[Bicknell v. Anderson]

John Bicknell plaint: cont^a John Anderson Defendt according to Attachm^t Dat: December 7^th 1672: The plaint: in failor of process was Non Suited.

[Henchman v. Rock]

Daniell Henchman, plaint: cont^a Joseph Rock Defend^t in an accion of the case for that hee the saide Rock hath not performed Articles of Agreement relating to partnership between them & before the consummation of such Articles proposalls being made for the cessation of the saide partnership, which by the saide Rocke were accepted & the saide Rock promised to return the Estate of the saide Henchman againe, & thereupon tooke possession of all from the saide Henchman & now refuseth to make good the same, to the vallue aboue five hundred pounds, which is to the great dammage of the plaint: with other due dammages according to Attachmt. Dat: Novemb^r 26:1672. . . . The Jury . . . finde for the plaint. five hundred thirty Eight pounds ten shillings & four pence mony & costs of Court: the Defendt Appealed from this Judgment to the next Court of Assistants & accordingly the saide Joseph Rock as principall in one thousand pounds & James Brading & Tho: Dewer as Sureties in five hundred pounds apeice acknowledged themselves respectively bound to . . . prosecute his Appeale . . .

[Robinson guardians v. Rock]

Anthony Stoddard guardian to Thomas Robinson, William Bartholomew guardian to James Robinson & Deacon William Parcks guardian to Joseph Robinson plaint^s cont^a Joseph Rock Defend^t in a action of the case for perfidiously & fallatiously obtaining out of theire hands & violently deteining from them an Account given to them by the saide Rock & mutually by him & them examined & made up divers months since & paiment promised them, the ballance whereof was Seventy five pounds or thereabouts due from him to them for three parts of the saide ballance in the behalfe of the aforesaide Thomas James & Joseph Robinson, with all due dammage according to Attaehm^t Dat: Jan^ry: 15^th 1672. [95] . . . The Jury . . . finde it not tryable in this Court the Damage being under forty Shillings.

Goodman cont^a Cock

James Goodman, plaint: cont^a Edward Cock Defend^t in an accion of the case for deteining & not giving an account of a Chest with monys & severall goods in it as namely ten ounces & two Akees662 of dust gold, four gold gemmell Rings, twenty peices of Eight four Nutmeggs a paire of Silver buttons with the linke broken one paire of woosted Stockins, as alsoe another Chest with tooles in it, all which perticulers were Shipped aboard the Catch Society at Carlile bay in Barbados the saide Edward Cock being master of the saide Catch

Society, whereby the plaintiffe is much damnified with other due dammages according to Attachm^t Dated Decemb^r 25^th 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the Defendant costs of Court.

Clarke cont^a Bridgham

Richard Collicott, Humphrey Hodges Anthony Checkly or either of them Attourny to Thomas Clarke late of Plimouth plaint: cont^a Jonathan Bridgham Executo^r to M^rs Elizabeth Bridgham late widow & relict of M^r Henry Bridgham late of Boston deceased defend^t in an accion of the case for that the saide Bridgham doth refuse to deliver unto the saide Clarke the summe of Forty six pounds ten shillings & a penny in mony, which is due unto the saide Clarke by virtue of a judgment granted him against M^rs Bridgham at a County Court in Boston in July last to say, forty four pounds in mony damage & two pounds ten shillings & a penny in mony cost of Court, for want of which mony the saide Clarke is very much damnified with other due Dammages according to Attachm^t Dat: January 7^th 1672 . . . the Jury & are on file with the Records of this Court. The Jury brought in theire Verdict & founde for the Defend^t costs of Court. The plaint: appealed from this Judgment to the next Court of Assistants & accordingly the saide Anthony Checkly as Attourny aforesaide as principall in forty pounds & Daniell Turill senio^r & Sammuell Sendall as Sureties in twenty pounds apeice acknowledged themselves in open Court respectively bound to . . . prosecute his appeale . . . [96]

Pope cont^a Minot

John Pope, plaint: cont^a Sammuell Minot Defend^t in an accion of the case for deteining of an agreement made between saide Minot & the saide Pope for a parcell of land being twelue Acres, which the saide Pope bought of the saide Minot & hath according to contract in part paide for, & all due Damages according to Attachm^t Dat: Jan^ry 3^d 1672 . . . The Jury . . . founde for the Defend^t costs of Court, which was 9^s 8^d

Waldren adm^r to Duncomb cont^a Smith

William Waldren, administrato^r of or to the Estate of Oliver Duncomb deceased plaint. cont^a Christopher Smith Defend^t in an accion of Reveiw of a judgm^t granted the saide Smith against the s^d Will^m Waldron adm^r &c. at a County Court held at Boston on the twenty ninth day of October 1672 where the Jury brought in theire Verdict, they founde for the plaintiffe Twenty eight pounds six Shillings eight pence halfe penny, being one third part of the ballance, the saide plaintiffe being accountable to the partn^rs in fellowship theire parts of the Goods in the plaintiffes hand as is Specified in the Acco^t upon Oath in the four last perticulers & costs of Court & other due Damages according to Attachmt Dated Novemb^r 29^th 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the Defendt Costs of Court. The plaintiffe appealed from the Judgment of this Court to the next Court of Assistants. . . .

Waldren cont^a Smith

William Waldren, plaint. cont^a Christopher Smith Defendt in an accion of reveiw of a judgment granted the saide Smith against the saide William Waldren at a County Court held at Boston on the Twenty ninth day of October 1672 where the Jury brought in theire Verdict, they founde for the plaintiffe on the ballance of Accounts Twenty eight pounds six Shillings eight pence halfe penny being one third of the ballance the saide plaintiffe being accountable to the partn^rs in fellowship [97] theire parts of the goods in the plaintiffes hands Specified in the account upon Oath in the four last perticulers & cost of Court & other due dammages according to Attachmt Dat. Novembt 29^th 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the Defendant costs of Court. The plaintiffe appealed from the judgmt of this Court to the next Court of Assistants & accordingly the saide William Waldren as principall in fifty six pounds & Leift Richard Cooke & John Vsher as Sureties in five & Twenty pounds apeice acknowledged themselues in Court respectively bound to . . . prosecute his appeale . . .

Anderson cont^a Cox

John Anderson, plaint. cont^a Robert Cox Defend^t in an accion of Trespass for that the saide Cox hath built a house partly upon the Land of the saide Anderson neere his house in Boston by Halsies Wharfe aboue the highway whereby hee hath taken away the saide Anderson’s land about three foote at the upper corner of the saide Coxe his house & about seven foote at the Lower Corner of the saide house being to the Damage of the saide Anderson aboue one hundred pounds with other due Damages according Dat. Novemb^r 18^th 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the Defend^t costs of Court.

