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THB ELDEST SON TO BNJOY HIS FATHER'S FREEDOM.
John Hardway, Rob. Clay, John Dayly, Jon. Bennett, Geo. Baxter, Sam. Masters, Fra. Ingram, J o. Armstrong, Jon. Warham, Geo. Wood, Matt. Tate, Ambrose Upton, Richd. Basnett, Tho. Stavely be admitted free paying 20s., each, and that Mr. Mayor have liberty, on petition made to him by the Clerk of the Council, to swear all others that pay down 20s. according to the Act. Present--William Roberts, Esq., Mayor; Tho. Kingsmill, Esq., Sher.; Alden.Newenham, .Alwin, Hoare, Ballard, Crone, Hovell, Renue, French; Mr. Walker, Mr. Perrie, Mr. Terry. 23 Nov., 1697. Ordered, that Wm. Masters and Pierce Goold keep a particular account of what money they shall receive from Freemen, until we receive further ad- vice from Dublin. That a letter be writ from Mr. Mayor to our Recorder, in answer to his of 20 inst., setting forth to him what is necessary in our business before the parliament. That John Shereman be sworn free by his father's copy, being the eldest son. Present--Mr. Mayor, both Sheriffs; Alden. N ewenham, Hoare) Ballard, Crone, Chartres, Hovel, Love, French ; Mr. Walker, Mr. Perry. 13 Dec., 1697. Ordered, that in future it be taken as a rule and right that the eldest son of a freeman enjoy his father's freedom. That Wm. Wakeham, Esq., and Baptist Smith be admitted free on the act for 20s. apiece. That Councellor Hassel have 2 guineas and his freedom presented unto him as a token of our acknowledgement of the kindness he hath shown this Corporatio_n in refusing a fee against us when offered unto him. That Coil. James Barry be presented with his freedom. That Mr. Mayor make an agreement with Mr. Ronaine and others to receive the Customs of turf without the gate after Christmas next, that they may have one half of the fireing for appointing people to receive the other half, and supplying the guards with the same from time to time. Put to the vote, whether a scavenger shall be appointed to keep the town
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