Records of Jabez Fitch, Justice of the Peace

Norwich, Connecticut

Sept. 5th, 1781 to March 12th, 1789

Transcribed by Carol Tucker Gadbois and George S. Gadbois

The following is a transcription of a record book kept by Jabez Fitch, Jr. who was born 15 February, 1737 in New London County, CT and served as a Justice of the Peace during the dates above. Shortly after the last entry in this book, Jabez Fitch and his family moved to Hyde Park, VT where Mr. Fitch died 29 February, 1812. Jabez Fitch was a founder of Hyde Park, VT.

The original book from which this Justice of the Peace record is transcribed is located in the Wilbur Collection, Bailey/Howe Library, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT.

Typography in this transcription is a reasonable facsimile of the original manuscript. Spelling and grammar are not modernized.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County, Septr 5th 1781. Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of ye Peace for said County: Timothy Clark of said Norwich Plaint: John Barney of New London, in sd County Defendt: Action on Note of hand. Demanding £1·4·0 Lawful money, as pr writ on file Dated Augt 22nd AD 1781: The Plaint appeard to prosecute his Action, and ye Defendt being call'd three times, did not appear, but made Default: whereupon this Court doth consider that ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt ye Sum of £1·4·0 Lawful money Debt, & his Cost.

Cost Taxed S11/6

At a Court holden in Norwich in New London County Septr 12th 1781. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of ye Peace for said County: Moses Tracy of said Norwich Plaint Samuel Belcher of said Norwich Defendt: Action on book, Demanding £1·10·0 Lawful money as pr writ Dated Septr 3rd 1781: the Plaint appeard, by his Attorney, to prosecute his Action, the Defendt personally appear'd, & Confest Judgt for ye Sum of £1·S0·d8 and for ye Sum of S5/6d Cost, in Lawful money; Whereupon this Court doth consider that ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt ye aforesd Sums. Exn to be suspended, by agreement of ye parties, one month.

Excn Granted June 17th 1782

At a Court holden in Norwich, in New London County Octr. 29th 1781. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of ye Peace for said County. Josiah Witter & Timothy Brewster, both of sd Norwich, being bro't before this Court, by virtue of a Writ, of ye Governor & Company of ye State of Connecticut, Dated ye 24th of Octr 1781, to answer to ye Complaint of Information of Abijah Park of Preston, a Grand Juror for sd County, Dated ye 14th Day of Augt 1781, for breach of Sabbath in said Norwich, on ye 5th Day of said Augt, as pr Complaint & writ on file: To which ye Defendts Plead not guilty: this Court having Examined ye Evidences produced in ye Cause, under Oath, & fully heard ye parties in their Pleas &c in ye premesses, & duely Considered ye same, is of Opinion that ye Defendts are not Guilty, and doth therefore Consider yt they (ye Defendts) be Dismisst, on paying ye Cost of this prosecution, which is Taxed at £1·5·8 Lawful money.

The above Judgt fully Satisfied

At a Court in Norwich in New London County, Novr 14th 1781. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of ye Peace for sd County, Daniel Fitch of sd Norwich v.s. Silas Brewster of sd Norwich; the Plaint produc'd in Court, a Note under ye hand of ye Defendt Dated ye 25th Day of April 1780, on which ye Defendt Confes'd Judgt for ye Sum of £14·4·0 Lawful money, Debt; Whereupon it is considered by this Court; that ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum. The above Judgt fully Satisfied by agreement of ye Parties.

At a Court holden in Norwich, in New London County, Jany 17th 1782. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Epm Starkweather of sd Norwich Plaint vs. Deborah Park of Preston, in sd County Defendt Action on Book, Demanding £1·0·0 Lawful money, as pr Writ on file Dated Decr 30th 1781: the parties appearing for tryal: The Defendt Pleads that She owes ye Plaint nothing by Book, but that ye Plaint is Justly Indebted to her (ye Defendt) by Book to balance Book accts the Sum of £1·19·6 Lawful money, as pr her (ye Defendts) Book &c on which ye Parties are at Issue; This Court, having duely Examined the Parties Books, together with such Evidence as is produced in ye Cause & fully hear'd ye parties in their Pleas &c in ye premesses, & duly considered ye same, is of Opinion that ye Plaint is Justly Indebted to ye Defendt ye sum of £0·12·0 Lawful money, by Book: and Doth therefore Consider, that ye Defendt Recover of ye Plaint sd sum, & her Cost, which is Taxed at S2/8 like money.

Judgt Satisfied.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County, Jany 19th 1782. Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of ye Peace for sd County: Jacob Newton of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Joseph Rose of sd Norwich Defendt: Action on Note of hand Dated May 29th 1780 &c. as pr writ on file Dated Jany 10th 1781; The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action; & ye Defendt being Cal'd three times did not appear, but made Default: Whereupon it is Considered by this Court, yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt ye sum of £1·S2·d9 Lawful money Debt, & his Cost. Cost Taxed 5/4 L.M.

Exn Granted Jany 19th 1782.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County Jany 22nd 1782. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Joseph Crary of Preston, in sd County Plaint vs. Jeremh Colver of sd Preston Defendt, on a Note under ye hand of the Defendt Dated May 1st 1781 upon which ye Defendt Confest Judgt for ye sum of £10·S7·d9½ Lawful money, Debt, & for ye sum of S11 like money Cost. Whereupon this Court doth Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt ye sd Sums.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County, Jany 28th 1782. Before Jabez Fitch, a Justice of ye Peace for said County: John Clark of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. David Benjamin of Preston in sd County Defendt: The Plaint in Court producing a Note of hand, Executed by ye Defendt Dated Novr 9th 1781, on which ye Defendt Confest Judgt for ye Sum of £2·S4·d7 Lawful money, Debt, & for ye sum of £0·S6·d6 L.M. Cost; Whereupon this Court doth Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt ye aforesaid sums.