Smith cont^a Veering

John Smith plaintiffe cont^a John Veering Defend^t according to Attachm^t Dat: 12^th of Decemb^r 1672. The plaint. withdrew his Accion.

Scott cont^a Curtis

Benjamin Scott, plaint: cont^a Solomon Curtis according to Attachm^t Dat: 22: 11: 72. . . . The plaint. withdrew his Accion.

Sandys cont^a Lock

John Sandys as Surety for Ezekill Carveath plaint. upon a replevin cont^a George Lock Defendant after the replevin Attachm^t & Evidences in the case produced were read committed to the Jury and are on file with the Records of this Court. The Jury brought in theire Verdict, they finde for the Defendant George Lock that there is due to him from Ezekill Carveath Twenty pounds nine Shillings & six pence mony & costs of Court [98] The plaintiffe appealed from the judgment of this Court to the next Court of Assistants & the saide John Sandys as principall in twenty pounds & Edward Lilly & James Meares as Sureties in ten pounds apeice acknowledged themselves in Court respectively bound to . . . prosecute his appeale . . .

Tyng cont^a Long

Jonathan Tyng plaint: con^a John Long Defend^t according to Attachm^t Dat: January 23^d 167⅔. The plaint. withdrew his Accion

Vsher cont^a Hambleton

John Vsher, attourny of Isaac Waldren, plaint. cont^a William Hambleton Defend^t in an accion of the case for refuseing to pay five pounds & ten pence in mony due for ballance of an account with the saide Waldren being for physick &c: delivered to Allexand^r Forbes then Servant to the saide William Hambleton & that contrary to his promiss & all other due Damages according to Attachm^t Dat: January: 20^th 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the plaintiffe five pounds & ten pence Damage & cost of Court, being 26^s 4^d

Execucion issued Feb^r 3^d 1673 for 6^li 7^s 2^d

Waldren cont^a Smith

William Waldren, administrato^r of or to the Estate of Oliver Duncomb deceased plaint: cont^a Christopher Smith Defend^t according to Attachm^t Dat: Novemb^r 29^th 1672. The plaint. in failor of process was nonsuited & thirty nine Shillings & two pence costs granted the Defend^t

Execucion issued Feb^ry 7^th 1672 for 36^s 2^d m^o

Paddy cont^a Weeden

Thomas Paddy plaint. cont^a Joseph Weeden Defend^t in an accion of the case for not paying of five pounds one Shilling in Mony due by bill as may appeare & all due damages according to Attachm^t Dat. January 20^th 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the plaint. five pounds & one Shilling in mony & costs of Court being twenty six Shillings & four pence.

Execucion issued Feb^y 8^th 1672 for 6^li 7^s 4^d m^o

Minott cont^a Pope

Sammuell Minott plaint. cont^a John Pope Defendant in an accion of the case for witholding a Debt of Ninety four pounds due to the saide Minott by bill or bond under the saide popes hand & Seale, which Debt of ninety four pounds is due for that the saide Pope hath not [99] performed the Conditions therein mentioned & all other due Damages according to Attachm^t Dat: January 6^th 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the plaint. ninety four pounds according to bond & costs of Court vpon the request of the Defend and the Magistrates chancered this bond to Fifteen pound twelue shillings & 3^d with costs of Court. whis was thirty three Shillings eight pence.

Execucion issued Feb^ry 14^th 1672 for £: 17^li 5^s 11^d

Bundy cont^a Tomlin

John Bundy plaint: cont^a John Tomlin Defend^t in an accion of the case for witholding & not delivering possession unto him the saide John Bundy of that house & land wherein the saide John Tomlin now dwelleth in & keeps possession of which of right belongeth unto the saide John Bundy lying & being in Boston abouesaide, which saide house & land was formerly the possession of Philip Alley & was given unto the saide John Bundy by the saide Phillip Alley in his life time in consideration of good affection & kindred the saide John Bundy being the Sister’s son of Susanna the then wife of the saide Phillip Alley & soe acknowledged by them both & which saide house & land the saide John Bundy was to possess & enjoy from & jmmediately after the decease of the saide Philip & Susanna Alley the Vncle & Aunt of the saide Bundy with other due damages according to Attachm^t Dated. Novemb^r 19^th 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the Defendant costs of Court.

Pratt cont^a Lorings

Timothy Pratt Attourny to Josiah Cooper administrato^r to the Estate of Anthony Cooper & Francis his wife Deceased plaint: cont^a Thomas Loring & John Loring administrate^rs to the Estate of Thomas Loring deceased Defendants in an accion of the case for witholding a Debt or Estate of three hundred pounds or thereabouts in mony goods & provitions that hee the saide Thomas Loring deceased received into his hands of the Estate of the saide Anthony Cooper in or about the yeare 1635 & 1636 & all due damages & Emprouement & jnterest for the same according to Attachm^t Dated 10^th 11^mo 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the Defendants costs of Court.

Calley cont^a Warren

Joseph Calley plaint. cont^a Humphry Warren Defend^t according to Attachm^t Dat: Jan^ry 14^th 1672. The plaint. withdrew his accion.

[100] Stoddard &^a cont^a Rock

M^r Anthony Stoddard guardian to Thomas Robinson William Bartholmew guardian to James Robinson & Deacon William Parckes guardian to Joseph Robinson plaints cont^a Joseph Rock Executo^r to the last will & Testament of Thomas Robinson deceased Defend^t in an accion of the case for not paying unto them the Summe of Seventy five pounds or thereabouts as by an Account given in to them the saide guardians by the saide Rock & made up by them divers months since may appeare due by ballance of the Account for three parts thereof belonging to the said Thomas James & Joseph Robinson with all due damages according to Attachm^t Dat: January 11^th 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the plaintiffe Seventy five pounds fifteen Shillings Damage & costs of Court, being 38^s

Execucion issued Feb^ry 24^th 1672 for 77^li 13^s 0^d

Curtis cont^a Scott

Solomon Curtis plaint. cont^a Benjamin Scott Defend^t according to Attachm^t Dat: January 21^th 1672. The plaint. withdrew his Accion.

Gourding cont^a Lendall

Abraham Gourding plaint: cont^a Timothy Lendall Defendant according to Attachm^t Dat. January: 22^d 167⅔. The plaint. withdrew his accion.

Cox cont^a Randall

John Cox plaint. cont^a Richard Randall Defendant in an accion of the case for refuseing to obey the saide Coxes command to goeon board the said Catch & for assaulting him the saide Cox by throwing him down thereby breaking his Legg and disinabling him of his Voiadge whereby the plaintiffe is greatly damnified & other due damages according to Attachm^t Dat: 9^th 11^mo 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the plaint. Sixteen pounds seven Shillings mony & costs of Court.

