hard Money or other Current money equive-
lent p. M. to commence from the
3 d . 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 Mem . 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 3 d . 1782
i7_5_6_
[24.] M r . 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 11 th . 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
M r . 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.
M r . John Vinal appointed Master of the South writing School
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Select Men June 25 th . 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
M r . 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
Cup 1 . Mackay & M r . Dorr a Committee to view the ground on
which Cap 1 . 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 & 5 d Specie
Boston, Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 4, 1781.
Piesent. Mess. Dorr, Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Scollay. Frazier
M r . Dorr, Cap'. Mackay, a Committee to view the Place on
which M r . Makepeace desires to erect a Building & Report to the
Selectmen
Boston, Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 6, 1781.
Present Mess rs . Dorr, Price, Mackay, Scollay, Hubbard.
M r . John Jones, Sexton of Trinity Church, Appointed to ring
the Old South Bell at one O'Clock & 9 o'clock.
The Committee to consider M r . 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 Esq rs . are re-
quested to view the Towns Interest at the North Battery, and
Report what they apprehend to be the value thereof
M r . Hemmingway to be desired to attend the Board next
Wednesday Seven night
M r . 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
Cap 1 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
M r . 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.
M r . 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
M r . 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 Jan y 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 4 d . white Loaf to weigh 1- 0-
a 2- white Bisket d. - 8- -
a 4 d . 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 25 th . 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 deces d .
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 M r .
Scollay amounting to 4173 old Dollars dated Jan y . 4. & 8. 1781
placed on the files
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 1 . 3. 1781
Present Scollay, Price, Frazier, Hubbard
Cap 4 . 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,
M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 Aug f . 13 th . 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 Rev d .
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 Aug 1 . 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 Tim . Newell
M r . David Bell
M r . John Wells
Cap'. Manesseth Martin
M r . Asa Sloddard
M f . 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.
M r . Collector Shaw proposes Col. Procter & M r . Samuel Park-
man, as his Bondsmen for the faithful discharge of his trust
M r . 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
Cap 1 . John Ballard approbated as an Inholder for his House in
Fish Street to which he has lately removed
M r . Watts approbated as a Retailer for his Shop near
the Swing Bridge
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug 1 . 22 d . 1781.
Present Mess" Dorr, Hubbard, Frazier Scollay.
Thomas Bayley proposes M r . James Bayley Gentleman & M r .
Ephraim Copi-laud Gentleman for his Bondsmen as Collector.
[31.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug e . 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 M r . 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 & M r . Price, & M r . 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 M r . Scollny
M r . 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 Esq r . 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 MKown - - 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 D r . 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
D r . 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
M r . Scollay, M r . Price, & M r . Hubbard a Comm 66 . 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.
M r . Price appoint* 1 , a Comm ee . 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
M r . Thomns Ruggles
Mess". Daniel Parker Sen'. & Jun r .
M r . Martin Bickers
M r . Nathaniel Pierce
156 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Mess". Hunter & Green
M r . John Badger
Mess". Powt-rs & Ingersol
M r . Robert Bell
Cap'. J.olm Pullen
M r . 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 M r . Nazro
M r . Wallace is directed to prosecute Hemmenway the Fisher-
man for a n usance on Dock Square
M r . 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 M r . 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 Scp r . 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 Sep r . 12, 1781
Present Mess". Scollay, Fellows, Frazier, Price, Dorr
Liberty is granted to M r . 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 Sep r . 19, 1781
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Mackay,
M r . Laha Keeper of the Hospital at Rainsfords Island is per-
mitted to procure a Fore Sail of M r . Barret for the Boat
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 24, 1781
Present Mess". Dorr, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard
Mess". Yancey & Cudworth, approbated as Auchtioneers, some
time past, proposed Joseph Ford Merch*. & Cap 1 . 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 2 d . Day of October Viz 1 .
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
M r . Matthew Nazro appointed to receive the Towns part of
Vegitables raised at West Boston
Passed upon Cap 1 . 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 Sep r . 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
M r . Larson Belcher is approved of as a Bondsman for Mess".
Cudworth & Yancey Auctioneers in the room of Cap 1 . 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 M r . Nazro & License was de-
livered him
George Hidgway The Master of Engine N. 6. having applied 1
for the Premium allowed by the Town for bringing their Engine to
work first at the Fire which lately broke out at Cap 1 . 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.
M r . Nazro directed to deliver M r . Farmer for the
Almshouse 170 bushels
of Potatoes, & M r . Sigorney for the use of the
Work house 30 bushels
200 bushels
M r . 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 M r . [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 & M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Lowell & M r . 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 Cap 1 .
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
M r . 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 2/6 d . as by Copy on file
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 10, 1781
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Fellows, Frazier, Hubbard,
Mackay,
M r . 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.] M r . Joel Gushing; appointed Master of Engine N. 7 in
the room of M r . William Sutten who has resigned that trust on
account of his ill State of health
Cap 1 . Fellows appointed to examine the Chimney of M'. Harris's
Bakehouse & Report the State thereof to the Selectmen
M r . Dorr & Cap 1 . 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 M r . 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 Octo r . 17, 1781
Present Mess. Scollay, Mackay, Dorr, Price, Frazier
The Selectmen met on application made by M r . 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 M r .
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 M r . Scollay
M r . 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 M r .
Valneas the late Consul as by Copy on file
[38.] Boston, Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 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 Octo r 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 Octo r 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
M r . Hubbard & M r . 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
M r . Frazier appointed to confer with M*. Samuel Brick relative
to the above practise
M r . M c Loads 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
M r . Pullaen attended & was forbid keeping School without the
approbation of the Selectmen
Boston Ss : At a 'Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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 Nov r . 7. 1781
Present Mess. Dorr, Scollay, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
M r . Homans applied for the appointment of Clerk of the Market
in the room of M r . 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 M r . Fessenden, to allow him
twenty Dollars for the Bull he has left M r . Hamlin the Hay ward,
and he is to have the Town Bull said to be at M r . Whites of
Brookline over & above the twenty Dollars which he is to have a
draft for next Draught Day
M r . 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
M r . MLoads 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 Novem r . 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 M r . Dorr & Frazier
Daniel M c Leod approved of as an Auchtioneer proposes Robert
Bruce as a Bondsman iu the room of M r . 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 6 d 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,
Viz 4 .
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 M r . Hootons near the Orange Tree and for a Premium
for the Fire at M r . Inches House New Boston
The Comra 66 . to consider on the Application of M r . Tuder for a
Peice of Land at the South Battery & the Sconce Reported
whereupon Voted, that this matter subside for the present
M r . 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 Nov r . 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 Nov r . 19. 1781
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Price,
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be now set at Wheat .it 7/6.
and that 12 d . p bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their charges
pains & livelihood which is computed as follows Viz*.
lb. oz. dr
A 4 d . Loaf of Brick Bread must weigh --------1..3.. 12
4 d . d. brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal d. - - - 2 .. 4 ..
4 d . ditto not above Indian ------- -----3..
Biskets of 2 Coppers price 7 .. 4
Wednesday next appointed to consider a Petition of Benjamin
Cudwonh Jun r . for au Auchtioneer for this Town
162 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
M r . Dorr appointed to make enquiry Reports that the Comm 6 *.
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 Nov r . 19,
1781 Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Mackay
M r . Benjamin Cud worth Jun r . proposes Stephen Bruce & Samuel
Paine Merch'. for his Bondsmen as Auchtioneers
Voted, that Benjamin Cudworth Jun r . be approbated as an
Auchtioneer & that the Bonds be drawn by the Town Clerk
with the foregoing Bondsmen
M r . John Bosson applies for liberty to lake off some dirt which
lays upon the Towns Land at the South end
Cap 1 . Fellows appointed to make enquiry & Report
The Selectmen have appointed M r . Matthew Nazro Clerk of the
Market in the room of M r . Wallace deceased he to resign his
place of warning Strangers
M r . Cudworths Bond & M r . McLoads sent to M r . Treasurer
Gardner by M r . Nazro
Boston S^ : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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 Nov r . 26, 1781. P.M.
Present Mess". Mackay Dorr, Frazier, Fellows,, Price, Hubbard,
Scollay,
M r . Scollay & M r .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
M r . Nazro directed to warn the Hogreeves to attend next
Wednesday
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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 Nov r . 28,
1781. A.M. Present Mess r ". Frazier, Price, Hubbard, Mackay,
Dorr
D r . Kast informed the Selectmen that the Wife of Charles Bell
living in a House opposite the South side of D r . 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 Nov r . 28. 1781.
P.M. Present Mess. Dorr, Price, Fellows, Frazier, Scollay
M r . 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 Nov r . 9 &
signed by M r . Scollay & M r . Fellows
M r . Dorr & M r . Frazier a Committee to enquire & Report rel-
ative to some dirt laying on the Towns Land which M r . Bossen &
M r . 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 Decem r . 2 d . 1781
Present Mess : Price, Dorr, Fellows, Frazier, Mackay.
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for a Town Meet-
ing Fryda}' Decem r . 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 Decem r . 7. 1781
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Frazier, Scollay,
[44.] M r . 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 Mess rs . Dorr, Price, Mackay
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 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 Decem r . 14. 1781
Present Mess. Scollay.
164 CITY DOCUMENT Isb. 150.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 17, 1781
Present Mess rs . Dorr, Scollay, Fellows, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
M r . Frazier appointed to procure Blankets from M r . Otis
Voted, that M r . Fleet have the printing of the Circular Letter
with the Instructions, relative to the Fishery
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 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 Decem r . 19. 1781
Present Mess rs : Dorr, Fellows, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard
Information given the Selectmen by D r . 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
M rs . Elizabeth Floyd approbated as a Retailer for her House in
North Street
M r . Frazier Reported, that he had seen M r . 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]
D r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Uran that two of his Sons could
not be admitted into M r . Carter's School. M r . 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 Deccm r . 31, 1781
Present, Mess. Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Scollay,
Passed upon Accounts
M r . 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 M r . Urans into his School about nine months
since
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 2, 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard.
Permission given Cap 1 . Laha Keeper of the Hospital to suffer
Bellingham Watts a Prisoner to leave the Island & come up to
Town, Cap 1 . Laha having Reported to the Selectmen that the
said Watts is well, & sufficiently cleansed
The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Maritime Court
Viz 1 . 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 M r . Abraham Lansing? that he may be
Licensed as an Auchtioneer
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 4, 1782
Present Mess : Dorr, Frazier, Hubbard, Mackay, Price, Scollay,
[47.] The following was sent Cap'. Laha on Wednesday last
Viz'.
BOSTON, Jan y . 2 d . 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
NATH L . FRAZIER
EZEKIEL PRICE
TUTTLE HUBBARD
WILLIAM MACKAY
M r . Abraham Lynsen [sic] approved of as an Auchtioneer
166 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
propose Isac Sears & Pascal Nelson Smith Esq r . as his Bonds-
men who were accepted by the Selectmen And the Town Clerk
is directed to draw his Bonds, and see them executed
M r . 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 D r . Appletous State Account am s . to 21. 0. 8 d .
as p Copy on file
Passed upon Cap 1 . 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 Jan y . 9. 1782
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard, Fel-
lows,
The Selectmen have allowed the Account of M r . Peter Rowe
Dalton for services at the Treasury for . 51- 1U/, for which he is
to have a draft next Draught Day
M r . Price & M r . Hubbard a Comm 66 . to see M r . 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.
M r . Frazier Reports that he has received in consequence of his
appointment, from the States Cornm ee . 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. 3 d .
M r . 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 Jan y . 16, 1782.
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Frazier,
The Selectmen gave a License to M r . Abraham Lynsen to dis-
pose of Goods as an Auchtioneer
The Town Clerk delivered M r . Lyn^ens Bond as an Auctioneer
to M r . Nazro to be given in to the Treasurer of this Common-
wealth
Passed upon D r . 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-l d . for the Year 1780
M r . 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
& Jaa y . 4, 1782 for Brothers.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 167
Passed upon Ephraim Fernices Petition for a License to retail
Spirituous Liquors
M r . Thomas Harris approved of as an Inholder at his House the
hea'l of Hutchinsons Wharff
M r . Don' & M r . 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.] M r . 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?]
23 d . 1782. Present Mess : Dorr, Price, Mackay, Hubbaid. Scollay.
M r . 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
M r . 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.
M rs . 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 Jan y . 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 Feb y . 6. 1782
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Frazier,
168 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The following were chose Jurors for a Maritime Court Viz 1 .
Thomas Russel Esq r . excused
Paul Revere Esq r .
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
Viz 1 .
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 M r . Farmer to receive George Mitchel & his Wife into
the Almshouse on States Ace 1 , 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 Tho s . 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.
172 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 23 d . Day of January last
M r . 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 Feb 7 . 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 Feb 7 . 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?q r . 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 Cap 4 . William
Mackay, for the use of the said Patterson, & his Wife the Col-
lection was made in Town Meeting the 5 Ins'.
M r . Thomas Newcomb, applies for a Stand at the Fish
Market
Ordered that the Town Clerk issue a warrant for the Annual
Town Meeting, Mtirch 11 th .
M r . Powers to have the printing of the Notification for March
Meeting
M r . Scollay & M r . Frazier a Comm 6 * to wait upon M r . Cooper
and desire Him to open the Town Meeting wilh Prayer
The Selectmen having considered the application of M r . -New-
comb, agreed that he should have the Stand on which M r . Johon-
not had a Box in the Fish Market.
Passed upon John Dafforns State Accounts amount 15 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 25 th 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 Acco 1 . on file
[53,] The following endorsement was made on the Warrant
drawn on Henry Gardner, Esq r . 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-L d . 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 M r . 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 1 st . of April next, for the choice of Governor &c.
Ordered, that Mess. Fleets have the printing of the Notifica-
tions
M r . Price & M r . Frazier a Committee to wait upon Rev d . M r .
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 D r . 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 Sep 1 . 18, 1781
Received of the Selectmen of Boston four hundred & forty
Shirts, 440 p r . Hose 440 p r . Shoes 220 Blankets on behalf of
said Town agreable to a Resolve of the General Court passed
June 22 d . 1781
EBENEZER BATTELLE, Agent
William Tilton is permitted still to occupy the Box at the Fish
Market lately improved by M r . Tilley on the same terms they are
held by others
M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Nazro the Clerk of the Market
four Shillings p month to commence from the 1 st . 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 3 d . 1782
Present Mess. Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Mackay, Frazier, Scollay
M r . 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
M r . Peter Boyer Town Treasurer Elect, proposed for his Bonds-
men M r . Ebenezer Sever Merch'. M r . Daniel Bell Merch 1 . 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
M r . 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 M r . 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 Esq r . 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 Cap 4 . Fellows
appointed to see D r . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . 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. 3 d . 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,
M r . Greanleaff proposes Nathaniel Walker Appleton Physian &
Thomas Dawes Jun r . Gentleman, as the Bondsmen for the faithful
discharge of his trust as Auchtioneer
M r Clap proposes his former Bondsmen for the present Bonds-
men as Auchtioneer Joseph Callender, Merch'. James Lamb
Voted, that M r . 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 M r . 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
Viz 1 .
Mess. William Lambert
Thomas Bumsted
Cap 1 . Sam : Ballard
Nath 1 . Byfield Loyd
John Winthrop
William Newman
Elijah Caswell admitted an Engine Man in Company of Engine
>~N. 6 Cap 1 . 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 Jun r .
John Hunt - -
John Hnrkins -
Edward Wentworth
Nathaniel Payne
- 1781
Decem r . 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 Jun r . - 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 - - Decem r . 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 ------ Jan y . 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 Jun r . Esq r .
Ebenezer Storer Esq r . - 2
William Brick - - - - 2
John Kneeland -- . .... 2
Isaac Smith Esq r . - - - 16
John Lucas Esq r . - - ... 25
Grant Webster - - - - Feb y . 6
Henry Prentice - - - 6
Ebenezer Torrey .---_- 6
Thomas Hitchburne . - v - 6
Nehemian Ingersol - - - - - - - - 13
Peter Dolliver - - - - - . - 13
Nathaniel Pierce - ----- 1 5
Joseph Spear Jun r . - - - 20
Thomas Powers ------ 27
William Miller - - - - March 13
Biggelow & Spear --------20
Thomas Russel Esq r . 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 Esq r . 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 Jun r . - - - - 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/-\Vn 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 Sen r . - - - -
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 Jun r . - - - -
17
- - - -
17 -
- - 100
Joseph Head
17
- - - -
17 -
- - 100
Joseph Hall
17
- - - -
17 -
- - 100
Nathaniel Hall
17
_ _ .