Exn Granted Febr 11th 1782.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County, Jany 29th 1782. Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of ye Peace for said County: Mortemore Stoddar of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Asael Park, of sd Norwich Defendt. Action on Book, as pr Writ on file Dated Jany 21st 1782 &c Demanding £2·0·0 Lawful money Debt &c: To which ye Defendt Pleads yt sd Writ ought to Abate for yt he (ye Defendt) long before ye Date of sd Writ, & untill ye present time, was & hath been a Lawful Inhabitant of ye Town of South Kingstown, in ye State of Rhod=Island, & not of ye sd Town of Norwich, as set forth in sd Writ: all which he is ready to verify &c; This Court having Examined ye Evidence produced in ye Cause, under Oath, & fully hear'd ye Parties in ye Premesses, is of Opinion yt sd Writ ought to abate, and doth therefore Consider yt ye Defendt Recover of ye Plaint his Cost. Cost Taxed at S5/d8

Exn Granted Jany 30th

At a Court holden in Norwich, in New London County Jany 30th 1782. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of ye Peace for said County: Mortemore Stoddar of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Joseph Rose of said Norwich Defendt Action on Book Demanding £2·0·0 Lawful money, as pr Writ on file, Dated Decr 25th 1781. The parties appear'd for Tryal, & ye Defendt Pleads yt he owes nothing &c, on which ye sd parties are at Issue: This Court having dely Examined ye parties Books, & also a number of Witnesses, on Oath, & fully heard ye Parties in their Pleas &c in ye premesses, & dely Considered ye same, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt owes ye Plaint nothing by Book, & doth therefore Consider yt ye Defendt Recover of ye Plaint his Cost, which is Taxed at S9/d2 L.M. Judgt Satisfied.

At a Court holden in Norwich in New London County, Jany 30th 1782. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County; Mortemore Stoddar of sd Norwich Plaint, v.s. Timy Brewster of sd Norwich Defendt: Action on Book Demanding £2·0·0 Lawful money &c, as pr Writ on file Dated ye 23rd Day of Jany 1782, the parties appear'd for Tryal, & ye Defendt Pleads yt he owes ye Plaint nothing by Book &c, on which they are at Issue; this Court having Examined ye parties Books, & also sundry Evidences in ye Case, upon Oath, & fully hear'd ye parties in their Pleas &c in ye premesses, & Duely Considered ye same, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt owes ye Plaint by Boo[k] £0·S17·d6 Lawful money, & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover [of]ye Defendt sd Sum & his Cost.

Cost Taxed S12/0 L.M.

At a Court holden in Norwich, in New London County, March 25th 178[2] Present Jabez Fitch, Justice of Peace for sd County; Samuel Leffingwell Jur of sd Norwich Esqr Plaint, v.s. Jonathan More of sd Norwich Deft Action of ye Case &c, as pr writ on file, Dated March 16th 1782, wherein ye Plaint Declairs & says yt he was, & hath been for some time before ye Date of said Writ ye only Lawful keeper of a Ferry in said Norwich, over ye River called Shetucket, near ye Mouth of sd River duely Appointed & Authorised to keep sd Ferry, with ye Sole Right & Liberty of Transporting Passengers &c over sd River at ye Ferry place aforesd, & yt he (ye Plaint) hath been at great Cost &c in procuring a sufficient Boat &c for ye purpose aforesd, & that he (ye Plaint) hath at all times given due Attendance at said Ferry, with help &c sufficient to manage ye same, & yt he hath a Lawful Right to Receive ye Fair Established by Law, to be paid by such persons as pass over sd Ferry, & ye whole profits thereof: all which ye Defendt well knew; yt. ye Defendt without Law or Right, & with Design to Injure ye Plaint, hath for ye space of ten days, last before ye Date of sd Writ kept a Boat on said River, at ye Ferry place aforesd & in ye same Transported 200 passengers &c over said River, & taken ye Fair, or Ferriage there[on] & thereby prevented ye Plaint Receiving ye Fare, or Ferriage of sd 200 passengers &c, For which, wrong Doings of ye Defendt the Plaint Demands S20/L.M. Damages &c. To which the Defendt Pleads yt ye Plaintiffs writ ought to abate, because he saith yt ye sd Justice Fitch, holding sd Court, was at ye Time of ye Appointment of ye Plaint to keep, or tend ye Ferry Refer'd to, in ye Plaintiffs Declaration, & Displacing ye Defendt who was then Tending sd Ferry &c, one of ye Select Men of said Norwich, & Acting therein, & therefore ought not to Judge in ye present Cause. This Court having fully hear'd ye Arguments of ye Parties on ye aforesd Plea, is of Opinion yt sd Plea is Insufficient, & doth therefore Consider yt sd Writ ought not to Abate.

On which ye Defendt Pleads not Guilty. This Court having Examined several Evidences on Oath, in ye Cause, together with a number of Exhibits in writing, & fully hear'd ye pleadings and Alligations of ye Parties thereon, & duely considered ye same, is of Opinion that ye Defendt is Guilty, & therefore doth consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt ye Sum of S6/ Lawful money Damages, & his Cost. Cost Taxed S16/d6 L.M.

Exn Granted March 26th

At a Court in Norwich in New London County, April 15th 1782. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County. Asa Waterman Jur of sd Norwich Plaint, John Ellis Jur of sd Norwich Defendt The Plaint produc'd in Court a Note under ye hand of ye Defendt dated April 15th 1782, wherein ye Defendt promised ye Plaint to pay to him ye sum of £15·1·0 L.M. &c. on which ye sd Defendt Confs'd Judgt for sd sum of £15·1·0 L.M. Debt, & for S1/ Cost. Whereupon it is Consider'd by this Court yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sums.

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At a Court in Norwich in New London County April 15th 1782. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County. Asa Waterman Jur Plaint vs. John Ellis Jur of sd Norwich Defendt. The Plaint producing in Court a Note, under ye hand of ye Defendt Dated April 15th 1782, wherein ye Defendt promised ye Plaint to pay to him ye sum of £15·1·0 Lawful money &c. On which ye Defendt Confes'd Judgt for sd Sum of £15·1·0 L.M. Debt, & S1/ L.M. Cost. Whereupon this Court doth Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sums.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County, July 9th 1782. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: John Clark of sd Norwich Plaint vs Hannah Park of Preston, in sd County Defendt Action on Book as pr Writ on file, Dated June 27th 1782 Demanding £0·15·0 L.M. &c The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default: This Court having Examined ye Plaintiffs Book, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint ye sum of £0·S14·d11½ L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum Debt, & his Cost. Cost Taxed S5/d8 L.M.