Newcomb cont^a Jones

Andrew Newcomb plaint. cont^a Robert Jones Defend^t in an accion of the case for not paying the saide Newcomb for severall things hee delivered to Jn^o Eldredge, the saide Jones promising to pay the saide Newcomb for what hee should betrust the saide Eldridge with, which things hee delivered the saide Eldridge amounts to five pounds or thereabouts to bee paide in mony or boards at mony price & due damages according to Attachm^t Dat: 25. Decemb^r 1672 [101]. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the plaint. five pounds & nine pence damage in Mony or boards at mony price & costs of Court. being twenty five Shillings & two pence.

Execucion issued March 5^th 167 for £6:5:11.

Leverett cont^a Synderland

Hudson Leverett attourny to Sammuell Mosely plaint. cont^a John Synderland Defendant according to Attachm^t Dat: January 22^th 1672. The plaint. withdrew his accion

Leverett cont^a Williams

Hudson Leverett, plaint cont^a John Williams Defend^t in an accion of the case for not paying of three pounds thirteen Shillings & six pence in mony due by bill & all due Dammages according to Attachm^t Dat: January 3^d 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the plaint. three pounds thirteen Shillings & six pence in mony & costs of Court being thirty four Shillings.

Execucion issued Feb^ry 14^th 1672 for £5.7.6.m^o.

Sweete cont^a Parmiter & Pike

John Sweete, plaint. cont^a Benjamin Parmiter & George Pike Defend^ts in an accion of Debt of seven pounds due by bill & due Dammages according to Attachm^t Dat: January 10^th 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the plaint: Seven pounds Damage according to bill & costs of Court being twenty one shillings.

Execucion issued Feb^y 19^th 1672 for £8:01:00.

Clarke cont^a Alden

Capt^a Thomas Clarke, plaint. cont^a John Alden Defendant in an accion of the case for not delivering six thousand of Marchantable pine boards unto Majo^r Generall Leverett, which the saide Alden brought from Yorke in the year 1664, & had order to deliver them to the Majo^r Generall & did not, which is to the Damage of the saide Clarke about twenty pounds & other due Damages according to Attachment Dat: 6: 10^mo 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the Defendf^t costs of Court.

Lawton cont^a Bonner

Henry Lawton, plaint. Cont^a John Bonner Defend^t according to Attachm^t Dat January. 23^th 1672. The plaint. in failor of process was non Suited the Attachm^t not being Served in time according to law—& costs granted the Defend^t being: 25s. 6d.

Execucion issued March: 10:1673 for 25^s 6^d [102]

[Middlecott v. Bodkin]

Richard Middlecutt plaint. cont^a Dominick Bodkin Defend^t according to Attachm^t Dat: Decemb^r 21^th 1672. The Accion was tried but the Defend^t not being in y^e Country judgment is not to bee Entred till next Court. Vide p: 125.

Middlecott cont^a Bodkin

Richard Middlecutt plaint. cont^a Dominick Bodkin Defend^t according to Attachm^t Dat 21^d Decemb^r 1672. The Accion was tried but the Defend^t not being in the Country judgment is not to bee Entred till next Court. Vide p: 125.

Patten ags^t Dyer

Thomas Patten Attourny of John Patten of Severls in the parish of Crewkhern &^a plaint: cont^a Gyles Dyer Defend^t The Court dismissed this accion till they might bee resolved of a question by the Generall Court.

[See below, p. 373.]

Patten ags^t Woody

Thomas Patten. Attourny of John Patten &^a plaintiffe cont^a Isaac Woody Defend^t The Court dismissed this accon till they might be resolved of a question by the Generall Court.

Wiswall &^a Cont^a Checkly

Elder John Wiswall, Edward Hutchinson, & Richard Collicot or any one of them plaints. cont^a Anthony Checkly Defendant according to Attachm^t Dat: January 21^th 1672. after a hearing of the case Capt^a Hutchinson appearing as plaint. withdrew his accion & Costs were granted the Defendant. thirty seven Shillings & eight pence.

Execucion issued March 14^th 167 for 37^s 8^d m^o

Emmons &^a cont^a Dedicot

Obadiah Emmons & William. Smith plaints. cont^a Henry Dedicot Defend^t according to Attachment Dat. January 13^th 167⅔. The plaints. withdrew theire accion

Stocker cont^a Tailor

Samuell Stocker, plaint. cont^a William Tailor Defend^t in an accion of the case for deteining a Servant Negro boy named Caesar who belongs to the saide Stocker which saide Negro boy was demanded by the saide Stocker of the abouenamed Tailor the sixt day of this jnstant but was refused to bee delivered & all due damages accord ing to Attachm^t Dat. Novemb^r 7^th 1672. Thomas Norman appearing as Stocker’s attourny Engaged in Court to respond the damage if cast before jssue was joined. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the Defendant costs of Court being Eleven Shillings & six pence.

Execucion jssued Feb^ry 24 1672 for 11^s 6^d

Patten cont^a Freake

Thomas Patten, Attourny of John Patten of Severls in the parishe of Crewkern in the Realme of England plaint. cont^a John Freake Defend^t according to Attachm^t Dat: January 16^th 1672. The Court dismissed this Accion till they might bee resolved of a question by the Generall Court [103].

Parmiter cont^a Scarlett

John Parmiter, plaint. cont^a John Scarlett Defend^t according to Attachm^t Dat. 22 11^mo 1672. The plaint was non Suited upon failer of the Officer’s return upon the Attachm^t & costs granted the Defend^t 7^s 6^d

Execucion issued 5^d May: 1673.

Timberlake cont^a Nash

William Timberlake, plaint. cont^a Joshua Nash Defend^t according to Attachm^t Dat Decemb^r 10^th 1672. The plaint. was non Suited upon nonappearance & costs granted the Defend^t twenty Eight Shillings & six pence.

Execucion issued Feb^ry 17^th 1672.

Hudson Leverett cont^a Paine

Hudson Leverett, plaint. cont^a John Paine Defend^t in an accion of the case for not paying of twenty pounds in mony which was Lent & delivered to the abouesaid John Paine in & upon the 25^th of Novemb^r which was in the yeare of o^r lord 1663, as by a receipt under his hand may appeare & all due dammages according to Attachm^t Dat: Jan^ry 20^th 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the plaint. twenty nine pounds Dammage in mony & costs of Court being thirty Shillings & ten pence.

Execucion issued Feb^ry 8^th 1672 for £30:10:10.

