^*'i/- • .i^ Digitized by tine Internet Arciiive in 2010 with funding from Boston Library Consortium IVIember Libraries littp://www.arcliive.org/details/reportofrecdrdco1881bost A REPORT ,ECO.RD Commissioners CITY OF BOSTON, CONTAINING THE BOSTON RECORDS FROM 1660 TO 1701. BOSTON : ROCKWELL AND CHURCHILL, CITY PRINTERS, No. 39 ARCH STREET. 1881. 1 V [DocuME]s^T 50 — 1881.] STOE A REPOET RECORD COMMISSIONERS. The Record Commissioners herewith submit the seventh volume of the publications issued under the authority and at the expense of the City of Boston. It is a continuation of the Town Records from the point at which their second printed volume closed, and includes all the records from March 11th, 1660-1, to March 10th, 1700-1. Up to this latter date the records of town meetings were kept with those of meetings of the Selectmen ; from this date they are in separate books. It seemed best to close this report at the point of division, in order that hereafter the Town Records may be printed in one series, and the Selectmen's Records in another. It is unnecessary to point out the value of the volume here presented to the public, but attention may be called to the careful " Index of Places and Subjects," prepared by Mr. John T. Priest, assistant City Clerk, by which reference to the valuable records is so greatly facilitated. The Commissioners have the material prepared for a vol- ume of the earliest records of births, deaths, and marriages, contained in the records of the Town Clerk and of the First Church, which will be sent to press forthwith. It is also their intention to continue the publication of' the Town Records, believing that no more important duty can be found. As this volume has been stereotyped, it wiM be always possible to supply copies to all persons having any reasonable claim. William H. Whitmore, William S. Appleton, Record Commissioners. I City Hall, Boston, December, 1881. BOSTON TOWN RECORDS. Boston March 11"^ 1660/61. Att a Publick meeting of all y* Inhabitants vpon lawful! warn- ing from house to house, were chosen for y" yeare ensuing. Mocleratour — Capt Thomas Savage. — Selectmen — Mr Tlio: Lalie, Jn° Hull, Hezekiah Vsher, Nathan- iell Williams, Peter Olliuer, Jos. Scottow, W° Davis. Constables — W™ Bartholmew, Jn° Payne, Ed: Lane, Jn° Wis- wall. Tho: Stocker att Rumny Marsh. Rob'. Harris att Muddy Riuer. Clerks of y^ markett — Arthur Mason, Jn° Loell. Surveyo''s of highwayes ^ — Jacob Eliot, W™ Pollard, Richard Bennett, Jn° Cunn^-, Sam. Davis. R. Marsh. Ju° White. Muddy riuer. Sealers of Leather. — Edmund Jackson, W°' Courser. Water-bail^^ffes — Alexander Adams, Richard Gridley. Packer of meate & fish — W°' Dinsdale. Marj'' Willis, widow, hath a grant of a peice of land to erect a dwelling house vpon for y*^ benefitt of herselfe and her children to whom itt is to bee secured, w'''' ground is to bee laid out by y" Select men in some convenient place. Itt is Ordered y' y" former Instructions giuen to y® select men shall continue till new instructions bee p'^pared to w*^"^ end a co- mittee was nominated. Cap' Tho: Savage, Cap' Tho: Clarke, Cap' James Olliuer, Cap* Ed. Hutchinson, Ed: Rainsford, M"^ Edw: Tynge & Tho: Buttoiph were chosen a Comittee to draw Instructions for y'' select men w""* are first to bee presented to y^ consideration of y® Towne for ac- ceptance & confirmation. Vpon y^ motion of Rich. Gridley & y^ rest of y® brick makers in y^ Towne for to rent some p' of y" Townes land in y^ Comon to make brickes ; Itt is ordered y' y® select men shall accomodate them w"' whatt land may bee fitt for their vse in y° most conven- ient place. [3.] 25: 1. 1661. At a meeting of W" Davis, Peter OUi- ver, John Hull, Tho. Lake, Hezekiah Usher, & Nat Williams, W™ Davis is chosen Recorder — Nath' Williams chosen sealer of weights and measures. — Sarg' Tho. Clarke, Theodore Atkinson, Henry Steuens, Ed. Devotion, John Odlin & Ed. Cowell are chosen for perambulation betweene muddy riuer & Cambridg & betweene muddy river & Roxbury. 2 City Document No. 50. Mr Tho. Lake, Jos. Scottow, Sam Bennitt, & Jn" Tuttill for Perambulalion betweene Boston & Lynn. Itt is ordered y' y" Constable of muddy riuer seize y® rayles & pa^des cleft on y^ Coiiion b}' Leiu' Remington & to dispose of them to y*^ Tovvnes Treasurer^ order. Whereas y^ Pitts by Henry Bridgams were lett to Cap' Johnson for 7 yeares & hee hath this day desired a release of his contract w**^ y^ Towne, y^ same being accepted b^- us, y*^ fore mentioned Pitts are now lett to Henry Bridgam for 7 yeares, hee paying 15' p. annu'" to y'' Townes Treasurer. W™ Whittwell is licensed to draw beere for this yeare, Goodwife Vpsall hath y^ like liberty, Clement Gross hath y® like liberty, as also W™ Pollard. Itt is Ordered y' no person shall fell any timber vpon any of y^ Townes Coinons upon psenalty of 10^ for every tree felled withoutt leaue. Peter Olliuer & Peter Aspinwall are deputed to joyne w"^ Cara- bridg men to lay outt a high way from Muddy-riuer to Cambridg. Itt is Ordered y* y^ surveyor' of y® high wayes att muddy riuer shall forthw"' repayre y* high way to Water towne mill where itt is defectiue. Edward Cowell & Joseph Gridley are chosen to bee execution's of y" Townes orders respecting swine for this yeare in considera- tion whereof all fines except forfeitures shall accrue to y® s** ptyes. 8:2: 1661. Att a generall Townes-meeting upon publick notice from house to house Vpon y^ Petition of Leiu' Rob* Turner & Peter Olliuer respecting y^ Cedar swamp att Muddy Riuer w'''. was lett to them by Lease y* y^ s*^. Lease may bee for euer. Itt is Ordered, y* Proprietj^ of y^ s'* swamp shall belong to y®. s^ p'tj'es for euer upon y^. paj'm' of y® rent mentioned in y^ former Lease. In answer to Mr Scottowes petition Itt is ordered y' y^ former Comittee deputed y^ 5-9-60 be appointed w"* such other of y® an- cient select men as Mr Scottow pleases to giue answer on y® Townes behalfe to y^ s*^ peticon. The Instructions for y® select men signed by y^ Committee appointed to draw them vp, being read, were voted y' they should bee in force till new were appointed. [3.] 29 : 2 : 1661. Att a meeting of Jn°. Hull, Jo'. Scottow. Hez. Usher, Peter Olliver & W™. Davis Whereas W"' Blantan bath hired some pcells of land for 7 yeares next ensuing beginning y^ first month — the dimensions of y^ s'' land is 8 Rod 6 foote 4 inches in front next y® high way, & in length downe to y^ sea, in consideration whereof hee is to pay 14' p. annum to y*^ Townes Treasurer & all records of form^ contracts are hereby made null W" Wardell is allowed to draw beere for y^ yeave ensuing. Lieut: Rob' Turner hath y^. like liberty granted to him Tho' Blott is chosen Cow keeper for this yeare. Itt is Ordered y' y^ Constables begin their watch y* 1'' of y® S'"". att night according to instructions to former Constables & to con- tinue y^. s"^ watch till farther order bee taken to y^. contrary Boston Town Records, 16G1. 3 Peter Olliuer is chosen sealer of Weights & measures in y® place of Nat. Williams deceased. Whereas a small pcell of land was some yeares since sold to M' John Newgate lying on y^ east side of his land in Sudbury streete & is now fenced in by him ; y® s*^ land is hereby confirmed to M'' Jn° Newgate for euer. Itt is Ordered y' two foote of ground bee allowed to M' Symon Lyndes land att y^ southeast end of his stone house by y® dock & so to rang along euen w"^ y® cellar doore att y® east end of his s** house, w'^'^ land is allowed him in consideration of his taking in an old ware house into his yard whereby y^ high way is enlarged. Whereas sundry of y® Inhabitants desire to keepe sheepe vpon y^ Comon instead of Cowes, Itt is ordered y' all such psons shall pvide a keeper for theire sheepe ; & if any sheepe bee found w^'outt a keeper, itt shall be lawfull for any pson to impound such sheepe, for w'^'^ 3'^ owners shall pay 2^ for euery sheepe so impounded, & shall be lyable to pay all damage done to any by them, in inclos- ures or otlierwise. Itt is Ordered y' all swine within the Towne shall bee kept vp in their owners ground, & if any swine bee found abroad after y® last day of y* next month, y^ owners of such swine so found abroad shall pay 2^- 6*^- for euery such swine so found abroad & Edward Cowell & Joseph Gridly are required to give notice hereof to all y® Inhabitants forthwith from house to house.* Itt is Ordered y' M'' Vsher & M"" Hull deraaund & receiue M' Webbs legacy of ^100 & to giue a discharge ony^ Townes behalfe. Voted att y^ Gen. Townes meeting y^ 8. 2. 61. y' whereas Capt James Johnson is to pay his rent y^ first of March in euery yeare vpon forfeiture as in his deed bearing date y* 60 is exprest, Itt is now further agreed y' if hee miss paym' y^ s*^ day, y'' Treasurer of y^ Towne is to demauud y® s"^ rent, & y** sum of 10^ more (w'^'' hee [4.] is to pay for y^ first default of paym') then y^ s"^ Rent, & if hee pay nott y* s'' Rent & 10' more by y^ 1" of May following, then to pay 40^ more for y^ 2'^ default. And if ye Rent & if y« s'* 50'. bee nott p*^ by y^ 1'' of June following, then to pay £3 more, y' is in all £5. 10'. besides y^ Rent in y^ s*^ deed. And if all y^ Rents & y^ s-nes wast ground at Muddy riuer, for buildinge and fencinge on the towne land at Roxber^^ gate. It is Ordered that noe person or persons whatsoever fell any tree or trees vpon an}' of the comon ground belonginge to this towne, at Braintrey, Muddy riuer or elcewhere, with out the consent of the Select men vpon the penaltie of 5^ for euery tree soe feld, one halfe thereof to be paid to the Inform'', the other halfe to the treasurer of the towne. 22: 10: 1670. At a meetinge of the hon^'^. Goiiern''. Richard Bellingham Esq, Major Generall John Leueret, Ed. Tynge, Esq, Majestrates ; Mr John Mayo, M"" John Oxenbridge, Mr Thumas Thatcher, & M' James Allen, Ek?^ Cap'. Thomas Lake, Capt James Olliuer, Mr John Richards & John Joyliffe, Selectmen of Bostone. It was ordered and agreed that M"". Ezachiell Cheuers, M"". Thomson and M"". Hinksman should be at the Gouern''^ house that day seauen-night to treate with them concerninge the free schoole. 29''^ Ditto — Att a Meeting of the hon^*^. Gov^ Major Generall Leveret Edward Tynge Esq Majestrotes M^ Mayo M^ John Oxen- bridge M"". James Allen Elders Cap* Thomas Lake M^ Hez. Usher, Cap*. James Olliver M"". John Richards, and John Joyliffe Select- men It was agreed and ordered that Mr Ezechiell Cheeuers should be called to, & installed in the Free schoole as head Master thereof, which he beiuge then present, accepted of: likewise that M^Tomp- son should be inuited to be an assistant to M'' Cheeuers in his worke in the schoole, w*^^ M"" Tompson beinge present, desired time to consider of & to giue his answere ; — And vpon the third day of January-, gaue his answere to Major Generall Leueret in the negatiue, he haueinge had, & accepted of, a call to Charlestowne. 6: 11: 1673. At a meetinge of the hon""^. Gouern''. Major Generall Leueret, Edward Tynge EsqMagestrates M"". John Oxen- bridge, M^ Thomas Thatcher, M^ James Allen, EkP. Capt Thomas Lake, Capt. James Oliiuer, M'". John Richards, & John Joyliffe Selectmen, who being met repaired to the schoole & sent for Mr Tomson who, when he came, declared his remouail to Charles towne & resigned vp the possestion of the schoole & schoole house to the Goucrn'^ &c, who dcliueredihe ke}^ & possestion of the schoole to M"" Ezechiell Cheeuers as the sole Masf thereof. And it was farther agreed that the said M'" Cheeuers should be allowed sixtie pounds p. an for his seruice in the schoole out of the towne rates & rents that be longe to the schoole, and the possestion & vse of y^ schoole house. 16 : 11 : 1670/1. At a meetinge of Capt, James Olliuer, M^ John Richards, Capt. William Dauis, Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M'. Hezechiah Usher. This day a rate of £493. 12^ for the Countrie and Townes occations was comited to the Constables of Bostone and a rate of £14. 12% to the Constable of Muddy [56,] riuer, also of £23. 12^ to the Constable of Rumney Marsh, all being £531. 16^ 30 : 11 : 1670/1. At a meetinge of M"". John Richards, Capt. William Danis, Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M"". Hezechiah 58 City Document No. 50. Usher, Capt. James Olliuer Whereas Humphrey Ccmby hath en- tertainedJohiiNottle, TayF: sometime at his house not admited into the Colon}^ nor towne, he is liereby ordered not to entertaine him for the future vpon tlie penaltie of 20^ p. weeke & the said John Nottle to be returned to y*^ County Court. Ruth Newport is ordered to haue from the treasurer 40\ for the releifc of her Famil}-. Ordered to M'' Benjamine Tompson schoohiiasf £10. out of the town treasury beside his 3'earlie salary to be ended the 25 of this January. Ordered that M'' John Anderson should be allowed £120 for his house & goods lost in y'^ great fire blowne vp with gun powder. Mrs Dorathy Jones the wife of Mr Morgan Jones is approued of to keepe a house of publique Entertainment for the sellinge of Coffee & Chuchaletto. Jane the wife of Bartholomew Barnard is aproued of alsoe to keepe a house of publique entertainment for the sellinge of Coffee & Chucalettoe. Ordered that John Nottle Tay? ; Margeret Connerd brought into y*^ Country Thomas Milton, and Gudwife Hoppen late of Dorcesf. be returned to the Countie Court as not admited inhabitants into this towne which was done y^ 31 daj. 31 : 11 : 1670. Samuell Howard Ta^d''. required to forbeare the frequentinge of publique houses of entertainement vpon the penaltie of law latelie published for that purpose. 27 : 12 : 1670/1. At a meetinge of Capt. William Davis, Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M'". Hezechiah Usher, Capt. James Olliuer, and M^ John Richards. Agreed with Thomas Matson sen'', to looke after the towne clocke and keepe it in good repaire from the first of March next for one yeare next ensueinge, & to haue 10^ for his palnes about it. Ordered that Joanna Port'', remoue out of this towne within one month next after y'' date, & that John Lewis who brought her in, take care that the order be obserued vpon penaltie of 20^ to be paid dureinge her sta}- afterward weeklie by him. Joseph Nash is fined 20^ for entertaininge W" Timberlegs contrary to the towne order. John Matson & Joseph Sowter are required to forbeare the fre- quentinge of publique houses of entertainment upon y*" penaltie of the law latel}^ published for that purpose. 6:12: 1670. At a meetinge of the freemen vpon publique no- tice Cap* Tiiomas Clarke & M'' Anthony Stodder were chosen Deputies of the Generall Court, for the j-eare ensueinge. [57.] It was voted bj^ the Freemen of this towne that the choyce of a comissioner for carryinge in the votes for nomination of Magestrates and a Count}^ treasurer, be done this present Meet- inge by papers, and soe from time to time, hereafter. Mr John Richards is chosen to carry in the votes for the nomina- tion of Magestrates & for a County treasurer. [58.] 13 : 1 : 1670/1. At a publique meetinge of the inhab- itants of Bostone upon law^fuU warning were chosen for the yeare ensueing. Selectmen Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M'" Heze- Boston Town Records, 1670-71. 59 chiah Usher, Capt. William Daiiis, Capt James Olliuer, Mr. John Richards, M''. Thomas Bratle. Constables. — James Whetcombe, Edward Cowell, James Brad- inge, W" Ingram, Henery Kemball, John Mosse, for Boston. Edward Deuotion for Muddy Riuer. John Doelittle for Rumny Marsh. Clarkes of y^ Market. Edward Goodwine, Benjamine Thurs- tone, Dauid Copp. Surve^'ors, Thomas Blith, Gawdie James, Robert Sanford, for Boston. John White, for Muddy Riuer. William Ireland for Rumnj' Marsh. Sealers of Leather. — W". Gibson, Nathaniell Rej-nolds, Obe- diah Emans. ' Water Bayliffes — Nathaniell Greenwood, Thomas Pecke. Packers of Meate &c. W"' Densdall, John Densdall. Measurer of salt. — Francis Hudson. Scauengers. — Benjamine Smith, Isaacke Goose, Richard Bennet, Execution" of y^ ord'. about Swine. M^ Hener}- TayF Theophi- lus Frayrey, John Cowell, M"' William Hawkins, John Ruggles, L* Richard Way, Mr John Freeke, Francis Mosse. Select mens order^ are referd to a Comittee of Capt Thomas Sauadge, Cap' Tho Clarke, Cap* Edward Huchinson, Mr Anthony Stoddar, Mr Humphre}^ Dauie. & M"" John Hull, who are alsoe with the select men to make what amendm' thej' judge meete in the ord"^ made the last yeare concerninge swine. For preuentinge of Fraude & deceipte in Cordinge of wood It is ordered that the Select men shall liaue powre to apoj'nt.cord" of wood for this towne, & that noe other person shall cord any wood sould or to be sould but such as the select men shall aproue of & apoj'nt for that seruice, vpon the penaltie of 20^ for euevy offence therein, & that such Cord" as are chosen b3' the select men be presented to authoritie to be sworne to be Faithfull. It is ordered that theord'' made the last yeareabout Cart wheeles, vpon the petition of seuerall Carters & own" of Carts be respited till y° next yeare — alsoe the consideration about paueinge the streetes. At a meetinge of all the Select men the same day, were chosen for the yeare ensueingo. Recorder, John Joyliffe. Treas- urer, Mr John Richards. Sealer, Mr Thomas Brattle. Cullers of staves, Edward Blake, James Hill. Corders of wood, W'". Parram, W™. Browne, Anthony Harker, Samuel! Dauis, Richard Smith, W^. Pickran. [59.] IG. 1°. 1670. At a meetinge of Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M". Hezechiah Usher, Capt. William Dauis, Capt. James Olliuer, M^ John Richards & M"". Thomas Brattle. Samuell Ryall, Coop., Peter Comes, black smith, & John Hurd sen'', were all prohibited the frequentinge of publique houses of entertain m'. vpon the penaltie of Law lately published and read unto them. 27 : 1 : 1671. At meetinge of Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joy- liffe, M"". Hezechiah Usher, Capt. William Dauis, Capt. James Olliuer M% John Richards, M'-. Thomas Brattle. 60 City Document No. 50. Cap* Edward Huchinsoii, W Deane Winthrop, M' Jolin Tuttlo and M"" Elisha Huchinson are appoj'iited perambulate''^ for Rnmii}' Marsh & they are to appoj'nt the towne of Linn the time & place of Meetinge for runinge the line betweene Bostone & Lin & Bos- tone & Maiden. Cap* Sanage is also aded to the former & M"" Elias Mauericke insted of Mr Tutlle. Mr John Hull, Deacon Jacob Eliott, M^ Thomas Brattle, & John White are apo^nted perabulator^ for Muddy riuer. Betweene Bostone Roxbery & Cambridge. 30 : 1 : 1671. At a meetinge of Capt. Thomas Lake, John Jovliffe, M^ Hezechiah Usher, Capt. William Dauis, Capt James Oliiuer, M^ John Richards, M^ Tho. Brattle. Whereas at a publique Meetinge of y'' Inhabitants the 26"^ 2 : 1GC9 vpon the petition of Samuell Dauis the select men were ordered, to assigne him a place for a house lott out of the towne wast, they accordinglie gaue him libertie to set vp a frame of his house at the end of the Almes house adjoj'ninge to the bur3'inge place, and haue now laid out in Land for his acomodation. the breadtli of his house from the fence of the bur3'inge place eighteene foote, & in length by the buryinge place & pte of James Whetcombes gar- den, to the land of John Man. L* John Smith of Wenesem* is to ioyne with .Cap*. Ed. Huchin- son & Comp"^ to runn ye line betweene Bostone & Charlestowne, Maiden & Lin in the steed of Mr Deane Wintrope. 24: 2: 1671. At a meetinge of John Joyliffe, M"". Hezechiah Usher, Capt. William Dauis, Capt. James OUiuer, M''. John Rich- ards, M"". Thomas Brattle & Capt Thomas Lake. Edward Dauis is apoynted Cowe keeper & pownder of Cattle for the 3"eare ensueinge. Cap* W™ Hudson. Mr. John Vyall, Mr. John Turner are aproued of to sell wine, beere & keepinge houses of publique entertainm*. Mrs Alice Thomas is aproued of to sell wine, beer & keepe a house of publique entertainm* prouided W™ Norton take the care of the gouernment of the house. Thomas Hawkins, W" Pollard, Cap* W". Wright, Widdow Vpshall, W™ Coiircer, Widdow Wardall Clement Grosse, W" Sali^ Francis Hudson, Rob* Cox, are aproued of to sell beere & keepe houses of publique entertainment for the j-eare ensueing. W™ Kent aproued of to sell beere & keepe a Cookes shop. Cap* James Johnson & Abell Porter are aproued of to sell Coffee and Chucalatto for the yeare ensueinge. [60.] Libertie is granted to sett vp posts 4 foote from the pale leadinge to the south Meetinge, to Mr. Norton. 27 : 2 : 1671. John Keene hath libertie granted to keej^e a Cookes or house of publique entertainm* to dresse victualls. Instructions for the Constables watch in folio 10 & 38 comitted to the Constables to be observed till further order. 11: 3: 1671. Libertie is granted to John Woodmansey to take Boston Town Ke coeds, 1671. 61 ill pte of the greate clocke on the south side of the dockes mouth to add to his wharfe, prouided he enlarge as much on the north side, leaueinge it the same breadth as now it is, which is 26|- foot ouer from inside to inside in the narrowest pte thereof. 29: 3: 1671. At a meetinge of M^ Hezecliiah Usher Capt William Dauis Capt James Olliuer, M^. John Eichards M^ Tho. Brattle & J"°. Joyliffe [blank.] 26: 4:' 1671. At a meetinge of Capt. William Dauis, Capt. James Olliuer, M"". John Richards, M"". Thomas Brattle, John Joy- liffe, M"^. Hezechiah Usher. Jeremiah Child hath libertie to open shop in this towne. 31 : 5 : 1671. At a meetinge of Capt. James Olliuer, M'". John Richards, M^ Tho. Brattle, M^ Hezechiah Usher, Capt. William Dauis. Agreed with Cap* Richard Brackett of Braintiy that he should in the townes behalfe take care that noe wast or strip of wood or timber be made in the Land belonginge to this towne lyinge neere theire towne but doe his utmost to preuent it or giue informa- tion to the Selectmen. In consideration whereof the sayd Bracket hath libertie to cutt out of the wood alread}^ fallen to the value of 40 cord. Layd out a high way the 30''' of June last at Mudd^^ riuer which runs 2 rodd broad from Thomas Boyslstones alonge by Moses Crafts to Clement Corbins & from thence to the Comon the same breadth, one halfe to be allowed by Corbin the other house by Nathan iell Wilson. 2''ly A way to runn from the s*^ highway through Joseph Whites &soe two Moses Crafts & alonge through John Acors land, and to take of Thomas Boylstones Stone wall to a marked tree & soe to run with out the rest of the wall, through all the lotts two Rods in breadth as marked out to the end of the fence, till it comes to Cambridge Line. 3'^ly A wa}^ from the Comon Road turninge in at Joseph Whites ground & to range with the fence of Moses Crofts in the feild, and soe to run ncerest on a straight line as marked out till it come to Mr Hulls fence &. soe turns to the right hand, 1 rod within the fence, and as much w'^. out till it comes to a stake marked R. T. then turnes to tlie left and runs straight to Cambridge line, the breadth of all the way is to be 2 rodd, and more to be allowed where necessary. Granted to James Whetcombe a Angle of wast land lyeinge behind his wash house con', as p margent 57 square feete, to him and his heires for ever in consideration of 40^ in mony paid by him to the Treasurer of the towne [Plan of same in margin of original.] [61.] 7:6: 1671. At a meetinge of Capt James Olliuer, M^ John Richards, M" Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, M^ Heze- chiah Usher, Capt. William Dauis. 62 City Document No. 50. Vpon the serious consideration of the clanger that may acrue to this townc b^' gunn powder that lies in ware-houses and ds,^ellinge howses in seuerall ptes of this towne, in case of fire breakinge out, & for the preuentinge future dang"^ thereby, It is ordered that hence forth noe gunn powder that shall be landed, shall be kept in an}^ ware house or dwellinge house but shall be put in such place or places as the select men shall iudge most convenient for the securcinge of the towne vpon the penaltie of 20^ p Barrell. It is farther ordered that what gunn powder is in any such place aforesaid shall be i-emoued to the Fort hill to M'' Rob' Gibbs his warehouse, within G da3'es vpon the penaltie of 20^ p. day for euer}' barrell found after that time in any such place. It is alsoe ordered that noe shop keeper or other shall keepe abone 20 pounds of powder at one time in theire bouses or shop vpon the penaltie of 20^ for euer}' defect. And that persons may knowe theire certaine charge of warehouse roome, it is agreed with the said Rob' Gibbs that he shall haue 1 2^. for euery Barrell he receaues, & if it lie halfe a yeare it shall pay noe more, & soe 12*^. for euery halfe yeare after & Mr Elisha Huchinson is aproued of to receaue & deliuer the s*^ powder pub- lished Aug. 10'^ 1G71. At a publique Meetingeof all the Inhabitants of this towne up- on lawfnll warninge The order aboue concerninge powder was read and aproued of. Cap' Thomas Clarke was made choyce of for a comissioner. to joyne with the selectmen for assesinge all matters rateable in the towne. It is Ordered that M"" Edward Rainsford, Cap' Thomas Sau- age, & Cap' Edward Hucliinson are to be io^'ned with the Select men as a Coinittee to lieare & consider who are the proprietors of the Comons about the towne, or the wast land at Braintiy & Mudd3' riuer, & that if any person lay any claime there to they make theire right apeare to the s*^ Coinittee at or before the first day of Dec'' next, otherwise they lose theire title thereto. 28 : 6 : 1671. At a meetinge of M"". John Richards M^ Thomas Brattle Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, W. Hezechiah Usher, Capt William Dauis & Capt. James Olliner An Assesm' was made with the help of Capt Thomas Clarke for a Countrie rate accordinge to the Treasurers warrant & com- ited to said Cap' Thomas Clarke, chosen Comissioner for that end. 31 : 6 : 1671. Ordered Mr Elisha Huchinson to make inquiry who keepes au}^ Gunn-powder in the towne contrary to the towne order & to make returne of the names of those that doe transgresse the same to the Selectmen from time to time. [63o] 25: 7: 1671. At a meetinge of M"". Thomas Brattle, Capt. Tliomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M''. Hezechiah Usher, Capt. William Uauis, Capt James Olliuer & M"". John Ricliards. Whereas Christoplf Skinner brought Elizabeth Walker from Coneticott, who is reported to be with Child, the said Skinner is Boston Town Records, 1671. 63 ordered to take care that she be sent backe to Coneticott vpon the penallie of 20^ p. weeke from this da3'. Edward Dauis & Peter Warren are made choj^ce of Bellmen to begin the 29* instant to the last of aprill accordinge to the instructions folio 11 & 39. Mr Joshua Atwater hath libertie granted him to his seller dore to continue as it is, paj'mg 5^ p. ann. in mouj^ to begin the first of July last. Samuell Norden is aproued of to keepe a house of publique entertainment at this time vpon the petition of seuerall of his neighb''^ and consideration of his necessitous condition. 17 : 8 : 1671. At a meetinge of the freemen upon lawfull warn- ingG were chosen Comissioners for this towne for the yeare ensue- inge. Cap* Thomas Clarke, JNP Richard Parker, Mr Humphrey Dauie, Cap* Edward Huchinson, Mr Anthony Stoddar, L' Richard Cooke, L* Thomas Clarke. 30 : 8 : 1G71. At a meetinge of Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joy- liffe, M^ Hezechiah Usher, Capt. James Olliu--. M^ Thomas Brattle, Cap*. Daniell Hinksman is granted libertie to wharfs before his owne land betweene Thomas Benys & John Whites, he makeinge & maiutaininge a sufBtient high way there 16^ foote. 2:9: 1671. It is ordered that Noe Carte shall stand in any streete of this towne in the night after the 15'*^ day of this instant Nov'' vpon the penaltie of 5^ to be paid by the owners thereof for euer}' transgression hereof. 27: 9: 1671. At a meetinge John Joyliffe, M^ Hezechiah Usher, Capt James Olliuer, Capt. William Dauis M"" John Richards, Thomas Brattle, Cap*. Thomas Lake The agreem* with W" Ireland & Aron Vv^'ay concerninge the high way at powder home hill made the 27: 8: 1661. fol. 5. is continued for 10 yeares, for 25\ p. ann. Vpon the Motion of Cap* Daniell Hinksman for an allowance demanded for a yeares sailer}' to him after he left the Free schoole ; vpon consideration whereof, it is agreed y* s'' Hinksman be allowed £10. ouer & aboue his 3'eares sallery enclinge the first of March last as a gratuity from the towne for not haueinge sufBtient warn- inge to prouide otherwise for him selfe. 7: 10:1671. This day a rate was comited to the Constables of Boston for the coUectinge of £640 for the Countries and townt'S occasions, to the Constable of Muddy River for £21. 5^ and to the Constable of Rumny Marsh for £31 : 12^ signed by the select- men. [63.] 25 : 10 : 1671. At a meetinge of M^ Hezechiah Usher, Capt. William Dauis, Capt. James Olliuer, M"" John Richards, M"^ Thomas Brattle, Capt. Thomas Lake & John Joyliffe. 64 City Document No. 50. John Skarlet hath liljertie to wharfe before the ground he bought of Nathaniell Fryar & is to be 20 foote easterlie from the lower- most corner of Mr Ilitts wharfe. Memorand that Mr Hetts wharfe at the lowermost end easterlie stands into the towne ground 4^ foote. 29: 11: 1671. At a meetinge of Capt William Dauis, Capt James Olliuer, M"". John Richards M"". Tho. Brattle, Capt Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe & M"". Hezechiah Usher Vpon the Motion of Docf" Daniell Stone for pay for Chirurgery & phisicke administred to seuerall pooi'e of this towne the select men see cause to abate him his rate this yeare for what is done for the time past ; & doe further now agree with him for 12 moneths next comeinge from the first of March next, to take care of the poore of this towne as to phisicke & Chirurgery, for which he is to haue 20^ out of the towne treasury & to be rate free the next yeare. Libertie is granted to Capt Samuell Skarlet to wharfe against his land next Francis Hudsons prouided he make & maintaine a high way before it. Allowed to M'' John Freeke & Capt Samuell Skarlet theire rates for this yeare being £4. 8.^. in consideration of two shops pulled downe in the time of the Fire when ]\P Andersons house was burnt. W" Anderson at John Faireweath^s. Taj'F and John Hunt & Steephen Millard Butchers, ordered to be returned to the Countie Court, not admited Inhabitants. Alsoe W™. Nowell & Thomas Rand Booke binders are to be returned as aboue, alsoe John Tudall. Mrs. Dorathy Jones the wife of Mr. Morgan Jones & Bartholmew Barnard are aproued of to keepe a house of publique entertainm* for sellinge of Coffee & Chuealleto. •20 : 12 : 1671-72. Att a meetinge of Capt. James Olliuer, M^ John Richards, M^ Thomas Brattle, Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M--. Hezechiah Usher & Capt. William Dauis Libertie is granted to John White of Muddy riuer sen' to cutt 5 oake & 5 Maple trees of the Comon at Mudd}^ riuer prouided he doe what he can to secure the rest from others, or giue notice of any that shall offend in that kinde. Ordered that Mr John Richards Treasurer pay to Major Generall Leuerett what he can out of the townes stocke towards what is due to him for y'^ Fortification. 29 : 12 : 1671-72. Capt Samuell Skarlet & Mr. John Freeke, haue libertie granted them to wharfe before theire owne land, prouided the south side of theire wharfe come not within 10 foote of ye lower end of the north side of the cause3^ as it now doth lie & from thence to runn vpon a straight line to je corner of the said Skarlets & Freekes wharfe as it now doth stand. [64,] It is Further agreed with Capt Samuell Skarlet & John Boston Town Records, 1671-72. 65 Freeke that they or theire assignes shall mainetaine the Causey ia good repaire & keepe the slipp or passage & Cause^^ free from all incroachments, incombrances or annoj'aaces whatsoever for the space of 20 yeares. In consideration whereof this towne is to pay them or theire assignes 5' p. ann duringe the s'^ terme. Serj' Mathew Barnard hathlibertie granted him to setvp a portch of 3 foote from the dore of his house. 4:1: 1671-72. At a meetinge of the freemen upon publique warning from house to house. Cap* Thomas Clarke & Mr Anthony Stoddar were chosen Deputys of the Generall Court for the ycare ensueingc. M"" John Richards is chosen Comissioner to carry the votes of the freemen of this towne to the Countie Comissioners for the nomi- nation of Magistrates and a Countie Treasurer. 11 : 1 : 1671-72. This towne haueinge had lately many & greiuous complaints of greate suffringes by (and greater hazzard to) seuerall persons elder & young^ by swine in tliis towne, and alsoe consideringe the many inconveniencies by the aboundinge of these creatures, in a towne soe populous as this is in respect of sicknesses & the like ; And findinge by longe experience the Invaliditie of all former ord''^ to preuent damage b}' swine as the Lawe requires ; Doe tlierefore order that all persons whatsoeuer that shall keepe any swine within this necke of Boston shall hence- forth keep them vp in theire owne land, and all swine which shall after the date hereof be found out of theire Owners land, either in the streetes lanes highwayes Comons or any other place within this necke of Boston shall be forfeited and seazed and disposed of to the uses hereafter mentioned viz'. | partes to the poore of this towne, as the Selectmen shall order and ^ to him that seazeth them and the persons apoynted by the towne or Selectmen from time to time to execute this order are irapowred presently upon seasure to distribute the same accordingelie Exceptinge alwayes and it is to be understood that in case anj- person or per- sons be driveinge their swine through the streetes or highwayes or shall be in persuite of swine escaped (provided the persuer be in sight when the swine shall be seazed by the persons appo^'nted to execute this order) : It shall save the forfeiture above mentioned. And in Case of any just Cause of Complaint of injury done by anj' officer or officers in the execulion of theire office, the partie agreeved aplyinge himselfe to the Selectmen of this towne may expect just releife notwilhstandinge the execution aforsaid. This order made by the Selectmen was afterwards read and approved of at a generall towne Meetinge ye 11 of March 1671-72. [65.] March 11 1671-72. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge from house to house were made cho^xe of for the j'care ensueinge, Selectmen — M^ Hezechiah Usher, Cap'. William Dauis Capt 66 City Document No. 50. James Olliner, M"". John Richards, M"". Thomas Brattle, Cap* Thomas Lake and John Joyliffe Constables, for Bostone — Mr Richard Wharton, Mr John Freeke, John Winge, Thomas Smith, Seth Perry, John Tappiuge. Constable for Muddy Riuer — Henery Steephens Constable for Riniiney Marsh — Jeremiah Belchard. Sealers of Leather. — Robert Earle & John Jepson. Clarkes of ye Market — Moses Paine, John Con}^, Benjamine Negus. Survej'ors, for Bostone — John Blake, Thomas Blith, Mr Joseph Rocke, Surveyor for Muddj' Riuer. John White, sen"" For Rumney Marsh — W" Ireland. Water Bayliffes — Thomas Peeko, & Nathaniell Greenwood. Packers of Mcate & Fish — W^ Densdall & John Densdall. Measurer of Salt. Francis Hudson. Scauengers — Benjamine Smith, Richard Bennet, Isaacke Goose. Officers about Swine — Samuell Mosely, W™ Kent, Thomas Fitch, Thomas Piatt, Thomas Bingle3^, Josias Belchard, James Pennyman, Joseph Gridley. Orders for ye Selectmen are refered to a Comittee of Cap' Thomas Sauage, Cap* Tho. Clarke, Cap* Edward Huchinson, Mr Anthony Stoddar. Mr Humphrey Dauie, and Mr. Jolui Hull. Orders aboute paueinge the streets & Cart Wheeles were respited for another ^^eare vpon consideration of all the Cart'"^ of the towne theirc ingagem* each with his teeme or Cart to giue a da3-es worke for reparation of the high wayes, as the survey''^ shall direct. Eliachin HuchinsoUj or his substitute hath Libertio granted him to treate with the select men, about some proposalls of his con- cerninge tho docke, who are to make returne thereof to some pub- lique towne Meetinge. At a meetinge of all the Selectmen above were chosen — John Joyliffe Recorder — John Richards Treasurer. Thomas Brattle Sealer of waights & Measures. Cull" of staues — Samuell Mattocke — James Hill. Cordrs of wood — Gaudy James, Lawrence Willis, W^ Browne, Richard Smith, W"^ Parram, Samuell Dauis, Thomas Williams. 14 : 1 : 1G71-72. At a meetinge of all y° Selectmen at Capt. Dauis house Libertie is granted to Mr Nicholas Paige to take awa}' the brickes belongeinge to the place intended for a conduit at ye end of the towne house before his dore, prouided he iraediately fill the place euen w"^ the ground about it, for w'^'^ he brought a note from the [60.] Ouerseers of Capt Robert Keaj-nes Will, & a discharge for his guift expended thereabout, a Coppie where of followeth & y^ ■Originall kept amongc the townes writings. To the Selectmen of Bostone. Vnderstandinge b}' Mr Paige that the place builded for a Con- duit is prejuditiall to his house & shops and that you are wiliinge he should remoue and improue it to his own vse, if our consent may be had thereto and beinge informed likewise that Capt Robert Boston Town Eecords, 1672. 67 Keaj^nes guift to ye towne of Bostone for y* end hath beeue ex- pended vpon that worke, though by the prouidence of God, it hath not proned soe vsefuli as was expected and desired, vpon these considerations, Wee the Ouerseers of Cap* Keaynes will shall acquiesse in what is done, and not trouble the towne of Bostone any further in relation to that particular. Witness our hands the 7th of 1st ^Q^ iQrji Symond Broadstreet Daniell Denison Edward Rawson James Johnson 25 : 1 : 1672. At a meetinge of M^ Hezechiah Usher, Capt. James OHiuer, M"". John Richards, IVP. Thomas Brattle, Capt. Thomas Lake & J°°. Joyliffe Libertie is granted to Cap* Daniell Hinksman to erect a porch before his dore 4 foote from his house & 8 foote longe. At a Meetinge of the Hon'''^. Gouern'" : Deputy Gouern"" & Edward Ting Esq. with Mr Hezekiah Vsher, Capt James Olliuer, Mr. John Richards, Mr Thomas Brattle, Capt Thomas Lake & John Joyliffe the 22*^^ of March 1671-72. It was ordered that notice be giuen to the seuerall psons vnder-written that they within one moneth after the date hereof dispose of theire seuerall Children (herein nominated or men- tioned) abroad for seruants, to serue by Indentures for some terme of yeares, accordinge to theire ages and capacities ; w*^** if they refuse or neglect to doe The Mnjestrates and Select men will take theire said Children from them, and place them with such Masters as they shall prouide accordinge as the lawe directs. And that they that doe accordinge to this ord"" dispose of theire Children doe make returne of the names of Masfs & Children soe put out to seruice, with theire Indentures to the Selectmen at theire next mouethl}^ Meetinge beinge the last Monday in Aprill next. John Glouers daughf about 12 jt' of age. Bryan Morphews Daughf in law Martha Dorman about 12 ^^'s. John Bohamans Daughf Mary about 14 yrs. Robert Peggs Daughf Alice aboue 12 y"^. John Griffens Daught' about 10 yrs. W™ Spowells Daughtr about 20 yrs. W" Brownes Daughf about 15 jvs vnlesse she can excuse the ser- uice of a Nurse' attendinge vpon her weake Mother. [67.] Widdowe Crocums three daughfs. ^ym i-lambeltons Daughf about 12 yvs. Edward Golds sonn about 20 yrs. John Dawes his sonn about 1 7 3' rs. Thomas Williams his sonn Charles about 8 yrs. 29 : 2 : 1672. At a meetinge of Capt. William Dauis, Capt. James Olliuer, M'. John Richards, M''. Thomas Brattle, Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M^ Hezekiah Usher 68 CiTr Document No. 50. Anthony Harker is made choyce for a Corder of wood for the yeare ensueinge. Persons returned to ye County Court — It is ordered that W^ Trotter TajF. John Pascoe weauer haueinge a wife in England, & Peter Bragg who hath alsoe a wife in England, & noe good report here, & [blank] Poj^ntinge the wife of Phillip Po^'ntinge. Capt William Hudson & John V^'all aproued of to sell wine & keepe a house of publicke entertainm' & John Turner provided to sell beere Capt "William Wright William Pollard, William Courcer, Wid- dow Upshall Clement Grosse, Widdow Wardall Francis Hudson, William Salter Robert Cox Samuell Norden Nathaniell Bishop are all aproued of to keepe houses of publique entertainement onely William Salt"", desires to sell 2^. beere & nothinge else. William Kent, John Keane, Rebecca Winsor y'' wife of Rob* Winsor aproued to keepe Cookes shops. Mrs Abigail Johnson ye wife of Cap* James Johnson aproued of to sell Coffee & Chuculatto. L* Richard Way to sell stronge watr^ but not lesse then a pinte at once. Ordered that the Constables watch shall begin the 1°. day of May & that y^. instructions folio 10 with the addition folio 38 be giuen them by the Record"^. At a meetinge of all the inhabitants concerned in y^. Comons and wast lands accordinge to y®. ord''^ of the towne y®. 4*'^. 1™°. 1641-42 & the 18**^. of y^ 3^. mo. 1646 returned by a Comittee apoynted to consider who are the propriet". thereof the 7'^. of 6"^. 1671 which meetinge was the IS*'', of y°. 2^. mo 1672 It was agreed by a generall vote that Major Generall John Leuerett Deputie Gou'^ be joyned with y® aforesaid Comittee to order the whole affaires of the CoiSons for the yeare ensuinge It was ordered that if any haue any just clayme to make to any Coinonage & haue beene hitherto omitted they may haue libertie to make theire right apeare to y^. Comittee upon the 29*'^ instant. 29 : 2 : 1672 The Comittee about y^ Coinons &*=. mett & after some debates adjurned to the 6*'^. of May. 6*^. 3^. 1672 At a meetinge of Major Generall John Leueret Deputie Gouern^ EkF. Edward Raynsford, Capt Thomas Sauage, Cap*. Edward Huchinson, Capt William Dauis, Cap*. James OUiuer, M"". John Richards, Capt Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe and M"". Hezekiah Usher Comittee for y® Coinons and wast lands. [68.] The question beinge put who are the propriet" of the Comonage on the necke of Bostone, It was resolued That all the Inhabitants resident in the towne vpon y^ 18*'^ of ye 3* mo. 1646 theire heires and successors, haue equall right in the said Comonage accordinge to the towne order before recited in the old booke of Records fol. 79. The question beinge put who are the proprietors of the wast lands at Braintrie, Rumny Marsh or Muddie riuer according to the order of towne 4:1: 1641-42. old book of Records fol. 59. Boston Town Recoeds, 1672. 69 It was resolued upon the question that all the Inhabitants that were in the towne the 4:3: 1642 theire heires & successors have the true right & are the sole proprietors of such lands accordinge to the said towne order. It was. ordered that Edward Dauis be Co we keeper for the yeare ensuioge & that he speedily bringe in a list of all those persons y*. keepe Cowes upon the CoiSon & that he take care that none put aboue 1 Co we into y°. Comon. It was ordered that noe person presume to put any Cowe vpon the CoiSon or Comon gi-ound upon the Necke of Bostone who haue not a right thereto as an inhabitant by virtue of an order of the towne made the IS*^. of the 3'"'. mo. 1646 or as the successor of such an inhabitant upon the penaltie of haueinge theire Cowes impownded as trespassors. Ordered that Whosoeuer shall put an}"- Cowe into the said CoiSon or Colnon ground this yeare shall deliuer the same to the care and charge of Edward Dauis the present Cowe keeper at or about the shop dore of Theophilus Freyre^^ where he will attend the receaue- inge of them euery morninge this weeke. Alsoe that the}' deliuer him in writinge by whose right & title they bring theire Cowes there, & if as successors the reason of theire claime to any right. Ordered that noe man put aboue one Cowe vpon any pretents whatsoeuer into the Comon. 11:3: 1672. At a meetinge of all the foresaid Comittee (except Capt. Thomas Sauage & M''. Hezechiah Usher) It is Ordered that after the 20"" day of this instant May noe person put any Cowe into the Comon or Comon ground belongeinge to the necke of Boston, without the aprobation & a note to the Cowe keeper vnder the hand of Cap* Edward Huchinson & Cap' Thomas Lake or either of them & the paj'ment of 3^ in mony for euery Cowe (beside 2\ to Edward Dauis Cowe keeper for his care & paines) vpon the penaltie of haueinge their Cowes impounded as trespassers ; who are to take care & prouide that whatsoeuer ways or bridges are necessary for Cattle to passe ouer any Creekes be- longinge to the Marsh may be made firme and good & that the Gate leadinge to Roxbur^'^ be made secure and carefullie looked after. Agreed with Edward Dauis Cowe keeper to haue but 2^ p. head for keepeinge the Cowes this somer & that he giue not ouer keepinge them till Deacon Jacob Eliott consent and aproue thereof. [69.] 11 : 3 : 1672. At a meetinge of Capt. William Dauis, Capt. James Olliuer, M"". John Richards, M"". Thomas Brattle, Capt. Thomas Lake & J"^". Joyliffe Whereas the drawe bridge ouer the mill creeke, b}' theire order hath beene veiwed bj' Deacon Henery Allen & Hugh Drury Car- penters & returned to be insufHtient & dangerous (as it now is). It is ordered that Edward Lillie or whome elce it doth concerne cause the timber ouer head that doth draw vp the bridge to be taken downe, and what other timber be rotten or defectiue be repaired, that the said bridge be made secure vnder foote & the chaines car- 70 City Document No. 50. ried from post to post crosse the creeke for secureing the sides thereof, to be done betweene the da}"- of the date hereof & tuesday next the 14"^ of this ins', vpon the penalty of 20\ p. day for ye neglect thereof. 27 : 3 : 1672. At a meetinge of Capt. James Olliuer, M"^. John Richards, M^ Thomas Brattle, Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, W. Hez. Usher Libertie is granted to Thomas Oiierman who maried with Elder Wiswalls daughf to wharfe before theire owne land. 24 : 4 : 1672. At a meetinge of W. John Richards M^ Thonlas Brattle Capt Thomas Lake John Jo^ylifTe M''. Hezechiah Usher Capt William Dauis and Capt. James Olliuer. 27:4: 1672. "Whereas the order above concerning the takeing dowue parte of the biidge and repaireinge what was defectiue was not dul}^ obserued & Edward Lillie not owneinge any estate to bo in his hands on w*^'^ the fine might be lenyed. It is this day Ordered that John Marshall giue warninge to all Comand''^ of vessells within he bridge in the mill creeke that they cause theire vessells to be remoued out of the Creeke before satei'- daj' morning next ; And that then he cause the two sides of the bridge to be placed euen for the accomodation of passengers & a good locke put vpon it, and a planke spiked downe, or some other meanes vsed that it may be kept shutt for preuentinge of damage that may be done by the openinge there of, beinge insuffitient, this till further order concerninge it. 28 : 4 : 1672. Whereas some differences haue beene amonge the proprietors of the Comon Feild at Muddy riuer referring to a high way from the Feild gate to Charles riner. It is ordered that the said high wa}^ shall lie from the said gate as it now is, till it come to the ditch & fence cast vp before Cap* Hulls & the widdow Minotts land & 3'e land of suball seau™ & thence to goe on within the s*^ fence and ditch next the upland and soe forward till it comes to Charles riuer, The said way to be made passable at the charge of John White, Thomas Gardner, & Corap^ who Butt vpon the said Fence upon the marsh side and that the whole way be two rodds in breadth throughout And — whereas there vras land allowed for a landinge place for wood atriuers side in the land [70.] now possest by John Sharpe, It is ordered that the s*^ Sharp allowe the vse of the s"^ land for the ends aforesaid at ye place comonlie called Mr Cottons land- inge place. 29: o: 1672. At a meetinge of M^ Thomas Brattle Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe M"". Hezechiah Usher Capt. William Dauis, Capt. James Olliuer & M^ John Richards. Josias Cobbet sen"" ordered to remoue his hay out of his dwellinge house within 10 dayes after the date hereof, vpon the penaltie of 20 . p weeke. Boston Town Records, 1672. 71 31:5: 1672. Whereas the 25«^ : of the lO''^ : 1671. John Skarlet had libertie gvantecl him to wharfe before his Land bought of Nathan- icll Fryar bounded Westerhe from Mr EUphalet Hctts warehouse 20 footo, It is now ordered that the pte of s'' wharfe casterlic between him & Thomas Ouerraan shall runn vpon a staite line from the corner bound post betweene them next the highwa}' to the easterlie pte of the Campsall in the front of s*^ Skarlets wharfe being about a foote and halfe more easterlie then the corner post thereof w'^'^. line is to be the bounds betweene s*^. Skarlet & Ouerman 5 ; 6 : 1672. John Vyall hath libertie granted him to wharfe be- fore the towne high wa3^ Ij-einge betweene his land and the sea at the north end of the towne, next to Thomas Berr3's land. Whereas in the old booke of records folio 123 there is an ord'. that none shall turne out any horse loose to vvater &". It is now ordered that if any horse or mare be found loose in an^^ of the stveetes of the towne it shall be lawfull for any person to impound the said horse or mare or giue information thereof to the select men and the own''^ of the said horse or mare shall pay 12 pence for eaer}' offence in that kinde. And Whereas the Cowkeeper is impowred to impound any horses mares or Cowes not allowed goeinge on the Coiiioa It is hereby- ordered that any persons are allowed to impound the said horses & mares as the Cowekecper. might doe, for w'^'' the own''^ shall pay 12 pence for euery offence, to the use of the impounder. Further because some take libertie to put horses or mares upon the Ccmon on the Lords day It is ordered that if an}' be taken up or scene there upon the Lords day & proofe made thereof, the owners of s*^. horses or mares shall pay 5 shillinges for every such offence. 19 : 6 : 1672. Capt Thomas Sauage is chosen Comissioner to jojaie with the Selectmen of this towne for assessinge all matters rateable bj' him & them at publique meetinge of the inhabitants vpon lawfull warninge 26"\ &^. 1672 Att a meetinge of Capt Thomas Lake John Jo^'IifTe, M''. Hezechiah Usher Cap'. WilFiam Dauis, Cap' James Olliuer W. John Richards & M^ Thomas Brattle It is Ordered that the towne treasurer pay Nathaniell Byshop £3. 6^ for beere deliuered out of his house at the Fire at Mr^ Olliuers brewe house, by ord'' of the Deputy Gouern'" & some of the select men. [71.] 30: 6: 1672. At a meetinge of Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, IVP. Hezechiah Usher, Cap'. William Dauis, Cap'. James Olliuer, M"^. John Richards & M''. Thomas Brattle. It is Ordered that Thomas Baker remoue his hay out of his house and 3-ard within a weeke vpon the peualtie of 20\ Ordered that Benjamine Smith remoue his hay that is in Mr. Gibbs his ground further of the lane at the lower end of M'. 72 City Document No. 50. Turners yard, to the farther side of y® ground, or some other in- offensiue place, vpon the penaltie of 20^ within one weeke after the date here of. This day accordinge to Court order by warrant from the Treas- urer an assesmcnt was made b}' the Selectmen of the estates of the severall inhabitants & comited to Cap'. Thomas Sauage Comis- sion^. 26 : 7 : 72. Edward Dauis & Peter Warren are chosen Bell men to walke through the towne every night from the 29'^' of this instant September to the last day of Aprill accordinge to instruc- tions giuen them in folio 11 & 39 of this booke. 30: 7: 1672. At a meetinge of M^ Hezechiah Usher, Capt. William Dauis, Capt. James Olliuer, M"". John Richards, Capt. Tho. Lake, John Joyliffe, Edward Drinker brought a deede or grant of a high way to the towne of Richard Gridlies to be recorded w*^*" is as followeth. Knowe all men by these presents that I Richard Gridlie of Bos- tone Bricke maker, for diners good considerations mc therevnto moueinge, moi'e espetially my loue to my Childrens conveniencie and a certaine suihe of mon}^ to me paid by Edward Drinker, as alsoe ray loue to all the neighbourhood & the conveniencie of that part of the towne ; haue layd out of mj^ feild a highway of 12 foote wide from the fort lane to John Harrisons rope walke, I sa}- of 1 2 foote wide from the lower post of my sonno Edward Dauis Garden by the fort lane to my sonn Josephs Garden, & soe straight through my Feild to the lowest post of Hercules Coursers, or now Edward Drinkers ground, b}^ the rope walke there to be 12 foote toward my sonn Josephs house & this I haue done for a publique and common vse for euer for the vse of the towne— witnesse my hand. Bostone 10 ; 11: 1671, the marke R. of Richard Witnesse Henery Allen. Gridlie. 7 : 8 : 1672. Comissioners for this towne were chosen by the freemen thereof at a publique meeting upon lawfull warninge — Capt. Thomas Clarke, Mr Richard Parlier, Mr Humphery Dauie, L* Richard Cooke, Mr Anthony Stoddar, Cap* Ed. Huchiuson & L' Thomas Clarke, 25 : 9 : 1672. At a meetinge of Capt. William Dauis, Cap*. James Olliuer, M"". John Richards, Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joy- liffe, M^ Hez. Usher & Mr. Thomas Brattle, Nicholas Best ordered to be returned to the Countie Court not admited an Inhabitant, alsoe John Pococke Ta^dor. W^ Norton is aproued of to brewe & sell strong beere out of dores & Capt Olliuer & Mr Thomas Brattle are desired to moue the Court to glue him licence to doe it on consideration of his necessitous condition. John Frankes is aproued of keepe a house of publique enter- tainm*, and his certificate of aprobation presented to the County Court on the back side of his petition. Boston Town Recoeds, 1672-73. 73 [13.] 30*^. 10"^. 1672. At a meetinge of Cap* James Olliuer M"". John Elcliavds, M"". Thomas Brattle Cap*. Thomas Lake John Joyliffe M^ Hezachiah Usher, Cap*. William Dauis. 10: 11 : 1G72-3. At a meetinge of the Selectmen. At the re- quest of Cap* John Allen Collector of the Customes, and vpon his complaint that Hener}^ Montfort refused to pay his customes or showe his Invoyccs of goods imported as the lawe requires which apeares by the testimony of Richard Knight, and the said Monlfort confessinge he had 4 tunns of goods landed out of Mr Greenowes ship not entred b}' him with the said Collector. It is ordered that the said Montfort pay said Capt £16. in mony for the impost of said goods reed ashore. 27 : 11 : 1672-3. At a meetinge of M^ John Richards, Thomas Brattle, Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M"". Hezechiah Usher, Capt. William Dauis & Capt James Olliuer. Mr Bartholmew Barnard & Mrs Dorathy Jones are aproned of to keepe a house of publique entertainement for the selling of Coffee, Chuchaletto & sydar by retayle. Ordered that Samuell Smith, Mason who lodgeth at goodman Wise his house be returned to the Court, not beinge aproued of to be an Inhabitant but that he imediately depart out of this towne. 24th_ 12*^^. 1672-73. At a meetinge of Thomas Brattle Cap* Thomas Lake John Jo^diffe, M"". Hezachiah Usher Capt. William Dauis, Cap*. James Olliuer and M^. John Richards. 3:1: 1672-3. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawfull w^arninge were chosen Deputies of the Generall Court for one yeare ensueinge. Capt Thomas Clarke & Mr Anthony Stoddar. Mr John Rich- ards was chosen Comissioner to carry in the votes for Majestrates and a Couutie treasurer, [73o] 10 March 1672-3. At a publique meetinge of the in- habitants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge from howse to house were chosen for officers the yeare ensuinge. Moderato^ Cap* Thomas Sauage. Selectmen — Cap' Thomas Lake John Joyliffe, M"^. Hezechiah Usher M^ Thomas Brattle, Cap*. James Olliuer, Capt. William Dauis, M"". John Richards. Constables — Mr Christopher Clarke, Mr John Faireweather, Cap* Samuell Skarlet, Isaacke Goose, Moses Paine, and Mr Samuell Shrimpton. Mr Samuell Shrimpton, in the publique meetinge, desired to pay a flue of Tenn pounds to be released, w""^ was accepted by the towne, for as full & ample satisfaction as if he had serued the whole 3'eare & Thomas Pecke was chosen Constable in his roome and place for the yeare ensueinge. Muddy Riuer Constab^ John Winchester sen'. Rumny Marsh — Constable Samuell Townsend. 74 City Document No. 50. Clarkes of ye Market, Theodore AtkisOii, sen', John Waite, John More. Surveyors for Bostone. — Thomas Blith, Arth"" Mason, Richard Bennet. Surveyors for Muddy Riuer — John Sharpe. Surveyors for Rumny Marsh — William Ireland. Sealers of Leather — Dauid Cop, W" Smith, Serg* W" English. Water Bayliffes — John Anderson, & Benjamin Gillam. Packers of Flesh and Fish — W"^ Densdall, John Densdall. Measurer of Salt — Francis Hudson. Scauengers — Arth"" Harris, Bartholmew Whitwell, Robert Noakes. Officers about Swine. — Mr Symon Linde, Mr Benjamine Gibbs, John Raynsford, Mr Henery Thomson, Samuell Bridge, John Williams Butcli% Mr Caleb Taylor, Edward Cowell. Orders about Muddy Riuer & Rurany Marsh. — That they haue libertie before ye da}^ of Election anually for the time to come to meete togeath"^ & make choyse of officers fit for theire seuerall precincts & returne theire names to the pnblique towne meetinge for election accord inge to an Ord''. 15*'' March 1G68-9. It is Ordered that Cap* Thomas Sauage, Cap* Edward Huchin- son & Deacon Henery Allen doe examine the towne treasurers accompts concerninge the towne stocke and make returne thereof to the Inhabitants at the next publique towne meetinge. Ordered that Cap* Thomas Savage Cap* Edward Huchinson M'. Humphrey Davy M'". John Hull and Deacon henery Allen or the major parte of them shall drawe up instructions for the Selectmen which they are to present to the inhabitants at a publique meetinge for theire aprobation, for which Cap*. Sauage is to apoynt time and place. Cart wheeles & ord^ to be read, referred to the next towne meetinge. At a meeting of the Selectmen the same day were chosen Recorder John Joyliffe, Treasurer Mr John Richards. Sealer of waights & measures — Mr Thomas Brattle. Cullers of pipe staues — Samuell Mattocke, James Greene. Corders of Wood — Gandy James, Lawrence Willis, William Browne, Richard Smith, William Parram, Samuell Davis, Thomas Williams, Anthony Harker. :,] 31 March 1G73. At a meetinge of Capt. Thomas Lake John Joyliffe, M^ Hezechiah Usher, M^ Thomas Brattle, Capt. James Olliuer, Capt. William Dauis, M"". John Richards. Libertie is granted to Richard Gridlie to wharfe before his owne lande in proportion with other men. Edward Creecko is fined 20'. for entertaininge of Frances Child a Maid seru* that came from Medfeild. Let to Jonathan Bridgham the tan pitts his Father formerly rented of the towne, from the first day of Aprill next for the terme of 8 3'eares next ensueinge, he payinge to the treasurer of the towne for the time beinge anuallj^ on or before the said P' day of Aprill 30^ in mony. Libertie is granted to Mr Richard Wharton, Mr W" Taylor, Mr John Woodmanse}^ & Mr John Faireweather to make a bridge Boston Town Eecokds, 1673. 75 oner the Dockes mouth soe as it may not be prejudltiall to any vessells passinge to or fro by day or night nor hassardous to Chil- dren or other persons. Mr Symon Linde hath hbertie granted him to wharfe before his owne house & land adjoyninge to Mr John Ruckes, in proportion with other men. Mr Jacob Eliote, Theophilus Fraylie, John White sen'' of Muddy riuer, Mr John Turner & Mr John Vsher are npoynted p'ambulators for Muddie riuer & to see the line run betweene Roxsbury & Cam- bridge & to apoynt them the time & place of meeting. 17 Aprill 1673. At a meetinge of Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M^ Hezechiah Usher, M^ Thomas Brattle & M^ John Richards. Henery Cool}^ hath libertie to whar.fe before his owne laud w"^ he lately purchased of Cap' Thomas Clarke & Henry Vane in pro- portion with other his neighbours. 21 Aprill. At a meetinge of Major Generall John Leuerett, Eld''. Edw^. Raj'usford, Capt. Thomas Sauage & Capt Edward Huchin- son & the Selectmen Coraittee apo3'ntcd for regulateinge the Com- ons and wast lands of the towne the orders made the 5'^^. of 6'"^ : 1672 concerninge horses &°. trespassiuge on the streetes and Comons, by the Selectmen were aproued of b}' the Comittee & ordered to be ngaine published &■ that Deacon Jacob Eliott be desired and impowred in an cspetiall manere and whome he shall ■ apoynt to take care that the s'^ orders be dulj^ obserued. 28 Aprill 1673. At a meetinge of Major John Leueret, Deputy Gouernor, Eld". Edward Raynsford, Capt. Thomas Sauage, Capt Edward Huchiuson & y°. Selectmen, apoynted a Comittee for the regulatingo of Comon & wast land belonginge to the towne & all the propiiet"'. mett upon lawfull warninge this da}^ The question beinge put whether the ord'''. beinge made hj y®. said Comittee be aproued of & shall be continued for y". yeare ensueinge (onely exceptinge the persons nominated therein) w'^'^ is refer'^. to the s^. Comittee, y°. oycV\ beinge dated the 6"\ of S'^. '72 & 11'^. of 3*^. 1672. Resolued in y*". afflrmatiue. Agreed and ordered by the said proprietors y* all those that had Cowes on the Coinon the last yeare & did not pay 3^ p. Cowe doe pay it now & the whole pa}- 12*^. p. Cowe for ye yeare ensueinge towards makeinge bridges &c. as in tlio former order & alsoe for buildinge a house at Roxbury gate for secureinge the said gate & that Cap' Huchiuson & Cap' Thomas Lake continue to receaue & disburse the mou}- accordinge to said order 11:3: 1672. [75,] It is ordered b}^ the said propriet". that the former Comittee be continued in their powre for y°. yeave ensninge. Ordered by the said Comittee after the dismission of y°. rest of y^. propriet''^■ That Edward Dauis be continued Cowkeeper & to looke after the Comons for preuenting of ano3'ance by horses or otherwise for the yeare ensueinge, that he give an aco'. to Cap'. Huch- iuson & Cap'. Lake who had Cowes on y". Comon y" last yeare 3'. it 76 City Document No. 50. ma}' be knowne who are in arrears for not pay"', of 3 shilling p Cowe, then, Alsoe that for y®. j^eare ensueinge he receaue noe Cowes without a note from Cap*. Ed. Huchinson or Cap'. Thomas Lake & y'. from time to time he give on ace', to them of what nomber of cowes & wliose they are that Shall be put into the Comon without theire orcF. & Eld. Edward Ra^msford & Deacon Jacob Eliott are desired to apo3'nt the time when he shall begin & how longe he shall continue keepinge y^. Cowes upon the Coiiion, whose orde\ he is to observe therein. 28*^. Aprill 1673 At a meetinge of John Joyliffe M^ Hezechiah Usher, M"". Thomas Brattle, Cap'. James Olliuer, M'. John Richards, Cap'. Lake. Agreed with Doct'' Daniell Stone for takeing care of infirme & sicke people of the towne that are poore, on the condition of abateinge or allowinge his rate & paying him 20\ in mony. Richard Way hath libertie granted him to wharfe before his owne land where his dwellinge house now is in proportion with other of his neighbours. Ordered that Constables watch shall begin the P' of Ma}^ and that the instructions folio 10 & the addition in folio 38 be given them. The severall persons underwritten are aproved of to keepe houses of publique entertainem*. & to be returned to the Countie Court. Cap'. William Hudson, John Vy all and John Turner to sell beere & wine by retayle in theire houses of entertainm'. Alsoe Cap'. William Write to sell beere & wine by retayle. William Kent to keepe a Cooke Shop & to sell beere & wine by retayle with his victualls. John Smith of Wenesemet to sell beere, wine & brandy by reta3-le. William Pollard, Robert Cox, Clement Grosse, Widdow Upshall, Widdow Wardall, Widdowe Courcer, Nathaniel Bishop, Samuell Nordon, Edmond Jackson, to keepe houses of publique entertain"'. & sell beere. William Salter oniey to sell beere. Francis Hudson to sell beere and brandy, John Keayne, Ben- jamine Phippeny & Mrs Con^-graue to keepe Cooke shops & she to dresse intralls of beasts as formerl}^ Rebeca Winsor to keepe a Cookes Shop & sell stronge beere w"\ her victualls. M". Abigail Johnson the wife of Cap' James Johnson to sell Coffee, Chuchaletto & Syder. Bartholmew Barnard to sell bottle Ale with his Coffee Chucha- letto & Syd^ granted him y^ 27. 11. 1672-73 Benjamine Phippany hath further libertie granted him beside keeping a Cooke shop, to sell strong beere with his victualls. Mrs Doroth}' Jones, the wife of Mr Morgan Jones hath liberty now granted to sell Coffee, Chuculetto & syder by retayle which was before granted the 27"^. January, not then accepted by the Court. [76.] May 9 1673. At a meetinge of the freemen of Bostone upon lawfull warninge Lt Thomas Clarke was chosen Deputie of y° Boston Town Eecoeds, 1673. 77 Generall Court for the 3'eare ensuing in the place and steed of Cap* Thomas Clarke who hath accepted of a Majestrates place to which he was chosen. 30 June 1673. At a meetinge of M^ Hezechiah Usher, IVr. Thomas Brattle, Cap'. James Olliuer, Cap' William Dauis, M''. John Richards, Capt Thomas Lake, John Joj^liffe. Mary Forrest who came from Linne with Cap' W™ Osborne bound thence to Virginia & of noe good report is ordered to be returned to the next Court. Isaac Goose is fined 20'. for entertaininge of Elisha Woodward about 7™° contrary to towne ord''^ Whereas upon the 31''. of 6™°. 