At a Court holden in Norwich, in New London County July 9th 1782. Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of Peace for sd County: John Clark of sd Norwich Plaint vs Nathan Tracy of Preston in sd County Defendt Action on Book Demanding £2·0·0 L.M. as pr writ on file, Dated June 28th 1782 &c. The parties appearing for Tryal, The Defendt Pleads yt ye Plaint ough[t] to be Barr'd of having & maintaining his sd Action, & he (ye Defendt) not holden to make further Defense therein; for yt having pray'd oyer of ye Plaintiffs Book, & ye same being produc'd, & Read in Court, it appear[s] yt ye Defendt is Charg'd in Debt by ye Plaint ye Sum of £3·19·8 L.M. which sum is by Law above ye Jurisdiction of this Court &c. This Court is Adjourn'd to ye 7th day of Augt next.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County, Augt 7th 1782, Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of Peace for said County, holden agreable to ye above Adjournment &c; This Court having fully heard ye Alligations of ye parties on ye foregoing Plea in Barr of sd Action, & Duely Considered ye same, is of Opinion that sd Plea is Insufficient, & therefore doth Consider that sd Action is Cogniza[ble] before this Court. The Defendt in Court moves for an Appeal from ye above Judgt which is granted on procuring Bond for prosecuting ye same.

New London County, ss, Norwich Augt 7th 1782.

Mr Nathan Fobes of Preston, in sd County, personally appearing, Acknowledged himself to ye Treasurer of ye County of New London in a Recognizance of £10·0·0 Lawful money, to make good all Damages in Case ye aforesd Defendt fail in prosecuting his aforesd Appeal, at ye County Court to be holden at Norwich, in & for sd County on ye 4th Tuesday of Novr next.

Taken & Acknowledged before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County July 31st 1782. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of ye Peace for sd County, Samson Hazzard Plaint v.s. Isaiah Whipple Defendt, both of sd Norwich: Action on Assumpset, as pr Writ Dated July 10th 1782, Demanding £1·0·0 Lawful money damages &c; The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action; ye Defendt also appear'd by his Attorney, & at his (ye Defendts) motion, this Court is Adjourn'd to ye 22nd Day of Augt next.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Augt 22nd 1782. Holden agreable to ye above Adjournment, Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County. Hazzard v.s. Whipple, The Plaint appear'd by his Attorney, ye Defendt personally appear'd, & at ye motion of ye Plaint, this Court is Adjourn'd to ye 30th day of Augt Instt.

At a Court holden in Norwich, in ye County of New London, agreable to ye above Adjournment, Augt 30th, 1782 Before Jabez Fitch Justice of ye Peace for sd County, Hazzard vs Whipple, the Parties appear'd for Tryal, & ye Defendt Pleads that ye Plaintiffs Declaration & matter therein Contain'd are Insufficient in Law &c. The Plaint says that his Declaration &c is Sufficient in Law &c. This Court having fully heard ye Parties in their Alligations &c in the premesses, is of Opinion that ye Plaintiffs Declaration &c is sufficient &c And thereupon doth Consider that ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt ye sum of £0·18·2 Lawful money Damages, and his Cost.

Cost Taxed £1·S2·d8 L.M.

Exn granted Novr 1st 1782.

At a Court holden in Norwich in New London County Jany 15th 1783 Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County; William Holdredge of said Norwich Plaint vs Peleg Rose of sd Norwich Defendt Action on Book, as pr Writ on file, Dated Jany 7th 1783, wherein ye Plaint Demands S18/L.M. &c. The parties appear'd for Tryal, & ye Defendt Pleads yt he owes ye Plaint nothing by Book &c. This Court having Examined ye Partys Books together with such Evidence as is produced in ye Cause, & duely Considered ye same, is of Opinion that ye Defendt is justly Indebted to ye Plaint ye sum of £0·12·0 L.M. & doth therefore Consider that ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum, and his Cost. Cost Taxed 8/4 L.M.

Exn Granted Jany 15th 1783

At a Court holden in Norwich, in New London County, Febr 3rd 1782. Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of Peace for sd County: Roger Coit of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Zephaniah Whipple of sd Norwich Defendt: Action on Note as pr writ on file Dated Jany 24th 1783 Demanding £3·0·0 L.M. &c. The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear but made Default; Whereupon this Court, on Examining ye Note on which &c and duely Considering ye same, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is justly Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £2·S14·d7 L.M. and doth therefore Consider that ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt said Sum, & his Cost.

Cost Taxed 7/8 L.M Exn Granted Novr 26th 1783.

At a Court holden in Norwich, in New London County, Febr 3rd 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Roger Coit of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Zephaniah Whipple of sd Norwich Defendt: Action on Note as pr writ on file, Dated Jany 24th AD 1783, Demanding £3·0·0 L.M. &c; the Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action; & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default; whereupon this Court, on Examining ye Note on which &c, is Of Opinion that ye Defendt is justly Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note, ye sum of £2·14·1 Lawful money, and doth therefore Consider that ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum and his Cost.

Cost Taxed S7/d8 L.M.

Exn Granted Novr 26th 1783.

At a Court holden in Norwich, in New London County March 17th 1783. Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of Peace for sd County; Avery Denison of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Asa Swan, of Colchester, in ye County of Hartford Defendt; Action on Note, as pr Writ on file, Dated March 7th 1783, Demanding £5·0·0 L.M. &c: The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times, did not appear, but made Default. Whereupon this Court having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £4·17·8 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum, & his Cost. Taxed S9/6

Exn Granted

At a Court holden in Norwich, in New London County, March 19th 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Jason Corning of sd Norwich being brought before this Court, by a Writ of ye Governor & Company of ye State of Connecticut, to answer to ye Complaint of Samll Capron of sd Norwich seting forth yt ye sd Corning did on ye 23rd day of Novr AD 1782 Felloneously Take, Steal &c out of ye possession of ye Complainant about 300 weight of Cordage, well worth £80·0·0 Lawful money, & a Quantity of Oak Plank of ye value of S20/ L.M. Praying Process &c as pr Complaint & Writ on file, Dated ye 27th Day of Novr AD 1782, to which ye Defendt Pleads not Guilty. This Court having Examined a number of Evidences on Oath, in ye Premesses, & having fully heard ye Pleadings & Alligations of ye Parties thereon, & duely Considered of ye same, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Probably Guilty, and ye Cause not being within ye Jurisdiction of this Court to determine, it is therefore Considered by said Court that ye sd Jason Corning become bound, with one sufficient Surety, in a Recognizance of £80·0·0 L.M. that ye sd Jason appear before ye County Court, to be holden at New London, within & for sd County, on ye 2nd Tuesday of June next, to answer to ye aforesd Complaint, & abide ye final Judgt & Determination of sd Court thereon, & yt ye sd Jason stand Committed till this Judgt be Comply'd with.