17 -
- - 100
John Bradshaw Jun r . - - -
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 C1f~,,
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 Esq r .
- - - 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 12 th ,
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 Mess 1 " 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 3 d . 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 M r . Isaac Pierce laid before the Selectmen
when they apprehended the matter contained therein did not prop-
erly come before them
M r . Dorr & Cap 1 . Mackay a Committee to confer with M r . Page
as to the Rent of North Battery Wharff
M r . 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 12 d . pence p bushel be allowed to the
Bakers for their Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed
as follows Viz'.
lb. oz. dr.
A 4 d . 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
M r - Curtis the Sexton of D r , 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.
M r . 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
M r . Dorr and Cap' Mackay a Comm 66 . to desire the Rev d . M r .
Lothrop to open the Meeting with Prayer
M r . Dorr & Cap 1 . Mackay a Committee to examine D r . Sted-
mans deceased, Accounts for the Almshouse by M r . Farmers
Books
M r . Billings & several others a Coram e 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 D r . 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 Mess 8 : 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 22 d . 1782
Present Mess rs : Price.
M r . 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.
M r . Bicker proposes Daniel Jones & M r . 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
M r . 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. as by Copys on file -
[68.] M r . Benjamin Cooper approbated by the Selectmen to
keep a Tavern in the House lately improved by M r . Newell situ-
ated in Wings Lane
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 12, 1782
Present Mess". Scollay & Price,
Mem there is due to M r . Aaron Smith for services as Master of
the North Gram r . School from June 1 st . to July 23 d 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
M r . 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 M r . Aaron Smith have a Draught on the Town
Treasurer for 26 - 5 drawn for
M r . Dorr & Cap 1 . Mackay a Committee to agree with M r . 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 y e . late D r . Stedmaus State Account
amounting as p Copy on file to 477-9-10 d .
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 Mess 8 . Fleets
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 19, 1782
Present Mess 9 . Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Price,
Passed upon Agnes Barstows State Account amounting as by
Copy on file to 13. 4/ copy to be taken
M r . 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 M r . Scollay & Cap 1 . 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 D r . Charles Jarvis State Account amounting to
59. 4 4 d . as P Copy to be delivered
M r . Blainey, is to have the Bull Pasture for 15 P Annum
provided it is not previously engaged to Cap*. Fellows
Mem . 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 4 d . Loaf of Brick Bread must weigh - 1-0-9
a 4 ditto Brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal d. 2-
4 d . ditto not above ^ Indian Meal - 2. 10
Biskets of 2 Coppers price - "6-3
M r . 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 M r . 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
Cap 1 . 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 3 d . 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Scollay, Fellows, Mackay,
The'Butchers attended
The Selectmen when they agreed with M r . Spear for Pavement
Stones, supposed that M r . Sergeant his Son in Law was concerned
with him but the Company being dissolved, it is determined that
M r . Spear bring the first Load & M r . 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 M r . 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 Mess rs : Hubbard, Dorr, Mackay, Fellows, Price
Agreed with M r . 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 M r . Edes through
M r . 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 Mess 8 . Dorr, Hubbard, Scollay, Frazier, Hubbard, Price,
M r . Charles Williams Merch'. chosen Collector proposes D r .
Amos Winship & Daniel Bell Merch 1 . as his Bondsmen & they
were accepted by the Selectmen the penal sum 10000
M r . William Fallas Gentleman a Collector, proposes John Hol-
land Ship Joyner & Christopher Clark Gentleman as his Bondsmen
who were accepted by the Selectmen
M r . 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
M r . Daniel Parker Merch 1 . one of the Collectors, proposes Jere-
miah Bumstead Tayler, Samuel Eliot Jun r . Merch'. as his
Bondsmen
The several Returns made the Collector of Excise for this Town
were examined by Harbottle Dorr Esq r . 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 Esq r . May 28 - - 28 100
John Doubledee ----- 30 - - - 30 - - - 100
David Bray 30 - - - 30 - - - 100
William Payne ... - -June 7 - June 7 - - - 100
Thomas Davis J e 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 .
Mem . 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" Dorr 6 , Frazier, Price, Mackay, Hubbard.
M r Dorr 6 & Frazier a Comm ee 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 Esq r . 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
Cap 1 . 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 4 d . Loaf of Brick Bread must weigh - 15 10
a 4 d . ditto Brown Bread Wheat J Rye Meal must
weigh 2 - -
4 d . 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.
M r . Gill has the printing of the Notifications.
Parker & Moor, are to be directed by M r . Nazro to attend at
the Selectmens Chamber, next Wednesday Afternoon
M r . Samuel Payson offers himself as a Candidate for an Usher
to the South Grammar School in the room of M r . Crosweli who
has declined serving
The Selectmen have desired M r- Frazier to lodge the Receipts
he received of the State Treasurer for Monies due to the Town
for Clothing &c. with the Town Treasurer
M r . 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
Nath 1 . 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 M r . 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
M r . 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 Cap 1 .
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
M r . 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 M r . Grants Bond was discharged & a
new Bond for the Sum of 66 .. 13 .. 4 : being the same Money
was lent to John Sweetser Esq r . and his Bond taken for the
same
The Interest on Grants Bond as aforesaid was given to the
following Persons by M r . Scollay Viz'.
[77.] Distributed by M r . Scollay Viz 1 .
To M". Richards - - 12
To M r9 . Johnson - - 12
To M". Mellony - - - 18
To M". Hardy- - - 12
To M rs . Martin - - - 6
Distributed by M r . Dorr Viz'.
To the Widow Susannah Clark 1 .. 4
To the Widow Elizabeth Newcomb ..18
- 2. .2
Distributed by M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 Mess rs . Dorr, Scollay, Mackay, Frazier
M r . 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.] M r . Frazier Reported, that he had lodged the Receipts
he rec d . for Monies due to the Town from the State* for Clothing
&c furnished by the Town, with M r . Treasurer Boyer, as by his
Receipts on file being three Receipts in favor of Shaw Sumner
& Thompson am , 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 4 d . Loaf of Brick Bread must weigh 14 .. 14
a 4 d . ditto Brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal 2
a 4 d . 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 M r . 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 D r . Whipples State Account amounting in the
whole to 680.. 0.. 7 d . 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 M r . Croswell who has resigned the Selectmen have appointed
M r . 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 M r . John McLane have a draught on the Town
Treasurer for 60 in part for paving work for y e . 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 M r . 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 Viz t .
lb dr oz
A 4 d . Loaf of Brick Bread must weigh - 13 8
a 4 d . d. Brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal 2 - 0-0
a 4 d . 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,
M r . 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 Aug 1 . 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 Mess 8 . 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'. 22 d . 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 Gall , release him from the former promise
made them
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 26. 1782.
A.M. Present Mess 8 . Dorr, Mackay, Price, Frazier, Scollay
Passed upon Accounts
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 1 . 28. 1 782 Pres-
ent Mess : Dorr, Hubbard, Price, Scollay, Mackay, Hubbard [m 1 ]
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 10 th . the same was returned
to Ezekiel Price Esq r . 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
Eben r Graves
John Baker
Phebe Dolbear
Elizabeth Fennesy
Alexander M c Leoud
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 D r 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 \\ r ait
Mary Bradley
Charles Anderson
Henry Bass
Henry Swan
Amasa Davis
John Miller
John T:iyler
Robert Miller
Abraham Hunt
Mary Langford
Mary M c Elrov
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 Jun r .
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
d 8 . 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 D r . 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 Jun r . 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 d 3 .
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 Sep 1 . 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 Sep 1 . 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
M r . Price appointed to view the South Grammar School, & give
such Orders for repairs of Windows &c. as he may Judge proper
and that M r . 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 M r . 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.] M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Price & M r . 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 M r . Deblois's Store.
The following Persons were chosen Jurors for a Maritime Court
Viz 1 .
Mess'. John Cod man
Samuel May
William Newman
Alexander Hill
Simeon Mayo
John Tylston
Chambers Russel
Benjamin Colrnan
M r . John Winthrop having applied for an Assessm*. relative to
a Drain, it was determined by the Selectmen that they could not
make said Assessment
M r . Frazier to make Representation to M r . Breck relative to
French Burials
M r . 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 Sep r . 18, 1782.
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Mackay, Frazier,
M r . 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 Sep r . 1782. And signed by M r .
Frazier & Dorr Selectmen & Col. Procter an Overseer
M r . Matthew James Sexton of the Old Brick Church is to con-
tinue ring*, the Bell at 11 OClock
M r . 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 M r . Capon is about erecting a
Building
[87.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 19
172 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 M r . 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 Sep r . 25, 1782
Present Mesa. Fellows, Dorr, Price, Hubbard, Mackay,
M r . 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
M r . Weaver near Liberty Tree
Voted, that the same be allowed him drawn for
Liberty is granted M r . 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
M r . 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 8 th .
of March 1782
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1782. 195
M r . 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 12 d . p. bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
charges pains & livelihood which is computed as follows Viz'
lb. oz. dr.
A 4 d . loaf of Brick must weigh 13 8,
A 4 4 . ditto brown Bread f Wheat J Rye Meal d. 2
A 4 d a . not above Indian Meal ~d. 2 10
Biskets of 4 Coppers price 10- 6
[88.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 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 Comm 66 to order nec-
essary Repairs to North Grammar School & that y e Vault be
cleared
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 2 d . 1 782. -
Present Mess 1 " 8 . Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Price, Fellows, Hubbard.
Passed on Accounts
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 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
M r . Alexander Hill informs that he has received into his House
one Susannah Tarbox of Lynn the 23 d . of September last
Cap 1 . 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 Cap 1 . Pote from the Grenades, having had the
Small Pox on board since they left the Grenades D r . 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 Octo r . 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 23 d . of March last which were ap-
proved of
M r . Scollay & M r . Frazier on the application of M r . Tod &
M r . 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 M r . Price
& M r . Hubbard were appointed to examine the same & make Re-
port relative thereto
M r . Price appointed to make enquiry relative to a Child of the
name of Pitt, who has been under the care of Cap' Small
Suffolk ) To v the Hon ble 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. NATH L . BAKER
WILLIAM BROWN
JOAB HUNT
At a Meeting of a major part of the Justices and Selectmen of the
Townof Boston onthe 19 th [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 Octo r . 23 d . 1782
Present Mess. Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Scollay, Price
Ordered, that the Assize of Bread be set at Wheat at ll/ P
bushel, & that 12 d . P bushel be allowed to the Bakers for then
Charges, Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows,
Viz 1 .
lb. oz. dr.
A 4 d . Loaf of Brick must weigh 13- 8
A 4 d . Ditto brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal 2-
A 4 d . Ditto not above Indian Meal 2- 10-
Bisket of 4 Copper price - 10- 6
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 28, 1782
Present Mess. Dorr, Mackay, Price, Frazier,
Cap 1 . Fellows appointed to order Repairs to the South Watch
House
[91.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 29.
1782. A.M. Present Mess": Dorr, Price, Frazier, Mackay,
Hubbard, Scollay
M r . 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 Octo r . 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 Octo r . 30. 1782.
A.M. Present, Mess": Dorr.
M r . 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 Mem , did. to M r . Pierce
keeper
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Oct r . 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 Octo r . 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 Nov r . 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 M r .
Chaffin a Brewer in White Bread Alley, North End Granted by
the Selectmen (drawn for in Octo r . 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 Esq r . & Ezekiel Price Esq r .
M r . 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 Nov r . 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 Novem r . 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 Nov r . 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 Esq r . 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 Nov r . 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
M r . 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 Viz 1 . M r . Scollay
& M r . Price.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 Nov r . 21. 1782
Present Mess : Frazier, Price, Hubbard, Mackay,
Six extra Jurors chosen
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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
Esq r - as by Copy on file
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Novem'. 25. 1782
Present Mess. Mackay, Dorr, Hubbard, Scollay, Frazier,
M r . 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 Mess rE . Dorr, Mackay, Scollay, Fellows, Hubbard, Fra-
zier,
M r . William Daws Sen r . 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 l Et . of this month
M r . John Mein apply s to the Selectmen, that the incroachments
made on his Land, may be ascertained & removed
, Voted unanimously that Cap 1 . 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 Decem r . 1. 1782
Present Mess rs . 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 Decem r . 2 d . 1782
Present Mess. Dorr, Hubbard, Frazier, Price, Mackay
The Selectmen upon application from M r . Jean Jutau have ap-
pointed this Afternoon to act upon it
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 2 d . 1782
P.M. Present Mess". Dorr, Price, Frazier, Mackay
The Selectmen approve of M r . Jean Jutau French Gentleman
for a License as Auchtioneer, who proposes Samuel Breck Esq r . &
William Brick as Bondsmen, who were approved of by the Select-
men & Licensed accordingly
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 4. 1782
Present Mess". Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Scollay,
M r . 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 M r .
Scollay & Cap 1 . Mackay
Cap*. Joseph Levering appointed Master of Engine N. 8. in the
room of Cap 1 . Curtis dismissed, & the Clerk is directed to furnish
Orders accordingly
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 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 Dec r . 7,
1782. Present Mess". Fellows, Dorr, Frazier, Hubbard,
Passed upon some Accounts to be included in Novem r . draught
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 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 Decem r . 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 y e .
. Order of the Town
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 11, 1782
Present Mess rs . Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard, Price, Frazier,
The following endorsement was made on the Warrant drawn on
Thomas Ivers Esq r . 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
M r . Paul Farmer was directed by an Order dated July 29. 1782
signed by M r . Dorr & Cap 1 . 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 Nov r . 30 to receive one Peggy Denyson &
Octo r . 26 a Child of one Thomas Mitchels, all Poor Strangers and
not Inhabitants of any Town in this Commonwealth
M r . Price appointed to order Repairs to Master Hunts School
House
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 18, 1782
Present Mess. Fellows, Dorr, Price, Frazier /^
M r . 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 Com 3 '.
* No 8 to have a Meeting to agree with respect to a Mas
[97.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 24.
1782 Present Mess rs . Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Hubbard
M r . 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 Decem r . 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 Decem r . 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
Viz 1 .
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 Dec r . 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.
M r . 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
M r . Nazro is directed to desire M r . 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 Jan y . 1. 1783
Present Mess". Frazier, Price, Mackay, Dorr, Scolla} T .
M r . 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 M r . Carter, the receiving into his
School for Instruction a Nephew of M r . Fennel Bowns & a Brother
of D r . C rockers
M r . 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 Jan y . 2 d .
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
M r . Paul Farmer was directed by an order signed by two of the
Selectmen Viz'. M r . 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 31 st . of December & signed by Isaac Smith an
Overseer
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 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 12 d p bushel be aljowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows,
Viz'.
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread, must weigh - 13 8
a 4 d . ditto brown Bread f Wheat Rye Meal 2 - -
a 4 d . 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 Novem r 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 M r . Peter Greens Petition, to be
an Auchtioueer
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 11. 1783
Present Mess rs . Frazier, Hubbard, Mackay, Price
204 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
The following Persons were chose Jurors for a Maritime Court
Viz'.
Mess. Joseph liobey Jun r .
Thomas Amory
Cap 1 . Thomas Adams
Oliver Brewster
Thomas Hitchbourn
Simon Elect
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 13. 1783
Present Mess. Dorr, Hubbard, Frazier Price, Scollay
The December Draught examined & compared by M r . Dorr
Peter Green is approbated as an Auchtioneer
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 15. 1783
Present Mess". Frazier, Fellows, Price, Scollay
M r . Peter Green proposes Levy Done Mariner, & Jonathan
Nutting Merch 1 . as his Bondsmen, who were approved of by the
, Selectmen
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 16. 1783
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Frazier, Mackay, Price,
M r . 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 Jan y . 22 d . 1783
Present Mess. Frazier, Hubbard, Price,
[1O1.J Josiah Waters Sen r . 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 Jan y . 27. 1783
Present Mess. Scollay, Price, Dorr, Frazier. Mackay
M r . 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 Jau y . 29. 1783
Present Mess 8 . Scollay Fellows Hubbard Mackay
Col. Procter & Maj r . Melville from the Fire wards applied that
/ Sleds may be provided for the Engines
M r . 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
M r . Robert Hews applys for a quarter part of the Stalls in the
Market
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 5. 1783
Present Mess 9 . Scollay, Hubbard. Fellows, Frazier
[1O2.] Mr. Nazro is directed to order M r . Newman the Con-
stable of New Boston Watch, to attend at the Selectmen's Chamber
next Wednesday Afternoon
The Selectmen signed & delivered M r . 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 Feb y . 12. 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Mackay, Price Hubbard, Scollay, Frazier,
M r . Jonas Welch was approved of as a Retailer of Spirits, at
his House in Prince Street near Cliarlestown Ferry
Nath 1 . 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
M r . 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 & Cap 4 . Fellows a Comtn 66 . 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 Feb y . 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 12 th . Instant that the Assize of Bread
be set at Wheat at ll/ p bushel & that 12 d . p bushel be allojved
to the Bakers for their Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is
computed as follows Viz'
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . loaf of Brick Bread white, must weigh 13 -8
a 4 d . ditto brown Bread 3/4 Wheat 1/4 Rye Meal 2
a 4 d . 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.
