Receipts and Communications, 1770 - 1788
Scope and Contents
This series includes: 1) Communications to the town from Rev. Stone in appreciation for their support after the deaths of his wife, daughter, and son, as well as for an increase in his salary. 2) Receipts and payments for Rev. Stone's salary.
Dates
- Creation: 1770 - 1788
Creator
- From the Collection: First Church of Southborough (Congregational) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Town of Southborough (Organization)
- From the Collection: Pilgrim Evangelical Society of Southborough (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]
Extent
13 Leaves (1 file folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Documents in this folder:
1) Receipt for sixty-six pounds, thirteen shillings, and four pence received by Rev. Nathan Stone from the Town as his salary for the year 1768, in addition to money from the wood rate (2/10/1770). Folder: 1003-030.
2) Receipt for sixty-six pounds, thirteen shillings, and four pence received by Rev. Nathan Stone from the Town as his salary for the year 1769 in addition to money from the wood rate (2/18/1771). Folder: 1003-030.
3) Communication from Rev. Nathan Stone to the moderator of a town meeting on September 28th 1772 to be read to the town. In his letter, Rev. Stone thanked the town for their past generosity, and requested additional financial support due to family sickness (9/28/1772). Folder: 1003-030.
4) Receipt for sixty-six pounds, thirteen shillings, and four pence received by Rev. Nathan Stone from the Town as his salary for the year 1771 (1/12/1773). Folder: 1003-030.
5) Receipt for sixty-six pounds, thirteen shillings, and four pence received by Rev. Nathan Stone from the Town as his salary for the year 1772 (2/18/1774). Folder: 1003-030.
6) Receipt for sixty-six pounds, thirteen shillings, and four pence received by Rev. Nathan Stone from the Town as his salary for the year 1773 (3/3/1775). Folder: 1003-030.
7) Receipt for sixty-six pounds, thirteen shillings, and four pence received by Rev. Nathan Stone from the Town as his salary for the year 1775 (2/17/1777). Folder: 1003-030.
8) Receipt for sixty-six pounds, thirteen shillings, and four pence received by Rev. Nathan Stone from the Town as his salary for the year 1776 (7/1/1777). Folder: 1003-030.
9) Receipt for one-hundred and ten pounds received by Rev. Nathan Stone from the Town as his salary for the year 1777 (5/27/1778). Folder: 1003-030.
10) Receipt for one-thousand pounds received by Rev. Nathan Stone from the Town “in full of the first grants granted by the town” for his salary for the year 1780 (12/20/1780). Folder: 1003-030.
11) Receipt the gravestone for the late Rev. Nathan Stone, and for bringing the gravestones from Newton to Southborough (12/15/1788). Folder: 1003-030.
12) Receipt for one pound, five shillings, and eight pence in part for the gravestones for Rev. Nathan Stone (2/29/1788). Folder: 1003-030.
13) Damaged Receipt for money paid to Mark Collins Jr., Town Treasurer. Folder: 1003-030.
Repository Details
Part of the Southborough Town Clerk’s Office Municipal Archive Repository