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Springfield 1636-1886, History of Town and City, by Mason A. Green ...

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112 SPRINGFIELD, <strong>1636</strong>-<strong>1886</strong>.<br />

his home-lot <strong>and</strong> buildings, <strong>and</strong> all <strong>of</strong> his meadow, wood, <strong>and</strong> plant-<br />

ing-grounds should " Remaine for ever to y^ use <strong>of</strong> y*" Inhabitants<br />

<strong>of</strong> Spriugfeild." In 1655 a formal vote was passed dedicating this<br />

property for the perpetual use <strong>of</strong> the ministry. The price paid Mr.<br />

Moxon for his property was £70. This was about what he received<br />

as a yearly stipend, but there had been some uncertainty even about<br />

this, as can be inferred from a clause in the following treasurer's<br />

account, approved Jan. 30, 1651 —<br />

:<br />

M'. Moxon's maintenance .......<br />

M'. Will. Pynchon for the Bell<br />

for M''. Moxon wch he pd for y** <strong>Town</strong>e upon y

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