M r . Carter having informed that the late Rains had filled
the School House Well, M r . Price & M r . Huhbard are appointed
to take. Orders concerning it
M r . Dorr a Committee to furnish M r . Carters Writing School
with 60 Ink Stands
Boston Ss :
M r . 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 & l d . Old Money the particulars of
which he exhibited to the Selectmen
Sent Samuel Henshaw Esq r . Collector of Excises for the
County of Suffolk, David Mason Esq r . & Ephriam Mayes Bonds
for the Sale of Tea &c. p M r . Nazro
Sent the Treasurer of this Commonwealth by M r . Nazro Park-
man & llickley, William Greenleaf Esq r . & Jean Jutaus Bonds as
Auchtioneers
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb*. 25, 1783
Present Mess. Dorr, Scollay, Mackay, Fellows Price
[1O4.] M r . 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
M r . Barth . Nations applies for liberty to Erect a Fish Box at
the Neck liberty was granted & M r . 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
M r . Eben r . Dorr to be in behalf of the Selectmen & M r .
Scollay & Cap 1 . Fellows the Comm e . aforesaid to be also a Cornm 6 .
to order such addition to the Fence as to prevent Carriages pass-
ing over the Common
M r . 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 Advertisem 1 . 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 rec d . from the following Capt 1 . Viz*.
Cap 1 . Robert Davis
Capt'. Belcher
Cap 1 . Loring
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 207
Cap'. Wells
Cap'. Marston as P Deacon Fosters
Receit on file,
The Chairman & Cap'. Fellows a Comm e . 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
M r . Russel
Boston Ss. At a meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 28, 1783
Present Mess : Dorr, Scollay
The Overseers attended & made return of the State of their
respective Wards
M r . 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 M r . Scollay & Dorr.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 5. 1783
Present Mess 18 : Dorr. Price, Scollay, Mackay, Hubbard,
M r . 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' M r . Scollay & M r . Price.
M r . 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 10 th Instant
Voted, that the printing of the Notifications be given to M r .
Powers
Voted that M r Dorr & Cap' Mackay be a Comm ee to wait upon
the Rev d M r 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 M r . Green & Patterson forty Shillings to Mr. Green
and the remainder to M r . 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
M r . Price & M r . 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 Jun r .
John Winthrop
John Soipkins
Samuel Dashwood
Hector McNeil
Lemuel Cravath
Mungo Mackay
[1O7.] Passed upon Cap 1 . Samuel Lahas, State Account
amounting as by Copy on file to 228- 2-10
Mem , of Bonds & Notes due on M rs . 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 1 s . 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
M r . 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 12 d . p bushel be allowed to the
Bakers for their Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed as
follows Viz*
lb. oz. dr.
A 4 d Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - - - 13 8
a 4 d d brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal - - - 2 -
a 4 d . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . 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 7 l . Day of April next, being the 1'. Mon-
day in April for the choice of Governor Luevetenant Governor
Senators
[1O9.] M r . Coverly to have the printing of the Notifica-
tions
M r . Scollay & M r . Jeffries - - - a Committee to wait upon
Rev d . M r . Eckley and desire him to open Town Meeting with
Prayer
The Chairman & M r . Jeffries a Committee to prosecute the
Trespassers on the Neck also a Committee to widen the Street
near Consert Hall.
M r . Price & M r . Hnbbard a Committee to repair one of the
Walls between D r . Cooks Land & the Land near School house
M r . 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 2 d . 1783
Present Mess". Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Hubbard, Price,
M r . 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'. Cap 1 . Mackay & Deacon Grenough
[11O.] M r . Benjamin Sumner Jun r . 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
M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . John Jutau applies to the Selectmen to be again Licensed
as an Auchtioneer & proposes Samuel Breck Esq r . & William
Breck Merch*.
Master Vinal has liberty to have a Closset built in his School
to keep his Globes in
Deacon Jeffries & M r . 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 12 d p bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed as follows viz 1
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1: 2: 10
a 4 d . brown Bread f Wheat ^ Rye Meal must weigh 2: 8:
a 4 d . ditto not above Indian 3:
Biskets of 2 Copper price 6: 14
The Selectmen having considered the request of M r . 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 D r . Thomas Welch have a suit of Clothes as has
been usual to allow the Orators on the 5 l . of March -
M r . Dorr & Capt. Mackay a Committee to provide the same
M r . 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
M r . Elisha Byles applies to the Selectmen for liberty to teach
some Children in writing & c . and received their approbation
M r . Nazro to acquaint M r . 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 Mem . 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 Esq r .
Joseph Greanleaf Esq r .
Adjourned to to Morrow 3 O' Clock Afternoon
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen April 18, 1783
Present Mess 9 : Dorr, Jeffries, Mackay, Scollay, Grenough,
Justices Present Joseph Greanleaff Esq r .
Joseph Gardner Esq r .
Ezek 1 . Price Esq r .
Belcher Noyes Esq r .
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 23 d . 1783
Present Mess: Dorr, Grenough, Jeffries, Hubbard,
M r . Tukesbury informs that M r . Joseph Spear has taken about
twenty load of Ballast from Dear Island,
Cap 1 . Waters applys for liberty to open the Conduit Pipes, for
removing obstructions to the Water Course & Liberty was
accordingly granted
M r . 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
M r . Paul Farmer Keeper of the Alms house was directed to
recei% r e into the Alms House one Moses MG rough a Stranger
Order signed Octo r . 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 M r . Ingerfield pay the usual
Rent for the Stall he has held for a considerable time without any
consideration, from the 1 st . of May next provided he does not leave
the same
M r . 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
M r . Price & M r . Hubbard a Committee to wait on Rev d . M r .
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 3 d . 1783
Present Mess. Scollay, Price, Jeffries, Hubbard
A Letter wrote D r . Appleton as by Copy on file, requesting D r .
Appleton to go on board Cap 1 . 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
D r . Appleton made Report as on file that there was no infectious
Distemper on Board the Hague Cap 1 . 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,
M r . 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 M r . Scollay & M r . Price
Cap'. Mackay M r . Dorr & Deacon Grenough a Comm ee . 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,
M r . Hamlin informs of sods being cut on the Common & at
Fort Hill a Servant of young M r . Bowdoins one of y e 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 Barth . of Philadelphia
John Curtis a Spaniard
Peter S. Jack ditto
Varian Blith of Salem
M r . Paul Farmer was directed to receive the forenamed Persons
into the Almshouse to be supported at the charge of this State
Order signed by M r . Scollay & M r . Hubbard
M r . Nazro was directed to require M r . James the Sextons, attend-
ance at the Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday -
[115.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 16.
1783 Present Mess 8 . Dorr, Jeffries, Grenough, Price,
Ordered that the Assize of Bread be now set at Wheat at 10/6
p bushel and that 12 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood which is computed as follows Viz'.
lb oz dr
a 4 d . loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - 14 2
a 4 do . loaf Brown Bread white Rye Meal must
weigh 28-
a 4 d . ditto, not above Indian 3 - -
Biskets of two Copper price 5 6
214 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 150.
M r . James Bowdoin Jun . Esq r . 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 19 th . Instant and signed by Cap 1 . Mackay &
M r . Dorr the said Camrael to be supported at the charge of the
Commonwealth
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Dorr, Mackaj' & Grenough a Committee relative to repair-
ing the bottom of Cross Street
Robert Newman appointed an Engine Man of the Comp y . 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 Hon bl . William Phillips Esq r .
Letter sent Deacon Sumner of Roxbury relative to his breaking
Ground and one to M r . 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 M r . Aaron Blaney for the rate of
fifteen pounds p r 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 M r . 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 3 d . 1783
Present Mess 8 . Dorr, Mackay, Grenough Hubbard Jeffries
M r . Ellis Tyler was approved of by the Selectmen to retail
Liquors at his Store on Scarlets Wharff, lately occupied by Cap 1 .
Vincent lately deceased, who had received a License the present
Year
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 215
Cap 4 . Ballard received the Plan of the Town Dock in order to
prepare the work
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 4 th . 1783 Pres-
ent Mess". Price, Greenough, Dorr, Jeffries, Hubbard, Mackay,
M r . 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 M r . Phineas Payne to compleat the works begun
at the Hospital on Rainsfords Island & to give any necessary
Repairs
The Selectmen have agreed to recommend M r . William Hunts
Son as a Scholar for Master Carters School
M r . 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 & M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Joseph Russel applies to the Selectmen for a supply of the
Towns Gravel to be laid down at the lower end of King Street
M r . 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
M r . John Newell approved of as an Inholder in Wings Lane
M r . Benjamin Cooper approved of as an Inholder in said
Street
M r . Brick is to have Orders to observe whether Trucks & other
Carriages carry larger weights at a time than the Law allows
M r . John Lowel in behalf of the Freemasons Lodge applies for
the Hall to dine in the 24 th . 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 ihy to choose a third Person that the
matter may be finally settled
M r . 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 M r . 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 Hon bl . John
1'itts Esq r . 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 II th . signed by M r . 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 Cap 1 . 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 Cap 1 . Luha to receive her &c.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 25. 1783
Present Mess 8 . 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 7/6 d p bushel and that 12 d p bushel be allowed to the
Bakers for their Charges Pains & livelihood which is computed as
follows Viz*.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1783. 217
A 4 d . Loaf of White Brick Bread must weigh 1 312
A 4 d - Ditto of Brown Bread Wheat Rye 2 8
A 4 d . 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
M r . Dorr a Committee to provide three Curtains for Faneuil
Hall
The Selectmen have Agreed to attend the Visitation of the
Schools on Wednesday the 9 ta . of July next and that a Dinner be
provided as usual
Passed upon Accounts
Agreed with M r . 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 2 d . 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 M r . Joseph Russel with Gravel for mending
the Pavement at the bottom of King Street
M r . Jeffries & Scollay are to imploy M r . Ranger to Fence the
Burying Ground at bottom of Common on the [121.] best terms
they can
Agreed to repair the Paving in Cornhill, M r . Hubbard a Com-
mittee to see it performed
The following new arrangement was voted, viz :
M r . Dorr - - - No. 1 &
Cap 1 . Mackay - 3 & 4
M r . Greenongh - 5 & 6 ,,
The Selectmen to have the care
of those wards
T.,, c ,,
M r . Scollav - - 7 -
M'. Hubbard- - 8&9
Mr. Jeffries - - 10, & 11 &
M r . Price - - 12.
M r . Dorr appointed a Committee to agree with some person for
3 Curtains for Faneuil Hall : appointed June 30th ult.
M r . Phillip Wilde was proposed to the Selectmen by M r . Hony-
well for to serve with his Engine N 9 in the room of M r . 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 Mess 8 . Dorr, Grenougli, Mackay, Scollay
Benjamin Sumner Jun r . proposes as Bondsmen for his faithful
services as a Collector the present Year Jonathan Stodder Gentle-
man & Benj a . Jepson Merch 1 . 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 Sen r . Esq r .
Josiah Waters Jun r . Esq r . for his Bondsmen accepted
Alexander Thomas Collector proposes, William Burbeck Esq r .
& Cap'. Elias Parkman Esq r . 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 23 d . 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
M r . Jeffries appointed to examine & compare D r . Warrens
State Account for attendance as a Physician at the Alms house,
with M r . Farmers Books
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Juh r 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
M r . Price & M r . 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
M r . 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,
M r . 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 Esq r .
[123.] M r . 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 M r . 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 12 d P bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz'.
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1 - - 1 2
a 4 d . ditto of Brown Bread Wheat Rye d. 2-8
a 4 d . ditto not above Indian 3 -
Biskets of 3 Coppers price 10- 14
M r . 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 & M r . Dorr to employ M r . Heath or any other
Person to Repair the Wall of the North buryiag Ground
[124.] M r . 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 Maj r .
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
Viz 1 .
Mess. Oliver Brewster excused
Stephen Miller
Isaac Peirce
Benj". L. Austin excused
Nath 1 . Balch
Nath 1 . Patten
Benjamin Coolidge excused
Joseph Laughton
John Mollineux
Abiel Smith
Ziphean Thayer
M r . 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.] Nath 1 . Appleton Esq r . informs of a piece of Ground
being broke up in Leaveret Street, and left in such a manner as
obstructed the Passage Way
M r . Appleton & others desire some Repairs may be given to
Atkinson Street
M r . Scollay & Jeffries a Committee to view both Streets &
make Report
Upon complaint made that two Innholders Viz 1 . 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
M r . 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
D r . Whipple having Reported to the Selectmen that Maj r . 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
D r . Whipple having Reported that M r . 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.] D r . Whitwells Certifying to one of the Selectmen they
may come up to Town with safety to the Inhabitants
M r . Spear will engage to bring suitable Stones & only such for
paving Cornhill at three Pounds p Lighter Load
M r . Grenough a Committee to direct immediate Repairs to the
Wire at Faneuil Hall
The Selectmen agree that M r . 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 M r , Torrey one of the Bakers, the
next Draught Day
M r . Price M r . Hubbard & M r . Jeffries a Committee to see
whether a Fence should be erected & a Building provided for se-
curing the Wood belonging to the School
M r . Nathaniel Heath engages to repair the North Burying Ground
Wall as pr a Mem , 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
Mess rs : 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,
M r . 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'. M r . Scollay & M r . Price,
The Selectmen have directed M r . Newman to cease ringing the
North Church Bell at 9. O'Clock at Night and to continue the 1.
O'Clock Bell
M r . 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'. M r . Scollay & M r . 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 Aug 1 . 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,*
.^ Cap 4 . Holland of Engine N. 5 applies for the Premium for play-
'ing first at the fire on M r . Phillips Store granted
Col. Webb applies for liberty to set Posts against the Old Brick
Church which was granted
M r . John McLean to have a draft for. Sixty Pounds
The Selectmen having reconsidered the Vote passed the 25
Tnst 1 . do on the Representation of M r . Dorr direct that the North
Church Bell be punctually .rung by M r . Newman at 1 & 9 OClock
as usual till further Orders
Passed upon some Accounts
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 2 d . 1783
Present Mess. DOIT, Hubbard, Jeffries, Greenough, Mackay,
Scollay
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen ,Sep r . 3 d . 1783
Present Mess: Scollay, Dorr, Greenough, Price, Hubbard,
Jeffries
The following endorsement was made on the Warrant drawn on
Thomas Ivers Esq r . Treasurer of this Commonwealth for the pay
of the six months Men, that were omitted in last Draught & Roll
Sir
Please to pay Cap 1 . 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 Esq r . Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts
N. B. The Sum expressed in the Warrant being 43. 1. 4 d .
M r . Pi-ice Hubbard & Jeffries a Comm ee . 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 Septem r . 4, 1783
Present Mess. Greenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Dorr
M r . 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 4 d Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 153
a 4 d d Brown Bread Wheat \ Rye Meal cl. 3
a 4 d d. not above Indian Meal d. 4 - -
Biskets of 2 Coppers price - 7 12
Boston Ss. : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 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
M r . 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 M r . Dorr & Cap'. Mackay.
Cap 1 . 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 M r . 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 Septem r .
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 Hon ble Oliver Wendell Esq r . 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
M r . Nazro is directed to acquaint the Fishermen that the Stalls
must be removed
[131.] Col. Reviere & M r . 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
M r . John Bryant applies for the hire of the Stalls lately im-
proved by M r . Dana of Roxbury
The Fishermen attended and engaged, to remove their Boxes
from the Towns Dock immediately
M r . Hubbtird & M r . Jeffries a Committee to order necessary
Repairs to JM r . Hunts School
M r .' John Bryant is to have the Stall he now improves, lately
occupied by M r . Dana
M r . Robert Hews is to have the next vacant Stall in the
market
M r . 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 & M r . 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 M r .
