ing with the aforesaid submission and agreements, and also of the sufferings and mischiefs that we have thereby exposed ourselves unto, do, in a humble and most submissive manner, cast ourselves upon his Majesty's mercy for the pardon of all our past rebellions, hostilities and violation of our promises, praying to be received unto his Majesty's grace and protection; and for, and in behalf of, ourselves and of others, the Indians belonging to the several rivers and places aforesaid, within the sovereignty of his Majesty of Great Britain, do again acknowledge and prefer our hearty and sincere obedience unto the Crown of England, and do solemnly renew, ratify and confirme all and every of the articles and agreements contained in the aforecited submission. In testimony whereof, we, the said Sagamores, Captains and principal men, have hereunto set our several marks and seals, at Casco Bay, near Mares point, the seventh day of January, in the tenth year of the reign of his said Majesty, King William, the Third, Annoq. Domini, 1698-9. Moxus, his mark X and a seal. TURRAMUGUOs, his mark X and a seal. WANOOSON, his mark X and a seal. WASOMBAMIT, his mark X and a seal. ESSACOMBEWET, his mark X and a seal. BOMOSIN, and a seal. WOWARRANE, al. Joseph, his mark X and a seal. Mr. SPEAKER HERNAMAQUIN, his mark X and a seal. PAQUARAK, his mark X and a seal. NERENOAH, for Nateombanit, his mark X and a seal. ABOOMAWA, his mark X and a seal. The before written was several times read over to the Indians that have subscribed the same, and the several articles and paragraphs thereof plainly and distinctly interpreted unto them, who said they well and thoroughly understood and agreed to the same; and then was signed and sealed by them, in the presence of usJames Converse, John Giles, Interpreter, Cyprian Southack, Seadook, al. Sampson, his × mark. A true copy, examined-Pr. ISA. ADDINGTON, Sec. The petition of Hannah Purmitt of New Castle for the payment of money due to her for public entertainment by order was read and debated. Ordered, that the Right Honorable the Governor do give order unto the Treasurer to pay unto Hannah Purmitt eight pounds, twelve shillings, sixpence, due unto her. The Petition of Samuel Comfort for two [LXVIII.] pounds, seventeen shillings, eight pence due to him for disbursement and service on account of the Province, read and debated. Ordered, that the Right Honorable the Governor do order the Treasurer to pay two pounds, sixteen shillings, eight pence due unto said Comfort. Province of New Hampshire. At a Council held at New Castle, post maridian die Martis 13, [March] 1698-9. Present. The Right Honorable Samuel Allen, Esq. Governor &c. John Usher, Esq. [Lt.] Governor. It is moved by Joseph Smith Esq. Treasurer, that the new Constables do refuse to collect any rates made in the time of the former Constables, & that the former Constables look upon themselves as discharged, others being chosen in their room. Resolved, that the late Constables chose and sworn to serve for the year 1698, ought & hereby are required to On the 13th of March, 1698-9, Kinsley Hall and Richard Hilton, Esqs., of Exeter, were commissioned as Justices of the Peace, for the Town of Exeter, by Gov. Samuel Allen, and took the usual oath of office. gather in the remainder of those rates, which they had warrants to collect and that they are liable to make good those rates unto the Treasurer pursuant to their warrants, and that they are required to account with the present Treasurer for the same. It is moved by Joseph Smith, Esq. Treasurer that whereas Robert Elliott Esq. did by request of the Council pay Henry Langmaids service at his Maj'tys Fort William and Mary, the sum of two pounds, and since on the 27th June last past did obtain an order of Council that the then Treasurer Maj. William Vaughan should pay the same, the said Vaughan being absconded, desired that he might have order for payment thereof. Ordered, that the present Treasurer do pay unto Robert Elliott, Esq. the said [LXIX.] forty shillings taking up the former order, unto Maj. William Vaughan for payment of the same. It is further moved by Maj. Joseph Smith, Esq. Treasurer, that there are several poor persons to whom money is due from the Province for service, who have not hitherto made application to this Board for payment, who yet notwithstanding without receiving what is due to them are not able to pay their Rates. Ordered, that the Treasurer do forbid the Constables distraining on such persons for their Rates until further order. Province of New Hampshire. The petition of John Walker und Sheriff* for service * John Walker, D. Sheriffs Return of the Hon'ble Samuel Allen's, Esq. Govr'r warrant to search for the Records of the Province, and for the person of William Vaughan, Esq : By vertu of the within warrant, I have made diligent search and inquire within this Province, for the Books, Records, escripts, minutes and other wrightings which weare delivered into the custody of said Maj. William Vaughan, &c. As also for the person of sd Maj. William Vaughan, Esq.; and particularly at the house of sd Vaughan, but and expence on the acctt of this Province by order before this Board, The Petition was read, and it is ordered that the Treasurer do pay unto the said John Walker the sum of five pounds for his service and expences on account of the Province. Province of New Hampshire. At a Council held at New Castle for this Province. An address to his Excellency the Earl of Bellomont was drawn and signed by the Council, as on file. Ordered, that Capt. Shadrach Walton Esq. be added to the gentlemen appointed to wait upon his Excellency at Boston, to invite him unto this Province, & that his name be inserted in the address. Ordered, that Thursday the 25th instant be set apart as a day of Fasting and Prayer unto Almighty God, to bless and preserve his Maj'ty, succeed his undertakings, and preserve his Excellency the Earl of Bellomont, & bring him in [LXX.] safety to us, pour out a spirit of reformation, pardon our sins, and heal our divisions; and that the Secretary draw up the same into form which was accordingly did not find any of sd Books, Records, escripts, minutes or other wrightings afordsd; nither the person of sd Vaughan; but Mrs. Bridget, daughter of sd Vaughan, told me that her father was at Maj. Hammons, and if any body had any business with him might speak with him there; & Mr. Pittman, book-keeper to Maj. Vaughan, said, that all the books belonging to the Province weare carried away out of the house before the Maj'r went to New Yorke-but where he could not tell. Pr. JOHN WALKER, Sheriff. done, and approved of by the Governor and Council, copy whereof is on file. The petition of John Tuttle of Dover as on file was read and debated. Ordered, that the Treasurer, Major Joseph Smith, do pay unto Capt. John Tuttle of the sum contained in the acc he delivered into this Board for Soldiers wages and subsistance money out of Dover Rates, the whole sum being ninety-two pounds, six shillings ten pence, he is to pay the one half part, which is forty six pounds, three shillings five pence, and that the other half be paid out of the first money raised by the Assembly, after Major William Vaughan hath adjusted his account as Treasurer. The accompt of Samuel Comfort for sundries for the Pinnace amounting to three pounds, one shilling sixpence, was read and debated. Ordered, that the accompt of Samuel Comfort be allowed and that the Treasurer do pay the same. The accompt of Francis Tucker for Warehouse room for his Maj'tys Stores was read & ordered that it be referred to the next Council day. At a Council held at New Castle, The Honorable Samuel Allen Esq. Governor. Nathaniel Fryer, Esq. Joseph Smith, Esq. Sampson Sheafe, Nathaniel Wear Esq. Ordered, that Major Joseph Smith, Esq. Treasurer, do advance the sum of one hundred pounds out of the four hundred pounds Rate for the reception of his Excellency the Earl of Bellomont, according to the Act of Assembly January the 7th last past, there being not at present monies sufficient from the duties of Impost and Custom and Excise |