1663. It was ordered and agreed by the Selectmen that Mr Peter Olliuer & others should make a suffltient high way from the house of W" Pell to the land of Benj'^ Ward, It is now ordered that the same high wa}^ shall runn and be extended through the said land of s*^ Benjamine Ward now in the possession of W"" Holloway & Stephen Butler to the sea, & soe to lowe water marke, & not to be lesse then 15 foot in breadth from Thomas Rawlins Corner to y*' sea, and to be kept open and cleare from all annoyance by timber or other incombrance. It is Ordered that a high wa^' runn from Thomas Rawlins Corner — close to his pale or fence to the corner of 3'e house of Nath^ Bishop known by the. name of the blew bell, to be 16^ foot at the s'^ Rawlins corner & 15 foote from the s*^ corner of the blew bell to Jonathan Shrimptons warehouse, in the breadth thereof, and that the said way runn from the said corner of the blew bell to the bridge 15 foote broad. Whereas the 9"^. of y^ 2""^. mo. 1668 the highway betweene M^ Joshua Atwaters & William Ingrame's houses was staked out to a post now standinge at the Southermost corner of John Marshall's house — the said way is now extended & layd out to runn on a straight line from the said post to a stake now driven into y^. ground upon the easterlie side of the foote of the bridge w*^"^ way is to be in breadth not lesse than 12 foote westerlie from the said line. And it is declared that the assignes of Cap' James Johnson are to mainetaine all the highwayes ouer the Marsh, leased by the towne to the said Johnson accordinge to his deed. There is alsoe a high way formerlie made vse of, now laid out from the former way leadinge to the bridge to run westerlie ouer the Creeke by James Hills dore & vp to that high way by Mr Bridg- hames, to be one rodd in breadth & the assignes of Mr Peter Olliuer are to naake & keepe in good repaire the bridge ouer the said Creeke. [77.] July 2"^. 1673. Whereas John Phillips hath lately raised the pauement crosse the streete neere Edward Woods dore & thereby stopt the currant of water that vpon occasion should runn alonge the streete wch may be to the prejudice of ye Inhabitants. It is ordered that the s*^ John Phillips doe within 8 dayes remoue the obstruction of the water, by causinge the pauement to be lowered 78 City Document No. 50. or soe altered that the water which comes betweene Edward Woods & George Burrells houses may have a free cource through the midell of the streeto, without obstruction vpon the penaltie of 20^ and 10\ for euery woeke after untill it be done. Whereas Thomas Stanbery hath obstructed a water Cource for- merly runingc towards the mill pond out of the high way nere the mill towards Charlestowne, by erectinge a house & raising the land within his fence. It is Ordered that the s"^ Stanbery open the water cource that he stoped up and make a good and suffiiient highway which he hath spoyled by his obstruction of the water vpon the pen- altie of 20'. within 14 days & 10'. p. weeke afterward untill it be done. Whereas John Cleere sen"^ hath broken vp the towne ground at the lower end of the lane towards Mr Scottows docke, ouer against the house of Lawrence Willis, & layd the foundation of a house thereon, which will be to the prejudice of highway. It is Ordered that the s'' Cleere remoue the foundation of his wall out of the bounds of towne lands, within 6 da3^es upon the penaltie of 20'. And it is further ord'''^. that in the erectinge of his buildinge he leaue the said lane to be 16 foote in breadth betweene it & Law- rence Wilhs his house. July 28 1673. At a meetinge of M^ Thomas Brattle Capt James Olliuer, John Joyliffe & M^ Hezechiah Usher. Ordered that the Treasurer of the towne giue W"* Spowell 20'. for his present siipplie. Ordered that W™ Kent take care to mend the highwa}^ or lane between his house & Richard Knights garden, within 14 dayes upon the penaltie of 20'. and 20'. per weeke afterward untill it be done, beinge anno^-ed b}- the wast water y' comes from his pumpe. It is Ordered that Mr Joshua Atwater cause the way betweene his house & W" Ingrams that is anno3'ed by the wast water to runns from his pumpe to be suffitientlie secured from the s"^ annoy- ance within 14 dayes vpon the penaltie of 20'. and 20'. g. weeke untill it be done. Aug 20. 1073 At a meetinge of the inhabitants of this towne upon lawfuU warninge Ensign John Hull is chosen Comissioner, for the towne to jo^^ne with the selectmen to make a countrie rate 25"\ of Aug. 1673. At a meetinge of Cap*. James Olliuer, Cap'. William Dauis, M". John Richards, Cap*. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M'. Hezechiah Usher and Thomas Brattle. [78.] Aug. 29*. 1673. This day by warrant from the Countrie Treasurer an assesment was made bj^ y®. Commission'''. & select- men of the estates of the seuerall inhabitants of this towne & comitted to Ensigne John Hull Comission'". 1° Sept 1073. At a meetinge of the freemen of Bostone vpon lawfuU warninge the seuerall persons under written were made hoyse of for Comissioners of the towne for y®. ycarc ensueinge XI!ap* Thomas Lake, Mr Humphrey Dauie, Mr Anthon Stoddar, L* Richard Cooke, Cap* Edward Huchinson. L* Thomas Clarke, Cap' Thomas Sauage. Boston Town Eecoeds, 1673. 79 Sep* 5. At a generall publique meetinge of the inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warninge Whereas the hon'''^. Councell of the Countrie haue lately recom- encled to the Consideration of the select men of this towne the erectinge of a wall or wharfe upon the flatts before the towne from the sconce to Capt Samuell Skarlets wharfe, or vseinge some other meanes for the securitie of the towne from fire in case of the aproach of an enimie w'^'^. the selectmen have this day represented to y°. inhabitants and this question beinge put to y°, vote of the publique Assembly' Whether the inhabitants will be at the charge for the erectinge of such a worke as may be of vse for the end aforesaid it was resolued in the negative, 2'^'"'°. The question beinge put whether the Selectmen of this towne ma}- order & dis- pose of the flatts before the towne from the sconce to Cap*. Skarlets wharfe for the better securitie of the towne as they may judge best any former order to the contrary notwithstandiuge It was resolved in the afirmitiue. Septemb''. 16'^\ At a meetinge of Capt James Olliuer, Cap'. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, Mr. Hezechiah Usher & M"". Thomas Brattle — Upon a motion & desire of L'. Richard Wooddy to viewe & determine a difference betweene hnxi & Steephen Butler about a highway l3'inge through the marsh on the south side of Jonathan Shriraptons warehouse towards the Sea which the said Butler cla3-mes as a highway formerlie laj'd out by the selectmen of this towne and upon view & examination of deeds & witnesses doth apeare to be a highway formerly layd out as aboue but noe record made thereof It is now ord'''^. that y°. said highway be continued, "which is now staked out & Confirmed to be 12 foote in breadth from the highwaye leadinge from Thomas Rawlins Corner towards the bridge ouer ogainst the Corner of the blew bell, downe on the ,8*^. south side of Jonathan Shrimptons warehouse & land of Samuell Procters to a Corner post of a- fence of Richard Wooddy now set downe on the south side of the s*^. highwa}' leauinge the said 12 foote or way northerlie, & from the s*^. Corner post of Rich*^. Wooddie fence to run somethinge wheclinge toward the north to the northermost p*®. of the outward wharfe formerlie Benjamine Wards lyinge next the sea & thence upon the flatts, w*^"^. way is to be Kept cleere & free from any ano^-ance bj' laj-inge of timber or stones, buildiuge of Vessells or any other incombrance whatsoeuer longer then y^. usuall Costime of other wharfes or ways next the sea. ,] Sep* 29. 1673. At a Meetinge of Capt Thomas Lake John Joyliffe, M^ Hezechiah Vsher, M^ Thomas Brattle & Capt James Olliuer. Edward Dauis and Peter Warren are chosen to continue Belmen to walke through the towne euery night from this present 29"^ of September to the last day of Aprill accordinge to instructions giuen them in folio 11 & 39 of this Booke. Nath^ Addams hath libertie granted him to carry out his wharfe as farr as Daniell Turines he haneinge the wharfe prouided and ready to set downe before the last order of the inhabitants concernin^e the flatts. 80 City Document No. 50. Nov. 13. Seuerall psoiis driuen out of theire habitations at New Yorke, and come into this towne liad, a coution presented to ye Countie Court against them this day, whose names are vnder written — Mr John Ryder at Peter Welcomes, Henerj^ Matson at Thomas Matsons, Edward Smith, Back"", at Arth"" Harris, Thomas Bull, Labourer, at John Kings, John Ridle, Carpenter at John Buttons, John Higgs at John Frankes, Isaack Ratt at Jolin Keaynes, William Sharpe. Rob' Millar, Weau"^, & S3^mond Williams, shoo maker, from New found land, pa"" Dell, W" Allen at Mr. Tynges, Robert Shelson & his wife at Xp"" Crowes, Robt Hastinges and George Barb' Labour''s and some others y* haue not beene before vs, soe knowe not theire names. Nov. 14. 1673. The several! persons underwritten ordered not to make an}' fire in their Coopers shop chimnies till they are suffi- tiently repaired to the satisfaction of the Selectmen upon the penaltie of 20\ a time for every transgression of this order, viz'. L' Richard Way, Sam^ Ward, Benj Breeme, Henery Coolie, Hener}^ Ingram, John Somes, George Burrell, Sam^ Maltocke, Returne Mullins, Benjamine Frankline, John Marshalls sonns, Joseph Shaw, neither in his shop or leanto, Cap' W" Hudson, in his Castell chamber chimn3^ W" Dawes & Richard Knights are desired to survey the chimn3'S of Christopher Croe & George Burrell & make returne to the selectmen how they finde them. 24 Nov. At a meetinge of Cap'. William Dauis M'. John Richards, Cap'. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M"". Hezechiah Vsher, M.^ Thomas Brattle & Cap' James Olliuer. Ordered the Treasurer ^ to satisfie Jonathan Negus rent as formerlie. 29 Dec. 1673. At a meetinge of M'. John Richards, Capt Thomas Lake John Jo^yliflfe, M"". Hezechiah Vsher, M'' Thomas Brattle, Cap'. James Olliuer, Cap'. William Dauis. Ordered that the Treasurer of the towne satisfie W™ Salt for entertainein of Boatswaine Russell wife 11 months beinge com- ited to y° Prison by orde"" of the Gouern"^. Robert Caruar hath libertie granted him to wharfe before his owne land vpon the flatts. 5 Jan. This day a Rate was comitted to the Constables of Bostone Muddy Riuer & Rumny Marsh for the collectinge of £734. 6^ for the Countrie and townes occasions £144. 9^ 3 farthings whereof was giuen by the General Court toward the Fortifications of this towne. [80.] 26 Jan 1673-4. At a meetinge of Capt Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M^ Hezechiah Vsher, Thomas Brattle, Capt James Olliuer, Capt. William Dauis M^ John Richards Boston Towtst Records, 1673. 81 Libertie is granted to John Ingolsbey who married the late widdow Griffin to make vse of ould fallen wood vpon the Comon wast land at Muddj' Riuer for the vse of the tenent that liues in her house for fire wood duringe the pleasure of y® towne. Thomas Matson is approued of to sell stronge beere by retayle at the prison till Aprill court next. 23 Feb. 1673. At a meetinge of John Joyliffe, M\ Hezechiah Vsher, Thomas Brattle, Capt. James Olliuer Capt. William Dauis, INP. John Richards & CaptTho\ Lake. Agreed with Giles D^-er to keepe the clocke from the 25*"^ of March next for one yeare for which he is to haue £6. and ordered the treasurer to pay him pro- portionablie for 10 months past. Whereas the Widdowe Feltch hath made a complaint that John Harrison hath made a cross fence in that high way (where he makes his ropes) & thereby obstructed her in her occations, which apeares b}^ the testimony of seuerall antient Inhabitants of this towne to be a high wa}' layd out man}' years since, & made vse of from time to time as a highway without interruption. It is ordered that the s'^ John Harrison remoue the s*^ cross fence and leaue the s*^ high way open & free as formerlie for the accomodation of the s*^ Feltch or any otlier that may haue occasion to make vse of it as a highway upon the penaltie of 20^ a weeke. Whereas by an ord^ of the inhabitants the U''^. of March 1666-7 the selectmen upon y^. 26"^ of Aug. 1667 did lease unto Free Grace Bendall a pcell of land at Fort Hill & agreed with him that he should lay out a highwaj' of a rod broade downe from the Fort Hill to the waters side through the said land next the hon""^. Gouern''. Leuerets land as more fully apear^^ by a deed thereof, And the said Bendall hath since built p'*^. of his house 3 foote into the said rod of ground where the highway ought to be It is now mutuallj^ agreed betweene the present Selectmen & the said Bendall & hereby ordered that the said highway for the time to come be but 13 foote broad & that the said Bendall lay out another highway from y^. lower end of the former to the sconce betweene his dwellinge house & his wharfe & soe through his owne land of 20 foote broade. March y^ 2^. Whereas upon the SVK of March 1673 libertie was granted to Richard Gridlie to wharfe before his owne land in pro- portion with other men & he hath lately for end staked out a pro- portion upon the fiats not onely before his owne land but the townes ground & highwa}^ adjoyninge to his land It is hereby ordered that the s*^. Gridly doe not proceede in wharfinge there w'^^out the consent & aprobation of y^. Selectmen first had & obtained upon the penaltie of 20 shillings [81.] It is ordered that the Articles of Agreement betweene seuerall inhabitants & y°. Selectmen & the seuerall subscriptions for erectinge a wall or wharfe upon the flatts be here recorded which are as followeth 82 City Document No. 50. Bostone in New England Septemb^ 10*'' 1673 Whereas the hon'^'^. Councell of this jurisdiction haue lately recomended to y^. consideration of the Selectmen of this towne the necessitie of erecting a wall or wharfe upon the flatts before the towne from the sconce to Cap'. Skarlets wharfe or useinge some other meanes for secureinge y^. said towne f 'om fire ships in case of the aproach of an enimie w°^. the Selectmen represented to t!ie inhabitants at a publique towne meeting warned for that purpose & mett on y^ 5"' day of Septemb^ 1G73 And Whereas the s'\ inhabitants did on the day aboue s"^. b}^ 2 publique votes, first deny to have y^. s*^. worke to be carryed, on encl on the publique charge of the towne & secondly did grant & give powre to the selectmen that they might order & dispose of the flatts before y®. towne from y®. sconce afores*^. to Cap'. Skarlets wharfe for the better securitie of the towne as the}'' shall think best. Now the afores*^. Selectmen haueinge taken into theire serious consideration the necessitie of somethinge to be done to the end afores*^. & of some way of incouragem'. to such as shall undertake soe greate a worke, doe propound toy®, inhabitants of this towne as followeth 1. First y'. a wall or wharfe of wood & stone be erected from y®. s*^. sconce to Cap*. Skarlets wharfe w''. is in length about two thou- sand and two hundred foote, y*. it be made in breadth 22 foote aty". bottom & to be raised G foote high at y*^. least with all expedition & afterwards (as soone as maybe) to ad thereto in height as shall be judged convenient for a brest worke to play Guns on w*^*". is sup- posed to be about 14 or 15 foote high in all & soe carryed up to be 20 foote broad at ye topp, to be made substantial! and uniforme & continued & mainetained at the cost & charges of y^. undertakers accordinge to their proportions 2'''^. For incouragem'. hereunto the said Selectmen of this towne of Bostone in the behalfe of themselves & theire success'"^ in y'^, s^. place doe accordinge to the powre comited to them, hereby order & declare P'. y'. su^h of the inhabitants of this towne as shall carry an end & undertake y®. s*. worke as above expressed, shall possesse and enjoy & hereby is granted to them theire heires & assignes for euer all those flatts y'. lie before the towne betweene the towne & y®. said wall or wharfe, to be soe built 200 foote whereof back towards y®. towne & next adjoyning,e to y". s'^. wall or wharfe shall be free for them the s^. undertakers to build wharfes & warehouses upon as they shall see cause, proportionable in breadth to what they build in y^ front, the remainder to be for docks or shelter, for ships or vessells, exceptinge alwaj^es & it is hereby reserued to such of the present abutt". or borderers on the said flatts as shall come in undertakes of the aforesaid wall or wharfe & carry an end the same in convenient time with the rest of the undertakers 3^'. they shall haue libertie of carryinge out theire present wharfes before theire owne laud in proportion vnth others about 100 foote beyond y^ Hon"^. Gouern^ Leverets & M"". Alfords present wharfe and to improve thereat for y^. best advantage of them theire heires [83.] and assignes for euer, as shall be staked out in a circular line accord- inge to a platt or Mapp now taken of the said Coue, reseruinge Boston Town Eecords, 1673. 83 alsoe to sucli others of the present abutf^ or borderers on y**. s*. flatts who refuse to joj'ue in y°. wall or wharfe afores''. libertie of egresse & regresse of vessells & l3'einge att theire wharfes for loadinge & unloadinge & graueinge before them 2ndiie Y', ye said llndertake^ & carrjers an end of the said wall & worke as aboue shall accordinge to the proportion of what they built in y^. front, bane right unto all incomes aduantages or emolu- m*^ y*. may arise or acrue by dockage or anchorage of any such vessells as shall barb"", or be secured within y''. s*^. Coue as alsoe by fishinge in the said Coue or in the mouth thereof & all other liberties & priuiledges that ma}^ arise b}' virtue of this grant of y*^. Selectmen betweene the said wharfe or wall now to be erected & the wharfes & dockes now borderinge on said flatts or to be made as aboue expressed except what is reserued as above. It is further ordered & declared y'. noe man shall subscribe or undertake for lesse then 20 foote on y®. said wall or wharfe. Hezechiah Vsher Thomas Lake John Joyliffe James Olliuer John Richards Thomas Brattle "William Dauis "Wee whose names are underwritten doe each of us for ourselues engage & promise to & with the Selectmen of Bostone to begin & carr^^ an end the wall or wharfe as within mentioned, from y®. sconce to Cap'. Skarlets wharfe proportiablie accordinge to our seuerall subscriptions on the termes there expressed with all convenient speed. Cap'. Thomas Clarke puided it may be made good as pposed John Anderson . Alice Thomas . Daniell Stone . Edward Grant . Joseph Bastar . Richard Way Daniell Turine Jun'". & Thomas Bill William Greenough & Joseph Cocke Thomas Lake & John Winsley . Edmond Montfort & John Farnam upon the ace', of John Farnam, Sen"". John Sweete Augustine Clement John Pincheon Sen"", pvided it be carryed on accordinge to ingagem'. William Dauis . Humphrej' Warren Foote. 50 40 30 20 20 25 25 45 60 60 30 30 25 30 40 20 550 84 City Document 'No. 50. John Leueret Esq''. & Goueni'" ...... Ditto next the sconce for the publiqne use of the sconce & Church who owes the ground acljoininge Cap''. Thomas Sauage & Cap'. Benjamine Gillam John Joj^liffe ...... Joseph Gillara ...... Wilhara Helewell ..... John Man ...... William Alford ..... Seth Perr}^ for himselfe and Edward Sheppen Eliachim Huchinson ..... John Poole & Daniell Hiuksman Theodore Atkison Sen'^. .... Thomas Pecke ...... John Woodmansej'' ..... Henery Cooly ...... Peter Guj^^ . . . . 60 150 80 30 30 30 30 100 30 GO 108 30 20 120 40 20 938 [83,] Brought from y®. ) other side j foote 550 More as p contra Obediah Gill . . . . Joseph Prout Jun''. on behalfe of ] his father . . . j Benjamine Bayle Elisha Cooke puided he ma}' i have it by his father Leueret ) James Whetcombe puided he \ may have it betweene y^. Gou- > ern''. & Benja. Gillams wharfes j Rich'*. Paige puided he ma}- have ] it next M''. Whetcombe's . | Thomas Brattle for himselfe & 1 John Faireweather . . j Theodore Atkison Jun''. John Marshall . . . . foote 938 20 30 70 50 50 50 54 30 30 1322 550 1872 The IV^ of Novemb^ 1673 This act of the Selectmen on the other side beinge read to the Councell it was acceptable to them and they aproned thereof. Attests Edward Rawson Secretary 9 March 1673-4. At a meetinge of the freemen of this townc upon lawfull warninge Mr Anthonj^ Stoddar & L* Thomas Clarke were chosen Deputies for the Generall Court for the yeare ensue- Boston Town Records, 1673-74. 85 inge Alsoe Mr. John Richards was chosen Comissioner to carry in the votes for nomination of Magistrates & a Countie Treasurer then comited to him. [84.] 16 March 1673-4. At a publique meetiuge of the inhabi- tants of this towne upon lawful! warninge seuerall officers were chosen for the 3'eare ensueinge viz*. Selectmen — John Joyliffe, M''. Thomas Bratle, Cap'. James Olliuer, M''. Hezechiah Vsher, M^ John Lake, Cap*. Thomas Lake & Capt William Dauis. Constables for Bostone — Mr Thomas Kellond, Mr Eliachim Huchinson, M"" Peter Serjeant, Mr Humphrey- "Warren, Mr John Vsher, & Mr Edward Sheppen all which desired to be excused the seruice vpon the paym* of £10. each man for a fine to ye vse of the towne which was acccepted for as full & ample satisfaction, as if they had serued the whole 3'eare & the seuerall psons followinge were chosen who were sworne to execute that office Nath^ Green- wood, Mr Nicho Paige, Jacob Jesson, Mr John Poole, Samuell Walker, Thomas Bingley. Constable for Muddy Riner. James Pemberton. Constable for Rumne}' Marsh. Thomas Brentn"^. Clarkes of y^ Market. John Miriam, John Mosse, Nath^ Addames sen"". Surve}^''^ for Bostone — Arthur Mason, Thomas Blith, Richard Bennet. Survej'or for Muddy Riuer. Thomas Bolstone. Surveyor for Rumney Marsh. William Ireland. Sealers of Leather. — Francis Douce. W™ Gilbert, Theophilus Frarey. Water Bayliffs. — John Anderson & Benj Gillam. Packers of flesh & Fish — W" Densdall & John Densdall. Measurer of Salt. — Francis Hudson. Scauengers with Carts. John Buttolph, John Howard, Joseph Rocke. with a wheele barrowe. W™ Pickeram. Hog Reeves to put in execution the orders concerninge swine — Paul Batt, Thaddens Macartie, Jos: Nash. Butch"". John Hunt, Butch"", Ezechiell Gardner, John Brooken, James Bolstone, John TayF. Paveinge y^. streetes and Cart wheeles Agreed with the Cart"'\ that those y*. went with 1 horse in theire Carts should giue 1 daj's worke with his cart for mendinge the streetes, y*. those that went with 2 horses 2 dayes worke, and those y*. went with 3, 3 dayes to the ord"^. & satisfaction of the survey"'^, of the highwa3'es. Selectmen — Instructions — Ordered y*. y^. old stand in force till new be given. At a meetinge of y^. Selectmen the same day were chosen for Record"". — John Joyliffe. For Treasurer. Mr Thomas Brattle. Sealer of waights & measures — Cap*. James Olliuer. CuU""^ of pipe staues. — Sam^ Mattocks, James Greene. Cordr' of wood — Gawdy James, W" Browne, Rich. Smith, Sam' Dauis, Anthony Harker, Rober' Pegg, Abraham Busb}"^ & Mackline Knight. 86 City Document No. 50. 30 March 1674. At a meetinge of John JoylifFe, IVP. Thomas Brattle, Capt. James Olliuer, ]\r. Hezechiah Vsher, M''. John Lake, Capt. Thomas Lake & Capt. William Dauis Vpon the petition of Ann the wife of Israeli Howen to helpe them in Finishing of a honse w"^ the}' are buildinge (haueinge by themselues & Friends purchased a peece of land & a Frame there- on, but not able to Finish it. It is ordered that if the s*^ Israeli will make ouer the deed of the s* land to y" treasurer of this towne, for the vse of the s*^ Ann & her Children then the said treasurer shall let them haue tenn or [blank] for 3'*^ vse aforesaid, wch the present treasurer Mr Thomas Brattle & Mr John Lake are to see effected. [85.] 1674 April 6*''. At a meetinge of y'^. hon'''^. Gouern''. John Leueret Esq^ EkF. Edward Ra3'nsford, Cap'. Edward Huchinson & all the Selectmen of this towne being a Comittie apoynted by the propriet". of the wast lands for regulateinge the Comons &'=. of this towne. It is ordered that y^. ord". made by the Selectmen the 5'^ of Aug. 1672 concerninge horses &°. trespassinge on the streetes or Comons be observed for y". 3'eare ensueinge & that Deacon Jacob Eliott be desired & impowred in an espetiall manner to take care that j'^. s^. ord". be duely obserued It is ord""*^. that Edward Dauis be continued Keeper of the Cowes & y'. he take care the Comons be not anoyed by horses or otherwise for the yeare ensueinge, that he take charge of noe Cowes without an ord"". und"". the hand of Cap'. Edward Huchinson or Capt Lake & that from time to time he give an accompt to them of the num- ber of Cowes y*. are upon y^. Comon & whose they are that shall be putt Into the Comon without theire ord''. and Ek?. Raynsford & Deacon Eliot are desired to apoynt the time when he shall begin & how longe he shall continue to keepe the s*^. Cowes, whose orcF. he is to observe & followe. Qj.(-|rd^ y*. Capt Edward Huchinson & Capt Thomas Lake continue to giue ord''^ to those y'. put any Cowes inlo y". Comon and receave of y**. Own'', of each cowel2 pence towards the charge of buildinge a house at Roxbury gate which is now ready to be erected, and Deacon Eliott & Thomas Brattle are desired to take care y^. the said house be erected & built with a bricke chimny and otherwise as they shall judge most convenient. That Cap*. Edward Huchinson & Deacon Eliott maj^ lett the Marsh belonginge to the Comon where y*^. Cowes canot Con- venientlie goe to feede, for 1 yeare. April 6'^^. At a meetinge of the Selectmen. Cap' Edward Hutchinson, Mr Elisha Huchinson, & Corn' W"^ Hasey are apojnited and desired to be perambulat''\ for the bounds betweene Rumny Marsh and Lin, and Rumny Marsh and Maiden, & to meete those of Lin at Goodman Edmonds his house vpon Fryday the 24''\ day of this instant Aprill at 8 of the clocke in the morninge alsoe betweene Rumny Marsh and Maiden and to meete those of Maiden at the same place and upon the same day at 1 of the clocke in the afternoone for the ends aforesaid. Boston Town Eecords, 1674. 87 Cap' Huchiason & his sonn with Mr. Tho: Brattle were ready to proceed on y'^ pambulation aboue, but j^ winde was soe high they could not goe ouer the water soe nothinge was done about it. Aprill 1674 At a meetinge of M^ Thomas Brattle, Cap' James Olliuer, M^ Hezechiah Vsher, M^ John Lake, Cap' Thomas Lake, Cap'. William Dauis & John Joyliffe, Ordered that the Constables watch shall begin the 1^'. of Ma}^ & that the instructions folio 10 & y* addition folio 38 be giuen them to be observed. The seuerell persons vnderwritteu are aproned of to keepe houses for publique entertament & are ordered to be returned to y^ Countie Court for theire confirmation to sell b}" reta3'le Capt William Hudson & L'. John Smith to sell beere wine & stronge water & s^'d"^. John Vyall, John Turn''. Cap' William Write & Samuell Nordon to sell beere & wine, William Kent to keepe a Cookes shop & sell stronge beere & wine. Dorothy Jones to sell Coff}', Chucullatto, sid^ & wine. William Pollard, Rob'. Cox, Clem'. Grosse, Widdowe Upshall, Widdow Courcer, Widdow Wardall, Nathaniell Bishop, Edmond Jackson, Benja. Phippany, William Norton, Nich\ Wilmot Thomas Sexton, all to sell beere & giue entertainem'. [86.] Thomas Matson to sell stronge beere in y®. prison house. Francis Hudson to sell beere & brandy. John Keene, M". Con^^graue, Rebecca Winsor, John Frankes, to keepe a cooke shop & sell strong beere, alsoe Samuel Mattocke Cap' James John- son sid^ Coffee & chuculetto & IVP. Bartholmew Barnard Syder, Coffee, Chuculettoe & stronge beere. Ann Puglace stronge water. Ann Hollyday widdow to sell stronge beere out of dore. Persons ord''"^ to be returned to y* Court, are Sam^ Smith, Maiden, Hannah Leech widdow, Hannah Luddon, sister to y^ wife of Dan^Fairefeild, Mary TayP sometimes seru'to Mr Morgan Jones, John Tud^ May 2. Ordered The Constable of Muddy Riuer to erect a new pound within theire precincts, for w"^^ he may cutt timber on y'' Comon ground belonginge thereto and prouide workmen to doe it whome the treasurer of the towne is to satisfie out of the rates and d'd to Alexander Becke a warrant to y^ Constable for y^ end aforesaid. Libertie is granted to Thomas Pecke to wharfe vpon the Flats before his owne land neere Richard Gridlies 45 foote in breadth accordinge to his upland, and is now staked out. Alsoe to Rob' Caruarto wharfe 60 foote inbread the according to his land above the flatts adjoyninge to Tho: Pecke, now above staked out. And Whereas upon the 3P'. of March 1673 libertie was granted to Richard Gridlie to wharfe before his land and upon the 2°^. of March 1673-74 a prohibition thereof was ordered for stakeing it out beyond his bounds It is now ordered that John Gill of Dor- 88 City Document No. 50. Chester (to whom the said Gridlie hath soiild tlie priviledge of the said flatts) shall have libertie to wharfe 40 foote in breadth before the said Gridhe's land next to Robert Carvars as it is now staked out and is 28 foote nortward from a great rocke lyinge upon the flatts before the highwaj^ Whereas there is a well digcd in the pasture of W™ Hawkings soe neere the fence that the earth on the Comon side is fallen into the s** well soe lies open and dangerous A^pon the Comon side & hasserdous for Children on the other side It is Ordered that the s*^ Hawkins fill vp the ground on the Comon side & secure the s'' well within from danger of Children, or otherwise within 8 da^^es after the date hereof upon the penaltie of 10 shillings a day afterward. May 25, 1674. At a meetinge of Capt. James Olliuer, M^ Hezechiah Vslier. M"". John Lake, Capt Thomas Lake, John Joy- liffe, M--. Tho. Brattle John Bull hath libertie to wharfe before his owne land in pro- portion with his neighbors. Ordered The Treasurer to satisfie Thomas Matson for Keeping Boatswaine Russells wife 6 months, expired the 1^' of June. Libertie is granted to James Meeres to make out shops before the house y* was lately Cap' James Johnson, to front w'^ Amos Rich- ardsons bouse. 2 June 1674. At a meetinge of Capt. James Olliuer, M''. John Lake, Capt. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, & M"*. Thomas Bratle, Vpon the complaint of James Bolstone, John TayV & Ezechiell Gard"^, Hog Reeues, that Joseph Cowell hath taken 3 swine from them which were lawfully seased & in their custodie accordinge to a towne order. It is hereb}^ ordered that the s*^ Cowell return the three swine to the said officers forthwith, vpon the penaltie of payinge 20\ p. day. June 29'^. 1674. At a meetinge of M"". Hezechiah Vsher, M''. John Lake, Cap'. Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M"'. Thomas Brat- tle, Cap'. James Olliuer [Blank.] July 27. 1674. [87.] At a meetinge of M^ John Lake, Cap'. Thomas Lake, Capt. William Dauis, John Joyliffe, M"". Thomas Brattle, Capt. James Olliuer & M"". Hezechiah Vsher. John Noyse is prohibited to imploy his brother William Noj^se as a Cooper vpon the penaltie of 10^ a weeke haueinge serued but 4] 3'eares to the trade and not 21 yeares of age. Peter Gouldinge is prohibited to keepe a sadlers shop vpon the penaltie of 10^ p. weeke. Ordered the seuerall psons to followinge to be returned to y^ Court. Thomas Hawes at Jos: Nashes or Mr Atkins Tobaccomet, James Phillips Shoomaker, at James Robinsons, Henery Dirke TayF at Tarletons or Isack Woodies, Daniell Clarke at Theodore Atkisons Sen"". Richard Hall Taylo'' at Mathew Grosse, Edward Poole & his wife at Samuell Brownes. Boston Town Eecoeds, 1674. 89 10 Aug. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitauts of this towne upon lawfull warninge Mr John Richards was chosen a Comissioner to joyne with the Selectmen in takeing a list of all persons & estates rateable to the Countrie accorcUnge to the lawe, 31 Aug. At a meetinge of Capt, Thomas Lake, John Joyliffe, M"". Thomas Brattle, Capt. James Olliuer M''. Hezechiah Vsher and M''. John Lake It is ordered that there be a high wa}^ layd out at Muddy riuer from ye wa}^ to Cambridge througli the land of John Parker and soe through Henery Steouens his land to John White sen"" his Marsh or Mead owe ; to runn from y^ land of s*^ Parkers neere the s^ Steuens his rayles betweene his other lands and soe roundinge about the side of the hill to the way formerlie into y® s*^ meadowe of John Whites. 3P' August At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawfull warninge the seuerall persons underwritten were chosen Comission" for the j^eare ensueinge — Cap' Thomas Lake, Mr Humphry Dauie, Mr. Anthonj' Stoddar, Cap' Edward Huchinson, Cap' Thomas Sauage, L' Tho: Clarke & Mr Peter Lidget. 5 Sep'. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawfull warninge Cap' W™ Dauis was made choyce of to be a Comission'" in the steede of Mr Peter Lidget who refused to accept of y^ place. 28 September. At a meetinge of Captain William Dauis John Joyliffe, M'. Thomas Brattle, Capt James Olliuer M"". Hezechiah Vsher M^ John Lake Edward Dauis & Peter Warren are made choyse of to be Belmen, to walke through the towne ever}' night from the 29'^ day of this present September to the last day of Aprill next accordinge to instructions in folio 11 & 39 of this booke. 26 Oct, At a meetinge of John Jo3'liffe, M"". Thomas Brattle, Capt. James Olliuer, M''. Hezechiah Vsher, Capt Tho Lake & Capt. W"\ Dauis Given a warrant to y^ Constable to leauy 20^ on Benja. Phip- pany for annoyinge his Neighb" & y^ lane neere his hous by his hogstie. 16 : 9br : 1674. At a meetinge of all the proprietors of y^ wast land and Cornons belongeinge to them, It was ordered that there should be a booke prouided for recordinge the concernments there of distinct from the towne Records. 29"* 9ber. At a meetinge of Thomas Brattle, Cap'. James Olliuer, M''. Hezechiah Vsher, M^ John Lake, Cap'. Thomas Lake, Capt William Dauis & John Joyliffe. Giuen a warrant to y^ Constables to leauie vpon the estate of 90 City Document No. 50. Thomas Smith distilF of stronge waters for entertaininge of Joseph Clements. [88.^ 8 Dec. At a meetinge of M'. Thomas Brattle, Capt. James Olliuer, ]\F. Hezechiah Vsher, M''. John Lake, Capt. Thomas Lake, Capt. William Danis & John Joj'liffc, A Rate was comited to y'' Constables of Bostone, Mudd}' Riner and Rumn}" Marsh for the collectinge of £691. 2^ for a single rate to the Countrie and other occasions of the towns. 28 Dec. At a meetinge of Capt. James Olliuer, M'. Hezechiah Vsher, M"". John Lake, Capt. Thomas Lake, Capt. William Dauis, J''". Joyliffe, Tho. Brattle Ordered that a warrant be giuen to 3'^. Constable for y® leuyinge of 20^ upon the estate of Thomas Smith, Distiller of stronge waters for entertaininge of Joseph Clements contrary to the towne order. Ordered that a warrant be giuen to j^ Constable to leavy on the estate of George Nowell 20^ for not cleeringe and keepinge the street free from annoyance by water haueinge stopt the old water cource accordinge to an order of the 26"^. of Octob'". 1668, Agreed with Robert Feild that he shall be allowed out of the towne Treasury 51d for ringinge ye bell & three pounds for warninge the towne for one yeare begininge the P' of Aug' last, 25 Jan. At a meetinge of M^ Hezechiah Vsher, M"". John Lake, Capt Tho. Lake, Capt William Dauis, John Jo3diffe Thomas Brattle, Capt James Olliuer Ordered that Richard Neuill formerlie Aprentice to Robt Sand" now seru' to John Whalie & Baker Ryd"" at Thomas Steephens & Edward Shakleton at John Langle3^s be returned to ye Court vpon complaint of Richard Wa}^ & Thomas More, It was ordered y' Richard Smith & John Bawdon survey the Chimn^^es of Edmond Montfort, Thomas Hawkins & Hener}^ Fane. Jan. 27th. Richard Smith & John Bawdon made returne that Thomas Hawkins, Hener^^ Fanes & one of Edmond Montforts chimney's cannot be made secure without puUinge downe & y' the other of Edmond Montfort beinge of bricke wants 4 foote of height. It was ordered and required that the said Hawkins, Fane and Montfort make noe fire in theire chimnyes till thej^ have made them secure from damageinge themselfes or neighbors accordinge to the judgment and to the satisfaction of the said survej^ors vpon the penaltie of 20^ a time for euery transgression of this order. 22'^\ of February. At a meetinge M"". John Lake, Cap'. Thomas Lake, Cap'. William Dauis, John Joyliffe, Thomas Brattle, Cap'. James Olliuer and M^ Hezechiah Vsher [blank.] 8 March. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon law full warninge Mr Anthony Stoddar & L' Thomas Clarke were chosen Deputies of the Generall Court for the 3'eare ensueinge. Alsoe Mr John BosTOK Town Recoeds, 1674-75. 91 Richards was chosen Commissioner to carry in the votes for the nomination of Magistrates & a Countie Treasurer [89.] March 15'^ 1674-5. At a pnblique meetinge of the inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warninge the seuerall officers were chosen for the yeare ensuinge Selectmen — M"". Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, M^ John Lake, Cap'. Thomas Lake, Cap' James Olliuer, M*". Heze. Vsher, Capt William Dauis. Constables — Mr John Skarlet, Hopestill Foster, Mr Richard Medlecot, Mr John Pincheon, Thomas Walker, Mr John Noj'se, Constable for Muddy riuer, Robert Harris, Constable for Rumny Marsh, James Bill Jun"^ to take his oath when the former Constable hath cleered his accompts. Clarkes of ye Market. — W™ Needham, Ja' Meeres, W" Green- ough Jutf . Surve3'ors for Bostone. — Ephraim Turner, Ephraim Sauage, John Farnam Jun"". Surve3'o'' for Muddy riuer, John White Jun''. Surve^yor for Rumne^^ Marsh. W™ Ireland. Sealers of Leather — John Miriam, Nath^ Reynolds, Sam^ Nordon. Water Bayliffes — Thomas Pecke sen^ Edward Grant. Packers of Meate & Fish. W™ Densdall, John Densdall. Measurer of Salt — Francis Hudson. Scauengers — James Bolstone, Isack Woody, John Raynsford, W™ Pickel-am. Hogg Reeues — Thomas Hill, Perciuall Clarke, John Keayne, Fathergone Dinely, George May, Samuell Peacocke, Solomon Raynsford, John Wakefeild. Then Resolued vpon the Question, Whether the towne claimcs a high way alonge the land where John Harrison makes ropes & soe to the lands at Fort hill. And whether the Select men shall defend theire claime, right & interest therein. Voted both in the afflrma- tiue. At a meetinge of y*^. afores*^. Select the same day were chosen Recorder — John Jo^'liffe. Tresurer — Thomas Brattle. Sealer of Waights & Measures — Cap' James Olliuer. CulP of pipe staucs &c. Sam^ Mattocks, James Greene. Cord''^ of Wood. Gaudy James, W™ Browne, Sam^ Dauis, Rob' Pegg, Abraham Busby, Mackline Knight, W™ Parram, Lawrence Willis. Upon an order from the Selectmen of Charlestowne of the 9'^ instant to runn the line betweene theire towne and ours the last Tuesda}' of this instant March. L' John Smith, Mr Elisha Huchin- son. Cornet Hasey, are apo3'nted to meet with such as Charlestown shall send at Daniell Wittamores at the head of the south riuer, on the day apoynted for that end and Cap'. Edward Huchinson is desired to joyne with them in it if he can with any conveniencie, the time to meete is 8 of the clocke in the morninge. Alsoe the foresaid persons are desired and apoynted tobeperam- bulat". for runinge the line of the bounds betweene Rumny Marsh and Maiden to meete those apoynted by Maiden upon the said last Tuesday of this instant beinge the 30"^ day at the house of Good- man Edmonds at 11 of the clocke. 92 City Document No. 50. Further they are apoj'iited and desired to be pambnlat". to runn the line betweene Rumn}- Marsh and Linn and to meete those of Linn at the said Goodman Edmonds house upon the said 30"' day of this instant March at 2 of the cloeke in the afternoone which last 2 perambulations were apoynted the last j^eare but by the unseasonablenesse of the weather it was prevented. By reason a traininge at Maiden y'. Cornet Hasey canot well attend the service above. Mr Elias Mauericke is apoynted in his steed. 24 March. At a meetinge of the inhabitants of this towne. John V/aite was chosen a Constable for the j^eare ensueinge, Mr John Pincheon who was chosen as above refuseing to serue and paid his fine, which was accepted b}' the towne for satisfaction as if he had served. [90.] 1675, March 29"^. At a meetinge of M^ Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, M''. John Lake, Capt Thomas Lake, Capt James OUiuer, M''. Hezechiah Vsher, Capt. William Dauis. Agreed with Giles Dyer for keepinge of the towne cloeke for 3'e 3'eare ensueinge, for w''^ he was to be allowed 6 pounds in mon}', or other pay equivalent beside his owne town rate. Aprill 7. At a meetinge of all the Selectmen aboue. John Sharpe & John Parker of Muddy riuer were impowred to order and ouersee the makeinge of y^ fence of the coiiion feild there, to choose out of the proprietors meete persons to attend the worke from time to time for the yeare ensueinge, & to leuy by the Con- stable (b}' virtue of a warrant given them to the Constable) 3^ 4*. for every rod vpon all or any person or persons that shall refuse or be remisse in doeinge their respectiue parts. Whereas Cap*. Samuell Skarlet had libertie granted him 29'''. 11™°. 1671 to wharfe before his owne land next Francis Hudson prouided he make & maintaine a good highway before it as in folio 63. It is now ord""*^. that the s*^. highwa}^ be 2 rod broad betweene y*^, s*. land & wharfe & that the said wharfe be made as it is now staked out beinge 128 foote in length betweene stake & stake v/^^. is the breadth of his land. Francis Hudson hath libertie granted him to wharfe before his land from Cap* Skarlets land adjo^'uinge to it now la^'d out 100 foote westerly pi'ovided he make and maintaine suffient highway of 2 rodd broad betweene his land and wharfe. An Agreement was made betweene the Selectmen, Mr W" Ta^ylor, Mr Richard Wharton, & seuerall of the Lihabitants about the Conduit for the mendinge of y" streete about George Nowels dore, & preuentinge future annoyance there, that the streete be paued & a channell or water cource bee made to carr}' the water to the bridge Foote & soe into y^ Mill creeke, & that Mr Thomas Brattle & Mr John Lake Jo3'ne with such as the neighborhood hath apoynted for doeinge the worke, and to take care it be effectually done. That the towne treasurer defray J parte of the charge, Mr W"" Tajdor ^ parte, & the s"* Inhabitants the other halfe accordinge Boston Town Records, 1675. 93 to an obligation subscribed by tiieire hands to that purpose. It is further ordered and agreed that when the work is finished as above each person shall maintaine and keepe cleane and cleare from annoy- ance the said chanell and the pavement before theire one house and land. 12th Aprill 1675. At a meetinge of all the Selectmen of this towne Whereas M^ W" Taylor M^^ Richard Wharton & M^ John Safflne haue lately sett vp a frame for a wharfe in the docke before their Tvarehouses, neere the dockes mouth, without the aprobation or consent of the select men which may be prejuditiall to the interest of the towne and accomodation of vessells in the docke. It is Ordered, that they remoue and take away the said frame within 24 hours upon the penaltie of 20^ a day while it stands there. It is further ordered that if the said M''. Ta^ylor, Wharton and Safflne shall thinke meete to remoue the said frame farther backe within 8 foote of theire new warehouse they haue libertie hereby granted to doe it, but not exceede the said 8 foote in any parte thereof upon the foresaid penaltie. 24 Aprill. The foresaid wharfe removed to satisfaction accord- inge to order foregoinge. [91.] 1675, 24 Aprill. Whereas there was an action comenced by William Ilollaway and Steephen Butler against John Dafforne accordinge to attachment dated the 20"^ of January 1674 and the PlaintifFes withdrew theire action vpon agreement of a reference of the case to The Honorable John Leveret, Edward Tynge and Major Thomas Clarke Esq", and the Selectmen of Bostone bind- inge themselves each to other in the penaltie of £200 to stand to and to abide the award and determination of the foresaid parties or the major parte of them, Upon the hearinge of the pleas and allegations of both parties in the case by vs whose names are underwritten. Wee doe award that William Holloway and Steephen Butler shall be at the charge to set up the fence which the}' plucked downe alonge M''. DalTornes land in the same place where it was accordinge to theire agreement before the Selectmen with Richard Wooddy and the said John Dafforne to enjoy that line as the boundary betweene the said parties, and this wee award as our finall determination of this case. Witnesse our hands the 24*^^ of April, 1675. James Olliver John Leveret Hezechiah Usher Edward Tynge Thomas Brattle Tho. Clarke John JoYLitFE William Davis John Lake • Thomas Lake George Publace to sell stronge waters. Ordered that the Constables watch shall begin the 1" day of May and that the instructions folio 10 & 38 be giuen them to obserue. Ordered y' y® seuerall psons vnderwritten be returned to the 94 City Document No. 50. Court, viz'. John Little Feild & his daughter from Dedham, Mich- aell Towersly y' came from Hampton. John Wilkison Barb"^ from Damerice Coue. Hugh Price Playsterer y' came from Marj^ land. Margeret Shaply came from Charlestowne, Mary Hawkins brought from Salem p Mr Fogg, Baker Eyder from Damerice Coue. Pambulators for Lin bounds &''. made returne as followeth. Wee y°. pambulators both for Lin & Bostone doe agree upon the line of N. N. W. to be the bounds betweene the 2 townes, p'^. of w*^^. line wee run this day & ouer against the house wher formerly Richard George lived, wee agree upon a noted marke, upon the top of a little round hill about 10 or 12 rod to the westward of the cart path viz', a greate rocke, with a heape of stones on it, ouer w''^. rocke hangs a bough of a white oake, marked in the line. Witnesse our hands March 30*^ 1675. Thomas Marshall Elias Mauericke John Smith L Elisha Huchinson Tho. Lawton , John Newball [92,] Beinge desired b}^ the Selectmen of Lin to run a line w""^. is betweene Bostone land or rather M"". Samuell Bennet's land & land belonginge to Linn, I did run aline N.N.W. by a mar- idian compasse or a needle touched w*^^' hath noe variation allowed, from the midle of Brides Brooke untill we come to Readinge line as wee supposed & neere the Scotch house at a crotched blacke oake with a heape of stones about it, wee fell about 4 rods ^ to y®. westward towards Bostone land & in y**, line wee run wee marked seuerall trees & layd heapes of stones, and in y''. line ouer against Richard George his house wee fell as much from a former marke w"""^. was a heape of stones as wee did at y*^. Scotch house, this line was run the 22'^. of Aprill 16*71 [sic] accordinge to my best art & skill. p Elisha Huchinson Bostone 23*^^ of Aprill 1675 The s*^. day at the desire of John White & Will"^. Greenough to seuerall of the townesmen to settle the bounds of the land be- tweene them & Daniell Hinchman & John Smith it was upon stretchinge of a line from y^ midle of a post aboue the South west end of s*^. Smith's house, clowne the nor west side of s"^. White's shop, found that the South west end of s*^. shop stood 20 inches within s*^. Whiles' ground & the nor. east end of it close to the ground of s*^. Henchman & Smith, & upon the whole it is agreed betweene all said 4 persons that the line betwixt theire land & rnnn as followeth, That that aboue 3'^. towne way should be 3 foote & 8 inches to the nor. west of s*^. White's house at the lower end thereof & 2 foote 5 inches at y^. uper end of s*^. house. 2""^"® that that belowe y*'. s*^. towne way should be 13 inches at y^. uper end of y^. s*^. Whites shop on s*^. nor west side & 6 inches at y*. BosToi^ Towisr Eecoeds, 1675. 95 lower end of s*. shop & soe to be stretched to the South east side of the lowest corn'', post of s*^. Henchmans wharfe, intermist w*'^ s*. Smith & soe direct alouge the flatts as witnesse our hands. Dakiel Henchman Witnesse : — Wm. Greenough Matthew Grouer Jno. Smith John Langwortht John White Wee desire the Selectmen of Bostone to record the within agree- m*. on all our behalues as witnesse our hands. Aprill 26. At a meetinge of John Joyliffe M'. John Lake Cap'. Tho. Lake Cap'. James Olliver M\ Hezechiah Usher Cap'. W™. Davis and Tho. Brattle. The severall persons whose names are underwritten were aproved of to keepe houses for publique entertainement and are ordered to be returned to the Countie Court for theire confirmation to sell by retayle. Cap'. William Hudson and L'. John Smith to sell beere wine and brandy. John Vyall John Turner Cap'. William Write and Ed. Jackson to sell beere and wine. William Kent to keepe a Cookes shop and sell beere and wine. John Keane Zachary Phillips 'and Samuell Mattocke to keepe Cookes shops and sell beere. Robert Cox to sell beere and brandy. John Frankes, Thomas Sexton, W™. Norton, Benj'^. Phippany, Widdow Courcer, W". Pollard, Robert Winsor, SammuellNorden, Widdow Upshall, Barth. Barnard, Francis Hudson, Widdow Wardall, Nath''. Bishop, Thomas Matson Clement Grosse pro- vided that Thomas Wheeler keepe the house, all to sell beere. 31'^ May 1675. At a meetinge of M'^. John Lake Cap' Thomas Lake, Cap' James Olliuer, M^ Hezechiah Vsher Capt. William Dauis, M^ Tho. Brattle, & John Joyliffe 14"" June 1675 [margin]. Whereas Paule Batt hath annoyed the Streete before his house by throwinge earth thereon to the annoyance of the neighborhood. It is ordered that within 6 da3'es after this date the said Batt remove the said earth and leavell the Streete to the satisfaction of the Surveyors of the highwayes vpon the penaltie of 20^ per weeke. 23'^ July [margin]. Whereas by virtue of the order foregoinge 20^ was extended by the Constable upon the estate of Paule Batt for not observinge the order above for 1 weeke and the anno^'ance not yet remoued. It is now ordered that the Constable extend 20^ more for another weeke for neglect of observance of the said order. 96 City Document No. 50. 26 July 1675. At a meetinge of Capt. James Olliuer, M'. Hezechiah Vsher, Capt. William Dauis M^ Thomas Brattle, J°°. Joyliffe & M'. J°°. Lake. A rate was comited to the Constables of this towne for the col- lectinge of 745''' there and at Rumuey Marsh for 2 single rates ordered by the Couutrie. Treasurer accordinge to his warrant 14"^ July 1675 and for Muddy River, 16'^ 9^ Ordered y*. the Treasurer of the towne Mr Thomas Brattle from time to time take care to releiue the poore of y° towne accordinge to his best discretion. [93.] 1675. It is ordered that the severall persons here named be returned to the Countie Court viz' Julian Vak"^. a shoo maker came from Charlestowne at Sam Jackson ; Peter a Frenchman workes at Samuell Emans ; Eliz" Williams at W" Brownes came from Marblehead ; John Steed, his wife & child came from Barbad° ^ James Millins. Phillip Turn'', lately in prison, came from Pascataqua. More returned in April Court last omitted to be then entered viz' John Littlefeild and his daughter, John Wilkinson Barb'. Michaell Toweslie, Hugh Price, Marger' Shapley, Mary Hawkins, Baker Rider. 23 Aug. At a meetinge of y®. inhabitants of this towne upon lawful! warninge Mr John Richards is chosen Comiasion'. for y^. assessm'. of the towne with the Selectmen by order from the Treasurer. At a meetinge of the Selectmen of this towne the same day Ordered y' 3''^ well latelie opened or broken out in the streete be- fore Samuel Mattockes house bee imediatelie fild vp by the survey""" of the towne. That whereas Thomas More hath raised & enlarged his seller dore into the streete before his house to the annoyance of}'® streete, It is ordered j^ he lower & take in the s*^ sell'' dore within one moneth to the satisfaction of the Selectmen vpon penaltie of 20^ p. weeke. Whereas M'^ Anthony Chicklie hath erected posts before his ware- house adioyinge to Robt Cox, vpon the towne land or high way without the consent of y'' Selectmen, It is ord'^''^ y' y"^ s^ Chicklie forthwith take away the s'^ posts or pa}^ 2^ 6*^. in mony p. an. for the standinge of them duringe the townes pleasure. And whereas the s'^ Chickley & Robert Cox haue pauod the streete before theire dore & there being noe more convenient course for but through y® streete betweene ^-e land of John Ander- son, It is ordered y' the towne treasurer caused the s'^ street to be lowred & a convenient water cource to be paued through the s^ John Anderson land to the Comon shore neere Cap' Skarlets wharfe. 28 Aug. This day by warrant from the Countrie Treasurer an assesment was made by the Comissioner and Selectmen of the Boston Town Kecords, 1675. 97 estates of the severall inhabitants and comited to the Comissioner Cap* John Richards amountinge to 217^'^. 19. 9, 30 Aug. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon law- full warninge for the chojse of Seauen Comissionei's for said towne were chosen — Cap' Thomas Lake, Mr Humphrey Dauie, Cap'. Thomas Sauadge, Mr Anthony Stoddar, Cap' W™ Dauis, Cap' Thomas Clarke, John Joj'liffe. At a meetinge of Cap'. Thomas Lake Cap'. James Olliuer M^ Hezechiah Vsher, John Joyliffe, M'^. John Lake. Oct 21. Whereas John Farnam sen"" & Edmond Mountfort haue obstructed the v^'ater Cource that formerlie ran downe betweene y^ houses of s*^ Farnum & Monlfort into ye sea, It is ordered y' they remoue y° obstruction & leaue ye Cource free for \° water y' comes downe from the north Meeting liouse, & that betweene y^ houses of the s*^ Montfort on each side y" streete y' leads to Thomas Mores & Richard Wayes vpon penaltie of 20^ for euery offence of that kinde. Nov 1. At a meetinge of Capt William Dauis, M"". Thomas Bratle, John Joyliffe, M'". John Lake Capt. Thomas Lake, Capt James Olliuer & M''. Hezechiah Vsher Thomas Bill was aproned of to keepe a house of publique enter- tainement in ye roome and steed of widdow Vpshall who latelie departed this life, for the time remaininge of her licence. [94.] An humble request was presented to y° Generall Court to settle some generall wa}' where b}' those persons or Families who by y° Outrage of y° Enimie were bereaued of all meanes of theire subsistance or forced from theire habitations, many whereof are come into this towne, may finde such reliefe & redresse y' noe par- ticular Towne ma}' be burdened thereb}^ Thomas Farny is apynted to ringe the Bell at the North Meet- inge at nine of y° clocke at night & hue in morninge in y^ roome of Goodman Barber who is by age disenabled for y' seruise, & to rcceaue his salarj'. Nov 15. This da}' A rate was Coinitted by the Selectmen to y® Constables of Bostone for the Collectinge of' 2G4:l^^. IP. 8'^. for y« occasions of y° Countrie for y® Indian warr ordered by 2 War- rants from the Countrie Treasurer and payable one halfe the last of this instant November and the other halfe the last of March next and Rumn}' Marsh & Muddy riuor IS^^*^. 17\ Whereas the land on w'^'^ W" Lanes house stands & y' adioyninge within y° fence was formerlie a towne high way & was granted to- the s*^ Lane b}' the towne many 3'eares since, vpon condition that he make another way between y' and y" Marsh or flatts before it as apeares b}' testimon}' and his owne acknov/ledgement It is now ordered that the s*^ Lane make a suffitient high way vpon the out- side of the said fence of 24 foote broade Dated the 5"^. of May 1G75. Whereas there is a difference betweene Elder Edward Raynsford 98 City Document No. 50. & W"^ Lane about y^ Flats or Marsh before W" Lanes land w^'^ belonged to y^ towne, & the s*^ Lane hath begun to wharfe & build vpon it b}- virtue of a grant or order of y^ selectmen, dated 26 Sept 1670. Aecordinge to the intent of the said order It is now ordered y^ the s'^ Lane desist from either buildinge or wharfinge there on till further order, the former order notwithstandinge, dated 14*^. of June lo75. Whereas there is a pcell of land at the westerne end of "W™ Lanes land and jo3aiinge to Deacon Jacob Elliots which belongs to y^ towne ; And Elder Edward Raj-nsford hath 3 Rod lyinge before the land of Pheby Blanton & Josiah Belchard vpon the east side of y^ high way adjo3'ninge to W™ Lanes house, It is agreed betweene the s*^ Elder Raynsford & y^ selectmen in the behalfe of y^ towne that the s*^ Ra3'nsford shall possesse & enjoy to him his heires and assignes for ever the s*^ land at y^ western end of the said W" Lanes in exchange for y® other foresaid 3 Rod at y® eastern pte. to be & remaine for y^. use of y^. towne and the assignes thereof for ever. It is Granted to John Sunderland sen'' that he shall have a pcell of Land 50 foote square to build a house vpon in that land ex- changed with Elder Raynsford as aboue he pa^inge to y^townes use 2^ 6*^. p ann and M"". Thomas Brattle and Cap' James Olliver are to lay it out and take the demensions of both dated 18'^^. of Sep- tember 1675. [95.] Nov 25. Dennice Siliie at Rob* Coxs who came from Neuis and George Danson & his wife quakers haueinge a house burnt at Midleborowe in Plymouth patent & lodgeth at John War- rens were returned to y® Court. Nov 29. At a meetinge of W. Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, M"". John Lake, Capt. Thomas Lake, Capt James Olliuer, M"". Heze- chiah Vsher A Rate was CoiSited to the Constable of Rumny Marsh for the collectinge of 114^'^. 17^ by virtue of a Warrmit from the Countrie Treasurer alsoe a rate to y** Constable of Muddy riuer for the col- lectinge of 70^*^. b}' the same warrant. March 6*^. 1675-6. M'". Anthony Stoddar & Cap' Thomas Clarke were chosen Deputies for y^. Generall Court fory**. 3'eare ensueinge at a meetinge of the freemen of this towne. Alsoe M''. John Richards was chosen Coiniss to carry in the votes for the nomination of Magestrates & a Countie Treasurer which were this da}' comited to him. The demention and bounds of a peice of land layd out neere William Lanes house alonge by parte of the fence of Josiah Belch'', and partlie b}' the fence of Widdowe Blantons ground for a house lott for John Sunderland bj' those whose names are under written. Thewesterlie bounds to begin 88 foote from the Corner of Josiah Belchers fence next unto the lane that leadetli up to John Harris his house where is a notch in the raile and a stake put downe and from thence to run alonge b}' the fence of the Widdow Blantons Boston Town Kecoeds, 1675-76. 99 and said Belchers easteiiie 50 foote unto a notch in the rayle and a stake put downe and that breadth to run from the said fence 50 foote towards the Salt water unlesse there should be a necessitie of a highway alonge by the water side, then for him to have soe much as the highway doth Containe downe upon the flatts to make up the said peice of land 50 foote square. The above s*^ land was layd out & delivered to Abraham Gourdinge for y^ vse of John Sunderland sen' the 29*^ of May 1677. Thomas Brattle, James Olliuee.- [96 «] 1675-6. March 13"^. At a publique meetinge of the in- habitants of this towne upon lawfull warninge the seuerall officers hereafter named were made cho^-ce of for \^. ^-eare ensueinge viz'. Selectmen L*. Thomas Brattle, M''. John Lake, Cap'. Thomas Lake M"". Hezechiah Vsher, John Joyliffe, Ensigne Daniell Turine and Cap' James Olliuer. Constables for Bostone. Mr Jeremiah Dumer, James Hill, M' John Wally, Nathaniell Blake, Mr John Harrison, Robert Brinsden. Constable for Rumny Marsh — Elias Mauericke Jun'. Constable for Muddy riuer — John White Jun''. Clarkes of y® Markett — John Wilkins, Thomas Watkins, John Cowell. Surveyors for Bostone — Ephraim Sauadge, Ephraim Turn'. John Farnam Jun'. Survej'or for Rumny Marsh. — W™ L-eland. Sur- veyor for Muddy Riuer — Joseph White. Sealers of leather — John Hill, W™ Smith, John Cleere sen'. Water Bailiffes — Thomas Pecke, Edwaixl Grant. Packers of Flesh & Fish — John Densdall & Addame Densdall. Measurer of Salt — Francis Hudson. Scauengers for Boston — Thomas Hill, W™ Greene & Thomas Baker sen'. Hogg Reeues — Obediah Gill, Nath^ Robinson, Isack Walker, Sam^ Johnson Coop. Sam^ Pearce, Tymothy Batt, Sam^ Pollard, Jacob Mason. Ord^ about paueinge y*. streetes & Cart wheeles agreed on March 16"^. 1673-74 to be continued At a meetinge of the Select men the same day were chosen Record'. John Jojdiffe Treasurer L'. TJiomas Battle Seal', of waights & measures Capt James Olliuer Cull'^ of pipe staues Samuell Mattocks, James Greene Cord^ of Wood Gaudy James, William Browne, vSamuell Dauis Robert Pegg, Abraham Busbie, Macaline Knight, William Parram, Lawrence Willis & Thomas Forbs. March 26'^. 1676. At a meetinge of L'. Thomas Brattle, M'. John Lake, Capt Thomas Lake M'. Hezechiah Vsher John Joyliffe, Ensigne Daniell Turine & Capt James Olliuer. Agreed with Giles Dyer to keepe the clocke at y* First Meet- inge house for the 3'care ensueinge for £6. as in folio 90. Deacon Jacob Eliot, Theopbilus Frary, Mr John White sen', Mr John Vsher & John Turn', are apoynted pambulators to see the line runn between Bostone Bounds & Roxbury & Bostone & Cam- bridge, and to apoj'nt them the time and place of meetinge. 100 City Document No. 50. Vpon the Motion of Mr Freegrace Bendall on the behalfe of him- self & others borderers on Forte hill desireinge libertie of plantinge on y*^ said hill for one j'eare or two It is granted that they shall baue libertie for the yeare ensueinge. 24 Aprill 1676. At a Meetinge of y"^ Inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warninge for the Nomination of a Clarke of y'' writts — IVIr John Ha^^ward by a Major vote in papers was chosen or nomi- nated for that office to be presented to hon'"' Countie Court for Allowance accordinge to the Lawe. At a meetinge of M"". John Lake, Capt Thomas Lake, M'. Heze- chiah Vsher, John Joyliflfe, Ensigne Daniell Turine and Capt. James Olliuer Libertie is granted to M^ Freegrace Bendall & tliose y* shall plant vpon Fort hill this j^eare, that they may haue the same priui- ledge granted aboue for a yeare or two longer if they desire it. [97.] Elizabeth Jones is aproved of and apoynted to keepe the kej-es of the pound & to looke after Cattle impounded till fur- ther order and to observe the lawes and orders of the countrie and towne concerninge it. The seuerall psons underwritten are aproued of to keepe pub- lique howses for entertainm'. & sell wine & beere by retayle and to be returned to the Countie Court for y''. Courts establishment. Cap'. William Hudson & L'. John Smith to sell wine beere and strong wat^ John Vyall sen''. John Turn''. Cap* William Write, wine beere & syd^ William Kent & John Keayne to keepe Cookes shops & sell wine & beere Samuell Nordon to sell beere alsoe those y*. followe Robert Cox Thomas Sexton, M'^^ Barnard W". Norton Tiiomas Bill, Benj^ Phippany, W". Pollard, Rebecka Winsor, Francis Hudson, Widdow Wardall, Nathanieil Bishopp, Constance Mattocks, John Frankes, Thomas Matson, Clement Grosse prouided y'. Thomas WheeP. drawe y®. beere and inspect the house, Andrew Neale prouided he make use of John Courcers house & utensells for brewinge. M''. Samuell Brackenbury to distill and sell stronge wat". out of dore by retayle — returned to y®. Countie Court uncF. his petition. Whereas John Harrison by an order of the Selectmen of the 23'^. of February 1673-74 was ordered to remoue some obstruc- tions that he had made in the high waj^ leadinge towards Fort Hill neere the house of the Widdowe Feltch upon the penaltie of 20\ per weeke and hath since obstructed the same way against Edward Drinkers house & land, b^^ settinge posts in the way & fastninge ra3des at the end there of adioyning to the land of Richard Wooddie. It is now Ordered that the s* John Harrison remoue the s*^ obstruction, and leave the said way open as formerlie within 6 dayes after the date hereof upon the like penaltie of 20^ p weeke, Apr. 28*'^. 1676. Whereas Mr Nicholas Paige & Benjamine Negus haue anoyed the High wa}' or lane leadinge from the corn'' of Mrs Richards to Boston Town Eecoeds, 1676. 101 Eusigue Heneiy Phillips house, by throwinge dunge & leaueinge it there to 3''' obstruction & hinderance of such as haue occasion to pa-3se that way, It is hereby ordered that the s'^ Paige & Negus do remoue the s^ obstruction and annoyance within 10 dayes after the date hereof upon the penaltie of 10'. a weeke to be paid by each of them for nob observinge this order. It is further ordered that when y' anoyance is remoued that the survey" cause some earth or grauell to be layd there to mend y"^ s** way and make it passible as in other places. Ordered that warrants be granted out to the seuerall Constables of this towne to giue notice to the seuerall psons named hereafter y* by virtue of a Lawe or ord"^ of the Generall Court of y^ 13'^ of Octb'' 1G74 for preuentinge of excessiue drinkinge & disorder in priuate houses &c. That the}' and every of Kaem are' chosen by the Selectmen of this towne & allowed and aproued of by the Honored Councill of Magistrates to inspect that part of the towne within their precincts, accordinge as the s*^ Lawe directs for pre- uentinge of such disorders in priuate & vnlicenced house of enter- tainm', viz'. To Constable Rob*. Brinnsden John Atwood, John Anderson, Richard Bennet, John Brooken, Richard Callicot, Dauid Copp, Siluister Euelie, John Farnam, sen', Natii^ Greenwood, Edward Grant, Jeremiah Morrill, John More, Tj-mothy Thorneton. [98 o] To Nathaniell Blake Constable. George Henley, John Jebson, John Phillips, John Sweete, John Serch, William Smith, John Warren. To John Wally Constable. Edward Allen, William Bartholmew, John Bateman, JohnCleere sen''. Christopher Clarke, Bartholmew Chen", William Dawes, Hugh Drewry, James Euerell, W"* Inglish, W"" Gibson, W" Par- sons, Thomas Fitch. To Jeremiah Dumer Constable. James Braddinge, Thomas Clarke Jun'^, Francis Dowce, Joseph Dauis, J-imes Greene, Thomas Watkins, John Woodmansey, Ed- ward Goodwino, James Hill, W°^ Ingram, Benj Negus, Thomas Pecke, John Tappinge, Ephraim Sauadge, John Winge, Deacon Bracket. John Harrison Constable. John Blake, Alexander Baker, Jonathan Bolstone, Josiah Belchar, John Clough Jun\ Isack Goose, John Miriam, W™ Ncedham, Elisha Oadline, Moses Paine, Abell Porter, Nath^ Raynolds, John Shaw sen^ Benja Thurstone, Theophilus Frary, Rob* Walker, & John Harrison apoynted before he was Constable. At Muddie Riuer. Peter Aspinall, Edward Deuotion, John White sen''. At Rumney Marsh. James Bill sen''. John Grouer sen". Elias Mauericke seu% William Ireland. 