Nazro Clerk of Faneuil Hall Market agreable to the alterations
the Selectmen have made in the former Orders
Upon the application of M r . 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.] M r . Nazro is directed to desire M r . Fenno, William
Sharp & M r . Hews firemen to be at the Chamber next Wednes-
day-
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 24. 1783
Present Mess. Jeffries, Grenough, Price, Scollay.
M r . 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 M r . Grenough & M r . 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 Sep r . 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
M r . Price is desired to confer with M r . 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 q r . Beef to each Stall
[133.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo 1 . 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 12 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers
for their Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as
follows. Viz 4 .
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - - - - 1 5 3
a 4 d . ditto brown Bread Wheat Rye Meal d. - - 3 - -
a 4 d . ditto not above ^ Indian Meal d. -_--_4__
Biskets of 2 Coppers price d d . 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
D r . 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 1 st . of Decem r . 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.
M r . 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 Octo r .
3. 1783 Present Mess: Dorr, Jeffries, Mackay, Hubbard, Price
Grenough
Passed upon Accounts
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 8. 1783 Pres-
ent Mess r8 . Dorr, Mackay, Price, Jeffries, Scollay, Hubbard,
Grenough
M r . Dorr, Cap*. Mackay & M r . Grenough a Committee to ex-
amine relative to Dinsdale bounds
M r . 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 Septem r . 5
Also Ebenezer Drake a Youth & in the above Circumstances.
Order signed by M r . Price & M r . Grenough & dated October 9 th .
Also Esther Brown aged & inferm & a Stranger d. Order
signed May 14 by d.
Also Reuben Gorham a Stranger d. Order signed Septem r .
29. 1783 by d.
M r . Russell Sturgis applies for Liberty to place Posts near his
House Merchants Row M r . Hubbard a Committee for to order
about their placing
Voted, that the Town Clerk have a draught for Nine hundred
ninety five Pounds 8/ 7 d . in Septem r . draught as by his Ac-
counts this Day past
Voted that M r . Tillston of the North Writing School have M r .
Nathan Webb as an Assistant
Voted, that he be allowed, Sixty Pounds P Annum commencing
the 1 st . of July last
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 15. 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Jeffries, Grenough, Scollay Hubbard
The Comm ee . relative to Dinsdels bounds Reported that they
had been on the Premisses & had obtained an amicable settlem'.
[135.] M r . Hubbard & M r . Jeffries a Committee to inspect
the Labratory in the Common on the application of Cap 1 . 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 Octo r . 16 1783
Present Mess. J<-ffries, Dorr, Hubbard, Mackay,
Eight extra Jurymen were chose
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 23 rd . 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
M r . Price and M r . 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 Octo T . 25. 1783
Present Mess". Scollay Mackay, Hubbard, Jeffries.
Cap 1 . 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 Octo r . 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
Viz 1 . ,
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1.. 3.. 13
a 4 d . ditto, Brown Bread f Wheat | Rye Meal d. 3..
a 4 d . Ditto, not above Indian Meal d. 4.. - .. -
Biskets of 3 Copper price d. -10- 1*4.
Cap 1 . Mackay appointed to agree with M r . 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(o r . 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 [Xov r ] 5 f .
1783 Present Mess". Dorr, Grenough, Scollay, Jeffries, Hu!bard,
M r . 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 Hon ble . 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 Cap 1 . Farmington has liberty to
take some Gravel from the Knoll of Land near Fox Hill, not
exceeding ten load
The Selectmen being informed, that M r . Bowen was in a House
& Shop of the Town lately improved by M r . Boyes M r . 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 Nov r . 7. 1783
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Price, Greuough, Mackay
Information given the Selectmen that a Child of M r . John Sea-
bring in Marlborough Street S. End had the Small Pox broke out
upon it
M r . 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 Nov r . 8. 1783 Present
Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Greuough, Price, Mackay, Hubbard, Jef-
fries
[138.] M r . 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 Nov r . 12. 1783
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Jeffries,
Passed upon Phineas Paynes State Account amounting as by
Copy on file to 16. 5. 6
D r . 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 M r . Seabrings Child had received the Distemper by Inocu-
lations, it having been suggested that she had
D r . Appleton is desired to take under his care the two Children
of M r . 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
M r . 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 7 l Novem r & signed by two of the
Selectmen Viz'. M r . Scollay & M r . Price also one Josiah Jones
a poor Stranger Order dated the IP. of November & signed by
M r . Scollay & M r . Price ;
M r . Curtis, the Sexton is to attend next Meeting and M r . Nazro
is directed to give him notice
M r . 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 Nov r . 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
M r . Nazro to desire M r . Frothingham to attend next Wednes-
day
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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 Nov r . 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 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1 3 13
a 4 d . ditto Brown Bread % Wheat ^ Rye Meal d. 3
a 4 d . 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 y e . Selectmen
see proceedings Dec'em 1 . 10 th .
[14O.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r .
?. 1783 Present Mess re . Dorr.
230 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decein r . 3. 1783
Present Mess". Dorr, Grenough, Price, Scollay, Jeffries, Price,
Passed upon some Town Accounts
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decern 1 . 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 M r . James
Cazneau in case he quits the same
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Nazro to direct M r . 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 Mess rs . Jeffries, Grenough, Hubbard, Scollay,
Mackay, Dorr, Price
The Several Sextons attended as required by the Selectmen
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 17. 1783
Present Mess 18 : Scollay, Dorr, Jeffries, Mackay, Price,
M r . Edmunds Constable of the North Watch attended as did
several of his Watch, together with M r . 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 Dec r . 18. 1783
Present Mess Scollay, Dorr, Mackay, Hubbard,
The following Persons were close Jurors for a Maritime Court.
Viz 4 .
Mess. Edward Grant
William Ruggles
Edward Grant
Samuel Brown
Samuel Gore \
Samuel May
Edward Edes
Benjamin Coolidge
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 231
Passed upon D r . Appleton State Account amounting to 39.
6. 7. as p Copy on file Mem , the Account was withdrawn & a
new Acco 1 . presented March 17. 1784 in which the above sum is
included
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 24,1783
Present Mess 8 . Dorr, Scollay, Jeffries, Price,
[142.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec 1 . 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 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh d. - - - 1 3-13
a 4 d . ditto Brown Bread Wheat- Rye Meal d. - - 3 - -
a 4 d . ditto not above Indian Meal do . -----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 Viz 1 . M r . Scollay
& M r . 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 Jan y . 1.
17*4 Present Mess": Mackay, Grenough, Price, Hubbard,
Jurors drawn for Innferiour Court
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 7. 1784
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Price, Mackay,
Jeffries
Upon the application of M r . 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
M e83rs . 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 Jan y . 8. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Price, Mackay,
Al r . Nazro directed to desire Deacon Prestons attendance at the
Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday
John Pownal &
Isaac W T endell
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 Esq r . having received of M r . 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^sq r . for d. Four Pounds of John Fullerton Interest to
the 23 d . of March Three Pounds 12/8 d . making in the whole
75_16 1
The above Monie was distributed as follows Viz*.
g g> To M r . Frazier 19.. 12
To M r . Dorr 6..18
>. g 3 To M r . Price 6. . 18 -
To M r . Grenough 6.. 18
To Cap 1 . Mackay 6..18
~ 5 3 To M r . Hubbard 6. .18
So" To M r . Jeffries 6..18
^*
61
J5 -I ^ M r . Scollay retained 14. 10-1
-^S, -75-10-1
Distributed to the following Persons Viz 1 .
By M r . Scollay tp M rs . Haidy 18
M rs . Johnson 13.. 4
M. Sish 12.. 4
M". Mellony 4.. 8
M. Tayler 15..
M rs . Richards 19.. 4
M. Johnson 1 19
M rs . Tayler 1 4
M rs . Curtis 1 10
M. Dike 1 10
M". Mullins l-r-10
M r8 . Webster 1 10
M. Messevuy? 1 7 5
14.10.1
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 233
i
By Cap*. Mackay.
of Monies rec d . of M r . Frazier part of the above
19.. 12 Viz 1 .
To the Widow Lee 19.4
Widow Thompson 18
Widow M c Elroy 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 M r . Dorr Viz*
Of money rec d . of M r . Frazier
being part of the aforegoing Viz*.
Rec d . Decem r . 1782 at twice 3. 8. 8.
Distributed Decem r . 1782 Viz,
To Widow Susannah Clark 1. 10. 8.
Elizabeth Stevens Daug r . )
of Master Wiswell } 18
Widow Elizabeth Newhal 12
Widow Sarah Trickey
-3. 8. 8
M r . 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 Jan y 14.
1784 Present Mess" Dorr, Grenough, Scollay, Dorr, Hubbard
M r . 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.
M r . Tnckcrman was approved accordingly as a Retailer
M r . 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 M r . Brookers Donations
Viz 1 .
To M. Delaplace 1., 16.. 8
ToM. Fox ].. 10
To M. Baker .. 12
To M r . Hickling 1.. 4
To M. Lee 12
ToM". Baker 12
To M. Foye 12
6.. 18.. 8
See the 8 th 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 D r . John Warrens State Acco'. amounting to 420.
1.. 10 d . as P Copy on file
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 21. 1784
Present Mess. Scollay, Mack ay, Hubhard, Jeffries
X Thorn 8 . 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 Esq r . Auchtioneer proposes Nath*. Walker
Appleton Phiscian & Thomas Daws Jun r . Esq as his Bondsmen
he being approved as an Auchtioneer Bondsmen approved
X John Jutau Auchtioneer proposes Samuel Brick Esq. &
William Breck Merch 1 . 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 Merch 1 . as
his Bondsmen, they having been approved as an Auchtioneer
Bondsmen approved
X Mess. Peter Green & William Welch Auchtioneers propose
Jonathan Nutting Merch 1 . & 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 Jun r . Trader as Bondsmen he having been
approved of as an Auchtioneer Bondsmen approved
M r . John Lawrance proposes to the Selectmen his taking the
charge of the Lamps as to lighting & he says lie can procure the
Men
M r . 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 Jan 7 . 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 4 d . Loaf of White Brick Bread must weigh 1 3 13
a 4 d . ditto f white Rye Meal 3
a 4 d . ditto not above \ Indian 4
Biskets of three Coppers price - d 10 14
Mess 81 . 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 Jan y . 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 Comm e . 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 Feb y .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
M r . 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*. M r . Scollny & M r . Hubbard
Mem . M r . Benjamin Fessenden is indebted for Gravel taken
from Fox Hill viz 1 . 28 load at 6 d -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
23 d . of Feb y . Ins 1 . 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 Feb y . 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.
M r . Edmund Green applys for the refusal of the Store to let to
M r . 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 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1 3 13
a 4 d . ditto f Wheat Rye Meal, must weigh > 3
a 4 d . ditto, oot above Indian d. 4 -
Biskets of 3 Coppers price d.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 25. 1784,
Present Mess. Dorr, Scollay, Greenough, Mackay, Jeffries
Price,
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 237
M r . 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 M r . Bowen 40 to ) /.- A
HT u 1st ttr > oO p Annum.
March I 81 , after that at )
M rs . Cazneaus from 1 st . March next 20 - d.
Mess. Daws & Coolidges (to pay Repairs) 60 - d.
M r . Bricks Store to be put & kept in Repair at 80 - d.
sent.
Upon the application of John Sweetser Esq r . he is informed that
the Selectmen have no objection to his improve 8 , the Tomb in the
Common burying Ground, formerly owned by John Jekyl Esq r . 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 3 d . 1 784
Present Mess 18 . Scollay, Dorr, Grenough, Mackay, Price,
Hubbafd,
Upon the application of M r . Henry Prentice for himself & M r .
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 M r . Henry Prentice for himself and M r .
Joseph Barrel, for the Warehouse now occupied by M r . 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 8 th . Ins*. 9. Clock
Forenoon
Mess. Nennon & White to have printing of Notifications
Voted that M r . Jeffries & be a Comm e . to wait on
the Rev d . M r . 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,
D r . 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
M r . Lucas a Committee to look out for a suitable place for the
South Watch House
[153.] M r . Lucas a Committee to wait on M r . 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 3 d . Wednesday in March Ins'.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 17. 1784
Present Mess. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Price,
Lucas,
M r . Scollay as Chairman by Order of the Selectmen endorsed a
Warr*. from Governor & Council on M r . 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
Mem , the Council would not pass the Acco*. but left it for y*.
town to pay.
The Selectmen have agreed upon the Application of M r . 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 30 th . of July last, bieng the time his Letter
was dated praying that be might be allowed his Usher see
Septm r . 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
Earth . 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 Mess r9 . 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 D r . 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 M r . Smith consenting that he should be re-
moved & the Child, M r . 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 D r . Appleton M r . 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
M r . 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 & M r . 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 21 8t . of March Ins 1 ,
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 Esq r .
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 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - - - 1. 2. 10
a 4 d . ditto f white | Rye Meal - - - d. - - 3.
a 4 d . ditto, not above Indian Meal - d. - - 4. -. -
Bisket of three Coppers price - - - - d. - - -. 10. 4
M r . Erasmus Peirce has liberty to open a Drain & Build a Dis-
till house in Battery March
The Chairman M r . 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 5 th . 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.
M r . 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 M r . Hunts School house
Passed upon Accounts
M r . Lucas a Comm 66 . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . Price on Account of M rs .
Brooke rs Donation 10 . 0. 8
M r . Price distributed as follows Viz*.
To the Widow Jones
the Widow Lee
the Widow Foster
the Widow Stevens
Old M r . Townsend sick & poor
the Widow Thompson
the Widow Emmons
M r . 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 2 d . 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 M r . Mayo who holds a Stall in
Market is sick & has not paid any Rent for some time past
[158.] M r . Champney who improved Stalls N. 4 & 8 bieng
dead the same are leased to M r . 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 M r .
Scollay M r . Grenough
M r . Page acquaints the Selectmen that he has not improved the
North Battery Wharff since the 1 st of December last
The Selectmen have agreed, that M r . Page is to account' for his
Rent to the 1 st . of Decem r . 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 & M r . Grenough a Comm 66 . to enquire of M r .
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 Mem . 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.
M r . Gardner & M r . Willson apply for a Stall in Faneuil Hall
Market M r . 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 Esq r . by order of the Town in
answer to a Letter Circular Received
[159.] M r . Carter Master of the Writing School in Queen
Street proposes M r . 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 Mess 1 " 8 . Warner & Haggles
shall have the Stalls lately improved by M r . Mayo sent
M r . Nazro is directed to call upon M r . 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 23 d . 1784
Present Mess Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Price, Mackay, Jeffries,
Lucas,
M r . 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 M r . Frothingham & others
from the time they entered being the I 8t . November at 40 P
Annum for the present Year sent
M r . 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
M r . 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, M r . 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
M r . 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 1 st Sep r last and
signed by two of the Selectmen viz 1 . M r . Scollay & M r . Mack ay
M r . Hanilia has liberty to dispose of one of the Town Bulls on
the best terms he can
Upon Settling the Account of Vegetables with M r . 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 4 d . Loaf of white Brick B'ead must weigh 1.. 3 . 13
a 4 d . ditto f White i Rye Meal d. - 3.. -..
a 4 d . 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 M r . Henry White, who was licensed to retail the present
Year ,
Cap'. Maekay & M r . 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 21 st . Instant 10. O Clock Forenoon for the
choice of Representatives &c.
Mess". Russel : & Warden to have the printing of the Notifica-
tions
M r . Lucas & Deacon Jeffries a Committee to wait upon the
Rev d . M r . Everet and to desire him to open the insuing
Town Meeting with Prayer
M r . Price a Committee to apply to M r . Payne the Attorney Gen-
eral as Council for M r . 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.] M r . Scollay & M r . 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 14 th . of last Janu-
ary, approving of & recommend*, him as a Retailer for said House
was withdrawn
M r . Scollay & M r . Frazier appointed to get the Tinwork &
244 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Ironwork necessary for the Lamps, done on the best terms they
can.
M r . 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 14 th . 1784
Present Mess rs . Scollay, Mackay
M r . 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 Viz 1 . M r . Scollay
& Cap'. Mackay
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 19. 1784.