Leverett cont^a Paine

Hudson Leverett, plaint. cont^a John Paine Defend^t in an accion of the case for not paying of one hundred forty & eight pounds of currant mony in New England due by bond as may appeare & all due Damages according to Attachm^t Dat: January 3^d 1672. . . . The Jury . . . founde for the plaint. one hundred forty eight pound according to bond & costs of Court. The Magestrates chancered this bond to one hundred & Sixteen pounds & costs of Court being thirty Shillings & ten pence

Execucion issued March 5^th 167⅔

Synderland cont^a Leverett

John Synderland plaint. cont^a Hudson Leverett Defendf^t according to Attachm^t Dat. Jan^ry 21^th 1672. The plaint: withdrew his accion.

Stoddard &^a cont^a Rock

M^r Anthony Stoddard guardian to Thomas Robinson William Bartholmew guardian to James Robinson and Deacon William Parches guardian to Joseph Robinson plaints. cont^a Joseph Rock administrat^or to the Estate of m^r John Coggan & m^rs Martha Coggan Executrix to M^r John Coggan Defend^t in an accion of the case for not giving an account unto them or any one of them of the Estate which came into his hands as administrat^r aforesaide which did belong unto Caleb Coggan Son & heire unto John Coggan both deceased & now three parts thereof by the will of the saide John Coggan the father & the death of the saide Caleb the Son. due to the aforesaide Thomas James & Joseph Robinson [104] although an account hath long since & often been demanded by the saide guardians, of the saide Rock & due damages according to Attachment Dat: 23^th of August. 1672. . . . the Jury . . . founde for the plaints, that the Defend^t deliver unto the plaints. within two dayes a true & faithfull account upon Oath of the Estate according to Attachm^t & costs of Court or in default to pay unto the plaints One thousand pounds with costs of Court. being twenty nine shillings & ten pence.

Execucion issued 7^br 12^th 1674.

This Accion was continued by consent of partys till this Court.

Rock to Brading

Joseph Rock personally appeared in Court Jan^ry: 28^th 1672 & acknowledged a judgment against himselfe & Estate to James Brading for one hundred pounds in mony for Security of a defective Mortgage. As Attests Isaac Addington Cler.

Execucion issued Jan^ry 30^th 1672.

Rock to Thacher

Joseph Rock personally appeared in Court Jan^ry: 28^th 1672 & acknowledged a judgm^t against himselfe & Estate to Thomas Thacher senio^r for two hundred pounds in mony according to two bonds which are on file As Attests Isaac Addington Cler.

Execucion issued Jan^ry: 30^th 1672.

Rock to Winslow

Joseph Rock personally appeared in Court Jan^ry. 28^th 1672 & acknowledged a judgm^t against himselfe & Estate to John Winslow for one hundred & fifty pounds in mony according to two bonds which are on file As Attests Isaac Addington Cler.

Execucion issued Jan^ry. 30^th 1672.

Rock to Shrimpton

Joseph Rock personally appeared in Court Jan^ry. 28^th 1672 & acknowledged a judgm^t against himselfe & Estate to Sammuell Shrimpton for one hundred & six pounds in mony according to bond which is on file. As Attests Isaac Addington Cler.

Execucion issued Jan^ry: 30^th 1672.

Rock to Richards

Joseph Rock personally appeared in Court Jan^ry: 28^th 1672. & acknowledged a judgment against himselfe & Estate to John Richards for fifty one pound thirteen Shillings & four pence in mony according to bond which is on file. As Attests Isaac Addington Cler.

Execucion issued Jan^ry: 30^th 1672.

Rock to Clarke

Joseph Rock personally appeared in Court Jan^ry: 28^th 1672 & acknowledged a judgm^t against himselfe & Estate to Martha Clarke widow for Eighty pounds in mony according to bond which is on file. As Attests Isaac Addington Cler.

Execucion issued Jan^ry. 30^th 1672 [105].

Ruggles his licence

The Towne of Roxberry being destitute of an Ordinary upon the motion of theire Select men to this Court. The Court allows Sammuell Ruggles to keepe a house of publique Entertainment & to Sell wine beare & Sider by retaile till Aprill Court next hee giving in Security according to law. the saide Sammuell Ruggles in twenty pounds & Capt^a Isaac Johnson in ten pounds acknowledged themselves respectively bound to the Treasuro^r of the County of Suffolke on condicion that the saide Ruggles shall observe the laws title Inkeepers with theire addicions.

Court order about Bumpas reversed

Vpon Veiwing & consideracon of the Articles of confederacion between the united Colonies. This Court reverseth the former order concerning Hannah Bumpas for imposing her on the Towne of Hingham.

Order about Shearn’s Childe

The Court orders that the Select men of Boston take care to make provicion for the youngest Childe of the late John Shearne Marrin^r Deceased.

Howards’ sentance

Daniell Howard of Hingham & Deborah his now wife convict by theire owne confession in Court of Fornicacion before Marriage; The Court Sentanceth the s^d Daniell to bee whip’t with fifteen Stripes or to pay three pound in mony fine to the County & fees of Court & Sentance the saide Deborah to bee whip’t with ten Stripes or to pay forty Shillings in Mony fine to the County & Fees of Court Standing Committed till the Sentance bee performed.

Order for a divicion for Joane Fisher

In answer to the peticion of Joane Fisher The Court orders Serjeant Thomas Thirston & Sammuell Fisher to set out the thirds of the lands lately the lands of Anthony Fisher lying in Wollomonupug to the saide Joane Fisher his Relict according to law.

Torry sworne a Freeman

William Torrey of Weymouth took the oath of Freedom of this Colony Jan^ry 28^th 1672.

Holebrookes Administracion

Administracion to the Estate of Abiezer Holebrooke deceased is granted to leif^t John Holebrooke his Father in behalfe of the widow & Children if any hee bringing in an Inventory of s^d Estate upon Oath & giving in Security to administer according to law.

Pratt sworne a Freeman

Joseph Pratt of Weymoth tooke the Oath of Freedom of this Colony. Jan^ry. 28^th 1672.

Sweete, Drincker & Gays Adm^r to Martin

Administracion to the Estate of Elisabeth Martin Executrix to Rich^d Martin Deceased is granted to John Sweete, Edward Drincker & Sammuell Gay on behalfe of the Children of saide Martin, they [106] bringing in an Inventory of saide Estate upon Oath & giving Security to Administer according to law.