New London County, ss, Norwich March 20th 1783

Jason Corning Principal, and Samll Capron Surety, both of sd Norwich, Acknowledged themselves Jointly, and severally bound to ye Treasurer of ye County of New London, in a Recognizance of £80·0·0 Lawful money, Condition'd yt ye sd Jason appear before ye County Court to be holden at New London, in & for sd County, on ye 2nd Tuesday of June next, to answer to ye aforesd Complaint of Samuel Capron, & abide ye Judgt of sd Court thereon.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County, April 12th 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Nathll Keezer of said Norwich having in sd Norwich, on ye 10th day of April Instant, Sinfully, & prophanly Swore by ye Holy name of God, & this Court having had personal Knowledge thereof, ye sd Natll did personally appear before sd Court, & pay a Fine of S6/ L.M. for ye Use of ye Treasury of sd Town of Norwich, for sd Offence, and also S1/ L.M. Cost.

At a Court holden in Norwich, in New London County, May 26th 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Benajah Williams of sd Norwich Plaint Ebenr Stark of Groton, in sd County Defendt The Plaint in Court produc'd a Note under ye hand of ye Defendt Dated May 22nd 1782, on which ye Defendt Confest Judgt for ye sum of £5·0·0 L.M. Debt, & S/ Cost. it is therefore Considered by this Court yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt ye aforesd Sums. Exn Granted July 23rd 1783.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County, May 27th 1783. Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of Peace for sd County: Philip Harvey of sd Norwich, Executor to ye last Will & Testament of Paul Harvey Deceas'd, Plaint Moses Meach of Preston, in sd County Defendt. The Plaint produc'd in Court, a Note under ye hand of ye Defendt Dated March 14th 1782, on which ye Defendt Confes'd Judgt for ye sum of £5·0·0 L.M. Debt, & Sfor 1/ L.M. Cost. Whereupon it is Consider'd by this Court yt ye Plaint in his sd Capacity Recover of ye Defendt ye aforesd sums. Exn Granted Octr 28th 1783.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County May 31st 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Philip Harvey of sd Norwich, Executor to ye Last Will &c, of Paul Harvey, late of said Norwich Deceas'd Plaint; Stephen Roth Jur of sd Norwich Defendt Action on Book, as pr writ on file Dated ye 19th Day of May 1783, Demanding ye sum of £0·S12·d0 L.M. &c. The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action, and ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear but made Default: Whereupon this Court having Examined ye Book of ye sd Paul Deceas'd, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt was Justly Indebted to ye sd Paul Deceas'd, ye sum of £0·12·0 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint in his said Capacity, Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum and his Cost. Cost Taxed 6/7 L.M. Exn. Granted.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County, May 31st 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Philip Harvey of sd Norwich Executor to ye last Will &c, of Paul Harvey, late of sd Norwich Deceas'd Plaint Jonathan Bliss of sd Norwich Defendt: Action on Book as pr writ on file, Dated May 16th 1783 Demanding 14s/ L.M. &c: The Plaint appeard to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default; Whereupon this Court having Examined ye Book of ye sd Paul Deceas'd, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint, in his sd Capacity, ye sum of £0·14·0 L.M. & doth therefore consider yt ye Plaint, in his sd Capacity, Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum, & his Cost. Cost Taxed S7/d8 L.M. Exn. Granted.

New London County, ss. Norwich May 31th 1783:

Personally appeard John Clark of sd Norwich, Principal, & Natll Fitch of sd Norwich, Surety, & Acknowledged themselves bound to ye Treasurer of ye State of Connecticut, Recognizance of £200·0·0 L.M. that ye sd John Clark shall duely Observe, & keep all ye Laws of this State, yt are, or shall be made Respecting ye Excise on any Article whatsoever, & Render a Just, & true acct upon Oath to ye Collector of Excise in ye County aforesd., or his Deputy, whenever Demanded, of all the [A]rticles ye sd John Clark shall have on hand subject to Excise at ye time of Granting his Licence, & of all such Articles as he shall have had, or vended, at or before ye Rendering such acct, & pay ye Excise thereon to such Collector (Substracting one 8th part of such Distilled Spirits, & brown Sugar, for leakage & wastage) all in manner & form agreable to a certain Statute Law of this State. Entituled "An Act for laying an Excise on sundry Articles of Consumption within this State".

Taken before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County June 5th 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Timothy Clark of sd Norwich Plaint Jedediah Clark of sd Norwich Defendt; Action on Note, as pr Writ on file Dated May 27th 1783, Demanding £1·8·0 L.M. &c. The Plaint appeard to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear but made Default; Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note, ye sum of £1·8·0 L.M., & doth therefore Consider yt Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum, & his Cost. Cost Taxed, 8s/8d L.M.

Exn Granted.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County June 7th 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Timothy Brewster of sd Norwich Plaint; John Tracy Jur. of sd Norwich Defendt Action on Note, as pr Writ on file, Dated May 30th 1783 Demanding £1·0·0 L.M. &c. The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default. Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £0·10·0 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint. Recover of ye Defendt. sd Sum, & his Cost, which is Taxed 6s/2d L.M.

Exn. Granted.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County July 16th.. 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd. County: Epm. Starkweather of sd Norwich Plaint. v.s. Clement Miner of New London in said County Defendt; Action of Tresspass, Assault &c, as pr Writ on file Dated ye 3rd.. Day of July AD 1783. Demanding 20s/ L.M. Damages &c. The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action; the Defendt appeard by his Attorney, & Pleads not Guilty. This Court having Examined a number of Evidences, on Oath, in ye premeses & having fully hear'd ye parties in their Pleas & Alligations, & duely Considered ye same, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt. is Guilty, & doth therefore Consider yt Plaint Recover of ye Defendt ye sum of 12s/ L.M. Damages, & his Cost. Cost Taxed £1·2s·0d L.M.