Present Mess. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Price,
Frazier,
M r . Hamlin the Hayward is permitted to exchange one of the
Town Bulls with M r . 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 Benj a . Hitchbourn Esq r . be desired to deliver an
Oration on Monday the 5 th Day of July next in commemoration of
the declaration of our Independence agreable to a Vote of the
Town passed the 5 th . 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 M r . Shermin School
Master with a Copy of the Town Vote respecting the price of
Instruction sent
M r . Scollay & M r . Lucas a Committee to confer with M r . 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
Cap 1 . 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 M r . Lucas on Account of M rs . Brookers
Donation 2 . 13. 4
M r . Lucas distributed as follows Viz'.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1784. 245
To Elizabeth Boon -13. A
To Samuel Procter 6.. 8
To M r . Fnst 6.. 8
To the Widow Searls 6.. 8
To Mary Rice 6/8 M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Nazro directed to request M r . Hodsons attendance at the
Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday
M r . Frazier & M r . 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 2 d . 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Greuough Jeffries,
W m . 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.
M r . James Gorden applies for a License as an Auchtioneer in this
Town
And he was approved accordingly
[165.] M r . Davis and others have agreed with the Selectmen
that The Hon bl . Jonathan Greanleaff Esq r . Ebenezer Wales and
Martin Brimmer Esq r . 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
M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . Paul Farmer required to receive into the Almshouse several
Persons not Inhabitants of any Town in this State, neither having
wherevvithall to support themselves Viz 1 .
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
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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 & M r . 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 M r . James Gorden as Auchtioneer
the 9 th of June Inst 1 . are approved of by the Selectmen & the
Town Clerk is directed to make out his Bnds
The Selectmen have agreed to visit Deer Island on the 29 th of
J-me Inst 1 . 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 14 th . of July next sent y e Masters
M r . 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 y e charge
[167.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 23 d .
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 M r . Scollay & M r - Price be a Comiu ee . for the pur-
pose
Voted, that John Lucas Esq r . 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
M r 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 5 th . of July next.
M r . 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 Mess rs . Scollay, Jeffries, Grenough, Mackay r
Passed upon Accounts
Passed" upon D r . Townsend & Homans State Account for attend-
ance at the Hospitalat 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 Mess rs . 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 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread, must weigh 1. 3 13
a 4 d . Ditto f Wheat Rye Meal d. 4. - -
a 4 d , 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 M r . 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 & M r . 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 13 d . 1784
Present Mess. Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Mackay, Jeffries,
M r . John Winthrop is permitted to alter the run of the gutter
from Cap 1 . Lanes Pump, untill it comes into his former course
M r . 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,
M r . Nazro directed to require the attendance of the Collectors
next Wednesday Week
M r . 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.
D r . 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,
M r . Nazro directed to call upon Cap' .-Smith and require his
attendance at the Selectmens Chamber on Wednesday next
[17O.J M r . 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
M r . 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 Cap 1 . John M c .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
M r . 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 & M r . Edse's Paper
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug'. 11. 1784.
Present Mess. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries
M r . 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
M r . Scollay and Jeffries a Committee to order Rails for the se-
curity of the Trees, near the Common burial Ground
M r . Thomas Bayley proposes as his Bondsmen Mem , no
one was proposed
M r . Crafts M r . Ridgway & M r . 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 17 th . 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,
M r . 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.] M r . Daniel Parker a Collector of Taxes proposes
George Makepeace Miller, & Caleb Loring Merchant as his Bonds-
men disapproved
M r . Thomas Bayley gentleman proposes, Ephraim Copeland
Gentleman & James Bayley as his Bondsmen.
Approved of by the Selectmen.
M r . Charles Williams Gentleman one of the Collectors pro-
poses, & Benjamin Edes Printer as his Bondsmen
M r . James Thompson Distiller proposes Josiah Waters Sen*.
Esq r . Josiah Waters Jun r . Esq r . as his Bondsmen Approved of
by the Selectmen
M r . Scollay & M r . Jeffries a Committee to erect a Fence in
Common Street to secure y e . 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 Aug 1 . 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 Aug 1 . 25, 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Jeffries, Mackay,
M r . William Fallastohave a draft next Draught Day for 174..
0-. 4 d . Mem , the Treasurer for a Quarters Salary
M r . 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 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1.. 3.. 13
a 4 d . ditto | Wheat Rye Meal must weigh 3.. -..
a 4 d . ditto, not above \ Indian Meal cl. 4.. -..
Biskets of 3 Coppers price d. 10.. 14
Passed upon Accounts
M r . Jacob Rhodes has hired the North Battery Wharff and the
Warehouse upon it at 24 P Annum, the Rent to commence the
1 st . of August Instf.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 1, 1784
Present Mess" Jeffries, Scollay, Grenough,
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Farmer permitted to supply M r . 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 Acco 1 . of a dispute relative to impound-
ing a horse
M r . 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 Sep r . 8. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Greuough, Jeffries, Frazier
M r . 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 Sep r . 9. 1784
Present Mess : Scollay, Frazier, Mackay, Price,
M r . 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 Sept r . 13. 1784
Present Mess 9 . Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Price.
Six extra Jurymen chosen
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem r 15. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Mackay, Frazier, Price,
M r . 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 M r . Coohdge & others M r . Scollay, &
Frazier are appointed to view & make inquiry respecting Pitts
Lane so called.
M r . 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'. M r . Scollay &
Capt'. Mackay
Voted, that the Town Clerk be directed to draw for the future in
favor of M r . Tileslons Usher, from the 1 st of Septem r . Ins', at the
rate of 1 00 PA nnum
M r . Scollay & M r . Price appointed to view the Street near
Olivers Dock
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 1. 1784
Present Mess rs . 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 M r . 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 Esq r . & M r . 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 Esq r .
[176.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 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 Septem r . 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 Esq r . he to have a reasonable
allowance for his Expence time and trouble therein
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 29. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Price, Mackay, Jeffries,
M r . Scollay is appointed by the Selectmen to procure of M r .
Foster or any other Person, as many Lamps as may be wanted
for lighting the Town
M r . 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.] M r . 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 M r . 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,
M re . 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 Oct r . 13. 1784
Present Mess". Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries, Frazier,
M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Paul Farmer Keeper of the Almshouse two
State Accounts amounting to 927 16 10 d 3/4 & 47. 5/
[178.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 25.
1784 Present Mess : Seollay, Mackay, Price, Grenough,
M r . 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 Octo r . 27. 1784
Present Mess : Seollay, Grenough, Jeffries, Mackay, Price,
M r . 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 M r . Seollay & M r . Frazier
Upon application of Cap 1 . 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 Cap 1 . 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
M r . 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 Oct r . 27.
1784 Present Mess. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Frazier,
Jeffries,
Passed on some Acco*.
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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 1 st . of December next
Viz'.
The House improved by M r . Stevens 15 - p Annum
The House d. by M r . Moulens & Sister 15 -p d.
The largest Shop d. by M r . Gipson 9 - p d.
The Shop cl. by M r . Adlington 6-p d.
The Shop d. by M r . 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 Viz 1 .
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 M r . Price one third of the Expence thereof to be def reyed
by the Town
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 10. 1784
Present Mess". Grenongh, Price, Scollay. Jeffries,
M r . 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.] M r . Edward Blanchard prays allowance for his selling
Spirituous Liquors at his Store on the North side the Town Dock
and he was approved accordingly
Rev d . 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
M r . 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 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1. 3.13.
A 4 d . ditto | Wheat Rye Meal d. 3.
A 4 d . ditto not above Indian Meal d. 4. - . -
Biskets of three Coppers price must weigh . 10. 14
M r . Matthew Nazro appointed by the Selectmen to Warn
Strangers to depart the Town
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 17. 1784
Present Mess 1 " 8 . Scollay, Grenough, Price, Mackay,
M r . 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 M r . Hudson
had in digging Gravel, made several Pitts which in the Night
Season especially indangered the Limbs of the Inhabitants
M r . Scollay & M r . Price a Committee to examine into this
matter & M r . Nazro is directed to give M r . Hudson notice, that
his attendance is desired at the Selectmens Chamber next Wednes-
day
M r . 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 M r . Scollay & M r . Price
two of the Selectmen
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 24. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Price, Frazier
M r . William Tracy Applies to the Selectmen for their approba-
tion as an Auchtioneer for the Town of Boston
M r . 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 M r . 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 Nov r . 29. 1784
Present Mess. Grenough. Scollay, Mackay, Jeffries, Price,
M r . 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.] M r . 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 Dec r . 1. 1784
Present Mess. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay,
256 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
M r . Hammet applied sometime since to be appointed Inspector
of Beef & c .
Cap'. Roger Bartlet applies by Isaac Smith Esq r . 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 M r . 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 Decem r . 6. 1784
Present Mess. Scollay, Price, Jeffries, Mackay,
M r . Arron May, bieng the highest bidder for the Hay Scales,
all the former Bidders bieng present M r . 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
M r . 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 M r .
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 Dec 1 ".
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 M r . Cheneys Quarter
had expired ; they wished that M r . Richards might be appointed
Master of said School at that part of the Town
Upon the application of M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Justice Noyes
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 15. 1784
Present Mess. Scollay, Grenough, Mackay, Jeffries,
A Petition received from a Number of Persons nt the South End,
who have Children at D r . Cheneys Writing School, praying that
that he may be continued for at least six Months longer as Master
of said School
M r . 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
M r . Shubal Hews appointed a Surveyer of Poik Beef & barreld
Fish for this Town
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 22. 1784
Present Mess. Scollay, Mackay, Jeffries,
M r . 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. 23 d . by two of the Selectmen M r . Scollay & Cap*.
Mackay
In consequence of a Petition from a number of Inhabitants
M r . Thorn 8 . 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 Dec r . 27. 1784
Present Mess". Scollay, Price, Mackay, Jeffries,
Passed upon Accounts x
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Dec r . 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
M r . Joseph Loring applys to the Selectmen for their appointing
him an Inspector of Barrel'd Bi j ef Fish Pork & c . And he was
approved of accordingly & sworn by John Brown Esq r .
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 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1. 3. 13
a 4 d . Ditto 3/4 Wheat 1/4 Rye Meal - d. - .3.
a 4 d . 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.
M r . Peter Edes had the printing of the Notifications
[186.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 11,
1785 Present Mess". Scollay, Mackay, Jeffries
M r . Paul Farmer was directed to receive into the Almshouse to
be supported at the charge of this State one Abigail Pierce a
poor Stranger M r c Scollay & M r . Mackay, signed the Order.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectn en Jau y . 13. 1785
Present Mess 8 : 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 Jan y . 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
D r . Appleton informs that a Negro Man on board Cap 1 . Star-
buck, Brig e . 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 M r . Nazro to see him conveyed with care to
the Hospital as also M r . Henry Stoddard, who came in the
Halifax Vessel
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan v . 18. 1784
Present Mess 1 ' 8 . Scollay
[187.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 19.
1785 Present Mess". Scollay, Grenough, Frazier, Jeffries
M r . 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 Jan y . 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*. 2 d . 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 12 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for
their Charges Pains and Livelihood ; which is computed as fol-
lows Viz 1 .
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Bread must weigh ...... 1313
a 4 d . Ditto Wheat Rye Meal d. ...... 3 -
a 4 d . 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 M r .
J ustice Price
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . Scollay to Treasurer Boyer that he is to
have a draught next Draught Day for 17. 8/. Lamp Money
M r . Paul Farmer had an Order to receive into the Almshouse
one Catherine Camerin Order [189.] dated Novem r . 2U. 1784
and another to receive Alexander Thompson a poor Stranger
Order dated Jan y . 26. 1785
M r . 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/. 23 rd 1785
Present Mess. Scollay, Greuongh, Mackay, Price,
260 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
M r . 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 M r . Justice
Noyes
M r . Will 1 ". "Welch having been approved of as an Auch-
tionicr he proposed for Bondsmen Thomas Cartwright Mari-
ner & John Ilooten Jun r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Samuel Bently & Charles "Willis with
some others to the satisfaction of Cap'. Mackay & Deacon
Grenough
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 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 M r . Edmunds Watch
in the room of Paul Vickery
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 2 d . 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Greenough, Mackay, Price,
[19O.] M r . Caleb Haydeu, M r . William Parkman, & M r .
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
M r . William Clueston admitted an Engine Man in Comp y . of
Engine N. 11. in the room of John Foster
M r . 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 D r . 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
M r . Scollay and M r . Frazier ------ a Committee to
wait on the Kev d . M r . 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. 7 d .
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
M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . Justice Price
M r . 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
M r . John M c Elroy 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 Esq r
John Rennery & Abraham Putham, apply to be appointed
Watchmen for the new Watch M r . Saunders the same
Isaac Wendell & M r . 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 M r . Singleton & M r . Houghton, the same Samuel Horn
W. Wells M r . Leavet Perkins
M r . Justice Greenleaff requested to issue a Warrant for the
removal of Nathaniel Wales & Family out of this Town
M r . Houghton authorized to ring the Old South Church Bell at
1. OClock & 9. OClock
M r . Nazro directed to acquaint M r . 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 Esq r .
M r . Scollay & M r . Price a Committee to cause the Appartment un-
der the Town Hou^e to be fitted for the reception of the Watch
[li)3.] M r . Price desired to procure ten Chairs for the Select-
mens Chamber,
Cap'. Mackny & Cap 1 . Brown a Committee to settle with M r .
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 12 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for thier
Charges Pains & Livelihood ; which is computed as follows
Viz 1 .
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Bread must weigh - - - - - - 1..3..13
a 4 d . ditto 3/4 Wheat 1/4 Rye Meal d. - - -
a 4 d . 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 4 th . 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 M r . Justice Noyes
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 23 d . 1785
Present Mess : Scollay, Price, Mackay, Brown, Tyler, Andrew.
Cap 1 . 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 M r .
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 L l . Governor [s*c]
& Senators
to have the printing of the Notifications for the Town
Meeting
[103.] M r . Andrews & M r . Scollay a Committee to desire
the Rev d . M r . Thatcher to open the Meeting with Prayer
M r . 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 M r . 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 1 st . 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,
M r . 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 M r . Justice Price
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 263
[194.] One Elenor Morrison, who is pregnant, was brought
into Town by M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . Justice Price,
M r . 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
Cap 4 . Job Wheelwright appointed an Inspecter of Barreld
pickled Fish, Pork Beef & c . and was sworn into Office by
M r Justice Price
M r . Joseph Barrel proposes to give the Town about twelve feet
& a half of Land and the Clerk is directed to wait upon M r . Barrel
for the admeasurement & c . that a Deed may be drawn for the
same
Lewis Hoyt Auchtioneer proposes, Daniel Jones Gentlemen &
Thorn 8 . 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
M r . John Jutau Auchtioneer proposes Samuel Breck Esq r . &
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 Viz 1 .
Additions
Mess rs . Edward Tuckerman gentlemen, by consent Col. John
May in his room
Nathaniel Davis Merch'.
Nathaniel Curtis Merch'.
Caleb Davis Esq r .
Amasa Davis Merch'.
John Parker Merch'.
John Lucas Esq r .
William Dall Merch 1 .
Robert Davis Gentleman
Joshua Farrington Merch'.
William Boardman. Merch'.
Benjamin Cobb Jun r . 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 Esq r . 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 Esq r . proposes his Sons in Law M r . Daws
and M r . 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 c l . due to the Common-
wealth
[196.] Joshua Eaton proposes to renew his Bonds as m
Auchtioneer & proposes Gideon Baley Merch'. & William
Conant Esq r . as his Bondsmen
M r . 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
Cap 1 . 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 Cap 4 . 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 M r . Cheney as Master of
the South Writing School, attended & were patiently heard
[197.] John Jutau Auchtionier proposes, Samuel Breck Esq r .
& M r . 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 Mess rs . .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 1 st . of March Ins', for the one p c'. Duty Viz'.
William Greanleaff Esq r .
Mess". Russel & Clap
Mess. Parkman & Hinckly
Edward Procter Esq r .
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 M r . Woart, for a Dinner
M r . 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 M r .
Thomas Greens House in Dock Square to the Corner of M r .
William Greanleaffs, Brick Store in Coopers Alley bicng Gener-
ously given by Joseph Barrel Esq r . to the Town of Boston the
Clerk is directed to get said Deed Recorded in the County Records
sent by M r . 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 y e . 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
M r . 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
M r . Scollay has received of several Persons on Account of M r ".
Brookers Donation Viz 1 .
Of M r . Minot for Interest due 18 -
Of M r . 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
Viz 1 .