Order for an Audit of M^r Mather’s Acco^t of Administracion

M^r Timothy Mather, presenting an acco^t of his administracion to the Estate of Majo^r Humphry Atherton & m^r Jonathan Atherton proposing for a Committee to Audit the Account the Court granted it & the saide Atherton made choise of Capt^a Roger Clap & Deacon William Parcke & m^r Mather chose Capt^a Hopestill Foster to Audit the Acco^t & to give theire sence for a Divicion of the Estate which the Court approved of & to make theire return with all possible Speed.

Gov^r [Bellingham’s] Executo^rs liberty

This Court grants liberty to the late Governo^rs Execute^rs till the next Court to bring in an Inventory of that Estate.

Freemen sworne

Obadiah Morse & Ephraim Wight both of Meadfeilde tooke the Oath of Freedom of this Colony.

Meadfeilde sealer sworne

John Partridge of Meadfeilde, being chosen Sizer & Sealer of Weights & measures for theire Towne was Sworne.

Scott sentanced

Benjamin Scott of Brantery. convict of Endeavoring to draw away the affeccions of Prudence Gatleife without her parents’ leave; The Court Sentanceth the s^d Scot to pay five pounds in mony fine to the County & Fees of Court. In answer to the s^d Scot’s peticion the Court respited his fine till they take further order.

Holliday’s sentance

Anne Holliday presented for Selling Strong beere by retaile contrary to law, which she owned in Court The Court Sentanceth the saide Holliday to pay five pounds in mony fine to the County & fees of Court & to stand committed till shee give in bond for her good behavio^r ten pounds her Selfe & five pounds apeice two Sureties. In answer to her peticion the Court respited her fine till they take further order.

Robinson’s sentance

James Robinson presented for rayling in the Streets useing the name of God vainely &^a which hee owned in Court, The Court Sentanceth the saide Robinson to bee admonished & to pay fees of Court & to give his owne bond of ten pounds for his good behaviour: accordingly the saide Robinson acknowledged himselfe bound in the Summe of ten pounds to the Treasure^r of the County of Suffolke on condicion that hee shalbee of good behaviour especially that hee will not rayle or use the name of god vainly, untill the next Court of this County & that then hee shall appear. [107]

Stanton’s sentance

Martha Stanton being bound over to this Court for her committing Fornicacion & having an illegitemate Childe, which she confessed in Court. The Court Sentanceth her to bee whipt with twenty Stripes & to pay Fees of Court. Standing committed till the Sentance bee performed.

Trot’s sentance

Thomas Trott being accused by Martha Stanton to bee the father of her illegitemate Childe; which the saide Thomas Strongly denied & tendred his oath thereof, soe that hee not being legally convict soe to bee, & hee presenting an Attest of severall of his neighbourhood of his good conversation The Court Sentanceth the saide Trot to bee admonished & to pay Fees of Court.

Tho: Ricks’s guardian

Thomas Ricks appeared in Court & made choise of Thomas Fitch for his Guardian which hee accepted & the Court allowed of.

Abigail Wood’s guardian

Abigail Wood Daughter of Nicholas Wood of Bogglestowe neare meadfeild, made choise of Stephen Williams for her Guardian which hee accepted & the Court allowed of

Bethiah Wood’s guardian

Thomas Bass is appointed by the Court to bee Guardian to Bethiah Wood Daughter as aforesaide till shee come of age to choose for her selfe which hee accepted.

Eleazer Wood’s guardian

John Thirston is appointed by the Court to bee Guardian to Eleazer Wood Son as aforesaide till hee come of age to choose for himselfe which hee accepted of.

Tho: Grant’s bond for the good behaviour

Thomas Grant of Dorchester presented for Entertaining Edward Paison’s Servant on lord’s dayes & other dayes & for pernicious lying. The Court Sentanceth hime to give in bond for his good behaviour of five pounds himselfe & fifty shillings apeice two Sureties accordingly the saide Thomas Grant as principall in five pounds & Thomas Davenport senio^r & Thomas Dewer as Sureties in fifty Shillings apeice acknowledged themselves respectively bound . . .

Capt^a Scarlett & M^r Clarke & Kellond fined

Capt^a Sammuell Scarlett m^r Christopher Clarke & Tho: Kellond not attending to serve on the Jury of Trialls this Court according to Summons The Court fined them twenty shillings apeice in mony to the County. upon the application made to the Court by m^r Kellond & m^r Clarke the Court remitted theire fines.

Divicion of Nicholas Georges Estate

The Court orders for the Settlement of the Estate of the late Nicholas George deceased, that Abigail George his relict shall haue the house & land during her life & after her decease to bee devided between the [108] Children of the saide George the eldest Son to have a double porcion, but in case she marry againe & the children arrive at age before the mother dye, then the mother to enjoy onely the thirds & the rest to bee devided among the Children which the Relations of the Children & the widow were well Satisfied with.

John Veering’s bond for Appearance

John Veering as principall in 100^li & Daniell Turill jun^r & Phillip Squire as Sureties in 50^li apeice acknowledged themselves in Court respectively bound to the Treasuro^r of the County of Suffolke on condicion that the saide John Veering shall appeare at this Court & abide the Sentance of the Court & shall not depart without licence.

Commission^rs Authorized to Receive the Claimes to Bernard’s Estate

Capt^a William Davis & Capt^a Edward Hutchinson are appointed Commission^rs to receive the claimes of the Credit^rs to the Estate of the late m^r Sammuell Bernard deceased they being to give in theire claimes between this & the next Court of this County the Commission^rs to appoint time & place.

Curtis’s sentance

Solomon Curtis convict of Swearing The Court Sentanceth him to pay ten Shillings in mony fine to the County and Fees of Court.

Brownes sentance

James Browne convict of vilifying & reproaching m^r Anthony Stoddard in bad language The Court Sentanceth him to give an acknowledgment under his hand to m^r Stoddard’s Satisfaction or to pay five pounds in mony fine to the County; this to bee done within a week following & to pay charges of Witnesses & Fees of Court. M^r Stoddard acknowledged in Court hee had rec^d Satisfaction.

Lake sworn a Freeman

Capt^a Thomas Lake took the oath of Freedom of this Colony.

Harris’s sentance

John Harris, convict of swearing severall oaths & making pernicious Lyes & giveing Scurrilous language The Court Sentanceth him to bee whip’t with twenty Stripes or to pay five pounds in mony fine to the County & Fees of Court & charges of Witnesses Standing committed till the Sentance bee performed.

Order to Perry about Veal’s Estate

The Court orders that Seth Perry Constable who was ordered by the Court to take an Inventory & make apprisall of the Estate of the late Katharine Veale deceased, do make Sale of some of the goods for the defraying those necessary Charges have been expended upon her & them & to make return thereof.

