[Thanks to Linda Smith for transcribing this chapter]
CHAPTER XXXVII.
Town Record Selections.
1794.
"Benj. Simmons was excused from serving as Tithingman the present year. Voted to choose Jabez Dingley to serve Tithingman the present year."
"Ordered George Little for to keep Winsor, a negro man of this instant May: the said Geo. Little is to keep the town clear of all expense in sickness and health except doctor's bill & clothes for said Winsor, also the Selectmen are to bind the Said Winsor for one year to the above said Geo. Little if he lives, or in the same proportion if he the said Winsor dies."
War of 1812 with Great Britain.
"Voted to give every Soldier £6 per month including the Continental pay, that is drafted or enlist in said service, the town to have the priveledge to get men in their room."
"Voted that the Selectmen be directed to procure a man, in any man's room that enlists or is drafted, that is n't willing to go in said service if called for."
1814.
"In the South Meeting House a town meeting was held agreeable to a petition of Capt. Bourne Thomas and others wishing to know the minds of the town whether they will adopt any measures for the defence of the people and property of said Town against an invading enemy or do or act any way relative to the subject they in their wisdom may think proper. Capt. John Thomas was chosen moderator. Ordered that the Selectmen petition his excellency the Governor for a chest of small arms & two field pieces with powder, balls &c. immediately. Ordered that the Commis-