Dollars
Cnp'. Mackay has received of the above Sum of 22 8
Ezekiel Price Esq r . 8
Cap 1 . William Brown 8
John Andrews 8
[199.] Moses Grant 8 see Nov r . 22 d . 1786
M r . Cunningham (which were distributed) 8
John Browne Esq r . (which were distributed) 8
(as by List exhibited)
Cap'. Tyler - 8 Lawful Money
C4 Dollars 19.14
John Scollay Esq r . 2.16
22
M r . Lewis Hoyt Petitions that he may be again Licensed as an
Auchtioneer
M r . 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
Esq r .
M r . Browne & M r . Price a Committee to order necessary Repairs
to the South Grammar School & to the Dwelling House M r . Hunt
dwells in
M r . Price & M r . Andrews a Committee to order the necessary
Repairs to M r . Carters Writing School & the House he dwells in
M r . Scollay & M r . Browne a Committee to apply for the Rent
due for the Labratory & the Granary improved for some time past
by this Commonwealth
M r . James Gorden Petitions that he may be again Licensed as
an Auchtioneer
M r . Samuel Cheney is appointed Master of the Southernmost
Writing School, for four Months, commencing from the 20 th . 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 .
M r . 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 Comnr 3 *. 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 M r . 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 M r . Matthew Nazro chosen by the Town, Clerk
of Fanueil Hall Market, for his government in said Office
M r . Brown & M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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
4 th .
M r . 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 M r . Belknap for 99 Years ; the 8 th .
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
Esq r . 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 *
M r . 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 10 th . Day of May 10 O Clock Forenoon
M r . Price & M r . Andrews a Committee to wait on the Rev' 1 .
M r . Howard and request his opening the Town Meeting with
Prayer
M r . Griffiths to have the piinting of the Notifications
John Gardener Esq r . appointed an Orator for the 4 th . of July
next
M r . Price & M r . Brown a Comm ee . 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
M r . 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,
M r . Partridge Keeper of the Almshouse is requested to let a
George King who is a poor Person sent there on the State Ace 1 , to
leave the House, Advancing him a months Board to support him
on the Road
M r . Scollay, Price & Browne a Committee to prosecute one
Juba Smith for breaking a Lamp at the Corner of Chardous
Lane
M r . Brown & Cunningham a Committee to view the Common &
Report what further Fencing may be necessary for the better
security of the same
M r . 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. 5 d . and Assessed
the several Proprietors to defrey said charge eight Shillings & 10 d .
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
M r . Nazro delivered to M r . 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 Esq r .
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 12 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains and Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz 1 .
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - - - - 1 53
a 4 d . ditto Wheat Rye Meal d. 3
a 4 d . 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 ;
M r . Scollay & M r . Andrews a Committee to order the necessary
Repairs to the Hospital at West Boston
M rs . 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.] M r . 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 Mess 1 " 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
M r . Nazro, directed to call upon M r . C;izneau for the Key of the
Store he has hired of the Town, his Quarter bieng up the 1 st . of
June next
Passed upon Accounts
M r . Price & M r . Brown a Committee to view the Drain near
the Work house
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 1 st . 1785
Present Mess. Price, Scollay, Cunningham, Mackay, Tyler,
Andrews, Browne, Grant
M r . Andrews & M r . Grant a Committee to view & allowM r .
Cazneau the value of what he has left in the Town Shop
* M r . Enoch James appointed Master of the Hancock Engine in
the room of M r . Stone who has resigned
[2O6.] M r . Brown & M r . 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 & Cap 1 . Mackay a Committee for the repair
of Fleet Street
M r . Nazro direct d . to desire the attendance of M r . Robbins next
Wednesday
M r . Scollay & M r . Price appointed a Committee to procure
Council to prosecute Cap 1 . 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
M r . Andrews & M r . Grant a Committee to view the Town
Shop let to M r . 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 M r . Edmund Green shnll have
the Towns Shop lately improved by M r . Cazneau at thirty six
pounds p Annum, Rent to commence when he is put into posses-
sion
M r . Scollay & M r . Price a Comm 86 . 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 Esq r . 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 Mem ,
settled with Treasurer & the Certificate is on the file of next
Papers
[2O7.] Cap 1 . Downe enters a complaint against M r . Barber a
Surveyer & packer of pickled Fish, for neglect of duty when re-
quired, as a sworn packer to pack & mark his Fish
M r . Nazro is to require M r . Barbers attendance next Wednes-
day
M r . 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 Maj r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Amory engaging to compleat the paving
M r . Joseph Eaton complains, that M r . Carter had given unsuit-
able Correction to his Child, for a very triffle -
M r . Nazro is directed to require the attendance of M r . Carter,
alsoM r . Eaton & his Son next Wednesdav 5. OClock P.M :
272 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
M r . 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 Esq r .
M r . Scollay, Price, Cunningham a Corn 66 , 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 22 d .
1785 Present Mess 18 : Scollay, Price, Brown, Grant, Cunning-
ham, Andrews, Mackay, Browne,
The Selectmen have agreed to attend the Visitation of the
Schools on Wednesday the 6 th . 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 1 st .
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
M r . Cunningham & M r . 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 M r . Justice Price
On a complaint of M r . 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 M r . Eaton was then reminded of the mischief which
must follow from any weakening of the Government of the public
Schools and M r . 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
M r . Brown & M r . Andrews a Committee to provide a suitable
Place for the delivery of the Oration on the 4 th . 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 M r . 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 Com tee . that he would issue orders agreable to their
desire.
This day Cap 1 , 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 Mess rs . Price, Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Cunningham,
Browne, Grant
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for Town Meet-
ing July 4 th . 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 D r . 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 2 d . 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 Esq r . 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
M r . Andrews & M r . Grant a Committee to view George Street,
and Report what Repairs are necessary
M r . Andrews & M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Jones Sexton direction by
M r . 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,
M r . Andrews & M r . 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 23 d . 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 Comp y . viz.
Thorn 8 . 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 Esq r .
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
M r . 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 3 d . 1785
Present Mess* : Cunningham, Price, Browne, Macka} r , Tyler,
Brown, Grant, Scollay, Andrews,
M r . 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
M r . Scollay has received on Account of Bookers Donation
Viz 1 . Of John Fullerton one Years Interest on 40 2. 8
Aug 4 . of Thomas Cartwright, d. 60 3.12
6
[213.] The following Sum of 6 was distributed as follows
Viz'
By M r . Scollay to Widow Delaplace 1. 2
Widow Lowel 1. 6
2. 8
M r . John Brown rec d . to distribute 1
& was distributed as by List
Cap'. Mackay 1. 12
Cap 1 . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Brown & M r . Grant a Comm ee 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 17 th Int th
[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
M r . Thompson Collector proposes Isaiah Doan Merch'. & Cap*.
Job Prince Sen r . Merch*. as his Bondsmen and were approved
by the Town
M r . Williams a Collector appears and declines giving Bond
M r . 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 y e . Common Shore he making good
the Ground to the satisfaction of the Selectmen
M r . Tory applies for liberty to open a Drain near his House on
Olivers Dock Liberty granted he making good the Ground
&c.
M r . Browne & M r . Cunningham a Comm ee . 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 Mess 8 . Scollay, Brown, Tyler, Andrews, Grant
M r . 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
M r . Scollay has agreed for the Selectmen with M r . Cheney of
Roxbury to Cart Gravel & spread it on the Neck, as well as find
the Gravel, to the satisfaction of the Selectmen at 2/8 d . p Load.
[215.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 4 . 17.
1785 Present Mess rs : Scollay, Andrews, Mackay, Price, Cun-
ningham, Browne. Grant,
M r . Scollay & M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . Parker a Collector of Taxes for the Asses-
sors, he having produced Bondsmen to the approbation of the
Selectmen
M r . 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.] M r . Peirce applying for a Tomb in the North Burying
Ground, said to be vacant M r . Tyler & Cap 1 . 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 M r . Andrews & M r . Grant a Committee to view
the Lane & make Report
M r . 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
M r . Price and M r . 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.. 5 d .
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 am , to 20.7-2
as p Copy to be sent, now on file
Passed upon Mathew Nazro State Acco'. am , 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 2 d . of Septem r . next 3. O Clock A.M.
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 1 . 31. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Tyler, Brown, Andrews, Cunningham,
Browne, Mackay, Grunt
The Brig ne . Dolphin Cap 1 . Othan from Marsales bieng stopt at
the Castle, D r . 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
Cap 1 , 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 M r . Cheney ;
otherwise it was their intention to take said School into their pos-
session
M r . 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 M r . Batey & others the Selectmen viewed
the Wall on the back of M r . 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 M r . Batey to Erect a Store on his
Land
[218.] Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 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, M r . Crafts & M r . Clements shall determine what sum
the Town shall pay M r . 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
M r . Scollay, Andrews & Grant a Committee to see the Vote of
the Town aforementioned carried into execution
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 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 Hon bl . 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
M r . Gold Constable of the S. Watch on his Application is to
have the Building without the Fortification, lately improved by
M r . Trescot, for the Sum M r . Samuel May Esq r . shall estimate it to
be won h said building was formerly improved as Watch House
The Selectmen have agreed to allow Cap 1 . 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.] M r . Grant & M r . Andrews a Committee to view
Engine House on the Mill Bridge, on the application of D r . Win-
ship who wishes to have it removed
Cap'. Brown, M r . Tyler & Cap 1 . Mackay a Committee to view
M r . Ifowles Land, & where he proposes to run a Fence & Report
to the Selectmen
M r . Cunningham appointed to enquire where would be a suitable
place for the Engine House now near Liberty Tree to be removed
to
Comm ee . to view M r . Fowles Land Reported that he have
liberty to lay a Platform over the Water course lead 2 , 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 Septm r . 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 12 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows
Viz 4 .
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh - - - - 1 313
a 4 d . ditto f Wheat Rye Meal d. 3 -
a 4 d . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . John Row
Esq r . is willing that the Engine House at the South End near
Liberty Tree should be placed on his Land, Rent free M r .
Cunningham is appointed to give direction for the immediate
removal of the said Engine
M r . Grant & Andrews a Committee to see M r . Winslow and
know of him and the other Proprietors, when they can have the
School House, and also the terms
M r . Vinal is to be notified by M r . Nazro, that his attendance at
the Selectmens Chamber next Wednesday is desired
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Septem 1 . 21. 1785
Present Mess. Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Brown, Grant, Browne,
Price,
On complaint entered by M r . Johonnot & Hastings of a defective
Chimney in a House owned by M r . Moulton at South P^nd & oc-
cupied by some Negroes M r . 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,
M r . Browne M r . Grant, & M r . Cunningham a Committee for the
above purpose their Bounds to the Southward of the Town House
taking in the Pumps at New Boston
M r . Tukesbury directed not to permit M r . Sergeant M r . Wood-
ward, M r . Spear, M r . Wells & M r . Matthews to take any more
Pavement Stones from Deer Island, untill further Orders.
M r . Procter to have the Sale of the Towns Land at the South
part of the Town
M r . Andrews & M r . Grant a Committee to order Repairs to
Daws & Coolidges Store
[221.] Liberty is granted to M r . Wells M r . Payne & others
who are forming a Comp y . of Cadets, to make use of Faneuil Hall
two evenings in the Week, they not interfering with the Evenings
of the first Comp 7 . who now make use of the Hall for carrying on
Military Exercises
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 22 d . 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 Sep r . 26, 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Cunningham, Browne, Mackay, Grant,
Andrews, Brown, Tyler, Price
Passed upon Accompts
M r . Nicholas Pierce to have a draught on Account of Paving
for thirty pounds
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 281
M r . Scollay & M r . Price a Comtn ce . 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
M r . Dewit is to occupy M r . Hews Stall in the Market House
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 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*. Governo r , 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
Cap 1 . Christ Marshall prays liberty to open his Drain in Cow
Lane
M r . 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 Nath 1 . 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 Octo T . 5. 1785
Present Mesa" : Scollay, Mackay, Brown , Tyler, Andrews, Grant,
Cunningham
The Selectmen consent that M r . 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 *
D 1 . 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
M r . 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 M r . 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 Cap 1 . 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
M r . Grant & Andrews a Committee to treat with M r . Winslow
respecting a Schoolhouse lately improved by M r . 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 Octo r . 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 Octo r . 12. 1785
Present Mess : Scollay, Andrews, Brown, Tyler, Mackay,
The Justices & Overseers, met the Selectmen, ad made return
of their doings on the Visitation with the particular state of the
several Wards, as p. Copy on file
Benjamin Sumuer Jun r . 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
M r . Scoll:iy hns received in part of Interest of M r . George
Minots Bonds, bieng p:\rt of Bookers Donation Nine Pounds
and has been divided as follows Viz'.
to M r Scollay 1..10
M r . Tyler 2..
Cnpt. "Brown 2.. 16
M r . 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.] M r . Elisha Tickner is approbated by the Selectmen to
keep a School for the Instruction of Youth in this Town in Gram-
mar & Arithmetick
M r . 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
M r . Browne appointed to examine Cap 1 . 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 Octo r . 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 M r . 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, M r . Brown & M r . Andrews a Committee to asser-
tain the Bounds of the Land lately sold Caleb Davis & c . on the
Neck
M r . Andrews & Browne a Committee to view the Shop lately
improved by a Negro, & to put the same in tenentable Repair for
M r . 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
y e Comm ee . direct the Town Clerks to acquaint them that they
[236.] have provided a School House near the Center of the
Town for M r . 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
M r . Thomas Uran applies that he may be appointed one of the
Sealers of Wood
M r . Browne a Comm e . 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 Octo r . 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'.
M r . Fulsome to have the printing of the Notification, for Town
Meeting
M r . Browne & M r . 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 Octo r . 31, 1785
Present Mess. Scollay, Brown, Mackay, Cunningham, An-
drews, Grant, Price.
Passed upon Accounts
Extra Jurors drawn out of Box
[227.] D r . 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 Nov r . 2 d . 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 M r . 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
M r . Browne to call upon Judge Sullivan as Town Council
relative to such Proprietors of Toombs as refuse paying their
proportion of charge
M r . Cunningham to supply M r . Vinal with ten Cord of Wood
[228.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 3 d .
175
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 Octo r . 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 Brigg ne . Dunemnon from S. Carolina Cap 1 .
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 Mess 18 . Scollay, Browne, Andrews, Brown, Grant
M r . Andrews & M r . 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 M r .
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 7 th . Inst.
M r . 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
D r . 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 Nov r . 14 1785
Present Mess Mackay.
Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 16. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Mackay, Andrews, Price. Browne.
Gave Col. Sargeant a Certificate that M r . 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
M r . Thomas Uran, appointed a Sealer of Wood upon the several
Wharves, in this Town
Cap'. Mackay & M r . Tyler to supply the public Schools at the
North, with the same quantity of Wood as the last Year
M r . Andrews & M r . Grant to supply M r . Carters School as
above
M r . 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 Comra ee . 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 D r . Mayes application to be taken up next
Wednesday
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 23 d . 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
M r . Nazro Clerk of the Market is directed to acquaint M r .
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
M r . Nazro is directed to burn such Barrels without the Rails
Moved & Voted that the Assignment relative to D r . Mayes
Lectures be discharged & no further notice taken of his Applica-
tion
M r . 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 Nov r . 28. 1785
Present Mess". Mackay, Tyler, Scollay, Cunningham Browne,
Andrews, Price
[231.] M r . 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 M r . Scollay
& M r . 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
12 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their Charges Pains &
Livelihood which is computed as follows Viz
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh " "
a 4 d . ditto f Wheat i Rye Meal d.
a 4 d . ditto not above J Indian Meal d " "
Biskets of 3 Coppers price " u
Mem . Blanks not filled up by the Selectmen
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1785. 287
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 30 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Browne, Andrews, Price, Tyler
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Scollay is requested to call upon M r . Payne & M r . Hastings
& others who have received Monies for Tickets for D r . 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 Decem r . 2 d . 1785
Present Mess". Scollay Mackay, Price, Browne, Andrews,
Tyler
The Selectmen received the Monies raised by D r . 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
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
M r8 .Clough 2
Widow Hall 3
3M. Oultons 4 )
2M". Browns 3 J Brown
48 Dollars
[233.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 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 Decem r . 14. 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Andrews, Cunningham, Price, Grant,
Browne
M r . Hews who keeps a Fish Market appeared & several Persons
with him, & complain'd that M r . Woodward was shutting up the
Dock where his Market was placed M r . Woodward attended, &
was warned by the Selectmen not to proceed in filling up the
Dock-
M r . Scollay & M r . Andrews a Comm ee . 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 Decem r . 21. 1785
Present Mess r8 : Scollay, Price, Mackay, Andrews, Tyler,
Grant, Cunningham, Browne
Ordered by the Selectmen that M r . Nazro remove M r . Coolidge
& Robinson from thier stalls in Faneiul Hall and Abijah Brown
is to be placed in the same
M r . 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
M r . 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.] M r . 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 Decem r . 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 12 d . p Bushel be allowd to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed as follows. Viz 1 .