29 May 1676. At a meetinge of Capt. Thomas Lake, John 102 City Document No. 50. Joyliffe, Ensigne Turine, Capt. James Olliuer, Capt. Tho. Brattle & 'j\r. J"°. Lake Ordered Cap' Brattle Treasurer to pay Thomas Matson for keep- inge Mr^ Russell about a 3'eare & halfe past, £5. yeares, he paj'ing 10^ p. ami. the first payment to be the V\ day of Let to Joseph R 10 foote of ground before his dore for 21 Aprill next. June first. At a meetinge of y®. s^. Selectmen Whereas Benjamine Gibbs hath latelie rebuilt two Hutts on y° west side of the drawe bridge, & hath raised them vp aboue tiie braces of the said bridge, otherwise then they were ordered and agreed on by a Coifiittee apo3'nted by the Inhabitants of this towne, the 29'^^ of the 5'^^ 1661, to the annoyance of some of the Inhabi- tants thereabout complaininge thereof, It is Ordered that the s^ Benj'' Gibbs take downe soe much as is built more then was agreed on by the s*^ Comittee (& 3'e bords fastened vpon the braces as that Hutt next John Batemans now is) within 10 da3'es after 3'" date hereof vpon penaltie of 20^ p. weeke, and soe 20^ from weeke to weeke till this order be observed. Oct 30'^. 1676 granted a warrant to the Constables to leavie 20^ upon the estate of Benj^ Gibbs for not observinge the order above but not executed. Comited to the Constables of Bostone, Rumn3^ Marsh and Mudd3' River a rate to collect for 10 rates to the Country and Towne 3807^^ 7^ [99.] 1676. July 30. At a meetinge of L'. Daniell Turine, Capt. James Olliuer, Capt Thomas Brattle, IVF. John Lake & John Joyliffe Christopher Crowe is aproued of to sell wine, and beere & Cyd' by retayle in the widdow Jacksons house till Aprill Court next. Mrs Rolfe is aproued of to sell bottle ale out of dore. Peter Aspinall & John Parker are impowred to ouersee the Fences at Muddy riuer & to apoynt others to attend the same & haue a warrant directed to y*^ Constable to distraine on y^ estate of those that refuse to contribute towards theire charge. It is Ordered y* John Pratt who came from Maiden with a wife & 6 Children entertained by Mr Jacob Willet be Returned to ye County Court by adjurnm* vpon Thursda3' next. Alsoe Hon"" Walker w"^ 2 children y* came from New Yorke, to get a passage to Neuis to goe to her husband. John Lewis came from Road Island, where his wife gaue him a paper of dismission from her in Octob'' last & libertie to marry an- otiier woman, & he is now ingaged to 3-e widdow Williams to many her by theire owne confessions & lodgeth at Joseph Preists. 25 August. At a meetinge of y^ inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warninge Cap' Thomas Sauage was chosen Comissioner to jo3'ne with the Select men for the takeinge of list of all persons and valuation of all estates rateable to the Countrie b3' warrant from the Treasurer. Boston Town Eecoeds, 1676. 103 Then was presented a paper to y® Inhabitants by Richard Knight in the name of himselfe & others of the towne, to represent theire dissatisfaction & greinance for a breech of theire liberties & priui- ledges (as they aprehend) by the Honr"^ Couiitie Courts puttinge in another Clarke of ye writs, then what was nominated by a Major vote of y« Inhabitants y^ 24'i^'of Aprill 1676. The Question beinge put whether the Motion therein should be considered at this time, Resolued in y^ affirraatiue. iSecondlie it was voted y' Mr Thomas Deane & Mr John Faire- weth"^ ioyne with the select men to represent the dissatisfaction and greiuance of y^ Inhabitants to the Hon'^'^ Countie Court & humblie desire that theire priuelidges & liberties that doe belonge to y^ towne may be continued and injoyed without any obstruction and may haue satisfaction in theire present complaint. 28 Aug. At a meetinge of y®. freemen of this towne upon law- full warninge for the election of 7 Comissioners for the said towne were chosen — John Jo^diffe, Major Thomas Sauage, Mr Humphrey Dauie, Mr. Anthony Stoddar, Cap' Thomas Brattle, Cap' Thomas Clarke, Cap' John Richards. At meetinge of Cap'. James Olliuer, Cap' Thomas Brattle, M^ John Lake & John Joyliffe. By virtue of a Lawe of y® Generall Court published the 12*^ of Maj^ 1675 prohibitinge transportation of sheepes wooU and Racone skins, Robert Orchard is apoynted and authorized to inspect that Matter & see to the execution of the s*^ Lawe or order for the 3'eare ensueinge. Aug 30'^. This da}' by warrant from the Countrie Treasurer an assesment of the estates of the inhabitants by Major Thomas Savadge Comissioner and the Select men was made and comited to the said Comissioner, amountinge for 6 rates to £209. 2^ 6*^. Sep' 25. At a meetinge of Capt Thomas Brattle, M''. John Lake, John Joyliffe, Ensigne Daniell Turine & Cap'. James Olliuer Ordered that John Knight, shall haue 5^*^ of the treasurer for keep- ing of Tymothy Cunnells son, and y' Daniell Turine agree with Major Sauadge keepinge s*^ Boy haueinge but one arme, till he be 24 yeares of age. ).] 1676. Oct 30. At a meetinge of M^ John Lake, John Joyliffe, L'. Daniell Turine, Capt. James Olliuer Capt Thomas Bfattle Ordered that the towne treasurer satisfie the judgm' of y^ Gene- rall Court of 7'*^. 5^ 6*^. Costs granted against Richard Wood}^ in John Harrisons action about the towne high way where his rope yard is, ordered b}' the Inhabitants to be prosecuted. Libertie is granted to Edward Drinker to wharfe before his owne land in proportion with others. Granted William Feild to take away of Braintrie Comon Tenn Cord of the fallen Wood y' lies there & annoyes y^ land. Edward Dauis & Peter Warren are apoynted Bell men. and are 104 City Document No. 50. both to goe about the towne evei^ night and to observe former orders folio 11 of this booke. Vpon the motion of senerall Merchants & Gentlemen of this towne that some person may be allowed to sell Coffee, John Sparry is aproned of by the select men to kecpe a publique house for sell- inge of Coffee, if y° honored Coimtie Court shall be pleased to admit him. Dec. 4*^. At a Meetinge of John Joyliffb, L* Daniell Turine, Cap* James Olliuer, Cap' Thomas Brattle, & Mr John Lake who mett this da}- because y* y° 27*"^ of Nov'' they were preuented by y® sad desolation by fire at the North end of ye Towne. A list was giuen to Mrs Elizabeth Lidget Relict & Administra- trix to y^ Estate of Mr Peter Lidget deceased, of eeueral poore people of this towne to be releiued of out of a Logacie of 80^*^. giuen to y° poore of this towne by the last will & testament of the s'^ M^ Peter Lidget. [Following in margin] " Dec' 11. A Rate was Coinited to all y® Constables belongeinge to y*^. towne to collect 2229^*^. 11^" Dec'' 25. At a meetinge of L' Daniell Turine, Cap*. James Olliuer, Cap* Thomas Brattle, M^ John Lake & John Joyiiff"e Vpon the Motion of Cap* Brackett of Braintree for the Cuttinge of soe much Tymber vpon the Coinon land at Braintry as ma}" serue for y^ buildinge of -^ pte of a vessell of 25 Tun Libertie is granted him for soe much but not to exceede & is in consideration of his Care & inspection, 3-* others doe not transgresse in cuttinge timb'' without licence. Then Reed an ord'' from the Hon'"'^ Council, whereof the follow- inge is a coppie dated y° 21 of Dec"" 167G. Whereas Complaint is made to the Councill y*y° towne is in great danger of beinge Fired by ye insuffitiencie of Chimneys. & neglect of the Owners season- ablie to cause them to be swept & kept clcane ; seuorall psons y* wish the welfare & preseruation of the place beinge informed, haue exprest themselues willinge to inspect the same as the Council Judge meete to order therein and to be instrumental! to preserve the towne from firinge as Mr Richard Callicott, Mr John Cony, Mr W'" Whitwell, Mr Christopher Clarke, Mr Hopestill Foster, Mr W" Ingram, Mr Thomas Smith, & Mr Edward Co well ; It is Ordered y* y° psons aboue named be and are hereby comended to 3*0 consid- eration of y® select men of Bostone by their order, or such others aa the3^ shall see meete to apoynt and impowre to take continuall and effectuall care througlie and tymouslie to call upon the Masters of the severall families to amend forthwith what they finde defec- tive as to the Chiinnies, and to inspect and order the seasonable sweepinge thereof on such penaltie as by lawe, the Select men shall sett for any neglect therein. By 3^" Council Edw". Rawson Secref. Boston Town Kecokds, 1676. 105 [101.] 1676 Dec 28*^. At a meetinge of the Selectmen of Bostone. Whereas the Hon'^'^. Coiincill the 21'^. of this instant have repre- sented to the Selectmen of this towne the greate clanger thereof by- fire through the insufifitiencie of Chimneyes and the neglect of the owners seasonablie causeinge them to be swept and kept cleane have alsoe comcnded to them severall persons that are willinge to inspect the same and have ordered that the^' and such others as the Selectmen shall apoynt and impowre should inspect and take care thereof for prevention of such a danger. These are therefore to impowre and authorize Mess", Richard Callicott, John Cony, Wil- liam Whitwoll, Christopher Clarke, Hopestill Foster, William In- gram, Thomas Smith, EdwaiTl Cowell, John Merion, Thomas Blith, Thomas Fitch and Samuell Sendall every and either of them to take continuall and effectnall care (till further order) to call upon the Masters of the severall families forthwith to amend what they finde defective in the Chimneys of any of them. And the severall inhabitants of this towne are hereby ordered and required to piSiit and give leave to the forenamed persons or whome elce the Select men of this towne shall depute and impowre to veiw and inspect theire Chimnej-s and to cause whatsoever they finde amisse about ihem to be amended and reformed upon notice given thereof upon the penaltie of 20^ for any and every neglect or refusallof the observation of this order. Coppie of a release given M". Eliz"-. Lidget for a legacie given by her husband and distributed by her to the poore of this towne. Whereas M"". Peter Lidget late of Bostone Merchant deceased hy his last Will and Testament did give and bequeath to the poore of this towne the sume of £80 to be paid to them in goods as he sould for mony, which suihe M". Eliz''. Lidget his relict and Ex- ecutrix hath faithfullie and fully distributed to seuerall poore in- habitants of this towne to the satisfaction of the Selectmen thereof as by a particular accompt of her disbursements given to them apeareth. The said Selectmen in the behalfe of the towne and poore thereof doe hereby fullie and absolutelie release acquit and discharge the said Eliz''. Lidget Executrix as above her executors and administrators of and from all and every parte of the said £80. Dated in Bostone 28'^\ December 1676. An addition was. made to the order above respectinge Chimnyes as foil. It is further ordered that the severall persons above or either of them may take with them or upon occasion call any bricklayer or bricklayers (who are hereby desired) to veiue and judge of an}' Chimneys that are suspected to be defective and to make returne of those that are soe, that upon neglect or refusall in mendinge and rcpaireing the defects, warrant may- be granted for lev3'inge the penaltie by distresse and it is to be understood that Coopers and Smiths Chimneyes as well as any other are concerned in this order. The aforesaid Gentlemen are further desired to take notice of any inhabitant that hath not a suffltient Ladder to his house and to make returne to the Selectmen of all such as they finde defective therein. Coppie of an Order reed from y^ Ilon'''^ Councill dated Dec"" 28"^. 106 City Document No. 50. 1676. Vpon Complaint made by the Select men of Inconveniencie of y® straightnesse of j^ streetes latelie laid wast by the fire, It is ordered y' noe person presume to build there againe without the aduice & order of y" select men till the next Generall Court. By the Councill Edward Rawson Secret. [102.] 1676 Jan'' VK At a meeLinge of the Selectmen with diuers of y*^ Inhabitants at y® North end of this towne, whose houses were layd wast by the late fire the Order of the Hon"''^ Councill foregoinge was read to them, and the Select men staked out the streete, & declared that any man might rebuild his house with theire aprobation and consent that should obserue the ensueinge directions concerninge the streete. That the Avest side of the streete from Maj"" Tho' Clarkes bricke wall run to a stake neere the corner of Thomas Joys land in that lane w"^^ leads to the place of y® Meetinge house & from that stake alonge the s*^ west side of the waj^ as now staked out to the corner of Edmond Mountforts foundation, on y*^ same side of y^ waj'. And from the corner of Mr Humphrey Warrens house on the East side of the wa}' to a stake in the land of Dan^ Turine Jun'' ouer against y' at Thomas Joys corner, where the streete is to be 22 foote in breadth & soe all alonge the streete to Edmond Montforts 2 houses on each side the wa}^, The line to runn from y^ stake at Dan^ Tur- iues to another at Henery Cooleys, from thence to Edmond Mont- forts on the East & soe to the Corner of Peter Gees house, as now staked out. Jan 8. Granted libertie and Agreed with Henery Cool}^ that he take in but one foote of his cell"^ wall at the northern corn'' of his celP. and 2 foote at the northerne corner of the way goeiuge into the Celler provided he allow soe much out of his land on the other side as may make the streete 22 foote in that place. Whereas Maj'^ Thomas Clarke did consent and giue leaue before the Councill that as farr as he had an interest and was concerned in a strip of land w'^'" he bought of Mr Stanlie & left for a wharfe & place of landiuge Goods for himselfe & such teuents of his as he should allowe of. That Edmond Mountfort might remoue y^ house or shop that he hath lately erected backe into y'^ s*^ strip of land for the accomodation of the high way, And Edward Barker & W^ Johnson Tenents allowed by Major Clarke haue granted and giuen ther consent thereto. It is now ordered and agreed that the s*^ Mountfort doe remoue his said house or shop about 6 foote towards to sea iAto the s*^ strip of land obseruinge his due distance from the widdow Bastorrs wall. Agreed with John Farnam sen'' & W" Greenough that what charge or damage Extraordinary either or both of them shall suffer or be atfordigginge a new foundation for theire celF wall at that end toward the sea. shall be allowed them & made good by the Towne ; likewise that John Farnam shall be allowed for the charge of filling vp that end of his old celF to inlarge the streete & digginge a new foundation there. Jan 23'^. By ord"" of y** Honr"^ Gou' & Mr Joseph Dudlie Assist- Boston Town Eecords, 1676-77. 107 ant The Selectmen recewed of Mr Paul Dudlie out of tlie Irish prouision brought in for the releife of y® distressed y' had suffered 1)3' the warr with the Indians as a proportion for thos« 3'' are resident in this towne 38 Barrells of Oatemeale, 25 Barr^'^ of wheate raeale, two Barr^^ of wheat, 5 Barrells of mault, all valued at 18^ p, Barr^\ & one caske of Butter Vallued at 3^'^ all amontinge to 66 pounds, which were distributed to seuerall poore Families, of this towne, & such as came hither from the Easterne ptes & other places, now resident here, as p a list of pticulars apeares. 29 Jan. At a meetinge of Capt. James Olliuer, Capt. Thomas Brattle, M\ John Lake, John Joyliffe & Daniell Turill Elizabeth Gibbs 3'' came from Marbell head, W^ Nicholson, Ta3-F, Edmond Fitz Morris, & John Springfeild were returned to 3'® Court. [103.] 1676-7. March 5. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawfull warninge Mr Anthon3r Stoddar & Major Thomas Sauadge were chosen Deputies of the Generall Court for the 3'eare ensueinge. Cap' John Richards was chosen Comission"". to receave the votes for the nomination of Majestrates and a Countie Treasurer which were comitted to him to d'd accordinge to lawe. March 12'^ 1 676-77 At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone for the election of Officers of the towne for the 3'eare en- sueinge were chosen 7 Selectmen viz*. John Jo3diffe, L*. Daniell Turine. Capt Thomas Brattle M"'. John Lake, Capt James Olliuer, Deacon Hener3- Allen and Deacon Jacob Eliott Constables of Bostone. Mr Jonathan Corwine, Mr Hezekiah Vsher, refused & p*^ 10^*^ each. Mr John Farm iter, Lt Edward Willis, Mr John SafEne, Mr Anthony Lloward, Mr Sam^ Jackline, & Ephraim Sauage. Constable for Muddie riuer. Tho^ Stedman. Constable for Rumne3^ Marsh — Edward Tuttle. Clarkes of the Markett. — Benj° Thurston, Edward Allen, Tho: Bingle3'. Surve3'ors for Bostone. — Moses Paine, Robert Sanford, Richard Bennet & Arthur Mason. Surveyors for Mudd3^ Riuer. — Joseph White, John Winchester Jun"^ Surveyors for Rumne3^ Marsh — W° Ireland. Sealers of leather — Joseph Webb, Rob' Earle, John Gibson. Water Ba3'liffcs — Thomas Pecke sen''. W™ Coleman. Packers of Flesh & fish John Densdall, Addam Densdall Measurer of salt. Francis Hudson Scauengers — Thomas Baker sen". Sam^ Jolmson, and Rob' Butcher, Coop^ Hogg Reeues. — John Needham, James Bostone, Abraham Spencer, James Burrowes, Sam^ Bridge, Jabesh Salter, Andrew- Clarke, Hener3' Emes. An ord''. aboute Cart wheeles goeinge unshod in this towne made the 14*'^. of March 1669-70 folio 50 be repealed with the penaltie 108 City Document No. 50. thereof. Paueinge the streetes respited 'till the next yeares con- sideration. Seleetraens instructions formerlie giueu voted to be & continue in force 'till new are given. Voted that it be put to the consideration of the towne against the next 3'eare whether they will haue 8 Constables in towne for the time to come & 4 Clarkes of y^ market. Voted y' this towne hath need of two stated & constant Cr3'ars to crie lost or found Goods who are to keepe a booke of what they crie, y* an}^ psons ma}^ repaire to them for satisfaction of things lost or found, & that the Crier shall haue 6'^. for cryinge three publique dayes & 12"^. if they goe through the towne. Alsoe that John Tucker Taylo"" & Joseph Gridlie be the psons apoynted for that Oflice and all other persons are hearb}' prohibited without fur- ther order upon the penaltie of 5'. for euery transgression therein. Voted that the Ord'' lately giiien by the select men to haue two men to walke priuatelie about the towne euery night to preuent fire or disord'" in the towne (beside the bellmenn) is aproued of and ordered to be continued & y' two or four men more be ioyned with them as the Selectmen judge meet till the Constables watch begin, And that in the meane time the Selectmen craue the Aduice & assistance of the Coihittee of the Milicia & the Comission" of this towne for settinge of a Constables or other watch, for secureiiige of the towne in the night from fire or other evill that may happen. [104 »] W"^ Ingrams motion to be repaid the Charges he dis- bursed about y^ buildinge the watch house at y'' neck of Land is granted to be paid by the Treasurer or what part thereof is yet unpaid. At a meetinge of the fores'^. Selectmen the same day were made clioyse of by them. John Joyliffe to be Eecord^ Cap' Thomas Brattle Treasurer, Capt James Olliuer sealer of waights & meas- ures. Cull"" of pipe staues, Samuell Mattockes. Corders of wood — Gaudie James, Edward Good wine, W™ Browne, Sam^ Dauis, Abraham Busby, Lawrence Willis, Thomas Forbes, Mackline Knight. Lett to Ephraim Sauage the Herbage of the old buryinge place, for 14 yeares he makeinge & maintaininge a sufifitient fence about it. 26 March 1677. At a meetinge of John Joylifi'e L*. Daniell Turell, Capt. Thomas Brattle, M^ John Lake, Cap' James Olliuer, Deacon Henery Allen & Deacon Jacob Eliott John Parker & Symon Gates are apoynted to oner see and regu- late the makeinge of the fences in the Coinon feild at Muddy riuer amonge the proprietor' thereof. Ordered that Lt Richard Way should be allowed £4. out of the towne Treasur}-, to his stable or out house pulled downe in the last fire. Hener^^ Largine is allowed & aproued a Cord"", of wood for the 3^eare ensueinge 4 April! 1677. At a Meetinge of all the select men at Robt Harris house at Muddie riuer, Whereas the Select men of this towne Boston Town Eecords, 1677. 109 vpon the P' of May 1669 did giue libertie for gates to be set vp in a high wa}' at Mudd}' riuer leadinge from Rob' Harris his house through the land of Mr Henery Bowcn towards the Comon, vf'^^ gates haue since proued an injary and damage to the s^ Harris & his Neiglib" in driueiuge their Cattle to & from the Comon, upon whose complaint of the damage and injary they have sustained bj'' the said gates Wee the present Selectmen mett as above at theire request doe agree and ord'' that the two gates now standinge at the entrance into the s*^ Bowens land neere his house be continued as formerlie accordinge to the former order for 2 j'cares next ensueinge the date hereof and noe longer but then be laj'd open as a Comon high wa}', without gates, barrs or other interruption or molesta- tion. And whereas it apeares y' the said highwaj'- was formerly agreed on by the s*^ Bowen Cap'. William Tynge & M"". Richard Parker (all deceased) & others concerned, to be a Coinon highway to Muddy River CoiSon but not layd outnor record^ It is now agreed on & ordered that the same highway that have beene formerlie made use of, be continued, and as now marked out on 3 trees, to be 2 rod in breadth throughout from y^. s^. Haris his house through the land of said M''. Bowen, of W". Davis & Rob*. Harris & thence to Muddy Riuer Common. 23'^^. Aprill 1677 At a meetinge of L'. Daniell Turell, Capt Thomas Brattle, M'. John Lake, Capt James OUiuer, Deacon Henery Allen Deacon Jacob Eliott & John Joj'liffe Whereas the widdow Walker hath set vp 4 posts vpon the towne land to support the Gettie of her house without y® aprobation of y'' select men. It is now ordered and agreed with Isaack Walker her sonn y' he pay 3^ p. ann to the Towne Treasurer for standinge of the said posts and that they stand but duringe the townes pleasure. It is Ordered y' Phillip Paine Ta3'Fnot admited into y*^ Colony, Hester Palmer formerlie Gannet, come from Jamaica Henery Earle a deboyse & sweariuge man be returned to y^ Court. b5o] The seuerall psons und"". written are aproued of to keepe comon houses of entertainem'. & sell beere some wine by retajde. Capt William Hudson to sell beere & wine &*=. prouided Thomas Wheeler keepe the house & ingage for y^. obseruance of good ord"". therein. L'. John Smith to sell beere wine & stronge liquor at Winesemet. John Viall Sen''. John Turn''. Capt W™. Write to sell beere. wine & syder. W"\ Kent & John Keene to keepe cookes shopps & sell stronge beere & wine John Winge to sell beere wine & sjder. John Brouken & Arth'^. Keene to keepe cookes shopps & sell penny beere. Christopher Crowe to sell beere & sj^der. The like to all y'. follow. Samuell Nordon, Robert Cox, Thomas Sexton, M". Barnard, Wil- 110 City Docuivient No. 50. liam Norton, Thomas Bill, Benj'^. Phippany, William Pollard, Rebecka Winsor, Francis Hudson, Nath''. Bishop, Constance Mat- tocke, Andrew Nealo. Widdow Wardall prouided she put in carefull man to keepe y*. house, Clem'. Grosse prouided he hath a carefull man io attend y^. house, Widdow Franke provided y'. Samuell Bosworth keepe y°. house or some other carefull & suffitient man to manage it John Sparry to sell Coffie by retayle & onel}' Cotfee. 14 May 1677. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawfull warninge It is Ordered that Elder John Wiswall, EW Ed- ward Raynsford, Cap' Joshua Skottow, Capt John Richards & Mr Elisha Cooke, bee a Coinittee for drawing vp Instructions for the Deputies of y^ Generall Court, to whome y'^ select men are to ioyne, for that end. 19'^. May. At a meetinge of the fores'^. Comitee the followinge instructions were agreed upon & y^. 2V^ of May were presented to the freemen & aproued of by them to be recomend. to y'^. Deputies. 1. That endeau". of peace & vnitie be attended & noe contro- versall disputes moued, it beinge a time to vnite. 2. That in all matters of judicature wherein j^ou may be called to giue 3'o''. vote you assume noe arbitrarie powre but obserue our knowne and established lawes for yo''. direction therein (exceptinge in matters of mere grace & fau^ wherein you may abate of the rigor of 3'^. lawe accordinge to yo"^. discretion. 3. That in the exercise of j'o''. legislatiue powre you haue re- spect to y^. Charter or Patent & that yon make noe lawe or ord'^. repugnant thereto. 4. That in all other matters that may come vnder 3^0'". considera- tion 3'ou passe.nothinge that ma}' in the least measure haue any ten- dancie to y®. infringm'. of our liberties & priuiledges whif. ciuill or eclesiasticall granted us b}' our Charter. 5. That whereas the nomber of freemen in this towne is much enlarged y*. y^. nomb''. of Deputies may be augmented proportion- ablie to other townes. 6. Whereas the stand"", of waiglits exceed not 4 pounds it may be enlarged to one hundred waight y*. fraud may be preuented in greate draughts. 7. That whereas there maj' be more vse of brickes then formerly, the lawe relatinge to tiles may extend alsoe to brickes as to the earth the}' are made of, and y'. not tempered with salt or brackish water & y'. there may be a sise apoynted & theire moulds be shod 8. That the lawcs respectinge booke debts be repealed or the time for getting of Ihera in, enlarged. 9. That effectuall care betaken for y^. paym*. of y"". debts due from y^. Countrie y'. injustice in y*. respect be not matter of com- plaint. [10(5.] 10. That some ord^ be taken about regulateinge build- ings in y^ respectiue townes, y*. by scatteringe they expose not Boston Town Eecoeds, 1677. Ill themselues to y^. crueltie of y*^. natiues or by theire narrow streets to y®. clang^ of fire. 11. That y^. mony stampt in y^. Colony may be made some- thinge lesse }'*. the carryinge it out may be preuented. & y^ bring- inge in of Bullion may be incouraged. 12. That the late ord"". of y®. hon''. Councill bearinge date y^. 29''^ of March 1677 respectinge the entertainm'. of Indians for ser- vants or otherwise may be enacted as a lawe. 13. That w'liereas oathes beinge taken prinatel}" w-ithout the knowledge of the pties concerned and are dubiouslie worded where- by many inconveniencies doe arise, that some care ma}' be taken to preuent damage thereby. 14. That care may be taken y*. the seuerall lawes & ord". estab- lished concerninge y^. due obseruation of the Sabbath be strictlie executed, the profanation thereof growinge more & more amonge us. 15. That this towne may be /a Corporation or made & towne & countie. 16. That care be taken all ware made of pewter or siluer whether brought to the Countrie or made here & exposed to sale be of y®. just alloj^ 17. That a larger powre be allowed to those y'. are apoynted to serch out unlicenses houses of entertainem*. accordinge to y*. Lawe made IS*'^. of Octob^ 1675. Subscribed p John Wis wall ") Ed. Ratnsford | John Richards )■ With y^. Selectmen Josh. Skottowe | Elisha Cooke j May 28, 1677. At a meetinge of Capt. Thomas Brattle, M'. John Lake, Capt. James Olliuer, Deacon Henery Allen, Deacon Jacob Eliott, John Joyliffe, L'. Daniell Turill Whereas John Needham & Engerman Hilgison haue damaged the High wa}' neere deacon Eliotts house, by turn inge there draj'ues into it. It is ordered that the s*^ Needham & Hilgison, carry theire s^ draj'nes vnder ground be3'ond the warehouse of deacon Eliott & Mr Theophilus Frary before the 1^'. of September next upon the penaltie of 20'. each of them. 25"^. June. At a meetinge of M"". John Lake, Capt. James Olliuer, Deacon Hener}^ Allen, John Joyliffe, & L'. Daniell Turill 27. Ordered the Treasurer to pay Cap'Euerden 3^"^. in mony for halfe a barrell & 20 pounds of povs^der made vse of, to blowe vp a house at y^ north end of the tOAvne when it was on fire. July 19. Libertie was granted to ye deacons of the first Church in Bostono to set down a post 6 foote of the Corner of the s*^ Meet- inge house next Mr. Benjamine Dauis Dore. Jul}^ 24. Rece*^ of Mr Paul Dudley to be distributed amonge those poore now residinge in Bostone, come from other pts im- 112 City Document No. 50. pouerisliecl by the warr ; Two Barrells of wlieate, one barrell of mault, 12 baiT^' of Flowre, 15 Barr^ of oate meale, 2 Firkins of Butter & 170'** of cheese wch was accordiuglie distributed. [107.] 1677 July 30. At a meeting of Capt. James Olliuer, Deacon Henery Allen, Deacon Jacob Eliott, John Joyliffe, L*. Daniel 1 Turill, & Capt. Thomas Brattle Reed a Coppie of an Order of y® Generall Court concerning y° layinge out of y° streets at y^ north end of y*^ towne where y*^ houses were latel}'' la3'd wast b}^ y® fire — viz'. At a generall Court held at Bostone y^ 23'^ of May 1677. The Act of y° Councill & returne of y" Select men beinge read & pervsed by the Court who tooke notice y' the streete as now laj^d out is made wider & more acomodable to the publique & due satisfac- tion giuen & receaued b}' all psons concerned (one onely excepted) The Court aproues of the act of y Selectmen, & ord''^ it to be pro- ceeded in, & the pson y* hath not consented, to haue y® like propor- tionable satisfaction tendered him, for soe much of his land, that is taken & staked out to the streete That this is a true Coppie taken out of y®. Courts records. Attests, Edward Rawson secretary. Aug VK The difference betweene Thomas Joy & y^ select men relateinge to satisfaction y' he required for inlarginge the streete where his houses were laid wast by fire, was referred to Cap' Joshua Hubbard, L' John Smith of liingham & to Cap' John Richards, Mr W™ Ta3'lor & Mr S^'mon Linde of Boston or the major parte of them upon the 3^*. of said August thej^ award and give under theire hands that the said Selectmen in the behalfo of the towne of Bostone shall pay to Tho. Joy or his order 50^ in countrie pay vpon demand & 20'*^. in current money within one moneth after the date thereof, And that the said Joy shall acquit & release to them his right and proprietie to the land now la3-d out for a high way for y° vse of y° Towne, which is 22 foot in breadth betweene his land & the Land of Dan^ Turill on 3^e other side of ye yvny. Aug. 20'^. At a meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon publique notice for choseinge of a Comission''. to jo3uie with the Selectmen for the takeinge of a list of all male psons & valuation of estates rateable to the Countrie b3^ warrant from the Countrie Treasurer [In mar- gin " Comission'". chosen,] Aug 27. At a meetinge of Deacon Henery Allen, Deacon Jacob Eliott, John Joyliffe, L'. Daaiell Turill, Capt. Tho. Brattle Capt James Olliuer Libertie is granted to the Widdowe Castle to entertaine Lodgers Francis Hudson haueinge ingaged for y*^ obseruatiou of good ord'' in the Famil3\ Let vnto Ann Carter alls Hunt the house & land formerlie Israeli Howens in the Coiiion for 3 3'eares — from the P'. of September next she payinge £4 p an rent 3'earlie to the Towne Treasurer. Ordered widdow Bastar £5. for her enlargeinge of y* highway Boston Town Eecords, 1677. 113 after the desolation of her two houses by fire & for her present re- liefe upon her petition. Ordered that John Drurie who cut downe a post set vp by ord"" of y'' Selectmen at the Corn'" of y"* old Meetinge house set vp another in the place thereof to the satisfaction of the Deacons within 10 Dayes vpon the penaltie of 20^ and to leauell and pane the ground as it was before upon the same penaltie. [108.] 1677 Aug 30. This day by warrant from the Countrie Treasurer a valuation was taken of the estates of the severall inhabitants belonginge to this towne b}- Capt John Eichai'ds Comis- sioner and the Selectmen and comited to the said Comissioner to be returned accordinge to lawe amountinge to £210. 14^ 2*^. 3 Sep*. At a publique meetinge of the freemen of this towne appoynted for the election of .Commission" for y''. 3'eare ensuinge were chosen as followeth. Capt Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, IVF. Humphrey Dauie, Major Thomas Sauage ]\P. Anthony Stoddard Capt John Richards Capt Thomas Clarke 13'^. September. This day was comited to the Constables of the towne 6 rates vig'. to each Constable one by warrant to collect in theire severall precincts for the use of the Countrie in all 1490'*^ P. and for the townes use 500'*^. 15^ to be all paid into the treasurer of the towne both 1990^'^. 16^ 25 Sep*. At a meetinge of Deacon Jacob Elliott, John Joyliffe L'. Daniell Turill, Capt James Olliuer & Deacon Henery Allen Libertie was granted to Mr Pef^ Serjeant to set vp a Lime kilne vpon the clay hill neere Fox hill, If it be done with the aduice & approbation of Deacon Eliott. Oct 2. At a meetinge of all the Selectmen It was ordered by warrant to the Constables y' but 8 men should watch euery night, of which two to walke to & fro at y^ North end of y^ towne to Jn° Conys lane, two thence to the prison lane, &. downe the broade streete & about y^ docke, tv\'o from the Town house to Deacon Eliotts house, two thence to the gate vpon the necke, who are to cause the gate to be shutt at night & opened at 5 in the morning, and you are to give spetiall charge to the watch to be carefull about fire, & whatsoeuer Indians shall be found goeinge or comeinge to coiSit to prison, or an}- other disorderly psons, and to continue tlie watch till further order. You are to take notice that 3'etwo bellmen are to continue their ordinary cource with theire bells notwithstanding the watch. Edward Dauis & Peter Warren are apoyuted Belmen, and are both to goe about the towne cuer}* night, seuerallie not togeath"". to begin betwcene 10 & 11 and obserue the orders made formerlie folio 11 & 39. W™ Greene beinge about to erect a wharfe vpon the flats before W" Lanes house was prohibited to proceede by Cap'. Thomas. 114 City Document No. 50. Brattle, Cap*. James Olliver, Deacon Jacob Eliott and John Joj- liffe the 6"\ clay of September 1677. 29 Oct. At a meetinge of John Joyliffe, L'. Dan". Turill, Capt. Thomas Brattle, Capt James Olliuer Deacon Henery Allen, Deacon Eliott Robert Williams is allowed 40 Bush, of Indian corne and three rates for ye yoare past beinge all 2'^^. 10^ for receaneinge of graine into ye towne house & deliueringe it out from June 1676 to June 1678. Granted and ordered Mr John Woodmansey to remouG the Fence of the new buryinge [place] out into the Coiiion about 50 Foote as staked out. Ordered that £5. of Cap' W™ Dauis legacie to the Towne be paid to the Deacons of the south Church Towards the releife of John Mackdaniells Children. Ordered the widdow Kemble 30''' more beside 30'*^ formerly p*^ hir in full for her house blowne vp in the time of the Fire at je North end of y= Towne. ,] 1077, Nov. 26. At a meetinge of L'. Daniell Turill, Capt Thomas Brattle, Deacon Henerj'- Allen, Deacon Jacob Eliott & John Jo3iiffe Whereas Bcnj" Breeme hath entertained Mary Swasey of Salem a considerable time contrary to an order of this towne It is ordered that the s*^ Breeme cause the s'^ Swasey to be remoued out of the towne and kept out from beinge an inhabitant here within 5 dayes upon 20'. penaltie p wecke dureinge her aboad here. Mr Sam'. Legg hath libertie granted him to set vp postes 3 foote of from his Fence in y'' highway ouer against Mr Howards house & garden. 31 Dec. At a meetinge of Capt Thomas Brattle, Deacon Henery Allen, Deacon Jacob Eliot Capt James Olliuer & J"°. Joyliffe This day b}" virtue of a warrant from the Treasurer of the Country a rate was made and comited to the Constables to bo collected and paid unto the Towne Treasurer b}^ warrant from the Selectmen of this towne, to be paid in mony £530. 19^ and in pay accordinge the rate of the Countrie £204. 2^ And for Rurany Marsh for 6 former rates by a former warrant £83. 11^ and for 3 rates by this warrant £30. 9'. in men}", and £12. 10^ in Contry pa}-. For Mudd}' River for 6 rates by the former warrant £67. 14'. and for these 3 rates £26. And for Rumny Marsh for the whole 9 rates, £126. 10'. charged before. Whereas by two ord? one of the 12"' moneth 1650 & another ye 25"' of yeS"' mo. 1664 a highway was apoynted from ye North Battery towards Charlestowne ferry it is now apoynted & layd out to run from a stake two foote & halfe, from the easterne corner of Roger Rose his house upon a straite li»ie to the easterne corn'' of John Parmiters warehouse, & to be seauenteene foote .throughout in breadth. Roger Rose is ord"' to remoue those posts he hath set vp before Boston Town Eecords, 1677. 115 his house in the fore said high way at or before the first day March nest vpon the penaltie of t^ventie shillings and if not then done twentie shillings p weeke afterward vntill it be done. 28 Januar3^ At a meetinge of Capt. James Olliver, Deacon Henery Allen, John Joyliffe, L*. Daniell Turill & Capt Tho. Brattle. Whereas there was an order for the layinge out of a High way through MrBowens farme at Muddy riner, the 4'^ day of April last as apeares in folio 104 of this booke and Robt Harris, John Harris & Joseph Dauis haue now declared that the s*^ High way is now la3^d out and made good according to the s*^ order, It is now Ordered that the s'^ way be continued and kept open for a high wa}'. And that the said Harris & Comp": be allowed 30\ out of their Towne rate towards theire labour in makeinge the highwaj- w*^"^ was formerly promised, [110.] This day Mrs Mary Lake Executrix to Capt Thomas Lake, deceased, signed a deed to the towne resigninge all her interest in the seller vnd'' the staire case at the oast end of the Towne house vpon the consideration of IS^"^. pd Mr 8am^ Shrimp- ton b}^ her ord"" & for her vse b}' the Treasurer of the Towne. Let to M"" Sam^ Shrimpton the selF &c. vnder the stare case at the East end of the towne house, for 39 3'eares from y^ 25"^ of March last, he coueringe the top of the said stairecase with Lead suffitientlie and to satisfaction & makeinge good the founda- tion thereof & keepinge the seller & coueringe of the seller in good repaiie accordinge to Deeds sealed by the s*^ Shrimpton & select men this da};' but bearinge date in Nouember last, Ord'*^. the ord^ against foot ball playinge in old booke folio 139 be now againe published & observed upon the same penaltie. Granted to Thomas Pecke sen"" 10 loade of Crooked Timber in Muddy riuer Coinon land such as Deacon Eliott shall approne of & vpon such termes as they can agree for, he beinge willinge to give for it as he buyes the like of Deacon Eliott or any other men. 25 Febr : At a meetinge of Deacon Henery Allen, Deacon Jacob Eliott, John Joyliffe, L', Daniell Turill, Capt, Tho. Brattle & Capt. James Olliver, Let vnto Joseph & Benj" "Williams the priuiledge of a Ferry from Bostone to Wenesemet, for 3 j-eares from y® 25'^ of March next, the^^ or either of them payinge to the treasurer of this towne for the vse of y*^ Towne 8^*^. p. ann. in mony. And Transportinge the Hon'''' Majestrates Ferrige Free, accordinge to form'' cnstome, John Bradish & Francis Liford haue libertie granted them to wharfe before theire house & land, the}' makeinge good and keepinge in repaire the high way between the s'^ wharfe & house, Libertie is granted to Cap' James OUiuer to plant 3 Elme trees before his house in y^ streete prouided they stand not without the range of the seller dore. At tlie request of James Bill sen' in the behalfe of himselfe & his Neighb'"' at Pullinge Poynt & Rumney Marsh, Libertie is granted them to Erect two Pounds one at Pullinge Po^'nt the other at 116 City Document No. 50. Rnmney Marsh, vpon theive owne cost, where thej shall iudge to be most for the accomodation of both places. 4"" March 1677-8. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawful! warninge. Mr Anthony Stoddar, and Major Thomas Sauage were [chosen] Deputies of the next Generall Court for the yeare ensueinge. Cap* John Richards was chosen Comissioner to receave tlie votes for nomination of Majestrates and a Countie Treasurer which were this da}' brought in and d'd to him to make returne accordinge to law. March 8. At a Meetinge of all the Select men was let to Mr James Whetcombe, the house & land formerlie in the possession of John Shawe deceased, for 21 3'Cares, he paying to the Treasurer of the towne the 9*^ of March yearely three pounds in mony as p Indentures more larglie apeares dated 9*"^. March 1677/78. [lllo] March 10*^. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warninge for the election of ofilcers for the towne the j'eare ensuinge were chosen. Selectmen — Capt Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, L*. Daniell Turin, Cap* James Olliver, M'". John Faireweather Cap*. Elisha Huchinson, Deacon Henery Allen. Constables for Bostone viz* Nath^ Williams, Isack Walker, Jona- than Bridgham, W" Greenough, Samson Sheafe, Henery Deeringe, Nath^ Byfield, Samuell Seyward. Isack Walker & Hener}^ Deeringe pa3dng 10^'^. each for a fine Paul Batt & Edward Bud were chosen in theire steed. Edward Budd payinge 10^"^ for his fine Jabesh Salter was chosen. Constable for Rumney Marsh — W" Ireland. Constable for Muddy Riuer — Sj-mon Gates. Clarkes of y" Market viz* W" Coleman, W" Gilbert, John Miriam, W"' Kent. Surveyors for Bostone viz* Isack Goose, Arth^ Mason, Hen: Emes, Tho: Blith. For Rumney Marsh — Jeremiah Belshard. For Mud d}'- Riuer — John Winchester, Joseph White. Sealers of Leather — W" Gibson, John Scate, Josiah Coop. Water Bayliffes — Thomas More W'" Hollaway. Packers of Flesh & Fish — John Densdall, Addam Densdall. Measurer of Salt — Francis Hudson. Scavengers — Thomas Baker sen', Francis Cooke CslyV, Perci- uall Clarke. Hogg Reeues — Ambrose Dawes, Thomas Pemberton, Tho: Stanbury, John Scottowe, Joseph Gridle}^, Andrew Neale, Sam^ Clements, Sam^ Marshall. Cryars — John Tucker, John Howen. Paveinge y**. streetes respited Selectmens instructions — Voted 3'*. ye old be continued. Survey", instructions refer'', to the Selectmen & Scaveng". Abuse in measuringe of graine coihended to y®. Select men to drawe up some thinge concerninge it & represent it to y®. Deputies of y^. Generall Court or Countie Court. Boston To"WTsr Kecoeds, 1677-8. 117 To ouersee Cord" of "Wood y* they be faith full in theire office, viz*. Mr James Whetcombe, Sam^ Sendall, John Cony, Arthur Mason, John Bull. Abuse of streetes by wast water comeinge from y®. pumpes or wells into the streetes refer*^ to y®. Select men to order it. Whereas libertie of makeinge a bridge ouer the Dockes mouth was granted b}' the Selectmen on March 31, 1673 to Mr Richard Wharton, Mr W^ Taylor, Mr John Woodmansey & Mr John Faireweather, The towne at this publique meetinge doe con- firme the said grant or libertie and doe impowre the Selectmen to agree and make such further order as they shall judge necessarj^ re- spectiuge the said Bridge, the proprietors beariuge the charge thereof. 14 March. Mr Samson Sheafe Fineinge for Constable, Mr Henery Montfort chosen in his steed. Thomas Baker.refuseinge the place of a scauenger haueing served two 3'eares before W™ Pickeram was chosen in his steed. [112.] 12 March At a meetinge of the Selectmen of Bostone. They haveinge rec** information from the Selectmen of Charlestowne that they intend to run the line betweene said townes vpon the last Tuesday of this instant March and desired some of ours to give them a meetinge and joyne with them therein the said Selectmen haue chosen Mr Elias Mauericke seu'^, W" Ireland, & Elias Mauericke Jun"" to be pambulat".^ to run the said line & to meete those sent from Charlestown at Dan^ Whittamore's house, vpon the day above at eight of y®. clocke in y^. morninge. 25 March. At a meetinge of Cap* Thomas Brattle, John Joy- liffe, Lt Daniel Turill, Capt James Olliver, M"". John Faireweather, & Deacon Henery Allen were chosen as followeth John JoylifFe Recorder — Cap' Thomas Brattle Treasurer Capt James Olliuer Sealer of Waights & Measures. Cull" of Pipe Staues — Sam^^ Mattockes & Geo. Burrell. Cord^ of Wood. Gaudy James, William Browne, Samuell Davis, Abraham Busbe}', Tiiomas Forbes, Henery Largine, Joseph Grid- ley, William Midleton, John Crosse, William Parham were chosen to be Cord" of Wood. Measurers of Corne — John Marshall & John Tucker — to be measurers of Corne and to be allowed 3*^ p score, to be p"^ by the Buy^ L. B. 156. Matthew Barnard & Henery Tite chosen for measureinge of bords accordinge to lawe fol. 156. Cap* Thomas Brattle, Cap* Elisha Huchinson, Mr John Faire- weather & L* John Smith are chosen p'ambulat". to run the line betweene Maiden & Rumn}^ Marsh and are to meete those of Maiden vpon the 15*^. day of Aprill for that end at Aron Ways house and notice to be given to Maiden tliereof to be there at 8 of y^. clock in y^. morninge. The persons forenamcd are alsoe apoynted p'ambulat". to run the line betweene Rumrey Marsh & Lin & are to meete those of Linn at Goodman Edmonds, vpon the 16'^. day of Aprill next at 8 of y*^. clocke in y®. morning. 118 City Document No. 50. Peter Aspinall & John Parker are apoynted to oucrsee and regu- late the fences about the Comon feild at Muddy Riuer. Thomas Smith sen^, Shipwrite, is fined 20\ for buildinge a vessell in 3'e high way betweene his house & the scons, & ord'*^ that if it be not lanched or remoiied w"^ in 4 monthes he shall pay 20% & soe 20^ euery moneth till s*^ high wa^^ be cleared. Vpon Complaint of the vnfaithfiilnes of those y' were apoynted & sworne Cord''^ of wood the last 3'eare, at a publique Meetinge of the Inhabitants of the Towne the 10'^ ins'. They were pleased to make choyce of yo"". selues, for the yeare ensueinge to haue inspec- tion ouer the Cord'"^ now chosen to see y* they faithfully performe theire worke And if j'ou finde any negligent or vnfaithfull therein you are to returne theire names to the select men that they ma}^ be displaced or other wise delt with accordinge to theire demerritts. [113.] You are desired alsoe to giue notiqe to y® present Cord", that they are required not to buy (but for theire owne Families vse) nor to sell any wood for Countrie men or anj' others, w*^'^ hath proued ver}' disaduantageous to y*^ towne, vpon y° pen- altie for euery transgression therein, 10^. 29'^ of Aprill. At a meetinge of John Joyliffe, L'. Daniell Turin, Cap' James Olliver, M"". John Faire weather, Cap' Elisha Huchinson Deacon Hener}' Allen & Capt. Thomas Brattle. The severall psons under written were aproved of to keepe pub- lique houses of entertainm'. and accordinly to be returned to the Countie Court to be established. L'. John Smith to sell beere wine & stronge liquor by retayle. John Vyall, John Turn^ Cap'. W™. Write, John Winge Francis Hudson, Thomas Wheel", to sell beere syd"". & wine. William Kent, John Keene, to keepe a kooke shop & sell beere wine & syd"". John I3rooken Arth'". Kayne, Mary Castle widdowe to keepe a Cooke shop and sell penny beere by retayle Christoph'', Crowe, Sam^. Nordon, Rob'. Cox, Thomas Sexton, Will. Norton, Tho. Bill, William Pollard, Nath. Bishopp, Andrew Neale, Elenor Phippany, Rebecca Winsor, Constant Mattockes, Franks wid. Amey Whitwell, Pheby Blanton, Nicholas Wilmot, Clem' Grosse (provided y'. Samuell Bosworth drawe the beere) to sell beere & syder. John Sparry to sell Coffee Chocolatta & Syd"^. b}^ retayle Whereas in y^ old Booke of Records fol. 81. there is an ord'^. made 26. 2. 1G47 prohibiting cuttinge of Turf in y® Coinon but noe certain penaltie imposed on those that doe transgresse therein. It is now ord^'^ y' noe person whatsoever breake y*' sord, digg or carry away any Turfe, or earth or claj^ on or belonginge to the Coinon, vnlesse it be at Fox hill, or the ridge of the hill betweene Winde- mill hill & Fox hill vpon the penaltie of 20'. for euery transgression of this order. May 3. — The Highway betweene Deacon Henery Aliens &Abell Porters land, is carryed downe to y® sea & staked out, to be in Boston Town Eecokds, 1678. 119 breadth 50 foot belowe the beach & from that highway another high way is la^'d out leadinge to 3'e Wiiide Mill poynt, of 50 foote in breadth vpon the beach. Widdowe Milton is aproued of [to] entertaine Inmates or sojorn", by the Selectmen. 6^ May. At a meetinge of all the Select Whereas y° Honr'i Councill by an ord"" of the 2^ of this ins' haue ord'^'^ and impowrcd the Select men to take care y' noe person or persons doe lay abroad either bed, beddinge or other clothes of an}' person y* hath lately hath had y° small pox about theire houses gardens highwayes &*=. to the offence or prejudice of thciie neighb". or others & that none hath or maj- have had the said disease goe abroad too soone. It is now ordered and all psons masters of families parence or others are hereby required not to lay out any such clothes, of such diseased people except it be in y*^ dead time of the night & in such place or places as shall be assigned them by the [114.] Selectmen as underwritten or the aprobation of W"^ Necdham, Rob* Williams or Thomas Varne^' who are hereby apoynted to inspect the same and that such clothes are carrj'ed out of theu'o houses and brought home in the night. Tiie place at y® north end of y° towne to be vpon the hill aboue Charlestowue Ferry ; & for y^ rest Fort hill within the Fort. Centrie Hill, or be- tweene Windmill hill and Fox hill on y^ CoiSon, It is farther Ordered and all Masters of families parence and others are re- quired that noe such person as have had the said disease be suffred to goe abroad into the streete to the offence of any before they are throughlie well vpon the penaltie expressed in the foresaid order of the Generall Court. Constables ordered & instructions given them to set a watch euery night of 12 men accordinge to y®. said instructions. 10 Ma}^ 1G78. The Highway betweene Mr Eliachim Huchinsons pasture & Theodore Atkisons docke or land Avas layd out by ye select men And is in breadth from Mr John Pooles gate post to the corn'' post of M"" Theodore Atkisons fence aboue his ware house just crosse the high way 19 foot 3 inches, and from Mr EUachim Huchinsons fence just cross the highway at the vper corn"" of the docke to a stake there sett 28 foote and from said stake to the corner of the docke 4 foote. The bread of the docile at that uper end is 15 foote and all the land about the head of the Docke is to be left vnto the high way for the vse and benefit of the towne. Wee Pambulat". for y° towne of Bostone to run y°. lino betweene Bostone & Linn did (w"^ M^ Layton, Cap'. Tho. Marshall M^ Ralph Kiuge & others who oame & mett us as peambulat". for Linn) on y*^. IG'^. day of Aprill 1678 and accordinge to an agreem'. made betweene the two townes aforesaid w"^ M'^. Sam'^. Bennet dated the 15"^ of May 1GG2 Wee run a line Nor Nor west by y^. Compasse or needle w"'. out allowinge anythingo for variation, w'^'^ line is parralell to the line betwixt Bostone & Maiden as it had beene formerly run, from the midle of Brides brooke to a heape of stones upon a rocke 120 City Document No. 50. within Goodra Edmond's fence, from thence to Wahiut tree marked on y®. one side B on y^. other side L. w^. tree hath a heape of stones at the roote of it, from thence to a heape of stones upon a little browe of a hill over against Goodm Georges house, w'^'^ stones lyeth about 8 rod northerly from a tree marked in y*^. bough of it, w^^. bough hangs ov''. a rocke, from thence to a small l)lacke oake marked this day B on y®. one side L on the other side & a heape of stones a1)out it, v,''^^. stands neere the path at the foote of the hill on the soutii side of y^. river before you come to the Scotch house & soe continueinge the line leavinge y". Scotch house within Linn bounds & soe to a tree marked XXIII with stones about it, from thence to a tree marked XXIIII with stones about the roote, upon the side of a hill above an old corne feild and soe to a tree marked on the one side B on the other side L with a heape of stones about it, and soe to another tree marked on the one side B on the other side L with a heape of stones about it, and from thence to the corn^. bounds [115=,] betwixt Bostone & Linn w'^'^- bound is also in Readingo line where we raised a heape of stones upon the side of a hill, w'^\ severall other markes in the foresaid line, this was agreed upon by all of us the pambulaf®. above s*^. to be y^. bounds betwixt Bostone & Linn Towneships on y®. day & yeare first above written Linn Pambulaf\ agreed to this Thomas Laughton Thomas Brattle Thomas Marshall John Fayrweath'". Ralph Kinge Elisha Huchinson Andrew Mansfield John Smith John Burr all 27 Ma3^ At a meetinge of L'. Daniell Turill Capt James Olliver M"^ John Faireweath^ Capt Elisha Huchinson Deacon Henery Allen, Capt Thomas Brattle & John Joyliffe. The Burj'inge Place in y^ coinon is leased out to Mr. John Woodmansey for y° pasture of it for the terme of 21 yeares from this day vpon the consideration of y*^ charge of Fenccing he hath beene formerh' at, and that duringe the said terme he keepe the fence in good repaire & granted him 40^ out of his next rate or rates towards the charge he hath beene at for the late enlargem' of the s*^ Buiyinge place. 1^'. June. It is agreed betweene y® select men & Ensigne Henery Phillips y' y'' bounds of s'^ Phillips land in 3-^ lane ouer against his stone house, run on a straight line from y^ corn'' of his new house next y'' pump to a stake now set downe where his corner post is to stand beinge in length eleaven foote and halfe & from y*. stake or post to the corner of John Keanes stable in s*^ lane on a straight line 20 foote. 12 June, At a meetinge of L*. Daniell Turill, Capt. Elisha Huchinson, Capt. Thomas Brattle & John Joyliffe. The High way before y^ land formerly Cap' Sam^^ Skarlets next to Francis Hudsons ordered to be 2 rod in breadth 29 of March Boston Town Records, 1678. 121 1675. fol. 90. Is now la^'d out and ordered vpon the vper side thereof to run upon a straight line from the westerne corn"^ of Samson Shores house next the streete, to the Easterne corner of Francis Hudsons cow house, where liis signe now hanges. Agreed with Thomas Atkins Carpenter to mal^e a good & sub- stantiall wharfe & a slip therein of 8 foote broad to lead downe a horse without danger, betweene the wliarfe of y° Widdowe Hett to the vv'harfe of James Nash, And to make the High way against the s'^ Wharfe suliitient and substantial! & conformable to the other high wayes adjoyninge, to be all finished and completeded within 5 monthes after the date hereof. And it is mutually agreed y' Cap* John Richards & Mr John Skarlet shall judge and determine whether the said worke be all sufiitiently and substantially done accordinge to the true intent and meaninge hereof In consideration hereof the selectmen of Bostone for the time beinge shall allowe the said Atkins all Countrie or towne rates y' he or his heires or executors shall be rateable according to Law for 7 yeares to come [11<8.] It is agreed between Jeremiah Cushine & the select men of this towne that the said Cushine doth relinquish and giue vp to the towne forever all the land before his house that now lies open in Coinon with the highway towards the inlardgement thereof. In consideration whereof the Selectmen have remited to him £7 being his & Mr Condi's towne & Countrie Rates for the^^eare 1677. and have promised to abate him his next towne rate what soeuer it may or shall be in full satisfaction for the said land 1^' July. At a meetinge of Capt. James Olliver M"". John Fairc- weath''. Capt Elisha Huchinson Deacon Henery Allen Capt Tho. Brattle, John Joyliffe & L*. Daniell Turill. In answere to the desire of Francis East to haue recorded in this towne booke a tract or pcell of land, con', about 3 acres bounded by ye land of Cap* Brattle on y^ North, y® towne Comon ony® south, 5-e land of Nathaniell Williams on 3-e west & of W™. Hawkins sen"^ Butch'" on ye East, w''^^ was formerly a towne grant & noe record apeareinge, haueinge beene a longe time in y'' pos- session of the said East, It is now Ordered, that for his satisfac- tion this record should be made thereof Michaell Martine is aproned of by the Selectmen to keepe a house of publique entertainm' and sell beere and SA'd"^. by retayle if ye Hon'''^ Court shall be pleased to grant him licence to doe it. 29"^. July. At a meeting of Capt. John Faireweath''. Capt Elisha Huchinson, Deacon Henery Allen Capt Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, L*. Daniell Turill & Capt. James Olliver. [In margin "Persons returned to y° County Courts "] Daniell Welden Carf" seru' to Henery Emes, not admitted into y® Colony. Ezechiell Fogg not admited into y® Colony & acused for too much Familiaritie with Mary Hawkins. William Mason Bricklayer, Charles Cleate Dancinge Master, Ceaser Wheeler his seru' Fidler all at John Smiths Butcher come from Virginia, & p George Joy said to be in tho rebellion of 122 City Document ISTo. 50. Natli^ Bakon there. W™ Hill TayP at John Winscomes, Richard Dolinge Ta^yF. at s^ Winscomes. At a meetinge of the inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warning Cap' Joiin Richards was chosen Coinissioner to joyne with the Selectmen to take a list of all male psons and valuation of estates rateable to the country by warrant from the Countrie Treasurer. It was Voted y' y° Select apo_ynt a time to call togeather the Inhabitants for the Election of anotlier Constable in y*^ place and steede of Paul Batt, whome God hath beene pleased to remoue from amonge vs. There is a highway layed out at 3'e lovver end of 3'e land form- erlie belonginge to the late Mr Hener}^ Bridgham, w'^^' highway is to be 14 foot in breadth to run vpon a straiglit line from a stake not set neere the head of y*" docko called M"^ Atkisons docko said Atkisons land beinge 27 foot wide betweene the 2 highwa^'es at the head of said docke and land, all the poynt or triangle of land above the head of the docke beinge la3'd into the highwaycs and from said stake to run on a straight line as aforesayd 101 [117.] foote unto another stake now set downe 14 foote from a corner post of the said Bridghams land neere James Hills, which stake last mentioned stands 28 foote and halfe from the said docko b}^ the highway- side which leads into the docke & IP. Bridghams fence is to be sett in a straight line for the length of 101 foote afore- said. At a meetinge of y^ inhabitants of Bostone for y® election of another Constable in y® place of Paul Batt deceased. M'' John Hayward scriven'' was chosen for y° remaininge p'® of the yeare Libertie is granted to John Turner to set vp two steps before y® dore of liis house, neere y° Coluon, dureinge the townes pleasure he payinge C^ p. ann. to the treasurer of the towne ; or three steps at the most. Alsoe granted to John Turner the priuelege of y^ vse of y" well in y° Comon formerlie belonginge to y° Almes house he cleere- inge the s*^ well, stoneinge it & makeing it eveiy way seruiceable & safe ; towards the charges whereof the towne is to allow him 40^ in monj'. 26 August. At a meetinge of Capt Elisha Huchinson, Deacon Henery Allen, Capt. Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, L* Daniell Tnrell, Capt. James Olliver & Capt. John Faireweath'^. M'" Paul Dudley Collect of the Customes in this port of Bostone, complaininge that Robert Orchard bad receaucd seuerall goods from England, had neglected to make anj' Entrie & refused to produce an invoj'ce of them (being one Barrell, one bundle & one box, he receaued p Mr Boone y® 3P' of January 1G76. and 7 pcells he receaued p Cap' Packe Aug' 14 1678) The s'^ M'' Dudley desired the Assistance of the select men of this towne to rate the s"^ Orchard for the said Goods accordinge to theire best discretion, as the lawe directs And the s*^ Collect'' with the Select men doe accordinge to the lawe rate the s"^ Orchard to pa}^ to the Collector £10. in mon}^ for Custome of the said Goods. Boston Town Eecoeds, 1678. 123 2 Sept. At a meetinge of the freemen of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for y°. election of 7 Commission", for the yearo ensueinge were chosen as followeth (Coinissioners chosen. — In margin.) Capt Thomas Brattle, ]\T. Hnmphre}' Davie, John Joyliffe, M'". Anthony Stoddard, Cap*. John Richards, Maj''. Tho. Savage Capt Elisha Huchinson. 3 Sep*. Warrent beinge granted to y^. Constable by y^ Selectmen & Collecf^. of y° Ciistomes to leavie upon y" estate of Rob'. Orchard 10^'' rated as in y^. order foregoinge, the Constable made his vetnrne on y^. s^ warrant as followeth. Wee beinge called by Nath^. Byfield Constable to apprise a pcc4l of Beau"^ y' lay in Mr Robert Orchards shopp doe value 13 skins y' W^'^. to be worth in mony lO^*^. This S'^. day of Septemb^ 1678. By vs, Steephen Burton, Edward Bromfeild, Joseph Dauis. [118 o] Sep' 30"^. At a meetinge of Deacon Hener}'- Allen, Capt Tho. Brattle, John Joyliffe, L'. Daniell Turill Capt James Olliver Capt John FaireweatI/. & Capt. Elisha Huchinson. Edward Dauis & Peter Warren were apoyuted Boll men to walke ever}' night about the towne accordinge to former orders. Oct' 28*^. At a meeting of Capt Tho. Brattle, John Joyliffe, L*. Daniell Turill, Capt James Olliver, Capt John Faireweath". Cap'. Elisha Huchinson, Deacon Allen Ordered The seuerall psons following to be returned to the Countie Court, George Wardn"". Coatch maker not admitted into y" Colony, Nichelas Wardn"" Tobacconist who sayd he will sta,y in the towne in despite of any or complaine to England ; Thomas Dauis blksraith that hath a wife & family at Metfield, remoues from place to place Idleinge about y^ towne & knowne to be aTheife ; Richard TayP at John Lowells hath a wife & child come from Barbad". not admited into y^ Colony. George Sigs worth Bricklayer, John Bingham Goldsmith, Rich*^ Treeby Taylor, not admitted into y® Colony. As an addition or further explanation of the deed or grant of the flatts unto the propriet'"^ that have built or are to build the wall or wharfe on part of w'^^\ flatts the wall or wharfes now stand, it beinge put toy®, vote amonge the selectmen of this towne whether y® southermost p'®. of Cap'. Skarlets wharfe (formerly soe called) is ment & understood to be the northerne or nolherlie bounds thereof and the sconce to be y®. southerne or sotherlie. bounds thereof, and from those two places aforesaid, lines to be run, the neerest or shortest cutt into the chaneli before the towne, and the chanell to be y" easterno bounds or easterlie bounds & the westerne or westerly bounds to be 100 foote without the hon'''^. Govern"" Leverets & M"". William Alfords wharfes proportianable as is in y®. deed or first grant expressed folio 81. It was voted in the alBrmative 25 Novemb^ At a meetinge of John Joyliffe, L'. Daniell Turill, 124 City Document No. 50. Capt James Olliver, Capt John Faireweath''. Capt Elisha Hucliin- son & Capt Thomas Brattle Whereas complaint is made to the Select men y* there is lately taken vp a custome in this towne, of digginge graues & makeinge Coffins vpon the Lords day without any vrgent occasion or neces- sitie thereof to the prophanation of that day It is hereby ordered That none henceforth digg any grane, or make any Coffine vpon the Lords day with out the aprobation or allowance of two of y° selectmen of this towne, vpon the penaltie of 20^ for euery such transgression. It is Ordered y' those y' keepe Herce clothes to let out for Funeralls shall not require aboue G^ for the hire of any one cloth for one funerall vpon penaltie of. [119o] Whereas there is a complaint made to the selectmen of Bostone of some obstructions in the highwaA'es which lie through the marshes of Mudd}^ Riuer by reason of some fences & ditches y'. are made by Serg'. Thomas Gardner & JVP. John White Sen''., the Selectmen veiueinge the s,^. wajes & consideringe the premisses doe order that the wayes through the s''. marshes doe remaine as formerlie they have beene layd out or improved or made use of, for cartinge by the propriet''^ of y^. s'^. marshes and that all obstructions be removed y*. hinders the passage of any propriet". or others passinge carting or carryinge anything in the s*^. bigh- wayes and that noe person carry of any ha}- or other thinge by cart or sled from s^. marshes except it be done in y°. monethes of Decemb''. Januar}' or Februar}^ whereby to damage an}' propriet™. or other pson without leave first obtained from y". proprief^ vpon y®. penaltie of 20 shillings for any or every such offence and to pay or satisfie all persons for damages they shall sustaine thereby Whereas the Towne of Bostone or propriet". of y'^ Coiiion lands belonging to it, haue one acre and about a quarter of Land by computation belonginge to them within the fence of Vriah Clarke at Muddy riuer neere his house, w'^'^ land io3-nes vnto y^ Land of John Winchesf. And whereas the highway leads through the Land of Orphant Children of Joseph Buckraaster, It is agreed and concluded by y'^ Selectmen of Bostone y* those concerned for ye s^ Orphauts shall take in the present highwa}^ y' leads through theire Land to be and remaine to the s"^ Orphants & theire heires foreuer, & that the High v/ay shall now be la3-d out by the fence of the s*^ John Winchester through y^ said land belonginge to the fore s'' proprietors or towne of Boston, to be 4^ Rod broade, & from thence through the land of Vriah Clarke vnto the present high wa}', which said highway is to be made good and suffltient by said Vriah Clarke and s'^. Clarke is to bringe to Boston and deliver to Cap* Thomas Brattle or his order 2 load of good wood, Alsoe the said Vriah Clarke is to have the remainder of said Acre and quarter of land exceptinge the new wa}^ layd out, (^which is to remaine to the townes use) for which he is to give fco the towne or s'^. proprietors 1 acre of land in some convenient place joj'ninge to the comon land at Muddj^ River provided the proprietors consent hereto otherwise the remainder of the said acre and quarter of land within said fence and the said highway is to be left open and to remaine to the Boston Town Records, 1678. 125 proprietors and then the said Uriah Clarke to be allowed for his 2 load of wood out of his rates. 