The New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 1847

Part 7

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I am sorry my pen must be the messenger of soe greate a Tragedye. On the 11th of this instant wee heard of many killed of our naybors in falmouth or Casco-Bay: and on the 12th instant Mr. Joslin sent me a briefe letter written from under the hands of Mr. Burras[24] the minister. Hee gives an acct of 32 killed and carried away by the Indians: himselfe escaped to an Island, but I hope Black poynt men have fetched him of by this time. 10 men 6 women and 16 children. Anthony a[n]d Thomas B[r]a[c]ket and Mr. Munjoy his sonne onely are named. I had not time to coppye the letter, persons beinge to goe post to Major Walden; but I hope he hath before this sent the originall to you. How soon it will be our portion wee know not. The Lord in mercy fit us for death and direct the harts and hands to ackt and doe wt is most needfull in such a time of distress as this. Thus in haste I commit you to Pvdounce of our Lord God and desire Your prayers also for us. Yours in all humility to sarve in

"Winter Harbor at night } the Lord, the 13 of August, 1676." } BRIAN PENDLETON."

FOOTNOTES:

[24] Rev. George Burroughs.

CAPT. MILES STANDISH'S INVENTORY OF BOOKS.

The following books are mentioned in the Inventory of the goods of Capt. Miles Standish, as they were shewn to the Appraisers, John Alden and James Cudworth, Dec. 2, 1656. The account is here given as found in the Inventory.

_£_ _s._ _d._ The History of the World and the Turkish History 01 10 00 A Chronical of England and the Country Farmer 00 08 00 Yᵉ History of Queen Elizabeth. the State of Europe 01 10 00 Doctor Hall's workes. Calvin's Institutions 01 04 00 Wilcocke's Workes and Mayors 01 00 00 Rogers Seaven Treatises and the French Akademy 00 12 00 3 old Bibles 00 14 00 Cesers Comentarys. Bariffe's Artillery 00 10 00 Prestons Sermons. Burroughes Christian Contentment, } Gospell Conversation } 01 04 00 Passions of the mind. The Phisitions practice } Burroughs Earthly mindedness. Burroughs discoveries } Ball on Faith--Brinly Watch, Dod on the Lord's supper } Sparks against heresie--Davenports Apology } 00 10 00 A reply to Dr. Cotton on Baptisme--the Garman History--The } Sweden Intelligencer--Reason discused } 00 10 00 1 Testament--1 Psalme Booke--nature and grace in conflict } A law Booke--The meane in Mourning Allegations Johnson } 00 06 00 against hearing } A parcel of old Bookes upon diverse subjects in 4to 00 14 00 Another parcel in Octavo 00 05 00 Wilsons Dixonary. Homer's Illiad, a Commentarie on James } Ball's Catechesme } 00 12 00

NOTICES OF THE COURTS OF JUDICATURE AND OF THE BAR OF THE COUNTY OF MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE.

BY STEPHEN COLBY BADGER, ESQ., OF CONCORD.[25]

The History of the Courts in New Hampshire, including an account of the various systems of Judicature from time to time, has been published in an article contained in the American Quarterly Register, Vol. XII., prepared by Francis Cogswell, Esq., of Dover, and in Articles contained in the New Hampshire Repository, Vols. I. and II., prepared by William Butterfield, Esq., of Gilmanton, Hon. Samuel D. Bell of Manchester, and the Hon. John Kelly of Exeter, N. H. Nothing further need be said on this subject.

The County of Merrimack, by an act of the Legislature, passed in 1823, was formed from the Counties of Hillsborough and Rockingham, with the exception of a part of the town of Franklin, which was taken from Sanbornton, then in Stratford County, now in the County of Belknap. It contains twenty-four towns.

The Counties of Hillsborough and Merrimack compose the Second Judicial District for the transaction of business of the Superior Court, and Courts are held annually at Concord on the second Tuesday of July, and at Amherst on the second Tuesday of December.

The following list of Judges, County Officers and Members of the Bar, include those who resided within the limits of the County of Merrimack before its formation, and also those who have resided within the County since it was formed.

JUDGES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF JUDICATURE.

Column Headings:

A: _Name._ B: _Residence._ C: _Place of Birth._ D: _Com._ E: _End._ F: _General Remarks._

JUDGES OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

JUSTICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, FIRST DISTRICT.

JUSTICES OF THE COURT OF SESSIONS.

JUDGES OF THE PRESENT COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

SHERIFFS.

CLERKS OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

CLERKS OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

CLERKS OF THE COURT OF SESSIONS.

REGISTERS OF DEEDS.

JUDGES OF PROBATE.

REGISTERS OF PROBATE.

COUNTY TREASURERS.

SOLICITORS IN THE OLD COUNTY OF HILLSBOROUGH.

SOLICITORS IN THE OLD COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM.

SOLICITORS IN THE NEW COUNTY OF MERRIMACK.