Exn Granted July 16th 1783.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Septr 8th 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Abigail Perkins of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Mortemor Stoddar of Groton in sd County Defendt; Action on Note, as pr Writ on file Dated Augt 27th 1783. Demanding £4·16s·0 L.M. &c. The Plaint Appear'd to prosecute her Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear but made Default; Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £4·15s·0 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum, Debt, & her Cost. Cost Taxed 5s/8d L.M. Exn Granted Sept: 10th

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Novr 24th 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Nathan Wetmore of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Peleg Rose of sd Norwich Defendt Action on Note as pr Writ on file Dated Octr 20th 1783, &c. The Plaint appear'd &c and ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Deflt. whereupon this Court having Examind, ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint ye sum of £3·5·0 L.M. on sd Note, & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum of £3·5·0 L.M. Debt, & his Cost. Cost Taxed 6s/2d L.M.

Exn Granted Decr. 20th 1783.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Novr 25th 1783. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Christopher Reed of sd Norwich Plaint Jonathan Smith Jr of sd Norwich Defendt: The Plaint produced in Court a Book acct charg'd against ye Defendt, on which he (ye Defendt) Confes'd Judgt for ye sum of £1·2s·0d L.M. Debt, & for 3s/6d L.M. Cost, whereupon this Court doth Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sums.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Jany 19th 1784.. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: John Austen of Exeter in ye State of Rhod Island, Plaint: Edward Wilcox, late of Richmondtown in ye State of Rhod Island, now Residing in sd Norwich, Defendt Action on Book, as pr Writ on file. Dated Jany 12th 1784, Demanding one pound L.M. &c. The Plaint appeard to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default: Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Plaint Book is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint by Book ye sum of £0·7·0 Lawful money, & therefore doth Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum, & his Cost. Cost Taxed 7s/10d L.M.

Exn Granted Jany 20th 1784.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Jany 19th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: John Smith of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Isaac Stanton of Groton, in sd County Defendt. Action on Note, as pr writ on file Dated Jany 9th 1784. Demanding £4·3·2 L.M. &c. The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action, & the Defendt being call'd three times did not appear but made Default: Whereupon this Court having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaintiff on sd Note ye sum of £4·4·1 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt the Plaintiff Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum Debt & his Cost: Cost Taxed S6/d10 L.M.

Exn. Granted Jany 20th 1784.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Febr 3rd 1784.. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Philip Harvey of sd Norwich Plaint Moses Meech of Preston, in sd County Defendt : The Plaintiff in Court produc'd a Note under ye hand of ye Defendt on which he ( ye Defendt) Confest Judgt for ye sum of £15·5s·7d L.M. Whereupon it is Consider'd by this Court, yt ye Plaintiff Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum.

Exn Granted March 9th 1784.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Febr 4th 1784.. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Elijah Brewster Willm Pride & John Clark, in ye Capacity of Comtee for ye East Society of sd Norwich, Plaintiffs; Nathaniel Cook of sd Norwich Defendt The Plaintiffs producd in Court a Note, under ye hand of ye Defendt, bearing Date ye 3rd Day of Febr Instt, on which ye Defendt Confes'd Judgt for ye sum of £6·7s·6d L.M. Whereupon this Court doth Consider yt ye Plaintiffs, in their sd Capacity, Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Febr 5th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Vorse Hinkley of sd Norwich Plaint Jonathan Brewster of sd Norwich Defendt: the Plaint produc'd in Court a Note, under ye hand of ye Defendt, on which ye Defendt Confest Judgt for ye sum of £19·S10·d0 L.M. Whereupon this Court doth Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum.

Exn Granted Decr 15th 1784

At a Court in Norwich in New London County Febr 5th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Vorse Hinkley of said Norwich Plaint: Jonathan Brewster of sd Norwich Esqr Defendt: The Plaint, in Court produc'd a Note, under ye hand of ye Defendt bearing date this day, on which he (ye Defendt) Confes'd Judgt for ye sum of £19·S14·d2 L.M. Whereupon this Court doth consider that ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum.

Exn Granted Decr 15th 1784.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Febr 9th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Ephm Starkweather of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Silas Brewster of sd Norwich Defendt Action on Note, as pr Writ on file, Dated Jany 29th 1784. Demanding S9/0 L.M. &c; The Plaint appear'd to proecute his Action; and ye Defendt being Call'd three times did not appear but made Default. Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Note on which &c. is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint ye Sum of S9/ L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum & his Cost.

Taxed S5/4 L.M. Exn Granted April 20th 1784.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County, Febr 10th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch, a Justice of Peace for sd County: Josiah Witter of sd Norwich Plaint; Mortemore Stoddar, Groton, in sd County, Defendt Action on Book, as pr Writ on file, Dated Jany 15th 1784. Demanding £2·0·0 L.M. &c, The parties appear'd for Tryal & ye Defendt Pleads yt he owes ye Plaint nothing by Book &c: This Court having Examined ye Books of ye parties, together with such Evidence as is produced in ye Cause, having fully hear'd ye parties in their Pleas &c in ye Premesses, & duely Considered same, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint by Book ye Sum of £0·S11·d9 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum & his Cost.

Cost Taxed . Exn Granted Febr 10th.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County March 3rd 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Jacob Newton of said Norwich Plaint Joseph Rose of sd Norwich Defendt : The Plaint in Court produc'd a Note, under ye hand of ye Defendt, on which he (ye Defendt ) Confest Judgt for ye sum of £1·S6·d6 L.M. Debt, & for S1/ L.M. Cost. Whereupon it is Considered by this Court, yt ye Plaint recover of ye Defendt sd Sums.

Exn Granted Augt 11th 1784.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County March 22nd 1784. Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of Peace for sd County: Amos Andrus of sd Norwich, Plaint: Comfort Chapman of sd Norwich Defendt Action on Note, as pr Writ on file. Dated March 13th 1784. Demanding £1·S11·d0 L.M. &c. The Plaint Appear'd in Court to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default: Whereupon, this Court, having Examined the Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £1·S1·d8 L.M. & doth therefore consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum & has Cost:

Cost Taxed 5/10 L.M. Exn Granted March 22nd 1784.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County March 22nd 1784. Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of Peace for sd County: John Ellis Junr of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Comfort Chapman Jur of sd Norwich Deft Action on Note, as pr Writ on file. Dated March 15th 1784, Demanding £1·0·0 L.M. &c. The Plaint Appear'd to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default: Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note, ye sum of £0·S10·d0 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum & his Cost.