10 Dec'. At a raeetinge of the Selectmen by virtue of an ord"^ receaued from y^ Generall Court dated the 2*^ of Oct'' 1678 to apoynt and impowre raeete persons to inquire into the defects of those that are behinde in theire paymt^ of theire subscriptions to the Colledge & to demand & receaue the same, The Selectmen doe apoj'nt Thomas Dewer & Ephraim Serle to y' worke for the subscriptions taken by the Officers and others of the first Church in Bostone, Mr John Con}^ & W" Coleman for the second Church, And L* Theophilus Frair}^ & James Hill for said subscriptions taken by the officers of the third church. [120=] A Rate was comitted to the Constables in Boston by one joynt warrant for the collectinge of the sume of 753''^. 18^ of which J mon}'^ ^ for 3 Countrie Rates by warrant from the Treasurer of y® Countrie & y® sume 252^*^. 6^ for the occasions of the towne. And To the Constable of Rumny Marsh for the collectinge of 40^*^. 14'. for y^ Countrie & 13^*^. lis. 4d. for a Towne rate, all amount- inge to 1060^^. 9^ 4^ Alsoe to the Constable of Muddy Riuer for the collectinge of 37^'^. 3^ 6^. for three rates for the Countrie and 12^^ 7. 10. for one rate for y^ towne. 27"^ of Jany. At a meetinge of Cap*. John Fairweath'. Cap*. Elisha Huchinson, Deacon Henery Allen, Capt Tho. Brattle, John Jo3'lifFe, L'. Daniell Turill, Capt. James Olliver The several psons followinge were ord'^'^ to be returned to the Countie Court, viz'. Henery Sharpe Carpenter at John Whalies Alexander Callman shoemaker a Quaker y' came into y" 3'^ Meetinge house in a bloodj^ coate & now keepes a shop at Tymothy Batts house, Jacob Cueres a glasier 3'' came from Yorke, hath beene half a 3'eare at y® trade & worke for himselfe at y^ trade. Thomas Blackford at Dauid Addams not admitted into y® Colony, Peter Choke wine Coop reported to be of vitious con- versation & not admitted into y^ Colon3\ In case of Fire in y® towne where there is occation to make vse of ye Engine lately come from England, Thomas Atkins Carpenter is desired & doth ingage to take care of the Manageinge of the s*^ Engine in y'' worke intended & secure it 3'° best he can from damage & hath made choj'ce of y^ seuerall psons followinge to be his Assistants which are aproved of and are promised to be paid for theire paines about the worke. The persons are Obediah Gill, John Raynsford, John Barnard, Thoinas Elbridge, Arth'' Smith, John Mills, Caleb Rawlins, John Wakefield, Sam^ Greenwood, Edward Mortim'', Thomas Barnard, George Robinson. The wife of Thomas Hawkins (the select men consideringe the necessitie & weake condition of her Husband) is aproued of to sell wine & stronge water by retayle, if the Hon*^*^ Countie Court shall be iDleased to grant her licence to doe it. 126 City Document No. 50. Coppie of an orcr giacn John Merriam by y^ worsp" Deputy Gouern'' to Free y^ townc of charge by Thomas Batts child. Mr Merriam you may dd. the wcaringe aparell of Tho : Batts wifos, to Mr Benjaminc, accordinge to the order of the Councill 13'!' instant he takeinge the child & freeinge the towne from after charge w'J' it dated 15 Feb. 1678. Symon Broadstreete Dep. Gou'^. Feb 24''^. At a meetinge of Capt. Elisha Huchinson, Deacon ITen Allen, Capt. Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, L'. Daniell Turin, Capt. James Olliver & Capt. John Faireweath''. W" Obison Tann'' is fined 20^ for entertaininge of Thomas Rumny come from Marblehead p^. to Lt Daniell Turill. [131.] lG7f 3 March At a meetinge of the freemen of Bostone were chosen Deputies for the Generall Court Mr Anthony Stoddard & Capt John Richards for the yeare ensneinge Capt John Richards was chosen Commissi' to receave the votes for nomi- nation of Magistrates & a Countie Treasurer which were this day brought in and dd to him accordinge to lawe. At a meetinge of the selectmen the same day It is ordered that warrant be given to a Constable to leauie by distresse vpon y" estate of Alexand'' Cai- man shoomaker the sume of 20^ for openinge of a shop in y° towne contrary to an Order thereof, w*''' was done by Jabesh Salter Con- stable, who distrained Fine of shooes, aprized by S3'drak Simson & John Meriam at 20^ Giuen a warrant to ye Constable to leauie 2^ vpon Francis Cooke for ridinge in his cart through y® streete. 10"' of March At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of this town upon lawfull warninge for election of officers for the yeare ensueing were chosen as foloweth — Moderatour — Major Thomas Sauage. for the j^eare ensneinge Selectmen. — Capt Thomas Brattle, L'. Daniell Turill, John Joyliffe, Cap' Elisha Huchinson Cap* Jolni Faireweatlf. L*. Theophilus Frarc^', Deacon Hener}' Allen. Constables for Bostone : — Daniell Turill Jnn'', Mr. Nath^ Olliuer, John Raynsford, W" Gilbert, Mr Richard Buckley, Ephraim Serle, W™ Gibson, Sam"^ Hough. Constable of Rumny Marsh — Jeremiah Belchard. Constable of Muddy Riuer. — Thomas Bo3'lstone. Clarkcs of y° Markett. — Mr John Skarlett, Joseph Bridgham, Thomas Walker, Sam^i Sendall. Suvey" of High waj'es for Bostone. — Isaack Goose, Henery Emes, Thomas Blith sen"". Moses Payne. Surveyor for Rumny Marsh — Sam^^ Townesend. Surveyors for Muddy Riuer — Joseph White, John Winchester, Jun"". Sealers of Leather — John Meriam sen'", John Atwood, Benj" Emans. Water Bayliffes — W" Holwell & W" Coleman. Boston Town Recoeds, 167|. 127 Packers of Flesh & Fish — John Densdall & William Densclall Measurer of salt — Francis Hudson. Scavengers — Thomas Baker sen''. W™ Pickeram, John Serjeant. Hogg IIeeues, John Howen, John Dawes, Joseph Gridlcy, W° Towers, John Nash, Thomas Beauis, Thomas Shepcott, John Tucker. Towne Cr3'er3 — John Tucker, John Howen. To inspect Corders of Wood referd to the Selectmen. Voted that the Select men gratifle the scauengers for cleereinge the streetes, and takinge care that the Towne orders for keeping them cleare be dul}^ observed. Voted, y' the penall Ord" of the towne be reuised b}^ the Select men & printed for ye townes vse. Pavinge of the streetes respited. Selectmens instructions formerlie given, to be continued. A Free Schoole to teach the Children of poore people refered to y® select men. James Whetcombe Motion, for ye reuersion of his land at y® Docke referd y° next Meetinge. [123,] lG7f 10'^. of March At a meetinge of Capt. Tho. Brattle, Lt.. Daniell Turill, John Joyliffe, Capt. Elisha Huchinson, Lt. Theophilus Frarie & Deacon Henery Allen were chosen Recorder — John Jo3'liffe Treasurer — Cap* Thomas Brattle. Sealer of Waights & Measures — - Cap* Elisha Huchinson. CulF'^ of pipe staues — Sam^ Mattocke, George Borrell. . Corders of Wood — Percie Clarke, William Browne, Benjamine Smith, Gaudy James, Lawrence Willis, Sam^^ Davis, sen"", Abra- ham Busb}', William Hamline, Hener^' Largine, Joseph Gridley, William Middleton, William Parham, and James Dennis. Ouerseers of Corders of wood — Mr James Whetcombe, Arth'' Mason, Sam^' Sendall, JohnCon}-, John Bull. Perambulators for Muddy Riuer w"^ Roxbury & Cambridge, Deas. Jacob Eliott, John White, Jun"" Thomas Gardner Jun'' Mr John Vsher, Mr Benj° Dauis, Mr Sam^^ Se^'wall, who vpon the 15"^ dayof Aprill next, are to meetewith those sent from Cambridge at Symon Gates his house at nine of the clock in ye forenoone And with those of Roxberrie at two of the clocke, in y° afternoone at y® bounds corner where Bostone, Roxbur^^ & Cambridge meete. March 20"\ At a meete of Capt Tho. Brattle, L'. Daniell Tur- ill, John Joyliffe, Capt. Elisha Huchinson, L'. Theophilus Frary Ordered that a Warrant be granted to the Constable to leavie by way of distresse upon the estate of Alexander Caiman Shoemaker for keepinge open a Shop contrary to a Towne order 20'. Alsoe a warrant to leauy vpon the Estate of Robert Sedgwicke 20^ for entertaineinge of Thomas Leachfeild contrary' to a towne order. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawfull warn- inge for choyce of Jurymen for the Countie Court and publishinge the names of such as were to be in nomination for Majestrates at the next Court of Election It is voted P.' That there a Comittee 128 City Document No. 50. chosen to draw up instructions for the Deputies of the Generall Court on the behalfc of the towne. 2"*^. It was voted y' Elder Edward E,a3'nsford, Major Thomas Sauage, Mr Symon Linde, Mr Jolm SafBne with the present Select- men of this towne be a Coihittee to drawe such Instructions for the Deputies as they judge meete and necessary for them to attend and to present them to the freemen for theire aprobation before the Court of Election. 1679 Aprill 28"^. The severall psons underwritten were ordered to be returned to the Court viz'. Daniell Cattle, Thomas Rider Mil- lar, Tho : Litchfeild & his Family come from Dorchester, John Rix blacksmith, came from Pascataqua, John Corps, Cooper, per- sons formerlie returned to the Court but remaine still in the towne, returned to the Court. Tho. Davis Blksmith of Metfeild, Alexander Caiman, Shoe- maker, Peter Chucke wine coop. [133.] 1679 Aprill 28"^. At a meetinge of L*. Daniell Tu- rill, John Jo^difTe, Cap*. Pvlisha Huchinson Capt John Faireweath'' L'. Theophilus Frary, Deacon Henery Allen, & Cap' Thomas Brattle. The seuerall persons vnderwritten are approued of by the Selectmen of Bostone to keepe publique houses of entertainm' & to be returned to the Countie Court for theire licence to doe it. L'. John Smith to sell wine beere C3-der & stronge waters by retayle at Wenesemet. Capt William Hudson, John Turner, John Vyall Jun'. John Winge, Capt William Wright, Thomas Wheeler, Francis Hudson, all 7 to sell wine beere & cyder bj^ retayle William Kent & John Keene to keepe Cookes shops and to sell wine beere & cyder. Robert Cox, Thomas Sexton, William Norton, Tho. Bill, W"". Pollard, Nath". Bishop, Andrew Neale, Rebecca Winsor Nich^ Wilmott, Michaell Marline, Pheby Branton, Jno. Bull, Widdow Frankes, if Samuell Bosworth keepe her house, all 13 allowed to sell stronge beere & cyder. John Sparry to sell Coffee, Chuchaletto & cj'der. Way l^K Widdow Ward^ she puttinge a man to the satisfaction of y® Court, to sell beere & c^^d'. &c. 2^. Arth"^ Keayne to sell stronge beere & Cyd"", his wife pmising to remoue theire habitation further from y'' Meetinge house. 9*. — The.Constables of this towne were ordered to sett a watch euerie night of 12 men beside y*^ Constable or his Deputie till farther ord^ and to observe the instructions given them for the well regulateinge thereof, accordinge to those given the former Constables the last yeare. 15. Jane Barnard vriddow is aproued of to keepe a house of publique entertainm'. & to sell beere & Cyd"" by retayle. Boston Town Eecoeds, 1679. 129 22. Thomas Bill is aproued to sell wine by retajle as an addi- tion to his former grant of beere & Cyd"" for the j'eare ensueinge vpon the consideration of his rentinge of the house of Mrs Mary Lake for that purpose. June 30*'^. At a meetinge of Capt. John Faireweath'^. Capt. Eli- sha Huchinson, L*. Theophilus Frar}*, Deacon Henery Allen, Capt. Tho. Brattle, U. Daniell Turill & John Joyliffe The Land belonginge to Thomas Baker & David Kelly lyinge next the sea & belowe the highway leading to John Vyalls is bounded southerlie by the land formerly belonginge to Cap' Sam^ Skarlet, northerlie by the land of M'^ Hanniford, as by theire deeds and as now measured out is 40 foote in breadth neerest North & South. Granted to Joshua Gee the vse and libertie of the slip adjo3^n- inge to Joseph Cocks warehouse & his father Peter Gees house from the 25 ''^ of Oct"" next the space of 30 yeares, he payinge for paueinge the streete or highway about it & keepeing in it in good repaire dureinge the time. That is, it is let to Joshua for the vse of his father Peter Gee & he is to pave & keepe in good repaire halfe the streete betweenehim & Goodman Sweetes house, likewise before the slip. [134ro] Whereas complaint was made to the Select men by Isacke Goose that the Fence betweene the said Goose & the land belonginge to the estate of Anthony Harkcr deceased wasinsuffltient, At the request of the said Goose the said fence was veiued by Deacon Henerj^ Allen, John Faireweath'' & Theophilus Frary who found the same insuffltient. It was therefore agreed betv^^eene them and the said Goose that he should make up a suflitent fence betweene his and the said Harkers land and that the land of said Harker should stand obliged and be responsable to the said Goose to repay that p*°. of the charge of the fencinge that did belonge to it when the land was disposed of. 30 June. Libertie is granted to John Brooken to keepe a house of publique entertainm' and to sell beere and Cyder by retajde if the hon^. Countie Court shall be pleased to grant him a licence to, doe it. 7 July. At a meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone vpon law- full warninge for the election of a Constable in the place & steede of M". Sam*^ Hough deceased, Asaph Elliott was chosen to that office for the remaineinge p*®. of this yeare. 28'^ July. At a meetinge of Capt Elisha Huchinson, L'; The- ophilus Frar}^, Deacon Henery [Allen] L'. Daniel Turill, John Joyliffe, Capt. John Faireweath^ Granted Benj"^ Thwinge libertie to la}" Timber vpon the wast land vpon the side of the hill belowe Mr Cottons land for one yeare he paying 3^ in mony to the Treasurer of the towne. The severall followinge were ordered to be returned to the Coun- tie Court with a caution for securitie of the towne^ W™ Bryan,. 130 City Document No. 50. sera* to Cap* W"^ Hudson, Richard Johnson Carpenter at widdow Phippanys, xsicho. Shepheard Butch'' at John Rnggies, W™ Ray- mant at Tho. Beauis Tobacconist, Alcxand"' Johnson, at Widdow Longs or in prison, Susanna Goodwine came from Salisbury at Tho: Kembles, Thomas Burrowes at James Robinson, Peter Twist at Peter Egertons, Thomas Swetman at Rob' Peggies. 18*'^ August. At a meetinge of the inhabitants of tliis towne by warrant of the Countrie Treasurer for choyce of a Commission'' to take a list of psons & estimation of estate. Cap' James OUiuer was chosen for that service. At the same meetinge by warrant from the hon*^. Countie Court for election of a Clarke of the Writts Mr Nathaniell Barnes was made choyce of. Voted alsoe that a Coinittee be chosen to jojaie w"^ y® selectmen of this towne to consider of and propose to the towne what may be expedient for the safetie of the towne & preuentinge of fire and the psons chosen for that Comittee were as followeth Capt John Richards, Doct Elisha Cooke, Cap' John Wally, Cap' Daniell Hinksman, Mr James Whetcombe, Mr John Vsher. [135 o] Ordered that the Coi5ission" & Selectmen of this towne moue to the Council y' they would be pleased to prohibit the transportation of bords and other buildinge timber out of the Colony for a time in regard of y^ townes occasions thereof being layd wast b}" 3-° late fire. Whereas the Inhabitants of this towne at a publique meetinge vpon the 9"^ March 1662-3 did order the Selectmen to la}' a pie of ground out of the wast land to James Burgis to set a house vpon, w'^'^ was done the 27"^ of Aprill, 1663 accordinge to a record thereof in this booko folio B. Now vpon the motion and ernest request of Lida the Relict & Executrix to the estate of the said James Burgis deceased (now the wife of John Smith) The said lands then la3'd out to James Burgis deceased, is now granted and confirmed to James Burgis the sonn of y'^ afores*^ James deceased and to his heires and assignes for tlie terme of 40 3'eares next ensueinge the date hereof and con', as now measured 42 foote in breadth at each end from east to west 47 foote in length next the waters side and 52 foote next the lane north and south beside which there is 2 foote at the north end which the house stands on belong- inge to the highway leadinge to the waters side east and west from which the house is to be removed when rebuilt or ground called pro- vided the said James Burgis pay to the treasurer of the towne of Bostone for the time beinge the sum of 5^ in monj^ j^earel^^ at or upon the 1^'. day of September duringe the said tearme of 40 yeares and is vpon consideration of 10^*^ in mony & a pcell of land sould and dd to the s"^ John Smith & Lydia his wife, for the vse of her & the rest of her Children, accordinge to a deed of sale now signed & sealed for y^ purpose by the s*^ James Burgis & Sarah his wife dated the 19'^. of Aug' 1679. Aug 28"". Granted and layd out to Benj° Einons a strip ®f Land at y^ end of his house, con'. 9 foote from the corner of his Boston Town Eecords, 1679. 131 house towards the South west and frontinge to the streete that leads towards William Dawes his house 7 foote and halfe backe and thence on a straight line to a post neare the other corner of his house 29"^. Aug. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone Whereas at a publique meetinge the 18* instant Capt eJames OUiuer was chosen a Comissioner for the towne to joj^ne with the Select- men to take a list of all male persons and estimation of all estates & hath since desired to be excused from that seruice at this meet- inge ; Capt John Richards is made choyse of for that worke in Cap' OUiuers steed and place. In complyance with an Order of this towne 11* of March 1671-72 to treate with Eliakim Huchinson about some proposalls of his concerninge the docke the Selectmen have had severall treaties with the said Huchinson about it and upon the 15th of [136.] September 1677, came to this result and agreement (if the towne aproved of and confirmed the same) viz', that ftF. Eliachim Huch- inson shall have and enjo}" the reversion of that p'®. of the docke bounded with the warehouse and wharfe of M"". John Woodmansey on the north and the warehouse of Edward Sheppen on the South con', towards the sea 63 foote with the flats before it (in propor- tion of others of the neighb^'hood) and towards the doclvc on each side of Capt. William Davis land about 56 foote which is now granted to the said Huchinson and his heires and assignes forever he or the}^ pa^'inge to the Treasurer of this towne for the time beinge the sume of 10'. j'eai'lie upon the P'. daj'^ of September for the use of the towne 29"". Aug. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants upon law- full warninge, the agreem'. foregoinge was aproued of, voted & confirmed to s^. Huchinson & his assignes. At a meetinge of the freemen the same day warned for the choyce of Comission". for the towne were chosen as foUoweth viz*. Cap' Thomas Brattle, Jolm Joyliffe, Cap' John Richards, Mr Antli°. Stoddard, Cap' Elisha Huchinson, Maj^ Tlaoraas Savage, Cap'Jn°. Hull. 22 Aug. At a meetinge of y^ comittee of the Militia Commission- ers Selectmen & a Comittee chosen at a publique towne meetinge to jo3-ne with the Selectmen & approved of at a generall meetinge of the inhabitants this 29"^. day. Ordered that the watch of this towne shall from Tuesda}' (26** ins') be kept by the 8 foot Com [panys] each one in theire owne quar- ters or wards of y^ towne and that the Gards in each Ward be ordered b}' the Comissioned officers of the respective Companies who are soe to modell theire Souldiers that a proportionable num- ber of carefull men be on the Gard every night. That untill fur- ther order there watch each night ; of Major Thomas Clarkes Company 6 men, of Major Thomas Saueages 6, Cap'. James Olliuers 5, Cap' W" Hudson, 6 and 2 at the powder store. Cap' Dan"^. Hincksmans 5, Cap' John Richards 6, Cap' John Hull 5, & 132 City Document No. 50. one at the powder store, and of Cap' Huinpbre}^ Dauies CompJ' 5 men. Likewise that the Selectmen provide a fitt man to ward at the powder store from the breakinge np of the watch to the set- tinge thereof. That all watch in theire owne persons and every one who by law are to finde armes are to watch. That the Towne be devided into 4 quarters, each one to consist of two wards, & that there be lodged in each quarter 4 Barrels of powder & 6 hand engins & 2 Crookes in each ward which the Selectmen are hereb}' ordered to provide. [137.] That the followinge persons take care and dispose of premises in theire respectiue quarters viz', in the North quarter con'^ Major Clarkes & Capt Richards Com''. Major Thomas Clarke, Capt/ John Richards, Capt Elisha Huchinson, & Capt Daniell H inks man. The Conduit quarf^ con' Major Tho: Sauage & Cap' Hinksmans Comp^ Mr W"^ Taylor, Lt Daniell Tnrill, Mr Christopher Clarke & Lt Anthony Chickle3^ The Center quart' cont^ Capt Olliuers & Capt Dauis Comp^, Major Thomas Sauage, Mr Anthony Stoddard, Capt Thomas Brattle & Mr Elisha Cooke. The South quart'' con' Cap' Hudsons & Cap' Hulls Comp^, John Joyliffe, Cap' John Hull, Cap' John Faireweather, Cap' John Wally. And that s"^ psons or an}' two of them shall (in case of fire) order the blowinge vp or pulling downe of houses in any of the quarters, and apoynt fit psons who togeath'^ with the Constables of each quarter shall be thereabout imployed, not excludinge any superiour powre if present. 9'^ Sep'. At a meetinge of y® hon^. Gouern'. & y^ rest of y®. Militia Comission". Selectmen & Comittee apoynted to joyne w"^ them It was ordered That in every quarter of y® towne there be 20 Bucketts prouided at y^ Towne charge, comited to the psons that are to take care of the powder as above alsoe 20 swobes, 2 scoopes & 6 Axes. That every family shall be ordered by the Selectmen to have a 'proportion of Buckets swobbs and scoopes accordinge to theire estates and that each master of the familie provide the same within 3 moneths after publication upon penaltie of doble the value of what is wantinge accordinge to this order. That the Selectmen collect all the towne orders relateinge to fire in order to the haueinge them pused and printed That Mr Isack Addington & John Joyliffe p[er]use & put the foregoeinge in a right methode fit for the presse togeather with all former orders relateing to fire. That 16 men (two out of each Company) doe ward in y^ towne euery Sabbath day, one of w'='' is to be on y'' Top of each Meetinge house, to looke abroad for preuentinge spreadinge of fire y' may breake out. The valuation of Estates in this towne was taken by Capt John Richards Comissioner and the Selectmen and dd to the said Comis- sioner amounting to ITS^*^. 3^ 2^. Boston Town Kecords, 1679. 133 At a meetinge of y®. freemen y®. 29 of Aug. M'. Anthony Stoddard & Capt John Richards Deputies of y^. Generall Court made a returne of what was comited to them bj' theire instructions to promote at y®. s*^. Court for y^. towne and then it was recomended to y^. s*^. Deputies by y®. freemen y'. at next session of y^. Generall court they againe move & presse y^. 5'^. Article in their instructions concerninge the augmentation of Deputies of this towne in s*^. Court [128.] and the 16'^^. Article concerninge strangers cominge into & residinge in y®. towne without the apro- bation of y®. Selectmen be againe presented to be considered of by the Court beinge very prejuditiall to y^. towne as now it is. Accord inge to a vote of the freemen of this towne the 20"^ of March 167| the Comitee & Selectmen apo3^nted to drawe up instructions for the Depeties of y^. Generall Court presented these followinge instructions at a meetinge of the said freemen the 26*^ of Ma}' 1679 w*^^. were then read & aprovedof. 1. That endeavers of peace & unitie be attended and noe controversall disputes moved, it beinge at time to unite. 2. That in all matters of judicature wherein you may be called to give yo"" vote you assume noe arbitrary powre but preserve our knowne & established lawes for j'o"" direction therein exceptinge in matters of meere grace & fav"^ wherein you may abate of y®. rigour of the lawe accordinge to j^o"" discretion. 3. Tliat in the exercise of yo' legislative powre you have respect to the Charter or Patent & that jon make noe law or ord"" ' repugnant to the same. 4. That in all matters y*. may come under yo'. consideration you passe nothing y'. may in y®. least measure infringe our liberties or privelidges in any nature or kinde whether civill or eclesiasticall granted by Charter. 5. That whereas the nomber of freemen in this towne of Bostone are much enlarged, that wee may have deputies propor- tionable thereunto, or at least to our nomber of Churches. 6. That waights & measures may- be considered of accordinge to what was presented to the Generall Court the last j^eare, and y*. our drie measures may be made in depth not above half the diameter. 7. That whereas there may be more use of bricks then formerlie, the lawe relatinge to t3'les may extend alsoe to bricks, as to the earth they are made of & y'. not temp'red with salt or brackish water. That alsoe a size may be apoynted & theire molds to be shod. 8. That the lawe respectinge booke debts may be repealed. 9. That some order may be taken concerninge regulateinge Buildings in the respective townes, that by scatteringe they expose not themselves to the crueltie of the natives or by theire narrow streetes to the danger of fire. 10. That the mony stampt in y*. collony may be made some- thinge lesse, that the carryinge it out ma}^ be prevented & y®. bringinge in of Bullion ma}' be incouraged. 11. That it be desired that the companyes of this towne of Bostone may be made a regiment. 134 City Document No. 50. 12. That care may be take y*. all waves made of pewt^ or silver whether brought to tlie coimtrie or made here and exposed to sale ma}^ be of y''. just alio}-. 13. That y°. lawes concerninge ecclesiasticall meetings may be revised & reinforced. [139«] 14. That some meete & orderlie course may be taken for the removeall of y°. Easterne people y'. doe not belonge to this towne. 15. That some provision may be made y'. strangers admitted into the collon}- ma}^ not be forced upon this towne without consent of the Selectmen unlesse they give securitie as well for theire good behaviour as secureing the towne from charge. 16. That the Gentlemen y^. Deputies for this towne be pleased to make a returne of what shall be done in the premises at y®. end of each session. The foregoinge instructions were subscribed by the comittee & Selectmen & delivered to the Deputies. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne y®. 29*^^. of August 1679 upon hearinge the returne our Deputies for y®. Generall Court made in answere to our instructions given them It was voted y'. — some of the same Instructions again be presented to a further & more serious consideration with the waight of the followinge arguments at y^ next session of y*^ Generall Court. ' 1. That wee may haue Deputies in the Generall Court, propor- tionable to our Nomb'' of Freemen at least to our Nomb'' of Churches. Objection. — That y^ Cittie of London hath but 4 Burgesses to y' greate Cittie, w""^ b}' y' rule beares noe proportion with lesser Townes. Answere — The priuiledges & imunities w"'^ the Cittie of London peculiarlie enjoys either as they are a Corperation or otherwise is such y' they are in a capacitie to helpe themselues, and secure theire interest, both respecting suppression of vice, incouragem' of virtue and aduancem* of Trade, w'^'' if the like priuiledge or some thinge equivolent, may be granted to the towne of Bostone will be duely and thankfully acknowledged. 2'^. Our Charter make y® Gouern"" & Company (w"^ are the Free- men) to be ye Generall Court to make Lawes &c. And our Towne consistinge of, not onely a farr greater Nomber of Freemen, then an}' other Towne in the Collony, but alsoe of more Churches, Wee thinke our selues depriued of our pattent right, if wee shall still be den3'ed a proportion of Deputies to our Freemen. 3'^^. By our Lawes euery Deputie in Generall Court represents but 10 Freemen because euery Towne that haue aboue 10 Freemen may send a Deputie and euery towne y' haue 20 may send 2 Deputies (& noe Towne more then two) soe y' all the Freemen in each Towne more then 20 haue noe vote in y® Generall Court, neither b}^ themselues or any representatiue. And shall 20 Free- men haue equall priuiledge with our greate Towne, y' consists of neere twentie times twentie freemen & beares theire full proportion of all publique charges. Boston Town Eecoeds, 1679. 135 All vf"^ wee desire nm}^ be considered & compared w*^ the afores^. clawse in our charter concerninge freemens powre in raake- inge Laws. 4'^y. It is but resonable & equitable y*. all townes should be allowed their priuilege proportionable to y^. charge they beare. [130.] Secondlie. That this towue may have powre to eject all such persons y*. come from other townes or countries to reside here w'^.out a due & orderlie admission & aprobation from s^. towne or y^. selectmen thereof, for \Yant of w'^^^ powre the towne is fild with poore idle and profane psons w'^'^. are greatlie prejuditiall to the inhabitants, and that those Easterne people & others y'. came hither for shelter & releife in time of warr may be removed, havinge beene very chargeable to the towne already. Because y^. constitution of y^. Towne of Bostone is such in respect of y°. continuall resort of all sorts of persons from all p^^\ both by sea & land, more then an}^ other towne in y°. Collony, there is a necessitie of some peculiar powre or priviledge whereby to defend themselves from 3^'. pphanesse and charge two much growinge upon us. gdiie_ That there be a regulation of waights & measures accord- inge to y'. proposall presented to the Hou'^'^. Court last yeare by Capt Brattle &c. ^thiie^ That some espetiall Order be taken for preuentien of fireinge y® Towne & for the detectinge & punishment of those psons that haue beene wicked Instruments of the late burninge & attempts of more, & y' any pson suspected may haue due cource taken with them for y® discouery thereof. Lastlie. — That in regard of the greate losse of this towne here is sustained by the late fire, The Hon^"^ Court would be pleased to make abatcm' of the last Rate to y^ Country w'^^^ was aboue 800^'^" & should haue beene paid in by y° last of Aug' past, but is not yet gathered man}' people in the interim, beinge much & some wholie impoverished b}' y'' s"^ Fire. [Subscribed by Thomas Brattle, John JoylifFe, Henery Allen, Elisha Huchinson, John Faireweath^. Daniell Turell, Thomas Savage, Edward Raynsford, S3'mon Lind, John SafBne Theophilus Frar^-. Nouember 3*^. At a meetinge of Capt Thomas Brattle, John Joyliff'e, U. Turill, Capt. Elisha Huchinson, Capt. Faireweath"". L'. Frary & Deacon Henery- Allen. Libertie is Granted to Mr Jonathan Bridgham to set vp a post in ye streete neere the corner of John Wings ware house. Agreed witli [blank] Snell & his wife to take Sarah Durram & keepe hir vntill she be 18 j-eares of age, to pa}' what is due from y*^ towne for keepinge of y° Child & 40^ to cloth her. Allowed James Babson of Cape Ann towards a roade ta^en out of his Boate in the time of y° fire, & made vse of to pull downe houses, 20^ [131.] Whereas as John Needham & Engerman Ililgisondoe damage th3 high way neare Deacon Eliotts house b}' y^ breakinge 136 GiTT Document No. 50. out of thcire dra3'ne, It is Ordered y' the said Needham and Hilgison amend their Dra3'ne & repaire the high yvixy damaged b^^ them, within 5 da3'es after the date hereof upon the penaltie of 20'. each of them. 15 Dec'". This day 3 rates were comited to the Constables of Bostone b}' 3 severall warrants from the Selectmen viz'. — One for 4 single Couutrie rates amounting to 798^*^. 18^ One single rate to be p^ in Corne iW^. 14^ 9^. & J rate mony 101''^. 19^ O'l. . 301. 14. 6. One rate for y'^ towne, to abate halfe to pay mony 724. 16. 6. the first for y® Country to be p*^ in graine, or if in mon}^ to abate one halfe pte, the other without 1825. 9. abatement both ordered to be paid to the Countrie Treasurer, the towne rate to the Towne Treasurer To the Constable of Rumnj^ Marsh was ordered to be paid to the Treasurer of the towne the severall rates above viz*. For 4 single Countrie rates & y^ Towne rate 91^''. 9'. 4^. For one single Hate to be p*^ in graine without abatem* 11. 1. 4. For halfe a Rate to be p*^ in mony 5. 9. 2. 107. 19. 10. To the Constable of Muddy River payable alsoe To the Towne Treasurer the severall rates as above For 4 single Countrie rates and 4 for the towne J- p'®. abated to pay mony 72. 17. 4. For 1 single Countrie rate to be p*. in graine without abatem 9. 1, 5. For ^ rate to be p**. in mony 4. 10. 8. 86. 9. 5. 2^ Jan''. At a meetinge of y®. hon''^'^ . Govern'^. Majestrates, Comission" Captaines & Selectmen of this towne it was voted That in reference to the watch of this towne, for the future until further order there be 8 suffitient honest men, chosen one out of eachComp-'' to watch euery night from 9 of the clocke vntill breake of day, to be constantlie walkinge vp & downe in y"' streetes, to preuent or discouer Fire, or disorder in y'= Towne every one in his owne company or precinct. That the Comission Officers of each Comp'^. take spetiall care that suffitient men be provided and attend theire dutie accordinglie and that in case of any exigencie or occasion of complaint the Watchmen repaire to some of them for redresse or assistance That y*" watch men be p*^ by the Towne Treasurer 12^ in mony p. weeke, each man for his service & that y*^ weapon thc}^ carry with them shall be each a watch bell and that the said watch begin upon Mundy night next. January 26*. At a meetinge of L*. Daniell Turill, Capt. Elisha Huchinson, Capt. John Fairevveath'". L*. Theophilus Frary, Deacon Henery Allen, Capt. Thomas Brattle & John Joyliffe. Boston Town Eecoeds, 16|-| . 137 The Selectmen signed a deed to Eliachim HucMnson For the reversion of p*^. of the Docke bounded with the warehouse and wharfe of John "Woodmansey on the North, the warehouse of Edward Sheppen on the South con', towards the Sea 63 foote wath the flatts before it in proportion with others of the neighbourhood and towards the doclce on each side of the land late belonginge to Cap' William Davis about 56 foote, to have and enjoy the same to him and his heires for ever, he pajinge to the treasurer of this towne yearely upon the P'. of September 10^ in mon}'. Allowed to James Euerell & his Daughf Manninge 20''^. in rate pay in consideration of Iheire houses beinge burnt. [132.] 16|f 1''. of March. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawfuU warninge for choyce of Deputies & a Countie Treasur''. Mr Anthony Stoddard & Capt John Richards were chosen Deputies of y*^ Generall Court for the yeare ensueinge Cap' John Richards was chosen Coinissioner to receave y^ votes for a Countie Treasur'' and carry them as the Law directs L' Nath^ Reynolds was chosen to inspect and take an Accompt of all hides intended to be transported, accordinge to a Law of y° Countrie made 15^ of May 16? 2. 8 March. At a publique meetinge of y® inhabitants of this towne for the election of officers for y^ yeare ensueinge were chosen the seuerall psons underwritten viz*. Moderaf. Major Thomas Savage Moderator. 7 Selectmen — Capt Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, L'. Daniell Turin, Capt John Faireweath'^. Capt Elisha Huchinson L'. Theo- philus Frarie, Deacon Hener^^ Allen. 8 Constables for Bostone. — Mr Symon Stoddard who p^ downe 10^*^. for a Fine. Mr Benj'^. Dauis ; Mr Isaack Waldrone, James Townsend, John White Jun"^. Thomas Clark pewter''. Joseph Bridg- ham, Bozoone Allen, & John Endecot in y® place of Symon Stoddard. Rumny Marsh Constable. — John Wiswall. Muddy Riuer Constable — John Clarke. 5 Clarkes of y*' Market, viz'. W^ Towres, Robert Butcher, Sam'^. Bridge, Thomas Baker Jun'^. Solomon Raynsford. 4 Surveyr' of Highwayes — Mr Joseph Rocke, Cap' Daniell Hinks- man, Jonathan Bridgham, Thomas Walker. Muddy Riuer Survey" — Edward Kibby, Henery Segar. Rumny Marsh Survey'^ — W°' Ireland. 3 Sealers of Leath'' — John Gofie, John Dosset, John Meriam sen'. 2 Water Br.yliffes — W"' Coleman, W" HoUoway. 2 Packers of Flesh and fish. John Densdall & Addam Densdall. 1 Measurer of Salt — Francis Hudson. 3 Scauengers. — Joseph Gridlie, John Crosse, & John Sergeant, whome the Selectmen are Ordered to pa}^ for theire paines and to lay a Fine vpon any of them y' neglect theire duty. 3 Cryers. — John Tucker, John Howen, John Crosse. 138 City Document No. 50. 8 Hogg Reeues. — Joseph Cowell, John Child, 3 scaueng". and the 3 Ciyers. Selectmens instructions referee! to y° former. 10 March. At a meeting of all the Selectmen were chosen John Joyliffe, Recorc?, and Capt Thomas Brattle, Treasurer. Sealer of Waights & Measures Capt Elisha Huchinson & Cull" of staues — Sam^ Mattocke & George Barrell. Cord" of Wood — William Browne, Mathew Grosse, Sam^. Davis, Lawrence Willis, Henery Largine, Gaudy James, William Middleton, John Crosse, Joseph Gridly, Percie Clarke, Abraham Busb}', W™. Hamline, William Parram, James Dennis, William Pickeram, John Tuckerman Sen"". [Ic^So] Ouerseers of wood Cordr' — Mr James Whetcome, Mr Arth-^ Mason, Sam'^ Sendall, John Cony, John Bull. Measurers of Corne. — John Marshall, John Tucker. Measurer of bords — John Barnard, John Temple, Jabesh Negus. 15 March. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for the election of 2 Constables in the place of M"", Isack Waldron, and Tho. Clarke who fined were chosen Cap* Thomas Smith, & W"^ Harrison. W"^ Harrison p*^. a fine & chosen in his steed Rob' Howard. Robert Howard Pined & was chosen in his steed John Foster, merch'. John Foster fined & chose in his roome James TayF. James TayF. pd a Fine & was chosen Leonard Dowden, who tooke the Oath. Voted y'. .the Selectmen agree with & make satisfac- tion to those to whome the buryinge places are leased out, to take care that the fences of them be kept well repaired & y' noe Cattle be suffred to feed in them Feb. 23'^^. 1679 an Indenture was signed sealed & dd betweene Eliachim Huchinson & y''. Selectmen for the reversion of his p'°. of y^. Dock neere his warehouse, accordinge to an agreement made & voted at a publique towne meetinge 29"". of Aug. 1G79 fol. 126. 1680. 29 March, At a meetinge of Capt. Tho. Brattle, John Joyliffe, L*. Daniell Turill, Capt. John FaireweatlF. Capt Elisha Huchinson L* Theo. Frarie & Deacon Hen. Allen Allowed Giles T>yev towards settinge vp 3^'^ clocke at y^ north Meetinge House 5'"^. & for keepinge of both Clockes in good ord'' and attendinge at ye old Meetinge house 4 yeares, 24^*^. & y' at ye north end since it was last set vp, 11^*^. Aprill ™ A list of Tj'thinge Men chosen by y^ Selectmen & re- turned to 3'*' Majestrates accordinge to theire seuerall precincts. In Cap' John Richards Comp''. — W" Greenough, Thomas Baker, Robt Brinsden, Thomas Eldrige Jun"", Obediah Gill. Obediah Read. In Major Sauages Comp''. — • .John Cottie, Ambrose Dawes W™ Grigs, Sam" Jackline, Isacke Walker. In Cap' W" Hudsons Comp^. — W" Holloway sen''. W" Hoare, Boston Town Kecokds, 1680. 139 John Marsh, Henery Mountfoit, Henery Steephens, John Temple, Abell Porter Jun"". Major Clarkes Comp^. — Dauid Aclclames, John Barnard, John Goffe, Edward Montfort, Joseph Pearce Tn3-F, John Scate. In Cap*. James Olliu''^ Comp^ — Manasseh Becke, Joseph Benk- nape, John Dossett, Jeremiah Fitch. In Cap* Hulls Comp^. — John Bennett, John Cowell, Joseph Holmes, John Needham, Seth Perry, Joseph Wheeler. Cap* Dan: Hincksmans Comp^. — John D^-ar, John GimsoD, Michaell Holmes, John Jacksone, W™ Smith. In Cap* Dauies Comp^ — Henery Deeringe, Jeremiah Dummer, Sam^ Johnson, Thomas Pecke Jun'^. At Mudd}' Riuer. — Thomas Gardtf sen"^, John Winchester, James Pemberton. At Rumn}^ Marsh — John Dolittle, James Bill, Aron Way, Sam*^ Townsend. [134.] 1680. 26'^. Aprill. At a meetinge of John Joyliffe, L*. Daniell Turill, Capt John Faireweath'' Capt Elisha Huchinson L*. Frar}', Deacon Henery Allen, & Capt Tho^ Brattle The severall psons underwritten were aproved of b}^ y*^. Select- men to keepe houses of publique entertaium*. & accordinglie pre- sented to y°. Countie Court for licenses L*. John Smith, ■ Capt W" Hudson. John Turn^ John Vyall John Winge, Capt W"". Write Thomas Wheeler, Francis Hudson . Thomas Bill, Wilham Pollard to seirWine, Beere & Cj^der W". Kent & John Keane to keepe Cooke's shopps & sell Wine &c. Thomas Sexton, W". Norton, Nat"^. Bishop, Andrew Neale, Wid. Winsor, Nicli°. Wilraot, Machaell Martine, Phebie Blanton, John Bull, Arthur Keane, Widdow Barnard, John Brooken, Sam^ Mat- tockes, Sam^^ Bosworth, Sam^. Norton, Widdow Phippany to sell Beere & Cyder. John Sparry to sell Coffle, Chuckaletto & Syder. Aprill 29*'^. William Towres to sell Wine, beere & cyd^ Eliz^ Wardall to sell Beere & Cyd"". George Monke was aproved of to keepe a Cooke's shop & to sell wine beere & cj'd"". by retayle. May 20. At a meetinge of the freemen of Bostone for election of a Comission"". in y°. place of Cap*. Richards chosen a Majes- trate Cap*. Elisha Huchinson was made choj'ce of 31. At a meetinge of L*. Daniell Turill, Cap*. John Faire- weath'. L*. Theo. Frar}-, Deacon Henery Allen, & Captaine Thomas Brattle & John Joyliffe. 140 City Document No. 50. James Dennis was aproued of to keepe a house of publique entertainm*. if the Hon*^. Court shall be pleased to licence him. Vpon the Motion of James Euerell & his Daughter Maninge for more allowance towards the blowinge vp of theire houses ; there is granted to them 20^'^. beside a former 20^"^. granted them Widdow Feild is granted libertie to keep Lodgers in her house. June 28*. At a meetinge of Capt. John Faireweatl/. Cap' Elisha Iluchinson, L' Frary, Deacon Henery Allen, Capt Tho Brattle John Joyliffe & L'. Daniell Turill Granted libertie to Cap* Dan^ Hincksman to set vp posts, to se- cure a Causway he hath latelj^ made leavinge from M'' Raynsfords house to the North Buryinge place 4 foote from the fence & or- dered y' the great Cellar dores y' lie in y'^ way be Cutt shorter July 29"^. At a meetinge of Cap'. Huchinson, L'. Frary, Deacon Allen Capt Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe & Capt John Faire- weath'". were chosen Tythinge in y^ place of those that fined last chosen. Edward Dorr, James Howard Major Clarke's Comp*. Thomas Beavis, Percie Clarke, Cap' Richards Comp". Thomas Stanbury, Joshua Winsor Capt Hinksman James Elistone, John Balentine, Major Savage's Benj^ Twinge and John Bradish Capt Huchinson & Cap' Davies Comp^ Thomas Blith and Thomas Binglie Cap' Hudsons Comp^. [135.] 1680 July 29. Let the Ferry from Bostone to Wenese- met to Francis Hudson for one 3^eare he payinge to the Treasurer for the use of the towne 8^*^. in mon}' for the rent thereof and to enter upon it the first day of August. He is alsoe to transport the Honr"^ Majestrates Ferrige free accordinge to former Custome. Aug' 12. The Selectmen made a rate for the use and occasions of this towne (con* 4 single countrie rates) and dd the same to the Constables in Bostone with a warrant to collect the same beinge for the sume of 180^*^. 6^ in currant pay at mony price and if an}'' pay mony to abate 1/3 p'®. if any refuse to leavie it by distresse that to be understood 1/2 p'^. mony and 1/2 in other pay. Aug 15"^. At a meeting of the inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warning for choyce of a Comission"". to jo3'ne with the Select- men to take a list of all male persons and a valuation of all estates b}^ warrant from the Countrie Treasurer John Wally was chosen said Comissioner. Aug* 27. At a meetinge of Capt John "Wally y^. fores'^. Comis- sion'". & the Selectmen of the towne the Valuation of the Estates of this towne was taken and Comited to y^ said CoiSissioner wch amounted to 23877^"^. 10'. w"^^ at a penny on ye pound is More for heads at 20"^. is Id. 8. 99. 9. 72. 1. d. 8 171 11. 54- Boston Town Eecoeds, 1680. 141 Aug* 30. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon law- full warninge for the election of 7 commission", of the towne for the 3'eare ensueinge were chosen as followeth John Joj-lifFe, Cap' Brattle, Mr Anthony Stoddard, Capt Elisha Huchinson, Mr John Safflne, Capt John Wall}^, Capt John Faire- weather. 30'^\ At a meetinge of L'. Theophilus Frarj', Deacon Henery Allen, Capt Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, L'. Daniell Turill, Capt John Faireweath''. & Capt Elisha Huchinson. Ordered y'MTeter Sergeant should be paide for 6 halfe barr^^ of powd'' made vse of, for blowinge vp of houses in the last greate Fire. And y' Sam^ Jackline should be pd. for f of a barrell all made vse of in time of y^ fire. Ordered that James Everell & his Daughter Maninge be pd. towards rebuildinge of theire houses blowne vp, to stopp the fire, lOQii. w''^ 40^^. formerly ordered. . 27 Sept. Ordered John Marshall to be pd 10^*^. in mony towards blowinge vp of his house in time of the fire. Nov 29'^. Whereas there is an order of this towne made the 29*. of the 8'^. moneth 1660 prohibitinge all persons to breake any p'^. of the townes land in any of the streets thereof without licence from the Selectmen upon the penaltie of 20^ yet divers persons have of late taken libertie to make theire cellar dores a greate dis- tance from their houses into the streete without licence It is now ordered b}' the present Selectmen that none presume to make cellar dore or staires upon the towne land without the aprobation of some of the Selectmen upon the penaltie of 20\ in mony and that noe Cellar dore shall extend for the future into any streete above three foote and a halfe from the house to which it belongs Ordered y* noe psn shall annoy the street by wast water from theire pumps or otherwise upon the penaltie of 20 shillings & 20 p. moneth untill the annoyance be removed [136o] 1680 3 Decem. Upon the motion of Major William Phillips for satisfaction for a highway layd out through his land by the Selectmen 12"'. 2"*^. 1650 and never had au}^ thinge in concid- eration of said land It is now ordered and agreed with him that he shall be paid eight pounds in mony by the Towne Treasurer in full satisfaction for the said land or highway 17* of Decemb''. There was comited to the Constables in Bos- tone a rate or assessm'. made by the Selectmen by virtue of a war- rant directed to the said Constables for the collectinge of two rates in mony and two rates in Countrie pay all amountinge to the sume of £638 11'. 2*^ which warrant was from James Russell Esc/. Treasurer of the Countrie and was dd to the Constable to impowre them to collect it and pay £686 4' 8** to said Treasurer accordinge to said warrant with Rumny Marsh and Muddy River rates. Comited to 142 City Document No. 50. Rnmny Marsh Constable a rate to collect as above for the Countrie in mony and Countrie pay £40 6^ To the Constable of Muddy River to collect as above the sume of £39 2^ all amountinge to £717 19^ 2^ More dd to Bostone Constables (by virtue of a warrant from Edward Tinge Ii^sq^. Treasurer of the Countie directed to the Select- men) an assessra' of halfe a single Countrie rate to be collected for the use of the Countie and dd said Treasurer amountinge to the sume of £80. V. o"^. in mony is £80. V. 5* To the Constable of Rumny Marsh for said Countie rate 5. . 9 To the Constable of Muddy for said Countie rate 4. 16. 10 89. 19. . More Comitted to the Constable of Rumny Marsh an assesment for 4 single Countrie rates for the use of this towne to be collected b}' them amountinge to 40-''. 6\ and dd to the Towne Treasurer. Alsoe to the Constable of Muddy a rate for the collectinge of 38'"'. 6. 8 for the use of the towne to be paid the Towne Treasurer • Wheras W" Connell son of Tymothy Connell haueing but one arme, is bound an Aprentice to John Eaton of Readinge Jun'^ to serue him the Tearme of 5 yeares from the 8"^ day of Nov'' 1680. The Select men of this towne haue giuen s'^ Eaton a certificate to y^ select men of Readinge y' if the s'' W™ Connell doe serue out the s* terme of his Aprenticeship in Readinge he shall not be accompted an Inhabitant there, but ma}^ returne to Bostone with out refusall or deniall. March 8 1680-81. At a meeting of the freemen of this towne upon lawfuU warninge for the nomination of Magistrates & a Countie Treasurer for the yeare ensueinge & cho3'ce of Deputies for the Court of Election Mr Anthony Stoddard & Cap* Elisha Huchin- son were chosen Deputies for the whole yeare Mr Anthonj^ Stod- dard was chosen Comissioner. to carry in the votes of the freemen for nomination of Majestrates and a County Treasurer as the Law directs Upon a motion made to the freemen that some concideration might be had of the inconveniencie and damage this towne sus- taines for want of a proportionable nomber of Deputies in the Generall Court to our nomber of freemen It was voted that a peti- tion sliould be prepared to represent our grievance to the Generall Court and that the Comissioners and Selectmen of the towne should be a Comittee to draw up the said Petition and alsoe in- structions for the Deputies which are to be approved b}^ the free- men before they are presented to the Court. 16-|a 14"> March. [137.] At a meetinge of the inhabi- tants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for election of officers for y®. yeare ensueinge were chosen as followeth Moderator — Major Thomas Savage. Then it was voted that thej^ would consider whither it was not needfull to have 9 Selectmen chosen for this towne and referd till Boston To^vn Records, 1680-1. 143 the next publique meeting to determine it accord, to tlie order in folio 15 of this booke and then chosen 7. 7 Selectmen. L*. Daniell Tnrill, Deacon Henerj' Allen, L'. Theo. Frary, Capt Thomas Brattle, Nathaniell Greenewood, John Jo3-lifFe & John Miriam sen''. 8 Constables for Bostone. — Mr Thomas Baker Jnn'', Mr Paul Dudl^', Mr Steeph Burton, Mr Edward Ra3-nsford, Mr Addam Wintrop, Mr John Hebert, Mr Giles Dyer, Mr Joseph Pincheon. Mr Paul Dudley & Mr John Hobert p'^ a fine of 10^'^. each. Mr Addam Wintrope refused to serue & Mr Pincheon desired time to consider of it, if he could not acquit himselfe by Law. Chosen in the roome of Mr Dudley, Mr Hobert & Mr Wintrope Mr John Harwood, Joseph Homes, & Joseph Pearce TayF. Constable for Muddj' Eiuer — Joseph White. Coustable for Eumny Marsh — John Flood. 5 Clarkesof y'' Markett— W^^Rawson, Sam'^ Johnson, Tho: Bea- uis, John Miriam JiuF, Sam^ Marshall. 4 Survej'ors of Highwaj-s — James Hill, Sam'^ Bridge, John Ben- net, W™ Coleman. 2 Surve3-ors for Muddy Riuer — John Parker & Vriall Clarke. 1 Surveyor for Rumny Marsh — Sam^ Townsend. 3 Sealers of leather — Michaell Homer, James Maxwell, William Woster. 2 Water Bayliffes — John Skarlet, Rowland Story. 2 Packers of Flesh & Fish John & Addam Densdaill. Measurer of Salt — Francis Hudson. . 3 Scauengers — W™ Pickeram, Francis Cooke, Percie Clarke. 3 Cr^-ars — John Tucker, John Howen & John Crosse. 8 Hogg Reeues — Joseph Shaw, Alexand"" Bogle, & the 3 scauen- gers & 3 Cryars foregoinge. The penall ord". of the towne were read in the begihinge of the meeting. At a meetinge of the selectmen the same day were chosen Re- corder John Joyliffe Treasurer Capt Thomas Brattle. SeaP of Waights & measures — Capt Elisha Huchinsou Cull" of Pipe Staves Sam" Mattockes, George Burrell. Cord""^ of Wood. William Browne, Matthew Groose, Samuell Davis, Lawrence Willis, Henery Largin, Gaudy James, William Middleton, John Crosse Joseph Gridle}', Percie Clarke, Abraham Busb}', W™. Hamlen, William Parram, James Dennis, W™. Pick- eram, John Tuckerman Sen'". Thomas Forbes, Sam". Ruggles. Overseers of Wood Cord". James Braddinge, John More, Ephraim Serle & John Bull. 'Measurers of Corne — John Marshall John Tucker Measurers of Bords. John Barnard, Daniell Travis Jabesh Negus 16* March. At a meetinge of the freemen of 5'^ towne upon law- full warninge The Coihitee chosen b}' them the 8"\ instant to draw up a peticon to present to y** Generall Court caused what they had drawne to be read where upon the freemen desired Mr Elisha Cooke, Mr Isack Addington, & Mr Sam" ScywcU to joyne w*'' y^ said Coihittee to make some alterations therein and to make choyce of 3 or 4 of themselves to present it to the Court. 144 City Document No. 50. [138.] The persons chosen by the Comittee of freemen to present the Peticon or Remonstrance to the Generall Court in the name of the freemen of Bostone were Doctor Elisha Cooke M"". John Savine and John Joyliffe which was done and dd into the hands of the Hon^. Govern^ the 17th of March 16|a. Court. 22 March. At a meetinge of the Selectmen Aron Way & W" Ireland were chosen to run the line betweene Charlestowne & Bostone, and apoynted to meete with the pambulators from Charles- towne at Dan^ Whittamores house, upon Tuesda}- the nine and twentieth day of this instant March at 8 of the clock in the morn- inge accordinge to directions rec*^. from the Selectmen of Charles- towne. 4'^ of Aprill. At a meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfuU warninge Mr W™ Coleman was chosen Constable in y® Roome of Mr Joseph Pincheon who not beinge a setled inhabitant was excused. As an addition to y^ ord"^ for inspectinge of wood corders it is ordered y' if the ouerseers of wood cord"^^ finde any corders un- faithfull or defective in theire office by cording it againe bj' any man 3'* is not a cord"", apoj-nted or an}^ other way make it apeai-e j-*. y® s*^. corder was not faithfull accor. to his oath, the said corder shall lose his wages for cordinge the s*^. wood & be disenabled to cord any more wood for the yeare ensueinge. 8*. of Aprill. At the request of Thomas Berry and John Vyall unto the Selectmen of Bostone to setle the bounds of the lands betweene them It was upon the stretchinge of a hne from the uper sj^des of theire land south westerly to the lower sydes thereof north easterlie found, That the uper and lower corner posts of the fence betweene them on the south westerlie side of the towne high- way stood right in the line, and that on the nore Easterlie side of the towne highway the lower capshall of said Vyall's wharfe was one inch within said Berrj-es ground and that the lower corner post of said Berrys present wharfe stood two foote within his owne ground soe that the line is to run down upon the flatts from the said Inch, within said Vyall Capsell and the said 2 foote without said Berrys Corner post and likewise up to said towne way, all which was agreed to hj said Berry and Vyall who desire said Select- men to record the same as witnesse our hands this 8*'\ day of Aprill 1681. Thomas Berry V John Vyall Aprill 25'^ 1681. At a meetinge of Deacon Henery Allen, L'. Theo. Frar}-, Capt Thomas Brattle M"^. Nathaniell Greenewood, John Joyhffe, M^ John Miriam, & L'. Daniell Turill M^ John Faireweather, L*. John Smith, M^ Natha^^. Greenwood, and M"". Thomas Brattle Jun''. are apoynted pambulat''^ to run the line betweene Rumny Marsh & Lin and are to meete with those Boston Town Eecoeds, 1680-81. 145 that came from Linn at Goodman Edmonds house upon the 29*^. of this instant Aprill at 8 of the clocke in the morninge. Memord that M''. Faireweather nor L'. Smith attendinge that service the line was run b}' Cap' Tho Brattle Nath"^. Greenwood, L*. Ephraim Saveage and William Brattle. The last fores'^, persons runn alsoe the lines betweene Maiden and Rumny Marsh and Readinge and Eumny Marsh the same day [ 139.] The severall psons underwritten were chosen tythinge men for the yeare ensueinge and were to be returned to the next Countie Court to be sworne viz Cap' Hulls Co'}iip''. Asaph Eliot, Thomas Walker, Abell Porter sen'', Sam^ Mason. Ccqy* Wallys Comp". Thomas Robinson, Josiah Tory, Rob' Butcher, Thomas Smith. Cap* Toivnsends Comp". — Arthur Mason, W™ Gilbert, Jabesh Negus, Gilbert Cole. Cap' Hiichinsons Comp'^. — James Greene, Joseph Dauis, Enock Greenlife Jun"", Sam^ Plum''. Maf Sauages Comp'^. — Edward Allen, Tho: Hunt, Benja Eman, Moses Bradford. Cap' HinTcsmans Gomp". — Benja Dyre, John Davis, John Ballentine, W™ Penny. Major GlarTxes Comp". W"* Sumn"", Benja Breame, George Robinson, Tho^ Barnard. Cap' Richards Comp'^. Tho: Hunt, John Jarvis, Rob*. Comby, Sam^ Sexton. At Moody Eiuer. — Edward Chamberlaine, Edward Deuotion. 'At Rumny Marsh. — James Bill Juu'', Goodman Eustice, sen% L' Hasey. Persons returned to the Countie Court Aproved of by y^. Select- men to keepe houses for publique entertainem*. Cap*. W"\ Write, Francis Hudson, John Winge, W™. Kent, John Keene JohnTurn'^., George Monke, Thomas Bill, Thomas Wheeler, John Vyall, W". Towers, W". Pollard, Widdow Hudson, L*. John Smith at Wenesem*. ]Si ich**. Wilmott, Sam^. Norden, Rebecca Winsor, Wid. Phipany, Widdow Barnard, Nath\ Bishop, John Brooken, John Bull, Michaell Martine, Sam^K Mattocke, Andrew Neale, Pheby Blanton, Widdow Sexton, Widdow Bosworth, Arthur Keane, Widdow Wardall, Moses Payne, Robert Noakes. To sell wine & stronge liquors out of Dores. — L* Rich^ Way, Ann Mosely, Thomas Smith, Jos: Howe, Nath''. Robinson, Mrs Publace, W" Parsons, John Woodmansey. Ma}^ 3^. 1681. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne Mr Elisha Cooke was chosen a third Deputy of the Generall Court for the yeare ensueinge by virtue of a Lawe or order of the Generall Court the 16"'. of March 1680. May 5. Mr Thomas Sauage, Mr W" Harris & W°^ Toy were returned to the Countie Court as an addition to the Selectmens. aprobation to sell wine & liquor out of dores. 146 City Document No. 50. Vpon the motion of y^ selectmen to y"^ Hon'^'^ Countie Court about Mary Sapato (the Grand Daught^ of Angola y^ Negro deceased) beinge about 5 monthes old, the Father banished & the Mother dead, The Court declared and Ordered, y* y^ select men ma}' put out the s*^ Child beinge a Negro, to be a seru' vntill it be 30 yeares of age, and noe longer, Ordered Aprill 28*^ 1681. May 26"^. W™ Dawes, Ambrose Dawes, James Hawkins, were Gned 20^ for causeinge y^ Towne ground to be dig'd vp, without leaue, & makeinge the wall of y® Cellar of y*' Worp^ Thomas Dan- fort Esq. Deputy Govern'^ 9 inches throughout frontinge toward y^ Docke, vpon the towne lands, & still stands vpon the Towne proprietie. May 30*. At a meetinge of L'. Theophilus Frary, Capt. Tho. Brattle, Nath"*. Greenwood John Joyliffe, John Miriam, L'. Dan'^. Turin & Deacon Henery Allen Granted to James Webster the renewal! of the terme of his lease of the land granted him as in folio 19 seaventie [140«] yeares to begin the 24"". of Aprill next he payinge 3'. p aiium. Granted libertie to the Widdow Nash to rebuild a p'' of staires, which formerly' stood vpon the towne land & was taken downe b}' the selectmen, That she shall enjoy the use of the said staires duringe her life paj'inge to the treasurer of the towne three pence p. an and after her decease to be wholy taken awa3^ W™ Coleman & Giles Dyre were aproued of to sell wine & stronge waf" out of dores and returned to the Countie Court. Whereas vpon the 28'^ of Aug* 1665, The Selectmen granted to David Chafine a house lot in the Comon, to be enjoyed by him his executors administrators and assignes for the terme of 99 yeares, at the rent of 5^ p ann. as apeares by a wast booke of s^ select men, but noe other record made of s'^ grant ; And the s* Chafine beinge deceased & his relict since hath built a house vpon s*^ land, formerlie laid out to them and possest and enjoyd the same to this dav- The present Selectmen of this towne doe now con- firrae the said grant and tract of land to Lidiah Cafine, the widdow and relict of the s"^ David Chafine, her Executors & Assignes, for the remaineing pte of the s'^ 99 yeares, beinge 83 yeares from the 28'^. of August nest. And it is further ordered and agreed that the rent of 5\ p ann w*^'' remains vupaid is and shall be remitted and forgiven for the time past, and alsoc for the time to come dnreinge the naturall life of her the said Lidiah Chafine. But after her decease, her Executors administrators or assignes, shall pay or cause to be paid to the treasurer of the towne of Boston then beinge upon the 28 day August yearely the sume of 5'. in mony dureinge the remainder of the 99 yeares from time to time vpon the penaltie and forfeiture of the said land and buildinges thereon. The contents and bounds of said land and grated prem- ises as now measured are, westerlie bounded by the highway con- taine 78 foote, northerlie 61 foote, easterlie 60 foote and souther- lie 40 foote, all bounded by the Coihon. Boston Town Kecoeds, 1681. 147 June 15*^. At a meeting of all the Selectmen It is Agreed and covenanted with Cap* John Holebrooke of Weighmouth, That in consideration of a Jetty of a house erected by him ouer the lane betweene his house & Mr Jeremiah Bum- mers, which lane beinge but 12 foote in breadth, the s*^ Jetty may proue injurious and oifensive to the Inhabitants of this towne. That Cap* Holebrooke raise the Frame of his house next y^ s^ lane one foote higher then now it is & pay 12*^ p. ann, from time to time to the treasurer of the towne of Uostone for the time beinge as longe as the s*^ Jetty remaines ouer y^ lane. Ordered and Agreed with Deacon Allen y* y* widdow Longe be allowed 6^ p. weeke for her present releife vntill her house be disposed of to supply her wants, 4'. to be p*^. by Deacon Allen, & 2^ by y^ towne treasurer. 1681 14 Jul}'. [14:1.] Ordered that warrant be given to the Constables to leavie by way of distresse upon the estate of John Davis 20^ for entertaineinge of John Fisher, not aproned of to be an Inhabitant. July 25*°. At a meetinge of Nathaniell Greenewood, John Joy- liffe, John Miriam, L*. Turill, Deacon Allen, L*. Frary & Cap*. Tho. Brattle. Ordered y' Mr John Poole, Mr James Hill & whome the drawe Bridg ouer y® Creeke concernes doe .Repaii'e the s*^ Bridge & make 3^*^ way to it on both sides safe for passengers within 14 daj'es, vpon the penaltie of 20^ a weeke. Rob* Hilliard Joyn"^ fined 20^ for remaininge in this towne & openinge of shop without ord*. August 19*\ At a meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for choj^ce of Commission'' to joyne with the Selectmen to take a list of all male pson and make a valuation of estate by virtue of a warrant from the Countrie Treasurer. Cap* John Wally was chosen the said Coinissioner. August 26'^. At a meetinge of Cap* John Wally Comission^ chosen as above and the Selectmen of this towne a valuation of the estates and nomb'' of heads was taken and d'd to Cap* John Wally to returne as the law directs w''''. amounted to Aug* 29. At a publique meeting of the freemen of this town upon lawfull warninge for election of 7 Comission". of the towne for the yeare ensuinge wore chosen for the 3'eare ensuinge Mr Anthon}' Stoddard, Cap* Thomas Brattle, John Joyliffe, Cap* Elisha Hucl)inson, Mr John Saffine, Cap* John Wall}', and Cap* John F'aireweath''. At the fores'^ meetinge of the freemen of this towne L* Nath" , Reynolds w^as made cho^'ce of to inspect and take an accompt of all hides intende to be transported out of this jurisdiction accordinge to a law made for that purpose the 15"'. of Ma}' 1G72 At a meetinge of John Joyliffe, M''. Jolui Miriam L*. Daniell 148 City Document No. 50. Turin, Deacon Henery Allen, L'. Theo. Frary, M'. Nathaniell Greenwood, Cap'. Thomas Brattle John Budge, Taylo"" fined 20^ for entertaineinge of Richard Bar- ker, contrary to a towne order Francis Hudson was abated 30^ of his rent for Winisem* Ferry, for y" 3-eare that is past ending y* 1^' of August. Edward Cowell was fined 20^ for entertaininge of Joshua Hub- bert contrarie to an order of the towne. 17 Sep*. Comitted to y^ 8 Constables a rate for the collectinge of 377'*^. 9'. for the Townes occasion, to be paid to the towne treasurer accordinge to the warrant given them therewith and to abate a quarter pte of any p*^. mony. Ocf" 6"^. Ordered that y® Recorder certifie the Select of Ipswich that whereas Deborah the wife of Arthur Branscome, is invited b}' her relations to Ipswich, she shall not be chargeable to y' Towne but may returne hither at her pleasure, and be accepted as an inhabitant here as formerlie. 28 Novemb''. At a meetinge of Deacon Henery Allen, L'. Frary, Capt. Thomas Brattle, Nath''. G-reenewood, John Joyliflfe, John Miriam & L'. Daniell Turill Christopher Picket allowed and sworne a Corder of wood vntill March next. Goodman Dosset moueinge for some satisfaction for blowinge vp his house when M"" Sheafes house was burnt, allowed him 50^*^. in rate pay, of w*"'' he is to haue 10^^. this ^^eare. It is agreed betweene Deacon Allen & y° rest of y" Selectmen y' the towne pay 5'*^. (fey" old Church 5^^. towards the transportation of Francis Bakon for England w*"" Dauid Edwards, and thinges neces- sar}' for his voyage. [143.] 1681 Dec"" IS*'^. There was Comitted to y^ Constables, of Bostone 2 rates or assesm*'. made by the Selectmen hj virtue of 2 warrants rec"^. from the Contrie Treasurer 1 dated the 1''. of Aprill 1681 for the collectinge of £42. 17^ 10'^. in mony. Another, dated the 27"^ of Octo. 1681 for £164. 9^ 6^ in mony and £246. 14. 3 in Contry pay, all amountinge to 454^*^. V. 7'^ w^hich by warrant from the Selectmen to the constables was ordered to be paid to the said Treasurer by the 8 Con-") stables in [• 179. 8. 10 in mony and in Contrie pay 218. 15. 9 Bostone ) by the Con-^ stable of , ^^ -^g_ g ^ ^^^^-^ -^^ Contrie pay 14. 18. 9 R u m n V I "^ Marsh " J by the Con-^ stable of I ^2.19. 9 mony, in Countrie pay . 12.19. 9 jNI u d d }■ I - ' ^ "' River J 207. 7. 4 246. 14. 3 Boston Town Eecoeds, 1681. 