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread, must weigh - - - 1. 5. 3.
a 4 d . ditto Wheat J Rye Meal d. .... 3. - -
a 4 d . ditto not above Indian d. ..... 4. - -
Biskets of 3 Coppers price -11.9
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 28 th . 1785
Present Mess". Scollay, Tyler, Andrews, Price, Grant, Browne
M r . Scollay, Brown & Grant a Committee to obtain a fair Copy
of the By Laws, from the Coram 6 . 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 Decem r . 31. 1785
Present Mess. Scollay Mackay, Tyler, Grant, Andrews
The Selectmen having met in consequence of an Information
respecting a Child of D r . 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
Cap 1 . Tyler to M". Shaw -
[235.] Boston Ss : At a meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 4.
1786
M r . Jonas Green approved of as a Retailer of Spirituous
Liquors at the House improved this Year by M r . Stackpole
Boston Ss. At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 11 1786
Present Mess 9 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 M r . 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 Jun r . as
an Engine Man for his Compy. in the room of one Isacre
M r . Scollay & M r . Price a Comm ee . 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 M r . Nazro to be shown
the several Printers
[236.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 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 M r . Edw d . 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 Jan y . 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 Comp y . 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 Jan y . 25. 1786
Present Mess" : Scollay, Browne, Andrews, Tyler
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan y . 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 Viz 1 .
lb. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 153
a 4 d . ditto f Wheat Rye Meal d. 3 - -
a 4 d . 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 M r . 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 M r .
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 Feb 7 . 6. 1786. P.M.
Present Mess. Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Grant, Mackay,
Delivered young M r . Parker, the Tax Books brought to the
Selectmen by the Bondsmen of the late Collector Parker
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb 7 . 8. 1786 P.
M.
Present Mess. Scollay, Tyler, Cunningham, Andrews, Browne,
Brown, Price,
Jurors drawn
Joseph Prince improving M r . 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 Feb 7 . 11, 1786
Present Mess. Scollay, Tyler, Andrews, Price, Browne,
Mackay, Grant
Information having been given the Selectmen, that it was sus-
pected that M r 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 Feb y . 13, 1786
Present Mess". Scollay, Andrews, Brown, Grant, Tyler
M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . 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 Feb 7 . 15,
1786
Present Mess". Cunningham, Tyler, Scollay, Grant, Price,
Andrews, Browne
292 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Cap 1 . 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
Cap 1 . John Champney of Engine N. 11. proposes Peter
M c lntosh, James Tate & John Dent for Engine Men iu the room
of Eben r . Gushing John Crosby & Moses Eayres
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Feb y . 22 d . 1786
Present Mess 8 . Scollay, Mackay, Andrews, Cunningham,
Browne
Cap 1 . Samuel Harris approved as an Inspector of Barrel'd
pickled Beef, Pork & Fish And the Oath of Office was admin-
istred to him by M r . 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 D r . 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 Feb 7 . 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 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1. 5. 3
a 4 d . ditto ^ Wheat ^ Rye Meal must weigh 3.
a 4 d . 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 M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Scollay given to Widow Delaplace 12
M r . Brown 1.. 4
M r . 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
M r . Scollay, M r . Andrews, & M r . Cunningham, a Conim ce . 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,
M r . John Wear applies to be appointed a Ticket Porter
M r . Michael Mollineux d. proposes Joseph Head as Bondsmen
Daniel Collins Qualified
Timothy Robinson
William Vinson
Benjamin Pool
Peter Spring
[241.] Memo. M r .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 M c .Fadden Eben r . 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 13 th . Instant 10. OClock Forenoon for the choice of Town
Officers
Mess : Russel & Warden has the printing of the Notifications
M r . Scollay & Cap'. Tyler to wait upon the Rev d . M r . Stillman
& ask him to open the Town Meeting with Prayer
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 8. 1786
Present Mess r8 . Scollay, Cunningham, Browne, Price, Andrews,
Grant.
Passed upon D r . 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. 10 d . as p Copy on file M r . 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.
M r . 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.
Cap 1 . Joel dishing of Engine N. 7. Applys for the Premium
allowed for bringing his Engine first to play on the Fire at M r .
Fennos House allowed by the Selectmen drawn for in April
draught.
[242.] M r . 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,
M r . 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
M r . 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 22 d . 1786
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr,
M r . 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 1 st . Monday in April next, for the choice of Governor
& c
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 295
M r . Dorr & M r . Tyler a Comm e . to wait on M r . Stillraan to
desire him to open the Meeting with prayer
[243.] M r . Russel the Printer of the Centinel to have print 8
of Notification
Orders - Voted to be given the four Inspectors of the Police as
p Copy on file
M r . 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 M r . 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 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread, must weigh 1. 6. 11
a 4 d . ditto Wheat Rye Meal, must weigh 3. -.
a 4 d . 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
M r . Edmund Freeman to have a draught in this Months draught
for twenty pounds, in part for printing By Laws
M r . Freeman has engaged that the By Laws shall be finished
printing, in one month from this date
M r . Walley & M r . 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 M r . Nazro is directed to receive
the Key of M r . 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 M r . Treasurer
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen March 29. 1786
Present Mess 8 . Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Walley, Price, Grant,
Tyler,
296 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Selectmen directed the delivery of M r . Cud worths Bonds for
1777. & 2 for 1778 & M r . 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 M r . Nazro to desire M r . Ballard who hires the Hay
Market to attend at that time as also M r . Buttei field, Blake &
M r . Fessenden, who have complained, that M r . Ballard is not a
suitable Person for weighing Hay &c.
M r . Freeman engages to finish the printing the By Laws in a
fortnight or three Weeks at farthest
M r . Tyler & M r . Dorr a Comm ee . 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 Mess rs . 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
M r . 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 M r . Minots Barn drawn for
Voted, that he have a draught for the same next Draught
Day-
M r . Dorr & Cap'. Tyler, appointed a Committee to forbid M r .
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 Viz 4
Mess"
John Lambert Jun r .
John Ballard Jun r . -------
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
Cap 1 . John Todd for - - - 8
Christ . Clark for - - - 9
10
William Billings --- for - - - 1 1
John McFadden -------- for - - - 12
M r . Edward Welds applys to the Selectmen that he may be ap-
pointed a Sealer of Wood for the North part of the Town also
M r . 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
M r . 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 12 th . 1786
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Grant, Andrews, Walley, Price,
Cunningham, Browne,
Cap 1 . 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 M r . Holland had a draught before in March last
Cap 1 . 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
M r . Bucknam, & M r . Simon Bradshaw applies to be measurer of
Wood not allowed
Next Monday Afternoon 4. O'Clock assigned for appointing
Persons as Auchtioneers
[247.] M r . Cunningham & M r . Walley & M r . 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 M r . Cunningham to agree with M r .
Robins, for the Stonts to repair the Head Wall on Sea Street
M r . Cunningham Reported, that he had agreed with Cap'.
Robins for 3/ a Perch said Committee viewed M r . Smiths Land,
and gave liberty to strike a streight line from M r . 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 13 th . 1786
Present Mess: Scollay, Price, Andrews, Tyler, Grant
Jurors drawn, and entered in Jury Books
Cap'. John Nwell 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". Scollaj 7 , 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
Viz 4 .
Bondsmen approved
William Greenleaff Esq. Thorn. 8 Dawes Jun r . Esq.
Nath 1 . 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
Ben j . Gorham Inholder
Elias Parkman Thomas Melville Merch'.
Norton Brailsford Gentl n .
Joshua Eaton Gideon Baty Merch'.
James Eaton of Salem Merch'.
Lewis Hoyt Daniel Jones Gentleman
Martin Bicker Merch .
Mem . 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 Jun r . 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 Cap 1 . Matthew Parke at thier respective
Stores, on the Town Dock
Joseph Spear Jun r . appointed an Inspector of Oyle in the Town
of Boston and took the Oath enjoined by a law passed Nov r . 1785
which was administred to him by John Brown Esq r .
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 Mess 8 . 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 M r . William Moor for erecting [249.]
Posts before his House in Hawkins Lane M r . Scollay and An-
drews a Committee to view the Street & give such liberty as they
shall Judge proper
M r . Whalley appointed to view a Post erected near M r . Grean-
leaffs Land & Report whether it does not incommode Passen-
gers
M r . 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
M r . Browne, received as entered the I 8t . of Feb y . List four Dol-
lars, bieng a part of M rs - Brookers Donation which he Reports
has been distributed as follows Viz 1 .
To M". Lucy Oulton 1 Dollar
The Widow Worth 1 d.
The Widow French 1 d.
The Widow Perkins 3/4
M r . 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 M r . Griffiths Paper, to Morrow
M r . Andrews & M r . Grant a Comm ee . to attend at the taking
down the end of M r . Beals House that the Land given by M r .
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 M r . 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 12 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for thier
Charges pains & livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz 1 .
a 4 d . Loaf of white Brick Bread must weigh 1 :6 :11
a 4 d . ditto | white Rye Meal must weigh 3 :- : -
a 4 d . ditto not above Indian Meal must weigh 4 :- : -
Biskets of 3 Coppers price d. -: 12: 6
Complaint entred by M r . 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.
M r . Andrews & M r . Cunningham, Committee to view said
Drain & G ive the necessary directions
M r . Collectors Henderson, proposed Bondsmen see April 19.
approved of by the Selectmen
M r . Whalley, M r . Price, & M r . 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 M r . 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 Cap 1 . 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
M r . Browne, M r . Whalley & M r . 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.
M r . Scollay & M r . Whalley, & Col. Daws, a Comrn 6 . 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
M r . Green applies for the hire of a Store now occupied by M r .
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 M r . John Cloughs Shop to the entrance on said Bridge
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 178r>. 301
[252.] and that M r . Dorr, M r . Tyler, & M r . 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
M r . Dorr & M r . Tyler a Committee to order the necessary re-
pairs to North Grammar School also to the North Writing
School, M r . Tileston
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen May 3 d . 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 13 d .
p yard
M r . Cunningham appointed to give directions to M r . Hayden,
Hayward as to the support of the Bulls
M r . 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.
M r . Hall to have the printing of the Notifications
M r . Cunningham & M r . Whalley a Committiee to desire the
Rev d . M r . 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.] M r . Joshua Pico appointed an Inspector of Oyl, and
look the Oath enjoined by Law which was administered to him by
John Browne Esq
M r . Andrews & M r . Grant a Comm e appointed the 19 th of April
last to take down the Brick end of M r . Beals House, to be laid
into a Street are desired to proceed in said Business agreable
to a Vote ofi the Town lately passed
M r . 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 M r . 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 lead g . to the Mills
M r . 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.
M r . Browne a Committee to apply to M r . 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 M r . Thomas Greene, on condition he puts the Pump opposite
his Shop in good Repair, to the satisfaction of the Selectmen
[254.] M r . Dorr, M r . 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 22 d . 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,
Cap 1 . 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 M r . 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 M r . Henderson a Certificate
that he has given Bond to the satisfaction of the Selectmen for
collecting I he Outstanding debts of M r . Daniel Parker for 1784 &
1785 also all M r . 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,
M r . Browne & M r . 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 Comm ee . Reported, that they had [255.] waited on Col.
Jackson, who informed them that a Son of M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Brown, M r . Walley & M r . Cunningham a Comm ee . to see
M r . Hews & require his removing the Nusances, which injure the
sick riding out of Town from their effluvias
M r . Dorr M r . Tyler & Grant a Comm ee . 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
M r . Browne appointed a Committee the 10'. Ins 1 , 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' M r .
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.
M r . 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 M r . Aliens of Cape Ann
And that M r . Scollay & M r . 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 Gall 8 , 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,
M r . Scollay, having received of M r . Thomas Cartwright being
for Interest on Moneys lent him, which is part of M". Brookers
Donation ; the Sum of three pounds & 2/
M r . Scollay retained - 1 4
M r . Andrews had 1 4
M r . Dorr had 1 4 see July 12*.
3.. 12
to be distributed to suitable Objects
M r . Bowen & M r . 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 M r . 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 Cornm 6 . 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.] M r . 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 4 d . Loaf of white Bread must weigh 1 10 8
a 4 d . Ditto f Wheat Rye Meal must weigh 3
a 4 d . Ditto not above half Indian Meal must weigh 4
Biskets of three Coppers, must weigh - 14 4
M r . Scollay, & M r . Andrews a Committee, to write the several
Towns who are indebted to this Town for the support of their Poor
& to request payment thereof
M r . James sent in his proposals for building half the Sea
Wall in the Book
The Comm : M r . Dorr & others, to apply to Judge Sullivan for
his opinion relative to Cellar Doors Report on file
M r . Dorr & M r . Grant a Comm e . to examine M r . 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
Viz 1 . Mess 8 . John Cade, Joseph Edmunds, Robert Newman,
Elijah Adams, John Jones, William M c Fadden, 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 2/3 d
For carrying a Corpse 3/ for each Porter
For each tolling the Bell 8 d .
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 M c Fadden 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 Dav d .
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. 176
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Browne, Cunningham,
Walley, Tyler,
M r - Jonathan Wheeler, Lime burner applies to the Selectmen
for an Inspection of his Lime Kiln, agreable to a late By Law
M r . Cunningham & M r . Walley a Committee for the purpose^afore-
said
M r . Andrews & M r . Scollay a Committee to view Milk Street &
Report what they apprehend may be done
M r . 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.] Cap 4 . Laha Keeper of the State Hospital at Rainsford
Island, having Reported that the Boy who had the Smnll Pox in
the Brig ne . Dolphin & Cap 1 . 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 M r .
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 M r . Andrews and M r . 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
M r . 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 9 th . 1786
Present Mess r9 Scollay, Price, Andrews, Browne, Walley,
Tyler, Cunningham, Grant
Cap 1 . 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 M r . 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 2 d . Page after this
M r . 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 M r . Dorr, Tyler, & Grant a Committee to
order the same under their inspection also part of Middle-
street towards M r . Goldthwaits
M r . Walley a Committee to order some small Repairs to the
Pavements in Long Lane
M r . Scollay appointed to get some holes mended in y e . 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 Hon ble 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Sullivan for any further explination or advice which
may be wanted
The following was Given M r . Jonathan Wheeler attested by the
Town Clerk
Agreable to the Report of a Committee appointed to view M r .
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
M r . Dorr M r . Tyler & M r . Grant a Committee to agree with
M r . Bates for Stones, & with M r . 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
Cap 1 . 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 Mess 8 . 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 M r . 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
M r . Dorr, added to the Committf*. relative to M r . Lamberts
Rent of a Wharff he improves at the North End M r . 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 8/4 d . 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
M r . Andrews & M r . Grant to view the enroachment on the
Street near M rs . 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
f Boston 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
M r . 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 Mess rs . 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 s d . Law relative
to measuring Coal & c .
M r . Brown & M r . Andrews a Comm ec . to provide a suiiable
place for the delivery of the Oration of the 4 th . of July next and
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 311
to take order for the suitable Celebration of that Anniversary &
acquaint his Excell y . 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 M r . Justice Browne M r . 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 14 th of this month
. M r . 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 17 th . of April last Cirtificates dated the 17 th of April last
[268.] Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen June
23 d . 1786
Present Mess. Andrews
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen June 24 th . 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 4 d . Loaf of White Brick Bread must weigh t" 8 " 8
a 4 d . 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
M r . Scollay having received of the Town Treasurer M r . Peter
Boyer for one Years Interest on his Note of hand for 369.
bieng part of M ra . Brookers Donation
Of which M r . Dorr received. 2 . . 8 see July 12
M r . Price 2 . . 8
M r . Browne 2 . . 8 see Nov r . 22 d
Cap 1 . Tyler 2 .. 8 see July 12
312 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
M r . Andrews 2 . . 8 see Nov r . 22 d
M r . Grant 2 . . 8 see July 12
[269.] M r . Walley. 2 .. 8 see Nov r . 22 d
M r . Cunningham 2 . . 8 see Nov r . 15 coming
M r . Scollay retains 2 . . 18 " 9
22. 2 9 d -
Ordered, that the Town Clerk issue a Warrant for Town
Meeting July 4 l . 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 M r . 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 M r . Pool, that the Selectmen have no ob-
jection to his performing said Feats provided the same be done in
a proper Inclosure
M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . Walley & M r . Andrews a Comm ee . 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 & M r . 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
M r . Browne & M r . 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 M r . Wort for a Dinner on Visitation Day and for
the price of Liquors & c . as by particulars in a Mem , delivered M r .