Cost taxed 6/6 L.M. Exn Granted

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County, March 22nd 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County Christian Read of sd Norwich Plaint: Ovid, a free Negro man, of sd Norwich Defendt Action on Book, as pr Writ on file. Dated March 9th 1784 Demanding £1·S10·d0 L.M. &c the Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action, and ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default: Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Plaintiffs Book, is of Opinion that ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to the Plaint by Book, ye sum of £1·0·0 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum, and his Cost.

Cost Taxed S7/L.M.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County March 22nd 1784. Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of Peace for sd County Christopher Reed of said Norwich, Plaint: Hannah George & Lacy George, both of sd Norwich Defendts Action on Book, as pr Writ on file. Dated March 12th 1784. Demanding £4·0·0 L.M. &c. the parties appear'd & agreed yt this Court be Adjourned to ye 5th day of April next, & sd Court is accordingly Adjourned.

At a Court holden in Norwich, in New London County, agreable to the above Adjournment, April 5th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Reed vs. Hannah & Lacy George: The Plaint appeard to prosecute his Action; & ye Defendts being call'd thre times did not appear, but made Default: Whereupon this Court having Exqamined ye Plaints Book is of Opinion that ye Defendts are Indebted to ye Plaint ye sum of S17/d3½ L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendts sd Sum, & his Cost.

Cost Taxed. Exn Granted April 5th 1784.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County, April 27th 1784 Before Jabez Fitch, Justice of Peace for sd county: Joshua Downs of sd Norwich Plaint: Benjamin Tracy of sd Norwich Defendt: The Plaint in Court produc'd a Note, under ye hand of ye Defendt Dated Septr 29th 1783, on which ye Defendt Confest Judgt for ye sum of £3·S1·d9 L.M. Debt, & for S1/ Cost. Whereupon this Court doth Consider yt the Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sums. Exn Granted April 28th.

At a Court In Norwich in New London County, May 17th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Benajah Williams of sd Norwich Plaint Hezh Brewster, & Eunice Brewster, both of sd Norwich Defendants: Action of Trespass on ye Case &c, as pr Writ on file. Dated May 7th 1784. Demanding £4·0·0 L.M. Damages &c. The parties appear'd for tryal & ye Defendts Plead not Guilty. Whereupon this Court having Examined such Evidences as is produc'd in ye Cause, and having fully hear'd ye parites in their Pleas & Alligations in ye Premesses, & Duely considered ye same, is of Opinion yt ye Defendts are Guilty, & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint recover of ye Defendts ye sum of S12/ L.M. Damages, & his Cost.

Cost Taxed S18/d1 L.M. Judgt Satisfied pr agreement of ye Parties.

At a Court in Norwich in New London County May 24th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: William Holdredge of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Simon Capron of Groton, in sd County Defendt Action on Note, as pr Writ on file Dated May 17th 1784. Demanding £1·0·0 L.M. &c. The Plaint appear'd to prosecute has Action, and the Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default: Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is justly Indebted to the Plaint on sd Note, ye sum of £0·S10·10 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum, & his Cost.

Cost Taxed. Exn Granted.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County June 7th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: David Gardner of New London, in sd County Plaint: George Hetherenton of sd Norwich Defendt: the Plaint in Court produc'd a Note, under ye hand of ye Defendt. Dated May 15th 1783, on which ye Defendt Confest Judgt for ye sum of £18·S12·d8 L.M. Debt, & for S2/ L.M. Cost. Whereupon this Court doth Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sums. Exn Granted July 10th 1784.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County June 8th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Wiliam Andrus of Willington in ye County of Hartford Plaint: Daniel Brewster of sd Norwich Defendt: the Plaint producing a Note under ye hand of ye Defendt. Dated this day, on which ye Defendt Confess'd Judgt for ye sum of £19·S7·d10 L.M. Debt. Wereupon it is Considered by the Court yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum. Exn Granted June 7th1784.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County June 26th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Nathaniel Fitch of sd Norwich Plaint: Elijah Pride of sd Norwich Defendt Action on Note, as pr Writ on file. Dated June 18th 1784 Demanding £3·S10·0 Lawful money &c: The Plaint appear'd in Court to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear but made Default: Whereupon this Court having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion that ye Defendt is Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £3·S1·d1 L.M. & doth therefore consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum, & his Cost.

Cost Taxed S5/d8 L.M. Exn Granted July 1st 1784.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County June 28th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch a Justice of Peace for sd County: John Ellis Jur of said Norwich Plaint v.s. Ebenezer Waterman of sd Norwich Defendt: Action on Note, as pr Writ on file Dated June 21st 1784. Demanding £1·S5·0 L.M. &c. The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action; & ye Defendt being called three times did not appear, but made Default: Whereupon this Court having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt the Defendt is Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £1·S0·d10 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sums, & his Cost.

Cost Taxed. Exn Granted June 29th1784.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Septr 1st 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Zebulon Button of Stonington, in sd County, Plaint Joseph Tracy Jur of sd Norwich Defendt. Action on Note, as pr Writ on file Dated Augt 21st 1784. Demanding £2·0·0 L.M. &c. The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action, and ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default. Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £1·S8·d3 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum & is Cost which is Taxed at S5/d10 L.M.

Exn Granted.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Novr 2nd 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Nathan Coy of sd Norwich being brought before this Court by a Writ, by Authority of ye State of Connecticut; to answer to ye complaint of Lucy Tracy of sd Norwich, in behalf of herself & this State, seting forth yt ye sd Coy did on ye Evening of the first Day of Novr AD 1784, in sd Norwich, an Assault make upon the Complainant, & did in a violent, & Lasciveous manner pull the Complainant off from her Horse, throw her on ye ground &c, and did wound, & Bruise ye Complainant, to her damage ye sum of £100·0·0 L.M. as pr Writ & Complaint on file, dated ye 2nd Day of Novr 1784 To which ye Defendt Pleads not Guilty. This Court having Examined a number of Evidences on Oath, & having fully fully [sic] hear'd ye Pleas & Alligations of ye Parties theron, & Duely Considerd ye same, is of Opinion yt the Defendt is probably Guilty: And ye Cause not being within ye Jurisdiction of this Court to Determine, it is therefore Considered by sd Court yt ye Defendt become Bound, with one sufficient Surety in a Recognizance of £150·0·0 L.M. that ye sd Coy appear before ye county Court: to be holden at Norwich in & for sd county, on ye fourth Tuesday of Novr Instt. to answer to ye aforesd Complaint & abide ye final Judgt and Determination of sd Court thereon: and yt ye sd Coy stand Committed untill this Judgt be Comply'd with.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Decr 4th 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Rufus Mix of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Rufus Roth of sd Norwich Defendt Action of ye Case &c as pr Writ on file Dated ye 25th day of Novr 1784. Demanding £3·6·0 L.M. Damages &c. The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default. Whereupon this Court doth, Consider that the Plaint Recover of ye Defendt ye sum of £3·S6·0 Lawful money Damages & his Cost, which is Taxed S15/d11 L.M.