149 and what remained of tlie said assesm'. above the aforesaid sumes to be paid to the Towne Treasurer. Memorand. That the 6'^ of March 1677/8 John Farnam setf rec*^. of y'^ Treasurer of the Towne full satisfaction for a p'cell of land the Towne made vse of for Inlargm' of the streete before his house after y" greate fire at y*^ North end of y^ Towne accordiuge to a paper given under his hand the same day. Coppie of a paper dkected to the Selectmen of Bostone from the Selectmen of Ipswich. Whereas Susanna Aires, widdow, an In- habitant of this towne of Ipswich is invited by some of her rela- tions residinge with 3'ou to remaine sometime in the towne of Bostone, The Selectmen of Ipswich doe hereby ingage that the s* Susanna returninge to our Towne shall be here receaued as our Inhabitant. In testimony whereof the Selectmen of Ipswich have ordered mee to certifie this to yo'selves. Ipswich 15'^ of 10 : 1681. Robert Lord in y® name & by ord"^ of y^ Selectmen of Ipswich. Agreed with M"" Henerj^ Allen Deacon of y*^ first Church in Bos- tone, That towards the charge of transportation of Francis Bacon for England the Towne pay 5^"^. towards his passage, the Church 3^^. to his Landladie mony due to her & to allow 40^ more to cloth him & fit him for his V03'age, y® s*^ Churchs o^*^. to be paid by tlie Towne Treasurer out of y® mony due to y^ Church from y^ towne for Goodwife Monings maintenance.' January 30*^. At a meetinge of L*. Theo. Frar}', Capt Brattle, Nath'^. Greenwood John Joyliffe John Meriam Sen''. L'. Daniell Turine & Deacon Allen. Severall beinge warned to appeare before said Selectmen that were in arrears for rent due to the towne since Cap' Brattle was Treasurer and before apeared. James Webster who acknowledged to be due from Aprill id g 24"U665 to 24 Aprill 1682 for 17^^^ at W^. p. yeere . ' 17. M"" W"' Taylor from Aprill 1 1760 to 1^' Aprill 1682, 12^^^^ at 10' 6. Widdow Winsor from 1^' of March 1673 to 1^' March fJ-, at5^ . 2. John Johnson from 1^' March 1673 to P' March f J- at 6\9^ 2. 14 Goodwife Staines from P' March 1673, to 1^' March fj at 6. 3-^ 2. 10 John Woodmansey or Mr. Wharton from 29 Sep' 1670 to y^ 29''^of Sep' 1681 Uyrs at 12^ p ami . . .6.12 Bartholmew Cheevers from 24 Aprill 1669 to Aprill 1682 : 2' . 1. 6 Directed to y® Selectmen of Boston. Mrs Roades from 1669 to 1682 at 4\ p. an"' is 13 yrs. . 2. 12 John Cony sen'' acknowledgeth to be due from him to this da}^ beside what he hath paid at 12*^. p"". an. . . . 10 Bozoone Allen for Josias Rootes at 10' p. ann from 150 City Document No. 50. [143,] A Coppie of Indenture of Bargaine and sale made and concluded the 20*'' of October in the j-eare of our Lord 1669 betweene the Select men of Bostone and Jn° Woodmansey now ordered b}^ the Selectmen to be recorded. This Indenture of Bargaine and Sale made and concluded upon the twenty daj- of October in the 3'eare of our Lord One thousand six hundred sixty and nine Annoq. Regni Regis Caroli Secundi Vicessimo primo, Betweene Hezekiah Uslier, Thomas Lake, Peter Olliver, James Olliver, Edu'Ord Raynsford, J"°. Joyliffe, and John Richards, Merchants, and now Selectmen for the towne of Bostone in the Count}^ of Suffolk in New Imgland for the time beingo of the one part and J"°". Woodmansey of the said Bostone Merchant on the other parte, Wittnesseth that whereas the said towne of Bostone many yeares since past b}^ theire Selectmen then beinge granted unto Valentine Hill and partners a certaine parcell of land for the makeinge of a Docke and Wharfinge land with certaine liberties and priveledges for tunnage and wharfige as in the originallgrante, reference thereto beinge had ampl}^ appeareth And Whereas the said Valentine Hill for divers considerations did give grante sell and confirme unto Richard Hutchinson of said Citty of London Ironmonger three full and cleare quarter parts of the Docke and Cove called Bendalls Docke together with three quarters of all the wharf es and wast grounde thereunto belongeinge accord- inge to the first grant of the towne of Bostone to enjoy to him his heires and assignes for the full time and terme of yeares therein expressed refference thereto being had And Whereas Edwerd Hutchinson of Bostone aforesaide Merchant Atturnej" to and for the said Richard Hutchinson and by power from him the said Richard Hutchinson derived In consideration of Seaventy pounds to him in hand paid for the use of the said Richard Hutchinson did give, grante, sell, alliene, enfeoffe, assigne and confirme, unto the above mentioned John Woodmanse}- his heires and assignes all the right, title, interest claime and demand of the said Richard Hutchinson to that pece and parcell of the Docke or Cove whereon the said John Woodmansey hath lately erected and set up a new wharfe and large Wharehouse lyinge and beinge at the mouth of the said Docke or Cove comonly called Bendall Docke faceinge to the seaward in length from the mouth of the docke to a highway between the said whare- house newly built by the said Woodmansey and the wharehouse and land then in possession of the said Edwerd Hutchinson in right of the said Richard Hutchinson 70 foote be it more or lesse bounded with the Sea or Channell East and Easterly with the Gutt or passage out of the docke, North or Northejrly the inside of the docke or cove next the towne West or Westerl}^ and the highway then in Comou use betweene the Warehouse of the said Woodman- se}^ and Hutchinson since built upon by the said Hutchinson, South or Southerly with all the liberty es, benefitts and priviledges of what nature and kinde soever is or may be belonginge or appertainge for the length and breadth as in that deed of the said Edwerd Hutchinson to the said John Woodmansey bearinge date the 11'''. day of Aprill 1663 for the time and terme of yeares therein Boston Town Eecoeds, 1681. 151 expressed is declared, refFerenee thereto beiuge had more amply appeareth Now knowe all Men by these presentes that the_y the said Hezekiah Usher Thomas Lake Peter Olliver James Olliver J""-, Joyliffe Edwerd Raynsford and J""". Richards y". presente Select- men for the said towne of Bostone by virtue of the above men- tioned originall Grante of the said towne of Bostone or the then Selectmen for the said towne and in consideration as hereafter is expressed beinge impowred at a publique towne meetinge of the inhabitants the 23"^. of August last to agree with the said John Wooclmanse}^ aboute his interest in the said docke have absolutely given granted bargained sold alliened enfeoffed and confirmed and b}^ these presentes doe give grante bargaine sell enfeoffe and con- firme vnto the above mentioned J°°. Woodmansey his heires executors administrate'', and assignes for ever all the above and aforementioned peece or parcell of land of Seaventy foote more or lesse by him purchased of the said Hutchinson with all the libertyes priveledges and appurtenances buttelled bounded and declared in the said Deed to him the said John Woodmansey his heires and assignes for ever And the said Hezekiah Usher Peter Olliver James Olliver, Edwerd Raynsford Thomas Lake J°°. Joyliffe and J"°. Richards Selectmen of Bostone aforesaide doe hereby binde them- selves and all theire successors to grant warrant and maintaine all the fore granted and bargained peece of land with all and all man- ner of priveledges comodityes accomodations and bcnefitts with wharfige dockage moreage and whatsoever is belongeinge or there- unto is or maj' be appertaineinge at present and that shall or ma}' be heereafter had made donne or craysed, to be continue and remaine to the onely proper use benifitt and behoofe of him the said John Woodmanse}' his heires execut". administraf'. and assignes for ever without any interruption molestation or denyall of them the said Selectmen or there successors or of or from an}^ other person or persons whatsoever after that the terme of or aboute fifty seaven 3'eares from the date hereof shall be expired which will be in the yeare one thousand seaven hundred twenty and fower for and in con- sideration whereof the said John Woodraanse}' doth hereb}^ binde and engage himselfe his heires execut". administrate, and assignes to pay or cause to be p*^. unto J"°. Richards Treasurer at present for the said towne of Bostone or to his success''^ in the same office and place of Treasurer one pepper corne on ever}^ first day of Aprill which shall be in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred seaventy one and soe on every first da}' of Aprill from thenceforih for ever as an honorarum to the towne of Bostone or within fower dayes after each day appointed beinge lawfully- demanded by the said J°°. Richards Treasurer afores'^. or his success'"^ over besides such further acknowledgement and payment which the said Select- men and the said J"°. Woodmanse}^ have agreed upon and concluded to be paide for this above mentioned peece with another peece of like land on the other side the docke and in the deed thereof is provided for and secured for the use of the free schoole of Bos- tone for which end it is appointed and for tlie true performance of the premisses each unto other they the said Hezekiah Usher, Thomas Lake, Peter Olliver, James Olliver, Edwerd Raynsford, 152 City Document No. 50. J°°. Joyliffe and J°°. Richard present Selectmen for the said towne of Bostone for themselves and there success", in refference to tlie grants and Covenants on there parts in this Indenture expressed to be performed as alsoe the saide J"°. Woodmanse}' for himselfe his heires execut'^^ adnlinistrat^'^ and assignes in refference to the per- formance of the Covenant on his and tliere part is to be performed have to tliese present writeinges or deeds indented interchangeably put to theire hands and Scales the day and yeare first above Written. 1669. Hezekiah Usher, Thomas Lake, Peter Olliver, James Olliver, Edwerd Raynsford, J°°. Joyliff"e, and J""". Richards and each of them are sealed. Indorced. Alsoe It is agreed before sealinge that whereas this Grant is saide to be bounded on the east and easterly by the sea and Channell in the within deed It is to be understood that wee doe hereby sell and grant but a proportionable breadth towerds the sea with others of his neighbours abutting in the like kinde In Signed sealed and deliverd o after the interlininge of the words (towne and for) In presence of us Daniell Trevs J^'*^. Saunders Indosted on the back side of the foregoinge Deed May y^. 27'^ 1678. The alterations made by J°°. Woodmanse}^ upon the within mentioned ground especially aboute y®. mouth of the Docke and before M''. J''". Faireweathers wharehouse togeather with the line which runs eastward from the Dockes mouth as they now stand haveinge beene [145 <.] now veiwed by the present Selectmen are aproved of by them being done by there consent is therefore con- firmed to the s*^. "Woodmansey and his assignes as the westerlie and parte of the notherlie bounds mentioned in this Deed Attested. p'". J^^. Joyliffe Record'. January 30'^ _ Mr Jeremiah Duiher was allowed his towne rate the yeare past in consideration of some land left to y^ high way that is betweene his & John Manns land. At a meetinge of Nath". Greenwood, John Joyliffe, John Mirram- Sen"". L'. Daniell Turill, Deacon Henory Allen, L*. Frary & Capt Brattle. Ordered that a Warrant be given to a Constable by the Recorder to distraine upon the estate of Joseph Holmes Constable (if he shall refuse to pa}^) the snme of 20^ which he was fined by the freemen at a publique meetinge the 23*'' of January 1681 for neglect in bringinge in the warrant in season when the freemen were assembled for cho^-ce of Jurymen. March 11*. At a meetinge of Natli''. Greenwood, John Joj'lKfe, John Miriam Sen''. L*. Dan'^. Turill, Deacon Hen. Allen, L*. Theo. Frary & Cap'. Tho. Brattle Boston Town Eecords, 1681-82. 153 This day beinge apoynted to receave of Capt Thomas Brattle Treasurer his accompts of Treasurershipe transacted by him since he hath beene in that office he produced an Ace*, bearinge date the 10*^. of this instant March, upon the ballance whereof there re- maines due to the said Capt Thomas Brattle from this towue £85. 5^ 3*^, the which ace*, after p[er]usall was aproved and allowed of, on the behalfe of the towne and ordered to be recorded. In which Ace*, was contained all the payments he had made upon the Countrie rates which was to Rich*^. Russell Esq'', deceased the Countrie Treasurer 423."^ ^ * and to John Hull Esq"", afterward Countrie Treasurer 10353. 5. 2. as p his rec*. hereafter recorded doth apeare, the which sumes are in full for all Countrie rates levied upon this towne from the be- giuinge of the yeare 1671 to the end of the yeare 1079. Know all men by these presents that I, John Hull as Countrie Treasurer doe acknowledge mj^^selfe to have receaved of the towne of Bostone b}' severall accompts and bills returned me by Thomas Brattle Treasurer for said Bostone full paym*. for and doe hereby discharge and acquitt the said towne of all and every parte thereof, of all those rates that have beene levied upon the said towne b}' warrants from m^'selfe for the use of the Countrie and b^- order of the Generall Court to me, The pticulars of the rates and paymt^ are as foil. Imp'", for 2 single Countrie rates in July 1675 £412. Also for 7 single Countrie rates in Nov 1675 £2100 both which rates were b^^ order of M"". Richard Russell Countrie Treasurer Item for 10 single Countrie rates in June 1676 the sume of £3000 and for 6 single Countrie rates in November 1676 £1254. 15. More for 6 single Countrie rates in August 1677 £1254. 15. And for 3 single Countrie rates in November 1677 two of which were re- ceaved in mon}' £632. 6. More for 3 single Countrie rates in November 1678, one of which was rec*^. in mony £615. 16. 3 More for 4 single Countrie rates in June 1679 £821. 1\ 8*^ and 1 single Countrie rate rec*^. in graine £175. 3'. 2'^<. and for one halfe single Countrie rate in mony as p warr*. dated S'*" November 1679 [146.] £87. IP. 7"^ All the rates amountinge to the sume of £10353. 5^ 2*^ for all which I doe acknowledge myselfe to have receaved full and ample satisfaction from the towne of Bostone as witnesse my hand the 22'''^. day of January A.D. 1680. . John Hull Treasurer March 13*^" 1681/2. At a publique meetinge of the inhabi- tants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for the election of officers of the towne for the yeare ensuinge were chosen as follow- eth viz* — for Moderator Capt Thomas Brattle 7 Selectmen Capt Thomas Brattle, L*. Daniell Turill, Deacon Henery Allen, L*. The- ophilus Frary, John Joyliffe, Capt Ehsha Huchinson»Nath''. Green- wood. Then it was voted before y^ election y*. notwithstandinge the order y®. last yeare to consider if 9 Selectmen were not needfull they would choose but 7 this yeare w'=^. was done as above. 154 City Document No. 50. 8 Constables for Bostone — Mr James Meeres, T3'mothy Thornton, James Lloyd, Tho: Downe, Thomas Stanbur}', Rich*^ Harris, John D^^er, Samuell Linde. 1 Constable of Muddy Riuer — serj' Andrew Gardner. 1 Constable of Rumn}^ Marsh — W"^ Hasey Jnn''. 5 Clarkes of the Market. — Manasseth Becke, John Needam, Sam'^ Pluiuer, Thomas Baker blksmith, Esa3-ah Toye. 4 Surveyors for Bostone highwayes — Arthur Mason, Henery Ernes, John Poole and Obediah Gill. 2 Surveyors for Muddy Riuer — Edward Kibby, Tho'. Stedman. 1 Surveyo"" for Rumny Marsh — John Wiswall. 3 Sealers of leather — James Maxwell, Sauill Simson, Thomas Chard. 2 Water Bayliffes. — John Skarlet, Thomas More. 2 Packers of Flesh & Fish John Dinsdall, Addam Dinsdall. 1 Measurer of Salt — Francis Hudson. 4 Scauengers — John Crosse, John Glover, W™ Lane sen'^. John Mathewes. 4 Hogg Reeues. — Joseph Shawe, John Howen, John Tucker, and Robert Noakes. 4 Cryers. — John Tucker, John Crosse, Nich°. White, John Howen. Towne penall ord". were read Selectmen's instructions refer*^. to former instructions Whereas a complaint was exhibited to the inhabitants against Lindall & others did as Hucksters forestale y^ market by goeinge out into y^ necke & high wa}' to Bostone to buy vp the provisions y' are brought in or comeinge into y^ Towne & the sell the same againe at extraordinary deare rates. It is ordered that y^ select- men make some prudentiall order, to prevent such an abuse & Injury to y^ Towne. Vpon the motion of the inhabitants of Cambridge Village to grant them a highway through pte of Muddy Riuer bounds, to passe to the Countrie road from thence for theire accomodation it was referd to y'^ Selectmen & some of Muddy Riuer, whom the Selectmen shall choose to joyne with them to be a Comittee to veiue and determine what may be thought most requisit for the townes complyance therein. It was voted and ordered that the Bell at the north Meetinge house be range at 5 of the clocke euery morninge at the Towne charge. [147.] 16fJ- March 13^ The same day the motion or request followinge was presented to the inhabitants at theire publique meetinge at a Towns meetinge in Bostone March the 15^^. 1681. Tlie Request of Elisha Huchinson, John Skarlet & W^ Taylor, Whereas wee were apo^aited b}^ the Court Administrators to the Estate of Mr Freegrace Bendall, who about 6 yeares past, was with his wife remoued out of this life by suddaine death, leaueinge 8 Children, 5 of which soe small not able to shift for them seines. Boston Town Records, 1681-82. 155 Wee findinge the estate but small & indebted, haiie obtained leaue of the Court to sell the house & land for paym* of debts & what shall be left to be toward the Maintenance of s*^ small Chil- dren, Now whereas the said Land vpon which y^ house doth stand was a guift of the Towne to Freegrace Bendall, in consideration of severall good services done to the Towne, by the s*^ Bendalls father, There beinge annually to be paid to the Towne 20'. as an acknowledgm* for the s*^ land, doth hinder y'' sale of house & land, w'^'^ is a damage to the Creditr' & much more to the Children, beinge it goes much to deca}', Wee therefore request that the s'^ 20^ p. an. may be forever remited. consideringe the foregoiuge premises and wee shall in the behalfe of the orphants ever remaine prayinge &c. This request was granted and the said 20^ p. an. remited by y^ inhabitants. March 14*^. At a publique meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawfull warninge for nominations of Majestrates & of a Countie Treasurer & choyce of 3 Deputies for y® Gen^. Court of Election, Mr Anthony Stoddard, Capt Elisha Huchinson, & Doc' Elisha Cooke were chosen Deputies of the Court for the yeare ensueingo. Mr Anthony Stoddard was chosen Comission^'. to receave the voles for the nomination of Majestrates and a Countie Treasurer which were then sealed up and delivered to his custody and care. L* Nathaniell Reynalds was then chosen by the freemen to inspect the transportion of hydes out of the Colony accordinge to the Lawe made 15^^ of May 1672 March 16"^. At a meetinge of the Selectmen above were chosen other officers for y^ yeare ensueinge Recorder, John Joj-liffe, Treasurer, Capt Thomas Brattle Sealer of waights & measures Capt Elisha Huchinson Cull", of pipe staves. Sam^. Mattockes Sen''. George Burrell Cord''\ of wood. W™. Browne Mathew Grosse, Sam^. Davis, Lawrence Willis, Henery Largine, Gaudy James, W'. Midleton, John Crosse, Joseph Gridl}^, Percie Clarke, Abraham Busb}^ Wil- liam Parram, James Dennis, W"\ Pickeram, John Tuckerman Sen^. Tho. Forbes, Sam^. Euggles, Chrisf. Piggott, William Pasmore. Ouerseers of Wood Cord'"\ James Braddinge, John More, Ephraim Sale, John Bull Measurers of Corne — John Marshall, John Tucker Measurer of Bords — John Barnard, Daniell Travis, Jabesh Negus, John Temple At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon law- full warninge for choyce of a Constable in the room and steed of Richard Harris chosen as above & hath paid £10 to the Towne Treasu"" for his refasall to serve. Obediah Gill was chosen Con- stable for y^. yeare ensueinge. [148.] 1G82. March 27''^. At a meetinge of Capt Thomas Brattle, L'. Daniell Turill, Deacon Henery Allen L'. Theo Frary, 156 City DocimENT No. 50. John Joyliffe, Cap'. Elisha Huchinson and M"^. Nathaniell Green- wood Perambulators were chosen to run the lines of the bounds be- tweene Boston & Cambridge & Boston & Eosbur}' viz' Deacon Jacob Eliott, Mr Benj'' Dauis, Mr Asaph Eliott, Mr John Ayres & John Bennet, John White Jun"^ & Thomas Gardn'' Jun"" of Muddy riuer who upon Tuesday the 15"^ of Aprill next are to meete with Cambridge men at 9 of the clock in the morninge at Symon Gates his house and the same daj^ at 2 of the clocke in afternoone are to meete with Roxbury men for the said service at the bound corner where Bostone Cambridge and Roxbur}^ bounds meete. Abell Porter sen^ & Sam'^ Mason Tj^hingmen, complaine That Nath^^ Bishop, Jolm Holman and John Bull, not allowed to keepe publique house doe notwithstandinge sell beere & Cyder by retayle. Aprill 17*^. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawful! warninge By virtue of a law of y^ 12"^ of Ocf 1681 relateinge to loaf bread Bakers, Mr John Faireweath'^, Mr John Hay ward & Mr Arthur Mason were chosen to inquire into y® midle price of wheate, how it is sould by quantaties & to publish the same to y® loafe bread bakers & ye Clarkes of y"^ Market as they see cause accordinge as the Law directs. Aprill 24'^. At [a meeting] of L'. Daniell Turill, Deacon Henery Allen, L' Tbeo. Frarie, John Joyliffe Capt Elisha Huchinson M^ Nath^ Greenwood & Capt Brattle The severall psons foUowinge were aproved of by the Select men to keepe houses for publique entertainement for y^ yeare ensueinge if y^. hon*^. Countrie Court shall be pleased to grant them licence to doe it viz', for Wine Tavernes 6. John Winge George Monke, Thomas Wheeler, John Vyall Moses Paine & Capt W™, Write provided he take a house in y® midle of y^ towne fitter for y'. imploym' y°. yK he now lives in. 10 InhokF^ viz'. Francis Hudson Thomas Bill, W™. Towres William Pollard, Nich°. Wilmott, Rebecca Winsor, Widdow, John Bull, Widdow Martine, Andrew Neale & Arth^ Keane. 8 Retay^^^ for wine & stronge liquors out of dores viz' — L'. Rich*^. Wa}-, Widdow Mosele}', Tho Smith, Joseph Howe, John Woodmanse}^, William Toy, Rich. George & John More. John Sparry to sell Coffee Chocolatto & Syd"^. May 4*^. 1682. At a meetinge of y^. Selectmen of this towne it was ordr*^. y'. y*^. Record"^, grant a Warrant to 1 of the Constables of this town to leavie upon the Estate of Joseph Homes y*^ sume of 20'. for lettinge a house to and thereb}^ entertaininge of Phillip Gosse, in this towne who is an Inhabitant of Roxbury. July 17'^. 1682. This daye was comitted to the 8 Constables of Bostone a rate made by the Selectmen for the collectinge of £472. 11. for defrayinge the charges of the towne to be paid to Capt Thomas Brattle accordinge to warrant given therewith.. If any Boston Town Eecoeds, 1682. 157 pay in mon}'' they ai'e to have a quarter parte abated, if any refuse to pay the Constable is to leavie theire rates by distresse. [149.] Aug* 25'^. 1682. At a publique meetinge of the in- habitants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for election of Comis- sion^■^ to Joyne with the Selectmen to take a valuation of the estates of this towne as y®. law directs. Doct. Elisha Cooke was chosen the s^ CoSaissioner. Aug* 28*''. At a meetinge of Doct^ Elisha Cooke & all the Se- lectmen of this towne a valuation of estates & nomber of heads was taken and by virtue of warrant rec^. from the Countrie Treas- urer and delivered to Doctor Cooke Comission"^ of the Countie accordinge to the law which assesm' amounted to 159'*^. 0^ 4^. At a meeting of the freemen of this towne upon lawfull warninge for the election of 7 Comission". of the towne for the yeare ensueinge were chosen as followeth — Mr. John Saffine, John Jojdiffe, Mr Anthonj' Stoddard, Cap* Elisha Huchinson, Mr John Faireweather, Cap* Thomas Brattle, Cap* John Wally. Sep* 20*^". 1682. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawfull warninge for election of One Coinissioner of y® Towne in y^ rume and steed of Mr Anthony Stoddard, who was lately chosen & refused, was chosen Doct Elisha Cooke. ■ Dec^ 18*''. At a publique meeting of the Inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warninge to consider of rebuildinge of an Almes house & a worke house, the followinge declaration was read & the proposalls voted This towne beinge at exceedinge great charge, annually for the releife of the poor, & y* arisinge not onely by y^ necessarie supply of those y* are sicke, aged & incapacitated for labour, but alsoe for the releife of mau}^ persons, y* would worke but haue not where with all to imploy themselues, and of many more persons & Fami- lies y' misspend their time, in idlenesse & tiplinge with greate neglect of theire calUngs, and suffer y® Children shamefully to spend theire time in y*^ streetes ; a greate pte of which charge, (its thought) might be preuented were there a convenient worke- house erected & stocke provided for the imploym' of such persons at y^ charge of y® Towne. And Mr Hener}^ Webb haueinge given 109'^ towards the build inge of a house for the releife of y^ poore, with condition }'* s*^ house should be rebuilt, in case it should be demolished by fire, or. y® like casualtie ; which sume was expended, in y'' Almes house which is burnt, & the s*^ sume now demanded of y*" Towne, or y* an Edifice for y* vse be rebuilt, alsoe the Law re- quiring y^ Selectmen to sett all idle psons to worke. It is there- fore propounded to the towne 1 . That there be a worke house provided in some convenient place in this towne, with convenieneie of lodginge such psons, as shall stand in need of Almes, & be sent thither to worke. 158 City Document No. 50. 2. That there be a sum of mou}^ raised to defra3'e the charge of y^ buildinge and to procure a convenient stocl^e and utensills to imploy psons tliat may worke there. 3. That a Comittee be chosen to consider of y^ manner of the buildinge for continuance & y*^ place it shall stand in and what stocke to lay in and how improved and tliat accordinge to their advice and direction the whole ma}^ be perfected as soon as may be. 4. The three foregoinge proposalls were by three severall votes voted in the aflSrmative and y® Comittee chosen for y^ purpose. Mr S.ymond Linde, Mr Richard Wharton, Dr Elisha Cooke, Cap' John Faireweath"" & Mr John SafRne who by vote were to consult with the Select men in all matters of moment of Avhat is to be transacted. [150.] Voted alsoe that the sume to be raised by waj' of rate for the buildinge & stocke forementioned shall not exceed a 1000^*^, without further advice of y*^ Towne. And that y^. foresaid Comit- tee Joyne with the Selectmen in makeinge a rate for the premises. The same day it was voted by y^ inhabitants y' the said Com- ittee with y® Select men consider of & pvide one or more Free Schooles for the teachinge of Children to write & Cypher within this towne. By virtue of a warrant directed to the Select men of Bostone from the Countrie Treasurer requiringe them to make a list of all lands la3-d out to an}^ psons in the towne bounds and to assess the pres- ent owners thereof at 2^ in mony for each hundred Acres of land and to deliver the same to the Towne Comission''. chosen to exam- ine and pfect this yeares rates. A list was accordinglie taken and delivered to D''. Elisha Cooke Comission''. amountinge to 1646 acres is l^^^. 12^ 10"^. Decemb'" 8. 1682. Dec' 25*'^. By virtue of a Warrant directed to the Selectmen and Constables of Bostone dated the 26'^^. of Octob'^ 1682 for the coUectinge three single Countrie rates one to be paid in mony and two in rate pay. There was comited to the 8 Constables an assessment for the collectinge in this towne in mony 156^''. 05\ rate pay 310^". 5^ 6 To the Constable of Rumn}^ Marsh to collect 7. 5. 14. 8. To the Constable of Muddy River 6. 7. 12. 9. 169. 17. 337. 2. 6 More comited to the Constable of Rumney Marsh a towne rate 21 . 13 . And to the Constable of Mudd}^ River ditto amountinge to 18 . 19 . March 1 2'^^ 1 682 / 3. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for the election of towne officers for the 3'eare ensueinge were chosen as followeth Moderator — Cap' Thomas Brattle. Boston Town Kecords, 1682-83. 159 7 Selectmen — Capt Thomas Brattle Deacon Henery Allen L'. Daniell Turill, John Joyliffe, Capt Theophilus Frarie, Capt Elisha Huchinson Mr Nathaniell Greenewood 8 Constables for Bostone — John Barnard, Sam^^ Bride, John Bennet, Mr Thomas Sauage, Thomas Beavis, Obediah Read, Mr John Ayres and John Ballentine. Mr Thomas Sauage refuseing to serue p'' 10^*^ as a fine accordinge to lawe & Josiah Tory was chosen in his roome. Constable for Muddj^ Riuer. — John Winchester, Jun"^. Constable for Rnmn}^ Marsh — W™ Eustice. 4 Clarkes of y'^ Market. — Joseph Homes, James Packer, Joseph Dauis, Sam^^ Saxton. 4 Surveyors for Bostone. ^ — John Bull, Nath" Olliuer, L' Edward Willis, W'" Coleman. 2 Surve3'ors for Muddy Riuer. — Thomas Gardner Sen'', and Ed- ward Kibby. 1 Surveyor for Rumny Marsh. — John Wiswall. 4 Sealers of Leather — James Maxwell, John Miriam Jr. Sam*^ Jackson and Benj^ Duninge, who were also ordered and fipo3'nted to take care that y® Lawe prohibitinge Butchers to gash or cutt any Hydes in the fleainge thereof or other wise be obserued & the penaltie required in case of breach of s'^ Lawe. 2 Water Bayliffes. — Mr John Skarlet, and Mr Tymothy Front Setf. 2 Packers of Fish & Flesh John Dinsdall & Addam Dinsdall. 1 Measurer of Salt — Francis Hudson. 4 Scauengers. — John Howen, George Cable, Samuell Bedwcll, & Joseph Gridley. 4 Hogg Reeues. — James Harris, Sam" Homes, James Hawkins, and Ambrose Dawes. Cryars. — Robert Wittall, John Howen. Towne orders were read. [151e] At a meetinge y^ said Selectmen the same day were other officers chosen hj them vizt. — Recorder John Joyliffe Treasurer Capt Thomas Brattle. Sealer of Waights & measures. Capt Elisha Huchinson Cul?^ of Pipe Staves Sam^ Mattocks & George Burrell. Cord", of Wood — Sam^. Davis Lawrence Willis, Gaudy James, W™. Midleton Joseph Griddlie, Percie Clarke, Abraham Bnsby W™. Parram, James Dennis W". Pickeram, John Tuckerman Sen"". Tho. Forbes, Sam^. Ruggies, W"". Pasmore, Fearenot Shaw, Thomas Narramore & Daniell Fairefeild, John Crosse. Overseers of y®. Cord", of Wood, Jeremiah Fitch, John More, John Bull & Epra. Sale Measurer of Corne. — John Marshall Measurer of Boards Thomas Barnard, Daniell Travis, Jabesh Negus, John Temple. March 13"^. At a publique meetinge of the freemen of Bostone vpon lawfull warninge for y*^. nomination of majestrates & a Coun- tie Treasurer, Election of Deputies for y® Generall Court of Elec- tion &c. were chosen — 160 City Document No. 50. 3 Deputies viz* Doct Elisha Cooke, Cap' Elisha Huchinson, & Mr Anthori}^ Stoddard who were voted to serve the whole 3''eare. Voted that a Comittee be chosen to draw up instructions for y®. foresaid Deputies and that Mr John Safflne, Mr Seywall, & Mr. Anthony Chickley with the present Select men be a Comittee for that end. Doctor Elisha Cooke was chosen a Comiss'' to carry in the votes of y^. nomination of Majestrates to the rest of the Comission". and of the Countie Treasurer. L*. Nathaniel! Reynolds was chosen to inspect the transportation of Hydes prohibited by a Law made y®. 15'^. of May 1672. 15''^. of March. At a meetinge of M^ John Saffin M'. Anthony Checkley and M". Sam^. Sewallwith the Selectmen beinge a Comit- tee chosen by y'^ freemen to drawe up instruction for y*^ Deputies for y® Generall Court was drawne up as followeth Accordinge to the desire of the freemen of the Towne of Bos- tone at a towne meetinge the 13*. instant y® Comittee with the Selectmen chosen & apoynted to drawe up instructions for the Deputies chosen p y^. s*^. towne for y®. 3^eare ensueinge doe pro- pose to the said Deputies for theire direction as followeth. 1. That it be moved to this present Generall Court That there be an order made that y^. whole bod}^ of lawes be revized & all such lawes that are repugnant to the lawes of England (if there be any such) and all lawes already repealed, ma}^ be left out, and such other good & wholesome lawes made in convenient time, as may be needful for the right regulation of this His Majestie's Col- lony in every respect. 2. That Candles made up for sale shall be under the cognisance of the Clarkes of y^. market & be liable to be weighed & forfeited for want of being full weight as butter & bread is. 3. That butter made up for sale whether in pounds or larger p'cells be liable to be weighed p y^ Clarkes of the markett in any part of Bostone within the fortification. [15 2 o] 4. That a note set vp vnder the Towne house vpon one of y'^ pillars, concerninge the price of wheat shall be suffltient notice to y^ Bakers to size their bread bj^, accordinge to Law. And upon the first Mondays of ever}^ moneth the men y*. set the price of wheate shall set up such a note & the words after notice given in page 9 the 2^ line may be left out of y*. lawe. John Saffine Thomas Brattle Anthony Checkley John Joyliffe Samuell Sewall Henery Allen S^ Selectmen Theo. Frary Daniell Turill March 26*^^. 1683. At a meetinge of Capt Thomas Brattle, Deacon Henery Allen, L*. Daniell Turill, John Joyliflfe, Cap'. Theophilus Frarie, Cap'. Elisha Huchinson & M"". Nath''. Green- wood. Whereas about 6 yeares since the Selectmen let to Joseph Rootes a parcell of land before his house, belonging to this towne con'. Boston Town Eecoeds, 1683. 161 about 14 foote at 10'. p. ann. clureinge the townes pleasure & •John Bostone [Bolstone in uaargin] now hauing bought y®. s*^ house, the s*^ land is now let to the said Bostone with an addition of 5 foote beinge in all 19 foote from the said house at the same rent of 10^ in mon}' pan. Ralph Carter Moueing that he ma}' be excused from traininge & watchinge, for takeinge care of and keepinge the Engine in good order vpon occasion of fire breakinge out, he is allowed 20^ in mony p. ann upon that consideration & he to get himselfe cleare from traininge & watching as well as he can. James Russell Esq. haueinge bought the house & land w''^ did formerlie belonge to John Meeres, which land is 40 foote in length. There is now let to the s'^ Russell 5 foote more of the Towne land, next the Lower streete at the North east corner and soe to run to his North west corner makeinge a triangle for which he is to pay two shillings p. an. and is as in y®. marg'. Aprill IQ^^. 1683. At a meetinge of the inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warninge for the Election of a Selectman in the place of Cap' Thomas Brattle, deceased, for the yeare ensueinge Mr Tymothy Front was chosen Selectman & Cap' W™ Geerish, was chosen Moderator. At a meetinge of all the Selectmen the same da^' John Jo}^- liflfe was chosen Treasurer. Aprill 30*^. At a meeteinge of D"". EUsha Cooke, M^ Symond Linde and M"". John Faireweath"". with the present Selectmen of this towne beinge a Coihittee apo3aited by the towne to consider of and provide one or more free schooles for teachinge of children to write and cipher accordinge to a vote the 18"^. of Decemb'' 1682. It was voted b}' the said Comittee first that Two schooles shall be pvided and agreed for Secondlie y' the Towne shall allowe 25^*^ p. ann for each schoole for the present, & y' such psons as send theire Cliildren to schoole (y' are able) should pa}^ somethinge to y^ Master for his better incouragement in his worke. [153.] 1683 May 14'^. A rate was made by all the Select- men to be comited to the Constables belonginge to this towne to collect the sume of lOO^''. 18^ 2*^. in mony b}" virtue of a warrant rec*^. from the Countrie Treasurer for the occasions of the Couutrie paj'- able to James Russell Esq"". Treasurer by the 8 Constables within the necke of Bostone 179^''. 6\ 3^. by the Constable of Rumney Marsh ll^"". 6\*2'^. ind by the Constable of Muddy River 9'^ 5^ 9<^. 199. 18. 2. Alsoe a rate to collect for the Townes occasions 639. 10. To be p"^. to y^ Treasurer of y'' Town by 8 Constables 584. 6. By the Constable of Rumney Marsh as p. warrant 29. 8. And by the Constable of Muddy River p warrant 25. 16. 162 City Document No. 50. To be p*^. in rate pay accordinge to the last j^ears Valuation " 639. 10. If any pay mouy ^ p'^. ordered to be abated, more to be p"^. y®. towne treasurer remaininge of the mony rate p. 8 Consta. 6. 6. 1 May IS*"^. By virtue of an order of y® Countie Court, dated 28'^^ of 9 br 1682 giveinge powre to y^ selectmen of Bostone to dispose of W™. Batt an idle person y' refuseth to worke, as they see fit, he was this da}^ b}^ s*^ selectmens order d'd to Mr Roger Baker to be transported to one of y*^ English plantations in y^ West Indies, s*^ Baker payinge 20^ to Robt. Earle prison keeper toward his charge when he was there. May 28*'^. At a meetinge of L*. Daniell Turill, John Joyliffe, Cap*. Theo. Frary, Cap'. Elisha Huchinson, M*". Nath^. Greenwood, Deacon Henery Allen & Tym°. Prout, Agreed with Ralph Carter That him selfe & 7 others (one man out of each Comp^. of the traines bands) should take the care and charge of the water Engine, to keepe it in good ord"" & be readie vpon all occasions, to attend the vse & seruice there of, when said Carter shall require it, or there be an}^ noyse or crie of fire breakinge out in any pte of this Towne. In consideration where of (by y® consent of y*^ severall Cap'^ of y^ towne) they shall be exempt from traininge & are to attend the s*^ service vpon the penaltie the Law prefixeth for not traininge. The several psons are as followeth, Ralph Carter, Ed- ward Budd, Rich*^ Knight, Samson Dure, "W" Dutton, W™ Paine Smith, Sam^ East, Petf" Oadline. Ordered Mr Thomas Brattle to pay Martine Sand^^ 18^'^. 10'; for timber for the Battery. Jul}^ 30. At a meetinge of L*. Daniell Turill, Capt. Elisha Huchinson, Nath''. Greenwood, Deacon Hener}^ Allen, John Joy- liff"e and M"- Tymothy Prout Ordered 33^ to be paid Docf Daniell Stone for lookinge after & dressinge an vlcerous Leg of Grifflne, who was formerlie a seru' to L* John Smith. Aug' 2^. Giuen David Edwards an ord'' vnd'' y'' select mens hands to receaue of Elder John Wiswall & Docf^ Elisha Cooke, 34"^. 4^ in mony for severall things he brought from England for y® vse of the Library, b}^ order of Cap' Brattle, & is in pte of a greate sume due from them, for Cap'. Rob'. Keynes legacie to y" vse of s*^ Library, as apeares fol. 47. Aug'. 6"^. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon law- full warninge for choj^ce of a Comission'' for valuation of the es- tates of y" towne. Doct. Elisha Cooke was chosen s*^. Coiiiissioner. Agreed with John Orris y' he will maintaine his Father & Mother Orrice, as longe as the}^ shall line, vpon condition y' he shall be rate free to ye Countrie & towne, duringe the s*^ terme. Boston Town Kecoeds, 1683. 163 [154.] 1683. Aug' 2T^. At a meetinge this da}'- of Capt. Elisha Hucliinson, Nathaniell Greenwood, INP. T^-moth}^ Prout, Deacon Heniy Allen, L*. Daniell Turill, John Jojliffe, Gapt Theo. Fraiy with D"^. Elisha Cooke beinge Gomiss"^ chosen to take the valuation of estates and heads of the inhabitants of the towne. A valuation was pfected and comited to s^. Gomission'' as the Law directs amountinge to at a penny in the round for estates and 20*^. each head rateable to 140^'^. 14^ 2>^. Aug 3P'. 1683. At a publique meetinge of y®. freemen of Bostone upon publique warninge for the election of 7 Gomission" in this towne for the 3'eare ensuinge were chosen viz'. John Joy- liffe. Gap' John Faireweather, Gap' Elisha Huchinson, Doc' Elisha Gooke, M"" John Safflne, Mr Isaacke Addington, and Mr Samuell Seywall. Oct. 31'^. The Selectmen all mett this day staked out a highway for the townes use on the southerlie side of y*' land belongiuge to the late John Gill deceased beinge 30 foote in breadth from the lower corner of said Gills wharfe next the sea. Alsoe the same day staked out another highway' for the townes use on the easterlie side of the proprief' lands which lyeth betweene the above said highway and the way that leads from Deacon Henery Aliens to the windmill v/hich way is in breadth from the propriet". land 50 foote towards the sea shore. The flatts and land betweene this said highway into the sea is granted to the propriet''\ of the land which are abutters on the said way in an equall proportion to theire severall fronts on said way. Alwayes provided the said propriet" and abutters mainetaine in good repaire the said way at theire proper cost and charge. It is alsoe ordered that the Owners or propriet" of the land (above mentioned) latelie belongiuge to John Gill deceased doe remove the fence which now stands in the highway and that it be done within 6 moneths on the penaltie of twentie shillings p weeke for ever}' weekes default. Dec 24'^. At a meetinge of all the Selectmen of this towne for assessinge of "this towne one rate & halfe to be paid in mony & one rate in Gountrie pay by virtue of 2 warrants rec*^ Russell Esq'". Treasurer. The rate was this day comited to the 8 Constables within the necke of Bostone to collect in mony And in countrie pay abateinge ^ to pay mony To the Constable of Rumny Marsh in mony And to be p'', in Gountrie paj^ -J abated to pay mony To the Cons', of Muddy River mony &^. 15'. & rate pay 5'^ 17^ Dec. 31. At a meeting-e of all the Selectmen from James 186. 1. 123. 12. 6 10. 13. 6 7. 1. 14. 12. 342. 0. 164 City Document No. 50. It was Ordered y' James Bnrgis be paid 25^ in mony for lialfe a 5-eares rent due to him for Sarah Covill, the 25''' of this ins'. And that the wife of James Webster be allowed 8\ for supplyinge of s*^ Couill in y*^ time of her sicknesse. [155.] Jan 21*''. At a meetinge of the freemen of this towne upon lawfull warninge. Vpon readinge and publishinge his Majesties Declaration dated 26*'' of Jul}' 1683 relateinge to the Quo Warranto issued out against the Charf. and priueledges claymed b}^ the Govern'' & Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, It beinge put to the vote, Whether the Freemen were minded that the Generall Court should make a full submission and intire resignation of Our Charter & priuiledges there in granted to his Majesties pleasure as intimated in the said Declaration now read. The Question was resolued in the Negatiue, Nemine contra dicente. Ralph Carter moves to be allowed for his lookinge to the Engine formerlie, It was agreed at a meetinge of all the Selectmen this da}^ that he be allowed 30^ in mony for the time past untill March 26*''. last and to haue 20^ p. an. for the time to come. Feb 13*''. To the Hon'"'^ Generall Court now sittinge in Bostone The Humble petition of y® selectmen of Bostone on the behalfe of Sundr}' Inhabitants of this Towne — Showeth That Whereas this Townes Valuation of Estates was taken for this yeare, since which time, by the prouidence of God many of the habitations & much of the Estate of sundry psons to the value of several thousand pounds hath beene consumed b}^ the late fire, whereby severall haue beene disenabled to pay theire rates, and some Wholie impoverished, w'^'' of necessitie must be releiued by the Towne, Therefore they Humblie request the Hon""^ Court that theire rates may be abated to y® Towne as you in your wisedomes may seeme meete, And wee shall pray, &c. In y^ name of y® Selectmen, J. J. R. Feb. 25*''. At a meetinge of Deacon Henery Allen, L*. Turill, John Joyliffe, Capt. Huchinson, Nath^. Greenwood & M''. Tym°. Prout. Agreed with Ensigne Bozoone Allen to mend the highway from John Thiwings land to y^ lane b}^ M"" Houchins house & to make y^ water y^ comes of the Hill to run downe s*^ land by Mr SaflSnes & to keepe & maintaine the s*^ way ; for which he is to have allowed him twentie shillings. March 10*''. At a publique meetinge of inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge the proposall followinge was presented to y^. Selectmen. The proprietors of y^ land where y'' late fire made ruins on y° south side of y^ Dockes mouth doe request y* you please to pro- pose vnto the Towne, That y^ regulateing y® high way leading from y^ Docks mouth to M'' Nowells corn'' on y^ East side of y® way may Boston Town Eecords, 1683-84. 165 be left to the discretion of the Selectmen, that they may haue powre to make such agreem* with them, & lay out the said high way soe as may be most for the publique good of the Towne for the futm-e, the}^ beinge about to build with Bricke, & therefore it is hoped noe alteration will be made in man}' yeares ; And in case they finde it needfnll to lay any of the proprietor^ land to y* high wa}' to inlarge it, that they may haue powre to make it vp to them b}' longer lease or otherwise as they see most convenient for the good of the Towne. Voted by the Towne in the affirmatiue y^ 10'^^ March 1683/84. Then alsoe Voted y* there be 9 Selectmen chosen for y*^ yeare ensueina;. ►,] 168| March 10"'. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for the election of officers of the Towne for the yeare ensueinge were chosen for Moderator. Cap' W" Gerrish. 9 Selectmen — John Joyliffe Capt T3'moth3' Prout, Deacon Hen. Allen Capt Theophilus Frary Cap'. Daniell Turill, Capt Elisha Hiichinson, L*. Edward Willis Cap' John Faireweath^ M"". Nath*. Greenwood 8 Constables. — Sam^ Johnson, W" Grigs, Thomas Hunt, W™ Clarke, Daniell Quinsey, JohnHayward, W^Robie, Thomas More. — Constable of Mudd}' Riuer — Vriah Clarke. Constable of Rurany Marsh. John^ Tuttle Jun^ 4 Clarkes of y^ Market. — Ed Smith, Isack Miriam, Isack Goose, Benj° Breame. 4 Surveyors for Bostone. — Rich*^ Medlecot, Cheev""', Tho: Walker, James Meeres. 2 Surveyoi-s of Muddy Riuer. — Thomas Gardner sen'', Edw^ Kibbie. 1 Surveyor of Rumny Marsh — Cap' John Floj^d. 4 Sealers of Leather & to inspect the cuttinge & Gashinge of Hydes. John Miriam Jun"", W"" Gilbert, James Maxwell, Isack Griss. 2''Water Bayliffes — John Skarlet, W" Holloway. 2 Packers of Fish & Flesh — John Dinsdall Addam Dinsdall 1 Measurer of Salt — Francis Hudson. 4 Scauengers. — John Crosse, John Howen, John Tucker, Rob- ert Withall. 4 Hogg Reeues — Daniell Fairefeild, Benja Emans, John Rob- erts, Grimsone Bowde. 4 Cryers. — John Crosse, John Howen, John Tucker, Robert Withall. Voted, That the Custome or practice taken vp by y® Towne at the chooseinge of Jurors, not to choose any to that service y' were present at the Meetinge, be hence forth made Voj^de, & that it be free to choose as well of those present as out of such as are absent. At a meetinge of s"^. 9 Selectmen y^. same day were chosen Recorder John Joyliffe. Treasurer — L'. Edward Willis. 166 City Document No. 50. SeaF of W*= & Measures — W" Needham. Aron Way & W^ Ireland were apo^-nted pambulators to run y® line betweene Charlestowne & Bostoue upon Tuesday the 25"^. of March instant accordinge to an order rec*^. from tlie Selectmen of Charlestowne. March 1 1*'\ At a publique meetinge of the freemen of Bostone upon lawfull warninge to bringe in theire votes for nomination of Majestrates & a Couutie Treasurer chojxe of Deputies for the next Generall Court of Election & other officers 3 Deputies were chosen for tlie whole yeare ensueinge viz* — Mr Anthony Stoddard, Doct Elisha Cooke, Cap* Eli : Huchinson. Comiss"" to receave y° votes for nomination of Magestrates & Couutie Treasurer & carry them in as y^ Law directs Doctor Elisha Cooke. John Miriam Sen'' chosen to inspect the transportation of Hydes contrarie to the Lawe. Cap* John Faireweather, Mr. Arthur Mason, & Cap* Pen Towns- end were chosen for y^ settinge of y*^ price of wheate to the Loafe bread bakers. [157.1 16|f March 17*^. At a meetinge of the Selectmen of Bostone other officers were chosen for the 3'eare ensueinge vizt. Cullers of Staves Samuell Mattocke & George Burrell Cord''^ of Wood — Sam". Davis, William Middleton, Percie Clarke, W". Parram, John Tuckerman Sen"". Tho. Forbes, Sam". Ruggles, Feare not Shawe, Thomas Narramore, Daniell Fairefield, John Crosse, David Cumins, Lawrence Willis. Measurers of Corne. John Marshall, and John Tucker. Measurers of bords. Tho: Barnard, Daniell Trauis, James Packer, John Temple. 1684. March 31*^. At a meetinge of John Joyliffe, Capt. Tymothy Prout, Deacon Henery Allen, Capt. Theophilus Frary, Capt. Daniell Turill, L*. Edward Willis, Capt. John Faireweath'^, and M"". Nathaniell Greenwood. It is ordered that whereas there haue beene severall Wholesome Ordr' made & renewed relateinge to the streets, coinons & pub- lique places of this towne for the prevention of Infection or other dangers which might accrue to the Inhabitants thereof, by not attendinge thereuivto, and whereas by y*^ populousnesse thereof, there is a necessitie to put life into them by a due execution thereof. And to preserve the Townes rights in theire streetes, and publique places now by divers incroached upon and to remove all obstructions out of the highwayes that are a present annoyance It is now ordered that the present scavengers and those that shall be yearlie chosen for the future doe see and talve care that the severaU orders of the towne a coppie whereof is to be deliverd to them, be duel}' observed and they are hereby required that they be faithfull and diligent in the performance of theire duties and trust coramited to them therein and least any should pleade ignorance, they are before the utmost prosecution hereof to give every person trans- Boston Town Records, 1684. 167 gressinge notice thereof and fortie eight howres space to redresse the same, but upon theire neglect or refusall to couforme to the said orders the said Scavengers are to repaire to the Treasurer or Recorder of the Town who shall forthwith grant them a warrant to distraine the penaltie accordinge to the breach of any order the one- halfe whereof shall be delivered to the Towne Treasurer for the use of the towne, the other halfe to the said scaveug'^^ for theu'e care and paines therein. The agreem* made wi"^ W™ Ireland & Aron Way for y'' repairinge of v^ high way from y^ foot of powder home hill to Mr. Newgatts lott, made the 21'^. of the 8. mo. 1661 & renewed the 2T\ of the 9°^°. 1671, is now agreed on betweene the Selectmen and tlie said Ire- land and Way to be continued for the space of 10 yeares more the towne payinge them as formerly 25'. p. ann. from this day. Capt. Ephraim Sauage, Cap', Townsend, L*. John Smith, & Cap'. John Floyd, are chosen and apoynted to run the line of the bounds betweene Rumny Marsh and Lin, Maiden and Readinge and to meete those of Linn at Goodman Edmonds house upon Tuesday the 22*^ of this instant Aprill at 8 of the cloclce in the morninge, the Pambulat" of Maiden at Aron Wayes house about 12 of the clocke ; and of Readinge at the begininge of the line aboute 3 of the clocke all in the same (lay, To the 4 psons above were afterward added for the said service L*. Edward Willis L*. Ephraim Sale and M"^ John Wiswall [158.] 1684 Aprill 21*^. At a meetinge of the freemen and others upon lawfull warninge for the election of Jurymen for y*^ next County Court upon the neglect of a Constable to briuge y^ warr'. in season to y^ meetinge for choyce of Jurors, it was then voted that whatsoever Constable to whome the warrant shall be comitted for the cho^'ce of Jur3^men for the future & shall neglect to attend y^ service in the season of it shall be fined 10 shillings in mon3% It was further voted at ye same meetinge That for a more order- lie choyce of Jurors for the time to come there should be a coiuittee chosen to take a list of such persons in all ptes of the Towne, as are able & discreete men fit for that service, accordinge as y*^ Law directs, to be presented at such Meetings for a more orderlie choyce then formerly that y'^ Courts ma}' be the better supplied with able & suffltient men, & the burden of y' seruice not lie vpon a few. Voted, that Mr John Saffine, Mr. Symon Linde, and Cap' W" Gerrish be the s*^ Comittee, to take y'' s"^ list against y® next meet- inge on such an occasion. Aprill 30"^. A list of T3^thinge[men] chosen by y^ Selectmen & presented to the Hon'"'^ Countie Court for the yeare ensueinge In Major Richards Comp''. Joseph Williams, Arthur Smith, John Mills. Cap' Turin's Comp''. — Tymothy Pratt, Henery Emes, Benj^ Duninge. Cap' John Wings Comp". — John Dyer, Giles Dyer, Sam^. Chickley. 168 City Document No. 50. In Cap* HucMnsons Comp''. — Jeremy Dumer, Heneiy Deeringe, James Pecker. Cap* Savages Comp''. — Moses Bradford, James Taylor, Edward Brumfeild. Cap* Tounsends Comp^ — W°^ Haberfeild, Gilbert Cole, Sam^. Marshall. lu Cap* Hills Comp\ — Sam^ Bicknall, W^ Hoare, Savill Sim- son, John Benjamine. In Cap* Sewalls Comp^. — John Blake, Elisha Oadley, Joseph Wheeler. ' Coppie of the Generall Court Order held at Bostone S*"^ of Febr 1683. In answere to the Petion of John Joyliffe in tlie name of the Selectmen of Bostone It is ordered that y*^ Selectmen shall have power to abate the rates of such p sons that haue lately suffered by fire & disabled to pay their rates, not exceedinge 25^*^. That this is a true Coppie taken out of the Court Booke of Records Attests Edward Rawson Secretary. May 9*''. At a meetinge of y®. freemen of Bostone for the cho3'Ce of 2 Deputies for y®. Generall Court in y^. place & steed of Doctor Elisha Cooke & Capt Elisha Huchinson who at y"'. late election were chosen Majestrates Mr John SafBne & Mr John Faireweather were chosen for that service for the yeare ensueinge. May 12*^\ At a meetinge of the inhabitants of this towneupon lawfull warninge for cho3'ce of a Constable in the place of John Hay ward, chosen Constable the lO*'^ of March last & refused to serue in that office. It was Voted. That a fine of lO^*^ be imposed on s"^ Hayward for his refusall & Sam^^ Mason was chosen Constable in his steed for the j^eare ensueinge. And a warrant was delivered to a Constable from the Selectmen to Leavie the sume of lO^*^ vpon the s^ Haywards estate & d'd the same to Edward Willis, Treas- urer. [159.] Returne of the Constable warr*. extended upon the estate of John Hayward. I have levied vpon the Estate of John Hayward shopkeeper who Lines at y" south end of Bostone by way of distresse the sume of 10^'^ in goods, which were prized by Mr John Blake, & M'" Seth Perry & d'd to Mr Edward Willis Treasurer of this Towne, for the use of the said towne beinge for a fine imposed on him the 12*'^ of May 1684 b}" the inhabitants at theire publique meetinge for his refuseing to serve in the office of a Constable to which he was law- full}' chosen by said inhabitants the 10'^. of March last which is accordinge to lawe. p. me, Will*^ Griggs Constable } in Bostone. | 27*^. Ma3^ At a meetinge of Deacon Hener}' Allen, Capt. Theo. Frary, Capt. Turill, Capt. Elisha Huchinson, L*. Edward Willis, Capt. John Faireweath^ M^ Nath\ Greenwood, J^°. Joyliffe, & Capt. Prout, Whereas the Hon^"^. Generall Court the 7*^. of Nov'' 1683 did im- powre the Selectmen of Bostone to heare and determine all controver- Boston Town Eecords, 1684. 169 sies relateinge to the boundaries of the Lands of such persons whose houses haue beene burnt dovvne in the late fires. Vpon a Com- plaint latelie made to the s*^ Select men of a difference betweene Josha Winsor & Joj-ce Hall about theire bounds of Lands where the late fire made ruines ncere the Docke, After the viewing of y® lands, deedes & other Euidences Avith the ould Foundations, wee doe judge and determine that the wall in pte built by Josha Winsor stands one halfe vpon y^ land of s*^ Hall, and the other halfe vpon the land of s*^ Winsor, accoi'dinge as the late lawe of the Generall Court directs, the foundation of said wall beinge laid by the select- mens order. Whereas at a pubMque meetinge of the inhabitants of this towne upon the 10"^. of March last it was referd to the Select men to agree with those Me]•ch*^ that had theire warehouses burne downe bj' the last greate fire about regulatinge of the high way before theire land from the greate Dockes mouth to Mr Sam^ Nowells Warehouse corner, It is this day agreed with Mr Edward Sheppen that he shall haue and enjoy the reversion of his Laud for euer after y^ Expiration of his lease. June 18'^. At a meetinge of the Selectmen it was agreed and ordered that Whereas some Indians haue of late claymed a proprietie in some of y^ Islands in this ba}', y' haue not formerlie beene compounded for w*'' them, of w'^'^ Deare Island is supposed to be one, Mr S^'mon Linde be desired and is hereby desired and requested to make such agreem' as he can for Deare Island, the necke of Bostone or an^^ pte thereof or other proprietie belongingo to this towne as the s"^ Indians shall lay any legall claime to, or pretend an interest in, and thereby' to procure a firm deed of conve3'ance for y^ Inheritance of an}^ of s*^ places, the charge whereof, and what some of mony he shall agree for to be allowed and repaid him by this towne. June 30*'^. At a meetinge of Capt. Theop. Frary, Capt Daniell Turin, L*. Edward Willis, Cap* John Faireweattf., John Joy liffe, Capt Tymothy Prout and Deacon Hener}' Allen Then signed a deed b}^ them to M^ Edward Sheppen for the reversion & inheritance of y®, land in his possestion w''^. a propor- tionable pte of y^. flates behinde it towaixl the sea he payeinge 15 shillings in mony j-earlie for ever on y'^. 30 day of June b^^ virtue of an Order made at a Publique meetinge of y*^. inhabitants of this towne the 10"^ of March last. [160.] Whereas upon the 26''^. of Jan^. 1679 as in folio 126 & 127 the reversion of tlie land in the possession of M'". Eleacham Huchinson neere y®. docke was granted to him & a deed thereof given him he pa^-inge to y*^. towne 10 shillings in mony yearlie for ever It is now agreed with said Huchinson by virtue of an order of y*. inhabitants of this towne made the 30*^\ of March last that in consideration of addinge to the highwa}' before his said land next the docke 8 foote in breadth & 38 foote in length to lye as a 170 City Document No. 50. highway for ever, the said anuall rent of 10 shillings is abated or remitted to him & a new deed given him of the same laud this day w"^. out any acknowledgm*. June 30. This day a rate was comitted to the' Constables to be collected by them beinge halfe a countrie rate by warr' from the countrie treasurer and to be paid to him or his order. By the 8 Constables in Bostone, 73^''. 13^ 6"^. Rumny \ marsh, 3"". ll^ and by the constable of Muddy > River, 2>\ 19^ 6*. ) £80. 4. Alsoe for the towne's occasions, 4 rates by 8 constables, ") £593 .6.0 By Rumny Marsh 26. 18. [■ and Muddy River 24. 3. ) 51.1.0 £644. 7. July 28*'^. At a meetinge of Capt. Daniell Turill, L*. Edward WilUs Capt. John Faireweath"", John Joyliffe Capt Tym°. Prout, Deacon Henery Allen & Capt. Theophilus Frary Agreed with W"^ Sumner blacksmith to pay him 4^"^^ in mony to keepe the clocke at y^ North end of the Towne for one yeare to begin the P' of Aug* next & to pay him for worke done about s*^ clocke the yeare past, 14^. mony. Seth Perry beinge bound to secure y® Towne from charge by John Augur weav'' or any of his Famil}', The said Augur beinge now dead & not left Estate to bury him, s*^ Perry beinge sent to, to doe it, refused it, then ordered it to be done at y'' Towne charge. Jul}^ 30*"^. Whereas at a meetinge of Major Richards & the major p''^ of the Selectmen of this towne sometime in May last the bounds of North Battery was staked out & ordered to be inclosed w""^. is now for the greatest p'^ done and containes in length from a corner post next the highway upon a nor west line seaventie one foote and halfe of fence which fence at the south corner of Elias Parkmaus house is in distance from said house 6 foote and 3 inches and at an angle neere the celler dore of John Jarvis from the said Jarvis house 10 foote and from the end of said line of 71 j- foote the length of a shed or storehouse latelie erected toward the north corner of, the batter}^ 15 foote and halfe and from said corner post at the south end downe toward the sea to a greate post in the beach neere the south end of said Battery 27 foote and halfe. Aug. 15'^. 1684. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone [upon] lawfull warninge by virtue of a warr'. rec*^ from y^. Countrie Treasurer to choose one of the freemen a Commission'^, to jo^-ne with y^. Selectmen to take a valuation of y^. estate of y®. inhabitants of this towne Elisha Cooke Esq. was made chojxe of for y®. service aforesaid BosTOis^ Town Eecoeds, 1684. 171 [161.] 1684. Aug' 29'^. At a meetinge of the freemen of Bostone upon lawful! warninge for the election of 7 Comission''^ in the towne for the j'eare ensueinge were chosen as folio John Jo3'liffe, Cap* John Faireweather, Mr Isack Addington, Mr John Safflne, Mr Addam Wintrop, Cap' Tym°: Proute, L' Edward Willis. At a meetinge of Elisha Cooke Esq''. & the Selectmen of this towne a valuation of estates & nomber of heads was taken perfected & comited to s''. Cooke beinge Comission'^. to receave the same accordinge as the Law directs by virtue of a warr*. rec*^. from the Countrie Treasurer, which valuation at l*^. in the pound of estates and 20"^. for every head amounted to the sume of 130l^ Sep' 8*. Agreed with Widdow Blore to entertaine Marj^ Chel- sam in her house & to allowe her meate drinke & lodginge, for which the select men are to pay s^ Blore 5\ a weecke, in mony & one Load of Wood for the winter. 29. At a meetinge of L'. Edward Willis, Capt. J''". Faireweath'^. John Jojdiffe, Capt. T^'mothy Prout, Deacon Hen. Allen, Capt Theo. Frary, Capt. Daniell Turill & Capt. Elisha Huchinson. By virtue of a law of the Generall Court of the lO*'^. Sept. 1684 giveinge libertie for 5 or 6 more publique houses to be allowed in Bostone with the aprobation of the Selectmen the foresaid Selectmen have this day aproved of these following Nathaniell. Bishop to sell beere and cyder by retayle. John Bull and Sam". Norden alsoe to sell beere and cyder. James Butler and Richard Knight to keep Tavernes. Widdow Wardall to retayle strouge wat". out of dore. Thomas Larkinge Barb'' haueing opened a shop & set out his ■windowe oner the Towne land & not admited or aproved of by the Selectmen of this towne to be an inhabitant here which is contrary to the orders of this towne, is fined 20'. & to pay 20'. p weeke till his windowe be taken downe. The wife of Nicholas Howard is allowed to entertain Lodgers in the absence of her Husband. Whereas M"". Edward Brumfeild hath erected a paire of staires upon the towne land before his new bricke buildinge neere the docke It is ordered that the said Brorafield take downe the said staires within 1 moneth after this day upon the penaltie of 20^ and 20'. p weeke afterward untill the^^ be removed. Nov"" 24^. At a meetinge of John Joyliffe, Capt Tymothy Prout, Deacon Allen, Capt Frarie, Capt Daniell Turill, Capt Elisha Huchinson M"". Edward Willis & Capt John Faireweath''. Deacon Henery Allen and Cap' Frary made a returne y' accord- inge to a former ord'^ they had agreed with John Cole to keepe a Free schoole to teach y'' Children of the Towne to read & write for one yeare from the 1'' of this instant Nov^ for which the Towne is to pay him 10^*^. in mony & 20^*^. in Countrie pay as mony, or at mony price. [163.] 1684. Dec'' 1'' At a meetinge of John Joyliffe, Deacon Henery Allen, Capt Tymothy Prout, Capt Theo. Frarie, Capt 172 City Document No. 50. Turin Cap'. Elislia Huchiuson M^ Edward Willis, Capt Faire- weath"^. It was Voted (Nemine contradicente) that in all cases that come before the Selectmen where there is an equall vote, the president for that time shall haue a castinge vo3'ce in the determination thereof. Warn'' Wesenduncke was aproved of to keepea publiqiie house for entertainem*. and sell wine beere and C3'der by retaile if the Countie Court shall be pleased to grant him license upon his serious ingagem*. to observe all the wholesome lawes of the place accordinge to his petition. Dec 8"^. A rate was comitted to y^ Constables of Bostone Muddy River and Rumuy Marsh to collect 268^'^. 8'. for 2 Countrie rates, 1 in mony and 1 in Countrie pay to be paid to the Treasurer of the Countrie by virtue of a Warr'. of his dated the 15'\ of Novemb^ 1684. March 5'^. 16||. At a meetinge of the Selectmen this day it was agreed and ordered that Whereas there is a Well digged at the charge of the Towne in the streete neere the house of Cap' Thomas Brattle, late of Bos- tone deceased, which did ouerflowe the Top thereof & run into the streete, Vpon the motion of Cap' John Winge, L' Isaack Walker, Mr Nath'^ Williams & Mr Thomas Stanbury on the behalfe of them selues, and some other of theire neighb''^ that are or may be wil- linge to ioyne with them therein; the}" did propose to the select men of this Towne that If the s^ select men were willing to grant them the libertie to lay pipes from s*^ well through the streete to the head of the Docke betweene s"^ Winges & Stanberj's houses, to bringe s*^ water into a Cisterne, that should by them be made there, they would be at the charge thereof; prouided the s*^ select men would grant them leaue for breaking vp the land for s*^ Cisterne & the streete or highway leadinge thereto for the accomplishinge of tieire worke in the makeinge & maintaininge of the s*^ Cisterne, whth water for the vse & benefit of s* John Winge, Isaack Walker Nathan^ Williams, Thomas Stanberrry, theire Company or Assoti- ates ; And for the benefit of the Towne in generall vpon an}^ Ex- traordinary occasion as of fire breakinge out or the like ; They the s*^ Winge & Company obliginge them selues to make good the streetes and high waj'es, at all times when they shall haue occasion to lay or mend s*^ pipes or Cisterne and to pane the streete & Docke head about the s*^ Cisterne, And whereas as the pipes are now layd & Cisterne made at theire charge. The Select men haue caused this motion to be recorded & granted the premises to them & such others as shall joyne with them in the charge for the vse aboue said, and to theire execut". and assignes soe long as they mainetaine the s*^ Cisterne with water suflStient for the ends proposed, and noe longer provided the}" doe not at any time (with- out leaue from the Towne) lay theire pipes any deeper into the s*^ well, nor build anythinge ouer the s*^ Cisterne more then of neces- sitie to secure the water. Alsoe that the Towne shall not grant libertie to any pson or persons to lay other pipes from s*^ well, soe Boston Town Eecords, 1684-85. 173 as to depriue s^ Winge & Compan}^ of the benefit of the water before granted they the said Winge and Compan3% paying yearlie upon the VK day of March l^ in mony beinge lawfully demanded by an}- of the selectmen or other pson b}^ order of the towne. Alsoe if any damage come at any time [163.] to the s'^ Condict by reason of any publique vse, it shall be repaired at the charge of the pub- lique, And it is farther agreed that if the towne at their publique meetinge shall see cause to reimburse and repay to the said John Winge and Company the charge they have or shall be at in the transaction of the premises then the same shall returne and be for the use and benefit of the towne in generall. March 9* 1684/5. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfull Warninge for the election of officers of the Towne for the 3'eare ensueinge It was Voted that a Moderator by chosen by holdinge vp of hands and then Cap* W™ Gerrish was chosen Moderator, Vpon the Selectmens Motion to haue a discharge for the service the}' haue done for y^ Towne in times past, or y' y*^ Towne would choose a Coiuittee to examine the Acc*^ of all rates made by them & how disbursed glueing s*^ Coihittee powre to discharge them. It was Voted that a Comittee should be chosen for the end above said and Mr Symond Linde, Mr Peter Sergeant, & Mr Isacke Addington were chosen a Comittee for that purpose. 9 Selectmen — Cap*. Daniell Turill, John Jo^'liffe, Capt Theo. Frary, Deacon Henerj- Allen, Capt Tymothy Prout, L*. Edward Wil- lis, Elisha Huchinson Esq Capt John Faireweathr Elisha Cooke Esq 8 Constables of Bostone — John Merriam Jun''. James Barnes Thomas Barnard, Thomas Baker Smith, John Cottie, John Baker Brasier, Robert Butcher, James Greene Constable of Muddy Riuer. — Jabesh Buckmaster. Constable of Rumn}^ Marsh — Isaack Lewis. Ciarkes of y® Market. — Mr Henery Deeringe, Capt W°^. Ger- ish, W™ Sumner, Savill Simson. Survey" for Bostone — Mr Richard Medlecot, Tho: Atkins, John Miriam sen^ Mr Nath^ Williams. Surveyors for Muddy Riuer. — Thomas Gardn'' sen, Rob*. Har- ris. Surveyor for Rumny Marsh — William Hersey Jun"". Sealerss of leather & to inspect cuttinge & Gashinge of Hides, John Meriam Jun"". James Maxwell, W™ Gibson, John Goffe. Water Bayliffes, John Skarlet, W" Hollaway. Packers of flesh & Fish John Dinsdale & Addam Dinsdale. Measurer of Salt Francis Hudson Scavengers. — Tho. Harwood, Joshua Winsor, William Rawson, Will Towres. Hogg Reeues. — W". Paine, Jo^'n"". Giles Fifeild, James Hawk- ins, Tho. Hunt Turn-". Cryers. — John Tucker, Robt Withall, John Crosse, John How- en, 111011*^ Drewe. Inspectors of Bricke. — Rich*^ Knight Mason, W™ Dawes, John Peirce, Eneas Salter. 174 City Document No. 50. Towne old instructions were read. Towne penall orders were I'ead. Voted that the Selectmens agreem' with John Winge and Company about the Condict and record thereabout is aproved of by the towne. Voted that M^ Edward Willis be Treasurer and John JoylifFe Recorder for this yeare. Voted that the Selectmen have powre to make such rates as shall be necessary for defrayeing the charge of the towne untill the Comittee bringe in theire report, and further order be taken. Voted that the Selectmen or Towne Treasurer have powre legallie to demand and recover the rents and debts due to the towne and to give discharges to all that have any way beene intrusted formerlie hy the towne or selectmen. [164.] Voted, at the publique meetinge of the inhabitants That whereas the worke house is yet vnfinished for want of effects in the Coinittees hands, in regard that man^^ that haue subscribed theire Free Contribution towards it haue not paid, And others haue refused to contribute at all towards it. It is ordered that the select men with the s'^ Coiiiittee be impowred to make a rate vpon the Estates of them y* refuse to contribute at all, & put into the said rate, the subscriptions of those y' haue not paid, That soe ye worke may be Finished. Vpon a Motion of M"" Ezechiell Cheever Schoolmaster That the lease of Deare Island may be renewed to Mr Sam^^ Shrimpton the present Tenant, It was voted and referd to the Selectmen to agree with s*^ M"". Shrimpton or an}^ other about a longer lease or renewinge the former. Whereas Thomas Baker Jun"" hath erected a buildinge of wood in this towne, Contrary to a law of y^ Cenerall Court of Nouem : 7'^^. 1633 for w*^'^ he was presented to the Countie Court, and fined to pay to this towne 100'*^ accordinge to said Law, The said Baker haileing now petitioned the Inhabitants of the Towne, that the fine imposed on him by y'' Court may be remited to him. It was voted, in answere to his petition That y^ select men or Towne Treasurer doe not demand Thomas Baker's fine, imposed for buildinge contrarie to lawe vntill he or they haue further order from the Towne. At a meetinge of the aforesaid Selectmen the same day W°^ Needham was chosen sealer of waights & measures w*^ Con- stable Mason. Cullers of Staves chosen — Samuel Mattocks & G-eorge Burrell Measurers of Corne John Marshall & John Tucker Measurers of Bords. — John Temple, James Packer, Daniell Travis & John Barnard. Corders of Wood — Sam^^. Davis, W"\ Midleton, Percie Clarke, -^m pari-am, John Tuckerman sen^ Tho. Forbes, Sam^^ Rugles, Fearenot Shawe, Tho. Narromore, Daniell Fairefeild and his sonn, John Crosse, David Comins, Lawrence Willis, Ouerseers of wood corders. — Docf" W™ Hawkins, John Waite, John Bull, John More. March 10"^ 16|^. At a meetinge of the freemen of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for the nomination of magistrates, a Countie Treasurer, choj'ce of Deputies & other officers for the yeare ensueinge voted that the Deputies for y^. Generall Court be chosen for the whole yeare. Boston Town Eecords, 1685. 175 Comissioner to receave the votes for nomination of Majestrates and a Countie Treasurer was cliosen — Mr Isaacke Addington. Deputies for the Generall Court were chosen for the yeare ensueinge. — Mr John Saffln, Mr Isacke Addington, Capt Tym° Prout, To inspect transportation of Hydes. — John Miriam sen''. To set the price of wheate to Loafe bread Baiters. — Mr Arthur Mason, Cap* Penn Townsend & Mr Nath^ Olliuer. [165.] 1685 Aprill 3"^ At a meetinge of Capt Daniell Turill, John Jo3diffe, Capt Theo Frary, Deacon Hener}' Allen, Capt. Tym°. Prout, L*. Edward Willis, Capt Elisha Huchiuson & Capt. John Faireweath''. Cap* Jacob Eliott, Cap' Theo: Frary, & Joseph Eliott of Boston & John Devotion, Andrew Gardn"" & Benj'' White of Muddy Riuer Avere chosen Perambulators to goe the bounds betweene Bostone & Cambridge, & Bostone and Roxburj'. and to renew the markes thereof. To meete those sent from Cambridge at y®. house of S^^mond Gates upon Wednesday the 15"^. instant at 9 of the clocke in y^ morninge & those sent from Roxbury at the bound Corner' where Bostone Cambridge & Roxbury meete, upon the same da^^ at 2 of the clocke in y^. afternoone. Aprill I'dl"^. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Boston upon lawfull warninge for the election of another constable in the Roome of John Baker Brasier who hath paid 10'*^. fine for not servinge in that office Samuell Sexton shoomaker was chosen Constable for the yeare ensueing,e The same day the Comittee chosen by the towne the 9*. of March last for examininge & auditinge the Selectmens & Townes Treasurers acct^ gave y''. returne following Bostone 13"^. of Aprill 1685 In persuance of an order or vote of y° inhabitants of the towne of Boston above said, assembled upon lawfull warninge 9°. March 1684/' 5 referringe to the examination & audittinge the accompts of rates or assesments made by the Selectmen of s*^. towne (most of whome have for divers j'eares past been implyed in y'. office) and how disbursed, unto us whose names are underwritten, then chosen a Coinittee for y*. end & impowred to discharge the s''. Select- men Wee have accordinglie p[er]used y''. severall Accompts of Capt Thomas Brattle, late deceased Treasurer for s*^. towne from Aprill anno 1674 to the 26'^. of March 1683 and finde nothinge mate- riall worth}' exception against the same, onelie some articles of sundry psons charged & returned as Debtors to the towne inserted in his last acct". imediately precceedinge his death which wee have thought fit to leave some notations or memarandum with the Select- men about, desireingetheire inquirie into for some further explana- tion & cleeringe upon adjustment betweene themselves and s*^. Capt Brattle's Administr^ upon the clearinge up of which his ace', of disbursm'". will over ballance his receipts 176 City Document JSTo. 50. And as to the accompts of John Joyliffe Treasurer for s^. towne from s*^. Capt Brattle's decease to the 1'*. of July Anno 1684 wee finde noe cause of objection, his accompt of disbursm'^ over ballanc- ing his receipts, The greate care & paines the s*. Selectmen & respective Treasurers have taken in theire managera'. of the townes affairees bespeaking a kinde reception and thankfull acknowledgem'. from y°. town in whose service they have freelie & industriouslie imployed themselves and in ord'". to theire discharge [106.] wee referr the same to the towne thinking it most proper and sutable to be done by theire owne vote and record or otherwise as the}' shall judge most meete. Simon Linde Peter Sergeant ISACKE AdDINGTON At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of the towne of Bostone upon lawfull warninge assembled the 13"^. of Aprill 1685 Tliis report of the Comittee beinge then read to y''. inhabitants thej- did by an unanimous vote declare theire full acceptance there- of & doe fully acquite & discharge the Selectmen & respective Treasurers therein named accordinge to the tenor thereof, and order that it be recorded in the Towne Records. William Geerish Moderate. Aprill 21**^. At a meeting of the Selectmen at y^. North end of y®, towne It was Ordr*^. that Whereas Richard West Butch'' hath erected a leanto or' shop adjoj^ning to tlie house formerly Henery Cooleys w*^^ stands about a Foote into the streete in y'^ Townes land, he remoue the s*^ Leanto further backe of the Towne Land accordinge to the line of the streete there layd out within one moneth after the date hereof upon the penalties of 20^ A rate was made and comitted to the Constables belonginge to this towne b}'' warr'. from the Selectmen dated the 16'^\ of Aprill 1685 to col- lect for the occasions of the Countie and to pay to M^ John Hub- bard Countie Treasurer £130 in mou}' by virtue of a warr'. rec*^. from him dated Feb. 23"\ 16|| And another rate for the use of the towne made and comitted as above to collect the sume of £581. 8^ in Countrie pay (to have one third p'*^ abated if any pay mony) to be paid to M"". Edward Willis Treasurer of the towne with £13. IV. in mon3^ over rated in the Countie rate towards abatem'^ May 11'^. 1685. At a meetinge of the Select for choyce of Tythingemen for the towne for the jeare ensueinge, the severall psons und"" written were chosen & presented to the Hon*^. Countie Court May W^. In Maj"" Richards Corap''. W^Parkman, Sam"Addams, Jonathan Bill, and W™ Euerden. In Cap' Dan^ Turills Comp. — Nath^ Adams, John Wake- feild, Jacob -Hewen, Tymothy Dwaite. In Capt John Wings Comp"". — Benj"^ -Dyer, John Davis, Rich- ard Cheevers, W™ Lane Jun'^. Boston Town Eecords, 1685. 177 111 Cap' Ephraim Savages Comp". Benj° Emans, James Barton, Thomas Hunt, W" Parsons. In Cap' Elisha Hucliinsons Comp", — Sam'^ Plumer, Samuell Bey ton, Henery BarLholmew. in Cap' Pen Town sends Comp\ W"^ Haberfeild, Thomas Kay, S^'meon Stoddard. In Cap' James Hills Comp''. W" Rawson, John Goodwine, John Baker, Isack Miriam. In Cap' Sara^^ Sewalls Comp". — Abell Porter, John Bennet, W" Obbison, and Natli^ Barnes. [161'.] Tything men chosen for Muddy Riuer. — Andrew Gard- ner,, John Devotion. Tj'thinge men for Kiimne^' Marsh — Cap' John Floyd, & John Wiswall. May 20'^. At a publique meetinge of the freemen of Bostone upon lawfull warninge to bringe theire proxies in for election of the Governor and Assistants and other publique officers. Upon the motion of the Deputies for the General 1 Court to have some instructions drawn up for them It was voted that the present Selectmen drawe up such instructions as they judge requisite for the benefit of this towne and comit the same to the said Deputies to act therein accordinglie. May 25"\ At a meetinge of Cap.t, Theophilus Frary, Deacon Henery Allen, Capt. Tymothy Prout, M^ Edward Willis, Elisha Huchinson Esq. M"'. John Faireweath'. Elisha Cooke Esq. Capt Daniell Turill & John Joyliffe This day the Selectmen in psuance of a vote order of the in- habilajls of the towne dated the 9"\ of March last did renew unto M"". Sam^\ Shrimpton his lease of Deer Island for the terme of 18 yeares, to comence from the 1" of March 1693/94 (when his present lease will expire) at y° rent of 14^'^ mony p ann, to be paid on euery 1". day of March yearelie to the vse of the Free schoole, alsoe in consideration of 19^'' mony pd by him in the behalfe of the Towne vnto Josiah, Sachen & other Indians for the ratification of theire predecessors grant of all the Lands within the Necke of Bostone & other out Lands within the precincts thereof. This paid accordinge to former agreement & the In- dentures of Lease for s*^ Deere Island now sealed and confirmed. Whereas Richard West hath erected a leanto or shop adjoyninge to the house formerlie Henery Coolies which stands about a foote into the Streete on the towne land It was ordered that the said West remove the said leanto of the towne land accordinge to the line of the Streete within 1 moneth after the 2l"\ of A^:)rill last upon the penaltie of 20'. which is not to this day removed It is now ordered that warrant be given to the Constable to distraine on the estate of Richard West for the sume of 20'. for breach of a towne order made to that end. Thomas Walker haueinge entertained John Stacie for a Carter without the Leaue or aprobation of the Selectmen eontrarie to an order of the towne is fined 20 shillings for the breach of said. 178 City Document No. 50. order. Henery Emes haueinge entertained a servant in the Towne contraie to the Ord". of the Towne is fined 20^ Whereas John More hath broken vp the towne ground & set vp a fence thereon neere the house formerlie Sam^. Howards without the aprobation of the Select men or acquainting them therewith, he is fined 10^ & hath libertie to carry his fence from the lower corner of the porch of s*^ Howards house 3J- foot from the lowest post of his land next the mill pond into the Creeke ouer against James Webster s. Sarauell Engs haueinge Entertained Joshua Lee without the aprobation ot the Selectmen, or acquaintinge them with it is fined 20^ for breach of y"^. towne order. John Marsh Butcher is fined 20^ for entertaininge of Thomas Stedraan contrarie to an order of the towne [168 o] At a meetinge of Deacon Henery Allen, Capt Tym" Prout, M"-. Edward Willis, Capt Turill, John Joyliffe, & Capt. Frary Joseph Gridlie was chosen and sworne a Wood Cord'^. for the remainder of this present yeare. Thomas Clarke pewterer, liath libertie grated to dig vp the towne ground & lay a draine into y® Docke neere L' Ephraim sales house. July 27. At a meetinge of Cap*. Tymothy Prout, L'. Edward Willis, Eiisha Huchinson Esq, Elisha Cooke Esq, Cap'. Turill, John Joyliffe and Cap'. Theophilus Frarie Whereas Thomas Bill by the providence of God is disenabled & vncapeable to manage a publique house, and both he & his wife are content & resolued to lay downe that imploym' ; The select men of this towne doe aproue of Daniel Turell Jun'' to keepe a publique house of entertainm' & to sell wine, beere, and cyder by retayle if the Hon''*^. Countie Court shall be pleased to grant him licence to doe it in the roome and steed of Thomas Bill. Aug' 24"'. At a meetinge of the freemen of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for choyce of a Comission"^. to joj'ne with the Select- men to take a valuation of the estates and list of the persons of the inhabitants of this towne b}^ warrant from the Treasurer of the Countrie M"^ Anthon}' Chicklie is chosen Comission'^. for y'. end. The Select beinge called to set out a devidinge line betweene Joshua Winsor on the one pte and the widdow Joyce Hall and Pilgrim Siinkins on the other pte It is agreed that the s*^ Winsor shall continue the range of his new dwellinge house 11^ foot to y* seaward from the South Easterlie corner of s*^ house w'^'^ is as farr as the s*^ Halls land runs, Then to run from that end of the said 1 1 foote and halfe towards the sea, the middle of the wall to lie even with northerlie or outward side of the said Simkins Mud- sell in the old Celler, then the wall to stand on the devidinge line betweene said pties. present Elisha Cooke Esq Elisha Huchinson Esq Deacon Henery Allen Capt Daniell Turill, Cap' John Faire- weath. Capt Tym°.' Prout Capt Theo. Frarie, M^ Edward Willis and John Jojditfe. Boston Town Eecords, 1685. 179 Aug 28.* At a meeting of all the Selectmen of this towne w**", M''. Anthony Checlilie Comission''. chosen as above to take a valua- tion of estate & nomb'' of heads of the inhabitants an assesment was accordinglie perfected and comited to the said Chicklie as the law directs which at 1 penny for every pound amounts to the sume of 56. 8. 7 And for 698 heads at 20<^. p head is 58. 3. 4 114. 11. 11 Aug 31*^. At meetinge of the freemen of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for the election of 7 Comission". for y®. towne for the yeare ensueinge were chosen Mr Isack Addington, Mr Addam Winthrop, Mr Edward Willis, John Joylitfe, Mr John Saffine, Mr Tym° Prout, and Cap' John FaireweaLher. [169.] 1685 Sep' 28. Thomas Baker JunMs aproved of by the Selectmen to sell wine & stronge vvaters out of dore by retayle if the Hon'^'^. Countie Court shall be pleased to grant him licence to doe it. Jeremiah Bumsteed haueinge obtained libertie from y® Hon"^ Generall Court to sell beere & Cyder by retayle, in considera- tion of the wounds & lamnesse he receaued in y^ time of the Indian warr, if the selectmen of this towne did aproue thereof; he is now aproued of by the s*^ Selectmen to keepe a publique house and accordinglie to retayle bcere and cyder. Ordered that warrants be given to the Constables by the Recorder to leavie by distresse upon the estates of W™ Hawkings sen'". Butch'". Thomas Baker sen'' & Thomas Plat Butch'" the sume twentie shillings to be taken of each of them for theire anoyance of the streete & theire Neighbourhood, with the blood & Filth of theire slater houses and to dd the severall fines to the towne treasurer. Dec' 9'^. At a meetinge of Selectmen of this towne it was or- dered at the request of M''. John Safflne & Comp^. that the two following papers or articles between the subscribers should be re- corded in this booke Whereas wee who haue here unto subscribed, being in company and haueinge been at the charge each owne according to his proposi- tion for the makeinge digginge and laying Downe of a Generall maine Draine from the cornei* of Mrs Rabacca Taylors house at the head of Hudsons lane up the streete as farr as M^ Ja. Allenes house now in the tenor of Edw. Creeke TayF. and from thence (as formerlie) extends upas farr as Mr John Foyes Well which Draine by purchase & agreem' w"^ the Vicinity of Hudsons Lane afores*^ runs in to y' maine Draine Downe into y^ towne Docke or Cove, Do therfor oblige ourselves and either of us the heires executor' and administo'". of us and either of them each to other to keepe and mainetaine the p''mises in good order and repaire and to act in like mancr therein accordinge to the tenor and true meaineinge of the Artickles made and signed by and with the vicinit}^ that are 180 City Document No. 50. interested in that maine clraine that runes downe the laine afores*^. and in perticular it is hereb}' mutually agreed and by us concluded that all and evrey person or persons whatsoeuer that shall hei"e- after dissire and are b}'^ all the major part of the Corap''. permitted to joyne and let in thes pertickular draines into our said maine draine shall pay or cause to be paid unto us ihe said Comp"'. a full and valuable suiTi of money towards tlie charge which shall be equaly devided amoungst us. In Witness whereof we have hereunto set o^ hands this 9"\ day of Decemb^ 1G85. Jamks Allen, John Foye, John Saffin, Jakuis Ballakd. [170.] Articles of Agrement, made concluded by and be- tweene Decon Hener}^ Allen of Bostone of the ownc p'°. and the vicinity or neighbourhood who have hereunto subscribed of the other parte in maner and forme followinge this 9"\ dsxye of May 1G85. Whereas it is very needfuU that a good substantial! gesierall Maine Draine should be with all Conveniant speede made and laj'ed downe from the upper p*^ of M". Rebecca Taylors now dewellinge house in Bostone downe through the laine or streete into the towne dock or cove in Bostone aforesa*^. for y°. generall use and benifet of all the vicenit}^ or neighbourhood as aforesa"^. whose petickular Draines from the respective cellors shall or may be letfc into and have recource through the said Maine Draine to convey the superfluous waters into the Dock afores'^., the saide Decon Henery Allen doth for his p'^ Covenant grant and agree to and with all and every owne of the vicenity of neighbourhood who have hereunto subscribed there heires executors administo''^ and assignes that the said Henery Allen shall and will fourthwith make of good planck of a Convenient concavity for bigness m forme of a square and lay it downe in the ground of a suteable depth to conve}^ the water into the docke as aforesa*^. from the uper p'^. of the s*^. M". Rebecca Taylors dwelling house downe toy*", s''. docke for the generall and pertickular use and beniiit of all the neigh- bourhood aforesa"^. and that he the said Hener}' Allen shall also bare the charge of the said Draine accordinge to his proportion w'^^ the rest of the proprieto". which is to be accounted by the numb'', of houses that have Cellors to be drained in b}^ and through the generall maine Draine accordinge to the price agreed on by all the pro- prietor, or neighbourhood afores*^. for and m consideration of all and singular the premisses, the said vicenity and proprieto''^ here- unto subcribinge doe each one for himselfe and his perticular pt®. and proportion to be respective each for himselfe accounted equaly acordinge to the numb"^ of houses and sellers and pro- prieto''^ aforesa''. doe by thes presents covenant grant and agree to and with the s*^. Henery Allen and one with another of the s^. proprieto". subcribinge there hieirs executo^. administo". ac- cording to the tenor of these enseuinge articles to be done per- formed and keept inviolable without faile fraud or covene. First. That each and every proprieto"" shall forthwith bringe in his p'®. of the money to defraye the charges of the said maine Draine and put it into the hands of Decon Allen at [171.] least so much as shall from time to time become due to the workemen as are imployed aboute y^. Draine afores^. BosTOisr Town Eecoeds, 1G85. 181 Secondly. That every person or persons who shall have a draine from his or her Celler layd into the Maine Draine shall and will place before the mouth of ther s'^. branch or draine a clo^e Iron Grate siifiisient to keepe dirt or other trash from goeing into the Maine Draine. Thirdly'. That in case any obstrncktion or stopage shall at any time hapen to be in the said Maine Draine it shall be with all con- veniant speed after discovery be cleared at the only cost and charges of those of the proprieto". whose branches or pertickuler draines are laide into the said Maine Draine above the place where the stopag shall appeare to be. Fourthly. That in case any person or persons of the said vicenity or proprieto". shall at an}^ time or times permett or suffer any other draine or draines to be joyned or layed into any there pticuler draines to have pasage in to the Maine Draine with out the approbation and the concent of major p*°. at least of the proprieto'^'. first had and obteined or shall refuse or neglect to pay his or there part and proportion of the charge of the makeinge or cleareing of the Maine Draine when at any time obstructed as afores*^. such person or persons so permiting anj^ draine to be joj^ied or refusing or neglectinge pay™', as afores'^. shall forfit unto the rest of the said proprieto''^ all his or there right title or intrest of in or to the Maine Draine afores*^. and from thenceforth it shall and may be lawfuU for the other proprietor^ or any one of them to cut of or cause to be cutt of or seperated his or there pertickuler Draine branch or branches so affendinge from the Maine Draine as aforesaide. Fifthl}^ and lastly. What mou}- or monej'es worth shall at any time be received by an}' of the said proprieto". for an}^ privat or perticuler dreaine branch or brancs that shall be laide in to the Maine Draine shall be equally divided between or amounge the s*^. proprieto"" and ever}^ owne shall have his sheare thereof. To and for the true performance of all and singular the articles covent^ agrm*^ and premisses respectively each owne of the s*^. proprieto". for himselfe and perticuler parte doth bind himselfe his heires ex- ecutors and administo". unto the s*^. Henry Allen in his capasitie and each to other of the rest of the proprieto""^ in his or there re- spective stationes and capasit3^es firmly b}^ these presents In Witness whereof the}^ have hereunto sett ther hands and scales the da3^e and j'eare above written. John Cotta, Tho: Matson, Jaruis Ballard, Jeremiah Fitch, John Hill, W^ Brattle, JoiinWildglase, Ed: Allen, John Saffin, James Allen, Rebekah Taylor, To Baker, Jetjry Allen. Bozune Allen, Simon Luynd, Isake Walker, Moses Bradford. [ 1 73.] 1685. Jan 11* At a meetinge of all the Selectmen of Bostone a rate was made & comited to the seuerall Constaiiles belonginge to this towne to collect of the seuerall inhabitants rated therein accordinge to a warrant annexed to each sheete of paper the sume of £58. 15^ 6*^. in money and £117. 11". in rate pa3^ by virtue of a warrant receaved from Samuell Nowell Esq'". Treasurer of this Collony dated the 23*. of October 1685 (but not 182 City Document No. 50. receaved lill the 25'^^. of December follovvinge) to be paid to the said Samuell Nowell Esq'", or his order £57. 5^ 11"^. in mony and £ll4.'ll^ ll*^. in CoLintrie pay of vv"'\ Countrie pa}' if any pay any p'^. in mony they are to be abated one third p"^. The remainder beinge l^*^. 9^ 7*^. mony and 2^"^. 19\ 1*^. Countrie pay is to be paid to M'". Edward Willis Treasurer of this towne by Constable Ja. Greene in mony 1^^. 4^ and 2^''. 8\ rate pay and by Constable James Barnes in mony 5. 6.*^ and 11. 1. 9. 6—2. 19. rate pay toward abatem*^ that maj^ happen, all to be paid to the respective Treasurers before the last of February next. Feb. 22. 1685/6. At a meetinge of Elisha Cooke Esq, Elisha Huchinson Esq, John Jo3'lifre, Capt Daniell Turell, Capt Theophi- lus Frarie, Deacon Hener}' Allen, Capt Tymothj^ Prout, L'. Edward Willis & M^ John Faireweather. Ordered that the Records give a Certificate to the Selectmen of Salem that this towne will save and keepe harmlesse and indem- nified the towne of Salem from an}- charge that shall or maj- accrue to that towne Iw reason of any charge that William Cunnell shall occasion by beinge an inhabitant amonge them haueing had one of his armes cut of. Jeremiah Belchard of Rumny Marsh desires abatem* of his last towne rate beinge 12^ vpon consideration that he hath maintained Eliz'' Warren, Daughter of his wife & her Child some considerable time, & he promiseinge that y^ Mother or Child should not be any future charge to y^ towne ; w*''^ was granted & agreed on. Francis Hudson beinge indebted to the towne for the rent of the ferry to Winesemet hath this day given 2 bills payable to the Treasurer of the towne, one to pay £10 in mony the 1^'. day of October next ensueinge and £10 the 1^'. of Octob'' in the j^eare 1687 which is in full for rent of said ferrie untill the VK of August next ensueinge the date hereof. Then let to said Hudson the aforesaid ferry from said 1''. of August next for 7 j-ears, he payinge to the Treasurer of this towne or his success'', j'earelj' the sume of £5 in mony p. an. as p. Lease,. March 1^'. At a Meetinge of the Select fnen, the highway betweene the wharfe of Sam'^ Nowell Esq & y® land of Tho: Clarke which he purchased of Mr Jonathan Tyng is to run vpon a straight line from y^ North East corner of the s*^ Clarkes brick house and the north east corner of Experience Willes shop, from w*^^ line Mr Nowell is to make the streete 20 foote. [173,] March 8'^ 1685/6. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for the election of oflS- cers of the towne for the j-^eare ensueinge were chosen as followeth Moderator. — Cap' W™ Geerish. Boston Town Records, 1685-86. 183 9 Selectmen — Elisha Hucliinson Esq Elisha Cooke Esq"^®. Capt T^'mothy Prout, Capt Theo. Frarie, Capt John Faireweath'". M^ Edward Willis, Deacon Heneiy Allen, John Joyliffe, Capt Daniel! Turin. ' 8 Constables for Bostone. — W™ Sumner, Jabesh Negus, W" Rawson, Isayah Toy, Thomas Atkins, llenery Emes, Joshua Winsor, Sam" Marshall. Muddy Riuer Constable. — Benjamine White. Kumny Marsli Constable — John Center. 4 Clarkes of y° Market. — John Cony sen"". Elisha Audlie, John Barnard, John Davis. 4 Surveyors for Bostone. — Obediah Gill, W" Robie, John Miriam sen"", Natli" Olliuer. 2 Survey" for Muddy riuer — Andrew Gardner, Roger Addaras. 1 Survey'^ for Rumny Marsh — Jeremiah Belchard. 4 Sealers of Leather — John Miriam sen''. James Maxwell, W" Gibson, John Goffe. 2 Water Bayliffes. — John Skarlet, W"' Holoway. 2 Packers of Fish & Flesh John Dinsdall, Adam Dinsdall, Mesurer of Salt — Francis Hudson 4 Scauengors. — Joseph Gridlie, Robert Noakes, Gabriell Wardner, and David Cumins. 6 Hogg Reeues. — Sam". Pearce, John Squire, John Baker Tobacconist, Samell Wakefeild, James Howard, W™ Clough. 4 Ciy\ — John Tucker, Robert Withall, John Crosse, Rich"^. Drewe, Inspectors of Bricke makers. — John Peirce sen"". Sam". Bridge, Joseph Gridle}', James Townsend. Treasurer — M^ Edward Willis Record''. — John Joyliffe Voted Selectmens Instruction refered to a ColSittee and chosen for said Comittee ; Major John Richards, Sam" Nowell Esq. Mr Isack Addington. Selectmens powre and order voted to make rates for the townes occasions in the affirmative. Way at Muddy Riuer — Upon the motion of John Harris re- fer'^ to a Comittee viz', to Deacon Jacob Eliott deacon Frary Tho. Gardner Sen''. Mudd}' Rivers Motion for a Schoole referd to the Selectmen to consider of and to make theire report of it to the inhabitants at the next towne meetinge At a meeting of the Selectmen of Bostone the same day Sealers of Waights & measures William Needame Cull" of Staves Sam^. Mattocks George Burrell Measurers of Corne — John Marshall, John Tucker Measurers of Bords — John Tempell, James Packer, Daniel! Travis, Jno Barnard. Overseers of Wood. Corders. — Jeremiah Fitch, John Gofle,, Jolin More, John Lowell, John Bull, Thomas Shepcott. Corde''^ of Wood. — Samuel! Davis, William Midleton, Peircie Clarke, William Parham, Thomas Narramore, Daniel! Fairefeild, John FaireHeld, John Crosse, David Cumins Lawrence Willis, 184 City Document No. 50. Thomas Forbes, Fearenot Sliawe, Sam^^ Rugles, William Smith, John Tuckerman Sen''. & Junior afterward chosen March 29 ; 168G. [174,] 1G|| March 9. At a publique meetinge of the freemen of Bostone upon h^wfuU warninge for the nomiua of Majestrates & Countie Treasure"^ choyce of Deputies & other officers for the yeare ensueinge. — Comission''. to rcceave the freemens votes for the nomination of Majestrates & a Countie Treasurer was chosen. Mr Isack Addington. Deputies for y° Generall Court. — Mr John Saffin Mr Isack Ad- dington, Cap' Tymothy Prout were chosen for the yeare ensueing. To set the price of Corne — Cap' Pen Townsend, Cap' John Faireweather, and Mr Arthur Mason. To inspect the transportation of Hydes — Mr Jonathan Bridg- ham. 1686. March 29"^. Jonathan Dawes & James Hawkins convicted of breakinge vp the Towne ground to make Mr Tliomas Clarke a Cellar, thereby digging too farr into the streete ; were lined 20\ for breach of an order of tlie towne and It is ordered that a Warrant be given to a Constable to distraine for said fine Vpon the motion of Mr Benja : Bullivant & Mr Samuell Linde de- sireinge the Selectmen to io3'ne with tliem and diners of theire neiglibours in paueinge the streete from s"^ Bullivants house to Mrs Margaret Thatchers propriety. It is agreed and Ordered that when y^ worke is done to the satisfaction of s'^ Selectmen the Towne will allow them 10''^. towards the s'^ panement. John Tuckerman Sen"" allowed to be a Corder of Avood, alsoe John Tuckerman Jun^. for the yeare ensueinge in consideration of his promise to maintaine his Mother Eliz'' Picket & secure the Towne from charge b}^ her, both were sworne to be faith, in theire ofKce at the same time by Elisha Cooke Esq"". Ordered that W'" Mumford cleare the streetes of his stones that are about the towne house within a month from this da}- ; upon the penaltie of 20^ Thomas Walkers fine imposed the 25"^ of May 1685, fol. 167 for entertaininge of John Stacie was remited. Whereas M"". Benj"^ Alford was chosen a constable of this towne the eigth of this instant, and refuseinge to serve in that office promised in the presence of the inhabitants to pa}'' a fine of Tcnn pounds as the Lawe directs it is ordered that a warrant be given by the Recorder to a Constable to distraine upon the estate of said Alford for said suihe of Tenn pounds in mony accordingo to lawe and to deliver the same to the Towne Treasurer for the use of the towne. A Motion of the Inhabitants of Muddy River for a writinge Schoole for their Children was read at the publique Meetinge of the Inhabitants of this Towne the 8"^ of March 168-| and tliat tlieire towne rates ma_y be improued to that vse & the Select apoynted to choose a place for the erectinge of a house. In answere to said Motion. It was voted that the Select men take Boston Town Eecoeds, 1686, 185 this matter into consideration and inquire into the reason thereof and represent it to tlie next Generall Towne Meetiuge what is nec- essar}' to be done tlierein. [175=] At a meetinge of y^. Selectmen of Bostone at the Towne house Aprill G"\ 1686 Mr Theodore Atkinson & Mr Hum- phrey Luscombe came and desired that a Record might be made of theire Agreement relateinge to the bounds of Lnnd betwcene them, which land Ij'cth buttinge on the sea or salt water neere the Docke in Bostone, coihonlic called Bendalls Docke which agreeni* is as followeth viz'. That the line of division betweene them should run on a direct line with the middle of the wall of the brick warehouse built by said Luscombe frontinge to the streete -which bricke w^all stands one halfe on said Atkisons land, the other halfe on said Luscombcs land. That the line was runn accordinglie betweene them as farr as said Luscombes Crane house now stands. Theodore Atkison Wiinesse Humprew Luscombe Joseph Bridgham Jamks Townsknd M"". Theodore [Atkinson] and M''. Humphrey Luscombe per- sonallie apeareinge in Bostone Aprill 6'^^, 1686 acknowledged the above written to be theire act and deed. Corum Elisha Cooke Elisha Hutchinson ' Memorand. that upon the 8*. of March 16|| severall psons that were chosen Constables for the yeare ensueinge refaseinge lo serve in that office were fined accordinge to lawc viz' M^ Joseph Parsons, M^. Edward Brumfeild, M"^. Benj'^. Alford, M"^. Humphrej' Luscombe . May 14"^. At a meetinge of the freemen of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for the cho^'ce of a Deputie for the Generall Court in y°. place of Mr. Isack Addington beinge chosen a Majes- trate Cap* Pen Townseiid was made cho^'se of for the whole yeare. Tythinge men chosen by the Selectmen of Bostone. — May 5. 1686. In Major Richards Comp''. W"* Parkman, Sam^^ Addams, Jonfi. Bill, George Robinson. Cap' Turills Comp^ — L'. Richard Way, Obediah Wakefeild, Eobt Cumby, Ed Mountfort. Capt John Wings Comp"". — John Carthew, John Rix, Benj'*. Dj're, W" Lane. Cap' Sauages Comp'^. — Edward Allen, Thomas Hunt Turn^ W™ Paine, Ambrose Dawes. Cap' Huchiusons Comp''. Joseph Davis, Sam^^ Beyton, Henery Bartholmew. 186 City Document No. 50. Cap' Pen Townsends Comp". — Edward Smith, W" Gilbert, Sam^^ Johnson. Cap'. Ja : Hills Comp". — Sam" Bridge, John Temple, John Goodvvine, Jacob Moline. Cap'. Sam". Sevvalls Comp"'. — Nath^ Barnes, John Squire, John Bennett. Muddy River. — Roger Addams, Tlio' Gardn'' Jun^ Rumn}' Marsh. — W™ Ilasey, James Bill Jun^ At a meetinge of the Coiiiittee chosen for the manageinge of the affaires of the Almes or Worke house with the Selectmen of y^ towne. A rate was made & coinitted to the 8 Constables in Bostone to collect of seuerall inhabitants in Bostone that subscribed for buildinge the said house and have not yet paid what they did sub- scribe or promise and of others that did refuse to subscribe or pa}^ anythinge towards the s"^ buildinge. The sume of £329,13 to be p^. in mony, which rate was delivered to the 8 Constables in Bostone with a warrant indorsed on the severall lists subscribed by Doctor Elisha Cooke, M^ Richard Wharton, M' Symon Linde M^ John Saffine & M^ John Faireweath'". y« Colnittee & the rest of the Select men of Bostone — Signed March 18'^\ 1686 — [176.] Upon the Constables delayinge or neglect to collect the rate for y^ Almes or Workhouse within mentioned the Presi- dent & Council were pleased to indorce the warrant followinge vpon each Constable's list By the President & Councill — The Order & agreement of the towne of Bostone relatinge to the Almes or Work house havinge been considered, the rate in this paper is allowed, and to be paid as formerlie ordered, by the Cofhittee & Selectmen, reservinge libertie to complaine as formerlie to such as are opressed or agreived, and where an}^ have sub- scribed or made promise and refuse payment the Treasurer or his atturnie hath powre to recover the same by action before an}"- 2 Justices of the Peace if the subscriptions exceed not 40 shillings or otherwise by the Countie Court. p Edwakd Randolph Secretary By the President and Council June 2""^. 1686 In answere to the motion of the Selectmen of Bostone shewinge that theire Towne Treasury is soe exhausted that they stand in need of a present supplie for the maintenance of the poore, mendinge the highways, finishinge the Almeshonse and other necessar}' towne occasions which have been formerlie & par- ticularlie referd to y°''. care and management. The President and Councill for the present exegencie, and havinge seene the Towne votes allowingo the s*^ Select mens powre & accordinglie doo aprove the same & ord'' them to give notice of the sume necessary & to proceed in due & eqnall man"", to leavie the same upon the inhabitants & estates of y^ towne Ed. Randolph Sec. Boston To^vn Eecoeds,* 1686. 187 Whereas the president & Councill June y^ 2*^ 1686 in answer to the motion of the Select men of Bostone for the supply of mon}' to maintain the poore, raendinge of the high wayes & other necessary Tovvne occasions orderinge to giue notice of the sume to defray y^ charge It is found accordinge to former experience, that ratinge the Towne about 600'''. rate pay, beinge customarie to abate one third pte if paid in mou}', which brings it to 400''^. & abatem' for such as haue beene rated, and found not able to pa}^, & for such as haue d^'ed & such as htiue gone to sea, remoued to other places before they haue paid, & such as haue beene abated on complaint of beinge ouer rated, comonlie brings it to 340'^^ or 350^^. And the standinge charge of this towne at this time is about 400'''. p. ann — aboue 200'''. of which is in mainetaineinge three Free Schooles, meudinge the high wayes in Bostone, Rumny Marsh & Muddie riuer, The rest to severall jK haue standinge salerie for service in y* Towne & to poore people that are not like to get tlieire liueings as longe as the}' doe line, besides clothinge & buryinge y® poore, [177.] and giueinge to peoples necessities transientlie, rcpaire the Towne house & schoole houses, main- taiueinge basterds & poor people when they are sicke, and nurses for them and powder for the townes occasions pa^^ing house rent for it and blowinge up of houses and findinge powder for the towne as the Law requires. Subscribed p. Edward Willis, Treasurer. The Towns ord""^ relateinge to Gunpowder in this booke folio 61 were presented to the President and Councill and the ord"" followinge endorced thereon. Bostone. 22"^ of July 1686. The Precident & Councill have voted a confirmation of these orders and Mr John Faireweather is apo^'nted in roome of Cap' Huchinson to make cnqnirie as above about powder. And to prouide a roome or roomes in the ware house of the late M"" Robert Gibbs, and to receaue the allowance of 12"^ p. barrell for lodginge powder there accordinge to the aboue said Order. By Ord"^ John Vsher. Likewise severall ord". relatinge to the prevention of breakinge forth and stoppinge of the progresse of fire in Bostone, made by the Selectmen and inhabitants of said towne at theire respective Meetinges and ordered by the said towne to be printed and published were presented to the President and Councill and order followinge indorced. Bostone July 22*. 1686 The President and Councill have voted a confirmation of the severall ord". above written and desire 1 of the Councill with 2 of the Justices of the Peace to nominate and apoj'nt some fit psons to supplie the places of sach of them within named as are dead, to take care of the powder and other the premises, to be provided 188 City Document No. 50. against the danger of fire and to direct about the bloweinge up of houses &ca. P. Ordr. John Ushek. August 14"\ 1686. B}^ virtue of an Oixler of Councill of the 2**. of June 1686. At a Meetinge of all the Selectmen of Bostone this day a Valuation was taken and a rate concluded and made of the estates of the severall inhabitants of said towne and comited to severall Counstables belongeiiige to the towne to be gethered within tlieire severall precincts the severall sumes mentioned in 10 sheets of paper comited to them amountinge all to £663 IP. 6"^. incliidinge Rumny Marsh and Muddle River to be paid as rate pay and if any pay mony they are to have )j p'*^, abated, all to be paid to M''. Edward Willis Treasurer his ord'". or success"", at or before the last day of Novemb''. next ensueinge and if any refuse to pay said rate the respective Counstables are to distraine theire goods or estates and expose it to a publique sale returninge the overplus to the pson whose goods were distrained as by war- rant under the hand and scale of John Usher Esq"", to each Con- stable apeareth, the whole beinge for the use and occasions of this towne. [178o] 1686. Aug' 21'\ At a meetinge of D^ Elisha Cooke & Elisha Huchinson Esq'. Capt. Tym°. Prout, Capt John Fairevveath''. M". Edward Willis, Deacon Henery Allen, John Joyliffe & Capt Daniell Tui'ill It is Ordered that the Drawe Bridge be forth with rebuilt by James Russell Esq. & others concerned therein, that are tomainetaine it. And that the vpper pte of it be not raised at the posts any higher then the bottome of the groundsell of John Batemans dwellinge house, and it be full 11 foote broade betweene post and post. Alsoe ordered the same time that Richard Cheevers remoue his shops on the north side of drawe bridge, from of the Towne highwaj^, and that John Orrice, Thomas Harris & Mrs Dowden remoue their seuerall shops there from of the s^ Towne highway before the last Monday in September next. Then Ordered that Ralph Carter & Comp''. concerned w*** him in the water Engine be henceforth discharged from any care thereof, and that John Joyliffe be desired to send for the Key of the house where y° said Engine is kept & to demaund and receaue all other things belonginge to the Towne that were vnd'' the care and charge of s*^ Carter, And that the s'^ Engine & things belonginge to it be deliuered and comited to the care and direction of Cap' John Faire- weather & Mr Edward Willis vntill further Ordr'. Sep' 13'^ 1686. Ordr*^. that Vpon the motion of Frances Francis a letter be sent by the Record"^ to the Select men of Porchmouth viz': Gentlemen Whereas Frances the wife of John Francis hath beene some considerable time resident in Bostone & is now invited by her brother Peter Harvy, to line within 3^0'' Towneship, The selectmen of Bostone doe hereby ingage that if 3'^ s^ Frances Boston Town Records, 1686. 189 Francis doth return againe to our Towne she shall be receaued as formerlie. In testimony whereof the said Selectmen have ordered me to certifie soe much to yo'"selves who am vour humble serv'. J. J:E. Sep' 28. 1686. At a meetinge of the Selectmen Cap' Anthony Howard, Mr Robert Howard, Mr. W°\ Rowse, and Mr Comer are chosen and desired to supply the places of some that are dead, for the inspection of defectiue Chimnys accordinge to a former Order made the 28"\ of Decem. 1676 as in folio 101 of this booke. Oct 28. Let to John Hay ward of Bostone Notary or his Assignes the small Shop or roome that is scituate and beinge in the Towne house, at the wcsterlie end thereof, late in the tenure and occupation of Nattf' Barnes, as now inclosed he payinge therefore 10'. p an in mony for the terme of 21 yeares from this 28"", day of Oct"". 1686 as by Lease thereof doe more fullie apeare. [179.] 1686. Jan 12'^ Then receaued of John Search the sume of 10^*^. in mony which is his guift towards a stocke to be laid out in the Worke house, to imploy the poore of this towne, and to be improued for that end & noe other, and for which he is to be allowed 10'. p. an. duringe his naturall life (if demanded by him) and this recorded in the towne booke at the request of the s*^ Search, in the presence of Sam" Nowell Esq, Mr James Allen, Mr Joshua Moody, Mr John Faireweather, and Elisha Cooke Esq. January 31'^. In pursuance of a warrant receaved from the Hon'^'^. Countie Court by adjornm' dated the 9"^. of Decemb''. 1686 directed to the Selectmen of Bostone for the assessinge of a mony rate bearing proportion to halfe a single countrie rate in this towne as stated in the former goverm*. This day a rate was made b}^ said Selectmen and comited to the constables of Bostone Rumny Marsh and Muddy River amountinge to the sume of £55 8'. mony to be collected by them, and paid unto John Usher, Esq'. Treasurer of the Countrie or his order. Feb''. 18'^. B}^ virtue of a warrant receaved from John Usher Esq^ Treasurer of the Countrie dated the 20"\ of January, 16|f-, requireinge tlie Selectmen of this towne to assess and leavie upon the inhabitants thereof a single Countrie rate, of one penny in the pound accordinge to former usage and custome. This day a rate was assested and made by the said Selectmen accordinglie and after comited to the Constables of Bostone, Rumny Marsh and Muddy River amountinge to the suineof £122. 2'. 11'^. Countrie pay to be collected by them and paid unto said Treasurer and if any pay mony the}' are to be abated one third p'®. Feb''. 25. At a meetinge of Doct^ Elisha Cooke Esq, Elisha Huchinson Esq, Cap' Tymothy Prout, Capt Daniell Turill, M^ Ed- ward Willis, M"", John Faireweath'' & John JoylifTe, the Peticion 190 City Document No. 50. followinge was presented to the Gouernour & Councill subscribed by them viz'. To his Excellencie, the Governor & Councill of his Majesty's Terri- tor}^ & Dominion of New England. The Humble Petition of the Selectmen of Bostone Humblie showeth That for as much as this Towne beinge y^ prindpall seate of Trade, within this his Majesties Territorj-, y® growth and flourishinge whereof will necessarily influence the prosperitie and well beinge of the whole ; And there haueinge of these late 3'eares, beene considerable visible decayes in the Estates thereof, through the Adversitie of y® Indian Warr, desolations by fire, & thefailinge of trade, which haue greatlie impoverished the towne, soe that the number of the poore is much increased, and notwitlistandinge some former Essa3'es as yet noe effectual remedie is prouided for rasinge the charge of the Towne bj^ settinge them to worke. There beinge alsoe severall coiSon Nusances in said Towne very offensive and prejudltiall to y^ Inhabitants & occasion of charge to y® Towne Wee therefore humblie pray that yo"^ Excellencie & Councill [180.] will please to order and apo3'nt a Coinitteeof some of the members of yd'. Council who are best acquainted with the State and condition of the towne unto whome we may represent what we conceive to be necessary' for the well orderinge and regulatinge of the affaires of this populous towne respectinge the poore, idle and disorderlie persons with what elce wee may propose as con- duceable to the good and welfare of the place that soe what wee shall offer therein may be stated and prepared to be laid before yd'. Excellencie and Council for consideration and aprobation as in yo'. wisdomes you shall judge fitt. And yo''. petition" as in dutie bound shall ever praj'. N. England By the President and Councill of his Majesties Territory' and Dominion aforesaid &ca. Wednsday Decemb'^ 8*. 1686 Present the Honble Joseph Dudley Esq President William Stoughton Esq''. Deputie pres'. Edward Randolph Waite Wintrop Richard Wharton John Usher Bartholmew Gidney & Jonathan Tyng Esq'^' In answere to the petition of y" Inhabitants of Muddle Riuer prajdnge to haue libertie to erect a schoole &c. vpon the heareinge thereof. The President & Councill doe Order, That henceforth the said Hamlet of Muddle Riuer, be free from Towne rates to y® Towne of Bostone, the}^ mainetaineinge theire ovvne high wa3'es and poore, and other publique charges ariseinge amongst themselues, And that within one yeare next comeinge they raise a schoole-house in such Boston Town Kecords, 1686-87. 191 place as the two next Justices of the Countie, (vpon a publique hearinge of the Inhabitants of the said Hamlet) shall determine, as alsoe mainetaine an able readinge and Writinge Master there from and after that da}- ; and that the Inhabitants annuallie meete, to choose three men to manage theire Affaires. A true Coppie as Attests Edward Randolph Secre'. BeNJ AMINE BULLIVANT late Clarke of y^ Councill [181.] 1686/7. March 14*^. [/n marg^m. — Vide more folio 182.] At a meetinge of the freehold", of Bostone upon lawfuU warninge for the election of offlcers for the yeare ensueinge were chos-en as followeth viz'. Moderator. — Cap' W"' Geerish. 9 Selectmen — Cap*. Elisha Huchinson John Joj'liffe Doctor Elisha Cooke Capt John Faireweath^ Capt Theophilus Frar}-, Capt T\'m°. Prout Cap'. Daniell Turill, M'. Edward Willis, Deacon Henery Allen 8 Constables for Bostone — Rich'^. Keates, Arthur Smith, Thomas Hunt, Turn''. James Hawkins Robert Cumbie Edmund Browne, JohnNicholes, Benjamine Walker Constable of Rumny Marsh — Joseph Hasey Constable of Muddy River — Thomas Gardner Jun'. 4 Clerkes of y® Market. — W™ Robie, John Squire, Savill Simson, Jn° Con}' sen'". 4 Surve^'ors for Bostone. — W" Coleman, W' Rawson, Bozoon Allen, Tho: Atkins. Survey"". For Rumnj' Marsh — Jeremiah Belchard. 3 Sealers of Leather. — John Miriam sen"", James Maxwell, Sam^^ Sexton. Treasurer — M^ Edward Willis Record"". — John Joyliffe 2 Water Bayliffes — John Skarlet William Hollaway 2 Packers of Flesh & Fish — John Dinsdall, Adam Dinsdall. Measurer of Salt — Francis Hudson 4 Scauengers. — Henery Ernes, George Cable, Isacke Goose, El- nathan L3'on. 6 Hogg reeues. — Samuell Miriam, Samuell Wakefield, John Needham, John Carthew, Jonathan Chard, Benjamine Emans. 4 Cryars. — John Tucker, Robert Withall, Rich'^ Drew, Gabriell Wardner. To set the price of Corne to y® Bakers. — Cap* Penn Townsend, Arth"" Mason, Mr Natli"- Olliuer. Voted that the Selectmen have powre to make rates for the townes occasions and the Treasurer to demand and receave*the towne rents. Selectmens Instructions refered to a Comittee which was voted to be — Major John Richards, Sam^^ Nowell, Esq. Mr Isack Adding- ton. Towne penall orders were read. Voted, That the Select men apo_ynt Chimney sweepers for the Towne and y' none be allowed to sweepe them but whome thej^ doe apoynt or aprove of and have powre to impose penalties on them if they neglect theire duties and that the Selectmen apoynt Over- 192 City Document No. 50. seers to inspect them and all cliimnes as they shall be informed there may be occasion to prevent fireinge. At a meetinge of the selectmen the same da}^ Sea?, of waights & measures was chosen, one Constable present W"^ Needham Cullers of Pipe Staves Sam\ Mattocke George Burrell Measurers of Corne — John Marshall John Tucker Measurers of Bords — John Temple, James Packer, Daniell Travis, J°°. Barnard Ouerseers of Wood Cord" — George Eliston, Jer Toy, John Squire, Joseph Prout, Thomas Atkins, John Bull. Cord", of Wood — Sam". Davis, W"\ Midleton, Percie Clarke, W™. Parrara, Thomas Narramore, Daniell Fairefeild John Faire- feild, David Cumins, Thomas Forbes, Fearenot Shaw, Sam". Rug- gles, John Tuckerman sen''. John Tuckerman Jun"^. Lawrence Willis & Henery Flood. [182.] 16|f March U^^. W^ Ireland, Jeremiah Belchar and John Center are apoynted Pambulator^ to run the line betweene Charlestown and Bostone upon the last Tuesday of this instant March by the apoyntm'. of the Selectmen of Cbarlestowne. Cap' Ephraim Sauage, Cap* Pen Townsend, L* John Smith, Cap' John Flood, Mr John Wiswall, Mr Edward Willis were chosen Pambulators to run the lines of the bounds betweene Rumny Marsh & Lin, Maiden and Readinge upon the second Tuesday in Aprill next beinge the 12"^. of said month, to meet those of Lin at the house of Goodman Edmonds at 8 of the clocke in the morninge of that day, to meete'^hose of Maiden at Aron Wayes house alsoe at 8 of the clocke and y®. Pambulators of Readinge at the begininge of the line betweene the two townes at 12 of the clocke the same da3^ At a meetinge of Elisha Huchinson Esq, John Joyliffe, Cap'. Daniell Turill, Capt Tymothy Prout, Deacon Henery Allen, Capt John Faireweath''. & Capt^Theophilus Frairie the 29"' of June 1685. At the request of Thomas Pecke sen'' the above named Select- men mett at his ground he complaininge that the stakes set downe by the Selectmen in the yeare 1681 for the line betweene him & Elisha Cook Esq to the Westward of the said Cookes house were not to be found now, & that he was like to be wronged of pte of his land ; at this time the Selectmen found severall holes digged for post holes in the fence intended to be set vp, and inquiringe of John Benjamine the workeman that s*^ Pecke implo3"ed in s'^ worke he showed them a stake at the west corn'^ of s*^ Cookes ground, which he said he tooke vp there, w""^ was supposed to be y° stake, y® select men set downe for the bounds in the yeare 1681 and was 4 foote to the Westward of s'^ Cookes brick wall of his house & w'^'' y^ said Pecke said was within his ground, further sayinge y' y*^ wall of his house which stood there before the fire would cleare it ; vpon which y" select men ordered that y' wall should be searched for, and that beinge imediatelic done the3^ found in the middel of that line, the Eastward side of said Pecks old wall, was 4 foot & one inch distant from the wall of the s^ Cookes house, vpon which they Boston Town Eecords, 1687. 193 concluded that y^ line that they had fonnerlie set was right, and that the said line was on a paralell line with s^ Cookes house, & 4 foot distant from s*^ house. May 29'^^. 1687 — At a meetinge of Capt Elisha Huchinson, Doctor Elisha Cooke, Capt John Faireweath'. Capt Theophilus Frary, Capt Tymothy Prout, Capt Daniell Turill, M' Edward Willis, Deacon Henery Allen & John Joyliffe Whereas in the record on the other side dated y^. 14*^^. of March 16ff- It is said at a meetinge of the freeholders &''. & y*. other inhabitants of y**. towne omitted who were generally warned & present at the election it is now declared & there to be understood that [183.] both freehould" & inhabitants were concerned in the votes & transactions of that day & that the record ought to be » written, at a meetinge of the freehould". & inhabitants of y®. towne June IG*'^. At a meetinge this day of Capt John Faireweath"". Capt. Tym°. Prout, Capt. Daniell Turill, M^ Edward Willis, Deacon Henery Allen, Capt Elisha Huchinson & John Joyliffe Whereas b}^ a Law of the Generall Court held the 7*^ of NovemV. 1683 the Selectmen of Bostone were impowred to lieare and determine all contraversies relateinge unto the boundaries of the land of such psons whose houses have beene burned downe in the late fires which law hath beene . confirmed by the late Hon*^. President and Councill alsoe by his Excellencie and Councills order and direction of the 8* of March 168|- towne officers are required to proceede in theire severall places and trusts according to former usage and direction given b}' the late President and Councill. Wee the said selectmen of Bostone haueinge veined the ground- sills which were in the bottome of the Cell'' on w*^^' the house of late belonginge to M^ John Cole did stand, & now Mr Henery Mountefort is layinge a Foundation for a new buildinge, Wee doe finde that the breadth of the Land on w'''^ Mr John Coles house stoode to measure from the Corn"" of the Foundation of Mr Benjamine Mountforts warehouse towards Mr Eliachim Huchinsons warehouse 23 foote. And that the ground sill w*^*" ranged euen on a straight line from the lower Corn'' of the house where Mr Edmond Browne now dwells, towards the streetey' leads by y^ Docke, to the end of the s*^ 23 foote to be the Easterlie bounds of s*^ Land, which wee determine to be the just bounds thereof. June 30"'. At a meetinge this day of Capt John Faireweath''. Cap' Tymothy Prout Capt Daniell Turill, M"". Edward Willis, Deacon Theophilus Frary, Doctor ^Jisha Cooke & John JoyliflTe selectmen upon complaint made thai: Cap' Anthony Howard had set upon the towne ground in the streete at the north end of the towne p'®. of a coach house. The said Selectmen went to the place and found said house to be above 2 foote of it set into the streete and did accordinge to a towne order against breakinge of the towne 194 City Document No. 50. ground without leave, order that the said Anthony Howard shall pay 20'. to M'. Edward Willis Treasurer, for the towne use and alsoe forthwith remove the said house from off the towne ground. Jul}^ 25*. 1G87. At a meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone for the election of a Comission. for ttie towne to joyne with the Select- men to make a list of all male persons from 16 3'eares old and upward and a true estimation of all reall and personall estates some time in tlic month of August next by virtue of a warrant under the hand of John Usher Esq'". Treasurer at which meetinge M'. Isaack Addington was chosen the foresaid Comission"^. for the end above said. » August 31"\ 1687. At a meetinge of IVP. Isack Addington Comission"". and the present Selectmen viz'. Doctor Elisha Cooke, John Joyliffe, Capt Elisha Huchinson, Capt Daniell Turill, Capt Tymothy Prout, Capt John Faireweather, Deacon Theophilus Fraiy, IVT'. Edward VVillis and Deacon Henery Allen was comited to said Comissioner [184.] 10 sheets of paper annexed contain- inge a list of the male persons in the towne of Bostone from 16 yeares old and upwards and an estimation of the reall and personall estates in tlie said town whereby it apearethThat the heads bcinge 1447 at 20'^ per head is 120'". IP. 8^ And estates at one penny p pound amounts to To. More an addition made by the Comission". January 19"'. 168| At a meetinge of Capt Daniell Turill, Deacon Henery Allen, Capt Tymothy Prout, Cap'. John Faire- weather, M"". Edward Willis and Deacon Theophilus Frary. By virtue of an order of his Majesties Justices of the Peace at a quarf Sessions in Decemb''. last requiringe the Countie Treasurer John Joyliffe to issue out warr'^ to the Selectmen in each towne in the Countie to assesse theire townes toward a Countie rate and his warr* thereon to the Selectmen of this towne they this day have assessed said towne and d'd a list thereof to the Treasurer contain- inge 9 sheets of paper all amountiuge to the sume of £57. 5^ 9^. Aprill 10"\ 1G88. At a meetinge this day of DocP. Elisha Cooke, John Jovliffe, Capt. John Faireweath^ Capt. Theophilus Frarj^, Capt. Tym°. Prout, Capt. Daniell Turill, M^ Edward Willis & Deacon Henery Allen Selectmen Information being given that Nicholas Paige Esq was incloseinge the Towne ground on y' pte of the streete vnder the Jettie of his dwelling liouse, beinge 3 foot 4 inches from the house on each side of the Corner & into the streetes on both sides, The above said .select men went to the place' & there found John Temple and John 91. 4. lOf 211. 5. 16. 8. 6f- 10 217. 5. 4f Boston To^vn Records, 1688-89. 195 Comball Carpenters about the worke wliome s*^ Select men warned not to take in s'^ ground vnder the s*^ Jettie, L' Coll Paige alsoe cominge then to the s'^ place the}' declared the same to be pte of the streete & warned him not to take it into his house. The same daj' information beinge alsoe given that y^ select men were desired to goe to the land late belonginge to Eliphalet Hitt deceased, now in y° posession of some of his Children to order the settinge vp the fence at the corner next the highways leadinge from said Hilts house to the water side and meetinge the cross- way there, the said selectmen set downe a stake where the corner post of the said fence should stand beinge 25 foote from the opposite corner house which is now in the possession of John Nash and from the warehouse of the said Hitt oposite to the said stake and crosse the other streete 21 foote. [185.] 1688. May 25*^. At a publique Meetinge of the In- habitants of Bostone by Virtue of an Act of his Excellencie the Gouern'^ & Councill intitled An Act for regulateinge the choyse of selectmen Constables and other officers in the respective Townes within this Dominion. It was Voted that the Nomb'' of Eight Select men shall be for this towne chosen for the 3'eare ensuoinge & then chosen Cap* Tym° Prout, Cap' Dan^i Turill, Cap' John Faireweather, & Mr Edward Willis, Cap' Pen Townsend, Cap' James Hill, Mr Isaack Addington, and Mr Addam WintropJ 8 Constables for Bostone. — Mr Joseph Townsend, Jarvis Bal- lard, Michael Shaller, Abraham Blush, John Goodvviue, Ambrose Dawes, Jonathan Bill, John Cony Jun"". Constable for Rumny Marsh. — Hugh Flo^-d. At the same meetinge Mr Elisha Cooke was chosen a Comissioner for the towne to joyne with the Selectmen to take a list and make a valuation of persons and estates of the towne. Ambrose Dawes refuseinge to sweare with his hand on the Bible as was required of him, James Halsey was chosen Constable in his steede. To the Select men of Bostone You are desired to convene 3^0"" Towne togeather & signifle to them that they are alike desired to giue in their votes for fiue* meete persons to be Assistants to the Govern'' Deputie Goueru'' & Assistants 'Chosen & sworne, in the j-eare 1G86 in the present Gouerm', Vntill by direction from England there be a settlem' of Goverm'. Alsoe 3-ou are alike desired to giue in yo"" votes for a Major Generall accordinglie, which votes 3'ou are desired to send in to Bostone at y" Towne house on the 29'^ instant sealed vp or otherwise safelie at discretion there to be sorted in the presence of the present Goverm' & the Comittee apoyuted at nine of the clocke in the morninge. Bostone May 25'^ 1689. p Ebenezer Prout Clarke to the Representatiues & in the name of the Comittee. 196 City Document No. 50. Bostone May 30''^ 1689. At the Council for safetieof y® people & conservation of y° peace &c. Agreed that signification be forthwith dispatched to the sev- eral Townes within the Massachusetts Collony to make cho^^se of and send theire respectiue Representatiues to meete at Bostone vpon Wednsda}^ the b^^ of June next at two of the clocke in the after noone, to consult of the present Emergencies relateinge to the publique Affaires, which is expected will be accordinglie com- plyed with. By ord"^ of the president & Council To y® Selectmen & Constables Isaac Addington Cler. of Bostone. June 3'^'^. 1689. At a Meetinge of the Inhabitants of Bostone vpon lawful warninge, for choyce of Representatiues, according to the Order aboue, were chosen Docf Thomas Oalves, Cap' Penn Townsend, Cap* Tymothy Prout, and Mr Addam Wintrop. [186.] 1689 June 24*^^. At a publique of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfuU warninge for the election of oflScers for the towne were chosen as followeth Moderator. — Cap' Theophilus Frary, for the present meetinge. 9 Selectmen — Cap' Tym° Prout, Cap' Theophilus Frary, Cap' James Hill, Mr Rich'^ Medlecott, Cap' Daniell Turill, Cap' Pen Townsend, Mr Addam "Wintrop, John Jo^diffe, Mr Edward Willis. 8 Constables. — Sam^^ Plumer, John More, Moses Peirce, Sam" Greenwood, Benj'' Dyer, Tho: Wallis, Thomas Banist'', Thomas Walter [the name Walter written above the line.] 1 Constable of Rumny Marsh. — Joseph Bill. 1 Constable of Muddy Riuer — Roger Addams. 4 Clerkes of y® Market. — Joseph Prout, Joseph Belknap, Samuell Peirce, and L' Richard Way. 4 Surveyors for Bostone. — Arthur Mason, W" Rouse, Michaell ShalF, and W™ Robie. 1 Surveyor for Rumnj^ Marsh. — Isack Lewis. 2 Survey" for Muddy Riuer — James Parker, and Joseph Buck- master. 4 Sealers of leather, — John Miriam sen"". W" Gibson, James Maxwell, Tho: Davis. 2 Water Bayliffes. — Arthur Smith, W" Holoway. 2 Packers of Flesh & Fish — John Densdall & Adam Dinsdall 1 Measurer of salt. Francis Hudson. 4 Scauengers. — .John Tucker, Thomas Hill, James Burgis, and Rob'. Withall. 6 Hog Reeues. — Daniell Turill Jun'', W™ Towers, Joseph Cowell, W™ Coleman, John Cony, sen"", and Giles Dyer. Treasurer and Recorder referd to the Selectmen 4 To inspect makeing of Brickes. — W™ Dawes, John Goodwine, Eneas Salter, Josias Grise. To inspect transportation of Hyds referd to the Sealers of Leather To set y*^ price of Corne to y^ white bread Bakers. Nath*. 01- liuer, Arthu' Mason, and Tymothy Thornton. Boston Town Kecords, 1689. 