punchard free school.
“The selectmen were empowered to examine into the character and habits of all persons seeking residence, and to admit none who were idle or immoral.
Andover, the 30th of January, 1719-20.
To Mr. Ebenezer Lovejoy, constable.
Greeting:—Whereas there are severall Persons com to Reside in our Towne and we feare a futer charge and as the Law directs to prevent such charge, you are Requested in his Majesty’s name forthwith to warn the severall persons under wrighten: to depart out of our Town as the law directs to, least they prove a futer charge to the Towne.
[Signed by the Selectmen.]
“The town also encouraged desirable persons to settle by making them grants of land, etc. Ministers and masters of grammar schools were exempt from taxation.”
theological seminary.—general view.