Exn Granted Decr 8th 1784.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Decr 23rd 1784. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Isaac Wheler of Stonington in sd County, Plaint: v.s. Amos Andrus of sd Norwich Defendt: Action on Note, as pr Writ on file Dated ye 15th Day of Decr 1784. Demanding £5·0·0 L. money &c: The Plaint appeard to prosecute his Action; and ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear but made Default: Whereupon this Court having Examined ye Note on which this Action is brought, is of Opinion yt the Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £4·11·0 Lawful money, & doth therefore Consider, yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum, Debt, and his Cost, which is Taxed S12/d6 L.M.

Exn Granted .

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County March 1st 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Elihu Marvin & Thomas Mumford, of sd Norwich Plaints; Thomas Trapp of sd Norwich Defendt: Action on a Note of hand, as pr Writ on file Dated ye 23rd Day of Feby 1785. Demanding £1·S10·d0 L.M. &c. The Plaints appear'd, by their Attorney, to prosecute their Action and ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default. Whereupon this ccourt, having duely Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Justly Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £1·S/d0 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum and their Cost, which is Taxed S/d2 L.M.

Exn Granted.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County March 3rd 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Abadiah Chapman of sd Norwich Plaint: Edward Wilcox of sd Norwich Defendt: Action on Note as pr Writ on file Dated ye 23rd Day of Febr 1785. Demanding £2·0·0 L.M. &c: The Plaint Appear'd to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default: Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Note on which this Action is bro't, is of Opinion ye ye Defendt is Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £1·S0·d1 L.M. &doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum & his Cost, which is Taxed S9/d8 L.M.

Exn Granted.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County March 8th 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Isaac Stanton of Groton in sd County Plaint: John Braddick of sd Norwich Defendt: Action on Note as pr Writ on file Dated ye 28th day of Febr 1785. Demanding £1·10·0 L.M. &c. The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action; and ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear but made Default. Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Indebt to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £0·18·0 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum, & his Cost. Taxed S9/d2 L.M.

Exn Granted

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County, March 14th 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Epm Starkweather of sd Norwich Plaint: John ellis Jur of sd Norwich Defendt: Action on Note as pr Writ on file Dated March 3rd 1785. Demanding £3·S10·0 L.M. &c. The Plaint Appear'd to prosecute his Action, & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default. Whereupon this Court having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Indebt to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £2·S14·d3 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sum & his Cost.

Cost Taxed.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County April 12th 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: John Clark of sd Norwich Plaint: Cezar Smith (a free Negro man) of sd Norwich Defendt: ye Plaint produc'd a Note under ye hand of ye Defendt Dated April 12th 1785, for ye sum of £6·S12·d0 L.M. Debt, & for ye sum of S1/d6 L.M. Cost: Whereupon sd court doth Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd Sums.

Whereas John Clark of Norwich, in ye County of New London, on ye 12th Day of April AD 1785, Before me Jabez Fitch, a Justice of ye Peace for sd County, Recovered Judgt against Cezar Smith (a free Negro man) of sd Norwich, for ye sum of £6·S12·d0 Lawful money Debt & for ye sum of S1/d6 L.M. cost; as appears of Record &c; And whereas ye sd Cezar hath given his Voluntary Consent to be Assign'd in Service to sd Clark, to pay & Satisfie sd sums, & sd Clark likewise agreeing to Accept ye service, & Labour of ye sd Cezar in payment of sd Sums: Whereupon sd Cezar is by Authority of ye State of Connecticut, hereby Assign'd in service to sd Clark, for ye full Term of six months, from ye Date hereof: & sd Cezar is faithfully to strive, & Labour for said clark, ye full term aforesd, for ye payment of ye sums aforesd; and ye sd Clark is likewise Obliged to provide suitable & Convienient Provision Washing & Lodging for sd Cezar during sd term. Dated in Norwich ye 12th Day of April AD 1785. Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County April 18th 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Jacob Newton of sd Norwich Plaint v.s. Zephaniah Whipple of sd Norwich Defendt Action on Book, as pr Writ on file Dated ye 5th day of April AD 1785. Demanding S20/ L.M. &c. the Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action, and ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default. Whereupon this Court having Examined ye Plaints Book is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is in Debted to ye Plaint by Book ye sum of S17/d6 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum, Debt & his Cost.

Cost Taxed. Exn Granted April 18th.

At a Court held in Norwich, in New London County ye 23rd day of April 1785. Before Jabez Fitch, a Justice of Peace for sd County: Zebulon Ames of sd Norwich being bro't before this Court by a Writ, by Authority of ye State of Connecticut: to answer to ye complaint of Oliver Brown of sd Norwich, who Complains as well in behalf of ye State of Connecticut as himself: Alledging that he ye sd Ames did, in Norwich aforesd on ye 17th day of April Instant, did in a furious, Angry & hostile manner &c An Assault make on ye Body of ye Complainant: threatning to Beat: wound &c ye Complainant: terrifying his (ye Complainants) Family &c, to ye Damage of ye Complainant ye sum of £4·0·0 L.M. &c as pr Writ & Complaint on file Dated April 27th 1785. To which ye Defendt Pleads not Guilty: This Court having Examined sundry evidences in ye Premesses & fully hear'd ye Parties thereon, in their Pleas & Alligations, & duely Considered ye same, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Guilty, & doth therefore Consider yt ye complainant recover of ye Defendt yesum of S3/ L.M. Damages, & his Cost: And yt ye Defendt also pay to ye Treasurer of ye town of sd Norwich a Fine of nine Shillings, Lawful money, & Stand Committed untill this Judgt is Satisfied.