197 Select mens Instructions referd to a Comittee of Doct Cooke, Eliakim Huchinson, and Mr Samson Sheafe to be observed for the feare ensueing. Selectmens powre to make rates for the tovvnes Dccasions voted in the affirmative alsoe to demaund and receave tlie towne rents and to sue for the same Voted that the former Custome & practice in managing tlie iffaires of the free schools be restored & continued. Townes Orders not read 2 Cryers chosen. — John Tucker, Robert Withall. Voated that Mr Peter Sergeant, Mr Benj'^ Alford, and Mr Samson Sheafe Audite y^ Selectmens Acc*^of the 3'eare past. Officers chosen by the Selectmen the same day. Treasurer — Mr Edward Willis. Record"" — John Joyliffe. Sealer of waights & measures. — W™ Needam to be assisted & directed p Mr Rich'^ Medlecot. Cullr^ of Pipe Staues. — Sam'^ Mattocks, and George Burrell. ' Measurers of Corne — John Mai'shall, John Tucker. Measurers of Bords. — Thomas Barnard, Caleb Rawlins, Jabesb Negus, Ebenez'' Messeng'. Ouerseers of wood Corders. — Henerj^ Dawson, John Butler, Jeremiah Fitch, L' Ephraim Sale, Joseph Peirce, John Bull. Ouerseers of Chimneys. — John Cony sen''. W™ Rouse, Edward Cowell, Nehemiah Peirce. Corders of Wood. — Sam'^ Davis, Thomas Narramore, Dan". Fairefeild, Jn° Fairefeild, Davis Cumins, Fearenot Shaw, John Tuckerman sen'', Jn° Tuckerman Jun'^, John AUiset, Mathew Grosse. Chimny Sweepers. — John Stride, Joseph Dayes, Jeremiah the Negro. [187.] 1689 June 24"'. More chosen to office by the Selectmen James Hudson & Nicholas White, Cow keepers. Cap* Theo. Frarie & Mr Joseph Prout to giue tickets for Cowes goeinge in y® Comon. Ordered that y*^ pound in Bostone be repaired, & y' Mr Edward Willis be desired to take care of it, & y* Good wife Jones continue to keepe it. Jul}' 29'''. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warninge for choyce of a Gierke of the writts was nominated to be presented to y*' Countie Court & allowed b}' them for y' Office. Mr Joseph Webb. Sept. 16'''. At a meetinge this day of the inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warninge for election of a Comission'". to J03'ne with the Selectmen to take a list of all psons above 16 3'eares of age & estimation of all psonall & real estates by warr'. from y® Countrie Treasur"". Doct- Elisha Cooke was made choyce of to be s*^ Coinissioner. At the same time it was orderd & Agreed that the Towne take into consideration against the next Towne Meet- inge, the inconveniencie & damage that shod cart Wheeles doe, to the paueing of the streetes. Ordered, That y* Select men send for & quicken the Hogg Id. s. d. 55. 5. 3. 75. 15 0. 198 City Document No. 50. Eeeues to the Faithfull discharge of theire offices which is of late much neglected. Septemb. 1G"\ This day was comited to the 8 Constables of Bostone and Cunstablo of Rnmny Marsh by the Selectmen a* towne rate made for the releifo of the poore and other occasions of the towne araountingo to £335. 4^ 3'^. to be paid in mony and deliverd to the severall Selectmen by the respective Constables accordinge to warr. Oct 8. At a meetinge of Elisha Cooke Esq with the Selectmen of this towne a valuation of estates & nomber of heads was taken perfected & comitted to y"^ said Cooke Coraiss'' chosen as above by virtue of a warr' from John Phillips Esq Treasurer of the Counlrie whicli Valuation of Estates at 1"^ in y^ pounds am to . [909] Heads at 20"^. p head am°. to 131. 0. 3. Ocf 22. At a meetinge of the Selectmen of this towne it was Ordered & agreed That Deacon Jacob Eliott, with the Assist- ance of the present Survey" of high wayes in Bostone doe speedilie cause the High wa}^ vpon y° Necke of Land between Bostone & Roxbur3- to be repaired and made safe and serviceable for the pas- sage of Men and carts. And the charge thereof to be paid out of the last Towne rate made Sep' IG"' 1G89. [188.] 1G89 Decemb'". 30"\ At a meetinge this day of Cap' Penn Townsend M^ Addam Wintrop, John Joyliffe, Capt Tymoth}' Prout, Cap' Theophilus Frary Cap' James Hill, M"' Richard Medle- cote and Cap' Daniell Tnrill This day was comitted to the Constables of Bostone 2 rates or assesm'^ made by the Selectmen by virtue of 2 warrants rec*^. from John Phillips Esq Countrie Treasurer and dated the 20''\ of No- vemb"" 1G89 for the rateing & collectinge of G single Countrie rates one to be paid in mony amountiugo to £131. 0. 3. — the other paid in countrie paj' amounting to £G55. 1. 3. abateinge ^ p'® to pay mou}' , the other warr'. dated the 6"^ of Deccm^'^ followinge for £19G. 10. G. to be paid all to the said Treasurer or his ord" in mon3% The rates comitted to the 8 constables in Boston amounted to £320. 1. 6 mony G40. 3. In Countrie pa}' — more at Rumny Marsh ....... 13. mony 2G. In Countrie paj^ — and at Muddy River 13. 12. mony 27. 4. All amountinge to the sumes of . 346. 13. 6 mony G93. 7. what remaines & is rec*^ over & above the said Treasurers warr'^ is to be paid to the Treasurer of the towne Boston Town Eecords, 1689-90. 199 Jan 18, 1G|§. Ordered upon the motion of Robert Grifflne Taylor an inabitant of this towne by the Selectmen thereof that a letter be sent by the Recorder to the Select of Marshfeild relatinge to the said GrifBne containinge as folio weth. Gentlemen. Whereas Robert Griffine TayF. hath beene for some considerable time an Inhabitant in this towne and is now desireous and as he saith some iu- couragem'. to reside in yo''. towne lor some time for his future livelihood the Selectmen of Bostone doc hereby ingage that if the said Robert Griffine doe at any time returne to this towne he shall be entertained an inhabitant as formerlie. In testimony whereof the said Selectmen have ordered me to signifie soe much to your- selves who am Your humble serv' To the Selectmen ) J. J. R. of Marshfeild | Feb'' 7'^. lGf§. This day John Mathewes signed and sealed a deed of his house and land in the School house lane to the present Selectmen of this towne for the use of the towne to them and theire assignes for ever upon consideration of £8 to be paid to his order and that the Selectmen and theire success''', shall allow and provide for him necessary maintenance duringe his life and decent bur3-all after his death. [189.] 1689/90. March 10"^ At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge for election of offi- cers for the yeare ensueing were chosen as followeth Moderator. — Cap* Theophihis Frar}-. 9 Selectmen. — John JoylifFe, Capt James Hill, Capt Penn Townsend, M^ Thomas Walker, Capt Tym°. Front, Capt Daniell Turin, M^ Richard Medlecot, M^ Addam Wintrop, M^ John Foster. 8 Constables for Bostone. — Mr Sam^^ Lillie, Mr Nathan'^ Thare, Mr Roger Kilcup, Mr Samson ..Stoddard, Mr John Keitch, ]\Ir Peter Welcome, Mr David Jcfferies, Cap* Sam" Legg, Memorand. Mr David Jefferies p"^ a fine of 10^*^ and Will : Husse chosen in his roome. Constable of Rumny Marsh. — referd to y*^ selectmen and cho- sen Sam" Townsend by y™. Constable of Muddy River. — Josiah Winchester. 4 Clarkes of the Market. — Peter Townsend, Joseph Wheeler, Henery Dawson, and John Comer. 4 Surveyors of Highways for Bostone. — W™ Hobbie, Isacke Goose, Thomas Harwood, W" Coleman. 1 Surve3-or for Rumny Marsh. — Isack Lewis. 2 Surve.yors for Muddy River — Vriah Clarke, John Devotion. 4 Sealers of Leather — John Miriam sen'', David Copp, Jn° At- wood, James Maxwell, & to inspect transportation of Hydes. 2 Water Bayliffes. — W" Holloway, Arthur Smith. 2 Packers of Flesh & Fish — Addam Dinsdall Robert Butcher 1 Measurer of salt — Francis Hudson. 4 Scavengers. — Thomas Atkins, Sam" Bridge, Tym° Thornton, Jn" Mirion Jun''. 200 City Doctoient No. 50. 6 Hogg Reeues. — Joseph Rogers, W" Parkman, James Burgis, Anthony Greenhill, Abraham Addams, and Percic Clarke. 4 Cryer^ John Tucker, Richard Drew, Nich° White, John Mtil- bery. 4 To inspect makeinge of Brickes. — Thomas Atkins, W™ Dawes, John Goodwine, James Hawkins. Selectmens Instructions. — Major Elisha Huchinson, M"" Elia- kim Huchinson, Mr Samson Sheafe. are desired to drawe vp In- structions. Towne orders not read. Question resolved. Whether the Eleaven clocke bell shall be con- tinued hence forth to be runge at y^ charge of this Towne. Voted in y® negatiue. Voted that M"^ Peter Sergeant, Mr Benj" Alford, & Mr Samson Sheafe be desired to Audit the Townes Ace*, with y^ Selectmen for the two 3'eares last past. Voted that Muddy riuer Inhabitants are not discharged from Bostone to be a hamlett b^^ them selues, but stand related to Bos- tone as they were before the yeare 1686. Ordered That Mr John Cole be allowed to keepe a Free schoole for reading and writing & y' y^ Select men agree with him for his saler3^ Voted y* y^ Select men prepare some thinge to present to the next pubiique Meetinge about the desires of some of the Inhabit- ants at this Meetinge, concerninge an Alteration in the choyse of Selectmen for the time to come. [190.] 16f§. March 10'''. Whereas it is observed and com- plaint hath been made that severall officers of this Towne haue been negligent in theire offices in performing the duties of theire places to y'' prejudice of y® interest of the Towne, It is ordered that y** Select men shall haue powre & are required to lay a fine & Leauie the same on any scaveng'^ that neglect his dutie, prouided it exceed not 10'. for' one offence, alsoe on any Hogg Reeue that neglects his duty, the fine not exceedinge 10". And on any Survey' that is negligent in his place, the fine not exceedinge 20'. March 11. At a meetinge of the Selectmen as within were the severall officers followinge made choyce of viz' Treasurer, MrRich"^. Medlecot. John Joylifie, Recorder. Sealer of waights and measures. — Cap* Tyraothy Prout. Cullr' of staues, Sam^ Mat- tocks, George Burrell. Measurers of Corne. — John Marshall, John Tucker. Ouerseers of Wood Cord'''. Henery Dawson, John Butler, Seth Perry, Jeremiah Fitch, Ephraim Sale, John Bull. Cord''', of wood. Sam''. Davis, Thomas Narramore, David Cumins, Daniell Fairfeild, John Fairefeild, Fearenot Shawe, John Tuckerman sen^ John Tuckerman jun^ John Aliset Mathew Grosse. Measurers of Bords. — Thomas Barnard, Caleb Rawlins, Jabesh Negus. Chimny Sweep". Joseph Dayes, Richard Drew, John Stride, Jeremy y^ Negro. Boston Town Eecoeds, 1689-90. 201 Ordered y' Cap* Townsend pa}- Mr Ezechiell Cheev''° 10^''. pte of Arreeres due to him From the Towne. Ordered That Capt Townsend receaue of Mr David Jefferies 10^"^. for his Fine not servinge in y^ Office of Constable. Ordered that if any housekeepers refuse to pay John Marshall theire fine for sufferinge theire chimnys to fire contrary to the towne ord'". in that respect the Recorder shall give warrant to a Constable to distraine theire fine out of theire estates Ouerseers to inspect Chimnys that are insuffltient and danger. — Mr John Cony sen'', Mr W"" Rouse, Mr John Comer, Mr Edward Cowell, Mr Nehemiah Peirce, Mr Abraham Blish. March 17'\ By apoyntm' of the Select of Charlestowne to run the line of the bounds betweene them and Bostone at Rumn}^ Marsh were chosen by the Selectmen of this towne William Ireland Samuell Townsend and John Wiswall who are to meete with theire men the last Tuesday of this instant March at 8 of the clocke in the morninge at Daniell Whittamores at the head of South River to attend that service. Pambulators for Linn Maiden and Read- inge were chosen by the Selectmen and ordered notice to be given to the Selectmen of those townes that upon the last Tuesda}^ in Aprill next the}' are to send men to attend that service and to meete with ours viz* Capt James Hill M^ Thomas Walker Cap* Bozoone Allen L*. John Smith and Capt John Floyd at the house of Goodman Edmonds at 8 of [Note — to these pambulaf'' for • Bostone John Wiswall was afterward aded.] [191.] the clocke in the morninge of said da}' being the 29*''. of said month, those of Maiden at 8 of the clocke and Readinge at 12 of the olocke the same da}^, at the begininge of the line betweene the 2 towne bounds, of Readinge and Bostone. March 17*''. Pambulators for Cambridge and Muddy River Roxbury and Muddy River were chosen by the Selectmen of Bostone Cap* Jacob Eliott Capt Theophilus Frar}^ M"". Joseph Eliott John Devotion Andrew Gardn''. Benj". White to run the line of the bounds betweene Bostone and those townes and to meete those of Cambridge at the house of Symon Gates upon the last Tuesday of Aprill next being the 29*''. of said moneth at 9 of the clocke in the forenoone and those sent from Roxbery at the bound corner where Roxbury Cambride and Bostone meete at 2 of the clocke in the afternoone. At the meetinge of the Selectmen this day it was Agreed betweene them on the behalfe of the towne and Robert Williams that he shall continue as formerlie to vrarne the Towne Meetings vpon occasion, to ringe the bell at Fine of the Clocke in y^ morn- inge, Exchange Bell at eleauen of y^ clocke, and at nine in the night, & earful lie looke after & keepe the Towne clocke in the old Meetinge house. To which is aded his goeinge about the Towne at least once a month or oftn'' as may be occasion to inquire after New Comers into the Towne & informe the Select men at theire monthlie Meetinges for which he is to be paid 12'*^. for one yeare. 202 City Document No. 50. Aprill 4"^. 1690. At a publique meetinge of the freemen of Bos- tone upon lawfull warninge for the election of 7 comiss". for this townc and three psons to set the price of wheate to the white bread Balvcrs for the j-eare ensueing were chosen as followeth Comissioners. — Capt Theophilus Frarie, Docf John Clarke, John Joyliffe, Mr Edward Willis, Mr Peter Sergeant, Mr. Tym° Thornton, Mr. Addam Wintrop. Coinittee to set the price of Wheate to the AVhite bread Bakers. — Mr Edward Brumfeild, Cap' Jeremiah Dumer, Mr Thomas Harwood, and Mr John Eyres. Aprill 15"\ Daniell Fairefeild chosen by all the Selectmen to be the Cow Keeper for the 3-eare ensueinge. At a meetinge of y®. Selectmen Cap' Frarie & Mr Joseph Front chosen to giue ticketts to y*^ Cowe Keeper for those that haue libertie to put Cowes on the Comon vpon the Necke. 22"^. At a publique meeting of the freemen of this townc upon lawful warninge for nomination of magestrates and a countie Treasurer & a Comission''. to receaue their votes alsoe to choose 4 Deputies for the Gonerall Court Voted that the Deputies be chosen for the whole 3'eare ensuinge Deputies chosen were. — Cap' Pen Townsend, Docf^ John Clarke, Cap' Tym° Prout, Cap' Theophilus Frarie. Coinission'' to receave the votes for Nomination of Majestrates, &c. Cap' Pen Townsend. Voted that the freemen proceed to choose seaven Comission" for y^ tryall of small Cases, becaus of those chosen as aboue, some did refuse, and the rest not willinge to take the oath. [193.] 1G90. 22'^. Aprill. Coraission". chosen for the yeare ensueinge were — Cap' Theophilus Frarie, John Joyliffe, Cap' Pen Townsend, Mr Tymothy Thornton, Doct John Clarke, Mr. Edward Willis, Mr John Foster. July 18"\ 1G90. Rec'i. by the Selectmen y° Ord'"^ followinge Ordered by the General Court that the select men of Bostone take care that the house in ye Fort on y'' Hill be prouided for Enter- tain™', of sicke and wounded soldiers & seamen. Alsoe to prouide sutable Nurses provisions & all necessarys for them at the charge of the Countrie. By Order of the Geuerall Court Bostone 18"\ July 1690. Isack Addingeton secret"". Cap' Sam^ Legg and Mr Samson Stoddard, latelie chosen to serue as Constables for the Towne of Bostone beinge necessary imployed in publique service, for settinge forth the intended sea expedition, Whereb}" thej' are rendred vncapable of attendinge the Constables office, they are hereby dismissed from the same And the select men of Bostone are Ordered to apo3'nt a Meetinge of the Inhabitants of s"^ towne of Bostone to choose two other Meete psons Boston Town Records, 1690. 203 to serue as Constables, to fill up the usuall nomber for this present j'eare. Bostone July Id^^. 1690 Symon Bradstreete Gouern'. in the name of llie Councill. July 21"^. In observance of the ore?, foregoinge at a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfiill warninge for y'^. election of 2 Constables for this towne in the roome of capt Sam'^ Legg & M"". Samson Stoddard were chosen George Elistone & Samuell Phillips Constables for the remainge p'^. of this present yeare. Jul}' 23"^. This da}^ a rate was comited to the 8 Constables of Bostone to collect 10 single Countrie rates by warr*. from John Phillips Esq"". Countrie Treasurer and pay the same to the said Treasurer or his order amountinge to . . . 1680"^. 8^ besides what was overp*^. him in the last 7^ rates . 14. 12. 6 in which is included Rumny Marsh and ) ., ^-aa aa ^ T\/r 1 1 -o- 11 • c 1/00. 00. 6 Muddy River, all is . . . j More comited to Samuell Phillips Constable in his said rate to collect for the. occasions of this towne to be paid to M'". Richard Medlecott Towne Treasurer the sume of 98"'. 7^ August 6"\ This day by warr*. of the Country Treasurer of the 24 of July 1690 for 2^ single Countrie rates to be paid in mony was comited to the 8 Constables of Bostone Rumn^' Marsh and Muddy River an assesm'. made by the Selectmen for said 2^ mony rates amountinge to . . . . . 451"^. 12^ 2^. to be collected and paid to said Treasurer at or before the 10"\ day of September next. [193o] 1690. Aug. 18"^. At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone upon lawfull warninge by warr*. from John Phillips Esq"". Countrie Treasurer for cho3'ce of a Comission''. to joyne with the Selectmen to take a list of y^. male psons & estima- tion of real & psonall estates of this towne Major Elisha Huchinson was chosen to be said Comissioner. Aug 29*. At a meetinge of Major Elisha Huchinson with all the selectmen of this towne this da}' a valuation of estates and num- ber of heads was taken perfected & comited to the said Major Huchinson Commission'', chosen as above Which valuation of Estates amounted to — a penny p lb 60^*^. 19^ Heads con' 894 at 20<^ p head am' to 74. 10. 135. 9 Publique Houses for Entertainm' aproved of by the Selectmen and returned to the Countie Court to be licenced. Cap' W™ Write, Moses Paine, George Monke, John V^-rall, John Winge, Wid An Pollard, James Meeres, Joseph Ililliard, Edward Mortimore, Richard Phillips, Mary Lawrence, W™ Towers, 204 City Document No. 50. Abraham Addams, Martha Hewen, Eliz"^ Jackson wid., Jane Heane, widdow, Rebeca Winsor wid., Rebeca Stebbins wid°., Phillip Langdon, Eliz" Watkins widd°., Frances Carwith}' wid°.^ Abraham Smith, Mary Hunt, wid"., Sarah Hunt, wid"., Hanah Mann. More aproned Reta}'!". out of dores. L* Richard Way, Dorothy Gretian, Barnard Trott, Thomas Smith, Sarah Harris, wid°. Will Parsons, George Broughton, Eliz*^ Barnes, Ann Peirce, Mercie Dowdon, Henery Ingram, Rebeca Charles, Widdow Beauis, Sam^^ Matocke, James Dennis. To sell Coffee, Tee & Chuealetto. — Benjamine Harris, Daniell Vernon. Sep* 29"^. More pnblique Houses aproued of by the select men vpon 3'® motion of the Hon'^'^ Countie Court who den^-ed to licence some of them aboue mentioned — W™ Pollard, Robert Earle, John Bull, Elizabeth Steephens wid., W™ Kent Inhold'', Sarah Robie, W™ Coleman & Jonathan Jackson to sell by retaile out of dores. Mrs Gutteridge to sell Coffee, Tee & Chuealetto. 29. At a meetinge of all the Selectmen this day Whereas vpon the 27"^ of May 1678 The Selectmen of this towne did lease out to Mr John Woodmansey the pasturage or feedinge of the buryinge place neere the Coihon for 21 yeares from that day, vpon condition that he should keepe vp & maintaine the fence thereof duringe the said terme. There beinge now a necessitie of enlarginge the said buryinge place & new fenceinge pte thereof, Mr James Wood- mansey sonn of said John is content & doth hereby release & disclaime any right or title to the pasturage & feedinge of y® said Buryinge place prouided the Towne paj' the charge of the [194«] removall & makeinge vp the new Fence, and that the Fence be constantlie for the future kept in good repaire and the pasturage not let out or ginen to any other pson. The same day Tything men chosen for the 3'eare ensueinge. — L' John Atwood, David Copp, John More, Jonathan Bill, W" Coleman, W° Robie, Joseph Prout, Tym°. Wadsworth, Bartholmew Cheevers, John Dyer, Joshna Winsor, W° Gibson, James Greene, Edmond Browne, James Barnes, Sam" Pluiner, John Ballentine, John Cottie, Thomas Hunt, W™ Paine, Sam" Johnson, L' Epr : Sale, Jabesh Negus, Joseph Belknap, Sam" Bridge, Sam" Beiton, Thomas Walter, John Goodwine, Seth Perry, John Mirion Jun', John Bennet, Tho : Banister. For Rumny Marsh. — W" Ireland, Joseph Hasey. For Mndd}^ River — Roger Addams, Thomas Gardner. The Selectmen humblie pray the house of Correction may be made Capeable to entertaine Idle drunken and disorderlie persons. Ocf 27"\ 1690 This daj- A rate made for the poore and other occasions of this Towne was comitted to y^ severall Constables of Bostone, Rumny Marsh, and Mudd}' Riuer, by the Selectmen amountinge to the sume of 412'*^. 4^ 2^. Countrie pay orderinge if any pay mony in lieu thereof they shall be abated J p*°. of theire rates. Boston Town Records, 1690-91. 205 An Addition to publique Houses aproued of by the selectmen & returned to y® Countie Court for licences. Mary Dafforne Widdow to sell wine & liqu^ out of dore. Caleb Rawlins to be an InhokF. Eliz^ Wardell widdow provided the s*^ Wardell by herselfe or her Daughter Mann take y^ care of y^ house. March 7*^. 16|a, Accordinge to the vote of y^ inhabitants at a publicke meetinge March 10'^ 1689/90. Mr. Peter Sergeant, Mr Samson Sheafe, &Mr Benj"' Alford Audited the Townes Ace" with the Select men, Except Cap' Edward Willis & Cap' John Faire- weather and made a returne thereof at the next towne meetinge March 9'^ 1690/91. By virtue of a Warr'. rec*^. from John Phillips Esq"". Countrie Treasurer dated the 28"\ of November 1690 for 20 single countrie rates to be p*^. to him or his assignes by this towne. An Assesm' was made accordingiie and comited to the Constables to collect amountinge to the surae of 2204^'^. 16\ accordinge to warrants directed to them dated the 1^'. day of December 1690. [195.] 1690/91. March 9'^ At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bostone this day vpon lawful! warninge for the elec- tion of officers for the towne for the ^^eare ensueinge were chosen as followeth — Moderator. — Cap* Theophilus Frarie. 9 Selectmen. — Mr Thomas Walker, John Joyliffe, Cap' Bozoone Allen, Mr John Foster, Cap' Tymothy Prout, Mr Obediah Gill, Cap' Penn Townsend, Cap' Jer : Duiiier, Mr John Mirian. 8 Constables for Bostone. — Jacob Moline, Joseph Belknap, Eliz'' Holioake, Joseph Grant, W" Rouse, John Boreland, John Micoe, & Benj'^ Breame, of which Xumb"^ Jacob Moline & John Boreland promised to pay each of y"" a fine accordinge to Law. & Mr John Micoe pd 10^'^. downe for his fine. Chosen other in theire roomes for Constables, Samson Duer, Timothy Wadsworth, George Clarke. Constable for Rumny Marsh — Elisha Tuttle. Constable for Muddie River — George Bearstowe. 4 Survej'ors for Bostone. — Richard Keates, John Barnard, Tho: Atkins, and Samuell Bridge 1 Surveyor for Rumny Marsh — John Center. 2 Survej'ors for Muddy Riuer — Jonathan Torrie, Sam" Aspinall. 4 Clarkes of y*^ Market — Thomas Banister, Joshua Winsor, John Mirian Ju'', Cap' Thomas Barnard. 4 Sealers of Leather. — Savill Simson, Tho : Davis, John Atwood, John Mirian Jun"^. 2 Water Bayhffes — Arthur Smith, and W" Holloway. 2 Packers of flesh & fish — Robert Butcher, Addam Dinsdall. 1 Measurer of Salt. Francis Hudson. 4 Scauengers. — George Cable, Will : Robie, Gilbert Cole, Robert Noakes. 6 Hog Reeues. Thomas Verine, James Pennyman, Ezechiell Gardner, Thomas Pecke, John Langdon, Thomas Hambline. 206 City Document No. 50. 3 Cr3'er3 — John Tucker, John Allison, John Mulbeiy. Treasurer. — • M"". James Ta}-^. Record^ John Joyliffe. Voted that whereas Mr James TayP is chosen Trcasur'' for y" towne duringe this present ^-eare to receave all publique stocke that is and sliall be raised for the use of the towne, and to demand & if neede be to sne for all rents and arearages of rents acrewinge to the use of the towne, and to imploy and disburse such publique stocke as shall come into his hands by direction of the Selectmen. The Selectmen to apoynt him a sutable saler}' or allowance for his service and trouble in that office Voted that it is referd to the Selectmen to make an agreement with M"". James TayF. on behalfe of the Towne relatinge to y* office of a Treasurer hee chosen to for the yeare ensueinge [196.] Voted, That Mr NatlV^ Williams, Mr Benjamine Walker, Mr W™ Coleman & Mr Symeon Stoddard be ouer Seers * ofthepoore of this towne for the 3''eare ensueinge The 4 Ouerseers together with the Towne Treasurer are desired and apo_ynted a Coinittee to drawe vp & present vnto the Generall Court such proposalls as the}^ shall aprehend needfull for the Order- inge and improueinge of them, to imploy and set the poore a worke. M"". Peter Sergeant one of the Audit apoynted to adjust and settle the accompts of the Selectmen in the yeares 1G88-1680 makinge report. to the towne how farr they have proceeded in that matter y° towne declared theire aprobation thereof, and voted that the said Comittee viz. M^ Peter Sergeant, M^ Benj^ Alford & M^ Samson Sheafe be desired to perfect what remaines to bo done of the Acc'^ of those 2 yeares as alsoe to audit the accomp^ of the Selectmen in the ^-eare 1G90 Chosen to inspect makeinge of Bricks. Thomas Atkins, John Goodvvine, Ambrosse Dawes, James Hawkins. Selectmens instructions and towne orders were not considered of for want of time to doe it. March 10"'. 16f ^. At a publique meetinge of the freemen of Bos- tone upon lawful warninge for the nomination of Majestrates choyce of a Countie Treasur"" and 4 Deputies for the General Court and a Commission'' to receive the votes for nominations &c Cap' Penn Townsend was chosen Comissioner for that end. Voted that the Deputies to be chosen should be fore the whole yeare ensueinge. — Cap' Pen Townsend, Cap' Theophilus Frarie, Cap' Tymo Prout, Mr Addara Winthrop, were chosen Deputies of the Generall Court for the 3'eare ensueinge March 16. At a meetinge of the Selectmen for choyce of other officers of the towne for y° yeare ensueinge chosen Sealer of Waights & Measures. — Cap' Tj'mothie Prout. Cullers of Staues. — Sam^' Mattocks, and George Burrell. Measurer of Corne — John Marshall, John Tucker. Measurers of bords. — John Barnard, Thomas Barnard, Caleb Rawlins, Jabesh Negus. * First election of Overseers of the Poor. Boston Town Records, 1690-91. 207 Oaerseers of "Wood Cord". James Greene, Edmund Browne, Thomas Atkins, W™ Coleman, John Greene, John Bull, James Barnes, John More. Wood Coi'ders. — Lawrence White, Ilener}^ Addams, Sam" Davis, Percie Clarke, Daniell Fairefeild, W™ Ridghill, Fearenot Shaw, John Tuckerman sen^, Stephen Swazie, John Alisett, Robt Noakes, W"" Kine, Goodman Hon3^well, John Tuckerman Jun'", James Mericke, W" Byev. [197.] 16|x- March 16. Ouerseers of Chimnies chosen — John Comer, John BuUer, Sam" Mason, Joseph Wheeler. Chimny Sweepers. — Joseph Dayes, John Stride, Rich*^ Drew, Jeromie Negro. 1691. Aprill 27. Ambross Daws chosen Tything man in the roome of Joseph Belknap who was chosen Constable in March last. Granted Libertie to Josiah Frankline to erect a buildinge of 8 Foote square vpon the Land belonginge to L' Nath" Reynolds neere the South Meetinge house. May 1. Publique Houses for entertainm'. were aproued of b}^ the Select men and returned to the Countie Court for licences to keepe them. To keepe Tavernes. — Cap' W™ Wright, John Vyall, George Monke, W™ Kent, John Winge, Ann Pollard widdow, James Meeres, Joseph Ililliard, Marj^ Lawrence, W" Towres, Robert Earle. Ale houses. — Abraham Smith, Abraham Addams, Caleb Raw- lins, John Bull, Jane Keyne Widdow, Eliz'' Winsor widdow, Eliz'' Jackson wid., Eliz*^ Steephens wid., Eliz"-. Watkings wid., Martha Hewen wid., Cap' W™ Greene, Phillip Langdon, James English, John Rowlison, Henery Ingraham. To sell out of Dorcs. L' Richard Way, Dorothy Gretian, Sarah Harris wid., Mercie Dowdon wid., Ann Peirce [Pence?] widdow, Eliz'^ Barnes, Jonathan Jackson, Barnard Trott, Thomas Smith distilF, Major Tho: Savage, Sam" Mattocke, W" Parsons, Widdow Broughton, Mary Beavis, wid., Mary Hunt., wud., Sarah Hunt., wid., Sarah Robie wid., Hanna Harris wid., Mary Thatcher wid., Widdow Skiner. To sell Coffee Tea & Chuculetto — Joseph Hill, Benj^ Harris & Robert Gutteridge May 11"\ At a publique meetinge of the inhabitants of Bos- tone upon lawfull warninge for the choyce of one Constable in the roome of George Clarke who was chosen the 9"' of March last and paid his fine, was chosen Constable for this present yeare, Samuel Gray, Baker. Voted and past b3' a very full vote, that a town rate being speedilie to be made and collected, be paid as formerlie in mou}^ or accordinge to warrant directed to the Constables by the Select- men. At a meeting of the Selectmen the same day 208 City Document No. 50. Francis Hudson throughing up his Lease of Winesemot Ferry & relinquishing his Interest therein, and clayme thereto The said selectmen impowred referd it to Mr James Taylo"' Treasurer to agree with any other man or men to keepe the said Ferry. Voted that an order be giuen to Mr. James Ta3dor Treasur'' to pay. Cap' Tymoth}^ Prout 20'*^. towards paymen' of severall disburs- raen'^ for the Fortifications. [198.] 1691. May 25'^ Whereas Cap* Benjamine Davis hath broken vp the streete or caused it to be done and turned the water course that formerlie vsed to run downe betweene Mr. Dauid Guinn & Mrs Thatcher houses another way. It is Ordered that s*^ Cap' Davis make good the streete as it was before, and remoue the ob- struction of tlie water that it xaay run as formerlie within fowre- teene dayes next cominge upon the penaltie of twentie shillings Ezechiell Gardner, is apoynted Cow keeper for this 3-eare and Cap* Frarie is desired to giue tickets to those that are allowed to keepe cowes & take 6 p cow for ye bull. May 25. Whereas Francis Hud- son hath thoughen up his lease of Winesemett Ferrj^ it is this day let to Samuell Hudson and John Scoll}' to lease for one yeare. June 11'^. This day a Towne rate made by all the Selectmen was comited to y® 8 constables in Bostone with warrant on each list for the collectinge of 435^*' 7^ for y*^ poore & other occasions of the Towne to be speedilie collected and paide to M''. James Taylor Treasurer of the towne. June 19. At a meetinge of the Selectmen An Grifflne, Widdow Stebbins were aproued to keepe publique houses for entertainm*. & Eliz'' Wardall & Debora Man her daughf^ aproued to sell wine & liquor out of dores. June 22*^. At a meetinge of the Selectmen it is ordered that John Joyliffe as Record" grant a warr* to one of the cons*^'^^ to demand of Cap* Benj". Davis twentie shillings & on his refusall to pay it, to leavie the same by distresse for breach of an order of this towne accordinge to the ord"" & record aboue. Then alsoe it was agreed y*. Josepli Malam pave"" be ordr*^ vnder the penaltie of 20'. to lower y® pauem' he hath laid betweene Mr David Guinn & Roger Judds house that the water may free cource as formerlie, within tenn days next followinge. June 20. This day a rate was made by all the Selectmen and comited to the severall Constables to collect and pay the same to John Phillips Esq"" Treasurer by virtue of a Warrant rec'' from him dated the 9"^ of June 1691 for the assessing of all rateable inhab- itants of this towne theire proportion to the sume of twentie foure thousand pounds, which rate amounted to for Bostone Rumn}' Marsh and Mudd}- River the sume of three thousand thirtie seaven pounds eighteene shillings to be p*^ to the s*^ Treasurer oi' his as- signes, either in mony, Bills of publicke credit or in graine or pro- Boston Town Eecoeds, 1691. 209 visions at mony price, one halfe to be paid, by the first of Septem. next, the other halfe by the first day of May 1692. Then alsoe comited to the Constable of Rumny Marsh a rate for y'' poore and other occasions of this towne amountinge to Sixteen pounds fifteen shillings and to the Counstable of Muddy a rate for [199.] 1691. July 13*^. At a meetinge this day of Cap* Tym° Prout, Cap* Penn Townsend, Capt. Jer. Dumer, M^ John Mirian, M''. Thomas "Walker, John Joyliffe, Cap*. Bozoone Allen, M'". John Foster, Selectmen Adjusted the ace*, with Francis Hudson about the fei-ry to Wenisemet, of which he hath latel}^ delivered up his lease formerlie made to him, in which ace*, there is found due from him to the towne fiftie shillings, which sume he promised to pay to M"". James TayF. Towne Treasurer the next weeke twentie five shillings in mom'' and 25^ in some convenient time after, alsoe in mony. 13*^. ditto. This day the accompts of Cap* Thomas Brattle deceased respectinge this townes concernes were adjusted, and there is found due to said Brattle's estate from the towne One hundred and one pounds seaven shillings & nine pence. Samuell Gasker [Gaskell in margin] is aproued of by y^ select to sell wine and liquors by retayle out of dore If the Hon"^^ Court please to grant him licence to doe it. Aug 10*"^. 1691. At a meetinge of the inhabitants of this towne upon lawfull warning to choose a Commission'', to joyne with the Se- lectmen to take a valuation of the estates of y*^ towne and nomb'. of heads by warr*. from J"°. Phillips Esq"". Countrie Treasur'^. Major Elisha Huchinson was chosen s*^ Comission''. Aug 24"^. At a meetinge of the freemen of Bostone upon law- ful warninge for the election of Seaven Comission". for the towne for the yeare ensueinge were chosen as followeth Cap* Penn Town- send, Cap* Theo: Frarie, John Joyliffe, Mr T3'mothy Thornton, Mr John Eyres, Mr Edward Brumfeild, Cap* Jeremiah Dumer. Aug 31*^^. At a meetinge of M"". Obediah Gill, Cap*. Jeremiah Dumer, M^ John Mirion, M'". Thomas Walker, John Joyliffe, Cap*. Bozoone Allen, M''. John Foster, Capt Tym°. Prout, Select- men with Major Elisha Hutchinson Comiss''. by Warr*. from the Countrie Treasu"". John Phillips Esq"", a valuation of heads & estates of this towne was taken & comited to s^. Comission'. as the Law directs Id. s. Estates a 1 penny p. ^^ amountinge to 45 6 885 Heads a 12'^ p head 44 5 Sep* 3^. This day the Selectmen signed and sealed a deed to John Balentine of a house and land formerlie belonginge to the widdow Longe for one third pte thereof & Deacon Allen & Deacoa 210 City Document No. 50. Bridgham for two thirds, which the}^ jo3-ntlie recour^ b}' a judgm' of Court & was dd them b}' Execution. The whole sould at 33'*^. March 7"^. At a publicke meetinge of the freemen of this towne for the choj'ce of Deputies of the Generall Court, the nomina- tion of Majestrates & a Comission''. to receaue the for nomina- tion & returne them as the Law directs were Deputies for tlie whole yeare ensueinge by vote — Cap' Penn Townsend, Cap' Theophilus Frarie, Mr Addam Winthrop, Cap' Tymothy Prout. [200.] 169J-. March 14. At a publicke town metting of the inhabitants of Boston upon lawfull warning for the election of oflEicers of the Town for the yeare insuinge were chosen as follow- eth Moderator. Cap' Theophilus Frare. Then M"". Peter Sergent, M"". Samson Sheafe and M"". Benjamin Olford being a Committe chosen by the town the 9 of March 1690-1 to audit the acct^ of the selectmen for three years past made there report of said acct^ by a returne under theire hands which was put to vote for the townes aprobation and was unani- niosly voted to be, to there acceptance. 9 Selectmen voted for this yeare and chosen viz'. M'^. Thomas Walker, Cap'. Bozon Allen, Cap'. Jeremiah Dummer, Cap' Pen Townsend, M^ John Meryon Sen^ M^ Obediah Gill, M^ John Foster, Capt Timoth}^ Prout, Deacon Joseph Bridgham. Treasurer. Mr. James Taylor. Voted that the Treasurer present his account, stated every second 3'ear at the Generall Town meetinge. Recorder — Referd to the choyse of the Selectmen. Ouerseers of the poore Chosen by papor Votes, Viz'. Mr Samuell Lynd, Left Samuell Chickley, Mr Edmond Browne, Mr W" Robe ; Constables in Boston, viz : W"' Paine, Timothy Pratt, John Comes, Robert Calfe, Will Euerton, Peter Buttler, Elisha Oadley, Edward Gouge. Constable of Rumny Marsh. — W" Ireland. Constable of Muddy Riuer. — Joshua Gardner. Clarkes of the Market. — Rob' Cumby, Sam^^ Mirion, John Rob- arts, Tho Cushin ; Survej^ors of Highwayes. Eneas Salter, Tho Atkins, Sam^.' Saxton, John Goodwine. Surveyor at Rumny Marsh. — John Center. Surveyo" at Muddy Riuer. — Edward Deuotion, Jonathan Torre,y, Joshua Child. Sealers of Leather. — James Maxwell, Tho. Dauis, John Mer- rion jun''. Rich Clieuer, and to inspect Transportation of hides. Water BaylifFes. — Will Holloway, Sam Greenwood jun'^. Packers of flesh & fish — Rob' Butcher, Adam Dinsclall. Measurers of Salt. — Francis Hudson. Scauengers. Tho. Harwood, Arthor Mason, Will Hob}', John Curthew. Hog Reeues. Nath Bacor, Tho Dauis, Sam Dyer, Tho Veime. Cryars. — John Tucker, John Eliset. Voted. — That Sum men bee apoynted to make Enquiry and Boston Town Records, 1691-92. 211 finde out all and w* soeuer of Rents of Houses, Lands, or any thing Elce that beelongs to this Town and also all and w' soeuer of Right belongs to the Town by way of gifts b}^ Wills and any other Waj'es w* soeuer Due oweing and belonging to this Town and they are to serch Reccords and gett Wittnesses to proue the same and to haue What help and Assistance may be from the Selectmen and to giue a full account of all there proceedings thereof Vnto the Select men of the same. The persons chosen to fulfil the vote abo. right the Towns dues Are m"" Will Persons, M"" John Meryon sen"", M"" John Meryon Jun"", M'' Sam Bridges, Mr Dauid Copp. [SOI.] To inspect mackers of Brickes — James Hauckens, Tho Atkins, John Boden. Prisors of Graine. — Arthor Mason, Thomas Harrod, Will Coleman. Officers chosen by the Selectmen — Record"^. Joseph Bridgham. Sealer of Waights & Measures. Cap' Timothy Prout. Cullers of Staues. — Nicklos Phillops, Sam Mattocke, Gorge Burrell. Measurers of Corn. — John Marshall, Robart Williams. Measurers of Bords. — John Barnard, Tho Barnard, Jabish Negus, John Evstise. Ouerseers of Wood Corders. — Sam Plumer, Tho. Banester, Rafe Carter, Tho Bacor Smith, Joseph Prout, Joseph Hill. Wood Corders. — Lawrence Whight, Henry Adams, Sam Davis, Perce Clarke, Dan Ferfeald, Will Ridgell, John Tuckerman Sen'. Steuen Swaze, John Elliset, Will Kine, Good, Honnywell, John Tuckerman Jun"^. James Mirecke, Will Dyer. Ouer seers of Chimneyes. — Will Dawes, John Gooding, John Adams, John Farnum ju'^. Chimmy Sweepers. Joseph Dayes, John Stride, Jer Negur. A Coppy of an order scent to Mary Kneland to Leaue the house upon the Necke. Widdow Knealand you are to take notice that the house you now Line in vpon the Necke is Lett b3^the select men vnto Edmund Ranger of Which wee scent 3'ou Word about three months ago ; he is to Come into it the Twent}^ fifth Instant Therefore wee do Ex- spect you do remoue your goods against that time, that he may heaue posession according to the Leases wee haue giuen him. By order of the Select men of Boston Boston 18 March 92. Joseph Bridgham Record^ A coppy of an order to Capt John Wing to pull down the fence he sett up without leave from the Selectmen Capt John Wing. s'^. Whereas you heave sett up a fepce near your old house contrary to order from the Selectmen of Boston, you are ordered by them for your trespassing therein to pay twenty shillings in mony and so to pay from this time for every month the fence stands twenty shillings a month untell you pull the same up Boston 8 Aprill 1692. By order of the Selectmen of Boston. Joseph Bridgham Record"". 212 City Document No. 50. An Order to prevent the Dogs from worrying Cattle Whereas there is comeplaint made that severall damages have been done by dogs worrying and sezing vpon cowes and catle belonging to the town it is agreed and ordered by the selectmen of Boston that the cow keeper of Boston or any other parson have liberty to destroy and kill an}-- dog or dogs they shall find to seize vpon any cow or cattle as aforesaid and the selectmen will beare them out in there so acting. Boston 29 Aprill '92 [303.] 29 Aprill. 1692. Danell Fearfeald, and John Quine chosen Cow keepers for the year ensuing. Orders to y^. cow keepers It is Orderd that after the 20'''. day of May 1692 no parson put any Cow into the Comon or Comon Ground belonging to the Necke of Boston without the approbation and a note to the Cow keepers under the hand of Cap'. Theoffilose Frary or Mr. Joseph prout or either of them on the payment of three shillings in mony for everry Cow (besids tow shillings to the Cow keepers Danell Fearfeald and John Quine for there caor and paines) upon the penaltie of haveing there Cowes impounded as trespassers, who are to take caor and provide that whatsoever wayes or bridges are nesessary for Cattle to pase over any creekes belonging to the Marsh may bee maid farm and good 22 July. 1692. At a publicke Town meeting there was chosen Major Elisha Hutcheson a Coinissioner, to joyne with the Select- men in order to the makeing of rates 24 July. 1692. M' James Tayler was Chosen a Commishioner to joyne with the Select of Boston, in order to Mackeinge a vallua- tion of Each mans Estate and the number of the heads Major Hutcheson being Colled of to y^ Eastward. [203.] 13 March 92/3. At a meeting of the freholders of Boston upon lawfull worning for the election of officers for the year ensueing were chosen as followeth Moderator. — Cap' Theoffllos Frary. Select men — Tho Wolker, Bozon Allen, Obediah Gille Sam" Checkly, Timithy Thornton, John Meryon sn"^. Eph Sauage, Nath Williams, Capt James Hill. Treasurer — M"" James Taylor. Constables. — Timithy Clarcke, Tho: Coper, Joseph Russell, Richard Cheuers, Jacob Maline, Enocke Greenleafe, W" Parck- man, Hezekiah Hinchman. Constable of Rumly Marsh. — W"* Bordman. Constable of Muddi Riuer — Danell Harris. Clarckes of the Marcket. — Nickholas Cocke, Isaac Meryon, John Benet, John Curthue. Suruayers for Boston. — John Moor, Eneas Solter, Nath. Olliuer, Joseph Belknap. Suruay''. for Rumny Marsh. — Sam"^ Townsend s"'. Boston Town Eecords, 1692-93. 213 Survayers for Muddi Riuer — Sam" Aspinall, Joseph Dauis. Sealors of Leather. — John Mer^^on ja", James Maxwell. Water Baylifes. — W"' Holloway, Arthor Smith. Scauengers. — Tho Wyll^^s, Dan" Bollard, Sam" Perce, Roger Judd. Hog Reaues. — John Cornish, John Aors, Andrue Cunican. Benj'' Gallup. Cryers. — John Tucker, John Alleset. Inspectors of Brickemacors. — John Gooding, Rich Scates. Prizers of Grane — Thomas Harod, Henry Dearing, Arth: Mason. Town Clarke. Cap' Ephra Sauage. Commiss'' for Essesm'^ — Mr James Taylor. A Comemitty for to Inquire into the Difference at Mudi Riuer. Elisha Cooke Esq. M'' James Taylor, Cap' Pen Townsend. A Comittee to Audit the Treasurers Ace' — Peter Sergeant Esq. M' Benj" Alford, M' Samson Sheaf. Tithing men belonging to everry comp^. — Th° Banestor, John Meryon. Cap' Sewell's comp^. Sam" Bridges, John Adams. Cap' Hills comp". John Cunny,W™ Adams, glouer Capt. Pen Tow- send. James Barns, John Kilbe. Cap' Aliens com^. Tho: Messenger, James Smith. Maj Sauage. Tho Gushing, Joshua Gee. Capt John Wing. John Farnum, John Niccols. Maj Hutcheson. Joseph Grant, W" Hufe. Cap' Grenough. [204.] 13*^ March 92-3. Voted that all the town rents whatsoever be from time to time and at all times payed to y^ Town Tresh^ March 15"^. At a meeting of the Selectmen Agreed with Sam" Bridge to Collect the Country rates he to haue 3*^ for every 20^ he receiveth, and paj^eth. and he hath given in bond of 1000'*^, for the true performance M' Simeon Stoddard being security. March 20. At a meeting of the Selectmen Agreed with Robert Hawkins to ouersee the affaires of the Almes hous for 5^*^. mony for the first 3 monthes to begin this day. March 21. At a meeting of the Selectmen there were Chosen to agree with & Audit the accompt of the Inhabiter of the hous at Roxbury gate, and finally to determine it, M'' Sam" Lynd and Mr Sam" Bridge. 1693 March 30. At a meeting of the select men of Boston with three of the Justices of the peace Dwelling in the s"^ Town. In pursuance of an act of the Gov''. Councell and representatives for the prevention of Comon Nusances, the s'^ Justices & select men did Assigne the places underwritten for the erecting slaughter houses for the killing of all meat viz. At the North end, on the 214 City Document No. 50. wharfe of M' Timothy Thornton, the wharves neer the Salutation Taverne. In the Middle of the Town neer & over the mill stream. At the South end, at or neer Bendalls Wharfe. ' Sep' 25. Florence Mackarta, Sam'^ Bill & Henry Brightman desiring leav to build a Slaughter hous on Pecks Wharfe were allowed by the select men, Justice DuSaer, and Major Townsend. March 27. Pambulatours chosen for to meet with those sent from Charlestown were M''. Nathaneel Williams, M^ William Ire- land M''. Sam^^. Townsend Perambulatours for to run the line of the boundes between Lin and Boston Maiden & Boston Reading & Boston were chosen Capt'' James Hill M"^. Timothy Thornton, M^ James Taylor Capt°. Bozoon Allen M^ William Hassy — To meet on the 2"*^. Tuesday in Aprill at 8 of the clock in the morning wath those sent from Maiden at William Irelands hous and at the same hour to meet with them sent from Lin at Goodman Edmond's hous neer Bride Brook and at 12 of the clock to meet with Reading men at the beginning of the line or the 3 County heap. That day being stormy and the other towns not meeting the next Tuesday was appointed at the time of the day and places before mentioned. William Ireland was added. [305.] 1693 March 27"". Perambulatours to run the line of the bounds between Cambridg and Boston andRoxbury and Boston were chosen. Capt". Jacob Eliot M^ Thomas Walker M"". Sam". Cbeckly M^ Joseph Eliot, John Devotion, Benjamin White to meet with those sent from Cambridge on the 2°'^. Tuesday in Aprill at Simon Gates his hous at 9 of the clock in y^. morning and to meet with those sent from Roxbury at the Bound Corner where Roxbury Cambridge and Boston meet at 2 of the clock afternoon Job Brown was bound an Apprentice to John Kindrick of New Cambridge. Dan^^ Fairfield, John Tuckerman sen''. John Tuckerman Jun'. Robert Nokes, Henery Adams, Lawrence White, Mathew Gros, Honowell sen''. James Miricke, John EUiset, Fearnot Shaw, Abraham Rue were chosen wood corders for the year ensuing. Mr James Mear, Mr Thomas Adkins, Mr Jn° Bull sen% Mr Edmund Brown, Mr Joseph Prout, Mr Arthur Mason were chosen ouerseers of wood corders. Chirany Sweepers. — Joseph Days, John Stride, Jeremiah Negro, Mr Andrews his Negro Will. Cow Keepers — Alexander Miller, and John Gwin. Ephraim Savage was chosen Sealer of weights & measures by the Selectmen with y* approbation of a Constable. At a publick meeting of freeholders April 21, 1693, there were then chosen for a Comittee for to draw up Instructions for the selectmen. — Maj Elisha Hutchinson, Docf Elisha Cook, John Foster Esq. Then voted that there should be a town rate made Boston Town Eecoeds, 1693. 215 for tlie poor and defraj'ing of their necessary charges, left to the Selectmen's discretion. May 2*^. At a publick meeting of Freeholders and other inhabi- tants qualifj-ed according to law- Voted that there be 4 Representatives chosen for the General 1 Assembly. Mr James Taylor, Cap* Pen Townsend, John Eyers Esq, and ]Cap' Theopilus Frary were chosen Representatives for the Generall lAssembl}' to be held 31^'. day of this instant May. The return of the Comittee that was chosen to audit the Treasurers accompt was approved and the further management of 'iit is left to the Selectmen. May 29. At a meeting of the Selectmen Ordered that M' Ezekiell Cheever and the other school master shall be paid quarterly and that orders be passed to the Treasurer for it. Mr Ciieever salery to be sixty pounds in mony and that Mr Nathaneel Oliver bee discharged from all former Dues for the Marish hired of the Town upon his payment of the present quarters Rent to Mr Cheever. t206.] 1693 June 6*^. At a meeting of the Selectmen with 2 of the Justices of the Peace which dwel in the town of Boston viz. Cap*. Pen Townsend & Cap'". Jeremiah Dummer to consider and assigne places for Still houses Chandlers and Curriers agreed that •such as were annoyance to the neighbourhood should remove viz. Stillers to such places where there feces may be carried into some Comon Shoar or Drein not exceeding 4 rod from highwater mark or so as may be carried into the sea June 22. At a meeting of the selectmen It was Ordered that no meeting of the Select men be called without the consent of two of the select men and the Town Clerk. 26. At a meeting of the Selectmen Ordered that Mr Christopher Web be Employed as an Attourney to demand and sue for the Town rents, & that a list of Town rents be brought in and left with the Town Clerk. Ordered that John Scally shall have a leas of Wenesimmet ferry made to him for 3 years at 5'*^ p year. Whereas there are under consideration by the quarter Sessions for Inholders or Retailers in the town of Boston the persons hereafter named which are laid before the Selectmen for their approbation or for them to give in their objections why they ma}^ not be licenced. For In holders — John Bishop, John Prat, Joanna Hunlock, Joshua Hewes, Elisabeth Watkins, Hannah Kent, Enoch Hubbard, Mary Wright, Capt° Wright. For Retailers. — Eneas Salter, Mary Dafforn, Susannah Gard- ner, Thomas Shepcot, Deborah King, Mary Pearce. 216 City Document No. 50. T.'je Select men see no cans to object against any of the 15 per- sons under Consideration. July 18"^. 1693. As an explanation of an order of the Justices and Selectmen made March 30'^ 1693 in assigning places for slaughter houses the Justices and Selectmen met on the 18'^ of July 1693 did agree that there should be but three slaughter houses erected neer the mil stream at present and that they shall not be above 25 foot long and 20 foot broad and that no part of them shall stand above 25 foot from the stream and that the number of them shall not be increased without the approbation of said Justices and Selectmen. [S07.] 1693 Sep* ll"'. At a publicke meeting of freeholders and others qualifyed according to law Mr James Taylor, John Eyer Esq, Docf Dan'^ Allen, and Cap' Pen Townsend were chosen Representatives for the Generall Assembly to be held on the 26''' of Sep'. 1693. At a meeting of the Justices and Selectmen on the day above written there was allowed to M"" Giles Fyfeild 60'"^ for Satisfaction for having his hous blown up in the late fire. There was allowed to M'^ William Everden £45 for satisfaction for having his hous blown up in the late fire. Allowed to Richard Whiterage for being wounded in the late fire towards his cure and help 20 pounds. The Slaughter hous of Thomas Harris was allowed Provided it being moved to the Select men that Rich"* Whiterage might have liberty to keep a Publick hous of Entertainment & to retail beer, wine liquor &c. the select men make no objection against it. Oct 12. At a meeting of the Selectmen M"". Edward Peggy, desired Liberty to make an Addition to the westwardly end of his hous of 5 foot broad at one end and 10 foot at the other end, wh'^'' was allowed. 16. At a publick meeting of freeholders and other inhabitants qualifyed according to law Major Pen Townsend, Edward Brom- field Esq, Cap' Theophilus Frary, and Mr Timothy Thornton were chosen Representatives to serv in the Generall Assembly to be held on the 8''\ day of Nov^ 1693. Whereas there appears a neccesit}^ to alter the Fortification at the north end of the Town it was then voted that it shall be left with the select men to agree with S"" W°' Phipps as they see meet by deeds or otherwise. At a meeting of the Selectmen of the town of Boston Nov^ 27"". 1693 For as much as W"^ Keen of Boston Taylor on the behalf of Rebecka Stebbins of Boston, Widdow, hath obliged himself & his heires &c. by obligation under his hand and seal bearing even date with these presents to pay unto James Taylor present Treas- urer for the town of Boston and to his successor in the same place and office for the use of the said town the sume of Five pounds Boston Town Eecoeds, 1693-94. 217 currant mony of New England p annum yearly and every year during the terme of the naturall life of the said Rebecka pursuant to the tenour of said obligation. Wherefore it is voted by us as followeth viz' that in considera- tion thereof the said Rebecka Stebbins shall live in have and peacably and quietly eujo}- the use and improvement of all that messuage or tenement with the land and garden thereto belonging some time ago appertaining to John Mathews labourer situate lying and being in Schoolhous lane in Boston aforesaid wherein she now lives for and during the terme of her naturall life and that if the said Rebecka be put out of the same by fire or otherwise before the expiration of hir naturall life that then in such case she shall be paid yearly thenceforth during the term of hir naturall life out of the Publick Treasury of the said town of Boston the sume of £5 currant mony of New England p annum. [208.] 169f March 12*^. At a publick meeting of the free- holders and other inhabitants of Boston were chosen for the year ensuing. Moderatour — Capt Theopilus Frary. Selectmen — Capt° Bozoon Allen M"" Thomas Walker Capt° Samuell Checkley John E^-er Esq"". Obadiah Gill Ephraim Savage, John Marion Sen"^. Timothy Thornton Edward Bromfield Esq"". Treasurer. Mr James Taylor. Town Clerk — Ephraim Savage. Commissioner for Assesm*' — Elisha Cooke Esq. Constables of Boston — Joseph Brisco, John Green, John Carthue, Joshua Gee, John Roberts, Thomas Carter, W" Keen, Richard Proctor. Constable of Rumny Marsh. — Thomas Prat. Constable of Muddj^ river. — Sam^^ Aspinwall. Surveighours of highwayes in Boston — John Bennet, Ebenezer Heydon, Stephen Minot, John Bernard. Surveighour of the highway's at Rumny Marish — Hugh Floid. Surveighours for Muddy River — Georg Bearstow, and John Winchester. Tything men — For the Northermost Companj' No 1. John Eyers, Ezekell Clesby ; for 2^ Ed w^ Martin, David Norton. 3. John Combes, Thomas Cushing. 4. James Smith, Sam'^ Jacklin. 5. Richard Draper, John Kilbee. 6. Alexander Bulman, Thomas Marshall. 7. Sam'^ Grey, Roger Jud. 8. John Mason, Barthol- mew Green. For Rumny Marish — W" Hasey, Edward Tuttle. For Mudd}' River — Thomas Stedman sen & Dorman Morean. Clerkes of the Market — Thomas Banister, John Marion Jun'', Thomas Savage Goldsmith, Sam^^ Bridge, Thomas Veering, Thomas Downe. Sealers of Leather. — James Maxwell, Thomas Davis, John Marion Jun'. Scavengers. James Mears, Nicolas Stoughton, Joshua Winsor, Joseph Belknap. Hog reaves. Joseph Gallop, Richard Whiterage, James Harris, Sam" Wentworth. 218 City Doctoient No. 50. Ciyers. John Tucker, John Alliset. Prizers of Grain. — Nath^^ Oliver, Benj° Walker, W" Colman. Measurer of Salt. — Francis Hudson. Hawards & Fence viewers. — Edward Wyllj's, John Marion Jun'' for Boston. For Rumny Marish. — Joseph Hasc}^ John Tutle. For Muddy River — Roger Adams, Thomas "Woodward. A Coinittee to view the high ways upon the Neck & make report to the Tovi'n : Cap'Theophilus Frary, Thomas Walker, Robert Calfe, Edward W^-llys, Timothj^ Clark. Voted that it be left with the Selectmen to agree with the Scavengers for the cleaning the streets and it be paid out of the town treasury Voted that it be left with the Selectmen to choos what other officers are needfull for the town which are not to be chosen by y® Quarter Sessions. [209.] Voted that there should be a town rate made for the releif of the poor and defraying other town charges the sume to be left to the discretion of the Selectmen At a publieke meeting of freeholders and other inhabitants «&*., on 16*^ Aprill 1694 Maj'^ Pen Townsend, Cap' Theophilus Frary, Edward Bromfleld, Esq & Mr Timothy Thornton were chosen to represent the Town in the Generall Assembly to be held on the 30"^ day of May next. Mr Francis Burroughs & Mr John Bolt were chosen Constables in the Room of Cap' Thomas Carter and Mr Joshua Gee that refused to serve & fined, Avho both also refused to serve and fined. In the room of those that were fined were chosen Mr Jose Apple- ton and Mr Elias Heath. Mr Elias Heath refused to serv and Mr W° Shipperee was chosen in his room. W" Clough the mason & Andrew Veatch were chosen Tithing men in the room of John Eyers and Thomas Marshall who refused to serve. Mr Robert Calfe was chosen Haward and fenceviewer in the Room of Mr Edward Wyllys who refused to serve. As addition to a former order Voted that whosoever carryeth away any earth or stone from the neck of land shall pa}' 10\ for every cart load and so proportion- ably for greater or lesser quantity s one half to be to the Informer the other half for the poor of the Town. At a meeting of the Selectmen of Boston March 26"^ 169f then Agreed that Mr Sam^^ Phillips shall have the ground where the cage and watch hous stand leased to him for 21 3-ears for to build a shop he to dig a sellar under it he to pay 3^^. p. ann. to the Town after one j-ear and a halfe, and leave the cellar to their dispose as soon as finished, the building not exceeding 20 foot long and 12 foot wide, the stone work to be 12 inches above the ground, he to have 14 foot of the upper room for a shop and to leave 6 foot for a Watchhous. Boston Town Eecords, 1694-95. 219 At a meeting of the Selectmen of Boston May 9"" 1694 Present — Capt''. Bozoun Allen M' Thomas Walker M"^ John Marion Sen^ Capt". Sam". Checkly L'. Obadiah Gill M^ Timothy Thornton & Ephr"". Savage Voted unanimously that whereas their Majesty's Justices of the Peace at a Petty Sessions on May 8'^ 1694 ordered Joseph May- lam to surceas and forbear going forward with a brick building neer the west end of the town hous till leav be obteined from those who by law had cognizance and power therein We therefore the Selectmen of said town according to the power and trust comitted to us by the town and our instructions therein (considering that there is not so much ground taken up as before and also considering the great benefit that thereby ma}^ accrew to the town being judged at least £8 p year at present coming in and the benefit of a brick watch hous and security from fire besides what benefit it may be to the town hereafter (having already leased it to Ensign Samuell Phillips) [310.] do give leave to the said Maylam to go forward with the work according to said leas. 1694 May 14"". At a publick meeting of the freeholders and in- habitants of Boston the question being put whether that act of the Selectmen in leasing the land on which the Watchhous and Cage stood, vpon the conditions mentioned in the leas to Ensign Samuell Phillips be approved of by the inhabitants it was voted in the aflSrmitive Doctor Elisha Cook, Isaak Addingtou Esq"". Colonel Samuell Shrimpton, L'. Colon^. Elisha Huchinson and Major Pen Town- send or any three of them were chosen a CoiBittee to draw up in- structions for the Selectmen and present them to the town at their next publick meeting for their approbation And that their old instructions shall stand in force till new ones be given At a publick meeting of the inhabitants of Boston July 16"* 1694 Then voted that there should be 7 assessours chosen. Cap* Bozoone Allen, Cap* Sam" Checkly, Ephraim Savage, Mr Timothy Thornton, M' Obadiah Gill Mr Thomas Walker, Mr John Marion sen', were chosen Assessours Cap* Sam" Checkly & Mr Thomas Walker refusing to serve Mr. Joseph Bridgham & Mr Sam" Lynd were chosen in Lheir room. Mr Joseph Bridgham refusing Cap* Nath" Green was chosen. 1694/5 March 11. At a publick meeting of freeholders and inhabitants were chosen Moderatour. — Major John Walley. Selectmen. — Capt Sam" Checkley, Mr Thomas Walker, Ephraim Savage, Capt Bozoun Allen, Mr John Marion sen'", John Eyre Esq, Edward Bromfield Esq, M"^ Obadiah Gill, and Cap* Sam" Legg. Treasurer. Mr James Ta^'lor. Town Clerk — Ephraim Savage. Constables of Boston. — Dan" Oliver, John George, Edward Thomas, Epaphras Shrimpton, Thomas Palmer, Thomas Graford, Benj" Mountfort, and Eleazur Moody. 220 ^iTY Document No. 50. Mr Thomas Graford being excused and Thomas Palmer and Eleazur Moody refusing to serve & paying their fines David Nor- ton, George Robinson & "VV™ Turner were chosen in their Room. Constable of Rumn}^ Marish — Jonathan Tuttle. Constable of Muddy River. — Erasmus Drue. [Sll.] Surveigli" of Highways in Boston. — Richard Procter, James Barnes, Sam'^ Bridge, Eneas Salter. In Rumny Marish, — Joseph, Hasey. In Muddy River — Ben^ White, Joseph Gardner. Clerkes of the Market — W™ Keen, Jacob Melyen, John Eyer, Sam^^ Pears, John Wiswall, W™ Everton. Sealers of Leather. — James Maxwell, Thomas Davis, John Marion jun"^. Scavengers. — Joseph Allen, James Mears, Peter Barber, Mungo Craford. Hog reaves. — Peter Ware, Jonathan Pollard, Sam^ Mattocke, Ezekell Clesby. Cryers. — John Tucker, John Alliset. Tithing men in Boston. — For No 1. Sam^ Greenwood W™ Gill. 2. Obadiah Wakefield, Jonathan Adams. 3. Rich^ Cheever, John Geerish. 4. John Cunniball, Benj°Eraons sen"". 5. George Cable, James Green sen"". 6. Sam" Clough, Thomas Fitch. 7. John Arnold, Joseph Lowell. 8. John Cornish, Joseph Eliot. In Rumny Marish. — John Floid, Sam'^ Townsend. In Mudd}^ River. — John Devotion, Josiah Winchester. Prizers of Grain — Thomas Harwood, Henry Deering, Thomas Downe. Measurer of Salt. Francis Hudson. Fence Veiwers & Hawards in Boston. — Thomas Banister, John Marion Jun"". In Rumny Marish. — Hugh Floid, Elisha Tuttle. In Mudd}' River — Roger Adams, Thomas Woodward. Elisha Cook, Peter Sergeant, and John Foster Esq'■^^ were chosen a Coinitte to examin the Treasurers accompts & to make retui-n to the next town meeting Voted that what other officers were needfull for the town should be chosen by the Selectmen. Voted that the bookes of the Register of Birthes and deathes in the Town of Boston shall be demanded b}' the Select men in whose hands soever they be and that all Bookes or Other things belonging to the Library and all the goods or Estate belonging to the Town be demanded and Taken care of by the Select men. 1695. March 25. At a meeting of the Selectmen Ephraim Savage was continued Sealer of weights & measures. John Marion Jun"". was chosen and appointed to graunt Tickets for Cowes. John Gwin [blank] were chosen Cow keepers. Cr3'er — In the Room of John Tucker (that dyed since he was chosen) Daniell Bristow. Chimny Sweepers. — Joseph Days, John Stride. Wood Corders. — John Tuckerman sen"^. — W°* Ridgell, BosTosr Town Kecords, 1695. 221 Henery Adams, Lawrence White, Alexander Fullerton, Rob' Noakes, Fearnot Shaw, Abrahan Rue, Surveigh'^^ of Chimneys. — John Goodwin, W™ Clough, Rich*^ Keates, Michael Shaller. The Agreement made with W"^ Ireland & Aron Way to repair the highway at Rumny Marish from Powder horn Hill to M"". Newgates lot made 27 Oct"^ 1661 is continued for 10 years more. [313.] 1695. March 25* Whereas Cap' Samnell Sewall hath been at charge in severall Essays to plant trees at the south end of the town for the shading of Wheelers Pond therefore it is Ordered that the said Sewell and his Heires and none else shall have Liberty from time to time to lop the trees so planted or to be planted and to cut them down and Dispose of them, he or they planting others and causing them to grow in stead of those cut down. Aprill 22. At a publick meeting of the inhabitants were chosen Moderatour. — Mr Henery Deering. Mr Barachiah Arnold was chosen Constable in the Room of M' Daniell Oliver who refused to serve, and paid his fine. Aprill 29''^. At a meeting of the Selectmen Then Let to John Scally Winnesimmet ferry for 7 yeares from the 27"^ da}^ of this month, he to pay 5^* p ann. to the Town Treasurer. May 6*^. At a publick meeting of the inhabitants Maj"^ Pen Townsend, Edward Bromfield Esq, Cap' Theophilus Frary, & Mr Timothy Thornton were chosen Representatives for the Town in the Generall Assembly to be convened May 29"^. Then voted that the Selectmen make a rate for the defrajing town charges the sume to be left to their discretion not exceeding 800 pounds. July 29'^. At a public meeting of the inhabitants Elisha Cook Esq. was chosen Comissioner for Assessments. Then voted that the Selectmen draw forth all the town orders that have been formerly made or that shall be further necessary and present them to the town at the next meeting. Sept"" 30. The Persons underwritten being sumoned before the Select men to answer for their breach of Town orders or bj' Laws in building to the Inconveniences of the street and enclosing several parts of them neer their houses without the consent of the over- seers or selectmen annoying the streets with the timber, stones, bords &c. of their building : being thereof Convicted viz. James Barton, Richard Cheever, John Orris, Joseph Rj^all, John Coombs, John Soames, Ralph Carter, John Geerish, Thomas Hitchborn. Gypson Fawer, Thomas Peabody, Sam^^ Mattock, W"^ Wilson, John Law- son, John Nicols, Rich*^ Middlecot, Sam" Burrell, David Adams, Joseph Adams, Daniell Collins, John Bayley, Christ Sleg. for their trespassing on the south side of the highway on the eastward side of the Draw Bridg. Col Nicholas Paig, John Wing, Richard Basin, & Thomas Peck sen'", for their Trespas neer their own houses ; Each of the 222 City Document No. 50. abovesaid persons were ordered to remove the Nusances by the 1°* day of October next at 2 of the clock or to pay each of them 5'. for the use of the poor. Thomas Harris then paid one penn}^ as an acknowledgment [S13.] that part of his shop stood on the Town Land. At a piiblicke meeting of freeholders and other inhabitants March 9"" 1695/6 were chosen Moderatour. — Mr Henery Deering. Selectmen — M"". Thomas Walker Ephraim Savage Obadiah Gill, Bozoun Allen Samson Stoddard, John Marion, Samuell Checkly Samuell Legge, Thomas Hunt. Treasurer — James Ta3ior Town Clerk — Ephraim Savage Constables. Benj'' Gallop, Andrew Belchar, Jonathan Evans, Robert Gibbs, Sam^^ Gaskell, Stephen Minot, Edward Brattle, and Joseph Eliot. Andrew Belchar & Stephen Minot refusing to serve John Arnold & Simon Daniell were chosen in their Room. Constable of Rnmny Marish. — John Wait. Constable of Mudd}" River — Timothy Harris. Surveighours of highways in Boston. — John Marion Jun'^, W™ Colman, Joseph Belknap, and Thomas Down. Surveigh'" &c in Rnmny Marish. — Joseph Hasey. Snrveigh" &c in Muddy River. — Joshua Child, Sam^ Clark, Na- than^ Stedman. Clerkes of the Market. — floshua Winsor, Joseph Russell, Benj°. Dyar, Isaiah Toy, Timoth}- Wadsworth, and Isaak Marion. Sealers of Leather John Marion Jun'. James Maxwell, Thomas Davis Scavengers. — Sam" Wentworth, Rich^ Draper, W^ Everden, Sam^^ Marion. Hog reaves — John Goffe, Joseph Rogers, Seth Smith, Thomas Kellin. Cryers. — Daniel Bristow, Robert Shelston. Tithing men for Boston. No. 1. Robert Cumby, Joseph Grant. 