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CAPT. NATHANIEL BULLOCK TO BE WATER-BAILIFF.
throwing in of filth and ordure, which makes the passage noisome; to be locked every night. That Jonathan Pearse, the butcher, be removed from the standing he presumed to take up in the passage leading into the West gate of the flesh shambles, which very much obstructs people's going in and coming out. Present--Mr. Mayor, Sher. Andrews, Alden. Newenham, Tucky, Wright, Renew, French, Roberts, Crone; Mr. Ronaine, Mr. Walker, Mr. Perrie, Mr. Terry, Mr. Browne. 26 Sep., 1699. Ordered, that Capt. Nathaniel Bullock exercise the Water-bailiff's office for the ensuing year gratis, accustomably, as has been done, receiving his perquisites according to the docket late1y regulated by order of Council. Whereas Edward Workman, our present Sword Bearer, by reason of his infirmity, is incapable of exercising his duty, ordered, he be removed and a fit person put into the employment. Ordered, that Thomas Rogers officiate as Sword bearer, receiving 10 pounds per annum and the accustomed fees. That the Mayor Elect, Mr. Theo. Morris, have lOOli. salary to defray the expense of his Mayoralty. That Ald. Crone be paid the ballance of his account, as far as the money in the Chamberlain's hands will answer. That Michrel Price's account about South Bridge be audited by Ald. Crone and Ald. Roberts, and what they shall allow be paid him. That the customs of the Gates and Markets be put to public cant on Thursday morning next. Present-Mr. Mayor, Mayor Elect, both Sheriffs, Alden. Wright, Tucky, Hoare, Crone, Chartres, Renew, French, Mr. Ronaine, Mr. Walker, Mr. Perrie, Mr. Terry, Mr. Browne. 13 Oct., 1699. Ordered, that Richard Ruffin Clerke be admitted free gratis. That Edward Workeman, our late Sword bearer, in consideration of his
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