[Petition of Isaac Addington]

In answer to the Peticion of Isaac Addington this Court orders that the saide Addington continue to bee Clarke of the county Court of Suffolke till hee receive order to the [109] contrary from the Court.

Henry Mason’s discharge from training

Henry Mason, on certificate from Capt^a Tho: Clarke is discharged from ordinary Trainings.

Wainwright and Leader’s bonds for the good behaviour

Jacob Wainwright & Thomas Leader Servants to William English, convict of Setting up libells at Henry Thompson’s dore & abuseing of him therein & other bad actions & carriages towards him & the neighborhood The Court Sentanceth them to give in bond for theire good behaviour with two Sureties apeice in five pounds apeice & to pay Fees of Court & charges of Witnesses standing committed &^a accordingly M^r Nicholas Page & John Vsher as Sureties for Jacob Wainwright & Edward Goodwin & Thomas Bill as Sureties for Thomas Leader acknowledged themselves respectively bound in the Summe of five pounds apeice to the Treasuro^r of the County of Suffolke on condicion that the saide Jacob Wainwright & Thomas Leader shalbee of good behaviour towards all men especially towards Henry Thompson & his family m^r James Everell & his Family till the next Court of this County & that then they shall appeare.

Order about Hannah Bumpas

Whereas Information is given to this Court by Ensigne Thaxter Nathaniell Baker & Thomas Andrews of Hingham, that Hannah Bumpas who is an jnhabitant of Plimouth Colony is imposed upon theire Towne by warrant from some of that Colony which warrant nor Coppie of it is left with them; which is contrary to the Articles of confoederacion. The Court orders the Clarke of this Court to grant a warrant to the Constable of Hingham to return the saide Bumpas to the place of her birthe & parantage & for his soe doing this shalbee his warrant this to bee done as often as the saide Bumpas is returned to Hingham.

Divicion of Marshall’s Estate

For the Setlement of the Estate of the late John Marshall of Boston deceased. The Court orders the Widow all the Movables & Debts for ever (she paying the Debts & funerall charges) & one third of the house & land during her life & the whole during the minority of the Eldest son, for the bringing up the Children & when the eldest son comes of age hee is to haue a double portion of the rest according to valluation at that time the remained^r to bee devided among the other Children equally as they come of age & in case of death the Deceased’s poreion to be equally devided amongst the rest.

Order for divicion of Majo^r Atherton’s Estate

The Court orders Capt^a Roger Clap Capt^a Hopestill Foster & Deacon William Parcke, who were appointed a Committee to audit the accounts of the Estate of the [110] late majo^r Humphry Atherton are appointed & hereby Empoured to make a divicion of that Estate according to form^r order of this Court at the time when administracion was granted amongst the parties concerned & to make return what they do therein to the next Court of this County.

Wayte’s Returne

Marshall Richard Wayte made return to this Court by his Son that hee had received 107^li of the Estate of the late Nicholas Stephens Deceased as hee was administrato^r

Roxbury Comission^rs

The Court appoints Deacon William Parcke m^r John Parpoint & m^r Thomas Weld to bee Commission^rs for the Towne of Roxbury for the yeare Ensuing.

Parmit^rs complaint refer’d

The Court refers the complaint of John Parmiter against Seth Perry, Constable to the Determinacion of the Magistrats of Boston.

Dedham Comission^rs

The Court appoints Ensigne Daniell Fisher Serj^t William Avery & Serj^t Richard Ellis Commission^rs for the Towne of Dedham for the yeare Ensuing.

Peg’s Presentm^t

Robert Pegg presented for selling strong beere contrary to law made default in non appearance according to Summons.

Spencer’s Presentm^t

Robert Spencer presented for his wives selling strong beere contrary to law made default in non appearance according to Summons.

Gross’s Presentm^t

Mathew Gross presented for selling strong beere contrary to law, the presentment not being fully proved; but theire being great complaints of the disorders of that house The Court Sentanceth the saide Gross to the good behaviour & accordingly the saide Mathew Gross in ten pounds & John Wats in ten pounds as Surety acknowledged themselves in Court jointly & severally bound to the Treasuro^r of the County of Suffolke on condicion that the saide Mathew Gross shalbee of good behaviour especially that hee shall not sell strong beere till the next Court of this County & that then hee shall appeare.

Peniman’s Presentm^t

James Penniman presented for selling Strong drincke contrary to law The Presentment not being proved fell.

Coy’s Presentm^t

Matthew Coy presented for selling strong drincke contrary to law made default in non appearance according to Summons.

Kent’s Presentm^t

William Kentt presented for selling wine & strong beere contrary to law the presentm^t not being proved fell.

Winsor’s Presentm^t

Robert Winsor presented for selling strong beere contrary to law. The presentm^t not being proved fell.

Cosen’s Presentm^t

Isaac Cosens presented for Selling strong beere contrary to law. The presentm^t not being proved fell [111].

Hutchinson’s Presentm^t

Capt^a Edward Hutchinson as agent for his Vncle Hutchinson in England presented for the insufficiency of a part of the wharfe against John Roads’s; Capt^a Hutchinson made answer it did not belong to him neither was hee Agent as aforesaide. The Court orders the Selectmen of Boston to looke after it.

County presented

The County presented for Deficiency in two Bridges the one leading to Dedham the other to Muddy River. The Court orders the County Treasuro^r to looke after theire repaire

Roxbury Presented

The Towne of Roxbury presented for deficiency in the Earth worke of one of the aforesaide Bridges. one of theire Selectmen Viz^t Griffin Crafts made answer it was mended.

Dorchest^r Presented

The Towne of Dorchester presented for want of a Schoolmaster according to law; Goodman Sumner one of the Selectmen made answer they had one.

Brantery Presented

The Towne of Brantery presented for the insufficiency of the Bridge over Manatocot River, Edmund Quinsey one of the Select men made answer it was mended.

Woodward’s Presentm^t

Peter Woodward junio^r of Dedham presented for selling of Sider to Indians contrary to law. The Court respits this presentment till the next Court of this County & order the saide Woodward then to attend.

