And that annually a a rate be made before the first of Jan., paid before March next. The Constable having full power to see the same effected and done by virtue of this order, and to distraiue upon any that refuseth or neglecteth to pay his just proportion.'1

The remains of a large wolf-pit are still to be seen in the "Winter Hill burying-ground, situated upon the property of the late Mr. Robert Purdy. Tradition asserts that over one hundred years ago, the original settlers used to hunt bears and deer in the Long Reach patent, (situated on the north-west side of this town,) and they were accustomed to provide themseh\.j with thirty days provision.

The following grant under the hand and seal of Thomas Pell, occurs in 1664, to James Euestis, Philip Pinckney and others.

Know all men by these presents, that I, Thomas Pell, have granted to James Euestis and Philip rinekney, for themselves and their associates, to the number of ten families, to settle down at Hutchinsons, that is where the house stood at the meadows and uplands, to Hutchinson's River, they paying according to ye proportion of the charges which was disburst for the purchase, and other necessary charges, only liberty to have the disposing of two lotts upon the same terms with them, because that I might provide them some tradesmen for their comfort, as a smith, or weaver, or what else with their approbation. Witness my hand, this 24th of June, 1664. & Thomas Pell.