The Defendt moving for an Appeal from ye aforesd Judgt, & ye same being allowable by Law, is granted, on his procuring sufficient Bail for prosecution &c.

Cost Taxed.

New London County, ss, Norwich April 23rd1785.

Zebulon Ames of sd Norwich Principal, & John Clark of sd Norwich Surety, Acknowledged themselves jointly, & severally Bound to Oliver Brown of sd Norwich, in a recognizance of £10·0·0 L.M. condition'd yt ye sd Zebulon apears before ye County Court to be holden at New London, within & for sd County, on 2nd Tuesday of June next, & prosecute his aforesd Appeal, & Abide ye final Judgt of said Court thereon.

Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County, April 26th 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Daniel Brewster of sd Norwich Plaint Thomas Woodward of Preston, in sd county Defendt: The Plaint Producing a Note under ye hand of ye Defendt, Dated Jany 21st1784, on which ye Defendt Confess'd Judgt for ye sum of £2·S16·d4½ L.M. Debt, & for S1/d6 L.M. Cost. Whereupon this Court doth Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sums. Exn Granted May 10th 1785.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County April 28th 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Danll Brewster of sd Norwich Plaint: Josiah Witter of sd Norwich Defendt: the Plaint produc'd a Note under ye hand of ye Defendt Dated ye 13th Day of April 1785, on which ye Defendt Confes'd Judgt for ye sum of £4·S7·d0 L.M. Debt & for S1/d6 L.M. Cost: Whereupon this Court doth Consider yt the Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sums. Exn Granted May 10th 1785.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County, May 25th 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: John Tracy 3rd of sd Norwich Plaint: Natll Olcot, of East Hartford, in ye County of Hartford Defendt : Action of Account &c, as pr Writ on file Dated the 12 Day May 1785. Demanding ye sum of £4·0·0 L.M. &c: the Defendt appear'd in Court, to Defend in sd Action; and ye Plaint being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default: Whereupon it is Considered by this Court yt ye Defendt Recover of ye Plaint his Cost, which is Taxed at S9·d8 L.M. Exn Granted May 27th 1785.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County ye 13th day of June 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County.

Action on ye Case &c, as pr Writ on file Dated ye 6th day of June AD 1785. Demanding £4·0·0 L.M. Damages &c. the Defendt in Court pray for Bail, or surety for prosecution &c, as ye Plaint is not posses'd of freehold Estate &c: Whereupon this Court doth Consider, & Order yt ye Plaint procure bail or surety for prosecution &c.

New London County, ss. Norwich June 13th 1785. The Plaint Principal & Danll Brewster of sd Norwich surety, personally appearing in Court. Acknowledged themselves Jointly & severally Bound to ye Defendt in a Recgnizance of S20/ L.M. yt ye Plaint prosecute his Action, & make good all Cost to ye Defendt in Case he make not his Plea good.

And now ye Defendt in Court Pleads &c that he is not Guilty in manner and form as ye Plaint in his Declaration hath Alledgd, & therfore puts himself on Tryal &c. And ye Plaint in like manner puts himself on Tryal.

This Court having Examined a number of Witnesses on Oath, & fully heard ye Parties in their Pleas & Alligations, on ye Premesses, & Duely Considered ye same, is of Opinion that ye Defendt is Guilty, & doth therfore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt ye sum of £3·0·0 Lawful money Damages, & his Cost. Cost Taxed £2·S5·d9 L.M.

The Defendt in Court mov'd for an Appeal from ye above Judgt and ye same being Allowable by Law, on sufficient Bail is Granted.

New London County, ss. Norwich June 13th 1785.

The above named Abel Brewster of sd Norwich, (Defendt ) Acknowledged himself Bound to Josiah Witter of sd Norwich (ye aforesd Plaint ) in a recognizance of £15·0·0 Lawful money, Condition'd yt he (ye Defendt ) appear before ye County Court, to be holden at New London, in & for sd County, on ye 2nd Tuesday of June Instant, & prosecute his aforesd Appeal, & make good to ye sd Plaint all Damages & Cost in Case of falure therein.

Taken & Acknowledged Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County June 14th 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Johnathan Brewster of sd Norwich, Esqr Plaint : Edward Wilson of Stonington in sd County, Defendt action on Note, as pr Writ on file Dated June 3rd 1785. Demanding the sum of £6·0·0 L.M.&c: The Plaint appear'd to prosecute his Action; & ye Defendt being call'd three times did not appear, but made Default: Whereupon this Court, having Examined ye Note on which &c, is of Opinion yt ye Defendt is Indebted to ye Plaint on sd Note ye sum of £5·S2·d3 L.M. & doth therefore Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum and his Cost.

Cost Taxed. Exn Granted June 15th 1785.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Augt 24th 1785. Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: Simeon Gates of West Greenwich, in ye State of Rhod Island, Plaint : Benjamin Tracy of sd Norwich Defendt. The Plaint in Court produc'd a Note, under the hand of ye Defendt, Dated March 29th 1785, on which ye Defendt Confes'd Judgt for ye sum of £1·S12·d4 L.M. &c: Whereupon this Court doth Consider yt ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt sd sum. Exn Granted Octr 22nd 1785.

At a Court in Norwich, in New London County Septr 8th 1785 Before Jabez Fitch Justice of Peace for sd County: David Beowrs of sd Norwich Plaint vs. James Barnard, of Groton, in sd County Defendt . Action on Book, as pr Writ on file Dated ye 29th Day of Augt 1785. Demanding £2·0·0 L.M. &c: The Defendt in Court, Pleads & yt he owes ye Plaint Nothing by Book &c but yt ye Plaint is Indebted to ye Defendt &c and puts himself on Tryal &c; & ye Plaint in like manner puts himself on Tryal &c.

This Court having Examined ye Books of ye Parties, & also sundry Evidences, on Oath in ye premesses, & having fully hear'd ye parties in their Pleas & Alligations thereon, & Duely Considered ye same; is of Opinion that ye Defendt is justly Indebted to ye Plaint by Book ye sum of £1·S1·d6 L.M. and doth therefore Consider, that ye Plaint Recover of ye Defendt said Sum & his Cost.

Cost Taxed. Exn Granted Septr 17th 1785.