Wort
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen July 3 d . 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 Cap 1 . Nata 1 . 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 M r . Jon a . L. Austin & re-
quested a Copy of his late Oration for the Press his answer is
on File
M r . 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.] M r . 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 M r . Scollay, the 24. of May
& 26 of June last, being part of Brookers Donation
M r . Scollay authorized by the Selectmen to purchase of Cap*.
Loyd about 20. or '60 Lamps, if the Lamps should suit him
M r . 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.
M r . 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
M r . Scollay & M r . 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
M r . Brown Dorr & Walley to wait on M rs . 'Perkins and agree
with her as to carrying the waste Water from her Pump near the
Blue Ball, under ground through y e . Drain on Common Shore
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . Grant and M r . 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 M r . Rowes
Mouse now improved by M r . 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 T 2 9 n _^ s . 18 f! 2 . of Whale Oil T SJ_5 B ,!. i i of
white Oil were brought into the Port in the Brigantine Fortune John
Kenderich Master of Wareham in y e County of Plymouth for which
the proper Certificates were given to M r . Shattuck & M r . 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
M r John R. Sigourney enters a complaint against [3.] a large
black Dog kept by M r . 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,
M r . Scollay having retained in his hand of M rs . Brookers Dona-
tion. 4.-2-0. see May 24, & June 26 the same was dis-
tributed as follows
Viz 1 .
To M rs . Delaplace 12
M rs . Dyke 12
M r ". Wheat 9
M. Geyer (!
M. Brfghtman 12
M". Lowell 12
M rs . Johnson 6
M. Francis 13 9
4_2 9
M r . Scollay has received in part Interest of Minots Bond, being
part of Brookers Donation Viz*. 9
which was distributed as follows Viz 1 .
To M r . Brown 18 see Nov r . 21 .
M r . Tyler 1 16 see Nov r . 8.
M r . Dorr 1 16 see Nov r . 22.
M r . Andrews 1 4 see Nov r . 22.
M r . Cunningham 1 16 see next Nov r . 15.
M r . Scollay retained 1 16 see Nov r . 29.
9-
the same to be given to such Objects as are described in M r *.
Brookers Will each. of the above Selectmen to return a particular
Account of his Distribution
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES, 1786. 317
Upon M r . 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 Cap 1 . Freemans House which was granted drawn for.
[4.] The following Persons were drawn Jurors for a Mari-
time Court on 9 th . of .August next Viz'.
Paul Reveire Esq
Hopestill Capen
David Spear
John Page
Cap 1 . Joseph Crocker
John Rogers
Joseph Kettle
Amasa Davis
Daniel Sergent
Thomas Newall Jun r .
Andrew Johonnet
Cap'. John Leach Jun r .
M r . Grant & M r . 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.
M r . 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.
M r . 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 29 th . 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 D r . Appleton was desired to take another
Physician with him to said House & make examination as to the
Negroes disorder
D r . Appleton Reported, that himself & D r . 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 Mess rs : 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 12 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
pains & livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz'. Mem .
no Assize set by the Selectmen
lb oz d
a 4 d . Loaf of Brick Bread French made must weigh " " "
a 4 d . d. f white Rye Meal d. " " "
a 4 d . d. not above Indian " " k '
Biskets of three Coppers price " " "
[6.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug* 2 d
1786.
Present Messrs. Dorr, Scollay, Price, Walley, Andrews,
Browne, Cunningham :
The Committee to visit M r . 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 22 d . of August Ins 1 .
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'. 3 d . 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.] M r . Collector Charles Williams proposes Benjamin Edes
Printer, and Thomas Parker Gentleman, for his Bondsmen the
present Year
M r . Collector James Thompson proposes Cap*. Job Prince
Merchant & M r . Isaiah Doane Merchant as his Bondsmen for the
present Year which were approved of by the Selectmen
M r . Collector Henderson proposes Caleb Hopkins Merchant &
Enoch James Blacksmith for his Bondsmen as Collector of Taxes
for their approbation see Aug { . lo.
M r . 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
M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . Appleton & others for altering
pnrt of the Pavement in Cornhill, M r . Price & M r . 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 & M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Samuel Whitwell Sen r . &
Thomas Walley Esq. against M r . 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 Hon bl . 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
Earth 1 . 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.
Carr d . forward
near Hancocks Wharf Retailer
near D r . 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'.
Ang 4 . 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 10 th .
Upon further enquiry & consideration Deacon Jones & M r .
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
M r . 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
Cap 1 . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 22 d . 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 Benj a .
Edes & Thomas Parker for Collector Williams
An Order by the Governor & Council on the State Treasurer for
the maintenance of the State Poor from 1 st Septem r . 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 I th . 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'.
M r . Dorr & Tyler, & dated July 31 st 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
M r . 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
M r . 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'. 22 d , 1786.
Present Selectmen visited Raiusfords Island
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 1 . 23 d , 1786.
Present Messrs : Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Browne, Cunning-
ham, Tyler, Walley
M r . 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*. 28 th . 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 12 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood which is computed as follows
Viz 1 .
Iba oz dr.
a 4 P . Loaf Brick Bread French Made must weigh 1 " 6 " 11
a 4 d . ditto Wheat Rye Meal, must weigh 3 " "
a 4 d . ditto not above Indian, must weigh 4". ''
Biskets of 3 Copper price " 12 " 6
Liberty granted M r . Robert Peirpoint to dig a Well partly on
Essex Street, so as that the Pump stand near the Fence
M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . Leachs Application for
keeping a School unless he is well recommended
Passed upon Accounts
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug 1 . 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 D r . 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
D r . Mountfords to said White who has forced in the same under
pretence of curing a Nuisance
Liberty granted D r . 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 M r . 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 Sep r . 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.
M r . Cunningham appointed to order Gravel on a Lane near M r .
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 M r . Benjamin White a Towns
Slip of Land at the back of his Shop for a small consideration, &
the Comm 66 . are desired to proceed accordingly
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 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 Seplem r . 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 Septem r . 13, 1786.
Present Mess". Scollay Dorr Price, Andrews, Grant, Walley,
Browne.
M r . 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
M r . Scollay & M r . Andrews a Committee to order R pairs to
the Granary
Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Septem r . 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.
M r . 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
Mem , 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 Sep r . 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 M r . 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 M r 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
Sep r . 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.] M r . Greanleaff, M r . Dorr & M r . Tyler a Committee to pro-
cure a plan from M r . 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 Sept r . 25. 1786.
Present Messrs : Scollay, Dorr, Browne, Tyler, Andrews, Cun-
ningham Walley,
M r . Scollay, M r . Price, & M r . Cunningham a Comm 66 . from the
Board to meet a Comm ee . from the Selectmen of Roxbury, in order
wiih M r Pope to run the Boundary Line between the two Towns
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sep r . 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 12 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their
Charges Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows.
Viz 1 .
Iba oz dr
a 4 d . Loaf Brick Bread French made must weigh 1 " 6 " 11
a 4 d . ditto Wheat Rye Meal D. 3 " - " -
a 4 d . 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
M r . 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 Septem r . 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 M r . Nazro is to notify M r . Thompson to meet them at the foot
of the Hill Monday next 11 O'Clock in order for said view
M r . 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 M r . 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 Octo r - 4. 1786.
Present Mess. Scollay Dorr, Price, Brown, Tyler, Andrews,
Grant, Walley, Cunningham
On Motion to take up the Account exhibited by Treasu r . Ivers
against the Town for a balance clue from M r . Cudworth a l.-ite
Collector of Taxes; the same was considered, whereupon, M r .
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, M r . Price with
the assistance of M r . Walley is to prepare a Memorial to be laid
before the General Court for the same indulgence
On application from M r . 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'. D r . Lloyd M r . Foster, Thorn*. Clements M r . Lestourt &
others had taken away large quantities, say some hundred loads
of Manure from the Horse Pond without leave from the Select-
men M r . 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
M r . Scollay a Committee to Judge of the expediencj* of remov-
ing a Large Post near M r . Cheevers New Boston ; the removal to
be done at the Ex pence of M r . Cheevers
M r . Brown & M r . Walley a Committee to inspect the South
Burial Ground & enquire into the State of sundry Tombs for
which no Owners appear, and to give M r . 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 M r Edward Rumney
was laid before the Board
The Petition of a number of the Inhabitants that M r . 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 M r . Justice Price & M r .
328 CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
Justice Brown, to take another view of M r . 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
M r . Browne & M r . Walley & M r . 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
M r . Rumneys Chocolate Mills,
The Selectmen upon Application from the Justices of the Court
of General Sessions for the County of Suffolk thro' M r . 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 M r . 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
M r . John Bray Cooper appointed an Inspector of Oil for the
Port of Boston, and the Oath of Office was administred to him
by M r . Justice Browne Recommendation given him on file
M r . 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 M r . Simmons M r . Stephen Wales & M r . 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 M r . 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 Octo r , 18 th . 1786,
Present Mess 1 " 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 Hon ble . 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 :
M r . Daniel Ray applied for the hire of the Shop lately improved
by M r . 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 2 d . 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
M r . Nazro directed to require the attendance of M r . Craigue
Chimney Sweeper next Wednesday
[23.] Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Octo r . 25.
1786 .
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Tyler, Andrews, Cunningham,
Price, W alley, Browne, Grant,
M r . 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 M r . William Mack as a suita-
ble Person to be naturalized
M r . 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
M r . Nazro is directed to require M r . Hamlins attendance on the
Selectmen at their Chamber next Wednesday afternoon *
M r - 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 Octo r . 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'2 d . p Bushel be allowed to the Bakers for their Charges
Pains & Livelihood, which is computed as follows Viz'.
Ibn. oz. dr.
a 4 d . Loaf of Brick Bread French Made must weigh 1 l< 6 " 11
a 4 d . ditto Wheat Rye Meal D. 3 " "
:\ 4 d . ditto not above \ Indian Meal D. 4 " "
Bisketsof 3 Coppers price D. " 12 u 6
330 CITY DOCUMENT Xo. 150.
[24.] Cap 1 . Bartlet applies for the use of the Hall to exercise
his Company called the Volunteer Republican Company, on
Thursday Evenings
Liberty accordingly granted
M r . Codman applies for the removal of Rebecca Parker to Lex-
ington
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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 Nov r . 7. 1786
Present Mess rs Scollay, Dorr, Price, Andrews, Grant, Walley
Cap 1 . Partridge informs that one Frances Pond is now at the
Alms house, belongs to the Town of Cambridge
M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . 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.] M r . Hamlin the Hay ward is to be directed by M r .
Nazro to attend the Board next Wednesday Afternoon 4. O'Clock
M r . Nazro is also to acquaint M r . James Prince of this Order
M r . 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
M r . 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
M rs . 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 Nov r . 15. 1786
Present Mess" : Dorr Cunningham, Andrews Price, Browne,
Walley, Grant,
M r . 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
M r . 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 M r 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 Nov r . 22. 1 786
Present Mess : Scollay, Dorr, Andrews Tyler,
Mr. Dorr having received of Brookers Donation the 25 th 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
M r . Andrews having received of Brookers Donation June 26 th
.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
M r . Browne having received of Brookers Donation the 26 th 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.
M r . 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
M r . Price appointed to confer with M r . Sullivan, relative to the
charge that may arise from removing Persons to other Towns ,
also with respect to y e . Inhabitancy of y e . Widows born in this
State who had been married to Forreigners
M r . Browne & M r . Andrews, .to view the Towns Store lately
occupied by M r . Barrel, to Judge of the Repairs made
M r . Bossinger Foster applies for a Tomb in the Common Burial
Ground formerly owned by a M r . Gutteridge
M r . Grant having rec d . of Brookers Donation April 20 th 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
M r . Walley M r . Andrews & Grant a Committee to settle with
Ballard his Town Acc u . & Report the same
[28.] M r . Walley having received of M". Brookers Donation
26 th of June last 2. 8 the same was distributed as follows
Viz'
To M". Loper aged & sick 18
M rs . Delaplace Widow 18
M". Butter old & poor 6
M". Jackson sick & poor 6
28
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 25. 1786
Present Mess. Scollay, Dorr, Cunningham. Walley, Tyler,
Andrews, Grant, Price, Browne, Met the Ancient Artillery
Comp y
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 27. 1786
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Price, Tyler, Grant, Andrews,
Cunningham, Browne,
Information being given on the Yesterday by M r . Isaiah Doane
to M r . Scollay, Andrews & M r Brown three of the Selectmen, that a
Vessel owned by M r . Doane from N York Cap'. Smith had a Person
on board Just broke out with the Small Pox whereupon M r . Nazro
was directed to convey the Man to New Boston & to get Provi-
sions & D r . 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 12 d 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 4 d . loaf of Brick Bread, French made, must weigh 1 " 6 " 11
a 4 d . ditto f Wheat Rye Meal d. 3 " "
a 4 d . ditto not above Indian Meal d. 4 " "
Biskets of 3 coppers price d. " 12 " 6
Voted that M r . Blaney have a draft for 150 Pounds, lawful
Money in this Month & that M r . Scollay Walley & M r . Cunning-
ham be a Comm ee . to make a final Settlement before next Draft
Day (drawn for)
[29.] M rs . 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 Nov r . 29. 1786 -
Present Mess". Scollay, Dorr, Andrews, Grant, Cumiingham,
Walley, Price,
Passed upon other Accounts
M r . Scollay having received of M". Bookers Donation 1. 16
the same was distributed as follows Viz'.
To M rs . Dyke 12 -
M rs . Geyer - 12
M". Frances - 12 -
1. 16
M r . 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
M r . Dorr 2 14 see Feb y . 28 th .
M r - Price 2 14
M r . Andrews 2 14 see Dec r . 26 th .
M". Browne 2 14 see Jan y 31 next
M r . Grant 2 14 see January 10.
M r . Tyler 2 14 see April 4 th . 1787.
M r . Cunningham 2 14 see Feb y . 28 -
M r . Walley 2 14-
M r . Scollay retains 2 18 9 see Feby. 26
24 10 9
M r . Dorr M r . Price M r . Browne a Committee to wait on the
Governor, relative to the Watch at the Jayl
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Nov r . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 M r . 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 Nov r . 30 th 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 Decem r . 1. 1786
Present Mess". Scollay, Andrews, Tyler, Cunningham, Dorr
M r . Cunningham made return of the Jayl Watch the last night
as particulars on file
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 6. 1786
Present Mess". Scollay, Cunningham, Grant, Andrews, Price,
M r . 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 Decem r . 7. 1786
Present Mess" : Scollay, Dorr, Price, Brown, Andrews, Cun-
ningham, Walley,
M r . Mason & M r . 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
M r . 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 M r . Uran, Master of Engine N. 4 that all
the Fire Engines convenient for it be fixed on Runners Voted that
M r Uran see as many provided as is necessary
Boston Ss : At a Meeting of the Selectmen Decem r . 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 Decem r . 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
M r . Wendell as Constable
M 1 . Horn
M r . Pitcher
M r . 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 Decem r . 20.
1786
Present Mess rs : 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
M r . Joseph Ballard appointed by the Selectmen a Sealer of
Wood in the room of M r . 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 18 th ins 1 , 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 M r . Otis the
Jail Keeper
On application of M r . Pitman, M r . Cunningham is appointed a
Comm ee . to enquire respecting a M r . 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 Decem r . 26. 1786
Present Mess". Tyler, Scollay, Andrews, Price, Grant, Price
M r . Andrews distributed 2. 14/ of M rs . Brookers Donation
which he received Nov r . 29 Viz'.
The Widow Nichols -12
Widow Veazey - 6-
Brot over 1-10 M r8 . Wright ' -12-
[34.] Widow Stewart -12-
Widow Richardson - 6-
Widow Emmons - 6-
2 k ' 14-
M r . Scollay, M r . Walley & M r . Cunningham a Committee to
treat with M r . 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 Dec 1 . 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 M r . 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 alo 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, 217, 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.
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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.)
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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 [Copps 1 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.
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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, 18,
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.
W r ells, 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, 27, 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, 29,
250, 251, 2J2, 253, 254, 2V>,
256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261,
307.
Gregory, ) 301.
Grigory, i 130, 303.
Grenoughe 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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CITY DOCUMENT No. 150.
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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