Wharton’s Presentm^t

M^r Richard Wharton presented by the Grandjury for reviling & reproaching of m^r James Allen Teacher of the first Church of Christ in Boston, in Saying hee added a line or clause to the Governo^rs will after hee had Signed & Sealed it, which is proved by Witnesses to bee slanderous & reproachfull & contrary to law title Heresy (Sect. 7.)663 m^r Wharton being called desired the benefit of a Jury which was granted and after the presentment & Evidences in the case produced were read comitted to the Jury & remaine on file with the Records of this Court The Jury brought in theire Verdict they finde m^r Richard Wharton, by declaring & manifesting his apprehensions, to bee guilty of reproaching m^r James Allen. The Court Sentanceth the saide m^r Wharton to give in bond for the good behaviour; of one hundred pounds himselfe, & fifty pounds apeice two Sureties, till the thirteenth of March next & then to appeare, (& the Court declared that then they expect hee should prosecute his Charge exhibited in Court against the late Govemo^rs Executo^rs) & to pay the Charges of Witnesses & Fees of Court m^r Wharton declared in Court that hee submitted to the Sentance & accordingly the saide m^r Richard Wharton as principle in one hundred pounds & m^r Tho: Brattle & m^r Nicholas Page as Sureties in fifety pounds apeice acknowledged themselves respectively bound . . . [112]

Veering Present’d

John Veering presented for beeing drunck & abuseing his wife in bad language calling her whore &^a reproaching m^r Allen & Church members in saying m^r Allen was a black hypocriticall Rogue, of all which hee was convict in Court. The Court Sentanceth him to bee whip’t with thirty Stripes severely laide on & to stand in the open market place in Boston, exalted upon a Stoole for an houres time on a thursday after Lecture; with a paper fastned to his breast, with this inscription in a lardge character A Prophane & Wicked Slanderer & impious Reviler of a Minister of the Gosple & Church-members; & to pay charges of witnesses & Fees of Court standing committed &^a Vpon the peticion of the saide Veering & humble acknowledgment made in open Court The Court reverseth this Sentance & Sentance the saide Veering to pay ten pounds in mony fine to the County & to give in bond for the good behaviour of twenty pounds himselfe & ten pounds apeice two Sureties & to pay the Charge of Witnesses & Fees of Court standing committed &^a & accordingly the saide John Veering principle in twenty pounds & Daniell Turill sen^r & John Conny Sureties in ten pounds apeice acknowledged themselves respectively bound . . .

Mattock’s Present^d

Samuell Mattock presented for Idleness & neglecting his Family of which hee was convict in Court. The Court Sentanceth him to bee sent to the house of correction for an idle person & to pay Fees of Court.

Chandler Present^d

John Chandler presented for disorder in his house at unseasonable times of night & suffering people to bee singing & fidling at midnight of which hee was convict in Court. The Court Sentanceth him to pay Forty shillings in Mony fine to the County & to pay Charges of Witnesses & Fees of Court & to give bond for his good behaviour of five pounds & fifty shillings apeice two Sureties accordingly the saide John Chandler principle in five pounds & Thomas Ilalley & William Thorne Sureties in fifty shillings apeice acknowledged themselves in Court respectively bound . . . [113]

Jackman Present^d

Henry Jackman presented for lying in saying hee was a single man & attempting marriage with severall, who hath since confessed hee had a wife in England & for living from under family Goverment & for carrying a firebrand in his hand flaming at Midnight by a hay stack & barne of all which hee was convict in Court partly by his owne confession. The Court Sentanceth him to bee whip’t with twenty Stripes & to pay the charge of witnesses & fees of Court & to return to England to his wife by the next Ship on the penalty of twenty pounds according to law Standing committed &^a & s^d Jackman when hee should haue received his punishment hee comming druncke into Court. the Court added five Stripes more to his whipping

Wharton’s Charge

M^r Richard Wharton in open Court Feb^ry 3^d 1672 Charged m^r John Oxenbridge m^r James Allen & m^r Anthony Stoddard for falsifying theire trust to & violating the late Gov^ra will.

Wharton’s commitment

M^r Richard Wharton for contempt in open Court was committed to prison.

Rock’s Negro Sentanced

M^r Rock’s Negroe maide Bess presented for committing Fornication which she owned in Court & that she had an illegitemate Childe The Court Sentanceth her to bee whip’t with twenty stripes & to pay Fees of Court.

Jasper Indian Sentanced

Jasper m^r Warren’s Indian convict by his own confession in Court of committing Fornication The Court Sentanceth him to bee whip’t with fifteen Stripes or to pay Forty shillings in mony fine to the County & Fees of Court.

Joan Negro’s Sentance

Joan m^r Warren’s Negro convict by her own confession in Court of committing Fornication with Jasper Indian & that she had an illegitemate Childe The Court Sentances her to bee whip’t with Fifteen Stripes or to pay Forty Shillings in Mony fine to the County & Fees of Court

Mercy Veerings Sentance

Mercy Veering convict of uncivill carriage with Sammuell Smith, & bad language & carriages towards her husband John Veering. The Court Sentanceth her to bee whip’t with twenty Stripes & to pay Fees of Court standing committed while the Sentance bee performed. vpon her peticion the Court respites the Execucion of her Sentance till after her next delivery of Childe.

Samm: Smith’s Sentance

Samuell Smith, convict of uncivill carriages to & too great familiarity with Mercy the wife of John Veering The Court Sentanceth him to bee whip’t with thirty Stripes. Vpon the humble peticion of the saide Smith the Court reversed this judgment and Sentance him to pay ten pounds in mony fine to the County & Fees of Court & after his discharge to depart the Towne of Boston. [114]

Ord^r to the Treasuro^r concern. Jacob

In Answer to the peticion of John Jacob of Hingham The Court orders the County Treasuro^r to pay saide Jacob forty Shillings in Mony, hee engaging in Court if hee could meete with the person to endeavo^r to recov^r it of him & if hee should soe doe to reimburst the Treasure^r

Morse’s Sentance

Francis Morse convict by his own confession for Stealing hay out of Capt^a William Davis his barn in the night The Court Sentanceth him to pay to the saide Capt^a Davis Fifteen Shillings in mony being halfe that threefold restitution that the law requires & to pay Fees of Court & charges of prosecution standing committed till the Sentance bee performed.

Dinely’s Sentance

Fathergon Dinely convict by his own confession in Court of Stealing hay out of Capt^a William Davis his barn in the night & carrying it to his own stable The Court Sentanceth him to pay to the saide Capt^a Davis fifteen shillings in mony being halfe that threefold restitution that the law requires & to pay fees of Court & charges of prosecution & to give in bond for the good behaviour of. 10^li himselfe & 5^li apeice two Sureties standing committed &^a accordingly the saide Fathergon Dinely as principall in ten pounds & Peter Bennett & James Meares as Sureties in five pounds apeice acknowledged themselues respectively bound to the Treasure^r of the County of Suffolke on condicion that the saide Dinely shalbee of good behavio^r till the next Court of this County & shall then appeare.