2. Timothy Wadsworth, Joseph Front. 3. Joshua Gee, Ellis Calender. 4. Thomas Savage, John Eustus. 5. Thomas Thorn- ton, Rich'^. Draper. 6. Joseph Belknap, W"" Adams. 7. Sam' Bridge, Michaell Willis. 8. John Marion, Thomas Down. Tithing men for Rumny Marish. — W™ Ireland, John Tuttle. Tithing men for Muddy River — George Bearstow, and John Winchester. Prizers of grain. — Nath" Oliver, John Ballantine, Benjamin Walker. Measurer of Salt. — Francis Hudson. Fence Viewers & Hajnvards. — For Boston. John Marion jun' Thomas Banister, and Sam'^ Bridge. For Rumney Marish. — John Center, Thomas Prat. Mudd}^ River — Joshua Gardner, Jonathan Tory. Voted that the officers that are further wanting should be chosen b}' the Selectmen as formerl3^ Boston Town Eecords, 1695-96. 223 "Voted that the Treasurers accompt be audited once in every year. Peter Sergeant Esq. Major Pen Tovvnsend, & Mr Henry Deering or any 2 of them were appointed a Comittee to joyn with the Se- lectmen for the auditing the Treasurers Accompt of the last 3'ear. Voted that Select men take in the claimes of those that have any . thing due for the building of the Almes hous and return it tol the Next Town Meeting and call all Constables to an accompt of what was comitted to them to collect. Voted that the Treasurer sue such as are in arrerages to the town either Constables or Collectours. W'" Ingram Claiming mony due for the building the watch hous [314.] on the Neck it was referred to the next meeting. Mr James Taylor, Mr Nath^ Oliver, Richard Draper, and Joseph Prout were chosen a Coiiiittee together with the select men to lay out all the Town Highways that But against the sea over the Flatts. March 30*^. 1696. At a publick meeting of freeholders Richard Gridly & W™ Wallis were chosen Constables in the Room of Joseph Eliot and Simon Daniell who refused to serv in that place. At a meeting the same da}^ of the Selectmen There having been chosen severall persons to run the line of the bounds between Charlstown and Boston and Charlestown men doubting the unfltnes of the season there were then chosen L' Thomas Hunt, W'" Ireland, John Center to attend that servis when called thereunto. Aprill 6"^. At a meeting of the Selectmen Cap' Sam^ Checkley, Cap' Sam^ Legge, M"" Samson Stoddard, Joseph Prout, Hugh Floid, and Joseph Hasey were chosen Perambulatours for to meet Maiden messengers those from Lin and those from Reading to run the line of the bounds between those severall townes and Boston on the last Tuesday in Aprill (at 8 of the clock to meet with Maiden mes- sengers) at William Irelands hous, at 9 of the clock with Lin at Brides brook, at 10 with Reading at the 3 County heap. Capf". Bozoun Allen, M''. Thomas Walker, Joseph Eliot and John Devo- tion were chosen to run the line of the bounds between Roxbury and Boston and between Cambridg and Boston on the last tuesday in April to which were added John Winchester Erasmus Drue and Timothy Harris. May 11"^. 1696. At a publick meeting of inhabitants qualified according to law John Eyre Esq. Major PenTownsend, Cap'Nath^^ By field, and Mr Nath'^ Oliver were chosen Representatives for the Town in y° Generall Assembly to be begun the 27"^ of s'^ month Then voted that there shall be a town rate made at the discretion of the Selectmen not exceeding £500. Vpon Consideration of the Present state of the fortifications about this Town being very much out of repair and unfit for ser- vis and the danger we ly open unto now in this time of war necessarily requiring that some speedy care be taken' therein (which w;3 apprehend ought to be supported at the Publick Charge 224 City Document No. 50. of the Province) being under the Regulation and disposall of the Governour and Comander in Cheif. And for as much as our own Safety doth necessarily depend upon the Speedy setting of the platformes and Carriages for the great Artillery in Repair so as they may be of servis in case of Invasion, &c. Voted therefore that Col^ Sam^ Shrimpton, L' Co^ Hutchinson & Major Pen Townsend with the Select men do forthwith make Appli- cation unto the Comander in Cheif for his Orders and Directions that the said Platformes and Carriages be speedily Repaired and fitted to be of Servis (in Expectation that what may be advanced by the Town on this Occasion will be allowed and reimbursed out of the publick revenue of the Province) and that the select men do order the Payment of what is needfoll for that use out of the mony now gi'anted to be raised Provided it exceed not the sum of [215.] 1696. May 11. Voted that Jurours be henceforth chosen out of the inhabitants of the town whether they be present at the meeting or not. Voted that when the selectmen see good to call a Town meeting it shall be left to them to cans the town to be warned either by the Constables or b}'' some other meet person. Voted that M''. Joseph Belknap may have a longer leas of the land adjoyning to his hous on the South not exceeding 99 years, to be left with the Selectmen to agree with him. Voted that the Selectmen prosecute those that have encroached or built on the towns land or highways. W" Gill, Thomas Cushing & Seth Smith were chosen Tithing men in the Room of Joshua Gee, Richard Draper, and Joseph Grant. June 23*^. At a meeting of the Justices and Selectmen of the town It was Agreed that the market Appointed by Law should be kept at one place at Present viz in and about the Town hous and that the market be opened on the ll''^ day of Aug^'., next. Aug'' 4'^. At a publick meeting of the inhabitants Voted that the Select men shall have power to make a Rate not exceeding 200^*^. as an addition to what was granted formerly toward Fortifi- cation. Sep* 28. At a meeting of the Selectmen Agreed that Mr Sam'^ Lynd Shall Wharf and have the Front of his land next to the sea at the South end of the Town that was Elder Colburnes next Alex- ander Simsons Land. Ocf 15'^^. At a meeting of the Selectmen Part of the Old high- way bordering upon the Mill-Pond formerly given to Major W°* Phillips as appears by record p. 26 being then viewed by them at the Request of Ephraim Savage who bought the said Land of said Phillips they did agree that the breadth of the s*^ highway at the North end thereof viz from the North west Corner of David Boston Town Records, 1696-97. 225 Cop's land .should be 25 feet according to a stake then drove down b}^ them. At a meeting of the Selectmen 1695 Whereas we have informa- tion that Capt Theo. Frary for about 20 years past by a grant from the Selectmen hath possessed and built a wharfe upon a peice of Flatts or Marsh containing 36 feet in breadth butting vpon a peice of land formerly hired of the town at the South end by Elder Rans- ford deceased, And haveing now freely given 40 shillings in money for the use of the town It is granted unto the s*^ Capt Theo. Frary his heires and assignes that they shall have the use of the land on w'^'^. they have built a wharfe at the South end of the town above 20 3'ears since, before the land w*"^. Elder Ransford formerly hired of the town, w'^'^. land is 30 foot in front on the North end thereof, next the highway, he having paid a fine of 40 shillings, he and his heirs to injoy it for the space of 70 years from the date hereof Vide Pa2:e 94. [216.] At a publick meeting of Freeholders and other inhab- itants March 8^^. 1696/7 were chosen Moderatour. — Major Pen Townsend. Selectmen. — Cap' Bozoon Allen, Thomas Hunt, Obadiah Gill, Thomas Walker, John Marion Sen', Isaiah Tay, James Barnes, John Marion Junior, and Sam^^ Checkly. • Cap' Sam^^ Checkly refused to serve in said Place. Treasurer. — Mr James Taylor. . Town Clerk . — Mr W"^ Griggs. 5 Assessours. — Cap' Sam^. Legge, Cap' Bozoun Allen, Cap' Sara" Checkly, M^ John Marion Jun"^ & M^ Obadiah Gill. Cap' Sam^^Legg, Cap' Sam" Checkly & Mr Obadiah Gill refused to serv in the place of Assessours. Constables chosen. — Mr Richard Draper, Edward Martin, Joseph Prout, Thomas Savage, Goldsmith, Nath^ Balston, W°^ Gibbond, Daniell Ballard, William Harris. Mr Edward Martin, Richard Draper & W™ Harris refused to serve & promised to pay their fines viz 10^*^. a piece to the Treas- urer. Mr Edward Loyd, Thomas Fitch, John Pitts, Richard Whitting- ham & John Coleman being chosen Constables refused to serve and Promised to pay their fines to the Treasurer. Mr Edward Peggy, Nath" Newgate, and Henry Gibbs were chosen Constables, & Mr Gibbs refused & promised to pay his fine to the Treasurer. Constable of Rumny Marish. — Edward Tuttle. Surveighors of highways in Boston. W°' Roby, Stephen Minot,. Robert Calfe, and Thomas Adkins. Survey"''' — in Rumny Marish. — Elisha Tuttle. Clerkes of the Market. — Richard Keates, Samuell Marion, James Green, Serg' Thomas Hunt, Seth Smith, and Joseph Russell. Sealers of Leather. — James Maxwell, Benj* Emons sen"^ &l Thomas Davis. 226 City Document No. 50. Scavengers. — Thomas Davis, George Cable, John Wiswall, Richard Green. Hog Reaves. — Benj^ Emons Jim'', Daniell Bristow, Abram Adams, Joseph Allen. Cr3'ers. — Robert Shelston, Daniell Bristow. Tithing men for Boston. — 1. Nath^ Henchman, Joseph Grant, 2. Edward Procter, John Mountfort. 3. Thomas Gushing, John Coombes. 4. Ambrose Dawes, James Fowles. 5. Christopher Kilby, Thomas Fecke. 6. Sam^ Clongh, Thom Marshall. 7. Adam Dindsdall, Jobn Clough. 8. Isaak Marion, Joseph Wheeler. For Rumn}' Marish. — W"' Ireland, John Tattle. Measurer of Salt &°. — Francis Hudson. Fence viewers & Haj'wards, for Boston Town. — Sam^ Bridge, Thomas Bernard, John Eustus. For Rumn^^ Marish. — Joseph Bill, John Floid Jun"". Voted that what oflficers are wanting shall be chosen by the Selectmen viz*, such as have been formerly chosen by y'". March 8''\ 169f-. Voted that there shall be mony raised for the defray- [307.] ing of the necessary charges of the Town not ex- ceeding £500. Voted that there be more mony Raised to be emplo3'ed about fortification and to buy Powder &c. for our necessary defence not Exceeding 500^^^. L' Co^ Hutchinson, Peter Sergeant Esq. & Henry Deering were chosen a Coinittee to Examin the Treasurers Accompts of the last year. Col^ Sam^ Shrimpton, L' Co' Hutchinson & Major PenTownsend were chosen a Comittee to Examin after the Towns Powder that is lost & also to consider and Appoint the Wages of the Gunner for this Present Year and what is past. Whereas on th 9'"^ March 1695/6 four men were joy''^'^ with the Selectmen to lay out the town hlghwa3's that but against the sea over the flatts it was voted that any two of them with the Selectmen might do, it. Voted that Part of the mony given by the late Major John Richards to be Improved for the poor of the Town be laid out in building a Chamber over Mr Phillips his shop and the watch hous and it is to be left with the Selectmen to order the building of it and to leas it out and if they see meet to Enlarg it not Exceeding 4 foot at the north end thereof from the ground. Voted that there be a hous built for the Writing school adjoyning to the old school hous, it is to be left with the select men. Lt. Col. Hutchinson, Cap* John Foster, Peter Sergeant Esq. & Mr Henry Deering are chosen a Coiiiittee to audit the Treasurers accompts for the ensuing j^ear and the Selectmen are to be notified thereof that they may be present. 1697. March 22*^, At a publick meeting of the freeholders and inhabitants of Boston lawfull}^ warned p order of the' Selectmen Boston Town Eecords, 1696-97. 227 were chosen these officers as followeth. Mr Henry Deering Moderator for year ensuing. Mr Samson Stoddard was chosen a Select man for year Esuing in the room of Cap* Sam^^ Chickly who refused to accept. Mr Flor : Maccarty was Chosen Constable for y^ 3'ear Ensu- ing. It was Voted that Col^ Hutchinson, Mr Sam'^ Linds, Mr Tim" Clark, Mr David Copp are a Committee to Joj'n w"" the Selectmen, for the stating out the highway w"^ Cap' Ephra: Savage Laj'S Claime unto. [318.] Col^ Hutchinson and Mr Samson Stodderd and M'' Tim" Clark were Voted a Committee, To see all the Great Ordnance belonging to the Town of Boston well mounted on sufficient Cariges, all Platforms repaired, and new ones Erected as they shall Judge needfuU, Stores for Powder in time of Service, with all Other materials necessary for our Defence, and to Draw Vpon the Treasur' of the Town for Payments w"'^ he is to answer, not Ex- ceeding the Sume of 500^*^. granted for that Service at a Town Meeting March 8*^ 1696/7. It was agreed by the town and Voted that W" Tilly should be allowed 20'^ p. year for his Service as Gunner to the Town, for 3 years last past, And it was left to the Comettee fore mentioned to agree with s'^ Tilly for the time to Come. It was agreed by the town and Voted, That Mr Cole master of the Free writing School of Boston, shall have lO^*^. added to his Sallary the year Ensuing w'^'^ will be 40^*^. for s*^ year. It was agreed and Voted, by the Town, That noe Person of less then 20^*^. ratable Estate in the Town, to one single rate besides the pole, shall be suffered to keep any Dogg w"^in this Town . 2. That noe pson whatsoever shall keep more then one Dogg, or Bitch in the Town. 3^. That noe Hounds or Hunting Dogs shall be suffered to Goe at Large in the Town. 4. Whosoever shall keep any Dogg or Doggs w*in the Town, afores*^. Contrary to this Order, after y^ 10"^ day of Ma}^ next, shall forfit the sume of 12^'*. p. week, for every Dogg so kept in the Town, to be paid by the Owners or Keeper of s'^. Dogg as a forfiture to the vse of the Poor of the Town, to be added to his Assesment in the next Town rate, and besides w'^'' it shall be lawfull for any of the inhabitants of the Town to kill and destro}' any such Dogg so kept or suffer'd except shocks or yexy small Doggs. It was Voted that John Dyer should be T^-thingman in the sted of John Clow, for the year ensuing Because John Clow had lately served in that place. For Muddiriver Sam'^ Clark was Chosen Constable for the year insuing. And John Druce & Edw'^ Devotion were chosen ser- veighers for the year ensuing. [319.] Voted that noe psons shall ride too and fro aboute the Common on y*" Sabbath Da}', to water horses on the penalty of 5'. to any pson so transgressing, and Mr Daniel Ferfield is impowrd to look after Transgressors, and complain of them to a Justice of Peace. 228 City Document No. 50. Ma}^ 4*'^. At a publick meeting of the inhabitants of Boston warned according to law were chosen by said inhabitants Represen- tatives for said town as followeth, namel}', Maj^ Penn Townsend, Cap'. Sam^. Legg, Cap'. Nath''. Byfield and L'. Joseph Bridghara, to serve for and represent them in a great and Generall Court ap- pointed to be convened, held and kept for his Maj"'^' . Service at the town house in Boston upon Wednesday the 26* of May next ensu- ing according to a warrant under the hand of Sam^ Gookin Sheriff bearing date the 20'^ of Aprill 1697 and was in observance of his Maj"^'. writ to him so directing Voted that the Selectmen shall buy 10 Barrells of powder Out of the Town Stock, and for the Vse of the Town. And it was added by an after Vote, that s*^ powder should be committed to the Town Treasurer and Desposed of b}' Order of the Selectmen. Voted that any 2 of the Committee namely CoF Elisha Huchin- son and Cap* Samson Stoddard and Cap' Tim° Clark shall have power to draw of the 500''^ voted by the town for the fortifications. Voted that the prudentials of the town is left to the judgment and descretion of the Selectmen Joseph Rogers was chosen Constable for the year ensuing. Samuel Gasken, Samuel Marion, Daniel Pownding, & Josiah Franklin were chosen Tythingmen for the year ensuing. May 11'*'. At a publick town meeting of the inhabitants of Boston upon lawful warning Sam" Bill was chosen Constable for the year ensuing. He refused to serve and promised to pay what the law requires Voted that Mr Enock Greenleafs acco' should be inquired into by the Selectmen, and that they should give to him what they should see was his Just Due. A Committee was chosen to give Instructions unto the Selectmen namely Elisha Cook Esq, Sam" Sewell Esq. and Maj Penn Town- send and s*. instruction to be psented to the Town, to be heard at the next Town meeting for their approbation. [^30.] At the same meeting Richard Sherrin was chosen Con- stable for the year ensuing, he refused to serve and promised to pay what the Law requires. L' Daniell Pownding refused to serve as Tythingman, & James Thornberry was chosen in his Room. Mongo Crafford was chosen Constable for the year ensuing & accepted to serve and was forthwith sworen. May 20. 21. There was delivered James Tayler Treasu'' for the Town of Boston 2 Recipt for Powder in the hand of M^ Sam". Legg dd by the Selectmen, one bearing date in October 1696, the other bearing datte in May 1697. June 7. Mr John Pool, M'' Nath^ Oliver & Mr Sam" Lynds were chosen a Committee to audit the acco' of the Expence about the Fortifications, and also an ace' given in by M"^ Arther Mason. It was agreed and Voted that the Committe for building the for- Boston Tow:^^ Eecords, 1697-98. 229 tifications proceed to finish the same by Joyning the platforme to the other Batteny, provided the}- do not Exceed 100 or 120^*^. to be taken upon Credit of an}^ Gen', man that shall lend the same w*^^ is to be repay ed out of the first Town Rate. Dec"^ 6"^. 1697. At a publick town meeting of the inhabitants of Boston, being warned according to law, an ace* being given by the Selectmen and Treasu"". that there is wanting for the use of the Town and relief of the Poor £200. It was voted and granted by the inhabitants then met that it should be raised forthwith. [321.] 1698. March 14*\ At a publick town meeting of the freeholders and inhabitants of Boston upon lawful! warning p order of the Selectmen March 14"". were chosen the town officers as followeth viz Moderator for that day Sam" Sewell Esq. Selectmen. — Samson Stoddard, Thomas Walker, Bozoon Allen, Obodiah Gill, Thomas Hunt, John Marion Jun"", Isaiah Tay. Town Clerck. W"" Griggs. Toun Treasurer. James Taylor. Constables for Boston — W™ Hobby, Zech Tuttle, Obodiah Wakefield, W"^ Gibbond, Thomas Gold, Joseph Allen (pays) Nath* Henchman, Michael Willis, Sam" Wentworth. For Rumny Marsh — John Floyd. For Mudd river — Joseph Buckmaster. Survej'crs for Boston. — John Goodwin, Richard Gridly, Sam". Bridge, John Arnold. For Rumny Marsh — John Center. Fence Viewers for Boston — Thomas Barnard, Sam" Bridge, John Eustus. For Rumny Marsh. — Hugh Floyd, Thomas Pratt. Scavengers — Edw: Mortimore, W™ Shipperry, Daniel Mory, Alexander Miller, Daniel Oliver, Tim° Thornton Cryers. — Robert Sbelstone, Gabrill Warner. Assessors. — Joseph Prout, James Barnes, John Marion sen""., Sam" Marshall, Robert Gibbs. Overseers of the Poor. — Benj'^ Walker, Henry Deering, Rich- ard Draper, Sam" Lind. Clercks of the Market. — Benj'^ Gallup, W^ Keen, Silence Allen, Benj^ Bream, Robert Calfe, Jacob Maline. Sealers of Leather. — James Maxwell, Benj^ Emons sen"^. James Cornish. Hogreaves. — Michaell Shaller, David Norton, Rowlen Sor}'^, Thomas Platts. Tythingmen. No 1. John Greenough, John Snelling. 2. Nath'^ Goodwin, John Langdon. 3. Benj*^ Tout, Ebben: Clough. 4. Moses Bradford, Joseph Billing. 5. W^ Cro, W^ Man. 6. Francis Thrasher, Benj^ Firth. 7. W° Turner, W° Holoway. 8. Richard Keats, John Clough Glover. Cryers — Robert Shelstone, Gabrill Warner. [233.] March 1 4*^. Boston. 1698. Voted that Rumny Marsh 230 City Docuiment No. 50. and Muddi rever, Each place haue Liberty to Chuse an Assessor to Set with the Select men, for the making of their Own Rates. Each place is to make their chose of their s*^ Assessor. On their first Traning Day, and when Chosen, to bring them on y® day of a publick Town meeting to be confirmed by the Town. Voted, that all Choise of Officers, on the day of a Publick Town meeting for that Work, shall be Entred in a Book, and not on loose paper, and so all other things Voted by the Town, Least they should be Lost. Col^ Hutchinson, Cap* John Foster, Peter Sergeant, Elisha Cook Esq". & Mr Henry Deering were chosen to audit the Towns acco'^ w''^ the Treasurer for the year past & the ensuing year and the Selectmen are to be notified thereof that they may be psent. the maj"^. part of this Committee might do the work. Voted that the Selectmen shall make Search after 3 Barrells of Powder that is Lost. Col^ Hutchinson, Mr Sam^ Lind, Mr Tim° Clark, M"^ David Copp sen"" are chosen a Committee, To joyn with the Selectmen to Renew the Antiant bounds of the High way Leading from the Black horse Lane to the mill, by centry Haven, And to propose how it may be better Laid out, if need be. Mary Lee a poor Widdow of the Town, hauing 3 Children, and one sorely afflected with the Stone, and Being advised by the Chyrurgion that the said Child should be Cutt, and she through poverty not being able to be at the; Charge thereof. Petitioned the Town for their Assistance. Her Petition being read It was Voted that s*^ Mary Lee should haue given for her Relief 12'*^, It is left to Cap' Samson Stoddard & Cap' Tim° Clark to finish the fortifications, and to be paid for what they Expend about it & to haue Reasonable Satisfaction for their care & Trouble. Voted that at a town meeting for the choise of Jur^^men, the Jurymen shall be chosen out of the psons then present, as well as those that are absent. Aprill 11"^. At a Gen". Town meeting of the inhabitants of Bos- ton upon legal warning was chosen Mr Simeon Stoddard a Selectman. 4 Constables chosen. — Christopher Goff, James Smith, Isaac Marion and Joseph Hill. May 9'^. At a publick town meeting of the inhabitants of Boston upon legal warning were chosen Representatives for s*^. town as folio weth namely, John Eyer Esq, Cap' Sam" Legg, Cap' Nath^ Byfield, & Penn Townsend Esq. One Constable chosen namely Joseph Royal in the room Chris- topher Goff. May 30"^. At a Gen". Town Meeting of the inhabitants of Bos- ton upon legal warning was chosen for s*^. town One Representative namely Cap' Andrew Belcher in the Room of Penn Townsend Esq whoe was chosen a Counseller. Boston Town Recoeds, 1698. 231 [2S3.] 1698. May 30"^. Voted that 10 men of fidelity be ap- pointed to walk two in each quarter of the town, and two through the whole town. That the Selectmen or whome the town shall desire do appoint and agree w*^ s*^. psons annually for their wages and appoint what shall be their duty For the defraying the charge thereof its proposed that a tax be raised upon each family and Warehouse keeper (judged capable) and no one such family or keeper of a warehouse to be taxed above 6 shillings nor under 2 shillings p anum in proportion according as they shall be adjudged to have estates July 11*^. At a publick town meeting of the inhabitants of Boston being dul}' warned according to law was voted and agreed by the inhabitants thereof that a rate of £800 should be raised by the Selectmen upon the inhabitants of s*^. town for the relief of the poor and other necessary charges of s*^. town Also forther it was voted that the Selectmen shall raise money for the paying of the watch according to the towns vote the 30"' May last past. Oct" 11*^. At a meeting of Thomas Walker, Obodiah Gill, Samson Stoddard, Isaiah Tay, John Marion, Simeon Stoddard, Selectmen of the Town it is ordered and declared by them as Selectmen that the Natural & Antiant Water Course at the South end of the Town, w*""^ is between the Wharf Lately Set up by Mr Barrachia Arnold and the Wharf of Peter Welcomb deceased, being in breadth 9 feet more or less shall be and for ever remaine and continnue for that Vse & be kept opin as a Common Priviledge for the laying of Drains and Conveying of wast water into the sea as any of the inhabitants may have occasion w%ut any manner of mollistation incumbrance or obstruction of what nature or kind soever. March 14'^. It being proposed to the Gen^^.Town meeting of the inhabitents then convened together that a compatent number of pson of the principle Gentmen of this town be chosen to be a Commettee to inquire into & Consult, the most Proper methods to be taken for preventing Disorders, for the seting the poor on Work, and the Reforming of what is amiss, and to advise about any matter or thing whatsoever w*^^. shall be by them judged to be of bennifit and advantage to the town and to draw up in writing and psent the same to the next Town meeting or meetings w*^^. shall be w*Mn the ensuing year, this being read It was voted that Elisha Cook Elisha Hutchinson Peter Sergeant, Eliakim Hutchinson Penn Townsend Esq"". M"^. James Taylor and M"". Joseph Bridgham should be the Commettee to consider of the proposals w'^Mn mentioned and draw up proper methods to be taken fory*' preventing disorders, for the setting the poor on work and for the adviseing about other matters w'soever w*^"^ shall be by them judged to be of ■ bennifit and advantage to the town. [234.] 1698 Novemb^ 14'^^ At a Gen". Town meeting of the inhabitants of Boston upon on publick warning, it was then voted, That the vote referring to watch &°. past at the town meet- ing the oQ*'^ May last past be continnued to be put in practice for 232 City Document No. 50. this 3^ear, untill the 30* Ma}- next coming, and that the Selectmen be and are impowored to raise what shall be forther necessary for defraying the charge of the s'^. Watch in manner as is proposed by s*^ vote. No master of a famil}^ or Warehouse keeper to be assessed for the whole year more then 10 shillings and non less then 2 shillings, all psons other then aprentices to contribute towards the s^ charge according to the good discression of the assessors excepting the inhabitants of Rumney Marsh. At the same meeting it was voted That a rate of 60^^. should be raised by the Selectmen, for the Repairing of the Town house and No Other use. At the same meeting a Petition was presented by one W™ Waters AVeaver, an inhabitant of s'^ town That two Judgments Being Recov- ered against W™ Waters Late of said Boston Deceased, the Peti- tion" Grandfather, for the sume of 24'^^. 6\ & Costs of Courts, for maintaining the Wife of s*^ Waters Sen"", as by s^ Judgments and other proceedings plainly appear, & Whereas for s*^ Judgments the House of the s*^ Waters Sen'' Scituate in Boston afores**. was Taken ill Execution & a part thereof apprized for the satisfaction of s*^ Judgment. His Petition to the Town was, that as he was Heir to the s'^ House the s'^. judgment might be medigated and he admitted to redeam s'^. house by discharging and sattifying the s'^. execution as shall be thought meet. The Petition being read It was voted to be left to the descression of the Selectmen to manage to the best ad- vantase for the g-ood of the town. Dec'' 20'^. The Distance from the Southerly Corner of the New School house at Cotton Hill to the North'^ Corner of Cap' Leggs Land is 55 foot, from s'^N'^. corner of s*^ school house to the South^^ post of Cap* Sewells gate, Being the Breadth Cross the high way is 53 foot 4 inches, from s'^ gate post to the South Easterly end of the school house fence, neere the dore of s"^ Schoolhouse is 41 foot & a halfe. The Breadth of the uper highwa}^ between Mr. Coney & Belknap on the one side & Cap' Sewells Land on the other side is 17 foot. From the Easterly corner of the School house Cross the high way to the N. W. gate post of the house late of Mr Pirkis is 36 foot. From the E. corner of s*^ school house to the N. Corner of the Land formerly" belonging to Mr John Mears Deceased 11 pole & one foot. From s*^ N. corner Cross the high wa}^ to Cap* Bozoon Aliens Land is 25 foote and a halfe. The aboue s*^ Dis- tances was at the request of Sam^^ Sewell Esq. measured the day aboue s*^. p me Joseph Prout. [335.] 1698. Jan 30''\ At a meeting of the Justices and Selectmen of s*^. town the following order was past at the motion of Sam'^ Sewell Esq''. f Elisha Huchinson 1 Isaac Adington John Foster psent^ Peter Sergeant Pen. Townsend John Eyre ^Edw. Brumfield Thomas Walker Obodi''. Gill Thomas Hunt > Justices Isaiah Tay John Marion Jun''. Simeon Stoddard > Selectmen Boston Town Eecords, 1699. 233 It was then ordered by s'^. Justices & Selectmen That the School house Latel}' Built in the Prison lane on the side of the hill Over against the Land of Cap' Sam^ Sewell abide and Remaine as it is now fenced in, and that no more of the s*^ Hill be improved by Building or otherwa3's Taken in But Left for accomodation of the street or high Ways. We whose name are under Writen, Being appointed by the Selectmen, To settle the highways in Rumney Marish. Do upon o"^. Viewing and considering the same judge y*. the most convenient way and w*^^. will be the least damage to those per- sons through whose land the way runs and therefore do by o"". joynt agreement Determine that the way shall begin at the Water Side on the East side of Joseph Bills House, and run through s^^ Bills Land Over the plain, then into James Bills Land by the head of the Litle Swamp and by an other Litle Swamp Lying on the Easterly side, from thence No: ly b}" a round pound in Joseph Bills ground, & so through the Land of Joseph Bill to a Litle gate upon s*^ Joseph Bills Hill by M"" Winthrops and through s*^ gate into M"^. Winthrops ground down to a rock in the brook and from thence to the gate in the parting line between M"^ Winthrops land and Maj"^ Townsends farm and so through s*^. gate on the southerly side of the hill to the end of s*^. hill where the way runs on to the Beach and shall ran by Colmars field fence along the next beaches and on the W. side of Cherr}^ Island, along on the S. side of the Beach between Cherry Island and John Tutles and to run up from said Beach neer the outmost Ceder and to run below a great white oake on the back side of said Tuttle's house and to run to and through the gate in the parting line between John Tuttle & Jonathon Tuttle and then to run overthwart the end of s'^ Tuttle's hill and to run along the southerly side of Jonathan Tuttle's hill and below his house through part of Elisha Tuttles Land to the pound gate, and from thence to Joseph Haseys and Orchard to a great Rock in Col: Shrimptons ground called the night pasture, from s*^ Rock Westerly into Thomas Cheevers farm and to run from a Walnut tree in the parting line between s'^. Cheevers and Co^ Shrimptons land on w*^*^, the gate hangs below the southerl}^ corner of s"^. Cheeverses barn and w*^^out s*^. Cheever's field fences to run along the southerl}' side of the hill through s*^. Cheevers's farm at the west end and so into the farm of Thomas Pratt till it meet w*'' the Country road that runs to the Ferry at Winnesimmett. In Witness hereof we sett to o^ hands this 8*'^. day of March 169|. Dean Wikthrop, John Smith, W" Ireland, John Tuttle, James Bill. [326.] March 13**^ 1699. At a publick meeting of the inhab- itants of Boston upon publick warning according to law were chosen the town ofilcers after named viz. Moderator for that day. Maj"" Penn Townsend. Selectmen. — Isaiah Tay, Obodiah Gill, Tho. Hunt, Tho. Walker, Simon Stoddard, John Marion Jun"", James Barnes, Joseph Prout, Daniel Oliver. Town Clerck. — W" Griggs. 234 City Document No. 50. Town Treasurer. — James Taylor. Constables. —Josias Byles, W°^ ClougU, W" Manly, John Adams, Edw: Winslow, John Cambell, John Eustus, Sam^ Keeling. For Rumney Marsh. — John Brentnall. Muddi river — Joseph Gardner. Surve^'Ors for Boston. — Cap' Timo Clark, John Bennet, John Green north, Sam^ Wentworth. For Rumny Marsh. — John Floyd Jun'". Fence Veiwers for Boston. — Peter Wear, Sam^ Bridge, Tho: Barnard. For Rumney Marsh — W" Irland, Tho: Pratt. An Assessor for Rumne}^ Marsh. — John Center. Clerks of y^ Market. — Abra: Blish, W" Keen, Edw. Pegge, Rich"^ Procter, Stephen Minot, W"^ Turner. Sealers of Leather. — James Maxwell, Tho: Davis, Joshua Lane. Tything men. No 1. — W" Everton, Joseph Williams. 2. Tho. Jackson, Sam^^ Turell. 3. John Jepson, Joseph Hillier. 4. Sam^' Jackliu, George EUistone. 5. Tho : Clark, John Edward. 6. Rich. Christopher, Nath^ Channon. 7. Benj'^ Hollowel, John Boreland. 8. W"" Gibbins, Henrj^ Hill. 9. Sam^ Townsend, James Bill. Scavengers. — Tho. Davis, Francis Holemes, Jon* Pollard, Benj'' Brame. Hogreaves. — Tho: Wallis, Job Ligraham, Rich Sherren, John Stover. Cryers. — Gabrill Warner, Robert Shelstone. £237.] Voted, That the New Buring Place be enlarged, as to the quantat}'' of Land, it is left to the Judgment of the Selectmen. Voted that the Committee for examining the Treasu"^ acc'^ for the last year are continued for the same service for the year to come, the Selectmen being notified of it, the major part psent may do the work. Voted that the Selectmen w'^ the same Committee are to con- sider what ma}' be a sufflciant compensation to the Town Treas''. for his service, of keeping the towns acco". for the time past. Voted, That Cap' Bozoon Allen, Cap' Tim° Clark, & Deacon Bridgham be a Commettee to Joyne w'^ the Selectmen, To take a View of Boston Neck, To see what may be needfull for the Re- pairing of it, makeing Report thereof to the Town. Voted, That the Buring place at the North, be inlarged. It is left to the Selectmen to treet about buying of Land w*^ them that haue Land Lying Next it, for its inlardgment, & make Report thereof to the Town. Voted, That an Assistant be Provided to be w"" Mr. Che.ever, in the Latine School. Voted, forther To be left to the Selectmen, to make Choice of the pson, and to Treet w*'^ him about his Sallary, making report thereof to the Town. March 16"". The pambulators chosen by the Selectmen to run Boston Town Eecoeds, 1699. 235 the line between Charlstown & Boston were M^ W". Ireland, & M"". John Center, to meet at M''. Daniel Whitemors where the psons of both towns met & then run the line according to the an- tiant bound marks. 27'^ ditto. The pambulators chosen by the Selectmen to run the line between Boston, Lyn, Reading & Maiden were Cap' John Floyd, M\ W°^. Ireland, L'. Jon^ Bill, M^ John Tuttle, J\r. Joseph Hase}^, M''. Tho. Pratt and after were aded to them 2 Selectmen namely M''. Isaiah Tay, & W. Joseph Prout, to meet w*'^. Maiden at M'". W™. Irelands at 8 of y* clock in the forenoon, to meet w"^ Ijjn at M''. John Floyd, Jun''. at 9 of y^ clock in the forenoon, & w"^ Reading at the heap of stones at the 3 County line, at 3 of the clock in the afternoon. Joseph Hasey having a child very sick John Floj^d Jun"". went in his room. The return of M^ Isaiah Tay, Boston April ll''^. We whose names underwriten being appointed to run the line between Boston and Maiden did accordingly on y'. day meet w*^. L'. Henry Green, M^ Tryall Nubery, & M^ Lemuell Jenkins of Maiden appointed for y'. service and did renew the antient bounds and marks between s*^. towns excepting a Walnut tree in y®. fence of Bryants Corne field Isaiah Tay, W^. Ireland, John Tuttle, Thomas Pratt* [228.^ The retnrne of M^ Joseph Prout April 11"^. The pambulators being mett on the line between Lynn and Boston viz'. John Floyd Sen^ 1 ' L'. Sam^^. Johnson ] John Flovd Jun^ K- x. + Ens. Edward Parker „ -^ Jonathan Bill \ ^°^' ^°^*°^ John Diven > ^^^ ^^^^ Joseph Prout J Theophelus Burrell J and did joyntly agree in runing s*^. line and renewing the antiant bound marks begining at Bride Brook ending at the County heap of stones joyning upon Reading line. The above named pambu- lators for Boston did on the day above s^. meet w''\ Cap' John Brown L'. Hananiah Parker, Deacon Benj''. Fitch, Thomas Nicholls pambula"^'. for Reading) and w"". joynt consent run the lines and renewed the antient bound mark between Boston and Reading. March 27'^. The pambulaters chosen by the Selectmen to run the line between Boston and Roxbury, Cambridge and New Town were M''. James Barnes, M"". John Marion, M^ Daniel Oliver, Selectmen, and were joyned w"" them M''. Joseph Eliot, M'. Roger Adams, M^ George Bestow, The place appointed for meeting w"" Roxbury men is M'". Roger Adams's the 18"^ of April at 8 of the clock in the morning, w"". Cambridge at M"". Sewells farm, and also New Town at 2 of the clock in the afternoon. M"". Barnes not being well did not goe on this service. Then met w'^. M^ John Marion Jun^ and M^ Daniel Oliver of Boston and M^ Adams and M''. Besto of Muddi river who were * Here occurs an entry consisting of 7 lines which is marked in margin : — " 27'h. ditto. Pambulators for Eoxbury, Cambridg and Newtown." It is crossed out and is inserted on next page. 236 City Document No. 50. appointed by the Selectmen of Boston the 27'^. March 1699 to meet -w"". such as were appointed by the Selectmen of Roxbury who were Cap'. Stevens and ]\r. Nath''. Holmes, M''. Henry Bowen and Benj". Gamblin and Sam'^ Ruggles the afores*^. per- sons began their work at the highwa}' leading to Cambridge, at a great White Oake standing by W. Benj''. White's home medow, and so to a dead Crotched Oake standing neer the middle of the lane, and from thence to a small tree called Dogg-wood right against a great pine swamp that was allowed formerl}' to be the mark, yv"^ Dogg-wood tree was marked w*. B on Boston side and E on Roxbury side, and from thence to a White Oak neer to the Swamp side that is crooked, from thence to a heap of stones w*^ a stake in it, and the stones ly part on another rock, from thence to a black oak marked, and from thence to a Gre^' Oak marked B on the one side, and R on the other side, as also all the aforesaid trees are so marked. The last Gre}- Oak was neer to Jo^ Buckmaster's •w""^. was the last mark that the afores'^. men went to, & the runing of the rest of the line was left to Joshua Child and JoS Buck- master of Muddy River and to Sam^. Craft, Icabod Griggs of Roxbury & the marks to be by them renewed, and acco*. thereof to be given to the afores*^. Commettee, for to be entred under this o''. agreement w*^^. is to be a settlement thereof. Ti-M^. Stevens, Sam^^. Ruggles, Nath^. Holmes, Hekrt Bowen Sen''. Benj"^. Gamblin [329.] 1699. April 18'^. At a Genei-^^. Town meeting of the inhabitants of Boston on publick notice according to law where chosen 3 Selectmen after named viz'. Mr. Elizer Holyoke, Mr Sam^Lvnde. Cap' Tim° Clark, in the Room of Mr Tho: Walker, Cap' f ho. Hunt, Mr Sim° Stoddard, who at a Gen^. Town meeting the 13'^. March last past were chosen Selectmen by s*^. inhabitants but refused to serve in that office. At the same meeting was Voted by s*^ inhabitants, That a Rate of .500^'^. shall be raised on s^. inhabitants bj' the Selectmen To be Improved for the Repairing the Neck and the way Leading there unto, and to no other use. Also it was further voted at the same meeting by s*^. inhabitants that Cap' Theoph" Frary, Mr Richard Draper, Cap' John Wing, Mr Sim° Stoddard, should with the other Surveyers, viz'. Mr John Bennet, Mr John Green, at y^ North, Mr Sam* Wentworth, to- gether w"" the advice of the Selectmen be the managers of that work of the repairing Boston neck and the wa^' leading there- unto. May 8"". At publick town meeting of the inhabitants of Boston on publick notice according to law where chosen Representatives for s^. town afternamed viz'. — Cap' Andrew Belcher, John Eyre Esq, Mr. John White, Cap' Theopho'^ Frary Representatives. At the same meeting was voted b^^ s'^. inhabitants. That the Selectmen shall agree w"" M'' Ezekiel Lewis, for his Salary as an Assistant to his Grandfather Mr Ezekiel Cheever in the Latine School, not exceeding 40^*^. p. year. Boston Town Eecoeds, 1699. 237 June 19"^. At a publick meeting of tlie inhabitants of Boston on publick notice according to law It was then voted hj s^. inhabitants that the Watch shall con- tinnue as now it is, uutill forther order. The Bound marks between Boston & Maiden given in by Cap' J"". Flo3'd w'^''. since we find some mistakes in it The Corner next Charlestown line is 1. A black oak marked M.B. 2. A white oak marked M.B. 3. A stake and a heap of stones 4. A black oak and a white oak by it at the clap w'^. M.B. 5. A pine tree upon the top of the cleft of Rocks w*^. M.B. 6. A walnut tree w*^. M.B. 7. A .heap of sones w*^. a stake in Brj^ant's cornefield [330.] a red oak w'^. a heap of stones w''^. a bow over the rails. 8. A walnut tree w*'^. a heap of stones marked M.B. 9. A white oak marked M.B. & a heap of stones. 10. A walnut Tree marked M.B. and stones aboute it. 11. A walnut tree marked M.B. and stones aboute it. 12. A black oak marked M.B. and stones aboute it. 13. A heap of stones aboute a rock. 14. A heap of stones about a rock. 15. A walnut tree marked M.B. and stones aboute it. 16. A black Birch marked M.B. 17. A black Elm tree marked M.B. 18. An old stump w*^. stones alDout it. 19. A white Oak marked M.B. and stones aboute it 20. An old red oak and stones aboute it. 21. A heap of stones about Wilkins house. 22. A black oak w*. M.B. and stones. 23. A black oak marked M.B. and stones. 24. A black oak marked M.B. and stones. 25. A blaciv oak marked M.B. and stones. 26. A maple tree marked M.B. 27. A heap of stones at the head of the line next to Reading bounds. July 7. At a meeting of the Selectmen of Boston at the Draw Bridge over the Mill Crick viz'. Obodiah Gill Joseph Prout Isaiah Tay Daniel Oliver James Barnes Elizer Holioke John Marion Sam^^ Linde Tim° Clark It was then Ordered, by s*^. Selectmen that said Bridge should be placed 3 foot, 7 inches from the Range of the Corner of Mr Giles Dyers House, as now it is, and to Extend in Breadth 10 foot and 11 inches from out side to out side of the Jyce of s*^ Bridge & 10 foot more or less. Being the remainder of the Breadth of s"^ way, Over to the House of Mr. Christopher Gofie Late of Boston deceased, and to remove the Gutter 5 foot or thereabout from s''. Bridge toward the house of s"^. Goffe into s'^. Crick and Whereas the s*^. Bridge is 238 City Docuiment No. 50. now framed 2 foot and a half or thereabout longer than the former Bridge was, in case it shall prove week or insufficient by reason of the inlargement, then the owners of s*^. Bridge shall cause it to be amended to the satisfaction of the Selectmen Aug' 28. At a meeting of the Selectmen viz*. Obodiah Gill Daniel Oliver Isaiah Tay, Elizer Holioke James Barnes Sam^^ Lynde, John Marion Tim° Clark Joseph Front [331.] Psuant to a vote of the Town May 8"^. M^ Ezekiel Lewis was agreed with and Admitted an Assistant to his Grand- father, Mr Ezekiel Cheever in the Latine free school, his salary at psent to be 40'*^. p. year. On the same day was a meeting of the Justices and Selectmen >-5 CO > a Obodiah Gill ") Isaiah Tay James Barnes > Esq". John Marion Joseph Prout EHzur Holioke Sam^\ Lj'nde Tim°. Clark j And it was then unanimusl}- agreed by all the above s*^. Justices Elisha Cook Elisha Hutchinson Isaac Adington <; San^i. Sewell John Foster Fenn Town send Jer. Dummer & Selectmen that a Select watch was most sutable for this town. Septemb'^. 18*^. At publick meeting of the inhabitants of Boston on publick notice according to lavr. It was then voted that the Selectmen should raise a tax on the inhabitants of s*^. town to the value of £800 for the relief of the poor, for the payment of Schoolmasters & pa^^ment for the repair- ing of the Town house and all other necessary charges arising w*Hn s*. town. At this same meeting was voted. That a select watch should be continued and supported and again that the Selectmen should raise money for the support thereof as the law directs, for the space of 1 year beginning from the 20''\ June last past. Octob"". 30'^. At a meeting of the Selectmen, s*^. Selectmen did then apply themselves to the Worship'^, his Maj*'^^ Justices setting in Quarter Sessions to aportion the leveying the sume for the defraying the charge of the above s*^. watch for this psent j^ear as the law directs supposing the sum to be about £300 Novem"" 6*. At a meeting of the Selectmen It was then Ordered, That Mr James Russell of Charlestown & Mr John Ballentine of Boston or Either of them, or Who Ever Else may be Concerned or owners of the Bridge over the Mill Crick, That they or either of them Do forthwith repair the pavement on each side of s*^ Bridge, and move the Gutters beside s"^ Bridge y' it may be pas- Boston Town Eecoeds, 1700. 239 sable for horse and Cart according to the Grant of s*^ Town on penalty of 20^ p. Week till it be done. [233.] 1700. March 11. Att a publick meeting of the in- habitants of Boston upon publiek warning according to law were chosen the town officers afternamed viz*. Moderator. — Cap* Natli^ Byfield. Selectmen. — Daniel Oliver, Isaiah Tay, Joseph Prout, John Marion Jun'', Tini° Clark, Ehzer Holioke, Obodiah Gill. Town Clerk — W" Griggs. Town Treasurer — James Taylor. Overseers of y*^ poor. — Elislia Hutchinson Esq, John Eyre Esq, Nath^ Oliver, Nath'^ Bvfield Esq. Sam^^ Lynde. Constables. — Benj^" Fitch, Henry Hill, W^ Man, W" Welsted, W™ Clark, Joseph Billings, James Gooch, Joseph Dowden. For Rumney [Marsh.] — Jesse Winthrop. " Muddi River. — Joseph Davis. Surveyers. — Thomas Walker, Stephen Minot, Jacob Malyne, John Goodwin. For Rumney Mersh; — John Tuttle. For Muddi river. — John White, & John Devotion. Fence Viewers. — Peter Wier, Sam^ Bridge, Tho: Barnard. For Rumny Mersh. — John Brintnal & Hugh Floyd. For Muddy River — Ralph Shepard, & Nat'' Holand. Clerk of y^ Market. — Edward Procter, Robert Guttridge, Joseph Russell, Sam^^. Russell John Foreland, Richard Draper. Sealers of Leather. James Maxwell, John Marion sen'", Silence Allen. Ty thing men No 1. W™ Everton, Joseph Williams. 2. Tho: Jackson, Sam^^ Tm'ell. 3. John Jepson, Joseph Hillier. 4. Sam^^ Jacklin, George Elisston. 5. Tho : Clarck, Johon Edwards. G.Rich- ard Christopher, John Gcrrish. 7. Benj'^ Hollowell, John Bore- land. 8. W™ Gibbins, Sam^^ Bridge. 9. Sam^^ Townsend, James Bell. Scavengers. — Abra Blish, James Mears, John Cotta sen"". John Bucanon. Hog reaves. — Anthony Greenhill, Sam" Burnelli Sam'^ Bridge, Henry Emes, Sam" Earle. Measur'' of Boards & Timb'". — John Barnard, John Eustis. Measurers of Grain. — Alexander Sherrerd, Job Ingraham, Sam" Johnson. Cryers — Gabrill Worner, Robert Shelstone. [233.] 1700/1 March 11*. It was voted that there shall be overseer of the Poor. It was voted, That there should be but 7 Selectmen. It was voted, That the Town should be at no charge. To the maintaining the Water ways Over at Winnicimet Ferry. On the Consideration of Mr. James Ta3iors serving of the Town in the place of Town Treasurer 8 years to the month of March last past & Never Charged the Town any more then 6'*^. p. year for the same & being far less then really the Service is worth. Upon the consideration fore mentioned. It was Voted, That the Selectmen 240 City Document No. 50. should Cause a peice of plate to be made to the Value of 20 pounds, & psent the same to the s'^. Mr James Taylor as a small retalua- tion of his Service & Kindness to the Town. It was further Voted, That s*^ Tajdor for his service in s*^ office the year past shall be allowed 10 pounds. Mr Simeon Stoddard being Imployed by the Selectmen, to buy 20 Barrels of Powder for the Towns use, & Mr James Taylor being Ordered b}" s"^ Selectmen as he was Treasur"". of the Town to receive s*^ powder into his Custatie and -Care, affirms he Never rec*^ any more then 15 barrels of them. Nor could Never understand what was become of the other five. Therefor it was Voted, s*^ James Taylor as Treasu'^ of the Town should sue s'^ Simeon Stoddard for the 5 barrels of the Towns powder w'^'^. is yet wanting. Upon the Petition of the Inhabitants of Muddi river, To be a a District or Hamlet Seperate from the Town, for these reasons following. Namely the remoteness of thier Situation, w'''^ renders them uncapable of Injoying Equal Bennifit & Advantage w*"^ other of the Inhabitants, of Public Schools for the Instruction of their Children, Relief of their poor, & repairing of their high ways. Their petition being read, & the reasons given theirin Debated, It was Voted in the Negative & That tho' they had not for some years been Rated in the Town rate yet for the time to come the Selectmen Should rate them in the Town Tax as the other Inhabi- tants & as formerly they use to be. And for their Incouragement, It was Voted, that the Selectmen should provide a Schoolmaster for them. To teach their children to read. Write & Cypher, & order him his pay out of the Town Treasury. Some of the Inhabitant of the North end of the Town, stood up and requested that they might haue the Libertie of a free-school, for the Teaching to Write & Cypher. It was Voted in the affirmative. That the Selectmen should agree w*^ a Schoolmaster for them, & Order him his payment out of the Town Treasury. The Inhabitants of Rumney Marsh standing by and seeing the Town in so good a frame, also put in their Request y' a free school might be granted them to Teach to Read, Write & Cypher. It being put to the Town to know their minds. It was Voted, in the affirmative, with this proviso. That it did appear to the Select- men, y' there were a sutable Number of Children to Come to the School, Then the Selectmen should agree with a schoolmaster, to Teach their Children to read Write & Cypher, for w'=^ service he should be payd out of the Town Treasury. [334.] 1700. March ll'\ Vpon the Petition of Joseph Buck- minster of Muddi-river for a Committee to be Chosen by the Town, to Lay out a Highway to his Land, he having no high wa}^ thereto, by Vertue of a Town Order, That all Proprioters of Lots of Land w*^in the Town & precinct thereof, w""'^ haue no high way Layd out to thier Lands shall haue a high way Layd out thereto by a Committee Chosen and authorized by the s*^ town for that Purpose. S'' Buckminsters Petition was read and It was voted. That Cap' Theo. Frary, Mr. John Bennet, Mr. Joseph Prout be a Committee Boston Town Recokds, 1700. 241 to view s* Buckminster's Land & make report to y* Town, the Next Gen^ Town meeting what ma}^ be proper to be done therein. Vpon the Consideration of the great Charges this Town is at Yearl}', from the Growing Numb', of Poor Amonge us & the great Number Come in amonge ous w'^'^ has been Occasioned by the Eastern warr w*^ the Indians, & otlier poor and vild persons y' has Come in amonge us from Other Towns, Our Town being so Populous and they shifting from place to place, so long before they be Descouered that the law makes them Inhabitants. Now these things do presage great Poverty to be hastening upon this Town if some sutable methods be not timely Taken to prevent the same. Vpon the Consideration of the things for mentioned, It was Voted that there be 500'*. raised upon the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston, To be Layd out and improved b}^ the Overseers of the poor & such others w'=^ shall by the Town be added to them, as a stock to be imployed for the procuring materials & Tools, To Sett and keep the poor people and 111 persons at work as the Law Directs. It was voted that 265^'^. be raised upon the inhabitants of the town of Boston for defraying the Charge of the Watch, from the 20* of June last past to the 20*^ June comeing. It was voted that there be 400 pounds raised upon the inhabitans of Boston for the relief of the poor. It was voted that there be raised upon the inhabitants of Boston SOO'"^ for the payment of schoolmasters, fitting y^ house of Correction, Repairing the fortifications & all other Necessary Charges of s** Town. Whereas there was a Vote, the 18*^ of April 99 For the raising 500'"^. for the repairing of the Neck & no other use. It is now Voted that s*^ Vote be Nuld, and 200'*^ be raised for the same use, and no more, nor no other use. It was Voted, That albthe land on both sides of the way between the oak and Walnut & the Fortification, The Towns Right and Title therein be given to such pson or persons as shall under Take suffi- ciently to make & maintain the highway for Ever not Less then 50 foot wide : And that Sam". Sewell Esq"" & Cap* Bozoon Allen be a Committee to agree w**^ persons accordingly^ ; and to make Appli- cation to the proprietors for their Approbation and Consent ; [335.] That if any appear to accept of the Land Vpon these Conditions, They may haue an Unquestionable Title. Elisha Cook Esq. Isaac Adington, Esq. Sam" Sewell Esq''. Penn Townsend Esq''. Cap' Sam" Checkley were by a vote of the town chosen a Committee to draw up instructions for the Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor and psent the same to the Town (the next Gen". Town meeting) for their approbation. And it was further Voted, That the same Committee, Together w"' the select men shall Consider about repairing or Building, or hiring a House for Mr Ezek" Cheever, w"^^ they Judge may be best. It was voted that when there shall be an}^ occasion for the Town Treasu''. to sue any pson or psons in behalf of the town it shall be always with y®. advice and consent of the Selectmen. Whereas there was formerly a vote of the town y®. 14*^^. March 242 City Document No. 50. 1698 that when the town met together to chuse Jui-ymen it should be out of the psons present as well as those absent It was voted that they would go on in the practice of the fore- going vote, in the choise of Jurymen of those y'. are psent as well as of those w'^^. are absent and that non should mention any more then one pson at a time to be put to y*. vote. Aprill 8'^. At publick town meeting of the inhabitants of Bos- ton upon publick warning according to law it was Voted, That they would haue no other assessors, But y® Select- men. Mr. James Barnes & Mr. Robert Gibbs, were chosen Selectmen in the room of M''. Isaiah Tay, & Mr Obodiah Gill, who were chosen Selectmen y'' 11"^ March last past, but refused to serve in that office. Sam" Bridge, Richard Christophers, Joseph Williams at the same time were Chosen Tythingmen — But upon their pleas made to the Town at this meeting, Were by a Vote of the Town Dismised from that office. Sam" Sewell Esq, Cap' Bozoon Allen, M' Sam" Lynde, Cap' Nath^ Byfield, Major Tho : Savage, were by a vote of the town chosen a Committee To audit the Towns accot'. with y^ Treasu"^ for the 3^ear Ensuing, notifying the Selectmen when they meet to be w'*' them, the major part present to do the work [336.] Upon the return of the Committee w"^ were chosen by the town y®. 11*"^, March last past to take a view of the land of Joseph Buckmaster of Muddi river and to judge what might be done with respect to the laying out of a highwaj^ thereto according to an antiant record of the town that every alotment should have a way laid out to it by a Committee chosen and authorized by the town for y' purpose The return of s*^. Committee was that thej' judged s'^ Buckminster Ought to have a high way Laid out to his Land, upon w"^^ returne by a vote of the town The former Committee with the addition of Thomas Gardner & Sam" Aspenal were Chosen and impowered to Lay out a High way to s*^ Buckm asters Land. It was voted that the Selectmen do consider and agree of a body of B}^ lawes y*. may be proper and benificial for the towns good & present the same to the nex Gen". Town meeting there to be read for the towns approbation May 14'''. At a Gen", meeting of the inhabitant of Boston upon publick warning according to law were chosen for Representatives viz'. Cap' Tim° Clark, Mr ]S■ath^ Oliver, Mr Isaiah Tay, Mr James Barnes Representatives. Mr Nath'^ Oliver Refused to serve in the place of a Representa- tive up w'^''. refusal the town emediately apl3'ed themselves to a new choise and chose Cap' Bozoon Allen in s*^. Olivers room. Whereas provision is made by a vote of the town for the support of the Watch as it now is untill the 20'^. of June next and not longer, the mind of the town is desired to be signified by their vote whether a Watch shall be continued for another year & that they Boston Town Eecoeds, 1701. 243 will support the charge thereof, and that they will grant the sume of £265 to be leveyed on the inhabitant for y'. end. It was voted in y^. affirmative. Maj^ John Wally, Coll. Ben Townsend, Cap* Byfield, Mr Nath" Oliver, Cap* Sam^ Chickley, Cap' Theo. Frary, Were bj^ a vote of the town Chosen a Committee to Joyne with y* Selectmen to give instructions to the Representatives. [337.] Whereas on the 8^^ of April last past a Commit- tee was chosen and impowered to lay out a highway for Joseph Buckminster of Muddiiiv"". to his land he having yet had no high- way laid out thereto. Said Committee mett together and laj'd out a highway through Josiah Winchesters land to said Buckmasters land and said Win- chester being dissattisfyed with what was done presented his peti- tion to the town to desire that other meet psons might be chosen by sayd town, to take a view of what is done and to make a report of the same to the town, his petition being read and considered Cap* Nath"^. Williams and M''. Isaiah Ta}^ were chosen by a vote of the town, to joj^ie with the former Committee to indever the settle- ment of that concerne. [338.] 1701. March 10*\ At a publick town meeting of the inhabitants of Boston upon publick warning according to law were chosen the town officers hereafter named viz*. Moderator — Cap* Nath'^ Byfield Selectmen — Jo'. Prout, Daniel Oliver, Eob*. Gibbs, Eliz^ Holioke, John Marion Jun""., Tim° Clark, James Barnes, Isaiah Tay, John Barnard. Town Clerk — Jo'. Prout. Town Treasu^ — James Ta^'lor. Constables — Francis Thrasher, William Wilson, Benj^. Brame, Savil Simpson, Zee''. Long, Peter Barber, John Clough, Francis Clark. Rumney Marsh — Jo'. Belcher. Muddiriver — John Druce. Overseers of the poor — Co\ Elisha Hutchinson, Capt Nath*. Byfield, M^ Sam: Lynde, Cap* Sam. Checkley, Sam: Sewell Esq^ Surveyers — Thomas Adkins, Rich: Gridly, Tho : Downes, Sam: Plumer, Jo'. Royal. Rumney Mash — John Brintnal. Muddiriver — Jo'. White, John Devotion, Joshua Child. Fence Viewers — David Langdon, Thomas Barnard, Peter Wier.- Rumney Marsh — Jo'. Bill, Elisha Tuttle. Muddiriver — Josiah Winchester, Daniel Harris. Clerks of the Market — John Eyres, Sam: Greenwood, Benj^ Walker, James Mears, Josiah Franklin, John Bennet. Sealers of Leather — John Marion Sen"", Thomas Davis, James Maxwell. Scavingers — Sam: Lynde, Andrew Belcher, Sam: Bridge, William Keen, Jo'. Hilliard. Hogreaveaves — Rich: Sherren, Francis Holmes, Dan: Bristow,, Isaac Marion, Sam: Pearse, Jabiz Salter. 244 ' City Document No. 50. Measu". of Board & Timber — Jabiz Negus, John Eustus, Sam: Bridge. Measu". of Grain — Sam : Johnson, Alexand"". Sherrard, Job Ingraham. Cryers — Tho: Davis, Rob'. Shelstone, Gabril Warner. [339.] Voted that the Town Treasu^ shall have Fifteen pounds for his service as Treasu"^. for the year past. Voted that the Representatives in the present setting of the Generall Court endevour to git a modigation of the Oath and Law about Tithing men. Elisha Cook Esq''. Co\ Hutchinson, Co'. Townsend, Dea: Bridg- ham. Major Savage, by a vote of the town were chosen a Com- mitte, to joyne with the Selectmen to consider of a sutable method for the managem*. of the watch, and to make report thereof to the next Generall Town meeting. Voted that a house be built for old M'. Eze'^. Cheever the Latine Schoolmaster, and it was further voted that the Selectmen to take care about the building of it. Voted that the raising of money for defraying town charges, to be referred to the Generall town meeting for the choise of Repre- sentatives. Voted to chuse 9 Assessors. Voted that the request of M"". Ezek'. Lewis for an addition to his salary be refered to the next General Town Meeting. Voted that whereas a motion has been made b}^ M"". John Arnold that a Windmill be set upon Fort Hill by privet persons, it is left to the Selectmen to inquire into the termes and circomstances of the thing and make report to the town thereof the next Generall Town meeting. Voted that the reading the Towns By Lawes be referred to the next Generall Town meeting. The Petition of Bethiah Fuller was read to the town and was voted that the Selectmen should inquire what has been expended on her father and make report to the town the next Generall Town meeting. Voted that the Selectmen should agree with a person about diging of graves in this town. [The Selectmen's minutes begin with an entry under date of March 31, 1701, and are kept in separate books from thence- forth. - W.H.W.] INDEX OF NAMES. Acor, 61. {Adams, 1, 3, 20, 24, 176, 211, 213, 214, 218, 220, 221, 222, 226, 234, 235. Addames, 139. Addams, 14, 79, S5, 125, 176, 183, 185, 186, 196, 200, 204, 207. f Addingeton, 202. I Addington, 132, 143, 163, 171, 173, 175, 176, i 179, 183, 184, 185, 191, 194, 195, 196, 219. t Adington, 232, 238, 241. Aderton, 40. Adkins, 214, 225, 243. Aires, 149. Alexander, 55. {Alcock, 6. Alcocke, 56. AUcock, 29, 30. AUcooke, 30. Alford, 81, 84, 123, 184, 185, 197, 200, 205, 206, 213. 'Aliset, 200, 214. Alisett, 207. AUesett, 213. Alliset, 197, 220. Allisett, 197, 218. f Allen, 5, 55, 57, 69, 72, 73, 74, 80, 101, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116,117, 118, 120, 121, 122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 152, 153, 155, 156, 159, 160, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 168, ^ 169, 170, 171, 173, 175, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 185, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 194, 201, 205, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 216, 217, 219, 220, 222, 223, 225, 226, 229, 232, 234, 239, 241, 242. Allin, 5. Alline, 11,19, 20, 21. AUison, 206. Anderson, 58, 64, 74, 82, 85, 96, 101. ( Andrews, 214. I Andrws, 29. Aors, 213. Appleton, 218. Armitage, 14. Arnold, 220, 221, 222, 229, 231, 244. Aspenal, 242. Aspinall, 20, 35, 39, 101, 102, 118, 205, 213. Aspinwall, 2, 6, 217. Atkins, 88, 121, 125, 173, 183, 191, 192, 199, 200, 205, 206, 207, 210, 211. f Atkinson, 1, 74, 84, 88, 119, 185. { Atkison, 185, 122. ( Attkinson, 18. Atwater, 40, 63, 77. Atwood, 101, 126, 199, 204, 205. Audlie, 183. ( Audlin, 6. ( Audline, 24. Augur, 174. Ayres, 156, 159. Babson, 135. Bacon, 149. Bacor, 210, Baker, 34, 71, 99, 101, 107, 116, 117, 127, 129, 137, 138, 143, 154, 156, 162, 173, 174, 175, 177, 179, 181, 183. Bakon, 122, 148. ( Balentine, 140, 209. \ Ballantine, 222. ( Ballentine, 145, 159, 204, 238. 95, 145, 200, 204, 242, Ballard, 180, 181, 195, 225. {Ballstone, 25. Balstone, 20. Balston, 30, 225. Baulstone, 14. Bolstone, 39, 85, 88, 91, 101, 161, (Banestcr, 211. Banestor, 213. Banister, 204, 205, 217, 220, 222. Banist'r, 196. Barbadoes, 55, 96, 123. Barber, 80,97, 220, 243. Barker, 4, 8, 40, 106, 148. {Barnard, 27, 34, 39, 58, 64, 65, 73, 76 100, 109, 117, 125, 128, 138, 139, 143, 155, 159, 166, 173, 174, 183, 192, 197, 205, 206, 211, 229, 234, 239, 243.. Barn'd, 53. Barnado, 55. r Barnes, 130, 173, 177, 182, 186, 189, J 207, 220, 225, 229, 233, 235, 237, 238, ] 243. [Barns, 213. Barrett, 14, 23. ( Barthellmew, 26. I Bartholmew, 1, 87, 101, 177, 185. Bartlett, 38. Barton, 117, 221. Basin, 221. Bastar, 83, 112. Baster, 40. Bastorr, 106. Bateman, 4, 34, 101, 102, 188. Batt, 35, 43, 85, 95, 99, 116, 122, 125, 126, Battle, 99. Baulstone, see Ballstone. Bawdon, 90. Bayle, 84. Bayley, 221. Beamsley, 12. ( Bearstow, 217, 222. ( Bearstowe, 205. Beauis, 126, 127, 130, 143, 204. ( Beavis, 140, 159, 207. Beck, 10, 15, 17. / Becke, 87, 139, 154. Bedwell, 159. Beiton, 204. fBelchar, 101,192, 222. Belcher, 14, 15, 20, 34, 39, 98, 99, 101, 4 236, 243. Belch'r, 98. tBellcher, 15, 25,30. I Bellchard, 46, 52, 66, 98, 126, 182, 183, / Belshard, 116. ( Belknap, 196, 204, 205, 207, 212, 217, 222, { 232. ( Bellnap, 10. Bell, 239. Bellingham, 23, 27, 57. Bingham, 123. ( Bingley, 85, 107. { Binglie, 140. ( Bingly, 66, 107. f Bishop, 24, 68, 76, 77, 87, 95, 110, 128, J 145,156,171,215. ) Bishopp, 14, 100, 118. (.Byshopp, 71. Bittfleld, 18, 19. Blackford, 125. Blake, 14, 40, 46, 48, 52, 54, 56, 59, 66, 99,101, 168. 230, 191. 224, 139, 24:6 City Document No. 50. ( Blantan, 2. \ Blantine, 13, 14. ( Bianton, 13, 14, 98, 118, 139, 145. Blish,201,234, 239. Blith, 52, 59, 66, 74, 85, 105, 116, 126, 140. Blore, 171. Blot, 2, 21. Blowers, 39. Blush, 195. Blye, 34. Boden, 211. Bogle, 143. Bohaman, 67. Bellnap, see Belknap. Belshard, see Bellcnard. Bendall, 84, 38, 46, 81, 100, 154, 155. {Benet, 212. Bennet, 6, 52, 59, 66, 74, 85, 94, 101, 107, 119, 143, 177, 204, 217, 234,236, 240, 243. Benett, 1, 20, 34, 47, 139, 186. Bennitt, 2, 14, 25, 30, 37, 39, 46. Benjamine, 126, 168, 192. Benknape, 139. Bernard, 217, 226. Berry, 63, 71, 144. Best, 72. J Besto, 235 I Bestow, 235 Beyton, 177, 185. Bicknall, 168. Bill, 31, 32, 39, 83, 91, 97, 100, 101, 110, 115, 118, 128, 129, 139, 145, 156, 176, 178, 185, 186, 195, 196, 204, 214, 226, 228, 233, 234, 235, 243. ( Billing, 229. j Billings, 239. Bollard, 213. Bolstone, see Ballstone. Bolt, 218. Boone, 122. Bordman, 212. Boreland, 205, 234, 239. Borrell, 127. Boston Neck, 234, 236. Bosworth, 110, 118, 128, 139, 145. Bourne, 38. Bowen, 52, 109, 115, 236. Bowde, 165. Bowine, 18. Boylstone, 61, 126. Brace, 35. Brackenbury, 100. ( Bracket, 61. \ Brackett, 61, 101, 104, 145. ( Brackitt, 24. I Braddinge, 101, 143, 155. I Bradinge, 59. Bradford, 145, 168, 181, 229. Bradish, 115, 140. j Bradley, 37, 40. I Bradlie, 56. Bradstreete, 203. Bra