216 MR. DAXIEL GIBBS' LOAN FOR SUBSISTING THE ARMY TO BE PAID.
be raised for his discharge, his readiness in accommodating this Corporation by way of a loan being interpreted a great kindness, for which he shall receive such recompense as the Mayor, &c., shall think necessary. Present-The Mayor; Alden. Dunscombe, Newenham, Tuckey; Sher. Greene, Sher. Roberts, Mr. Ronaine, Mr. Terry, Mr. Chartres, Mr. Crone, Mr. Perry. 1 June, 1691. Ordered, that a convenient house within this City be taken by the Mayor, for securing the Papists prisoners taken up by order of the Go- vernment, paying for same such consideration out of the Publick stock as he shall see reasonable. Present-The Mayor; Alden. Dunscombe, Newenham; Shel'. Greene, Sher. Roberts, Mr. Ronaine, Mr. vValker, Mr. Wills) Mr. Chartres, Ald. Tuckey, Ald. Webber. 21 June, 1691. Whereas the Corporation is indebted unto Mr. Daniel Gibbs in several sums of money by him lent towards subsisting of the Army, and an order of Council made for raising the money when Mr. Gibbs shall be drawn on for the same; and as Mr. Gibbs is now drawn on, and wants the money, and no public money in bank to answer same, It is ordered that the Mayor take money up, and pay interest for same, and give the City seal for security, and pay the money to Mr. Gibbs, or any other security, the City seal to be given for theitsecurity. Present-The·Mayor; Alden. Dunscombe, Wright, Rogers; Sher. Greene, Sher. Roberts, 1\i't. Ronaine, Mr. Walker, Mr. Wills, Mr. Chartres, Ald. Tl.lckey, Ald. Webber. 6 July, 1691. On Mr. John Morrison's petition, ordered he be sworn a freeman during residence. Ordered, that the City seal be given unto Mr. Mayor, the two Sheriffs, Ald. Dunscombe, and Mr. Perry, for their security, and to indemnify them . from a bond entered into ·by them for 250 pounds borrowed from Mr. Carr,
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