Graven^rs Sentance

John Graven^r of Roxberry & Esther his wife presented by the Grandjury for committing Fornication before marriage, which they confessed in Court. The Court Sentanceth the saide John Graven^r to bee whip’t with fifteen Stripes or to pay three pounds in mony fine to the County & Fees of Court. The Court Sentanceth the saide Esther Graven^r to bee whip’t with ten stripes or to pay forty Shillings in mony fine to the Court & fees of Court standing committed &^a

Jarrett’s Sentance

James Jarrett, convict of pernicious lying & stealing severall goods from leif^t Richard Cooke The Court Sentanceth him to bee whip’t with twenty Stripes & to pay leift: Richard Cooke five pounds dammage in mony & charges of witnesses & fees of Court standing committed till the Sentance bee performed.

Couch’s Sentance

D^r Robert Couch bound over to this Court for making Verses tending to the reproach of the late Gov^r Richard Bellingham Esq^r & of the Ministers: The Court Sentanceth him to give in bond for the good behavio^r [115] ten pounds himselfe & five pounds apeice two Sureties: Vpon his request the Court accepted of his own bond and the s^d Robert Couch acknowledged himselfe bound in the Summe of ten pounds. . . .

Thorn’s Sentance

William Thorn convict by his own confession in Court of giving strong liquo^rs to Henry Jackman a prison^r who was Sentanced to bee whip’t, when hee was comming from the prison to receive his punishment soe that the saide Jackman came drunck into Court. The Court Sentanceth the saide Thorn to pay ten shillings in mony fine to the County & Fees of Court standing committed till the Sentance bee performed.

The Court Adjourned till the 13^th of March next.

March 13^th 1672.

The Court met according to Adjournment.

Keyn alias Oake’s Sentance

Phillip Keyn alias Oake being committed for breaking open the house of Roger Rose & picking the lock of a box & taking out mony thence; which hee confessed in Court & judged it to bee thirty five shillings, The Court Sentances him to bee branded in the Forehead with the letter B according to law & to pay to Roger Rose five pounds five shillings in mony being that three fold restitution that the law requires & to pay Fees of Court standing committed till the Sentance bee performed.

Tuder’s Sentance

John Tuder, convict by his own confession in Court of committing Fornication with Elizabeth Holland The Court Sentanceth him to bee whip’t with thirty stripes & to pay Fees of Court standing committed till the Sentance bee performed & after his discharge forthwith to depart the Town of Boston.

Holland’s Sentance

Elizabeth Holland, convict by her own confession in Court of committing Fornicacion with John Tuder, by whome she had an illegitemate childe: The Court Sentanceth her to bee whip’t with twenty Stripes or to pay ten pounds in mony fine to the County & Fees of Court standing committed &^a

Bedwell’s Sentance

Mary the wife of Samuell Bedwell convict by her own confession in Court of abuseing the wife of Godfry Armitage in her own house, by reproachfull language & blows. The Court Sentanceth her to bee whip’t with ten Stripes or to pay Forty shillings in mony fine to the County & Fees of Court: standing committed &^a [116]

Ben: Bridgham’s guardian

Benjamin Bridgham made choise of his brother Joseph Bridgham for his guardian which hee accepted & the Court allowed of.

Sam: & James Bridgham’s guardian

The Court appoints Jonathan Bridgham as guardian to his two younger brothers Sammuell & James Bridgham till they come of yeares to choose for themselves which hee accepted of.

Dedham Commission^rs Sworne

Ensigne Daniell Fisher & Serjeant Richard Ellis were sworn Commission^rs for the Town of Dedham for the yeare Ensuing.

Dedham Clarke

Ensigne Daniell Fisher is approved of by the Court for Clarke of the writts for the Town of Dedham.

Aldus’s Licence

John Aldus of Dedham, is allowed of till Aprill Court next to keepe a house of publique Entertainment in Dedham & to sell wine & beere by retaile & the saide John Aldus as principle in twenty pounds & leif^t Richard Cooke & Joshua Fisher as Sureties in ten pounds apeice acknowledged themselves respectively bound . . .

Knight present^d

Julian Knight, being presented by the Grand jury for keeping disorderly company in her house at unseasonable times of the night, the presentm^t not being proved fell.

Lewis present^d

John Lewis senio^r presented by the Grandjury for selling strong drinck contrary to law. The presentm^t not being proved fell.

Order About Blacklock

Vpon the request of Thomas Norman attourny to Thomas Smith & his affirmation that Sarah Blacklock now a prisn^r is Servant to William Kent by agreement The Court orders that the saide Kent may haue his saide Servant out of prison & may transport her to any plantation within his Majesties Dominions.

Court Order for W^m Read’s releasement

The Court orders that William Read junio^r appearing before the Clarke of the Court & owning his petition given in to this Court & giving in Sufficient Security to indemnify the Court from any claimes that may bee made by any person from whom hee stole & was Sentanced to make restitution to, & giving in Security for the good behavio^r forty pound’s bond his Father & himselfe & twenty pounds apeice two Sureties till the next Court of this County & then to appeare if in the Country; hee is discharged from his imprisonment [117]

Court’s Injunction on M^r Wharton

M^r Richard Wharton, being called to prosecute his charge exhibited this Court against m^r John Oxenbridge m^r James Allen & m^r Anthony Stoddard (for falsyfying theire trust to & violating the late Governo^rs will) according to the Court’s declaring (theire now Expectation thereof) at theire former Session when they Sentanced him to the good behavio^r M^r Wharton refused to prosecute without the Court would authorize him in behalfe of the Country & gave this as one reason thereof hee was loathe to put in his Evidences because hee must bee at the charge of taking them out again: vpon which the Court enjoined him as followeth: M^r Richard Wharton the Court having formerly tried you with onely expressing themselves as expecting yo^r prosecution of yo^r charge exhibited this Court against m^r John Oxenbridge m^r James Allen & m^r Anthony Stoddard & you still persisting in yo^r declinning of it; The Court doe therefore require yo^r prosecution of the saide Charge at Aprill Court next & declare that yo^r bonds for the good behavio^r stand good till that time. M^r Wharton appealed to the next Court of Assistants & gave bond to prosecute accordingly: Richard Wharton you as principle in five hundred pounds & James Whetcomb & Arthur Mason as Sureties in two hundred & fifty pounds apeice acknowledge yo^rselves respectively bound . . .

All which the persons abouenamed did oblige themselves to in Court March 13^th 167⅔. Attests Isaac Addington Cler. [118]

March 26^th 1673.

The Commission^rs for the Severall Towns in Suffolke being then assembled at Boston, for the opening & perusall of the Votes for Election of County Treasuro^r declared that Edward Tyng Esq^r was chosen Treasuro^r of the County of Suffolke for the yeare Ensuing As Attests Isaac Addington Cler.

Boston March. 29^th 1673.