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January,
1787. Hallowel.
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| Sunday
21. |
Met at Esq. Pettingill's. |
| Monday
22. |
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| Tuesday
23. |
Selectmen met at Dr.
Cony's to transact some town business. |
| Wedsday
24. |
Sued Wm. Fletcher,
Jac. Huston, D. Emory. &c. |
| Thursday
25. |
Mr. Prudens
& his wife called here. |
| Friday
26. |
Mr. Emerson
from Georgetown called here on his way to Norridgewalk. |
| Saturday
27. |
At the complaint of
Revd. I Foster, Mr. T. Sewall, and myself were both
summoned to appear before Justice North, to answer to said complaint. The
day was so far spent by the time the evidences were collected, that was
found necessary to adjourn to monday morning. |
| Sunday
28. |
Met at Esq. Pettingill's. |
| Monday 29. |
The trial came on. I was charged with reporting that
Mr. Foster was a liar and that I could prove it -- which facts I did not
pretend to deny. Provided evidence to prove my assertion -- which I thought
I did though Mr. North was pleased to think otherwise. His judgement
was that I be fined fifteen shillings & pay costs of tria -- from which
I appealed. Mr. T. Sewall was fined 12/ & costs. He did not appeal. |
